Term 3 Week 6 Friday 30th August 2019

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Wauchope High School Newsletter

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NAIDOC ART WINNERS

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MOLLY CHOSEN TO TOUR THE

UK AND FRANCE .

National Science Week was a blast,

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SCIENCE WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS NINA CASS

SCHOOL CAPTAIN 2004

Nina has been awarded a scholarship

to study at Cambridge University.

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Key Dates Term 3

Year 11 Examinations Monday 16th September to Wednesday 25th

September

P & C Meeting Tuesday 17th September 6pm Wauchope RSL

Lasiandra Room

Year 12 Final Assembly Thursday 26th September 9:30am

Last Day of Term 3 Friday 27th September

First Day of Term 4 Monday 14th October

Faculty Excellence Awards

Every Monday on assembly a different faculty will be presenting their Faculty

Excellence Awards. Students will be chosen for being consistently engaged and

achieving academically within that subject area. Congratulations to the following

students.

HSIE Science

Hastings Education Fund Scholarships

Julie McLeod from the Hastings Education Fund spoke

to Year 12 regarding scholarships available for tertiary

study. If your child

is in Year 12

please encourage

them to complete

the online

application form.

WHS U15’s Girl’s Rugby

The mighty Wauchope High School U15’s travelled to Stuart Park in Port Macquarie on Thursday August

15 for the NSW School’s 7’s Zone Championships.

The girls who are all U14 bar one gave a great account of themselves continuing the fine tradition of

WHS Girl’s rugby players.

We played Melville HS in our first game and in a dynamic performance ran out winners 22-5. Try scorers

were Laicy Costigan in her first game of rugby, Ellie McFadyen, and Jade Pike who nabbed two. Kate

Brown kicked one conversion.

Our next game was against the fancied St Clare’s Taree side. It was our best game of the day. At half

time it was 0-0 and as the score indicates very tight. The highlight of the first half was Laicy Costigan

saving a certain try by running about 50m’s to cut down their winger in full flight. Ellie McFadyen was on

hand to clean up the ball. Brilliant stuff guys.

Jade Pyke opened the scoring in the second half with a barnstorming try. We were up 5-0. St Clare’s

scored next to take it to 5-7. With a minute to go we were on the attack when a St Clare’s player

swooped on a pass which would have put us away. The game finished 5-12 to St Clare’s who went on to

be joint winners of the day.

St Joseph’s College were next on the agenda. Win this one and we were into the semis. Unfortunately

we started very slowly and Regional jumped to a 17-0 lead. After brilliant running by Lilli Tickle and Halli

Hearfiled, Jade Pyke raced over for a try but it was too late. Regional scored a late try to beat us 22-5.

In our last game we played Hastings Secondary College who had some really impressive athletes. We

shut them out of the game with excellent defence and at half time were up 10-5 with two tries to Jade

Pyke.

We came home very strongly with a further two tries to Jade Pyke and a try to the ever present Laicy

Costigan. Justice-Lee Pettiford kicked her first ever conversion. Well done JL.

We were well served by all players. Matikah Donovan in her debut at scrum half cleared the ball cleanly

and ran well. Jade Pyke was unstoppable with the ball, cleaned out very strongly and tackled extremely

well. Ellie MacFadyen was dynamite in defence and passed and ran with skill. Lilli Tickle in her first game

of rugby made some big hits in defence and was dangerous with the ball, even with a sore ankle. Well

done Lilli. Laicy Costigan was the player of the day in her first outing on the rugby pitch. She scored tries,

cleaned out powerfully, tackled anything that moved and was everywhere. Well done Laicy. Kate Brown

was her usual self-dominating the tackle area, taking the ball forward in attack and presenting a brick wall

in defence. She kicked a conversion as well. Justice-Lee Pettiford grew in confidence as the day

progressed kicking a goal, running strongly and halting the progress of a couple of Port girls. Halli

Hearfield also grew in confidence as the day progressed hitting the ball up very hard and smothering girls

in defence.

All in all a good day out for the girls and the future looks bright. Well done girls.

Thanks to Shonekqua Donovan and Sophie London for running the water and to Stephen Button for

managing the team. Thanks to our families for their support. Much appreciated.

Photo:

Back Row: Matt Taylor, Jade Pyke (vc), Lilli Tickle, Justice-

Lee Pettiford, Stephen Button, Laicy Costigan, Ellie

McFadyen,

Kneeling: Matikah Donovan, Kate Brown (c), Sophie

London

Lying: Shonekqua Donovan and Halli Hearfield

Winners of the NAIDOC Week art competition

1st place Bree , 2nd place Tahlia , 3rd place Blade

Highly commended Jesse, Abigail and Abbey

As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations our indigenous students were recognised for their

achievements. Congratulations to all students who have applied themselves to their

studies and achieved amazing results, keep up the great work!

Congratulations Nina Cass

Nina was our School Captain in 2004, she has been awarded a Charlie Perkins, Chevening & Cambridge Australia scholarship to attend the University of Cambridge to do her PhD research in order to influence significant change in retention & completion of university for Aboriginal students

Molly Styles Year 12 pictured

with Mrs Mel Broderick

Congratulations Molly

Molly Styles, Year 12,was selected to

tour the United Kingdom and France in

the Australian Wanderers Squad.

We wish Molly all the very best on her

trip on January.

Molly is fundraising for this trip if you can

help in any way please contact the

school.

National Science Week went off with a bang at Wauchope High

School Mr Reid fired rockets at lunchtime in the back oval,

there have been displays of creatures in the library, a talk by

a special guest on Sky Stories, viewing Richard Attenborough

film on climate change and the big finish….Sky Stories at

Sancrox!

Year 7 students have been out and about

investigating the liveability of Wauchope as part of their

studies in

Geography. Last Tuesday, students went

on a walking excursion around town.

They observed changes in the purpose

and use of infrastructure, investigated

local history and made predictions about

future trends. Some students even spoke

on 2Way FM Community Radio.

HOMEWORK FUN!

Year 7 French students have been busy cooking up

a storm. They have been researching traditional

French recipes and making them for homework this term. “Merci” to those

students who generously prepared food to share with

their class.

Year 9 History students taking part in a WW1 trench warfare simulation game. This activity

gave students a chance to deepen their understanding on the nature of trench warfare.

Student Council Forum

What do you love about living where you do?

I’m close to school

Lots of people to talk too

Nice small country town

First job employment, weekend work

SOME sport opportunities

Close-knit community

Not too busy

Events everyone can take part in

I love the country vibe along with the mostly friendly environment

Small friendly community

What is your BIG idea for the future of the Wauchope region?

Increased part-time employment for teens

More frequent transport

Fun, close knit, eco-friendly community - More facilities like ‘return & earn’

For the region to be better known by more people

A hub of higher education

A Wauchope University

Increased road safety, more opportunities for teenagers and more friendly community

Establishment of a community kitchen

Interested students attended a Hastings Council youth forum at school last week to express the

ideas and opinions of Wauchope youth with regards to future planning. Our enthusiastic group

engaged with the council representatives to produce the ideas you see represented. Students

first responded to the four questions being asked at all community forums within the region; they

then generated ideas for each of the 6 key themes to arise from Council's existing

consultations. These ideas will be on display for comment at the next farmer's markets. They are

also on display in the school library. Comments and other input will be collected by the council

and added to their planning process.

What makes you feel like you belong to your community?

Rugby Union and family

The swimming pool

Rugby league

Dance

Sporting teams

Being recognised when in town

My job at the IGA

Soccer & school

Being a part of events

Knowing most of the community

What would make you leave?

Lack of control over drug abuse and public verbal abuse

Lack of Police

Tertiary education (Uni)

Crime rate and drug rate increase

Increase in development

Employment somewhere else

Too much urban sprawl

Jobs, less work

Other opportunities

Increase in pollution

Deaths

Increased smoking on the streets as I walk everyone I need to go

If you could change one thing about your area, what would that be?

Outdoor fitness, free accessible gym equipment like what is near the river

Plastic bag ban throughout the town

Headspace in Wauchope, more mental health facilities

A nice place with no crime rate or drug use

More than one gym

I would love to see more crossings and road safety in the area

Increased public transport especially in the school holidays

More sustainable environment

Safety in Bain Park

An arcade/theatre/plaza

A youth hub with programs running

A youth volunteer organisation

More activities and facilities for young people

Improve the aesthetics of the Wauchope village

Designated mountain bike tracks (Bago), ban access by motorbikes/trailbikes

More crossings and road safety in the area

Bago reserve cleaned up and made safe to ride pushbikes

Trade apprenticeships and TAFE opportunities for teens

Creation of annual youth events

More promotion of Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre - it could be utilised as a youth hub

Environment and Recreation

No more illegal dumping in Bago State Forest

More facilities like ‘Return & Earn’. Plastic ban. More recycling bins

Teen enviro club. Spread more awareness

Stop waste

Community gardens

Safety for animals

Respect for our bushland

More monitoring of waste

Movies for teens

Connected Community

Mental health within age range and similar interests

All get together

Youth hub

More Indigenous events

More support

Community festival (like I think in Spain)

Maintain and Enhance Country/Rural Town Character

More trees and not too much urban sprawl

Provide more parking

Maintain population by not building and expanding

Safe Community

Decrease drug use

Police/fire fighters

Safer road services e.g. crossings

Drug reduction

More monitoring in Wauchope

Police!

Manage Future Growth and Development

More general services e.g. mall

Build up no out

Help teens and family

Tourism and Events

Recreational areas e.g. parks, shopping complex

“I like the lack of tourism”

More community events so you can chat with people and connect

Better parking for Farmer’s Markets

Pride Parade for the Hastings

Change up Wauchope Show

Creative in the Hastings

Make tourists feel welcome

Musical and creative events

Oh No! Our last day in the USA. We had made many

friends during our experience. Not just our host

families or students in our groups but also students in other groups too.

Some of which composed a RAP song featuring some of our students

(Beau and Hayden).

We enjoyed a little sleep in as breakfast wasn’t until 9 am. After a big feed, it was off to our rooms

to pack our bags. Some people struggled to close their bags whilst others juggled objects

between their luggage and carry-on so that neither were in excess of the luggage weight

restrictions. Once we had that right, we loaded our luggage onto the coach, said our goodbyes to

friends, including the EWT Team, who were always there to help us with any concerns,

questions, guidance.

A tour of San Francisco was our itinerary today.

We had a look at some famous landmarks and

houses, including the house that featured in the

movie Mrs Doubtfire. From there, we went to the

beginning of the Golden Gate Bridge. What a

great view. From there, we began our trek across

the bridge. Looking to the East to see San

Francisco and Alcatraz. To the West was the

Pacific Ocean. As we walked, we would stop

occasionally to observe dolphins and seals

swimming in the swirling waters beneath the

bridge as it rushed into the bay.

Eventually we reached the Northern side of the bridge. It was back onto the coach and we

continued North to a fishing village, Sausalito. It was a welcomed stop for lunch. Some of us

enjoyed sitting on the water’s edge watching seals swim by. The saying “Everything is bigger and

better in the United States” is true. The Seagulls there were twice the size as back home,

although photos don’t tend to show the size difference.

We said goodbye to Sausalito and travelled by coach, back over the Golden Gate to a famous

landmark known as Twin Peaks. An absolutely awesome view to San Francisco from atop of one

of the peaks. A great photo opportunity, including the whole “Pink” group before we boarded the

coach for the last time.

San Francisco airport was met with delight and disappointment. We shopped one last time and

waited for our flight

We missed a day as we travelled

back across the International Date

Line, firstly landing in Auckland.

This was our last opportunity to

see all of our friends in Pink Group.

Even some of the Aircraft crew

joined us for a photo. Our Victorian

friends would catch a different

flight from here back to Australia. I

didn’t think it was possible but yes,

more tears were shed, as we

Days 19-20

January 24th—25th 2019

hugged our companions goodbye. We only

had a short wait before we boarded an

aircraft for the final time on our trip.

We were homeward bound. What a day to

fly into Sydney. Australia Day. Getting

through customs was hectic but we were

anxious to see our families and get back

home. Many smiling faces were there to

greet us. We started to revisit our trip by

explaining all of the exciting things we did and people we met.

Many of us still communicate with people we became friends and family with whilst overseas

We still talk about the trip when we see each other in the playground, with Hayden, Beau and

Chad still loving parabolas.

I’d like to say THANKYOU to all of those students who came along and especially their parents,

for allowing their child to be part of such an amazing experience. Although hectic, it was very

worthwhile in seeing the students enjoy themselves and experience a trip like never before.

I am in the process of organising the next visit to the USA, which will be in January 2021. If any

student is interested and still has not approached Mr Grimson as yet then get in quick as spots

are filling up fast. Although there is no maximum or minimum numbers, organisation is much

easier if students express their interest now rather than later so that regular payments can be

made along the way.

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Wauchope Little Athletics

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel the Come and Try Night on August 23, we will now hold a

Come and Try Night at Blackbutt Park on Friday August 30 from 5pm.You can pre register online or we can help with your registration. We will also have uniforms available for sale on this day.

Immunisations

Tuesday September 3rd

Year 7 HPV Dose 2

Year 8 and year 10 catch ups.

Shannah and Jessie winging their way to

Sydney University with Mr O’Brien to learn

more about courses on offer.