Mr Wawszkowicz will be supporting other schools in our area to self-assess school improvements in line with School Excellence between Monday and Wednesday this week. All NSW public schools invest in designing, driving and assessing improvements with a view to achieving and sustaining excellence. Our school principal will be part of a panel of educators who consider and provide feedback to selected schools about their current progress. This is one of the ways public schools work together to maintain transparency and consistency about school improvement across schools in New South Wales. After school this afternoon, teachers will continue to update their expertise in teaching literacy and numeracy. This professional learning is essential in developing strategies to assess, teach and review student progress in literacy and numeracy. This is part of our ongoing work that we committed to in our school plan to tailor teaching and learning activities that are appropriate for all students.Well done to our netballers who

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participated in the Riverina Open Netball Knockout. Sport events will continue up to the end of term with Zone Athletics and Under 15’s AFL taking place this week.Congratulations to our dancers who represented our school by participating in the Riverina Dance Festival last Friday. You worked persistently to choreograph and perfect your routines as well as planning costumes that were inclusive yet dramatic. Thank you also to Mrs Preston who ensured everything ran smoothly and spent many hours of her own time to showcase our school. NAIDOC AssemblyNext week, on Monday July 1, we will hold a NAIDOC Assembly to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for 2019 is Voice. Treaty. Truth. Let’s work together for a shared future. Voice, treaty and truth were the three key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. This theme represents the work that we still need to carry out in our community to truthfully engage in conversations with Aboriginal and Torres

Monday 24th June 2019 Term 2 Week 9A

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Relieving Principal

Billabong High School Dance Ensemble

Strait Islander people to heal the past and move forward together. All parents are warmly invited to attend our NAIDOC assembly which will begin at 10.10am. Term 3 - School Development Day variationA reminder about the change published last week in our newsletter. Students will return to school on Monday 22 July rather than the Tuesday. Later in the term, students will not attend school on Wednesday 18 September . Students who wish to attend or volunteer at the Henty Field Day can do this on the Wednesday without accruing a school absence.Mrs Ruth WinfieldRelieving Principal

Riverina Dance Festival Last week, 17 students headed to Griffith to perform in the 2019 Riverina Dance Festival. The Festival is a very prestigious event that encourages the pursuit of excellence in dance, provides an opportunity for talented dance students to engage in quality performance in a professional venue and provides opportunities for schools to showcase their dance programs.Billabong’s item, ‘Lost Boys’ was performed at both a matinee and Page 2

evening performance and was well received by the audience. All the students put their nerves and reservations aside to perform brilliantly representing Billabong proudly and demonstrating the fact they deserved their position in the event. Thank you to the parents who made the long trip to sit in the audience and watch and support our troupe. Riverina Open Netball Knockout On Friday the 21st of June, our open’s netball side travelled to Wagga for an all opens netball competition against local schools. Along-side our coach Mrs. Terlich, Charlee Kleine, Amelia Edwards, Freya Mackinlay, Caitlyn Wardius, Georgia Way, Claudia Grogan, Millie Walsh, Millie Kohlhagen and Rachael Galvin were in for a day with freezing weather and competitive teams. Only having two defenders and six shooters proved to not be a concern for our team, with every girl stepping up to fulfil their positions. After losing one game, drawing one and winning three, we unfortunately did not make finals, although every girl is to be commended for their efforts and determination. Caitlyn Wardius had a fantastic day switching from attack to defence and winning overall MVP. We would like to thank Cindy Wardius, our umpire for the day, Nicole Edwards (strapper) and Colleen Kleine (scorer).

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Albury Wodonga Careers Expo

Without their help, the day would not have gone as smoothly. Also, a massive thank you goes to Mrs. Terlich. Once again, she has worked tirelessly for her school and our team and it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. Agriculture NewsBillabong High has been lucky enough this year to be preparing 8 steers for the Royal Melbourne Show in September and Albury Show in November. We are very thankful to the following studs especially to Huon Charolais , Black Diamond Speckle Park and Thologolong Murray Greys for the donation of a steer each and to Margaret Pierce Belango Park Limousins and Alpine Angus for also trusting us with their steers. The team has been working hard each lunchtime settling the steers down, our students are very dedicated to doing the best job possible and learning the skills needed along the way.Last Friday Thomas Heriot, Jake Muller, Jessica Toogood, Abbey Hogan, Cameron Howard and Tyron Heritage enjoyed the Agriculture Enrichment day at CSU Wagga Wagga. The students were given tastes of the courses in the Agricultural faculty by participating in Spray nozzle selection, Quarantine, Worm Egg counts and Sheep for Meat workshops. The workshops were presented by both staff

and student at CSU and were interactive and very interesting. Albury Wodonga Careers ExpoOn Thursday 20th June all Year 12 attended the annual Careers Expo at the Albury Entertainment Centre. Over 60 providers – universities, colleges, Tafes, employers, agencies were available for students to collect information from, to help prepare for their futures. Thank you to Ms Morgan and Mr Ecceleston for supervising the group. Aurora College Enrolments – 2020Aurora College, the Department of Education Virtual Selective High School, is now seeking new enrolments for 2019 in Years 8, 9 and 10. The College focuses on extending and accelerating the learning of high achieving students in the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science. Parents are encouraged to visit the College’s website at http://www.aurora. nsw.edu.au/ to access more information regarding the College and how to apply for enrolment. If you have any questions regarding the process of enrolment you are more than welcome to contact the principal or the Aurora College Coordinator, Mr Campbell. Applications close on Friday 26th July 2019.

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Agriculture Enrichment Day at CSU Wagga Riverina Open Netball Team

Calendar Tuesday 25th June 2019 P & C Meeting Wednesday 26th June 2019 Albury Zone AFL Grand Finals, Lavington Sports Ground. Write a Book in a DayThursday 27th June 2019 Zone Athletics, Les O’Brien Precinct. Friday 28th June 2019 Riverina Tennis Legal Studies Study Day ADSTA Science Study day Monday 1st July 2019 NAIDOC Assembly Wednesday 3rd July 2019 SRC Movie Night Friday 5th July 2019 Final day of term 2

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U15 Boys And Girls AFL Grand Final NightThis Wednesday (26th June) is the Albury Zone AFL Grand Final evening. We have been fortunate enough to have both of our Under 15’s teams qualify and we wish them all the very best. CHANGE OF VENUE: Albury Sportsground NOT Lavington.Game Start Times:1.45pm – Junior Girls – 4 x 10 mins – Scots V Billabong 3.45pm – Junior Boys – 4 x 15 mins – Xavier V Billabong Please note, all students will be transported into Albury, however, we have limited seats for the return trip to Culcairn. Please advise Mrs Terlich if you require return transport. Zone AthleticsThe ADSSSA Zone Athletics Carnival is on Thursday the 27th of June at the Les O’Brien Precinct in Albury. Start time is 10am and finish time is 2:30pm. We have approximately 90 students who have qualified for this day. If you cannot compete and need to withdraw, please speak with Mrs Terlich by tomorrow afternoon, as entries have to be submitted. Notes are due to the front office on Wednesday.

Expressions of interest are currently being sought for public school students to attend the 2019 Riverina Combined Schools Music Camp and Tour. The camp will be held at the Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre from 9.00am Saturday 17 August – Friday 23 August 2019 with the last 2 days consisting of a tour in the Wagga Wagga area. The camp and tour will provide opportunities for concert band instrumentalists to be involved in a wide variety of experiences and activities. These will include instrumental tutorials and concerts which allow students to enhance their knowledge and skills in music and performance. Students who attend the camp will also be considered for network and state tours and ensembles in 2019/2020. Interested students from Years 5-12 are eligible to nominate.If you interested in your child attending the camp or would like further information, please contact Ms Taylor at school. Please find a link to the online application form below:h t tps : / /docs .goog le .com/ fo rms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceuSfRUcPol8 ld IA527wR-Q P s K 4 N E P P 8 l G P 5 T L R h x D p V A 0 1 w /viewform?usp=pp_urlApplications close on the 15th July.

Billabong High School

NAIDOC Assembly

Monday 1st July

10:10 am – 11:10am

• Welcome to Country

• Aboriginal dance

• Aboriginal Studies presentation

• Aboriginal Art presentation and awards

• Musical item

Join us to help celebrate the history, culture and

achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

peoples in our Billabong school community.