NMSHS Schoolzine Issue 7

Principal’s Address

Principal’s Message

I have said on previous occasions, it is an honour and a privilege to be the Principal of Newton Moore SHS.

The first semester went so quickly, and it seems like only a week ago that I was welcoming new students on their first day of secondary school, while also catching the gazes of protective parents as they placed their students into our capable hands.

One of our key school priorities is Belonging. We want our students to enjoy school, value their learning and become good people who care about and contribute to the community. I am really encouraged by what I’ve seen, and I hope our parents are impressed by our efforts.

I want to personally thank all the parents who attended the parent’s night in Week 2. It is extremely important that parents and guardians come to these events so they can receive feedback on how their child is progressing and information on steps that can be made to support them further with their schooling.

Some of the highlights for the first half of the year have been:

• Seeing how quickly the students have grown and settled into school life.
• The amazing number of students attending the homework classes.
• The school’s initial work on the reconciliation action (RAP) plan.
• Our highly vibrant Country Week assembly
• Our many science activities such as Scientist Without Borders, F1 and Subs in Schools’ competitions.
• Our ANZAC Day Ceremony with a focus on celebrating Indigenous war soldiers.
• Our rewards programs Shining Knights, Golden Knights and our top PBS points winners.
• The Performing Arts music concert.
• The extra curricula activities that have been coordinated for students including the reading club, table tennis tournaments and the art club.
• The number of successful MASH excursions and events which occurred throughout the semester.

I am looking to the remainder of the year and in particular the leadership that emerges from our student groups and our student voice groups. We have been looking at all possible ways of engaging students in our future planning including a forum for our reconciliation strategies to be viewed, formal reports written by students being presented to the school board, and the feedback we receive from our student exec groups.

We will launch our PBS shop this term. The students receive positive behaviour points in their classes for good work for following class and school expectations. These points are saved against the student’s name. Once students receive a certain number of points, they can redeem points by making a purchase from our shop.

We look forward to working with you all again this term.

Boorda/Goodbye
Susan Kerr  M.Ed.Admin, B.Ed,Dip.Teach

PRINCIPAL
Newton Moore SHS

From the Finance Team

Specialist Programs Charges  (MASH, Science Engineering and Science Horizons)   

Semester Two has begun and the payment of compulsory charges for these programs is being finalised. These funds ensure programs can provide your child with the resources needed for the best opportunities.

As these are specialised programs you and your child chose outside of the usual curriculum subjects, payment of these program charges is compulsory.  If this cost is not paid, your child will be moved out of the program into a general curriculum subject. Contact the Accounts office to make your payment today.

Contributions and Charges  

As we are in the second half of the school year now, it is a good time to consider payment of your contributions and charges to clear them up before the end of the year.

Pay in full using the details below
or
Payment plan - Available to all families: pay subject costs off in small amounts over the year.  Decide on the amount and frequency of each payment to suit your individual family budgets. Use the details below to set up your payment plan in your internet banking.

Payment Options/Details

• Bank Transfer

             Account name:   Newton Moore Senior High School
             BSB:                    036-134
             Account #:         19-7827 (Enter student first and last name as reference details)

• BPay - Newton Moore Biller Code: 106708

             Please use the unique reference number on your invoice or contact the accounts office to obtain this number.

• Centrepay - Do you receive payments from Centrelink?

             Elect to have some of your benefit paid to the school. Set it up on your Centrelink Portal using the NMSHS

             Centrelink CRN 555 062 848L

• In Person - by eftpos and cash
• By Phone

Accounts Office Details:

Hours:    8am to 3.45pm school term days
Phone:   9722 2419
Emai:l    newtonmoore.shs.accounts@education.wa.edu.au

Deputy Principals’ Update

Study Skills Tips – Working Collaboratively – asking for help

Do not hesitate to ask for help if you do not understand the work set or are struggling to comprehend something.

• Asking for help is a valuable skill that contributes to academic success.
• Try to become more aware of your tendency to avoid asking for help and try to reach out when needed. This can be to a friend, teacher, or parent.
• Engaging in discussions with others often offers fresh perspectives and the opportunity to clarify your thoughts. By collaborating and exchanging ideas with another person, you may enhance the development of your own ideas and uncover new ones.

You can learn more about being more effective at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au by logging in with these details:

Username: newtonmooreshs
Password:  62success

Subject Selections for 2024

Year 10 & 11

All the students have been surveyed and interviewed to find out what they would like to study next year. They will be coming home with a letter in Week 3 to confirm their selections. Appointments to discuss subject selections can be made by contacting the school on 97222400.

Year 7, 8 & 9

All lower school students will be receiving information about their elective choices for next year in the coming weeks. Please read the subject selection handbook (found on the school website) with your child and complete the selection process as advised. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the school on 97222400

OLNA Year 11 & 12

Round two of OLNA will commence in Week 8 for Year 11 and 12.

• Writing:                              4 - 5 September
• Reading and Numeracy   6 – 15 September

For Year 12 students it is essential that they access the extra support classes available at school and are present at school during the text period. Please contact your child's teacher for further information.

Parents and carers can do a lot to help their children achieve literacy and numeracy standards.

A lot of useful advice can be found online, including at these websites:

• TestTakingTips.com website

• Teens Health website; see the Test Anxiety page 

• YouTube® – Tips to Ease Test Taking Anxiety/Stress Free Kids 

More information can be found on the Authority website on the OLNA page 

Attendance

Attendance Reminder

We appreciate that with winter and the flu season upon us, student absences are on the increase. Just a reminder to all parents/carers that the school values your communication in explaining that your child has a genuine reason for their absence. We also value any communication requesting support if your child is having difficulty attending for any reason.

Ideally, as a school, we are seeking communication within the daily text messages and weekly follow up email to explain your child’s absence. This allows us to support any attendance issues that the school may be able to assist with as well as ensure your child keeps their good standing, allowing them to attend school excursions, camps and reward activities.

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Newton Moore SHS PBS shop grand opening Week 3!

Lower School students: Recess Tuesday
Upper School students: Recess Wednesday

Download the PBiS app to see how many points you have or log in on the desktop site from the link below. A code will be provided later. A code will be provided later. 

You can also make purchases on the app, so if the shop runs out of items in Week 3, ‘online shop’ and receive them when the items come in!

Meet the Team

Thomas Byrne-O’Neill

Anshu das

Student Services Update

School Nurse

Free period products

We wish to advise our school now provides access to free period products for our female students through the school nurse and/or our STARS program.

Providing access to free products at school is designed to enable students to stay engaged in their studies and ease some cost-of-living pressure for families.

Dispensers have been installed in some school toilets

Our school is committed to providing period health education to all students.

Information available from the following websites may assist you to have conversations about menstrual health and hygiene at home:

Learning Areas

Technologies

Louis Carcallas and Joshua Bastian practise their film production techniques ahead of making their own film. Students from our Year 9 Media class are analysing films at the moments and gaining an understanding of film concepts.

VET

South Regional TAFE 2024 Applications are open.

Year 10 and 11 students, it is time to start thinking about your future subject selections and Career Pathways.

TAFE applications for 2024 are open. There are some exciting and innovative courses and Pre-apprenticeships available for you to apply for. If you decide to study at TAFE, you will attend school Monday-Wednesday then go to TAFE Thursday and Friday to complete your Certificate course.

If you would like to apply, please see Ms Read-Smith in the VET Office as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday August 14^th

Music

In Week 9 of Term 2, students were delighted to take part in a Music Concert for their parents and guardians. There was a focus on building confidence and supporting each other as performers in a safe environment to help tackle the nerves! 
There were a variety of performances from Drum Solos to Concert Band, and even a surprise piano duet from Ms Mayors and Mrs Moore. 

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HPE

Wednesday Term 2 Week 9 was our school Cross Country in Years 7-10. Students in Year 7/8 ran a 2.5km course, Year 9’s ran 3.5km, and Year 10’s ran 5km. Well done to all students who gave it their best and ran well to complete the course. Selected students will be representing Newton Moore at the Interschool Cross Country in early Term 3. Our winners were:

Aboriginal Education

Stars

Newton Moore NAIDOC display

Clontarf

Term 3 kicked off with the last of our Clontarf State of Origin Trial games. Newton Moore was fortunate enough to have two students, Nehemiah Brown and Leon Kickett still in the running for the Melbourne tour. The day started off with a tour of Fremantle Football Club facilities at Cockburn, where ex-Docker Roger Hayden spoke to the boys about what the average day in the life of an AFL player looks like. Following the tour, it was game time, as the Southern WA team took on the North WA team. Both boys competed really well, with Nehemiah battling it out in the ruck most of the day and Leon showcasing what he is capable of up forward.

The Southern WA team eventually came out 4 goal winners. Following the game, we had a dinner to announce the WA side that will be touring Melbourne in term 4. Ex-Docker and Clontarf Alumni Michael Johnson spoke with the boys about his journey to get to the AFL and some of the challenges he has faced which was a great insight for everyone. Leon Kickett was named in the 25 man squad but unfortunately is currently a non-travelling emergency. Nehemiah missed out. With both boys still eligible to go again next year I am sure they found the experience invaluable as they were competing against some of WA’s top talent.

Follow the Dream

Students have come back from the mid-year break focused and keen to get back into their tuition at Polly Farmer Foundation - Follow the Dream afterschool sessions. With the support of their tutors and teachers, students are focusing to maintain or ideally improve on their Semester 1 results. It is a credit to the students who attend Follow the Dream for the hour after school, twice a week, to focus on their learning. I would like to also acknowledge the parents who offer their support to their child being involved, and ensuring they attend, and are committed to the program and their learning.

For further information about the program please refer to the link Follow the Dream | Polly Farmer Foundation (pff.com.au)

If you would like your child to be involved, please contact James Skoda Follow the Dream Coordinator by email James.Skoda@education.wa.edu.au or phone 0477 931 008 Boorda

Specialist Programs

Newton Moore Senior High School send out our congratulations to the following recipients of the Science Specialist Scholarship awards.  Thank you to our Scholarship providers for their support in being able to provide the scholarships. 

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Science Horizons

Real life Science for Newton Moore students.

Newton Moore Senior High School has recently been mentioned in Birdlife WA magazine article entitled, Osprey breeding distribution around Bunbury, Western Australia 

Newton Moore Specialist Science Horizons students researched, and project managed, the construction of two Osprey nesting platforms with the City of Bunbury along Koombana drive. As the graph (Figure 4) shows , Osprey sighting, including breeding pairs and fledglings, have dramatically increased since the platforms have been in place.

Real life Science in action for Science students at Newton Moore.

News from Parent Bodies

School Board

The school board assists in establishing and reviewing the school objectives, priorities, and general policy directions. It also reviews the financial arrangements necessary to fund those objectives and evaluates the school’s performance in achieving them. This includes reviewing the progress of the school’s improvement actions for the current Business Plan and active involvement in developing our future Business Plan.

I encourage any parent or community member who would like to join the Newton Moore SHS board to please contact the school so we can provide further details on how to join. We really appreciate as much community support as possible.  

Community Notices