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FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTERTeaching, learning and achieving in a safe and caring communityPrincipal: Mr B Roebuck BA.Dip.EdDeputy Principal: Mrs H McRae BA.Dip.EdTocumwal Street FINLEY NSW 2713Phone: 03 5883 1344 Fax: 03 5883 2396Website: www.finley-h.schools.nsw.edu.auEmail: finley-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au3rd February, 2011Better Ways to Receive and View the School NewsletterSometimes the newsletter gets ‘lost’ and doesn’t make it home. Sometimes it gets squashed under the oldsandwiches and banana. Want a better way to receive it?Problem solved.You can view the newsletter on our website in full colour (see address above) or, we can email it to you –simplylet Roslyn Braine or Sarah Singleton at the school office know your email address and it will be there safe andsecure.(telephone number and email address located above) February8Year 9 parent information nightRe – laptops in MPR, 7pm9P & C Meeting in Library 7.30 pm10Twilight Swimming Carnival11No students attend school 14 – 16 Year 7 Camp22Cyber-Safety Evening, MPR 7pm23 – 28 Canberra Show28Zone Swimming Carnival - HayYear Eleven Vocational Education andTraining Courses for 2011International Dairy WeekPDHPESport SpotCanteen RosterFinley High School ReunionCommunity AnnouncementsCanteen Summer MenuPrincipal’s MessageCONTENTS: Key Dates Principal’s Messageo Welcomeo 2010 HSC resultso 50th Anniversaryo Developments Over The School Holidayso Student’s Personal Presentation Centre of Excellence Through CommunitySupport Invitation to Cyber Safety Evening Year Nine Parent/Carer Evening From the ChaplainWelcomeA huge welcome back to school, for all studentsand staff. In particular we welcome all our newYear Seven students and new students to otheryears and especially to our new staff membersRaphael Giampaola (Music), Rebecca Willison(Support), Kathy Dempster (English) and TessaMcNamara (Technology and Applied Studies). Wealso welcome Mr Josh Renn as our new chaplainand welcome back Mrs Lois Manser replacingVanessa Bush who is on maternity leave.1
As importantly a very large number of our studentshave either secured employment or have achievedentry to tertiary courses. We wish them all thevery best for their careers in 2011 and beyond.2010 HSC resultsOnce again the HSC results in 2010 confirm thatFinley High School is a school of real quality wherestudents can and do compete successfully with thevery best. This year we had a relatively smallcohort of 47 students and to have so manyachieving in the top bands across a wide range ofsubjects was an outstanding achievement not onlyfor the students and the school but also for thecommunity.Highlights of the 2010 results were Eleven cases where students were placed inBand 6 of a subject –the highestachievement level. They were as follows –Kimberley Bright (Business Studies andLegal Studies), Olivia Congdon (AdvancedEnglish and Visual Arts), Andrew Ham(Primary Industries), Stacey Lang (2 UnitMaths and PDHPE), Jordon Milburn(Advanced English and Visual Arts), PennyRaleigh (Extension 2 Maths), MirandaTaylor (Legal Studies) There were 56 cases in 18 different subjectareas where students were placed in Band5 which means that they scored over 80%for a subject. By any standard this is anamazing achievement. In fourteen different subjects studentsachievements were either at, or above thestate average for the subject – in manycases well above. These subjects wereAncient History, Business Studies,Community and Family Studies, StandardEnglish, Advanced English, Legal Studies,General Maths, 2 Unit Maths, PDHPE,Senior Science, Metal and Engineering,Hospitality, Textile and Design and PrimaryIndustries. There were many outstanding individualperformances with Kimberley Bright, StaceyLang, Georgina McLeod, Jordon Milburn,Paige Meyer, Jessica Howard, PennyRaleigh, James Randell and Miranda Taylorproducing outstanding results.50th AnniversaryThis year is a big one for Finley High School. On the8th and 9th October we celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the school. The Reunion committeeunder the leadership of Andrew Richardson arewell on the way to organising the big event. If youhave the addresses, e-mail contact etc of formerstudents and staff who you believe would be keento attend can you please forward them to theschool office so that we can pass on anyinformation and organisational details of the bigevent.Developments Over The School HolidaysSchool Farm:We are really happy to announce that over theholidays a huge new undercover cattle workingarea that has been constructed at the school farmthat will allow our students and staff to work withcattle in all sorts of conditions. This project hasbeen a massive one and has been the result of ahuge amount of work from our agriculture staffand many different community organisations. Inparticular I must give enormous thanks to the ApexClub for the very significant financial donation thatthey have made to the project.Year Twelve Area:We are near to finishing a new area for our YearTwelve students that will include additionalseating, sun protection and a new kitchen. A bigthank you to Brian O’Hora for all the work that hedid over the holidays to get this project close tocompletion.Interactive Whiteboards:In the next two weeks we hope to have completedthe installation of six additional IWB’s across the2
draw upon the assistance of Norm Robertson,Haynes Butchery, Armstrongs Machinery,Beaurepaires Finley, Landmark Mills, Rodwells,Rees Fertilizers, Allan Thwaites, Russell Andersonand Finley Dance Group.school and we are confident that these will be ahuge asset to staff and to students.Student’s Personal PresentationIt was great to see the very large number ofstudents who have returned to school in their fullschool uniform. They look like part of a team andpersonal presentation is one of the values that wehope that all of young people will work on. Can weremind all parents and students that it arequirement for all students in all years to wearblack leather shoes that cover the whole of thefoot at all times.We will be looking at making some small uniformchanges later in the year and we will adviseparents and students once these matters have hadfull discussion with students, parents and staff.Throughout the year we have been able to consultour local veterinarians free of charge. Many thanksgo to Finley Veterinary Clinic and Brennan’sVeterinary Clinic.We were able to clean up our cattle preparationarea and put down a firm base with the support ofBerrigan Lions Club and Finley Community HelpGroup. Finley Lions Club have undertaken thelarge project of refurbishing the fencing around theagriculture plot to stop the wanderings of ourstock.The majority of the animals that we take to showsare sourced from local producers. Jack Doyle, JohnMontgomery, Graeme Knight, Knox Durrant,Amanda Smith, Russell Anderson, the McCawchildren and Nathan Everingham have all maderegular donations of stock. We do not run a bull atschool so our Shorthorn herd is artificiallyinseminated through the expertise of GraemeWebb and Howard Yelland.Bernie RoebuckPrincipalCentre of excellence through community supportFinley High School has an Agriculture program thathas been recognised as a centre of excellence. Thisis largely due to the tremendous support that thecommunity has offered to the school over theyears that the program has developed. The schoolhas a long term vision for the program and againapproached local service organisations and primaryproducers in 2010 for support to help worktowards these goals.When we take students to shows we are providedwith assistance from many mums and dads withtransport, cooking, washing and care of the kids.Many thanks to all these parents and especiallyJinette Leatham, Tina Maxwell, John Montgomery,Keith and Jenny McAllister and Maree Campbell.Students were given financial assistance toparticipate at the Royal Melbourne Show in 2010by Murray Hut CWA, NSW Farmers Jerilderiebranch and Tocumwal Op Shop. We were able totransport our stock to various shows with thegenerous support of Bernie Rogers, DamianSexton, Marty Robertson and David Marsden. TheGrey Fergey Club organised and executed thesowing, cutting and baling of enough hay to seethe program through, at least until the end of thisyear. In executing this exercise they were able toTowards the end of 2010 the boys from FinleyAPEX Club invited us to one of their meetings totalk about our program. We were absolutelystunned when they told us that they wanted toaccelerate our long term plan so that the School’sAgriculture program and its facilities could becomea real show piece, in time for the 2011 school year.They have done just that. Over the school holidaysthey set their team into action and have erected amagnificent shed so that the students can prepare3
their cattle in all weather. This structure will havepower, lights, water and a very large water tank toprovide water for stock. There will be an officialopening in the near future. In the meantime wewould be pleased to give you a look at this amazingfacility that APEX is putting together for thechildren from our community.Above: The shed with yards.Above and below: Various stages of theconstruction of the covered preparation area.Above: Finley Community Help Group NormMcColl, Jack Boldiston and Lee Vamvas presentinga cheque to Gary Webb, Finley High School, onbehalf of the Finley Community Help Group.Invitation to Cyber-Safety EveningDoes you child have a mobile phone?Do you know who they talk to?Can they access Facebook on their phone?Does your child have a Facebook account?Are you their friend on Facebook?Does your child use the computer in their rooms?How closely do you monitor who your child talksto?4
Technology is developing at a rapid rate and alongwith technology comes greater opportunities forusers to take advantage of innocent andinexperienced students.There will be an information session for parentsand carers held on Tuesday 8th February 2011, at7.00pm in the Multi Purpose Room.It is important that parents attend this informationsession as in order for students to receive alearning device, parents, carers and students willbe asked to sign a User Charter and the Charter isdistributed at this session. Students are also mostwelcome to attend the session.Finley High School has invited a representative ofthe Australian Communication and MediaAuthority (ACMA) to visit the high school onTuesday 22nd February to conduct sessions withstudents from Years 5 &6 from our primary schoolsand Years 7, 8 and 9 from the high school on howto act responsibly and safely on their phones andinternet.We hope to see everyone there.Mr Tessier (Technical Support Officer) and MissNeilan and Miss Brown (Year Advisers)They will conduct a session for teachers from theprimary schools and high school after school onthis day also.From the ChaplainACMA have also agreed to present a session forparents giving an insight into the extent of studentaccessibility to this technology and the associateddangers. They will give parents tips andsuggestions on how best to monitor and supervisestudents while using technology and will be happyto answer questions.I would like to take this opportunity to introducemyself in the role of Chaplain to the Finley HighSchool community for 2011. Most staff, studentsand parents would know me as a classroomteacher however that role will be changedsomewhat this year. While I will still be teachingon a part time basis, most of my time this year willbe available to assist in the spiritual wellbeing,pastoral care and general running of the schoolcommunity. My role will include (but is not limitedto) the following:- Providing guidance on religious values andethical matters- Support for the school community in casesof bereavement, loss and other crisissituations- Attending camps/ excursions- Having a presence in the playground forday-to-day support of students- Assisting with community service projects- Liasing between the school and communitygroupsIt has taken 18 months to secure this opportunityfor the Finley community and I encourage allparents and community members to attend.The parent session will commence at 7pm onTuesday, 22nd February in the Muti-Purpose Room(MPR) of Finley High School. All are welcome.Year Nine Parent/Carer EveningInformation Session Regarding Learning Device(laptop) Roll OutAs part of the Digital Education Revolution YearNine students will soon be receiving their ownpersonal learning device (laptop).As this year begins I would encourage all staff,students and parents to contact me if I can be ofassistance in any way. I am available from 8am5
4pm Monday to Friday (lesson times excluded)during the school term. For after hours assistanceor emergencies please do not hesitate to contactme on 0407012440.the correct Personal Protection Equipment.Students will be excluded from practical sessions ifthey do not meet the Personal ProtectionEquipment requirements.I look forward to working with the Finley HighSchool community during 2011Parents/Carers are asked to contact Mr Roebuck ifthey require monetary support for VETrequirements.SincerelyMr Josh RennChaplainYear Eleven VET students participating in schoolbased apprenticeships or traineeships should havethese organised by now.Year Eleven Vocational Education and TrainingCourses for 2011Welcome to Years Eleven and Twelve VET studentsand all the best for 2011.Welcome to all Year Eleven students who havechosen to study a VET course (Vocational andEducational Training) in 2011 – 2012. Finley HighSchool will be delivering Hospitality (CommercialCookery) with Mrs McNamara, Metals andEngineering with Mr Muller and Primary Industrieswith Mrs O’Leary to Year Eleven students. FinleyTAFE will deliver Business Services with MrsThompson. Years Nine, Ten, Eleven and Twelvestudents will also study Hairdressing via FinleyTAFE. In Addition Deniliquin TAFE will deliverAutomotive to our Years Ten, Eleven and Twelvestudents. Good luck to all students on their VETadventures.VET teachers will be attending meetings over thenext few weeks to update their information fordelivery of the courses in 2011.Marg RoweVET/TVET CoordinatorInternational Dairy WeekOn the 17th to 21st January six students travelled toInternational Dairy Week in Tatura. Competitionstarted Monday morning with the Youth Show.Sally Sweeney paraded the Reserve SeniorChampion in Milk Heifer (Junior Handler) afterwinning her class with that heifer.thOn Friday February 18 at 2pm we will have a visitfrom Mrs Annette Gorham the Regional Vocationaland Education Consultant (RVEC) for the RiverinaRegion on behalf of the Riverina RegisteredTraining Organisation (RTO) who oversee deliveryof VET subjects in our school. Mrs Gorham willconduct an information afternoon for all YearEleven students into their courses. This is acompulsory afternoon for all Year Eleven VETstudents to attend.Brooke Sweeney came 2nd in her class with aHolstein that she was asked to parade for anotherexhibitor.Meghan Campbell won her class with “Grace”. Thisheifer, Meghan broke in and did a wonderful jobwith her, we call her the cow whisperer!!Talei Holm came 4th, she also did a wonderful jobas this heifer was a very frustrating girl to break in,for days the students tried everything to get hermoving. The last resort was a cattle prod! Low andBy now Year Eleven students will have receivedinformation on Personal Protection Equipment(PPE) from their teachers. We wish to emphasisethat there is no negotiation in regards to wearing6
behold before I got it in my hand she decided to dothe right thing.Our classes will start the year with the followingunits.Matt Kable came 13th in his class with SanchezLove, he did a great job of eye balling the judge!Year Seven:Meeting New People, Facing New Challenges(theory) Gymnastics (practical)Alexander Macartney, this young man did afantastic job at International Dairy Week. He wasalways willing to help the other students withfeeding, washing and cleaning up after the cows.We were all really proud of him.Year Eight:Risk v Challenge (theory), Basketball (prac)Year Nine:Personal Growth (theory) Social Dance (practical)In their paraders classes we were very proud ofthem all. Meg came 4th, Sally came 5th, Talei came13th and Alex came 15th. In Brooke’s class shecame 10th and Matt came 13th. Both of theseclasses were huge, up to 28 children in each.Year Ten:Safer Celebrations (theory) Recreation/ RacquetSports (practical)We would like to thank Maree Campbell for herwonderful meals. Nothing was too much troublefor her. We would also like to thank the parents(and Gran) for coming to Tatura for the day tosupport these students.Students are reminded to ensure they know whichof their PDHPE lessons are theoretical and whichones are practicals. Students need to bring thecorrect equipment for both of these classes.Please note, if correct attire is not worn to practicallessons (and no note is supplied) students arerequired to write sport notes for the period.Once again we have been supported, this year bySemex who have donated free semen to FinleyHigh School.If you have any questions please feel free tocontact me at the school.Looking forward to 2011 with the Finley HighSchool Dairy Heifer Team.I look forward to a productive and successful yearfor all our students.Brian and Jenny O’HoraThanksMiss DowneyPDHPEThe PDHPE department would like to thank MsRead for the work she did with the school in 2010.She will be fondly remembered, especially whenwe are playing Tchoukeball. We wish her all thebest back in Canada.We would also like to congratulate Miss Kearneyand wish her all the best in her new position atCasino High School.7
Finley High School50th Anniversary Reunion8th and 9th October 2011Sport SpotReunion Meetings Last Monday of each month at 7.30 pmin the school libraryDue to the hot weather sport lessons will bemodified this week and next if necessary. Studentsare reminded that they should bring hat,sunscreen and water to all sport lessons.Check FHS website for detailswww.finley-h.schools.nsw.edu.auPlease come alongYear Seven:Students will rotate through a range of sportsthroughout the year.Where they are now?WantedNames and addresses of past students, staff andfamilies from 1938 – 2010.Contact : Email – finley50reunion@yahoo.comOr Karen Peacock64 Headford St, Finley 2713Years Eight and Nine:Students will get a choice of what sports they doeach term. Students are reminded if payments arerequired for their particular sport in Term 1 to paymoney to Mrs Close in the Pay Office and showMiss Downey the receipt.Years Ten and Eleven:This year this group of students will participate in around robin competition, playing a range of sports.CANTEEN ROSTERThe annual twilight swimming carnival is beingheld next Thursday. This event always proves to begood. We look forward to seeing all studentsthere.Canteen Contact and NumberMrs Kaylene Dawe 5883 1105 .LADIES, Please note 10am start .February4L Horne, T Thompson87891011R Beazley, J MiddlebrookH Harris, D JewellN Curtin, W CleveJ McAllister, T ClarkeNo Students1415161718D Pyke, S RobertsonG Ferguson, F AullD Dalgliesh, M RichardsonJ Chellew, K LitchfieldD Thomas, L Jackson
Community AnnouncementsFree Graduated Licensing Scheme Workshops for Learner Driver Parents in FinleyYoung drivers are three times more likely to be involved in casualty crashes. That's why the RTA hasintroduced a new licensing scheme, with more supervised driving practice for learner drivers. To helpparents in supervising learner drivers, the RTA has set up a FREE 2 hour workshop for parents that offerspractical advice on how to help learner drivers become a safer drivers.A FREE RTA parents' workshop will be hosted by David Riches on Thursday March 10th at the Finley RSCfrom 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm.Early bookings are essential, so phone on 0438 215323 now to reserve your place, or emailparentworkshop@optusnet.com.auDo you have a family member or friend experiencing depression?Would you like to learn more about depression and its treatments; strategies for managing yourrelationship with a person who has depression; and skills for improving your capacity to cope, managestress and care for yourself?Hunter Institute of Mental Health has developed a support and education group program for partners andfamily members of a person with depression. A range of community and health professionals from aroundAustralia have been trained to facilitate the program in your local area.Partners in Depression aim to provide participants with an increased understanding of depression, and toteach them some skills for managing the impact of depression on their emotions, relationships andlifestyle. Session are starting soon so please register your interest todayVenue and times: Negotiable;Cost: Free;Register your interest: Contact Centacare Finley Office on 03 5883 4870Website: www.centacarewagga.org.au or www.partnersindepression.com.au9
Community Announcements - ContinuedRiverina Institute of TAFE - Finley CampusCourse List – Semester 1 2011Enrol now in.Introduction to Computers – Monday 6pm to 9pm or Thursday 9amMYOB/Quickooks – Wednesday 6pm to 9pmUsing Digital Camera – Thursday 6pm to 9pmCertificate III in Aged Care – Monday and Wednesday 9:30am – 3pmCertificate III in Disability – Thursday 5pm – 8pmCertificate II in Skills for Work and Training – Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 3pmand Monday 5pm -8pmCertificate II in Agriculture – Flexible DeliveryCertificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) – Flexible DeliveryContact the Finley Campus for more course and fee information on 03 5883 9700 or visitwww.rit.tafensw.edu.auFinley Tennis ClubTerm 1 season to recommence, coaching begins this week, Thursday February 3rd from 3:30pm as per 2010times.Night competition – interested players, both current members and new contact Allan Clarke to start thisThursday February 3rd at 7pm, phone 5883 1686. Teenage competition contact Tanya Clarke. Inter towncompetition re-starts next week Friday February 10th.Finley BasketballRegistration days for Junior and Teenage Comp at Memorial Hall on; Friday 11th February from 3:30-4:30and Friday 18th February from 3:30-4:30. 30 per child and 70 for three children or more. Payment onregistration day would be appreciated. Any enquiries please contact Jim, phone 58 83135610
Finley High School is a school of real quality where students can and do compete successfully with the very best. This year we had a relatively small cohort of 47 students and to have so many achieving in the top bands across a wide range of subjects was an outstanding achievement not only for the students and the school but also for the community.
