Katherine High School - Term 4 Week 8 - Newsletter

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1 Issue #6 Katherine High School - Term 4 Week 8 - Newsletter Friday 22nd April, 2016 IMPORTANT DATES Anzac Day Monday, April 25 Parent Teacher Night Wednesday, April pm, KHS Gym Principal s Message It has been a busy start to the new term with all staff and students involved in teaching, learning and assessment. Two teaching staff moved on at the end of last term and we welcome as their replacements Mr James Thompson and Mr David Tassell. I look forward to meeting you at Parent Teacher Evening. Marty Isaksen Principal Year 7 Update Year 7 students have made a good start to Term 2. The Uniform and Diary Challenge will continue this Term so please remember to sign your child s Diary each week. Congratulations to 7.3 who won the Diary Challenge for Term 1. Congratulations to all the students who received Bronze Awards at Assembly. Please contact me if you have any concerns about your child s progress. Charleen.conroy@ntschools.net Charleen Conroy Year 7 Coordinator The Katherine High School Netball Team taking part in the International Netball Competition on the Gold coast participated in a clinic run by Australian Netball Player, Catherine Cox. Year 8 Update Year 8 have hit the ground running in Term 2. In Extended Home Group we began setting learning goals which have been written into our School Diary. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to talk to their child about their learning goals and sign the diary. The Year 8 cohort also discussed ANZAC day and wrote letters to the ANZACs for the display board in the Library. In the coming weeks we will be creating timetables to prioritise must do and optional activities. amy.hill@ntschools.net Amy Hill Year 8 Coordinator Year 9 Update Year 9 camp is fast approaching and the cut-off date for signing up has closed. Please keep payments coming in regularly so that we can keep booking amazing activities in Canberra and Melbourne. The focus this term continues to be Attendance, Uniform and Diary use. Starting next week students will be tracking their own progress in Home Groups using a weekly good habits sheet. ing information home is becoming difficult with many s bouncing back. Could parents please their correct address to me at jamyma.kalamaras@ntschools.net to ensure they are staying up to date with all of the school information. Jamyma Kalamaras Year 9 Coordinator Any students wishing to participate in The Simpson Prize please see Miss Conroy. Un-notified Collection of Students If students are required to leave School grounds for appointments or are required to leave early, it is vital that parents/caregivers notify the Front Office by 8.25am that day. If notification has not been received by this time, parents/caregivers will be required to wait for an Assistant Principal to arrange for the student to be collected from class. Emergency situations will be dealt with accordingly. If you would like the Newsletter ed to you please send an requesting this to: admin.kathehs@ntschools.net

2 Wanted A Tech Studies class is seeking used pine pallets for a recycling project. If you can help out with any or know of a source please contact john.green@ntschools.net or phone John Green Technical Studies Debating 2016 Do you have something you want to say? Then come along to Katherine High School s debating club and learn how to say it with style. Learning how to debate is a wonderful opportunity to develop your ability to speak confidently in public, clearly express your opinions and increase your understanding of current issues. We will be meeting each Wednesday in W8 and alternate between learning debating skills one week and practicing debates the following week. If you re interested in joining a debate team, pop in and say, hi next Wednesday. We re super excited to have you on board and are looking forward to hearing what you have to say. Regards The Debating Team Community Studies Intensive Day Stage 2 Community Studies classes will be involved in a one day intensive workshop on Thursday 5th May. It will be held at the school in PL8 and will run from 8.20am until 2.40pm. All Community Studies students are required to attend or they may be at a disadvantage to complete this subject. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us on (08) or samantha.ashmore@ntschools.net or adrienne.mcmahon@ntschools.net. School Sores The School has been notified that some of our students have impetigo (school sores). This is a very infectious condition. A high level of hygiene, both personal and environmental, reduces the risk of this infection spreading. If you suspect that your child may have impetigo, keep them at home and seek medical assistance. There is a CDC fact sheet included with this newsletter for more information. Lynda Leigh Health Promoting School Nurse Battle of the School Bands Last week Katherine High School had two entrants in the 2016 Battle of the Bands - a duo called Sweet Oasis, and a band, Ashes of the Phoenix. These entrants wrote and performed their own songs before an audience at Brown s Mart in Darwin. Although no prizes were awarded to our entrants, all involved had an enjoyable time meeting and jamming with other musicians from around the Territory. Year 12 Student Achievement A big congratulations to Matt Jackson for completing a two week training camp for Soccer in Glasgow. From all accounts it was a successful trip where Matt adapted to the rain, accents and high intensity training to showcase his soccer talent. We wish Matt the best of luck with the rest of his Soccer career. A big congratulations to Rickie Casey who over the holidays gained his certificate to fly a plane solo. This is a fantastic achievement and one that helps him on his way to his dream of being a pilot in the air force when he leaves school. Emma Ferguson Year 12 Coordinator Rugby League On Tuesday 19th April Katherine High School played in their second match of the Parramatta Cup against Casuarina Senior College. Our boys showed their discipline by beating their opposition Man of the match was shared between Ralph Gumban and Jett Hill. Rodney Cremona Year 11 Coordinator/ Rugby League

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10 Angelique Kirwin - School Sports Coordinator Crystal Browne Administration Assistant Casuarina St Primary School Ph: Mob: Fax: katherineregion.ssnt@ntschools.net or angelique.kirwin@ntschooools.net Visit 12 Years/U Girls Touch Football Trials Katherine Region Team (Formally Rivers) August 15 th -17th Wednesday the 11 th of May Katherine South Primary School 4pm 5pm Wednesday the 18 th of May Katherine South Primary School 4pm-5pm Wednesday the 25 th of May Katherine South Primary School 4pm 5pm Team Officials: Coach: Tim East (tim.east@ntschool.net) Manager: Brett Payne (brett@gundjaicontracting.com) Please note: The Minimum Age for all 12yrs Championship teams is 10 years as at 31 st of December Age dispensation applies and 50% of the team may turn 13yrs as at 31 st December in It is the Team Officials discretion however a team of 10 up to 12 players may be selected. It is not essential that your child attends all 3 trials to be eligible for Squad however maximum attendance is advisable. A Touch Gala Afternoon will be held at Clyde Fenton on Friday the 8 th of June from 1pm - 2:15pm. Participants may receive an invite to train from this date however is not essential that you child attends the day to be eligible for Squad Selection. Please note for 2016 the Selection Process has Changed. Students are invited to try out for teams. From these trials a SQUAD will be selected to train. The Manager and coach with announce team members within a month of the championship date.

11 Angelique Kirwin - School Sports Coordinator Crystal Browne Administration Assistant Casuarina St Primary School Ph: Mob: Fax: katherineregion.ssnt@ntschools.net or angelique.kirwin@ntschooools.net Visit 12 Years/U Girls Netball Trials Katherine Region Team (Formally Rivers) 15 th 17 th June 2016 Please note: Wednesday the 20 th of April 4pm-5pm Casuarina Street Primary School Wednesday the 27 th of April 4pm-5pm Casuarina Street Primary School Team Officials: Coach: Kirby Heath Kirby.heath@nt.catholic.edu.au Manager: Natalee Waterton Natalee.waterton@ntschools.net The Minimum Age for all 12yrs Championship teams is 10 years as at 31 st of December Age dispensation applies and 50% of the team may turn 13yrs as at 31 st December in It is the Team Officials discretion however a team of up to 10 Players will be selected. It is not essential that your child attends all trials to be eligible for Squad however maximum attendance is advisable. A Netball Gala afternoon will be held on Friday the 29 th of April from 1pm -2:15pm. Participants may receive an invite to train from this date however is not essential that your child attends the day to be eligible for Squad Selection. Please note for 2016 the Selection Process has Changed. Students are invited to try out for teams. From these trials a SQUAD will be selected to train. The Manager and coach with announce team members within a month of the championship date.

12 KATHERINE FOOTBALL CLUB JUNIOR COMPETITION U6 U SEASON Starts Saturday 7 May am Town Oval Registration: Sat 16 April 9 11am and Sat 23 April 9 11am at Town Oval Pavillion Min age must be 5 or turning 5 in 2016 Cost: $100 (accept NT Sports Voucher) New registrants will need to show Birth Certificate Registration is also available online at for past members Uniform: Black shorts and black socks are compulsory Club shorts and socks available $25.00 and $15.00 Team jerseys provided Enquires: katherinefootballclub@gmail.com Coaches and referees required.

13 Do you want to Play Junior Rugby Union in Katherine? The Katherine Rugby Union and Northern Territory Rugby Union are looking at starting a junior competition in 2016 to run from mid-october to early December (to run coincide with the already established Senior Competition). So we need your help to let us know how much interest is out there in the Katherine community. Please fill out the expression of interest section and send back to the NTRU Development Officer. josh.phillips@ntrugby.com.au Mailing address: PO Box 41937, Casuarina, NT, 0811 EXPRESION OF INTEREST Childs name: DOB: Parent/Guardian: Phone: