Newsletter Date 22nd November, 2013

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CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Telephone: (02) 9639 7422 Facsimile: (02) 9686 3462 Website: www.crestwoodhs.nsw.edu.au

Sports News Canteen News Careers News Lost Property How to be Happy pg 8-9

Week 7, Term 4

From The Principal

Year 12 Formal On Friday 15 November, the Year 12 Formal was held at the Deckhouse at Woolwich. The evening commenced with refreshments and photographs in The Rose Garden. The sun made a timely appearance during this time for photographs of our stunning year 12

Year 7 Swim School is on from the 2nd-6th December. Please remember to slip, slop, slap.

students. All students and staff were then transported to the harbour front venue with a backdrop of the harbor bridge. Certainly a memorable panorama for more photographs. The evening was enjoyed by all with delicious food and a lot of dancing. Management of the Deckhouse commented on our students being a pleasure to have at their venue and they have not seen a school group so happy to dance to anything. The staff were very proud of the way our students conducted themselves and their inclusive and friendly nature towards each other. It was a wonderful evening and a fitting way for our deserving Year 12 students to celebrate their secondary education at Crestwood High School. On behalf of our school we wish year 12 well on the next chapter of their lives.

Week 8, Term 4, 2013

On December 19 2014 a post HSC results BBQ will be held in The Rose Garden at 12 midday. Sports Presentation Assembly Congratulations to all our students who were acknowledged for their contribution and achievements in sport. Some of the best sporting talents at Crestwood High School were involved in the Presentation Ceremony. There were zone and regional champions, state and national representatives and a host of top performers at local club level. These students have shown amazing dedication to their chosen sport or a combination of sports. Their participation, fuelled by the love of the sporting challenge, being part of a team and striving for their personal best.
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Week B 25.11.13 Yr 9 Peer Support Training 26.11.13 Yr 9 Per Support Training Assembly Games Roadshow incursion 28.11.13Year 7 House Gala Day 29.11.13 Yr 8 G&T Science day Cupcakes for a cure day Schools Spectacular excursion 2.12-6.12.13 Year 7 Swim School

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Peter Brooks, a para-olympic cyclist was the guest speaker sharing his experiences on the road to achieving two para-olympic gold and one bronze medal. His speech was insightful, entertaining and inspirational. Many thanks to our two sports organisers, Mr Matt Thomas and Mr Vince Capano who coordinated this event. They work tirelessly and with great commitment to ensure the success of the sports program here at Crestwood High School.

From the Deputy Principals

Major works happening in the school - Crestwood High School is continually being upgraded and improved so that students have the best facilities possible. Although money is tight we have been able to secure enough funding to complete some major projects. This week will see the upgrade of the bus bay area. Almost 150 students use this area on a daily basis and over the years it has eroded away and become unsightly. New retaining walls and seating will be installed to make this area functional again. Towards the end of the year, a kitchen upgrade will begin. This will involve the Kitchen FT1. A new stainless steel kitchen will be installed with some new appliances. The budget for this is tight and it is important that students pay their subject contribution so that the budget is not used to cover students consumables. Social GracesIn AIM lessons this week, students will be discussing those things we all do to ensure we are accepted in polite society. Students will be discussing what you should do every day to show manners and be polite, including saying please and thank you, excuse me and all those other behaviours that show respect. Please discuss this at home and practice the social graces that are so important in everyday society. How to be HappyAndrew Fuller, a clinical psychologist, works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specializing in the wellbeing of young people and their families. He has written some tips for young people on things you can do to make you feel happier. See pages 8 and 9 of this newsletter to read his tips.

Sports News

Grade Sport has now finished for this term. Students involved in Grade Sport are now able to choose a Recreation Sport to be involved in for the remainder of the year. Please see Mr Capano or Mr Thomas in the Sports Department for a note. Congratulations to Dylan Hardiman who was part of the second division team and co-captain for the Under 15s State hockey championships in Maitland last week. After a gruelling match they won the grand final and the tournament. The team Dylan was a part of won the Sportsman of the tournament award. A fantastic effort! Congratulations to Madeline Anderson, Anja Kolodziej and David Johnston who were named Sportspeople of the Year at yesterdays Sports Presentation Award assembly.

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Canteen and Canteen Committee News ...

As the end of the year draws closer please note that not all canteen menu items may be available as stock is run down. Please check with staff when ordering your lunch in coming weeks. whiteboard, a music spotlight, the shade sail between careers room and canteen as well as the funding support of the schools Community Mentor, Gifted and Talented, Joost and Barista student learning programs. Without the help of our dedicated team of mums, dads, grandparents and carers this would not have been possible! Sincere thanks to all!

A reminder that our annual Christmas Thank You Dinner is to be held at 7.30pm, Blakes Restaurant, Castle Hill on Tuesday 26th November. Cost is $45 for 2 course function menu with lots of delicious choices, soft drinks, champagne and wine provided. There will be lots of novelty lucky door prizes on the night. At the dinner we will also draw the winners of 3 Christmas Hamper Pamper packs. For every day worked each volunteer receives an entry into the draw. Good luck everyone. We hope you can all join us on this fun night. Please RSVP as soon as possible so numbers can be finalised. Thanks to the phenomenal support of our volunteers the canteen has been able to hand over $50,000 this year to our P&C which has been used to help fund many items and projects. These include air conditioning units, a new LAN server, a TAS spiral cutter, an agriculture trailer, a number of iPads and accessories, an interactive

Organisation of our 2014 Canteen Volunteer Roster continues. If any would like to change days or would like to join our team please ring the canteen on 9639 7422 Ext 117 or email us at chscanteen@gmail.com

Year 7 2014 Book Packs ($30), Accessories Kits ($35), Art Packs ($35) and Calculators ($28) arrive next week and will be available for sale once checked and labelled. If anyone is available to help sell these items for an hour or two on Orientation Day, Wednesday 4th December please ring the canteen on phone number above.

Streets Lick-a-prize promotion continues. Try your luck! Oak 600ml Molten Caramel Milk still available for $3.00 each.

VALUABLE LOST PROPERTY

During 2014 the school has accumulated a collection of lost property. Mobile phones, reading glasses, jewellery and keys. If your child has misplaced any of the above and it can be identified , please call/come to reception to collect. Thank you.
NEXT WEEK: (Week 8, Term 4 2013 Week B of cycle): Monday 25th November Friday 29th November, 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Year 9 Peer Support training Games Roadshow Incursion; Yr 9 Peer Support Training; School Assembly

Year 7 House Gala Day Year 8 G&T Science day; Cupcakes for a cure day; School Spectacular excursion.

NEXT WEEK: (Week 9, Term 4 2013 Week A of cycle): Monday 2nd December Friday 6th December, 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Yr 9 CSIRO Incursion; Yr 7 Swim School Yr 7 Swim School Yr 6 Orientation Day; Yr 7 Swim School Yr 7 Swim School; Yr 9 & 10 PASS students bronze medallion; staff meeting Yr 7 Swim school; Yr 9 & 10 PASS students bronze medallion.

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FROM THE DEPARTMENT

with comprehension in high school. Heres why. Comprehension help: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/ homework-and-study/english/english-tips/reading/comprehension-strategies-you-can Planning for the future Throughout your childs school life youll need to make choices about aspects of their education and future. Heres a selection of tips to help you plan for parent-teacher talks, subject selection, careers advice and back-to-school. Planning for the future: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-andstudy/planning-for-the-future Maths tips for tweens Kids who find maths easy in the early years of school can be turned off quickly if they get confused and cant work it out. Here are 10 ways to get your tween through the more challenging times.

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Comprehension help for teens Some kids will read perfectly in primary school and then suddenly struggle

Maths tips: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/tips-for-tweens -who-find-maths-hard

Time to party While most parties go off without a hitch, celebrations can go wrong and get out of handparticularly if the party is unplanned. Here are tips to help ensure your teen and their friends have fun but stay safe. Time to party: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au//wellbeing/development/time-to -party

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INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION TO PARENTS

DATE: LOCATION: Thursday 28 November Granville Library

Internet safety presentation offer parents cyber safety information which is presented in an easy to understand, thorough, non-technical and informative manner. The presentations cover a range of issues such as

The ways children use the internet and emerging technologies Potential risks faced by students online such as cyber bullying, identity theft, unwanted contact and exposure to offensive content Tips and strategies to help students stay safe online

The presentations are delivered by a team of Outreach trainers, each of whom is an education specialist.

TIME: 5.30pm to 7.30pm COST:Free BOOKINGS: Required CONTACT NUMBER: 9637 4270