Wee Waa High School Issue 7, June 2nd, 2014

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Principal’s Report

I know schools are a very busy place to work, but the last couple of weeks at Wee Waa high School has been hectic. We have been involved in the Wee Waa Show, the athletics carnival, open girls soccer in Armidale, Under 14’s rugby league in Inverell, horse sports in Coonabarabran, Year 12 Visual Arts Day, Science and Engineering Challenge in Narrabri, lawn bowls in Gunnedah, open girls’ touch football in Moree, Mr Catt and Mr O’Shea attending a conference in Melbourne, Mr Druce visiting Tamworth High School TAS department, the Year 9/10 Food Technology class visiting the Christians Schools K, 1 & 2 class, a parent teacher evening and of course, Years 7 & 8 exams. I would like to congratulate the staff for their or-ganisation and participation and the students who have been actively engaged and displayed excel-lent behaviour. The students’ attitude and behav-iour has been a credit to themselves, their families and the community. I would also like to acknowledge the parents who attended the parent teacher evening and actively participated in the education of their child. Just a reminder as the days, especially mornings get colder, that hoodies are not part of our school uniform and are not to be worn at school. The key aspect of uniform is safety. We need to be able to identify our students, whether it is on the way to and from school, or on the school grounds. Please support us in our pursuit to have all students in uni-form.

As I indicated earlier in the year, I have been collect-ing student work books. I have generally been happy with the quantity and quality of the work submitted but far too many students have not put enough effort into its presentation. All students need a work book for each subject and bring the necessary equipment to do their best work. The basic equipment required for each subject varies however; all students need a blue or black biro, red biro, a ruler, black lead pencil, coloured pencils, eras-er, glue, scissors and a calculator. Over the next few weeks I will be visiting classes to check how well equipped our students are when coming to class.

To mention high levels of communication it is imper-ative that the office has updated and live email ad-dresses and mobile phone numbers. We require these for emergencies, attendance issues and newsletter dis-tribution.

Congratulations to Rachel Freer who will be our Year 7 Advisor for 2015.

Reminder: Years 9 & 10 exams this week.

Neil Schneider Principal

From Term 2 WWHS newsletter will only be available electronically.

Please send your email address to janelle.lilliebridge@det.nsw.edu.au

Thursday 12th June 6pm - Yr 12 Formal Meeting 7pm - P & C Meeting

Ag Roundup It’s been a busy few weeks on the Ag farm. We had a very successful weekend at the Wee Waa Show. Students from the Show team participated in the Junior Cattle Judging. Congratulations to Emily Shearin and Madison Galagher for coming 1st and 2nd! Well done girls!

Thank you to Auscott for sponsoring our new Wee Waa Show team shirts. The shirts look great.

We entered a trio of lambs into the show, taking out first place. Thanks to the students who spent the time giving them a shampoo and blow dry in preparation for the show! They were certainly the whitest sheep there!

Our vegies also gained some 1st and 2nd places in the produce section – 1st for QLD Blue pumpkin, 1st for Jap pumpkin and 2nd for beetroot and spinach.

-Mrs Gett and Tracey Mortimer also managed to win their heat in the cross cut saw. Unfortunately, we were knocked out in the final. Rhys Mortimer and Travis Dixon won their final, taking out the junior cross cut saw. Well done boys! All the practice on the Ag farm certainly paid off! All in all a very successful show for Wee Waa High School!

Many thanks to Anna Madden for donating the school some meat chickens for a 4 week growth trial. Yr 7/8, 9/10 and 11 ag have all been amazed at the growth of the meat chickens compared to the isa browns. Anna will collect the chickens this week, and we will run another trial later in the year.

The quail have settled in well to the Ag farm and will be laying us some speckled eggs shortly. If anyone has an incubator no longer required, we would love to start incubating some quail eggs to increase our flock.

Bonnie, Clyde & Betty White Mr O’Shea and his Hospitality students plan to pickle the quail eggs for later use.

A huge thank you to Mark Gett for donating three purebred dorper ewes to the school. The sheep arrived last week and are ready to lamb anytime soon so our dorper flock has doubled in size!

Calling out for old machinery- We are looking for some harrows if anyone has any lying around, our planter has done a great job with the oats emerging. Some small harrows would be great to help with the covering of the seed for future plantings. Once the oats are established we will be looking at planting some lucerne crops in other paddocks so the students have a few different crops to study, and the stock have alternative feed sources. We are also in need of some hilling up implements for the vegie patch if any community members could help.

I continue to be blown away by the support of the Wee Waa community so thank you! Verity Gett

Athletics Carnival

On Friday 23rd, Wee Waa high school hosted its annual athletics carnival. Despite competitors being a bit down this did not dull the competition or the enthusiasm. Competition was strong amongst all the age groups and the spirit willing.

All the age groups were fiercely fought and the support of all the other competitors was especially pleasing. It was also extremely pleasing to see so many parents help support the carnival and the competitors.

I would like to give special thanks to all the staff, parents and community members that made this carnival one of the most successful that I’ve been a part of.

The winning house and age champions will be announced at the assembly on Wednesday.

Mr Patrick Legge

Science and Engineering Challenge The North West Regional qualifier of the annual National Science and Engineering Challenge was held on Thursday, 29th May. This year, 25 Year 9 and 10 students were selected to represent the school. The challenge, which is run by the University of Newcastle, was held at the Crossing Theatre in Narrabri and included other high schools from the region.

The format of the day was simple, after a brief introduction, the students were divided into 8 groups and each assigned a task that required a number of high level problem solving skills and an ability to function as part of a team. The tasks included: making a catapult to throw a tennis ball, building a bridge that can support weight, designing a hovercraft to navigate an obstacle course, directing electricity flow around a city, and designing a house and a tower to withstand a number of physical tests. The students all showed excellent skills and initiative in undertaking these activities, and all achieved high results. Our team also placed first in two of the tasks, one in which a vehicle was designed to drive and be controlled using only a balloon, and the other where a pipeline was designed to move water into specific destinations.

Our excellent results meant that at the end of the day, we were one of the final two schools in the running for first place at the Challenge. In a photo finish, we were just beaten to the post, however, the students should all be extremely proud of the effort and skill that they showed throughout the day, as they were a credit to the school. Everyone left the day in high spirits, and all showed that Wee Waa High is extremely competitive with the best schools in the North West.

Mr Tom Stewart

CHEMICAL USERS CERTIFICATE, RSA, RCG

& FIRST AID

These courses have been offered to all Year 11 and Year 12 and the Chemical User’s Course to Years 10, 11 & 12

students at a subsidised cost. This is a great opportunity for students to have additional qualifications at a very low cost. These qualifications will assist students in finding work at the completion of Year 12.

OH&S WORK COVER WHITE CARD On the 22nd May, 17 Year 10 students undertook this course. This will allow students to work on a construction site as well as being an additional qualification that employers will view highly.

Five of the Year 10 students who completed their OH&S whitecard. Nicholas McPherson, Travis Dixon, Josh Kerr, Thomas Macklin-shaw and Jake Mitchell

WORK EXPERIENCE 2014 Work experience information has been given to all

Year 10 students. Please start chatting with your child about the type of work experience they would like to do in Term 4. I would like all work experience to be

organised by the end of Term 2 at the latest.

UNSW SCHOLARSHIPS For information on a range of scholarships, go to scholarships.unsw.edu.au Graphic Design at CIT will provide students with the software and technology skills essential for design and illustration for web, print and screen. Find out more: http://cit.edu.au/study/courses/graphic_design_diploma

Please find below information on various events available to students CAPA Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts Sydney Design 2014 16 - 24 August How designers and producers create new products. http://sydneydesign.com.au Academy of Information Technology 2015 Scholarships Applications now open and close 30 January 2015 AIT is offering two scholarships to students who can demonstrate their vision for a career in IT and the creative industries. Scholarship winners will receive 50% off their tuition fees http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/scholarship/ Photography at CIT means working with the highest level

of professional equipment, facilities and digital laboratories. With industry specialist workshops, training for a career in fashion, advertising, food, travel, portraiture, weddings, vehicles or documentary photography also means students graduate supported by strong industry connections and online networks. Find out more:http://cit.edu.au

AFTRS Pixar Animation Course Finding Animation Jr with Pixar: 25 May, 11.30am – 1.30pm AFTRS Trop Jr Filmmaking Week: 30 June – 4 July Teens Radio: Get Started Here: 30 June – 1July TV Presenting, The Secret of Success: 2 July – 4 July Writing a Short Film: 9 July – 11 July http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/school-holidays MATHEMATICS Girls Do The Maths - The UNSW School of

Mathematics and Statistics runs an annual series of free, one-day workshops for female students in years 11 and 12, with the aim to encourage female students to consider

mathematics as a career. Learn more: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/highschool/ girls-do-.maths

CAREERS NEWS – L.WIDAUER

P.D.H.P.E. TVET Course –Sports Trainer - Winter School:

Institute: North Coast TAFE – Kingscliff Campus. 30 June – 9 July 2014. This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to start a career as an Assistant Sports trainer.

For course enquiries contact: Roslyn Hand via email mailto:roslyn.hand@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0439 882 065 SCIENCE, ZOOLOGY Applications Open for Indigenous Program Galuwa at UTS: 30 June to 4 July 2014 or 22 to 26 September. Career paths in Engineering and IT To apply go to http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/indigenous/getting-uts/thinking-about-uts/galuwa-engineering-experience Astronomy -Mt. Stromlo Observatory Site Tours Day time tours exploring the history, science, and future of Mt. Stromlo Observatory. 23 August, 25 October, 20 December 10 - 11:30 http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events Now open - Applications for the Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program. Year 12s - ICT and business career through Technology Cadetship at Westpac. http://www.etcad.com.au Meet a Keeper Day - Taronga Zoo, Meet a Keeper Program!

20 of August, 11th of September and the 29th of October Years 10, 11 and 12 who have expressed a genuine interest in pursuing a career within the Zoo Industry. Students will have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of zoo keeping, including required qualifications, career

opportunities, core responsibilities, career structures and wages. Visit. http://taronga.org.au/education/education-sydney/school-work-experience/meet-keeper

T.A.S. Applications Open for Indigenous Program Galuwa at UTS: 30 June to 4 July 2014 or 22 to 26 September. Career paths in Engineering and IT To apply go to http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/indigenous Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Information Seminar - hotel tour, industry speakers, information on school and programs offered, 6pm-9pm at Novotel Newcastle Beach, email: charlotte.pun@bluemountains .edu.au to RSVP 7 October – 9 October & 25 November – 27 November Discover a career in hospitality at a three day residential program. http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/apply/discovery-days/ Participate Film Academy: Certificate III in Media Course Can give 4 units in your HSC. School holidays http://participate.com.au/film-courses/certificate-iii-media Local Government Careers Working in local Councils explained. http://localgovernmentcareers.com.au/ NURSING Uni of Notre Dame Nursing Information Evening 30 September, 6.00pm, 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Contact: 02 8204 4404 or sydney@nd.edu.au www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney

Wee Waa High School’s BIG Breakfast

Wee Waa High School’s SRC are holding a Big Breakfast raising money for the Wee Waa Cancer Support Group.

There will be a sit down meal at the Trade Training Centre on the Balcony starting at 8am on Wednesday 11th June.

Menu

• Sourdough, mushrooms and poached eggs and coffee $12.00

• Homemade banana bread and coffee

$7.00

If attending could you please RSVP your name and order to

Wee Waa High School by Friday 6th June 2014.

Phone: 6795 4477

Email: weewaa-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

11th June

@ the school hall!

Come in your Pj’s!

Entry will be $2 which

includes 1 drink!

Drinks, sausage sandwiches and snacks

will be for sale!

Coloured wrist bands come free

with entry!

Mathematics in the Junior School – Wee Waa High School 2014 In 2014 Wee Waa High School has been teaching the new NSW Mathematics K – 10 syllabus to Years 7 and 9. Year 8 and 10 have continued to use the existing syllabus. School Organisation

During transition in Year 6, students are assessed on their assessments, students are either placed into the 7/8 composite class, for the higher ability students who have the capacity to work independently, or the Year 7 class. Students in the 7 – 8 class are catered for with adjusted classwork and some extension work. Extra assistance is available for students having difficulty through extra tuition at lunch time or after school if required and in the literacy and numeracy class. In Year 9 – 10 three Mathematics courses are available and classes are organised depending on the needs and ability of students. All these courses are offered at Wee Waa High. The courses range in difficulty from the 5.1 to the 5.3 course. The 5.3 course is the most difficult course but the extra topics are essential for understanding the Preliminary and HSC Mathematics course. The 5.2 course is the mathematical pathway for the senior school for General Mathematics. If you have any concern, please contact Head Teacher Mathematics or the Principal.

Ms Jayne Lovelock Head Teacher Mathematics

WEE WAA HIGH SCHOOL PO Box 201

WEE WAA 2388

Phone: (02) 6795 4477 Fax: (02) 6795 3005

Email: weewaa-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au "Strive for Excellence" Principal: Neil Schneider B.Ec. Dip. Ed Relieving Deputy Principal: Steven Catt B. App. Sc (Hons) GDip Ed

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