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ARMSTRONG DRIVE, TOORMINA NSW 2452 026653 3077 [email protected] www.toormina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 2 | WEEK 6 | JUNE 2014

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SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2014

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TOOR M I N AHIGH SCHOOL

2014 Age Champions

Congratulations to Our Winning House for 2014 Athletics - Nannygai

Congratulations to all of our competitors at this year’s athletics carnival. Following are our Age Champions for 2014:

Girls Boys 12 Yrs - Brittany Robinson 12 Yrs - Jon Watson 13 Yrs - Tenisha Perrie 13 Yrs - Jordan Chapman 14 Yrs - Mycah Richards 14 Yrs - Damien Dickson 15 Yrs - Gypsy Musemeci 15 Yrs - Jacob Whalen 16 Yrs - Asha Khamis 16 Yrs - Riley Gray 17 Yrs - Lauren Dam 17 Yrs - Tyh Murphy

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School Athletics Carnival 2014

Our school athletics carnival for 2014 was held on Thursday the 29th of May at the Coffs Harbour International Stadium. There were a great number of students competing and the weather was great. The students represented the school in true Toormina style and a great day was had by the students, teachers and staff. Congratulations, once again, students on your behaviour and the way you represented Toormina High School on the sporting field.

A huge thankyou goes to Ben Sonter of Yr 11 for some of these great action shots that he took at the Athletics Carnival!

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RELAY FOR LIFE 2014Trudging continuously for 23 hours around a wet and muddy sportsground with no electricity and minimal shelter at the beginning of winter does not sound very appealing. However, when you are inspired to help in the fight against cancer the adverse conditions shrink into insignificance.

Over fifty of our inspired students and staff participated in this year’s Relay For Life on the weekend and were able to maintain a full 23 hours of continuous walking. Students raised funds in the lead up to the relay and then continued to collect money during our school’s now legendary ‘Miss Relay’ pageant. The students were particularly impressive and conducted themselves in a manner that would make all members of our school community proud. Through the emotionally moving ‘Survivor’s Walk’ and ‘Candlelight Ceremony of Hope’ to the stirring sound of the lone piper at the crack of dawn, our students walked on supporting each other and the great cause that this event represents.

All of the staff who attended were particularly pleased with how our students worked together to assist each other and contribute to the overall wellbeing of their fellow students, staff and other relay teams. On behalf of all of our Relay For Life participants I would like to thank everyone who made financial contributions to this significant community event.

Joe Anderson - SRC Coordinator

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RELAY FOR LIFEDon’t forget to check the

school website for some

more great photos!

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Below are our lovely entrants in our glamorous Toormina High School ‘Miss Relay For Life’ Peagant.This is one of our main fundraisers during Relay For Life and is always a highlight of the event.

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COFFS HARBOUREISTEDDFOD 2014

DEPUT Y PRINCIPAL’S COLUMN

Dear Parents,

It has been a busy fortnight at Toormina High School as our students completed examinations, and teachers and students participated in the athletics carnival, Relay For Life and the Year 10 Careers Expo. I’d like to acknowledge the hard work of the PE Department and Head Teacher Mr Deam for their efforts in hosting another outstanding athletics carnival. The weather was ideal and it was wonderful to see so many students, staff and parents enjoying the atmosphere. It is also important that I acknowledge the tireless efforts of Mr Anderson and Miss Rayner for their work with the Relay For Life team, and of course all of the students and staff who trudged through rain and mud for a worthy cause.

As we are increasingly reliant on the support of parents and the local community to assist our school in providing students with opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities, such as sporting competitions, it is important that I update you about changes to Departmental and Toormina High School policies. In line with Department of Education policy, our school now requires that parents who transport students, other than their own child, as part of a school excursion must have completed a Working with Children Check. Parents can complete and submit these documents through the Roads and Traffic Authority. By specifying that your role is as a volunteer with Toormina High School, the check should be completed free of charge. Your assistance in completing this check and forwarding a copy of the paperwork to the school would be much appreciated.

Best Wishes

J Bellette - Deputy Principal

Congratulations to two outstanding THS Musicians who excelled in the recent Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod. Kieran Lopes of Year 10 won the Open Champion-ship playing saxophone (accompanied by Mei Wei Lim) and was also awarded the Open Aggregate Trophy (highest aggregate in any three sections), and a $250 Dr Pierre de Bisscop Scholarship. Drew Gilchrist of Year 8 won the Junior Championship playing clarinet. Both students are excellent ambassadors for our school and have performed at our MADD concerts and are both members of our school band. Congratulations!!!

Bev Babbage - Music Teacher

Toormina High School P & C are running a pie drive.

An order form has been attached to this newsletter. Copies are available at the front office and for those of you with an email address a copy has been emailed to you also.

Please help us support our kids by buying a pie or two!

There are several projects the P & C are working on at the moment that we are actively fundraising forincluding the purchase of a school bus.

We very much appreciate your support.

Thank you

Michele Bake - P & C President

P & C PIE DRIVE

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The following students represented Toormina High School at the recent Zone Cross Country with some fantastic results. Obian, Brenton, Tenisha and Mycha are off to Regional in Kempsey to represent THS. Congratulations to you all and Goodluck!

Jon Watson - 3rd in 12 Yr BoysObian Laidlaw - 5th in 13 Yr BoysTravis Lee - 2nd in 14 Yr BoysDrew Gilchrist - 5th in 14 Yr BoysBrenton Knight - 6th in 16 Yr BoysTenisha Perrie - 3rd in 13 Yr GirlsMycha Richards - 5th in 14 Yr Girls

SPIRIT OF TOORMINA AWARDSCongratulations for showing a fantastic attitude that embodies the

Toormina High School philosophy of caring, sharing and participating...

Nathan PollittKeeden CorlissGeoffrey DevoyHayden Kedwell

NORTH COAST CHS TENNIS

Luke Field, Hudson Kacsics, Ben Field and James Benecke played in the semi-final of the North Coast CHS Tennis on Friday the 30th May in Kempsey. The boys played well but unfortunately lost to Camden Haven High 6 sets to 2. They played against a very strong side with players holding current top 10 rankings for their ages in Australia. The team once again exhibited excellent sportmanship and represented Toormina High School commendably. Well done to our players for achieving such great results this year. Phil Ward - Team Manager

ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

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CAREERS EXPO FOR YR 11 & 12

Mid North CoastPOST SECONDARY OPTIONS

EXPO 2014

Wed, 23 July 2014 atCHEC Multipurpose Centre

9.00am – 12.00noon

(THS’s time is 11.00am - 12.00noon)

Parents are most welcome to attend

Students must find theirown transport to and from the Expo

Find Out About:ATARs, Courses, Avenues of Entry,

Costs, Accommodation, Scholarships, Deferment, Transfer, Portfolio,Resume, Auditions, Indenture

(Apprenticeships), EmploymentRegistration ….and much much more

Following is a full list ofPresenting representatives

that will be at the expo:

Academy of Information TechnologyAcademy of Interactive EntertainmentAICM - Australian International Conservatorium of MusicAustralian Institute of MusicAustralian Taxation OfficeAvondale College of Higher EducationBedford CollegeBlue Mountains International Hotel Management SchoolBond UniversityCharles Sturt UniversityCharlton BrownChartered Accountants AustraliaDefence Force RecruitingDunmore Lang CollegeETCGriffith UniversityHVTC North CoastIndigenous Youth Mobility Program (IYMP)International College of Management Sydney (ICMS)

JMC AcademyKey EmploymentMacleay CollegeMacquarie UniversityMid North Coast Local Health DistrictMy Health CareerNorth Coast TAFENovaskillQIBTQueensland University Of TechnologyRaffles College of DesignRobert Menzies CollegeSCU VillageSouthern Cross UniversitySt Andrews CollegeTeach NSWThe Hotel School SydneyThe University of Notre DameTocal CollegeTrendz Beauty and TrainingUniversities Admissions CentreUniversity of CanberraUniversity of New EnglandUniversity of New South WalesUniversity of NewcastleUniversity of SydneyUniversity of Technology SydneyUniversity of WollongongUNSW Rural Clinical SchoolWilliam Angliss Institute

Yr 10 students attended the Career Expo recently to explore possibilities in the work force and to find out what choices they had for their future careers.

Robyn West - Careers

YR 10 CAREERS EXPOCOFFS HARBOUR RACE COURSE

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MINIMBAH PROJECT BIRTH CERTIFICATE SIGN UP DAYA fantastic opportunity exists for all children, youth and families with members born in NSW to obtain a birth certificate FREE of charge. On Friday the 20th of June from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Toormina High School there will be voluntary UNE Enactus students processing the information needed for you to obtain a birth certificate. This is a wonderful chance to obtain your birth certificate so please come along and apply. Further information is attached to the newsletter which details the documents needed for proof of identification. Don’t miss this ‘once only’ opportunity.

IMPORTANT DATES - WEEkS 7 & 8

MON 9/6 All School Queens Birthday Holiday

THU 12/6 Yr 8 Police Talks

TUE 17/6 SMILE Training Day

THU 19/6 Yr 8 Police Talks

All School Learning Support Coffee Shop

FRI 20/6 All School, Families & Community

Minimbah Project (Birth Certificates)9.30am-2.30pm

TUE 24/6 Yr 7 - 11 Encouragement & Merit Assembly 9am

WED 25/6 P & C Meeting 5.00pm

THU 26/6 Yr 7 - 11ParentsWelcome

Outstanding Achievement Assembly 9.50am

FRI 27/6 All School NAIDOC Assembly 9.00am-11.00am

Please let the school office know ofany CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR

ANY CHANGE IN CONTACT DETAILSas soon as possible.

If your child becomes ill at school WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU.

Also it is very important to UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT details if they

have changed.

For your convenience the school newsletter is emailed to you

on a fortnightly basis so pleasemake sure your CURRENT EMAIL

ADDRESS is on file.

With the winter weather upon us please remember the winter Toormina High School Uniform:

o Black Toormina High School sweat shirt with school logo or plain black jumper/jacket – NO HOODIES

o Black Toormina High School track suit top and or bottom with school logo

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Eight students from 8M1 participated in the Year 8 Mathematics Day at University of New England, Armidale on Friday the 16th of May. There were 64 teams from 35 schools who had travelled from as far as Moree, Dubbo, Camden Haven and Grafton. The Year 8 Maths Day is organised by New England Maths Association and SiMERR National Research Centre to provide students with an opportunity to interact with a range of problems in Maths in a fun and competitive environment with other students. The day provided a chance for students to solve a range of Maths problems working in teams of four and against other teams, in four challenge rounds. The participating students are shown. Congratulations to Jasmine Brady, Hunter Bake-Smith, Drew Gilchrist, Luke Zerbe, Chloe Rann, Hannah Richardson, Kylan Hogan and Kiarna Ryman. A big thank you to Mrs Bake-Smith who volunteered to drive one of our teams to Armidale on the day and who also helped with the supervision during the competition.

Renee Dawson - Maths Teacher

YEAR 8 MATHEMATICS DAY - UNE ARMIDALE

On Tuesday the 27th of June, Year 12 students participated in a Study Skills Day which aimed to develop their skills to assist them in planning and managing their studies to achieve success in their Higher School Certificate. Students devised individual study skills program and timetable that best suited their needs and allowed for relaxation and extra curricular activities, learnt about how the brain works, effective and preferred learning styles, managing examination stress, alternative pathways after the HSC and eating well and exercising for both your body and mind.

We would like to thank our presenters for the day - Dr Bellette, Aunty Karen Miranda, Annie Harman, Carol Ryan and Michael Wilson (Learning and Engagement Officers), Glen Barnett (Coffs Coast Health Club) and Nortec.

Laura Ryan - Head Teacher Welfare

YEAR 12 STUDY DAY

come and...

DISCOVER ENGINEERING

ENGINEER S AUSTRALIA

Newcastle Division

TOPICS

Areas to be addressed include: Why be an Engineer?

What do Engineers Do?

How Do You Become an Engineer?

Guest speakers include: Engineering professionals

& University students.

REGISTER

DATE Tuesday 24th June 2014 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at Norm Jordan Pavillion Coffs Harbour Showground Coffs Harbour

This Free Forum is for all students in Years 9, 10, 11 & 12 who are interested in Engineering as a career choice.

Light Refreshments will be served

Registration essential by: Friday 20th June 2014

CLICK HERE or phone Engineers Australia on 02 4911 7310

Further information available at:

www.engineersaustralia.org.au/newcastle-division/events

SPONSORED BY:

FRIDAY, 20TH JUNE MINIMBAH PROJECT BIRTH CERTIFICATE SIGN UP DAY A free Birth Certificate ‘SignUp’ Day will be held at: Toormina High School, Drama Portable, Friday 20th June from 9.30am to 2.30 pm.

Open to all children, youth and families

Born in NSW? Don’t have a birth certificate? We invite you to sign up for a ‘free’ NSW BIRTH

CERTIFICATE!

Voluntary UNE Enactus students have raised funds from business, government and others to provide you, your family and friends with birth certificates. Normally $51 each, they can be supplied without charge after you apply, through this ‘once only’ opportunity!

Birth certificates are necessary for full participation in Australian society, such opening bank accounts, joining a sporting club, and even starting at school..

So, come along! Three forms of identity are required (details opposite).

UNE’s Enactus Minimbah Project: “ADVANCING AUSTRALIA, FOR ALL”

FREE BIRTH

CERTIFCATES FOR ALL NSW BORN

PARENTS/OVER 18’S BRING ESSENTIAL ID: DRIVERS LICENSE

OR RTA ID CARD MEDICARE CARD

OR CENTRELINK CARD

CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD

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For ID info go to: HTTP://WWW.BDM.NSW.GOV.AU/PDF%20FO

RMS/01-BIRTH-0713.PDF

TOORMINA HIGH SCHOOL

Armstrong Rd, Toormina

Friday, 20th June

9.30 am to 2.30 pm

Toormina High School P &C are holding a Pie Drive to raise valuable funds to assist the staff and students at Toormina High School. We aim to assist with the purchase of a

minibus for the school and support the education of our students.

Please purchase your pies from the order list and feel free to copy and share it with friends, neighbours and work colleagues.

Important Dates:

All order forms and money to the front office by Monday 17th June. Any cheques are to be made payable to Toormina High School P & C. Please indicate on the order form how you would like to receive the pies by

indicating if you would like to personally collect them from the school or have the pies sent home with the student listed on the order form.

All pies will be delivered to the school and ready for dispatch on Wednesday 25th June.

Thanking you in advance, we appreciate your support.

Toormina High School P & C Committee

THS P&C

4/3/2014

Standard Lunch Size Pies 220g Price Qty

Beef Steak Pie $3.50

Curry Steak Pie $3.50

Steak & Mushroom Pie $3.50

Steak & Kidney Pie $3.50

Steak & Potato Pie $3.50

Steak Cheese & Bacon Pie $3.50

Angus Chunky Steak Pie $3.50

Angus Chunky Steak & Pepper Pie $3.50

Angus Chunky Beef Stroganoff Pie $3.50

Angus Chunky Steak Dianne Pie $3.50

Thai Sweet Chilli Chicken Pie $3.50

Honey Soy Chicken Pie $3.50

Vegetable Mornay Pie $3.50

Large Beef Sausage Roll $3.00

Large Family Size Pies 700g Price Qty

Angus Chunky Steak Pie $10.00

Beef Steak Pie $10.00

Steak & Mushroom Pie $10.00

Steak & Potato Pie $10.00

Steak Cheese & Bacon Pie $10.00

Chicken & Vegetable Pie $10.00

Qty Total:

Total $$$:

Organisation: Toormina High School, Armstrong Drive, Toormina

_______________________________________Student Name: Phone: ______________________

Class/ Year: Return Form & Money By: Monday 17th June 2014

Distribution / Collection Date: Wednesday 25th June 2014

Please indicate by circling, how you would like to receive the pies:A: Please send the pies home with my child as indicated on the form aboveORB: I will collect the pies from the school main office by 3.30pm on Wednesday 25th June

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