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Woolgoolga High School 29 June 2012 Issue No.10

GOOD NEWS WEEK

Web address: www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: woolgoolga-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Lachlan Arthur 16

years

Matthew Gray 15 years

Jordan Gusman 18

years

Nicole Gusman 17

years

Woolgoolga High

School were the

overall winners on

the day with a com-

bined score of 600.

To top off a suc-

cessful carnival for

our school the girls

and boys team both

came away as top

point scorers.

Congratulations to

everyone involved.

ATHLETICS

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From the Principal’s Desk

The Senior Student Subject selection night

held on 20th June was welcomed by both

parents and students. It is so important for

students to create the best pathway through

the senior school. The night gave ample

opportunity for parents and students to interact

with staff and find out more about the Higher

School Certificate and courses available at

Woolgoolga High. Thanks to Mrs Young and

Mr Allen for their quality presentations and

information dissemination.

We held a special refugee assembly last week.

The entertainment was exceptional with our

African Drumming group delivering an exciting

performance. Thank you to the large number

of students who helped put the

performance and the thought

provoking slideshow together. The

special guest Dios Ininahazwe, an

African refugee had spent a great

deal of time in a refugee camp and

gave an inspiring insight into what it

means to be a refugee.

Congratulations to our sporting elite, Woolgoolga High School won the Mid North Coast Athletics carnival with 600 points, our nearest rival was Toormina High with 431 points. Well done! Congratulations also to our Zone athletics champions Lachlan Arthur 16 Years, Matthew Gray 15

Years, Jordan Gusman 18 Years and Nicole Gusman 17 Years. Year 12 had a Movies and Pizza night last Tuesday, Thanks to Kerrie Hall the Year 12 adviser for organising this important event! Socialisation and getting along with peers in informal situations is such an important part of schooling. I had the opportunity to speak at the Woolgoolga Rotary Club dinner last Monday night and I would like to say that we are very lucky to have such a supportive and active Rotary Club. The club supports many students and activities across the school. I was treated to an excellent performance last Wednesday night. The major Trial HSC Dance performances were delivered very professionally by our students. Tarra Worth (one of our joint enrolments from Coffs Harbour High), Kimberley Dean, and Natasha Turner performed and created some outstanding choreography. Thanks to Claire O’Halloran for her work in helping to create these outstanding performances. Below is a request for parents and caregivers to participate in an online survey.

The survey has been designed to gauge interest in introducing stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) VET courses

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Parent Survey

Coffs Harbour High School, Toormina High

School, Orara High School, Woolgoolga High

School and Coffs Harbour Senior College are

joining forces to investigate gaps and opportunities

in the delivery of Vocational Education and

Training courses at school for students in Years 9

through to Year 12. At present all schools in the

region offer a range of VET courses to students in

Years 11 and 12.

What is VET?

Vocational Education and Training refers to

education and training that focuses on delivering

skills and knowledge required for specific

industries. It is a learning option for young people

in years 9 through to year 12.

Participating in VET can:

provide credit points towards the

attainment of the NSW HSC and/or the attainment of a nationally recognised VET qualification

support student’s transitions to

employment, vocational and higher education pathways.

Allow students to commence training in

specific industry courses to gain a head start on future vocational training.

As part of this process all schools in the region are

asking parents to voluntarily complete an online

survey about Vocational Education and Training. If

you could assist us we would appreciate it if you

could follow the links outlined below and submit

your responses. The survey takes approximately 2

minutes to complete and all responses are

anonymous.

Step 1: Open your web browser on the internet

Step 2: Enter the following link into the web

browser http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/

ST6TLW7

Step 3: Answer the ten multiple choice

questions and submit your responses.

I hope all students have a great and safe holiday and return back to school on Tuesday 17th of July. Until next time Guy Wright Principal

Special Guest Dios Ininahazwe

and Principal, Mr Wright

The Music Depart-

ment organised a

Talent Quest last

Tuesday. The

number and quali-

ty of items put for-

ward by our stu-

dents was excep-

tional. The Queen

performance ‘We

will Rock You’ by

Matthew Alford

was one of the

highlights.

See page 8 for

photos of some of

our talented stu-

dents

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On Thursday 26 June Y12 had the very first pyjama, mov-

ie night at school. Big thanks to Mrs Hall for all her efforts

and for being the BEST YEAR ADVISER

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Positive Awards Double Gold Jason Bromell Y12

Reece Biggin Y11

Jane Perry Y11

Anika Morgan Y11

Gold Daniel Bastow Y12

Silver Emily Treuer Y9

Jonathan Livingston Y9

Maria Moller Y9

Holly Stapleton Y9

Cynthia Lyman Y8

Ashley Mower Y8

Max Murray Y8

Jacqui Tucker Y8

Bayley White Y7

Cameron Hutchinson Y7

Julia Bond Y7

Bronze

Jade Atkinson Y7

Keleah Chisholm Y7

Cinamin Frost Y7

Braeden Malone Y7

Lane O’Hara Y7

Allyce Smith Y7

James Treuer Y7

Pavan Gill Y8

Kayla O’Grady Y8

Mike Austin Y9

Saige Coleman Y9

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

&

McDONALDS Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour Š Phone 6652 7600

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A reminder to students that the placing of game files on the Department

systems can result in the loss of all computer privileges.

(Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience)

Students travelled to CHEC to participate in the first of 3 sessions with the AIME Tutors. Ses-

sions include Aboriginality, Art and Study Tips for seniors.

The students worked in year groups along with other schools from the North Coast.

It was a highly successful and enjoyable day.

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IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS

Friday 29 June Term 2 finishes

Mon 16 July Staff Development Day

(Student-free day)

Tues 17 July Students return for Term 3

Wed 25 July North Coast Regional Athletics Carnival [Note Date Change]

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified for State Cross Country which will be

contested next month in Sydney.

Congratulations also to the Girls 17 years team who have qualified to compete at State

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Boys

12 years Raman Phoonie

15 years Matthew Gray

17 years Rawdon Hunter

18+ years

Jordan Gusman

Shannon McDonald

Girls

12 years Tarhesha Laneyrie

14 years Gemma Hutchinson

16 years

Jessie Gentle

Maddison Sadler

Jacinta Smithers

17 years Carla Westwood

Nicole Gusman

Jordan Gusman (centre) waiting to receive

his medal

Raman Phoonie (left) after

receiving his ribbon

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SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM

CROSS

COUNTRY

20 July CHS State Cross Country Eastern Creek 3

ATHLETICS

25 July NC Regional Athletics Carnival Kingscliff (TBC) 3

6, 7 & 8 Sep-

tember

CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3

IMPORTANT SPORT DATES 2012

PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE FOR REGIONAL ATHLETICS

Congratulations to Jessie Gentle Year 10 who has been

WIN A NZ SKI TRIP FOR 4

with NRMA Safer Driving School!*

Book, pay and take your first lesson with NRMA Safer Driving School before 31 July 2012 and you'll go into the draw to

WIN A NZ SKI TRIP FOR YOU & 3 MATES!*

Experience NRMA Safer Driving School this winter and you could be hitting the slopes with your 3 best friends!

Hurry, book now!

Call 1300 696 762 or Coffs Harbour NRMA Office 66500122

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Don’t forget to collect

your coupons from

Coles Sports for

Schools vouchers and

place in box outside

library.

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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:

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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MONDAY

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TUESDAY

17 JULY

WEDNESDAY

18 JULY

THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

20 JULY

Sharon Wilcox Graeme Barbara Drury Kathy Stevens STAFF

DEVELOPMENT

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Amanda C Need Volunteer Julie S Amanda C

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Contact Kerri Green 6649 2303 or 6654 1500

If possible, please arrange a swap if you are unavailable on your rostered day

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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TERM 3, GO4FUN RESISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! Go4Fun is a FREE healthy living

program for kids to become fitter, healthier and happier. The program is fun and

interactive and supports 7-13 year old children, who are above a healthy weight range

and their families to adopt a healthy lifestyle and a long lasting, healthy approach to

living.

Toormina

Bayldon Community Centre,

Monday and Thursday, 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm.

Start date: Monday, 23rd July 2012

Bellingen

Bellingen Primary School,

Monday and Thursday, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Start date: Monday 23rd July 2012

The Go4Fun Program is delivered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere by specially

trained staff and thanks to funding by the NSW Ministry of Health, places are being

offered completely free of charge. To register, interested families should contact

Go4Fun on 1800 780 900 or text 0409 745 645 to request a call back. If you have any

questions, please call Hayley Johnson at Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre on 02

6652 8111 or email hjohnson@chwhc.com.au HURRY PLACES ARE LIMITED!

Thank-you for your ongoing support!

Community Notices

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.

NEWS FLASH

School Holidays Cartoon Workshop

Conducted by local cartoonist Jules Faber

Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery

across the foyer from Coffs Harbour Library

Cost: $5.00 (payable on the day)

Art materials supplied.

Places are limited – Don’t be disappointed

How to draw “The Clunkertons”

for anyone over the age of 8.

Mon 9 July 2012

10.30am – 11.30am

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For more information or to book for the

cartoon workshop, contact Judy.

Phone: 66484900, or

Email: coffs.library@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Web:http://libraries.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au

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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-

h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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

CARD PROGRAM

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