1 Issue 3 21st March 2013 What’s Inside Pg 2 Congratulations Wollumbin High School Principal: Karen Connell North Arm Road, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Email: [email protected]Website: www.wollumbin-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 66 72 5121 Fax: 02 66 72 6056 P & C Meeting: Tuesday 26th March 2013 at 7.00 pm in the Library Educational Excellence — High Expectations — Student Success Pg 3 What’s On Pg 5 Sport Report P&C EXECUTIVE We apologise to Don Napper for printing his name incorrectly in the last edition of the Talkabout. We appreciate his willingness to take on the position of Vice President. Pg 4 Uniform Pg 6 Bus Information Year 12 Exam Timetable DEPUTY PRINCIPAL APPOINTED Mr Stuart Cutcher, currently Deputy Principal at Kingscliff High School, has been appointed to Wollumbin High School. He commences day 1 term 2. We congratulate him and look forward to Mr Cutcher joining our school. We thank and acknowledge Ms Stevenson who stepped into the relieving role and has done an outstanding job over a much longer period of time than was originally anticipated. TEACHING CERTIFICATES Congratulations go to Mrs Hannam and Miss Underwood who were both awarded their teaching certificates. CANTEEN Thank you to Janet Burn, Lynette Prestwich (canteen committee chairperson) and our wonderful volunteers who ensure the canteen provides great quality food for students and staff. The canteen manager, Lis, has been on extended leave this term and we thank Janet who has stepped into the role for a much longer period than she anticipated. Your efforts are appreciated. Next term an updated menu will be included with the Talkabout as there will need to be some price rises for some products. P&C TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION Topic for discussion at the meeting of 26th March, will be the Wollumbin Coffee Project. TWO SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS TERM 2 Due to the introduction of new NSW Syllabus documents, the Department of Education has granted schools an additional school development day in term 2 to enable staff to focus on preparation for syllabus implementation in 2014. Please note on your calendars that students do not return until Wednesday 1 st May. Staff will be working with staff from across the five tweed high schools on Monday (29th April) and Tuesday (30th April) – they are designated as pupil free days. SENIOR SUCCESS Workshop 2 was presented to year 11 students and their Study Support Person on March 20th. Ms Stevenson presented a workshop on Study Skills – very practical and effective strategies for students to utilise. Year 11’s next workshop to be held on the 8th May will focus on exam preparation. Senior Success is held in the Library and runs from 6 pm to 7.30pm. Very timely as year 11 half yearly exams will occur week 5, term 2 (commencing 27th May). SCHOOL PHOTOS Thank you to Mrs Okunev and Mrs Buie for their organisation. If your student missed out on a photograph a catch up day will be held on 26th March. YEAR 7 and YEAR 9 PARENTS Please read the enclosed letter about NAPLAN. It contains important information you need to know,
P & C Meeting: Tuesday 26th March 2013 at 7.00 pm in the Library
Educational Excellence — High Expectations — Student Success
Pg 3
What’s On
Pg 5
Sport Report
P&C EXECUTIVE
We apologise to Don Napper for printing his name incorrectly in the last edition of the Talkabout.
We appreciate his willingness to take on the position of Vice President.
Pg 4
Uniform
Pg 6
Bus Information
Year 12 Exam
Timetable
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL APPOINTED
Mr Stuart Cutcher, currently Deputy Principal at Kingscliff High School, has been appointed to Wollumbin High School. He commences day 1 term 2. We congratulate him and look forward to Mr Cutcher joining our school. We thank and acknowledge Ms Stevenson who stepped into the relieving role and has done an outstanding job over a much longer period of time than was originally anticipated.
TEACHING CERTIFICATES
Congratulations go to Mrs Hannam and Miss Underwood who were both awarded their teaching certificates.
CANTEEN
Thank you to Janet Burn, Lynette Prestwich (canteen committee chairperson) and our wonderful volunteers who ensure the canteen provides great quality food for students and staff. The canteen manager, Lis, has been on extended leave this term and we thank Janet who has stepped into the role for a much longer period than she anticipated. Your efforts are appreciated. Next term an updated menu will be included with the Talkabout as there will need to be some price rises for some products.
P&C TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION
Topic for discussion at the meeting of 26th March, will be the Wollumbin Coffee Project.
TWO SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS TERM 2
Due to the introduction of new NSW Syllabus documents, the Department of Education has granted schools an additional school development day in term 2 to enable staff to focus on preparation for syllabus implementation in 2014.
Please note on your calendars that students do not return until Wednesday 1
st May. Staff
will be working with staff from across the five tweed high schools on Monday (29th April) and Tuesday (30th April) – they are designated as pupil free days.
SENIOR SUCCESS
Workshop 2 was presented to year 11 students and their Study Support Person on March 20th. Ms Stevenson presented a workshop on Study Skills – very practical and effective strategies for students to utilise. Year 11’s next workshop to be held on the 8th May will focus on exam preparation. Senior Success is held in the Library and runs from 6 pm to 7.30pm. Very timely as year 11 half yearly exams will occur week 5, term 2 (commencing 27th May).
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Thank you to Mrs Okunev and Mrs Buie for their organisation. If your student missed out on a photograph a catch up day will be held on 26th March.
YEAR 7 and YEAR 9 PARENTS
Please read the enclosed letter about NAPLAN.
It contains important information you need to know,
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OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS
Thankyou very much to all the students who helped with our Open House.. It was a great success.
CONGRATULATIONS PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
Congratulations to McKenzie New and Hayley Hyde Year 8 who are our first recipients of a Principal’s Award for the year.
CONGRATULATIONS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
Congratulations to the following students who are the first recipients of a Deputy Principal’s Award.
Year 7 - Grace Sheffield
Year 8 - Yaimee Currie, McKenzie New and Hayley Hyde
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Term 1 2013
25th March Year 9 Laptop Evening - 6pm G Block 26th March P & C Meeting - 7pm Library - Discussion Topic: Wollumbin Coffee Project 26th March Photos catch up day 29th March - 1st April Easter 4th April Year 12 half yearly exams commence 9th April ANZAC Day Assembly 12th April Last day Term 1 25th April ANZAC Day March. Meet at the PO 10am in formal uniform,
Term 2
29th and 30th April School Development Day (students do not attend) 1st May Students Return 2nd May Yr 7 and Yr 9 Immunisation 8th May Year 11 Senior Success Workshop - 6 - 7.30 pm Library 10th May Cross Country - all students involved in the run/walk event 14th May Year 7, 11 and 12 parent teacher meeting 14th - 16th May NAPLAN tests for Year 7 and 9 15th May Year 12 Senior Success Workshop - 6 - 7.30pm Library 20th May Year 10 into 11 Information Expo
HOMEWORK HELP
Need some help with your assessment tasks and homework? Wanting to spend some time studying but
not sure where to start?
SOLUTION = Come along to homework help
When: Every Wednesday after school until 4pm
Where: School Library
Who: Miss Underwood (Science and Maths) and Mrs Hirst (English)
Why: Homework help is a volunteer program run by teachers that is designed to assist students in completing their homework and assessment tasks. It is also designed to help students establish a regular study routine, go over any work they need extra assistance with and to build and support independent learners.
Students are busy creating designs for their projects.
WELCOME
We welcomed the Principal of Pokhara View Point Primary School of Nepal Mr Matrika Baral.
His visit was sponsored by the Murwillumbah AM Rotary Club
YEAR 9 and YEAR 10 PARENTS
Year 9 and 10 students have recently received their assessment information booklet..
Please make sure you have a read and discussed the guidelines with your student.
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UNIFORM REMINDER
Students attending Wollumbin High School are expected to wear our uniform with pride, and most students do so.
Students not in correct uniform should have a note from a parent/carer providing an explanation. We have loan uniforms to assist students for that day. Some Student Assistance funds are available (via application) if families need some financial support to ensure students are in uniform.
Correct footwear is essential – solid, black closed in shoes – not canvas – as practical subjects require this for protection. Students who are not in correct footwear will not be able to participate in practical learning experiences. Please assist us with this matter and outfit your student in the correct footwear
These styles of shoes are ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR The school expects students to follow Department of Education and Communities Policy and the OHS Act 2000 by wearing enclosed leather, lace-up, buckle or Velcro fastened shoes. They must cover the whole top of the foot and have a low heel.
These styles of shoes are UNACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR Students must not wear skate shoes, black soft ballet style shoes, open top Mary-Jane shoes, canvas or similar material type shoes. If you are not sure what footwear is acceptable then please consult the school before buying new shoes. A salesperson at a shoe shop will not necessarily give you the correct advice in terms of approved school styles. Please check with the school.
NB: Shoes must be of a solid leather type to satisfy safety requirements. Failure to wear these types of shoes may result in temporary exclusion from a practical subject.
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NORTH COAST SWIMMING CONTINUED
Qualifying for state swimming are:
12 Years Girls Relay (Tess Sneddon, Laetani Brehaut, Clair Constable and Jordan Howlett) (1
st)
Tess Sneddon in the 12 Years100m Butterfly (2nd)
Conor Greasley in the 13 Years 400m Freestyle
Fiona Stanley in the 14 Years 200m Freestyle (1st) 100mFreestyle (2nd) 100m Backstroke (2nd)
Alec O’Brien narrowly missed out on state selection with a 4th place in the 200m Freestyle.
Other notable swims of the day were Jordan Howlett in the 50m Freestyle and Tess Sneddon in the 100m Backstroke.
NORTH COAST REGION AGE CHAMPION
A big congratulations must go to Fiona Stanley who, as well as being Far North Coast age champion, is now North Coast 14 Years swimming champion.
Fiona gained this award from achieving highest placing's over the total number of events.
In the senior AWD section Clancy Whiteman was awarded age champion and gained this with his three first places.
SPORT REPORT
Wollumbin has been very successful with sport selections in the last few weeks. Despite the difficulty with the weather a number of selection trials were finally able to get underway.
VOLLEYBALL
Makaela Davis has been selected as a shadow for the North Coast side.
FOOTBALL
Makaela Davis, Katrina Marr, Samuel Layton and Toby Guinea are currently travelling to Port Macquarie as part of the FC Football team.
Both the boys and girls football team were extremely competitive at the gala day. Both teams were defeated in round 3 with the boys’ team only being defeated by a golden goal. From this Sam Layton, Toby Guinea, Damian Singh, Katrina Marr, Brooke Maynard and Emily Anderson were selected in the Northern Division Far North Coast team. Unfortunately Emily had to withdraw from this team.
AFL
Matt Wells has been selected in the FNC AFL team.
TERM 2
Sport selections are now underway for term 2. These are available on Moodle and can be selected from home. A lot of sports are filling rapidly so make your selection quickly.
A reminder - sport is a compulsory part of the curriculum and absences must be explained. A pattern of absences will be dealt with under the school’s disciplinary policy.
NORTH COAST SWIMMING
Seven Wollumbin High School students attended the North Coast Swimming carnival in Coffs Harbour on March 7th.
Between the grey skies and scattered showers there were lots of bright smiles as six of the swimmers progress onto Combined High School state swimming.
Two swimmers have also been selected to swim long distance events based on official times from other competitive carnivals.
This brings the total to seven swimmers going state swimming.
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BUS INFORMATION FROM BHANGALA PTY LTD
ABN. 12060907 780
Dear Parent/Guardian,
There are 3 important issues that I would like to bring to your attention which directly relate to the safety of your child/children when travelling on school buses.
1) In the event of a bus not being able to deliver students to their normal drop-off points because of flooding, and if contact cannot be made with the parent/guardian, the students will be returned to their school.
Should the school be unstaffed the students will be taken to the bus depot and further attempts will be made to contact the parent / guardian.
If there are other families that the students can be left with, then you must notify the bus company in writing.
This is imperative for our duty of care to the students and for the students safety.
2) If a student is to travel to a place other than their normal drop-off point the bus company must be notified.
This can be done by a note signed by you, which the student can hand to the driver, by phoning the bus company office or phoning the school which will issue the student with a note to hand to the driver.
Under no circumstances can we transport students to a different location than normal with out your authorization.
3) It is a legal requirement that when seatbelts are fitted in a bus they must be worn.
It would be very much appreciated if you would encourage your child/children to wear them. Remember, they are fitted for the safety of your children.
Thanking you in anticipation of your cooperation.
Gary Singh Bus Operator 3 Kendon Avenue, Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Ph: (02) 6672 7464 Fax: (02) 6672 6415
Mobile: 0412661794 A/Hrs: (02) 6672 1781
Week
10
DAY Thursday 4th April Friday 5th April
YEAR 12 HALF YEARLY
EXAM TIMETABLE
Exams will be in the
Performance Work Shop
(unless stated)
AM
English Advanced – Area of Study
8.50 – 11.00
English Standard - Area
of Study
8.50 – 11.00
English Studies 8.50 – 10.00
PM
Chemistry (T5) 11.50 - 2.55
Software, Design &
Development (T5) 11.50 - 1.55
Week
11
DAY Monday 8th April Tuesday 9th April Wednesday 10th April Thursday 11th April Friday 12th April
