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The HSC examinations begin in Week 6 on Tuesday 9 November, and it is pleasing to see many Year 12 students have been continuing to come into the school for final preparations with their teachers. Graduation Ceremonies and Formals for Year 12 are able to be held but there are strict guidelines from the DoE which need to be adhered to for both events. Invitations will be sent to families and I am looking forward to celebrating with the students, the end of this chapter of their lives before taking on the challenges of the next. I was able to join our Year 12 Distance Education students in a Teams meeting last week to congratulate them on their achievements and wish them well for the future. Congratulations to Mrs Martin for the video; it rocked!
Year 7 - 9 students will undertake end of course examinations next week and Year 11 have begun the HSC course in each of their subjects and should be preparing for the first of their very important HSC assessments scheduled for this term.
A reminder that masks are compulsory for students and staff indoors and everyone must carry a mask with them when they are outdoors. The school has an adequate supply of masks, and we are providing these as required. Masks are also required on buses and public transport. Students have been very good at adhering to these requirements and are to be congratulated on being so cooperative.
Planning for 2022 is well under way with subject choices and patterns of study already determined for students and the timetable for the upcoming year almost finalised. The DoE has provided each school with targets they need to attain beginning this year and continuing over the next three years. We are currently reflecting on our School Improvement Plan (SIP) and evaluating which of our goals we were able to achieve this year, and then make adjustments to the SIP for 2022. This evaluation of our current situation and the data around enrolment, attendance, wellbeing and student growth and achievement will provide the guidance for our future planning to improve learning outcomes for our students.
There will be a P&C meeting in Week 6 at 3.45pm in the staff common room at the school. If we are unable to hold the meeting on site due to restrictions, we will advise parents of an alternate venue or an online meeting. I would encourage parents to attend and encourage parents of our incoming Year 7 2022 to come along to meet other members and find out about our great school and the opportunities that are provided for students.
Mrs M Hutchinson
Principal
Please take note of the following announcements, for any questions please contact us on 6556 8100.
The NSW School Updates app allows parents and carers to receive operational status updates for NSW public schools.
NSW families can now get notified when their school becomes non-operational, wherever they are.
Vaccination Clinic will be on the 19 November. Click below to view the schedule for vaccinations.
Week 5 • Years 7-9 Exams
9 November - 3 December • HSC Exams
9 December • Year 12 Graduation and Formal
Harry's Flathead Classic
In memory of Year 7 student, Harrison ‘Harry’ Grady, we have established Harry’s Flathead Classic. The competition is open to everyone and it's free to enter. Submit your best flathead caught between 29 October and the 28 November via Facebook message.
Congratulations Chelsea Hall!!!
Congratulations to Year 12 CHHS student Chelsea Hall who was the recipient of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Sporting Award for 2021.
*Image: PMHC Mayor Peta Pinson is personally awarding Chelsea with the 2021 Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship.
Boom Times for Cattle Team
The Cattle Team held their Cattle Show on Friday 15 October to celebrate their ongoing hard work and dedication throughout the year.
A Night Under the Stars
Enjoy an educational family evening at "A Night under the Stars."
When: Saturday 6 November, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Kew Country Club
Entry: Book free tickets via Eventbrite.
$2 per person donation to the PMAA is requested.
Well Done Jared Turner!!!
Jared Turner has won the praise of a local cafe during an exemplary work placement. The Year 11 student completed 35 hours of work placement at the Village Cafe Restaurant in Laurieton, and has now received a job offer in return. Congratulations Jared!!!!
Congratulations Lucas and AJ!!!
To welcome students back to Term 4 and to complete their film study unit, 8D English were given the task of creating a film on their mobile phones. The project involved developing a storyboard that included a number of different shot sizes and utilised a variety of camera angles. Plots were planned, characters were developed, along with dialogue and selection of music. The students pictured (Lucas Horrigan and AJ Ashton) completed the task to a high standard and were able to upload their final version to a you tube channel. The premiere of their film was met with great acclaim by their peers in 8D. Congratulations must go to these boys as they dedicated many hours to editing after the filming to create an awesome end product!
*Image: Lucas Horrigan (left), AJ Ashton (right).
Sharing the Lady Elliot Island Experience
At the end of last term Year 12 Marine Studies students had a wonderful experience by visiting and conducting vital coral reef research at Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef.
Many thanks to Dr Geronimi for creating this great video of the experience to share with the school community!!!
2021 CHHS Interact Team
CHHS recognises the great work done by Mr Wilson and our Interact team.
Thank you to the team for creating this great video about Interact.
Step Up Winners
We love being part of a school community that values positivity. When you Step Up at CHHS, you get rewarded! Students who place their Step Up cards into the box outside the library receive house points and go into the fortnightly student Step Up draw to win a bounty of prizes. Thank you to all our amazing students who are stepping up and bringing positivity to our school!
The winners for the Term 4 Week 4 draw were:
Stage 4 - Kaidyn Bosback (Year 7)
Stage 5 - Shayla Norman (Year 9)
Stage 6 - Josh Trafford (Year 12)
Naplan Online - SRT - Rescheduling Information
In preparation for transition to NAPLAN Online in 2022, our students in Years 7 and 9 will be participating in the school readiness test (SRT) between December 6th and December 10th 2021.
The Hastings District Flying Club is offering two $1500 flying scholarships to students aged between 14 and 20. These scholarships have proven popular in previous years with two winners currently in training.
If you are interested in this scholarship, more information is outlined in the attached HDFC flyer.
Scholarship closes: Friday, 12 November 2021.
CHALC Information 2022
Camden Haven Alternate Learning Class (CHALC) applications are now open for 2022!
If you are a current Year 9 student interested in transitioning from school to employment at the end of Year 10, CHALC may be for you!
Applications close 2 November 2021 (date extended).
If you are interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship, please have a look at these latest opportunities...
Bread Baking Apprenticeship, Bakers Delight, PMQ
Plasterer, PMQ
Painting & Decorating, PMQ
Finance Traineeship x 2 - MidCoast Council, Taree
Need help to apply? Pop into the Careers Office and speak with Ms Storok or Mr Dickenson.
If you are interested in gaining casual employment, check out these latest opportunities! See Ms Storok or Mr Dickenson in the Careers Office if you would like assistance to apply!
Laurieton Seafoods - 6559 6000
Sportsgirl, Port Macquarie
Attention all students who may be interested in learning more about starting or running your own small business!
***Small Business Kicking Butt – Estelle Rose Co , Dapper Dingo and Maybabyco ***
You are invited to join an information session to hear from 3 young entrepreneurs speaking abut their small business journeys. All 3 ladies started out from home in a rural location, selling their products to friends and family , attending local markets and events .Now all 3 stock their products in local ( and not so local ) stores and have a solid online presence for their small business.
The session will be held via a zoom link which will be sent to you after registration.
Date - Thursday 11th November
Time - 1pm-1.45pm
November Online Career Sessions
Please find attached flyers for online careers sessions for November. Links for registration are on flyers.
Launch your Career – Early Childhood Thursday 4th November 10am - 11am
Small Business Kicking Butt – A session for all budding entrepreneurs – Thursday 11th November 1pm - 1.45pm
A day in the Life – Gloucester District Vets Monday 15th November 7pm – 8pm
Careers in Barbering and Hair webinar November 18th 4pm - 4.45pm
Launch your Career – Animation and VFX November 23rd 10am -11am
Would a $1000 scholarship help you with your studies?
If you're studying in Year 10, 11, 12 in 2022 at school, or equivalent at TAFE, and living in social housing or out-of-home care, you could be eligible for a $1000 scholarship.
You can use your scholarship money to buy a laptop, an iPad or materials to help you with your studies. You choose.
Apply now for $1000 to assist you with your education needs.
Calling all students from Year 5 to 9! Do you want to contribute to positive change and help make NSW the best education system in the country?
Apply now to join the DOVES Minister’s Student Council. Applications close 22 November 2021.
*Image taken in May 2021.
Notices from the local community.
Cricket is back !!!!!
Camden Haven Cricket Club is holding a Free Come n Try afternoon at 4pm next Tuesday (26th) at Laurieton Oval for kids of all ages.
Our Season kicks off on 30th October and training is starting this week with our Master Blasters program starting in November.
Players of all ages and abilities are always welcome to join us. Call Amanda on 0422 558 933 for further information .
