LAKE MUNMORAH HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

							LAKE MUNMORAH HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER
From the Principal
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and carers for their support throughout the year. Educating children is a challenging and rewarding vocation which relies on a strong partnership between parents, teachers and students. We are fortunate here at Lake Munmorah that our students enjoy strong support from these partners. There will always be times when this relationship is tested – particularly since we are dealing with adolescents, but we always move forward with the aim of achieving the best outcomes for our students. This edition of our newsletter comes to you as the school year is coming to a close. It is important at this time of the year to reflect on our endeavours and to celebrate our successes. The School Certificate results Well done to our Year 10 students and their teachers – The SC results announced this week continue the upward trend of the past few years. Each year the performance of our Year 10 students has improved by about 5%. This is most pleasing and bodes well for this particular group, the majority of whom are moving onto senior studies in 2010. Good luck to those Year 10 students who are pursuing a different path to further their education or are moving into the world of work. Today we issue school reports for our junior students and celebrate the achievements of our students at our Annual Presentation Assembly. I congratulate the many students who have achieved their personal best. Arrangements for the last week Please be advised that school finishes for students on Wednesday 16 th th December 2009. The last two days of the term (Thurs 17 and Fri 18 ) are school development days where staff will be working on literacy and assessment strategies to be implemented in 2010. School Canteen Please note the following arrangements for the last week of school: Monday 14 Dec th Tuesday 15 Dec th Wednesday 16 Dec
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Open for service Closed for repairs - students to bring their own food Closed for cleaning - students to bring their own food

Back to School in 2010 The following arrangements have been made for the resumption of school in 2010 Wednesday 27 January 2010 - School Development Day (NO STUDENTS) th Thursday 28 January 2010 - School resumes for Years 7, 11 and 12 th Friday 29 January 2010 - School resumes for Years 8, 9 and 10 Want to know more about what’s going on? Go to the school website at www.lakemunmor-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Enjoy your break On behalf of the Lake Munmorah High School staff I would like to wish you all a very merry XMAS and a safe and enjoyable vacation. We look forward to working with you all in 2010. Mr Lindsay West Principal

Term 4 has been extremely busy with formal School Certificate and Higher School Certificate examinations being held. Post examinations the Yr 12 Presentation Assembly and Yr 12 Formal were held. On behalf of the Welfare Faculty we wish the Yr 12 students of 2009 all the best in their future endeavours. Year 6 into 7 Transition programs with partner Primary Schools culminated in a successful Orientation Day th held on Friday the 27 November. Thank you to the large number of staff that contributed to the success of the many programs and activities. The Year 7 Advisor for 2010 is Mrs. Bridge. 2010 Year Advisors 7-12: Mrs Bridge, Ms Coburn, Mr Bolte, Mrs Douglas, Ms Vine, Mr Clinton. 2010 SRC Advisors: Mrs Andrikidis, Mr Allen. 2010 Senior Leaders Advisor: Ms Gravis. 2010 Anti Bullying Coordinator: Mr Paul. Ms. Ironside Head Teacher Welfare

Goodbye- Year 12, 2009. The school was able to farewell Year 12, 2009 with a number of excellent events – the Presentation th th Assembly on the 16 November and the Formal on the 18 November. The school community wishes them the best and hopes that they come back to visit us in the future and let us know how their lives are progressing. A Year Book has been produced featuring profiles of most of the group and plenty of photos from both their junior years, senior years and a page devoted to the Formal. Included is the hilarious address to the Formal from the student’s former Year Adviser, Sue Burke. The Year Book costs $20 and is available from Mr Brian. Mr. Brian

Creative and Performing Arts REPORT

What a term 4…. MADD Night Formal Assembly performances for Year 10 and 12 Year 6 Transition performances for our feeder primary schools The play Drama Theatre Project 2009: ‘Peta Pan’ Elective Music Night Music excursion to see the musical ‘Wicked’ in Sydney Singstar Singing Championships for Year 7 and 8

Congratulations to all the hardworking talented students and their dedicated and passionate creative and performing arts teachers who have provided an incredible array of opportunities this term. I personally would like to thank all of the CAPA team for their tireless efforts and commitment.

Staff changes for 2010 Our amazing music teacher Miss Stafford cannot be with us next year and we are very sad to see her move on from our Music department. She has been an asset to the invigorated music faculty and has worked very hard alongside Miss Elliot this past year with outstanding success. Her impressive violin performances throughout the year have been an absolute pleasure to experience. We will all miss her and wish her every success in the future. We also need to farewell the very talented and very special Miss Sherlock as she takes a year of absence to travel. This dynamic and outstanding teacher will be terribly missed by students and staff alike. She brings a warmth and expertise to Drama that is an asset to our school. We wish her a safe and fun filled adventure ahead and hope she returns to us in 2011. On behalf of the CAPA team have a very Merry Christmas Jody Robinson Head Teacher, Creative and Performing Arts

WORLD MATHS DAY!
On the 6 November, Jeremy Edwards came to Lake Munmorah High School to show kids how to have fun and learn at the same time. He was from World of Maths and showed some Year 8 students some great hands on activities and mind solving puzzles. The students favourite activity was “Escape”, where your hands were tied in chains and you had to escape. Lake Munmorah High School students would like to thank him for his time and effort in making maths fun and enjoyable. By Adriana Smith 8A.
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Faculty of Business and Computing - TAFE Business Administration Section - Belmont Campus
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SEMESTER ONE ENROLMENT AND INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 27th JANUARY 2010 at 10.00 AM
For further information, please give us a call on 4979 6230 or check our website at

www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers always needed & welcome
If you would be interested in volunteering in our school canteen, please contact any of our supervisors & they will look after you. Hours are 8:30am – 1:30pm. These hours are flexible for your convenience. Phone the school on 4358 1411 Hope to see you soon The Canteen Committee

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Yr 10 School Certificate Ceremony & Annual Presentation HSC Results announced & Yr 12 BBQ Last day of Term 4 for students School Development Days School Development Day Term 1 commences for Yrs 7, 11 & 12 Term 1 commences for Yrs 8, 9 &10

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