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Woolgoolga High School 1 June 2012 Issue No.8

GOOD NEWS WEEK

Web address: www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: [email protected]

Students from Woolgoolga High School attended a regional drumming

workshop drawing students from Coffs Harbour and district high schools.

The drummers came together at Coffs Harbour High School to perform as

a mass ensemble. The rhythms of Africa resonated through the school

with many students left with sore hands at the end of the session.

The aim of the workshop was to celebrate the distinctive rhythms of Afri-

can culture that is becoming a part of life in many schools in our region.

We recognise positively the value of our students' diversity and this was

clearly demonstrated during this unique occasion.

Our students had lunch at the Jetty before learning more

about Australian indigenous culture from the Muttonbird Island

display. For some of our students it was the first time experi-

encing the Jetty area. The whole day was a great experience

for the students, both socially and culturally. They all had a

wonderful day and were exceptional representatives of our

school.

Issue No.8

From the Principal’s Desk

Many of our

senior students

and the P&C

have asked that

we add a navy

blue tie to our

school uniform

as an optional

extra for senior

students

I would like to begin this newsletter with a

thank you to the 55 local employers and

business people who descended on

Woolgoolga High School last Wednesday

to inform our Year 10 students about the

possibilities of future employment. The

afternoon began with our senior hospitali-

ty students creating an excellent lunch for

over 230 students and adults. There was

time over lunch for our students to ask

questions and interact as adults with the

local business people. After lunch the

students, went into small groups to listen,

interact and gain an understanding of the

many career opportunities available to

them. Local community mentoring is a

very important part of this program. I vis-

ited many sessions, for example, Leigh-

tons sent 5 of their employees and their

session was excellent. The pay rates for

Leighton employees was indeed impres-

sive, quite similar to working in the mines

at remote locations. It was heartening as

an educator to hear employers stating in

many sessions the importance of a good

education to ensure a quality lifestyle

when they become adults. The im-

portance of English, Maths, Science and

in fact all subjects was stressed in many

sessions. Thank you to the Woolgoolga

Chamber of Commerce (Ray Willing and

Alistair Milroy in particular) and Youth

Directions (Sue Donnelly) for their signifi-

cant planning of the day. Also the spon-

sors, ETC and CHESS employment for

sponsoring lunch. The hospitality stu-

dents used this experience as an assess-

ment task. Thank you to Fiona Fluechter

and Alex Sutherland for organising the

Hospitality students. Well done! A special

thanks to Year Advisor Jenni Williams

and Careers Advisor Jeff Allen. Some

photos from the day on page 7.

Congratulations to Karen Dorahy from

Toormina High School. Karen has been

appointed as our new science teacher

and will begin at Woolgoolga High in term

4. She comes with a wealth of experi-

ence and will be a welcome addition to

our teaching staff.

Helen Young our Head Teacher Mathemat-

ics has identified the most talented Mathe-

matics students in Year 10. At present

there are approximately 18 students identi-

fied and these students will be accelerated

to complete their HSC in Mathematics in

2013 (whilst in Year 11). Mrs Young strong-

ly believes that all of the accelerated stu-

dents will achieve either band 5 or 6 re-

sults. What a great initiative!

Community Consultation Survey

Many of our senior students and the P&C

have asked that we add a navy blue tie to

our school uniform as an OPTIONAL EX-

TRA for senior students. This is due to the

impressive look of our students when they

don the school jackets and ties for our for-

mal events outside the school. I ask that

parents and community members use this

link to fill out a very short survey (2 ques-

tions only).

http://kwiksurveys.com?u=whstiesurvey

Over the past couple of years our school

numbers have fallen. The school now

needs to consolidate our Head Teacher

Positions. We are looking at restructuring

some Head Teacher positions. The first

step in this process will be to combine the

Home Science Department and the Indus-

trial Arts Department. The combined de-

partment will become a TAS faculty. If you

have any comments regarding this issue

please contact the school.

The Senior Student Information Night

will be held on Wednesday 20 June from

7.00pm to 8.15pm in the Woolgoolga High

School hall. This night will inform both stu-

dents and parents of the options available

in the senior school years. Pathway options

will be discussed with regard to subject

choices, expectations, senior student cul-

ture, Board of Studies requirements—just

to name a few of the topics. It is important

for both parents/caregivers and students

attend.

Guy Wright

Principal

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YEAR 12 DANCE

PERFORMANCE EVENING

WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE 2012

School Hall

5:30PM

You are invited to view Year 12 dance students’ HSC performance, composition and major dance works. The students will be marked

for their trial examination at this time.

IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS

Mon 4 June

Mon 11 June Cash Bingo at RSL 7.30pm

Wed 6 June Science Competition

Fri 8 June NC Regional Cross Country

Sun 10 June Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser

Wed 13 June Central Network Dance Festival CEX Coffs Hbr 7.00pm

Tue 19 June Discover Engineering Seminar

Wed 20 June Senior Subject Selection Night

Wed 27 June HSC Dance Performance Evening School Hall 5pm

As from Monday 11 June Bus No. 35 will

take all students home in the PM

ONLY on the one run.

Hence, the bus will leave @ 3.15pm to take the Sandy & Emerald Beach

students home on one run for No. 35.

The morning run will stay exactly the

same.

Bus No. 35

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Senior Girls’ Netball 2012 As mentioned in the last newsletter, WHS was represented at the CHS senior netball round robin by some of our outstanding students. Many of these ladies are in Year 12 and have been involved in this team since Year 7. With every year, these students have always enthusiastically played to the best of their ability, displayed excellent sportsmanship and enjoyed playing with their friends. They have shown commitment, passion and enjoyment in their involvement in this team. These ladies have represented Woolgoolga High School in the most positive way. As a school, we would like to acknowledge and thank them for their involvement throughout their school years. These students should be proud of upholding the great reputation Woolgoolga High School has in the community.

To the Year 12 students : Elly McKenzie, Kate Mayes, Jesse Ward, Megan Wyatt, Erica Thompson, Bronte Seymour and Ashleigh McBrien - the team will miss your leadership, skill and personalities. We wish you all the best for your futures. To Keely Owen, Alison Schmidt and Jasmine Thorpe in Year 11 - We will look forward to your leadership next year. To all the junior girls who will be stepping up to this team in 2013 - We will look forward to you continuing to uphold our reputation as a strong, competitive, great team.

I would also like to thank the Thorpe family for helping organise umpires and venues over the years. Especially Sam Thorpe who umpired this year. Thanks to the parents who have assisted with transport, scoring and supporting this team over the years. Thanks to Mrs Rook for coaching the team for this competition. Without staff supporting and volunteering their time for these events, they would not happen!

Ms Chris Hansen

The Team, showing their 'blue steel' style inspired by Mrs Rook!

Elly McKenzie, Kate Mayes, Jesse Ward, Erica Thompson,

Ashleigh McBrien, Megan Wyatt, Bronte Seymour, Keely Owen,

Alison Schmidt and Jasmine Thorpe

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Helping our Year 10 Students

Make an Informed Choice in the Senior School

At the Youth Careers Forum held last week, all of the Year 10 students were given a workbook for choosing HSC courses to be completed in class over the next four weeks leading

up to the Senior Subject Selection Night on Wednesday 20 June 2012.

Year 10 students have been asked to look back over the last two years and reflect on what strengths and weaknesses they have in their six core areas – English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and PDHPE – as well as their current Year 10 electives.

Please keep in mind the three golden rules of subject selection.

Choose what you are good at.

Choose what interests you.

Choose the subjects you really NEED to provide for further study at the

tertiary level (TAFE/university) or full time employment.

Teachers of Year 10 will be taking some time to discuss and complete the relevant sections for their specific subject areas in the workbook over the next four weeks. This process will greatly assist in assuring that the senior subjects our Year 10 students take are the ones that give them the best chance of success in the HSC.

The subject selection timeline is outlined below:

The process of choosing senior subjects can often be a confronting one with many students and parents not knowing where to start. We hope that this advice based on the student‘s track record of success over the last two years in each subject area will be an excellent starting point to help the students make an informed choice.

Mr Jeffrey Allen Careers Adviser

What When

Senior Subject Selection Night Wednesday 20 June 2012

On line Senior Subject Selection Sur-

vey

OPENS - Wednesday 20 June 2012

CLOSES - Wednesday 27 June 2012

Senior Line Pattern Issued to students on Wednesday 18 July 2012

Interview Day/Line Pattern Return Wednesday 1 August 2012

We would like to thank all our Presenters who freely gave their

time on the day and provided such a wealth of knowledge for our

students which will help them make an informed career choice.

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Can you cook a sausage??

Woolgoolga High School

P&C

are hosting the

BUNNINGS BBQ

On Sunday 10th June

(long weekend)

Please come along & support the fundraising

efforts for our high school

Students welcome (if you can cook!!)

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Red Cross thankful for community support

Woolgoolga Red Cross would like to thank the community for its generous support of Red Cross Calling this year. The

campaign for 2012 officially closed this week with over $10,000. Every little bit helps and Woolgoolga Red Cross Branch is

proud to have been part of the national campaign. Red Cross Australia greatly appreciates the support of its Red Cross

members and volunteers who generously donate their time and efforts, a true indication of the Power of Humanity.

Once again Woolgoolga and the Northern Beaches community have facilitated the work of Red Cross and shown much

empathy for those less fortunate than themselves. The campaign took off strongly with a $500 donation from Leighton

Fulton Hogan. It ended with Woolgoolga Lions Club taking the tally over the $10,000 mark. ― This is a remarkable

achievement and possibly the highest per capita collection in the State‖ local Coordinator Judith Jackson said. Volunteer

collectors came from Woolgoolga High School, John Paul College and the Christian Community School. There were many

other volunteers and businesses that helped out. Our thanks in particular go to Lions and Rotary who added weight to the

community effort (see full list of businesses below).

The community‘s generosity will help fund every day Red Cross programs such as a daily phone call service to isolated and

eldery Australians to check on their wellbeing and safety, assisting people in all facets of life including those that have

fallen upon hard times, food programs that provide a nutritious breakfast to kids who would otherwise go to school without a

proper start to the day, or disaster response programs that enable Red Cross to prepare and immediately respond to

natural disasters like the floods that we have recently seen in Queenland and Northern NSW. The work of Red Cross and

the power of humanity connect with people in times of need

Red Cross Australia is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and is part of the largest

humanitarian network in the world, with millions of members and volunteers in 188 countries. In 2014 Red Cross Australia

will be celebrating 100 years of service to the Australian community.

Thank you to the followings businesses who chose to 'show the face' of Red Cross to the wider community and for

confirming the power of humanity; please show your appreciation by supporting them.

Coffs Harbour, Morrison‘s Electrical Store and McDonalds; Moonee Beach, Cal‘s Butchery, Guardian Pharmacy, Suave

Hair, Gowings and the Tavern; Emerald Beach, Bottle Shop, General Store and Pizza n Pasta; Sandy Beach General

Store; Woolgoolga, Amcal Pharmacy, Body Works, Bowling Club, Diggers Club, Car Service Centre, Newsagency, Post

Office, Subway and Woopi Takeaway; Breakers Bakery, Sando‘s Bakery, Envy Hair and Beauty Centre, Gordon Abbott

Solicitor, Lotus Floral Studio, NAB, Northern Beaches Physiotherapy; Solitary Islands B and B, The Advertiser, The Rustic

Table; Woodseys Wheels, Seaview Tavern, Planet Fruit and Veg, Toptown Hardware, The Pines and Waterside Cabins;

Safety Beach Golf Club, Mullaway General store, Arrawarra; Spot X and Lorikeet Tourist Park; Corindi General Store and

Amble Inn: Red Rock Holiday Park and Bowling Club; The Creek Restaurant at Halfway Creek.

Judith Jackson

Red Cross Calling Coordinator

Woolgoolga Red Cross Branch

Thank you to the Woolgoolga High School Collectors

Keelan Birch, Emma Cahill, Bronte Donohoe, Hella Kern, Elizabeth De Halleux, Kelsie

Hunt, Patrick Mullan, Jorja Murphy, Laurie Pugh, Lisa Thorncroft, Renee Thorncroft and

Elani White

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SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM

CROSS

COUNTRY

8 June NC Regional Cross Country Lismore 2

20 July CHS State Cross Country Eastern Creek 3

ATHLETICS

24 & 25 May School Athletics Carnival Woolgoolga 2

14 June MNC Zone Athletics Carnival Coffs Harbour 2

1 August NC Regional Athletics Carnival Kingscliff (TBC) 3

6, 7 & 8 Sep-

tember

CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3

IMPORTANT SPORT DATES 2012

PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT

Congratulations to Jessie Gentle Year

10 who has been selected in the North Coast Touch Football

team. Jessie will travel to Sydney to compete at the CHS State

Championships later in the term.

CONGRATULATIONS

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CHANGE OF DETAILS

Please update your change of address and contact

numbers either by email, by telephoning the front

office, by getting your child to inform the front

office, or drop off a note with updated details.

Parents and students from Years 9 to 12 are invited to attend a

Discover Engineering Seminar on

Tuesday 19 June from 5.30pm to 7.30pm

At the Norm Jordan Pavilion (Coffs Harbour Showground)

Professional Engineers influence all aspects of our lives

The Career Seminar will provide students interested in engineering as a future career with

practical first-hand knowledge from engineers across the various engineering disciplines

who will talk to you about what it is like to be an engineer and how to get started.

Disciplines covered include:

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Representatives from the University of New England will be available to provide course

information. Light refreshments will be served during the event.

RSVP : To Register, visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au/newcastle-division/events

Phone Contact for further details 02 4926 4400

Engineers Australia—Newcastle Division

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Positive Awards Silver Salina Chahal Y7

Jacob Sutton Y7

Bronze Brock Atkin Y7

Sarah Bower Y7

Brittany Clark Y8

Rhett Clark-Johnson Y7

Ariat Desalegn Bekele Y7

Elissa Enersen Y7

Luke Hayes Y7

Isabel Jones Y7

Jack Lambert Y7

Lauryn Moss Y7

Billee Piggott Y8

Mackinley Taylor Y7

Kobi Wood Y7

Eagle Boys Pizza/McDonalds/Pizza Place

Sponsors of Silver Awards

Woolgoolga High School Silver & Bronze Awards

are generously supported by:

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IMPORTANT REMINDER

Students must wear fully enclosed shoes in school

laboratories

NO THONGS allowed due to dangers such as boiling water,

acids and glass equipment. Safe footwear and common sense

prevents accidents and injuries.

Peter Holt

Head Teacher Science

STUDENTS’ PHOTOGRAPHS

There are many occasions where we would like to publish photo-

graphs of students involved in various school activities, including

reports for the local papers, school newsletters, and the annual

report and on our school website.

If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be used for these pur-

poses, please notify the school in writing.

Senior Student Information Session Wednesday 20 June

7.00pm to about 8.15pm

Woolgoolga High School Hall

To inform both students and parents of the options available to them

regarding beginning Senior School years.

Pathway options will be discussed with regard to subject choices,

expectations, senior student culture, Board of Studies requirements—just

to name a few of the topics.

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WOOLGOOLGA HIGH SCHOOL P&C

Introducing weekly CASH BINGO sessions

Every Monday 7.30pm

Bring your family &

friends for an even-

ing of cash bingo to

support fundraising

for our local high

school P&C

Students and Staff

welcome

OVER $600 in cash prizes each week

MINOR JACKPOTS of $50 & $75

MAJOR JACKPOT PRIZE $500

WHEN: Monday nights 7.30pm

WHERE: Woolgoolga Diggers RSL

The 2012 ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) entries are now open

for various fun competitions to challenge your mind. It is the 30th anniversary for ICAS this year

and students from Woolgoolga High School have performed well in the past against the best and

brightest from around Australia. Students can enter online at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/entries using

the school code and password. For more information see Mr Hancock for Writing, Spelling or

English competitions, Mr Talve for Science, Mrs Young for Mathematics and Ms Nurm for Compu-

ting Skills. Good luck to all!!

Bonus Points towards entry into University

Stu- dents

wishing to

apply for uni-

versity

in 2013

are eligi-

ble to receive

bonus points on

their Australian Tertiary Ad- mission

Rank (ATAR) for entry to their preferred UNSW undergraduate program. Students in their final

two years of secondary school who are awarded a UNSW medal are eligible to apply for one bo-

nus point for each medal achieved. For more information about ATAR credit points and

the UNSW Elite Athletes and Performers Program visit

http://www.unsw.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate/elite-athletes-and-performers-program

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The 2012 ICAS sitting dates are:

Science Wednesday 6th June

Writing Monday 18th June

Spelling Tuesday 19th June

English Tuesday 31st July

Mathematics Tuesday 14th August

Free Maths tutoring for Year 10

students available with Mrs

Young on Monday after school till

4pm

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Kathy Stevens

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MONDAY

4 June

TUESDAY

5 June

WEDNESDAY

6 June

THURSDAY

7 June

FRIDAY

8 June

Lynn Marr Beverley Moodie Barbara Chaseling Kim Beedie Pam Wright

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11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June

Need Volunteer Need Volunteer Barbara Drury Justin Bonney

PUBLIC

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Contact Kerri Green 6649 2303 or 6654 1500

If possible, please arrange a swap if you are unavailable on your rostered day

CANTEEN HOURS MON/TUE/THUR/FRI 11am to 2.15pm WEDNESDAY 11am to 1.15pm

Reminder to senior students:

* When driving to and from school you will need to complete the

'Conditions for Application for Student Drivers' form. This

can be obtained from your year Deputy Principal.

* All senior students are to remain on school premises for the

entire day. Those wishing to leave at recess or lunch time will

need prior permission or flexible leave passes.

* Flexible leave passes are for students who have

no timetabled classes for the beginning or end of the school day.

Applications are available from your Deputy Principal.

* All senior students with unscheduled classes are

expected to study in the 'Senior Area' in the Library.

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We’re on the Web:

www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Woolgoolga High School

Centenary Drive

Woolgoolga NSW 2456

E-mail: woolgoolga-

[email protected]

Enclosed shoes in school colours—black, white, navy, grey, blue—

preferably leather—NOT canvas as they do not adequately ensure safety.

Years 8-10 students are allowed to wear their sports uniform to school

on Wednesday: Years 8-10 Sport will be held on Wednesday afternoon

UNIFORM REMINDERS

Leave Pass for Sport

Students and Parents are reminded that School Sport is a compulsory requirement for the School Certificate.

Students who cannot avoid an appointment on a Wednesday afternoon during sport time must follow the correct procedure to leave school grounds.

Students must bring a note from home and submit to Head Teacher Admin (Ms Nurm) who will be outside the deputy‘s office be-fore school on Wednesday morning.

After approval for leave is granted by the Head Teacher Admin students take their note to the front office where a ‗leave pass‘ will be given to the student stating the time they will be departing school grounds.

Students may leave school grounds at the time the ‗leave pass‘ states.

Failing to follow the above procedure may result in your child having fractional truancy on the record and a demotion in the school welfare merit system.

The WHS P & C meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm

RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFIT

CARD PROGRAM

This program donates a percentage of the money spent by customers to their nominated

club, school or charity. Many schools and charities are receiving over $1000 every

month. By shopping at Ritchies’ Coffs Harbour IGA,

you can help our school and benefit students. Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card saves you

money and helps your favourite

organisation at the same time

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