1. Bega High News March 2019 Phone: 6492 9000 Fax: 6492 3996 Email: [email protected]Web Address: https://bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Coming Events Monday, 25 March: U/15s Boys & Girls Soccer Boys Squash Knockout Headspace Mental Health program for Years 11 & 12 Saturday, 30 March: NEW DATE: P & C Working Bee 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday, 1 April Headspace Mental Health Program for Years 11 & 12 SCLC Stage Band Rehearsal 4:30 – 6:30 pm Wednesday, 3 April: Year 11 PDH Light to Light Walk (3 days) Thursday, 4 April: ANU Profit Game for Year 10 Commerce, Year 11 & 12 Business Studies classes Y-PEP Child Protection Program for Year 7 in school hall Friday, 5 April: Y-PEP Child Protection Program for Year 7 in school hall Tuesday, 9 April: Senior HSIE & Music Excursion to Sydney (4 days) Wednesday, 10 April: Whole School Cross Country Run Thursday, 11 April: Eden Youth Festival – SRC & Junior AECG Friday 12 April: Last Day Term 1 Term 2 Monday, 29 April: School Development Day – School is open but students DO NOT attend Snowy Mountains Interschools Equestrian Competition (2 days) Tuesday, 30 April: Students return to school for Term 2 Wednesday, 1 May HSC Exam Timetable released via Students Online & Schools Online Tuesday, 7 May: South Coast Schools Cup AFL – Year 9 & 10 Boys & Girls Year 11 Driver Awareness Program at Frogs Hollow Thursday, 9 May: Year 10 Vaccinations – Meningoccal
Tuesday, 30 April: Students return to school for Term 2
Wednesday, 1 May HSC Exam Timetable released via Students Online
& Schools Online
Tuesday, 7 May: South Coast Schools Cup AFL – Year 9 & 10 Boys &
Girls Year 11 Driver Awareness Program at Frogs Hollow
Thursday, 9 May: Year 10 Vaccinations – Meningoccal
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Sapphire Coast Science and Engineering Challenge 2019 On Friday, 15 March, 32 keen Year 9 and 10 students attended the University of Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge.
In small groups, students were challenged by activities such as designing and testing a Mars Rover, designing flat-packed furniture and simulating managing a power station.
The bridge building competition at the end of the day was conducted in front of the assembled schools was very popular.
Bega High School was place third overall, over a variety of activities, against other south east NSW schools.
Thanks go to all the volunteers, Rotary, Bega Cheese, Lions Club and LEAP (League of Engineers & Associated Professionals).
Thanks to Sponsors: Bega Cheese, NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer, Woolworths Bega, GHD, Rotary, University of Newcastle
Hannah Shaw & Vincent Weafer Organising Teachers
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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
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Expressions of Interest are now called for NSW Interschools Snowsports 2019
What is Interschools Skiing & Boarding? Interschools skiing & boarding is a series of competitions in Alpine Giant Slalom, Cross Country, Skier Cross, Moguls, Snowboard Giant Slalom and Boarder Cross.
It is organised by the Interschools Snowsports Committee. Alpine Skiers and Snowboarders run on modified giant slalom courses. The Cross Country relay is a 3-person relay team event. The Cross Country Classic race features skiing in the classical style - this event is not a relay and the start is massed. The Moguls is a “bumps/jumps” course. Boarder Cross and Skier Cross are timed events on a slopes-style course.
All courses are set to a suitably challenging level for school skiers and boarders. Competitors from all ability levels are encouraged to enter, with an emphasis on fun and participation in the initial regional series of championships.
As the competitions move into the State and then the National event, the level of competition and the degree of difficulty increases.
When is the Interschools skiing & boarding? The Interschools Competition will be held on Wednesday, 24th, Thursday, 25th July and Friday 26th July at Perisher.
What age division? Division 1: Years 11 & 12. Division 2: Years 9 & 10. Division 3: Years 7 & 8. Division 4: Years 5 & 6. Division 5: Year 4 and below.
Successful teams from the Regional Competitions may qualify for the NSW State Championships and, from there, may qualify for the Subaru Australian Championships. Up to the top 5 teams and the top 5 individuals from each event progress through. More info can be obtained at www.nswinterschools.com.au
NOTE: Helmets are compulsory for all Alpine, Moguls, S/X, B/X, and Snowboarding racers.
Where will we stay? ‘The Station Resort’ in Jindabyne. Dinner and breakfast is included and the cost (still to be determined and dependent on numbers) will be approximately $250 per student for 3 nights (4-6 share room).
Race Cost? Annual Registration $30 (one off fee) + Race Entry $47 per event.
Students will need to have own gear or can hire gear at extra cost.
Students will also need to pay for lift tickets on the mountain or use their own season pass.
How do we get there? Teachers and parents supply the transport in private vehicles. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Who did I see about the Interschools? See Ms Gibbons in the Mathematics Faculty by the end of this week, to sign up and register your interest. Permission notes will then be sent home in the coming weeks.
Bega High School Uniform Shop
Open each Thursday of the school term
8.30 am to 4:00 pm
For enquiries phone: 0417028864
White Card Course
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Room 41, Bega High School
Course Description The General Construction Induction (White Card) course is a mandatory entry level program for the building and construction industry.
The course focuses on how to work safely and effectively on a job site or construction environment.
Upon successful completion of the program, each student will be awarded with Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CPSSWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
The White Card is issued by SafeWork NSW.
Topics covered include:
Work Health and Safety legislation Hazards, Risks and Control Measures Communication and Reporting Incident response
Fees: $99 per student
Students must be at least 14 years of age to participate
For more information contact Mrs Lucas in Careers
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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.
Host Families Needed Students arrive in January, May, July and August and stay for 3, 5 or 10 months.
All students have a wide range of interests and hobbies.
If your family can offer a friendly, supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.
In conjunction with Youth Week the Eden Access Centre is organising a Young Writers competition for primary and secondary school students.
There will be 2 prizes of $100.00: Best primary aged writer’s story and best secondary aged writer’s story.
Students are invited to write a story, article or poem on any subject, no more than 500 words, and not previously entered in any other competition.
Entries can be submitted by email to [email protected] or dropped into the Eden Community Access Centre, 116 Imlay Street Eden.
Make sure your name, contact details and division (primary or secondary) are clearly written on your entry. By entering the competition you are giving permission for your entry to be published in the Eden Connection Newsletter.
Entries close 3:30 pm on Sunday, 31 March 2019 and the winners will be announced at the Youth Festival on Thursday, 11 April 2019.
Auditions are now open for 2020
To apply, go to https://conhigh.nsw.edu.au
Closing date for registration is Friday, 7 June 2019.
Part of the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, the Conservatorium High School is the State’s only specialist
music high school
Charles Sturt University Free Parent Information Sessions
If your child is in Year 10, 11 or 12, you’re invited to a Charles Sturt University (CSU) parent information session at your local CSU campus.
This free evening event is a great opportunity for you to get the information you need to help your child apply for uni. We’ll walk you through the application process, as well as things like early entry, accommodation and scholarships. We’ll even have Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) reps there to answer all your questions.
Register now at csu.edu.au/parents
Parent Information session:
Wagga Wagga: Wednesday, 27 March, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Cellar Door (Winery) Building 413, Wagga Wagga Campus
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Light up the night with lanterns
Make your own lantern Or bring a musical instrument
Join in the walk Assemble at 5 pm Spencer Park
A free community event for young and old
The Lantern Walk will be held as part of the 39th Merimbula Jazz Festival on
the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
For more information contact Vera David on 0410 504 022 or email: [email protected] or go to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MerimbulaLakesideLanternWalk
This competition is open to all primary and secondary students across NSW and the ACT.
Closing date for entries: Friday, 12 April 2019
Prizes are awarded in two categories – Senior (Year 7 – 12) and Junior (K – Year 6). In each category the following prizes are awarded.
Poster Competition Prizes:
State Winner: $500 Regional Winner: $150 State Winner’s School: $500
Entry forms and instructions are available at http://movingforwardtogether.org.au/harmony-day-poster-competition/
Song Writing Competition Prizes:
1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $300 3rd Prize: $150
Entry forms and instructions are available at http://movingforwardtogether.org.au/harmony-day-song-writing-competition/
Winners will be decided in May 2019 and a prize giving function is schedules to held at the NSW Parliament in June 2019.
Art and creativity will be at the heart of Panboola wetlands Saturday 13 April 2019
The Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project, in collaboration with the Lonely Arts Club Pambula, have organised Ephemeral – a one day festival – to celebrate the landscape of Panboola and the creativity it inspires.
The community is invited to come between 9am-2pm and wander the grounds of the wetlands and enjoy in-situ temporary sculptures, installations of art, craft demonstrations, acoustic music and stalls.
Book into workshops and try woodcarving, textile art and screen printing.
This project is supported by Create NSW’s Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Regional Arts NSW and South East Arts on behalf of the NSW Government. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative that supports sustainable cultural development in regional, remote and very remote Australia. This project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia and in NSW through Regional Arts NSW.
For festival enquiries phone Michelle - Project Coordinator, Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project – 0400 341 282
Happy Holiday Pass
We would like to remind everyone that the Happy Holiday Pass is available to purchase for the Easter School Holidays.
The cost of the pass will stay at $25 and all school students are eligible.
The promotion aims to get young people safely around the Sapphire Coast during the holidays and involved in local activities at an affordable price. It is also a great way to
support local businesses.
Charter & Marketing | Sapphire Coast Buslines P 02 6495 6452 | F 02 6495 6251
National Youth Science Forum Year 11 students can apply for the National Youth
Science Forum 2020 Year 12 Programs
Applications close 31 MAY
Year 11 students are invited to apply for the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program, to be held
in January 2020
The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day residential program designed to give students a broader understanding of the
diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to
encourage continued studies in these fields.
Dates for the three sessions are:
Session A – Canberra, The Australian National University, Wed 1 – Sun 12 January 2020
Session B – Brisbane, The University of Queensland, Wed 8 – Sun 19 January 2020
Session C – Canberra, The Australian National University, Wed 15 – Sun 26 January 2020
Application process: Students applying for NYSF 2020 are required to submit an application through the NYSF website. Rotary Clubs can also be contacted to support students with their applications. – Read more at www.nysf.edu.au.
If you have any questions please contact the NYSF office on 02 6125 2777 or [email protected]
Equity Scholarships The NYSF Equity Scholarship is designed to assist participants from low socio-economic and/or other disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the NYSF Year 12 Program. For more information go to: https://www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/equity-scholarships/
This project is open to singers, songwriters, musical theatre performers, instrumentalists and bands of all genres, who want to pursue a career in the music and entertainment industry.
To be eligible, students must be in Years 10-12 and attend a NSW Public High School.
ALL Applications will close on Friday 19th April 2019.
Below is the link to the Online Application and Endorsement Form. http://www.talentdevelopmentproject.org.au/apply-n
The Australian Youth Aerospace Forum (AYAF) is a five-day conference providing Year 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to investigate careers and pathways in the aerospace industry.
AYAF will be held at the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus, Brisbane. AYAF will include activities, lectures and industry site visit around Brisbane, allowing students to experience the cutting-edge aerospace technology being developed within Australia and build networks for their future employment.
Applications open on Monday 1 April, with final applications to be received by midnight on Sunday, 5 May.
Merit and Travel Scholarships are available
For more details go to https://ayaa.com.au/AYAF-Bris For extra additional information or enquiries email: [email protected]
