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Canowindra High School

Browns Ave Canowindra NSW 2804 T 6344 1305 F 6344 1085

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

Website: www.canowindra-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Contact List Principal Neryle Smurthwaite Deputy Principal Darryl Ball Deputy Principal Lee-Anne Jones Head Teacher English / HSIE Sheridan Wilkins Head Teacher Maths / PDHPE / Comp Rod Jones Head Teacher Science / CAPA Peta McKenzie Head Teacher TAS Karen Pickering Year 7 Adviser Warren McKenzie Year 8 Adviser Gillian Halstead Year 9 Adviser Andrew Phelan Year 10 Adviser Bronwyn Porter Year 11 Adviser Louise Gregson Year 12 Adviser Patricia Daniel Teacher Librarian Lisa McCallum Careers Adviser Kathy Davis (Rlg) Sports Coordinators Warren McKenzie Zachary Rue Student Welfare Teacher Wayne Symons LAST Sonya Mason

At Canowindra High School the mental health benefits of Visual Arts (as a component of the Creative and Performing Arts, including Music, Drama and Dance) are recognised and increasingly integrated into the curriculum. Following is an article which outlines some of these benefits:

The Mental Health Benefits of Art Are For Everyone (By Deane Alban) https://bebrainfit.com/the-health-benefits-of-art-are-for-everyone Creating art is a very effective way to stimulate the brain and anyone can do it. Learn the many benefits of art and why it’s so helpful for mental health.

“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso There are many misconceptions floating around about art. Some think you have to be creating paintings or sculptures to be considered a real artist. Others believe that you are either born with talent — or not. Many are afraid that since they aren’t very good at something, there is no point and they won’t get any benefit from

doing it. Another myth is that you have to work with an art therapist to get any therapeutic benefit from doing art. But, we are all born with an innate desire to express ourselves and art encompasses a wider range of activities than you may have ever imagined. Here are some of the best ways creative expression can benefit your brain and mental health to make you a happier, healthier person:

Creating Art Relieves Stress Activities like painting, sculpting, drawing,

and photography are relaxing and rewarding hobbies that can.

Lower your stress levels and leave you feeling mentally clear and calm.

Creating art provides a distraction, giving your brain a break from your usual thoughts.

The average person has 60,000 thoughts per day and 95% of them are exactly the same day in, day out!

When you get totally immersed in a creative endeavour, you may find yourself in what’s known as “the zone” or in a state of “flow.”

This meditative-like state focuses your mind and temporarily pushes aside all your worries.

Leonardo da Vinci said, “Painting embraces all the ten functions of the eye; that is to say, darkness, light, body and colour, shape and location, distance and closeness, motion and rest.”

Creating art trains you to concentrate on details and pay more attention to your environment. In this way, it acts like meditation.

Art Encourages Creative Thinking Dr. Lawrence Katz is an internationally

recognised pioneer in neuron

Faculty in Focus—VISUAL ARTS

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regeneration research and author of Keep Your Brain Alive: 83 Neurobic Exercises to Help Prevent Memory Loss and Increase Mental Fitness.

He found that mental decline was due mainly to the loss of communication between brain cells, not from the death of brain cells themselves.

Dr. Katz coined the phrase “neurobics” to describe brain exercises that use your senses in new and novel ways, and creating art certainly fits this definition.

Art enhances problem-solving skills. Unlike mathematics, there is no one correct answer in

art. Art encourages creative thinking and lets you come up

with your own unique solutions. Out-of-the-box thinking also stimulates your brain to

grow new neurons. Contrary to popular belief, creative thinking does not

mean using the right side of your brain. It involves getting both hemispheres of your brain

communicating with each other. The concept of left-brain right-brain

dominance never had a strong foundation in science in the first place, and now this theory has been totally debunked.

The most complicated functions humans perform, such as learning a language or playing or listening to music, require whole brain thinking.

Art Boosts Self-Esteem, Provides a Sense of Accomplishment

You may stick your kids’ artwork on the refrigerator door to boost their self-esteem.

Hanging your latest work of art on the wall can instil in you the same feeling.

Creating art increases the “feel good” neurotransmitter dopamine.

Dopamine has been called the “motivation molecule.” It boosts drive, focus, and concentration. It enables you to plan ahead and resist impulses so

you can achieve your goals. It gives you that “I did it!” lift when you accomplish what

you set out to do. Dopamine stimulates the creation of new neurons and

prepares your brain for learning. You don’t have to produce fine art. Crafting hobbies of all kinds — knitting, quilting, sewing,

drawing, photography, woodworking, gardening, and do-it-yourself home repair — increase dopamine, ward off depression, and protect the brain from ageing.

Making Art Increases Brain Connectivity and Plasticity

Every time you engage in a new or complex activity, your brain creates new connections between brain cells.

Your brain’s ability to grow connections and change throughout your lifetime is called brain plasticity or neuroplasticity.

Creating art stimulates communication between various parts of the brain.

In this way, creating art has been proven to increase psychological resilience and resistance to stress.

It’s thought that intelligence depends more on the number of brain connections than the size of your brain.

Children Who Receive Art Lessons Are Better Students for Life

Educators and parents alike have long suspected that music and arts programs make better students.

Now, with neuroimaging, science can finally back this up.

Children with musical training perform better in maths, language, and reading.

Early music lessons enhance brain plasticity and increase blood flow to the brain.

There’s evidence that the brain-enhancing benefits of music lessons received during childhood can follow through adulthood and last a lifetime.

The benefits of visual art programs are equally impressive.

Art lessons increase brain plasticity, fluid intelligence, IQ, and attention.

They improve overall behav­iour and reduce impulsiveness.

Viewing Art Increases Empathy, Tolerance, and Feelings of Love

A study of over 10,000 students found that a one-hour trip to an art museum changed the way they thought and felt.

Students who visited a museum not only showed increased critical thinking skills, they also exhibited greater empathy towards how people lived in the past and expressed greater tolerance towards people different than themselves.

Professor Semir Zeki, a neurobiologist at the University College London, discovered that simply the act of viewing art gives pleasure, much like falling in love.

Brain scans revealed that looking at works of art trigger a surge of dopamine into the same area of the brain that registers romantic love.

Mental Health Benefits of Art: The Bottom Line

It’s been said that art benefits whatever ails you. Creating art can be beneficial throughout all stages of

life. It can help children be better students and improve

quality of life for seniors. It relieves stress, encourages creative thinking, boosts

self-esteem, and provides a sense of accomplishment. It can even change the structure and function of your

brain. Don’t put off exploring your artistic side any longer!

Mr Dagg.

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Principal’s News You could almost hear the state wide sigh last week from staff and students as Naplan once again came to a close. Our students at Canowindra coped exceptionally well with the change of routine and all gave their personal best to the task. Later in the year parents and school will receive reports on student achievement. Students and parents may use individual results to discuss progress with teachers. Teachers use results to help them better identify students who require greater challenges or additional support. Schools use results to identify strengths and weaknesses in teaching programs and to set goals in literacy and numeracy. School systems use results to review programs and support offered to schools. I would like to thank Sonya Mason for her successful delivery of the process this year. One of my highlights from Week 3 was taking the Year 10 Agriculture class, and their teacher Mr John Kama, to the Bedgerabong Pig Show. All the students enjoyed the day and learnt much from the presentations and demonstrations. This week is already shaping up to be a busy one. We welcome back Mr Jonathon Stucken, who is doing another Practicum with us in the TAS Faculty. Our students are engaged in many things this week, including the Western Region Dance Camp, the Western Area Squash Final, the girls open soccer side in the next round of the Bill Turner Cup, and our Captain’s, Julia Stanley and Will Wright are off to Government House to meet His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd), Governor of New

South Wales. I wish all our students involved in these activities the best of luck and know you will represent our school with pride. Coming up next Thursday 31st , Canowindra High School will host Oberon in the next round of the Rural Cup. From all accounts this will be a tough encounter. Good luck to all our teams and their coaches for what I’m sure will be a memorable day. As for me, this will be my last report as relieving Principal. It has been a true honour and privilege to lead and manage this wonderful school for the last 4 weeks. I’ve been nothing but truly impressed by the professional, dedicated staff and engaged, talented students. I wish you all the very best for the future. Congratulations goes to Talitha Stanley for being this week’s winner of our weekly merit draw. Kindest regards,

Stuart Riles Prinicpal (Rlg)

STAFF PROFILE

Name: Gillian Halstead Position/Role: English/HSIE Teacher Years at Canowindra High: over 2 years Hobbies/Interests: the outdoors, travelling, 4WDing, bushwalking, swimming, skiing, reading, board games, learning. … I guess my family needs to be on this list too, because they keep me active and, on occasion … they can be interesting, I suppose. [Photo: the family getting ready to descend the ’Super Pit’, Kalgoorlie, April 2015, minus the mandatory hard hats. FYI, the Super Pit is the biggest open pit gold mine in Australia and is well worth a visit.] Last book I read: ‘Negotiating with the Dead – a writer on writing’ (Margaret Atwood). Best thing about being a teacher: Every day is different; teaching is never boring or dull. And I am still alive! A fun fact about myself? I am not that keen on gory-type zombie films really. However, I have been known to enjoy the odd one or two: ‘Shaun of the Dead’, purely for its cinematography – the unpredictable suturing of different shot types

and angles provides a humorous platform for the film; ‘Zombieland’, well frankly, just because Bill Murray and Woody Harrelson are in it – they’re iconic and awesome; and, ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ - who does not love the remake of a classic with a twisted take on its plot? Okay, that’s three films.

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Our School CHS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY-SUMMARY (A copy of the full document can be obtained from the school website)

Canowindra High School says NO to bullying. Bullying behaviour will be taken seriously and is not accepted in any form. All students deserve the opportunity to succeed in a safe and supporting environment. Preventing and responding to bullying behaviour is a shared responsibility of all Canowindra High School staff, students, parents, caregivers and members of the wider school community. All members of the school community contribute to preventing bullying by modelling and promoting appropriate behaviour and respectful relationships.

Bullying behaviour can be:

verbal : name calling, teasing, abuse, putdowns, sarcasm, insults, threats physical : hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, tripping, spitting social : ignoring, excluding, ostracising, alienating, making inappropriate gestures psychological : spreading rumours, dirty looks, hiding or damaging possessions cyber: malicious SMS or email messages, inappropriate use of camera phones, inappropriate use of social

networking sites (e.g. Facebook, Snapchat etc) to cause distress, hurt or undue pressure. Prevention Canowindra High School has embarked on a series of programs and embedded processes to prevent a culture of bullying. Bullying is seen at our school as abnormal behavior and peer influence has a positive effect on this culture. Anti-Bullying programs include:

Staging a number of events during the year to keep a focus on anti-bullying. Police Youth Liaison Officer visits to speak to Year groups. Year meetings to reinforce the Respect, Responsibility and Resilience message embedded in school plan and ethos. Communication to parents through school newsletters on prevention and responding to bullying. Identify Year groups and individuals involved in bullying through EBS4 and TTFM data. Be proactive in responding

and designing anti-bullying strategies in the given context. Early Intervention Early intervention starts with early identification through our data gathering systems such as:- EBS4, Tell Them From Me data, Teacher, Year Advisor and LST interventions. Students will be identified as being:

at risk of developing long-term difficulties with social relationships identified as having previously experienced bullying at enrolment engaged in, been affected by or have witnessed bullying behavior.

School responsibilities:

Respond to incidents of bullying quickly and effectively Model and promote appropriate behaviour Provide professional learning to all staff in relation to anti-bullying processes and record keeping requirements Develop and implement programs for bullying prevention Embed anti-bullying messages into each curriculum area in every year Provide early intervention support for students who are bullied Review this Anti-bullying Plan with the school community at least every three years Fulfill reporting requirements with School Safety and Response Unit, Work Health and Safety Directorate, NSW

Police, Family and Community Services and Child Wellbeing unit. Be aware of legal obligations such as procedural fairness, discrimination legislation and child protection law. If

unsure seek legal advice from Legal Services Directorate.

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CHS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY-SUMMARY continued

Staff responsibilities: Report bullying ASAP Know your students. Any change in behavior or disposition, investigate Model appropriate behavior at all times Record incidents of bullying and action taken Teach students skills and strategies through PD/H/PE curriculum, Year meetings, anti-bullying events and day to day contact Ensure students are supervised at all times Create a culture of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience where reporting of incidents of bullying is encouraged.

Parent responsibilities:

Report bullying ASAP Support the development in their children to have a strong individual identity and self-confidence Build resilience in their children through listening, discussion and by modelling resilience Support their children to become responsible citizens and to develop responsible on-line behaviour Seek advice and help from support agencies Model and promote appropriate behaviour Teach their children to be active bystanders Talk to children regarding strategies to manage bullying Work in partnership with CHS.

Student responsibilities:

Report bullying ASAP Take responsibility in looking after each other Guard contact information. Only immediate friends and family should have these. Take a stand against bullying. Be assertive Behave appropriately, respecting individual differences and diversity Behave as responsible digital citizens Be an active bystander and discourage bullying Be an active bystander and offer support to students being bullied and assist them in seeking help Abide by the Device Usage Agreement conditions.

What do I do when…..

I HAVE EXAMS AND REPORTS COMING UP?

Always do your best and be prepared by studying for exams. Exams are usually held at the end of each semester in most of your subjects. Reports are distributed at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. Two parent teacher evenings are held during the year. Your parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to contact the school at any time to discuss student progress or needs.

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Welcome back Mr Stucken!

Canowindra High School staff and students would like to welcome back Mr Jonathan Stucken who is today starting a 6 week teaching placement with our TAS Faculty-Metal/Wood/Graphics. Mr Stucken completed his first TAS placement with us last year and is looking forward to spending more time with our staff and students during this teaching placement.

School Uniforms:

The colder weather is here and it is time to organise your winter uniform items!

New items: These can be purchased through Mr Embroidery in Cowra or alternatively, the school has a large number of second hand black polar fleece jumpers available for purchase. Please be aware that school jackets are not available off the rack and will need to be ordered through Mr Embroidery.

Layering: As it becomes colder we need more layers to keep warm. White t-shirts or tops are best for this. Please remember that coloured hoodies are not appropriate.

Sport: Black tracksuit pants can also be purchased from Mr Embroidery. If purchasing another brand please choose those without stripes or coloured logos. Any logos should only be of a small size.

Labelling: Please remember to always label your uniform items, especially jumpers, jackets and tracksuit pants. This makes it much easier to return them if found. If an item is lost and has no name, it will be put into Lost Property.

Lost Property: Lost Property is located in the Locker Room. There are currently a large number of school jumpers in lost property. If your child has lost a jumper please ask them to check to see if it is there. Thank you.

RYCOTT 2018 Recently, 3 Canowindra High School Y10 Agriculture students, Alana Smith, Camille McKenzie and Jack Pagett, attended the annual Rotary Youth in Cotton (RYCOTT) camp in Narromine. The camp, which ran from Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th May, gave students a hands-on experience into the cotton industry. Throughout the week they visited cotton gins, cotton farms and industry specialists such as the Narromine Irrigation Scheme. Jack, Camille and Alana are pictured below with Narromine Rotary Club Members and RYCOTT organisers, Jenny Burns and Geoff Smith.

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Bedgerabong Pig Show

Last Wednesday, our Year 10 Agriculture class, along with Mr Kama and Mr Riles, travelled to Bedgerabong for the annual Pig Youth Show. This is an educational day that provides practical hands-on experience to students giving them the opportunity to learn about the pig industry in Australia. Activities on the day included observing a pig being butchered, artificial insemination demonstrations, and hands-on activities including ultra sounding, parading and washing and preparing pigs for show.

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Pie Drive This year Canowindra High School P & C will be running a Pie Drive as one of their annual fundraisers. The pies will be supplied by The Forbes Country Bakehouse and are available in a variety of flavours ranging in price from $10 to $13 . There are also sausage rolls and lamingtons available as well.

Completed forms, with correct money, need to be placed into a sealed envelope and returned to school by Wednesday 13th June (week 7). Delivery will be the 29th June (Friday week 9). Pies must be picked up from the school at the end of the school day or arranged to be taken home with a student. We hope you can support the school and buy a pie. Thank you Canowindra High P & C

P&C

Meeting

A reminder that the next

P&C Meeting will be held

tomorrow Tuesday 22nd May

starting at 5pm in the

staff common room.

All are welcome and

encouraged to attend.

This weeks $5 LUNCH SPECIALS

at The Hub

Monday: Kebabs & Potato Bake Tuesday: Jacket Potatoes w/ your choice of toppings

Wednesday: Creamy Chicken & Bacon Fettucine Thursday: Curried Sausages & Rice

Friday: Oven Baked Fish & Chips

Also available to order every day: Roast of the Day with Veg & Gravy $6.00; Beef or Chicken & Gravy Rolls $4.50; Toasted Sandwiches $4.00; Chicken Caesar or Sweet Chilli Wraps $4.50.

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What’s On

Week 4B Term 2

Monday 21 MAY Western Region Dance Camp Sport & Rec Camp

Tuesday 22 MAY Western Region Dance Camp Sport & Rec Camp Y9 Scripture Pd4 Cabonne Council Meeting 1pm DoE Gardening 3:30-4:30pm P&C Meeting 5pm, Staff Common Room

Wednesday 23 MAY Western Region Dance Camp Sport & Rec Camp School Captains to Government House

Thursday 24 MAY School Captains to Government House Bill Turner Cup U15 girls White Card Delivery (Y10, Y11 & Y12)

Friday 25 MAY Squash Western Area Finals Y11 Industry Site Visit

Week 5A Term 2

Monday 28 MAY Y7 to Y10 Assessment Week

Tuesday 29 MAY Y9 Scripture Pd4 DoE Running 3:30-4:30pm

Wednesday 30 MAY School Cross Country

Thursday 31 MAY Rural Cup-host Oberon RED Day

Friday 1 JUN Y11/12 Legal Studies to Orange Courthouse

Assessments Due

Week 4B Term 2

Y12: Modern History (3) Y9 & Y10: English, Maths, Ag, IT Metal, Timber and Farm, Music, Visual Arts

Week 5A Term 2

Y12: PDHPE (3) Visual Arts (3) Y9 & Y10: History, Geography Y10: Work Readiness