1. Bega High News 10 February 2017 Phone: 6492 9000 Fax: 6492 3996 Email: [email protected]Web Address: www.bega-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Mission Statement Bega High School is committed to providing excellence in education, which prepares all students to contribute responsibly to a changing world by preparing students to be: Skilled lifelong learners Balanced in their life Skilled problem solvers and decision makers in relation to all aspects of their lives Responsible and compassionate citizens Self-confident Valued group participants Principal’s Report We are now into Week 3 of the new school year – for many parents and students it might not seem that long ago that students joined us for 2017. We have welcomed a new group of very eager, and confident, Year 7 students and we trust they have enjoyed new experiences of earlier starts, different travel itineraries and getting to know students from across the valley. In a recent article by Geoff Masters, Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research, he noted that “Good measures of progress in improving outcomes and closing gaps are essential. However, success may best be achieved not by pursuing it directly, but as a ‘side-effect’ of an unwavering dedication to the larger educational purpose.” Exemplifying this point are the new teachers and support staff that have joined Bega High School in 2017. They have been added to an already experienced, skilful group of professionals who will go above and beyond with the best learning and social outcomes for students as their goal. Careers Adviser – until a new teacher is appointed students (and parents) can refer to Charmaine Lucas as the relieving Careers Adviser. HSIE – Alana Coates returns to job-share with Denise Perry; Peta Relton has returned and has been joined by William Carney, as replacements for teachers on long-term leave. Mathematics – Hannah Shaw and Brendon Richards have temporary engagements for 2017; both have been at Bega High school in recent years. PDHPE – the relieving Head Teacher for 2017 is Brooke Morgan and Carly Bexterman is teaching in the faculty during 2017. Science – Kathleen Platts joins us from her most recent engagement at Bombala High School. Special Education – permanent appointments in this faculty are Clair Hopkins and Michael Bulters; Ron Harris, Matt Alterator and Carol Holden are also teaching in this faculty. Technology – Industrial Arts – Matthew Collins has been permanently appointed to replace Greg Hain, and Brendon Richards is replacing Mr Collins (senior) during 2017. Visual Arts – Breony Delforce has joined the school in replacing Pip Cullen, and Chris Blewett is currently replacing Helen Neeson. More details about staff roles and personnel are available on the Sentral Parent Portal and the school’s website. We have encouraged all students to organise themselves with a diary or a phone app and the school has also made a planner that you can access for your family through the Sentral Parent Portal. Thursday 16 th February is fast approaching – parents and carers of Year 7 and year 11 students be on the lookout for details of an informal review and introductions get together in the evening. We look forward to giving you information and time to catch up with your children’s teachers. Mrs Linda Thurston Principal Coming Events Monday, 13 February: National Sorry Day Tuesday, 14 February: P & C Meeting Wednesday, 15 February: SCLC Stage Band auditions 4 – 5 pm at Bega High Thursday, 16 February: Years 7 & 11 parent & student welcome session from 5 pm Tuesday, 21 February: University Roadshow Information Session for Year 12 Wednesday, 22 February: SCLC Stage Band auditions 4 – 5 pm at Bega High Leadership Forum Thursday, 23 February: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7C (2 days) World of Maths Day in school gym Cobargo Folk Festival Concert in school hall Monday, 27 February: Year 10 Maths Pool Excursion Thursday, 2 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7I (2 days) Tuesday, 7 March: Year 11 Biology Rock Platform Study at Bournda Thursday, 9 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7P (2 days) School Photo Day Wednesday, 15 March: Bill Adlide Cricket Cup Thursday, 16 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7E (2days) Friday, 17 March University of Newcastle Science & Engineering Challenge – Year 10
Mission Statement Bega High School is committed to providing excellence in education, which prepares all students to contribute responsibly to a changing world by preparing students to be:
Skilled lifelong learners
Balanced in their life
Skilled problem solvers and decision makers in relation to all aspects of their lives
Responsible and compassionate citizens
Self-confident
Valued group participants
Principal’s Report We are now into Week 3 of the new school year – for many parents and students it might not seem that long ago that students joined us for 2017. We have welcomed a new group of very eager, and confident, Year 7 students and we trust they have enjoyed new experiences of earlier starts, different travel itineraries and getting to know students from across the valley.
In a recent article by Geoff Masters, Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research, he noted that “Good measures of progress in improving outcomes and closing gaps are essential. However, success may best be achieved not by pursuing it directly, but as a ‘side-effect’ of an unwavering dedication to the larger educational purpose.”
Exemplifying this point are the new teachers and support staff that have joined Bega High School in 2017. They have been added to an already experienced, skilful group of professionals who will go above and beyond with the best learning and social outcomes for students as their goal.
Careers Adviser – until a new teacher is appointed students (and parents) can refer to Charmaine Lucas as the relieving Careers Adviser.
HSIE – Alana Coates returns to job-share with Denise Perry; Peta Relton has returned and has been joined by William Carney, as replacements for teachers on long-term leave.
Mathematics – Hannah Shaw and Brendon Richards have temporary engagements for 2017; both have been at Bega High school in recent years.
PDHPE – the relieving Head Teacher for 2017 is Brooke Morgan and Carly Bexterman is teaching in the faculty during 2017.
Science – Kathleen Platts joins us from her most recent engagement at Bombala High School.
Special Education – permanent appointments in this faculty are Clair Hopkins and Michael Bulters; Ron Harris, Matt Alterator and Carol Holden are also teaching in this faculty.
Technology – Industrial Arts – Matthew Collins has been permanently appointed to replace Greg Hain, and Brendon Richards is replacing Mr Collins (senior) during 2017.
Visual Arts – Breony Delforce has joined the school in replacing Pip Cullen, and Chris Blewett is currently replacing Helen Neeson.
More details about staff roles and personnel are available on the Sentral Parent Portal and the school’s website. We have encouraged all students to organise themselves with a diary or a phone app and the school has also made a planner that you can access for your family through the Sentral Parent Portal.
Thursday 16th February is fast approaching – parents and carers of Year 7 and year 11 students be on the lookout for details of an informal review and introductions get together in the evening. We look forward to giving you information and time to catch up with your children’s teachers.
Mrs Linda Thurston Principal
Coming Events Monday, 13 February:
National Sorry Day
Tuesday, 14 February: P & C Meeting
Wednesday, 15 February: SCLC Stage Band auditions 4 – 5 pm at Bega High
Tuesday, 21 February: University Roadshow Information Session for Year
12
Wednesday, 22 February: SCLC Stage Band auditions 4 – 5 pm at Bega High Leadership Forum
Thursday, 23 February: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7C (2 days) World of Maths Day in school gym Cobargo Folk Festival Concert in school hall
Monday, 27 February: Year 10 Maths Pool Excursion
Thursday, 2 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7I (2 days)
Tuesday, 7 March: Year 11 Biology Rock Platform Study at Bournda
Thursday, 9 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7P (2 days) School Photo Day
Wednesday, 15 March: Bill Adlide Cricket Cup
Thursday, 16 March: Year 7 Bournda Camp – Class 7E (2days)
Friday, 17 March University of Newcastle Science & Engineering
Challenge – Year 10
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The Music Department in collaboration with the P&C is excited to announce a new initiative for 2017 The Bega High School Music Ensemble The music ensemble has been set up to provide a place where students of orchestral and band instruments can get together to make music under the guidance of a qualified conductor. The group will have opportunities to perform each term and collaborate with other schools.
In 2017 P&C have provided funding for Georgi Hargraves to conduct the ensemble. Georgi is a professional musician, woodwind/brass teacher and conductor of many high school groups.
Come along to the first gathering 3.20 – 4.30 pm Wednesday 8th February to the Music Department Room 14 with your instrument for a shared afternoon tea followed by fun music making. Bring a music stand if you have one.
If you need help hiring an instrument or storing your own on Wednesday speak to Anna Martin.
Cobargo Folk Festival Concert at Bega High School
Acts from the Cobargo Folk Festival, including local international star and ex Bega High School student, Daniel Champagne, will be presenting a wonderful concert here at Bega High School.
When? Thursday, 23rd February
Where? Bega High School Hall
Those attending?
Period 5: Years 9 – 12 Elective Music students Period 6: Years 7 & 8
Cost? Gold coin donation only – money collected at the door.
All eligible students are encouraged to attend this event.
A great start to the school’s musical year!
2017 SCLC Stage Band Auditions If you would like to audition for the 2017 SCLC Stage Band, auditions are on:
Wednesday, 15th February and Wednesday 22nd February at Bega High School from 4 – 5 pm
If you are already in the Band, the first Stage Band Rehearsal is Thursday, 9th February. People already in the band will be reauditioned on that day.
See Ms Montgomery or Ms Martin for more detailed information and forms as soon as possible.
Bega High School
Absentee Hotline: 6492 9010
If your child is going to be absent from school, please telephone with the following information:
Student Name Roll Class
Date of Absence Reason for Absence
Your Name
All other enquiries: 6492 9000
Bega High School Uniform Shop
Open each Thursday of the school term
8.30 am to 4:00 pm
For enquiries phone: 0417028864
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2017 Swimming Carnival
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Bega High School NEWSLETTER via EMAIL www.bega-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ In order to reduce costs to the school and the environment, the school environment committee is asking parents/caregivers, who have access to the internet, to receive the fortnightly newsletter via the school website or by email. Could you please complete the slip below and return it to the front office, or send an email including your student/s names to [email protected]
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The Private Vehicle Conveyance (PVC) subsidy is being progressively phased out and replaced with the new School Drive Subsidy.
If you’re a parent or guardian currently receiving the PVC subsidy, you can choose to stay on it or switch to the new School Drive Subsidy after 17 January 2017.
NOTE: You can’t be on two schemes at the same time. If you add new students after 17 January 2017, all eligible students will automatically go onto the new School Drive Subsidy, including existing PVC subsidy students.
For more information, including examples of school trips go to transport.nsw.gov.au/schooldrive or call 131 500.
Second Hand Uniforms for Sale
2 x Blue Junior shirts, Size L in good condition and
1 x Sport Shirt in good condition
$10 each -
Ph: 0498 253 826
Community Noticeboard A D V E R T I S I N G
Material relating to students will be advertised at the Principal’s discretion and does not necessarily reflect the views of this school. No cost to non-profit making organisations.
Sea to Snow Training & Journey 2017 for Year 10 students (Year 9 also considered)
NOW HAPPENING IN TERM 2 - TRAINING IN MAY 2017.
JOIN THE CREW BEFORE THE END OF FIRST TERM 2017
Sea to Snow Training and Journey – 3 day May Training & 9 day May Journey.
Sea to Snow ‘a journey with altitude’
The Crossing Land Education Trust, PO Box 72, Bermagui NSW 2546 Ph: 02 6493 3400 thecrossing.thebegavalley.org.au
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The Merimbula Basketball Association will be holding registration for the next competition
REGISTRATIONS FOR SUMMER COMP are coming up…..
Registration dates for ALL DIVISIONS Friday February 10th - 5.30pm - 6.30pm Saturday February 11th - 9.30am - 11am
START DATES Friday Night Juniors - Friday February 17th
Saturday Hoops & U/12's - Saturday February 18th Wednesday Senior Mixed Comp - Wednesday 22nd February
For any enquires please call the following co-ordinators: Hoops/Under 12’s- Kelly Badewitz 0427 952 690 or Heidi Bosch 0408 648 063 Girls- Aggie Storck 0429 959 792 Division- 1/2/3 Kelly Badewitz 0427 952 690, Cameron Scerri 0466 643 073 Doug Martin 0423 972 654 Mixed- Cameron Scerri 0466 643 073 and Dean Louden 0458 231 198
Join the Merimbula Basketball Facebook page to keep up to date with all news.
SCGS Junior Golf School Term 1 2017
Tura Beach Country Club Friday, 10 February – Friday, 31 March
Cost: $77 per term (all equipment will be provided)
For more information contact Tura Beach Pro Shop on 6495 9068 or call Lisa on 0417 485 635
Junior Australian Rules Football Planning & Registration evening + free BBQ
When: 5.30pm Monday 13 February 2017
Where: Lawrence Park, Tathra
Who: Boys, Girls, Parents and volunteers
- Auskick 6-9 yo, Juniors 10-16 yo.
What: Form Junior Development Committee consisting of selected coaches, managers and game day volunteers &
commence player registration.
POC: David Howard 0408886531 Junior Development Coordinator
Tathra Sea Eagles Australian Rules Football Club
Family and Community Services High School Scholarships 2017
FACS is offering High School Scholarships to help students enrolled in education or training to complete their studies. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to help with school expenses.
How do I know if a student is eligible for a scholarship? A student is eligible to apply if they are:
� living in social housing (which includes public, community or Aboriginal housing), on the NSW Housing Register, receiving FACS private rental assistance, living in crisis/supported accommodation, or living in out-of-home care
� studying in Year 10, 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE, completing a school based apprenticeship or traineeship, or studying a VET subject at school in 2017
� an Australian citizen or permanent resident
� not earning an income higher than the NSW social housing eligibility limit (if earning an income). Each scholarship for the 2017 academic year is $1,000 (GST exempt). Students can apply again each year as they complete their studies.
When does a student need to apply for a scholarship?
Applications close at 7pm on Friday 24 February 2017. We cannot accept late applications.
How does a student apply for a scholarship? It’s easy to apply online. A student just needs a valid email address so we can keep them updated about their application.
To find out more visit www.facs.nsw.gov.au/education or talk to Mr Freedman
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Casual and Relief Milker Training Course
Are you energetic, reliable and eager to learn about dairy farming?
TAFE NSW Illawarra is offering a two week training course at the Bega campus which may be of interest to you.
You will gain an understanding of what is required from a casual relief milker and be trained in in Milking, Dairy WH&S, Quad bike use and Chemical application. You will also complete some of the ‘on-the-job’ experience on local farms which may help you to secure employment.
Units in course are: Participate in work health and safety processes Operate quad bikes Milk livestock Plan and construct an electric fence
There are many benefits to working as a casual and relief milker including: Flexible work options The opportunity to work with animals An outdoor lifestyle Good long term employment options in a dynamic and growing industry The ability to gain a nationally accredited qualification
This course will run across 9 week days 9:30am – 4:30pm from Monday 20 February until Thursday 2 March.
Contact Ms Charmaine Lucas (Relieving Careers Adviser) at Bega High on 64929013
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