NEWSLETTER - Camden Haven High School

CAMDEN HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Date: 22 June 2012 – Issue No: 12/06
Camden Haven High School – a member of the ‘Camden Haven Community of Schools’
LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS ARE GROWING
Once again Camden Haven High School and Laurieton Community College extended student learning
experiences by delivering competencies in the Horticulture Industry vocational course. Students were
enrolled in the College and completed their studies through a combination of open learning and field
work for the practical lessons.
Ms Monica O’Riely, Horticulture teacher at the college, made use of the community gardens in
Laurieton to assist students with plant identification, plant care and other competencies specific to
horticulture. She has indicated that Thomas Fajks and Ella Mazoudier (both pictured) were exceptional
in their studies and looks forward to offering this course again next year.
The school sees this as an opportunity to offer students in Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12) an extension to
their normal school subjects. Thanks goes to the staff at the college, especially Ms Joneen Troupe for
her continual support and financial assistance.
Mr D Hamilton – Head Teacher Administration Stage 6
Valley View Road Laurieton 2443
Face to Face:
PO Box 500, Laurieton 2443 T: 6556 8100
F: 6556 8105
Email: camdenhave-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Distance Education:
T: 6556 8200
Principal: Mrs Margaret Hutchinson F: 6556 8205

RIVER SESH
For the past two years a dedicated group of senior students from Camden Haven High School have
been the driving force behind River Sesh. River Sesh is an annual event which provides young local
artists with a safe environment to showcase their talents. This year’s cohort is keen to keep the
tradition going and build on the success of previous years.
Visual Arts student and designer of this year’s poster, Brigette Beyer, says “River Sesh provides an
avenue for the youth of the Camden Haven/Hastings area to participate in a major event and express
themselves creatively.”
River Sesh will be held at Laurieton United Servicemen’s Club (LUSC) on Saturday 21 July 2012. The
event starts at 6pm in LUSC Sports Bar.
For a gold coin donation, under 25s can enjoy an evening of fantastic music, beautiful views, wonderful
company and a sausage sizzle. River Sesh is strictly a drug and alcohol free event. Please contact
Camden Haven High School for further details.
BE FIRE SAFE THIS WINTER
Winter’s chill has arrived and with it our scramble for heaters, electric blankets and open fires.
Entertaining is now year round thanks to portable outdoor gas heaters. But with all these
conveniences come fire dangers. Statistics reveal that almost half of all home fires are started in
the kitchen and 43 per cent of all fire fatalities occur in winter.
NSW Fire and Rescue reminds us to do a fire safety audit of our homes this winter, check smoke
detectors are working and ensure appliances such as clothes dryers and dishwashers are running
efficiently and safely. For more household fact sheets and useful videos on how to protect your
home and family from fire go to www.fire.nsw.gov.au/
VOLUNTEERING FOR HAPPINESS
Volunteering is the giving of your time, expertise or skills to help others. Most not-for-profit
organisations rely on volunteers to keep running to provide goods and services to those who need them.
Research also shows that volunteering makes you feel good!
So if you or your teen can spare some time to help out in your community, check out the new improved
Volunteering NSW website: www.volunteering.nsw.gov.au

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GROUP
On Monday 18 June teachers Mrs Sharon Wilson and Mr Darren Mearrick took a group of girls to learn
about different careers in action.
First stop was the law courts in Port Macquarie. The girls watched two courts in operation – the Local
Court and the District Court. They saw how a jury was selected and also watched a Magistrate in action.
During court recess the Magistrate spoke with the girls about law and careers in law.
Next stop was the police station and the girls soon realised that it would be best and far more
comfortable to stay on the ‘right’ side of the law. The holding cells were toured and they had a talk
from Senior Constable Steve Cherry regarding opportunities in the Police Force and recruitment, along
with the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of maintaining the law in our community.
The last stop of the day was Port Macquarie Hastings Council where they were greeted by
Administrator, Neil Porter, along with council managers, Juliet Van Oirschot – Human Resources
Manager, Jaclyne Fisher – Manager of Community Services and Beth Flynn – Social Planner. Mr Porter
spoke to the girls regarding the need to get a diverse range of people in council, both as councillors and
council workers. The three female managers then spoke with the group. They were truly inspirational
and told the girls their stories of managing in a high level of local government, their obstacles and
qualifications. They also emphasised the need for girls to gain an education so they can have the power
of choice as to what they want to do when they are older.

JUNIOR AECG ESTABLISHED AT CHHS
Aboriginal student leaders have come together from across the entire school to create the first Junior
Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). The idea was first ‘floated’ by Auntie Betty Niddrie, and
has blossomed into life due to the enthusiasm of the students themselves.
AECG’s promote respect, empowerment and self-determination and have become integral to achieving
equity in education. AECG’s advocate cultural affirmation, integrity and the pursuit of equality. They
focus on delivery of the six domains of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Action Plan.
The new team have immediately set about tasks such as organising NAIDOC week celebrations for Week
1 Term 3, and in the last week of Term 2, an introduction to country at a specific site in Port Macquarie
with esteemed Biripai Elder, Uncle Bill. The Junior AECG will also create a community newsletter called
‘The Koorier’.
The team will hold formal elections to establish positions in Term 4 for 2013. The interim leadership
team includes Amelia Cook Webber as President, supported by Heidi Bell, Tannah Munson, Tainga
Savage, Caitlin Walpole, Bryce Hayward, Indiya Agnew-Crawford, Tamar Elvin and Blake Kennedy.
Congratulations to all these fine future leaders.
Mr Langley and Ms Holland
Aboriginal Education Coordination Team

LIBRARY NEWS
Year 7 Hat Hooks
Year 7 Clocks
Congratulations to the students who have had their outstanding work on display in the library this term.
8C, 8A and keen readers from Year 7 and Year 9 are busily working on the Premier’s Reading
Challenge. These students are welcome to borrow additional books for the holidays so they can work
toward achieving their goal of reading twenty books before the end of August.
Library staff are currently stocktaking so would appreciate the punctual return of any overdue
resources.
Year Year 11 Textiles 11 Textiles & Design & Design projects
Everyone likes reading!

JESUS RACING LIFE CHOICES
Seminar
On Friday 8 June our school had the privilege of having a V8 racing car driver with us – Andrew ‘Fishtail’
Fisher. Andrew drives the Jesus All About Life V8 Ute as part of the high profile V8 Supercar program.
During the seminar which Andrew conducted, students were excited when they saw some outstanding
visual images of racing and some breathtaking, heart stopping moments in a race car. Our students
listened attentively to Andrew speak about courage and the making of courageous decisions in one’s life
instead of impulse decisions. The seminar focused on the issues of smoking, drinking, drugs, teenage
sex, speeding and God. Many statistics were presented to the students on these issues and Andrew also
shared some heart-wrenching experiences which brought tears to the eyes of many.
Andrew shared the story about his daughter Lily who was born with half a heart. He was told by medical
experts that the most humane thing that he could do was to let his child die … Andrew and his wife
Annie chose to go against the doctor’s advice and decided to give their daughter a chance at life. This
courageous decision was shared and not a murmur could be heard from the audience.
“In the future I will plan to show courage and when someone needs help, I will help them” and “In the
future I plan to show courage, when someone tells me to do something I don’t want to do, I plan to say
NO!” are just a few comments from our students after the seminar.
A replica of the Jesus ute held prime position in the quad during lunchtime. There was a long line of
students waiting patiently to receive Andrew “Fishtail” Fisher’s autograph and have photos taken with
him. When the ute’s engine was revved up, all eyes were glued to the car. Some students even had the
opportunity of trying to beat a world class racing car driver in a game of handball.
Mrs C Young
Scripture Coordinator
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Getting outside or just a short while everyday is healthy in many ways. In just 10-20 minutes you can
receive your daily dose of vitamin D, important for bones, muscles and overall health. Vitamin D is not
readily available from food, so good old fashioned sunlight for a few minutes a day (outside peak UV
times of course) is the best way to get it. Heading outside also ensures you and your kids get some
physical exercise and a break from TV and computer screens. For more ideas to get physical go to:
www.activekids.org.au/
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SORTED
The school holidays are fast approaching. For great activities to keep the kids gainfully occupied check
out the informative Go Play website which is full of ideas for kids aged up to 18 years. You can search by
age, activity, region, date, time and by government organisation. Go to: www.goplay.nsw.gov.au

SPORTS NEWS
YEAR 8 SPORT – TERM 3 2012
During Term 3, the Year 8 Boys will split into two groups for their Wednesday sport. Students in
Camden and Haven Houses will go to junior golf at the Kendall sports field. There is no cost for this
venue but the bus fee is $3.00. Watson and Taylor Houses will remain at school and undertake fitness
based activities. There is no cost for this.
Each group will attend a venue for half the term then do a changeover. Changeover dates will be around
22 August (weather dependant).
The girls in Year 8 will participate in ball game type activities at the Laurieton Oval. The cost of the bus
trip to the oval will be $4.00.
Please ensure that students have a change of sport clothes and their money every Wednesday.
Ms M Sass
Year 8 Sports Coordinator
YEAR 8 SPORT – TERM 3 2012
Year 7 Girls Sport
Watson/ Taylor Camden/Haven
Kendall Tennis $4 Railway Ground Mixed Sports $3
Year 7 Boys Sport
All boys remain at school for Term 3 Sports
MPC & Courts
No Cost
Ms C Gaynor
Term 2 has been a very busy term for the PDHPE Faculty, with our school cross country, zone cross
country, regional cross country, school athletics and zone athletic carnivals. We have many talented
athletes in our school and these carnivals showcased many of these. I would like to take this opportunity
to thank all staff who have assisted me in organising these carnivals and events.
Congratulations
Benjamin Turner, Lachlan Moffat and Ryan Smith
on their selection in the North Coast team
to compete at the NSW CHS Cross Country Championships
at Eastern Creek on 20 July 2012
Good luck!

CROSS COUNTRY
On Wednesday 22 May Camden Haven High held its annual cross country carnival. It was a beautiful
sunny day after days of rain, which meant the students experienced a wet and soggy track. Special
thanks goes to all students who participated and took on the ‘hill’. Hopefully next year we will have a
larger student body participate. The age champions are:
12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years
Boys – Lucas Eggins Boys – Matt Kneipp Boys – Troy Wilkinson Boys – Conor Haswell
Girls – Jondi George Girls – Molly Fraser Girls – Kate Rackley Girls – Louisa Bailey
16 years 17 years 18 years
Boys – Ryan Smith Boys – Brock Buttsworth Boys – William Sheridan
Girls – Elly Muir Girls – Sophie Collier Girls – Corrine Wilkes
Overall house points
1 st Camden 588 points
2 nd Haven 584 points
3 rd Watson 531 points
4 th Taylor 488 points
A big thank you goes to all the staff and students who helped organise the day.
ZONE CROSS COUNTRY
Camden Haven High once again hosted the Zone Cross Country at Kendall Showground. This was an
opportunity to show the other schools in our area what we can do. We woke to a wet day with light
showers but took the gamble to go ahead. Students from all schools conquered the hill and all should
be proud of their efforts. The group of student representatives from Camden Haven High should be
proud of their efforts as well as their behaviour on the day.
The following students were selected to represent our zone at the Regional Carnival in Lismore:
Bryce Cawley Matt Kneipp Jondi George Casey Thornton-Collins
Kelly Forster Tatum Gleeson Molly Fraser Lyndal Buttsworth
Lachlan Swan Lachlan Moffat Benjamin Wigney Sherena Buttsworth
Louisa Bailey Ryan Smith Ben Turner Nathan Storer
Brock Buttsworth Jarrod Smith Kareelah Buttsworth Bethany Hocking
Stacey Kelly William Sheridan Jayden Coulter Luke Hughes
I would like to thank Mr Mearrick and the SRC helpers who organised a BBQ for the day. I would also like
to thank all the staff who assisted on the day for it could not have run as smoothly without you.

REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY
All students who competed at the Regional Cross Country in Lismore on 8 June, should also be proud
and congratulated on their efforts. The following students were selected to represent the North Coast at
the State titles held at Eastern Creek in Sydney.
Ben Turner
Ryan Smith
Lachlan Moffat
Molly Fraser
First 16 year boys
Second 16 year boys
Third 15 year boys
Third 13 year girls
Congratulations to these four students and good luck in Sydney.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
On one of the few fine sunny Wednesday afternoons and Thursday’s in the last two months, the annual
Athletics Carnival was held. The day showcased many amazing athletic performances from a range of
our students with many records been broken. The following students were awarded as age champions:
12 years 13 years 14 years
Boys – Jesse Beaumont Boys – Anthony Owers Boys – Troy Wilkinson
Girls – Kelly Forster Girls – Brooke Foley Girls – Samantha Kirkwood / Abbey Wilson
15 years 16 years 17 years +
Boys – Lachlan Moffat Boys – Tainga Savage Boys – Drew Smith
Girls – Courtney Hanlon Girls – Matilda Skerritt Girls – Nikki Seymour
Congratulations to these students
Overall House Point Score
1 st Taylor 3638 points
2 nd Watson 2644 points
3 rd Haven 2614 points
4 th Camden 2458 points
Once again, a big thank you to all staff who helped out on the day and in the lead up to the event.
Thanks must also go to Mr Fowler and his Year 9 helpers for an awesome BBQ and the Year 12 students
who organised ‘ice’ cold refreshments.

ZONE ATHLETICS
On Tuesday 19 May, fifty Camden Haven High School students had an early start and travelled to
Nambucca Heads for Lower North Coast Zone Athletics. It was a beautiful day and we were very
competitive against the other schools in the zone area. All students who participated and represented
our school on the day should once again be proud of their efforts and behaviour on the day.
The following students were rewarded, with their efforts by placing in the top two in their event and will
travel to Kingscliff and represent the Lower North Coast at the North Coast Trials:
Bryce Cawley
Brooke Foley
Lachlan Moffat
Zac Hanlon
Kareelah Buttsworth
Zac Van Dyke
Anthony Owers
Troy Wilkinson
Tristan Bonney
Mitch Williams
Nikki Seymour
Courtney Hanlon
Jondi George
Molly Fraser
Scott Laurie
Louise Bailey
Brooke Storer
Sherena Buttsworth
Hannah Coombe
Kyle Beard
Jared Taylor
Christian Asquith
Taylah Reid
Brooke Baldry
Bryce Cawley and Molly Fraser
We wish the students all the best at the next level. I would like to thank Mr Zirkler, Mr Middlebrook, Ms
Purnell and Mrs Hicks for assisting on the day.
It has been a big term of sport and I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in making it
such a success.
Ms D Lawrence
Sports Coordinator
BOYS TENNIS
The Camden Haven boy’s tennis campaign for 2012 has now come to an end after they were
defeated six sets to two by Coffs Harbour Senior College.
The schedule this year has not involved a lot of tennis, but the boys reached the North Coast
Region semi-final. We received a bye in round one, a forfeit in round two and defeated Wauchope
in round three.

The semi final match against Coffs Harbour Senior College at Kempsey saw the first two doubles
sets shared. Blake Clarke and Joshua Kelly defeated the opposition 6/4 whilst in the other doubles
match Jayden and Blake Hudson went down to the tune of 6/1.
The quality of the tennis was extremely high, with strong ground strokes and attacking play at the
net. Blake Clarke is ranked highly in the state for his age but there were two very classy players in
the opposition. It must be remembered that the opposition were in Year 11 and 12, while the
Camden Haven boys are in Year 8, 9 and 12.
In the singles, Jayden went down 6/1 to a very strong competitor. Blake H battled long and hard
for a 6/4 victory over his opposition. Blake C also played a classy opponent and was down 0/5
before he fought back to lose 6/4 in a top quality set. Josh lost his singles 6/3 which was an
extremely good result for a player in his first representative match.
In the reverse doubles, Jayden and Blake H lost 6/4, while Blake C and Josh lost 6/1. The final
result was Coffs Harbour 6 sets - 42 games to Camden Haven 2 sets – 26 games.
This was the last sporting representation at Camden Haven High School for Jayden – a sportsman
who shows great determination, sportsmanship and a very thoughtful approach to the game. He
always keeps a cool head and has been Captain of both the school cricket and tennis teams. He
has acted as Captain, Coach and Manager of the tennis team for several years.
CANTEEN NEWS
The students are enjoying the hot meals that we have on offer during the colder months:
pasta bolognaise, chicken and gravy rolls, fried rice, beef stir fries, toasted sandwiches and chicken curry
pies.
Thanks once again to all our wonderful volunteers. As always, we are looking for more volunteers for
the canteen. Volunteering involves making sandwiches, salads and wraps for recess and lunch as well as
serving the food to the students. There is NO NEED TO HANDLE ANY MONEY. You can volunteer once a
week, once a month or once a term, even if you can only spare a couple of hours on a day. Any time you
can spare would be greatly appreciated. It would be great to have some new volunteers to help our
committed regular volunteers.
If you can assist in any way please give Amanda or Susan a call on 6556 8120.
OH&S regulations require us to wear covered in shoes and keep long hair tied back whilst in the canteen.
SALE
School White Polo Shirts
$20 each at CHHS Uniform Shop
Opening Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am to 9.00am
or by appointment 0418 894 277
New delivery of Sports Polo Shirts – $38.00 each

TERM 3 CANTEEN ROSTER
16/7/12
Development Day
17/7/12
K Kaul
S Green
18/7/12
C Fajks
19/7/12
K. Hearnden
K Simpson
20/7/12
L. Verey
23/7/12
G Tisdell
K Hollis
24/7/12
K. Eames
25/7/12
J Telfer
C Fajks
26/7/12
J Kaul
27/7/12
J. Turnbull
K Barry
30/7/12
L Sparenburg
P Sparenburg
31/7/12 1/8/12
C Fajks
2/8/12
K. Hearnden
K Simpson
3/8/12
P Lavender
6/8/12 7/8/12
S Green
8/8/12
V Baker
C Fajks
9/8/12
S Brough
J Kaul
10/8/12
F. McLaughlin
M. Edwards
13/8/12
L Sparenburg
P Sparenburg
14/8/12s 15/8/12
M Attenborough
C Fajks
16/8/12
K. Hearnden
K Simpson
17/8/12
K Barry
20/8/12 21/8/12
K Kaul
22/8/12
C Fajks
23/8/12
J Kaul
S Brough
24/8/12
J Turnbull
V Baker
27/8/12
L Sparenburg
P Sparenburg
28/8/12 29/8/12
J Telfer
C Fajks
30/8/12
K. Hearnden
K Simpson
31/8/12
L Verey
3/9/12 4/9/12
S Green
5/9/12
V Baker
C Fajks
6/9/12
J Kaul
S Brough
7/9/12
10/9/12
L Sparenburg
P Sparenburg
11/9/12
K Eames
12/9/12
C Fajks
13/9/12
K. Hearnden
K Simpson
14/9/12
F. McLaughlin
M. Edwards
17/9/12
K Hollis
G Tisdell
18/9/12
K Kaul
19/9/12
C Fajks
20/9/12
J Kaul
S Brough
21/9/12
J Turnbull
K Barry