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Cowra High School Newsletter Issue Thirteen 26 August 2016
Photo: Cowra High "Twinshoot"
Cowra High School Newsletter ISSUE THIRTEEN- 26 AUGUST 2016
Twintastic Cowra High School
Principal's Report
Drama & Sports
Perisher Ski Trip
What Else Is Happening?
Community News
Geography Excursion
Global Young Leaders Confe...
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Twintastic Cowra High School Percentage of twins - more than twice is nice! This year at Cowra High School we have 10 sets of twins and so this week we
had
a
"twinshoot"
and
photographed all 20 students. Four of
Mackenzie & Jorja Bone - Year 7 (above)
Nicholas & Gabrielle Budden - Year 8
Samuel & Patrick Dun - Year 7 (below)
those sets are in Year 7, two sets in Year 8, two sets in Year 10 and one set in both Year 11 and Year 12. This represents
3.5%
of
Cowra
High
students, more than twice the national percentage which is 1.4% (ABS 2013). Nathan & Mitchell Dale - Year 8
Mekisha & Ashton Anderson - Year 7
Ashleigh & Emily Denison - Year 7
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Emma & Tegan Sargent - Year 11
Brendan & Taylor Sculthorpe - Year 12
Breanna & Brodie Moss - Year 10
Dominic & Tristan Porter - Year 10
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Perisher Ski Trip Ski Trip Report
picked up the basics of controlling turns
A special thanks to Megan Robinson
Last Wednesday 10 August, seven
displaying so much joy and a sense of
for the work and eㄠ㈹ort she put in
Cowra High students waited patiently
accomplishment in their eㄠ㈹orts.
behind the scenes to plan, book and
speed
and
snow
plough
organise the trip. Without her eㄠ㈹orts, it
for Canobolas High students to arrive and begin their highly anticipated
The team hit the sack early a㜱㤳er an
wouldn’t have been possible. Well
Perisher ski trip for 2016.
exhausting day but were ready for
done and thanks from all of us.
more snow fun on Friday. It was great On Thursday morning we woke to a
to take the team on a tour of the easier
fantastic day – a cloudless sky, perfect
sections of Blue Cow and watch them
visibility and a light wind. It couldn't
display excellent beginner skills so
have been a better day to experience
quickly. Crashes and diㄠ㈹icult drop oㄠ㈹s
snow sports for the first time. The girls
didn't stop them and they were able to
strapped on their skis and had a two-
ski all the way back at the end of a
hour lesson getting used to the long
fantastic day. It's my first time to see a
planks attached to their boots. They
beginner group learn so quickly and be
listened and learnt fast, experienced
able to ride and ski three li㜱㤳s and
the beginner area on the Magic Carpet
cover over 3km of trails.
li㜱㤳 at Blue Cow and were soon ready to ride the chair li㜱㤳 and hit the first real
Overall, it was a brilliant excursion.
downhill run. Watching them career
The students learnt lots of new skills,
Scott Levick
down the hill was nail biting, as they
displayed excellent resilience in a
Teacher Accompanying Ski Trip
crashed out, then shrieked with
diㄠ㈹icult
delight as they turned successfully.
impeccably through the trip. Well done
Slowly but surely, the Cowra team
Cowra High, you did us proud again.
sport
and
behaved
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Geography Excursion which
Stage 6
Whilst in Orange the class participated
is
dominated
by
popular
American ‘fast-foods.’
Geography - Year
in the World’s second most popular sport (as measured by registered
This fantastic day of hands-on activity
11 Studies of
players)
Bowling.
will now be followed by class-based
Competition was fierce (as can be seen
written assignments designed to show
Cultural
by the facial expressions in the
exactly how much each student took
photos). The ancient Egyptian origins
from their primary research.
Integration
of the sport were barely evident amongst the flashing LED lights and
I would like to thank the students
As part of their final Preliminary
popular music soundtrack, and the
involved
Course studies in Human Geography,
venue was most accommodating – a
responsible behaviour. They exhibited
Year
researching
far cry from the first ever bowling alley
the core values of Cowra High
“Cultural Integration.” The theory
established in Ballarat (pictured here).
throughout their time oㄠ㈹-site and I
11
have
been
–
Ten
Pin
for
their
respectful
&
behind Cultural Integration is that all
look forward to our next fieldwork
countries of the world are linked
experience.
through the process of Globalisation and that aspects of diㄠ㈹erent cultures are spread OR ‘diㄠ㈹used’ across the globe and ultimately either ‘adopted’ and/or ‘adapted’ to become a part of other cultures. In-depth
studies
into
this
phenomenon and spirited debate in
Students dined on culinary delights of
class surrounding cultural identifiers
their choice for lunch; their eclectic
such as sport, music, fashion, food,
tastes clearly showed that the modern
Anthony Hamer
media and religion were put on hold
Australian teen is partial to a wide
Geography Teacher
on Thursday 18 August when the class
array of palate pleasers, the least of
travelled to Orange for fieldwork.
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Principal's Report Principal's Report
rates in all areas, with some areas showing growth almost double that of
Have a great fortnight
Last week we received our 2016
the State mean. Although these results
Charles Gauci
NAPLAN results. All students in Years 7
are very pleasing, they now provide us
& 9 were provided with these on Friday
with data to examine where we can
to take home for parents & carers. I’m
further improve.
PBL Winners -
NAPLAN results because they are a
Cowra High’s annual trip to the snow
reflection of literacy & numeracy
has come and gone again. It was
Week 4 & 5
achievement at a specific moment in
wonderful to hear of the great time
time and are measured via a single
that was had by all involved. Although
assessment tool. I will comment on the
Cowra occasionally gets to see a little
schools results in a broad sense, but I
snow in winter, the opportunity to ski
put in the caveat that experience has
and
proven to me that results from year to
environment is very special. The
year depend on many factors. Having
students
said that, on the whole I am very
fortunate this year to be under Scott
pleased with our 2016 NAPLAN results.
Levick’s care. As a very experienced
They reflect that Cowra High is on the
skier, who has supervised students in
right path to improving our students’
snow for many years, he was able to
literacy & numeracy skills. In both Year
add an extra layer of value to the trip
7 & 9 our mean (average) results in
for the students.
always hesitant to comment on
experience were
a also
true
alpine
particularly
every assessed area are above those of schools with similar populations of
I had the great pleasure of watching
students.
we
Year 12 Drama perform and present
examine our student growth we have
Importantly
their HSC major works a fortnight ago.
matched
occasions,
The depth of commitment and talent
exceeded rates of growth in all but one
in our school never fails to impress me.
criteria in one Year group, where our
The
results were just below the State
entertaining and thought provoking.
mean. Very pleasingly our mean
Both Rachel Elwin and I are looking
growth rates for the Year 7 students
forward to outstanding HSC results
who are involved in our CHIPS
from these fine young people. Well
program have exceeded State growth
Done.
or
in
many
when
performances
were
both
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What Else Is Happening? Year 7
The Partners in
Year 11 Biology &
Studyladder
Learning Parent
Senior Science
Studyladder is a Numeracy & Literacy website which is aimed at junior
Feedback Survey
Excursion
students that Cowra High School
As mentioned in the last Newsletter
Year 11 Biology & Senior Science
subscribes to. Students can access the
our school is participating in the
attended the Lake Cowal Conservation
website from home to complete tasks
Partners in Learning survey which asks
Centre last week to undertake their
set by the teacher or to do extra
parents/caregivers questions about
compulsory field work. It was a lovely
revision. Mary Bullocks’ Year 7 class
diㄠ㈹erent factors known to impact on
day and students gained valuable
completed some interactive tasks on
student wellbeing and engagement.
skills about our natural environment.
Studyladder
We would appreciate your time in
Students will now complete a report
completing the survey, which takes
on the ecosystem and evaluate the
about 15 minutes and is confidential.
health of the environment.
to
consolidate
understanding of Probability.
their
The link to access the survey is https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/cow rahs
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Year 11 PDHPE
Subject Fees
Last Thursday and Friday Year 11
Recently invoices were sent home for
PDHPE had an excursion to the Cowra
outstanding subject fees. We would
Health Club. Students are completing
appreciate prompt payment of these
the unit “Fitness Choice” and as a
fees which can be paid online or in
result needed to experience some of
person at the Cowra High School
the fitness choices available in Cowra.
oㄠ㈹ice.
The students participated in two classes including GRIT and Boxing
Please call the school on 6342 1766 if
which they thoroughly enjoyed. It was
you have any questions.
an excellent experience overall.
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Global Young Leaders Conference Global Young
international diplomacy,” Alan said. “It your
The Year 12 duo, who form part of the
Leaders
communication skills when you have
school senior leadership group and
to debate current issues of worldwide
Cowra’s Youth Council, will now
Conference
importance, such as the environment
knuckle down for their final weeks
or health, and try to bring your peers
before the HSC exams and prepare for
to a consensus while focusing on the
life a㜱㤳er school. “Being involved in the
benefits and pitfalls to your country.”
program has made us re-evaluate
Individuals
invariably
have
certainly
two
choices when faced with situations
strengthens
that place them immediately outside
what we want to do in the future,”
their comfort zone - sink or swim.
The 16-hour days incorporated Global
Maddison said. “The trip made us
Cowra High School students Maddison
Summit preparation, quality speakers,
more motivated to make a diㄠ㈹erence
Johnson and Alan Read were never
university tours and security council
and it also gave us a broad network of
going to drown amongst the daunting
analysis while conference delegates
friends and future leaders from across
sea of cultural diversity at the Global
also
significant
the globe. We’re using Skype and
Young Leaders Conference held in
landmarks, War Memorials, renowned
Messenger to stay in contact and
Washington DC and New York during
museums and tourist hotspots. “The
booking our next overseas trips as we
the last holiday break and were
Lincoln Memorial, Time Square and
speak.”
determined to make the most of their
the Empire State Building were all
opportunity.
amazing and The Holocaust museum,
Maddison and Alan are truly grateful to
was
experienced
and
the following Cowra businesses for
The two-week leadership journey,
emotional,”
particularly
confronting
“The
their generous donations that assisted
together with 200 students from
highlight for me, though, was the
to cover some of the GYLC program
approximately 80 countries, met all
interaction with so many incredible
expenses: Cowra High School’s staㄠ㈹ &
expectations as participants carefully
people from diverse backgrounds. You
student body, Carruther’s Machinery,
negotiated priorities for their adopted
were never the smartest person in the
Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club,
homeland in United Nations simulated
room - there was so much knowledge
Cowra Youth Council, Mr Embroidery,
forums. “Among other things it gave us
to gain from the contributors and
Bushman’s Boots & All and Cowra
a greater insight into what it means to
participants
Breakout.
be global citizens and a better
perspectives on topics and life in
understanding of the diㄠ㈹iculties of
general.”
Maddison
with
said.
their
varied
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Drama & Sports Year 12 HSC Drama Presentation On Thursday 11 August, Year 12 Drama presented their works for the HSC in front of an audience of friends, family and staㄠ㈹. Tobie Gilmore, Tayla Haeata, and
Shemali
Rimene
performed
monologue as their individual project; David Mood presented a script as a worked reading; Jade-Lily McKeown explained her promotion & program design to us and Caitlin Howarth displayed her functional set box design. All six students then performed their original ensemble piece, 'Keep
Western Region Athletics Representatives
Me Posted'. The diversity within the subject of drama was highlighted
Cowra High School has three new
during the evening and many audience
Western Region representatives for
comments reflected this.
athletics – Jay Cogan, Bobbie Jeㄠ㈹eries and Aeryc Sansum. They will compete
As their teacher, I am enormously
in Sydney at the State Athletics
proud
Carnival
of
their
development
as
dramatists. This group of young
in
September.
Congratulations boys!
people can also be proud of how well they work together. Chookas for the HSC examination. Rachel Elwin
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Community News Safer Driver
Cowra Netball
Course
Junior Development Squad (10 & 11
Kookaburra Camp
years) will be held 27 August & 3 September from 11am till 12.30pm 12 years will be held 27 August & 3 September from 11am till 12.30pm 13, 14, 15 & 17 years will be held 4 & 11 September with times to be announced. Nomination forms are available on our website http://cowrana.nsw.netball.co m.au/ under the Representative tab. Please hand in completed nomination forms PRIOR to trial dates at the canteen or alternatively you can email them to cowra.netball@hotmail.com or post to PO Box 367, COWRA.
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Parent Information Evening - Charles Sturt University
6010.
Midwifery
and
Indigenous
Health
academic, Cathy Maginnis.
Nursing
For the Nursing Advisory Evening,
Advisory Evening
to infoevents@csu.edu.au by Tuesday
please
RSVP
via
6 September.
Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) Parent
Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) is
Information Evenings are on again.
hosting a Nursing Advisory Evening for
For any questions regarding the above
all who are interested in Nursing
events
Join us for details on key information
careers (Yrs 9 -12 plus non-school
contact
relevant to parents on the processes of
leavers);
phone 1800 334 733.
please infoevents@csu.edu.au
also or
applying, early entry, accommodation and costs.
When: Tuesday 13 September 6pm-
When: Tuesday 30 August at 6:00pm
8pm
Where: Cowra Services Club, Falcon
Where: Charles Sturt University
Room; 101 Brisbane Street, Cowra
Tony McGrane Place, Dubbo. This event will provide information on
register
pathways, subjects, careers and will be
at csu.edu.au/parents or phone 6338
hosted by CSU School of Nursing,
Find
out
more
and
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