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Quirindi High School

Locality: Quirindi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6746 1177

Address: Hill Street 2343 Quirindi, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.quirindi-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 HOW TALENTED! How great is this Christmas inspired eye makeup created by students and teacher, Miss Eykamp at today's 'Give it a Crack' day at QHS!! The background is eyeshadow with hand painted Santa and Sleigh painted in eyeliner.

24.01.2022 CRACKING CONCLUSION As we head to the end of our 2020 school year, QHS would like to share some more photos from our 'Give it a Crack' day - held as part of our annual 'Wellbeing Week'. We would also like to thank our families, students, teachers, P&C, school and wider community and staff for cheering us all on during what has been a sometimes trying, often outstanding year...... We wish you all a safe and happy festive season and look forward to 2021 and embracing all that is unique, connected, proactive and inspirational about our school community. TODAY'S GIVE IT A CRACK OPTIONS INCLUDE: Soap making, lip gloss, body scrubs, Mrs Lawson. Christmas cards, Sequin bauble, felt decorations, gift boxes, Mrs Stock and Mrs Stewart. Make Up- correct application and tips and tricks Miss Eykamp. Stamp collecting and identification , Mrs Crazwell. Creative Hub - Card making, crochet, reading, mindful colouring, Mrs Harris, Mrs Owen, Mrs Hinsley, Miss Ritch. Board Games, Mr Maczi and Mr Hamilton. Video games, Mr Harris. Mini musical, Mr Turner, Miss Cooper, Mr Field. Potting succulents as gifts, Miss McInnes. Movies that inspire, Mrs Widdis, and Mrs Scanlon. Christmas cards and small gifts, Mrs Gulliver, Miss Veleski / Miss Sozou. Cycling, Mr Roberts and Mr Maxwell. Adventures in Central America, food, treasure hunt, activities, Mrs Valentine and Miss Daniel. Wooden pen and box wood turning, Mr Miggins/Miss Saunders/ Mr Griffiths Mindful drawing, Mrs Spicer. Christmas cookies, Miss McInnes/ Mrs Valentine/ Miss Daniels. Skipping and drama games, Miss Sozou. Obstacle course at school, Mr Maxwell and Mr Roberts. Tamworth Skate park/Lunch/ Swim at WC pool, Mrs Saunders and Miss Lees. Chaffey Dam fishing, craw bobbing, bush walking/ Nundle pool, Mrs Sutherland and Mrs Stenner. Werris Creek Pool Aquatic activities, Mr Chambers and Mr Beresford. THANK YOU TO ALL FOR AN AMAZING WAY TO END THE SCHOOLING YEAR for 2020.

24.01.2022 APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP Thank you to local farming organisation, ‘Farming for Kids’ for again offering two fantastic Scholarship opportunities to our students. Applications for the two scholarships valued at $5,000.00 each closed yesterday. With the interviews set for early Term 4 2020. Recipient of the 2018 current Year 12 student Luke Fechner (pictured) has found the entire Scholarship process beneficial and wishes this year’s entrants all the best.... The interview process made me focus on my future and gave me great experience with an interview panel. The funds have greatly assisted my studies with the purchase of a laptop and knowing I have access to the ongoing support has given me confidence, said Luke. See more

23.01.2022 "Final push. We've got this, guys!" From staying connected with mates to enjoying life's little pleasures, listen to what the 2020 HSC experience has been like for these Year 12 students. Check out more #StayHealthyHSC tips and resources on https://education.nsw.gov.au/stay-healthy-HSC... *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

23.01.2022 The link for today’s Graduation Acknowledgement is as follows. We wish all of our year 12 students the best of luck in their exams over the next couple of weeks and then best wishes on your next step after High School. https://docs.google.com//1EyMvJYJdLxGOCqX5FSTeA17fVw/edit

22.01.2022 TECH FREE TUESDAY Today is TECH FREE TUESDAY in the Library during Lunch. That's right - no computers or devices available.... Bring your friends to the Library today to enjoy some tech free time! Plenty to do including: * play a board game * get a card game going * have a UNO challenge * read a book/newspaper/magazine * learn to play chess * do some mindful colouring in Enjoy chatting with your friends while enjoying a tech free activity. Requests for games, magazines, books etc welcome. Revisit the wonderful form of communication where you actually speak and listen to people face to face, instead of through a device! Embrace Tech Free Tuesdays in the Library!

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our Quirindi High School students: Miley Clark, Bridie Douglas, Bella McCarthy, Tom Parsons, Harrison Parker and Lucas Perry.

21.01.2022 IMMUNISATION Thank you to the staff from Hunter New England Health for conducting Immunisation Needles for Year 7 and 10 at QHS today. Thank you also Ms Saunders for your streamlined efficiency in arranging this for our students. Well done students.

21.01.2022 CLONTARF AWARDS DAY Since opening its first Academy for 25 boys in 2000, the Foundation has grown to cater for about 8,300 boys in 121 schools across Western Australia, Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Today the QHS Clontarf Academy held its annual Awards and Presentation event, including a farewell speech by QHS Clontarf Director, Marcus Thompson and an afternoon tea for all the students and representatives from Clontarf.... Acknowledgement of Country Liam Faulkner Speech by Regional Manager for Hunter Northwest Dan Lewinski QHS Teacher speech Mrs Valentine AWARDS Most Improved Award Lachlan Tickle Presented by QHS ACLO MegO Attendance Award Rudi Walker-Sangster Senior Clontarf Spirit Award Mitchell Anderson-Griffiths Junior Clontarf Spirit Award Sam Payne Deadly Bloke Award Sam Fechner Employment Award Mark Matheson Principals Award Lachlan Tickle Leadership Award Jackson Worley All Rounder Award Rakai De Jong and Ben Foody Clontarf Values Award Will Condrick-Gibson Year 12 Graduation Certificates 2020 Ben Foody Liam Faulkner Mitchell Anderson-Griffiths Luke Fechner Brodie Nankivell Max Flett Zane Nean The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate meaningfully in society. Congratulations to the organisers of today’s event and to all the recipients.

20.01.2022 PERSONALISED PJ’s QHS Year 7 Technology students have now completed their personalised PJ Shorts. Through the process, students used commercial pattern pieces, then a Tie-Dye technique. They also learnt how to set up and use a sewing machine. Students did a great job focussing the School Learning Disposition ‘Self-Regulation’ characteristics such as; teamwork, asking questions, seeking feedback, reflecting on their work, time management and organisation throughout the development of their PJ Shorts, said Head Teacher, Technology and Applied Sciences, Mrs Cowan. Well done all.

20.01.2022 GARDEN PARTY CELEBRATION QHS Year 12 students and their partners celebrated the completion of their schooling at an elegant Garden Party event in the school grounds tonight. Year 12 Year Adviser, Miss Cooper gave a celebratory speech, as did Principal Worley.... You have now graduated, signed out and are starting to make your way into the outside world. Since the last time I stood in front of you giving a speech you have prepared for and sat your HSC exams, said Miss Cooper, who added You have achieved something very special you have completed your secondary schooling. You set yourself a goal and have seen it through to the end. Now we get to celebrate that achievement. Due to the COVID restrictions, QHS had to be a little creative and the ovely weather, sparkly lights and good company provided a great evening. We are able to be together, to invite some special guests to help celebrate and mark the end of your schooling in style. Enjoy a picnic, have a cupcake and groove to some music. Just keep your distance if you get the urge to dance, added Miss Cooper. A number of people worked very hard to put this event together. I’d like to thank Mr Worley and Ms Loughrey for green lighting our gathering, our media team, Sally and Lauren for putting all this together, also Lauren for co-ordinating the event and Sally for the photos, Jackson Worley and James Craswell for the music, Kathy Crouch, Renee Chappell and Megan Medway our lovely meal and Lindi Owen for the delicious cupcakes. Enjoy the evening, the atmosphere and the music. Year 12, you made it! Now, sit back, relax and soak it in. Thank you to our incoming 2021 Captains, James Redgrove, Millie Slade, Sam Fechner and Isabelle Davis for assisting at the event. Congratulations to all students and to their parents and carers for attending. Thank you to Em and Em Events and A1 Hire for your creativity and support of this event. Photos by @sallyaldenphotography

20.01.2022 QHS HSC Art students have submitted a Body of Work as a compulsory part of their studies, where they demonstrate their understanding of artmaking as a practice. This body of work also represents students ideas and interests through their interpretation of subject matter and use of expressive forms. Thank you to Mrs Braithwaite for your valued contribution to the HSC Art marking at QHS today. Thank you Art Teacher Mr Field for your contribution to student learning.

19.01.2022 FINAL SPORT FOR TERM 3 Thank you to all the students and teachers for a great afternoon of Sport at QHS today - our last one for Term 3.

19.01.2022 YOUNG DRIVERS EXPO Year 11 QHS students, today attended the online ‘Young Drivers Expo’ designed to address the alarming rise in casualties involving young drivers, with statistics stating 1 in 25 young drivers are involved in a serious accident every year in NSW. The expo, targeting year 11 students - many who have/are in the process of obtaining their Learner or Provisional Licence, included a range of valuable information provided by services including, emergency rescue... services and the NSW Police. Driving is not a right it is a privilege and today’s expo is a timely reminder for drivers that their actions can have serious consequences. With the program aiming to minimise the harm associated with driving under the influence , or other potentially risky behaviour, students participated fully in today’s event. Thank you to teachers and staff for coordinating the online event.

18.01.2022 FREE ACCESS TO POOLS Happy New Year... QHS are thrilled to announce we have again funded Pool access for QHS and LPSC public primary school students for 2021. Primary schools contribute toward the cost per student for their students, meaning free access for the shires public school students.... Only year 11 and 12 QHS students can access the Sport and Recreational Centre - as only over 16 can use weights at the gym. Students are to use their student cards to access the LPSC facilities. The agreement runs until December 31st 2021.

17.01.2022 SRC NOMINATIONS 2021 Nominations are due in by lunchtime Tuesday 24th Nov 2020 to Mrs Owen. See Mrs Owen in Staff Common Room during any break tomorrow for further information.

17.01.2022 SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES QHS is proud to support our local business community - with, Year 12 students receiving 'First In' certificates today, also receiving a substantial 'Shop Locally Voucher'. The vouchers - located in the students certificate pack - can be redeemed in one transaction only, at any of the local businesses listed on the back of the voucher. Thank you to the 'Liverpool Plains Chamber of Commerce' for your ongoing assistance in overseeing the voucher transactions. Congratulations to all students.

16.01.2022 QUAD SAFETY Today Year 11 primary industry students undertook a quad training course learning how to ride safely, correct weight distribution and riding through uneven surfaces. Judging from the photos, it looked like a great day out!

16.01.2022 WELL DONE FAITH In a year of COVID restrictions its inspirational to see QHS Year 7 student, Faith Green achieve her goals both on and off the field. The talented youngster, was recently announced as a member of the Open Girls Softball team for Combined High Schools. The average age of her team peers is 16, so for Faith to have been selected at the young age of 13 is a true indication of her talent.... Faith will be heading to Curl Curl, in Sydney in early 2021 for the Softball team and is looking forward to expanding her skills. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Faith also recently collected the gong for ‘Hockey Player with Most Potential’ and was awarded ‘Highest Goal Scorer’ in the Under 13 - Division One - at her clubs hockey presentation night, where she also played for the Under 15 Girls side. As a keen Rugby player, Faith’s supportive family enjoyed watching her on recent Live-streaming of her matches. Faith is pretty humble about her achievements. When she sets her mind to something, she makes it happen and we are proud of her. We are also grateful for my Mum's (Rosemary) support, said Faiths' mother and proud former QHS Student, Tanya Green (Sorby), who continued the family appreciates the opportunities on offer for Faith at QHS. She really enjoys the QHS Cattle Club as she has her own cattle stud at home, called ‘Green Machine Santa Gertrudis’. She started the stud just over 12 months ago with four heifers - two who just produced a bull calf each. It’s terrific the school has the Cattle Club as it’s really beneficial for Faith. Congratulations Faith on all you have achieved in your first year of high school, you’re an inspiration to many and we look forward to supporting you into the future.

15.01.2022 Please enjoy our final Newsletter for 2020. We would like to wish everyone and safe and Happy Holiday period and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a Prosperous 2021. All staff return on Wednesday 27th January 2021... Years 7, 11 and 12 students Friday 29th January 2021 Whole school on Monday 1st February 2021

15.01.2022 SIGNING OUT OF SCHOOL Year 12 students still needing to sign-out-of-school must attend the Front Office to collect the required paperwork. Bring your laptop, books and anything else that belongs to the school and is to be returned - Laptop bag and cords must also be returned or the cost will be deducted from your holding deposit.... Best wishes from all of us at QHS.

14.01.2022 HSC STUDENT TOOLKIT Find study tips, wellbeing advice, news and support offered by the NSW Department of Education - listed on the link below. https://education.nsw.gov.au/stu/stay-healthy-HSC/Resources

13.01.2022 Congratulations to year 7 students on your fantastic solar powered creations - created under the guidance of teacher, Mr Miggins.

13.01.2022 FANTASTIC FOOTBALL QHS students attended a Rugby League Development Day in Tamworth today. It was a great day, it was hot at this time of the year and the students participated well and took a lot away from the day, said QHS Teacher Mr Chambers.... Attending today was also a great way to showcase the students current skills. The day commenced with students doing skills and drills, including catch and passing, ball play and running lines. They then broke into mixed school teams with students from other schools, then, played two tackle games each. Students showed great defence and strong teamwork in their playing, a real credit to the grounding they have gained from Friday Night’s Rugby events. Today is a precursor for next year, when the schools get back together for a Gala Day and from that, students can attend development squads. The girls will have the opportunity to potentially be selected for North West and other teams around the state, it’s our aim to continue the pathways for students including those wanting to play at a higher level, said Mr Chambers. Well done students: Hayley Morris, Sarah Edwards, Amelia Seymour, Isabella Dodds, Charlotte Cowan , Annabelle Carter, Scarlett Slade, Faith Green, Evie Gimbert and Miley Clark. Thank you to Mr Chambers for supporting students in following their sporting passion.

13.01.2022 SRC POSITION AVAILABLE One position has become available on the SRC for Year 12 2021. To keep it fair - ALL Year 11 students are able to nominate for this position.... Nomination forms are available from the Library. All nominations must be submitted to Mrs Owen by end of lunch, tomorrow Wednesday 2 Dec 2020. Voting will take place on Thursday 3 Dec during Period 3, lunch or Sport.

12.01.2022 LEARNING THROUGH IMMERSION Did you know Biomes are a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, such as a forest or the tundra. QHS Geography students are currently studying a topic on Biomes, related to different environments. ... What better way to study about the environment than getting out of the traditional classroom and into the environment. This is exactly what Practicum student Pearl Harbour did with the Year 9 class she is instructing at the moment. On a walk around Quirindi, Ms Harbour noticed all of the information boards placed along the walking track beside the creek, and that these boards had information relating to the local plants and animals in the vicinity. So, she designed a unique learning experience associated with the boards that the students could use to help their understanding of the importance of Biomes. The students enjoyed learning about the environment through immersion in it.

12.01.2022 BELL RING TRADITION QHS 2020 Year 12 students embraced the Bell Ring tradition - Thanks Mr Chambers and heres to you Hughie.

11.01.2022 GRADUATE HEADSHOTS Enjoy our 2020 Graduate Acknowledgement photos - and have a safe and fantastic holiday - We look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.

11.01.2022 GREAT WEEK FOR YEAR 12 It's been a fun and busy final week for Term 3 for QHS Year 12 students and their Year Advisor, Miss Cooper.

10.01.2022 2020 GRADUATION AKNOWLEDGEMENT At today’s Graduation event QHS Student, Luke Wilson performed an improvised piece on the guitar as the Official Party arrived. Molly Owen, performed the National Anthem, followed by the Acknowledgement to Country, by Year 12 Student and Vice-Captain, Liam Faulkner....Continue reading

09.01.2022 PROGRAM OF EVENTS Please see below the program for today's Year 12 Graduation and Announcement of the 2021 School Captains.

09.01.2022 QHS STUDENTS If you’re looking for something different to do - pop in to a few of the classes that Plains Fitness have created and personalised just for you! Utilise your swim and gym pass to attend FREE of charge.

09.01.2022 BREAKFAST CLUB Unfortunately breakfast club is cancelled for the rest of the week due to workman being in TAS 4 all week putting in airconditioning.

09.01.2022 Congratulations Mrs Craswell

07.01.2022 WELCOME Our Orientation Day is underway this morning as we welcome our 2021 Year 7 students. They have each been handed a welcome pack and Year Advisers Miss Daniel and Mr Maxwell have outlined high school expectations. Head Teachers and key staff have made introductions and Principal Mr Worley and Deputy Ms Loughrey are outlining what happens.

07.01.2022 THROUGH THE DECADES Fashion through the decades - saw some fantastic costumes for today's QHS Year 12 dress-ups.

06.01.2022 SMILES ALL ROUND Year 12 students and their Year Advisor, Miss Cooper - aka 'Cooper' - had loads of fun for today's dress up event, which also included a tasty BBQ lunch provided by Hospitality students and staff. Great to see smiles all round in the count down to their final days at school.

06.01.2022 TITAN CUP - WHAT A GREAT DAY! Students and staff had a great day at the inaugural Titan Cup at Tamworth HS. It was a 3 team competition between Tamworth HS, Peel HS and Quirindi HS. Year 8 and 9 students played each other in volleyball, soccer, touch football and dodgeball. QHS managed to finish second overall behind a strong THS. They also won the Year 9 boys division and tied for first in the year 8 girls. ... Congratulations to Eric Peatling and Bridie Douglas who won the overall best and fairest for their age groups. Everyone had a fantastic day in the heat and it was great to spend some time away from school and interact with other schools. We hope to make this an annual event and continue the competition between the 3 schools. A special thanks to Tamworth HS and their PDHPE faculty for the organisation of the day. Thanks go to staff for the photos.

04.01.2022 CELLIST RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP QHS student, Jackson Worley is the inaugural recipient of the Short Black Opera scholarship to support a young Indigenous instrumentalist. Jackson, a Year 11 student and young Kamilaroi man is an aspiring cellist and composer who submitted an outstanding application for the inaugural presentation of the ‘One Day In January scholarship’. Jackson has been studying the Cello for seven years and aims to one day be a music producer. As the recipient o...f this award, Jackson will travel to Melbourne in January 2021 to participate in the annual ‘One Day In January’ Summer Intensive program and join members of Ensemble Dutala for their 2021 program of performances. Short Black Opera has established Australia’s first all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander chamber ensemble known as Ensemble Dutala (Dutala is from the Yorta Yorta language meaning Star Filled Sky). The aim is to promote excellence in instrumental training and opportunity (long term) for aspiring and talented ASTI musicians. Noongar man, Aaron Wyatt has been appointed as Artistic Director and brings to the group the skills and knowledge of an instrumentalist, conductor and academic. Next year Aaron will appear as soloist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at their 2021 Season Gala in a new work by Yorta Yorta composer Deborah Cheetham AO. The ‘One Day In January scholarship’ was initiated to celebrate the launch of Ensemble Dutala, during NAIDOC Week 2020. Congratulations, Jackson Worley. See more

03.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 What a year it has been for all our students, teaches and school community... Today, we take a moment to 'Congratulate' all our HSC students, who completed their HSC exams - with yesterdays exam for Drama wrapping up over three weeks of examinations.... Well done to each and everyone of you! It's been a trying year for you to focus on your studies and future ambitions given the effects of the world wide pandemic... but you've stayed your course and we are proud of you!

03.01.2022 YEAR 12 GRADUATION A link for the livestream of the Year 12 Graduation and Announcement of the 2021 Captains has been sent out to Year 12 and 2021 Captain nominee students, parents and carers. The link will be live tomorrow at 9.30am. ... Due to Department of Education Covid-19 rules, Year 12 are not able to have guests at the Graduation, this includes parents and carers. We appreciate our school community working with us on this and helping us create a positive Graduation for Year 12, by understanding we must adhere to these rules. Please make sure family and friends understand they are unable to attend, said Principal Worley, who continued If we do have people arrive, we will have to turn them away as they will not be allowed into the school grounds. Please assist us by making sure all family and friends understand this as we want to avoid any unnecessary disappointment or issues. There will also be a recording available after the event for those who can’t view the livestream.

03.01.2022 GETTING READY TO GRADUATE Enjoy pics of our Year 12 students, Parent Speaker, Mr Michael Clark and Year 11 SRC Reps taken as they prepared to Graduate earlier today.

02.01.2022 2021 QHS CAPTAINS Congratulations 2021 School Captains: Vice- Isabella Davis, Vice - Sam Fechner. Captain - Millie Slade, Captain, James Redgrove. Thank you to our outgoing 2020 Captains - Vice - Taylah Douglas, Vice- Liam Faulkner, Captain - Jock Barnett and Captain - Mia Constable for your dedication and leadership through what has been an unusual year.

02.01.2022 FASHIONABLE PAST Today HSC Ancient History explored traditional Pompeiian dress by creating their own recreations of traditional outfits. Such outfits included tunics, togas, stolas and palliums. Ms Harbour and Mrs Valentine organised the interactive activity allowing students to compare social class and fashion trends in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

02.01.2022 YEAR 7 PARENTS & CARERS Year 7 & Year 11 buddies Camp is due to be held on Monday 08 February 2021 to Wednesday 10 February 2021 we require each student to be registered by completing the online registration form. This information is essential to enable the site to accommodate special requirements and needs. The link below is unique to the QHS Camp and will direct you to the online registration form. Please note Chrome is their preferred internet browser.... Registration Link for parents to book in children https://oos.ungerboeck.com/prod/emc00/register.aspx It is important that all forms are competed prior to your arrival. We encourage all participants to complete the form as soon as possible, before this date. Parent/Guardian Information Pack - https://sport.nsw.gov.au/facilities/schools/parent COVID Safe Centres Information - https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/covidsafecentres If you would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact the NSW Office of Sport on 13 13 02.

01.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 2020 Graduation Day was successfully livestreamed earlier today, enjoy a short celebration moment.

01.01.2022 ELECTIVE FORMS DUE BACK Any Year 7 student who did not get their elective form for next year needs to go and see Mrs Craswell in her office asap. Your forms are due back by THIS FRIDAY!... Please make sure your names are on the forms, your parent/carer has signed it and you have put all the subject in order of ones you would really like to do, to your last choice. If you haven't done these things, your choice will go in last and you may miss out on your favourite subject! Any questions, go and see Mrs Craswell.

01.01.2022 Dear Parents and Carers As you are aware, Quirindi High School is currently undergoing works to upgrade all classroom evaporative coolers to reverse cycle air conditioners as part of the Department of Education’s Cooling Country Classrooms Program. Due to the nature of the works that need to be carried out, it does mean that a number of classrooms will be without cooling for next week and possibly the following week. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted heatwave conditions... throughout next week. Please ensure that your child is prepared for the heat wave conditions, knowing that he or she may be in a room without an operating cooling system. Regards Ian Worley Principal Quirindi High School