Dubbo College

Delroy Campus News

A Successful, Innovative and Caring Education for your Child East Street

DUBBO NSW 2830

Phone: 6882 7955 Fax: 6881 8749 Email: delroy-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.dubbocoll-m.schools.nsw.edu.au

Issue 2 Term 1 Week 6 Wednesday 4th March 2015

Delroy Campus – Year 7 Transition Evening

I would like to start by congratulating the students on the excellent start they

have made to the 2015 school year. Walking around the school and

observing classrooms it is great to see students actively engaged in their learning and taking up the many opportunities at

Delroy. The Bangarra Dance Auditions took place on the 12th of February and our students performed exceptionally well.

Last Friday we had the pleasure of inducting our student leaders and a big thank you to all the parents and carers who

attended to support their child. The parents of Year 7 participated in lessons in our Welcome to Year 7 night and our annual

swimming carnival was also a great success. I would like to thank all of the staff who have been involved with the

organisation of these events.

In the upcoming weeks, Year 7 students have their excursion to Wambangalang, our Aurora College students have their

Residential Camp and students will participate in the Annual Science and Engineering Challenge. On the 14 th March the

P&C are holding a BBQ from 8.00am to 12noon at Aldi with all proceeds going to the 2015 Gold Excursion. If any

parents are able to assist with this can they please contact the school.

I encourage all students to continue to strive to do their best throughout the year.

Ms Linda Macleod

Principal Rlg

From the Principal...

A reminder to Parents/Carers

We invite all parents/carers to speak with staff at anytime. However, we do ask

that you make an appointment to avoid any delays or unavailability of the

particular staff member you wish to see. Thank you for your consideration.

6882 7955

Delroy Campus School Representative Council Induction Ceremony 20th February 2015

Nathan Bruce, Jasmine Rendell, Vanessa Price, Mustafa Al-Badre, Austin Heller, Sharika-Maree Howard,

Brendan Deveigne, Abbey Linnane.

Please fill out the attached Survey Form and return to the school

Also, please note the School Attendance Information flyer

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Delroy Captains: Austin Heller and Sharika-Maree Howard Sharika-Maree with Mr Ian Nebauer Executive Principal Dubbo College

Austin Heller and Mr Nebauer

Mr Nebauer with Delroy Vice Captains Vanessa Prince and

Mustafa Al-Badre Mrs Howard and Sharika-Maree Mrs Heller and Austin

Ms Young and Mustafa Mrs Deveigne and Brendan, Mrs Bruce and Nathan, Mr Rendell and Jasmine

Delroy AECG members: Jasmine Toomey, Treay Richardson, Quincy Ross, Keenan South Hill, Wendall Coe-Kennedy,

Brooklyn Thomas, John Hill, Tomeica Triplett

Wendall and Ms Coe Mrs Toomey and Jasmine Quincy and Mr Ross John Hill and Ms Lane

DELROY CAMPUS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL INDUCTION 2015

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Bangarra Dance Theatre is one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal performing arts companies,

fusing Aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. Bangarra is the Wiradjuri word meaning "to make

fire". The Bangarra Dancers visited Delroy Campus recently to take the Delroy students through various

dance routines. Following this, students were selected to participate in the Rekindling Youth Program.

Rekindling is an intensive

dance based program for

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait

Islander secondary students to

explore ‘who you are’ and

‘where you come from’. The

participants research and gather

stories with the help and

guidance from Elders within

their communities, to develop

dance, performance and creative

skills to produce dance theatre.

Congratulations to the

following students who have

been chosen for the Bangarra

Rekindle Dance Workshop:

Matt Morris, Mirrikie Shaw,

Wendall Coe-Kennedy,

Max Toomey, Jamarra Elemes,

Shanta Bower and Shai Cubby.

They are the names so far, with

more names of students to be

announced.

Mr Doug Gordon

Dance Co-ordinator Delroy

Delroy Clontarf Academy kicked off their first training session

on the 6/2/2015 with great numbers

Delroy Campus students taking part in the Bangarra Workshop at Delroy

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SRC Report

Delroy SRC is ready to get straight

into 2015 with motivation and

ambition. Only being three weeks in

is no excuse! We have already brain-

stormed some great ideas to make the

most of this year. Valentine’s Day has

been a Delroy tradition and has once

again presented an extraordinary

success.

We would also like to advertise that

the “Anti-Bullying Committee” is

currently searching for more people

that would like to contribute to the

group and help promote that bullying

should not be tolerated. If you are

interested, meetings are hosted in the

library on Tuesdays at recess.

Don’t forget that we are your student

voice and very approachable, so never

hesitate to forward your brilliant ideas

and concerns to us, so that Delroy can

be the best that it can be. We have a

great variety of events in store for

2015 and are looking forward to a

very busy and productive year. So

welcome back and bring 2015 on!

By Maree Pobje

SRC Report….

Cupid and his helpers: Jessica McKinnon, Jasmine Rendell, Rosa Williams,

Isabella Ramirez, Austin Heller, Sharika-Maree Howard and Mr Leigh Rice

SCIENCE FACULTY…...

Science Assessment Tasks

The Science faculty has now fully implemented the National Curriculum and new NSW syllabus changes. All Delroy

students will be receiving a new notification for their first formal assessment task for 2015. These will be handed out in

Science classes but please contact the school for more information.

Year 9 Science classes have been learning about the layers of the Earth and the convection cycles that drive the

“Earth Machine” and create volcanoes and earthquakes. While examining fluid density, some Year 9 students managed to

produce the following density columns using only water, salt and three colours of food dye.

Do you know how they did it?

Maurice Elbourne-Binns

Head Teacher Science

Abbey

Linnane

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DELROY CAMPUS ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

above: …. Mmmm, maybe swim rather than

trying to walk on water—great outfit though!!!!

And they’re racing…..

The inviting and pristine waters of the

Dubbo Aquatic Centre

below: a break between races and lining up for the water slide

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DELROY CAMPUS ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

below: Abbey Macleod and Shenaye Moses Bird enjoying

competing at the Swimming Carnival

left: students taking advantage

of the facilities of the Dubbo

Aquatic Centre and listening to

teacher instructions for the day.

Timothy Gann flanked by a couple of masked team supporters

above: Breanna Hawkes, Caitlin Powyer,

Paulajane Hopkins and Amy Yeo

Congratulations

to

Winning House

Yarradaroo

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DELROY CAMPUS ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Spectacular dive from

Abbey Macleod

Rosa Williams, Tailah Perkins, Chloe Hawkes, Zara Lake, Sarah Bridges

Thumbs up

from

Robert Betts

above: Shaelease McKenzie, Jaida Giblin,

Shai Cubby and Brittany Boney, Helen Forrester (back)

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HSIE Happenings The Year 7 students have settled in well this year and are studying Geography. Students

are learning about longitude, latitude, mapping and all things Geography. Our Year 8

and Year 9 students are studying History this semester with Year 8 looking at Medieval

History and Year 9 learning about the Industrial Revolution and the changes in the world.

Year 10 students are studying Geography this semester.

Changes to the Secondary Schools Tax File Number Program in 2015 The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN) Program will not continue beyond 31 December 2014. This means that

School TFN forms will no longer be processed beyond this date.

How students can apply for a TFN from 1 January 2015 The Australian Taxation Office in partnership with Australia Post is making it easier for individuals to apply for a TFN.

Students can now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia

Post office.

Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information on applying online

can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248'

Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia Post office will need to complete the application form Tax file

number - application or enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More information about lodging this form can be found

atato.gov.au by searching for 'QC22604'

The ATO will continue working with teachers to educate students about tax and superannuation. The curriculum resource

Tax, Super & You is a free, easy to use, online educational resource aligned to the school curriculum of each state and

territory. This resource can be accessed at taxsuperandyou.gov.au

Ms J Grey

Head Teacher HSIE

CAREERS NEWS…...

Women in Trades.

A group of dedicated Year 9 girls took up the opportunity to be part of the SALTBUSH Tour which support and links

women in trade. The practical workshop ran for 4 hours teaching students to learn about how to measure, saw, drill and

nail using hand and power tools. Students made their own timber cutlery caddy to take home.

Work Experience

Work experience is available to all Year 10 at any time of the year except school holidays, if students have completed

their work readiness course run by the Careers Team at the end of Year 9. There is always an opportunity to complete

this and then partake in the Work Experience. Work Experience is a wonderful opportunity to explore your careers

ideas, meet people in the industry and gain knowledge of the industry you want to be a part of.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please like our Dubbocollegecareers face book page where you can get information on upcoming events and current

positions available for Part time work and positions vacant.

Dubbo College Careers also has its own web page www.Dubbocollegecareers.com Students can register in the

student secure area and type their own resumes. There is also information on ADFA, Work Experience, videos on

occupations and much more.

We have also paid a subscription to the website www.jobjump.com all students at Delroy are free to register select

Dubbo College Delroy campus and your year group. Password is “rams”. This website has occupation information,

videos etc. Students can also select occupations they are interested in and it will email them automatically information

that comes in about their chosen occupation.

Grace Wheatland, Emma Hangan, Jayde Murray, Britney Chapman Ileen Delos Reyes and Tanisha Tago

(missing from photos are Maggie Pittman and Nicole Kelly).

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Mobile Phones and

electronic devices are NOT

to be used in class. If they

are used in class they will

be confiscated by the

teacher.

The phones will be stored at the office and may

be collected by the student from one of the

Deputy Principals

at the end of the day.

DUBBO COLLEGE UNIFORM SHOP

2015

Term 1 Opening hours: Monday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

The Dubbo College Uniform Shop now has shopping on line

www.daylightsportswear.com/dubbo

A reminder to parents and visitors to the school:

Visitors and parents are required to enter the school via the

office where they are to sign in.

If remaining in the building please obtain a visitor’s badge from

the office.

CAREERS NEWS……

Important dates

March 4/5 “Get Real “Lessons for Year 10

March 12 CSU visit for Year 7 – 10

March 17 Get Real Assembly Year 10 to the Senior Campus

March 18 & 20 UNE Future Finder Lessons for Year 9

March 23 Year 10 Paired Careers Interviews

March 24 Canberra Uni visit for Year 9 HSIE class (5 visits in total)

March 29/30 Wollongong University Visit for Year 10

April 29 Newcastle University visit Years 9 and 10

April 13 Year 9 CSU visit to Bathurst ($20 approx)

October 13 Meet A Keeper TWPZ Years 9 / 10 cost $20

November 23 Sydney University Law Society Year 10 Visit to Senior Campus.

Mrs Fleur Mara

Careers Adviser

PCYC 3’S

HALF COURT BASKETBALL

CHALLENGE

3 on 3 half court basketball

Challenge `

Tuesday nights 6.15pm

$6 per player

To register call 6882 3273 or email

MDeven-

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Dubbo College Delroy Campus2014

Summer Canteen Price List

HOT FOOD SANDWICHESPlain Pie 3.50$ Vegemite 2.00$

Potato Pie 3.50$ Cheese 2.50$

Cheese & Bacon Pie 4.00$ Chicken or Ham 3.00$

Sausage Roll 2.50$ Egg & Lettuce 3.50$

Chicken Burger 3.50$ Chicken & Cheese 4.00$

Pizza Single $2.50 Ham, Cheese &Tomato 4.00$

Pizza Rounda $2.50 Cheese & Salad(order only) 4.50$

Garlic Bread - Top 1.00$ Chicken & Salad(order only) 4.50$

Garlic Bread - Bottom 1.50$ Ham & Salad(order only) 4.50$

Chicken & Gravy Roll 2.50$

Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo Wrap 2.50$ 1/2 Chicken & Salad Wrap 2.50$

Chicken Munchies 2.50$ Chicken & Salad Wrap(order only) 5.00$

Chicken Devils 2.50$ Ham & Salad Wrap(order only) 5.00$

Meatball & Gravy Roll $2.50

Chicken Caesar Roll 2.50$ DRINKSEagleboys Pizza (every Thursday) Water 2.00$ Meatlovers, Ham & Pineapple or Plain Milk 2.00$ Chicken 3.50$ Flavoured Milk 2.50$

Hamburgers (every Friday) 3.50$ Small Juice 2.50$

SALADS Large Juice 3.00$

Ham Salad Roll 3.50$ Kyneton Mineral Water 2.00$

Chicken Salad Roll 3.50$ LOLS 2.50$

Chicken or Ham Salad Box 5.00$ Up & Go 1.50$

Fresh Fruit Salad 3.50$ Slushie- Small 2.00$

Fresh Fruit(seasonal) 0.50$ Slushie- Large 3.00$

Bananas 1.00$

FROZEN SNACKSTNT 0.60$ Chips 1.00$

Icy Twist 1.00$ JJs 1.00$

Juice Cups 1.00$ Grain Waves 1.00$

Paddle Pop 1.50$ Anzac Cookie 1.00$

Frozen Yoghurt 2.00$ Yoghurt 2.00$

Ice-Cream Cup 1.00$

~ 2015 ~

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DUBBO COLLEGE DELROY CAMPUS CALENDAR 2015

~ TERM 1 ~

Wk 06 March 02 03 04 05

Yr 7 Excursion to

Wambangalang

06

Yr 7 Excursion to

Wambangalang

Wk 07 March 09 10

Science and

Engineering

Challenge

11

Science and

Engineering

Challenge

12 13

Yr 7 Vaccinations

Wk 08 March 16

P&C Meeting

6.00pm

17

‘Get Real”

Assembly

18 19 20

Wk 09 March 23

Yr 9 Career

Interest Tests

24 25

Parent/Teacher

Evening

4.00pm - 7.00pm

26 27

Wk 10 March/

April

30 FORTE DRTCC

6.30pm

Yr 10 Paired

Career

Interviews

31 01 02 AECG -

Snr Campus

Last day of

Term 1

03

Good Friday

STUDENTS RETURN FOR TERM 2

ON

TUESDAY 21st APRIL 2015

DELROY COLLEGE PARENTS and CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

The Delroy College Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) meets on the third Monday

of each month, providing a regular open forum in which parents and local citizens can

discuss matters relevant to the education, social and financial welfare of the school and

wider community. An elected parent representative heads our P&C, supported by a

committee of dedicated parents, who, together with the School Principal and Executive

Team, strive to maintain the highest standards for each and every child.

An invitation is extended to all parents and citizens to attend our next meeting which

will be held on the 16th March 2015 at 6.00pm at Club Dubbo. At this meeting you will have the option to become a

financial member, which will give you full voting rights at all meetings. Due to the rules of our constitution, several

members are stepping down from the executive positions which they have held for three consecutive years. Positions

that will be declared vacant and need to be filled are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Leah Bayliss

President Delroy Campus P&C

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DUBBO COLLEGE

UNIFORM SHOP

Darling Street Dubbo Phone: 6881 8989

Term 1 Opening hours: Monday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

DUBBO RSL CLUB

Brisbane Street

DUBBO

(Delroy Campus Newsletter Sponsor)

DELROY CAMPUS

Executive Staff 2015

Ms L Macleod

Principal Rlg

Miss K Bermingham

Deputy Principal

Mr G Braithwaite

Rlg Deputy Principal

Mr N Thompson

Head Teacher English

Mr P Woodhead AP/Head Teacher Student Support

Mrs V Budden

Head Teacher Prof Learning

Head Teacher Teaching and

Learning

Mr C Schubert

Head Teacher Mathematics

Mr M Elbourne-Binns

Head Teacher Science

Ms J Grey

Acting Head Teacher HSIE

Mr C May

Head Teacher PDHPE

Mr S Groen / Mr W Dunlop

Sports Co-ordinators

Ms K Smith

Head Teacher TAS

Mr J Biles

Head Teacher Support

Ms A Piddington

Head Teacher Administration

Mr S Groen

Head Teacher Equity

DELROY CAMPUS

Year Advisers

2015

Year 10 Mr D Stedman

Ms S Jones

Year 9 Ms C Marsh

Mrs D Kelly

Year 8 Mr L Rice

Ms E Smith

Year 7 Ms S Williams

Mr D Piper

Girls’ Adviser:

Mrs D Kelly

(Delroy Campus Newsletter Sponsor)

Rlg Principal: Ms Linda Macleod Deputy Principal: Miss Kathryn Bermingham Rlg Deputy Principal: Mr Glen Braithwaite

LEVELS SYSTEM

Do your Best, be Equipped

ready for Learning, show

Respect

and make the most of the

Opportunities offered by

Your School

SCHOOL POLICY ON

STUDENTS WHO ARE

UNWELL

When a student is unwell at school

he/she:

must obtain a note from the

teacher and then present at the

office, where a parent/carer will be

contacted by the office staff to

collect the student.

Students are NOT to use their

mobile phones to phone parent/

carer directly.

For legal reasons and school policy

students are NOT to leave the school

without signing out at the office.

A NOTE TO PARENTS/CARERS

and STUDENTS

Tank tops/

singlets are not

to be worn at

school.

These tops are

not part of the

uniform and the do not meet

sun-safe requirements.

ATTENDANCE:

NOTES for PARENTS and CARERS

Attendance every day that the school is open for instruction is a legal requirement and a major responsibility of parents/carers. Please send a note when your student has been away from school. Prosecution in the Local Court - If all attempts by

schools and regional support staff fail to improve a

student’s attendance, action can be taken in the

Local Court and the result can be fines up to a

maximum of $11,000.

Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey

If you do not want your child to participate in the student feedback survey, please sign this form and return it to your school by Wednesday 11th March 2015. I (print name)…………………………………………………………… DO NOT give consent for my child/children (print name/s)…………………………………………… of roll/class/es ……………………. to participate in the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. Signed……………………………………………….. Date …………………………… CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION E cese@det.nsw.edu.au www.cese.nsw.gov.au