St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra
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Nowra NSW 2541
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ASSORTED NEWS

    KILARNI ALDRIDGE - YEAR 10 - CSIRO 'DEADLY GENERATION STEM CAMP'

    On Sunday the 3rd of August I travelled to Stanwell Tops to take part in the CSIRO Deadly Generation STEM Camp. Over five days, we took part in a range of meaningful activities connected to Indigenous culture and the environment.

    On the first day, after a smoking ceremony by Uncle Peter, we learned about bush medicine from Aunty May and practiced throwing boomerangs. The next day began with a sun ceremony, followed by marine data collection at Coal Cliff Beach, and we learned the whale dance in the afternoon. 

    That evening, we gathered around a campfire to study the stars. On the third day we headed to Symbio Wildlife Park and had a tour of the zoo and were shown the drone technology which is currently being used all over NSW to count populations of deer, koalas, etc, using thermal technology. A highlight of the trip was visiting the significant Aboriginal site Hill 60 and meeting Indigenous rangers in planting over 300 trees at Coomaditchie as part of a regeneration project. 
    This experience has made me feel more connected to my culture, I had the opportunity to meet STEM professionals for future pathways and make new friends. I recommend this program to future year 8, 9 and 10 Students. 

    Kilarni Aldridge

    MORGAN ARMSTRONG, ROY LUCAS & ORVILLE SARKAR - YEAR 8

    Congratulations to St John's Year 8 students Morgan, Orville and Roy on being selected in the U14 NSW Country Soccer team. The boy's will be heading to Maroochydore in October to represent NSW Country at Nationals in the State of Origin.
    Amazing results for all 3 boys being selected by NSW Football.

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    JOSIE LOVELL - YEAR 8 & MILLA COOPER - YEAR 9

    Congratulations to St John's Year 8 student Josie and Year 9 student Milla on being selected in the U14 NSW Country Soccer team. The girl's will be heading to Maroochydore in October to represent NSW Country at Nationals in the State of Origin.

    Terrific results for both girl's on being selected by NSW Football.
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    SEAN HARRIS - YEAR 9 - COMMUNITY SERVICE DURING NAIDOC WEEK

    We would like to recognise Sean Harris for his Community Service during NAIDOC week celebrations. Sean visited Jumping Jellybeans Early Childhood Centre in Berry to perform on the Didgeridoo for the children and staff.  

    The staff informed the school that the 'friends sat and listened so contented for a long time he had to keep going for ages. He brought in his own Didgeridoo which he made for our Indigenous family to see and was told it was Deadly, such a compliment.'

    Well done Sean for contributing to the NAIDOC celebrations within the community.

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