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Week 3 has certainly felt like summer and we have our fingers crossed that this weather keeps up for our Swimming Carnival next Thursday. The PE Faculty are especially keen and have been applying the zinc cream since Week 1.
My highlight this week was visiting the Year 7 and 8 students in the Calwell Compass Workshops on Wednesday. This group of students are representing their peers and promoting student voice to contribute to a range of improvements around the school. Thanks so much to Mr Sowton and Ms Streeter for their passionate coordination of this program and I can't wait to see their ideas implemented. The Year 9 and 10 students will get a similar opportunity in the coming weeks.
Another special moment this week was the Courage to Care presentation to some of our Year 9/10 students. Students learned the details of history directly from the words of a Holocaust Survivor which was a truly powerful and unique experience. Thanks Ms Adams for the coordination of this event.
I was also delighted to be able to show off our great school and students to a special visitor, Therapy Dog, Kiddy from Guide Dogs Australia. It was very interesting to see the positive effect this dog had on our students and staff and we will continue to seek out similar opportunities in the future.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine.
Steve
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Monday 20 February
- Swimming Carnival permission notes & payment due
Wednesday 22 February
- Certificate II in Construction Pathways course start
- P&C Meeting, 6.00pm, Main Staffroom
Thursday 23 February
- Swimming Carnival (all students are expected to attend this curriculum-based excursion)
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Hello Parents, Carers and Friends
P&C MEETING
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 6.00PM, CALWELL HS
INCLUDING A CAREERS & PATHWAYS PRESENTATION
ALL WELCOME, WITH A SPECIAL WELCOME TO NEW FAMILIES
Our P&C at Calwell High is affiliated with the ACT Council of P&C Associations, who are the peak body for parent associations in ACT public schools. They represent over 60,000 parents in 90 schools and assist our member associations. The Council has been representing parent and community views on public education to Government since 1954, doing this through:
- consulting with public school parent and community groups to identify issues and ideas for improving public education
- communicating with decision makers and contributing to policy development.
The Council also provides help, resources and training to members - Parent and Citizen Associations (P&Cs), Preschool Parent Associations (PPAs) and other similar parent bodies in ACT public schools - to help their volunteers to run these important organisations smoothly. (source: ACT Council of P&C Associations website) Stay tuned for information in next week’s newsletter on our Calwell HS delegates and some of the initiatives that we are looking
Geoff Puleston, P&C President calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
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COURAGE TO CARE
Students from the Years 9/10 Rights and Freedoms History electives and Year 10 Advanced English had the honour to welcome the team from Courage to Care to Calwell for a special presentation.
Students heard moving and passionate stories from visiting Holocaust survivors, and explored the power of standing up and fighting against discrimination of all types.
A massive thank you to Courage to Care and the bravery of those survivors who shared their stories with us at Calwell, and helped us understand the power of positivity, second chances, and standing up in the face of discrimination.
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WHITE CARD AND ASBESTOS TRAINING
Congratulations to all our students who competed their White Card and Asbestos Awareness Training this week. These qualifications enable students to gain entry onto work construction sites and therefore participate in Work experience and ASbA opportunities.
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DRAMA
The Drama room has been buzzing with energy as students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 develop their confidence in performance skills including maintaining focus and developing character. As the weeks progress we look forward to seeing these actors devise creative scenes and perform short plays for their peers.
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Year 9 & 10 students using levels & facial expressions to own the stage!
Left to Right: Charlie, Lilly, Sally, Bridget and Tahlia
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Year 8 students create a freeze frame.
Left to Right : Kade, Lachlan, Charlie, Cooper and Xavier.
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On Wednesday, the Calwell Compass students spent the day collaborating and thinking of ideas to improve the school for 2023 and future years. We gathered in CPAC with two representatives from each tutor group from Years 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Together, we created a Mission Statement to guide our decision making. We brainstormed ideas to shape and model Calwell High into a community we are proud to be a part of. Splitting into two cohorts (7 & 8, 9 &10), we put forward our concerns and selected three main problems we wish to address.
The diversity of all of the ideas from across the years was wonderful to see, it was a pleasure to see so many young people that are proud to speak for their community and act to make it a better place. We look forward to seeing and hearing what wonderful ideas we can act on and the difference we can make.
Written by Sally J & Brielle T
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) NEWS
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On Wednesday as part of our Calwell Compass Training day, the students provided valuable feedback on our draft Whole School Behaviour Matrix. They have provided valuable feedback from the perspectives of all cohorts.
Over the next week, the feedback will be collated and our draft updated to reflect the student voice and input. The students also spent valuable time drafting and creating template posters for our PBL area’s which, once finalised, will go out to the whole school for a vote on the preferred template.
It was a fantastic opportunity to have students not only play a role in but drive the direction and image of PBL here at Calwell High School.
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CANTEEN ASSISTANT WANTED
The Canteen at Calwell High School is looking for a Canteen Assistant for three days per week during school hours. If you are interested please contact Debbie at: debbie@healthykids.com.au
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ACT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE COMMISSIONER RIGHTS IN ACTion NEWSLETTER
The Rights in ACTion newsletter February 2023 edition is full of advice and tips for children and young people to help them grow their confidence and advocate for themselves. There is also an overview of some key human rights issues to watch out for this year, which will be covered in more depth throughout the year.
Children and young people can contribute to future editions. Children and young people can send contributions in any format they like about anything they want. They can also send messages to the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner on Instagram @actkids_CYPC, call on 02 6205 2222, send an email to actkids@act.gov.au or go to Young Thinker Forum to upload files.
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SAVER PLUS
What is Saver Plus?
A financial literacy program funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and ANZ, aimed at supporting families on lower incomes to develop financial skills and independence. As an incentive to completing the 10-month program, a participant’s savings are matched dollar for dollar, up to $500, for an education cost such as school uniforms, stationery, tutoring, and laptops, as well as extracurricular activities like sport, music, scouts, and dancing.
Could $500 help you with education costs? You might be eligible for Saver Plus, Australia’s longest running and most successful financial education program. On this FREE 10-month program, parents and carers just like you are supported to develop savings habits and financial confidence. Once you reach your savings goal, ANZ matches your savings dollar for dollar (up to $500). You can use this money towards your children’s education costs such as uniforms, stationery, laptops, or even extra-curricular activities like sport, music, dancing, and scouts! You have nothing to lose and $$$ to gain so head to saverplus.org.au for more information and to register your interest today.
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ACT NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER HEALTH ACADEMY OPEN DAY
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is promoting its ACT National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy (ACT NATSIHA) through an Open Day on 20 February 2023 in Deakin.
The ACT NATSIHA is a Career Pathways Program that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school and senior secondary school students to complete year 12 and graduate with a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance as an Australian School-based Apprentice. The program is currently accepting applications from year 10 and 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Canberra to start training on 27 February 2023.
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TUGGERANONG VALLEY FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB EVENT
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BELLAMONARO WOMEN’S FC
BRING A FRIEND TO COME AND TRY EVENINGS
EVERY WEDNESDAY in FEBRUARY and MARCH, 6.00pm TO 7.30pm,
DAVID MADEW OVAL, JERRABOMBERRA
FOR GIRLS AGED 11 TO 18.
Looking for a team sport, heard the Women’s World Cup is coming to Oz and want to try football?
Tired of playing for clubs where the focus is always on the boys or men’s game?
Come and try football in a female friendly environment with BellaMonaro Women’s Football Club!
BellaMonaro is an all-women’s football club, partnered with the Brindabella Blues and Monaro Panthers looking for girls (from 11 years) and women who love their football.
Contact us on: michael@bellamonaro.org or 0423 824 192.
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