General Nossal News
Exam Supervision Volunteers Wanted
A fantastic opportunity to assist our school!
There are places available for community members to help us by becoming Exam Supervisors
We are seeking volunteers to assist us in the supervision of exams.
Dates: Friday November 11 to Friday, November 18 2016
Who can do it? Anyone with a current Working With Children’s Check - Application forms for this certification are available at Post Offices and the application is free for volunteers.
What do volunteer supervisors do?
- Work with the coordinating teacher to supervise exams to ensure that students comply with exam requirements.
- patrol amongst the rows of students sitting exams.
- assist students with questions and escort them to the toilet
- collect papers at the end of the exam.
New volunteers have the opportunity to attend training session(s) and morning tea.
(10 – 12 noon Wednesday 2nd November)
How do you sign up?
- email Jane Petty, via Jane.Petty@nossalhs.vic.edu.au, your details including your phone number and the day(s)/times you are available.
- phone the school for more details on 8762 4600
- Jane will contact you closer to the date to confirm the days you have been allocated to supervision.
What do volunteers get for offering their time?
- food during meal breaks throughout the day.
- a letter of thanks
- the opportunity to see and understand the pressures on our students
- experience in and understanding of VCAA exam conditions, rules and processes
- a good feeling
- an invitation to the Volunteers Morning Tea to be held on Wednesday November 23
When you sign up for supervision we are relying on you to fulfil your commitment.
Many thanks for your assistance,
Ms Sue Harrap
Assistant Principal
NHS Chess Club makes it to the Nationals
(from left-to-right) Gabriel Ho, Josiah Schuller, Krishnan Gounder, Tom Do & Ryan Harker
(from left-to-right) Gabriel Ho, Josiah Schuller, Krishnan Gounder, Tom Do & Ryan Harker
The time had arrived. The tables were set. It was time to battle. There were prizes and glory at stake. The contestants were both nervous and excited. This day’s contest required feats of concentration and strategy. But this was no physical battle. This was Chess, a battle of the minds.
On September 9, the Nossal High School Chess Team travelled to Brighton Grammar to face some of the toughest players in the State. This was the State Finals, so there was no time to fool around. Throughout the nine rounds of Chess, we struggled as we fought against competitors from 21 schools across Victoria.
And our work was not without reward. Out of nine games each our scores were:
- 5 wins for Tom Do
- 5 wins for Gabriel Ho
- 5 for Ryan Harker
- 4½ for Josiah Schuller
- 4 for Krishnan Gounder
Overall, Nossal High School scored 19½ points, earning 6th place. Because of this, Nossal High School has been granted a spot in the Nationals at the end of the year.
The experience at the tournament was fantastic. We all improved our skills and had a fun time, playing games all day rather than going to school. I can’t wait for another battle at Nationals!
Josiah Schuller - Year 9
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