good news week
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Our school’s Peer Support SMILE Program
was the focus of a recent Youth Mental Health
and Wellbeing Network meeting. About 40
local mental health professionals and those
working with young people gathered together
and listened attentively as five of our SMILE
mentors, alongside staff, spoke about their
experiences and opinions regarding SMILE.
Maddison Weiss, Brittany Kashayev, Ben
Osborn, Maddison Sadler and Zac Donelly all
spoke passionately and professionally to the
crowd of interested community members.
These enthusiastic SMILE mentors formed a
panel with Woolgoolga High staff Ian Cook,
Alison Fenton, Chris Black and Guy Wright to
answer questions about how the SMILE
Program works and the reasons why it’s so
successful. Associate Professor, John Hurley,
from Southern Cross University was in
attendance and presented his positive
findings of SMILE. This research report
demonstrates clearly that SMILE is successful
in improving student wellbeing within
our school on a number of fronts.
Congratulations to all those involved
with SMILE! It is a fantastic program
run by caring and passionate
students and supported by staff and
community organisations.
Alison Fenton
(Student Support Officer)
Woolgoolga High School May 16, 2014 Issue No. 7
GOOD NEWS WEEK
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Principal P.2 Parent tips P.13
Important Dates P.3 Canteen P.14
Science & Engineering P.5 Privacy Awareness P.15
Careers Day P.6-7 Support for Young
People
P.17
Sports pages P9-12 Community News P.18
Support
Mentor
Inspire
Listen
Encourage
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From the Principal’s Desk
Congratulations to the 29 students who came 2nd in the
regional Annual Science and Engineering Challenge. They
travelled to Kempsey on May 7th, and as the pictures found
later in this newsletter show, they did have some challeng-
es. Mr Dalton, our head teacher Science, wants to have a
similar event at Woolgoolga High School next year.
Thanks to Mrs Dorahy for her efforts in helping with this
competition.
Congratulations also to Jai Johnson, Zane Keighran, Co-
rey Williams and Sam Brown on their impressive efforts at
the Regional Surfing Competition. Similarly, congratula-
tions to our U/15 boys and girls soccer teams who now
progress on to the next round in the soccer knockout
competition. Congratulations also to Jessie Gentle for her
outstanding representation of Woolgoolgs High School at
the recent CHS Soccer carnival. Jessie scored 3 goals
and once again was selected into the CHS (State) shadow
team.
The school cross country was a wet and muddy event.
Thanks to all staff and students who made the event a
success, although it was wet it was a great day! More
information to follow in this newsletter. Good luck to all
zone competitors next Monday.
NAPLAN testing occurred this week and from all accounts
our students were quite happy with their performance.
Our canteen’s new menu is a big hit with both students
and staff. I have heard nothing but positive comments
about the quality and new pricing of the food. The new
menu is on our website http://www.woolgoolga-
h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/21717034/21724205/
Canteen%20price%20list.pdf.
Kris Oates, our head teacher TAS, travelled to Sydney last
week to work with Microsoft and senior Department
officials on the new implementation of Office 365. Our
school, both staff and students, have access to Office 365
and soon it will be rolled out to all students across the
state. This is a great professional development opportunity
for Kris and he is already up skilling staff in his new
knowledge. Students can download one copy of Microsoft
Office for their BYOD devices – see our website for details
http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/parent-
information/bring-your-own-device .
Until next time
Guy Wright
Principal
Our SMILE program has
once again been placed
in the community
spotlight. As outlined on
the front page of this
newsletter our students
Maddy Weiss, Brittany
Kashayev, Ben Osborn,
Maddy Sadler and Zac
Donnelly showcased our well known
SMILE (student led, student initiated)
student welfare program, to 40 local health
professionals.
There was a hum of excitement from the professionals as
they questioned our students and staff about the
program. Associate Professor John Hurley from Southern
Cross University is to be congratulated on his
presentation of his first hand research of our program.
His conclusions about the positive impact the program is
having in our school were highlighted to the health
professionals. We are very lucky to have such an
involved university in our local area.
Our Careers day held last Wednesday was an
outstanding event. All 160 Year 10 students had the
opportunity to talk with, listen to, receive presentation
from, and ask questions of the 45 employers and
business professionals from the Woolgoolga district, and
wider afield. Thank you to all of the business presenters
who gave freely of their time to help give information,
direction and motivation to our Year 10 students.
The Woolgoolga Chamber of Commerce is also to be
congratulated on organising this event. Ray Willing and
Alastair Milroy, in particular, have given an enormous
amount of time in gathering and encouraging the many
presenters who participated. A thank you should also go
to our staff members—Careers Adviser, Jeff Allen,
Megan Hart and Julie-Anne Chivers for their organisation
at the school level. The event ran like clockwork and both
presenters and students gained a great deal from the
event.
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IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS
Tue 20—Wed 21 May
Athletics Carnival
Thurs 22 May Vaccinations—Year 7
Thurs 22 May Disco
Fri 23 May Vaccinations—Year 9 boys
May 29-June 5 Year 11 Half Yearly exams
The WHS P & C
meets on the
second Tuesday of
every month at
6.30pm
VACCINATIONS— Term 2
Year 7 male & female students—22nd May 2014
Gardasil (HPV) Dose 2
Varicella (chicken pox)
Boostrix & HPV—catch ups if required
Year 9 boys only—23rd May 2014
Gardasil Dose 2
Parents with any questions or concerns
can ring Bernadette at the Public Health
Unit on 66 207503.
Australian Mathematics
Competition
If you are good at Maths and like problem
solving then this is the competition for you.
Do you like yummy food as well as several
merits and the company of mathematically
capable people? Then this is a competition
for you.
Don't miss out by collecting a registration
form from the Mathematics Staffroom or
from your Mathematics teacher ASAP.
Students’ Photographs
There are many occasions where we would like to publish photographs 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 purposes, please
notify the school in writing.
Web address: www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: [email protected]
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Excluded from Woolgoolga
High School - school discos Any student who has received a SUSPENSION
WARNING is excluded from the disco for the
school term of that warning.
Any student who has been SUSPENDED from
school is excluded from the disco for 6 calen-
dar months from the date of that suspension.
Any student who continually refuses to wear
UNIFORM, has been notified at least three
times, and receives a uniform letter, is exclud-
ed from the disco for the school term of that
letter.
Any student who TRUANTS twice is excluded
from the disco for the school term of the sec-
ond truancy and the next school term.
Mr Henderson-Deputy Principal
$3 FOR GOLD $5 FOR OTHERS
Thursday 22nd May
6:30 to 9:30pm
DISCODISCO
Stop press!! Interested in your child's education?
Have two hours per month to learn more about happenings
at Woolgoolga High School?
Join our P&C Association as they meet each second Tuesday
of the month (at 6:30pm) and contribute to your child's
education.
Have your say or listen to others' ideas.
Woolgoolga High School P&C still need a Treasurer and Secretary for 2014.
Assistance will be given to start you off.
There will be no major fundraisers or finances to cover for Treasurer and the
Secretary may use a standardised pro forma (if required) to keep minutes.
We need you.
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The Annual Science and Engineering Challenge presented by
the University of Newcastle was held at Kempsey High School
on May 7, 2014. Twenty nine students from Woolgoolga High
School participated in the event.
The activities required problem solving skills, determination
and teamwork. The students from Woolgoolga High worked
very well as a team and learnt how to overcome adversity
when tackling very challenging problems.
Woolgoolga High came 2nd in the regional competition and all
participants should be congratulated for their efforts.
We would also like to thank Ms Johnson and Mr McDonald for
their attendance and support on the day.
SCIENCE AND SCIENCE AND SCIENCE AND
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING
CHALLENGE 2014CHALLENGE 2014CHALLENGE 2014
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2014 Careers Day a success!
On Wednesday 14th May, 160 students from Year 10 at Woolgoolga High School and 45 members of the
Woolgoolga and Northern Beaches business community participated in the 2014 Careers Day.
Feedback from presenters and students for this massive event in the school calendar was extremely positive,
with all enjoying the 55 sessions organised for the afternoon. Each of the 30 minute sessions catered for an
extensive variety of business and career information, with the opportunity for future connections between stu-
dents and businesses. Students are yet again looking forward to using these connections to organise their
next round of Work Experience scheduled for the last week of this term. As many as 141 Year 10 students
participated in last term's Work Experience, with all of these experiences leading to students making a more
informed decision surrounding their subject selections to be held later in the year, prior to them commencing
their senior schooling.
Photos L-R:
Principal Mr Guy Wright address-es presenters and members of the Northern Beaches and Woolgoolga Chamber of Commerce and business community in preparation for the 2014 Careers Day.
Year 12 Hospitality students Kirah and Hayden with teacher Ms Woodward provided quality catering for the afternoon.
Dr Kramer and Janette Lee present the Medicine/Surgeon talk.
Dr Anna Scott at the interactive Marine Biology seminar.
Ex-student Matt Adams presents the Information Technology seminar in Computer Room 1.
Shaun Lawer from Coffs City Council presenting the Engineer-ing Roads talk.
Sargeant Tricia Reynolds and Corporal James Burrell at the Defence talk.
Physiotherapist Aaron Hardaker captured his audience effectively.
Katelyn McDonald engaged in conversation with Architect Oliver Gee.
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Photos L-R:
Emma Shaw in her Beautician
presentation.
Michael Featherstone enthralling
students in the Veterinarian session.
Martin van Veluwen entertaining
students in the Musician and Sound
Engineering presentation.
One of the Year 10s checking the
organisation spreadsheet before
heading to session 3.
Paramedic John Alford.
Youth Liaison Officer Jo Brooker
fascinated students with a wide
variety of information about joining
the Police Force.
Joe Fallon from Rustic Table
sharing his wealth of knowledge at
the Chef session held in Kitchen 2.
Gary Maher (Headspace) and Mr
Paul Young (WHS) at the Counsel-
lor/Psychologist seminar.
Training Manager Ingrid Hughes
from ETC speaking about train-
eeships and apprenticeships to her
captive audience.
Woolgoolga High School Careers
Day Co-organiser Mrs Julie-Anne
Chivers reflecting with students on
the success of the day after present-
ing the K-12 Teaching talk.
Some of the session three present-
ers being congratulated in the
Forum by grateful Year 10 students
in attendance. Well done to all!
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Change of details
Forms are available from the front office to
notify the school in writing of any change
in circumstance:
Change of address
New telephone number
Additional emergency contact
Well done Chloe Molan in Year 7!
6th Best BMX Rider in Australia!!!
Chloe is a regular rider involved with Grafton BMX
club training two nights a week and competing
weekly. She participated at the national Titles in
Shepparton, Victoria which run over 3 days earlier
in May.
Riding against 28 of the best in the country, Chloe
made it through her 3 heats and a semi final to
earn a place in the final, coming in overall at 6th
place. An outstanding result.
We look forward to supporting you in your future with your riding.
Congratulations Chloe!!
Well done to Years 7
and 9 for completing
their NAPLAN tests.
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REGIONAL SURFING COMPETITION
On Thursday the 1st of May I took four boys from Woolgoolga High School to Forster for the Regional
Surfing Competition, which was held at Boomerang Beach; Jai Johnson, Zane Keighran, Corey Williams
and Sam Browne. After arriving on Wednesday afternoon, we unpacked and raced down to Boomerang
for an afternoon surf. We had perfect conditions but unfortunately the surf was quite small. We were all
worried that the surf would be too small on the following day!
We woke the following morning at 5.45am, ate breakfast, and packed the car, headed to One Mile
Beach where we were directed to go to Boomerang Beach further south. We arrived to perfect condi-
tions on the beach. A nice off shore south west breeze and perfect 2 to 4 foot waves. The boys were
excited and didn’t waste any time getting out amongst it before competing.
Corey’s heat was first up and although he got some good waves in the heat, he didn’t progress through
to the next one. Jai and Zane unfortunately had a similar fate in their first heats too. They both selected
some good waves, but were unable to progress through to the second round.
Sam fared better on the day and he progressed through a few rounds to make it to the semi-finals. Con-
ditions deteriorated as the day progressed and in the semi-final the waves didn’t go Sam’s way and he
was outscored finishing 3rd I think.
I would just like to say that I am really proud of all the boys and their efforts on the day. They were all
surfing in older age divisions and against really good surfers from the region. Furthermore, the boys
were gracious in defeat and they were all really well behaved over the two days.
Fingers crossed we have more success next year.
Mr Robins
Forster : May 1 2014
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U/15 Boys Soccer
Win
Hard Fought Game
Our U/15 boys soc-
cer team had a great
2-0 win over John
Paul College on Fri-
day 9 May at the
High Street fields in
Woolgoolga.
After a shaky start in which we didn't touch
the ball for the first 3 minutes the boys re-
gained their composure and started to dom-
inate play with Corey Williams breaking
away and scoring at the 6 minute mark. He
did it again at 20 minutes after some out-
standing lead-up work and we went to the
break with a 2-0 lead against the wind.
John Paul had many scoring opportunities in
the first half but these were snuffed out by
brilliant goalkeeping by Jordan Constable-
Love, backed up with sound defence from
Addisen Mallett, Bailey White, Codey John-
ston and Declan Finn.
In the second half the defence and midfield
stepped up a gear and ran hard for the full
30 minutes to keep the opposition out.
More goals might have come but for some
unlucky bounces and near misses. Jordan
pulled off some more incredible saves and
kept a clean sheet, earning himself man-of-
the-match honours.
All round, a gutsy effort from the whole
team and a well-deserved win. Next game
is in Grafton.
A big thank you to Megan Hart who helped
out with transport.
John Morgan, Coach
A convincing 7-0 victory
for U/15 Girls Soccer !
Last Wednesday, 7th of May, the under 15
girls school soccer team competed in round
2 of the Bill Turner Trophy against Orara
High School .
The first goal came in the 15th minute
when Jade Egar placed a through ball to a
speedy Tanisha Wallace who slotted the
ball past the keeper.
The next goal came only 5minutes later when Innogen Armitage
made an accurate free kick straight to Jade who took on her de-
fender and crossed the ball back to Chelsea Mallett to score an
impressive second goal.
The third goal came in the 25th minute when Jade yet again
crossed a brilliant ball to Chelsea who scored from the top of the
box, taking the team into the halftime break 3 nil up.
The second half started slow but in the 13th minute of the half
there was a scramble in front of Orara's goal, leaving Chelsea to
walk away with a hat trick, and the team to fire up.
Only 2minutes later Tanisha decided to show Orara her skills
when she skinned the Orara defence down the right wing, bring-
ing the ball back in to score with ease.
With 10 minutes left in the game Sophie Buller came out of the
goal to have a run, taking a corner in the 25th minute and getting
Tanisha her 3rd goal for the game.
The final goal came in the last minute of the game when Sophie
took a brilliant free kick, spotting Jade free out on the right wing,
Jade controlled the ball and took the shot to give Woolgoolga
High a 7-0 victory.
The entire team made an impressive effort to come away with a 7
-0 victory, the back line Gabi Dowler, Aleisha Bradbury, Abby
Nudd and Aimee Carr held strong, stopping the Orara girls from
getting any chance to shoot. While Innogen Armitage, Zoe Batty,
Mia Windred and Jordon Henderson-Smith carved up the mid-
field to help the girls up front dominate!
Congratulation girls, you played a great game and came away
with the victory. Looking forward to the next match.
Kayla McIntosh
Woopi High Under 15 Boys and Under
15 Girls dominate on the soccer field
Congratulations to 2014 Cross Country Age
Champions
(L-R back) Awal Bol Maker, Isaiah Koopmans, Lachlan
McPherson, Keelan Birch, Jessica Gentle, Sports
Organiser Ms Melissa Hyder
(L-R front) Pavan Singh, Reagan Scheuermann, Luke
Burke, Berach Desalegn Bekele and Sam Burke.
(Absent from photo Gemma
Hutchinson, Jasmin Adams and Callum McPherson)
12yrs girls Pavan Singh, Rebecca Hopkins, Alice Schweikert, Angel Horwood, Lucy Schulz, Meika Hennessy 12yrs boys Reagan Scheuermann, Tomas West, Coeby Taylor-Patterson, Thomas Woods, Tokumma Aulfina Deressa, Kalen Barwise 13yrs girls Rhianna Birch, Lynzi Fittler, Jade Egar, Kaylee Parker, Renee Rovere, Kristy Golsby 13yrs boys Luke Burke, Zane Hutchinson, Reeyce Sadler, Geoffrey Tapping, Jai Shone, Christian Salumu 14yrs girls Berach Desalegn Bekele, Isabella Oates Herrera, Courtney Evans, Tanisha Wallace, Abby Nudd, Zoe Batty 14yrs boys Sam Burke, Kai Allen-King, Noah Pilon, Riley McNab, Caleb Cohen, Joshua Francis 15yrs girls Awal Bol Maker, Sophie Hunt, Philomedia Billin, Elliotte Hyder, Ellissa Enersen, Bree Bertolacci 15yrs boys Isaiah Koopmans, Izack Smidt, Alec Oates Herrera, Samuel Turner, Edward Vincent, Ryan Birchall 16yrs girls Gemma Hutchinson, Emily Nudd, Kirra Kurz, Kirralee Avery, Jammie Hill, Kelera Marsden 16yrs boys Lachlan McPherson, Jonathon Gusman, Dayn Quiring, Jordan Fisher, Masyn Egar, Justin Keys 17yrs girls Jasmin Adams, Holly Stapleton, Jessica Midavaine, Alannah Puckeridge, Caitlin Valentine 17yrs boys Keelan Birch, Mitchell Huthnance, Saihaj Arkan, Ravi Phoonie, Jake Harper, Edward Lonsdale 18yrs girls Jessie Gentle, Maddison Sadler, Jordan Smidt 18yrs boys Callum McPherson, Amarpreet Mann, Zac Donald, Luke Williams, Michael Welna, Tom Jackson
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WHS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
Well done to all and good luck for Zone on Monday!
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IMPORTANT SPORT DATES 2014
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT
SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM
CROSS COUNTRY
Mon 19 May MNC Zone Cross Country South Grafton 2
Fri 6 June NC Regional Cross Country Port Macquarie 2
Fri 18 July CHS State Cross Country Eastern Creek 3
ATHLETICS
Tue 20 and
Wed 21 May School Athletics Carnival
Woolgoolga Sports
Ground 2
TBA MNC Zone Athletics Carnival Coffs Harbour
International Stadium 2
Fri 1 August NC Regional Athletics Carnival Coffs Harbour
International Stadium 3
Thurs 4 Sep to
Sat 6 Sep CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3
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.
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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Parent Tips!Parent Tips!
Kids, social media and privacy
Regardless of your child’s age, the world may
already know a lot more about them than you
suspect. According to recent research:
92% of children under the age of 2 have a digital shadow (- it starts with proud parents posting newborn baby photos on Facebook or Instagram)
a quarter of Australian children 8 - 12 years old use Facebook, but the minimum age for a user is 13 years.
more than 20 per cent of tweens publish photos of themselves on Instagram
young people 14 - 19 have an average of 453 fans, friends or followers on social media.
2014 Privacy Awareness Week,
4 - 10 May 2014, is a good time to
review your family’s privacy settings
and discuss online security. You’ll
find lots of practical information and
resources to share with your kids at
www.ipc.nsw.gov.au
Is your child’s backpack damaging their spine?
A recent Australian study has shown that approximately 25% of
school-aged children suffer from back and/or neck pain at any
one time. It’s believed to be due to a combination of factors such
as poor posture, everyday load carrying and the use of comput-
ers.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead suggests young people should:
not carry more than 10% of their body weight
use a backpack with the straps over both shoulders and a
waist strap
load gear so that the heavier objects are nearer to the spine,
with the lighter objects towards the front of the pack lift a backpack properly- bend at the knees and lift the pack with both hands
More tips at http://bit.ly/1iB4OBo
Printable planners for
homework and study
School A to Z has printable monthly
planners which include school holidays
and the numbered weeks of each Term
(for example Monday 19 May is the
start of Week 4, in Term 2). Print one
for each child to stick on the fridge or
on their noticeboards. It’s a great way
to teach them how scheduling their
time means they’ll to fit in the fun activi-
ties as well as their other commitments
and responsibilities. Download May
2014 at http://bit.ly/UbmQz8
English refresher from School A to Z on Homonyms Homonyms (also known as homographs) are words that are identical in pronunciation and spelling but have dif-ferent meanings. They can be nouns, adjectives or verbs. The context gives them their meaning. Ask your child for an example, like this one: I prefer a fine tip on my pen. He gave me a tip for the Melbourne Cup. Don’t tip the water on the floor. You gave the waiter a generous tip. More grammar tips at www.SchoolAtoZ.com.au/homework-and-study/english
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Volunteers needed to serve in only 1 hour increments:
8.30am - 9.30am
11.00am - 12.00 noon
1.00pm - 2.00pm
If you can help please ring the school on 66541500
CanteenCanteenCanteen———Eat Fresh Eat Fresh Eat Fresh See menu with price list on the school’s website:
http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/parent-information
As part of our sun
safe policy school
hats are on sale at
the canteen
for $15
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Come and…
DISCOVER ENGINEERING
Free forum is for all students in Years 9, 10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 24th June 2014
5.30pm-7.30pm
At Norm Jordan Pavilion
Coffs Harbour Showground
Registration essential by Friday 20/6/14
https://events.engineersaustralia.org.au/ei/getdemo.ei?
id=2189&s=_3NW0Z5SP7
Or phone Engineers Australia on 02 4911 7310
Further information available:
www.engineersaustralia.org.au/Newcastle-division/events
Family Relationship Skills Program
A free workshop to support parents get strong after difficult times.
Woolgoolga Neighbourhood Centre
3 Mondays * 19th, 26th May & 2nd June * 10.00am—1.00pm
Contact FRSP 6642 7257—bookings essential.
The Family Relationship Skills Program is funded by the Federal Government
and aims to reduce the levels of stress experienced within families.
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Woolgoolga High School
Centenary Drive
Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Phone: 6654 1500 Fax: 6654 1936
www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
E-mail: [email protected]
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
RITCHIES COMMUNITY
BENEFIT CARD PROGRAM
EFTPOS Facilities for credit/debit
card transactions are now available
for making payments at the school
office. There is no cash out facility.
The office is open for students to
make payments before school and
during Break 1.
Woolgoolga High School Silver Awards
are generously supported by:
WOOLGOOLGA PIZZA PLACE
Beach Street, Woolgoolga
Phone: 6654 2744
McDONALDS
Pacific Highway,
Coffs Harbour
EAGLE BOYS PIZZA
Fawcett Street, Woolgoolga
Phone 13 14 33 or 6654 9433
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