Legacy Week 2014 Uniform Pool TERM 3 CALENDAR

ISSUE 14 | TERM 3 | WEEK 10 | 15 SEPTEMBER 2014
Legacy Week 2014
This year 14 Year 9 KHS students assisted the local Legacy
Association with raising money for Legacy Week. Legacy is a
charity providing services to Australian families suffering
financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a
spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service.
The students and Legatees covered the Tweed Coast from
Fingal to Pottsville fundraising over $200 at each of the 7
collection sites.
We would like to thank Alan Osborne and his Legatees for
including our students Jian Peters, Drew Paul, Noah Gwynne,
Bianca Hardy, Jordin Norman, Sofi Sutton, Remali Heffernan,
Shyann Gerrard, Isaac Van Zanten, Kyle Beaver, Tahlia
Keegan, Britney McQueen, Kye Wood and Ryan Van Gelder in
their Legacy Week fundraising event.
IMPORTANT DATES * Denotes importance
TERM 3 CALENDAR
MONTH - SEPTEMBER
Monday 15 September
*Yr 11 Preliminary HSC exams
Tuesday 16 September
*Yr 11 Preliminary HSC exams
Wednesday 17 September
*Yr 11 Preliminary HSC exams
Thursday 18 September
*Yr 11 Preliminary HSC exams
Friday 19 September
*Yr 11 Preliminary HSC exams
End of Term 3 – Last day Term 3
Day: 1
Day: 2
Day: 3
Day: 4
Day: 5
MONTH - OCTOBER * TERM 4
Monday 6 October
Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday 7 October –Term 4 starts
*Students resume today
WEEK 1
Wednesday 8 October
Day:7
Thursday 9 October
Day: 1
Friday 10 October
Day: 2
MONTH - OCTOBER
Monday 13 October
*HSC exams commence
WEEK 2
Tuesday 14 October
Day:4
Wednesday 15 October
Day: 5
Thursday 16 October
Futsal Boys Junior & Senior
Friday 17 October
Year 7 Seaworld Excursion
Futsal Girls Junior & Senior
Uniform Pool
WEEK
10
Day: 0
Day: 6
Day: 3
Day: 6
Day: 7
MONTH - OCTOBER *
Monday 20 October
Year 7 Boys & Girls Vaccinations
WEEK 3
Tuesday 21 October
Day:2
Wednesday 22 October
Day: 3
KHS seeks to provide quality second hand uniforms to
students who may require short term loans of clothing (for
example if they become unwearable at school or there is an
issue which prevents a student from coming to school in the
correct uniform). Should a student need to borrow an item of
uniform, they should see one of the Admin Head Teachers
promptly. It’s not OK to be out of uniform.
Thursday 23 October
Year 10 Geography fieldwork
Friday 24 October
Year 9 Boys Vaccinations
Currently we are in need of any size school skirts and larger
sizes of both junior (blue) and senior (white) shirts and
shorts. We thank those families who have sent in uniform
items for this purpose already. Many students have
benefitted from your generosity.
Day: 1
Day: 4
Day: 5
MONTH – OCTOBER
WEEK 4
Monday 27 October
Day: 6
Tuesday 28 October
Day:7
Wednesday 29 October
Day: 1
Thursday 30 October
Day: 2
Friday 31 October
Beach Volleyball Byron Bay
Day: 3
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Rel. Principal’s Column
Girl’s Hockey
Year 12 Presentation will be held this Friday 19 September
at 9:30am in the school MPU. A light luncheon will be held
after the presentation for parents/carers and Year 12
students. I would like to wish Year 12 all the best for their
upcoming exams and for their future pursuits.
On Tuesday 26 August the Open Girls Hockey team travelled
to Sydney to play Crookwell High. The girls had an early start
leaving from Gold Coast Airport at 6:00 am. When we
arrived in Sydney we were met with wet and miserable
conditions which continued for the rest of the day. The game
was played at the St George/Randwick Hockey field and the
turf was very soggy and slow.
Year 12 students need to ensure that all their
administration responsibilities are completed prior to the
Formal.
Kingscliff High School featured strongly in the Kids in
Community Awards evening on 9 September at Twin Towns
Service Club.
Jesse Aviu from Year 12 sang the National Anthem,
performed and was also nominated for an award. Year 8
students Zhi Shilling and Dylan Brown performed an
indigenous dance with a didgeridoo. Dylan was also
nominated for an award in the ‘Caring for Others’ category.
Year 10 student Ryan Wayne was nominated in the ‘Leading
their Peers’ category along with the Kokerek Dance Group in
the ‘Celebrating Our Cultural Diversity’ category. Year 12
student Eliza Klatt performed for the audience by singing
and playing the guitar.
Many thanks to Mrs Jacinta O’Keeffe and Mr Angus Holliday
who volunteered to help on the night.
Year 9 and 10 students participated in the ‘Mock Interviews’
on 11 September. Students were interviewed by a panel
and the day provided excellent practice for students
applying to the workforce. Many thanks to Mrs Beth Matsuto
who organised this very successful day.
Mr Dean Hillard and his Year 10 KHS helpers are impressing
the local primary schools with their Soccer coaching. The
students and staff have reported that our students were
excellent members for the primary students.
Holidays start 22 September for two weeks. All students
return on Tuesday 7 October.
Have a safe and relaxing holiday!
R. Ludeke – Rel. Principal
Crookwell High came into the match with a very tough
reputation and they lived up to this image. Both schools
slogged it out for an hour and the score was 1-1 at the end.
This forced us to go into extra time and still the score was
drawn after an extra 20 minutes. We then went into
dropping off players until there were only 7 a side left on the
field. It was within the dying minutes of the game that
Brooke Hawkey managed to convert a goal, giving the win to
Kingscliff High. A special mention must be given to exstudent Amelia Smith who gave up her time to help umpire
the match.
Kingscliff High has now made the final 8 teams of the State.
We will travel to Lithgow on the 10 and 11 September to
contest the state finals. As you can imagine, this involves a
lot of extra costs. We appreciate the donations made by IGA
Pottsville, Kingscliff High P&C and Lokotrack Services Pty
Ltd who have made it possible for the girls to travel to
Lithgow.
At Lithgow the girls went on to finish 7th in the State. We lost
4-2 to Orange (who made the finals) and Taree 4-3 (in dropoffs). Our last game we won against Grafton High 3-2. All
games were hard fought and we were unfortunate to lose
them.
The Open Girls Hockey team conducted themselves on and
off the field in a manner that was a credit to themselves and
enhanced the reputation of Kingscliff High School.
Mrs Kathryn Corby and Ms Jenni Graham
At Crookwell High
P&C Meeting
The next P&C Meeting will be 6 October at 7.30pm in the
main Administrative Block. Everyone is most welcome, so
please come along and find out more about your students’
school and how it is run.
Felicia Cecil - President
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School Magazine
The School Magazine has arrived if you have ordered one
please collect and sign for it. If you would like to purchase
one the cost is $10.00 and is available from the front office.
Aboriginal Education
Personalised Learning Plans
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently
require a Personalised Learning Plan (PLP). Parents and
carers will need to make an appointment with the front
office. Interviews will run for the duration of Term 3 and
Term 4.
Mr Appo will be coordinating the PLP interviews with the
appropriate staff to provide a tailored educational plan for
your child.
If you have any queries, please call Kingscliff High School.
Mr Colin Appo (Monday & Tuesdays only) – PLP Coordinator
NAPLAN
The NAPLAN results were distributed to the students on Tuesday 9
September for Years 7 and 9.
Parenting Ideas
For more Parenting Ideas please feel free to browse the
following link:
http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Parent_Magazine.html
Accident Insurance for students
From time to time there are media stories about whether
children are insured for injuries they sustain during schoolrelated activities, both at school and at events outside of
school, such as excursions, sporting or other events.
The NSW Department of Education and Communities
however does not provide, nor has it ever provided, accident
or medical insurance for students enrolled in government
schools.
Private health insurance
Parents have the option of taking out private health
coverage for their children. This is usually limited to the
reimbursement of medical expenses and will not generally
provide the breadth of cover provided by a specific student
accident insurance policy. There are many insurance
companies that provide a good student accident policy.
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School Fees
A reminder that school fees will need to be finalised by 19
September. When students initially chose electives they
committed to paying that fee. If you are having difficulty
paying the full amount, please make an appointment with
the Principal to discuss.
Our Services
The GUMURRII Student Support Unit provides cultural,
academic and personal support to Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander students enrolled at Griffith University on all
five campuses.
Want to know more?
Come along to a GUMURRI Student Support Unit Open Night
at one of the following campuses:
Nathan campus
Where: Building N06 Room – 1.31
170 Kessels Road, Nathan 4111
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
You will hear from students and staff about:
 Our support services and facilities on each campus
 How to apply and the direct entry process
 Hands Up! Tertiary Preparation Program
 Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme
 Griffith University services and support
 Enrolment and scholarship support
 Student experiences
For catering purposes please RSVP to:
Nathan campus
gumurrii-na@griffith.edu.au or Ph: (07) 37357676
Gold Coast campus
gumurrii-gc@griffith.edu.au or Ph: (07) 55528820
For more information please call (07) 3735 7676 or visit
Griffith.edu.au/gumurrii-student-support-unit.
$90 for the first family swimmer
Discounts apply for additional swimmers
Club Season commences Tuesday 14 October 2014
Time 5.45pm to 7.30pm
To find out more you can call Peter Brack on 0417 772323
or email mac.52@bigpond.com or Kingscliff Aquatic Centre
02 66 740195.
Tweed Valley Relay for Life
Call for volunteer committee members
General meeting Wednesday 17 September Cudgen
Headland Surf Life Saving Club 6pm.
Volunteers are an integral and invaluable part of Relay for
Life. By volunteering your time and talent to Relay For Life
you will play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of
fighting back against cancer. We are in need of people to
fill the vacant coordinator positions and people to come on
board to assist those coordinators.
If you think you can offer a little or a lot of your time, please
come along to our first official Relay For Life Committee
meeting for March 7 & 8 2015 Relay.
Committee so far
Chair
Secretary
Logistics
Sponsorship/fundraising
Mission/Health
Major Raffle
Marketing/Media
Catering
Entertainment
Activities
Carers/Survivors
Team recruiting
Ceremonies
Dot Holdom
Lynn Dunn-Marler
Ken Dudgeon
Val Quinn
Nerida Dean
Jean Dudgeon
Yonit/Claud Mangifesta
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Community Notices
For further information contact Dot 0438742 637 or Lynn
07 5599 2175 or our Cancer Council Community Relations
Coordinator Yonit Kittay 02 6639 1304.
Kingscliff Swimming Club Inc.
Adventure Therapy Camp:
2014/2015 SEASON SIGN ON
Come join our exciting swimming club!!
Race at your own level, make new friends,
Give your training some direction!
Sign on Tuesday 7 October 2014
Camp Dates: Mon 29th + Tue 30th Sept + 1st Oct
Venue: Numinbah Scout Camp - Springbrook
Requirements to attend The Domino Effect Camp:
 12 -1 7 years
 Be a Young Carer or live with a family member
with: mental ill health, disability, chronic illness,
drug & or alcohol addiction
 Experience Youth Mental Health Issues-eg
Kingscliff Aquatic Centre 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Membership fees are:
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Anxiety, Depression
 Have attended at least 4 group sessions
 Assist with fundraising
Still waiting to hear about final sponsorship figures for the
Camp
Limited Spaces
Contact Maria Breene on Ph:0435377258 or
E: mariabreene@gmail.com
Co-ordinate by: St Joseph's Youth Service, Tweed Mental
Health Awareness & The Family Centre
The Domino Effect
Tuesdays 3:30- 6:00pm
Venue: St Josephs Youth Service 15-17 Francis St- Tweed
Heads
Eligible: Young People 12-15, 15 18, 18-24yrs
YOUNG CARERS: Parent or Sibling with:
 Mental Health,
 Disability,
 Chronic Condition
 Terminal Illlness
 Drug/Alcohol Addiction
Early Intervention for young people experiencing
anxiety, depression, stress, bullying etc
Transport: Pick ups from school/home
Contact: Maria: 0435377258 or SJYS : 07 55891800
Email: mariabreene@gmail.com
Senior Success Program - Survey
The Senior Success Program has been running at Kingscliff
High School for 2 years. The program is designed to support
students and their family through the dynamic process of
Stage 6 studies. There are many challenges that face the
student and their families during this time. Senior Success
is a workshop-oriented program that can provide both the
student and their support person with information and
strategies that include positive communication skills,
conflict resolution, effective studying skills and
understanding of what the Board of Studies, the school and
tertiary institutions expect of students.
The school highly values this program which has been
greatly supported by the KHS P&C. The Senior Success
Team would like to thank them for their continued support.
To review the effectiveness of the program a survey has
been developed for Year 11 and 12 students and their
parents/carers.
Please complete regardless of whether you have attended a
session or not.
It will only take 1-2 minutes to complete the survey using
the address below. Your feedback is important!
Twilight Netball
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KHSSS-parents
Runs every Tuesday from 7 October - 9 December 2014.
Sign up as a team or individual on: 7 October at 6pm.
Games start at 6pm each week at Murwillumbah Netball
Association-Knox Park.
Open to ladies & mixed teams. Must be over 13 yrs.
New players $80 each. Netball Qld registered players
$40 each (includes umpire costs for both). No long nailsNo shorts with pockets-No jewellery-Sport shoes must be
worn.
A link is also available on the official Kingscliff High School
Facebook site and the school website.
Spring Holiday Program 2014
Schools Spectacular
Keep updated with the latest information for School’s
Spectacular! www.facebook.com/schoolsspectacular
Tickets for the 2014 Schools Spectacular go on sale to the
general public on Tuesday 2 September through all
TICKETEK outlets (please note this is a different ticket
agency to previous years.
Arts and Creativity Studio
Cara - 0416 044 394
POTTSVILLE BEACH
Email: thecreativecave@outlook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecreativecave
abn: 79 589 354 846
“BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL”
Date: Monday 22 September –Thursday 2 October
AECG Meeting
The next AECG meeting will be on Monday 13 October at
Tweed River High School, Heffron Street, South Tweed
Heads, PH: 07 5524 3007 commencing at 4.00pm.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
President: Deborah Johnson 07 5513 1960 Vice Pres: Joan
Sherriff 07 55243408 Secretary: Jackie McDonald 07
55369629 Treasurer: Glenda Nalder 02 66740186.
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Zak steps up into the fitness industry through
TAFE
Zak taking group training session at the Fitness Factory
Zak Payne, a Year 12 student at Kingscliff High School, is
getting a head start on his dream career in the Fitness
Industry by doing a TAFE delivered vocational education
training (TVET) course at Kingscliff TAFE.
Zak says he could always see himself working in the fitness
industry, so with some foresight and planning whilst in his
final years at high school, Zak will not only graduate at the
end of 2014, he will also be a qualified personal trainer and
group fitness instructor with qualifications obtained through
TAFE.
“It was pretty evident that I would pursue a career in fitness
in some form or another, so when I became aware that I
could gain industry qualifications whilst still at school, I was
determined to make the most of it,” says Zak.
Zak
working
on
technique
in
the
gym
at
TAFE
A TVET course allowed Zak the flexibility to study a
Certificate III & IV in Fitness and a Certificate I in Sports
Trainer in Years 11 and 12 as part of his HSC.
“This pathway has provided me with a definite advantage
over other school leavers planning on a career within the
fitness industry, as I am already qualified and ready for
work,” says Zak.
Through his TAFE teacher’s industry contacts, Zak has
already secured himself a position as group fitness
instructor ‘The Fitness Factory’ a local gym.
“Next year I intend to continue my studies at TAFE to
complete a Diploma in Fitness and a Certificate IV in
Remedial Massage, so it is great to have a job in the
industry which will help support me,” says Zak.
Zak receiving instruction from his teacher Di Brewer
Ultimately Zak sees himself moving onto a degree in Sports
Science and specialising in the public health sector.
“I plan to go a long way within the fitness industry and feel
working with disabled or mature aged clientele would be
really rewarding,” says Zak.
If you would like to explore your TVET pathways for Year 11
and 12 please, visit North Coast TAFE website
(www.northcoast.tafensw.edu.au) or call the customer
service 1300 628233.
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School Holiday Activities
North Coast Region
Surf Clinic (Level 1) (67693)
(8-15 yrs) If you want to learn to surf or simply brush up on
your existing skills, this is the perfect program for you. Learn
about safe surfing, skill development, rips, currents and
surfing etiquette.
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 September 2014
9am – 4pm
Cost $130
Sailing for Beginners (69263)
(10-14 yrs) A fun introductory opportunity for children to
learn sailing with qualified instructors. Children will learn
rigging and sailing techniques, as well as safety and
teamwork on a Hobie Bravo. Participants will have plenty of
opportunity to practise their new skills on the day.
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Monday 29 September 2014
9am – 4pm
Cost $55
Sailing Regatta Day (69264)
(10-14 yrs) This program is for those who have previously
completed the Sailing for Beginners program. Children will
learn more advanced sailing skills such as how to use a tiller
extension, how to skipper a small boat, various angles of the
wind, basic race rules and tactics followed by a short race
around an “Olympic” course.
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Wednesday 1 October 2014
9am – 4pm
Cost $55
Surf Clinic (Level 2) (67694)
(8-15 yrs) If you have previously completed the Level 1
Surfing program and are looking to improve on your surfing
skills, then come and join us as we take you through wave
selection, turning and dismounting correctly, paddling and
catching unbroken waves.
Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October 2014
9am – 4pm daily
Cost $130
Lake Ainsworth Raft and Ropes Adventure (69265)
(10-14 yrs) Use your creative skills working in teams to build a
raft and launch it into the lake racing your friends to the
finishing line. After lunch test your balance and challenge
yourself on our high ropes obstacle course. Build your
confidence, coordination and concentration skills as you move
from one height to the next.
Lake Ainsworth Centre, Lennox Head
Thursday 2 October 2014
9am – 4pm
Cost $55
How to enrol
Web: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
By phone: Call 13 13 02 and have your credit card details
ready (Visa, MasterCard).
By fax: Complete the enrolment form, include your Credit
card details and fax to (02) 9006 3888.
By mail: Complete the enrolment form and send to:
Client Service Centre
Locked Bag 1422,
Silverwater NSW 2128
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Young People and Risk Taking
Risk-taking in adolescence it is an essential part of learning and personal development. Every healthy adolescent takes risks
as he or she grows towards independence. Most researchers agree that if there is no risk there is no growth. A common
problem for some young people is their inability to evaluate the potential risks and consequences of everyday behaviour.
Thrill seeking, speeding, the desire to impress one’s friends; feelings of invincibility and the search for new experiences are all
motivating forces that drive many teenagers. As a result they are over represented in every category of risk taking resulting in
injury and trauma.
The RRISK Program aims to reduce risk-taking behaviour associated with alcohol and drug use, driving and partying amongst
year 11 students in the North and Mid North Coast of NSW. RRISK is relevant to the social life, developmental stage
and concerns of adolescents. It extends the school based drug education and road safety curriculum by providing
opportunities for senior high school students to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills to reduce risk taking and develop
safer celebrating strategies.
Over 4200 students from more than 53 high schools from Port Macquarie to Tweed Heads have registered to attend one of 9
RRISK Seminars. If you have a year 11 student in your family, encourage them to attend.
RRISK seminar dates 2014
Tweed Heads:
Twin Town Services Club
4 and 5 December
Research shows that RRISK is effective in reducing young driver crashes by 44%
The largest study ever undertaken into young driver behaviour was conducted by the George Institute of International Health
and published in 2009. RRISK was identified as the only program to have resulted in a 44% reduction in road crashes for
participants. The researchers consider RRISK a best practice program because it builds resilience by equipping young
people with strategies and practical skills to manage risks in their social life and on the roads as drivers and passengers.
Look for information about the RRISK Program on the RRISK website www.rrisk.com.au and in this
newsletter over the coming weeks.
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