KELSO HIGH CAMPUS NEWSLETTER

DENISON COLLEGE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
KELSO HIGH CAMPUS
NEWSLETTER 9 th May 2012
Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success
Telephone: 6331 4544 email: kelso-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au PO Box 499
Fax: 6332 1678 web: www.kelso-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Bathurst 2795
Principal’s Report
There goes summer…
It is always sad to see summer finish, and the slog of
winter approach. Thankfully we all get to come to
school and do exceptional things.
I do hope that your Easter break was restful and full of
reflection and chocolate.
For those summer worshippers, it will be back.
Teachers Learning How Kids Learn?
This was the theme of our School Development Day
held on the first day of Term 2.
The Aboriginal Education Team from Western
Region spent the entire day at Kelso Campus with the
staff from both campuses of the College. Teachers
were able to view learning and culture from the
perspective of Aboriginal students and their families
and learn ways of making learning a more meaningful
process for all children, not just indigenous.
The activities and stories were skilfully led by the
team and the day was a success, in part due to the
efforts of Craig Perry, Adrian Chapple, Wendy
Murphy, Craig Luccarda, Craig Petersen and Suzanne
Kissell. My thanks to them all.
ANZAC
For reasons not yet understood but certainly
appreciated, the ANZAC tradition takes on added
meaning each year. Kelso High remembered the
efforts of so many Australians in so many conflicts at
an assembly on Tuesday 25 th April. Besides the
outstanding respectful behaviour of all those who
attended, the highlight was the honour guard provided
by the local Air Cadet Unit, comprising Jake Miles,
Trent Gedling and Dylan Piggott. Thanks to Mrs
Poole and Mrs Smith for their organisation on the day.
My thanks also to the members of the Leadership
Team who ran the assembly, braved the cold at the
Dawn Service, and attended the march on Anzac Day.
Year 12
Reports are now with Head Teachers and will be on
their way home soon. For many, this is the first real
indication of progress since late 2011. Take note of
the marks, but also read the comments closely. These
are a real pointer to how improvements can be made
where needed. Term 2 is where the difference really
happens, so seek help and plan that study schedule.
Important Dates
15 May-17 May NAPLAN Testing
23 May iLEARN
24 May FACTS Day (CSU) for Year 12
25 May Year 7 Immunisation
30 May iLEARN
1 June-8 June Year 9/10 Mid Course Tests
6 June iLEARN
11 June Public Holiday
29 June Last Day of Term 2
16 July School Development Day
17 July School Resumes
NAPLAN
Next week sees the annual NAPLAN testing for Years
7 and 9. It is important that every student completes
these tests to enable the school to track what is
working well overall and what needs attention. Please
ensure your child attends next week to enable you,
them, and the school to focus on areas of
improvement.
Year 6 to 7
Last week saw a great roll up of 2013 Year 7 students
and their families to hear from current students and
our staff about what to expect and gain an insight into
what we do. The school tours were so good that we
had trouble winding up the evening! Thanks to all
those parents who came along, as it shows the depth
of interest and support we enjoy.
The activities in Textiles, Visual Arts, TAS, Maths
and Science were very popular, and my usual thanks
and praise goes to Mr Craig Luccarda for his
organisation and excellent words to the gathering. We
are fortunate to have such a talented and empathetic
educator here at Kelso.
Love Bites
Currently our Year 10 is taking part in the Love Bites
program, which encourages responsible behaviour in
relationships, families and school. The students have
been involved in workshops and activities that prompt
them to think about how they manage boyfriends and
girlfriends, growing up in a house full of family, and
getting the best out of school.
Our thanks to the agencies that have convened these
superbly run workshops.

16 NIL
This was the scoreline when our star studded girls‟
senior hockey team met Oberon HS last week in the
first round of the State Knockout. I was fortunate to
see the second half of the game, and left wondering
how good this side can be. Fabulous skills, a great
work ethic, and so much potential. Hannah Scotney
debuted as coach, and proved to be one of the better
British imports since 1770.
Well done all, and good luck against Cowra in the
next round.
Keith Peasley
Principal
Merit Award Achievers
The current highest Merit Award achievers are:
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Lauren Rozyn
Blake Hurst
Samantha Hunt
Matthew Johnson
Kym Muldoon
Chloe Booth
Liberty Palmer
Blake Peak
Zoe Gedling
Alahna Malart
Kylie Simpson
Emma Ross
Maddison Lippiatt
Melanie Horwell
Sarah Harvey
Luke Malart
Victoria Mitchell
Melissa Cosgrove
Laura Thomas
Courtney Dresser
Ashley Saffron
This is wonderful to see these and many others
achieving and I look forward to the excursion in 2013,
Term 4 for all the GOLD recipients!!!!!
Currently -
Year 7 has 1,228 merits being handed out
Year 8 has 811 merits
Year 9 has 902 merits
Year 10 has 850 merits
Year 11 has 193 merits
Year 12 has 180 merits
In total, over 4,281 merits have been handed out to
our Kelso High students for either great achievement
in class, sport or in the community OR for uniform
OR for behaviour in the class/playground or on
excursions!!!!
Thank you students and staff as you support this
system. Celebrate our success.....
ANZAC Day – Wednesday 25 th April 2012
Georgia Hackney and Courtney Dresser from the
Kelso High Leadership Team represented the school
at the Dawn Service at 4.30 am at the Carillion in
Bathurst.
Three other Leadership Team members, Heidi
Annand, Ebony Fenton and Matthew Booth walked in
the march and attended the 10.30 am service on behalf
of the school.

Lauren Renshaw
Any article made from Recycled
Material – Under 19‟s
Second Prize
Hollee Simons Ceramics, Freestyle Piece –
Under 19‟s
Mariah Northey Any Other Craft – Years 10-12
Cassie Talbot
Any Article Made from
Recycled Material – Under 19‟s
Third Prize
Sam Scott-Palmer Ceramics, Freestyle Piece –
Under 19,s
Sarah Harvey Any Other Craft – Years 10-12
Kayla Grenfell Art, Abstract, Any Medium –
Years 10-12
Jenny Parsons
Any Article Made From
Recycled Material – Under 19‟s
Bathurst Royal Show
This year the Visual Arts Department has had
wonderful success at the Bathurst Royal Show. We
received 16 placement awards and 5 ribbons. Students
entered claywork, wearable artworks, lino prints,
painting and sculpture. All students who entered their
works are to be congratulated on their efforts,
particularly Heidi Annand who received the prize for
the best Senior Secondary Art Exhibit overall.
These students were presented with ribbons and
certificates at our School Assembly on Tuesday 8 th
May 2012.
Champion Ribbons
Lesley Carberry Indigenous Art – High School
Leigh Petrie Junior Ceramic Exhibit
Lauren Renshaw Under 19‟s Sculpture
Gabrielle Bolt
Jamie Watt
Heidi Annand Senior Secondary Art Exhibit
Cassie Talbot Open Craft Exhibit
First Prize
Jordan Martin
Lesley Carberry
Traditional Painting , any
Subject, any Medium – Years
10-12
Traditional Painting, any
Subject, any Medium – Years
10-12
Leigh Petrie Ceramics, Freestyle Piece –
Under 19‟s
Lauren Renshaw Figurative or Abstract Sculpture
Gabrielle Bolt – Under 19‟s
Jamie Watt
Cassie Talbot Any Other Craft – Years 10-12
Aleisha Carter Art, Botanical Art, any Medium
– Years 10-12
Textiles students succeed at the Bathurst Show
Congratulations to the following students who entered
some of their practical work in the Pavillion Exhibits
at the 2012 Royal Bathurst Show.
Year 12
Year 9
Year 8
Year 7
Michelle Baker
Courtney Downey
Shania Patterson
Brooke Inwood
Kelly Baker
Kaitlin Nightingale
Rebekah Nightingale
Madeline Williams
Anthony Hanrahan
Tegan Sumner
Jeremy Anderson
Matthew Johnson
Hamish Lamberton
Jayden Clarke
Lachlan Stericker
Blake Hurst
Aliveah Taylor
Jaid Campbell
Amy Dickson
Lauren Rozyn

Michelle was awarded First Place for the back-pack
she designed and made. Lauren also received First
Place for her patchwork cushion. Brooke and
Courtney gained a Second and Third Place Certificate
(respectively) for their bolster cushions and Anthony
came second with his machine embroidered pencil
case.

Waste to Art Community Art Competition and
Exhibition 2012
This year Kelso High entered several wearable
artworks into the local Waste to Art competition, held
by the Bathurst Council during April.
Students from Year 10 Visual Design entered the
wearables they had created as part of a design unit
which was based on making clothing out of found
objects. Students used materials such as: bubble wrap,
newspaper, nuts and bolts, bottle tops, milk cartons,
garbage bags and carpet underlay in order to make
their spectacular works of art.
Chloe Fulthorpe was fortunate enough to win her
section of the local competition, with her Industrial
Industries entry. Chloe‟s outfit was based on industry.
It was made from aeroplane packaging, a grinding
disc and a combination of nails, bolts and screws. Her
accessories included earrings, a ring, bracelet and hat.
Chloe‟s wearable will now go on to the Regional
Exhibition which will be held in Forbes during May.
opportunities and contacts for this future. Mark
impressed everyone with his grounded attitude and
generosity to all other competitors. He won $10,000
which will enable him to pursue his career in the
circus arts. The judges Chukky, Tina and Dikko told
Mark they would be seeing him performing around
the world and Tina asked Mark to perform on her
current tour.
We will all watch with pride as Mark rises to stardom.
Mark Graham
Talented aerialist and ex Kelso High student Mark
Graham competed in the grand final for Young Talent
Time last week. Although he didn‟t win on the night,
he certainly impressed the judges with his expressive
routine. Tina Arena called him the “angel of the
hoop”. During the arduous 4 month experience, Mark
has grown as a performer and has learned a great deal
about the industry, developing performance
Workplace Health and Safety - ‘White Card’
Training Course
On May 18 th Skillset will conduct a one day training
course for students seeking to obtain their „White
Card‟.
The card is mandatory for students wanting to
undertake work experience on building sites.
The cost is $98 and is payable to the Front Office by
May 14 th . Students are required to collect a course
flyer and application form from Mr.Behan.
Please note that the course is limited to a maximum of
twenty students.
Hockey
Congratulations go to Esther Hotham on her selection
in the 2012 NSW Institute of Sport hockey squad. As
an elite athlete Esther has demonstrated dedication
and commitment to achieving her very best.

Western AFL
Congratulations to the following students on their
selection in the Western Secondary AFL Under 15
team. The CHS carnival is on 29 th – 31 st May in
Wollongong.
Campbell Martin
Zachery Baker
Nick Rae
Connor Milliss
Special mention was made of the boys‟ standard of
play and on field application. Well done to all four
players.
Ric Bolus
Solution to Stroevey Challenge
Number 172
No 3: Fibonacci‟s Rabbit Problem
Answer: 233 pairs – the number each month is
represented by the numbers in the Fibonacci sequence
– 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233.
Stroevey Challenge Number 173
Greatest Math Puzzles of All Time
No 4: Euler’s Konigsberg Bridges Puzzle
In the town of Konigsberg, is it possible to cross each
of it‟s seven bridges (a to e) over the Pregel River,
which connect 2 islands (B & C) and the mainland (A
& D), without crossing over any bridge twice.
Solutions showing necessary working & your roll
call group should be given to Stroevey. Prizes
always on offer.
Facts, figures and fiction about the numbers 60
• There are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an
hour. In measuring angles there are 60 seconds in a
minute, 60 seconds in a degree and 360 degrees in
a revolution. The use of 60 and 360 comes from
the Sumerian and Babylonian mathematics
systems, which were based on 60 (unlike our
decimal system which is based on 10). 60 is a
good choice as it can be divided evenly in so many
ways – 1,2,3,4,5,6,10,12,15,20,30 and 60.
• The internal angles of an equilateral triangle
measure 60 degrees.
• A weightlifter between 56 and 60 kg is in the
„Featherweight‟ category
• A diamond anniversary celebrates 60 years.
Red Shield Appeal Doorknock 19-20 May
For over 45 years, The Salvation Army Red Shield
Appeal Doorknock has provided significant
opportunity for volunteers to give three hours of their
time on Doorknock Weekend.
Your involvement will help the Salvos continue their
work in helping Australia‟s needy.
If you would like to participate in the appeal please
contact The Salvation Army.
Volunteers Wanted
Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare?
Bathurst Seymour Centre is in need of volunteers.
Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding way to
contribute to the community.
Our volunteers do a variety of tasks.
For more information contact The Bathurst Seymour
Centre on 6332 1449.
Bathurst City Red Tops Soccer Club Inc.
Players, both male and female, are needed for the
upcoming 2012 season. Players are needed for all age
groups from juniors through to seniors.
For more information please contact :
Michael Bagot - 0447 185 879
Justin Evans - 0401 847 032
Wellington Eisteddfod
The Wellington Eisteddfod is now open for entries.
The website for entering and viewing our Syllabus
(Online Schedule) is geni.gaia.com.au.
Sections available for entry are : Dance, Vocal &
Instrumental, Speech & Drama and the Wellington
Music Festival (introduced so students can perform
modern music, as well as cultural music and other
styles, and sections where you can just “dress-up and
mime”).
Entries and payments should be received by 1 st June
2012. If you have no internet access, please phone
Janelle on 6845 1607.
Entry enquiries to janellefrappel@bigpond.com