School Newsletter—Contact Volume 13 Edition 3 Term 3 September 2013 Term 3 is traditionally the busiest time of the year for Darwin High School and this year has been no exception. We celebrated our 50 years at Bullocky Point with a number of activities, including the Black Tie Ball, the whole-school birthday party and our community open day as well as the sealing of the time capsule. Our students have also been involved in school trips, musical, dance and drama performances, they have represented the School at both local and national events as well as hosted our senior citizens at the annual Seniors’ Week Morning Tea. This edition of Contact showcases just some of the activities in which our students have been involved.
Retirements This term, we have farewelled two highly experienced and long term Territory teachers, Marion Lejuene and Janine Watt. Marion Lejeune started teaching in the Territory 34 years ago. She has taught in both primary and secondary schools, teaching mainstream English and English as a Second Language. She has Members of the Darwin High School Stage Band Omja Das, Sarah Banks, Eric Beale, Joseph White and Kristina Lee worked extensively with students new to Australia in the Intensive English Units at Anula Primary School and at Darwin High School. After a short break, Marion intends to continue to support migrant families to help them with their English language skills. Janine Watt arrived in Darwin in December 1981 and has taught at a number of Terrritory schools. She started teaching as a Home Economics teacher but soon moved into the field of Career Development and VET in Schools. Janine is remembered as a teacher who was also passionate about education and always promoted the different pathways for students, not just university but Vocational Education and Training. Her knowledge in the area of careers is second to none. We wish them all the best and thank them for their service to our students and to the Territory. Kevin Northcote Editor
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