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Rock Eisteddfod - 2008 - Calwell Wins AgainFor the fifth year in a row Calwell High School has won the Canberra Final of the Rock Eisteddfod. Calwell High School performed Mao's Last Dancer to a packed, audience in the Canberra Theatre, amid much cheering, clapping and whistling. Awards given for the performance included excellence in Choreography, Set and Prop Design, Costuming in Character, Performacne Skill, Lighting, Stage Use and more. Nut Free SchoolCalwell High School has a duty of care to ensure the safety of all its students. As a result of an increased number of students that have been medically diagnosed as anaphylactic to nuts, the school will be implementing a “Nut Free Policy”in 2008. All members of our school community are asked to adhere to the guidelines of this policy to ensure the safety of affected students. The condition of anaphylaxis is a life-long and potentially fatal disability. It causes a number of reactions within the body, with the most dangerous symptoms being breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure, which can be potentially fatal. In affected students just being in the vicinity of people who are consuming nuts can trigger an anaphylactic attack. It is the aim of Calwell High School to establish and maintain a nut-free environment, for the safety of students who are anaphylactic to nuts and for those students who have unknown allergies to these products. All staff will receive training in the recognition, prevention and necessary treatment of anaphylaxis in students under their care. In addition to this we ask that our school community observe the recommendations of the “Nut Free Policy” as summarised in the list of points below. For further details, please download here
New $5 Million Performing Arts Centre For Calwell HighMinister for Education and Training, Andrew Barr, today (May 1) announced that the Stanhope Government will invest $5 million towards a state of the art performing arts centre at Calwell High School. Mr Barr said the centre will be complete by mid-2011 and will provide access for surrounding schools and the local community. “Calwell High has a great reputation for performing arts. In 2007 they won the Rock Eisteddfod. Enrolments in the performing arts area are steadily increasing to the extent that they have appointed a second dance teacher this year,” Mr Barr said. To read the entire press release download here
New Timetable for 2008Download Timetable here Download the School's Ready Reckoner here
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Upcoming EventsArts ExtravaganzaWhen: Monday 17 November, 7pm Where: Erindale Theatre Tickets: $7-00 Adults; $3-00 Concessions Tickets are now on sale at the Calwell High front office.
Upcoming Year 10 Events:Jamberoo Action Park Trip - Friday 28 NovemberStudents will be departing from school at 6am for a day fun at Jamberoo Action Park. This will be a great opportunity for the year 10’s to celebrate their achievements and unwind, playing on the water slides and in the wave pool. We will be travelling with Cooma Coaches and arriving back to school at around 7pm. Parents and carers are reminded to ensure that students leave for the day with appropriate gear including: Sunscreen, hat, towel, swimmers, packed lunch etc. Year 10 Graduation Ceremony - Wednesday December 12Parents, carers and families of our Year 10 students are invited to attend the Calwell High School 2008 Year 10 Graduation Ceremony. During this ceremony, students will be presented with their hard-earned Year 10 Certificates. This will be an opportunity for students and families to say goodbye to the school and each other. There will be light refreshments served in the school library afterwards.
Year 10 Formal - Thursday 11 DecemberThis year our Year 10 formal will be held at the Southern Cross Club in Tuggeranong. Our graduates are asked to arrive at 6pm for a 6:30 start. A 3 course meal and a professional photo are included in the price of each ticket. Additional professional photos may be ordered and must be paid for on the night ($5 each). An A4 whole year group photo will also be taken, orders and payment ($20) for which will be taken on the night also. The night will finish at 10pm, when students will be expected to be picked up by a pre-arranged lift.
Seeking Students Interested in Band in 2009No Experience Necessary! Would you like to learn to play a musical instrument and be a member of a group? Any Year 7 student has the opportunity to become involved in band. Instruments include flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, bass guitar and percussion. If you think you would like to be part of the Band Program, contact me now on 6205 6830 or julie.clark@ed.act.edu.au to register your interest. Any students who are currently members of primary school bands should also register their interest if they would like to be a part of our program in 2009. If you want to continue playing the same instrument there is no need to attend the Try-Out Night. [Top of Page]
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