Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Wetherell Crescent, PO Box 454, COBAR NSW 2835 Telephone 02 6836 2705 Facsimile 02 6836 1142 email: cobar-h.admin@det.nsw.edu.au www.cobar-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

NEWSLETTER Cobar High School

Principal - Shane Carter

14 March, 2019 Issue: Term 1 Week 7

Term 1

2019 Western Area Secondary Swimming Trials

Dubbo Friday 15 March ………………..

Aboriginal Dance Workshop

Brewarrina Tuesday 19 March ………………..

Worlds Greatest Shave

Tuesday 19 March ………………..

Chess

Cobar v Willyama Wednesday 20 March

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Boys / Girls Open Soccer Thursday 21—Friday 22

March Broken Hill

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Term 1

Boys Cricket Thursday 21– Friday 22

March Broken Hill

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Year 10 Immunisation Thursday 4 April ……………….

Last day of Term 1

Friday 12 April ………………..

Term 2

Staff return Monday 29 April Students return Tuesday 30 April …………………

Term 1 Awards Assembly

And SRC Induction School MPC

10am Friday 3 May

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Cobar High School P & C

Meeting Tuesday 7 May

7:30pm School Library ………………..

League Gala Day

Friday 10 May ………………..

School Photos

Tuesday 28 May ………………..

Assessments due Week 9 (25 March - 29 March)

Years 9 & 10: PDHPE Geography

Year 11: Mathematics Standard Geography Year 12: English Advanced English Standard Chemistry-practical CAFS

Go to Cobar High School Facebook to see current stories about our great school

Positive Behaviour for Learning Vision Statement:

“Cobar High School strives for excellence in a safe and respectful environment”

- Respect - Excellence - Safety -

Assessments due Week 8 (18 March - 22 March)

Years 7 & 8: English History

Years 9 & 10: Mathematics Science

Year 12: Ancient History Business Studies

The Cobar High P&C held their AGM on Tuesday. The 2019 School P&C are Mary Urquhart (President) Leanne Carswell (Vice President) Kristi Martin (Secretary) Helen Polack (Treasurer). We thank all who contribute to the education of our students. New members are most welcome at their monthly meetings.

We were lucky enough to have NRL legend Preston Campbell visit our school last week. He spoke to all students and spent time with our engagement class. Thanks to Hutchinson builders for supporting his visit. I would like to acknowledge the involvement of our staff in the local community, which often goes unnoticed. Volunteering and community involvement is something we encourage our students to do and I am proud to say the staff do a fantastic job modelling it for them.

Some of the official positions our staff fill are;

Presidents of Junior Soccer, PP organisation, Hermidale PS P&C and Cobar Yabbies

Vice Presidents of Cobar District Cricket Club, Cobar Pre School, Cobar HS P&C and Cobar Bowling and

Golf Club

Secretaries of Cobar PS P&C and Cobar Triathlon club

Treasurers of Cobar Arts Council and Cobar Junior Soccer

Staff also serve in the running of the following organisations either as committee members or volunteers; Cobar Muster Committee, Nymagee Gymkhana Committee, Little A’s, Cobar Junior League, Cobar Rugby Club, Carols in the Park, Hermidale Tennis Club, Cobar Junior Swimming Club, Cobar Pre School, Lilliane Brady Village, Far West Academy of Sport, Cobar Netball, Cobar Rugby League, Park Run and by being a worship leader at a local church. Staff are also participating in the following community organisations; Darts, Squalleyball, Mermaids, Indoor Soccer, Yabbies, dance, playgroups, Toomey Tunes, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Soccer, Cricket, League Tag, Tennis, Netball, Park Run, Pistol Club, 20/20 Cricket, Clay Target Club, triathlons and indoor soccer.

Cobar High School Soccer Report

On a cloudy Wednesday morning in Week 5, the Open Boys and Girls Soccer Teams were gearing up for a physical and mental battle. Their opposition – Bourke High School.

The girls showed some nerves as kick off commenced, with Bourke scoring the first goal 7 minutes into the first half. Following this, the team settled into their positions and used their communication skills to build defensive pressure and looked to pass up front. With ten minutes remaining in the first half, Bourke scored a second goal. With a fired up attacking line up, Midfielder Sandie Mitchell made quick work of this lead, scoring Cobar’s first goal 4 minutes later. Then, with lightning feet, Lucy Bell penetrated the defence 2 minutes later to score again, equalising the points at half time. Bourke looked tired heading off as the Cobar midfield started to find its groove with Sandie Mitchell, Tiana Jones, Madasan Taylor, Siobhan Utete and Juilet Awuku working extremely hard on and off the ball in the midfield.

The second half for the girls started just as strong as it finished with the formidable defence line of Abby Carswell, Lauren Urquhart, Hannah Carroll, Ebony Aumua, Zoe Carter, and Goalkeeper Brennah Aumua, making light work of anything that came their way. Leading a strong attack, Midfielder Sarah Morley capitalised off a miskick that rebounded into a Bourke defender, then into their own goals. Madasan Taylor out wide made a breakaway several minutes later to bring Cobar’s score 4-2. In the dying last minute of the game, Lucy Bell received a pass from Georgie Buckman to seal the girls win 5-2.

In the boys game Cobar pressured Bourke into early mistakes but the last pass or shoot let the Cobar team down. For the first thirty minutes Goal keeper Riley Porter had little to do, as the Cobar midfield and attack were parked in the Bourke half and more specifically their 18 yard box. Strikers Ryan Urquhart, Damon Bruce and Raymond Dennis asking lots of questions of the Bourke defence along with wide men Tommy Bryan and Luke Giurin. With five minutes remaining in the half a heavily marked Ben Griffiths broke free to score the first. Heading into half time one nil up.

The second half started with a goal from Ben Griffiths within the first 6 minutes giving Cobar a two goal advantage. The boys continued to work hard in the midfield through Braydee Mackay, Oisin McMullen, Conor McMullen and Zac Broughton. This continued pressure allowed Ben to complete his hat-trick, becoming a regular occurrence against Bourke. Cobar hit the back of the net again through Ryan Urquhart to round out four Cobar goals. The defence of Dylan Morley, Ashley Davies and skipper Rob Grant having little trouble for the duration of the game, until the final two minutes where Bourke scored a well-deserved goal.

Both teams will now travel to Broken Hill High School on Thursday March 21 for the second round of the Western Region Knockout competition. Good luck to all involved!

Cobar High School SRC Fundraiser

World’s Greatest Shave

Monies raised for Leukaemia Foundation, $350.00 pays for a patient to be transported to and from a treatment.

Date: Tuesday 19 March, 2019 At Muster, Recess and Lunch

Crazy Hair Day - Gold Coin Donation Dye hair at School - $1.00 per colour

$2.00 for 3 colours

3 Teachers have kindly volunteered to have their legs waxed - students can buy a wax strip for $1.00.

Great Western Gallery Presents

Mothers Day Workshop

Beaded bookmark and card

Friday 26 April 10:00am - 12 noon

Cobar Library $15.00 per booking

Booking essential, limited numbers Payment to be made at Great Western Gallery

Marshall Street prior to workshop

Contact: strangejen62@gmail.com

The school community will

come together in the Top quad to

promote talking & listening to

each other, working together

against Bullying!