STEM News
This term Clarkson CHS has introduced robotics into the ICT program to provide practical applications for coding.
The Edison Robot is a versatile educational robot the can be operated from a simple drag and drop program up to text based coding involving multiple units acting together.
Currently our Year 8 and 9 students are trying to complete obstacle courses that get increasingly more challenging. One student described the experience as “frustratingly enjoyable.”
There will be more STEM news to follow later in the term.
CCHS Now Offers Certificate II Kitchen Operations!
Clarkson CHS Literacy Support Club & Website
NAPLAN and OLNA literacy support sessions run on Thursday mornings at 8am in the library. All students are welcome!
The club will primarily focus upon writing, reading and language conventions instruction. There will also be weekly opportunities for student to practice past exam papers.
Please visit the support website at the link below:
https://sites.google.com/view/lscchs/
Bullying - Support For Your Child At Home
If your child is being bullied, you should always take action.
Give your child as much support and love as you can at home, while you, the teacher and your child come up with a plan for fixing the bullying. Let your child know that the situation is not their fault, and it can be fixed.
Talk to your child about some of the different ways of dealing with bullying behaviour and why these work. This will help your child feel more confident and less powerless about being bullied.
Introducing Mr Thomas Jones, Head of English and HASS
Mr Jones joins us as Head of English and HASS with curriculum and pastoral care leadership experience from a wide range of schools. Thomas began his teaching career in London and has since worked at Duncraig SHS as Year Coordinator and at Joseph Banks Secondary College as Teacher in Charge of English.
Thomas achieved Level 3 Classroom Teacher status in 2016 and recently completed his Masters of School Leadership qualification at the University of Western Australia. He is passionate about building collaborative teaching teams and providing students with equal opportunities to learn. His experience makes Thomas a valuable asset to Clarkson CHS and we welcome him to the school community.
Year 7 Parent/Teacher BBQ
On Wednesday the 14th of March, Clarkson CHS hosted a Year 7 BBQ to welcome parents & carers of Year 7 students into the school. Deputy Principal Shane Yardley provided some insight into the vision of the school centred on Invitational Education and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support.
Head of Mathematics & Science Adam Inder gave a presentation on the future of Year 7 Mathematics through the use of the Maths Pathway program. Head of Student Services James Carroll offered some insights into study habits and expectations in high school.
Staff, students, parents & carers enjoyed a sausage sizzle and an informal chat as students were able to take their parents & carers through a tour of the school. Thanks to all Clarkson CHS staff and Student Councilors involved in making the afternoon a huge success.
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
On Friday 16 March 2018, Australian schools will stand united in their communities to celebrate the eighth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).
The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and in 2018; schools are called to imagine a world free from bullying.
Clarkson Community High School has registered for this event and will be conducting activities throughout the day.
Introducing Mr. James Carroll: Head of Student Services (HOSS) and HOLA Arts
Mr. Carroll joins us an experienced educator having taught at several schools throughout WA. He also has vast experience in roles in Students Services and various Leadership roles bringing much valued experience to Clarkson Community High School.
James’ initial teaching position was 215km north of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; Teaching Health & Physical Education - K-10 and Mathematics - 8-10. He has also had responsibility for Curriculum Leadership in Health & Physical Education and Mathematics - 4-10 at Leonora DHS.
James held the position of Student Services Manager while at North Lake Senior campus and was the HOLA for the Arts, Technologies and VET at South Fremantle SHS. His experience makes James and extremely valuable asset to Clarkson CHS and we welcome him to the school community.
Year 7 Parent/Teacher BBQ - 14 March 2018
Clarkson Community High School is holding a Year 7 Parent/Teacher BBQ on Wednesday, 14th March 2018 at the school between 3.45pm and 4.45pm. The school will provide a sausage sizzle and drink for parents and students.
The aims of the evening are to:
- Allow parents to meet some of their children’s teachers
- Introduce parents to some key staff members at the school
- Take parents on a tour of the school
- Make parents more familiar with the upcoming NAPLAN testing
- Provide parents with information on school processes, procedures and policies.
The afternoon will be quite informal and is not planned as a ‘Reporting’ session for teachers to provide feedback on student academic progress. There will be a more formal parent report afternoon on Wednesday, 28th March where parents can make appointments with specific teachers to discuss their child’s academic progress. We hope to see you there!
