News

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:20:27 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 15:42:39 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

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:03:18 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.

Y 8 and Y 10 Science Excursion

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:03:35 AEST

Year 8 and Year 10 Science students had a wonderful day at Luna Park which gave them a greater understanding of the laws of physics

Technology and the Impact on Young People, Families and Education

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:04:57 AEST

This week a letter regarding Technology and the Impact on Young People, Families and Education has been emailed or posted to all parents in our community. Please read and discuss with your students. We are also hosting a Digital Wellbeing workshop on 15th October 2019 6-9pm with a Psychologist who will provide practical strategies for parents.

If you have not received your copy it is available on this site at Parent Hub/ Notes home

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:13:10 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.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours for Y7 2020 Orientation Days

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:34:16 AEST

Uniform Shop Opening Hours for Y7 2020 Orientation Days

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:28:39 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.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:26:58 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.

Harrison Burgess _ Rotary Exchange Switzerland

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:30:30 AEST

Great Baseball Win

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:20:35 AEST

In the next round of 16 of this competition, the Proud Shield, we played Rouse Hill High School at our local ground, Waterboard Oval, Blackalls Park on Wednesday 14.8.19.

The 6 innings game was played with good sportsmanship and fairness. The boys must be congratulated on their game play and level of respect shown to the opposition. Toronto proved the victors 8-1.

We were led by our Year 12 boys, who took time out of their Trial HSC study to play. Liam Purcell has taken the year off his weekend baseball to concentrate on his study, but pitched the entire game for us, which included a massive 9 strike outs. Kynan Harding scored a home run from a drive down the first base line into the outfield. Angus Ping and Joel Borrow each got home twice and Alex Russell, Blake Nicholls and Zane Howarth also got home. Outfield fly balls were taken by Luke Croquett and Alex Russell. Alex also organised the outfield players while Zane hussled the infielders. Our only injury of the day was an awkward bounce taken by Cameron Mott on the arm. He also has the ball stitch marks on the arm to show for his efforts.

It was a team result.

Well done, boys on a terrific result!

Now we face The Rivers College in our next game.

Jumpstart Program

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:14:54 AEST

This year at THS we have been running the Jumpstart program which is an initiative of the NSW Dept of Education. It is a year-long project that gives students a deep dive into different vocational areas whilst still attending normal classes. So far we have done small business, graphic design, construction and now we are doing hospitality.

Recently the students learning construction created new garden beds for the school. Big thanks to the students for their hard work!

Another exciting excursion was to at Moor Restaurant at Newcastle East where they spent the day in the restaurant learning all things coffee making, coffee roasting, cooking and a day in the life of restaurant work. The students enjoyed some lunch and a break at the beach.

New Improved THS App has arrived

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:00:33 AEST

As you may have been aware we have been having problems with the school app.

These problems have been resolved and we encourage parents to download and use the new improved App for keeping in touch with us.

Toronto High School App will allow you to instantly access our newsletters, canteen specials, upcoming events, important messages, canteen/uniform price lists, student and parent portal, student absence notes, plus much, much more!

Apple devices only need to update our App in the Apple iTunes Store to get the new and improved App.

Android users will need to delete the old THS App from the device and download the new App from Google Play store called Toronto High School App

Don’t forget to add the word ‘App’ on the end of our name.

You can also use this link to download THS App

http://cms.yourphoneapp.com.au/promo/torontoh

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:55:35 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

Open Soccer Boys have huge win at Lyle Peacock Oval

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:28:44 AEST

The Open Boys’ Soccer Team have progressed to the Quarter-finals of the NSWCHS Puma Cup, as they defeated another strong team - Cronulla High School - on Tuesday. Nicholas Charlesworth’s first half left-foot finish gave Toronto High School the win, in what was a high quality match at Lyall Peacock Oval.

Toronto were the more attacking side, in what has been depicted as our biggest soccer match in the last 20 years. Wingers Bailey Snowden and Cale Flannery treated the spectators to numerous step-overs and nutmegs, as they raided Cronulla’s penalty area. With news spreading that Toronto was playing against the NSWCHS Goalkeeper, the boys knew they would need to capitalise, even though chances would be scarce.

Cronulla’s quality showed, as they jumped on any loose ball and turned it into a rapid counter-attack. However, they were often met with the defensive wall of players wearing 22, 83 on their jerseys. Those players being Luke Croquett and Lachlan Horn respectively, preventing nearly every ball getting through to the always reliable goalkeeper, Hallam Carlson, who had a fairly quiet game. It was not only the 22, 83 boys that stood strong in defence; Clancy Muddle and Dario D’Angelo proved themselves to not only be part of a strong defensive unit, but also turned defence into attack.

Dario D’Angelo came away with the Man of the Match award for his efforts throughout the game, facing up against a very talented Cronulla winger. Defensively, he just could not be beaten 1v1, or in the air. He also showed his quality in attack by making good runs and key passes to the midfielders, so that they could create chances for the captain and striker, Nicholas Charlesworth.

Playing as the attacking midfielder, Joshua Frazer Whitten, supported by Eden Garbett and Joshua Deaves behind him, showed his class and skill from the onset. This proved vital as he conjured up some magic in the 30^th minute, to deliver a perfect pass to Nicholas Charlesworth, who took the chance as he calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-right pocket of the goal; meanwhile, the goalkeeper was left clutching at air.

As the later stages of the game drew to a close, Toronto missed a few sitters (no names mentioned here). This allowed Cronulla to throw numbers forward, as their desperation grew. In what proved to be a very nerve-racking final 10 minutes, Toronto’s defence refused to crumble under the immense pressure. As the final whistle blew, Toronto had won 1-0.

Equally important, the substitutes played a large role in the win by ensuring the energy and the quality of our side was sustained for the duration of the match. Mitchell Sueli, Flynn Fittler and Liam Bell all put in immense efforts, coming off the bench to keep Cronulla’s attack at bay. Second goalkeeper, Declan Muddle, was not called upon, but showed he is eager to don the gloves if necessary.

Special mentions go to Joel Borrow and Kingsgrove Sports Newcastle for having our players look fantastic in their new personalised jerseys, Mr. Richards for providing the team with new equipment and pizza for both teams post-match, Miss Crawford for being the makeshift Manager and providing oranges at halftime, Mrs Dare for her photography skills and the three ball boys, Jake Callen, Banjo Fitzgerald and Angus Muddle.

Where to from here? The team will be travelling to Northern Beaches Secondary College (Freshwater Campus), with the winner going into the semi-finals.

Well done boys!

Olympic Flag Presentation

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 10:51:25 AEST

On 17^th June THS celebrated Olympic Day June 23^rd) with the presentation of the Olympic flag to Luke Young who competed in The Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires in 2018, by local Olympian, Belinda Wright who was part of the Bronze Medal Softball team at Beijing Olympics 2008. Belinda spoke to the students about her softball career and her passion for encouraging others to achieve their dreams.

Olympic Day commemorates the birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1894 and is celebrated by millions of people in more than 160 countries. Its mission is to cultivate fitness, well-being, culture and education, while promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, as well as the three pillars of Olympic Day: move, learn and discover.

Well done Luke for all your athletics achievements.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:28:52 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.

Urgent Notice re OPAL Cards

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:24:58 AEST

The Truth Project

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:28:39 AEST

On Wednesday 12^th June, Years 10, 11 and 12 were inspired by a presentation “The Truth Project” which was delivered by Jana and Scott from Year13. The program aims to demystify the journey from school to work, laying out how students can align their skills and passions to the best post-school options for them.

Using greats from the past like Leonardo da Vinci and modern day titans like Apple's Tim Cook, The Truth Projects drew fascinating connections between history, culture and the modern world to shed light on how our students can build their futures.

They were also shown how to find and use data to fuel their decision making going forward into the world of work. Using The Truth Project's own custom workbooks students scanned QR codes with their phones to find useful resources to help navigate to the future they want.

Thanks to Mr Connell for providing this opportunity to our students.

Army Cadets Visit

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:56:15 AEST

On 5^th June THS students we treated to a presentation by the local Army Cadet Group that meets at Fassifern every week.

Army Cadets encourages young people to explore their full potential, develop confidence, learn a range of skills – navigation, perform drills, survival skills, safely handle defence and civilian weapons, rope and boats and make friends along the way.

Our students were obviously enthralled with what was shown to them and many are now keen to join.

Thanks Mr Connell for organising the morning.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:51 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.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:58:54 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.

THS now has online ordering

Fri, 03 May 2019 12:06:58 AEST

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:13:11 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 14:28:04 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.

Say No to Bullying Day

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:53:54 AEDT

Thanks to Ms Anderson, Jacob Dwyer and Ms Smith for this wonderful day of growth for our students.

Whooping Cough Advice

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:53:09 AEDT

Keep coughing kids home and see your GP.

Whooping cough (also called pertussis) began increasing across NSW towards the end of 2018, especially in children between the ages of 5 and 14 years. NSW Health anticipates that this increase will continue into 2019.

School-aged children who are infected with whooping cough usually experience a troubling cough that can persist for months, but they rarely get severe illness. However they can spread the infection to younger siblings and other more vulnerable people, who are at higher risk of severe disease. Whooping cough can be a life threatening infection in babies.

What can you do to prevent whooping cough?

1. Make sure vaccinations are up to date for all family members

2. Be alert for symptoms of whooping cough

3. Keep coughing kids home, to prevent them spreading the infection to others, and see your GP to get them tested for whooping cough

For more information on Whooping Cough and vaccination visit the NSW Health Website (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/whoopingcough/Pages/default.aspx)

Don't Be Late or Miss a Day

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:00:11 AEDT

Don't be late or Miss School

Luke Young wins Gold and silver

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:38:33 AEDT

What a great effort!

Well done Luke

Rotary Exchange - Switzerland

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:19:29 AEDT

Y10 student Harrison Burgess is enjoying his time on exchange in Switzerland.

Y11 student Nicholas White is up there with the best

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:52:56 AEDT

Well Done Nicholas

Entertainment Book 2019

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:26:18 AEDT

Entertainment Book 2019

Engaging Adolescents

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:18:32 AEDT

ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS

Study Help

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:17:54 AEDT

Toronto Library 9.30am - 11.30am Saturdays

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:37:59 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

THS Swimming Carnival

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:36:54 AEDT

Although the weather was very hot on Tuesday 12^th February, our students had an enjoyable and successful day at THS Swimming Carnival.

Feedback from the Lifeguards and Canteen staff at the pool was very positive, with particular mention of the students being "very well behaved", using "wonderful manners" and being "the best school that uses this pool".

Just some info for those that want to know how the results ended up....
House Points:

1. Victory (654 points)

2. Sirius (583 points)

3. Endeavour (570 points)

4. Argo (463 points)

Medal Tally (medals not actually given):
1. Victory - 43 (25 Gold, 11 Silver & 7 Bronze)

2. Endeavour - 42 (14 Gold, 19 Silver & 9 Bronze)

3. Sirius - 40 (14 Gold, 11 Silver & 15 Bronze)

4. Argo - 37 (10 Gold, 17 Silver & 10 Bronze)

Age Champions:
12s - Midori Rees & Nicholas Mitchell

13s - Lexi Lavis & Koby James

14s - Chloe Cousins & Che Van Beek

15s - Eadie Urquhart & Dillon Siv

16s - Skye Southam & Nicholas White

+17s - Ella Bradley & Lachlan Mackay

New Records:

Skye Southam - 16 Girls 50m Fly

Lachlan Mackay - 17+ Boys 50m Fly & 50m Back

2nd Day 2019

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:49:54 AEDT

What a great day to see THS full to overflowing with excited students

First Day Excitement at THS

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:14:54 AEDT

It's been an exciting morning at THS with over 180 students (and their parents) milling around the front of the school waiting to begin their journey of secondary schooling which will take them into the big wide world in a few years.
There are lots of new rules to learn - but you can do it!!!
One of THS key words is RESPECT and if we all respect each daily their time at THS will be looked upon in later years as some of the best days of their lives.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:22:32 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.

2018 MADD night

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:12:44 AEDT

Held in MPC on 5th December 2019

The best ever that we've had was what we heard around the room as the audience left.

Well done CAPA staff and students

Spinners and Weavers

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:22:48 AEDT

On the invitation of Mrs Kolbas and her 9T class, The Spinners and Weavers Guild attended THS to demonstrate to our students the age-old art and necessity of making cloth. They brought a variety of equipment, including drop spinners and spinning wheels. Initially Karma and Donna spoke to our students about the types and grades of wool, silk and flax used in spinning and passed around samples for the students to feel. It was a pleasure to see the enthusiastic responses from THS students who asked questions and volunteered to experiment with the spinning equipment. Indeed, when the bell went, many heads were still working furiously at carding wool, drop spinning to twine wool, and spinning to make wool. It was obvious that the students had thoroughly enjoyed their time with Karma and Donna.

Congratulations to the students who participated in a new activity, and THS is looking forward to a return visit sometime next year to demonstrate weaving on looms.

Last Day 2019

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:56:53 AEDT

Last Day 2019

2019 Calendar

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:53:58 AEDT

2019 Calendar for your information

School Parking Zones

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:01:46 AEDT

Please be aware of the safety of our children and obey the signs around THS

2019 Return to School Dates

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:53:33 AEDT

2019 Return to School Dates

THS Anti-Bullying Plan 2018

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:19:53 AEDT

Our HT Wellbeing, Lauren Anderson has prepared THS Anti-bullying Plan - see attached

THS Uniform Shop Vacation Opening Hours

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:06:45 AEDT

For your convenience The Uniform shop will be opened during the last week of the Christmas School holidays

Y7 2019 Orientation Day

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:22:46 AEDT

On Tuesday 4th Dec nearly 200 students descended on THS to have a day of exploration and team building.

it was a great day and lots of excited and tired students returned home prepared for their start at High School next year..

A great group of Y9 students spent the day with them , showing them around and playing games and generally having fun,

We look forward to getting to know them more as the years go by.

Y7 Astronomy

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:02:46 AEDT

Making Science fun...and edible!
Yr 7 are currently studying Astronomy in Science.

On Monday 2nd December 7E modeled the phases of the moon using biscuits and icing.

They did a great job!!!

Some THS History

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:13:41 AEDT

Trawling through the archives we found.......................

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:01:11 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.

THS Students Perform

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:17:44 AEDT

^{Our students Callan Yr 12 & Robert Yr 10 Briggs performing at Yamuloong

Centre for the launch of Connecting Culture on 7.11.2018.}

Y8 Day of the Dead

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:13:49 AEDT

Today three Year 8 classes had fun creating sugar masks and marigolds to create an altar that remember departed relatives. Students brought photos of family members and adorned them with flowers and food. Thanks to Ms Mansell and Ms Beiers and Mr Gillard who joined in the fun with spanish music and festive clothes. A great end to their unit on the Incas.

New School Uniform Shop Partner

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:06:45 AEDT

Our Uniform shop is just about fully operaional.

DO NOT use the online Daylight facility

Welcome to th ronto High School
Uniform Store

2018 National Indigenous Football Championships

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:17:44 AEDT

2018 National Indigenous Football Championships

State and Mitchell Library Excursion

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:13:48 AEDT

On 26^th October our Year 12 Society and Culture class visited the State Library/Mitchell Library in Sydney.

Here they participated in a tour and were introduced to the many valuable resources available both at the library itself and via online sites.

The students participated in a training session which will enable them to successfully access the many valuable resources available. These will be valuable for all subject areas being studied for their HSC. The students also spent time examining high scoring Personal Interest Projects from past HSC cohorts, a valuable experience gleaning ideas for their own projects.

Not only was it a valuable day but it was very enjoyable as well.

Koori Netball competition

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:13:47 AEDT

Koori Netball competition held at Charlestown over the weekend of 27^th & 28^th October.

There were over 100 teams from all over the state and Toronto high had two teams entered, 12 to 15 girls (Toronto High Girls) and an opens mixed called “Pondee Warriors”.

Each team played 10 games across the 2 days and also umpired for each other.

Even though there were no wins all the teams had a great 2 days and showed great sportsmanship and commitment to the school.

THS Band has Bandfest Win

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:13:45 AEDT

THS Developing School Band were awarded 1st place at the recent Bandfest Festival that was held at Warners Bay in week 2 term 4 2018. Well done students and Mr Swadling who is the driving force behind the band.

Debating News

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:17:44 AEDT

All the hard work will come to a head for our Debating team A

New Canteen Management Began First day Term 4

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:28:57 AEDT

Our canteen reopened under new management - Kylie Remington and Melissa Hahn.
The ladies have done a marvellous job of setting up as they had to start from scratch.

They have an exciting menu that is sure to please both staff and students.

Krystelle Manderson accepted into Callback

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:28:55 AEDT

Congratulations to Year 12 Dance student, Kristelle Manderson who has been nominated for Callback! This is a presentation of exemplary NSW Dancers from the 2018 Dance HSC Practical Examinations. Kristelle has been nominated for Performance, with a dance choreographed by Ms Milwright and marked on Kristelle’s outstanding technique, ability and performance quality.

Well done, Kristelle

Student Maker Project

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:02:21 AEDT

The five Year 9 girls Sienna Petri, India Reid, Bethany Fisher, Ella Winterbine and Malia Tilley have been participating in the Broader Learning Student Maker Projects in its pilot year.

Success in Stemship Program

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:16:36 AEDT

Many of our students are doing exceptionally well in ISTEM programs that run at THS.

Student Voice Project

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:28:55 AEDT

At Toronto High School, we value the ideas and perspectives of our students and have implemented the Student Voice Project for the first time. This project involves students from Year 7 and 8 learning about curriculum processes, and representing their peers to discuss a range of educational issues and to propose solutions.

By working with Y7 and 8 students we hope to:

Engage a variety of unique and interested young people in thinking about their learning
Encourage student leadership and active representation in the school community
Seek student feedback on learning experiences so that teachers can better inform their planning
Learn about student’s learning needs and interests
Increase student motivation for success in learning
Give students a voice in the Toronto school community

This project will involve students attending two sessions per term supervised by Mrs Smith-Kain and Mr Moore at the school for 2 hours. Students will also be asked to report back to their class on the discussions and actions in which they have participated.

The first session was held on 3rd August and the next on the 30th August followed by one in September and another in October.

The students were very excited to be chosen to be part of the project and worked enthusiastically during the first session that has been held.

School Parking Notice

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:41:06 AEST

LET'S KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE

For parent information here is a notice re Speed Limits, Bus Zones and parking in vicinity of THS

CAPA Highlights

Thu, 31 May 2018 11:18:42 AEST

50 students travelled to sydney to see Art Express

Art Gallery visit

Thu, 31 May 2018 11:32:39 AEST

visit

FUTSAL teams playing well and having fun along the way!

Thu, 31 May 2018 07:54:08 AEST

On Tuesday 22^nd May we had 3 teams compete at Howzat in the Newcastle Region for combined schools futsal. All teams represented the school in an outstanding way and had a lot of fun too!

The Under 14 girls worked better and better as a team as the day went on. They came up against some tough teams but just kept going. They just missed out on semi's which was a little bit disappointing for the girls, but they all said they had fun... playing.

The Under 16 girls were a bit more confident, as most of them had played in this comp last year. They held their own against some tough teams and made it through to the semi's. Unfortunately they didn't make it through to the grand final this year, but they should be proud of their efforts.

The Under 19 boys were a solid team. With 2 wins and a draw, they easily made it through to the semi's. A close semi-final saw the boys almost go into extra time, but they managed to sneak the win in the last 2 minutes of the game. This took them through to the grand final where they played against St Phillips. This was a very close game - with St Phillips getting the 3-2 win in the last couple of minutes. Finishing 2nd in the comp means that the boys will move through to the next round of FUTSAL - Champions of Champions

"Lachlan McKay is off to the Nationals"

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:27 AEST

Lachlan McKay has smashed it at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships coming 1st - 200m Backstroke, 2nd - 100m Backstroke, 4th 200m Butterfly & 4th - 400m IM.....What an outstanding result for our home grown superstar.....Lachlan is off to Nationals in July, taking place in Hobart.....We wish you all the luck in your next adventure.....Congratulations on all that you have achieved....We are very proud of you!!!

Entertainment Books

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:25 AEST

If anyone would like to but a Entertainment Book with thousands of great offers then just click on the following link: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/349s21

If you like to do a variety of activities then you would love the Entertainment Book, saving you so much money.

THS Masterchef's - Bake & Burn Competition

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:29 AEST

Our students were most impressive at the Bake & Burn competition at Tocal....Congratulations to Charlotte Field, Elly Hoschke, Kurt Koren-Brennan, Rhiannon McKay, Cody Moran & Liam Bell that all made it into the semi finals with Singleton H.S winning the Competition.....also a huge Well Done to Jessica Hall, Chloe Kearns, Olivia Chate & Tahlia Linton who also competed in this competition......The judges were really impressed with the high quality of all students that entered this year....We have some future "Masterchef" Competitors in the making....."Well Done to our students"

"Gold for Luke Young"

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:27 AEST

"Our Very own GOLD Medalist - "LUKE YOUNG"

How proud must Luke's family be of him, Luke is competing in the Oceania Championships.....Luke ran the 3000m on last Wednesday & 1500m on Thursday and won both events claiming a GOLD MEDAL for his brilliant runs. He will run in the 4 x 400 mixed relay for Australia also....He feels very proud to be representing his Country....We are now awaiting the selectors decision on selection to the Junior Olympics.....What a outstanding young man, we are all so proud of you Luke...."You are a Champion".....Goodluck with the selections!!!!

A Rising Star

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:22 AEST

Wishing our very own champion LUKE YOUNG "Goodluck" in representing Australia at The Oceanic Championships in Vanuatu this week.....Luke will be competing in the 3000m on Wednesday afternoon and the 1500m on Thursday afternoon....We are all so proud of you, Go your hardest!!!!! Will bring updated results once Luke is home.

Yr 12 Construction Class

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:31 AEST

Today the Yr12 Construction Class were building concrete slabs for the rainwater tanks that will be used for watering the newly established garden around the outside area that is between the MPC and the school office.

The boys worked long and hard, supervised by Mr Mulhearn to achieve their task.

And what a great job it was.....Bravo Boys!!!!

SHE FLIES

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:29 AEST

NBN news showed an interview with our girls, Isabella Bates, Jacqui Ashman and Skye-Ann Anderson at the "She Flies Drone Camp' that was held at the Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium.
Our girls have been enthralled with all they have been attempting and learning.

To see the interview go to:-http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/04/05/drone-piloting-inspires-hunter-girls/

Congratulations "Tomohauk"

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:24 AEST

A huge congratulations to our students Joel Borrow, Tom Davies, Emily Burgin and Haukwen Tau who have formed the school based band "Tomohauk".

"Tomohauk" has recently entered the YouthRock 2018 competition. YouthRock is an official event for NSW Youth Week 2018 for teenage contemporary bands and songwriters. It is about encouraging young people to express themselves through music by writing and performing original material only. It also involves young people at every level of the production from organisation to sound, lighting and filming. Entrants are school based bands and we are proud to announce that THS has an entry in this competition - "Tomohauk".

The band had to record 2 original songs & video, with the Youth Rock 2018 Committee judging each entry. "Tomohauk" have now made it into the semifinals and will perform their music on stage in Sydney on 20 April. If they are successful at the semifinals, the grandfinal will be held on Sunday 22 April 2018.

If you would like to view "Tomohauk's" video, please go to –

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=2dD5bPIYEYk

THS Boys Hockey

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:29 AEST

Our boys played against Newcastle High School on the last day of term 1.

We gave them a great contest considering that our young team was up against a team full of year 12 students.

The Burgess Brothers were equal MVP's and played an impressive long game to support the rest of the boys.

We expect to see big things from Harrison Burgess on the field in the future.

All the students who took part would like to thank all the parents that helped out to get then to the game.

2018 ANZAC Service

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:22 AEST

On Thursday 3^rd May 2018 the SRC were dignified in leading our annual ANZAC Service after assembly.

Maths teacher Mr Graham Hudson spoke meaningfully about Australia's conscription history from WW1 to his service during the Vietnam War.

Danielle Bainbridge read a poignant poem written by her great-grandfather to his wife the day before he was killed whilst being transported as a prisoner of war to Japan when his ship was torpedoed by a US Submarine. (full poem will be published in this month's newsletter)

SRC members involved were Gypsy-Lee Marsh (MC), Danielle Bainbridge (Poem), Brayden Wilks( Prayer of Remembrance) and Noah Kellner ( The Ode) and what a great job they did.

Kiara Kay made semi-finals fo Moran Photographic Prize

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

Congratulations to Kiara Kay, of Y8 LEAP, who has made it to the semi-finals of the Moran Photographic Prize.

Well done, Kiara!

Established in 2007, the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize (MCPP) is a national competition that awards and promotes Australian contemporary photography and excellence in all forms of still, photo based artwork - including analogue and digital photography or staged and directorial photo-media work.

The Moran Arts Foundation invites photographers to interpret ‘Contemporary Life in Australia' with an emphasis on Australians going about their day-to-day life. We want to see photography taken in Australia, by Australians, that reflects the diversity, multiculturalism and uniqueness of life, no matter where you live in Australia.

There are many ways to interpret this brief, but we are after your perspective on contemporary Australian society, your life, your dreams, your abilities, your inabilities, your mates, your loves, your environment & your landscape. We want the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful and the everyday. Entries are NOT restricted to portraits.

Coby Howarth Y11 sails on the Young Endeavour

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:24 AEST

Year 11 student Coby Howarth was selected to go on the STS Young Endeavour Youth Development and Leadership Program. Coby and the crew left Eden on 3^rd April and will return to Sydney on 13^th April 2018.

The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is a not for profit organisation which provides young Australians aged 16-23 with a unique, challenging and inspirational experience at sea aboard the national sail training ship Young Endeavour. For over 20 years, the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme has been recognised internationally as a leading youth development program.

The voyages increase self- awareness, develop teamwork and leadership skills and create a strong sense of community responsibility amongst members of the youth crew which has a benefit to our country as participants recognise their potential to make positive contributions to the community.

To follow Coby's adventure -

http://www.youngendeavour.g

THS students starring in "The One" with Tantrum Youth Arts

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:30 AEST

THS students starring in The One with Tantrum Youth Arts that will be staged outdoors in King Edward Park nightly from April 18 to 22.

The story has the performers moving in and around the park's rotunda, with a 30-member ensemble and musical backing by members of the University of Newcastle's Community Strings.

Audience members will be seated in chairs alongside the rotunda.

The five main characters are played by Bailey Ackling-Beecham, Sofie Dennis, Conagh Punch, Alexandra Rose, and Phoebe Turnbull, with Amy Morris directing and assisted by Lucy Shepherd and James Chapman.

Tantrum decided to stage the show outdoors because "site-specific theatre has its own magic, and what is more enchanting than string music and theatre under the stars?

The five performances of The One start at 6pm and run for an hour. There will be 100 seats alongside the King Edward Park rotunda.

Tickets are $35, concession (including children 5 and over) $20, with special rates for family groups.

Bookings: tantrum.org.au.

Parking is available in adjacent streets.

Your child's health.......

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

A REMINDER TO PARENTS TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH

We welcome information from parents about your child's health, even if you are not requesting specific support from our school. Our school asks for medical information when you enrol your child.

It is also important that you let us know if your child's health care needs change or if a new health condition develops.

Information about allergies, medical conditions such as Asthma and Diabetes and other health care related issues (including prior conditions such as medical procedures in the last 12 months) should be provided to the school by parents. Please provide this in writing to the Principal. This will greatly assist our school in planning to support your child's health and wellbeing.

We appreciate your assistance in this regard and assure you that any information you provide the school will be stored securely and will only be used or disclosed in order to support your son's or daughter's health needs or as otherwise required by law.

Thank you.

THS students participate in" $20 Bosses Earn for Charities"

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:29 AEST

Year 9 & 10 LEAP students participated in the $20Boss Business Entrepreneurship Program.

Students worked in small business groups to develop products, business models and run their own businesses.

Businesses were financed by a $20 per person start up loan sponsored by the Foundation for Young Australians and National Australia Bank. The goal for each group was to use their funds to establish a profitable business that demonstrated ethical practices.

Each business nominated a social or environmental organisation to donate their profits to. In a very successful program all groups returned a profit and a total of $1,170 was raised for a range of charitable organisations

Jamie Koppelhuber's work selected for Class of 17 Exhibition

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

Congratulation's to Jamie Koppelhuber, whose HSC Body of Work was selected for the exhibition First Class 17, a Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery project curated by Lisa Who and Helen Willis to be held 31 March – 13 May 2018. This year they received a record number of submissions from schools across the Hunter and Central Coast Regions.

This is a great honour.

Here is Jamie's amazing work and artist statement - ...
My photographs are a series of concealed travels, depicted by a lost adolescent artist that references the abnormally high childhood abductions during the 1970s and 80s. ‘Throwaways' are children who did not leave home voluntarily but were abandoned or forced from home by parents or guardians. My work represents the idea of a ‘missing child' when they failed to return home and embark on a solitary journey throughout these dystopic urban environments. I have used the influence of Jeffery Smart and Cindy Sherman to impact on a deeper meaning throughout the series. The subject matter in each new photograph depicts the different environments, angles and lighting used to allude to the passing of time with the incorporation of man-made elements to suggest the lost children within each society

Toronto High scoops the field- HV Electric Bike Festival

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:30 AEST

Toronto High School competed in this year's Electric Bike Race in both the Hub and Chain classes at Cameron Park Raceway. These races have school teams coming from all over New South Wales with 60 schools taking part. This year we had great success with our Hub Class team known as "Green Pedals" running second and our Chain Class team known as "Mach Won" taking out the title.

Tom Davies riding the Mach Won bike recorded the fastest lap time ever recorded in the competition smashing the previous best by 8 seconds.

Additionally Toronto High School took out the "Grand Champion Title" for being the most successful team overall in the competition.

We had two awesome teams that were well organised and managed by their team captains.

Team – Green Pedals

Sienna Petri (co- captain)

Brayden Jenkins (co-captain) (rider)

Nathan Hayes

Rosannah Davidson-Taig

Toby Adams

Lochlan Maher

Duncan Ng

Chang Wallace

Reece Flannery

Lachlan Warham (rider)

Team – Mach Won

Abby Rooker (co- captain)

Beau Saunders (co-captain)

Cale Flannery

Joel Borrow

Sarah Johnson

Tyler Mackay

Sam Lishmann

Kieron Burgess (rider)

Thomas Davies (rider)

Thomas Aitkin

Tom Davies riding the Mach Won bike recorded the fastest lap time ever recorded in the competition smashing the previous best by 8 seconds.

Additionally Toronto High School took out the "Grand Champion Title" for being the most successful team overall in the competition.

We had two awesome teams that were well organised and managed by their team captains.

Team – Green Pedals

Sienna Petri (co- captain)

Brayden Jenkins (co-captain) (rider)

Nathan Hayes

Rosannah Davidson-Taig

Toby Adams

Lochlan Maher

Duncan Ng

Chang Wallace

Reece Flannery

Lachlan Warham (rider)

Team – Mach Won

Abby Rooker (co- captain)

Beau Saunders (co-captain)

Cale Flannery

Joel Borrow

Sarah Johnson

Tyler Mackay

Sam Lishmann

Kieron Burgess (rider)

Thomas Davies (rider)

Thomas Aitkin

Tom Davies riding the Mach Won bike recorded the fastest lap time ever recorded in the competition smashing the previous best by 8 seconds.

Additionally Toronto High School took out the "Grand Champion Title" for being the most successful team overall in the competition.

We had two awesome teams that were well organised and managed by their team captains.

Team – Green Pedals

Sienna Petri (co- captain)

Brayden Jenkins (co-captain) (rider)

Nathan Hayes

Rosannah Davidson-Taig

Toby Adams

Lochlan Maher

Duncan Ng

Chang Wallace

Reece Flannery

Lachlan Warham (rider)

Team – Mach Won

Abby Rooker (co- captain)

Beau Saunders (co-captain)

Cale Flannery

Joel Borrow

Sarah Johnson

Tyler Mackay

Sam Lishmann

Kieron Burgess (rider)

Thomas Davies (rider)

Thomas Aitkin

Lauren Cadman has artwork in ART EXPRESS

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

Congratulations to THS student Lauren Cadman,

Her HSC Artwork has been selected for display in 2018 ARTEXPRESS exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery from 25 August 2018 – 23 September 2018

Her work GENESIS FLOREAT explores the genetic modification of flora as a result of altering climatic conditions. As climate change continues to develop throughout the world, these altering conditions are continuously influencing the growth and development of native and introduced plant species, causing changes in the genetic structure and visual appearance of flora. Paper mache and impasto have been used to create a heavy and painterly surface texture which highlights the bright colours and pattern pigmentation. Lauren has created hybrid forms of flora, by combining different genes of species to depict an original modified plant. Therefore, communicating the idea of the creation of unique, strange but beautiful hybrids of genetic modification.

ARTEXPRESS is an annual exhibition program featuring exemplary bodies of work from the NSW HSC Visual Arts examination, that aims to create high quality exhibitions HSC Work for metropolitan and regional NSW galleries that celebrate the talent of NSW HSC students and teachers connect with communities.

From 9,097 students who submitted Bodies of Works for the HSC, 175 bodies of work were selected to create ten exhibitions, representing schools from across NSW.

Great work Lauren and the CAPA staff for their guidance.

Y9 & 10 FUTSAL

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:31 AEST

On Monday 27th November Toronto High's Years 9&10 Boys A, B & C teams and Girls teams competed in the Northern New South Wales Indoor Soccer Championship held at Charlestown Indoor Sports Centre..

All our teams played exceptionally well with the Boys A and Boys B unfortunately beaten in the grand final by Callaghan College.

Our students, Liam Bell, Patrick Jones, Cale Flannery, and Yasmin Fleming. were proud to receive the Coaches awards.
Great effort everyone.

Mars Rover Competition 2017

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

On Friday 10^th November 5 Year 10 students competed against 20 other schools from the Hunter Region in the Mars Rover Competition at the University of Newcastle.

Students were required to code a star lab sensor platform and then collect data from a wide variety of sensor programs. This allowed our students to navigate an autonomous vehicle through a range of set courses with the major course being the replica planet of Mars.

Well done to all the boys, Jake Painter, Reece Flannery, Sam Lishman and Caleb Watts. who represented the school with distinction

2017 National Indigenous Football Championships

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:22 AEST

Three Toronto High students, Nick Charlesworth, Tyrell Paulson and Tim McQuillan played in the 2017 National Indigenous Football Championships that were held from 2^nd to 4^th November in Nowra, and although they did not win they were just one goal off!!

Twenty-five Indigenous teams from as far as Cape York, Armidale, Mt Isa, Dubbo and the South Coast competed for the title of Australian Indigenous champions.

This is the second year the tournament has taken place at the Shoalhaven Sporting Complex in Nowra and this year's theme was: 'Strive To Strengthen & Unite as One'.

The NIFC is headlined by former Australian youth international and A-League star James Brown with the Johnny Warren Celebrity another highlight of the three day event

The Opening Ceremony, including a welcome dance with representatives from all around the country, kicked of the festivities and events included men's and women's group games.

The Indigenous Mini Roos Gala Day involving the Western Sydney Wanderers also took place on the Friday followed by the men's and women's Grand Finals on Saturday along with the NIFC relay race.

A great effort by our Toronto High School students

CAPA News

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:23 AEST

The end of Term 3 finished with a huge celebration acknowledging the finali-
sation of major projects and performances.
Congratulations to all students and CAPA staff. The CAPA Showcase was
a wonderful success with parents and caregivers gathered to celebrate the Visual Arts and Drama students efforts, attending the Art Exhibition and Drama performances. The response was amazing with positive feedback on the talent we have here at THS.

The CAPA staff would like to acknowledge the hard work of their HSC students and wish them the very best for their exams. Term 4 is an exciting time for the CAPA department with MADD night organisation well on it's way.

Halogen National Leaders Day

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:26 AEST

Our newly elected Prefect Leadership team for 2018 attended the annual Halogen National Leaders Day in the International Convention Centre Sydney on 30^th October 2017, and were very fortunate to have had the privilege of listening to key speakers in the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of NSW, as well as AFL player and Brownlow medallist, Mr Adam Goodes. Halogen gathers together prominent leaders from all walks of life to be part of The National Young Leaders Day

Students selected by their schools or community groups as possessing leadership potential attend these events. The program is designed to benefit any student who shows an interest in developing their leadership potential an over 23,000 students along with their teachers/principals attend this event around Australia annually.

Our students were truly inspired and honoured to be part of this program.

Students raise $9000 for Black Dog Institute in Great North Walk

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:29 AEST

Congratulations to our students, Skye-Ann Anderson, Toby Adams, Kayleb Bennett, Lochlan Maher, Coby Howarth and Caleb Watts who completed the 240-kilometre Great North Walk and raised $9000 for charity.

The whole story can be found on the links attached.

What A great effort!! Well done team.

Lakes Mail

FB GNW for Black Dog Inst

Congratulations to our 2018 Prefects

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:24 AEST

Congratulations to our newly elected prefects for 2018 who were inducted at a special ceremony on Wednesday 6th September 2017.

"Great North Walk for Mental Illness"

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:24 AEST

During September students from Toronto HS - Lachlan Maher, Caleb Watts, Skye Anderson, Toby Adams , Kayleb Bennett and Coby Howarth (all from Year 10), are embarking on the "Great North Walk for Mental Illness". The aim of the trek is to raise funds for the Black Dog Institute, who are dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness.

"This issue means a lot to us and we want to raise as much as we can to support research and awareness around mental health. We were inspired by the work of the Black Dog Institute and wanted to support them by raising money and walking the Great North Walk. We will be walking the complete track from Circular Quay, Sydney to Queens Wharf, Newcastle in September 2017. This distance is nearly 240km!!"

Please help our students support this great cause!!

"Donate here"

https://give.everydayhero.com/au/great-north-walk-for-mental-illness

Visit the student's facebook page -

https://www.facebook.com/GNWfor MentalIllness/

"$ Make a Payment" Parent Payment Portal

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:27 AEST

Payments can now be made through the Parent Payment Portal ($ Make A Payment icon) on the website - "$ Make A Payment".

Please ensure that the correct reference is used (so administration staff can identify what the payment is for). As it can take up to 3 days for the school to receive notification of the payment from Westpac, as soon as you receive your emailed receipt, please email this directly to the school. Alternatively phone the school and advise your payment details. This is very important where there is a "cut off" date or limited numbers for an excursion.

Full detailed instructions on how to use the Parent Payment Portal can be found on the website, under Our School - "Make A Payment" .

Please do not hesitate to contact the school should you have any further enquiries.

The school's email address is - toronto-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

The school's website address is - www.toronto-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

WHOOPING COUGH FACTS

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:30 AEST

Dear parents and caregivers

Please find attached some important information regarding Whooping Cough & Mumps reported within the last week.

Fact Sheet (pdf 131 KB)

Latest News on Facebook & School APP!!!

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:25 AEST

The best way to keep up to date with happenings at the school is to have the Toronto High School APP and access to our Facebook page. Both of these communication channels are extremely useful as we are able to post important information as it comes to hand.

SCHOOL APP - Smartphone & IPAD APP

Our aim is for this application to provide parents with access to the latest information on school events, school calendar, the THS Student & Parent Portal, DEC Portal, THS website, THS Facebook, THS Moodle, and our monthly newsletters. Notifications are also provided as short messages when possible.Users can update their contact details online, notify the school of absences, or even just email the school. Students can even input their own timetable into the phone for easy access to the day's lessons.

Please click on the link to access instructions for our School APP - How to Download APP (docx 193 KB)

FACEBOOK

Our Facebook page is where we post important notices, and aim to share happenings in the school, eg student achievements etc.

To access the "Toronto High School NSW - Official Site" Facebook Page go to https://www.facebook.com/TorontoHighSchool/ or simply click on this link - THS Facebook

Protect Your Children!Free Internet Filter!

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:25 AEST

An open internet is unsafe for children and parenting in this digital age is difficult.

K9 Web Protection offers a free internet filter for parents.

Please click on the link below to view important information and the full site - Internet Filter

Great News! School APP has arrived!

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:29:25 AEST

Introducing.......the THS School APP!!!

In today's busy very mobile world, smartphones have made communication by voice, text and video easy. In 2013 Toronto High School is turning to a new technology to aid in the communication with parents.

Therefore we are proud to announce Toronto High School now has a School APP!!!

The APP will enable parents and students to read our newsletters with better accessibility through their smartphones and IPhones; be advised of messages as they come to hand; allow absent notes to be sent direct to the school instead of being lost in schoolbags (Parents - please ensure the school office has your email address on file); allow easy access to Parent Teacher Online bookings and much much more!!

Information on how to install our School APP is available -

Download APP (docx 182 KB)

There is a rapidly growing trend for schools to move in the direction of improved school to parent communication and THS is proud to be at the forefront of this new technology.

Thank you for your continued support of our school.