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Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Friday 19 June Term 2 Week 8

STUDENTS TAKE PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGELast week, students in Year 9 Photography and Digital Media Elective classes participated in a 10 minute photography challenge "take an interesting photo in this room".

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

SENIOR EXECUTIVE REPORTAs week eight of term draws to a close it seems like we have been operating at full capacity for much longer than four weeks. The compression of the available time to complete work, especially for Year 12, is evident as the timing and types of tasks are adjusted. Staff are taking extra care to ensure they have their students ready to present for the HSC. The pressure this year is higher than normal and the effect of it can be seen on the majority of both students and staff as they ‘dig deep’ to meet deadlines. It will be important in the remaining weeks that students are in all available lessons and asking for support where they need it before they are at their wits end. We will get through this particularly challenging year by working together – students, staff and the support networks at home.

The SRC are back into their role of promoting school spirit and connectedness. If you haven’t checked out the videos on our social media page – you are missing out. Today was pyjama day but I can assure parents it was no slumber party. Just some light-hearted fun to bring students and staff together and help them reconnect after the restrictions of the pandemic. Well done team, ably supported by Ms Mainey.

In the coming week Year 10 students will receive the first bundle of information they need to make decisions about their study pattern for the 2022 HSC. The Course Information booklet sets out the range of subjects the school is able to offer students in the coming year. Obviously not all of these courses will be viable to run but the 36 or so most sought after will eventually make it to the timetabling stage. It is important that students attempt to take in as much of the information as they can so that they “get their subject pattern” right as early as possible. A failure to do that now can severely limit a students options by the end of the HSC year when they may be considering further study in a university course. Every time a student changes their pattern of study the hill to success gets steeper and success less likely. The information going to students next week will culminate in an Information evening in the first week of August and the selection process that follow shortly after. Now is the time to be asking all the questions – at this point. None of them are silly.

The building works at the school are progressing with the canteen taking shape. Staff and students have been tolerant of the extra noise and activity and for the most part have been able to remain focused on their core tasks. The builder is expected to finish the canteen around the end of July and Kydd Food staff are eager to get out of their temporary “cubby house’ and into their new home.

I will take this opportunity to remind parents that school jumpers are now available at the uniform shop. I would also remind students that there is no pedestrian, bicycle, scooter and skateboard access through the car park. Please avoid the area so the school can minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians. Student access is through the front gate, The carpark is not a drop off zone unless you are carrying an injury or have permission to drop and go from that location. Visitors to the school and staff have access to the carpark.

Two weeks to go. Semester One reports are currently being written and parents can expect them to be distributed by early August. Please look out for them and spend some time reviewing your child’s progress with them.

Mr Breen Mackney, Deputy Principal

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

P&C: NEXT MEETING

Monday 17 August at 6pmStaff Common RoomAll Welcome :)

UNIFORM SHOPOpen Every Tuesday & Thursday 8.00am—11am (Located Next to the Canteen) Coordinator - Lisa King

TRHS CANTEENCheck out the daily menu on the canteen window for some great meal deals. Eftpos available. Open for

Breakfast Recess Lunch

UPCOMING EVENTSTues 23 June White Card TrainingWeds 24 June Year 10 VaccinationsThur 25 June TLC STEM Visits to SchoolsFri 26 June TLC STEM Visits to SchoolsMon 29 June STEM Visits to Schools (all week)Thur 2 July Year 7-10 Reports Issued

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YEAR 7 & 10 VACCINATION INFORMATIONYear 7 vaccinations have now been rescheduled to the 12th of August 2020. Students will only receive their first round vaccination in 2020, so will receive their second dose early in 2021. Please ensure your student has returned their vaccination form to the box in the front office by Monday 10th August and that they eat breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.

Year 10 vaccinations will go ahead with the initial date of Wednesday 24th June. Please ensure your student has returned their vaccination form to the front office by Monday 22nd June and that they eat breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.

TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTSJust to remind students that tutors are available every Tuesday and Friday in the school library. They can provide help with any assignments, homework or study techniques for upcoming exams.

2020 HSC TIMETABLEClick here for the link to the 2020 HSC Timetable:

https://tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/t/tweedriver-h/2020-updates/2020-hsc-written-exam-timetable.pdf

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL'S QUALITY WORK AWARDSCongratulations to the following students who have been awarded a Principal's Quality Work Award:

YEAR 812/6 - Mannat MATHARU Outstanding Achievement Across all Subjects

12/6 - Lachlan MARSHALL Outstanding Assessment Task for Art History

12/6 - Kaitlyn SEMMENS Outstanding Assessment Task for Art History

12/6 - Adam Morris Outstanding Assessment Task for Art History

12/6 - Jack Batchelor Outstanding Assessment Task for Art History

12/6 - Angus BRINDLEY Outstanding Assessment Task for Art History

26/5 - Kaia HARRISON Food Tech - Excellent Assignment

YEAR 916/6 - Storm SHIPWAY Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Henry UNDERWOOD Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Amy JONES Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Alana HARDY Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Lucy LIGADUA Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Isabelle KILBURN Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Paige RADLEY Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

16/6 - Sarah LIVINGSTONE Excellent 'Chef for a Night' task - at home learning

26/5 - Jaydee WEIR Great 'Chef for a Night' task done in isolation with limited access to technology26/5 - Kianah BEVAN Great 'Chef for a Night' task done in isolation with limited access to technology26/5 - Jai BOMAN Great 'Chef for a Night' task done in isolation with limited access to technology26/5 - Adrian MARTIN Outstanding 'Chef for a Night' task26/5 - Sydney STANTON Fantastic 'Chef for a Night' task done in isolation26/5 - Auburn BYRNES Fantastic 'Chef for a Night/ task done in isolation

YEAR 1217/6 - Amelia WATSON 98% Major Project Aboriginal Studies

17/6 - Ally MARTIN 95% Major Project Aboriginal Studies

26/3 - Kaitlyn REYNOLDS 100% in Assessment Task for Chemistry

26/3 - Tanika SMITH 99% in Assessment Task for Chemistry

26/3 - Holly TAYLOR 96% in Assessment Task for Chemistry

11/6 - Kaitlyn REYNOLDS 100% in Assessment Task for Chemistry

11/6 - Tanika SMITH 93% in Assessment Task for Chemistry

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

LIBRARY NEWSIt's wonderful to see how our yearly reading challenge has ignited a real interest in reading. Students only need to read 15 books (fiction and non-fiction) this year to take part and I hope more and more students will take on the challenge. We continue to purchase the best Young Adult fiction titles and I would like students to remember that they can read a maximum of 3 picture books. Some of our picture books are worth reading and I would like to highlight a few interesting titles. Reading is not just about imagination. It also gives us the knowledge and information we need to form opinions and make choices. Through reading, we learn background information and context that is so essential in shaping our beliefs and values.

Reconciliation week was overshadowed by Covid 19 this year so it would be beneficial for students to read these short stories:

Ms Monniot-Kerr, Teacher Librarian

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Closed until 8.30am from 8am from 8am from 8am from 8am

Recess Recess Recess Recess CLOSED RecessLunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

LIBRARY OPENING HOURS

SOME OF OUR NEW ARRIVALS...

A short story about the 1967 referendum

An iconic song by Archie Roach now created into a book about the stolen generations

A joyous celebration of food, dance and cultural understanding

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

2019 PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE SPONSORS

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NewsLetter19 June Term 2, Week 8

Heffron St, Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486P: 07 5524 3007 F: 07 5524 9501 E: tweedriver-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

APPRECIATION TO OUR SPONSORS

South Tweed Heads

Thank you to our generous sponsors who donated prizes towards our fundraising raffle held at the Performance & Exhibition Evening (ED-VU) during Education Week. Sponsorship is very much needed to support us in recognising student achievement, promoting self-esteem, celebrating achievement of student goals and implementing Welfare Programs.