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A Great Start

Welcome back to Term 2. As usual, this will be a fast

paced term with plenty happening. The term will

culminate with the Bellingen excursion during week 10.

This is a tradition that has been alive for some 40 years

and is highly anticipated by all students. Mrs Liz

Saunders and the team are working hard bringing

everything together.

Ms Loughrey has put out information in relation to the

2018 Canada excursion. A meeting next Thursday 4th

May will be held in the library at 5.30pm for students

who have nominated they are going. All deposits will

need to be paid at this point. This is a great opportunity

and fundraising has started. Thank you to Ms Loughrey

and MegO for their organisation of the holiday stall at

IGA. A huge thank you to IGA for their support in

allowing us to hold the event.

There was a great turnout for the ANZAC day

ceremonies around our region by students from

Quirindi High School. Students attended a variety of

services and represented the school to an exceptional

standard.

On Monday, teachers attended the first of a number of

professional development days focused on our Visible

Learning journey. This goes hand in hand with the work

already completed and implemented on Assessment for

Learning. The aim of the professional learning is to

continue the AforL approach to learning. Students of

Quirindi High School are extremely lucky to have

teachers who are so committed to the continual

improvement of learning.

Week 3 will see students in Years 7 and 9 complete

their NAPLAN assessments. We have previously

distributed information to explain the new HSC

standards and the link with NAPLAN. Achieving a Band 8

in Numeracy, Reading and Writing in the year 9 NAPLAN

assessment will qualify students to receive a HSC. Those

students not receiving a Band 8 in these areas will need

to take specific literacy and numeracy tests to

qualify for the award of the HSC. Students will have the

years leading up to the HSC and 5 years after the HSC to

meet the standards so they can be awarded their HSC.

Ian Worley

Principal

Above: Quirindi High School Captains Wade Clarke and

Sari Hamblin in Sydney at the Leadership Conference.

Website - www.quirindi-h.schools.det.nsw.edu.au 113 Hill St

Phone: 6746 1177

Email - quirindi-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Quirindi NSW 2343

Fax: 6746 2648

Quirindi High School

Newsletter

Week 1 FRIDAY 28th APRIL 2017

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ANZAC DAY 2017

Above: Josephine Saunders, Finne Saunders and Zach Kelly from

Quirindi High School representing the Cadets

Above: Quirindi High School students at the Anzac Day March

Above: Josh and James Redgrove at the Willow Tree Anzac Day

March

Above: L to R - James Redgrove, Josh Redgrove, Zara McCarthy, Annabelle Avard, Kaitlyn Brabant, Lydia Smith and Emily Brabant representing the Quirindi High School at the Willow Tree Anzac Day March

Above: Quirindi High School students at the Quirindi Anzac Day

March

Above: L to R - Tyley Hearn, Isabella Davis, Hanna Davis,

Taylor Douglas, Mr Owen, Ashya McCrae, Wade Clarke,

Lilly Nicholls, Angus Nicholls, Sari Hamblin, Liam

Faulkner, Chelsea Medway, Grace Pezzuto, Nicholas

Hamblin, Maddie Hearn and Lucy Crane

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SRC Easter Raffle

Thank you to everyone who supported the QHS

SRC Easter Raffle. We raised $400 and the SRC are

donating this money to the Crane Family Appeal.

The raffle was drawn on Friday 7th April and the

winners were:

1st Prize - Mr Stokes

2nd Prize - Sarah Hutchins

3rd Prize - Mr Owen

4th Prize - Matthew Forsyth

5th Prize - Helen Cole

6th Prize - Cheryl Bray

7th Prize - Maddie Hearn

8th Prize - Abbey Lobsey

9th Prize - Matthew Forsyth

10th Prize - Mia Constable

11th Prize - Georgina Riley

12th Prize - Mrs Sweep

13th Prize - Ms Stubbs

14th Prize - Ms Stubbs

ASCA – TRY

SOMETHING NEW

THIS YEAR! Are you interested in

developing your

communication skills?

Give ASCA a try this year!

Australian Speech

Communication Association -

ASCA - PROMOTES COMPETENCE, REWARDS

EFFORT AND ENCOURAGES EXCELLENCE

The ASCA program has been running successfully at QHS

since 2003. Participating in ASCA is a great way to

promote your communication skills, it’s a great certificate

to include in your resume and at the highest level, ASCA is

also recognised by some universities, who award extra

ATAR points.

ASAC Examinations will be held in Week 5, Term 3.

SEE Mrs Owen in the Library for more information.

Get involved – it is well worth the effort!

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YOUR P & C NEWS!

At the end of last term the P & C held their Annual

General Meeting. Thank you to those who

attended and became members of this fantastic

committee and to those who were elected into

Executive Positions.

President:- Kim Lawlor

1st Vice President:- Christine Clarke

2nd Vice President:- Skye Avard

Treasurer:- Dana Hawkins

Secretary:- Kathy Redgrove

Members:- Rodney Batterham, Natel Bradfield,

Narda McCrae, Krystal Bowley, Donna Rea, Louise

Murphy, Sonia Green, Belinda Porter, Ian Worley,

Kristy McCarthy, Skye Davis, Tracy Parsons, Leslie

Stewart.

If you have any queries or suggestions, please feel

free to contact any of the above members. We

have a couple of great fundraisers in the pipeline

including two catering jobs, a Mother’s Day night

out and also we will hold our shopping trip again

later in the year just to name a few. It is a very

rewarding experience to be a part of such a great

group focusing on helping all students at our

school.

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Visit to Liverpool Plains Shire Council Chambers

Last term year 11 and 12 Industrial Technology –

Multimedia (IDTM) visited the Shire Chambers in

Quirindi.

The purpose of the visit was to look at how the Shire

employees work with multimedia in their everyday jobs,

which was the subject of the IDTM assessments.

We were met by Kerry Kemprich, the HR Coordinator,

and taken into the Council Chambers where John

Harding the Information Services Manager introduced

us to the way that information is presented to workers

via the smart TV set up in the boardroom. All the

information shown to us is available to all shire

employees via their workstation computers, laptops

and iPads, keeping them all up to date and aware of

what is happening within other departments besides

their own. John also told us about how much has

changed during council meetings with Councillors now

having their own iPads to use instead of printed

materials.

Rod Batterham, the Water Services Manager was very

enthusiastic about how much things have changed for

the better now that multimedia is used. Rod told us

about how things used to be regarding his job and how

now everything is automated and controlled through

multimedia technology, saving resources and money.

We learnt how the water station pumps are controlled

and how the dams are automatically controlled to

release when sensors are triggered, instead of workers

having to physically be on site to manually operate the

machinery, which was how things used to be.

Students were very interested with the information

from the WHS Advisor, Noel O’Brien and his wealth of

knowledge. Workplace Health and Safety is one of the

major elements of any Industrial Technology area and

we were shown the procedures for safety of workers

out in the field. Employees working alone were

provided with a device worn on their wrist. These

devices were linked via radio channel to Mr O’Brien via

a mobile phone. The device can be used in emergencies

by pressing the SOS button, which would alert

emergency services. The radio technology allows exact

locations to be found and personnel assisted in a timely

manner. These devices also automatically trigger an

SOS alert if the worker should fall and the device

becomes parallel instead of vertical.

Students had all their questions answered and have

completed their assessments to a high standard, they

also remarked that they had learnt a lot about what the

council is doing, and looking through the council

website now enhanced their understanding and

appreciation.

We all would like to thank Kerry for taking so much of

her time in organising this and John, Rod and Noel, for

taking time out of their very busy schedules.

Above: Nicolas Johnson, Noel O’Brien - WHS Adviser, Carole

Carr - Teacher, Hayden Taylor, Jake Aubeck, Kerry Kemprich -

HR Coordinator, Jake Fechner, Jodie Matheson, Shyanne

Davis and Lachlan Tydings.

Pictures taken by Nicolas Johnson.

QHS Journalism Club

The QHS Journalism Club has created a brand new

radio podcast. It features news items, music and

feature stories from the QHS Newsletter. New episodes

are available every Wednesday and can be found in the

news section of the Quirindi Highs School website.

To directly listen to this great new initiative at QHS,

search extra10.squarespace.com

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Year 12 Business Studies Excursion

On the Tuesday 14th of March 2017, Year 12 Business

Studies travelled from the bush to the city to explore

the operations and marketing components of their HSC

course. Students Sari Hamblin, Lydia Smith, Tyler Hearn

and Darrien Doyle connected with the modern chic, laid

back scene of Newcastle. Despite storms, torrential rain

and the reoccurring scene of umbrellas forcefully

blowing inside out under gale force winds, year 12

naturally had lots of fun together under the supervision

of HSIE head teacher, Mr Ian Packer and Careers

Advisor, Ms Kerri Saunders.

We stayed at the Travelodge near Honeysuckle, a highly

pristine area. Fortunately, an insight into the everyday

operations of a Hotel was provided by the charismatic

Hotel & Food and Beverage Manager. The Hotel

Manager plays a vital role in strengthening relationships

with consumers and maintaining a reputable

reputation.

Year 12 attended the AI Group office, a nationwide

Australian employer association advising clients how to

efficiently maintain and run their own business in

relation to operations and marketing stages. Together

with business professionals, we discussed business

scenarios in their boardroom.

The city is wonderful at night with lots of bustling

restaurants including the Queens Wharf Hotel where

we dined on Tuesday night. A rustic, casual vibe offering

gourmet food, especially the popular seafood range.

This was a great way to finish the day after having a

guided tour of the Knight’s stadium. Newcastle is

definitely a happening place.

Lydia Smith

Above: The students having an enlightening discussion with AI

Hunter Branch Manager, Adrian Price

Above: Tyler Hearn, Sari Hamblin, Lydia Smith and Darrien

Doyle enjoying a scrumptious dinner at The Queens Wharf

Brewery

Above: Sari Hamblin and Lydia Smith asking the important

questions of the Travelodge manager

Above: Tyler Hearn, Sari Hamblin, Darrien Doyle, Lydia Smith

and Mr Packer standing ready for our guided tour of the

Knights Stadium

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STUDENT INFORMATION

UPDATE

Are your details up to date:

Have you moved

Changed your mobile phone number

Needing different emergency contacts

Changes to court orders

Please inform the front office with any details that need

to be updated by calling 6746 1177 or call in and fill out

a change of details form

2017 SCHOOL FEES ARE

NOW DUE

Accounts for school fees were posted last term.

Payments can be made at the front office or online

through out website

http://www.quirindi-h.school.nsw.edu.au

In 2017, excursions must be paid for in full before a

student will be permitted to attend. A student

assistance scheme is available through a

government funded subsidy whereby anyone who

is experiencing financial difficulty is encouraged to

send a letter to the Principal requesting assistance

with payment for excursions or elective fees. This

will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Please keep in mind that payments, no matter how

small, are always welcomed.

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Thursday

1st June 2017

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The P & C will be running a Canteen for the

Athletics Carnival. Any parental help would be

most welcomed.

A BBQ will be available throughout the day selling

Bacon and egg burgers

Chicken kebabs

Beef and gravy rolls

Homemade cakes and slices

Drinks

Chips

Lollies

Tea and coffee

Parents/caregivers are invited to come and cheer

the students along on the day…..

Please note: students who normally walk or get

dropped off at school will be required to make

their own way to the Golland Field. Students who

travel to school by bus will be dropped off and

collected at the Golland Field.

Open: Thursday 18 May 6pm - 9pm

Friday 19 May 10am - 5pm Saturday 20 May 10am - 4pm

Sunday 21 May 10am - 4pm

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CAREERS NOTICES

Considering a career in Medicine UMAT TEST

Registrations are open

Closing date 2nd June 2017

Testing will take place 26th July 2017

Open days:

Bedford College

Glebe Campus - Saturday 2nd September 9:30am -

3:00pm

Norwest Campus - Saturday 9th September 9:30am-

3:00pm

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Brisbane Campus - Saturday 22nd July

North Sydney - Saturday 2nd September

Strathfield - Saturday 9th September

May

Monday 1st to Friday 5th

Year 11 exams

Wednesday 3rd Wednesday night Basketball in Tamworth begins

Wednesday 3rd Joblink Plus Transition to work for Year 10-12 Special Ed Students

Thursday 4th Canada Meeting in the Library 5.30pm

Thursday 4th and Friday 5th

Junior Basketball comp begins

Friday 5th Friday night Rugby kicks off in Tamworth

Monday 8th to Friday 12th

VET – Work placement block

Wednesday 10th Joblink Plus Transition to work for Year 10-12 Special Ed Students

Friday 12th Band Camp

Monday 15th Year 7 – 10 Maths Exams

Wednesday 17th Joblink Plus Transition to wrok for Year 10-12 Special Ed Students

Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th

Senior Drama Excursion

Wednesday 24th Joblink Plus Transition to work for Year 10-12 Special Ed Students

Friday 26th YA Rewards Day and Red Day

Friday 26th HSC Study Day in Singleton

Friday 26th Immunisation needles (Year 11 & 12 and 7 & 8 left overs)

Wednesday 31st Joblink Plus Transition to work for Year 10–12 Special Ed Students

Term 2 - 2017 Week 1 Week A = April 24th to 28th

Week 2 Week B = May 1st to 5th

Week 3 Week A = May 8th to 12th

Week 4 Week B = May 15th to 19th

Week 5 Week A = May 22nd to 26th

Week 6 Week B = May 29th to June 2nd

Week 7 Week A = June 5th to 9th

Week 8 Week B = June 12th to 16th

Week 9 Week A = June 19th to 23rd

Week 10 Week B = July 26th to 30th