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At Colyton High School our purpose is for staff, students, and parents & community to all work together towards a genuine learning partnership and positive learning environment, developing confident and resilient student learners on pathways to success. We offer every student the opportunity to excel and to achieve their personal best through outstanding teaching and learning practices in a safe, happy, and nurturing environment. Our teaching staff are professional, enthusiastic, and well trained. Our goal is every teacher will become that “great teacher leading inspired learning” with “excelling leaders driving improvement”.

We have a newly established Youth and Community Team to enhance our wellbeing services. We believe student who experience a sense of belonging to school and community, and achieve academic and social success, will be better enabled and more motivated to take responsibility of their learning and wellbeing in thriving capacity. See how Colyton High School are building a successful pathway for their students.

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Thursday

July

Deadly Coders - STEM Workshop

Date: 25-26 July
Time: 7:45 AM-3:30 PM
Location: QBE Insurance Parramatta

Selected students have the opportunity to take part in a FREE TWO DAY STEM workshop on the 25-26th July 2024 at QBE Parramatta as part of the Deadly Coders program. Deadly Coders is an Indigenous-owned coding initiative dedicated to providing access to fully funded, accessible, and existing coding and STEM education programs. Deadly Coders is an Indigenous-owned coding initiative, established by Junior Engineers in 2021. The program runs from 25th and 26th July 2024 from 9:00 - 2:30 each day. Students will travel by train from St Marys Station to Parramatta, and walk down to the office. Students will meet at St Marys Station at 7:50am to catch the 8:12am train. We will depart Parramatta on the 2:58pm train to arrive back at St Marys Station by 3:20pm. Students need to make their own way too and from the station for both days. Students must wear full school uniform, bring their own opal card, food and drink for both days. On both days, students will be supervised by Mand assisted by Haley Trist. If you have any questions please contact Alex Lane on 9623 2789.

Monday

July

Christmas in July Fundraiser

Date: 29 July
Time: 10:35 AM-1:35 PM
Location: Colyton High School Quad

Year 10 are holding a Christmas in July Fundraiser to raise money for the formal. Tickets will be sold from Monday 29.7.24 till Wednesday 31.7.24 in the QUAD at recess at lunch. There will also be a jellybean and candy cane guessing competition. Huge thanks Ms Mitchell and Charlie P for putting the prizes together!

Tuesday

July

Parent Teacher Interview

Date: 30 July
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Location: Colyton High School

Parent Teacher Interviews - Tuesday 30th July 2024 Parents and Carers are Invited to attend the Semester One Parent Teacher Interviews. Interviews are taking place on Tuesday the 30th of July, 2024. - Week 2 of Term 3 in Block "A" All instructions are available through your Compass Portal. Bookings: Open 9:00AM - Thursday the 18th of July Via the Compass APP ONLY. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s Semester One (Term 1 and 2) Academic reports, their educational journey, as well as the variety of programs and supports on offer at Colyton High School. We look forward to seeing you! NOTE. If you have not downloaded or opened the Compass App yet, please check your email (and Junk Folder). An email with Login Instructions, Links, usernames and passwords has been sent weekly. Click this Link for Installation Instructions - https://www.compass.education/guide/

Thursday

August

NAIDOC

Date: 01 August
Time: 12:05-2:35 PM
Location: Colyton High School

On the 1st August 2024, Colyton High School will be having a whole school assembly and smoking ceremony for NAIDOC. This is to invite our local Elder, Leaders, Aboriginal Community Partners, Parents and Carers of students, and our school community to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This is also an opportunity for Aboriginal students, parents of students and community to connect, experience and practise their culture. On the day, students will go to period 4, get their names marked off and go to assembly. To further acknowledge this day, students, staff and community visitors are invited to wear black, yellow, or red on the day. NAIDOC Assembly: Whole school, parents, carers and community Time: 12:05 – 1:05pm Where: The Quad or COLA if wet weather Activities and Workshop: All Colyton High School Students Time: 1:05 – 2:35pm Following activities will be held at: Food Tasting - Native animals and jams - B Block Art Workshops – painting boomerangs - B14 Weaving Workshop – Learn to do traditional weaving - COLA Face Paint – Traditional face markings - Quad Aboriginal Artefacts and Digeridoo – Learn about Aboriginal weapons and tools - COLA Aboriginal Films – Watch films that are directed and/or star Aboriginal peoples - Library Aboriginal Virtual Reality - D21 Spear Throwing - Oval

Friday

August

Kimberwalli - Cultural Immersion Excursion

Date: 02 August
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
Location: Kimberwalli - 1 Mimika Avenue, Whalan NSW 2770

The Kimberwalli Cultural Immersion Excursion supports all Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander students to learn about, engage in and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. These experiences support schools to deliver an inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of Aboriginal histories and cultures. The Excursion will run on Friday 2 August 2024 from 9.30am to 2.30pm ay Kimberwalli. There is no costs to this excursion and morning tea and lunch will be provided. Students must make their way to and from the excursion. Students will have the opportunity to represent their culture, Colyton High School and the youth in the local community at Kimberwali on Friday 2 August 2024. The Kimberwalli Cultural Immersion Excursion supports all Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander students to learn about, engage in and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. These experiences support schools to deliver an inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of Aboriginal histories and cultures. Students will have the opportunity to participate in: - Native foods and cooking - Cultural artefacts and tools -Corroboree dance -Traditional arts - Mens and womens business - Aboriginal languages - Cultural awareness - Local cultures and histories The Excursion will run on Friday 2 August 2024 from 9.30am to 2.30pm ay Kimberwalli. The excursion is only available for 15 students, so it is first notes in that will receive a spot. There is no costs to this excursion and morning tea and lunch will be provided. Students must make their way to and from the excursion. Students must wear full school uniform students are to make their own way to and from Kimberwalli on the day - 1 Mimika Avenue, Whalan NSW 2770. Students should arrive by 9.00am. Students will be assisted by Haley Trist, Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer and supervised by Mrs Boland. If students are interested in attending, please return their permission slip via Compass or to the HSIE staff room by Friday 5 July 2024. Any concerns please contact Mrs Boland on 9623 2789.

Wednesday

August

Performing Arts Showcase

Date: 07 August
Time: 3:30-7:30 PM
Location: Colyton High School Hall

Selected CAPA Students have the opportunity to take part in this years Performing Arts Showcase. This event showcases the many talented students in Music, Dance and Art. Year 11 and 12 Entertainment students will be running the audio, lighting, video and staging for the event and will be required to be at the rehearsals, matinees and evening event. Students will be out of class for rehearsals, matinee performances and the evening event. Parents and community members are invited to the evening event held at Colyton High School in the Hall on the 7th August at 6:00pm. Details as follows: Monday 5th August - Hall Rehearsals - 8:35 - 2:35 - Performers only Tuesday 6th August - Hall Rehearsals - 8:35 - 10:35 Matinee - 11:05 - 1:05 - CHS Students only Rehearsals - 1:35 - 2:35pm - Performers only Wednesday 7th August - Hall Rehearsals - 8:35 - 10:35 Matinee - 11:05 - 1:05 - CHS Students only Rehearsals - 1:35 - 2:35pm - Performers only Arts Showcase - 3:30 - 5:45pm - Common Room Parents and community invited Evening Event - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Parents and community invited Students that are performing are required to wear their uniform to school and bring their performance clothing on the Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsal/matinee events. Entertainment students must wear closed toed leather shoes and black clothing for the three days and evening event. Students will need to catch up on any missed work. Any questions, please contact Alex Lane on 9623 2789.