Friday 30th August 2019 Term 3 Issue 13

YEAR 7 IPL EXHIBITIONS Year 7 had their penultimate exhibition for the year last week, and they absolutely smashed it!

They presented their two projects: Test of Time and Beating the Odds. Test of Time is a project

that centres on an ancient civilisation. This year our classes studied either Ancient Rome or

Ancient Egypt. The products they created blew me away. Students worked in groups to create

short films about their civilisation. Some used a green screen, some made documentaries. We

had mummified chickens, full scale Roman legion shields, clay cartouches, sarcophagi, Roman

temples, coins and scrolls with hieroglyphics! Beating the Odds is a project that explores animal

adaptations and a variety of habitats. Students had to design their own creature to survive in a

specific biome. You can see a number of dioramas of different biomes and some pictures of the

thoughtful and ingenious designs of these creatures. The dedication, attention to detail and

hard work that all the students have put in to produce such high quality products is incredible. At

one point in the day, students presented to and spoke in front of an audience of 70+ people.

Hannah Lloyd – Head Teacher, Innovation

WELL DONE YEAR 7

SASS RECOGNITION WEEK

On Thursday this week, Principal Scott Paterson treated the Canobolas High SAS (School

Administration and Support) Staff to a thankyou morning tea at Simply Nile Café. It was a

chance for all our SAS staff to catch up and enjoy some time out amongst beautiful

surroundings.

SASS Recognition Week is a time to acknowledge and thank the often unsung heroes of our

school who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our school run smoothly.

Thank you Mr Paterson.

CREATIVE ARTS NEWS

Photography and Digital Imaging Stage 6

This term Year 11 have been investigating the topic of Still Life or Vanitas in photography. Our

investigation started by researching the origins of Vanitas, and the Renaissance still life

paintings continue to be a topic that artists and photographers keep referring to in their

artmaking practice. Students have looked at traditional and contemporary Vanistas artworks

and photographs and put together their own scenes to photograph and submit as part of their

portfolio for Term 3. Students have also been experimenting with the digital SLR camera and

the manual settings to control the appearance of their photographs. Students then use

programs like Photoshop to edit their photographs which is industry standard. Students who

have a very keen interest in photography can use their portfolio to apply to university or TAFE in

the future. Canobolas Rural Technology High School has a long tradition of providing that

stepping stone into a career in the arts.

Kyah Moore enjoying her morning milo and discussing her plans for her assessment that

has a uniquely Australian still life theme. Many of the objects used in this display have a

great deal of cultural and symbolic meaning and the class has spent a good deal of

time getting the lighting and placement of these displays exactly right and the results

have been remarkable.

Ms Peta Coulston – Photography and Digital Imaging Teacher

“I have a dream”- A New Creative and Performing Arts Centre

We need your support!!!

Comprehensive education is underpinned by creativity and opportunity. At Canobolas Rural

Technology High School we have expanded the opportunities for students to participate in

creative and performing arts subjects, including Music and Visual Arts. The numbers of students

who take the opportunities we offer is increasing exponentially and our current capacity to

deliver these subjects and extracurricular activities has become stretched.

The programs that we provide are highly sought after due to the expertise of our experienced

and dedicated Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) team. The current capacity of our learning

spaces is not able to accommodate the demand for CAPA programs. To continue the delivery

of high quality, engaging and stimulating programs our students need access to learning

environments that offer specialist equipment, adequate storage, areas for rehearsal and

performances spaces that will enhance possibilities for student engagement.

Our vision for Canobolas Rural Technology High School is a new Creative and Performing Centre,

a dedicated resource that supports the students of our school. If we are successful in our grant

application, we will be calling on students and members of the school community to help with

the design of the building. Below is just a draft of an idea for the layout of the building…however

you might have additional ideas.

We are calling on members of the community to endorse our application for funding from the

Stronger Country Communities Fund 2019 third round, in the form of a letter. If you would like to

support our application, your letter would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact the school if you require any further information or would like to discuss your

contribution to this outstanding opportunity.

The CAPA team thanks you for your time in this matter and look forward to your continued

support of our project.

Ms Gabrielle Lindsay – Head Teacher, CAPA

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ENGLISH FACULTY NEWS

Premier’s Debating Challenge

Our Year 7 and 8 debating team had a great start to the Premier’s Debating Challenge this

term. The team of Brock Anderson, Rachael Anderson, Lacey Browne and Jessica Healey won

their first debate against Orange High School. The topic was government funding for overseas

exchange programs. For the second round, our team were up against Kelso High, and they also

came away as the winners of this debate about banning social media for people under the age

of 18. Unfortunately, they were defeated in their third debate against Bathurst High School, with

the topic of sugar tax. The team have worked extremely hard with their debating coach, Miss

Doyle, and look forward to their next debate.

Past the Shallows

Last week were extremely lucky to have Favel

Parrett come to our school to talk to our

students about her novel, Past the Shallows.

Students in Year 12 English Standard study the

novel for the HSC. It was an extremely valuable

experience to get first-hand insight into the

novel and the author’s experiences as a writer.

Favel Parrett also generously gave our students

copies of her novels.

Gemma Carter – Head Teacher, English

Canobolas High School would like to welcome Miss Courtney

Chapman as she undertakes her third practical placement in

the PDHPE faculty. Miss Chapman will be at Canobolas until

the end of Week 9, on a 6 week placement. During her time

here she will be observing and teaching a number of classes

including PDHPE, PASS, Preliminary PDHPE and CAFS. We hope

Miss Chapman enjoys her time at Canobolas and wish her all

the best in her teaching career.

Name: Courtney Chapman

Occupation: Student, Swim Instructor/coach

Favourite sport: Swimming

Favourite Team: Broncos

Favourite Food: Thai

Favourite Colour: Pink

Hobbies: Make-up artistry, Knitting

On Friday 27th August, Australian Olympic Gold Medallist, Suzy Balogh, visited our school as

part of the Olympics Unleashed Program. Suzy is a Clay Shooter who won gold at the Athens

Olympics (2004) and was a finalist at the London Olympics (2012). Years 9, 10 and CHPA

students attended the session. Suzy shared her life journey and experiences from her Olympic

journey. A big thank you to Suzy, the Olympic Unleashed program and all the staff and

students who came along.

In Week 4, a group of Canobolas students ventured down to Perisher Valley for the annual

PDHPE Faculty ski trip. This year we again combined our ski trip with our snow-loving CKC Cup

peers at Cowra High School and invited Canowindra High School to travel alongside them to

reduce our costs. On Wednesday 14th August we departed Canobolas High School and

travelled via coach to Jindabyne to our accommodation, “Snowy Valley Resort”, which

overlooks Lake Jindabyne. That evening we were fitted with ski gear, clothes and received the

important information required about our snow experience. Early Thursday morning we

travelled via coach to Perisher Valley Terminal and caught to Ski Tube under the mountain to

Blue Cow for a full day of lessons run by qualified ski instructors and skiing. After a big Day 1 on

the slopes, we returned to Jindabyne that evening for dinner and night time activities. On

Friday we travelled back to Perisher for another day’s skiing to refine our newly learnt skills in our

morning lessons and continued into the afternoon. We left the slopes Friday afternoon and

started the big journey home, arriving at the Orange railway station after midnight. Despite a

bit of windy conditions, we were again treated with great weather and the snow coverage

was outstanding! A big thank you must go to all the students who embraced a wonderful

opportunity that we offer here at Canobolas. They brought a positive attitude, perseverance

and determination to learn a new skill and made the trip very enjoyable for Mr Skein and Miss

Morrissey! Hope to see you all again next year!

CKC Cup will again be contested between Canobolas High

School, Kelso High School and Cowra High School in 2019. Students in

Years 7-10 will compete in a variety of sports and debating over two days

to be crowned CKC Cup Champions.

Friday 13th September 2019– Canobolas

High School will travel to Cowra High School

Friday 20th September 2019– Canobolas

High School will host Kelso High School

Students who are selected in teams are expected to

attend both days of competition. Permission notes can

be collected from the PE Staffroom and need to be

returned with the money to the front office by

Wednesday 11th September 2019.

Alex, Natalie and Kyah working hard in Maths class.

Year 12 Maths Standard 1

would have to be one of the

most hardworking classes in

the school. This term they have

been working on data analysis

and have now started on the

new topic of Networks and

Pathways. They are looking

forward to finishing school and

entering the real world soon.

Thanks to Mrs Everett for her

hard work (and taking these

photos!)

Carmen Dederer

Kirsty-Lee Muggleton was thrilled to meet Olympian Suzy Balogh, who showed off her Athens

2004 Gold medal.

SCHOOL NOTICES

Look at what’s coming up...

Monday 2nd—Friday 6th September Year 11 Big Picture exhibitions

Monday 9th September Yr 7 2020, Yr 11 2020 Information Night

Wednesday 11th September Canobolas Concert

Friday 13th September CKC Cup vs Cowra

Friday 20th September CKC Cup vs Kelso

Thursday 26th September Year 12 Farewell Assembly

CRTHS

CALENDAR

YEAR 7 2020 ENROLMENTS

A reminder to parents and carers of students enrolling in Year 7 next

year to please return their completed enrolment forms to our school

office as soon as possible. A copy of the student’s birth certificate

and proof of your address is also required before the enrolment

process can be finalised.

BUNNINGS BBQ FATHER’S DAY

SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER Come and buy a sausage sandwich and help Year 12 raise

funds for their Grad.