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Lambton High School T(02)49523977 F(02)49562429 E:[email protected]
The week ahead
WEEK A MONDAY 24 AUGUST
12 & 11 Accelerated Visual Art Submissions, 3pm
10 History Assessment Task Due
10 Geography Assessment Task Due
9 History Assessment Task Due
9 Geography Assessment Task Due
9 PASS Cycling
8 M, B & T PDHPE Assessment Task
Regional Drama Showcase
SRC Future Leaders
TUESDAY 25 AUGUST
12 Earth & Environmental Science Wetlands Centre
10 L, A, O & N Dance Assessment Task
8 Electronics (X) Assessment Task
7 & 8 Zone Soccer Gala Day
HSSSA Boys Tennis Trials
WEDNSDAY 26 AUGUST
12 Legal Studies HSC Lecture Day
10 M, B & T Dance Assessment
9 PASS Cycling
New Lambton Public Orientation Lessons
THURSDAY 27 AUGUST
11 PE (D) Balance Health Excursion
Regional GATS Mathematics Day
U15 Girls Basketball Knockout
FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
12 Ancient History Study Day
9 PASS Cycling
8 L & A PDHPE Assessment Task
From the Principal’s Desk
YEAR 7 ROSE
The ROSE awards recognise students who are demonstrating a commitment to their learning and are applying themselves to their studies at an exemplary level. Congratulations to our Year 7 ROSE award recipients:
Dylan Arkinstall, Ella Bailey, Luke Barry, Jacob Carson, Minha Choi, Emma Dean, Jarrod Donnelly-Lehrle, Ellie Duric, Janaya Foran, Dayna Garside, Isla Graham, Alexandra Harrison, Madelyn Henry, Courtney Hiles, Cameran Hill, Mandy Jelenic, Amber Kidd, Tess Kinniard, Natasha Kunda, Junheng Liu, Georgina Long, Jessica Macpherson, Abby Manning, Jacob Mason, Jessica McDonald, Ruarai Morton, Josephine Muggleton, Lara Murphy, Indiana Myers, Nicholas O'Shannessy, Jacob Pasovski, Grace Rinkin, Nicholas Rolfe, Aiden Rosewood, Zachary Shaw, Yaeseo Shin, Mitchell Smith, Bessie Stokes, Harper Stuart-Crone, Sasha Virtue, David Wake and Jiseok Yune.
SCIENCE FORUM PROVIDES QUANTUM LEAP
Thomas said, "My ultimate dream is to make science equally accessible to all people across the planet, to make it universal, with no constraints due to localised issues such as economy, political stability or technological constraints ... To create a world where within science there are no borders, just ideas."
Newcastle Herald article: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3298104/science-forum-provides-quantum-leap-for-student/?cs=305 2015 NAPLAN
Once again, our results are strong and above NSW DEC average in all domains. Our Year 9 results are also above State All in every domain, which includes the combined data
for all selective, independent, grammar, catholic and state comprehensive schools. Most pleasing, our focus on writing strategies across the school in 2014/15 is paying dividends in learning outcomes. The table below shows the average growth from years 7 to 9 for the past three years, highlighting its impact.
WRITING GROWTH
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Year 7 average performance:
DOMAIN SCHOOL STATE
READING 559.2 538.9
WRITING 518.2 497.3
SPELLING 566.1 547.3
GRAMMAR 549.6 535.1
NUMERACY 546.1 540.7
Year 9 average performance:
DOMAIN SCHOOL STATE
READING 586.9 573.1
WRITING 552.1 526.3
SPELLING 599.3 583.6
GRAMMAR 576.8 561.5
NUMERACY 604.0 591.0
Our average growth from Year 7 to 9 is Reading +35.0, Writing +38.0, Spelling +33.7, Grammar & Punctuation +25.7 and Numeracy +43.6 points. These results exceed NSW DEC expected growth.
These results are important for us to assist students with their learning and the data we receive is very valuable at charting the progress of each individual student. These tests do not test the curriculum taught, rather they demonstrate the individual student’s capacity to access that curriculum through their mastery of literacy and numeracy. 2015-2016 SENIOR STUDENT EXECUTIVE
A vote was undertaken by staff and Year 11 students to elect three boys and girls to be part of the Senior Student Executive, consisting of School Captain, Vice-Captain and Senior Prefect. Congratulations to: Girls: Elle Bright, Lisa Cochrane and Milly Hughes Boys: Andrew Gay, Zac Hudson and Lachlan Rinkin
An interview will be held on 28 August to determine these leadership positions.
Tell Them From Me is an online survey system devised by The Learning Bar that helps schools capture the views of
students, teachers and parents. The survey aims to help improve student learning outcomes and measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. At Lambton High School we are care about the views of our parent community and have provided an opportunity for feedback. The survey is anonymous and the results will be
compiled and presented by The Learning Bar. Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
To complete the survey, click on the link below: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/j_acegi_security_check?j_username=parent17096&j_password=Lam8482
VISUAL ART EXHIBITION
YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION
Last week we published the Year 10-11 subject selection outcome to students and I would like to reconfirm the process. We used a program, EDVAL, which is used by a large number
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of schools across the state to determine the best fit for student preferences. Students were advised at year assemblies, Careers lessons, the subject selection evening and individual PLP meeting, that preferences order was an important consideration to the allocation of courses. Our success rate is very high; however, like all schools, this means every student will not get their first 6 preferences. This is mathematically improbable when considering the large number of options available. In 2016 we will deliver 50 classes across 6 timetable lines (plus 2 extension options for English and mathematics). TAFE sits outside our school pattern of study, which means students only receive five school based courses to total 10 units. For lower preferences e.g. 5, 6, 7 or 8, the program identifies this as a lesser priority than 1, 2 3 or 4 and allocates accordingly. Our success rate after English indicates only 35 of 185 students missed one of their first 6 preferences and achieved their first reserve course (7
th preference) which is a great
result. Reserve lists will be established for students requesting changes.
Lambton High School is committed to the welfare of all students in the school and our welfare days are tailored to address relevant issues for each year group, in an attempt to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. The days on Tuesday and Wednesday last week covered the following program: Year 7
- Positive Relationships and Friendships - Home and Cyber Safety
Year 8
- Positive Relationships and Conflict Resolution - Home & Cyber Safety - Cyberbullying - Goal Setting - Authentic Assessment Learning Project
Years 9
- Positive Perspectives - Resume Writing - Respectful Behaviours in the Community, Newcastle
Knights - NRL Welfare Education Program - Clickview: Alcohol will Kill you: UNDISPUTED TRUTH
Years 10
- Team Building - Authentic Assessment Learning Project - Mind Matters Online - Insight, Black Dog Institute - Clickview: Whatever! The Science of Teens – Binge 2
I would like to acknowledge our Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Mrs. Sandland, for organising the program and thank our special guests and school presenters.
NATIONAL A-LEAGUE OPPORTUNITY
Antonee Burke (pictured above) will travel with the first team as they head down south to face fellow Hyundai A-League club Melbourne City behind closed doors and Victorian National Premier League outfit Bentleigh Greens. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3280666/burke-puts-books-on-hold-for-trip-south/
http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-youngster-antonee-burke-joins-senior-squad-on-melbourne-trip/no3shfeif4x51fejp83iji4e0
TERM 4 SPORT CHOICES
Sport choices for Term 4, 2015 will occur in Week 7 this term. All students currently in years 8, 9 and 10 need to make a choice. Students have been given all information on how to select a sport. Sports that require a note and payment need to be returned to the student office before Friday 11 September 2015. For students who do not choose a sport, a school based sport will be allocated to them. It would be greatly appreciated if parents/caregivers can assist by reminding students to complete their selection. If your student experiences any problems, please contact Mr White in the PDHPE Faculty.
UNIFORM SHOP
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General Notices
Europe 2017 Fundraising: Freddo chocolates are now
available for purchase in the HSIE staffroom
Earn & Learn: Please collect the Earn and Learn stickers
when shopping at Woolworths and drop them into the box outside the English Faculty. All funds raised go directly towards buying resources and equipment for the English Faculty.
Future Leaders Forum: The following Year 9 students
will be attending a Future Leaders Forum on Revitalising Newcastle- Nicholas Bright, Thomas Leigh, Emily Parkes, Sophie Carson, Riordan Davies and Anita Schwarzer,
Studies of Religion Study Day: $15 must be paid to the
Student Office by Friday 28 August. This is a compulsory study day for all Studies of Religion students. Please contact Mrs Ivory if there are any issues.
WaterWatch: The following students will be at
Waterwatch Tuesday 25 August - Zoe Wetherell, Monique Rosser, Chloe Doyle and Jackson Price.
The week after
This calendar lists school events planned at the time of writing the Short-Takes e-newsletter and may be subject to change.
WEEK B MONDAY 31 AUGUST
9 Drama Assessment Task
9 PASS Cycling
8 O & N PDHPE Assessment Task
TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
9 PASS Cycling
8 AALP Lesson
WEDNSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
11-12 Studies of Religion HSC Study Day
10 Child Studies Assessment task Due
Wallsend South Public Transition Lessons
THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
11 PDHPE (D) Balance Health
10 Mathematics 5.1 Assessment Task
9 English Assessment Task
9 PASS Cycling
School Assembly
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
School Development Day (Pupil Free Day)
P&C ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Meetings are held at 7.00pm on the second Tuesday of each month in the Library. The next meeting will be held on:
8 September 2015
Mr Martin Rosser- Principal
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The Lambton Short-Takes e-newsletter provides a snapshot of some of the programs and event occurring at the school and it is not intended to address student participation in every school activity or sporting event.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS
Thank you to the following local businesses for supporting Lambton High School with funding, products or services.
WARATAH
THE LAMBTON FRIDGE
ELDER STREET
LAMBTON
SCHOOL OF YAK Kayak Training & Tours
0417421174
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