Farewell to Sarge!
It was a very special Breakfast Club at Clarkson today as we said a fond farewell to Sgt Rebecca Mayger of Clarkson Police as she moves to traffic enforcement in the coming days.
Staff and students would like to thank Rebecca for her help in the past and Clarkson Police for their continuing support of our Breakfast Club. Good luck, Sgt Rebecca!
Clarkson Challenges Future Scientists
This event was also covered by the North Coast Times Community Newspaper
Teams of keen science students from Clarkson, Merriwa and Somerly Primary Schools were recently invited to Clarkson Community High School for the chance to compete in the “Clarkson Challenge”. In its ninth year, the Clarkson Challenge is an academic problem-solving program in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), where students are set problems to solve using scientific knowledge, technology skills and teamwork, all while following a design process.
We all know that the world is moving towards an energy crisis as fossil fuels begin to run out. Alternative fuels will need to be developed if we are to meet the transport needs of future generations whilst at the same time protecting the environment. Therefore, the idea behind this year’s Clarkson Challenge was to inspire our future scientists to solve this issue by producing an emissions-free solar powered car using sustainable materials and innovative techniques such as 3D printing.
Student Councillor Camp
In June 2019 a group of student councilors attended a leadership camp at Woodman Point. The purpose of this camp was to teach the students how to be good leaders.
The event was enjoyed by all and the students left with a sense of personal growth. Thank you to all involved!
Positive Psychology, Positive Instructions and Positive Education
By Patricia Hughes, School Psychologist
Martin Seligman is well known for his work on Positive Psychology. He has recently published “The Hope Circuit” (Random House 2018). His recent seminar held in Perth, was entitled Positive Psychology, Positive Instructions and Positive Education.
De-Privatising Teaching Practices
By Tom Jones, English & HaSS Head of Learning Area.
During a recent General Staff Meeting, Physical Education Teacher In Charge Liam Mooney and Upper School Coordinator Carys Hurcom, shared their peer observation stories and discussed the rationale behind their team’s processes as part of Clarkson CHS’s 2019 De-Privatising Our Teaching Practice project.
Write A Book In A Day 2019
Yesterday saw twenty Year 7 and 8 Clarkson CHS students participate in the The Kid’s Cancer Project’s Write a Book in Day Competition
Thank You!
A big thank you to all who donated to the Salvo's Winter Appeal. Our Community Services class was thrilled to collect three large boxes of donations including food, clothing and toiletries.
Awesome job, well done!
Clarkson Has Talent Is Back!
Our annual performance showcase Clarkson Has Talent returns next Tuesday night as we celebrate some of the amazing talent developed at Clarkson Community High School.
The Salvation Army Winter Appeal
The following is a message from the Certificate II Community Services class:
"The Certificate II Community Services class will be running the Salvation Army Winter Appeal during term two.
The Salvation Army is in our neighbourhood (in Merriwa) so donations would go to local people who really need the help. Donations of blankets, sleeping bags and warm outdoor clothing may be sent to Northbridge, where people sleeping outside will be needing those things.
This flyer will show you the kinds of things that would be good to donate. This year there will be three places to bring donations: Student Services; the Library; and Home Ec. (in case the library is closed).
Thank you for your attention. We hope everyone at Clarkson Community High School will donate to the Salvation Army Winter Appeal.
Regards
Certificate II Community Services class, 2019"
