Dear Parents and Caregivers, We all connue our work towards Excellence in Term 2. Has your child set a goal for Term 2 to work towards Excellence? In Term 2 my focus is on different strategies and movaons that enable students as they work towards achieving their goals. What’s going to make your child stay movated to achieve their Term 2 goal? What are their strategies going to be? What have they achieved in the first 7 days as they work towards their goal? What are they going to do in the next 30 days? If you need help working out those strategies please do not hesitate to call the school and speak with classroom teachers or Year Advisors. I would like to thank the P&C for the discussion on Tuesday evening that focuses on how the partnership of student, parent and school can connue to refine programs and processes as we work towards achieving Excellence. The feedback from this meeng connues to direct school planning for 2018. Ms Janine Marcus, Principal Byron Bay High School OUR VISION Byron Bay High School delivers a collaborative learning environment where students achieve excellence through our connection with community and land, creating holistic leaders of the future. The Future is Ours T: 02 6685 8188 E: [email protected]www.byronbay-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Newsletter What’s Coming Up TERM 2 Tuesday 22 May (Day 5) Year 9 Geography Excursion Wednesday 23 May (Day 6) Year 10 & 11 Vaccinaons Thursday 24 May (Day 7) Year 10 & 11 Vaccinaons Wednesday 30 May (Day 4) Athlecs Carnival Thursday 31 May (Day 5) Songwring Workshop SCU Wednesday 6 June (Day 2) Lighthouse Assembly Tuesday 12 June (Day 5) Year 12 Chemistry Field Trip Tuesday 19 June (Day 3) Parents & Cizens Meeng Wednesday 20 June (Day 4) Year 7 Showcase - Evening Performance Thursday 21 June (Day 5) Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Challenge Monday 25 June (Day 7) “War Crimes” Year 11 Theatre Producon Manee Term 2 Week 3 | Friday 18 May 2018 PAYMENTS NOW DUE Year 7-12 - School Fees Year 7-10 Term 1 and 2 Sport Fees Year 11 – Snow Trip – March, April, May payments - $300 each Year 9 - Geography Excursion - $15 Years 9-12 Music students - APRA Songwring Workshop - $20 Year 10 - Future Opons Career Expo Trinity College - $12 Year 11 & 12 Agriculture students - Farm Study - $45 Vaccinaon Reminder A reminder that Public Health is offering vaccinaons for Meningococcal ACWY for students in Year 10-11 on the 23 and 24 May, 2018. For your child to parcipate in this program, the signed consent card must be returned to the school by Wednesday 23 May, 2018. If parents have any quesons about the program please phone Public Health on 1300 066 055 or visit their website www.health.nsw.gov.au/ meningococcalW Please note that no student will receive an injecon without a signed consent card.
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We all continue our work towards Excellence in Term 2. Has your child set a goal for Term 2 to work towards Excellence? In Term 2 my focus is on different strategies and motivations that enable students as they work towards achieving their goals.
What’s going to make your child stay motivated to achieve their Term 2 goal? What are their strategies going to be?
What have they achieved in the first 7 days as they work towards their goal? What are they going to do in the next 30 days? If you need help working out those strategies please do not hesitate to call the school and speak with classroom teachers or Year Advisors.
I would like to thank the P&C for the discussion on Tuesday evening that focuses on how the partnership of student, parent and school can continue to refine programs and processes as we work towards achieving Excellence. The feedback from this meeting continues to direct school planning for 2018.
Ms Janine Marcus, Principal
Byron Bay High School
OUR VISIONByron Bay High School delivers a collaborative
learning environment where students achieve excellence
through our connection with community and land, creating holistic leaders of the future.
Wednesday 23 May (Day 6) Year 10 & 11 Vaccinations
Thursday 24 May (Day 7) Year 10 & 11 Vaccinations
Wednesday 30 May (Day 4) Athletics Carnival
Thursday 31 May (Day 5) Songwriting Workshop SCU
Wednesday 6 June (Day 2) Lighthouse Assembly
Tuesday 12 June (Day 5) Year 12 Chemistry Field Trip
Tuesday 19 June (Day 3) Parents & Citizens Meeting
Wednesday 20 June (Day 4) Year 7 Showcase - Evening Performance
Thursday 21 June (Day 5) Northern Rivers Science and Engineering Challenge
Monday 25 June (Day 7) “War Crimes” Year 11 Theatre Production Matinee
Term 2 Week 3 | Friday 18 May 2018
PAYMENTS NOW DUEYear 7-12 - School FeesYear 7-10 Term 1 and 2 Sport FeesYear 11 – Snow Trip – March, April, May payments - $300 eachYear 9 - Geography Excursion - $15Years 9-12 Music students - APRA Songwriting Workshop - $20Year 10 - Future Options Career Expo Trinity College - $12Year 11 & 12 Agriculture students - Farm Study - $45
Vaccination ReminderA reminder that Public Health is offering vaccinations for Meningococcal ACWY for students in Year 10-11 on the 23 and 24 May, 2018. For your child to participate in this program, the signed consent card must be returned to the school by Wednesday 23 May, 2018.
If parents have any questions about the program please phone Public Health on 1300 066 055 or visit their website www.health.nsw.gov.au/meningococcalW
Please note that no student will receive an injection without a signed consent card.
Anzac Day AssemblyOn Tuesday the 2nd of May, Byron Bay High School commemorated Anzac Day with a whole school assembly. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the final year of World War I, and we again focused on some of the key people and events of that conflict.
In remembering the local contribution to World War I, students listened to Daniel Peacock and Mya Atkins-Healey (both Modern History students from Year 12) recount the war experience of the Armfield brothers, William and Theodore, two young men from Bangalow who went off to fight, and to ultimately die, on the Western Front in France. We also heard about the achievements of Australia’s most brilliant military leader of World War I, Sir John Monash, described ably by our school captains Domenica Wenban and Xander Mains. Finally, our guest speaker for the day, Mr Ross Sillar from the Byron Bay Branch of the RSL, spoke about the armistice that ended World War I and how this marked the beginning of the long struggle for many returning soldiers, and their families, attempting to reclaim some kind of normal life after the war.
Many people contributed to making our Anzac Day assembly a memorable one. Our school vice-captains Shea Mulligan and Ethan Archer ran the assembly, with Shea even stepping in at the last minute to sing the national anthem- an amazing effort! Belle McGregor from Year 7 sang a haunting version of the Cranberries “Zombie”, accompanied by Mr Todd from CAPA on the guitar. Belle impressed us all with her beautiful voice and her confident stage presence. Georgia Willey read the Ode of Remembrance, with Brian Pamphilon again generously joining us to play the Last Post and Rouse. CAPA once again provided the musical backing and sound for the day, and as always our G.A. Mr Steve Slee did a great job of setting up the hall for us. Finally, a big thank you to all of the students and staff present in the hall on the day for the respectful way in which they observed this important occasion.
Mr Brian Oxley, HSIE Teacher
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Drama News
by Angela Betzien
Year 11 Drama students and Ms Museth are working tirelessly during rehearsals for the powerful production of ‘War Crimes’ that they will present over three nights in Week 9 this term. This project demands much time, energy and commitment from the students, who attend rehearsals after school and on Saturdays throughout the term. The cast and crew are facing the challenges of staging a full scale, mature and confronting production with focus and creativity, taking on various roles including acting, directing, stage management, promotional design, photography, stage crew, set design, sound operation and lighting/follow spot design and operation, as part of their Year 11 Drama coursework.
Year 11 Drama student Marie Rosenberger, our promotional designer and photographer, with the help of Ms Ash Schumann, has taken some stunning promotional photographs, as seen below. The outdoor shots are part of a series to be used in our promotional poster, flyer and program package which you will see around the Byron Shire from next week. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for concession and $25 per family of four. The play is approved for senior study in NSW secondary schools, yet we wish to advise potential audience members that the themes of racism, sexual assault and teenage drinking, along with sexual references and coarse language, make it unsuitable for more sensitive or younger viewers. Mature audience is recommended. Please call Ms Museth at the school for more information or to ask questions. The play presents important messages about youth culture, gender and oppression that the cast and crew feel strongly about tackling.
Ms Simone Museth, Drama Teacher
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Languages Success Indonesian Consul General Visit and Award Presentation at Byron Bay High School - Friday, 4 April.
A special assembly was held in Week 1 to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our 2017 student, Miss Kamala Mansfield. Last year, Kamala Mansfield was awarded the Lottie Maramis Prize from the Australia Indonesia Association, for achieving first in NSW for Indonesian Beginners in the HSC. This prestigious award is named after Lottie Maramis, who was a Patron involved with the Australia Indonesia Association up until 2012, and it was presented by the Indonesian Consul General, Mr Subolo.
Ms Ilian Yang, Kamala’s Indonesian Teacher from Southern Cross Distance Education is also to be congratulated on this prestigious award.
Those present from the Consulate of Indonesia were: Mr Subolo, the Consul General, Mr Dimara, Consul for Information, Social and Culture and Ms Jo Hajjar.
Kamala was accompanied by her parents, Mr and Mrs Mansfield.
Ms Belinda Fleming, Languages Teacher
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Music NewsSeven SessionsMusic performances at lunch have re-started this term, with a make-over and change of day. Now happening on Day 7 and renamed ‘Seven’, Year 11 VET Entertainment Students have taken over the planning and production of the event. Year 12’s have done a great job and are now focusing on completing their courses and preparing for their HSC. Good weather has seen the session return to the glorious outdoor setting outside the CAPAL block, where sunshine and smiles prevailed with a great audience turn out of loyal friends, music lovers and a community mix of students and staff.
The first session featured a stunning debut appearance by an incredibly well rehearsed Year 7 and 8 band ‘Blue Solution’ (Toby, Yazew, Josh, Kai and Leo), who found their name on a science whiteboard!
Following that was an entrancing performance of ‘Bruises’ by Anoushka and Kaia from Year 11 music class; displaying improvised harmonies and beautiful vocal quality. Both also a debut appearance at the school.
Next up was the ‘mystery staff spot’, featuring the ‘The Bald Brothers’; the large and powerful voice of Mr Matcham Caine belting out some good ole deep south blues accompanying himself with his trusty axe plus Mr Reade blasting some Blues harp, Mr Baker on bass and a recent talent discovery on drums from the cleaning staff; Eshed.
A mesmerising performance from a Year 11 five piece band (led by Mana on vocals, supported by Mali, Oscar and Oscar), rounded off the show perfectly.
Look out for the next Day 7 and come to watch our Seven Session! If you would like to perform, please see your music teachers to book in.
Keep playing the music, and let the music play!
Mr Daniel Reade, Music Teacher
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Italy Exchange Program 2018On April 7 2018, Byron High School teachers Mr Swinson and Miss Burchall, along with 16 students, joined their Mullumbimby High School friends (15 students, Mrs Elliott and Mr Clarke) at Brisbane airport. We were ready to commence our long journey to Padua Italy, with only a short stop at Dubai airport. Once in Padua the students stayed for two weeks with their Italian host families and experienced many incredible excursions, Italian school lessons, and both school and family adventures. Learning about Italian culture, language, cuisine, and integrating into the diverse lifestyles of their host families. At the end of our stay, at Padua train station, there were teary farewells with our new Italian friends/families. Then we ventured off to Rome. In Rome our groups blended beautifully like an extended family for three days and four nights of spectacular sightseeing, history and all that Roman city life entails.
This incredible exchange program offered by Byron Bay High School is successful due to the consistent dedication and commitment of staff (Italian and Australian teachers), students, and families who take on the exchange each year. The Australian students who attend always return with memories that will last a lifetime and many stories to tell. We look forward to our Italian friends visiting us and staying later this year, and to sharing the many treasures we possess in our Byron Shire. Please enjoy some reflections from our Byron Bay High School students below:
“The Italy trip was a trip of a lifetime”.
“We were able to experience and learn about Italian culture through the eyes of a local”.
“We indulged in breath taking sights with the company of not only my best friends but the company of our Italian host”.
“My Italian family welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at home. I want to thank them for giving me an experience of a lifetime”.
“The Paccagnella family were so nice and welcoming. They made my stay there more enjoyable and it was interesting seeing how an Italian family lives”.
“I will never forget this experience, thanks to my Italian family the Nardolillo’s continual generosity and kindness, showering me with love, and making me feel so at home in a foreign country”.
Ms Joanne Burchall, Learning Support
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New worldsOur weary eyes opened on that day, the Prato della Valle lay before us. Its beauty drew us in, a magnet to our wandering feet.
A stream of wonder never ceasing to flow. Crumbling ruins, towering cathedrals, snow-capped peaks. A sea of striking colour, a culture vibrant and foreign. A landscape rich in history, a lively tradition.
People brimmed with kindness, Families with outstretched arms and loving hearts Nourished our stomachs and minds. We collected these moments, shells on a beach intricate and beautiful.
Your hospitality, Boundless. Our gratitude, limitless. New friendships, treasured.
The rivers, beaches and forests of our home await you.
ITALY
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Introducing the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Empowerment Team The Byron Bay High School Plan is a document that is collaboratively created by our school community in order to guide our development. It is an aspirational document that contains the hopes, expectations and processes that will enable this educational institution to reflect our core community values; inclusivity, care, creativity and innovation in addition to delivering an academic and experiential education that prepares young people for the future.
One of the strategic directions that will ensure better outcomes for all students is in the empowerment and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, perspectives and ways of learning (pedagogy).
In order to make community aspirations a reality, Byron Bay High School has recently formed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Empowerment Team. This team will implement a number of strategies to reach the outcomes and milestones in accordance with the Aboriginal Education Policy, the School Plan and the community oriented goals set by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and parents. One of the methods currently being developed is the production of a ‘Personalised Learning Pathway’ (PLP’s) for each Indigenous student. This process allows students and parents to voice their aspirations, interests and concerns, creating a partnership in the pursuit of excellence.
Regular articles will appear in the newsletter to keep you up to date with our progress.
Mr Eli Pietens, English Teacher
Top left to right: R. Gibbs, I. Mealing, M. Lowe. J. Eke, S. Museth, D. Minton, M. Caine Bottom left to right: J. Burchall, L. Cramp, C. Connel, E. Pietens, B. Oxley
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Congratulations to Isabella Stephens in Year 11 for her successful application to the Byron Writers Festival Anzac Project. Her submission to capture the war experiences of three Byron Bay women in a short documentary film has been commissioned. Isabella will receive a $1000 grant to finance this project, several mentorship sessions and a spot at the Writer’s Festival to present her project. Isabella’s submission included a 200 word proposal, an excerpt from an English essay, an ancient history assignment from earlier in the year and a short film she filmed, edited and directed last year as a part of a drama assignment! Isabella’s commitment to capturing the important stories of our community and harnessing her creative talents in the process is outstanding. Well done, Isabella!
Ms McGregor, English Teacher
Byron Bay Writers Festival
2018 Year 7 ShowcaseByron Bay High School has a very exciting event planned for Term 2 - the 2018 Year 7 Showcase!!! This very special evening will be held at Byron Bay High School on Wednesday, 20 June at 6.00 pm, in the John Collins Auditorium, to celebrate the creative talents of our youngest students in their first year of high school.
The evening will feature the first public performance of the Year 7 Choir, a whole year group effort in which they will perform songs they have started rehearsing last term. The night will also include solo performances, small musical ensembles, dance acts and displays of artwork.
Our special guest and artist in residence Gabriel Otu, master drummer and percussionist will be leading a drum, dance and vocal workshop for interested students in the run up to the show. This will culminate in a high-energy collaborative performance not be missed!
Our aim is to provide you, the family and friends of our students, with a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity to celebrate your child’s creative efforts. More details and an attendance form will be distributed in the next few weeks, but for now, put the date in your diary!
Please note that this event satisfies compulsory requirements for the Stage 4 Music curriculum. Your child’s commitment and involvement in this event is central to its success. We would like to thank you in advance for your support.
Ms Sarah McGregor, English Teacher
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Science NewsYear 7 Science – Students have created some amazing 3D Cell Models this term. Two students from each class have been issued an award for outstanding models.
Class 7W Jonah Caoyonan and Josephine Nagel
Year 8 Science - students investigated why magnesium increases in mass when burnt.
Class 7S students Mahia Adams and Melita Travisany
Year 8 Science Students have been investigating chemical reactions. Sometimes chemical reactions release a lot of energy and it is more entertaining to observe the student’s reactions!
Ms Kelly Todoroska - Science Teacher
Sport NewsWednesday sport got off to a great start last week. Plenty of great options for our students at Byron Bay High School to participate in and try new things.
Just a reminder that sport is a compulsory part of Byron Bay High School Curriculum and as such, all students in Years 7 to 10 must attend sport. Any ongoing illness or injury that prevents your child from attending sport must be recorded at the front office and students will be catered for at school.
Any outstanding accounts must be finalised this week, including the $20.00 bus money for the term.
Reminder that the Athletics Carnival is now Wednesday 30 May at the Cavanbah Centre. Parents are more than welcome to come along and support our students. Limited canteen is available on the day and a Year 12 Fundraiser will include snow cones! More information to come.
Congratulations to Freya Peacock who was selected to represent the North Coast Open Girls Netball team. Well done Freya!
Timmy Yeung Packer recently represented Byron Bay High School at the NSW CHS Under 15’s Tennis Championships in Sydney. Timmy made the quarter finals and was only just knocked out by the winner of the tournament. It has been a while since we have had a tennis player representing our school at State so well done Timmy! We look forward to watching you in the coming years.
Cross Country A fantastic day! Great to see all Byron Bay High School students out enjoying the sunshine, beach, sausage sizzle and icy poles! Congratulations to all students who made it through to Far North Coast Cross Country. Please return your notes and $20 as soon as possible to the front office. Best of luck!
Ms Kelley Caoyonan, PDHPE Teacher
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Open Girls SoccerEdwards and Salmon score late goals to win the OPEN girls Soccer side through to Zone finalByron Bay High School’s Open girls soccer side is through to the Zone final against Rivers High School after a thrilling win against Wollumbin High School on Thursday 15 May.
After recent strong performances against Kingscliff High School (7-0) and Ballina Coast High School (2-0), the Girls side travelled to Wollumbin High School. There they took on a team who last year defeated them in a golden goal classic. This time around Byron Bay High School girls were out for revenge and Yazmin Baird-Watson scored a classy opening goal. Much of the game was played on Byron Bay High School’s terms, although two Byron Bay High School mistakes lead to Wollumbin going into half-time with a 2-1 lead.
In the second half Byron Bay High School again owned the ball though couldn’t get it past the wall-like Wollumbin goalkeeper. In a repeat of the second half Wollumbin High School scored another goal this time through a brilliant 25m strike. With ten minutes remaining all seemed lost as we were now down 3-1. With time running out Byron Bay High School went on the attack, and soon after with some brilliant play by Salem Edwards scoring 1 goal from a corner and one excellent strike a minute later. The game was miraculously tied at 3-3 with five minutes remaining. Before the players had time to consider the possibility of repeating last years golden goal outcome, Sarita Burgess made a slicing run down the right wing and crossed a ball to Eva Salmon with a delicate touch Eva struck the ball into the post before following the ball and burying the rebound into the back of the net. Excitement ruptured from the bench and all players.
The girls were now ahead 4-3 and with three minutes remaining. Great leadership and resolve from the side allowed them to hold off Wollumbin and secure the brilliant win on away turf. As a coach it was wonderful to see the way the girls stayed positive throughout the match. Our best players on the day were Yazmin Baird-Watson, Maggie Motley, Grace Eady (GK), Salem Edwards and Sarita Burgess.
We will now play Rivers High School (Lismore/ Kadina/ Richmond River) on the school oval Tuesday 22 May start time to be confirmed possibly 10:00 am. After such a positive match, lets hope the girls can continue this run of form into the Zone final.
Mr Harley Schmidt, PDHPE Teacher
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AFL Under 15’s Strong Performers in the Northern NSW Australian Rules CarnivalFour Byron Bay High School student’s (Keshava Raju, Luke Nelson, Finn Crethar and Marlin Corbett) travelled to Newcastle with the North Coast Australian Rules Football side to play against the Hunter Region and North Sydney.
From the three regions attending the carnival, a representative side will be selected to compete in the All Schools NSW Championships. The four boys all played extremely well and put their skills to the test against talented players from the other regions. Luke Nelson and Keshava Raju were standouts selected in the Northern NSW side. They will travel to Sydney later this term for the NSW Championships.
Congratulations to the four boys for their efforts in Newcastle and best wishes to Keshava and Luke as they head to Sydney to ply their trade against the best Australian Rules Footballers in NSW.
Harley Schmidt, PDHPE Teacher
Volleyball Success – Congratulations Ilva!Congratulations to Ilva Moelk, one of our School’s international students from Austria. In Term 1 Ilva was chosen in the North Coast Girls Volleyball team, which competed in Sydney in the NSW Combined High Schools Knockout Volleyball. The North Coast team finished in 5th place, and Ilva won the Most Valued Player award for the North Coast.
Ms Fleming, International Student Adviser
Right: The photo shows Ilva Moelk, right, and Amba Gardnir, left, from the North Coast Girls Volleyball Team. Amba is Ilva’s host sister while Ilva is staying on exchange in Australia.
Term 2 PDHPE NewsTerm 2 in PDHPE means a practical focus on Cross Country and Athletics. Students in years 7-10 have been undertaking the 3km cross country course along the beautiful Arakwal National Park and Tallow Beach.
In other practical lessons, the move towards the varying Athletics disciplines ahead of the Byron Bay High School Carnival on Wednesday 30 May, has occurred. Most students in years 7-10 have participate in some skill development/instruction of the areas relating to Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Sprinting and Discus. In the coming lessons, these will be refined as well as the incorporation of High Jump and Relay running.
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It is hoped that the regular repetition of these skills will enable students to participate with confidence in the upcoming Carnival, to aid school spirit as well as enhancing the physical activity patterns of teenagers.
In theory classes, all students in years 7-10 PDHPE should have received and be working on their respective Semester 1 Assessment Tasks. Classes may have modified submission dates, but these are quickly approaching. There are some spare copies still located in the PDHPE staffroom. Alternatively, the following web address has the tasks attached in their respective categories.
Year 7 – continuing ‘Healthy Lifestyles’ for the remainder of the semester
Year 8 – finishing ‘Drug Use’ and then moving on to ‘Puberty’
Year 9 – finishing ‘Illicit Drug Use’ then moving on to ‘Contraception/Positive Relationships and Diversity’
Year 10 – continuing ‘Road Safety’ for the remainder of the semester
In Stage 5 PASS, the students have been participating in some yoga during their long practical lesson. This links in to the components of fitness of flexibility and muscular endurance.
In Stage 6 PDHPE, Year 11 have just started the topic ‘Better Health for Individuals’, focusing on the dimensions of health and how family and social interactions affect the health of people. A focus will also be on the issues associated with young people and what strategies may be utilised to prevent health issues in the future.
Year 12 are finishing the ‘Factors Affecting Performance’ Core module and are about to commence the Option Sports Medicine. Here, students will look at the classification of injuries and the way these are managed, before focusing on the rehabilitation methods, issues of concern for particular athletes and the policies to prevent issues occurring.
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Uniform Reminder
As follow up to last term’s newsletter article, it is required that all students participating in PDHPE practical lessons are to be correctly prepared and changed for each practical lesson. This includes students changing into their teal sport shirt and either navy/black shorts/track pants for each lesson. Students are then required to change back into their full school uniform, as per the school uniform regulations. The exception being on Wednesday, where students may wear the sports uniform the entire day. For those not in the correct uniform, a note is required and an appropriate change of uniform brought – preferably a collared shirt and appropriate footwear and shorts.
Mr Grant Herbert, PDHPE Head Teacher
Study help, anywhere - Studiosity and A StarHere is a service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students requiring assistance and feedback for school assessment and general work.
There is a signup process but the service is free and run by ‘Studiosity’, student services centre of Sydney University. I’ve signed up and some of the revision activities and quizzes are fun to compete, however, the biggest advantage is the ‘check my draft’ turn-in facility. This allows students to submit a piece of work (such as an essay) and have qualified tutors check it for you, provide feedback on how to improve, and then return it.
Another useful function is the ‘live conversation’ function where you can interact via live messaging with a student-tutor. Check it out! Could be the best thing you’ve done all day.
Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Education Scholarship Program If you are a high achieving school leaver and interested in business, then the Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Education Scholarship program has been designed just for you. It provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools. Apply at www.bachelorofaccounting.com before Friday, 1 June 2018. (UTS University of Technology Sydney).
Applications are now open for Macquarie Co-op programs (Macquarie University Scholarship) https://eforms.mq.edu.au/co-op/register - go to this site for further details. •Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Professional Practice •Bachelor of Commerce - Professional Accounting with the degree of Bachelor of Professional Practice
Even if you get a scholarship the link below will be a vital resource. https://www.studyassist.gov.au/ Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary.
Southern Cross University Open Days
This year’s Open Days will take place on our campuses at Coffs Harbour (including the National Marine Science Centre) on Friday 27 July; Lismore on Saturday 28 July and the Gold Coast on Sunday 29 July. We want to invite you and your students to come along and sample what life at Southern Cross University is like. There will be hands-on workshops and presentations, the opportunity to check out our state-of-the-art facilities, enjoy food and fun activities, and even take a guided campus tour. Schedule it in your calendars and visit www.scu.edu.au for more information.
Mr Brian O’Connor, Careers Advisor
CareersPlease use the websites below for up to date convenient database for valuable career and work information.
CareerMe is a free app for all Apple and Android smartphones and tablets to help young people plan career paths and find job opportunities.
It provides up-to-date occupational information and highlights the industries where skills are most needed.
CareerMe collates information on different industries and occupations including job descriptions, training requirements, training locations and available jobs. Go to www.careerme.com.au - I have it saved my phone and often refer to it.
For family members My Big Tomorrow is a platform for better career discussions, helping you to work with your child to achieve their big tomorrow. Got to www.mybigtomorrow.com.au
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YEAR 12 FORMAL FUNDRAISING RAFFLE
PRIZES1ST – 2 X 3 GENERAL ADMISSION SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS TICKETS
2ND - $150 THREE BLUE DUCKS VOUCHER
3RD - $100 SANTOS VOUCHER
4TH – 1 DOUBLE PASS FOR A GO SEA KAYAK TOUR
5TH – SKULLCANDY HEADPHONES
6TH - $100 NURSERY VOUCHER DONATED BY NARNIA NURSERY
7TH – WATCH DONATED BY MR SIMPLE
8TH – WATCH DONATED BY MR SIMPLE
9TH – TUSA SPORT ELITE SERIES SNORKEL AND MASK FROM SUN DIVE
10TH – THREE BLUE DUCKS COOKBOOK
5 X $15 BAYGER VOUCHERS
1 X $30 YELLOWFLOWER VOUCHER
1 X $10 LOVE BYRON BAY CHOCOLATE SHOP
1 X YOFLO GIFT VOUCHER
10 X BURRITO VOUCHERS DONATED BY GUZMAN Y GOMEZ
6 X PIZZA VOUCHERS DONATED BY LEGEND PIZZA
6 X $30 SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA VOUCHERS
1 QUICKSILVER STICKER PACK
1 FOR $5 OR 3 FOR $10YEAR 12 STUDENTS WILL BE SET UP NEAR THE CANTEEN AT LUNCH TIMES FOR STUDENTS TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND OUR COMMUNITY CAN PURCHASE FROM BYRON BAY HIGH SCHOOL FRONT OFFICE.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR IF YOU WISH TO PAY OVER THE PHONE, PLEASE CALL 6685 8188
RAFFLE DRAWN FRIDAY JUNE 1ST
Year 12 FundraisingYear 12 would like to thank the following businesses for donated prizes for their Major Raffle.
Ballina Touch Winter Competition 2018 will commence on Wed 23-05-18 starting from 600pm.Ballina Touch will be hosting 2 Muster Nights 23-05-18 and 30-05-18.
Round 1 will be schedule for Wed 06-6-18.
Winter Comp is a Social Open Mixed event held in the Ballina Touch Winter Calendar
It’s a 14 week Competition ideal for beginners and people who would like to have fun, fitness and develop their Touch skills.
BYRON BAY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TERMS 2 & 3, 2018Join in the fun of our Winter Season, Terms 2 & 3, no experience necessary!!
MUSTERS !! Being held for Boys and Girls from 16/5/18 to 24/5/18Junior High Boys (yrs 7, 8 & 9)- Musters; Wednesdays 16/5/18 & 23/5/18 - 5.30-7pmSenior High Boys (yrs 10,11,12)- Musters; Wednesdays 16/5/18 & 23/5/18 - 5.30-7pm
Senior High Boys can also play B-Mens on Thursday eveningsHigh School Girls - Musters; Thursdays 17/5/18 & 24/5/18- 5.30- 6.30pm
Turn up if looking for a team or have a team readyFor Enquiries and Forms e-mail, [email protected] or phone a/h 6687 2246
