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Surviving Your Final Year

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:08:31 AEDT

SPECIAL REPORT: SURVIVING THE FINAL YEAR !!!
Access this report and other resources at Surviving Your Final Year.

It’s no secret that the end of school can be a huge source of anxiety for both students and parents alike. Studies have shown that over 40% of final year students suffer from high-level anxiety or stress, with some even suffering from depression.

It is important to prepare a student’s brain for success. Studies show there is a clear link between students taking care of their health, and their overall productivity during the final year of school. Understanding how best to support your child’s health and wellbeing during this time will help them perform at their best. The student brain has a lot going on, so understanding how it works will help them get the most out their brain power. Acknowledge that not all stress is bad. The art is in finding the right balance. Having the right amount of stress can encourage students to be at their optimal level of alertness, and improve behavioural and cognitive performance. It helps tune their brain and focus.

In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be presented with a number of strategies on how best to support their child during the final year at school. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child or student, please contact the LST Team, Counsellor or Head Teacher of Wellbeing.

Safer Internet Workshop

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:28:32 AEDT

WORLD SAFER INTERNET DAY WORKSHOP

5:30 - 6:30 TUE 11 FEB - SHS LIBRARY

Parent and carers are invited to attend a 1 hour workshop on Safer Internet Day to learn strategies to support and protect our children online. This is a free workshop, but please rsvp: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

And please park in the north carpark closest to the highway.

Coronavirus Update

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:12:56 AEDT

NSW HEALTH ADVICE re CORONAVIRUS

The NSW Government has today (28 January 2020) requested that children who have visited China in the last two weeks NOT attend school or childcare services until 14 days have lapsed from their date of departure from China. Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said although the risk to children is very low, the NSW Government has taken this step as a precautionary measure.

“I’ve been advised that it’s not medically necessary, but the NSW Government has acted in line with community expectations to ensure the safest possible environment for our students,” Mr Hazzard said. “The internationally recognised incubation period for the coronavirus is 14 days, so this is the logical timeframe to ask students to refrain from attending school. After this time, there is no risk.

“Advice about not attending school has already been provided to any close contacts of confirmed cases.”

The Commonwealth Department of Health has confirmed that all passengers disembarking from planes from China are being given comprehensive information about coronavirus in both English and Mandarin. NSW Health has been contacting passengers who were on the same planes as confirmed cases to provide appropriate advice and has processes in place to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia.

Ms Mitchell said the Department of Education has issued guidance to schools and childcare services across NSW on protocols in the event of a child becoming sick. “Although the risk remains very low for children, we believe it is the right thing to do to take this extra step and will continue to update the community with advice,” Ms Mitchell said.

There are currently four confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in NSW. All cases had travelled to Wuhan, China or had contact with a confirmed case in China. Parents with concerns can contact their local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 for advice or visit the dedicated NSW Health information page at:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/…/coronavirus.aspx

Anyone who develops a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath within 14 days of travel to Hubei or contact with a person with confirmed coronavirus, should immediately isolate themselves from other people, contact their GP or local emergency department or call the healthdirect helpline 1800 022 222.

Return to School Dates

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:08:48 AEDT

BACK TO SCHOOL DATES FOR EACH YEAR

Year 7 first day Wednesday 29 January
Year 11 & Year 12 first day Thursday 30 January
Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 first day Friday 31 January

Please note that Y12 will have some vital information disseminated on their first day back - Thursday - so please make sure they attend school.

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:19:16 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:51 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

News Article Jan 2021

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:53 AEDT

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Join us for your HSC journey

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:54 AEDT

The HSC can be one of the most exciting moments of high school. Here’s how to be prepared.

We’re committed to supporting every student to do their best – especially during the HSC – and making sure every student is known, valued and cared for.

For HSC students, we’ve got advice on how to make the most of your study, set healthy habits and finish out high school in style.

Check out our HSC resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Duration – 1:00

Help for families preparing for return to school

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:50 AEDT

The NSW Department of Education is working to support school communities affected by the summer bushfires to ensure a return to school as normal as possible for as many students as possible.

We encourage students and families who have been affected directly and indirectly to seek practical help through government and non-government agencies such as the NSW government’s Office of Emergency Management. The department also provides advice to assist parents, teachers and students.

The Office of Emergency Management has a list of bushfire recovery assistance contacts including emergency accommodation, animal welfare, recovery allowances and payments, farm and business assistance, legal assistance, water assistance, and counselling.

Affected staff can seek support through the Department’s Employee Assistance Program during the holiday and in term time, and counselling will be available for students and staff through their school once term begins.

The assessment of school buildings and facilities affected by the fires was started by officers of School Infrastructure NSW as soon as it was safe to do so, in order that school communities can be advised as soon as possible about the status of their school, and, if necessary, alternative arrangements.

It is expected that the vast majority of students will be returning to school as normal: advice about preparing for the start of school is on the Department’s Back to School page, but families facing any additional difficulty can also contact their school once term begins.

The school safety page will be updated with a list of government and non-government schools that are not operational.

Staying healthy into the new school year

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:49 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

Presentation Night

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:27:06 AEDT

_{The Dux of each Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 and Y11 with Jo Scott, Principal and Cheryl Holz, P&C President.}

Last night - with the help of our official guests and many parents and carers - we celebrated the hard work, achievement and success of our amazing students across a range of endeavours. This included the top students in every subject from Y7 to Y11, citizenship service, sporting representation, commitment to studies, cultural activities, vocational and industry recognition and Aboriginal achievement.

Congratulations to all the awardees and their parents and teachers for setting and achieving high expectations, you are role models and inspiration for all of us.

For many more photos please see our Awards Night photo gallery.

Library Activities

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:34:18 AEDT

Your local Singleton Library has awesome activities like

Virtual Reality Experience
Succulent Library
Beama Film Viewing
Summer Reading Club
Storytime Christmas Party
Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Wearable Art
CWA Crafternoon
Funky Children

So visit their website, call them or better yet drop in and find out what you can do over summer that's creative and fun!!!

See our Community Notices for more info too!

Glencore SHS Scholarships

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:58:03 AEDT

The Glencore University Scholarship aims to provide a financial kick-start for a student making the transition from school to university study. Value $3000 (3 scholarships are available for 2020) The Glencore University Scholarship is a total of $3000. The scholarship will be awarded in two instalments of $1500 (first payment upon accepting enrolment in a full time university course in early 2019, with second payment given upon successful completion of first semester studies in 2020).

For more info read Glencore Scholarships 2020.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:47 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Building Resilience

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:11:12 AEDT

Access to the Resilience edition of School TV.

Resilience is one of those skills that all kids need and should have. It refers to their ability to cope and adapt in situations when confronted with challenges such as adversity, trauma, tragedy, or even stress. It is essential to their mental health and wellbeing as part of their journey to adulthood. It is a skill that can be learned from an early age through the support of an adult role model.

However, being resilient does not mean your child won't experience any difficulties, but it will better equip them to manage those situations. Over-protective parenting can be viewed as being unhelpful towards the building of resilience. Although this may be a natural instinct, potentially experiencing failure is all part of the process. Encouraging children to take healthy risks will help them trust their capacity to deal with uncomfortable situations and increase their capacity for courage.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will gain an understanding of how to support their child’s brave behaviour to help them adapt and build resilience. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:46 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Tell Them From Me Survey

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:41:56 AEDT

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/survey/splash/shs2019

Do our survey and you could win a delicious food hamper.
Yes, it's that time of the year again - we need your feedback about our school. SO PLEASE click the link above and complete the Parent TELL THEM FROM ME survey.

When you get to the final "Well Done! Thanks" screen at the end, please screenshot it or photograph it with your phone and then email it to: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Please put TELL THEM FROM ME as the email subject.

The survey ends on Friday 25 October 2019.

Y12 Farewell Assembly

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:28:05 AEDT

Today's Farewell Assembly was an emotional but proud farewell to our amazing Y12 students. Student portfolios and awards were given out, speeches made and many tears shed.

Amber Merrick sang the National Anthem and Principal Jo Scott praised the achievement of this cohort before extolling them with inspiration from Alice in Wonderland - one of the many splendid literary works featured in the recent staff v Y12 students Book Off.

Year Advisers Megan Smith and Margaret Bagnall gave emotional speeches and it is a tribute to their care, dedication and affection for these students to see the warmth and affection of our students towards them, they have changed many lives. We wish these students all the happiness and success they truly deserve!

The award recipients were:

Amy Szlicht & Hannah Clemence SHS Parent & Citizens Award 2019 DUX

Samantha York . Singleton Lions Club Award . Service to School Library

Amber Merrick . Singleton Lions Club Award . Citizenship

Darcy Gilson . Singleton Lions Club Award . Citizenship

Emily Holloway . Singleton Shire Council Award . Citizenship

Matthew Bock . Singleton Shire Council Award . Consistent Effort and Duty Above Self

Piper Tye . Singleton Rotary Club . Charles Henry Memorial Award

Citizenship

Samantha Odgers . NSW Member for Upper Hunter Award . Service to School

Alyssa Davies . Federal Member for Hunter Award . Service to Student Representative Council

Charlotte Smith-Hughes . Singleton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award . Commitment to Academic Excellence in Business Studies

Amy Szlicht . Cragg, Braye and Thornton Solicitors Award . First Place in Legal Studies

John Alley . SHS Performing Arts Award . Contribution to Performing Arts

Ethan Smith . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Julian Macdonald . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Megan Cooke . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Harlan De Jong . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Bryanna Redgrove . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Isaac Barry . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Lachlan Garvie . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Morgan Hawkins . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Brooke Ingold . SHS Distinction Award . Dedication to Studies

Charlotte Smith-Hughes & Isaac Barry . School Captains Awards . Service to School Community

Sophie-May Ryan & Aidan Sargent . Vice Captains Awards . Service to School Community

Katelin Pascoe . Excellence in Vocational Education Award . Primary Industries

Claire Kowald . Excellence in Academic Achievement Award . High Achiever

You can see more photos at our gallery: https://tinyurl.com/y4jfbqn3

Horse Success at Merriwa

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:59:56 AEST

Last week Singleton High students Aidan Sargent, Renee Atfield, Katrina Stevens and Catherine Butler had a very successful day at the MISHA Inter-schools Equestrian event held in Merriwa. Aidan and Renee from Y12 have been representing SHS for 6 years at horse sports events. This will be their final horse sports event and the day was perfect - with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and lots of success! Aidan won Champion boy rider +17 years Renee won Reserve Champion +17 years girls, Katrina won Reserve champion 16 years girls and Catherine received an encouragement award. To top the day off Singleton High came 1st Overall with highest secondary school point score. Well done!!!

Y12 Exam Stress

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:21:50 AEST

SPECIAL REPORT: Y12 EXAM STRESS

Students in their final year of school are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety. Sleep deprivation, diet and social media are some of the biggest issues faced by this group of teens. Therefore it is vitally important that a student's mental health is looked after as well as their physical health.

Keeping things in perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it is not necessarily the most important year of your child's life.

There are many strategies that students can implement to help themselves. Parents can provide support, not only emotionally, but also practically by keeping their child well-nourished and encouraging physical activity.

In this special report, parents will find useful tips to support their child during this often stressful time. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered here and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information.

Blended Families

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:34:25 AEST

SCHOOLTV REPORT: BLENDED FAMILIES

Blended or stepfamilies, come in all shapes and sizes. Today, the term “blended family” is more commonly used as opposed to “stepfamily”. Although their original meanings differ slightly, today both terms are used interchangeably. This is mostly due to some of the negative connotations associated with fairytale characters such as the evil stepmother or stepsister.

The blended family is the fastest growing family dynamic in the world with one in five families now being a ‘step’ or ‘blended’ family. However, when families “blend,” it rarely progresses smoothly. Some children resist change, and parents become frustrated when the new family doesn’t function in the same way as the previous one.

For many step-parent’s, the greatest challenge lies in determining what their role is within the family. The process can be both rewarding and challenging. Children affected by the union of a new couple may not be excited at the prospect of becoming part of a new family.

Although blending families requires adjustment and patience from everyone involved, in this edition of SchoolTV, parents will be given some guidelines of real expectations that can help their new family work through the growing pains. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:44 AEDT

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:43 AEDT

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:42 AEDT

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Visible Wellbeing Day 1

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:28:06 AEDT

VISIBLE WELLBEING LAUNCHED
Over 350 staff from Singleton High and schools throughout our region have embarked on a Visible Wellbeing (VWB) journey. Participants congregated at the Civic Centre and were introduced to the concepts, activities and successes of VWB by Professor Lea Waters and her colleagues, which is based around the SEARCH model of Strengths, Emotional Management, Attention and Awareness, Relationships, Coping and Habits & Goals.

Some practical applications of the strategy were presented by Jonathan Russell, Principal of King Street Public School. The two year program will enhance student and staff wellbeing, personal development, learning and success, it is being led by Principal Jo Scott from Singleton High School.

This major investment in Singleton’s Education Community is sponsored by Yancoal. For many more photos please visit Galleries on our homepage. #inspiredteaching

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:40 AEDT

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

HSC Exam Videos

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:46:22 AEST

HSC 2019: Exam advice videos

Visit NESA HSC Videos to view full episodes.

Video guides to the exam requirements are now available for English, Maths Standard, Science and History, the videos summarise key information about syllabuses and exam requirements and show you where to find key documents, support material and advice for preparing students for the 2019 HSC.

Vote for Fitness Centre

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:50:50 AEST

PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR NEW FITNESS CENTRE !!!
We have been accepted to the final round of voting for a community grant for our proposed SHS Marra Talpa Fitness Centre. Voting has opened and closes on Thursday 15 August. PLEASE vote so we can provide our students with and indoor fitness gym designed for and by students to improve student engagement, healthy attitudes and wellbeing.

VOTE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y2jc6a53

VOTING RULES HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y2h9yuwu

You do need to login or register for a MyNSW Service Account and then, using the first link above, shortlist our project and then vote for it. If you get lost our project is under Upper Hunter then enter Singleton in the search field, but the first link above should take you straight there, thanks!

Careers Info Night

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:11:49 AEST

CAREERS INFORMATION NIGHT

aviation . aerospace . early childhood . health . mining . apprenticeships . traineeships

preparing and upskilling local students to be job ready for careers of the future

Future Employment in the Hunter Region
5.30-7.00pm Wednesday 24 July 2019
Singleton High School Multi-Purpose Centre

COME FIND OUT WHO YOU COULD BECOME!

NAIDOC Week Events

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:35:12 AEST

NAIDOC Community Events 2019 Muswellbrook, Singleton and Scone

Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council Flag Raising and Morning Tea

Friday July 5 . 10:00am - 12:00pm . 19 Maitland Street Muswellbrook

NAIDOC Flag Raising and Fun Day

Monday July 8 . 10:00am - 3:00pm . Simpson Park Muswellbrook

Scone NAIDOC Day

Tuesday July 8 . 10:00am - 3:00pm . 135 Liverpool Street Scone

Singleton NAIDOC Family Fun Day

Wednesday July 9 . 10:00am - 2:00pm . Civic Centre and Civic Green Lawn Singleton

DIY NAIDOC Shirts

Thursday July 10 . 10:00am - 1:00pm . 19 Maitland Street Muswellbrook

Art Workshop with Aunty Denise Hedges

Monday July 15 . 10:00am - 1:00pm . 19 Maitland Street Muswellbrook

Art Workshop with Aunty Denise Hedges

Tuesday July 16 . 10:00am - 1:00pm . 19 Maitland Street Muswellbrook

For more information and posters visit our Community Notices.

Positive Parenting

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:22:44 AEST

Despite the best efforts of parents around the world, the reality is, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’. However, arming yourself with the right information is a good start!

Research shows, that one of the most important protective factors in the lives of young people, is a close relationship with a supportive adult. With the mental health of today’s young people being at an all-time low, it is simply not enough to parent effectively. Parents need to familiarise themselves with practical skills, knowledge and strategies when it comes to raising children.

Many parents today are over-protective, resulting in children being less independent, unable to problem-solve or self-regulate. Parents are failing to set clear boundaries, which is unfortunately making kids feel less secure. There is too much pressure on kids today. Parents fill their days with too many activities in an effort to avoid their child’s boredom.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn what is the best approach for primary and secondary school aged children. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to Positive Parenting on SHS's SchoolTV.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:38 AEDT

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:37 AEDT

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

HSC Seminar Day

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:28:06 AEDT

Today we held our 20th annual HSC Seminar Day ... buses started arriving at 8:30am under stark blue skies on a chilly but windless day. About 1000 Y11 and Y12 students from over 30 Government, Catholic and Independent schools from across the region come to hear from expert teachers, HSC markers and other professionals.

Our 40 seminar presenters provide students with the latest developments in HSC content and exam techniques for over 30 HSC courses. The seminars are held across 14 venues centred around York Street in Singleton from 9:50am to 5:00pm and only costs $55.

The success and renown of our HSC Seminar Day is due to hard work of Singleton High School staff and Student Representative Council members, support from the NSW Department of Education, the wider Singleton community and both local and regional business sponsorship.

Thank you to everyone who made this day such a great success and check out more photos in our two galleries of the 2019 HSC Seminar Day.

Be Bus Aware

Wed, 29 May 2019 09:16:07 AEST

Pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users and make-up half of all fatalities from bus crashes in metropolitan areas. Bus Safety Week promotes safety for pedestrians, who should:

Plan ahead and don't rush for the bus
Obey traffic signals and cross with care
Avoid being distracted by mobile devices
Stand back from the kerb when waiting for a bus.

Visit Be Bus Aware for more information.

Read the Bus Safety brochure.

Visit the Safety Town website!

Enterprise Scholarships

Mon, 27 May 2019 11:43:57 AEST

ENTERPRISE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RURAL & REMOTE STUDENTS

Visit Rural and Remote Enterprise Scholarships for full details.

Scholarships for students already engaged in:

Natural and Physical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences)
Information and Technology;
Engineering and Related Technologies;
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies; and
Health except for Complementary Therapies

The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships are intended to improve access to and completion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) tertiary education courses for students from a regional or remote area in Australia.

Through studying STEM, Scholarship Recipients will obtain important occupational skills, as well as strengthening their foundational literacies, socio-emotional skills and higher-order cognitive skills. They will be better equipped to adapt to the changing nature of work in a technologically advanced economy.

Contact Mrs Phillips or Mrs Holloway for to discuss this further.

Glencore's Support

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:22:41 AEST

Our Prinicipal, Jo Scott, recently attended a Glencore community and education sponsorship event to further develop the dynamic relationship Singleton High has with Glencore.

Glencore supports a number of valuable initiatives and programs at Singleton High that significantly benefit our students: a major partnership with the Clontarf Foundation, sponsorship of the HunterWiSE Outreach program to promote STEM learning to female students, Gulawa scholarships for Aboriginal students, scholarships to help Year 12 students make the transition to University, and a number of other grants for training programs.

We greatly appreciate Glencore’s support of our students, their learning and their career options.

What Type of Parent?

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:15:51 AEST

Parenting Styles Report

There are so many different opinions offered on how best to parent. New parents will often have firm beliefs about how they wish to balance love and discipline, but this ideal often goes out the window when a toddler throws their first tantrum in the supermarket!

Raising children can bring parents and caregivers great joy despite many learning ‘on the job’ and growing into the role through experience and understanding. Children will always flourish in a warm and loving environment, supported by clear guidance.

In this Special Report, parents and caregivers can gain a greater understanding of the four defined parenting styles by taking part in the quiz. It can guide parents towards deciding which style they wish to adopt and the effects it may have on their children.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Click the title above to access this episode.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:35 AEDT

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Please Tap On & Off

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:17:27 AEST

Hunter Valley Buses (HVB), as a provider of school bus services to your child's school, ould like to address some concerns regarding the current use of School Opal Cards.

Transport NSW (TNSW) provides eligible school students with free or subsidised travel under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) between home and school during school terms. There is no provision under the scheme to fund the carriage of students to or from any other location.

WHEN USING A SCHOOL OPAL CARD, IT IS A CONDITION OF USE THAT STUDENTS MUST TAP ON AT THE BEGINNING OF A TRIP AND TAP OFF AT THE END OF A TRIP AT AN OPAL CARD READER.

Our data indicates that only 40% of students with School Opal Cards are using them correctly.

Data gathered from Opal taps are used to determine the number of services provided to your school. If students don't tap on and tap off, lack of perceived patronage could lead to a service appearing underutilised, prompting a review of the number of services provided.

As a part of our campaign and ongoing commitment to provide the level of service needed for your school, HVB may have visible presence of Customer Support Officers both on buses and at schools to assist students in the correct use of School Opal Cards.

HVB are asking that students become aware of the following travel options to avoid any possible repercussions with either our Customer Support Team or TNSW Revenue Protection Officers:

SCHOOL OPAL CARD

Eligible students can apply or update their details online at https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/

Students who are not eligible for a free School Opal Card have the following options:

SCHOOL TERM BUS PASS

Students who don't qualify for free school travel, may be eligible to purchase a School Term Bus Pass

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/termBusPass

CHILD/YOUTH OPAL CARD

Children aged 4 - 15 years are entitled to concession fares. Eligible secondary students aged 16 years and older also pay concession fares with their proof of entitlement card

https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/get-opal-card

REQUEST AN APPLICATION REVIEW

If your application was unsuccessful, you can request a review by clicking on the 'Request a Review' Link in your application status screen or via the SSTS website using your application ID

https://ssts-apply.transport.nsw.gov.au/ApplySSTS/TrackApplication.html

Students that do not have a valid Opal card are required to travel with a receipt for School Opal Card application/replacement or pay a fare to travel to and from school on our buses. Failure to produce a valid Opal Card will result in the driver or Customer Support Officers recording the students name for HVB to follow-up with the school and Parent/Carer concerned.

Revenue Protection Officers may issue a warning or fine for students who do not have a valid ticket for travel. If a student's travel pass is lost, stolen or damaged please apple for a replacement (a fee may be charged) at https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/#/reportPass

While waiting for your replacement school Opal Card to arrive, students are required to travel with a receipt for School Opal Card replacement or a valid ticket for travel.

Students or Parents/Carers with any concerns regarding Opal cards and travel to/from school should contact TNSW at https://transportnsw.info/contact-us/feedback/passes-concessions-feedback

Hunter Valley Buses

HSC Seminar Day

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:33:28 AEST

Information and Documentation is now available!

Our HSC Seminar Day is held every year on the last Friday in May, Friday 31 May in 2019. The Singleton High School HSC Seminar Day involves more than 500 Y11 and Y12 students from over 30 schools.

Students and staff from Government, Catholic and Independent schools from across the region travel from such places as Narrabri, Merriwa, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Taree, Wauchope, Maitland and the Central Coast.

Our HSC Seminars attract over 40 experienced teachers and experts from across the state, who provide students with the latest developments in HSC content and exam techniques for over 30 HSC courses. This team of experts comprises educational consultants, senior HSC markers, HSC markers, university lecturers and Board of Studies staff.

The seminars are held across 14 venues centred around York Street in Singleton from 9:50am to 5:00pm and only costs $55.

The success and renown of our HSC Seminar Day is due to hard work of Singleton High School staff and Student Representative Council members, support from the NSW Department of Education, the wider Singleton community and both local and regional business sponsorship.

The Singleton Educational Community has hosted the Seminar Day for 20 years. Last year was highly successful with over 1000 students benefiting from the expert knowledge and advice given to them on the day.

Schools or individual students wishing to participate in the HSC Seminars can register by contacting Singleton High School on 6571 1199. Detailed information is also available upon request.

ANZAC Service

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:30:16 AEDT

Last week we held our School ANZAC service, welcoming more than 50 members of our community into our school to commemorate this event with our staff and students. Our service this year highlighted the contribution made by women from Australia and New Zealand in all wars and peacekeeping commemorations, with Principal Jo Scott telling the stories of some local women who have served. There are more photographs in the Gallery section of our website.

Welcome Minister Mitchell

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:30:11 AEDT

On Wednesday 1 May we were fortunate to host NSW Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell, who met with our Principal and Captains to tour the school, talk about education in NSW and visit the Girls Academy. The Minister also met our Y7 students for 2020 who were visiting for their first transition event!

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:33 AEDT

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:32 AEDT

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Did you know our playground is open in the holidays?

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:31 AEDT

We are excited to participate in the Share Our Space program when it returns these autumn school holidays. Participating public schools across regional and metro areas of the state will continue to open their playgrounds, ovals and sports courts for the whole community to enjoy.

You and your children can play in public schools all over NSW. Schools from Lord Howe Island Central School 600km off the east coast of mainland Australia all the way to Palinyewah Public School in the far west will share their outdoor facilities as part of the program.

Participating schools are open 7 days a week between 8am-6pm from 13 to 26 April 2019, including weekends and public holidays.

Come and visit our playground. For more information or to find another participating school near you, visit Share Our Space.

Clontarf Partner Morning

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:55:02 AEDT

CLONTARF PARTNER MORNING TRAINING SESSION

The Singleton High Clontarf Academy recently held a Partners Morning Training Session involving representatives from Glencore, Thiess, Programmed & Skilled, Compass, Singleton Police, NSW Health and the Australian Defence Force. The boys and the partners participated in an AFL focused training session and there were plenty of high fives and laughs during the session. After the training session the boys had a BBQ breakfast and the opportunity to interact with the partners who attended. I would like to make a special mention to the 30 + Singleton academy boys who attended, and represented themselves, Singleton High and the Clontarf Foundation in a positive manner.

Stafa Shines in Loss

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:25:20 AEDT

Singleton’s Stafa Shines v Muswellbrook High.

In the Upper Hunter divisional day for the Under 14 Boys Cricket, high expectations were put on the Singleton team, led by captain Alex Stafa. While a late withdrawal from Kurri Kurri made the path to round two slightly easier, there was always going to be the added pressure of having our local rivals Muswellbrook in the same pool.

Once Muswellbrook easily accounted for Maitland Grossman, all eyes were on the anticipated derby and some key match ups between bat and ball.

After losing the toss, but getting to bat, openers Hamish Snape and Oliver Gunn looked to take the shine off the ball and lay a platform for the rest of the team. Both boys unfortunately succumbed to fine deliveries and an impressive slips catch.

This brought Stafa and Brandon Carman to the crease and they steadied the ship, while still boosting the run rate. A quick fire 36 for Stafa was looking ominous until a miscued shot saw his departure.

While Carman and Clancy Cameron tried to continue applying pressure, a couple of good balls from the bowlers brought about a tail end collapse. Defending 67 was going to be a big ask.

Wickets were required and quickly. Stafa opened the bowling and his pace, matched with the greasy ground conditions and inconsistent light made it hard work for both batter and keeper. But a ball colliding at speed into the stumps was all that was asked and in the first over, delivered.

In the second over, Kamrann Harman showed patience and maturity to combine with Carman to convert a running mix up into a run out. Two down ... Wickets 3 and 4 soon followed with some more accurate bowling from Stafa, with Muswellbrook only achieving 14 runs at this point. While the spirits in the boys were high,

Muswellbrook showed patience and depth to see off the opening 8 overs, while still adding runs to the board. While Stafa did bag a 4th wicket and Lachlan Fleming picked up a consolation scalp, the risk/reward approach with pace at the cost of runs from edges or byes to get quick wickets didn’t quite pay off as the score was run down with the loss of 6 wickets in 12 overs.

The camaraderie and sportsmanship, as always, is to be commended, especially in a game where Muswellbrook seized all of their tight opportunities to gain the upper hand. To hang in and apply pressure and nearly achieve the unexpected made the opposition nervous and showed our own level of resilience.

While it is stumps for the Under 14s this year, expect to see a number of these boys making the step to Opens by the end of this year and beyond for Alex Stafa, who led from the front with both bat and ball, no doubt will be donning at the very least the yellow and blue for Hunter and hopefully a CHS blue in years to come.

A final thank you to the cricketing parents for their ongoing support, getting the boys to the game and likely washing of the whites after a muddy day in the field!

Nick Mulvihill - Coach

Talking about Christchurch

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:38:35 AEDT

You can view the Christchurch edition of SchoolTV here.

The Christchurch massacre is one of the most extreme acts of terrorism the world has seen in recent times. For New Zealand, it was a loss of innocence. SchoolTV was actually filming in Auckland when news broke of the harrowing events unfolding in Christchurch.

Unfortunately, this will impact on many kids throughout Australia and New Zealand. Some parents and care givers may struggle to explain this tragedy to their young people, many of whom are already struggling with high levels of anxiety about the state of their world.

It is important to put this event into context for children of all ages. Although we cannot control what happens in our world, we can choose the way we respond. The distressing nature of this event will never be forgotten, but at the same time we should not allow it to permanently disturb or destroy our future generations.

In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be provided with practical strategies on how to talk their children in a reassuring manner. It will also highlight the necessity to be aware of the signs of trauma, should a child be adversely affected. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Video News Roundup #1

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:40:02 AEDT

Watch Website Video News Roundup #1 right now!

Y12 Excellence Assembly . World of Maths . Swimming Carnival . Cross Country Carnival . Construction Update . Primary Partner Projects . Tell Them From Me Surveys . Clontarf Foundation . Girls Academy . Kawul Support

Tell Them From Me Survey

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:28:30 AEDT

The Tell Them From Me student survey will provide school principals and school leaders with insight into student engagement, wellbeing and effective teaching practices at their school, from the perspective of students. The survey is confidential and can be used either as a one-off survey or to identify trends within schools over time and better inform school priorities. The survey is offered once a year, with the option of completing a second snapshot within the year if schools wish. School leaders receive their school's data within three business days of closing the survey.

Access Tell Them From Me powerpoint for an overview.

Visit Tell Them From Me website for more information.

Coping with Grief and Loss

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:20:40 AEDT

Access the Grief and Loss edition of SchoolTV.

Grief is a natural response to loss. It has no set pattern and everyone experiences grief differently. Children and adults grieve differently due to their developmental stage. This can prove difficult for parents to understand and cope with.

Young children can struggle to understand the permanency of the loss and can express grief through tantrums or regressive behaviour. Teens on the other hand may not know how to express their grief and will need some space to process their loss.

Some may choose to grieve alone as they don't want to stand out or be seen as not coping. Whilst others who have a greater understanding, may start to question their own mortality.

There is no specific time frame in dealing with grief, it is up to the individual. For some it can take weeks and months, while for others their grief can last for years.

Cross Country Carnival

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:31:19 AEDT

Our Cross Country Carnival was a huge hit a Rose Point Park on Tuesday, see a short video here. The Age Champions this year were:

12s Elise Kerr & Ethan Williams
13s Abbey Webber & Ethan Newman
14s Lily McNamara & William Paslow
15s Luka Neylind & Jagger Wholert
16s Jules Kirkpatrick & Charlie O'Bryan
17s Kristin Cox & Julian MacDonald
18s Sophie Fishpool & Ethan Kolatchew

Sentral Parent Portal

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:40:30 AEDT

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL

This is a link to an instructional video for both the web and the app, however we are unable to support the app at the time.

https://vimeo.com/270556778

1. Go to the school website => School Links => "Sentral Student and Parent Portal" at the bottom of the page.

2. Click on REGISTER

3. Enter your details on the next screen. You MUST use the Family email that is recorded with the school.

4. The school will receive this registration and the details will be checked and validated. Once this is done you will receive an email with an Access Key.

5. Click on the link in this email to log in to the Sentral parent Portal. DO NOT use the app at this time.

6. If you don't see the area to enter the access key, this can be found by clicking on the menu and selecting My Access. Click on the Add New Access Key button

7. Copy and paste the access key from the email. Be careful not to copy the full stop at the end of the sentence.

8. Access key must be entered before students appear in Sentral.

* Only the web browser version of the parent portal is supported at this time.

* The Apple app store and Google Play store apps are not yet able to be supported as the credentials are DIFFERENT from the web browser version.

* If you need further assistance, please call the school and we will do our best to help you.

Parent / Teacher Night

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:07:15 AEDT

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH
Interviews are between 3:45-6:30pm in the MPC and can be booked through Sentral, see the attached instructions. Please note: that if you don't need to see a particular teacher click Not Attending instead of selecting a time and hit Save when you have made all your choices. Afternoon tea will be supplied by the SHS Canteen. Please take this opportunity to discuss the progress of your child.

Swimming Carnival

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:31:31 AEDT

We recently held a fantastic school swimming carnival, the highlights were: Elliot won the House competition with 616 points, followed by Howe, Munro and Burdekin.

Check out the photo gallery for more photos of the carnival!

A new record was set by Jemma Earnshaw in 15 year 50 metre Butterfly with a time of 32.25, beating the 2006 record of Maddie Valentine who is now an English teacher at Singleton High, congratulations.

The age champions were:

12y Emeilia Morgan & Jake Astill

13y Jessica Fleming & Julian Stewart

14y Alix O'Bryan & Lachlan Fleming

15y Jemma Earnshaw & Ethan Van Zyl

16y Katrina Stephens & Charlie O'Brien

17y Brooke Ingold & Darcy Gilson

Congratulations to all our swimmers and everyone that participated and helped on the day - we are proud of everyone!

Follow your heart, not the herd

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:30 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

World of Maths

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:51:16 AEDT

Y7 WORLD OF MATHS IMAGE GALLERY

Yesterday our Y7 students enjoyed a great day of Maths challenges at the King Street Primary hall. World of Maths is a unique travelling mathematics show that provides fun, colourful, hands-on, mathematical, problem solving activities for students.

The program has been designed to cater for all abilities with seventeen large, colourful displays/activities covering ages from 10 to 14 year old.

There are activities belonging to the strands of: number, space, measurement, chance and data and logical thinking and sequencing.

All activities meet the national curriculum requirements.

The instructions and questions on the displays make each session a guided discovery lesson, where the students solve a variety of problems, discover number patterns, identify geometric properties, think logically and apply mathematics to the physical world.

By giving students this experience, they have an opportunity to acquire a variety of different skills and strategies needed for problem solving.

Elevate Education

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:56:56 AEDT

Today our students from Year 11 and Year 12 attended Elevate Educate sessions to improve their study skills and exam readiness. Since 2001 Elevate has been transforming the way study skills programs are run across Australia. Drawing upon over 15 years of research into the habits of the country’s top students, Elevate's high impact seminars & workshops help students improve their study techniques, increase motivation, build confidence, and lift exam performance. Elevate’s reputation for achieving behavioural change has led the company to become an international leader in education, working with over 1500 schools and 350,000 students in the UK, USA, South Africa and Singapore. Elevate is bringing world-leading STEM curricula to Australian schools.

Surviving Year 12

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:11:59 AEDT

Every year, the media exposes us to the hype and pressure relating to the final year of secondary school. However, putting things into perspective for students and parents alike, can help prevent everyone getting overwhelmed. Although this final year is important, it will not be the most important year of your child’s life. It is crucial for parents to reinforce the mantra of ‘you are more than your ATAR’.

A student’s performance in Year 12 is only a point in time measured by their ability to sit an exam. If the desired ATAR score is not achieved at the end of the day, there are other options available to your child. It will not define their happiness. There will be many other pathways available to them to help them reach their goals.

Smartphones at School

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:11:16 AEDT

Currently, school policies around the use of electronic devices during school hours vary widely. Technology does have a role to play in the classroom, but this needs to be facilitated. Personal mobile phones, on the other hand, are proving to be a distraction for students in terms of their access to social media sites, as well as potentially being a source of bullying activities.

There is a growing concern around this issue, and schools also have a legal duty of care to keep students safe and provide them with a secure environment in which to learn.

Not only is distraction and a lack of sleep a big issue relating to mobile phone use, but there is also the threat of online predators and cyberbullying. Research shows that one in four children, under the age of 12, are being stalked, harassed or abused.

The challenge is to help young people find a balance and learn to manage their school work, have a social life and get the good parts out of technology. Mobile phones are changing our young people's behaviour in ways that could not have been predicted.

Back to school

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:29 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Family feedback about schools always welcome

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:27 AEDT

We know the quality of the relationship between families and schools has a direct impact on student wellbeing and educational outcomes.

There will be times when parents and carers want to ask a question, raise an issue or make a complaint about our schools and it can be hard for families to know where to start. Families have told us that it can be difficult to find the right person to talk to, or don’t know what steps to take to bring an issue to someone’s attention.

A short video, produced in consultation with schools, is helping families find the right person if they have a question or want to raise an issue, make a complaint or provide a compliment. The video encourages families to contact their school or the department early and in a positive way to help resolve any issues together.

The video complements information on our website and is an accessible way for families to find out about the complaints process. Positive feedback is also important and families are encouraged to let us know when something has gone well.

Visit the complaints, compliments and suggestions webpage for more information.

2019 school budget allocations

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:52:25 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

News

Surviving Your Final Year

SPECIAL REPORT: SURVIVING THE FINAL YEAR !!! Access this report and other resources at Surviving Your Final Year.

It’s no secret that the end of school can be a huge source of anxiety for both students and parents alike. Studies have shown that over 40% of final year students suffer from high-level anxiety or stress, with some even suffering from depression.

In this Special Report, parents and care givers will be presented with a number of strategies on how best to support their child during the final year at school. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child or student, please contact the LST Team, Counsellor or Head Teacher of Wellbeing.

Safer Internet Workshop

WORLD SAFER INTERNET DAY WORKSHOP

5:30 - 6:30 TUE 11 FEB - SHS LIBRARY

Parent and carers are invited to attend a 1 hour workshop on Safer Internet Day to learn strategies to support and protect our children online. This is a free workshop, but please rsvp: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

And please park in the north carpark closest to the highway.

Coronavirus Update

“Advice about not attending school has already been provided to any close contacts of confirmed cases.”

Return to School Dates

BACK TO SCHOOL DATES FOR EACH YEAR

Year 7 first day Wednesday 29 January Year 11 & Year 12 first day Thursday 30 January Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 first day Friday 31 January

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Are you #Ready2020?

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

News Article Jan 2021

Join us for your HSC journey

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Help for families preparing for return to school

Staying healthy into the new school year

Travel health

Presentation Night

Congratulations to all the awardees and their parents and teachers for setting and achieving high expectations, you are role models and inspiration for all of us.

For many more photos please see our Awards Night photo gallery.

Library Activities

Your local Singleton Library has awesome activities like

So visit their website, call them or better yet drop in and find out what you can do over summer that's creative and fun!!!

See our Community Notices for more info too!

Glencore SHS Scholarships

For more info read Glencore Scholarships 2020.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Building Resilience

Access to the Resilience edition of School TV.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Group bookings

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Tell Them From Me Survey

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT OUR SCHOOL https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/survey/splash/shs2019

Do our survey and you could win a delicious food hamper. Yes, it's that time of the year again - we need your feedback about our school. SO PLEASE click the link above and complete the Parent TELL THEM FROM ME survey.

When you get to the final "Well Done! Thanks" screen at the end, please screenshot it or photograph it with your phone and then email it to: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Please put TELL THEM FROM ME as the email subject.

The survey ends on Friday 25 October 2019.

Y12 Farewell Assembly

Today's Farewell Assembly was an emotional but proud farewell to our amazing Y12 students. Student portfolios and awards were given out, speeches made and many tears shed.

Amber Merrick sang the National Anthem and Principal Jo Scott praised the achievement of this cohort before extolling them with inspiration from Alice in Wonderland - one of the many splendid literary works featured in the recent staff v Y12 students Book Off.

The award recipients were:

Amy Szlicht & Hannah Clemence SHS Parent & Citizens Award 2019 DUX

Horse Success at Merriwa

Y12 Exam Stress

SPECIAL REPORT: Y12 EXAM STRESS

Blended Families

SCHOOLTV REPORT: BLENDED FAMILIES

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Take the Book Swap Challenge

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

How to be smart and safe on social media

A toolkit to empower you and your child

Keep your child safe and happy online

What’s next after high school?

How does it work?

What can your child learn about their career options?

Launch into the future today

Visible Wellbeing Day 1

Some practical applications of the strategy were presented by Jonathan Russell, Principal of King Street Public School. The two year program will enhance student and staff wellbeing, personal development, learning and success, it is being led by Principal Jo Scott from Singleton High School.

This major investment in Singleton’s Education Community is sponsored by Yancoal. For many more photos please visit Galleries on our homepage. #inspiredteaching

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

HSC Exam Videos

HSC 2019: Exam advice videos

Vote for Fitness Centre

VOTE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y2jc6a53

VOTING RULES HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y2h9yuwu

You do need to login or register for a MyNSW Service Account and then, using the first link above, shortlist our project and then vote for it. If you get lost our project is under Upper Hunter then enter Singleton in the search field, but the first link above should take you straight there, thanks!

Careers Info Night

CAREERS INFORMATION NIGHT

NAIDOC Week Events

SPECIAL REPORT: SURVIVING THE FINAL YEAR !!!
Access this report and other resources at Surviving Your Final Year.

Year 7 first day Wednesday 29 January
Year 11 & Year 12 first day Thursday 30 January
Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 first day Friday 31 January

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/survey/splash/shs2019

Do our survey and you could win a delicious food hamper.
Yes, it's that time of the year again - we need your feedback about our school. SO PLEASE click the link above and complete the Parent TELL THEM FROM ME survey.

When you get to the final "Well Done! Thanks" screen at the end, please screenshot it or photograph it with your phone and then email it to: singleton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Please put TELL THEM FROM ME as the email subject.