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Lambton Short-Takes
A welcoming school leading in excellence, innovation and opportunity
Lambton High School T(02)49523977 F(02)49562429 E:lambton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
The week ahead
ENGLISH MURALS
WEEK B
MONDAY 30 MAY
 11 Assessment Block
 9 Mathematics Assessment Task
TUESDAY 31 MAY
 11 Assessment Block
 8 Visual Art Assessment Task
 7 Didjeribone Spectacular
 ICAS Science Test
 U15 Girls AFL
 Green Day Sponsorship
 Boer War Commemoration
WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE
 11 Assessment Block
 Stage 3 GATS Challenge
 Artibald Exhibition
Thank you to our talented year 10 visual arts students Isobel
Carr, Conor Corliss, Isabelle Cox, Jessica Dempsey, Gwen
Devoy, Charles Evans, Hannah Fennell, Bailey Jackson, Emily
Parkes and Grace Phillips for their outstanding work on the
English murals.
IN CONCERT
THURSDAY 2 JUNE
 11 Assessment Block
 9 PASS Assessment Task
 Captains Parliament House
On 16 May, 16 of our
students participated in In
Concert which involved over
1400 students across 70
public schools.
FRIDAY 3 JUNE
 12 ROSE Awards
 11 Assessment Block
In Concert featured special
guest artist Katie Noonan,
The Arts Unit’s premiere
music ensembles – NSW
Public Schools Symphony
orchestra, Symphonic Wind
Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra
and Singers.
From the Principal’s Desk
Thank you to Ms Ranger for
providing this opportunity.
I would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms Richa Yadev who
will start in science today after winning the position through
merit selection. We look forward to her contributions to the
school and community.
PREMIERS DEBATING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to the
Year 7 and 8 debating
teams who both took out
wins against the Hunter
School of Performing
Arts for the Premier's
Debating
Challenge.
Students came up with
some great arguments
and demonstrated their
extensive understanding
of the world around
them. We are looking
forward to the next
round to determine who
will be heading to the
regional finals!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnQXsVQULw
Students: Brooke Benson, Sophie Berghout, Hunter Blunden,
Jaya Bolton-Manuel, Amelia Frost, Maggie Hartsuyker,
Rachael Kershaw, Jada Moloney, Lucy Ulph, Tahlya Van
Huisstede, Tess Kinniard, Indiana Myers, Bessie Stokes,
Cameron Gaddes, Sebastian Nunn and Kanysha Badger.
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE ALOPECIA PROGRAM
BEFORE
AFTER
Lambton Short-Takes
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I would like to acknowledge Ida Topic for taking the pledge to
donate her hair to the Princess Charlotte Alopecia Program
that provides wigs for children unable to grow their own hair
and also raise funds to go towards making and purchasing of
the wigs.
the prosecution in a case involving the sale of a car and a
verbal contract. The competition was extremely close with only
10 points, out of a potential 300, separating Lambton High
School from HSPA.
https://alopecia.everydayhero.com/au/shave-for-a-smile
It is a brave thing to do and Ida raised over $800 for this
worthy cause. More information about the program can be
found at:
https://www.variety.org.au/How-we-help/Varietycaring/Princess-Charlotte-Alopecia-Program/
MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY (MUNA)
Lachlan Bray and Toby Schmieden did a fantastic job as
barristers, supported by their solicitor Angela Domingues.
Ruby Maughan and Jackson Price spoke confidently as
witnesses and maintained their composure under the pressure
of cross-examination. Brodie McNaughton effectively
maintained court order as court officer. The group has shown
excellent team work skills and have enjoyed the challenge of
putting their legal knowledge into practice.
Maya Al Maraee and Ruby Maughan (Year 11) proudly
represented Lambton High School as Iraq at MUNA last
weekend. The event was again a huge success with 18 teams
from 13 schools debating resolutions that had been framed on
current world events, replicating the General Assembly of the
United Nations. In preparation for the event, Maya and Ruby
were required to research the history of Iraq and anticipate
how Iraq would vote on 16 resolutions, such as the rights of
indigenous peoples and the situation of human rights in the
Syrian Arab Republic. Ruby and Maya looked stunning in
traditional Iraqi attire and spoke confidently and diplomatically
as they voted on the various resolutions.
Lambton High School was able to attend due to the generous
sponsorship of the Newcastle Sunrise Rotary Club. The
special efforts of the Rotary Club of Muswellbrook in the
organisation of the venue, the MUNA dinner on Friday 20 May
and the luncheon on MUNA day were greatly appreciated by
all.
Mrs Corliss, Head Teacher HSIE
MOCK TRIAL
Brodie McNaughton, Lachlan Bray, Jackson Price, Toby
Schmieden, Angela Domingues and Ruby Maughan from Year
11 Legal Studies have participated in three rounds of the Law
Society NSW Mock Trial competition. The Mock Trial provides
students with valuable real-world court room experience
adjudicated by a local solicitor. Round three conducted on the
19 May involved a civil case, in which Lambton High
represented the defence and Hunter School of Performing Arts
Mrs Corliss, Head Teacher HSIE
Congratulations to our open tennis teams for their efforts on 17
May 2016. The girls are Hunter Region champions and the
nd
boys placed 2 . It is the first time in 15 years that both teams
made the finals. Thank you to Mr Lorang for managing the
teams.
Lambton Short-Takes
A welcoming school leading in excellence, innovation and opportunity
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REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
PRIVATE TUTORS OR COACHES
Parents or carers who engage the services of a private tutor or
coach have an important role to play in helping to keep their
children safe.
From 1 April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or
coaching services to children will need to obtain a new
Working With Children Check.
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Hunter PSSA Touch Referee: Hugh Fitter
Thank you to Sophie Carson, Reardon Davies, Anita
Schwarzer and Dewmi De Silva for their efforts to gain
sponsorship from the local community for Green Day.
TRIAL HSC INFORMATION
Students were provided with the Trial HSC Timetable and
Procedures documents this past week. Extensive support is
available to students. This ranges from study guides and
templates through to tutorial and lectures both at school and
the University of Newcastle. The school also provides for
teaching staff to be available in the Senior Study who
specialise in supporting individual HSC students.
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The information distributed to students is available on the
school Moodle course "Senior Study Years 10, 11, 12". It
is also attached to a daily notice for Monday 30 May.
Tutorials that are held at school are voluntarily conducted
by our teachers and are free of charge to students.
Lectures at the University of Newcastle are conducted by
an external organisation. The school has negotiated a
special discount rate for students attending these lectures
of $20 per session provided students pay at school by
Friday 10 June (end of Week 7). Payment slips
are available in the Senior Study.
YEAR 10-11 SUBJECTSELECTION FOR 2017
Students in Year 10 were provided with Subject Selection
Booklets providing information on the HSC and courses
available at Lambton High School this past week. All parents
and caregivers of Year 10 students are invited to attend an
information evening in the MPC on Wednesday 15 June
2016 commencing at 6.00 pm. The meeting is to provide
information on the Preliminary HSC (Year 11) and the HSC
(Year 12).
Students will be asked to elect their patterns of study by 21
June 2016 so this is an important opportunity for you to review
and clarify information on patterns of study and the
requirements and procedures of the HSC. To further support
your student in making appropriate decisions about their senior
education a meeting will be scheduled with a Head Teacher for
you and your student on Tuesday 21 June during school
hours. Digital copies of the booklet are available on the Moodle
course "Senior Study Years 10, 11, 12".
The Certificate for Self Employed People will no longer be valid
after their expiry date and the certificate holders will need to
apply for a new Working With Children Check.
Parents or carers should ask their child’s tutor or coach for
their name, date of birth and their Working With Children
Check number.
They must then go online and verify the tutor or coach is not
barred from working with children in NSW.
Verifying that a tutor or coach can work with children is quick
and
easy.
Just
follow
the
simple
steps
at:
www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/parentscheckthecheck
If you suspect that an adult is providing services to children
without a Working With Children Check you can go online to
make a confidential report or phone (02) 9286 7219.
Lambton Short-Takes
A welcoming school leading in excellence, innovation and opportunity
Lambton High School T(02)49523977 F(02)49562429 E:lambton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
SCHOOL INTERNET ACCESS CHANGES
The week after
From Wednesday 1 June there will be slight differences in the
way students access the internet at school. In summary,
students:
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will have to add @detnsw to their username when
prompted for access to go onto the internet
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will have to make changes to their BYOD computer/tablet.:
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may have to reconnect to the WiFi at school.
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may have to change proxy settings.
The instructions to make these changes has been sent to their
school email. Obviously this email should be accessed and
that instructions attached should be saved to your
device before Tuesday. Posters will be displayed in the Library
for information if required.
This calendar lists school events planned at the time of writing the Short-Takes
e-newsletter and may be subject to change.
WEEK A
MONDAY 6 JUNE
 12 Assessment Block
 11 Hospitality Work Placement
 Knights Knockout Rugby League
 Water Watch
 Premiers Reading Challenge Meeting, Library
TUESDAY 7 JUNE
 12 Assessment Block
 11 Hospitality Work Placement
 9-10 Wellbeing Day
WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
 12 Assessment Block
 11 Hospitality Work Placement
 11 English Speeches
 10 English Excursion- Macbeth
A case of whooping cough has been reported to the school.
Information can be found at the Department of Health at:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/
Pertussis.aspx
General Notices
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Australian Mathematics Competition: Thursday 28 July
2016. The cost is $5.50 and the closing date for entries is
the 10 June. Permission notes are available from the
Mathematics staffroom and money is to be paid to the
student office.
Hunter Athletics: Any student wishing to nominate
themselves for the following events at the Hunter Region
Athletics Carnival must receive a note from Mr. Keath in
the PDHPE Staffroom and return it by Wednesday 1 June
2016:
- Hurdles
- 1.5km and 3km Walk
- 3km run
- Pentathlon
- Steeplechase
Subject Selection Booklets: Any Year 10 student who
was absent last Wednesday (Week 5) and did not receive
a Subject Selection Booklet should collect one from the
Senior Study Office upstairs in the library.
Europe 2017: All Chocolate fundraising money is now
due to the student payment office by Friday 3 June. The
2nd chocolate order can be collected from the HSIE
staffroom after Monday 30 May and must be returned by
Tuesday 7 June.
HSC Mini-Workshops: Year 12 students are reminded to
check the lists in the Senior Learning Area for details
about this week's HSC Workshops.
THURSDAY 9 JUNE
 12 Assessment Block
 11 Hospitality Work Placement
 11 English Speeches
 7-8 Wellbeing Day
FRIDAY 10 JUNE
 12 Assessment Block
 11 Hospitality Work Placement
 11 English Speeches
 11 ROSE Awards
P&C ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Meetings are held at 7.00pm on the second Tuesday of each
month in the Library. The next meetings will be held on:
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14 June 2016
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9 August 2016
Mr Martin Rosser- Principal
To view previous Short-Takes e-newsletters go to the Lambton
High School website at www.lambtonhighschool.com.au
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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.
Held in the library every Thursday afternoon from 3.05 to 4 pm.
Lambton Short-Takes
A welcoming school leading in excellence, innovation and opportunity
Lambton High School T(02)49523977 F(02)49562429 E:lambton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS
Thank you to the following local businesses for supporting
Lambton High School with funding, products or services.
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A welcoming school leading in excellence, innovation and opportunity
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