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I was extremely pleased to share the themes from our School Satisfaction Survey at our P&C Meeting this week. We are thrilled to see significant improvements in the feedback from students, families and staff and I really want to express my gratitude to everyone for their contributions in our gains. We saw improvements in almost all ‘agree/strongly agree’ responses including:
Students
- My teachers expect me to do my best (12% improvement).
- My school looks for ways to improve (15% improvement).
- My school gives me opportunities to do interesting things (15% improvement).
- Staff take students concerns seriously (12% improvement).
Staff
- Teachers at this school expect students to do their best (33.5% improvement).
- Teachers give useful feedback (35% improvement).
- Student behaviour is well managed at this school (36% improvement).
- Staff get quality feedback on their performance (45% improvement).
Families
- Teachers give useful feedback (17.5% improvement).
- My child feels safe at this school (16.3% improvement).
- Student behaviour is well managed at this school (17.5% improvement).
- This school takes parents opinions seriously (20% improvement).
A special thanks to our P&C and School Board for their ongoing positivity and support of our students and community.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING TIME FEEDBACK
Flexible Learning Time (FLT) has now been in place for 16 weeks and we are seeking feedback from our school community. We welcome you to fill in our short FLT Parent/Carer Feedback survey.
Have a lovely weekend.
Steve
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IMPORTANT DATES NEXT WEEK
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Monday 20 November
- Women in Construction - UC Tour
- Photography excursion - Botanical Gardens
Tuesday 21 November
- Homework Club, Break 2
- CIT RSA course
- Chemical Reactions Science Excursion (O'Donoghue)
Wednesday 22 November
- On Country Learning
- Silica Course
- TIMSS Test Year 8
Thursday 23 November
- Homework Club, Break 2 and After School
- Breakfast Club
Friday 24 November
- Breakfast Club
- Erindale College transition day
- Year 10 Excellence Awards
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GENE LEWIS BOXING TOURNAMENT
Makayla travelled to the US to represent Australia and compete in the 48th Annual Gene Lewis boxing tournament. This week she is brought home her first title belt for her first ever international competition. Congratulations Makayla!
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Years 7 & 8
Our Junior H&PE classes have just completed their Term 4 health unit, Respectful Relationships, and are keen to get back into practical activities. In Health, students identified and explored influences on relationships, examined the components of positive relationships as well as unhealthy and harmful relationships, and developed skills for effective and assertive communication.
Students demonstrated their knowledge through class work, group discussions and responding to scenarios in their final assessment piece. As we move back to PE, students will have the opportunity to revisit previous sporting units, as well as fitness tasks and class challenges to finish off the year.
Years 9 & 10
Our Senior H&PE classes have wrapped up their Term 4 Health unit, Fit Communities part 2. This unit saw our students learn about the different components of fitness, examples include Speed, Agility, Muscular Endurance, Coordination to name a few.
There were, both, theory and practical elements to this health unit which took classes outdoors for a lesson to perform a variety of fitness drills focussed around all of the components of fitness to better understand which exercises are best used to develop each component.
For their assessment task, students were required to select one component and design a fitness session/PE lesson focussing on drills and exercises that will improve their chosen component. As the assessment was not required to actually be delivered, it gave students full scope to choose how they run a session as this gave them the opportunity to develop a plan that could use any equipment, location, or exercises they wish.
Human Movement
Human Movement has been coming off a high that was the Tough Mudder 5k Obstacle Course. With many students making sure to mention that we need to do the 10k next year!
In class, we have been focussing on functional movement. Understanding the importance of how the body can move most efficiently to prevent potential avenues for injury later in life. We have also been completing a few different exercises in the gym, allowing students to get a feel for what a mainstream gym may be like in the future.
With the Year 10s getting closer to the final days at Calwell, our theory for functional movement is wrapping up, so students have been diligently working on their final assignment during the last few lessons.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education has been firing on all cylinders with a surf camp having gone out last week and another having just returned. We started out by arriving at camp and setting up so that when we returned tired and hungry from our surfing session things would just be easy.
Little did I know how tired and hungry we would be! We were in the water for four hours straight! We got clean and dry, cooked our dinner and headed off to the beach for some evening activities.
Friday morning involved getting up with the sun and heading straight to the beach for a dawn surf. After another fantastic two hour session in the water, we headed back for a slow breakfast and packed up. Our students were perfect ambassadors for Calwell High, being polite, respectful and inclusive. What a wonderful group of young people!
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SCIENCE
Year 8 science students performed STEM based experiments to test good and bad conductors of electricity as well as to determine which were most conductive among the given sample of metals.
Students also learned the working mechanism of a voltage rectifier which converts alternating current (AC) into the direct current (DC). Students demonstrated great discipline and safe practice during the experiments.
Special thanks to Aki for arranging all equipment.
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Hello parents, carers and friends
There's still time to book for our P&C Trivia night at Grill'd Woden on Thursday evening 23 November 6.00pm. With things getting busier and busier with end of year activities, it's a great opportunity to chill out, have some fun testing your memory - you'd be surprised at how much you know! The wonderful people at Grill'd do it all for us - just turn up, buy a ticket and have a nice time. contact natalie.adams@grilld.com.au to book.
Geoff Puleston, Calwell High School P&C President
calwellhighpandc@gmail.com
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CAREERS AND STUDENT PATHWAYS
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FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
Where: AIE Canberra
When: Saturday 18 November
Link: https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/film-production-workshop/
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DAF HERMITAGE SCHOOLS PLANT SCIENCE COMPETITION 2024
The 2024 Hermitage Schools Plant Science competition - fishing and farming for the future is open to all students from P-12 across Australia. The competition consists of three main sections: Plant Science Project Awards, Art in AgRiculTure Awards and QuestaGame ‘Pest Invaders’ BioQuest.
Registrations are now open for the 2024 Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition and it’s free to participate. More information can be found Department of Agriculture and Fisheries - Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition.
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TAG RUGBY
Come and Try Tag Rugby @ Kambah!
Tag Rugby ACT will be hosting come and try sessions on Wednesdays.
From Wednesday 15 November until Wednesday 13 December between 6.00–7.30pm, Ages 8+ and 100% Free – come check us out!
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Where: Kambah 3 Ovals, 28 Kett Street Kambah
Website: www.tagrugbyact.com.au,
Email: admin@tagrugbyact.com.au
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YWCA CANBERRA CLUBHOUSE WITH FRIENDS
Exciting News! Applications to become a member of the YWCA Canberra Clubhouse With Friends are now open!
At YWCA's Canberra Clubhouse With Friends, neuro-diverse youth in the Tuggeranong region can come together, learn, and grow in an environment that champions innovation and celebrates individuality.
-Imagine a free learning space where creativity knows no bounds, where neuro-diverse young people aged 12-25 can explore the realms of science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and music (STEAMM) like never before.
Apply now through the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/EQEEmmGy7G "
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ACTIVE INCLUSION COME AND TRY DAY
The MCCG Autism Centre in Canberra is conducting an Active Inclusion Come and Try Day. These events are free and open to all young people in the Canberra area to try break down some of the barriers faced when engaging in physical activity and social sports. From anxiety through to autism there are many reasons why someone may not feel as comfortable and accepted in social activities and groups.
The come and try day’s are an opportunity for local clubs and associations to engage with participants in a low stress environment. They can try out something new and potentially find a new interest without upfront costs and commitments.
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- Sat 25th November
- 9AM - 12 PM
- TENNIS AUSTRALIA
1 Riggall Place, Lyneham
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- Register online or on the day
Links:
Online Registration
More Information
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