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Kirrawee High School

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Upcoming events

Monday

30

October

Sutherland Shire Public Speaking Competition 2023

Date

30 October

Time

8:45 AM-1:00 PM

Location
St John Bosco College, Engadine (Banksia Ave, Engadine NSW 2233)

Date/Time: Monday 30 October 2023 8:45am - 1:00pm (Round 2 - Students are to meet at the venue 8.45am) Description: This competition is designed to give students from the Sutherland Shire the opportunity to gain experience in different ranges of public speaking experience, to make their voices heard on an array of topical issues. Venue: St John Bosco College, Engadine (Banksia Ave, Engadine NSW 2233) Transport: Parents will need to make arrangements for their child to and from the venue. Dress Code: Full school uniform. Food: Students are to bring their own snacks. Students are to bring their own water. Students are to Bring: A pen or pencil and a notebook. Mobile phone - a fully charged mobile phone in case of early/late finished or emergencies. Educational Outcomes: Skills of planning, preparing and writing speeches. Analysing current affairs to incorporate them into speeches. Delivering speeches to an audience - both prepared and impromptu.

Tuesday

07

November

Sutherland Shire Public Speaking Competition 2023

Date

07 November

Time

5:45-8:00 PM

Location
St John Bosco College, Engadine (Banksia Ave, Engadine NSW 2233)

Date/Time: Tuesday 7 November 2023 5:45pm - 10:00pm (Final - Students are to meet at the venue 5.45pm) Description: This competition is designed to give students from the Sutherland Shire the opportunity to gain experience in different ranges of public speaking experience, to make their voices heard on an array of topical issues. Venue: St John Bosco College, Engadine (Banksia Ave, Engadine NSW 2233) Transport: Parents will need to make arrangements for their child to and from the venue. Dress Code: Full school uniform. Food: Students are to bring their own snacks. Students are to bring their own water. Students are to Bring: A pen or pencil and a notebook. Mobile phone - a fully charged mobile phone in case of early/late finished or emergencies. Educational Outcomes: Skills of planning, preparing and writing speeches. Analysing current affairs to incorporate them into speeches. Delivering speeches to an audience - both prepared and impromptu

Sunday

12

November

2023 Kirrawee Komae Exchange Program

Date

12-25 November

Time

9:00-9:00 AM

Location
Japan

2023 Kirrawee Komae Exchange Program Date/Time: Sunday 12 November 2023 9:00am - Saturday 25 November 2023 9:00am Description: 2023 Kirrawee Komae Exchange Program Cost: $5500.00 Venue: Japan Additional Information: Payment schedule: Please note, all payments are non-refundable. - Installment 1 $300, due Monday June 5 - Installment 2 $1750, due Monday July 3 - Installment 3 $1750 , due Monday August 7 - Installment 4 $1700, due Monday September 4 There is a teacher levy of $1175 applied per student, which is incorporated into the above overall cost. This is to cover the cost of the necessary substitute teachers, as well as travel, accommodation and daily costs of the accompanying teachers. As this trip requires liaising with various companies, it is important that the above payment schedule is strictly adhered to. As this is an optional experience, any outstanding school fees must be settled to be eligible to participate in this year’s program. If you do not have a current passport, please ensure you lodge a passport application as soon as possible. Copies of passports will be due to the travel agent by September 1. There will be a mandatory information evening Wednesday June 21 6-7:30pm in the library. This will be an opportunity for us to go through all the information, answer your questions and complete required paperwork. Please also note that we do have a waiting list for this year’s program. If you are unable to participate for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Organising Teacher: W. Simpson Staff Attending: W. Simpson, K. Potter, C. Campbell Due Date: Monday 4 September 2023