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Singleton High School
75-81 York Street Singleton NSW 2330
Phone: 02 6571 1199 Fax: 02 6572 4889
Email: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.singleton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Newsletter Week 1, Term 1
2015
School Information
Principal
Deputy Principal Yr 7,11
Deputy Principal Yr 8,12
Deputy Principal Yr 9, 10
Deputy ILNNP
Welfare HT (rel)
Administration HT (rel)
Admin Manager
HT English (rel)
HT Science (rel)
HT Maths
HT Home Ec
HT Industrial Arts
HT PDHPE
HT Special Ed
HT HSIE
Librarian
Canteen Coordinator
Canteen Phone
Joanne Gray
Ian Skilton
Shane Hookway
Glenn Yates
David Welsh
Dayna Cowmeadow
Graeme Lindsay
Margaret Richardson
Nerida McNamara
Leanne Mullen
Kathleen Prudence
Tracey Holloway
Jason Kolatchew
Clemma Bendeich
Kirsten Strachan
Bruce Withers
Martin Gray
Tracy Johnson
02 6572 2373
Year Advisors 2015:
Year 7
Cindy Koletsis-Tatt & Tristan Chapman
Year 8
Leanne Mullen & Margaret Bagnall
Year 9
Nathan Jones & Jaye Sunnerton
Year 10
Andrew Sommerville & Daniel Mead
Year 11
Daniel Higgins & Megan Smith
Year 12
Bob Collins & Leanne Ellis
P&C Association meets the 3rd Monday of the
month in common room
Next meeting 16 February 2015
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Mrs Salli Avard
Mrs Cynthia Mulholland
Mr Simon Rock
School Hours 9.25am - 3.25pm
School Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm
Important Information and Dates
3 February
5 February
10 February
16 February
18 February
19 February
20 February
24 February
27 February
2,3,4 March
3 March
11 March
12 March
15 March (Sunday)
16 to 27 March
16 March
20 March
23 March
26 March
30 March
31 March
2 April
HSC Excellence Assembly
Swimming carnival
Year 7 cyber safety
P & C meeting 7.30pm
Zone swimming carnival
HSC mathematics day
University road show
Year 5/6 parent info night
Year 7 vaccinations
Year 11 VET work readiness
workshop
Year 7 Aussie Bush Camp
Regional swimming carnival
Hunter Valley Wet lLands
Hospitality catering event
Selective High Schools
placement test
Hospitality catering event
Year 12 exams
P & C meeting 7.30pm
Under 13’s 7 a side league
Under 14&15 9’s league
Senior Citizens function
IRP interview day
Yrs 7 and 11 progress
reports home
Meeka Youth Festival
IRP interviews
Roadwhyz Year 12
Year 7 and 11 parent teacher
night
Zone cross country
Last day Term 1
Principal’s Report
I would like to thank the students, staff and
Vicki Lindsay in the Support Unit.
community for the very warm welcome I have received as the new Principal of Singleton High
School. I am very proud and excited to be part of
such a big and vibrant school, and look forward to
working with everyone to celebrate what we do well,
and to make a good school even better.
We have had a bigger than expected return of Year
11 students, so many classes are bursting at the
seams. We will look to finalise these numbers as the
week progresses. It is wonderful to see so many
students intent on successfully gaining their HSC.
Welcome back also to the rest of our student body
It is very clear to me that Singleton High is very who are already familiar with the routines and
much a part of its community and there is real pride procedures of SHS. I have been pleased to see the
in the school and in the community. As a large
welcome offered to our brand new enrolments from
current students.
comprehensive high school, the students enjoy a
wide range of curriculum and extra-curricula choices A big thank you to our parent and community volunand opportunities, which would be the envy of many teers who have looked after the uniform shop: as
you’d imagine, this is a very busy time during the
other schools.
first week of school. On the subject of school
Through this newsletter and in other forums I look
uniform, it is great to see the majority of our student
forward to sharing with you the schools purpose and
body wearing it correctly and with pride. The P&C
direction and celebrating its achievements. It is
has endorsed the school uniform policy and we
important that you know that you, the parents, play
expect students to come appropriately attired. We
an important part in helping guide school priorities
are able to supply uniform items to those who face
and I am keen to hear your ideas. You rightly have
difficulties wearing the correct uniform. Please
high expectations of the school, and in turn, we
speak with the deputies or HT Welfare if you require
have high expectations of ourselves. It is my strong
assistance in this area. We are also happy to lend
view that every student can learn and improve and
uniform items to students on the rare occasion that
we will make no apology for setting high standards
their own uniform is ‘in the wash’.
and expectations both inside and outside the
classroom.
You will see later in this newsletter a request for
more volunteers for the uniform shop and/or
A very special welcome to our Year 7 students who
canteen. If you are able to help out even if it is only
started on Wednesday with wide-eyed enthusiasm.
once a month, we would be very grateful. Phone
I have visited a number of classes and am
Tracy Johnson on 0439 384 484.
heartened to see the excitement with which both
teachers and students have approached the start of I look very much forward to meeting parents through
the year. Thank you to Mr Chapman and various channels, and again, thank you for the loveMrs Koletsis-Tatt, the Year 7 advisors, for their ly welcome.
obvious passion and dedication for their new role.
Jo Gray
As usual there is always some staff turnover in such
a large school and I’d like to extend a warm PRINCIPAL
welcome
to
our
new
staff
members.
Kristen Strachan is the new Head Teacher of
Special Education, and comes to us from Muswellbrook High. Clemma Mansfield is the new Head
Teacher PD/H/PE, recently from Cessnock High.
Maddie Valentine has been permanently appointed
in English, and replaces Tim Horstead who retired in
2014.
I would also like to welcome back from maternity
leave Malinda Latona in CAPA and Annie Baldwin in
Science, who are both returning part time.
Welcome also to our temporary staff,
Samantha Cockerill in CAPA, Lenore Studdert and
Tarni Hawkins in HSIE, and Di Daley and
Welfare News
Welcome back to school
Many active student welfare programs operate at Singleton High School. They aim to ensure that
students are happy and safe at all times. The Head Teacher Welfare co-ordinates welfare programs
within the school and works with parents, teachers, Year Advisors, students and outside agencies.
Year Advisors:
Each student group from Year 7 through to Year 12 has two Year Advisors.
Your Year Advisor will help you by supporting you with your personal welfare, subject choices and
smooth transition through Years 7 - 12.
School Counsellors:
Singleton High School has a team of School Counsellors who are available to speak with parents and
students and will discuss matters of a personal nature, subject choice, study techniques and future
schooling.
Any matters of a private nature are kept strictly confidential.
Referral forms may be obtained from the Head Teacher Welfare or Year Advisers.
Students with Special Needs:
The school counsellors and Learning Support Team evaluate students who have special needs.
The Learning Support Team prepares special, individual programs to support these students.
Student Assistance Scheme:
Financial assistance to parents of students in Years 7 - 10 is available through the Student Assistance
Scheme. Assistance is allocated on a needs basis by application to the Head Teacher Welfare.
Help with uniforms:
Parents / guardians are encouraged to send students to school in sturdy shoes that enclose the student’s
instep. Plain black sports shoes (leather like) can be worn so that parents / guardians only need to buy a
single pair of shoes.
Students not in uniform are not permitted to go on excursions, represent the school, work for the school
(in a position such as a messenger) or be publicly presented to the school at assemblies and public
meetings. It may also be necessary for them to be excluded from practical subjects for reasons of safety.
Whilst every effort is made by students to wear their uniform, we understand that on rare occasions
students are unable to be in full uniform. When unable to wear uniform, students bring a note explaining
the reason or see the Head Teacher Welfare, who will loan a suitable item.
The School can also supply uniform items to families who may be experiencing financial hardship.
Apply through the HT Welfare.
Year 7 Report
Parent Information
Aussie Bush Camp
Aussie Bush Camp for all Year 7 students will be held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of March.
Permission notes will be going home in the coming weeks with all information required.
Swimming Carnival
The school swimming carnival will be held this Thursday 5 February and all Year 7
students are required to attend as there will be no classes at school that day. There is
plenty of water fun for everyone and you don't have to swim in events if you don't want to.
If for some reason you can’t get in the water, a signed note from mum or dad is required to
be given to Singleton High School staff on the day.
Volunteers
The uniform shop and Canteen are after volunteers, so if anyone can help out for a day a
month or even just an hour, please callTracey Johnson on 0439 384 484 and let her know.
Newsletters
A reminder that the newsletters are published fortnightly and are available on the school’s
website on the Friday afternoon.
Late to school or need to leave early?
If running late in the morning please send your child with a signed note explaining lateness to the student
counter where a late slip will be issued. Nothing else needs to be done as the lateness has been
explained. If you forget to send a note, please call the school at your convenience to give reason or the
lateness will stay recorded as unexplained and will show as such on your child’s report card.
If your child needs to leave early, please send a signed note explaining why leave is needed, the date and
the time. They are required to line up at the student counter at 9am and will be issued with a pass out slip
which must be kept on them at all times until 3.30pm of that day.
Uniform
If for some reason your child has to come to school out of uniform, a signed note must be sent in and given to the roll call teacher at roll call. A suitable replacement item can be loaned to them. Black shoes must
be worn at all times.
And some answers to frequently asked questions:
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We have Eftpos facilities at the canteen, uniform shop and front office, but no cash out facility is
available.
The main office is open from 8.30am and the students’ counter is open at 8.45am each morning.
Sickbay doesn't have panadol to administer to students who get a headache, but if your child
requires pain relief at regular times then you can leave it in sick bay with instructions and your child
can come when they require it. (good idea if they suffer regular stomach pains or migraines and may
save you a few trips to the High School office.
We have a locked bike storage enclosure if you want to ride your bike to school.
If you lose your bus pass then replacements are available ( at a cost ) direct from the bus company
only.
We have treat days at the canteen every term, keep an eye on the countdown board at the canteen
so you can bring some money...our next one will be on Friday 13th, Dominoes pizza and lollies and
did you know that we have a slushie machine at the canteen and you can get a slushie every day for
just $2.00
Library Report
Aboriginal Education
Norta Norta Tutoring
Norta Norta tutoring will be available again throughout the year for our Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students.
Assistance with Literacy and Numeracy will be offered to students who want help
with homework, studying, assessments and day to day class activities.
Students may receive tutoring within the classroom or down in the Ka-Wul Centre
from our tutors.
If you or your child would like more information please contact Alix Scolari or Sharon Bailey in the Ka-Wul Centre on (02) 65711199.
PDHPE and Sport News
Sports Program
Swimming Carnival
Singleton High School’s sport program for Year 8, 9
and 10 will occur on Thursdays throughout 2015,
commencing Term 1 during periods 1 and 2.
Students will have the opportunity to select from a
variety of sports listed below. Some sports have
costs associated set by the service providers and
venues. Students are to select their sport for each
term in the following way:
Non-paying sports – Students access the school
MOODLE website and choose the sport selection
section.
Paying sports – Students are to pay the money to
the front office at the student counter into the correct
account to secure a position in the paying sport of
their choice.
Please note that all sports have a limited number of
positions and some sports may also be unable to
run due to numbers. We endeavour to provide a
variety of sport choice to suit all students.
Some sports and activities such as BMX, cycling,
Singleton High School’s swimming carnival will be
an all day event to be held:
SPORT
Rock and
Water
Badminton
BMX/Cycling/
Mountain
Biking
Ten Pin
Bowling
Lawn Bowls
Volley Ball
Ultimate
Frisbee
Swimming
$48
Basketball
Tennis
$32
Touch Football
Fitness
(School Gym)
Boys Group
(Yr9 only)
Members $20
Non Member
$40
Skating
WHERE: YMCA Singleton Swim and Gym
DATE:
Thursday 5 February 2015
TIME:
9.00am to 3.00pm (roll call at
9:25am)
COST:
$3 pool entry (canteen facilities also
available)
TRANSPORT:
1) Students who normally catch buses will be
dropped off and picked up by their buses at the
pool EXCEPT FOR HUNTER VALLEY BUSES
who will be dropped off at school and picked up
at school at the end of the day.
2) Students who do not normally catch a bus and
who are unable to get to the pool should meet
at EAST QUAD BY 8:45 am so they can be
escorted to the pool by a staff member
NOTE: The SRC will be running a sausage sizzle
and the canteen will be available to place orders for
hot food by 10:00am with it being brought out to the
students at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Drinks and ice
blocks will be available throughout the day.
IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER: Please listen to 98.1
2NM or 98.1 Power FM after 7.00am for any changes to the program.
There will be no other classes at school on
Thursday as all students, including senior students,
Cheerleading
Tble/Paddle
Fit 4 Chicks
are expected to attend and participate in the
Tennis
$20
carnival. There will be a range of events catering for
$10
$10
all student abilities, so please encourage your
Softball
Dance
Multi sports
children to attend the carnival. Thank you for your
skating will require students to have their own support.
equipment including safety equipment, and students
will not be able to participate without the correct REMEMBER: SLIP SLOP SLAP, WRAP and
equipment.
SEEK and wear HOUSE COLOURS which are:
Cricket
Netball
Yoga
Any student who suffers from asthma or
an- Burdekin, Blue. Elliot, Yellow.
aphylaxis must have their medication and/or ep- Howe, Red. Munroe, Green
ipen with them at all times.
Please complete a permission note if you do not
Due to the limited facilities at school many sports wish your child to participate in water activities or
will be carried out at various venues outside of the they are a weak swimmer. Please return this to a
grounds of Singleton High. This will require students PDHPE staff member prior to the carnival.
to travel by bus or walk to these venues under the
supervision of Singleton High School staff. If you do Daniel Higgins, Sports Organiser
not wish for your child to participate in a sport
outside of the school grounds please ensure that
they select an appropriate sport.
Handy Hints and Tips
Printable 2015 homework calendars
Kids and families run more smoothly when there's a
plan - so print out School A to Z’s 2015 homework
and study calendar, which includes key dates and
school holidays.
Find out more at http://bit.ly/2015SchoolCalendar.
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Helping your child with career choices
A video interview with a career expert offers advice
to parents about how they can assist their children
to recognise their personal interests and choose a
career that suits them.
Find out more: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/
vetinschools/schooltowork/parentscommunity/
partnerships.html
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Are active kids less likely to be bullied?
Researchers have found kids who do extracurricular
activities (such as sport or voluntary work) tend to
be safer online, encounter less cyberbullying, and
are more resilient to harassment if it occurs.
Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cyber
bullying/kids-who-are-less-likely-to-be-cyberbullied
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Leaving your child at home alone
Making some clear 'home alone' rules with your
child gives them an understanding of their
boundaries and can also keep you from worrying.
Most kids will be fine on their own when the
appropriate time comes, so long as some guidelines
are followed.
Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/
GymAbility returns to the YMCA Singleton
Heights Sports Centre next week!
For those of you who are new to GymAbility it is a
program where we have gymnastics lessons suitable
for people with a disability (both children and adults). You can
try your hand at trampoline jumps, tumbling and more in a fun,
safe and soft environment. Progress at your own pace, develop
coordination, flexibility, motor skills and confidence, and
experience the satisfaction of achieving and excelling.
Session times are:
Under 15 year old: 10:30am-11:15am
15 year old and older: 11:30am-12:15am
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Rotary Exchange
Some wonderful news was received just before
Christmas break from Hanna Ferguson (Year 12
2013), who is currently on a rotary exchange in
Sweden.
Hanna was voted (out of all the girls at her high
school) as ‘Lucia’ a major community event. She
represented the school and community by being
head of the choir and leading all the other girls
in. This was a very large honour – she was the first
non Swedish person to get this honour. She had to
lead (in Swedish) 6 songs and read a poem. Well
done Hanna, and if you are interested in finding
more out about the Rotary Student Exchange
Program go to http://www.ryea.org.au/, for the
information you will need
Canteen and Uniform Shop News
We are desperate for new volunteers to help out in
either the canteen or the uniform shop. If you can
spare a day or even a few hours please call Tracy
Johnson on 0439 384484 . Our canteen and uniform
shop are run solely by volunteers and all profits go
back into the P&C to aid the school.
Canteen Price list Term 1 2015
Hot Food
Nuggets (5)
$ 2.00
Sausage Roll
$ 3.50
Meat Pie
$ 4.00
Eftpos facilities are available at the canteen and at Cheese and Bacon Pie
the uniform shop and you can shop online for Chicken Burger
uniforms as well. Just Google Singleton High School
Beef Burger
and follow the links.
Uniform Shop Summer Price List
Monday – 8.30am to 10.00am and 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Skirt – Checked grey 8 - 20
$46.00
Skirt – Checked grey 22 - 26
$52.00
Blouse – Blue or White
$23.00
Polo shirt – Blue or White
$27.00
Pants ( girls) – Navy Hipster
$40.00
Pants - 3/4 (girls)
$38.00
Shorts – Grey Longer leg (old style)
$ 5.00
Shorts – Grey Short leg (elastic waist)
$27.00
PE/Sport:
PE / Sport Polo Shirt
$27.00
PE / Sport Shorts – Navy
$22.00
Winter Stock also available
Specials…..
We have the older longer style boys grey shorts still
available and must go… $5.00 a pair
Second Hand Clothing Available all items $5.00 each
$ 4.50
$ 4.50
$ 4.50
Sweet Chilli Wrap
$ 5.00
Pizza Roundas
$ 2.50
Noodles
$ 2.50
Salt and Vinegar tenders (NED)
$ 1.00
Garlic Bread (NED)
$ 1.00
Sauce
$ 0.30
Rolls
Salad Roll
(No Meat)
$ 4.50
Salad Roll
(With Meat)
$ 5.00
Salad tub (with egg)
$ 5.00
Fruit Salad tub
$ 4.00
Sandwiches
Chicken and Lettuce
$ 4.00
Ham, Cheese and Tomato
$ 4.00
Egg and Lettuce
$ 3.50
Beef and Pickles
$ 4.00
Turley and Cranberry
$ 4.00
Brekkie Ideas (before 9.30am)
Hash Browns
$ 1.00
Brekky Wrap
$ 2.00
Healthy Meal Deal
(orders only) Sandwich, juice and fruit
$ 4.50
Daily Specials
Payment:
Cash or cheque, EFTPOS and credit
card facilities.
Location:
Near the MPC building, enter through
main office and follow the signs
Monday
Sliders
$ 2.50
Tuesday
Toasties
$ 4.00
Cookies
$ 2.50
Hot Dogs
$ 3.50
Wednesday
Thursday
Mini Pizza
$ 2.00
Donations of second hand uniforms would be greatly
Chick Caesar Tub
$ 5.00
appreciated. All money raised is donated back to the Friday
school. Unfortunately we do not sell preloved Drinks, Chips, ice blocks and coffee also available
uniforms on consignment.
everyday
Full Price list will be printed next newsletter