FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I greatly enjoyed getting out to Birrigai on Thursday to see our extremely excited Year 7 students on their first day of Year 7 Camp. These events are so important for our students and after the disruptions of the past few years, we are so pleased to be able to provide these experiences again. The Year 7s will forge memories from this camp that will stay with them forever. Even old, bald principals have extremely fond memories of their own Year 7 camp - many years later!
I was extremely proud this week to meet with students and share the plan to trial our Flexible Learning Time for Wednesday afternoons next term. This is largely in response to student feedback and we are so excited for our students to be so involved in playing an active role in shaping the future of our school. Additionally, it is so pleasing to be trialling an initiative that is one of the first of its kind in the ACT.
Next week our attention shifts to Showcase as our talented artists will be performing for us on Wednesday and Thursday. It is an event not to be missed as the talent of our students never ceases to amaze us. Be sure to get along for an entertaining event!
Have a great weekend.
Steve
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Monday 19 June
- Breakfast Club
- Vaping Presentation - Year 8
Tuesday 20 June
- Homework Club, Break 2
- Showcase Rehearsals
Wednesday 21 June
- Breakfast Club
- Showcase Rehearsals and Matinee
- Showcase Evening Show 1, 6.30pm
Thursday 22 June
- Homework Club, Break 2 & After School
- SALT Program
- Showcase Evening Show 2, 6.30pm
Friday 23 June
- Breakfast Club
- Cert II - CIT Bridge Challenge (final)
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NRL CANBERRA CUP RUGBY LEAGUE GALA DAY
We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights from our recent Rugby League Gala day at the NRL Canberra Cup for the U15s on Tuesday 6 June.
Despite some of our students being U13 age, our team displayed remarkable strength and determination throughout the day. In our first game against Chisholm, our players showcased their skills and managed to score an impressive try.
The second game proved to be more challenging against SFX, resulting in a scoreless match and a few unfortunate injuries. Nevertheless, our students demonstrated great sportsmanship and perseverance, leaving us immensely proud. We applaud their efforts and look forward to more thrilling matches in the future.
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SHOWCASE
Shows:
Wednesday 21 June 6.30-8.00pm
Thursday 22 June 6.30-8.00pm
Adult ticket $8, Child/Concession $5
Tickets available now through https://www.trybooking.com/CIOIH.
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WOOD/METAL TECHNOLOGY
Our Year 9/10 students are working hard on a couple of different projects. In the first photo, students are adding their finishing touches to their metal toolbox project using pop rivets and scrap metal.
In the second photo, students are working hard in the metalwork room using the lathes to make their future car gear shifting knobs.
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SCIENCE
Last week, our Year 9 students engaged in experiments looking at the different chemical reactions involving acids, bases, metals, and salts. This week they will complete their research report on radioactive isotopes.
Special thanks to Aki for her assistance.
Science facts:
- Chemical reactions occur because electrons are shared or transferred from one substance to another.
- Many radioisotopes are used in the diagnosis and treatments of many diseases.
- In 1896, Henri Becquerel used naturally fluorescent minerals to study the properties of x-rays. This in turn led to the discovery of radioactivity.
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ON COUNTRY LEARNING
In On Country Learning this week, our students had a fulfilling day with hands-on activities and engaging discussions. They honed their camping skills by practicing tent setup and packing, as well as exploring the safe use of trangias for cooking. They even got to savour the deliciousness of noodles cooked on these portable stoves.
Additionally, our young adventurers enthusiastically delved into trip planning, creating packing lists, and discussing safety and timeframes. The day was made even more meaningful as they took the time to learn and reflect on the qualities of rocks and water, discovering how these traits can be applied in their day-to-day lives. It was a rewarding experience that fostered practical skills, environmental awareness, and personal growth.
Mr Rodriguez
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LSU SCIENCE
The Year 7/8 students investigated the adhesion and cohesion of water by conducting a simple experiment. Their task was to use a beaker, a pipette, a 5 cent coin and water.
The students observed how many single water droplets they could fit onto the 5 cent coin before it over flowed and the surface tension broke. Our record was over 30 droplets!
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Students in year 9/10 decided to investigate the Ph levels of different commonly used substances as a part of our ongoing chemistry study. We mixed Universal Indicator with a range of substances such as milk, soap, detergent, vinegar, water and more.
After the universal indicator was mixed with each substance, a colour change occurred to reveal either its acidity, neutrality or alkalinity. We discovered some interesting results and had fun observing the sudden changes in colour!
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CHESS CLUB
After the finals, the winners will be awarded prizes in Week 9 Wednesday Break 2 at 1.30pm in B23.
Chess fun facts
- There are more than 300 billion ways to start the first 4 moves of the chess game.
- There are more possible chess moves than there are atoms in the entire universe.
Below are some Chess Club knock out games.
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P&C NEWS
Hello Parents, Carers and Friends
The Teapot has landed! - courtesy of the Griffith University / ACT Government Leaf Collective initiative. Our P&C is very proud to be part of this project. The teapot is a giant leaf basket and will be filled progressively by our students with fallen tree leaves from around the CHS grounds.
Eventually becoming mulch for the edible food garden and other gardens around the school, leaves are also being 'kept off the streets' as part of our contribution to maintaining healthy waterways in our area - a very worthwhile environmental activity for all of us. Next time you’re at the school, check out the teapot.
Huge thanks go to the 20 P&C members, staff and students who came along to help at last Friday’s working bee for the Greening Calwell High School project. This time we concentrated our efforts on the edible garden beds at the western end of the school, and some other plantings at the front of the school - and we got a lot done in a short time. The pizzas afterwards were pretty good too!
A friendly reminder for our next P&C general meeting on Wednesday 28 June at 6.00pm in the CHS main staff room. All welcome (particularly grandparents! – please pass the word).
Cheers, Geoff Puleston, Calwell High School P&C President
calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
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STUDENT PATHWAYS & CAREERS
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CIT - WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
On Tuesday 13 June our Certificate II in Construction Pathways students travelled to CIT Bruce to gain their Working Safely at Heights qualification. The students had to wear a harness and climb to a 10 metre platform where they had to attach themselves to a safety line under guidance from the CIT trainer. All were relieved to make it back to earth safely and everyone had a greater understanding of the dangers when working at heights, well done!
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SALT WORKSHOP - THURSDAY 22 JUNE (YEARS 8-10)
SALT workshops are designed for aspiring tradeswomen to learn how to use basic hand tools and small power tools. All materials and tools are provided with one-on-one support from a tradesperson. Each participant takes home the item they made that day. Permission notes can be collected at the front office.
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CIT HAIRDRESSING BARBERING AND BEAUTY THERAPY 2023
The CIT Department of Hair, Barbering, and Beauty therapy are forwarding details of an Information and enrolment session for any of your students who are potentially completing their Year 10 or 12 studies and wish to go on to further studies.
The CIT Term 3 Twilight Information and Enrolment Session is being held on:
Monday the 19 June from 5.00-6:00pm
Block C 37 Constitution Ave Reid.
This event presents an ideal opportunity for future students to come and meet our teachers looks at our programs, and facilities, and enrol if they wish to complete one or more of our qualifications.
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UPSKILLING WEEK 2023
Upskilling Week 2023 is next week - are you ready?
Upskilling Week, in support of the UN's World Youth Skills Day, is a week-long chance for students to gain skills and get rewarded for it. With thanks to our industry partners, students and schools will go into multiple draws to win gift cards to help incentivise skilling and reward those that do. The prizes include:
- Level Up'er Prize | $500
- Given to the most engaged students based on participation and completion of upskilling programs.
- The Experience Hustler | $100
- Given to the student who completes the most virtual work experiences.
- Youth Sustainability Honor | $100
- National Upskilling Career Leader | $500
- This award is given to the career leader who creatively promotes and enhances the skills of their students.
- State Skill'er | $50
- A draw of students in each state who have enrolled and completed programs during Upskilling Week.
Students can enter into multiple draws and gain digital badges. They can do this at home, at school and even on the run. To be involved, all you have to do is sign up or log in and complete any Grandshake program.
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MAKER2MARKET BUSINESS TASTER EXPERIENCE
Maker2Market business Taster experience is a three-day deep dive for creative teens (aged 10-17) into creating a micro-business and selling handmade products to real customers at Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston, ACT.
Over 500 teens have tried the Maker2Market three-day Taster program - it's a fun learning experience (based on design thinking methodology) that grows entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving, curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, perseverance, and social skills.
A great introduction to the innovation life-cycle of designing, prototyping, making, and testing. Importantly, the skills learned through this real-world experience enable creative teens to be entrepreneurial and start to earn their own money doing what they love!
Teens completing the program are also given a 12-month pass to enable them to attend commercial markets and other opportunities to further their entrepreneurial skills and start-up businesses.
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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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AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE'S 2023 TAX, SUPER + YOU COMPETITION
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is running a competition for high school students (Years 7-12) to encourage them to learn about the value of tax and super. The Tax, Super + You competition invites high school students in Years 7–12 to make a creative project about tax and super. There are two age group categories, junior (Years 7-9) and senior (Years 10-12), with separate entry topics and prizes. The competition is free to enter and gives the student a chance to win a share of $13,200 in prize pool for themselves and their school.
Entries close 5.00pm on Friday 25 August 2023, and the winners will be announced in October. For more information about the competition, visit Tax, Super + You competition.
Contact taxsuperandyoucompetition@ato.gov.au
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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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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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YWCA HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Did you know the YWCA Canberra Youth Programs Team provides a FREE school holiday program for young people aged 10 to 25 in Tuggeranong.
You can read more here: Scheduled Youth programs social media tiles (ywca-canberra.org.au)
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