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HIGH ACHIEVING TEACHERS IN A HIGH ACHIEVING SCHOOL |
QUALITY TEACHING
Mr Webster of our Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) Faculty is to receive a NSW Quality Teaching Award at Government House on Friday 13th November 2009. This is in recognition of his excellent classroom practice and his contribution to the teaching and learning of young people in NSW secondary schools. The process to achieve this award is acknowledged as one of the most rigorous in the country. This is an outstanding achievement.
SPORTS
During the holidays we had a lot of exciting news for our staff. Mrs Binder of our Mathematics faculty won a Gold Medal in Basketball as part of the Canadian team at the World Masters Games, Ms Van Gogh won a Bronze Medal in Netball and coached a Gold Medal winning team in Netball. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes.
NEW HEAD TEACHER PDHPE
Congratulations to Ms Parry who will be the new Head Teacher for PDHPE from the beginning of 2010. As our school has grown, we have been able to appoint an extra Head Teacher for 2010 and the school’s decision was that this new position should be in PDHPE. I know that all of the students and staff wish Ms Parry well as she steps up into this promotions position and joins the executive team at the school.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS
- Callum Lawrence for his outstanding art work – photographed above. His class is going to work on an even larger mural to be located in the front foyer for 2010.
- Dana and Holly Hutchison who are participating in the Northern Sydney Regional Choir
- Ruan Vlok, Olivia Rosebery and Ellie Langer of year 12, who have had their work selected for Manly Art Gallery Express Yourself Exhibition for 2010 and Ellie’s work has been chosen for inclusion on the invitation for the exhibition.
- Guillaume Pitot, Joel Smithy, Michael Galloway and Sanni Khatewodo who contributed to our school tree planting as part of their work on the Environment Team. It is wonderful seeing students who are committee to making a tangible difference to our school environment.
IN THE COMING WEEKS
- Next week all year 10 students will be interviewed early in the week regarding their subject choices for year 11, 2010.
- The welfare team is addressing issues in relation to Promoting Positive Student Behaviour, and I would encourage all parents of year 7 and 9 students to check for student permission notes to attend specific programs.
- On Tuesday 10th November at 7.00pm the Board of Studies Liaison Officer – Kim Owens will be coming to speak to our year 11 students who have just started their HSC courses. This is a special invitation for parents, guardians and students. More information will be sent by Mrs McDermott.
Kim Jackson
Principal |
YEAR 9 ADVISER'S REPORT |
- Exam timetables were sent home this week – spares are available via the KHHS intranet; exams start on Thursday 5 November and finish on Friday 13 November; during class time. If your son/daughter misses an exam, please get them to see the Head Teacher as soon as possible to arrange an alternate time to do the exam.
- Students should be revising their course work each night to make a serious attempt at these exams.
- Learning Journeys will be taking place on Friday 4 December – more about that later!
J Cheney
Year Adviser
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SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM |
Congratulations to the combined Senior Boys Basketball team that competed in the Sydney boys Basketball Tournament in the recent holidays. Giving up two days of vacation and competing against much bigger schools, the Killarney boys managed to defeat Cranbrook in their pool games but did not progress to the quarter finals this year. David Wood, John Kim, and Caywood Hesson were the leading players but special thanks also to Cameron Ludowyke, Ned Anderson, David Wood, Megan Batchelor, Stephanie Hickman, Tash Samuels and their parents (especially), for looking after our Melbourne High guests for 2 days - your hospitality and skill in helping with the smooth running of the Tournament was greatly appreciated. Newington College won both divisions of the tournament.
Melbourne High School players and coach with Megan Batchelor and Cameron Ludowyke
Phil webster
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SECOND HAND TEXTS FOR SALE |
Year 11 students starting 12/HSC courses may be interested in some second hand texts for sale:
| Year 12/HSC |
Success One General Maths + past HSC papers |
| HSC Drama volume 1-3 |
HSC Success English Guide |
| Excel - HSC Standard English |
Excel - HSC Pocket Legal Studies |
| Macquarie - HSC Standard English |
Excel - Revise Legal Studies in a Month |
| Excel - HSC General Maths |
HSC Legal Studies text (Hamper & Derwent) |
| Excel - HSC General Maths Revision & Exam Workbook |
Excel - HSC Essay Writing Made Easy |
| Excel - HSC Mathematics Revision |
Excel - Revise General Maths in a Month |
- All books are in good condition and on display in D16
- Interested students are to see Mrs Cheney in D16/Social Science Staffroom - texts will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis!
- Please bring exact money as cash or cheque (made out to Mrs Cheney)
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WHAT'S ON |
| 20 October -
13 November |
HSC Exams |
| 5 - 13 November |
Years 7-9 assessments |
| 9 November |
P & C Meeting |
| 9 - 20 November |
School Certificate |
| 20 November |
Christmas Markets |
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| P & C NEWS AND EVENTS |
For information relating to P&C meetings, please access The “P&C news and events” page on the school website. Past minutes are also available on the site under P&C downloads. |
FANS MARCHE DE NOEL MARKETS |
Due to building works at the primary school, this year
the FANS Marché de Noel (Christmas markets) will be held at KHHS
on Friday 20th November from 3:10-8pm
The students that are going on the Italian/French trip will be selling cakes and they will have an Australian BBQ
Pencil this date in your diaries
If you would like a stall, please contact Sabine Duffy at the KHPS |
MATHS TUITION
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 MATHS TUITION - ALL AGES
Is your child having difficulty with maths, low in confidence or motivation?
Help is available from an experienced teacher and ex KHHS graduate who will come to your home
Learning made simple and fun
FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT
Phone Colin on 9451 4857 or 0421 936 802
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FASHION HAVEN FOR ALL
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In the past, finding that special, one-of stunner meant shopping around town for days and steeling yourself to look at the price tag. Luckily for the local Forestville girls (of all ages) we can now enjoy a designer look and feel without breaking the bank. HAVEN (the sister store to Pink at Belrose) has recently opened up a sheik new boutique at 61 The Centre Darley street (opposite the pre school) side of Forestville Shopping Centre and it's unmissable if you're looking for something different for that formal or informal occasion. Many mums and daughters are already regulars at HAVEN. No surprise when you see what's instore. |
LOGIC KICK BOXING
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This exciting skilled class is OPEN to all ages and gives you somethinbg new to learn every time you come. The system is taught in a SAFE and friendly environment using techniques to tain your mind and body enabling you to liberate the most powerful and effective cominations in a state of internal harmony. This creates a sense of security and well being, increasing your self-esteem.
FOR BOOKINGS
0402 220 269
morgan@logickickboxing.com.au
www.logickickboxing.com.au |
NORTH SYDNEY DCC TAKING ON GORDON DCC |
North Sydney DCC will be taking on Gordon DCC in a Twenty20 game with Poidevin Gray(U21's) commencing at North Sydney Oval at 11am followed by first grade at 2:30pm on Sunday 25 October.
North Sydney DCC will be running a BBQ and drinks will be available. It will be free admission.
Gordon will be represented by Test Player Beau Casson, whilst North Sydney will be represented by ACT 2nd XI representative Josh Kentwell and sixteen year old North Shore Junior/Australian U15 Representative Arjun Bagga.
Kind Regards,
David Rodgie
North Sydney DCC - Secretary
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