Activities in which all Year 9 students will be encouraged to participate are listed below.
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English Faculty |
NIDA Drama Camp Kempsey Eisteddfod Drama Performance Nights EMATES reading program Careers and Future Module Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney |
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Mathematics Faculty |
Gifted & Talented Day University of NSW competitions Online Maths tools |
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Science Faculty |
Rotary Science & Engineering Challenge Volunteering at the Primary Schools Rotary Science & Engineering Challenge Oricon Bridge Building Competition BrainBee Challenge Women in Engineering program |
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PDHPE Faculty |
Beach Days PASS Camp Surf Survival Certificate Level "O" Sports Coaching Kayaking Camp Snorkelling Camp Surfing Archery CPR Certificate Indigenous Games Workshop Mental Health Workshop "Love Bites" – Domestic Violence Workshop Athletics carnival and Swimming Carnival Soccer & Touch Football competitions Lunchtime sports competitions |
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Art / Music Faculty |
Indigo Velvet Choir District Music Festival Carols by Candlelight ANZAC Day Ceremony Spring to Art competition Waste into Art competition Local Art Displays Visiting Art Workshops Creative Arts Excursion to Sydney – Years 9 - 12 |
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Technology & Applied Studies |
Teddy Bears Picnic Tool Boxes in Metal work Excursion to Kempsey District Hospital Labour Ward Baby Alive & Simulated Pregnancy program Origami, Ty-dyed Pyjamas & Learn to Knit programs |
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Agriculture |
Macleay Valley Rabbits Excursion Cows Create Careers Program Green Keeper Program Paddock to Plate Excursion – local butcher partnership Farm Maintenance Program |
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Equine Studies |
Veterinary Visits – Equine Management procedures Demonstrations – Equine Management such as Hoof Care, Education Student Volunteering – Riding for the Disabled Excursions to Horse Facilities, Produce stores, … |
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HSIE Faculty |
History Elective Simpson History Prize National Geographic Competition Australian National Geographic Competition |
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Trade Training Centre |
CAFE plus Barrista Workplace Hygiene Serving food and beverage Food Presentation Kitchen Hand duties Cashier & money handling Food Production Retail Hospitality Introduction |
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Marine Studies |
Snorkelling Fishing Scuba Diving |
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Whole School Activities |
Winter Snow Trip Matsushige Junior High School visit |
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Aboriginal Education |
Intensive literacy and numeracy tuition Cultural Activities e.g. Dance, murals & workshops NAIDOC celebrations Gooris on the Job Program (Year 9) Gooris in Business Program (Year 10) |