Incredible Student Achievements

Wow can you believe we are in June already! The month of May has been an incredible success for Kirrawee High School staff and students with so many wonderful achievements to talk about. While I can’t mention them all here, there are a few that are certainly worthy of a special mention.

I had the pleasure of attending my first KHS athletics carnival and what I expected to be a cold day at “The Fridge” turned out to be sunny and bright with records broken all over. A highlight for me was the nail biting final of the girls 15yrs High Jump where Izobelle Louison-Roe smashed her PB and the school record. We are expecting great things from Izobelle.

Our debating teams have had amazing success in their relevant competitions with both junior and senior teams making it through to the next round of their respective competitions.

Year 11 students Annaliese Mustapic, Amadene Edwards and Estelle Stark represented our school at the 2022 Rotary District 9675 Model United Nations Assembly at NSW Parliament House. The girls came in second place to Ascham School earning themselves a spot at Nationals in Canberra in August. We were one of only two public schools represented and I am so proud of their achievement.

In the creative and performing arts space, I can’t wait to see our student talent showcased at next week’s CAPA Showcase.

Opportunities to meet parents

It was wonderful to meet so many parents face to face last week at our Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Evening. It was the first real opportunity I have had to meet and speak to parents since I began in August last year. I would like to remind everyone about the P&C. P&C is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in the school and I encourage those who can, to attend. The P&C is often the first place I go when we need to seek input from parents to inform decision making in our school. We have regular scheduled presentations from our Head Teachers as well as our Student Leaders. It is an excellent forum for you to learn and ask questions about the school, and we are always open to hearing your suggestions and ideas. Our next meeting is on Monday 6th June at 7:30pm in the school Library.

Consultation

Over the next few weeks, I will be seeking parent and student input regarding some key issues. The first will be an opportunity for you to tell us how you feel about student use of mobile phones at school. From a teacher perspective, mobile phones are problematic. The second will be an opportunity for you to give us feedback on the changes we made earlier in the year to student access to toilets. Keep an eye on your email for these opportunities.

Respectful and Responsible Students

During one of our online assemblies this month, I spoke at length to students about the importance of school uniform. When students are wearing our uniform, they represent Kirrawee High. This includes before and after school, on a bus or train, at the shops, park etc. with friends. We are very proud of our school’s positive reputation in the community, and we are very keen to protect and maintain our positive image for all past, present, and future students.

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Uniform is extremely important and has many benefits.  Click to read the article.  We need the support of all parents and carers.

“Kirrawee High School would like to welcome our new Aboriginal Education Officer Karen Armstrong. Karen is a proud Wiradjuri woman who is passionate about Aboriginal culture and empowering our young people to be proud of their culture and find strength in their identity.

As an educator with the NSW Department of Education Karen is looking forward to sharing her knowledge and culture in our community. Karen will be with us every Monday.

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An amazing 3 days for Year 7 on Camp during Week 5.  Well Done Mr Yu and Ms Windle.

Click here for a full report and an awesome gallery of photos.

Year 7 Camp Report 

Due to the Reading Challenge being affected by COVID19, there are some changes in 2022.  Click here to read the full article.

Junior  and Senior Science classes have been are learning about Electromagnets, Forces of Impact and  the Van der Graaf Generator and cell membranes.   Check outs ome of their practical lessons.

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Congratulations to Jordan Conley and Wes Phillips of Year 10 Industrial Technology Timber on their amaxng projects.  Check out more details and picture here

Congratulations to Scarlet Pettigrew on her excellent Term 1 project.  Click here to see Scarlet Foot Stool.

We are so lucky to have so much staff expertise to run these successful workshops.

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Debating Workshop

Please support Amelie Nanclares of Year 11 at the International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Such an amazing achievement from an exception student leader in the field of Science.

String Orchestra rehearsal  getting ready for the CAPA Showcase in week 7, can't wait to finally perform again! Today we welcomed two new year 7 students on cello, Byron and Kaya. They both did an amazing job for two people who have not played strings before! We are looking forward to showcasing our new repertoire and some "oldies but goodies" in week 7

Congratulations to Thomas Tyrrell on Baritone Sax in this Schools Spectacular Inspired Video.  We are so proud of Thomas’ achievement. He was successfully chosen to be the only Baritone Sax player in the Arts Unit Jazz Orchestra. We at KHSJO are very proud of our team member.

Check out I Got Rhythm. Just click on the link.

Arts Unit Video Release - I've Got Rythmn

Congratualtions to  Kayne Harris in Yr 10 and Joshua Entwhistle in Yr 8 have just been successful in getting into our Jazz Orchestra Rhythm section

This is a huge achievement, especially for someone as young as Joshua, and we can't wait to see the amazing things they both do!

Congratulations again to Kate Hummerston of Year 9 who is part of the Illawarra South East Regional Performing Ensemble.

This ensemble is made up of around 45 students from all different public high schools around the Region. The ensemble is made up of a group of female singers, male singers, dancers and the stage band in which Kate was selected.

The ensemble tour for 3 days at a time visiting and performing at many public schools in the region. Such an awesome experience. Well Done Kate.

Well done to the following students who braved the miserable weather conditions and attended the Miranda RSL Sub Branch Dawn Service yesterday.

Special mention to Amadene E (Year 11) who read the Prayer for the Nation at the service and Harrison T (year 11) and Charlie A (Year 11) who were the Ceremony Guards.

click here for the all the details and how you can support this great cause.

Push Up Challenge

Congratulations to Amadene Edwards, Annaliese Mustapic and Estelle Stark  of Year 11.  Three outstanding representative our school.  The girls finished 2nd at the Model United Nations Assembly and will now progress to Nationals in Canberra.

Thank you to Mrs Mustapic for her support and role in preparing the girls.

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Well Done to the KHS Cross Country team that competed at the Sutherland Zone Canrival Monday 9 May.  43 athletes finishing inthe top 10 and will now progress to the Sydney East Region Championships.  For the full report click here.

We enjoyed another excellent carnival with outststanding participation and results.  Congratulations to Wanganui students who won the carnival.

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During week 4 the NSW CHS Boys and Girls Soccer Championships were held in Bathurst.

Not only did we have representatives in both the boys and girls teams but we also had a referee officiating at the championships.

Congratulations to

Lachlan MacDonald of Year 12 selected in the Sydney East Boys team

Amelia Kirby of Year 11 and Layla Etherington of Year 10 who were selected in the Sydney East Girls team

Connor Mead of Year 12 selected as an official to referee at the Championships.

Special congratulations to Lachlan. Not only did the Sydney East Boys team win the Bronze medal but Lachlan was awarded the MVP for Sydney East and selected in the NSW CHS team to play at the NSW All Schools Championships.

Well Done Lachlan. A tremendous accomplishment for a gifted and talented athlete.

The final CHS Championships for May began 31/5.  The NSW CHS Netball Championships were held in Sydney.

Charly Lloyd of Year 12 and Mia Roan of Year 11 representing Sydney East.

First year selection for Mia, an outstanding achievement in an extremely talented pool of netballers in Sydney East.

Charly, a member of this team now for 3 years has been given the honour of team captain for the Championships. Congratulations Charly.

37 Sydney East Representatives already in 2022.

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8 NSW State Representatives.

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11 Students involved in a range Arts Unit and CAPA Programs

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