In the Spotlight
Presentation Day
THS annual Presentation Day was held on Friday 8 December. This is an opportunity to celebrate the academic & sporting achievements of our students in 2023. The support of our sponsors enables THS to provide students with great rewards for their efforts. We would like to acknowledge & thank the following sponsors.
Bruce Lyons Mechanical
Janelle Saffin
JWH Accounting & Tax
Tenterfield Home Hardware
Jennings & Kneipp
Tenterfield Homemakers & Floorstyle
AECG
Duff Pastoral
Tenterfield Cobbler
Tenterfield Coaches
Crisp Coaches
The Corner Life & Style
The Mobile Vet
Findex
Tenterfield Commercial Boutique
Hotel Killarney Co-operative
Lions Club of Tenterfield
Rotary Tenterfield
Liberty Tenterfield
National Country Party
Hilliers by Design
Harold Curry
Foodworks
DTB Fabrication
Ray White Rural
Tenterfield Shire Council
Year 9 Camp
On Monday 4th of December, 16 young adventurers and 3 brave teachers headed off on a survivor (tv show) style camp to Storm King Dam. Day one saw the formation of the two tribes when they received their bandanas - The Sunnysiders (orange) and The Oceanside (blue). In sweltering conditions the two tribes battled in a rewards challenge which involved fencing with a pool noodle. In the afternoon the survivor challenge consisted of a raft building activity and word puzzle. Having a dip in the dam on such a hot day was certainly a relief. As the sun went down and the tribe members had full bellies from their delicious burger meals, they were treated to an outdoor cinema experience around the campsite. Unfortunately the wind, soundbar and lack of access to the internet did not help the activity but the students seemed to be happy with their popcorn, ice-cream and milos.
Day two started with a bacon and egg breakfast followed by another rewards challenge. The student's memories and throwing skills were tested during a variety of activities. A quick pack up of camp gear took place before the tribes headed towards their last survivor challenge in the dam. A lot of squirting and running through the water was followed by a race to solve the survivor logo puzzle. The final result from the challenges over the last two days saw the tribe's tie. They both outsmarted, out-laughed and out "funned" each other, but they also played and with the motto-"Teamwork" to realise that it makes the word "Dreamwork".
A big thank you to Helen Clothier, Roberta Koch and Glenn Caisley for taking these students on such a fantastic camp. Also a big thank you to the students willing to participate in this first-time experience.
Orientation Day
Year 6 students attended Orientation Day on 28 November, their final visit before commencing Year 7 next year. Thank you to Mrs Parker, Mr Pitkin & Mr Cook who provided students with a taste of Agriculture, History & PDHPE at THS. Thank you to our Year 11 Hospitality students, Mrs Cooper & Mrs Clothier for providing the BBQ. Well done to the leaders who presented at our special assembly & Mrs Koch for coordinating the day.
We look forward to welcoming Year 7 on 1 February 2024!
Year 12 Fundraiser
Well done to Ms Olive & Year 12 for their "Barbie & Ken" fundraiser on 11 December. Students & staff were encouraged to dress up in their best Barbie or Ken outfits & watch a screening of the movie in the MPU. Dress up day cost was a gold coin donation & prizes were awarded for the best dressed.
