Singleton High School Newsletter

75-81 York Street, SINGLETON NSW 2330 PHONE 02 6571 1199 FAX: 02 6572 4889

Email: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.singleton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Office Hours: 8.30am – 4pm

JUNE/JULY EDITION 2010 The Principal’s Message

As we approach the end of Semester One, the school life continues at a hectic pace. We have a number of major constructions, school events, laptops, exams and report writing.

Currently, we have the roof of the Multi-Purpose Centre being replaced. Our lights throughout the school are being exchanged for more energy efficient lighting. Shortly, construction will start on the refurbishments in our construction room and kitchen as part of the Trade Training in Schools initiative. Each of these school replacements and refurbishments requires a separate construction site. This impacts upon students’ movement, and also results in the loss of classes. Despite the short term inconvenience the school will have more efficient lighting and a roof on the MPC that does not leak. We will have classrooms that will provide pathways for students to study Construction and Hospitality through trade training. You will agree the benefits to our students far out weigh the inconvenience.

Our junior years have just completed their half yearly exams and staff are preparing their half yearly reports. Exams are an important accounting tool; they provide the student with important feedback on how they are progressing in their school work. They provide staff with the opportunity to measure student improvement. Exams also are an important component of the reporting system, letting you know how your child performed and how they have performed against the rest of their peers. They are also part of a student’s assessment performance. When you receive your child’s report Parent/Teacher evenings will be organised. Please take the opportunity to attend these sessions. We hear constantly in the press and from our politicians about the need for schools to be transparent and accountable in student reporting. I feel an interview over your child’s progress with their teacher is a very effective way of judging your child’s performance.

We have just completed our annual Higher School Certificate Seminar Day. This day provides our students with the opportunity to hear from guest lecturers about preparing for their Higher School Certificate, exam preparation and university life. Students throughout the region are also given the opportunity to attend this event.

Shortly, the whole school community will be celebrating NAIDOC week. Our students will have the opportunity to recognise their achievements through an assembly of our local Aboriginal community. Our Aboriginal community will celebrate this week through art, cultural performances, sporting events and celebrating the work our community does to improve the educational outcomes of our Aboriginal students.

This year the school instituted a policy of wearing black enclosed leather shoes, with the community’s support, to ensure our students are OH&S compliant in class rooms.

Overall the response from the community and the students has been very positive. However, as we move into Semester Two some students are going back to wearing shoes that are out of uniform. For this policy to work I need your cooperation to ensure your child is in black leather shoes and that they are OH&S compliant. If your student is not in correct footwear you will be contacted and they will be refused entry to particular classes that require the wearing of enclosed shoes.

A concern has always been the number of students who go to take away food outlets on their way to school or after they get off their bus. The issue is the crossing of the highway, and the dangers they can place themselves in crossing the highway. The school does provide supervision 30 minutes before roll call and DEAR. If students travel by bus, or have entered the school grounds, it is expected they remain within the school.

Recently, our Year 9 students received their laptops under the Digital Education Revolution. These laptops have been upgraded and it is pleasing to see students engaged in digital learning. We will be holding a parent information evening shortly giving parents from Years 9 and 10 the opportunity to assess the effectiveness of laptops in the class room and answering any queries.

Thanking You

Tony Jarrett Principal.

What’s Happening? 21st June – 16thAugust

21.6. – 2.7.10 Year 10 Work Experience 28.6.10 Year 8 reports handed out 30.6.10 Year 7 reports handed out 1.7.10 Year 9 reports handed out 3.7 – 19.7.10 School Holidays 19.7.10 Staff Development Day 19.7.10 Enrichment class 2011 notified 20.7.10 Students return for Term 3 21.7.10 Year 11, 2011 subject selection

evening. 23.7.10 CHS Cross Country 26.7.10 Enrichment class acceptances due today 28.7.10 Enrichment class info night 28.- 29.7.10 Hunter Area Athletics Carnival 2.8. – 10.8.10 Trial HSC 2.8 – 6.8.10 Education Week 2.8. – 13.8.10 Work placement Stage 6 10.8.10 Blood Bank Visit Petrol Voucher winners inside…

DRUMBEAT ‘the art of hitting things’

Singleton High School students had the chance to participate in “Drumbeat” during Term 2. The performance was an energetic demonstration of drum techniques and styles. Students were presented with a history of styles through the ages, using a large range of drums and hand percussion. The programme featured rhythms and patterns used in all types of music and even included a student participation segment. Instruments featured included: the modern drum kit, electronic drum kit, plus drums from Cuba (Bata), Dominican Republic (Tamboura), Brazil (Surdo), Middle East (Doumbek), Africa (Djembe), and India (Kanjira). A huge selection of percussion instruments from around the world were also demonstrated including congas, bongos, cow-bells, timbales, cymbals, gongs, shakers, timpani, castanets, chimes, whistles and bells. The performers of Drumbeat were Mark Stewert and Tony Azzapardi. Mark is an experienced session percussionist whose work has featured in advertisements, films and documentaries. He has toured with Marcia Hines and worked with Genesis, Pink Floyd, Phil Collins, Herbie Hancock and Split Endz. Mark and all the ‘Drumbeaters’ featured on the steps of the Sydney Opera House for the grand final of the TV hit Australian Idol backing the finalists to a television audience of 17 million.

Rebecca Hills (Music Teacher)

Project Phoenix

We are well into our 2nd Term with students being supported to complete assessment tasks and exams to the best of their ability. Time management and organisation skills are the focus for our students, as well as self control and carrying out planned tasks.

Our excursions to Coal & Allied Warkworth Mine and the Mines Rescue Service have been very informative, as was our TAFE Automotive visit last term.

Students are finalising work experience arrangements. Courses available to Phoenix students at a subsidised rate are OH&S White Card and Senior First Aid, both of which will run on the week starting 14th June. This term students can self refer to Phoenix for any support required with tasks. Please get teachers to send a note confirming requirements. Workshops to clear ‘N warning’ letters will be advertised or run during organised classes so if you have outstanding tasks please take advantage of these opportunities so you will qualify for your School Certificate.

Plan and perform Year 10 and come and get help if you need it please.

Kathy Quinn Co-ordinator.

Indigenous Homework Centre will be starting again at Singleton High School from the 8th June 2010 Operating Times will be: Tuesday afternoons for Years 11 and 12 3:30pm - 5:00pm (students can be picked up from 4:40pm) Thursday afternoons for Years 7 to 10 3:30pm - 5:00pm (students can be picked up from 4:40pm)

*Afternoon tea provided* Ka-Wul Homework Centre Employs qualified tutors

Invitation to Singleton AECG Date: Thursday 22nd July 2010 Time: 4.00 pm Place: Ka-Wul Indigenous Education and Resource Centre, Singleton High School, York Street, Singleton

If you would like to put up an agenda item please contact either Leanne Ellis (President) Phone: 65711199 Email: leanne.ellis1@det.nsw.edu.au Deirdre Heitmeyer (Secretary) Phone: 65714548 Email: tarin@harboursat.com.au

YR 12 YEARBOOK UPDATE... JUST BECAUSE THEY’RE GREAT!!

Year 12 Yearbook committee has been working hard to establish the book on behalf of all Year 12 students.

The committee has been working tirelessly collating personality profiles of each student, busy taking snapshots of various friendship groups, finalising the costs of purchasing the books, possible artwork and the list goes on.

Pricing quotes have been close to $70, including hard cover, coloured pages, autograph pages, time capsule page and many more. Students have teachers and executive thinking of any memorable moments, funny quotes or sayings that would be necessary for inclusion in the Yearbook.

The committee members donate their own quality time at recess every Tuesday to ensure this will be a Yearbook where memories will last forever...

until next time

PILLOWS GALORE In Design and Technology Mandatory we are making pillows with Mrs Core and Mr Shewan. We started off by making a little practice sheet. On it we did some tacking and some sewing with a sewing machine.

Now we are on our way towards making our final product. We have our material and the pins so all we have to do is fold it over twice on each side and pin, tack and then we sew it.

After that we put the designs on it and sew it all up and then we are done!! By Jacinda W Year 7

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

On the 25th May Singleton High School hosted the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council NSW.

Congratulations must go to the group of six Year 10 Hospitality students who volunteered to coordinate the event. These students showed leadership, cooperation and maturity whilst planning many aspects of the event. Not only did the morning tea raise over $400 dollars for the Cancer Council NSW but it provided an opportunity for staff and students to socialise together and develop an understanding of each other beyond the classroom.

Brian Means

Pictured below Year 7 students at a recent Leadership Team meeting

PARENTS & CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

The P&C are giving away 2 x $50 fuel vouchers in Terms 2, 3 and 4 this year.

Each term, two families that have paid their General Contribution will be drawn out randomly.

Keep reading the newsletter to find out if you have won. Good Luck

At last month’s meeting Rebecca Hills from the CAPA department gave us an update. The students are very busy getting ready for the ‘MADD” night that is held on the last Tuesday of this Term.

The P&C welcome everyone to the meetings. We aim to keep them brief. So if you have any issues with the school or just want to have a say on something come along to our meetings.

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm in the common room on 21st June.

Thanks

Jacqui Bamberry

Clothing Shop Information and Price List.

Girls Items: Skirt – Checked grey <22 $45.00 Skirt – Checked grey >22 $50.00 Blouse – Blue or White $20.00

Polo shirt – Blue or White $25.00 Pants – Navy Hipster $40.00 Three Quarter Navy Pants $38.00

Boys Items: Polo Shirt – Blue or White $25.00 Shorts – Grey Cargo $35.00 Pants – Youth long grey cargo $50.00 Pants – Men’s long grey cargo $55.00 PE/Sport: Polo Shirt $25.00 Shorts – Navy $20.00 Jumpers – Girls and Boys: Polar Fleece jumper $35.00 Woollen Jumper <22 $60.00 Woollen Jumper >22 $65.00 Track suit jacket $44.00 Track suit pants $26.00 Other items Girls and Boys: Aprons white or navy $ 8.00 School Tie $20.00 Safety Glasses $ 5.00 Socks (football) $ 8.00

School Cap $10.00

Opening Hours: Monday – 8.30 to 10.30am and 4pm to 5.30pm

Located: Eastern side of the school between MPC and staff common room.

Parking: Outside the school grounds and enter through main office gates and sign visitors book at office.

Payment: Cash or cheque. Sorry, we cannot offer eftpos or credit card facilities.

Kim Andrews is Roster co-ordinator and can be contacted on 0439 993 464 Jacqui Bamberry is Co-ordinator and can be contacted on 0428 762 291

Congratulations to our first winners of the P&C Association’s fuel voucher giveaway.

Mr and Mrs D Ryall

Mr and Mrs D Evan

Singleton High School Mobile and MP3, 4

(All Mobile devices) Policy

Purpose: • To protect the Occupational Health and Safety

of staff and students in the school, • To reduce disruptions to lessons and school

organisation generally, • To limit bullying, harassment and other anti

social behaviour among students and • To restrict theft and loss of mobile phones /

MP3,4 players (mobile devices)

Processes:

• Students may use Mobile phones, MP3 players only before and after school and during recess and lunch breaks,

• Mobile phone / MP3 players must not be used in the classroom, except under direct teacher instruction as an aid to the student’s learning and in context of the lesson,

• Students will not take phones/MP3 players into examinations or assessment tasks.

• Students will not take photos or make video recordings with their phones without permission of the subjects,

• Three stages to the confiscation of mobile devices. 1st – a verbal warning is given and the students asked to put the offending item away.

• 2nd – if student does not cooperate a note will be given to the students by staff and asked to report with the offending item to the Principal reception area. When the item is secured and the note is co-signed the student is to return to class with the note.

• 3rd – Phones / MP3 devices will be confiscated, stored with the Principal’s receptionist and students will need to arrange for a parent to collect their phone / MP3 player. These offenders will be dealt with using the school’s referral processes.

Note: Any evidence that a phone is being used as an instrument of bullying or harassment will be viewed an in infringement of the SHS D/H/V policy and will be treated as a serious offence. We are aware that at times due to a family medical emergency or dire family situation it is necessary that your child maintain access to their mobile phones throughout class times. Our mobile phone policy requires a signed and dated note from a parent/guardian stating the time frame necessary. In furnishing the note this will

save a lot of angst between staff and students over the misappropriate use of mobile phones during class times.

The mobile must by on silent at all times and if contacted by a parent/guardian the student may ask to leave the room before answering.

Recipe of the Month

Corn and Bacon Fritters Makes 16

Ingredients (serves 4) • 2 rashers rindless shortcut bacon, chopped • 200g Desiree potatoes, peeled, grated • 2 x 125g can corns kernels, drained and rinsed • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives • Diced avocado, light sour cream and chopped

fresh chives, to serve Basic Batter

• 2/3 cup self-raising flour • 2 eggs • ½ cup milk

Method 1. Heat a frying pan over high heat, add bacon.

Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until crisp. Transfer to a plate.

2. Make the basic batter: Sift flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Whisk mild and eggs together in a jug. Add egg mixture to flour. Whisk until smooth.

3. Using hands, squeeze excess moisture from potato, corn and chives into batter.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium heat. Using 1 heaped tablespoon mixture per fritter, cook 4 fritters for 3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Put onto a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat to make 16 fritters. Serve with avocado, sour cream and chives.

Home Economics Report

Half way through the Term and it feels like we have just started. All classes have been extremely busy and producing some excellent results in both their practical and theory work. Well done to all and to our great staff for their efforts in ensuring a high quality education for all our students.

Just some house keeping reminders for our classes. All classes have specific request for equipment to ensure all students are prepared for all lessons. This includes the following for all theory and practical Home Economic Classes

Food Technology/Hospitality classes • A4 size display folder • An A4 size booklet for theory lessons • A4 plastic sleeve for assignments • A white apron • Enclosed black leather shoes • Hospitality uniform for Year 10/11 and 12

classes only • Container for practical lessons • Tea towels

Payment of course fees due ASAP. This will enable us to finalise our budget and reduce problems at the end of the year. Invoices have been sent out from the school and payments can be made at the front office. Any problems with regard to payment please contact Head Teacher Welfare during school hours so we may be able to assist and organise a payment plan.

Textiles and Design classes • A4 size display folder • An A4 size booklet for theory lessons • A4 plastic sleeve for assignments • Enclosed black leather shoes • Container/bag for practical lessons • Materials/fabric to complete practical tasks

Payment of course fees due ASAP. This will enable us to finalise our budget and reduce problems at the end of the year. Invoices have been sent out from the school and payments can be made at the front office. Any problems with regard to payment please contact Head Teacher Welfare during school hours so we may be able to assist and organise a payment plan.

Exploring Early child hood and childcare classes Technology classes

• A4 size display folder • A4 size booklet for theory lessons • A4 plastic sleeve for assignments • Enclosed black leather shoes

Payment of course fees due ASAP. This will enable us to finalise our budget and reduce problems at the end of the year. Invoices have been sent out from the school and payments can be made at the front office. Any problems with regard to payment please contact Head Teacher Welfare during school hours so we may be able to assist and organise a payment plan.

We welcome all new students to our faculty and wish everyone a great Term 2 full of great learning experiences.

Tracey Holloway Head Teacher Home Economics.

Nanga Mai Award winners

Honoured Nanga Mai award winner Aunty Rene Molineaux, (centre) with Director General Michael Coutts-Trotter and Education minister Verity Firth. Photo by Jason Ella

Outstanding Aboriginal students, school staff and community members have been honoured at the fourth annual NSW Schools' Nanga Mai Awards.

The awards recognise innovation, excellence and achievement in different areas, including academic results, performing and creative arts, sport, student leadership and outstanding contributions by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal school staff members.

Bellambi Public School and Gorokan High School each received Outstanding School Awards.

The Department's director-general, Michael Coutts-Trotter, said the awards honoured and celebrated the achievements of Aboriginal students, teachers and school community members.

"The people who have won awards have done something extraordinary for themselves ... but there will be other people who will be inspired to live their dreams by [the award winners'] example," he said.

The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group president, Cindy Berwick, said the awards had made her reflect on how much Aboriginal education has changed. "In the early days ... for many Aboriginal children there was effectively no school," she said. The awards celebrate "the achievements of Aboriginal students, staff and community leaders and recognises the contribution that non-Aboriginal people have made in our journey to educational self-determination", she said.

During the awards presentation, the department's Aboriginal education and training director Michele Hall paid tribute to the Aboriginal elder and activist, Uncle Charles "Chicka" Dixon, who passed away recently. "I know he was here with us to celebrate the achievements of students, of their families, of their community, of their school community, of their family and friends," Ms Hall said.

"We have much to be proud of and much to look forward to in the future."

The Nanga Mai Awards, which take their name from the Eora word "to dream", were held on March 30 at Customs House in Sydney. By BEN W Find out more about the Nanga Mai Awards.

2010 Nanga Mai Award winner James R for Leadership

NAIDOC Week celebrations from the

4th to 11th of July.

NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognise the significant contributions of Indigenous Australians. Find out more at www.naidoc.org.au

Tech tip: Twitter Twitter is a social networking website that you can sign up for to send out regular updates on what you are doing. The catch is that you need to use not more than 140 characters. Your updates are called ‘tweets’.

What do you need to keep in mind if your children are tweeting? Twitter users must be at least 13 years old. Your child needs to be conscious of their choice of screen name nothing that might provoke the wrong type of person being friends with them.

Anything your child says on a tweet can be seen by anyone else looking at Twitter. Remind your child:

• Not to say anything they wouldn’t want everyone else to know, this includes any personal information about their school name, address, sports teams, etc.

• To use the settings section to protect their updates from being viewed by anyone who they haven’t approved as a follower. This will also keep your child’s updates from appearing on the public timeline.

• Never to arrange to meet up with anyone they meet through Twitter unless they speak to you first.

• To choose a username (online computer nickname) that doesn’t give away their real name or age.

• If someone says or does something that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should tell you.

More information about technology at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/click

Hospitality students volunteer.

Pictured below are Singleton High School Hospitality students working as volunteers at the Macquarie High Tea held in the holidays.

CAPA Contributions 2010 All contributions for Creative & Performing Arts subjects are now due. Students are asked to pay their fees ASAP. Families undergoing financial stress may contact the Head teacher of CAPA to make alternative arrangements. Remember, contributions/ fees pay for all consumable material and equipment. Students who fail to pay elective contributions may be excluded from practical activities. Visual Art Music Dance Drama 7-$30 8-$30 9-$50 10-$50 11-$70 12-$70 Photography 8-$45 9-$60 10-$60 11-$75 12-$75 Ceramics 8-$45

7-$10 8-$20 9-$20 10-$20 11-$20 12-$20

8-$20 9-$20 10-$20 11-$20 12-$20

8-$10 9-$20 10-$20 11-$20 12-$20

Jane Johns Head Teacher CAPA

Flu season Winter is here and that means flu season. Dr Booy, Head, Clinical Research National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance outlines the recommended treatment for flu:

- Stay in bed and rest until the temperature

has been normal for 48 hours

- Drink enough fluids to maintain normal

urine output

- Take paracetamol to control fever, aches

and pains

- Use antiviral medication early, as this may

shorten the length and severity of illness

- Avoid exposure to dust, alcohol, fumes and

tobacco smoke as much as possible

- Consult a doctor if symptoms such as

difficulty breathing, coughing up

green/yellow phlegm or severe headache

develop.

To find out more, watch a video about flu in the School Parents ezine at

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2009/issue03/watch_flu/

SINGLETON HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT UNIT

The staff and students of the Support Unit at Singleton High School would like to thank you for your kind donation which has allowed us to purchase sport equipment. The students have had a lot of fun making use of the new equipment. The donation of $500 was made through the Healthy Hoops Campaign.

Singleton High School wins the MUNA Peace Award 2010

Every year Rotary host a Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) held at the Muswellbrook Council Chambers. This year Singleton HS sent two teams away escorted by Mr Jones and Ms Cowmeadow. Ty D and Cameron R of Year 12 represented United Kingdom, and we represented Israel. We travelled up Friday after school and spent the night in Muswellbrook where we met other students from different schools from the Hunter Region. We had a lot of fun mixing with other students and trying to form friendly alliances. This experience was fantastic. It was interesting to represent another country and take on the persona of its people. We both learnt a lot about Israel and even though we had a nervous start to the debating; we had

fun speaking on behalf of Israel on issues like capital punishment, terrorism and global warming. The winner of the day was a team from Merewether High School but it was to our great surprise that we were awarded the Rotary Prize for Peace. Phoebe B and Teneeka C (Year 10)

Meet our sponsored Nepalese children Laxmi is 11 years old and she attends primary school. Her favourite subject is Mathematics. YES! That’s right Mathematics!!! Laxmi has 2 brothers and 1 sister. By donating when we hold our fundraising events, you will be helping Laxmi’s community get immunisations, building materials for a health centre, nutritious food and educational support and school supplies.

Shankar is almost 5 years old and has 3 brothers and 1 sister. Children in the village often work on the farm to help earn money for the family. They often miss out on an education. Many children are malnourished, and suffer from illnesses like polio, malaria and diarrhoea. Schools lack basic supplies and are far from homes. Your donation for our fundraising activities will help Shankar and his local community. When you see Year 9 Childcare fundraising, remember you are helping Laxmi and Shankar get an education, food and water.

S Hartnett

Community Coach Training Program (CCTP)

PCYC Maitland Dates & Times: Thursday 15 July, 9:00am–4:30pm (Modules 1 & 5) Where: PCYC Maitland, James Street What will you learn? The training will support you to develop the necessary skills to deliver sport and other structured physical activities within the Playing for Life philosophy, a requirement for delivering the AASC program. The course will also provide you with ideas, strategies and resources to deliver game-based activities for sports such as netball, hockey and rugby league, as well as other structured physical activities such as dance and circus skills. The course covers theory and practical work, and is presented in an interactive competency-based environment. Why Playing for Life? Playing for Life is a coaching method that focuses on learning through game play, rather than repetitive skill drills, to introduce the principles of a particular sport or other structured physical activity. Playing for Life is based on an inclusive philosophy, which seeks to equally include all children regardless of their level of skill. This fits well within the AASC philosophy as we seek to engage traditionally inactive children. Enrolments To enrol in this free course simply complete the enrolment form and return it to the course facilitator: Eddie Figueroa Regional Coordinator – Maitland PO Box 486, Warners Bay NSW 2282 Fax: 02 4965 7504 M: 0429 832 106 eduardo.figueroa@ausport.gov.au

English Language Classes (beginner to advanced levels).

These classes are for adult migrants, refugees, new arrivals or those who have been in Australia for a long time and whose first language in not English.

The course will help you live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in your job and/or do further study at TAFE.

You will learn how to listen, read and write in English. Classes are held at Singleton TAFE on Wednesdays from 9.00am until 1.30pm.

Please contact Maretta Dillon on 6542 1142

reporting for Year 7 This term has been busy for Year 7

with Naplan and half yearly exams taking the spotlight.

School work resumed this Term and has been quite full on as we had NAPLAN in week 4. Formal assessment, on such a large scale, was a new experience for all Year 7 as the most serious tests we’d done since commencing high school were set in a classroom. In Week 5 we also had the half yearly exams and they were more comfortable for many as we had already had a taste of the larger and more official exam with Naplan.

Year 7 S.R.C. representatives have been busy with several public engagements, notably HSC Seminar Day, Fight for Sight, Relay for Life and Dance for Life. They are just a few of the initiatives that have been identified to be included on what has become a busy schedule of events for the SRC.

The PBL team have enlisted our support and so this too will become an area where we have significant responsibilities.

The leadership team has been running well and made a decision to have ‘HeartKids’ as their designated charity. All money raised will be through initiatives within year 7 and we will not be involving the greater school community. At ‘HeartKids’ they strive to offer support, encouragement and hope to families of children with heart disease, while raising awareness and vital funding into the causes of this chronic disease. This decision was made after lengthy discussion and the direct relationship between this charity and the students in Year 7.

Leadership Team meetings are on Tuesday, Day 2, at recess, for any Year 7 student interested in attending. Remember it’s never too late to join. That’s all for this Term folks.

Singleton High School Presents

MADD Music, Art, Dance, Drama

Singleton High MPC 7pm, Tuesday 29th June

Tickets at the door Prices are: Family $25 Adult $10 Child $4 Concession $6

Year 12 Hospitality students shine

Over 2 months of planning came to fruition on the 21st and 29th May for the Year 12 Hospitality students when they completed their major practical assessment task.

Over the past few years is has been tradition to have the Year 12 Hospitality students show thanks to a teacher each by preparing a 2 course luncheon. This year was no different and the teachers lucky enough to be selected were treated to dishes that would not be out of place in any restaurant in town. Students usually select a theme for the lunch and this year’s diners saw dishes from Morocco, Thailand and Scandinavia. Not only does the luncheon provide an avenue for the students to show their thanks to a teacher who they feel they have formed a special bond with throughout their schooling, but it also is used as a formal, holistic, assessment task where the students display skills in event planning, recipe development, table setting, food preparation, food presentation and customer service. The students will also submit an extensive folio explaining the development of each dish and things such as how they have managed to meet current industry requirements of working in an environmentally sustainable workplace.

Special mention must go to Katie S, Ashlee T, Lauren H, Brooke H and Katelyn T, all budding young hospitality students from Years 9, 10 and 11, who gave of their time to assist the Year 12 students preparing food and tirelessly cleaning all day. Their contribution allowed the more senior students to concentrate on customer service and food presentation.

All students have asked me to express their thanks to Mrs Crabb and Mrs Edwards, the kitchen assistants at Singleton High School, who collated food orders and sourced the numerous speciality ingredients required for some of the innovative dishes. Brian Means

Year 9 GET CONNECTED!!

Year 12 School Spirit – in Action

On Tuesday 25th May Year 9 students received their long awaited laptops. It was fantastic to see so many happy and excited faces as they were given their new learning tool. A new educational journey is about to begin for our Year 9 students as they learn to use their laptop in their classroom environments. A big reminder for students is to make sure they bring their laptop to school each day FULLY charged.

A thank you to Mr Norris and Mr Hartrick for organising the distribution of the Year 9 laptops, and a special congratulations to Mr Bonelli and the Year 9 helpers – Luke W, Chase V, Josh K, Alex M, Tom A and Nathan R for their assistance throughout the day.

D Cowmeadow – Yr 9 Advisor

The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles Inc.

Working with the community to preserve and conserve our heritage.

Invitation You are invited to an open meeting and lecture on…

Fashions in Women’s Magazines Guest Speaker Barbara Ballantyne.

Barbara Ballantyne is a Member of AMCAT, The Cavalcade of Fashion (Sydney), a volunteer at the Lace Centre at The Powerhouse Museum and author of six books on Lace and Irish Crochet and the work of Mary Card and an Australian designer of crochet lace.

10 am – 12 pm Saturday 26th of June Members Free, $5 Non members includes a Devonshire Morning Tea. To be held in the Auditorium in Maitland Gaol, 15 John Street, East Maitland.

This event is a fund raising opportunity for AMCAT and a chance for our members to get together and hear what exciting things have been happening in the museum. We hope to see you all there.

For further information please call Stephanie Rogers on 02 1225 1646 or Lynette McDowell on 4930 9051

RSVP 19 June 2010

Also you should visit our display – ‘From Across the Sea’ which is current until the end of June. Venue: Lt. Governors’ Residence, John Street, East Maitland (Maitland Gaol Precinct) Admission: $3.00, Concession: $2.50 Open: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 10.00am to 3.00pm, other times by appointment. Contact: Justine on 4988 6448 or Stephanie on 0403 652 550

Did You Know?

• Water-efficient dishwashers can use less than 10 litres of water per load.

• A water efficient shower head can save about 14,500 litres per home per year.

• In a typical Australian home the washing machine used 90 litres of water per day.

Plan-it Youth Community Mentoring Program

“putting wise heads on young shoulders

through mentoring” Singleton Youth Programs and Singleton High School are inviting local people to be part of the Plan-it-Youth Mentoring program

Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare? Do you enjoy supporting young people? Then your life experiences and skills could make a difference. You don’t have to be a teacher or expert to help young people. The wisdom gained from your life experience is all that is needed to become a Plan-it Youth MENTOR.

If this sounds like you then you are invited to attend an information session to be held at Singleton Youth Venue, corner of Pitt and Bathurst Street.

Session 1: Tuesday 6th July commencing at 10.30am Session 2: Thursday 8th July commencing at 6.30pm.

Plan-it-Youth is a school based mentoring program for young people who are likely to leave school early.

It is an educational program linking community members with young people who may need extra support to continue at school or prepare for transition to work or further education.

All it takes to be a Plan-it Youth Mentor is a commitment to attend 3 days of TAFE accredited training at a local venue and then 2 hours a week for 10 weeks in a school based mentoring program.

For more information or to book a place at the information session please call any of the people listed below.

Carey Duggan - Youth Programs Coordinator 6571 4687 Annie Phillips - Singleton High School 6571 1199

Who are mentors? RETIREES, GRANDPARENTS, ELDERS – meet new friends, contribute and use your life experiences. BUSINESS PEOPLE & EMPLOYEES from all sectors – make a positive contribution bringing current work experience and knowledge to young people and volunteers. COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARENTS, RELATIVES, FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS mix with young people and meet new people.

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Captain’s Day

On Friday 21st May the school captains travelled down to Sydney with Ms Cowmeadow to spend the day learning about the power and importance of good leadership. We went to Parliament House where we were treated to a special tour of the building by our local MP Mr. George Souris. We then went on to Government House where we listened to the Governor, Professor Marie Bashir

Equestrian Report

On the 7th May 10 students from Singleton High travelled

to Scone to for the annual interschool competition 300 students from many schools attended and the competition was tough with each event having between 20 and 50 competitors. At the end of the day Singleton High had enough points to be crowned Champion High School. Well done to all students who continue to represent our school with distinction and a big thank you to all parents, especially Linda Adams and Richard Barnett who helped run events on the day.

• Lily A – 1 x 1st , 1 x 2nd place • Ti-Leigha B – 1 x 1st place • Hayley F – 1 x 1st place • Ellie B – 4 x 1st, 2 x 3rd places as well

as Reserve Champion High Point Score 16 years • Joshua B – 2 x 1st, 2 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd place as well

as Champion High Point Score 14 years. • Corinne F – 1 2nd place • Blake A– 1 x 2nd place and 1x 3rd place

Our other competitors who, although not receiving any individual places at this competition are a valuable part of the team and had an enjoyable day were: Morgan G, Shelby W and Aaron S.

The 27th May saw the team enjoy more success as they competed in the Singleton Horse Sports competition. Well over 200 individual students entered from many schools and again Singleton High were rewarded for their efforts by being crowned Champion High School after receiving the most points. Well done to the 11 students who again prove to be a great group to represent the school. Thanks to all involved with our students who make it possible especially Sue Finney for her efforts. Thanks must also go to Mt Pleasant Public School for hosting the event. Individual team members and results were:

• Shelby W • Brylie R

• Blake A 4 x 1st, 1 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd and 1 x 4th place as well as Champion High Point score 14 years boy.

• Joshua B – 2 x 1st, 2 x 2nd places as well as Reserve Champion High Point Score 14 years boy.

• Morgan G – 1 x 2nd, 1 x 5th place • Aaron S– 3 x 1st, 1 x 2nd place as well as

Reserve Champion High Point 15 years and over

• Lily Rose A 1 x 1st, 1 x 4th and 1 x 5th place • Ellie B – 2 x 1st, 2 x 2nd, 1 x 3rd and 1 x 4th as

well as Champion High Point Score 16 year girl. • Brendon M – 2 x 1st, 3 x 2nd and 1 x 5th place as

well as Champion High Point score 15 year boy and over.

• Corrine F – 1 x 3rd and 1 x 5th place • Hayley F– 6 x 1st, 1 x 2nd and one 4th place as

well as Champion High Point Score 17 year girl and over.

Congratulations to all riders. Bruce Withers (Manager)

Tax time tips and financial counselling

Tax time is here again - time to get some tips and tools

for managing your finances. As any financial counsellor

will tell you, managing money is easy - it simply means

not spending more than you earn. The problem is that

very few of us actually ever do this. You can find the

tips you need to make a fresh start for the new financial

year at:

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2009/issue03/bu

dget.php

ART ATTACK Year 7 Visual Arts Year 7 students have just completed their clay fish. Clay is always a favourite medium for most visual arts students, particularly Year 7 students, as many have often not experienced and handled clay at Primary school. The ’school’ of fish our students have created demonstrate an array of expression and personalities. All students are eagerly waiting for their work to dry enough to be fired so they can decorate and paint their work.

Year 8 Visual Arts Year 8 students have now completed their food canvas paintings, which are bright and appetising. Paintings made by Darcy A, Sophie M, Jasmine M, Teneisha G and Tanna W are currently on display in the front office (pictured in order below). If you happen to be up in this area please take the time to walk around and view these artworks. Congratulations to all Year 8 students, your canvas painting look fantastic!

New murals up around the school A number of new murals have been installed in the school environment recently. The final staffroom door designs have been mounted on the appropriate doors, which were made by some Year 7 students, now in Year 8, Term 4 2009. The recipient staff members are excited with their new additions to their staffrooms and thank all students involved for their efforts to beautify their working environment. Miss Cowmeadow (pictured) loves the new Language door design featuring a large profile head and speech bubble with “Hello” written in different languages from around the world. Up Coming Art Events – Singleton Art Prize 2010

Entry forms are now available from Mrs French for students interested in participating in Singleton Art Prize. Paintings and drawings are eligible for entry, with the maximum of two entries per student. All drawings must be suitable framed for hanging. Entry forms and your $2 entry fee must be paid to Mrs French by Friday the 25th of June. Don’t leave it till the last minute! There are some fantastic cash prizes on offer to win.

Fees Reminder for all Visual Arts and Photography Students Don’t forget to sort out your payment for you material contribution fee for all Visual Arts and Photography subjects. This is particularly important for Year 8 semester electives as the Term is nearly over. Please refer to the invoice sent home for the cost of specific subjects or alternative contact a staff member in the CAPA Faculty. Remember this fee helps cover the cost of consumable materials you use every day in class.

Mrs Nicole French Visual arts Teacher, CAPA Faculty

Singleton High School Canteen Roster Term 2 – 3 2010

Tracey De Graff 6572 2373

SINGLETON HIGH SCHOOL WINTER MENU

New Canteen Menu begins 2010 and covers Term 2 and 3

Hot Lunches $

Hamburger (MUST ORDER) 4.50 Hot Dog (with or without sauce) 2.50 Sausage Roll 2.50 Meat Pie 3.00 Chicken Burger 3.50 Beef Burger 3.50 Pizza Pockets 2.00 (Ham & Pineapple or Supreme) Mamee Hot Noodle Cup 3.00 Lasagne 3.80 Sweet Chilli Wraps 3.50 Chicken & Gravy Rolls (Must Order) 4.50 Tomato and BBQ Sauce 0.30

Rolls

Chicken and Lettuce 3.60 Egg and Lettuce 3.50 Salad with no Meat 3.50 Salad with Meat 4.00 (Salad roll with meat must be ordered)

Sandwiches ORDER (White Bread) Toasted sandwiches (Extra) 0.30 Chicken and Lettuce 3.50 Chicken 3.20 Cheese and Tomato 2.50 Cheese 2.00 Ham, Cheese and Tomato 3.00 Ham and Tomato 2.80 Ham 2.50 Egg and Lettuce 2.60 Egg 2.50 Salad with Meat 3.50 Salad no Meat 3.00

Each additional filling 0.30 Spoons, Forks and Straws 0.05 Drinks $ Oak Milk large 600ml 3.80 Oak Milk small 375ml 2.50 Plain Milk 600ml 2.50 Juice 100% Large 2.50 Juice 100% Small 1.50 Bottled Water Screw top 2.00 Bottled water Pop Top 1Litre 3.00 Aroona Flavour 350ml 1.50 Play Water 2.20 Slush Puppies 2.00 Hot Chocolate 1.00

Ice Blocks

Zooper Dooper 0.50 Twist – Lemonade 1.00 Merry Go Round 1.80 Paddle Pop (Chocolate etc) 1.50 Paddle Pop Shake 2.50 Frozen Yogurt 2.00

Snacks

Pretzels large packet 2.00 Red Rock Deli Chips 1.00 BBQ Noodle Snack 0.80 Chicken Noodle Snack 0.80 Jumpy Chips 0.80

Muffins

Choc Chip 1.50 Blueberry 1.50 Apple Cinnamon 1.50

Attention Items that need to be ordered Chicken and Gravy rolls 4.50 Hamburger Chicken of Beef 4.50 (with or without sauce) Lasagne 3.80 Potato Pie 3.00 Chicken and Vegi Pie 3.00 Sausage Roll 2.50 Spinach and Ricotta 2.50 Sandwiches - see above