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WHAT'S HAPPENING?
WEEK 6

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Week 6, while a cold one, has been a great week at Calwell High School. Week 5 was signed off with a staff visit from Yvette Berry, the ACT Minister for Education & Youth Affairs, and then the hospitality class prepared and delivered a range of hot soups to staff for $5 a cup. I enjoyed the French onion option and would like to acknowledge the exceptional work Ms Sarah Flynn is doing with our students in the kitchens. The student’s satisfaction and pride in their work is evident in the smiles on their faces as they present the food they have prepared.

This week is Reconciliation Week, we have used it to acknowledge and recognise the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to our school and wider community. A range of activities and education opportunities were planned and run by our Cultural Integrity Team, guided by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer, Maarni Johnstone. Highlights were Jonny Cakes and a Buroinjin competition run by PE staff. With 12% or our students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander we value their contribution and look to continue to build cultural integrity across the school.

Megan

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday 6 June
  • Cert II in Construction - Carpentry 2022 group
  • ACT Regional Cross Country Carnival
Tuesday 7 June
  • P.A.R.T.Y. Program
  • Cert II in Construction - Carpentry 2022 group
Wednesday 8 June
  • Cert II in Construction - Carpentry 2022 group
Thursday 9 June
  • Cert II in Construction - Carpentry 2022 group
  • First Aid Course, Years 9 and 10
  • Boys Rugby Union 7s
Friday 10 June
  • Raise Mentor Program, Year 8

EVENTS

CAFE SOUP KITCHEN
On Friday 27 May, our Cafe Skills class provided a range of hot soups and breads for staff at lunch time. The students efforts were enjoyed by all!

FACULTY NEWS

HEALTH AND PE
As the cold weather well and truly sets in, students across all years are heading into the classroom to participate in this term’s health units. All work can be accessed via Google Classrooms and students are encouraged to keep up to date with announcements and classwork via their Google Classrooms. 
 
Monday 6 June will see our qualifying cross country runners taking part in the Southside Regional Cross Country Competition, competing at Stromlo Forest Park against students from other southside schools. We wish all these students the best of luck!
 
Next Thursday we also have our senior boys rugby union team taking part in the Brumbies 7s High School Competition. The team has been training hard with Mr Plenty and we hope they do CHS proud on the day. 

Week 7
  • Monday 6 June, Southside Regional Cross-Country
  • Thursday 9 June, Boys Rugby Union 7s
Week 9
  • Thursday 23 June, Girls Rugby League 9s

IT NEWS

CHROMEBOOK TEST AND TAG WEEK
We are offering a free test and tag service during Week 7 for all student Chromebook chargers. Testing ensures that the charger is safe to use and identifies if there are defects that need addressing.

WELLBEING

BREAKFAST CLUB
Our Breakfast Club is taking off as the weather cools down. Every Thursday & Friday morning from 8.00am we serve cheese toasties, warm milos and juice to ensure all of our students have an opportunity to start their day off with some food in their tummies! 

We have reintroduced game tables where anyone can come and join in some healthy Jenga or Uno competition. We have found this to be a valuable way to connect staff and students outside of the classroom, and to foster a sense of belonging. 

Thanks, Brekky Club dream team!
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