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1 08 / 03 / 2013 KARABAR High School and Distance Education Centre Donald Road, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 High School Phone: Facsimile: karabar h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Term 1, Week 6 Distance Education Phone: Facsimile: karabar d.school@det.nsw.edu.au Events this week... Mar 12 Yr 9 Boys Immunisationss Mar 19 Yr 7 Immunisations Mar 21 Yr 6 into 7 Night Principal s Report Parent Teacher Interviews Thank you to all parents who attended our first parent/teacher interviews for The evening provided the opportunity for you to find out how your student is progressing and to provide feedback on your experiences of Karabar High School so far this year. Thank you to the P&C members who assisted with the barbecue and welcome for our new Year 7 parents and students. Also thank you to Catie Butler, Maddie Gagel and Tiana Felizzi from our student executive who also assisted with the barbecue. Footwear Footwear was an item of discussion at our recent P& &C meeting. It is important that students wear footwear thatt is sturdy enough to provide support and protection for their feet throughout the day. It is a WHS requirement, in certain areas of the school. that the type of footwear worn meets quite specific requirements. In accordance with the Safe Working Policy, the Department has identified areas of its workplaces where appropriate footwear must be worn by staff, students and visitors to ensure their safety. Areas where enclosed leather footwear (or other material confirmed by the manufacturer to be suitable, refer to Australian/NZ Standard 2210: Safety Protective and Occupational Footwear) is required are: Industrial Arts and trades workshop areas Science laboratories Canteenn or Food Technology (Kitchen) areas The staff and studentss of Karabar High School and Distance Education Centre acknowledgee the traditional owners of the land where we work as the first people of this country. We are working together to educate Australia s future. Sandals, open footwear or high heeled shoes are not permitted in these areas. If students present for a class or activity with inappropriate footwear the student should be offered alternative educational activities until they are wearing appropriate footwear. A full copy of these guidelines is attached to the end of this newsletter. Your assistance in supporting your students to wear the correct footwear to school is greatly appreciated. Paul Kells Principal Page 1

2 BUS PASSES Student s will no longer be able to catch a bus without a pass or payment. The cost to students will be: Queanbeyan to Queanbeyan/Jerrabomberraa = $1.50 one way. Queanbeyan to Canberra = $3.00 one way. Any Country areaa to Canberraa or Queanbeyan School = $5.00 LIBRARY NEWS We are currently conducting Year 7 Introduction to the library lessons. It is wonderful to see many Year 7 students using the library facilities, borrowing books and other resources, enjoying board games on games days and working on homework. Throughout the library lessons, students are encouraged to join the Premier s Reading Challenge which provides a great opportunity for students to improve their reading skills and to work to the goal of gaining a state wide reading certificate. We have some new displays in the library to celebrate new books, International Women s Day and the start of Autumn. Happy Reading Catherine Rosenberg YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED We had a visit from the parking officers for our area. They have received complaints about how close to T-intersections some of our P-plate drivers are parking. They are asking that all drivers park according to the rules. Attached to this newsletter is an outline of the rules for parking. These come from the following document / I would like to thank the officers for givingg us the opportunity to help remind people of the rules. Page 2

3 SRC NEWS MEET THE TEACHER: MR FRASER MATHS/PD/H/PE MEET THE TEACHER: MRS CLARKE LIBRARY ASSISTANT First job? Cinema usher. Favourite food? All meats especially chicken. Favourite hobbies? Writing screenplays. Most interesting place you ve travelled to? Fiji, because of the culture and the environment. Have you ever met someonee famous? Adam Ashley-Cooper. Why did you become a teacher? Originally I was a primary school teacher, but I wanted to teach high school students to make a difference in the lives of young people. Did you know? Cats sleep for hours per day! The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets. SEAL Structured Explicit Analytical Learning Having difficulty with essay writing? SEAL will help you to structure your work and maximize marks. When writing paragraphs always remember: Statement State your point Example Give an example to back up your point Analyse Explain your point using thorough analysis Link Link to back to the original question First job? Shop Assistantt Favourite food? Thai and Indian curries. Favourite hobbies? Reading, walking and going to the movies. Most interesting place you ve travelled to? The Great Barrier Reef because of the beautiful marine life and great scenery. Why did you want to work in education? I started in education when my children started school, I find it a great environment to work in and I enjoy interacting with students. Have you ever met someone famous? No. SEAL THE DEAL! Page 3

4 SUMMER OF SUCCESS FOR KARABAR HIGH SCHOOL CRICKETERS Although the summer of cricket is fast drawing to a close, the action has been heating up for a number of KHS Cricketers. Season has been a highly successful one for the school, with some outstanding team success and individual achievements. On Wednesday March 6, the 2012 South Coast Champion Davidson Shield Cricket Team travelled to Jannali Oval in Sydney to take on Kirrawee High School in the NSW CHS Quarter-Final. Kirrawee had not only won the Sydney East Section of the competition but had also defeated Sydney South-West Champions Camden High to earn their spot in this match, so the Karabar boys knew they were in for a tough match. The day started well with Mark Solway correctly calling heads and electing to bat first. As they have managed to do throughout the competition, Wilson Morshead (8 off 29 balls) and Shaun Franks (22 off 43) gave Karabar a good foundation at the top of the order. Although scoring proved difficult, the openers fulfilled their brief of seeing out the opening 10 overs and taking the shine off the ball for the middle order. The middle order continued to make gradual progress leading up to drinks, with Alex Page (13 off 20) and Mark slowly building the total to 52. However, the step up in class for this match was telling in the period either side of the 20-over interval, when Karabar lost 5 wickets for the loss of only 16 runs, including leading run-scorer Jay Ludwig. Throughout this period, captain Solway tried his best to hold the innings together, showing tremendous patience in compiling 12 runs in 70 balls. William Graham (12 off 25) did his best to lead a lower order fight back, but Karabar was eventually dismissed for 85 in the 38 th over. Despite the small total, the KHS XII refused to give up hope, particularly as bowling had been their strength throughout the competition. The first 17 overs of the Kirrawee innings were just as tight as Karabar s, with the Sydney boys slightly behind the comparison score up to that point. William Graham (1/12 off 5) led the way in restricting the scoring, with Jay (0-13 off 5), Mark (1/23 off 5), Alex (0/14 off 3), George Cross (1/18 off 3) and Sam Adams (0/4 off 2) all causing the batsmen trouble. Unfortunately, Kirrawee then hit the accelerator leading into and after drinks, and passed Karabar s score in the 23 rd over, winning by 6 wickets. Even though they were defeated, the Karabar boys are still to be congratulated on their outstanding success in this competition. They have made history by being the first Open Boys side from the school to be Regional Champions. Even more impressive than their cricketing skills has been their sportsmanship throughout the competition and especially in Wednesday s Quarter Final. Kirrawee s coach even took the time to myself and Mr Kells congratulating the boys on their outstanding conduct throughout the match and their graciousness in defeat. A massive thank you must be given to Mr Bradley Page for his assistance throughout the competition in transporting the boys to and from away games (5 out of 7 games were away), including Wednesday s quarter-final! Also a thank you to the other parents who assisted with transport and had their sons at school at the crack of dawn on several occasions! The cricket continues for most of the squad, with their defence of the South Coast Trophy beginning next Monday against Yass HS at Freebody Oval. The cricket also continues for Mark Solway! As reported in previous newsletters, Mark was part of the victorious South Coast CHS Cricket Team at the recent State Carnival in Penrith. Mark was an integral part of the team, not only with his wily off-spin bowling and middle- Page 4

5 order batting, but also as the team s Vice-Captain. His personal achievements in the tournament included 5 for 27 against Sydney South West and a match-winning knock of 28 not out in the final, including hitting the winning runs. To top off the magnificent achievement of being part of the first South Coast team to win the CHS Championship, Mark s performances throughout the week resulted in his selection in the NSW Second XI team to play against the Combined Catholic and Private School sides next week in Sydney. In addition, Mark has been selected from the combined CHS XIs for a tour to England in July. This is a magnificent opportunity for Mark and we congratulate him again on this wonderful achievement. Page 5

6 QUEANBEYAN SOUTH EAST INDUSTRY TRAINING COLLEGE The Queanbeyan South East Industry Training College offers an exciting new option for students who have completed Year 10 and wish to undertake vocational training while completing a NSW Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC). It provides students with increased choices in education and training in a hands on learning environment. Students studying at the college will undertake their Higher School Certificate (HSC) program at the TAFE Illawarra Queanbeyan Campus in conjunction with vocational training in their chosen career pathway. Features of the Industry Training College include: A NSW HSC vocational pathway. Training to Certificate II/III level in identified skill shortage areas. Classes timetabled across four days per week. Training delivered by qualified industry experienced staff. Nationally recognised vocational training and qualifications. Benefits of the Industry Training College include: Learning in a mature environment. Developing connections with industry and employers. Fast tracking a career by completing part of an apprenticeship whilst studying for the HSC. Providing a pathway to further study at TAFE or university. A high level of support available to students. Students have options in the following trade pathways: Automotive Construction Electro technology Hairdressing Hospitality Metals and Engineering Plumbing Business Services Other trade options are available with career guidance and support. For more information contact: James Harrison Head Teacher Vocational Education and Training Karabar High School and Distance Education Centre Ph (Monday-Tuesday) (Wednesday-Friday) Page 6

7 GENERAL PARKING RULES You must not stop your vehicle (that is, bring it to a stop and either stay with the vehicle or leavee it parked) in the following circumstances: Double parked (that is in the road alongside a car that is parked) ). Across a driveway or footpath. On a median strip or traffic island. On motorways. In a clearway. On footpaths and nature strips. Between BUS STOP, BUS ZONE, TAXI STAND or TAXI ZONE signs. In a safety zone or within 10 metres before or after a safety zone. Within an intersection. In a slip lane. Within 20 metres of an intersecting road at an intersection with traffic lights unless a sign allows you to park there. Within one metre of another vehicle parked in front or behind (does not apply when angle parking). Within 10 metres of an intersecting road at an intersection without traffic lights unless a sign allows you to park there (see below). Within 20 metres before and 10 metres after a bus stop (see below). Parallel Parking This is the usual way to park unless signss tell you otherwise. You must park in the same direction as the adjacent traffic and parallel and as close as possible to the kerb. You should be entirely within any marking lines and at least one metre from any other parked vehicle. http: // Page 7

8 KARABAR High School and Distance Education Centre Donald Road, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Phone: INVITATION for Year 6 Students and Parents to attend YEAR 7 (2014) PRESENTATION AND TOUR OF THE SCHOOL Date: Thursday 21st March, 2013 Time: 6. 00pm Venue: Karabar High School Hall Agenda * Presentation by Karabar High School s Principal Mr Paul Kells * Introduction to Karabar High School * Visit classrooms, meet the teachers and students and learn about a variety of subject areas * Tea and coffee and time for informal conversations. Page 8

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10 Get a head start by enrolling in the Queanbeyan and South East Industry Training College Want to learn a trade and complete the NSW Higher School Certificate? The Industry Training College offers options in the following trade pathways: Automotive Construction O O Electrical O Mechanical O Panel beating O Spray painting Electrotechnology Electrician Hospitality Plumbing and Gas Fitting Carpentry O Plastering O Tiling O Cabinet making OB rick laying/block laying Hairdressing Metal and Engineering For further information contact: James Harrison Head Teacher Vocational Education and Training Karabar High School and Distance Education Centre Phone: Alt: Fax: Business Services e.g. O O Tourism Real estate /1