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DENISON COLLEGE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
KELSO HIGH CAMPUS
NEWSLETTER Annual Edition December, 2012
Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
As I write this report, I am thinking back to the Kelso High Campus Year
12 Grad Ball held in mid-November. There are times as a school leader
when you realise what a fortunate role it is - to be able to see such a
diverse and talented group of men and women (really, they aren’t kids
anymore) on such a gracious and classy occasion. Added to this have
been the day to day interactions such as calling in on Cirkus training,
sharing a Mathematics lesson, reminding some where the Senior Study
is located, and seeing the immense sporting prowess existing across
the group.
The 2012 School Student Leadership Team
Student Leadership Team 2013
The Kelso High Campus Leadership Team for
2013 has been confirmed. Congratulations to
the following students:
Andrew Christie (Captain)
Natalie Hugo (Captain)
Dylan Piggott (Captain)
Shannon Reedy (Captain)
Amy Geyer
Amy Constant
Kate Brown
Darcy Watt
Katie Southwell
Chloe Hunt
Kate Finlayson
Christopher Johnson
Luke Malart
Ben Larnach
Victoria Mitchell
Jessica Daymond
The lasting impression, however, is the authenticity and purpose these
people show as they interact with others. There are no veneers of
superiority, no false images … what you see is what you get. A talented
and vibrant student body that I would not swap for any other.
How does this eventuate? From the time I arrived at the school at the
beginning of 2011, it has been very clear that a very diverse group of
students interact in classrooms with teachers who accept them for who
they are, and work to ensure students strive towards their personal best.
This focus on the individual permeates all levels of the school from the
students in the Hub, to the Maths Extension 2 class. Diverse kids,
diverse strategies, diverse results, but loaded with personal bests. The
amazing ATAR results match the NAPLAN improvements from most in
Year 9 and Year 7, the brave acrobatics achieved by the Cirkus kids, the
Minds Challenge team, the volleyballers, footballers, hockey players…so
many personal bests. As a visiting Primary student said after an iLearn
day, “Kelso allows exceptional kids to do exceptional things
students in their learning, and provide quality feedback. Expert Kelso
teachers have conducted workshops that feature use of technology,
project based learning, group tasks across several subjects, and
contracts for accelerated learning. The expertise of the Kelso HC staff
has been recognised through the selection of Mr Pillai as the coordinator
of a virtual Extension Mathematics class across Western NSW and Mrs
Murphy in a similar role in Music. Add to this the recognised talents of
Miss Payne in Dance in the Region, and the recognised excellent
classroom practice of staff such as Mr Trevillion, Miss Douglas, Miss
Nicole, Mr Taylor and so many others, and Kelso HC scrubs up very well.
The new merit system has led to a problem that we are very happy to
solve. An avalanche PO Box of 499, merit Bathurst awards 2795 for achievement in the classroom,
attendance, uniform, and school service has meant I need to create a
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separate budget to process them all. Mrs Baker, our Head Teacher
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scheme during 2012. So many students have seen that their efforts are
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and excursions.
The PBL email: team, kelso-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
ably led by Mrs Logan, has now progressed to the
classroom, focusing on orderly entry and exit. The playground is far more
orderly due to the initiatives of this hard working group.

Summing up 2012 involves a focus on quality teaching and
rewarding student achievement. The teachers at Kelso High
Campus have looked towards each other to learn new ways to
engage students in their learning, and provide quality
feedback. Expert Kelso teachers have conducted workshops
that feature use of technology, project based learning, group
tasks across several subjects, and contracts for accelerated
learning. The expertise of the Kelso HC staff has been
recognised through the selection of Mr Pillai as the coordinator
of a virtual Extension Mathematics class across Western NSW
and Mrs Murphy in a similar role in Music. Add to this the
recognised talents of Miss Payne in Dance in the Region, and
the recognised excellent classroom practice of staff such as
Mr Trevillion, Miss Douglas, Miss Nicole, Mr Taylor and so
many others, and Kelso HC scrubs up very well.
The new merit system has led to a problem that we are very
happy to solve. An avalanche of merit awards for achievement
in the classroom, attendance, uniform, and school service has
meant I need to create a separate budget to process them all.
Mrs Baker, our Head Teacher Welfare, has been tireless in
ensuring the implementation of this new scheme during 2012.
So many students have seen that their efforts are rewarded,
and others have seen what is required to be eligible for
representation and excursions.
The PBL team, ably led by Mrs Logan, has now progressed to
the classroom, focusing on orderly entry and exit. The
playground is far more orderly due to the initiatives of this hard
working group.
2012 saw the school invite a team from the Region to examine
the policies, procedures and data around attendance at Kelso
HC. The recommendations of this audit have already been
implemented, and several options around roll marking,
notifying parents of absence and truancy, and rewards for
sustained attendance are about to happen.
The highlights for the year must include Gabbi Bolt’s inclusion
in the Senior Talent Development Project, and the Dance
troupe all making the Schools Spectacular in November. Add
to this the revival of the Rock Eisteddfod, and the amazing
artwork from Amelia Meurant that quite literally takes your
breath away, and other dimensions to Kelso become evident. I
continue to see the Cirkus Surreal troupe reach new heights
(excuse the pun), and the end of year concert was
spectacular. Mark Graham’s exploits on television captured
our attention during the year, and we are all so proud of how
he represented Kelso HC as he achieved national fame.
7 to 10 will look for a student. It is all about consistent effort,
not simply exam performance.
At this point, I wish to acknowledge the ongoing expertise,
passion and vision of Greg Hurford and Stephanie Brown,
the Deputy Principals at Kelso High Campus. Their loyalty,
integrity and commitment often goes unheralded, however
the school continues to thrive under their leadership.
Supporting them is a talented group of Head Teachers, who
ensure that staff are supported and challenged. My deep
thanks to them all.
Often unnoticed is the work of the SAS staff in the office,
kitchens, library, print room, laboratories and grounds.
These people continue to ensure that the school functions
smoothly each day, and I publicly acknowledge their skills,
commitment, and hard work.
We do see some staff leave us, with Coreena Martin (Art,
English and Science returning to Orange), Geoff Pelley
(Art, returning to Orange), Sandra Chopping (HSIE,
retiring), Hannah Scotney (tutoring position, going
overseas), Jack English (HSIE and Science teaching, going
overseas), Tim Cusack (long term valued SLSO, moved to
south coast), Susan Hugo (School Counsellor, appointed to
Kelso Public), Julie Hanman (PDHPE, commenced
counsellor in training program at Bathurst High), Arthur
Jenkins (retiring from Mathematics faculty), Robyn Douglas
(Science, relocating to Melbourne), Kingsley Picker
(Science, leave pending retirement), Lesley Picker (HSIE,
leave pending retirement), Merridy Connor (long term
valued SLSO, resigned)
In conclusion, I need to emphasise the benefit of the
Denison College model to Kelso High Campus. Over 250
students undertake shared courses each week, proof of the
worth of this partnership. Very few options are not available
for any senior student, thanks to this innovation. Along with
this structure comes the welcome relationship with Geoff
Hastings, the Principal of Bathurst High Campus, and Craig
Petersen, the Denison College Principal. My thanks to them
both for a great year for the College.
To all the Kelso High community, thank you for your
support this year, and I wish you all a safe and joyous
holiday.
Keith Peasley
The Kelso Educational Enrichment Project, or KEEP, has
continued to provide opportunities for the most capable and
motivated students with outcomes such as a pizza oven on a
trailer. Some small changes will ensure this project is
integrated into classrooms in 2013, ensuring all our most
talented students can undertake enriching activities across the
curriculum.
2012 has also seen the first year of the Record of School
Achievement, replacing the School Certificate. The
withdrawal of the external exam means that a new series of
assessments will represent the achievements of every Year
10 student. More than ever, attendance, application and
attitude will determine how school performance over years
Presenting the 2013 leaders at a recent assembly.

YEAR 7 CAMP

YEAR 7 (2013) INFORMATION NIGHT
Students who will be entering Year 7 next year
and their parents attended an information night on
October 30th. This was the second information
session for this year and was well attended which
was great for everyone who had spent time
organising sessions and activities for the evening.
The night enabled Year 7 students to report on
their activities and achievements for the year
whilst also allowing parents to speak to Head
Teachers about curriculum and learning at Kelso
High.
WELCOME TO YEAR 7 OF 2012
As the Year 7 Year Adviser I would like to welcome all the
new students to Denison College - Kelso High Campus.
The students quickly learnt about their timetables, the
layout of the school and the bell times. They soon settled
in and looked like they had been at high school for months
rather than just a few hours.
Students who took part in iLEARN already had a good
idea about where to go and who their teachers were,
which goes to prove what a positive program iLEARN is to
help student’s transition from primary school to high
school.
All Year 7 students were invited to the Lake Burrendong
Camp which took place between the 27 th - 29 th February.
The camp was a great experience for students and helped
them develop their social skills and their independence
while experiencing new activities.
The new Year 7 students have brought their energy to
the school and have entered high school with a positive
work ethic and a desire to learn. .
Billy Taylor
Year 7 Adviser
Parents also had an opportunity to purchase
uniforms, book packs and commence payment for
the Year 7 camp in February next year.
Ms Windsor was introduced as the Year 7 advisor
and spoke about her role. She was certainly the
most popular staff member on the night with many
parents wanting to speak to her about their child.
Ms Grives spoke about being an ex- student who
has returned as a teacher. The special place that
Kelso High holds in her heart and the bond she
has with the school, particularly ex-teachers and
some current staff who have had an impact on her.
Ms Kiri Armstrong spoke about P&C and its
importance in the school. The importance of a
strong P&C was highlighted by Kiri with the hope
that parents would engage and take the time to be
involved.
Bathurst Businesses were also present for the first
time at one of our information sessions. It proved
to be a successful addition with many parents
accessing information on the night. Cirkus Surreal
performed on the night which was a hit as usual
with students and ex-students performing a variety
of activities.
Craig Luccarda
HT Junior Studies

NAIDOC MARCH
On Monday the 29th of October, 22 students from Kelso High
participated in the annual NAIDOC Celebrations in Orange. The students
marched through the streets of Orange with many other schools from
around the area in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
cultures. This was a great opportunity for our students to recognise the
contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields and become
aware of the huge talent and success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander community.
This year’s NAIDOC celebration involved a march through the streets of
Orange followed by an award ceremony at the Entertainment Centre.
After the ceremony the students were allowed to browse the many stalls
offering information on local services available to them in the community
and enjoy the free sausage sizzle.
Throughout the day our Kelso High students represented the school and
the Bathurst/Kelso community extremely well. It was a delight to be a part
of this very important day and to see our students carry themselves with
pride and respect of their own and other values and cultures.
ILEARN – 2012
Kelso High Campus has again
successfully completed a range of
transition activities for students
currently in Year 6 who will be
attending Kelso High Campus in 2013.
Around 150 students from partner
public schools and local nongovernment
schools have participated
in the program.
Each term students were able to
participate in activities which gave
them an opportunity to utilise our
facilities and experience curriculum
areas not always available to them prior
to Stage 4.
THE SCHOOL HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE
Kelso High Campus teachers are
generous in their time which enables
the program to operate. This generosity
is greatly appreciated and is typical of
the staff at our school. The program
diversity is fabulous with students given
an opportunity in Science,
Environmental Science, Drama, Timber
Technology, Food Technology, German
and Visual Arts.
The iLearn program is part of a larger
transition program that includes
information nights, schools visits by key
personnel and an orientation day.
You don’t need a Facebook profile or account to view the page.
Go to www.facebook.com/KelsoHigh
If you do use Facebook, click the “Like” button.
Craig Luccarda
HT Junior Studies

YEAR 12 GRADUATION BALL

TEAM TRIUMPHS
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - HOMEBUSH
On Sunday 14th October the Kelso volleyball squad travelled to
Homebush for another NSW Schools’ Volleyball Cup. Four teams
participated - Open Boys’, 16’s Boys’, 15’s Boys’ and 15’s Girls’.
Once again all teams performed well, behaved themselves and
displayed the highest levels of sportsmanship.
Both the U15 Boys’ and Girls’ played in the 15/16’s division
combined. We were the only U/15’s team there which was a great
experience for the juniors. The girls’ team placed 3rd, which is a
credit to themselves and the coach, Mrs Whittaker. The boys did not
place but showed a great deal of athleticism and potential. I have
very high hopes for this team in the future.
The 16’s boys’ team were without their setter, Lachlan Thomas, who
was overseas. Connor Hotham stepped up and set for the
tournament, performing particularly well. The team won the gold
medal in a tight 3 set final after winning the first 4 games.
Congratulations boys on beating Rooty Hill High School who have
beaten us in the final of every tournament so far this year.
The Open Boys’ also took out the gold medal. They have been
together for a long time as a team now and work very well together.
Congratulations to all involved and a big thank you to Lisa Whittaker
who drove a mini bus down.
KELVIN COOKE SHIELD
The Kelvin Cooke Shield
CKC CUP
On Tuesday 28th August 130 students
travelled to Cowra to compete in the CKC
Cup. Although we were defeated by Cowra
High, our students played really well and most
games were very close and were only beaten
by a point.
Then on Friday 31st August Canobolas High
came to Kelso High to compete, we played
extremely well and beat Canobolas 50 points
to 38. All students involved should be
congratulated on their behaviour, participation
and their sportsmanship they were all
outstanding! It was a fun day had by teachers
and students and we look forward to next year.
The final results were as follows:
on 95 points
The annual Kelvin Cooke Shield was played on Wednesday 19th
September. The shield is played between boys’ and girls’ from
Bathurst and Kelso High Campus to commemorate a stalwart of
Bathurst hockey, the late Kelvin Cooke. Kelvin was a student at
Bathurst High School (1963 – 1966). His children attended Kelso
High School – Jenny (1987 – 1993), Wendy (1989 – 1995), Kelvin
(1995 – 2001) and Brigette (2000 – 2005). The games were played
in true hockey spirit as Kelvin is remembered for his sportsmanship.
The Kelso boys lost 0 – 17 and the girls won 19 – 0.

HOCKEY RECOGNITION
Three Kelso High Campus girls won the
National 16 Years Girls’ Hockey title, with a 3-
1 win in the final in Hobart earlier in the year.
Kate Brown was one of the umpires in the
final, and congratulations to her on such a
wonderful achievement for a Year 11 student!
As a result of a week of matches, a national
side was selected to tour New Zealand and
Argentina in the near future. Out of all the
hockey players in the nation, both Jessica and
Sarah Watterson have been selected in the
extended squad. Jessica is in the squad to
tour, and Sarah has been named as a shadow
player. She will join the tour if injury or other
commitments prevents someone else from
going.
Both girls deserve every amount of praise and
recognition from all the Kelso High community
for their achievements. The singular devotion
shown by these talented players is now
bearing fruit, and we wish them both well in
their new challenges.
SENIOR GIRLS’ SOCCER
WESTERN REGION
CHAMPIONS
Midway through the first half Mudgee was able to take advantage of
this ploy by scoring a goal. This was one of our only defensive lapses.
The girls did not give up keeping to the game plan, working as a team
setting passing the ball around setting up our forwards to attack our
goal.
Esther Hotham and Natalie Hugo were causing a lot of trouble at the
front but could not get the equalizing goal. The second half continued
in the same way with our girls dominating the possession and field
possession. We continued the attack but could not get the final
equaliser. It took to 8 minutes before full time when a shot from Brooke
Inwood hit the post deflecting across to Natalie Hugo to put the ball
into the net. The goal took us into extra time when Esther Hotham
completed an attacking passing raid by our girls to put the ball into the
net for the winning goal.
The game was a great team effort. Aimee Morris was particularly
strong in the backs, not only continually repelling the Mudgee attack
but turning the game around into an attacking raid by our girls. In the
backs she was well supported by Ebony Fenton, Olivia Sheehan,
Carol Prosser and Cassie Talbot. Dana Grenfell supported Aimee in
the defence linking up with the mid-field and forwards. Our mid-field
dominated the game with Jasmine Rae and Jaimi Inwood combining
well together to control the game. Our wings of Brooke Inwood, Caitlin
Morris, Jordyn Hayter and Kelly Baker caused a lot of problems down
the side creating chances for our forwards.
Score 2 – 1
Goal Scorers: Natalie Hugo and Esther Hotham
The senior girls’ soccer team are now the
Western Region champions after they
defeated Mudgee High in the final 2 goals to
1.
The game was played at a very high standard
reflecting the level that the two teams had
reached, justifying the ranking as the two top
teams in Western Region. We were a little
nervous before the game losing two of our
players but we brought into the team Esther
Hotham who proved to be a handful in attack
to the Mudgee defence.
We began the game strongly showing strong
ball skills passing and finding our players
causing problems for the Mudgee defence.
Mudgee’s defensive players were strong
stopping our girls from getting a clear shot on
goal. Mudgee’s game plan was to feed the ball
to their mid-field, kick the ball behind our
defence for their forwards to chase. For most
of the game our defence was able to
continually repel their attack.

GIRLS SENIOR SOCCER
The Kelso High senior girls’ soccer team made it through to the state quarterfinals
after a hard fought win against Elderslie High. The win meant the girls
had to travel to Kirrawee in Sydney to attempt to at least equals our best
effort from three years ago when we were State semi-finalists.
The girls demonstrated that they are a talented team. They worked well
together as a team. A comment from the opposing coach was that we had
won the game in the first 15 minutes as the girls gained control and did not
let Elderslie settle into an organised game plan. The team work passing has
been of a high standard with all girls continually looking for our players to
move the ball on to.
In defence we also shut down the Elderslie team. In the opposition was a girl
from the Junior National team (Young Matildas) who was their centre-pin of
play. Our girls managed to keep her enough under control to lessen the
effect of their attack.
Even though the whole team excelled the work of Kelsey Sherman and
Morgan Sherman in the middle, Aimee Morris and Jaime Inwood in the back
and Natalie Hugo and Jasmine Rae in the front deserve a special mention.
Thankfully we had Jess Daymond in the goals who throws her whole body on
the line to keep the goals out.
The goal scorers were Caitlin Morris, Natalie Hugo and Kelsey Sherman.
The final result was 3 goals to 1.
The senior girls’ soccer team then went on to play Kirrawee. The game
began at a very fast pace with Kirrawee team causing a lot of damage to us
with their speed. The Kirrawee team plan was to play the game wide and use
their speed to outrun our girls. This team was the fastest team that we had
played against. This did result in a goal midway through the first half. Our
girls gradually got into their rhythm with solid passing and defence playing
the game more up the middle. This resulted in a goal to Morgan Sherman
late in the first half. In the second half the girls continued the way they
finished off the first half. Both teams had chances to score with both goalies
kept hard at work.
Throughout the second half we probably had more scoring shots but could
not achieve the winning goal. Our best chance came just before full time
when Kelsey Sherman hit the post after very good lead up work. The game
finished 1 all.
We then went into extra time with the game continuing in the same way as
before. Both teams again had the chance to win the game. After another 20
minutes the game was still locked at 1 all. A penalty shootout was the only
way to separate the two teams. Kirrawee managed to defeat us by scoring 3
goals to 2 in the shootout. Even though the girls may have been
disappointed in the result they were gallant in defeat. It was a great effort to
reach the top 8 teams in the state.
ALL SCHOOLS CROSS
COUNTRY 2012
On Friday 20th July 2012, five
students represented Kelso High
and Western Schools Sports
Association (WSSA) at the NSW All
Schools Cross Country
Championships at the Eastern Creek
Racing Circuit.
Kelso High Results
Larissa Kilby 12y girls 3000m
95th/102
Courtney Barnett 13y girls 3000m
90th/103
Brandon Martin 14y boys 4000m
42nd/97
Corey Chapman 17y boys 6000m
79th/91
Matthew Booth 18y boys 8000m
68th/70
Congratulations to each student.
GIRLS U15 SOCCER
The Kelso High girls U/15 team
played Bathurst High in the third
round of the Bill Turner Trophy.
The game began with both teams
fairly even in both attack and
defence.
Mid-way through the second half
Larissa Kilby managed to get a long
shot on goal which saw us level the
game 1 all. The game remained
level until 2 minutes from full-time. A
Kelso High corner taken by Caitlyn
Morris saw the ball placed perfectly
into the goal box for Emily Whittaker
to pounce giving us the winning 2 –
1 lead.
All the girls contributed to the win.
They played well above themselves
showing we do have a good team
that deserved this fine result.

SPORTING SNIPPETS
UNDER 15 YEARS BOYS’
RUGBY LEAGUE
The Kelso High School team travelled to
Blayney to compete in the Country Cup.
In all, the boys played four games.
The results of these were as follows:
# 8-6 win over St. Johns
# 14-4 defeat by Stannies
# 22-6 win over Delroy
# 12-12 draw with Blayney
Overall the boys played particularly well.
The outstanding team players on the day
included: Nick Rae, Bailey Waldron,
Jordan Naylor, and Jesse Scott
and David Reid. The rest of the team
also tried very hard, including:
Connor Hotham, Brandon Martin,
Antonio Read, Jack Fenton, Brodie
Samuel, Nick Press, Kyle Burke,
Bailey Webber, Brad Hollis and
Blake Peak
All boys are to be congratulated on their
efforts, standard of play, and
sportsmanship.
UNDER 13 YEARS BOYS’
RUGBY LEAGUE
The boys played in the Country Cup
competition at Blayney.
They played four games.
The results were as follows:
# 16-14 win over Stannies
# 16-12 win over James Sheahan
# 8-6 defeat by Blayney
# 18-12 win over Gilgandra
GIRLS’ OPEN HOCKEY
On Friday the 15th June the Kelso High girls’ open hockey team played in the
semi-finals of the WSSA knockouts against Lithgow High School. The girls
started well in the competition, beating Oberon 16 to nil, but unfortunately the
lead in to the semis was poor as the girls missed the previous rounds game due
to Cowra forfeiting the game.
The girls travelled away to Lithgow with a squad of 14 players. The game was
very close with both sides working really hard for the ball in very warm
conditions. Lithgow made the most of their goal scoring opportunities and the
game finished up 4-2 to Lithgow. There was some exceptional talent on
display and the girls should be pleased with their performance.
The team consisted of:
Kate Brown (GK), Brittney Hands, Madison Tattersall, Gina Grenfell, Kyra
Frogson, Kelly Baker, Jess Watterson, Sarah Watterson, Maddie Boyce,
Maddie Lippiatt, Abbie Mair, Esther Hotham, Aimee Ashcroft and Hanna Evans.
Overall, the boys played very well
considering there were only twelve
players on the day. The point scorers on
the day were Cody Sherman, Michael
Latu, Max Sanders and Jesse Bethell.
The rest of the team had a big impact
especially in defence, which was the key
to the wins, including Kieran Gilbert,
John Bird, Andrew Hollis, Dempsey
Milgate, Michael Maguire, Sean
Hanrahan, Tyson Louis and Chris
Peachey.

WESTERN REGION KNOCKOUT
The senior volleyball squad once again started their progression through
the knockout series to defend both their Western Region title and State
title. They have lost some strength in the team with Derryn Clayton and
Jack Press leaving, which gave an opportunity for some of the junior
players to step up. Emmitt Smith has also returned to the team from a 2
year break which has strengthened our attack and blocking. Tom Baker
has also made huge improvements and is now playing at the highest
levels even though only being in Year 10.
The team cruised through our first couple of games against schools that
do not have a volleyball program. Blayney High who has a very strong
tradition were defeated in 3 sets to make our way into the Western final
against West Wyalong. They defeated West Wyalong again in 3 sets with
ease. This placed the team number 1 in the Western Region.
Congratulations to the team for all their hard work. It was particularly
impressive due to both Tyler Dean and Andrew Christie being out also
from injury.
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES IN
VOLLEYBALL
Eight students from Kelso High made the Western Region team who
competed in Taree in early Term 2. The Team finished 4th.
Those players were:
Tyler Dean, Hayden James (Captain), Harry Bowden, Zac Morrison,
Andrew Christie, Emmitt Smith, Tom Baker and Lachlan Thomas.
Tyler Dean and Hayden James made the NSW Open CHS side which
competed in the Trans-Tasman tournament held in New Zealand.
Unfortunately Tyler was injured and could not compete.
Hayden James was very impressive from all reports and gained selection
in the Honorary Australian team which played a one off test match
against New Zealand. Well done to Hayden on the hard work and effort
over the last 5 years. This is a big honor.
STATE TEAM REPRESENTATIVES
Hayden James, Tom Baker and Zac Morrison all tried out for the U/17
NSWs Open Volleyball side. They travelled to Sydney over 10 times to
train and compete in tournaments. A squad of 30 was chosen. Tom and
Zacc made it to the last cut but were unfortunately eliminated. Hayden
James made the team and travels to Victoria in the holidays to compete
at the National Championships. Well done to all the boys.
SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER
The senior girls soccer team played
Parkes High in the semi-final of the
Western Region CHS knockout at
Proctor Park.
The team’s numbers were down with
three girls out and the flu causing
problems which meant our bench was
very light for the game.
The game began with both teams
evenly matched. As the game
continued the Kelso girls combined well
displaying solid ball skills passing to
each other. Our team work was of a
high standard which caused trouble for
the Parkes defence.
Parkes themselves matched our girls
with their own solid play. Our girls put
plenty of pressure on the Parkes team.
Kelsey Sherman and Dana Grenfell
combined well controlling much of the
game in the centre. Jaimi Inwood and
Aimee Morris were particularly strong
in the backs supported by Carol
Prosser and Ebony Fenton. Aimee’s
defence was a special highlight and
Jaimi continually linked up with the
midfield turning defence into attacking
raids. Natalie Hugo and Caitlin Morris
caused plenty of headaches for Parkes
making many attacking raids into the
goal area. Brooke Inwood, Jordyn
Hayter and Kelly Baker also played
well contributing to the final result.
Kelso went on to win the game 1 goal
to nil. This now placed the team in the
final against Mudgee High. All the best
to the girls.
A NATIONAL CHAMPION
Holly Simons from Year 9 has returned
from Melbourne where she was a
member of the NSW under 17 team
cycling pursuits that won the national
title, breaking the record in the process.
What an achievement by a great
student with a positive attitude to all
she does.

SPORTING TEAMS SUCCESS
JUMP ROPE FORT HEART
There were 17 students from Year 7 and 8 who took part in Jump Rope For
Heart this year. The ‘Jump Off’ took place last Friday the 23 rd of November. The
kids raised $612.70 and Kim Simpson should be congratulated on the raising
the most money of $229.95. This was a great effort by all the students involved
especially considering the limited time they had to raise money. We look forward
to participating again next year.

ROWING REPORT
Every Wednesday during 3rd and 4th period, eighteen Year 7 students have been
going out to Ben Chifley Dam to experience rowing. After recess we head down to
the bus bay and catch a ride out to the dam. It is a very long ride in a very small
bus.
The boats are very heavy so it can take some time to get them into the water. We
go get changed in the change rooms, and then carry the boats down to the water.
There are many sticks near the water that we need to dodge so we don’t step on
them.
When you get out on the water rowing can become harder than when you practice
it on land. Even though rowing can be complicated it is fun when you get out on
the water.
There are some negatives; the positives easily rule them out.
WARNING!! While out on the water DO NOT dangle your feet in the water –
LEECHES!!
YEAR 7 KELSO V BLAYNEY
VISIT 2012
In 2001 Blayney High School and Kelso
High School began an annual interschool
sporting visit for Year 7 students. On
Tuesday October 30 it was again Kelso’s
turn to host Blayney at the Bathurst Indoor
Stadium.
It is a privilege not a right to represent Kelso
High. Seventy outstanding Kelso students
were selected in 5 teams to take on
Blayney in Basketball, Indoor Soccer,
Indoor Cricket and Newcombe Ball.
The Blayney students arrived with seventy
excited and confident players who were
eager to maintain their 5 year advantage
over Kelso.
However, by the end of the day the
intensive team training carried out by
players and teachers paid off for the Kelso
students! Kelso won 16 out of the 20 games
played, with 1 soccer match drawn. Blayney
won only 3 games. The teams combined
together brilliantly, but more importantly
showed great Kelso school spirit and
fairness towards their opponents. These
positive attributes are more important than
winning.
SAMANTHA PETT CHAMPION ROWER
My name is Samantha Pett (pictured right), I am in year 7 and 13 years old. I
started rowing in term 1 through Kelso High. I spent three days during the first
school holidays learning how to row. Since then I have been training every
Wednesday, Saturday and sometimes Sunday’s at Ben Chifley Dam. I started
racing in the JB Sharp Winter Regattas in Sydney at Iron Cove, and came second
in all but one race. Then the ‘real season’ started in September. The first regatta
was the Rowing NSW Spring Regatta where I came first in the women’s novice,
winning by 1:04 minutes over 1000m.
Because I won the novice event I am now in D grade and/or under 16’s. My
second race of the season was at the Loreto Kirribilli School Regatta. I went in the
year 8 girl’s race and won by 3 seconds; a very close race. The next two regattas
were very tough, I competed in the under 16’s race and placed 4 th . I also
competed in the under 16’s double scull with my friend from Balmain Rowing Club
and we came second, having only trained together once about 2 months prior. It
was very on us, but we rowed a strong race and had fun.
As well as the Year 7 players, selected
Year 9 and Year 11 students provided great
support as umpires, referees and
managers. These students also award
points to the Year 7 player’s enthusiasm,
courtesy and effort in each game.
Medal winners for Kelso Year 7 were
Team 1 – Mathew Camenzuli
Team 2 – Hamish Lamberton
Team 3 – Ben Sennett
Team 4 – Vanessa Muldoon
Team 5 – Cody Sherman
To these Best and Fairest players and
congratulations to ALL Kelso High students
for making the day so enjoyable.
In October 2013, Kelso High will travel to
Blayney to continue a fine tradition of
interschool sporting visits.
I will be doing intense training over the Christmas holidays to get ready for the rest
of the 2012-2013 regatta season and hopefully the State Championships.
Rowing is the best sport I have ever tried; it is OARSOME just gliding across the
water. Thank you Kelso High for giving me the opportunity to row.

OPEN BOYS’ HOCKEY
On Wednesday 28th March 2012 the Kelso Open
Boys’ Hockey team played in the Western section of
the CHS Hockey knockout. The carnival was held at
the Cooke hockey complex in Bathurst.
The Kelso team consisted of:
Lewis Allen, Taylor Tattersall (c), Mark Day, Justin
Ovington, Sam Alberley, Tom Horspool, Jim Baker
(gk), Gavin Martin, Cody Grant, Connor Hotham, Bill
Watterson, Jack Bryant, Toby Speer and Joel
Simmonds.
The team played two matches.
The first game was against Canobolas High School.
We lost 5 – 1. Connor Hotham scored the goal in the
second half.
The second game was against Orange High School.
We also lost that game, 2-0.
A big thank you our parents who came down to
support us during the day.
Finally, congratulations to Taylor Tatterstall who was
successful in gaining selection in the Western
Region Hockey team. The western area team
competed in the state championships to be held in
Tamworth on the 22nd – 24th of May 2012.

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
START SMART WORKSHOP
All Year 10 students attended this workshop presented by the
Commonwealth Bank on the 9th August. Students were treated to an
entertaining and informative presentation on matters such as their rights
in the workplace, earning an income/taxation, mobile phones and
buying a car. Year 10 students are to be congratulated for their
behaviour and attention in this presentation and I am sure that all
students would have gained valuable information regarding financial
matters.
THE ABORIGINAL GARDEN
At the back of the school an area has been set aside to develop a
garden dedicated to the plants that have been of significance to the
local Wiradjuri people. The garden will be an outdoor education area for
all students of Kelso High.
A number of students have been participating in the project. The area
has been marked out and prepared by the school’s Waterwatch team.
The construction class will be constructing the fence around the garden.
Recently a working bee was held at school with some of our students
constructing the path through the garden.
The plants have been obtained and cared for by the Waterwatch
students. The students have also propagated some of the plants for the
garden. Over the next few months it is hoped that the garden will finally
be completed. This project was originally planned when we were in the
demountables. It is good to see that progress has finally occurred.
KOOMURRI ABORIGINAL CULTURE CENTRE
VISIT
On Tuesday the 27th of March Ms Hobby and Rex took five of
our students on a trip to Koomurri Aboriginal Culture Centre at
Katoomba. The students were Brad Smith, Quinton Carberry,
Aaron O’Donoghue, Isaiah Bettles and Beau Bettles. There were
also ten more students from Canobolas Rural Technology High
School at Orange as well.
SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL
CELEBRATIONS
On Friday 8th June representatives from
agencies including TAFE, Central West
Community College, Headspace, School Industry
Links, BMEC, OCTEC and Centacare joined with
staff from Denison College of Secondary
Education to sign a Partnership Agreement to
formalise our collaboration to provide pathways
to education and employment for the youth of
Bathurst.
This is a major partnership and is the result of
almost two years hard work in providing a viable
alternative curriculum for Year 10 students.
HEALTH PATHWAYS
On Monday 4th June representatives from the
Department of Education and Communities,
Greater Western Area Health Service, TAFE and
CSU met to discuss ways of increasing student
involvement in a number of pathways into health.
Currently, students at Denison College have two
options in Year 11 and 12 which can lead to the
award of either a Certificate III Health Services
Assistant through TAFE or they can also opt to
study two first year university courses in Year 12
which, if successfully completed, will articulate
into a guarantee of entry into CSU‟s Bachelor of
Nursing Degree.
These are exciting possibilities for those students
who might be interested in pursuing a career in
health.
At the Koomurri Centre they do a two hour program that involved
a Welcome to Country performed by the Koomurri dancers and a
Didgeridoo performance and workshop. And they were
introduced to the basic tool kit for both Aboriginal Men and
Women.
After lunch the Koomurri dance troupes entertained us with three
traditional dances (corroboree) and explain the meaning of the
dances along with a didgeridoo playing in the background.

FAREWELL TO SUJI YESUDASS
We are no longer sponsoring Suji through World Vision as her parents have
moved away from their community to seek employment. We had been
sponsoring her since 2009. Suji was from India. She is now 11 years old and
the second child in her family and her father Yesudass worked as a driver
while her mother Lalitha worked as a labourer day-to-day. She was from a
village in the south of India (Nilgiri Area), in a hill region called Blue
Mountains or Queen of Hills. It is surrounded by forests, waterfalls and
teagardens. Most villagers work as labourers in the tea and vegetable
gardens. Her diet is mainly rice with vegetables such as carrot, beans,
cabbage and cauliflower.
Here is a direct translation of her farewell letter to us:
Dear Sponsor,
This is the Farewell letter that is written by our dear sponsor child
Suji. Here my family and I are all doing well and fine. In the same
manner, eager to know about you and your family too. Because of
all the help that you have been doing for me and my family my
community and all of us here have developed to such a large and
great extent. Very specially are the programs of night school
education and tuition centres for the children, education materials
needed for the school such as note books, school bag, raincoats, watch
are some of the things that the organisation have provided for all us
here. They have provided the self-help group of women with economic
assistances as a group to develop the family income through the tea
plantations, better hygiene for households through individual
toilets, old house renovations by providing them with the materials
for the renovations and hence our
community has developed to a large extent. They have also provided
training for the youth boys without employment and have provided
them with the driving license. There has been a great change in the
lives of their children through the training programs like the life
school programs have taught them good values and have brought a
transformation in their lives. There are 6 self-help groups that are
functioning in my community and developing themselves and
their families too. And hence this letter my family, community and
I would like to thank you once again for all the help that you have
been extending to all of us for so many years. Thank you very
much once again.
From your sponsored child, Y. Suji
JAPANESE EXCURSION TO
SYDNEY
Year 8 and 9 students of Japanese
travelled to Sydney on Thursday 29
November to experience Japanese culture
and cuisine. A 5.30am start saw students
board the Bathurst Bullet train to travel to
the CBD. The students first visit was to the
Japanese Foundation where they had a
Japanese meal. This was followed by the
viewing of a Japanese film and later a
lesson delivered in Japanese where
students gained an understanding of
Japanese dress and dance. A brief visit to
the library was followed by a walk through
the city streets to a Japanese bookshop
which was very popular with the students.
The day drew to a close with another meal
and karaoke where several students
demonstrated their vocal talents. A visit to
a Japanese supermarket saw students
replenish their refreshments for the trip
home. Students were commended for their
cooperation, good behaviour, and
appreciation for the efforts put in by Miss
Alliband.
RYDA
Year 11 from Kelso HC spent a day in the
care of the Police….. for the right reasons.
The RYDA program targets the driving
habits of our beginning drivers, taking them
through scenarios that clearly show the
risks that are always there when any driver
gets behind the wheel.
Thanks to the local Rotary clubs for their
support and a special thanks to our
wonderful Year 11 for being such an
attentive and motivated group all day.

VIRTUAL SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL (XSEL)
EQUINE REPORT
Kelso High Campus has had students participating in this program for the first
time during 2012. The xsel program gives academically talented students who
live in western NSW an opportunity to attend a selective high school whilst
remaining at home and attending their local high school.
Students currently in xsel completed the selective schools entrance process
during Year 5, were offered a place during Year 6 and then commenced the
program upon arrival at their local school for Year 7.
Ben Sennett and Bud Lambeth have now completed an entire year of xsel whilst
attending Kelso High Campus. They have completed all their English,
Mathematics and Science through the xsel program whilst completing all other
subjects in class as per normal with other Year 7 students. The xsel lessons
completed for English, Mathematics and Science are separate to our general
classes. The students retire to their own room for these sessions which are set
up to cater for an online lesson format utilising adobe connect.
When they are a completing a synopsis (adobe connect session) they are
connected to a teacher based somewhere else in western NSW as well as other
students spread across the western area. The classes are small (10-12) which
means students have great access to the coordinating teacher. Work for
students is accessed through the web based tool - Moodle. Moodle is a program
that will be familiar to most students in the school as there are a number of
programs hosted directly out of Kelso High Campus also utilising Moodle.
Kelso High Campus will have at least one other xsel student in 2013 which is
fantastic.
It has provided our highest achieving academic students an opportunity which
has only been available in the past if they wished to live away from home.
Having Ben and Bud remain within our Year 7 cohort has been a benefit to
Kelso High Campus.
Craig Luccarda
HT Junior Studies
At the start of the year I had my very
first Equestrian Club Event with two
other students, Aiden and Zoe. The
event was held at St Stanislaus
College here in Bathurst where we
competed against a number of other
schools such as Mackillop College,
Holy Family and other high schools
and primary schools. We competed
in a variety of events including
bending, barrels and flags. Our team
represented Kelso High Campus,
and although we didn’t win, we still
tried our best and had a really fun
day.
Sarah M’Crystal Year 7
CONGRATULATIONS
TO EVAN STROEVE
(YEAR 12 – 2011)
Evan’s entry in the 2011 History
Extension Essay Prize has been
judged to be of an excellent quality
and has been awarded a Certificate
of Merit by the NSW History
Teachers’ Association.

ENRICHING EXPERIENCES
ILEARN – 2012
Kelso High Campus has again successfully completed
a range of transition activities for students currently in
Year 6 who will be attending Kelso High Campus in
2013.
Around 150 students from partner public schools and
local non-government schools have participated in the
program.
Each term students were able to participate in activities
which gave them an opportunity to utilise our facilities
and experience curriculum areas not always available
to them prior to Stage 4.
Kelso High Campus teachers are generous in their time
which enables the program to operate. This generosity
is greatly appreciated and is typical of the staff at our
school. The program diversity is fabulous with students
given an opportunity in Science, Environmental
Science, Drama, Timber Technology, Food
Technology, German and Visual Arts.
The iLearn program is part of a larger transition
program that includes information nights, schools visits
by key personnel and an orientation day.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology management and upgrading continues to be an
ongoing priority at Kelso High Campus.
2012 has seen the introduction of the Sentral integrated
management system which allows the curriculum and welfare
records to be accessed and managed within the same
package. This has seen the new reporting system introduced,
attendance being able to be tracked electronically, both in roll
call and for each of the day’s lessons, welfare issues being
recorded and tracked, and student activities such as
excursions and sporting competition being organised through
this system.
A rollout of desktop computers saw new computers being
installed in the Library Computer Room, and a second
computer room being upgraded. Year 9 student received their
new laptops as part of the Digital Education Revolution.
Many parents would have experienced the online booking of
parent interviews in semester 2. This proved to be a successful
progression, increasing the control parents have over interview
times.
The school now has a Facebook presence which has seen
quite a lot of activity. In 2013 we hope to make this a more
universal means of communicating with the school community.
It is intended to be a means of quickly communicating a whole
range of information from the likes of sporting results to
excursion punctuality to promoting activities within the school.
In term 3 eighty students attended a video gaming workshop
where they had commercial software demonstrated and then
developed skills in this area. All students received the
development software “Unity” and many have been highly
engaged with this since.
Clickview video distribution continues to be used across the
school whereby our library of approximately 2500 educational
titles can be access by teachers in the classroom and students
on their laptops via Clickview online. This modern resource
greatly enhances the learning environment for students.
Many parents, students and staff have contributed to a number
on online surveys that have been distributed this year. These
electronic surveys provide the school with valuable information
and contribute to the development of future directions for
programs in the school.

THE MATHS PAGE
MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE/ENRICHMENT
SERIES 2012
This year students have had the opportunity to participate
in a number of extension activities which require students
to apply their skills to solve unfamiliar problems.
The Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians is a
problem solving activity organised by the Australian
Mathematics Trust which is aimed at the top 15% of
students in their year level.
During term 2 students received a problem solving
booklet containing 6 very difficult problems. They were
required to submit written solutions to as many of these
problems as they could. The problems were challenging
and required time and persistence, but were based on
mathematics which should be known at their level of
study.
This year 12 students entered. Three gained High
Distinctions- Giles Lodge from Year 8 was in the top 1%
in Australia; Balthazar Ossig-Bonanno, also in Year 8, the
top 5% in Australia and Joel Simmons from Year 10 was
in the top 13% in Australia. Aaron Simmons(Year 8)
gained a Distinction, and Luke Ciccocioppo (Year 7),
Hamish Lamberton (Year 7), Louis Meuramt (Year 10),
and Elanor Nunn(Year 10) all gained Credits.
The Maths Enrichment Stage consists of a set of 8
problems based on topics such as polyominoes, counting
techniques, pigeon hole principle etc. Students are
supplied with a comprehensive set of support notes. The
problems are to be completed over a 16 week period
somewhere between April and September, and Mr
Stroeve marked the entries. This competition was aimed
at students who gained success in the Math Challenge.
Only a small number of students Australia wide enter
this competition.
KELSO HIGH CONTINUES TO GAIN
STRONG RESULTS IN THE 2012
MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE
The Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians is a
problem-solving activity organised by the Australian
Mathematics Trust which is aimed at the top 15% of
students in their year level.
It took place during Term 2. Students received a problem
booklet containing 6 very difficult problems. They were
required to submit written solutions to as many of these
problems as they could. The problems were challenging
and required time and persistence, but were based on
mathematics which should be known at their level of study.
This year twelve students entered. Three gained High
Distinctions – Giles Lodge from Year 8 was in the top 1% in
Australia; Balthazar Ossig-Bonanno, also in Year 8, the top
5% in Australia and Joel Simmons from Year 10 was in the
top 13% in Australia. Aron Simmons (Year 8) gained a
Distinction, and Luke Ciccocioppo (Year 7), Hamish
Lamberton (Year 7), Louis Meurant (Year 10), and Elanor
Nunn (Year 10) all gained Credits.
This continues the KHC recent history of success in these
competitions.
In 2007 a Year 10 student, Sarai Edmonds, received a
Distinction for the Challenge, and she was then the only girl
in Year 10 in Australia to earn a High Distinction in the next
stage – the Maths Enrichment Stage.
In 2008, students earned 1 High Distinction, 3 Distinctions
and 2 Credits.
In 2009 students earned 4 High Distinctions, 3 Distinctions
and 3 Credits.
In 2010 students earned 2 High Distinctions, 1 Distinction
and 4 Credits.
In 2011 students earned 1 High Distinction and 2 Credits.
All outstanding results
This Year, 4 students took on this very difficult
competition, with Giles Lodge and Balthazar Ossig-
Bonanno of Year 8 achieving High Distinctions. Giles
placed in the top 2% of the candidates in Australia and
Balthazar the top 10%. Louis Meurant of Year 10
achieved a Credit, while Joshua McInerney of Year 7
participated and gained a lot of experience.
Graeme Bright
Head Teacher Mathematics

THE HSIE PAGE
MOCK TRIAL
Four Year 11 students and two Year 10
students formed the school’s Mock Trial team
this year. They were Thomas Horspool,
Shannon Reedy, Bill Watterson, Katie
Southwell, Louis Meurant and Zac Baker.
This competition involves the students
preparing either a criminal or a civil legal case
and then presenting their case in front of a
practising solicitor who acts as the judge for
the trial. The students are then awarded
points for how competently they perform the
role of a barrister, witness, solicitor or court
official.
This year our team competed against Kinross
Wolaroi School, All Saints’ College, Mudgee
High School (all at the Bathurst Court House
or the Council Chambers) and Red Bend
Catholic College where they travelled to
Forbes. In all rounds the team thoroughly
prepared the case in their own time prior to
the trial and performed credibly on the day.
They learnt a lot about the legal process and
enjoyed the experience. Our thanks goes to
Ms Nicole who took over the coaching role of
the team this year and Mr Michael Schwab
from McIntosh, McPhillamy and Co. solicitors
who has given so much of his time over the
years to help coach the students in the finer
points of the law.
HSIE REPORT 2012
The HSIE department welcomed two new staff members at the
beginning of this year. Mr Andrew Mackenzie was appointed to a
permanent position and Ms Anita Nicole has filled the vacancy created
by Mrs Chopping who was on long service leave leading into her
retirement in July. Mrs Picker is on long service leave and we had Mrs
McFarland filling that vacancy until she left at the end of term one on
maternity leave and we welcomed Mrs Jennifer Manning, Mr Jack
English and Ms Bridget Kovacs who have all been involved in
teaching Mrs McFarland’s classes throughout the year. We
congratulate Mr and Mrs McFarland on the birth of Dustin.
I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding dedication that Mrs
Chopping has shown to students at Kelso High School over the past
24 years and we wish her well in her retirement.
This year we entered a class of year 7 students in the Australian
Geography Competition and were very pleased with the following
results.
High Distinction: Bud Lambeth, Ben Sennett, Lachlan Stericker
Distinction: Sean Hanrahan, Jeremy Anderson, Joshua McInerney,
Dominick Ormsby
Credit: Elise Porter, Caroline Harvey
In addition to the normal activities provided to students in the
classroom there have been other opportunities available for students
this year. These included:
All Year 10 students attended a Commonwealth Bank
Financial Literacy seminar where they learnt about matters
such as their rights in the workplace, earning an income,
paying taxes, mobile phones and buying a car.
Year 11 Modern History students and selected Year 10
Geography students attended a seminar presented by
representatives from the United Nations discussing the issues
facing women in Australia and overseas.
Year 11 Legal Studies students travelled to the Bathurst
Police Station and were given a tour of the station and a talk
about police powers and the Young Offenders Act. We thank
Constable Matt Holden for giving up his time to provide the
students with this relevant experience as part of their Legal
Studies course. The students were also able to sit in on a
District Court case and see the legal personnel at work.
Ms Nicole has organised some guest speakers into her
classes this year and we are very grateful to the parents and
community members who gave up their time to talk to our
students about the Stolen Generation, the Vietnam War and
the Aboriginal History of this area.
Dianne Poole
Head Teacher HSIE

ENRICHING EXPERIENCES
DG FOR A DAY
GERMAN
Once again a busload of Year 8 German students had a fantastisch day
in Sydney. The weather was beautiful and our students were delightfully
behaved. As usual, some ex German students in other years attended
too, for the second or third time!
On the journey down we stopped at Wentworth Falls to collect our
Brezeln from ‘Schwarzes Patisserie.’ They were lecker! Very moist and
tasty.
After applying for Director General for a Day, I
was selected to shadow Acting Regional
Director, Michael Cronk on Monday 30 th July.
This was for the launch and official opening of
Education Week.
On the day, I went to Mudgee with Peter Harvey,
meeting with Mr Cronk when we arrived at the
Parklands Resort for the launch. As Mr Cronk was
giving the official welcome, I was asked to come
onstage as he gave his speech. Following that, we
sat with the other official delegates while various
schools performed music and dances. Michael
then presented awards to students from schools
all across the region.
Once again, the ‘Lowenbrau Keller’ at the Rocks, put on a magnificent
and generous traditional ‘Bayerisch’ smorgasboard luncheon. Marlene,
my family friend visiting from Frankfurt met us at the restaurant and
almost inhaled the food! I think she was a bit homesick – not only
missing home, but more particularly, the food!
The menu included: Kartoffel Suppe, Nurnberger Wurste, Sauerkraut
(white and red), Pork Belly (sehr lecker), Chicken Schnitzel, Spaetzle,
Salat – and mashed potato of course!In addition, the fresh fruit platter,
Schokoladen Kuchen and Apfel Streudel were a sweet way to end our
meal.
Then off for a brisk walk around the Rocks (via the lolly shop) and back
on the bus for the trip home.
Many thanks to Mr Pelley, not only for coming with us but also for taking
so many lovely photos.
Kathy Starr.
Later, we watched ‘flash mob' dance performed by
almost 100 students. They danced in the middle of
town at twelve thirty, to a medley of songs. It was
a great performance. After watching the dance, we
headed to Mudgee High School, where we were
given a tour of the school by some Mudgee High
students.
After Mudgee High, we went to Mudgee Public
School, where we were treated to a performance
by the year 6 class. They acted out the passing of
a bill in parliament. We then had a meeting with
some of the staff who were working on a
connected learning initiative. Once the meeting
had finished, we drove to Cudgegong Public
School, where some of the students gave us a
tour. We then attended a meeting with staff about
education and their proposed action teams.
Director General for a Day was a great
experience. I enjoyed the day immensely and was
particularly interested in seeing the various roles of
the education directors.
Amy Constant

THE ENGLISH PAGE
ENGLISH 2012
“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You
discover that your longings are universal
longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from
anyone. You belong.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
Another year has passed us by with the usual hustle and bustle.
This year has been both rewarding and challenging. We had
students participating in the CWA Public Speaking, Lithgow
Festival of Speech, NAIDOC Debating and Premier’s Debating
Challenge. All of the students in these competitions experienced
highs and lows. Many of these competitions require students to
give up their free time to prepare. Our teams and individual
participants continue to improve in a wide range of fields. I am
always heartened by the enthusiasm that students demonstrate
in these extra curricula activities. Special congratulations are due
to the Year 8 debating team who were Zone Winners in the
Premier’s Debating Challenge. The same students also achieved
success at the Festival of Speech where one of the two Kelso
High teams was undefeated and only missed the final on a count
back. At this point I would like to acknowledge the hard work of
one of our ex-students Mr Rohan Fahey who work tirelessly with
our debating teams. I would also like to express my thanks to
Mrs Cole, Ms Tucker and Ms Payne who helped coordinate and
prepare students for various speaking & debating competitions.
As always I ask that students consider joining the Premier’s
Debating Challenge, Premier’s Reading Challenge or the MS
Read-a-thon in 2013.
The English faculty has continued to see an influx of new
teachers. Our ranks were swollen by the arrival of Ms Tucker
and Mr Halls-Corbett. It is enough to put a spring in the step of
this old war horse. Youth and enthusiasm do wonders for the
spirit. It is certainly something we will need over the next four
years as the new English Syllabus 7 – 10, based on the
introduction of a National Curriculum, begins to be implemented
across the state starting in 2014.
Don’t forget that the key to building skills in English is reading. I
encourage both parents and students to consider books as an
option for their Xmas stockings. A good book will never abandon
you! As Fitzgerald suggests you will never be alone when you
surround yourself with imagined worlds.
I would also like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the members of
my faculty. A special thanks to Mrs Williams who has filled in for
me while I was Relieving Deputy.
Happy reading! Be safe and happy everybody!!
Robert Bartulovich
Head Teacher English
SUPPORT FACULTY
Kelso High is proud to be an inclusive school setting with a diverse
student body. Kelso High supports students with additional needs in
the classroom, playground and on excursions and at sporting events.
It is the role of the School Learning Support Officer (SLSO), formerly
known as teacher’s aide, to provide additional support to identified
students. Our students are very fortunate to have such a supportive
team of SLSOs, who always go the extra mile to support them in the
classroom and playground.
The Support faculty run some fantastic programs throughout the year
and they continue to be popular with students. ‘Boys’ Group’ runs four
lunchtimes a week and provides a space for students who find it
difficult to be on the playground at lunch time. The boys can play
games, cards, play on the computer or just have a chat. ‘Look Good,
Feel Good’ program continued this year, which received a wonderful
response from students. Students were rewarded for positive
behaviour and were treated to a haircut and even highlights. Students
are also rewarded with ‘cooking periods’ for achieving set goalsand
demonstrating positive behaviour.
Support also runs a ‘Study Group’ to assist students with assignments
and develop their study and research skills. Students in Years 9 -12
are able to access the Work Placement program coordinated by Lisa
Whittaker, Christina Honeyman and Saranne Gorman, Itinerant
Transition Support Teacher. Students are able to experience the work
environment for 1 day per week over an 8-10 week period or for a one
week block. Employees are always impressed with Kelso High
students, giving them glowing work reports and some students have
been offered further employment.
The Support Team continues to grow and we now have nine SLSOs
and seven support teachers all with varying roles. Karah Logan works
closely with students experiencing learning difficulties and implements
individual reading programs and has been using Multilit, which has
produced some fantastic results. Christina Honeyman and Meg
Windsor are Support teachers for Year 7, 8 and 9 Christina also
provides additional support to older students with additional learning
needs. We also have a wonderful team of Itinerant teachers who
come into Kelso High and work with students for a variety of reasons.
The Support Faculty also welcomed Deb Barrott and Lizz Baker to the
team this year as additional Learning and Support Teachers (LaSTs).
Deb and Lizz are experienced Itinerant Behaviour Support
Teachersand bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Deb and Lizz will be supporting students referred to them by the
Learning Support Team. Another new addition to the team is
Josephine Driver, who is the teacher of Kelso High’s new Autism class
in I3. The class has been a wonderful addition to Kelso High, allowing
students with ASD to access mainstream classes with additional
support and resources.
My role as Learning Support Team Coordinator is to case manage
students who receive Funding Support across all areas of their
schooling experience and also students referred to the Learning
Support Team by staff or parents who are experiencing difficulty
whether it be social, emotional, physical or academic.
Lisa Whittaker
Support Coordinator

THE TAS PAGE
In 2012, we welcomed Phil Schmarr to the TAS Faculty.
We saw the completion of the Trade Training Centre in Construction, Hospitality
and Metal and Engineering.
Years 7 and 8 completed a range of projects and gained experience in Agriculture,
Food, Multimedia, Jewellery, Textiles and Timber over three rotations on a
trimester basis.
Years 9 and 10 students completed a variety of engaging and challenging projects
across a range of electives including, Food Technology, Textiles Technology,
Electronics, Engineering, Metal, Timber and Graphics
Mr Miller ran the KEEP program again which saw a band of Years 7 to 10 take the
opportunity to complete innovative projects.
Five students entered projects in the 2012 Central Tablelands Woodcraft Craft
and Arts on Show. Alex Marshall (deck chair), Alex Russell (coffee table and TV
Cabinet), Tom Baker (large cheval mirror), Gary Chappelow (small cheval mirror)
and Mathew Camenzuli (rocking chair). All the projects where of a high quality with
Alex Marshall receiving a Highly Commended award in the General Craft category
and Alex Russell First Prize in the Junior Craft category.
A large group of students from Years 7 to 12 entered some of their practical work
in the Pavilion Exhibits at the 2012 Royal Bathurst Show. The students were:
Year 12 Michelle Baker, Year 9 Courtney Downey, Shania Patterson, Brooke
Inwood, Kelly Baker, Year 8 Kaitlin Nightingale, Rebekah Nightingale, Madeline
Williams, Anthony Hanrahan and Year 7 Tegan Sumner, Jeremy Anderson,
Matthew Johnson, Hamish Lamberton, Jayden Clarke, Lachlan Stericker, Blake
Hurst, Aliveah Taylor, Jaid Campbell, Amy Dickson and Lauren Rozyn.
Years 11 and 12 students studied a range of TAS subjects including Engineering
Studies, Food Technology, Textiles and Design, Industrial Technology - Timber
and VET Construction, Hospitality and Metal and Engineering.
All students participating in VET subjects gained valuable experience at their
mandatory work placement. We would like to thank all the businesses and
industries that support us by providing work place opportunities to students for this
component of their course.
In the Year 12 Industrial Technology - Timber course under the guidance of Mr
Kelly and the Textiles and Design course under the guidance of Miss Howarth
ensured the completion of the Major Projects to an outstanding standard.
Shane Fitzpatrick
Head Teacher TAS

SCHOOL SPECTACULAR
Denison College Kelso High Campus performers Teleatha
Prasser, Shannon Reedy, Chloe Hunt, Tayla Mutton,
Mikayla Ellsmore and Mel Horwell headed into the Schools
Spectacular on Saturday after receiving good luck wishes
from their principal, Keith Peasley.
MIND MARATHON
Living up to the theme, Our Time, Relieving Director, Sonja
Benson said this year’s show has ranked up with the best of the
29 Schools Spectaculars.
"Our theme, Our Time, was inspired by the Stephen Sondheim
song and the performers really lived up to that inspiration," Ms
Benson said.
"Mr Sondheim wrote from New York encouraging the students in
the Schools Spectacular.
"They performed as if they were those he wrote about" the
movers, the shakers, those we will read about in tomorrow's
papers."
"The Schools Spectacular is more than just a show like no other,
for each of the 3600 students who play some part in the event it is
an experience like no other.
"There is no doubt it contributes to their success in school, work
and life.
"They learn valuable lessons, such as collaborating with others,
striving for goals, attaining new heights and sharing the success
of a job well done.
"Teamwork, working co-operatively with others and playing a part
in the success of an enterprise are not only attributes they can
take into life, but they were fundamental to making this Schools
Spectacular one of the best ever.
"The Schools Spectacular is a tremendous example of the
opportunities, values and excellence that is the core of NSW
public schools."
Ms Benson said she was thrilled and proud of how everyone
played their part and put enormous energy into their role.
Mind Marathon is a competition that is aimed at Stage 4
boys who are academically capable. The event is organised
through East Hills High School in Sydney each year. This
year Kelso High and Bathurst High entered a combined
Denison College team. This team consisted of six Year 8
students, three from each campus. The Kelso High
representatives were Giles Lodge, Tom Hoban and Brandon
Oliver. All of these boys are academically capable and have
been performing well in class and with assessment tasks.
The day consisted of three sessions with tasks based on
Mathematics, Science, English, History, Geography and
General Knowledge. Each of the tasks were challenging and
completion of all questions extremely difficult. However, this
was the idea of the day with challenges designed to stretch
and extend our most academically capable students.
East Hills put on a great lunch which allowed Mr Stelling
(Bathurst High supervising teacher) and myself to discuss
the day so far. The boys all admitted that the day had been
challenging and they had been presented with ‘tough stuff’.
They were unsure how they were positioned as there were
300 students from all over Sydney and surrounding areas.
There was no progressive score on the day and teachers
were not permitted on the floor to discuss anything with
students. Consequently the result at the end of the day was
as big a surprise for us as it was for students.
The boys finished a fantastic second behind Davidson.
Mind Marathon is a large event and occurs over three days
with different schools participating each day. This means
Denison College was invited to a Mind Marathon mega
battle in November with the best teams from each day
fighting it out to determine a Mind Marathon winner for 2012.
"Everyone was a star in this year's Schools Spectacular," Ms
Benson said.
"Whether a featured artist, chorister, musician, dancer, foyer

ACADEMIC ACCOLADES
YEAR 7 DEBATERS
On August 1st 4 students from Kelso High combined
with 4 students from Bathurst High to debate the
topic – Television is no good for you!
The debate took place at Bathurst Panthers where
members of the Probus Club of Bathurst combined
as audience and adjudicators.
This event was developed as a Denison College
extension activity for Year 7 students who showed
potential in debating. The previous day students
from both campuses were brought together at Kelso
High to be mentored by Mr Rohan Fahey.
Rohan is an ex-student of Kelso High and is
currently studying to be an English teacher. His time
and efforts were greatly appreciated by the college
but most importantly by the students who had two
great days.
After spending a day preparing, two teams were
created with each team comprising two Kelso High
and two Bathurst High students. This worked very
well with students mixing easily. The experience was
a new one for most of the students and therefore
somewhat daunting, however, they presented very
well and were warmly applauded by the fifty Probus
Club members in attendance.
AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
Students from Year 7 participated in this competition
earlier this year.
High Distinction: Bud Lambeth, Ben Sennett,
Lachlan Stericker
Distinction: Sean Hanrahan, Jeremy Anderson
Joshua McInerney, Dominick Ormsby
Credit: Elise Porter, Caroline Harvey
These students are to be congratulated on their
success. Their awards were presented by Ms Brown
at a school assembly.
DENISON COLLEGE - HIGH ACHIEVERS
FUNCTION 2012
Denison College celebrated the performance of our highest
performing students at a function early in term 1. Students from
both campuses were acknowledged for their overall
performances during 2011, however, it was also recognition
that these students value the educational opportunities afforded
to them by Denison College. Year 10 and 12 students were
invited to attend if they attained a Band 6 result in one or more
subjects from School Certificate or Higher School Certificate
examinations. Year 11 students were invited to attend if they
received overall Preliminary Course marks that were above
90% for subjects or they were recognised on Presentation Night
as the student with the highest course rankings for 2011.
Special guests included Mr Peter Harvey, Bathurst School
Education Director and Col Sharpe, Head of Campus CSU
Bathurst. Kelso High Campus students who received awards
were:
Year 10 (2011)
Amy Constant - English, Mathematics, Science
Tom Horspool - Mathematics, Science, Geography, Computing
Skills
Mati Fisk - Mathematics
Jahziel Iapson - Mathematics, Computing Skills
Andrew Christie - Science, Geography
Aleisha Carter - Geography
Natalie Hugo - Geography
Karen Drummond - Computing Skills
Ryan Cashen - Computing Skills
James Baker - Computing Skills
Year 11 (2011)
Heidi Annand - Ancient History, Society and Culture, Visual
Arts
Georgia Hackney - Food Technology
Nathan Lamont - Industrial Technology
Amelia Meurant - Ancient History, Society and Culture, Visual
Arts, English Extension 1
Geoffrey Murphy - Ancient History, Mathematics, Mathematics
Extension 1,Charles Hall Academic Prize, Presentation Night
2011
Year 12 (2011)
Hayden Fulthorpe - Industrial Technology
Jarrod Grabham - English Extension 2
Jessica Smith - Industrial Technology
William Horspool - Notional Band 6, Mathematics Extension 2
Evan Stroeve - English Advanced, English Extension 1,
Mathematics Extension 1, Modern History, History Extension
and Notional Band 6, Mathematics Extension 2
Congratulations to all our high achievers for 2011.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
The athletics carnival was held on
the 9th March and after all the rain
we were very lucky to have a nice
sunny day. Many students attended
dressed in their house colours, it
was a fun filled day for both
students and teachers alike!
Congratulations to the following
students were named Age
Champions. Students were
presented with their medals at a
School Assembly
12 Years Boys 12 Years Girls
Brodie Hoye Larissa Kilby
13 Years Boys 13 Years Girls
Hamish
Amy Cosgrove
Lamberton
14 Years Boys 14 Years Girls
Brandon Martin Kaitlyn Kennedy
15 Years Boys 15 Years Girls
Leigh Petrie Shay Hanrahan
16 Years Boys 16 Years Girls
Dean Grant- Jessica
Janssen
Watterson
17 Years Boys 17 Years Girls
Corey Chapman Natalie Hugo

SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Swimming Carnival Age Champions
Congratulations to the following
students were named Age Champions
following our swimming
carnival on 23rd February. Students
were presented with their medals at a
School Assembly.
12 Years Boys 12 Years Girls
Alexander Cox Emma Bennett
13 Years Boys 13 Years Girls
Jayden Clarke Elizabeth Talbot
14 Years Boys 14 Years Girls
Aaron Simmons Rebecca
Bennett
15 Years Boys 15 Years Girls
Lachlan Thomas Emma Ross
16 Years Boys 16 Years Girls
Joel Simmons Jodie Simson
17 Years Boys 17 Years Girls
Corey Chapman Rachael Staines
Cassandra Holding

ENDURING RECOGNITION
PUBLIC SERVICE MEDAL HONOURS
MIRROR LOCAL EDUCATORS’
DEVOTION TO EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to Kathleen Compton who was awarded a
Public Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List.
Regional Director, Carole McDiarmid said many young people
had benefited from her leadership, dedication and passion for
excellence.
“A Public Service Metal acknowledges those who have
consistently performed demanding jobs to the highest
standards and have made a major contribution to the Australian
community.”
While Mrs Compton‟s service was focused on the eastern part
of the Western NSW Region, Mrs McDiarmid said her sphere of
leadership extended further, especially through engaging her
peers in professional development opportunities to strengthen
quality teaching.
“Her work in this area was recognised with a Director-General’s
award in 2009. She was the inaugural Principal of Denison
College, uniting the Bathurst High and Kelso High campuses to
fully deliver combined teacher expertise and over 90 courses of
study to senior students. Students are now taking advantage of
Mrs Compton‟s sound background in curriculum delivery, her
innovative vision and experience as Principal of the Sydney
Distance Education High School to gain unparalleled access to
programs that best suit their talents and aspirations.
2012 DIRECTOR-GENERAL’S AWARD
FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE TO
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Stephanie is a Deputy Principal of Welfare who has
always focused on the welfare of students, particularly
those at risk. She has developed and implemented a
variety of programs that have literally changed the lives of
students. She has given students the opportunity to reach
places that they could never have dreamed of.
Stephanie’s innovative programs have already received
recognition and awards across a vast array of areas. Her
programs seek to develop self-esteem and self-reliance in
students who have home and school lives that do not
allow them to excel. These programs, developed by
Stephanie, include: a school based Circus program
(Circus Surreal), where students have now reached
acclaim both nationally and internationally; NAB Schools
First Regional Award for her successful school Circus &
community program with Bathurst SES; received the
Caltex Rotary national Award for Innovative Teaching;
she has also been the 2BS Citizen of the Month;
developed Aboriginal programs and initiatives resulting in
the ABC televisions’ five school program (Health and
Welfare for Aboriginal Girls); developed the Machismo
Boys Program as a part of the Strategic Projects NSW
Premiers Department; and the list goes on.
These programs have increased the participation, and
success, of students across the school. Stephanie is a
person who knows no problem is too difficult to solve.
“The effectiveness of Mrs Compton‟s vision can be measured
in the student enrolment growth in public secondary education
in Bathurst and the quality partnerships between public
education and Charles Sturt University and the Western
Institute of TAFE.” Mrs McDiarmid said that while Mrs Compton
has recently retired from education, “it will be our students in
every public school across Western NSW Region who will
continue to benefit.”
Ms Brown with her daughter Alex after the award
ceremony.

REMEMBRANCE DAY 2012
A Remembrance Day ceremony was held at the school on Friday 9th
November run by the School Leadership Team and members of the
Air force cadet unit. The last post and reveille were played by Mr
Snitch the visiting music teacher.
Kelso Leadership Team members Ben Larnach, Dylan Piggott and
Chris Johnson with Cadets Trent Gedling, Bailey Gainsford, Kyle
Lansom , Jake Miles, Jon Summers and Zoe Gedling
VIETNAM VETS
On Sunday the 11th November, students represented the school and
the Air Force Cadets at a Remembrance Day ceremony held at the
Carillion in Bathurst. Below is a photo of the Denison High students
with the State and Federal members of parliament, Mr Paul Toole and
Mr John Cobb.
ANZAC DAY
Denison College students 2012 Remembrance Day

MANY MERITS
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
SCHEME 2012
At the end of 2011 staff discussed proposals for a Reward
and Recognition Scheme for Kelso High. Of importance, was
the need to have a system that is simple, consistent across
all years and can, as we monitor its success, link in with
whole year excursions to reward students. Also discussed
was the possibility of changing the merit assemblies to reflect
the Rewards and Recognition system, which has a more
whole school approach, rather than academic alone.
In 2012 all staff were given booklets of blank merits.
All students were informed at the whole school assembly and
by year advisors, of the merits and how they can work
towards bronze, silver and gold awards.
A tally system records student progress and is placed on the
library windows every term. When students reach the silver
and gold levels, parents are notified with a letter home to
congratulate them, and the child’s achievement.
Students on red, yellow, blue and green cards are still
entitled to earn merits, however as they need specific
numbers to progress to the levels of each area, their
progress through the Rewards and Recognition system may
be slower.
At the Term 4 Presentation Night Ceremony any student who
has achieved a gold level through-out the Rewards and
Recognition system will be acknowledged.
Kim Baker
Head Teacher Welfare
On August 23 rd , the five highest bronze merit recipients from
each year group attended a rewards cooking day. Students
made and iced patty cakes and were treated to pizza made
by year 12 Hospitality students.

MEMORABLE STAFF MOMENTS
DANCE ACHEIVEMENTS
There’s nothing Kelso staff enjoy more than a day out.
Congratulations to Jahzeil Iapso (above) and Melanie
Horwell for their selection into State Urban Hip Hop and
Dance Ensembles respectively.

iVISUALISE
Western Region education Director Carole McDiarmid viewed the
artworks from Denison College Kelso High Campus which are hung in
the Department of Education Head Office in Bridge Street, Sydney as
part of the iVisualise Art Exhibition. 13 students from Kelso High had
work selected for this exhibition of art from Western Region.
PLACE PHOTO HERE,
ROCK BAND
OTHERWISE DELETE BOX
Indigenous inspired “love eggs” made by
Year 7 artists.
In Term 3 the Music faculty introduced a Rock Band program. Working
with Rohan Fahey, a former Kelso high student as their tutor, members
of the band rehearse after school on Tuesdays. Their performance at
the MACDD night was their first, very successful public show.
One Direction and Justin Bieber where
popular subjects in a Year 8 Art unit on
Heroes.
YOUNG TALENT TIME VISIT
On Monday 19th March, 2 members of the Young Talent Team came to
work with Cirkus Surreal. Lyndell and Tyler arrived with John Forman
(the musical director) and watched a performance by Cirkus Surreal and
then spent the rest of the day learning circus skills and relaxing with the
troupe.
As a result, Cirkus Surreal was featured on YTT at 7.00 pm on Friday
6th April.
Year 9 worked on sculptural projects,
including this drift wood owl.

INSPIRED LEADERS
Bathurst Show Art Winners
SCHOOL CAPTAINS PARLIAMENT AND
GOVERNMENT HOUSE VISIT
On Friday the 15th June 2012, the Denison College Captains Heidi Annand,
Amelia Meurant, Matthew Booth, Eric Mayhew and Emma Smith, had the
unique opportunity to travel to Parliament House and Government House in
Sydney to meet Her Excellency, State Governor Marie Bashir. Along with other
school leaders from Western Region, New South Wales they were educated
about the parliamentary proceedings in the two houses, greeted various
members of parliament, had tours of both places and were able to be involved
in question time.

THE ENCHANTED FOREST

MusicArtCircusDanceDrama NIGHT

THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Cirkus Surreal embarked on their most ambitious
performance since 'On A Winters Night'.
The audience was captivated by the story of a young girl who
makes some very unlikely friends on her journey of self-discovery.
Fairies, gnomes, elves, unicorns, pans, wolves and other creatures
in fabulous costumes, spinning, tumbling, stilt walking, balancing and
clowning to the rhythms of hypnotic music.
Sold out performances were held from November 21 st to 24 th .
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EMBARKED ON THEIR MOST
AMBITIOUS PERFORMANCE
SINCE 'ON A WINTERS NIGHT”.
GABBI JOINS TALENT DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
TDP (Talent Development Project) is a free program designed to
develop talent in school aged students. Gabbi Bolt was selected
to take part in phase one of the program.
“I have attended two workshops so far and am yet to attend at least
another three.” Gabbi explains.
“I have already received many new tips and am learning a variety of
useful techniques such as: microphone technique, choreography and
movement, audition and song writing skills and instrumental skills”.
The workshops took place at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and
were conducted by various mentors who have made a professional
career out of the entertainment industry.
The program is split up into three phases. At the end of each phase
there is an audition to progress to the following stage. Phase one
begins with around 30 – 40 core students, and around 10 – 15 junior
students. The junior program caters for years 9 and 10 students who
attend selected workshops and are encouraged to audition for the
next year's core group). Although Gabbi is currently in year 10, she
has been bumped up into the core group.
At the end of phase three there is a graduation concert where the 10
– 15 students who made it through, perform in front of many
employers of the entertainment industry.
Middle Photo: Gabbi - Year 10, Photograph courtesy Peter Gumpert Photography
DRAMA CAMP
Congratulations to Sophie Hunter-Rose, Thomas Billington and Lauren
Miles who were selected for inclusion in the Regional Drama Camp.

YEAR 12
VISUAL
ARTS
BODY
OF
WORKS

RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
Students with the posters they have made.
BMX bike riders qave a demonstration of their
skills at Kelso High this year.

BATHURST WIRADJURI
CONTEMPORARY DREAMTIME STORY
Bathurji Wiradyuri Mayiny Girri Giilang
(Bathurst Wiradjuri Future People Story)
As a beautification project for Kelso High, a number of subject
orientated murals are being painted to be hung around the
school. One of these murals is based on Aboriginal culture
and is based on Past, Present and Future, under the artistic
guidance of Ms Gail Sylvester.
The mural depicts the following in its storyline: Before
dreamtime the land is featureless and shows the night. The
song-line contains the stories passed down from generation to
generation. The Aboriginal people are astronomers and the
emu in the sky is Auntie Gloria looking down and watching
over everyone. The Southern Cross can only be seen from
the Southern Hemisphere and is in the second panel. The
white dots and ribbon are swirling through time. The
kookaburras sing and the sun rises. The hills in the
mural, represent Mt Panorama and the hills around Bathurst.
The song-line links the aboriginal tribal groups together and
runs throughout the entire country. It starts to diminish
because of Colonisation when aboriginal people had their
culture taken from them. The rings represent all the people
working together to build a stronger community and the songline
is starting to rebuild as more people create their own
personal dreaming for the future symbols. The final panel
No.5 is the Macquarie River, an important feature of Bathurst
and Flat Rock where the flowing green lines represent the
organic nature of the community. Students created their own
personal totems and these are depicted throughout the Mural.
Also included in the mural are the 8-ways symbols (Aboriginal
Pedagogy). The flora and fauna are the students’
representation of themselves.
On behalf of the students involved special thanks to Aunty
Gloria Rogers, Uncle Bill Allen Jnr, Leanna Carr-Smith, Gail
Sylvester, Keith Peasley, Selina Ash, Linda and especially
anybody we have forgotten. Without your support guidance
and help this project would not have been.
In 2012, the I Block Support area was renamed the HUB.
The HUB is always buzzing with activity and is a central
place for students requiring additional support to touch
base with the School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs),
check their timetables or participate in alternate learning
programs.
Students utilise the kitchen to develop their daily living
skills or cook up yummy dishes as a reward for positive
behaviour.
The ‘Move to Learn’ program also operates in the HUB
area and it is always great to see kids being active and
gaining an understanding of their bodies while laughing
and having fun!
In I3, one of the HUB’s classrooms has its own Sensory
room, providing students with space to chill out, calm down
or have a quiet chat with staff or a friend. Students can
listen to music and ABBA is always very popular in the
Sensory room.
The HUB is a dynamic and unique space embraced by all
students at Kelso High Campus.
Mandaang Guwu
Thank You

THE LAST WORD
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Tops (Boys and Girls)
White Polo shirt
White button shirt
The Denison College polo shirt
KHC green polar fleece
Approved Senior Jersey
The Denison College Hoodie
Bottoms (Boys)
Black tailored shorts
Black long pants
Plain black track pants (small logos)
Bottoms (Girls)
Bottle green or black skirt straight or pleated
Bottle green or Black tailored shorts
Plain black track pants (small logos)
Footwear
Plain dark coloured shoes - stiff upper for TAS/Science
- plain joggers for PE/Sport
NB: Tights or leggings are NOT permitted.
NB: Ugg boots/thongs/Rabens and other soft or fluorescent footwear are NOT permitted.
NB: No large logos/ graphics on clothing
NB: Jewellery and makeup needs to be minimal and safe
The staff of Kelso High
Wish all our students and their families
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
And
A safe and happy holiday.
See you in 2013

YOUNG ARTISTS
HSC ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
This exhibition was a culmination of many hours of developing ideas,
eating chocolate cake and actually creating artworks.
The HSC artworks this year were quite diverse with many media areas being
utilised. Works included: printmaking, textile and fibre arts, time based works, oil
painting, designed objects (wearable art), sculpture and collection of works.
Amelia Meurant’s work was selected for the Art Express, an exhibition of the very
best from Year 12 HSC artworks.
Year 10 still life paintings were used to
create a self-portrait using objects of
personal symbolic meaning.
MAC’DD NIGHT
Creative and Performing Arts MAC’DD (Music, Art, Circus,
Drama, Dance) Night, was held in November.
Composed of students' works in Music, Art, Circus, Dance and Drama, the night
was a showcase of the achievements of the school's Creative and Performing
Arts Department.
The audience was dazzled by the daring acrobatics of Cirkus Surreal students,
be entertained by talented musicians and actors, and mesmerised by the artistry
of dancers.
CIRKUS SURREAL TRAVELS TO SEE OVO
During September Cirkus Surreal students travelled to Sydney to view the
latest touring Cirque du Soleil show, Ovo. The students were constantly
amazed at the wonderful costumes and phenomenal acts performed by the
Cirque du Soleil artists.
Ovo is an emersion into the teeming and energetic world of insects. The
headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem of insects where they work, eat, crawl,
flutter, play, fight and look for love is a non-stop riot of energy and movement.
Year 12 Photography students
explored portraiture and adopted
personas