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PH: 4284 1513 [email protected] Issue No. 4 “The Farm” Surf Excursion Ne wsletter EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS WOONONA HIGH SCHOOL 26 March 2018
PH: 4284 1513 [email protected]
Issue No. 4
“The Farm” Surf Excursion
Newsletter
EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS
WOONONA HIGH SCHOOL
26 March 2018
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In this issue: Page 3 & 4 Mount Keira Scout Camp
Page 5 Alice in Wonderland
Page 6 CAPA and Enrichment Information
Page 7 CoS Band Program
Page 8 Year 7 & 12 Food Technology
Page 8 Year 7 & 8 Accelerated Reader Program
Page 9 Careers Update
Page 10 Love Bites, Girls Welfare Program
Page 11 Lions Youth of the Year
Page 11 World Harmony Day
Page 12 Global Robotics Competition
Page 13 Sports Update
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Calendar
Wed 28 Mar School Cross Country
Wed 28 Mar Sth Coast Rugby League Trials
Thur 29 Mar Hassett Cup Cricket
Thur 29 Mar Year 11 Chemistry ANSTO
Tue 3 Apr Open Girls & Boys Soccer
Thur 5 Apr Selfie Project Year 8 Girls
Fri 6 Apr Year 10 Elevate
Mon 9 Apr CHS Swimming
Mon 9 Apr CoS Transition Expo
Tue 10 Apr CHS Swimming
Tue 10 Apr Unplugged
Wed 11 Apr Under 14 Boys & Girls Futsal
Thur 12 Apr Under 16 Boys & Girls Futsal
Fri 13 Apr Open Boys & Girls Futsal
Fri 13 Apr Yr 12 Business Studies Luna Park
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Mount Keira Scout Camp
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On Friday 16 March, Year 7 Geography
ventured to Mt Keira Summit and Scout camp
to study the geomorphic processes that have
shaped the Illawarra escarpment. There they
enjoyed learning about the reasons there are
different colours in the sandstone and how the
natural processes shape the beautiful rocks and
boulders throughout the National Park. They
also used a variety of geographers tools to
measure the temperature and moisture
content of the soil, the air temperature and
wind speed. The students drew a line drawing if
the escarpment, featuring the human impacts
of industrialisation and urbanisation and
evaluated our impact in this area.
This excursion reinforced the learning they
have been undertaking in the Landscapes and
Landforms unit this semester.
Ms Mellor (HSIE Teacher)
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CAPA News Alice in Wonderland
Last Tuesday, Mr Cleary, a Drama and Acting expert, came along to rehearsal to assist our Alice in Wonderland cast and he was an excellent help to our young performers. Mr Cleary helped our students improve their character skills and taught them how to show emotions through speech and actions. He spent time with specific characters and helped them improve their acting, discussing aspects such as posture, voice and backstory. He also gave the young actors specific instructions and tips on how to play their character to the best of their ability. Here are some quotes from our drama students who thoroughly enjoyed the experience:
“I play the White Rabbit and Mr Cleary helped me understand how a rabbit moves and speaks, as the rabbit is quick, worried and jittery.”
* Luka Janssen, White Rabbit
“I play a card in the school play and Mr Cleary helped me improve showing the cards emotion and making gestures towards the other cards while arguing.”
* Darcy Britton, Card
“I play a flower in Alice in Wonderland and Mr Cleary helped me get a good character voice, and now I’m an angry flower.”
* Lily Walker, Flower
Rehearsals are going really well and two performances will be held on Thursday 21st June.
Written By Zarah King (Year 10) and Luka Janssen (Year 8).
Southern Stars Performing Company
This year we had 17 students from Year 7-12 apply for the Southern Stars Performing Company in Dance, Drama and Music. We
wish all of these students the best of luck for their upcoming auditions. Congratulations to Keelah Walker (Year 9), Carla Baker
(Year 10) and Kira Small (Year 12) who all made it through to Round 2 of the live vocal audition process. We are so proud of all
of our students who auditioned and look forward to seeing the results.
2019 CAPA Class Auditions
This week over 90 Year 6 students with an interest and talent in Circus, Dance, Drama, Music and/or Visual Arts/Photography
will be auditioning for our 2019 Year 7 CAPA Class Enrichment Program. We look forward to meeting all of these students who
come from a wide range of primary schools on Thursday 29th March. Applications for this program have now closed. Please
contact our Office as soon as possible if you missed the closing date or if you require any further information about the pro-
gram or the audition and workshop process.
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CAPA Showcase at Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival
Woonona High School has been invited to perform at the Thirroul Festival again this year. Carla Baker and Riley Walker from
Year 10 will be performing a 25 minute acoustic set on the stage opposite the Thirroul Library from 11:20-11:45 on Saturday
7th April, and on Sunday 8th April these talented students will join many others from Year 6-12 in our band, dance and vocal
programs as we present a Woonona High CAPA showcase from 3:20-4pm on a large truck stage in the park near the pool.
Come along to support our talented students!
Saturday 7th April - 11:20-11:45: Carla and Riley perform (opposite Thirroul Library)
Sunday 8th April – 3:20-4pm: WHS CAPA Showcase (on stage in the park near the pool)
Illawarra South East Regional (ISER) Performing Ensemble
On Wednesday 11th April, Woonona High School will be hosting two performances from this ensemble, which is comprised of
talented students who are selected from all schools in our region in the areas of dance, band and vocals. This ensemble takes
their cabaret style show on tour each term, entertaining audiences with a range of songs from a variety of eras and styles.
All students are invited to attend the first concert – entry is $4 per student or $6 per family. The second concert is for our local
primary school students and residents from the Illawarra Retirement Trust village. All parents and community members are
welcome to attend either show, but please let the Office know if you wish to attend so we can reserve seating for you. Both
concerts will be held in the Woonona High School Hall. Wheelchair access is available – please advise the Office if required so
that we can reserve parking for you near the ramps.
Wednesday 11th April – 8:40-9:40 – ISER Ensemble Concert: Woonona HS students
10:00-11:00 – ISER Ensemble Concert: local primary schools/IRT
Congratulations to Tyler Wade in Year 8 who has recently
joined this ensemble and will be performing with the stage
band on their first tour, including the concerts at Woonona
High. We look forward to seeing all five of our talented
students who are part of this ensemble:
Year 8 – Layla Ryan (dance) and Tyler Wade (keyboard);
Year 9 - Jocelyn Bray (tenor saxophone) and Jordan White
(alto saxophone); and Year 11 - Ethan W Johnson (drums)
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Our first Unplugged concert for 2018 will be held on
Tuesday 10th April at 7pm in the Hall. These concerts have
been running since 2010 and were initially designed to raise
money to purchase a grand piano for the Hall. After
purchasing the piano in 2011, the concerts have continued
to be a strong tradition with many talented students of all
ages performing great live music along with circus, dance
and drama items, and art displays. All money raised is used
to maintain the piano and to purchase new performance
equipment for use in the Hall.
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Community of Schools Primary and Junior Band Program 2018
The Woonona Community of Schools Band Program has been running successfully since
2012 and last year we had 34 students from Russell Vale, Woonona East and Woonona
Primary Schools participating. This year many of those students are now in high school
playing in the Junior Band. Both groups rehearse each Wednesday morning from 8:00-
9:30am. Primary students come to Woonona High School to learn an instrument and
rehearse as a band and our senior music students and outside tutors provide small
group tuition on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, keyboard
or drums. We will take applications for new primary band students later this term and
these students usually begin at the end of Term 2. The program is open to Year 5 or 6
students and information will be distributed to students through primary schools. Please
contact our Office on 42 841 513 if you have any questions. Year 5 and 6 students from
other primary schools are also welcome to apply for our Primary Band (to learn an
instrument) or Junior Band (1-2 years experience).
Miss Rhiannon Sharp
Head Teacher CAPA (Music)
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Year 7 and 12 Food Technology
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Our kitchens have had a busy start to the year with the 2 Wise Monkeys Café
reopening again yesterday, which is always a treat for both students and staff.
Our Year 12 Food technology have been preparing antipasto platters and
practicing their plating (which looks delicious), while the Year 7 Food Technology
class were snapped having fun making muffins.
Year 7 and 8 Accelerated Reader Program
Year 7 J Jessica Colvin, Kieren Jones, Alya Bartkowiak, Yadin Hunt, Seamus McMillan, Oneli Ruberu, Llewellyn Const, Destiny Taiatini.
Year 8 Jet Tane, Madeliene Saxby, Sophie Domagala, Anna Georgeou.
A big congratulations to our
students who are already
successfully reaching their literacy
targets within the 2018
Accelerated Reader Program.
The following students were
presented with certificates at
assembly last week.
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BIG day out at UTS
It was a busy week in Careers this week. On Tuesday, I
accompanied Mr Mete on excursion to ‘The Big Day’ at
University Technology of Sydney. Over Thirty students had
the opportunity to listen to and speak with a variety of
technology professionals, educators and students to help
them identify pathways to technology careers; Thank you Mr
Mete for organising this excursion.
Australian Defence Force Visit
Recruiters from the Australian Defence Force were at
Woonona High School this week for lunch time to talk about
Defence Force Careers. Students were especially interested in
enrolment processes for the Australian Defence Force
Academy as well the ADF Gap Year.
University Of Wollongong - Earn your place
early for 2019!
Student Ambassadors from UOW attended a special Year 12
meeting. All year 12 students that are in any interested
attending University are encouraged to apply for early
admission at University Of Wollongong. The hardest part of
university is often getting an offer with Early Admission in
their position. Students may still apply to other universities
and for other degrees. All UOW applicants are also
encouraged to complete a scholarship application as well. For
more information, visit: https://www.uow.edu.au/future/early-admission/index.html
John Chamberlain (Careers Advisor)
APPLYING FOR TAX FILE NUMBERS
A friendly reminder to parents and students who are applying online for a Tax File Number:
Woonona Licensed Post Office has provided this service for just over 6 months now. There is still a small percentage of
students who complete the online form incorrectly, or do not bring the necessary paperwork when having a Tax File Number
interview.
Below is the necessary information:
To apply for an individual tax file number visit website: www.ato.gov.au.individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn
1. Complete the online form.
2. Print the summary which will include your application reference number.
Also on the website is information regarding SUGNATURE REQUIREMENTS, PROOF OF IDENTITY AND PROOF OF ELEGIBILITY
documents. It is important that you read this information prior to attending an interview so that your tax file number
application can be completed successfully and wont be delayed.
The tax file number interview takes approximately 5—10 minutes. The taxation office will mail your Tax File number to your
postal address within 28 days/
To arrange an interview you MUST make an appointment by contacting Woonona Post Office on 4284 3090.
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Love Bites, Girls Welfare Program Year 9 girls have been inspired and encouraged to take
part in a workshop with a key focus on Sexual Assault and
Domestic Violence hosted by the Illawarra Women’s
Health Clinic professionals. This program is supported
through the welfare program at Woonona High School and
reaches beyond our PDHPE units on respectful
relationships. The girls took part in in a full days worth of
activities with the aim to empower each other to take a
confident stand to help banish gender stereotypes in
society, understand areas of consent and develop further
strategies of being an active bystander. It was wonderful
to hear the students positive feedback and confident voice
throughout the sessions and to support them through
these somewhat difficult and sensitive topics. Thank you to
Belinda for a professionally organised and presented
workshop, we appreciate our time and support our of
students!
Zoe Steele - Year 9 Adviser
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Harmony Day
In support of World Harmony Day, the SRC students sold orange-coated deserts such as cookies and brownies as well as sausage rolls at the canteen. World Harmony Day (also known as Anti-Racism Day) celebrates the inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
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Lions 'Youth of the Year' Congratulations to Charlie-Pearl Cram and Elly Moore who were selected to represent the school at the Lions Club 'Youth of the Year' competition. This is a rigorous process in which students must submit a resume and application then undergo an interview with a panel of community members who ask them questions on general knowledge, citizenship and community involvement. Students then attended a dinner at the Woonona Bowling Club at which they had to do two impromptu speeches and a five minute prepared speech. Both Elly and Charlie-Pearl represented our school extremely well and all community members were impressed with their wide range of cultural, sporting and citizenship achievements as well as their leadership within the SRC. Congratulations to Charlie-Pearl who was the overall runner-up and winner of the public speaking prize for 2018. Clare Matthews
Head Teacher English & Drama
Charlie-Pearl Cram Elly Moore
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Global Robotics Competition
Aiden Checklin is part of Team #5985, Project Bucephalus, made up of 34 children from 15 High Schools. Team 5985 competes
in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) - an annual international robotics competition for high-school students. FRC Teams
are required to design, program, and build a robot to compete in a complex game involving two teams of three robots on a
large playing field. Team members develop technical, business and personal skills in an intense 6-week build Season between
January and February. After this date, FRC teams around the world begin competing in Regional Tournaments. These events
are the culmination of hundreds of hours of work by each team member, and each tournament is attended by 40 robotics
teams from around the world.
Over the weekend Team #5985, Project Bucephalus competed in AND WON the South Pacific FRC Regional tournament at
Sydney Olympic Park. The win was described as a “stunning upset”, with Aiden and his team mates beating a number of more
experienced and high profile private schools from around the world. The Team can now advance to the FIRST World
Championships in the USA in April. Best of Luck Aiden!
Mr Mucci
We’re a bit spoilt!
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With the fantastic weather we have had it’s great to
see that our students are taking advantage of our
spectacular school grounds by enjoying their lessons
outdoors.
Year 7S Music class were snapped this week doing
just that! Maybe we’re a bit spoilt!
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SPORT South Coast Swimming Trials
Congratulations to all our swimmers who attended the Regional trials held at
Dalton pool last week in very wet weather conditions. Our swimmers were
very well represented and many have advanced to the State trials in week .
Special congratulations to the following students who will represent in indi-
vidually events:
Chelsea Jones - Chelsea came first in 100 fly,100 free, 50 free, 100 back and
200 free finals.
Caleb Sharman - 3rd in 400 free and100 back.
Zara Sharman - congratulations on both winning the 400 free and setting a
new record (4:36:85), 1st in100 free, 50 free, 200 free and 2nd in100 fly.
Mia Sweeney-Heber - 1st in 100 breast.
Jade Timberlake - 3rd in 100 free, 50 free and 200 free.
Jade Van Duin - 1st in 100 breast, 2nd in 200 free and 3rd in 100 free.
State Carnival
The following relays also were placed and will compete at the State carnival:
Girls open 200 medley- the swimmers were Chelsea Jones, Jade Van Duin,
Jade Timbrell and Zara Sharman.
Girls All age relay - the swimmers were Chelsea Jones, Mia Sweey-Heber,
Jade Timbrell, Jade Van Duin, Zara Sharman and Bronte Sweeney.
Girls 14 years relay - the swimmers were Isabelle Laming, Darby Walsh, Kiri
Crittenden and Jade Van Duin.
Girls 17 years relay - the swimmers were Jade Timbrell, Bronte Sweeney,
Jessica Ayrton and Zara Sharman.
Congratulations to both Chelsea and Zara who were both named as Age
Champions in their respective age groups.
Woonona girls were 1st overall in the girls point score at the conclusion of
the carnival and Woonona High was named the 3rd best school in the overall
point score.
Congratulations to all swimmers and good luck at the State carnival
Marg Sim (Sports Organiser)
Jade Timbrell Jessica Ayrton
Zara Sharman Jade Timbrell
Chelsea Jones Caleb Sharman
KYUP Girls Self Defence On Thursday 22 March, Year 10 girls took part
in the KYUP Girls Self Defence Program which
aims to raise awareness of violence against
women and children and empowering women
to recognise a bad situation. Students were
able to practise skills that would be invaluable
in such situations.
The program also focussed on self-worth and
changing behaviours that could put them at
risk .
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