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Six students from our SMILE (Support Mentor Inspire Listen Encourage) program attended the North Coast
Regional Police Liaison Meeting held at the Coffs Harbour PCYC recently to show a Presentation to the
group at the request of our Police Liaison Officer Senior Constable Snow.
The group were very impressed with the presentation and the program, asking many positive questions and
commented that they would like this program in their geographical areas as well. Jason Bromell declared „it
must be called the Woopi project though‟.
We really impressed the audience with the movie made by James Morgan.
The program can provide social support, positive reinforcement, alternatives to drugs/alcohol such as fit-
ness, music, arts and other stress relieving activities, self-esteem and confidence building activities, Ways
to deal with bullying, and ways to deal with anger outburst. More details about our SMILE program will be
available from the school website.
Woolgoolga High School 15 June 2012 Issue No.9
GOOD NEWS WEEK
Web address: www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: [email protected]
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Jason Bromell Daniel Bastow and Lochie Gould
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From the Principal’s Desk
Woolgoolga
High will be
offering a wide
selection of
courses in
2013 to suit
students
The Senior Student Information
Night will be held on Wednesday
20 June from 7.00pm to 8.15pm in
the Woolgoolga High School hall.
This night will inform both students
and parents of the options available
in the senior school years. Pathway
options will be discussed with
regard to subject choices,
expectations, senior student culture,
Board of Studies requirements - just
to name a few of the topics. It is
important for both parents/
caregivers and students attend.
Woolgoolga High will be offering a
wide selection of courses in 2013 to
suit students, whether they seek a
traineeship, vocational training or
are striving for university entrance.
Many thanks to our History staff -
Mrs David and Mrs Rook - for their
time and effort in organising another
successful senior History excursion
to Sydney last week. Their visits to
the Nicholson Museum and the
Jewish Holocaust Museum were
highly valued learning experiences.
Recently, the school Athletics
Carnival produced some more
records and our athletes will be
attending the Zone Carnival on
Thursday 21 June. We wish all
competitors well.
Community Consultation Survey
Many of our senior students and the
P&C have asked that we add a
navy blue tie to our school uniform
as an OPTIONAL EXTRA for senior
students. This is due to the
impressive look of our students
when they don the school jackets
and ties for our formal events
outside the school. I ask that
parents and community members
use this link to fill out a very short
survey (2 questions only).
http://kwiksurveys.com?u=whstiesurvey
On Friday the 8th June I was invited
to the North Coast Region
Aboriginal Education Awards 2012
at Yarrawarra Cultural Centre,
Corindi. I would like to congratulate
Madeline Duroux on her impressive
performance as MC at the
presentation. She represented our
school with dignity and poise.
End of Semester student reports are
expected to be distributed on
Thursday 28 June in the afternoon.
Guy Wright
Principal
WOOLGOOLGA
HIGH SCHOOL P&C
Unfortunately, we have
had to postpone Cash
Bingo until the warmer
weather. This exciting
fundraiser will hopefully
recommence in
September.
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Some weeks ago,
four of our Year 11
students (Cheyenne
Ellis, Jacob Hawes,
James Morgan and
Emmanuel Tan)
travelled south to
represent our school
at the Rotary District
MUNA (Mock
United Nations
Assembly) meeting.
There were some
exotic performances
during the weekend and all the students had a lot of fun, dressing up in national
costumes, or variations, bribing other countries to support their motions and making
speeches about every topic under the sun, from Irish potatoes to drug addiction!
The host school, St Columba, put on an excellent show, with catered meals, lovely
snacks and between-meals entertainment such as a trivia night and their own senior
boys‟ a capella choir singing as the Saturday night special.
Everyone made good friends from other schools and they all want to go back again
next year!
See Rotary Press Release page 4
On Friday 8th June Coffs Harbour High
travelled to Woolgoolga High School for the
next debate for the Year 9 component of the
Premier's Debating Challenge. WHS argued
the negative to 'that we should stop trading
with countries that have poor human rights'.
The adjudicator Mr Muldoon was heard to
comment that it was very close with several
good arguments presented by both
teams. CHHS were the eventual winners, with
our Year 9 team having two more debates
remaining in the near future.
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PRESS RELEASE from Woolgoolga Rotary
“WOOLGOOLGA STUDENTS ON THE WORLD STAGE”
Five local students spent last weekend debating the big issues of the day at the Rotary Model United Nations Assembly in Port Macquarie. Emmanual Tan and Cheyenne Ellis from Woolgoolga High were the delegates from Canada and dressed the part in Royal Mountie and lumberjack outfits. Jacob Hawes and James Morgan, also from Woolgoolga High, donned Japanese costumes to become the delegation from tsunami-torn Japan. All four students were sponsored by Woolgoolga Rotary Club. Sarah Gleeson, who attends John Paul College and was sponsored by Coffs Harbour Rotary Club was also there representing the island nation of Tonga.
The student delegates debated everything from nuclear weapons and climate change to universal suffrage and economic development issues. A debate on decriminalisation of marijuana caused great excitement as did one on the wearing of the burqa and there were a few late proposals from the floor including an Irish proposition to make Irish potatoes a universal staple for the entire world!
Woolgoolga High School English teacher Frank Dean who played the role of Secretary General over the past two years was again asked to take on that role on the second day of the competition when the previous Secretary General was mysteriously kidnapped. And of course there were a few bomb scares and a lot of bribery of delegates to contend with over the weekend.
“The students had lots of fun and excitement and made many friends, but also learned quite a lot about their countries, the differing views and cultures of various other countries and how hard it is to win a vote by sheer force of good argument.” according to Rotary spokeswoman Pamela Fayle. “It‟s a great event to develop students‟ research skills and their confidence at public speaking”.
An Indonesian team from Bundarra Central School near Inverell took out best national costume and the winning team was the Cuban delegation from Wingham High School but the Canadian, Japanese and Tongan delegates from Woolgoolga did us proud.
L-R: 1st speaker Charlotte Chaffe leading the way, from
Cheyenne Hart, Bethany Atkins and Jonah Gallant.
«TOCAL AG COLLEGE »
Last Friday, Travers Powell from Tocal Ag College
visited the school and spoke to interested students
in the library about courses available for study at
their facility at Paterson (near Maitland NSW). Stu-
dents were exposed to a wealth of courses and in-
formation relating to agricultural fields of study.
For more information about studying at Tocal see
http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/home for college or
online courses.
Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus is situated in the picturesque Hunter Valley about 180 km
north of Sydney.
It provides a unique blend of agricultural training and practical experience for school leavers and
other people who may be interested in rewarding careers in agriculture.
Year 10, 11 or 12 school leavers gain a practical pathway to careers in agriculture or gain credit in
a variety of university degrees. Tocal College also provides a diverse range of education products
and services to farmers, landholders and rural industries. A key component of this is the delivery
of PROfarm short courses.
Tocal full-time students may qualify for financial help, in the form of Youth Allowance or from a
large range of scholarships.
Thankyou to Mr Griffin (our Ag teacher) for organising this interesting and informative talk.
Some Science students getting the perfect view of
the Transit of Venus through a solarscope which
was kindly donated to the school by Michael La-
mont. Students viewed Venus as a small black
dot moving across the face of the sun, a once in a
lifetime experience.
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Year 11 Textile and Design
The Year 11 Textile and Design class have been learning about the ele-
ments and principle of design in their theory lessons. They have been ap-
plying these concepts to a practical project of their choice. They experi-
mented with various fibres, yarns and fabrics to produce squares display-
ing the elements and principles of design. These squares incorporated
different colours, textures, sizes and shapes all working harmoniously.
The class enjoyed this unit as they were able to apply their knowledge to
a practical project that they could use in their home such as a bed run-
ner, table runner, cushion cover, wall
hanging or carry bag. The class demon-
strated their creative talents and their
flair for textiles during this task. Mrs
Hurst was very proud of their efforts
and achievements over the course
of this project. Well Done Year 11
Mrs Fluechter
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WOOPI GIRLS TOO GOOD FOR NAMBUCCA
Earlier in the term the Woolgoolga under 15 girls
soccer team travelled to Nambucca for their 2nd
Round match against Nambucca High.
The Woopi girls dominated from the start, getting
to the ball first and spoiling any opportunity Nam-
bucca had to attack. Woolgoolga won the game
convincingly, displaying some excellent skills
and team work. Goals scored by Laura Fowler
(2), Jessica Midavaine, Jorja Murphy (2), Emily
Nudd (2) Lily Wilson, (while a Numbucca de-
fender scored Woopi‟s final goal) for the 9 – nil
victory.
Lily Wilson was voted Player of the match by her
team mates for excellent attacking skills and set-
ting up many of Woolgoolga‟s goals. Captain
Annie Wales and Laura Fowler also received a
number of votes. Other Woolgoolga players who
performed well were Emma Chahal, Jasmin
Chahal, Ashlee Johnson, Tessa Millican, Cassi-
dy Peirce, Emily Nudd, Ricky Skinner, Holly Sta-
pleton, Caitlin Valentine, and Maddy Weiss.
WOOPI GIRLS KNOCKED OUT
Woolgoolga High School‟s under 15 girls soccer team‟s journey in the Bill Turner Trophy came to an end
last week. The Woopi girls came up against a red hot team from John Paul College, a Catholic School from
Coffs Harbour in their Round 3 match.
From the opening whistle, the speed and skill of both teams was evident, showing that this was going to be
a quality, entertaining game of soccer. The Woopi girls scored the first goal of the game after some good
work from the backs who cleared the ball out of defence to Lily Wilson who then made a perfect pass to
Jorja Murphy to find the back of the net. Soon after Woolgoolga was awarded a penalty in the box, but un-
fortunately the opportunity to be two goals ahead was missed. JPC hit back with two goals before half time.
The second scored by a header off a perfectly placed corner.
In the second half the JPC Rep players started to control the game and dominate. The Woopi girls defend-
ed valiantly but JPC scored two more goals. Another goal was scored from a header off a corner. Wool-
goolga never gave up, with the final result 4 – 1.
Player of the match voted by her fellow players was Laura Fowler for her tireless work in the midfield .
Congratulations to all members of the Woolgoolga High School under 15 girls soccer team who have dis-
played impeccable sportsmanship throughout this competition and who are a credit to their School. Recog-
nition must also go to the local soccer clubs of Corindi and Woolgoolga whose dedicated coaches have
developed the soccer skills of the Woolgoolga High girls.
Also, a big thank you to all the parents and grandparents for their sideline support and transportation of the
WHS under 15 girls soccer team during 2012.
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Back Row L-R: Caitlin Valentine, Holly Stapleton, Jas-
mine Chahal, Emma Chahal, Emily Nudd, Jorja Mur-
phy, Maddy Weiss, Gabby Simcoe
Front Row L-R: Kelera Marsden, Jessica Midavaine,
Lily Wilson, Ashlee Johnson, Tessa Millican, Annie
Wales, Laura Fowler
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SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM
CROSS 20 July CHS State Cross Country Eastern Creek 3
ATHLETICS
14 June MNC Zone Athletics Carnival Coffs Harbour 2
1 August NC Regional Athletics Carnival Kingscliff (TBC) 3
6, 7 & 8 Sep- CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3
IMPORTANT SPORT DATES 2012
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT
Congratulations to Jessie Gentle Year 10 who has been
selected in the North Coast Touch Football team. Jessie will
travel to Sydney to compete at the CHS State Championships
later in the term.
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YEAR 12 DANCE
PERFORMANCE EVENING
WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE 2012
School Hall
5:30PM
You are invited to view Year 12 dance students’ HSC performance, composition and major dance works. The students will be marked
for their trial examination at this time.
IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS
Tue 19 June Discover Engineering Seminar
Wed 20 June Senior Subject Selection Night
Thurs 21 June Zone Athletics Carnival
Wed 27 June HSC Dance Performance Evening School Hall 5pm
Thurs 28 June Student Reports distributed
Friday 29 June Term 2 finishes
Mon 16 July Staff Development Day
(Student-free day)
Tues 17 July Students return for Term 3
As from Monday 11 June Bus No. 35 will
take all students home in the PM
ONLY on the one run.
Hence, the bus will leave @ 3.15pm to take the Sandy & Emerald Beach
students home on one run for No. 35.
The morning run will stay exactly the
same.
Bus No. 35
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Positive Awards Double Gold Anika Morgan Y11
Jane Perry Y11
Gold Jasmine Chahal Y10
Zac Donald Y10
Zachery Donnelly Y10
Jessie Gentle Y10
Kajal Gill Y10
Lynette Hand Y10
Will Jeffery Y12
Emma-Lee Jones Y11
Emily Lowe Y10
Kate Mayes Y12
Elly McKenzie Y12
Joshua Partridge Y10
Erica Thompson Y12
Madeline Valentine Y10
Silver Conor Gallant Y11
Benjamin Paynter Y11
Isobella Powers Y8
Bronze Victoria Clark Y11
Imogen Gray Y7
Blake Hoskin Y7
Connor McRae Y7
Tyler Wisdom Y7
Eagle Boys Pizza/McDonalds/Pizza Place
Sponsors of Silver Awards
Woolgoolga High School Silver & Bronze Awards
are generously supported by:
WOOLGOOLGA
PIZZA PLACE Beach Street
Woolgoolga Phone 66542744
EAGLE BOYS PIZZA Fawcett Street, Woolgoolga Š Phone 131433 or 66549433
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On Thursday 31st May Mrs Hart hosted the first of
many, annual senior study text book sale. This was
coordinated through a local bookseller and held in the
school library. The event was extremely popular with
students receiving a minimum of 10% off all purchases.
Next year this book sale with be in term 1, with several
study guides being published and re-edited over the
next six months - in addition to the 2013 Dot Point and
Success One guides with the 2012 exams included.
Congratulations to those students who took
advantage of this wonderful opportunity. If you need
more information or assistance with texts that support
your high school education or recreational reading
please contact Mrs Hart in the library.
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ABC Classic FM is running its "Grab the Goanna"
competition for one lucky school to win a Grand
Piano. The Boston GP-163 EP Grand Piano, valued at
$38,900, will be delivered to the winning school with
the best entry. The competition accepts entries with
a 250 word statement about why your school would
benefit from having the piano, but they will accept
videos and recordings for those that want to get a bit
more creative.
Entries close Friday 29 June
See www.abc.net.au/classic/goanna for more details
Successful Book Sale
CONGRATULATIONS to Jessie Gentle of
Year 10 for being selected in both the
CHS Soccer second team and the North
Coast Touch Football team. Although they
are due to play at the same time next
week, she will divide her time between
her two representative commitments. Good
luck Jessie, we look forward to hearing
of your continued success.
We would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting Wool-
goolga High Schools Biggest Morning Tea where a total of $340 was
raised for the Cancer Council.
Woolgoolga IGA
Bonetto’s
Rustic Table
Beach House
Seaview Tavern
Woolgoolga High School Social Club
also donated some prizes for the raffle
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BIGGEST MORNING TEA
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CHANGE OF DETAILS
Please update your change of address and contact
numbers either by email, by telephoning the front
office, by getting your child to inform the front
office, or drop off a note with updated details.
Parents and students from Years 9 to 12 are invited to attend a
Discover Engineering Seminar on
Tuesday 19 June from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
At the Norm Jordan Pavilion (Coffs Harbour Showground)
Professional Engineers influence all aspects of our lives
The Career Seminar will provide students interested in engineering as a future career with
practical first-hand knowledge from engineers across the various engineering disciplines
who will talk to you about what it is like to be an engineer and how to get started.
Disciplines covered include:
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Representatives from the University of New England will be available to provide course
information. Light refreshments will be served during the event.
RSVP : To Register, visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au/newcastle-division/events
Phone Contact for further details 02 4926 4400
Engineers Australia—Newcastle Division
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Helping our Year 10 Students
Make an Informed Choice in the Senior School
Senior Subject Selection Night
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Year 10 students have been asked to look back over the last two years and reflect on what strengths and weaknesses they have in their six core areas – English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and PDHPE – as well as their current Year 10 electives.
Please keep in mind the three golden rules of subject selection.
Choose what you are good at.
Choose what interests you.
Choose the subjects you really NEED to provide for further study at the
tertiary level (TAFE/university) or full time employment.
Teachers of Year 10 will be taking some time to discuss and complete the relevant sections for their specific subject areas in the workbook over the next four weeks. This process will greatly assist in assuring that the senior subjects our Year 10 students take are the ones that give them the best chance of success in the HSC.
The subject selection timeline is outlined below:
The process of choosing senior subjects can often be a confronting one with many students and parents not knowing where to start. We hope that this advice based on the student‟s track record of success over the last two years in each subject area will be an excellent starting point to help the students make an informed choice.
Mr Jeffrey Allen Careers Adviser
What When
Senior Subject Selection Night Wednesday 20 June 2012
On line Senior Subject Selection Survey OPENS - Wednesday 20 June 2012
Senior Line Pattern Issued to students on Wednesday 18 July
Interview Day/Line Pattern Return Wednesday 1 August 2012
The 2012 ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) entries are now open
for various fun competitions to challenge your mind. It is the 30th anniversary for ICAS this year
and students from Woolgoolga High School have performed well in the past against the best and
brightest from around Australia. Students can enter online at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/entries using
the school code and password. For more information see Mr Hancock for Writing, Spelling or
English competitions, Mr Talve for Science, Mrs Young for Mathematics and Ms Nurm for Compu-
ting Skills. Good luck to all!!
Bonus Points towards entry into University
Students wishing to apply for university in 2013 are eligible to receive bonus points on
their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for entry to their preferred UNSW undergraduate
program. Students in their final two years of secondary school who are awarded a UNSW medal
are eligible to apply for one bonus point for each medal achieved. For more information
about ATAR credit points and the UNSW Elite Athletes and Performers Program visit
http://www.unsw.edu.au/domestic-undergraduate/elite-athletes-and-performers-program
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The 2012 ICAS sitting dates are:
Writing Monday 18th June
Spelling Tuesday 19th June
English Tuesday 31st July
Mathematics Tuesday 14th August
Free Maths tutoring for Year 10
students available with Mrs
Young on Monday after school till
4pm
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CANTEEN HOURS MON/TUE/THUR/FRI 11am to 2.15pm WEDNESDAY 11am to 1.15pm
Reminder to senior students:
* When driving to and from school you will need to complete the
'Conditions for Application for Student Drivers' form. This
can be obtained from your year Deputy Principal.
* All senior students are to remain on school premises for the
entire day. Those wishing to leave at recess or lunch time will
need prior permission or flexible leave passes.
* Flexible leave passes are for students who have
no timetabled classes for the beginning or end of the school day.
Applications are available from your Deputy Principal.
* All senior students with unscheduled classes are
expected to study in the 'Senior Area' in the Library.
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Community Notices
ROTARY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND STUDENT
EXCHANGE
2012 PROGRAM EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN
This program is designed for 14-16 year old students (in Year 9 or
10 in 2013) to experience a true 'exchange' with a family in New
Zealand. Local Students are matched with a New Zealand
student who will travel to Australia and attend school here during
Term 2, 2013. Both students then return to New Zealand and
attend school there for Term 3, 2013.
The students' family hosts the NZ student and includes them in
their normal family life.
This is an exciting way to experience another culture with the
support of Rotary.
More information and expression of interest forms can be
found at www.ranzse.org
Expressions of interest close 30 June 2012
STUDENTS’ PHOTOGRAPHS
There are many occasions where we would like to publish photo-
graphs of students involved in various school activities, including
reports for the local papers, school newsletters, and the annual
report and on our school website.
If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be used for these pur-
poses, please notify the school in writing.
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We’re on the Web:
www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Woolgoolga High School
Centenary Drive
Woolgoolga NSW 2456
E-mail: woolgoolga-
Enclosed shoes in school colours—black, white, navy, grey, blue—
preferably leather—NOT canvas as they do not adequately ensure safety.
Years 8-10 students are allowed to wear their sports uniform to school
on Wednesday: Years 8-10 Sport will be held on Wednesday afternoon
UNIFORM REMINDERS
Leave Pass for Sport
Students and Parents are reminded that School Sport is a compulsory requirement for the School Certificate.
Students who cannot avoid an appointment on a Wednesday afternoon during sport time must follow the correct procedure to leave school grounds.
Students must bring a note from home and submit to Head Teacher Admin (Ms Nurm) who will be outside the deputy‟s office before school on Wednesday morning.
After approval for leave is granted by the Head Teacher Admin students take their note to the front office where a „leave pass‟ will be given to the student stating the time they will be departing school grounds.
Students may leave school grounds at the time the „leave pass‟ states.
Failing to follow the above procedure may result in your child having fractional truancy on the record and a demotion in the school welfare merit system.
The WHS P & C meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7.00pm
RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFIT
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This program donates a percentage of the money spent by customers to their nominated
club, school or charity. Many schools and charities are receiving over $1000 every
month. By shopping at Ritchies’ Coffs Harbour IGA,
you can help our school and benefit students. Ritchies’ Community Benefit Card saves you
money and helps your favourite
organisation at the same time