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Swimming Carnival 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:20:22 AEDT

Record: Noah Saddler 12:07sec in 17+ 25m freestyle, broke his own record from 2019.

MONARO HIGH AGE CHAMPIONS 2020

12 years

KYRA READING

13 years

CHARLIE PEREA

SOPHIE CALDWELL

14 years

CALLUM DAVIS

ADELE LUNT

15 years

CHARLIE PAUL

NEVE MARSHALL

16 years

JONAH PEREA & LIAM DAVIS

SHELLEY KLEVEN

17+

NOAH SADDLER

ELLA DAVIS & BRENNA CLAYTON

Winning house:

4^th- Paterson 411

3^rd- Kendall 537

2^nd- Lawson 1164

1^st- Gordon 1172

Congratulations Gordon!

Term 1 Calendar

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:19:41 AEDT

Calendar of events term 1

Monaro High School Upgrade

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:20:02 AEDT

If you would like to follow the progress of the school building project please click on the link below.

https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/projects/m/monaro-high-school.html

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:40:31 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:51:33 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Join us for your HSC journey

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:40:18 AEDT

The HSC can be one of the most exciting moments of high school. Here’s how to be prepared.

We’re committed to supporting every student to do their best – especially during the HSC – and making sure every student is known, valued and cared for.

For HSC students, we’ve got advice on how to make the most of your study, set healthy habits and finish out high school in style.

Check out our HSC resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Year 12

Duration – 1:00

Industrial Action

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:29:48 AEDT

Monaro High School will be open and we will be providing minimal supervision.

Congratulations Sarah Fraser

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:26:48 AEDT

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:29:45 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Congratulations to our School Captains for 2020

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:29:46 AEDT

Congratulations to our School Captains for 2020.
Jason Kelly, Chelsea Blacka, Brenna Clayton and Zaki Ahamat.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:00:28 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

2019 HSC Timetable

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:39:09 AEDT

2019 HSC dates

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:11:14 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:25:38 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

AIS Tour AIME Students

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:54:24 AEST

Three lucky Monaro High students and Miss Godden were lucky enough to experience a guided tour with a Commonwealth Olympian of the AIS training centre in Canberra and to experience the interactive digital sportex section the AIS offers.

It was a super fun experience, an excellent trip to and from Canberra and we would like to thank the AIME program for the invitation and for having us.

ACT Interschools Mountain Bike Championships

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:31:07 AEST

Last Friday students participated in the ACT Interschools Mountain Bike Championships at Mt Stromlo. The event is a 4 hour team relay XC (cross country) race.
Each team member completes one lap at a time. The team with the most laps completed in the shortest time wins.
A big thank you to Mr Aldous for your support and expertise that you pass onto the students. You give them great opportunities in mountain biking at our school.

Tournament of Minds

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 13:25:47 AEST

Congratulations to Ms Vincent on a highly successful weekend with our MHS Tournament of Minds teams. All three teams received honours at the ACT Regional final.
We are fortunate to have such a talented teacher working with our students.
The 21 students will now represent MHS at the ACT State final on September 15th in the STEM and Arts disciplines.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:23:24 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

MONARO HIGH SCHOOL UPGRADE

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:16:42 AEST

Everyone welcome to come along and have a look at the plans for the school upgrade

P & C MEETING - SPECIAL

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:13:55 AEST

Please note there will be a special P&C planning meeting (for the Cooma Markets Stall) on Tuesday afternoon (13th) at 5:00pm, in the School admin building.

We will be discussing issues such as:

Preparation (equipment, displays, raffles and cakes/slices)
Mobilisation @ 07:30 (on the day transport and set-up)
Float and cash handling/accounting
Staffing (rosters)
Demobilisation @ 14:00hrs (pack-up and return of equipment)

Volunteers will be required to make this work of course (both in prep and on the day) so if you or any of your family and friends are available then please let us know. Also a roster will be set-up so that we can see where there are gaps in the staffing.

Thanks and hope to see you at the meeting,

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:51:38 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Year 10 to 11 Information Night

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:16:24 AEST

Parents and students from all schools

across the Monaro are invited to

YEAR 10 INTO 11

INFORMATION EVENING

Monday 29th of July 2019

5:30pm to 6:30pm

at the Cooma Ex-Services Club

Information packs available from the school office.

Parent Information Night - Year 7 in 2020

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:15:27 AEST

Information night for parents of children entering year 7 in 2020

SES Graduation

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:43:05 AEST

SES

Yr’s 7 to 12 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:25:17 AEST

Yr’s 7 to 12
Parent - Student - Teacher Interviews

Dear Parents,
You are invited to participate in a Parent-Student-Teacher meeting for Yr’s 7 to 12 students on Thursday 25 July 2019 from 4pm to 7pm.
Please ask your child to make an appointment with his/her teachers for an interview.

Yours sincerely

James Armitage
Principal

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:26:46 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

Little Shop of Horrors

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:40:37 AEST

Beware the man eating plant growing at Monaro High School

A large carnivorous plant is growing at Monaro High School – all under the careful love and attention of the Little Shop of Horrors musical team. The plant, named Audrey II, or Twoey, the main character of the horror musical, originates from outer space and requires human blood to survive.

Monaro High School’s Little Shop of Horrors musical is based on the 1960’s film directed by Roger Corman. For the past few months students from Years 7 to 12 and teachers from all learning areas have worked tirelessly to bring the production together in time for the opening night on Thursday, 27 June.

“It’s been a challenging and fulfilling experience” said Year 12 student Zara Farrell, who plays Audrey alongside co-star Marcus Hildyard playing Seymour. “Many different groups have worked together to make this happen and we are really excited to share it with the community.”

“One of the biggest challenges for the show was the making of ‘Audrey II’, the blood thirsty plant” continued Miss Farrell. The plant has been made with the assistance of the Visual Arts and Industrial Technology teachers. As Audrey starts from a small pot plant, three different versions have had to be designed and constructed. The largest of which will ‘swallow’ some of the cast.

Auditions for the show began in March this year, and since then more than 30 students have been spending hours rehearsing, practising their lines and leaning new songs and lyrics as well as working on set design, lighting and the plant puppets. This musical follows other successful musicals produced by the school including Calamity Jane in 2016 and Singing in the Rain in 2012.

While a man eating plant may seem a little scary, the show is great fun for school aged children and adults alike, so it will make a nice family night out. The Little Shop of Horrors is playing at Cooma Little Theatre on 27, 28 and 29^th June at 7pm. Tickets are $20 per adult and $15 per school student and can be bought online at www.trybooking.com/BCSVN . Or check out the Monaro High School facebook page for details.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:41:24 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

NAIDOC

Thu, 23 May 2019 09:29:43 AEST

Monaro High School will celebrate NAIDOC week with a bush food bbq and lots of activities on Friday 5 July

T2W Shearing School

Thu, 23 May 2019 12:15:11 AEST

Our Year 10 Transition to Work (T2W) class have attended the Australian Wool Innovations' Shearing and Shed hand training at Coolringdon Shearing Shed this week. The five day program has taught them Work Health and Safety skills as well as hands on practical shearing shed skills. Thanks to Mick Schofield for arranging.

Snowy Hydro Young Driver Program

Tue, 21 May 2019 15:14:55 AEST

What a valuable program for our year 12 students!! Thank you to Snowy Hydro for providing this fantastic life saving opportunity and Driving Solutions for the professional delivery. A big thanks to Mr Dibben for coordinating the program.

MHS Basketball NT Tour 2019

Tue, 14 May 2019 10:39:10 AEST

The Monaro High Basketball tour group No.6 recently returned from the Northern Territory after touring Darwin, Katherine and Kakadu. The group consisted of 22 students, 4 staff and 3 parents. Monaro High School basketballers participated in games vs Katherine High school, Palmerston Power club side, Darwin High School and Palmerston Senior College. The students can be congratulated on their great effort both on and off the court with both teams winning 2 of their 4 matches against strong competition. The students had the added challenge of adjusting to the heat with one of their matches played outside. The group was lucky enough to attend the Darwin Dawn service and Anzac Day Parade. A proud moment for the group was watching ex Monaro High School student and tour alumni Amy Fraser marching with the Australian Army. Other highlights included a cruise of Katherine Gorge which was professionally operated coincidently by another ex MHS student Daniel Robertson and thoroughly enjoyed by all the group. The group was fortunate to visit Kakadu National Park and learn more about Indigenous culture and Australian history and the 360 degree view of Kakadu at Ubirr was a special experience. Appealing to their adventurous side the students were treated to a spectacular Jumping crocodile cruise where they learned more about Saltwater Crocodiles and forged an even greater respect for the animals. There was no concern regarding people obeying the NO Swimming/ Danger signs. Thank you to the great team of staff and parents and a fantastic group of students. The students trained hard in the lead up to the tour and can be commended for representing their school and Cooma with distinction. We were lucky to see some beautiful places, meet some wonderful people, play some excellent basketball and survive the heat!
The tour group would like to thank Cooma Basketball for their support along with the many individuals and businesses that supported the Cooma Basketball dinner fundraiser for the team;

CAL BRUTON, COOMA CAR CLUB, COOMA SPORTSPOWER, YOUR HOUSE, COOMA HOTEL,MAINSTREET, COOMA EX-SERVICES CLUB, MONARO DISCOUNT TYRES, MONARO MEATS,TARGET COOMA, ALPINE MOTOR GROUP, MITRE 10, PD MURPHY’S, NOEL BURKE,BRUCE & MARCELLE BURTON, MELRAY MEAT, COLES, WOOLWORTHS, JANET JOHNSTON & COOMA EX-SERVICES- 100 CLUB

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:55:18 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Snowy Mountains Interschool Equestrian Competition (SMIEC)

Thu, 09 May 2019 09:11:21 AEST

Over 4 days of tough competition 27^th-30^th April – four Monaro High School riders competed at Snowy Mountains Interschool Competition (SMIEC) hosted by Snowy Mountains Grammar School at Perisher Station Resort, Jindabyne.

Results as below:

Jeremy Kennedy Year 8
1st Years 7/8 Barrel Race and fastest overall time
2nd Senior Barrell Race and fastest overall time
2nd 80cm AM7 showjump
3rd in 80cm A2 showjump.

Brooke Hedger Year 8
4^th Fancy Dress event – all school years

Abby Douch Year 8
5^th Novice 2C Dressage
3^rd AM7 80cm Showjump
1^st Working Hunter 80-90cms and highest overall pointscore
1^st Rider Year 8
Champion Senior Rider
1^st Year 7/8 Hack
Champion Senior Hack
1^st Year 7/8 Show Hunter
Champion Senior Show Hunter
1^st Pair of riders
2^nd team of four riders
Champion Overall Year 7/8 horse/rider combination

Shelley Kleven Year 9
2^nd Elementary 3A Dressage
5^th AM7 60cm Showjump
2^nd Year 9 Rider
1^st Year 9/10 Show Hunter
Reserve Champion Senior Show Hunter
1^st Pair of riders
2^nd team of four riders

All MHS riders achieved personal bests/firsts, displayed great sportsmanship and conduct during the entire four days and are to be congratulated.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:10:59 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:13:53 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Bri Kerr at the 2019 Global Solutions Summit

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:20:09 AEDT

Meet Bri another one of our hardworking, successful ex - students from Monaro High School.
Bri was the only Australian to be selected to be a Young Global Changer at the 2019 Global Solutions Summit in Berlin.

Bri was selected from over 3500 applicants to be a Young Global Changer at the 2019 Global Solutions Summit in Berlin last week. By shari...ng our future vision with world leaders and amazing young people in business, academia and politics, Bri circulated the Bugisu Project story and purpose into over 60 nations

The Crucible

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:32:11 AEDT

HSC Excursion to ‘The Crucible’
Recently seven HSC students travelled to Sydney for an overnight excursion to see a performance of the HSC text ‘The Crucible.’
Thursday morning saw a short journey to Bella Vista Farm, Parramatta where the play was being performed in a 200 year old shed, the smell of sheep and gaps in the walls certainly added to the atmosphere of the production. The numerous burning candles also created a unique sense of smell, evoking the period. Students were seated extremely close to the action with water from the stage flying into the audience.
It was certainly an enjoyable two days in Sydney with Monaro High School students demonstrating the highest levels of behaviour and demonstrating they are a credit to the school.

Eurobodalla zone champions

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:17:48 AEDT

Monaro high school boys are Eurobodalla Zone Champions for 2019. Good luck at the South Coast Finals in Wollongong on Tuesday.

Also big congratulations to Noah Saddler for being selected in the South Coast Open boys team and Andreas Kopecky-Geach who was also selected as a reserve.

Monaro Riding High at State Interschool Championships

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:39:25 AEDT

Two Monaro High School Equestrian Team riders recently travelled to Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) at Horsely Park to compete at the Equestrian NSW Interschool Championships.

Over six days of competition 7-12^th March the event covered a range of equestrian disciplines. There were approximately 500 horses at this competition with horses and riders travelling from all over NSW to enjoy the fabulous equestrian facilities purpose built for the initial purpose of hosting the Olympic Equestrian disciplines in 2000.

Shelley Kleven (Year 9) and Abby Douch (Year 8) were both fortunate enough to have qualified their horses for the State level competition went on to represent Monaro High School in the secondary school division and came away with the following results:

Shelley Kleven riding “Neversfelde Jinx”

2^nd 3B Elementary dressage with 66.313%

3^rd 3C Elementary dressage with 62.622% 3^rdplace

Overall placing – 2^nd in the Elementary Championship class.

Shelley then stepped up a level to compete at Medium level which has some quite complex movements in it for:

6^th 4B Medium dressage 60.068%

4^th 4C Medium dressage 62.885%

Overall placing – 5^th in the Championship class.

Abby Douch riding “Rainwood Park Melaleuca”

Combined Training 80cm Secondary
=5th after Dressage on 70.63%
SJ 80cm – 4 penalties

Overall placing - 10^th in the Championship class

Working Show Hunter Secondary
3rd Led phase
5^th Rider phase
4^th Jumping phase
Overall placing – 3^rd in the Championship class.

Abby Douch riding “Rosegate High Alto”

Secondary Show Horse
5^th Led Phase
10^th Rider phase
2^nd Ridden phase
Overall placing – 8^th in the Championship class.

Coming off a run of injury with very limited time in the saddle in the lead up, Abby was really happy with her results.

These results should see both Shelley and Abby to again have secured a spot on the NSW State team to represent NSW at the Interschool Nationals being held later this year in Sydney. Formal announcement will follow later in the competition season.

ACT Brumbies rugby 7s day

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:03:44 AEDT

Congratulations to our year 7 & 8 boys and girl's who came out winners at the annual ACT Brumbie's Rugby 7's day in Cooma and to the year 9 boys who played well and improved as the day went on. To the senior boys team who polished their footy boots you were unlucky to lose to Jindabyne.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:29:29 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Meet our new principal

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:12:14 AEDT

Meet our new principal.
We welcome back James Armitage who was our deputy principal from 2012 to 2014.
He has come to us after 5 years as principal of Kandos High School. James with his wife Lynette and 2 young daughters are looking forward to making their home in Cooma.

School based apprenticeships

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:42:18 AEDT

Congratulations to Riley in Year 11 who has officially started his School Based Apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery with Snowy Vale Catering Services. Riley will work towards his Certificate III while completing his HSC studies. Thank you to Sam and Mel Mauri from Snowy Vale Catering Services for providing a wonderful opportunity. For more information about School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, contact Monaro High School.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:20:38 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Year 9 camp narrabeen

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:18:27 AEDT

Year 12 formal 2018

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:24:36 AEDT

"Never the last post" Belgium embassy canberra

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:00:44 AEDT

On Monday 6 Monaro High School History students attended the Cooma Library's WW1 Centenary presentation where they delivered their research on a local WW1 soldier, Corporal Ernest Albert Corey - a true Australian hero.

This was a 'practice run' as the group were invited to attend the Belgian Embassy on Tuesday 13 November as part of their 'Never the Last Post' WW1 centenary commemorations. Each student planted a Poppy at the Belgian Embassy in remembrance of Australian Soldiers who died in Belgium. The group then presented their research to the Ambassador to Belgium and other Embassy staff along with 3 other rural schools. Dr Brendan Nelson, Director of the Australian War Memorial addressed the group with a collection of anecdotes about his time as Ambassador to Belgium and in his current role as Head of the AWM. After a tour of the WW1 Gallery of the AWM, where they saw Corporal Corey's Medals including the Military Medal with 3 Bars, the group attended the Last Post Ceremony where Jason Kelly laid a wreath on behalf of Monaro High School.

Well done to Chelsea Blacka, Brenna Clayton, Ella Davis, Cassie French Jason Kelly and Gabbie Perrin for respectfully representing MHS at these events. Mrs Schouten and Mrs Riley are very proud of them.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:59:21 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

A bulletin from the wellbeing team

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:00:42 AEDT

Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:57:14 AEDT

During the school holidays Abby Douch, Year 7 and Shelley Kleven, Year 8 and represented NSW at the 2018 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships hosted by Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships and Equestrian Victoria at Werribee Equestrian Centre, Victoria.

Abby riding Rainwood Park Melaleuca competed in the Secondary Working Hunter, a three phase competition and placed 3^rd in Led, 9^TH in rider and 12^th in the jumping phase. These scores then placed Abby 8^th in the overall Open Secondary Working Hunter National Championship. Abby was also one of the 4^th highest scoring NSW riders and subsequently a member of the NSW scoring team to help NSW take out the overall Secondary Show Horse Section National Championship.

Abby also loaned her other horse Rosegate High Alto to a Western Australian rider for the event to allow them to compete and that combination took out 13^th place overall representing WA in the Secondary Showhorse.

Shelley Kleven riding Amaranda Moet competed in both Dressage and Combined Training. On Moet Shelley placed 6^th in the Open Novice Freestyle Dressage, 3^rd in the Intermediate (Year 7-9) 2.2 Novice Dressage and 12^th in the 2.3 Intermediate (Year 7-9) Novice Dressage. These scores then also placed Shelley 8^th overall in the Intermediate Secondary Novice Dressage Championship which is quite a feat for a pony against the larger horses.

Shelley then rode her second qualified horse Neversfelde Jinx and took out 7^th in the Open Elementary Freestyle Dressage and 8^th in the Open 3.3 Elementary Dressage.

Both riders and support crew/s thoroughly enjoyed the trip and are already looking forward to hopefully qualifying for 2019.

Back to school for term 4

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:08:10 AEDT

Students return to school for term 4 on Monday 15 October

Ausdance ACT Youth Dance Festival

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:24:37 AEST

Congratulations to our year 9 & 10 dance students and Mrs Roberts who performed in Canberra last week. This festival gives the students the opportunity to dance in a professional theatre environment.
MHS presented "Legacy" which explores the idea that life can be long and short and we should not wait to make our mark on the world. We should live our lives today in a way that will leave a legacy for the future.

Transition dates years 6 - 7

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:27:33 AEST

2018 DATES

Starting high school can be an exciting and daunting experience for you and your child. Transitioning to high school is a significant event in the education journey and there will be a lot to get use to for parents and students.

To help you during this time Monaro High School are providing a range of opportunities for students to learn more about coming to our school. Several transition experiences for 2019 Year 7 students will take place during Terms 3 and 4 of 2018.

We encourage all Year 6 students to attend. There is no obligation to enrol and they will learn more about what it is like to go to Monaro High School, including how to get around the school, who to get help from and how to read a timetable. More importantly, those students enrolling at our school will feel confident in their new school environment and can look forward to the next chapter in their learning journey.

Transition Team

Kari Ingram - Learning Advisor - kari.johnson@det.nsw.edu.au

Karen Vercoe – Head Teacher Learning Support - karen.vercoe@det.nsw.edu.au

Holly Regan – Teacher Learning Support - holly.regan@det.nsw.edu.au

Key Dates

11 September - Mini lessons at MHS for Cooma North Public School and Small Schools

13 September - Mini lessons at MHS for Cooma Public School and Small Schools

1 November - Parent Information Night 5.30 to 6.30pm

13 November - Cooma North students visit Monaro High School 9.15 to 11.30am

15 November - Cooma Public students visit Monaro High School 9.15 to 11.30am

4 December - State Orientation Day at Monaro High School

* Any student from any school who is interested in learning more about attending Monaro High School is welcome to attend these sessions.

Mountain Bike

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:27:18 AEST

schools mountainbiking

Walk Safely to School Day

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:59 AEST

A number of our teachers and students ably led by Mr Bell walked to school in support of the Walk Safely to School initiative.

The Army Visits Monaro High School

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:58 AEST

It was an exciting day for students as First Class Cadets from RMC Duntroon visited Monaro High School as part of their peace keeping exercises in Cooma. They secured the school and the hall and Staff Cadet Sutton briefed the students on his experiences in the army and the army's values of Courage, Initiative, Respect and Teamwork.

ANZAC Ceremony 2018

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:30 AEST

Lest We Forget

Australian Interschools Mountain Bike Championships

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:31 AEST

2018 Australian Mountain Bike Interschool's Championships

Congratulations to Tai Haines, Tim Sullivan and Tom Mittford-Burgess who represented Monaro High School in the Down Hill, Flow Trail and Cross Country events against over 500 students from over 70 schools at Thredbo.

Swimming Carnival Results

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:57 AEST

Congratulations to all students and staff on a very successful Monaro High School Swimming Carnival 2018.

Sports House Captains 2018

HOUSE	FEMALE CAPTAINS	MALE CAPTAINS
GORDON	JESS BETROS & TIARNE BROWN	DANYON CORBY & OLIVER BLIGH
KENDALL	EMMA HOPKINS & AMANDA HEELY	IBBY HUDSON & TAI HAINES
LAWSON	HEATHER PARSONS & MIRUNA MORUZ	DYLAN PATANE & AZIM SEFIAN
PATERSON	CORALIE VERRENT & AMELIA WILSON	LUCKY TRAN & HARRY STURGEON

Sports House Results 2018

1^st Paterson

2^nd Lawson

3^rdKendall

4^th Paterson

Monaro High School Swimming Age Champions 2018

AGE GROUP	FEMALE	MALE
12 YEARS	KIANNA FOUNTAIN	RHYS CLEVERLEY
13 YEARS	CLARA THORNTON	CHARLES ALCOCK
14 YEAR	SHELLEY KLEVEN	LIAM DAVIS
15 YEARS	JESSIE LUNT	JOSHUA METCALF
16 YEARS	BRENNA CLAYTON	NOAH SADDLER
17+ YEARS	JESSICA BETROS	DANYON CORBY

MHS Record Breakers 2018

Rhys Cleverley (12yrs Boys 25m Freestyle, 12yrs Boys 59m Freestyle, 12yrs Boys 50m Backstroke)

Jonah Perea (12-14yrs Boys 400IM)

Thomas Rudd (12yrs Boys 50m Butterfly)

Noah Saddler (16yrs Boys 25m Freestyle, 15-16yrs Boys 200IM)

Eurobodalla Zone Age Champions 2018

12 Years Boys: Rhys Cleverley

16 Years Girls: Ella Davis

Good luck to our large contingent of swimmers who will compete at the Regional Swimming Carnival in Dapto on the 13^th March.

Seven New School Zone Offences

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:26:55 AEST

Reinforcing safety in school zones

8 February 2018

Seven new school zone offences enforced from 1 February 2018.

To help schools keep the school zone safer for all pedestrians and drivers there are seven new traffic offences with new fines.

None of the seven offences attract demerit points when committed elsewhere on the road but now in a school zone they each come with two points.

The changes are:

1. Stopping in intersection - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.

2. Stop within 20m of intersection (traffic lights) - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.

3. Stop within 10m of intersection (no traffic lights) - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.

4. Stop near bicycle crossing lights - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $439 and 2 demerit points.

5. Obstruct access to ramp/path/passageway - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a penalty of $330 and 2 demerit points.

6. Not parallel park in the direction of travel - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a $330 fine and 2 demerit points.

7. Parallel park close to dividing line - Under the changes if a driver commits this offence in a school zone they will receive a $330 fine and 2 demerit points.

http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/demerits-school.