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Holidays? What holidays?
Katherine High and St Joseph’s students were working on their cattle handling and mustering skills at CDU Rural Campus today.
With the cancellation of Katherine Show events students are practicing for their very own show events at the rural campus July 21-22nd.
We were impressed to see so many young people still working hard with their trainers.
Thanks to CDU for this great opportunity!
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Tradie Talk!
Today our Cert II Construction students participated in a tradie talk with members of our local trade community.
Students learnt about pathways for future employment, options for structured work placement and the stories of the individuals who came to visit. Many thanks to Power Projects, Custom Cabinets, Scatt’s Plumbing and One Set Building for their participation. 😊 Thanks to Sandy Talbot for organizing!
On Tuesday of Week 10 a group of students and staff organised a NAIDOC celebration held in the W block quadrangle. Traditionally NAIDOC celebrations are held in the holidays so we thought this year we would hold something before the term breaks (even though NAIDOC week will now be celebrated in November). The lunch kicked off with two Torres Strait Island dances led by Samuel Sailor and performed by the middle years Pathways boys class. Students then enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the MY pathways team and browsed the stalls purchasing icey cups, gifts and damper. There was also face painting available and a photo booth.
The celebration finished with a 100m sprint race for all girls and all boys. The girls race was won by Jazmeralda Mundal and the boys race by Jamahl Mathews. Well done to all those who ran in the race.
A massive thank you to all the stall holders and cooks who made the NAIDOC markets possible. It was fantastic to see the school come together and celebrate NAIDOC week.
Battle of the school bands
Stage 1 Music students have worked hard this term to practice and record their entries for Battle of the School Bands, as groups and soloists.
The following students from KHS submitted an entry into the competition:
Ella Yeoman
Kealey Gardner
Ashton Wilson
Angus Pickering
Josh Zovic-Wilson
Apisalome Uluivuya
Going through to the Territory final, with a chance to play at Bass in the Grass:
Gypsy Schmidt
Angus Pickering
Ashton Wilson
Territory Day video competition
KHS has submitted a great entry into the NT Government’s Territory Day competition. The brief was to use ‘Family’ by the NT’s own Black Rock Band as a backing track for a video showcasing what we love about being in the territory.
Thinking about becoming a lifeguard? The Katherine Aquatic Centre is holding the following training!
Please register your interest with Royal Life Saving:
T: 08 89 815 036
E: trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-community-safetalk-tickets-110526236950
Wednesday Night August 12th 6pm
On a nice cool morning the VET in Secondary Schools Cert II Construction students are hard at work on a project within our school grounds. We are excited to see the results!
KHS NAIDOC Celebration, 2020
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land we live and work: the Jawoyn, the Wardaman, and the Dagaman peoples. Recognising their continuing connection to land, water and the heavens. Thanking them for their continuing welcome. We pay respects to generations past, present and yet.
As Term 2 draws to a close, we as a school community have much to reflect on. Despite all the distraction, we all have pulled together, strengthening our resolve and commitment in the face of adversity.
The school will be celebrating NAIDOC 2020 on Tuesday (23/06/20) of Week 10. We will use this Day of Celebration to reflect and remember, to never give up in the face of adversity.
Theme: Always Was, Always Will Be
Senior Years Students and Parents
As part of Stage 2 Society and Culture Katherine High School is holding a series of documentary viewing afternoons.
Senior years Students and Parents are invited to join us for any of the documentaries being shown.
Please return the attached note so that appropriate rooms can be found.
This week’s film is I am Maris Directed by Laura Vanzee Taylor.
More information about each film can be found on the attached note.
Attention past and present students of Katherine High School. Please see employment opportunity below.
Did you know?
Albert Einstein wanted to be a plumber and he famously said that if he had the opportunity to start his life over “I would rather choose to be a plumber” than be a scientist again.
Famous Plumber:
One famous plumber is Ozzie Osbourne! After he dropped out of school he worked as a plumber’s assistant before forming Black Sabbath.
😉👌🛁🚽🧻
Philosophy program
Katherine High School encourages a love of learning and of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
To further encourage students, we will be running Stage 1 Philosophy as an offline subject. The class will run Semester Two, Tuesday evenings from 3:00 -4:30pm.
The class is open to highly motivated year 9 -11 student who are independent learners, and credits for this subject can be used towards a student’s NTCET certificate (Year 12 Certificate).
Students who are interested should return the attached expression of interest to Miss Kalamaras before the end of term.