KINGYSPIRIT Newsletter ISSUE 2 | TERM 4 | WEEK 4 | 4 November 2024

PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN

Year 12 2024

The HSC exam period will conclude at the end of this week – congratulations to all of our students for making it through. Their next big event will be their Formal at Fins, Plantation House, next Wednesday evening (13 November 2024).

Wishing them all the best for all of the upcoming celebrations.

Year 9 and 10 Exams

These will be running over the next two weeks and will play a significant role in determining final results for all courses. Students should be working with their teachers to ensure they are well prepared.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

As the end of the school year starts to loom, students can sometimes forget the importance of those basic expectations which underpin the smooth functioning of the school day. With this challenge in mind, I would like to thank Ms Engel Pryer, our Head Teacher Maths, for providing a fortnightly focus for all of our students. Over the next two weeks, students will be encouraged to remember that “I’m in class ‘til quarter past”, referencing the official end of the school day at 3:15pm.

‘Eye on the Future’

I wrote about this in our last Kingy Spirit edition and had the great pleasure last Friday of “judging” student solar powered (miniature) vehicles completed by Coastal Learning Community students form both Kingscliff High School and our partner Coastal Learning Community primary schools. The quality of many of these projects was outstanding, as was the entire day, conducted in partnership with Southern Cross University and the Queensland Government. Many thanks to our own Mr Wiggins, and Ms Edwards from Bogangar Public School for their organisation of this event.

Combined Coastal Learning Community Staff Meeting

On Wednesday afternoon, 6 November 2024, our Teachers will be joined by their colleagues from Cudgen Public School, Kingscliff Public School, Bogangar Public School, Pottsville Beach Public School and Fingal Head Public School to reflect on what we have achieved through collaboration for our students this year and flag our ongoing efforts for 2025. Ongoing and highly successful programs such as Yuli, STEM (see above), sport and student leadership will continue. Alongside these, our teachers will build their collaboration around creating and building Learner Transition Passports, based on our partnership with MyStrengths, for students moving from Year 6 into Year 7. Teachers will also be sharing their classroom expertise across schools through collaborative Learning Walks, strengthening the link between primary school and high school learning.

Open Night - Tuesday 19 November 2024

A reminder to all of our school community about our amazing event which will formally open all of our new facilities and celebrate the outstanding learning which is taking place. Hoping to see everyone there. See separate flyer in this edition of Kingy Spirit.

Aboriginal Community Meeting

Our Aboriginal Education Team invite all members of our community to the next Aboriginal Education Parent & Community consultative meeting this Wednesday, 6 November 2024, from 5:30pm in our Library.

Wishing all of our school community a great week.

GENERAL NEWS

Year 12 Formal Information

Congratulations to all Year 12 students on the completion of Year 12.

The following information is about the upcoming Kingscliff High School Year 12 Formal:

Where: Plantation House, near Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah

When: Wednesday 13 November

Start Time: Arrivals from 5pm, dinner at 6pm

Finish Time: 8.30/9pm

Parents and friends are welcome to watch and have photos out the front of Plantation House prior to students going inside.

Parking and respectful behaviour

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There is absolutely NO PARKING or STOPPING on Duranbah Rd. Access for the formal is via GATE 5 which is further up the road, just past Tropical Fruit World. Parking supervisors will direct traffic. There is ample parking available INSIDE Tropical Fruit World. Please request staff on the day directing you to parking. FINS staff will not tolerate being sworn at when directing you to parking locations. In the case of abusive behaviour toward FINS staff you will be denied access to the formal.

Schools Spectacular 2024 is almost here!

Prepare for one of the most exciting events of the year—Schools Spectacular 2024, coming up on 29 and 30 November!

We are incredibly proud of the talented students and teachers from across the state. This year's show All4One will be a dazzling display of their creativity, dedication, and hard work. Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration of talent!

Get your tickets now for Schools Spectacular 2024!

Don’t miss out on this world-class, family-friendly event that promises to inspire and entertain everyone! Experience two hours of breathtaking performances featuring Australia’s most talented young stars. This is a must-see show for the whole family.

🎟️✨ Tickets are on sale now, and they’re selling quickly—secure the best seats while you still can!

Secure your tickets now for performances on Friday 29 November at 11 am and 7 pm, and Saturday 30 November at 1 pm and 7pm, all at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park. Head to the Ticketek website to purchase your tickets!

For the best viewing of Auslan signing, we recommend seating in the following sections:

Ground Level: Sections 2 to 8

Level 1: Sections 29 to 40

Level 3: Sections 54 to 60

These areas will offer the best sightlines to the Auslan interpretation displayed on the iMAG screens.

Buy tickets here:

https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/schools-spectacular

Fun facts about the 2024 participants

5500 students including a 2500 voice choir, 2800 dancers, a 100-piece symphony orchestra, 36 featured artists, 9 backing vocalists, and 8 featured instrumentalists

Over 250 students in signing choirs, stage band, VET entertainment crew, and specialist ensembles, including Aboriginal contemporary dance, musical theatre, classical ballet, tap, and hip hop. 600 teachers, staff, and SLSOs from 400 public schools. Don’t miss this incredible showcase of talent!

Exam Schedule

Attention: Parents/Carers – Year 9 and Year 10

A copy of the Year 9 and 10 Yearly Exam Schedule 2024, commencing Monday 4 November 2024 has been emailed to families

Attention: Parents/Carers – Year 7 and Year 8

A copy of the Year 7 and 8 Yearly Exam Schedule 2024, commencing Monday 18 November 2024 has been emailed to Year 7 and Year 8 families.

Tell Them From Me Surveys

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement and wellbeing. The parent survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship between parent and school.

Your participation in these surveys is crucial as the feedback allows us to make informed decisions and improvements that benefit our entire school community.

The survey will take 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous.

To access the survey, please click on the following link

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/5sc8q

Reporting racism at Kingscliff High School

What is racism?

The Australian Human Rights Commission (2020) defines racism as: “Racism can take many forms, such as jokes or comments that cause offence or hurt, sometimes unintentionally; name-calling or verbal abuse; harassment or intimidation, or commentary in the media or online that inflames hostility towards certain groups.”

NOTE: ALL FORMS OF RACISM ARE NOT TOLERATED AT KHS.

Who do I talk to if I see, hear or know of racism happening?

If students hear or see racism at school or outside of school they can talk to any staff member, including the Anti-Racism Contact Officers.

Who are the ARCOs at KHS?

At Kingscliff High School we have 2 ARCOs: Jesse Haines and Nellie Hejduk. Any questions or concerns can be spoken about with Mr Haines or Mrs Hejduk as well as any other staff member. It is important that students feel safe to stand up and call out racism OR to report racism. It is every student’s right to feel safe and happy at school.

What does the ARCO do?

- The ARCO will have an educational conversation with the people involved about racism (this includes victims and perpetrators).

- The role of the ARCO is to educate about racism.

- Facilitate whole school anti-racism education initiatives where appropriate and relevant

- Help build the capacity of students to be upstanders when they experience or witness instances of racism.

- If racist behaviour becomes a pattern, the ARCO works with the executives, regards ongoing education.

What can you do at home?

Please make sure that you have open conversations about racism at home.

If you would like help in how to have these conversations, this is a great starting point: Racism No Way

Stymie

Sometimes, we forget the impact our actions have on others.

When our intentions are kind, they build understanding and trust.

When our intentions are insensitive, they can leave invisible scars.

Intentions matter a lot, never forget that.

Kingscliff High School Aboriginal Education Team Parent and Community Meeting

Reminder that the Kingscliff High School Aboriginal Education Team Parent and Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in our school library.

Light refreshments will be available at the meeting.

Please send any agenda items to: kingscliff-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au by close of business on Tuesday 5 November 2024.

The Agenda will be emailed on Wednesday morning.

Important Note: Further conversations will take place at this meeting regarding the possible introduction of the Clontarf Academy at Kingscliff High School. All parents and carers are encouraged to attend the meeting to be a part of these conversations. Further information about the Clontarf Academy can be found on the Clontarf website: https://clontarf.org.au/

If you have any questions or queries, please contact the Deputy Principal, Dan Matthias.

Kind regards

Aboriginal Education Team

Sport

Tenpin Finals!

The Inclusive Education Unit is thrilled to announce that four of our talented students—Izacc Morton, Brody Shipman Turner, Zave Gee, and Lucas Goward—represented Kingscliff High School at The School Sport Unit Tenpin Finals in Sydney on Tuesday, 29 September. Competing against 30 schools from across New South Wales, our team showcased incredible skill and sportsmanship, ultimately achieving an impressive 6th place in the State.

This remarkable accomplishment highlights the dedication and hard work of our students, and we are immensely proud of their achievements and the spirit they brought to the competition.

Congratulations to Izacc, Brody, Zave, and Lucas for their outstanding performance!