FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Look out Canberra drivers! Our Year 10 students undertook their Road Ready course this week and our new learners will be out of the roads as they reach 15 years and 9 months. Congratulations on this life milestone, and thank you to Mr Bradley and the team for their work with the Road Ready program.
It was a pleasure to wrap the term up with our Semester 1 Awards Assemblies recognising great effort and achievement throughout the semester.
We are especially looking forward to next term and the start of our innovative timetable modification in response to the voice of our students. More details will be provided before students return on Monday 17 July.
Have a safe and happy Winter break!
Steve
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Monday 17 July
- Start of Term
- Breakfast Club
Tuesday 18 July
Wednesday 19 July
- Breakfast Club
- On Country Learning
Thursday 20 July
- Homework Club, Break 2 & After School
Friday 21 July
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SHOWCASE
We couldn’t be more proud of our talented students and thankful for staff supporting and fostering their talents.
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AWARD ASSEMBLIES
We celebrated the end of semester with our awards assemblies on Thursday 29 June. Students received academic achievement, outstanding effort and merit awards which recognised their hard work throughout the semester. Congratulations to all our winners.
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DRAMA
Showcase has been a highlight of the Senior Drama Class experience this semester. Weeks of writing and workshopping an original script paid off with their Murder Mystery performance on Wednesday and Thursday of Week 9. Although there were a lot of backstage nerves all the student actors brought energy and laughs to the stage!
Year 7 have finished their Melodrama unit, and many enjoyed playing heroes and villains. Year 8s have finished a unit on Characterisation in which a group of strangers get stuck in a lift together... proving that the best tool to a great performance is not outrageous actions but focus and purpose.
Drama is a wonderful way for students to develop their skills in creative thinking, group work and communication and it's been rewarding to see students' growth in these skills this Semester.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Year 7 Food Technology students displayed their creative side in their last practical for the Term by decorating the cupcakes that they made last week. Students came to grips with spatulas and piping bags to apply the colourful icing then added their choice of sparkly confections.
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ON COUNTRY LEARNING
On Country students enjoyed sub-zero temperatures during the morning of Thursday 29 June on their overnight hike!
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SCIENCE
Calwell High school students enjoyed volunteering in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve on the last day of term. Students helped with the making of burrows for animals, weeding and cleaning the habitat enclosure to make it more comfortable during the winter season.
The students also met a koala at the end of the day. A special thank you to Tomas Rodriguez and Jaswinder Mehar for organising this program.
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P&C NEWS
Hello Parents, Carers and Friends
CALLING ALL CALWELL HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI!
Do you know, or are you a Calwell High School Alumni?
Alumni are former students to the school who attended or graduated at any time over the life of the school. The P&C are looking to make contact with Alumni who would be interested in attending the school to meet with students in a format that suits them. We are looking to inspire our students through the sharing of stories and experiences. So if this sounds like you or someone you know please contact the P&C via our email calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
Cheers, Geoff Puleston, Calwell High School P&C President
calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
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THE LEAF COLLECTIVE
We were proud to partner with The Leaf Collective – an initiative of the ACT Government and Griffith University – to have a leaf cage installed at our school. It will deliver environmental and aesthetic benefits.
Thank you to Tracey Johns of Antiquus Botanicus for facilitating the donation of the cage and our awesome Leadership and Service students for filling it up!
More information about the initiative is available here: www.leafcollective.com.au
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STUDENT PATHWAYS & CAREERS
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SALT WORKSHOP
The Supporting And Linking Tradeswomen (SALT) team came to the school and conducted a workshop for our students. The workshop gave them a hands-on experience in the use of a variety of power tools to build a timber caddy. Every student did an outstanding job and the SALT tradespeople were very impressed with the finished products. Well done to everyone!
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CANBERRA CAREERSXPO - HELPING YOUR TEENAGER WITH CAREER PLANNING
As part of the Canberra CareersXpo, the ACT Education Directorate will present a workshop for parents and carers to support National Skills Weeks 2023.
During the workshop on 9 August, experienced career practitioners will present useful career information, resources and strategies to start career conversations with young people.
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ACT GOVERNMENT NOTICES
Improving Child, Youth and Family Service
The ACT Government is looking at how the future design of its Child, Youth and Family Services program can best support ACT children, young people and families.
To help do this, we want to hear directly from the community about what is working and what could be improved. Three simple and quick surveys are open now to capture the views of young people, parents and carers and frontline workers.
If you, or someone you know can help us, please head to our Improving child, youth and family services YourSay conversation page and complete one of the surveys. You can also contact us at cyfsp@act.gov.au. Surveys close on the 5 July 2023.
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Winter in the City
The Canberra City Centre will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland from 30 June to 16 July.
The festival will feature snow play, toboggan rides and ice-skating, as well as delicious winter treats, live entertainment, and cosy spaces for all ages. Book your tickets now and find more information on the Winter in the city event webpage.
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Help Fight the Spread of Illness This Winter
One of the best ways to help protect you and your family this winter is to get the flu vaccine. It’s important to vaccinate your child as they’re at a higher risk of serious complications if they get sick and are more likely to spread it to others.
Help fight the spread of illness this winter by staying home if you’re sick and wash your hands regularly. Please visit ACT Health Influenza (Flu) page for more information.
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CYBER SECURITY COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Due 5 August 2023
The University of Canberra invites schools to participate in the Canberra PeCan+ capture the flag - cyber security competition for high school students.
This event will teach students about cyber security tools and will put them into practice as teams capture ‘flags’ upon completing challenges. It was designed in conjunction with Australia's cyber community and will build student’s knowledge and possible careers. The event is held at Canberra Institute of Technology, University of Canberra and the Australian National University. Students can register as a team of four or teachers can register students as a school.
For more details about locations and how to register, visit the Canberra PeCan+ capture the flag - cyber security competition.
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NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINE PROPULSION CHALLENGE
YEARS 7 TO 12
Due 15 September 2023
The Department of Defence and STEM Hub have designed a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge. The Challenge aims to encourage young minds to think like engineers and scientists by engaging them in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills. The challenge also aims to inspire innovation, self-confidence, communication, and teamwork whilst generating interest in Navy careers.
This free challenge has been developed for students in years 7 to 12. High school teams from each State and Territory will have the opportunity to submit their design for review before 15 September 2023. The winning teams will have the opportunity to travel to Western Australia for a tour of HMAS Stirling and an immersive submariner experience. For more information, please see the attached flyer or visit STEM Hub’s Nuclear powered submarine propulsion challenge.
Link: NPSP Challenge Guidelines (8.3 MB PDF)
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SEAACT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR 2023
The Science Educators’ Association of the ACT’s Science and Engineering Fair is now open for 2023. All students from preschool to year 12 can design and develop their own science investigation projects as an individual, with a partner or as a whole class activity. All physical or digital entries are due on the weekend of 20-21 October.
Projects will be judged according to year level and ability. Finalists will be announced at the prize ceremony where cash prizes will be awarded to students who have developed outstanding projects. To find out more and to register online, visit the Science Educators’ Association of the ACT’s Science and Engineering Fair.
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CANBERRA KIDS WOODWORK HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!
www.twoshedsworkshops.com.au
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GAME ON CALWELL
The Game On events are local community based, free physical activity 'pop up' sessions, which will see us visit eight suburbs each year and conduct free, family friendly events in each suburb, utilising local parks, ovals, sports courts/fields. The aim of the events is to promote physical activity/60mins a day target for children and young people through providing fun, accessible sessions and ideas for children and their families.
Game On Calwell events will be held at the Tuggeranong Netball Courts;
- Sunday 23 July, 10.00am-12.00pm - Walk + Fitness Sunday morning – Local school leaders (Community walk), Niche Power Performance Group fitness session, Coffee cart, Fresh fruit
- Thursday 27 July, 7.30-8.30am - Biking Skills, Education & Ride to School Event – Trek Bikes, Coffee cart, Fresh fruit
- Wednesday 2 August, 3.30-4.30pm - Orienteering/Freestyle ACT BMX/Cardio fitness, Fresh fruit.
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