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PO Box 1630
Karratha WA 6714
karratha.shs@education.wa.edu.au
www.karrathashs.wa.edu.au
Support your school
As a public school, Karratha Senior High
School is funded in many different areas
by the government. This funding is an
allocation for infrastructure (buildings),
staff wages and salaries, utility costs
(water, gas and electricity), and an
amount for each student so that a basic
education can be delivered. This funding
allocation forms part of the Student
Centred Funding Model (SCFM)
introduced to all public schools at the
start of this year.
In Years 7-12, there are Charges that are
additional for particular items. These
items are: Chaplain and P&C along with
year book, school diary, school amenities
and school bus.
The school uses the Charges and
Contributions made by parents/
caregivers to provide the additional
items and programs to support your
child’s education. These items include
class sets of texts and books, transporting
students, programs that benefit our
students, counselling for students. These
are additional services that the school
offers to ensure we provide the best for
our students.
If the school is not receiving Charges
and Contributions, it makes it extremely
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difficult to continue to offer the
opportunities we wish to provide for
our students. We seek your support in
contributing to the cost of your child’s
education by paying the relevant Charges
and Contributions that have been set for
each year group.
Years 7&8
The government (and school) set Charges
and Contributions for each child who
attends a public school. Contributions
are voluntary in Years 7&8.
Years 9&10
Contributions are voluntary in Years
9&10. There is an Extra Cost Optional
component if students enrol in high
cost electives. We do offer a number
of electives in Years 9&10 that attract
a higher cost. This is not voluntary and
must be paid if the student is to enrol in
such an elective.
Years 11&12
All Charges associated with a student’s
course selection in Senior School are
compulsory as is the cost of text books
for the courses they choose.
Greg Kelly
Principal
Edition 3: 14 May 2015
Inside this edition:
Principal’s Message
2
From the Deputies’ Desks
3-4
Student Wellbeing:
From the SW Coordinators
5-6
Teacher Profile
7
From the Chaplain
8
Department News
Home Economics
9
The Arts
9
ILU
10-11
Mathematics
10
Pink on the Pitch
11
Community Notices
12
Upcoming Events
Yr 11 Outdoor Ed Camp
14-15 May
NAPLAN (Yrs 7 & 9)
Week 4
WA Symphony Orchestra
18 May
Clontarf - Derby
19-22 May
Newman Football
20-21 May
Senior School Exams
25-29 May
Clontarf Health Forum
26 May
WA Day Public Holiday
1 Jun
Year 10 Exams
2-5 Jun
Aspire Visit
3/4/5 Jun
Ear Bus
8-11 Jun
Yr 10 in SS Info Night 6.30pm, 9 Jun
P&C Meeting
7pm, 10 Jun
Football/netball Port Hedland 11 Jun
Left: ANZAC Assembly see page 8
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happening that involve our students and staff. There
are individual and groups excelling in a range of
activities including sport, academic achievement and
community service. These people do our school proud.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the students and staff who took
part in the recent ANZAC Day services at both the
school and those at Dampier and Roebourne. The
school service was a credit to all involved with a
detailed report in this edition provided by Chloe our
school Chaplain. It was terrific to hear that so many
of our students and staff attended the dawn services at
Dampier or Roebourne.
Congratulations to Year 11 student Daniel who has
won the National 81kg youth boxing title. This is an
outstanding effort by Daniel and shows that if you
have a particular skill and are determined to work hard,
success will come your way.
Congratulations to Kobie (Year 10) and Raymond
(Year 12) who have been invited to trial for Western
Australian State Junior AFL Football teams. This is an
outstanding achievement by these two and adds to all
the boys at the school who have been selected as part
of the VSwans AFL North West teams.
Tutoring After School
All students in all year groups are aware of the tutoring
in various subjects that takes place at the school at
the end of the day. This tutoring opportunity allows
students to seek extra support from teachers in areas
where they might be finding work a little more difficult
than normal. It also provides an opportunity for student
to get extra help in revising for assessments such as
tests, exams and assignments. I do encourage students
to take advantage of this support that is provided by
the staff of the school.
Maths and Engineers
Every Wednesday afternoon from 5.30 – 7.00pm, a
group of committed Year 11 and 12 students have been
attending Maths tutoring with a small group of Rio
Tinto engineers. These young engineers have been
sharing their Maths knowledge with an invited group
of students so as to add value to what the students have
learned at school. This program will soon be extended
to our Year 10 students. I encourage students to take
up this offer as the benefits to those students who have
already been involved has been significant.
Special Visitors
The school has been fortunate to have distinguished
guests speak with our students. These included our
WA Australians of the Year – Professor Lyn Beazley,
Graham Mabury, Stacy Dunbar and Drisana LevitzkeGray and John Worsfold a former Premiership coach
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given by these people who have achieved so much, and
to hear the insightful questions asked by the students.
Use of Aerosol Sprays and Perfumes
As a school, we work really hard to make sure it is a
safe environment for our students. Aerosol spray cans
and perfumes at school impact significantly on those
of us who have respiratory problems such as asthma.
There appears to be an increase in the number of
students bringing aerosol cans and perfumes to school
and this is against policy. If students bring aerosol
cans or perfume sprays to school in future, they will be
confiscated and disposed of.
Electronic Devices
The front page of the previous edition of Blueprint
highlighted issues associated with students using
electronic devices. Again I ask that parents/caregivers
be vigilant as to how your children are using these
devices when they are not at school. We will act on
what occurs at school if students are found to be using
such devices inappropriately and we ask that you
support us in our efforts to teach students how to use
these devices in a positive way.
Attendance
Every day at school is an important day. School is
about learning and improving skills, knowledge
and understandings that we have. We ask that you
encourage your child to attend school every day so
that they can learn and become the best person they
can be. Every student should aim to attend school
more than 90% of the time. Even if a student has an
attendance rate of 90%, it means they have missed 1
day of school per fortnight which equates to missing
20 days of school a year which is a whole month of
schooling lost.
This term is an extremely busy one with lots of activities
including exams, school reports and sporting carnivals
including Country Week. We look forward to your
continued support in the education of our students.
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Greg Kelly
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getting back into their established routine at Karratha Senior High School.
At the time of writing, we are preparing for Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN. Students have been readying
themselves for these tests for the past several weeks and were notified two weeks ago of the testing
times and rooms as well as equipment they require for the sessions. It was really encouraging to see
the two year groups actively engaged in their classroom preparation. Of particular note were the
conversations in the yard amongst students directly related to the possible content of the tests, and
how they are looking forward to the challenge. I look forward to reporting later in the year how well
our students did.
A highlight for me at the start of Term 2 was our ANZAC Day service. Chloe and her team are to be acknowledged
for the organisation of the service. It was very appropriate and very respectful to the significant historical importance
of the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. It was a pleasure to see the students of Karratha Senior High School
conducting themselves in a respectful way throughout the service.
Term 2 is as busy as any other at Karratha Senior High School. Selected Year 7/8/9 students travel to Newman on
20 / 21 May to compete in the annual V Swans Australian Rules Football carnival. I wish our teams all the very
best. It is important to note that representing your school in any form is one of the highest honours a student can
achieve. Only students with outstanding attendance, behaviour and work ethic are considered for such events. I
encourage all students to strive to be a part of any representative body should the opportunity arise.
Scott Cumming
Deputy Principal
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Revision Program that we have put in place. These seminars continue up until the examination
week which starts on Monday 25 May. All Year 10 students also have examinations this term,
starting on 2 June.
Preparing for examinations is crucial. Students need to revise all the work they have completed in
each subject since the beginning of the year.
Top 10 Tips for preparing for examinations:
1. Draw up a revision timetable: Research shows that shorter 20-30 minute spells work best, because
your concentration is much higher. Take short, frequent breaks and mix the order of the subjects
to make it more interesting.
2. Exercise: Physical activity is very important, in particular during intense study time. Even 30
minutes of exercise will make a huge difference to your wellbeing during study times.
3. Find a quiet space: This is a pretty straightforward one; you need a place where you can be
uninterrupted for a few hours. Your room or the library will do.
4. Get down to it: You have to make a start at some point and doing it sooner rather than later is a
very good idea. Try to stick to your revision schedule and on the weekend start revising in the
morning - research shows that you are more likely to do all the planned work if you start early.
5. Spice up your revision: Use a bit of colour! Drawing colourful learning maps will help you
to memorise facts. What is even more interesting is the fact that colourful notes are easier to
memorise than plain black and white ones. Give it a go!
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6. Do plenty of practice exam questions: Ask your teacher for some sample exam questions so you
can familiarise yourself with the type of questions you will have in the exam.
7. Make summary notes: Making notes is by far the best way to memorise lots of information. We
have all been there, sat down reading a textbook and lying to ourselves that the time is being used
productively - it is not! The best way to memorise information is by making notes over and over
again. It may be incredibly tedious but the most successful candidates often make as many as
three sets of the same notes in a run up to the exams which help them to memorise the required
information.
8. Reward yourself: It is not all about the work; you need good breaks too. People who manage to
find the right balance between study and leisure are the ones who get the top marks.
9. Use your family and friends: Ask people around you to test you and give you feedback. You
should already have made handy revision notes (see point #7). Why not give these notes to a
member of your family and ask them to test you? This is not only a good way to revise but also
a good way to have a break from the hard work.
10. Think positive! At the end of the day, it’s not all about studying. There are plenty of people who
did well in life without 100 per cent in every single exam, or who were actually pretty useless
at school and university. Your life isn’t over if you don’t ace the exams, so take the pressure off
yourself.
Jennifer McMahon
Deputy Principal
Important Dates to Remember
Year 10 into Senior School Student and
Parent Information Night
Senior School Examination Week
6.30pm, Tues 9 June (School Library)
Year 10 Examination Week
2 June to 5 June
25 May to 29 May
Year 10 into Senior School
Student and Parent Information Night
Tuesday 9 June 2015
6.30pm
School Library
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Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing Coordinators
Years 7, 8, 9
Term 2 is well and truly underway now and it is has been
a very productive start. As the semester approaches a
close the pace of school life is beginning to increase.
With NAPLAN and School Reports upon us this term,
academic and social stresses can take their toll on
the spirit. It is important to remember to take care of
yourself. To ensure that you get plenty of sleep and eat
healthily. This will ensure you can maintain focus and
will keep the immune system up to keep those bugs at
bay.
Equally important is the way in which you socialise.
Some forms of socialisation can be unhealthy
and detrimental to the achievement of your goals.
Interaction with your friends can help reduce stresses if
done in a healthy, supportive and constructive manner.
Interacting in respectful and kind ways towards your
peers can lead to an environment which supports
us through the stresses of academic achievement.
However, if not, it can only add to these stresses
Years 10, 11, 12
On Monday April 20, ten Year 11 students attended
the UWA Aspire camp. Over the course of the three
days, students participated in team building games and
challenged themselves with high rope climbs and the
flying fox at the Point Walter Camp School.
Tours of the University of Western Australia, visiting
university theatres and the Engineering Department
was the focus for the second day. Guest speakers
highlighted the various careers available to university
graduates.
Combined
with
other schools from
the Pilbara, we also
went shopping and
to the movies. The
focus at night was
‘thriving in the futurenot just surviving’
and students played
challenging
games
with their peers.
With the choice of Science or the Arts, students were
given an insight into various pathways to university
and the careers available to them. The students are to
be commended for their outstanding behaviour and
and deplete our drive and focus.
Particularly in regard to the relatively
new ways we can socialise. In a world
of social media and texting, we need to
consider whether what we are putting
out into the world will contribute to a
positive supportive school culture or
whether it will be detrimental to one.
Is it going to help me create the world I want to live in
or is it going to detract from that idea?
Just remember your friends are here to support you
through the stresses of growing up, not make your life
more difficult. Keep in mind that creating the world
you want to live in starts first with your own actions.
‘Courage is the middle road between cowardice and
dangerous actions. It is the quality that is chosen to
analyse a decision before partaking in it.’ Marcus
Arelius, Meditations.
Joel Wilson
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
dedication to the three days. I highly
recommend students in Year 9 apply
for the Aspire camp later in the year
and Year 10s consider this for 2016.
Parents and students in Year 12, I have
purchased two books, ‘Surviving Year
12... A sanity kit for students and their
parents’, by Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.
Listed on the booklist, it is an invaluable resource to
support your child as they go through what can be a
very difficult, stressful year. Chapters include looking
after yourself and ‘managing the study thing’. These
books can be loaned out through Student Services.
Please see me if you wish to borrow one.
School Ball letters were sent out last week, outlining the
time, date and cost. All Year 11s and 12s are invited.
Notes are to be handed in with the $70 to the Front
Office. If students wish to bring a partner from outside
the school, students must complete the permission
form and the Administration Committee will meet and
discuss each application.
Students aged between 15 and 18 interested in
experiencing school life in another country, might like
to consider becoming an exchange student. I have
information from www.afs.org.au and studentexchange.
org.au at Student Services.
Week 5 is assessment and interruption-free week for
Years 11 & 12 as they should be preparing for their
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Student Wellbeing Coordinators cont’d
Senior School Exams starting 25 May. The Year 10s
commence their exams on Tuesday June 2.
Students need to read and revise each night in
preparation for exams. Completing assignments is
not studying. Using coloured highlighters, mind maps
and note taking will help consolidate information. Talk
to you classroom teachers, ask questions in class and
remember after school support is available for each
learning area.
The keys to making progress in exams and tests,
and avoiding anxiety and stress are OPS:
Organisation: Develop a study plan and study
routine;
Preparation and Practice: Make study an active
process;
Study Skills: Clear, realistic and achievable goals;
positive attitude and effective time management.
Aspire crew - Perth
Mrs Gina Martinovich
gina.martinovich@education.wa.edu.au
“I put in an Aspire application because it sounded like a really good opportunity for me to experience what
University is like and hopefully help me to decide what I would like to do in the future.
The Aspire camp turned out to be really good and definitely met my expectations. The theme of the camp
was ‘Options’ with the idea of showing us a diverse range of the courses offered by UWA which gave us the
chance to decide what path we would like to follow. During the camp we were also able to take a tour of an
Engineering firm which was a great opportunity for us.
The part I most enjoyed in this camp was the team bonding games that we played. This gave us the opportunity
to meet new people who were also from the Pilbara which was great because then we knew each other when
we were split into groups. Overall, this camp was a really good experience and I would definitely recommend
others to apply.”
Josh M
UNIFORMS
Due to a huge increase in our KSHS order, we are pleased to advise uniform prices have
dropped. The following prices are now applicable:
Junior and senior shirts:
Shorts:
Faction Shirts:
Tracksuit jacket:
Tracksuit pants:
$20
$20
$25
$30
$20
We would like to thank you for your patience as we await our bulk order. Parents/
guardians will be notified as soon as this arrives.
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Teacher Profile
Name:
Alexandra Dobbin
What is your position at the school? Head of Learning Area
Technology & Enterprise
Tell us a bit about yourself:
This is my fourth year in Karratha. I grew up and studied in NSW, teaching my first three years in the Northern
Territory. I always believe in making the most of life and the opportunities that come your way. I was lucky myself
to have inspiring teachers and always aspire to provide these quality learning experiences for my students.
Tell us about the Hospitality Program at Karratha SHS:
I saw a need for this program to start in 2015 due to the changing nature of the food
industry and the increased demand for jobs in this area. There has been a positive
response from students selecting this course which is fantastic! They will have the
opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge required to prepare restaurant quality
dishes. They will also complete a barista unit, a cake decorating unit, and learn about
responsible service of alcohol.
During the two year course, students must also take part in catering for twelve
functions - and already they have received positive feedback from the community for
those completed so far.
In Week 9 this term, our top Hospitality students will compete in the world skills
competition.
What are students saying about the program?
“I really like the different techniques and ways to make things. I also enjoy the catering but the
only negative is we can’t eat it.”
Razara
“Hospitality is fun because you can be creative in your own way.”
Charlotte
“Miss Dobbin is the best hospitality teacher! I’ve learnt so much in the last term, can’t wait to
expand my knowledge further.”
Rebekah
“I really enjoy hospitality as I love cooking and preparing. We have an enthusiastic teacher that
knows how to teach us. I love catering. Just keep cooking.”
Peirson
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From the Chaplain:
After the well-deserved school holidays of almost three weeks, the students and staff at
Karratha Senior High School are back in the swing of things. Firstly, a huge thank you to
BT’s Bakery who have very kindly agreed to donate bread each week for our Breakfast Club!
We really appreciate this kind gesture and the bread will definitely be put to good use.
The first major event this term was also one of the most prominent of the year. On Friday
24 April we commemorated the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. The Student Council
was instrumental in running the service. They were responsible for setting up the assembly
and speaking throughout the service. This year the Army Cadets played a major role in the
ANZAC Day assembly. A large group of student Army Cadets came dressed in full uniform
and formed up at the front of the assembly. Another group formed a Catafalque Party and
marched to our memorial, forming a guard around it. With the backdrop of the Australian and New Zealand
flags blowing in the wind, it was a very sobering sight. The students behaved extremely well, being reverent and
respectful throughout the service. The following morning at 6am two of our student councillors, Emily Barratt
and Sarah Mullen, came with me to the ANZAC Day Dawn Service on the Dampier foreshore. It was a beautiful
service held in the glow of the sunrise with the girls laying a wreath on behalf of Karratha Senior High School. It
was also wonderful to see such a large group of the Clontarf Academy students there as well, paying their respects
and laying a wreath of their own. Lest We Forget.
This term, the Student Council will be getting the school recycling program up and running. Rio Tinto and
Toxfree have collaboratively developed the Recycling Warriors program for schools. The Student Council will
be promoting the program around the school to build student awareness and encourage them to get involved.
We have been provided with several large recycling wheelie bins and are keen to get everyone into the recycling
mindset! So please encourage your children to get involved and respect our environment by recycling their paper,
plastic or glass rubbish rather than throwing it away.
Lastly, I would like to address an issue that is becoming more and more prominent in teenage social circles today
and that is cyberbullying. With the advancements in technology and the continuing development of social media
sites, cyberbullying has become a common alternative to or, in some cases, an addition to face to face bullying.
As parents, there are actions you can take to help prevent cyberbullying such as:
•
Keep computers, tablets etc. in a common area of the home, not in bedrooms.
•
Familiarise yourself with social networking sites that your children are using and ask them to show you
their profiles.
•
Build trust with your children, letting them know they can come to you if they experience cyberbullying
or anything inappropriate over social media.
•
Set limits and explain your reasons for having them; that they are in place for your children’s safety.
Asking your child to contribute to these rules means they will be more likely to follow them.
Chloe Zietsman
School Chaplain
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Home Economics
Term 2 in Home Economics has seen Year 7 and 8
students swap from Textiles to Cooking or vice versa.
This allows students to have a taste of all the electives
on offer at Karratha Senior High School to assist in
their subject selections for next year.
In Textiles students will begin to learn the basic skills
required to operate a sewing machine, and different
fabrics suitable for their projects. Cooking students
will learn the importance of food safety and hygiene
in the kitchen, and cook a variety of healthy recipes.
The Year 9 students continue to produce snack and
lunch recipes that appeal to the teenagers, while
considering the cost of ingredients and their nutritional
value. During Term 1, Year 9
were successful in producing
cheese and bacon muffins for
sale and Year 10 prepared a
variety of curries. Thank you
to all fellow students and staff
who purchased this food to
support our project.
Year 11/12 Food Science and Technology students
continue to demonstrate positive attitude to their
learning and have further developed their skills in
Mise en Place. Year 11 have been flat out with catering
opportunities and have prepared a variety of food for
functions.
Alexandra Dobbin
Head of Department
The Arts
Firstly, welcome back to all of our great Art students!
The Art rooms are ablaze with the creations of last
term and we look forward to showcasing our students’
work at the KSHS Arts Evening in Week 10 on 25
June. Don’t forget to put this one in your diary, we
can’t wait to show you what our students have created
and would love to see you there.
Tamsyn,
Yr 7, Mixed Media
Chloe Yr 11, Acrylic
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Mrs Montgomery took her students to see an Art
exhibition by Jan Malkin at the Karratha Library.
Painter Jan Malkin was prompted to find out more
about her family’s involvement in World War I after
an Anzac Day parade three years ago, leading her
to create 100 paintings to commemorate 100 years
of Anzac. The exhibition was well received by our
students, who were impressed with her paintings and
spoke enthusiastically about Malkin’s work.
Our Year 11s and 12s have by now learned that art is
brave, challenging and usually more than just what is
easily revealed and obvious. They are learning to be
courageous by experimenting with different mediums
and techniques and with the messages they want to
send. The most successful artworks will have a chance
to be a part of the Cossack Art Award Exhibition.
Good luck to all our Senior School Art students with
upcoming exams, tests and Semester 1 final pieces!
Bojana Krstic
The Arts
Inclusive Learning Unit
Work Experience the Key to Success
The Inclusive Learning Unit (ILU) classroom
essentially provides learning experiences to assist
students in key areas such as English, Mathematics
and Life Skills in order to prepare individuals for life
post school.
Alongside classroom tuition, community based
activities are an essential component in the ILU
curriculum and these are imperative to student
success. Community excursions assist students in their
understanding and awareness of the wider community
and further develop student confidence, and in turn,
their readiness to take on new challenges outside the
classroom.
Term 2 is shaping into another busy period in the
ILU, with students continuing to further develop their
abilities in functional academic, social and independent
living skills. Meanwhile, our senior students are in
the process of preparing for life post school, as they
engage in vigorous work experience opportunities in
order to further enhance employment prospects. The
opportunity for students to engage in pre-employment
programs assists individuals in developing positive
partnerships within the community, and thus, providing
students with the potential to secure employment
within Karratha.
Currently, students in Years 11 and 12 are engaged
in work experience opportunities around Karratha.
Employers such as Target, Kmart, EB Games, The
Karratha Leisureplex and Jamaica Blue have kindly
offered workplace training positions to a number of
our students.
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These opportunities are providing essential training for
these students in several employment roles. Although
daunting at first, the students have accepted these
challenges with great enthusiasm. The students are
participating in their training with a real commitment
to develop their customer service and work related
skills.
The Inclusive Learning Team
Mathematics
Welcome back to school, 2nd term has already started
and is moving quickly towards mid-year exams.
Students are very busy studying and trying hard not
to stress. Study is best described as “Revision &
Learning”. Review your classwork and rework the
questions until you are satisfied that you have the
mathematical concept. Another inspiring source of
information could be a friend, someone is doing the
same course. They have probably asked the same
question, Google is another possible source and of
course there is always your teacher.
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Mathematics tutoring is still available on Tuesday
afternoons. Wednesday Night, 5:30pm to 7:00pm is a
session for Senior Students with Rio Tinto Engineers.
This is proving to be a very popular way of creating a
study group that has been student driven and creates
a positive working energy that has flowed into our
classrooms.
Mathletics is now available for all of the students
currently enrolled in Karratha Senior High School.
This initiative should help students enjoy maths and
improve their results. The students can access this
program at home and at school which should be
encouraged by their parents and caregivers. If your
child is unsure of his/her log on please ask your Maths
teacher, as they have all the details.
Parents are our students’ first teachers and your role is
still vitally important. We would encourage you to play
your role in their education.
Research supports the positive effect that parents
can have on their child’s achievements. Parents can
be supportive by arranging study time & space, and
by monitoring homework. If you have any concerns
regarding your child’s progress please feel free to
contact the school and talk to your child’s teacher.
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Deb Hallett
Head of Learning Area - Mathematics
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Pink on the Pitch
On Thursday 2 April we held Pink Stumps Day to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. This foundation
supports women with Breast Cancer all across Australia. Students played cricket during their Physical Education
classes on the day and games were held in the quad during recess and lunch. Staff and students were asked to
wear pink on the day and bring a gold coin donation. I am very proud to say we raised just over $700 as a school
community. Thank you to all staff and students who supported the day.
Deb English
Head of Department - Health & Physical Education
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Community Notices
Money for School Costs
The Smith Family offers Educational Support through Scholarships (Money) and other Educational
Programs from Pre Primary to Year 9.
Eligibility Criteria: Health Care Card or Parent concession card; attendance 70%+
For further information on Money for School things also known as a “scholarship” please contact us:
The Smith Family, Welcome Lotteries House, Karratha
Ph 9144 1854 or text 0435 800 821 and we will call you
tsfkarratha@thesmithfamily.com.au
thesmithfamily.com.au
Find us at www.facebook.com/TheSmithFamilyAustralia
Towards Tomorrow
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