PO Box 454 Wetherell Crescent, COBAR NSW 2835

Phone: 6836 2705 Fax: 6836 1142 www.cobar-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Cobar High School

Term 3

School Cross Country

Friday 21st August

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State SRC Meeting

24th-28th August

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State Athletics

Sydney

3rd—5th September

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Immunisation

Year 7 and catch-up

Monday 7th September

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SRC Fluoro Disco Wednesday 9th September

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NAIDOC Celebration

and Activities

Friday 11th September

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Moorambilla

16th-18th September

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PBL Rainbow Reward

Thursday 17th September

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Year 12 Awards

Friday 18th September

MPC

10am

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Final Day for Term 3

Friday 18th September

NEWSLETTER 20th August, 2015

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Positive

Behaviour

for Learning

Respect

Excellence

Safety

PBL Green Safety Day

Executive Staff:

Co Principals: Sue Francisco / Shane Carter

Co Deputy Principals: Shane Carter / John Carswell

Head Teacher English: Carolyn McMurtrie

Head Teacher Maths: Mary Arnold

Head Teacher Science/TAS: Andrew Watts

Co Head Teachers HSIE: John Carswell / Cassandra Locke

Head Teacher Teaching & Learning/PDHPE: Amie Hill

School Admin Manager: Merryn McIntyre

Year Advisers 2015

Year 6: Matthew Klopper

Year 7: Lyndsay Klopper

Year 8: Doug Armstrong

Year 9: Andrew Coffey

Year 10: Cassandra Locke

Year 11: Daniel Inkley

Year 12: Amber Rook

SRC Co-Ordinator: Chris Marshall

Girls Adviser: Leanne Carswell

BOSTES Registration

Cobar High was this week visited by

representatives from the Board of Studies Teaching

& Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES). They

review documentation and processes to ensure

compliance with BOSTES registration requirements.

Cobar High was one of twenty government schools

selected this year as part of this external quality

assurance process. We were reviewed in the

Curriculum Areas of Stage 5 Mathematics and

Stage 6 English and policies such as Attendance,

WHS and Suspension.

The process was beneficial as we have identified

some areas that we can modify in order to facilitate

improvement in learning outcomes for our students.

Subject Selection

Year 11 - 2016 subject selection forms are due

tomorrow. The forms will be collated and round 2

selection forms issued thereafter. It is paramount

that these forms are handed in if you wish to have

your choices listed. Those students who do not

submit their forms will have to select from what is

left.

Strive for Excellence

Term 3 is traditionally a very busy time on the

school calendar with 2015 being no exception.

Organisation for 2016 is well underway, Year 12

students are preparing for the HSC, Year 11

students working towards examinations, Year 11 &

12 reports, 2016 subject selections, numerous

sporting and curriculum excursions plus the

dreaded flu season!

Therefore it is essential that we all endeavour to

perform at our maximum. Two PBL expectations

that come straight to mind are:

Strive for personal best

Be prepared for learning

Whitecard Training

Today some students attended Whitecard Training

provided by Links to Learning. The Whitecard is a

general construction induction certificate that is

mandatory for anyone who works or wishes to work

in the construction industry. It is a nationally

recognised qualification. This course provides the

students with basic knowledge of construction work,

Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws which

currently apply, as well as strategies to manage

risks and hazards related to the industry.

SRC FLUoRO DISCO

Wednesday 9th September

SCHOOL PWS

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Year 10 Science Year 10 students developing their solving skills.

Representatives from Gideon International speak to Year 7 students.

2015

NAPLAN Results

Students in

Years 7 and 9

will receive their

NAPLAN Results

on

Friday 21st August

Horse Sports Day - Bourke

On Friday 7th August we had

4 students and their horses

represent Cobar High School

at the Bourke Public School

Horse Sports Day. Students

competed in Rider and Hack

classes as well as sporting

events. All students

competed well collecting

ribbons for their efforts.

Stephanie Bastian riding Drover was the 15 years and

over Age Champion with Tayla Toomey riding Possum

runner up.

Chloe McMurray riding Joey was the 12 to 14 years

Age Champion with James Stockdale riding Digger

runner up.

Team Manager Kristy Stockdale said the students all

displayed good horsemanship on the day.

Stephanie, Tayla, Chloe and James would like to thank

Kristy and the parents who transported them and

their horses to Bourke.

Work Placement Students

Work Placement Year 12 student:

Joshua Bain-Smith with

Cynend Building & Construction

for Construction

Work Placement Year 12 student:

Tara Wilkins with Chidgey Engineering

for Metal and Engineering

Work Placement Year 12 student:

Brooke Hallcroft with IGA

for Business Services

Work Placement Year 11 student:

Stephanie Bastian with Cobar Public School P & C Canteen

for Hospitality

Senior Study Area

(Library)

will be closed during recess and lunch

each day.

Students should only be using this room

during their study periods,

for the purpose of studying.

What’s On - Weeks 7 & 8 Term 3

Monday 24th August: Rural Education Meeting; Sydney: S Francisco

State SRC Meeting; Murrumbateman: C Marshall

Professional Learning; Dubbo: A Hill, K Behan, D Inkley, D Armstrong

Tuesday 25th August: State SRC Meeting; Murrumbateman: C Marshall

Wednesday 26th August: State SRC Meeting; Murrumbateman: C Marshall

NSWSDPA Conference; Sydney: S Carter, J Carswell

Thursday 27th August: State SRC Meeting; Murrumbateman: C Marshall

NSWSDPA Conference; Sydney: S Carter, J Carswell

Friday 28th August: State SRC Meeting; Murrumbateman: C Marshall

NSWSDPA Conference; Sydney: S Carter, J Carswell

Monday 31st August: Year 11 Exams

Professional Learning; Sydney: A Hill, D Inkley

Tuesday 1st September: Year 11 Exams

Professional Learning; Sydney: A Hill, D Inkley

Wednesday 2nd September: Year 11 Exams

Professional Learning; Sydney: A Hill, D Inkley

Thursday 3rd September: Year 11 Exams

State Athletics; Sydney

Friday 4th September: Year 11 Exams

State Athletics; Sydney

Professional Learning; Dubbo: J Baggs-Green, C Boyko

PBL Vision Statement

“Cobar High School strives

for excellence in a

safe and respectful

environment”.

Cobar High School PO Box 454 Wetherell Crescent, COBAR NSW 2835

RESPECT EXCELLENCE SAFETY

Period Times -Term 3 2015

Muster 8:55 - 9:00

Period 1 9:00 - 9:55

Period 2 9:55 - 10:50

Recess 10:50 - 11:20

Period 3 11:20 - 12:15

Period 4 12:15 - 1:10

Lunch 1:10 - 1:40

Period 5 1:40 - 2:35

Period 6 2:35 - 3:30

Tuesday ends at the end of Period 5

Assessments due Term 3, Week 7

Year 7: HSIE-World Heritage Task

Year 8: Music-Performance

Year 9: PDHPE

Year 10: Australian Geography

Science

Year 11: Assessment Free

Assessments due Term 3, Week 8

Year 7: Science-Presentation Earth

Year 9: Food Technology

Information Software Technology

Industrial Technology-Timber

Industrial Technology-Metal

Year 10: Food Technology

Information Software Technology

Industrial Technology-Timber

Industrial Technology-Metal

Year 11: Yearly Examinations

P & C Meeting

Tuesday

1st September,

7pm

School Library