Wee Waa High School Issue 5, May 6th, 2013

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In this issue: From the Principal Career News Term 2 Calendar From the School Counsellor Junior Study Information

Term 1 Merit Assembly ANZAC Day March

Ms Haddon & Mayor Conrad Bolton

School Captains & Vice Captains Joel Hogan, Harriett O’Shea,

Blake Britten & Tchkalee Booby

On April 8th we held our Term 1 Merit Assembly. Over 60 students received awards. 2013 House Captains received their badges and new SRC Members were inducted.

2013 House Captains Katlin Manton, Izabela Gligorevic, Jacob King,

Rachel Tompkins, Curtis Booby & Valerie Booby.

Wee Waa High School Issue 5, May 6th, 2013

We had an interesting end to the term with the Trade Training Centre being handed over at 9:30 am. on the last day just before we had our school Anzac Day cere-mony. I was very proud of the students who came in full school uniform to march in the town ceremony. The Merit Assembly another highlight of the last week. We had two days of staff training to start the term. Students came back on the Wednesday enthusi-astic to start the term. Trade Training Centre – Hospitality The handing over of the Trade Training Centre was a momentous occasion on the last day. Representatives from the builders O’Donnell and Hanlon, Public Works, Asset Management and the site manager Gor-don Clarke attended the meeting. The school was rep-resented by myself , Josh and Leisa O’Shea and Steve Catt who have all been a part of the planning of the facility. There were many comments on the quality of the building. The official sign over was made at one of the tables at the café. The school presented everyone with a school pen as a memento of the day. This was a very important day for the school. We can now offi-cially teach the Commercial Cookery course and have our students receive their Australian Qualifications as well as their HSC. The facility is a full commercial kitchen where all equipment must be industry compli-ant. Josh and Leisa are having a great time spending the $25,000 establishment grant. We are all looking forward to the products of the ice-cream maker. The designers of the kitchen were in the school after the handover to check that everything had been installed to their requirements. There will be follow up work as we get used to working in the facility. We are still await-ing the arrival of the mobile interactive whiteboard the coffee machine and some drawers. The P&C got a sneak preview the night before the handover at the end of their meeting. They were suitably impressed. We are now drawing up the invitation list for the official opening. Indigenous Scholarships We were very pleased at the end of term to hear that applications that we did for scholarships for Aborigi-nal students were successful. Both Carl Brown and Kali Baker have received $1.0000 scholarships to sup-port their future education. The money is placed into a trust account at school that they can access at any time. Both students were awarded their scholarships because of the effort that they put into their work at school and their positive attitude towards school. Congratulations.

Izabela Gligorevic at the Union Bank Swiss (UBS) Academy During the holidays Izabela spent a week at the exclu-sive Union Swiss Bank Young leaders Academy. UBS paid all expenses for the week. The academy introduces young aspiring leaders to contemporary female leaders including Catherine Lumby Professor of Media at Mac-quarie University, Wendy McCarthy chairman of McCarthy Mentoring and Dr Amanda Bell the principal of the Women’s College at Sydney University. The pro-gram aims to build confidence, determination and busi-ness knowledge while demonstrating the range of possi-bilities and personal satisfaction of a successful business career. Izabela particularly enjoyed the opportunity to experience college life and meet the other students on the course. One of the most interesting activities was the anti-bullying seminar. They visited the Art Gallery and UBS headquarters. They also had lectures on leadership and social media. The other students came from all over the state plus Victoria and Canberra. The course ended with a formal graduation dinner attended by Izabela’s aunt. Izabela has been inspired by her experiences and thoroughly recommends the academy to others. Tayla Gilmore completes the Australian Defence Force Indigenous Student Study Tour (ISST) Tayla really enjoyed her trip to Canberra for the ISST to see firsthand how the defence forces work. The tour went for four days and all her expenses were paid, she was also given a commemorative shirt and jacket. She had a variety of experiences including visiting the Aus-tralian Defence Forces Academy, a RAAF Base, a re-cruitment office and the Australian War Memorial. Their first night was a bonding session where students from as far away as Hobart and Darwin got to know each other. The organisers commented that they were the most cohesive group they had had. Seventy students applied for the tour but only 15 were selected. The stu-dents worked together in groups to do a presentation a famous Australian soldier. Tayla’s group did Sir Rodin Cutler. Another highlight of the tour was an obstacle course over water. Tayla has been inspired by her expe-riences and thoroughly recommends the tour to others. School App At the last P&C Meeting it was decided to trial a school app. for the next 12 months. We are currently setting up the system. You will be able to access the newsletter, get updates on excursions, explain absences and gener-ally access information. We will give you more details as we get them.

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Staff Training The staff had two days of training at the beginning of the term. Our first day took us to Moree to hear Ian Luscombe the principal of Redbank School in Syd-ney to speak on “Managing disturbed and disturbing behaviour.” Redbank is a joint health and education department facility for treatment of children with emotional, psychiatric and/or behavioural difficul-ties. He spoke on the importance of knowing what is driving behaviour so that management of it does not exacerbate the situation, how to avoid confirming a student’s dysfunctional view of the world and them-selves, dealing with non-compliance and the im-portance of setting firm limits and what might hap-pen if you don’t. The second day was to assist staff with their programming for the new National Curric-ulum that will come in next year for Year 7 and 9 in English, Maths, Science and History. Additional training was put on for Art, Music and PE. Staff members were spread between Armidale, Tamworth, Narrabri and Gunnedah with 5 of us remaining at school. Mr O’Shea did training on his new equip-ment and Mr Druce did work on his Primary Industry training while Mrs Widauer also worked on VET. Daft Punk CD launch and Wee Waa Show The school will be supporting the Daft Punk CD launch. Our new kitchen will not be available, Mr O’Shea will be away on in-service in Melbourne. The old kitchen, however, will be made available if needed. There may be some filming in the school but we have not had notification yet. The school will be supporting the show with an entry in the parade and entries in horticulture, visual arts, school work and photography. Students will also be volunteering to support various show activities. Merit Assembly Merit Assembly was held on the last Monday of term. It was very pleasing to see so many Year 7 stu-dents getting awards. Year 7 and 12 were the biggest groups. We had a very full program including a viewing of the Prime News item about our Gamila-raay language class in Year 8. I am sure we have some media stars in the making. We also had presen-tations to our swimming age champions and the in-duction of house captains and new SRC members.it was pleasing to see so many students taking an active role in school life. A highlight of the assembly was a musical item by Sarah Lloyd and Aleisha Korach.

Congratulations to all those who got awards and thank you to Mr Legge, Miss Gregory and Miss Freer for the organisation of this delightful event Anzac Day Anzac Day was celebrated at school on the last day of term. Harriett O’Shea spoke on her scholarship trip to Vietnam and Singapore; the students were amazed at her photos of her visits to the various battle and memorial sites. The school also participated in the town Anzac Day commemorations. Blake Britten our school captain led the parade. Our girl captain Harriett O’Shea carried our wreath and said one of the prayers during the ser-vice. Tchkalee Booby and Joel Hogan our vice captains carried the school banner. All the captains laid the wreath. I was very pleased with the number of students who turned out during the holidays in their school uni-form to march and the staff who marched with them. I would like to thank Mr Legge and Miss Gregory for or-ganising the SRC and Miss Freer for her beautiful sing-ing during the ceremony. Parent Teacher Night We also had our parent teacher night at the end of term. Many parents took the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress. Some of the students also attended with their parents. This was our main source of feedback for the term. This term all the students are getting reports and doing follow up interviews with Year Advisers. Next term there will be another parent teacher night. . P&C Meeting Our last P&C meeting was held on the last Thursday. We had a busy meeting updating our constitution. We also decided to support all students going to state for sport with a $100 donation. We ended the night with a visit to the Trade Training Centre. The next meeting will be this Thursday May 9th and the June meeting will be after the long weekend on June 13th. Term calendar The term calendar is in this newsletter. Term 2 will be another busy term with exams, reports, gala night and excursions. We are looking forward to a wide variety of learning experiences. Lorraine Haddon Principal

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CAREERS NEWS

From The Careers Adviser – Ms. L Widauer

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE Letters went home with students last term regarding work experience. During the week 25th to 29th November, 2012, Year 10 students will be undertaking 1 week of work experience. Additionally, we are offering an optional second week of work experience that students can take in terms two or three. If you wish to do the optional week of work experience, please see me for additional forms. Some areas of work experience are extremely popular and other areas of work experience are difficult to find. Therefore, students need to begin arranging their work experience now. Students who wish to undertake work experience away from

home will need to have family friends or relatives with whom they can stay. Alternatively, they will need to be accompanied by a parent or a responsible adult authorised by the parent. Most local companies in the past have been very helpful and willing to take on local work experience students. In certain trade areas such as construction, an Occupational Health and Safety Course must be completed prior to work experience. All Year 10 students will be given the opportunity to complete this course during Term 2. As part of the Careers Education Program includes researching work experience occupations and companies, looking for work and contacting employers, I would like students to approach prospective companies themselves. Work experience must be finalised by the end of Term 2. WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DEFENCE FORCES If any students are interested in undertaking work experience with the defence Forces, Positions available are as follows:- Navy Aviation- HMAS Albatross – Nowra – 4 days from May to November Army Officer – Duntroon - Canberra 5 days April to December Army Physiotherapy – Kapooka – Up to 5 days upon request Australian Defence Force Academy - Canberra– one day 22nd November 2013 – female students only Defence Signals Information Security Hub – Information Technology - Canberra – 5 days April to December If you are interested in any of these positions for work experience and you are able to organise travel with a parent and accommodation, please see me. YEAR 7 GIRLS AND BOYS AND YEAR 9 BOYS – VACCINATION PROGRAM

The next vaccinations will be given to students on Wednesday 8th May and the final one will be given on Wednesday 11th September 2012.

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG – EARLY ENTRY FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS The University of Wollongong is now offering early entry based on academic performance, commitment to study and personal qualities. If you are interested in attending this university, please see me. Applications close 29th August 2013.

SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS

I would like to congratulate another two of our students who were signed up into school-based traineeships at the end of term one. Tjnisha Toomey and Elisha Suey will be undertaking school-based traineeships as education assistants at Wee Waa Public School. This brings the number of trainees we currently have at Wee Waa High School to 16 and Sam Sadler will be signed up in the next couple of weeks as an agricultural trainee. Sam will be working at Auscott. School-based trainees and apprentices work for one day per week and half of their holidays while undertaking the required course through TAFE or the school. As well as gaining their Higher School Certificate, students receive a nationally recognised certificate, get paid for their work and gain employability skills. A number of employers use this program to find most of their future employees. We would like to thank all companies who are currently employing school-based trainees and apprentices including Namoi Cotton Cooperative, Australian Agriculture Crop Technologies, Glencoe Ltd., GJM Automotive Services, Luke Humphries, Dave Russell Electrical, Huon farming, Wee Waa Hospital, Cotton Seed Distributors, DJ & DT Small Farming, CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Wee Waa Primary School and Auscott.

Other students currently undertaking traineeships include Billy Mitchell, Geoffrey Johnson, Travis Small, Adelaide Smith, Rachel Tompkins, Luke Tuckey, Georga Cruckshank, , Tchkalee Booby, Michael Orcher, Jacob King , Joel Hogan, Eden Booby, Tayla Gilmore and Will John ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

Live and learn in another country. If you are aged between 15 and 18 years of age, you can apply. Rotary will organise families to stay with, however, applicants will be responsible for their own airfares, insurance, travel documents, spending money, language camps if required and an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. If you are interested, phone Bob Crombie on 0401149858 or email secyepd9650@gmail.com

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY

Year 12 students have been given the opportunity to attend the University of New England on Thursday and Friday 2nd and 3rd May 2013. Students attending will see what it is like to live on campus and will also have the

opportunity to talk with university lecturers about various courses. Additionally, students will be given tours of the campus and colleges as well as seeing the social and sporting facilities available.

Mrs L. Widauer

Tjnisha Toomey (pictured) and Elisha Suey will be education assistants at Wee Waa Primary School.

WEE WAA HIGH SCHOOL PLANNER TERM 2 2013 WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

APR/MAY 1

29 Staff Development Day in Moree

30 Staff Development Day New Syllabuses

1

2 Biology Field Trip – Mt Kaputar UNE excursion

3 Representative Table Tennis UNE excursion

MAY 2

6 Yr12 Work Placement

7 Yr 12 Work Placement

8 Yr 12 Work Placement Vaccinations Captains to Sydney Light & Fire Course

9 P&C - 7PM Yr12 Work Placement Captains in Sydney

10 Yr 12 Work Placement

MAY 3

13 Yr11 Reports Issued

14 NAPLAN TEST Girls with a Purpose

15 NAPLAN TEST Indigenous Canoe Trip

16 NAPLAN TEST Indigenous Canoe Trip

17 WEE WAA SHOW Yr8 Maths Day Indigenous Canoe Trip

MAY 4

20

21 Girls with a Purpose

22 Yr 7/8 Exams

23 Yr 7/8 Exams

24 Athletics Carnival

MAY 5

27 Yr 7/8 Exams

28 7/8 Exams Girls with a Purpose

29 Small Schools League

30 Small Schools League

31 Yr 7/8 Exams Morning Launch Pad Circus Visit Whole school 2pm Yr12 – Singleton HSC day

JUN 6

3 9/10 Exams

4 9/10 Exams Girls with a Purpose

5 9/10 Exams Artexpress

6 9/10 Exams

7 9/10 Exams

JUN 7

10 QUEENS BIRTHDAY

11 Girls with a Purpose

12

13 P&C - 7PM

14 Regional Cross Country – Coolah

JUN 8

17

18 Merit Assembly Girls with a Purpose

19

20

21

JUN 9

24 Gala Night - Full Rehearsal

25 Girls with a Purpose GALA MATINEE

26

27 GALA NIGHT

28

DO YOU LIVE IN THE NARRABRI AREA?

Do you have an

Are you the carer or family member

Are you a service provider or a health professional working with

people with ABI and their families?

The Brain injury Association of NSW (15th May and would like to meet and talk to

affected by, or who have a point of view about, ABI.

Lunch will be provided at no cost to participants.RSVP is ESSENTIAL

Please call our office on Do you have SPECIAL NEEDS for the day? Please let us know

BIA NSW Consultation and Get

When? Wednesday 15

Where? Narrabri Community College

3/100 Maitland Street

What Time? 11.30am until Who? People with acquired brain injury and/or their carers, families

& friends and/or health professionals, service providers, NGO staff and other professionals interested in providing a point of view about the

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provide services andday-to-day basis.

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stories of others in your local community

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DO YOU LIVE IN THE NARRABRI AREA?

Do you have an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)?

or or family member of someone with an ABI?

or Are you a service provider or a health professional working with

people with ABI and their families?

The Brain injury Association of NSW (BIA NSW) is visiting Narrabrilike to meet and talk to as many people as possible wh

affected by, or who have a point of view about, ABI.Please join us.

will be provided at no cost to participants. RSVP is ESSENTIAL for catering purposes.

Please call our office on 1800 802 840 or email us at mail@biansw.org.auDo you have SPECIAL NEEDS for the day? Please let us know

Consultation and Get–Together in Narrabri

Wednesday 15th May 2013

Narrabri Community College

3/100 Maitland Street, Narrabri

0am until 2pm

People with acquired brain injury and/or their carers, families

and/or health professionals, service providers, NGO staff and other professionals interested in providing a point of view about the

issues related to ABI.

is it all about? Come and hear about the work being done at the B

Injury Association of NSW and collect resources about ABIMeet Michael Hampton (BIA NSW Individual Advocate) and

(BIA NSW Training & Development Manager) about your experiences when trying to access

services and supports and the ‘hurdles’ you face on a day basis.

Share your stories (only if you want to) and listen to the

stories of others in your local community

of someone with an ABI?

Are you a service provider or a health professional working with

visiting Narrabri on Wednesday as many people as possible who are

affected by, or who have a point of view about, ABI.

mail@biansw.org.au

Do you have SPECIAL NEEDS for the day? Please let us know.

Together in Narrabri

People with acquired brain injury and/or their carers, families

and/or health professionals, service providers, NGO staff and other professionals interested in providing a point of view about the

Come and hear about the work being done at the Brain

Injury Association of NSW and collect resources about ABI Meet Michael Hampton (BIA NSW Individual Advocate) and

Manager) when trying to access or

supports and the ‘hurdles’ you face on a

(only if you want to) and listen to the