4th April, 2014 – Issue 9

Phone: 02 67461177 Fax: 02 67462648

Email: quirindi-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Message from the Deputy Principal

Week 10 started with a flurry of activity for our year 11 and 12 Hospitality students who catered for the Quirindi Rotary Club on Monday night. The students, with assistance from Mrs Cowan and Mrs Lawson, planned, prepared and served a two course meal to the local Rotarians and their wives. The meal was a great success and not only showcased the skill of our students but provided an opportunity for local community members to experience first hand the excellent facilities our school has to offer. Quirindi High School, student excellence, was further demonstrated by Lexi Bernard who spoke with the Rotarians about her exchange to Norway in 2013. It was wonderful to hear of the great experiences Lexi had and a tribute to her skill as a public speaker as she kept the whole group enthralled throughout her speech. Lexi has been invited by Ms Clarke to reprise her speech at our next Formal assembly so that our students are also able to appreciate the exchange experience. Thank you to the Quirindi Rotary Club for their continued support of youth exchange in our region, it provides a wonderful experience for all of our students whether they travel on exchange themselves or simply have the benefit of forming friendships with students who attend our school when they are on exchange.

The foreign flavour at Quirindi High School continues next week when we will play host to 21 Swiss students from Monday through to Thursday morning. The students will experience a number of unique Australian country experiences during their short stay with us, one of them being the opportunity to attend a whole school social on Tuesday night. Students who are not on a behaviour or uniform level are encouraged to come along and help celebrate all things “Aussie”. We will be having a BBQ at 6.30pm half an hour prior to the beginning of the social to get the celebrations in the mood of our Australian traditions.

Plans for our European trip in September are well underway with students now participating in fundraising activities to assist in reducing the cost to individuals. Currently the students are conducting an Easter egg raffle. Tickets can be purchased from individual students at school and throughout our local community. There are three prizes and the winners will be drawn on Friday 11th April. Please help support our students gain a great educational experience in September.

As always if you have any queries or concerns regarding your child’s education please contact us at the school to make an appointment and come in and speak with as about the issue.

Ms Sally Chad Deputy Principal

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Library Happenings! Reading Challenge

Have you challenged yourself to read a book each month yet?

Pick up a book and you just might

“ Discover or rediscover the joy of reading” !

Need a Book to Read? Come and browse the shelves and try out our Reading Chair!

Delve into Australia’s War History

in

My Australian Story - Kokoda By Alan Tucker

In his diary, Archie records his own battles at home, against the local bully Beefy; how Townsville copes as it becomes a base for the Pacific campaign; and the Australian east coast reels under Japanese bombs. Archie's two brothers are fighting in the battlefield of World War II. There is nothing between Australia and a Japanese invasion except a small band of brave soldiers, fighting rain, mud, malaria and machine guns.

Martin Krasny, Stephen McNamara &

Jay Colgan using the Library computers

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Scholastic Book Club Competition http://paws.scholastic.com.au/picture-comp

Like to win some $100 worth of vouchers? Enter the competition below.

Go to the above website to enter.

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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. ASCA PROMOTES COMPETENCE, REWARDS EFFORT AND ENCOURAGES EXCELLENCE Participating in ASCA is a great way to promote your communication skills and a great certificate to include in your resume. ASAC Examinations will be taking place later in the year, so keep your eyes and ears open for more information or SEE Mr Owen in HSIE staffroom Or Mrs Owen in the Library for more information.

Get involved – it is well worth the effort!

HELP – I need to Write an Essay!!!!!

Is this YOU? Need some help writing an ESSAY?

Check out the Writing Skills Units on www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our school’s access details are: Username: quirindihs Password: 192results QHS students have direct access to this handbook through the school’s Moodle site. They use their DET username and password to access Quirindi High School Moodle.

Happy Reading, Studying and Counting Eggs!

Mrs Owen – Teacher Librarian

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TAMWORTH SHOW On Friday 28th March the following students were parading cattle at the Tamworth show; Madison George, Britney Mulholland, Lachlan Bradfield, Casey Clarke, Chase Clarke, Alisha Hayes, Beau Mulholland, Josephine Saunders, Jordie Thompson, Sam Palmer and Sasha Mackay.

They competed in the junior judging, the student parading competition as well as the heifer section in the afternoon. Jordie Thompson led a heifer in the first class for a 1st place blue ribbon. All students had a great day and learned alot. A big thank you to Mr Harries and Mr Hird for taking them on the day.

Madison George Casey Clarke

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ROTARY CATERING NIGHT

On Monday night 31st March, our Year 11 & Year 12 Hospitality students, participated in catering for our local Rotary club with delicious home cooked main and dessert courses. The dinner was held at our Trade Training Centre here at Quirindi High School. From all accounts there were full tummies and an enjoyable night was had by all who attended. On behalf of Mrs Lawson I would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to all our students who cooked fantastic food and demonstrated their superior skills in customer service. Your effort, motivation and teamwork were once again outstanding!! Mrs Cowan

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CONCESSION CARDS

All concession cards expired on the 31st March 2014. Students wishing to update to the 2014 concession card or any students requiring a concession card for the Easter holiday break are asked to complete an application form available from the front office and return it as soon as possible. Please don’t leave it until the last minute.

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WANTED ABORIGINAL FOSTER CARERS

TAACS Ph. 67613436 Or call into the office and enquire

8 Darling St, Tamworth NSW 2340

WHO CAN FOSTER ABORIGINAL CHILDREN?

To become an Aboriginal foster carer you must have the maturity to provide care to Aboriginal children & young people.

Single people, couples, families with or without children of your own can be foster carers.

You do not need to own your home, but have enough room for a foster child or young person.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A FOSTER CARER:

• Loving

• Socially and Community Minded

• Resourceful

• Good Listener, Communicator and mediator

• Patient

• Open Minded & Understanding

• Good Role Model

• Positive Outlook

WHY DO WE NEED ABORIGNAL FOSTER CARERS?

Aboriginal children make up a very large proportion of children in care.

Tamworth & Armidale Aboriginal Children’s Services (TAACS) is very keen to engage more Aboriginal carers to prevent our kids from being separated from their communities and families.

Sadly there are not enough authorised Aboriginal foster carers for the number of Aboriginal children in care.

THAT’S WHY ABORIGINAL FOSTER CARERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

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Quirindi Hospital Auxiliary presents

on Sunday 27th April at Rose Lee Park beginning at 10am

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There will be lots of stalls

candles * books * jewellery * BBQ * trash and treasure * plants * Go Go coffee van

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Come and vote for your favourite pet photo

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And enter our Small Pet Show

*Pet with the most appealing eyes

*Owner most like their pet

*Pet with the smallest feet

*Pet with the biggest ears

*Pet with the softest coat

*Pet with the waggiest tail

*Pet with the best trick/quirkiest talent

*Pet with the cheekiest smile

*Pet with the most interesting spots

Event of the day

*Pet fashion on the field: theme AFTER 5pm

Quirindi Small Pet Show and Market Day

Conditions of entry * All pet owners MUST provide their own cage, pen or lead. *All pets are to remain on a lead or in pet carriers whilst at the pet show unless they’re participating in an event. * Pet owners are responsible for their animals at all times. * Pets that misbehave will be disqualified and may be asked to leave the park. * All pet owners are required to clean up after their pets. * All pets should be six (6) weeks and over. * Judges decision is final. These regulations are for the safety and comfort of pets, their owners and the general public.

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Quirindi Hospital Auxiliary presents

Have you got the Most Popular People’s choice pet photo?

Why not enter it in our competition!

Sections: * Under 13 years

* 13 – 17 years

* Open

1st place rosette and prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

It is FREE to enter and photos can be left at the Quirindi Newsagency.

Photos can be up to A4 in size and must be mounted. This mounting will be used for

hanging purposes. Please have your name, section and phone number on the back of

your entry. If you have any questions please contact Carol Bumak on 02 6746 1144.

Entry closes 24th April 2014

Voting will take place at the Quirindi Small Pet Show and Market Day on Sunday

27th April at Rose Lee Park.

Photos can be picked up at the end of the day, approximately 2:30pm

Quirindi Small Pet Show Photo Competition

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Horse Sports News Quirindi High School Horse Sports Team attended the Willow Tree Horse Sports event on Friday 21st March 2014. Our team of 16 riders competed with around 170 other riders in Rider Class, Hack and sporting events such as Keyhole and In & Out of the Paddock. Shaun Butler, Casey Clarke and Rebecca Palmer won Reserve champion in their age group. Chase Clarke won champion for his age and Rhiannon George won the age group encouragement award.

Duri Horse Sports is coming up very soon, on the 9th May, see Mr Beiers for entry forms. They are due in at the office by the 8th April.

Mr Beiers

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Dates to put on your Calendar

If a student is having difficulties

with their learning in class they may

need extra assistance to help them to succeed to

the best of their ability.

If you are concerned about your child’s learning or have information that would help the school to assist your child better with their learning,

please contact the school. Our Learning and Support Teacher,

Vicki Saville, is available to make an appointment or to have a chat. Vicki can be contacted by ringing the school’s usual phone numbers.

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QUIRINDI HIGH SCHOOL

TAS Footwear Policy

1. Purpose

The TAS department at Quirindi High School adhere to strict Work, Health and Safety (WH&S Act, 2011) procedures to ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors to our school. All students are expected to wear the correct uniform and appropriate footwear at all times in practical TAS classroom environments.

2. Guidelines 2.1 The TAS Footwear policy will be determined by the Principal, TAS Head Teacher, TAS teachers

in conjunction with the school Quirindi High School Uniform Policy. 2.2 The TAS Footwear policy will be enforced by the Principal, Head Teacher TAS, TAS Teachers,

and P & C. 2.3 In the event students are unable to acquire the appropriate footwear, the school can provide

such items upon request to TAS Head Teacher and/or TAS Teachers. 2.4 Information regarding the standard of footwear and consequences must be provided to parents

regularly to ensure their understanding of this policy. This will be achieved through publication in the yearly student elective choices booklet, each term in the school newsletter and documented on the school website.

3. School Procedures 3.1 This policy is aligned to the Quirindi High School Uniform Policy with explicit instructions

specifically related to the Technology and Applied Studies key learning areas. 3.2 Parents will receive a copy of the TAS faculty policy at the beginning of each term. 3.3 Students will receive explicit instructions regarding appropriate footwear as part of their WH&S

induction into each TAS subject. 3.4 If students fail to wear appropriate footwear for a practical lesson due to an emergency situation,

a pair of appropriate emergency shoes will be available for students to wear during the lesson. 3.5 If a student fails to comply with wearing shoes provided for them for 2 consecutive practical

lessons, the student will be referred to the Welfare/LST by their TAS teacher due to the inability for a student to participate in practical lesson; which will affect learning outcomes for the course.

3.6 Upon referral contact will be made to parents by the TAS Head Teacher to determine if assistance is required for the acquisition of appropriate footwear for practical lessons. The outcome of this parental contact will be communicated through the referral notification.

3.7 If a student continues to refuse to wear appropriate footwear for practical classes, they will be referred to the Head Teacher TAS for further action aligned to the school’s Disciplinary procedures.

3.8 The TAS Footwear Policy will be available for staff to access on the shared staff- TAS folder. 3.9 The TAS Footwear Policy will be available for parents to access on the schools website. N. Cowan M. Clarke TAS Head Teacher/VET Co-ordinator Principal 17/03/14 17/03/14

Additional appropriate footwear for TAS to School Uniform Policy.

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Allnutt Street

PO Box 157 QUIRINDI NSW 2343

Phone: 02 67461894 Fax: 02 67463 266

Email: qdipreschool@bigpond.com

Car Wash! Devonshire tea while you wait...

Date: Saturday 12th April, 2014 Time: 9am - 1pm Venue: Quirindi High School (Abbott St – Hall Entrance)

Cost: $10 inclusive of Devonshire Tea while you wait Fundraiser for Quirindi Preschool Kindergarten

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Exciting News!! There will be a school production this year of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. It is full of magic, love, comedy, games and mischief! It is a magical production which continues to engage audiences all around the world. The production is open to all Quirindi High school pupils from year 7 – 12 who have an interest in Drama and performance; you do not need to be studying Drama in school to be involved. Auditions will be held next Thursday 10th of April during sport. Rehearsals will run in Term Two and Three during sport and require full commitment. Extra rehearsals will be required nearer performance week. The production will be performed in Term Three at the Royal Theatre, Quirindi. If you are interested in this please sign up on the sheet outside the English staffroom with your name and year group. Thanks, Miss J Crawford – Drama

Your P & C News The Annual General Meeting of the Quirindi High School P & C was held on Tuesday night. Thank you to those who attended and congratulations to the people who were voted into positions and for the new 2014 committee being involved in such an important part of our children’s school life.

President:- Kim Lawlor

Vice President:- Christine Clarke

Treasurer:- Krystal Bowley

Secretary:- Kathy Redgrove

Committee Members:- Natel Bradfield, Skye Davies, Sue de Roos, Dana Hawkins, Skye Avard, Jenny Lewis.

Special mention was made with thanks to Jenny Lewis (outgoing Secretary) and Peta Shaw (outgoing Treasurer) for their hard work, support and commitment over the years. You will be missed.

Meetings are held monthly on the last Tuesday of every month at Quirindi Bowling Club @ 6pm. Please be advised next meeting will be Tuesday 29th April, 2014. All Welcome!

Kathy Redgrove P &C Secretary - Quirindi High School

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Dates to put on your Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun

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A

7th April

Year 12

Exams

continue

Swiss Billets

arrive

8th April

Swiss Billets

Social

7pm – 10pm

Senior Debate to

Oxley High

School

9th April 10th April 11th April

Anzac

Assembly

12/13

Holidays

Commence

1

B

28th April

School

Development

Day

29th April

Students return

30th April 1st May 2nd May

UNE open

day

3/4

2

A

5th May

Year 11

Exam Week

6th May 7th May 8th May 9th May

Tamworth

Horse Sports

10/11

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B

12th May 13th May 14th May 15th May 16th May

Formal

Assembly

17/18

INFORMATION UPDATE FORMS

Information update forms were sent home with students last week. We ask that these forms are returned to the front office as a

high priority.

If your child has lost their form please ask them to come and get another one.

Thank you