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Term 2 Week 2 Friday 8th May 2020

Wauchope High School Newsletter

An important update from our Principal:

Dear Parents and Caregivers

As of the 11th May we will move into Phase 1 of a managed return to school for students Years 7-10 – this is explained below. Students in Year 11 and Year 12 will continue with the timetable cycle they have been following this week. Year 12 students are at school on Monday and Wednesday with Year 11 students at school on Tuesday and Thursday. Our school day will be from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm every day and there will be no sport taking place on Wednesday. Students in Years 7-10 will be provided with opportunity to engage in physical activity during the day. It is important to understand that our primary concern during this process is for the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff. Ultimately we are aiming for a return to our normal school day, however we anticipate that this will still take a little time to achieve.

Schools have been identified as safe places for students, teachers and staff – however – we cannot afford to become complacent or this could rapidly change. It is for this reason that we ask that you keep up-to date with the school’s communication and ensure that we have correct contact details, both phone and email so that we are sure you receive important messages.

It is also important that no child is sent to school if they are feeling unwell or are displaying cold or flu like symptoms. Any child that begins to feel unwell during the day will be required to be picked up and taken home to ensure we prevent the spread of any infection on site. In keeping everyone safe and healthy I ask you to have a conversation with your child before they return to school stressing the importance of and need to maintain sensible distancing from other students and staff and sensible behaviour in relation to not sharing equipment and personal items.

Phase 1 – for Years 7 – 10 will begin on Monday 11th May The school will be opening classrooms to approximately 25% of our student population on each day of the week Monday to Thursday. Students will access school and our teachers one day per week during this time. This will be done on the basis of which house group your child belongs to.

Monday – Gordon (Blue) - Surname beginning A-D Tuesday – Kendall (Yellow) – Surname beginning E-K Wednesday – Lawson (Red) – Surname beginning L-Q Thursday – Paterson (Green) – Surname beginning R-Z

Classes based on Year groupings will then be formed and split across different spaces. Students will follow a modified timetable.

Students will need to bring their Weeks 3 & 4 learning packs with them on their designated school day as this is what they will be working on during the day. For the rest of the week your child should be at home continuing to work through the learning package provided. This will be a trial for this two week period (unless advised otherwise) and has been done to support whole family groupings being able to be at school at the same time. Families who need to send their child to school every day may continue to do so.

The school canteen will be open for recess and lunch – Monday to Thursday – however there will be a reduced menu at this time.

Please note - During this managed phase: We ask that you follow the school’s advice regarding changes to the school day and where possible only send your child to school on their designated day. CONTINUED OVER PAGE

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR SENIOR STUDENTS

Well done to all seniors on their return to school this week. We look forward to seeing you all next week. REMEMBER: Year 12 days are Monday and Wednesday Year 11 days are Tuesday and Thursday

WHAT’S IN THIS EDITION?

MANY HANDS, LIGHT HAY

SEE PAGE 10

YR 12 BIO, BACK AT IT!

SEE PAGE 4

Other great content:

New sanitising stations & recycling bins

—page 4

Love from your Library

—page 5

Maths with Year 12

—page 10

PMH Council

—page 12

Quiz answers

—page 13

FAREWELL GED

SEE PAGE 5

There will be no sports day, excursions or inter-school activities. The school will not have an early finish on Mondays – each day will operate from 9:00am – 3:30 pm – and as per current school rules no child may leave the school grounds during the school day unless signed out and picked up by a parent/guardian. If dropping off or picking up your child stay in your car. Student phones will need to be YONDR’d – you may make contact with your child through the front office. Maintain social distancing by avoiding gathering outside of school gates. Support your child/children to continue learning at home on remote learning days. Communicate with us via email and phone wherever possible. Follow the health advice provided and keep your child/children at home if they are unwell.

Regards Glen Sawle, Principal

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A FEW MORE FUNNIES... Q: What do you call a pig that does karate? A: A pork chop.

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was

cut off? He's all right now.

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Students in Ms Stewart's Year 12 Biology class were

happy to be back at school this week, albeit at a social

distance. Here they are working through their lessons

for Module 7- Infectious Disease, which has probably

never seemed more relevant than it does now.

Wauchope High School is proud to be recognised as an

Epilepsy Smart School. An Epilepsy Smart School is a

school where anyone with epilepsy feels confident and safe and can be their best – in their school work, in sports and with

their friends.

The new Australian made automatic hand

sanitising stations have arrived,

complete with WHS school crest! The stations are located in high

traffic areas such as the foyer and

library.

We are now officially a recycling school!

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The Wauchope High School Library Google Classroom is all about providing you with enjoyable reading and feel good activities. Check out Taronga TV or take part in the

reading challenge, upload a photo or take a virtual trip to the Australian War Memorial.

If you would like to be part of our classroom pop the code zfd2akx into Google

Classroom.

Don’t forget to drop in to the Library on your day at school to return, renew or find some more great books to borrow. We have a large range of new books available, including loads of manga! See you soon!

LOVE FROM YOUR LIBRARY...

Sad passing of former student Ged Roods

Over the Easter weekend, the Wauchope community suffered and have mourned the sad loss of former Wauchope

High School student Ged Roods, after his sudden and very tragic passing.

Ged attended Wauchope High as a student between 2006 and 2011, where he completed his HSC in the last year.

During this time, Ged proved to be a popular student

with both staff and his peers, as he was a friendly,

good natured young man who demonstrated respect

and politeness at all times.

Sport was an area that Ged excelled in. He was a

member of the Cumberland team from 2008 to 2011,

where he captained the Open Rugby League team in

his final year. He represented in Rugby League,

Rugby Union, Touch, Cross Country and Athletics,

making the North Coast Rugby League team in 2011.

When he completed school, Ged went on to play

First Grade for the Wauchope Blues until injury

ended his career. He stayed involved as an official

and was then elected President of the club in 2017,

where he oversaw a rebuilding era and then a very

successful period in its history.

Ged also became a valued member of the Wauchope

-Bonny Hills Surf Lifesaving Club, where he was in the

Open Rowing crew, and was the Coach and mentor

to the Under 23 Ladies crew, known as the

‘Boatettes’.

The school and its wider community would like to share their deepest sympathies with the Roods family for the

loss of their grandson, son, nephew and brother. The entire Wauchope

community is much the poorer with Ged’s passing.

If you or someone you know is affected by this story,

the following services are there to support you:

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FROM THE CAREERS DESK

HSC Subject Support Sessions from

the University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle have partnered

with InspirED to deliver a free series of HSC

subject specific webinars. They will be

delivered by teachers and HSC Markers.

Next week a series of HSC Subject Support

sessions will begin. They will be free to

students, run by teachers/HSC markers and a

great support to their studies.

A copy of the schedule is below:

Physics

Monday 11 May, 7:30pm

Module 5: Advanced Mechanics

Module 6: Electromagnetism

Tuesday 12 May, 7:30pm

Module 7: The Nature of Light

Module 8: From the Universe to the Atom

Chemistry

Wednesday 13 May, 7:30pm

Module 5: Equilibrium & Acid Reactions

Module 6: Acid/Base Reactions

Thursday 14 May, 7:30pm

Module 7: Organic Chemistry

Module 8: Applying Chemical Ideas

Biology

Wednesday 20 May, 7:30pm

Module 5: Heredity

Module 6: Genetic Change

Thursday 21 May, 7:30pm

Module 7: Infectious Disease

Module 8: Non-Infectious Disease & Disorders

Virtual Careers Expos

What are they? Why should I

participate?

It’s an online space with digital booths at

several events so that you, your friends and

your parents can chat to representatives of

universities, TAFE and other education

providers to find out what’s possible with

courses and career option. You’ll also be able

to download useful information, including

course guides and ask direct questions.

As there will be no Post Options Expo for

senior students this year it’s the only direct

way you’ll get to connect with universities.

Here are the Virtual Careers expos that you

can access this year.

7-8 May: National Virtual Schools Expo

18-22 May: Year 13 Digital Career Expo

27-31 May: HSC and Beyond Virtual

Careers Expo

24-28 June: VCE and Beyond Virtual

Careers Expo

The NSW Education Standards Authority

have updated their COVID-19 Advice page

with some detailed information about:

VET work placements

Year 11 & 12 school-based assessments

HSC exams

VISIT THE WEBSITE

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Year 12 Mathematics students have

been working in the library this week, making

great use of the document camera.

The document camera allowed students to watch Mr Grimson demonstrate how to solve equations.

This is another great piece of technology we have at Wauchope High.

MANY HANDS, LIGHT HAY

ON WEDNESDAY 15 STUDENTS

HELPED MOVE OVER 80 BALES OF

HAY INTO THE HAY SHED.

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK.

GOOD EFFORT TEAM.

THANKS FARMER JOHN

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Our Call Centre Team are available on 6581 8111 or

council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au during business hours. To stay informed with our latest updates, visit our

COVID-19 page.

The Australian government department of health has

produced a series of animated explainer videos around Covid19 (Coronavirus). The clips are short, sharp and easily digestible for all

ages.

Consistent messaging is key in a time like this and we can all do

our part to stop the Coronavirus spreading.

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