Delroy Campus Year 7 Transition Evening Delroy Campus News · DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER 4 Wednesday 17th September 2014 The Year 9 Child Studies students have been studying a unit

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Issue 3 Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 17th September 2014

Delroy Campus – Year 7 Transition Evening

From the Principal...

This term has seen many opportunities for students and staff to participate in and enjoy. Students have had the opportunity to

nominate for Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. Receiving certificates, free lunches and the chance to attend the Gold Level

excursion in Week 4 of Term 4. This Term is the last chance to nominate for the Levels for 2014, so all students are

encouraged to get their forms signed by all of their teachers and place them in the boxes at the front office.

Our Dance groups have been asked by many schools and organisations to perform, which they have done with excellence. Congratulations to all of our Dancers.

This Term, we will be competing in many sports against South Campus in the Serisier Cup. Good Luck to all the competitors.

Moving into Term 4, we will have the Gold Level luncheon with Parents and Carers, transition activities for Year 6 into

Year 7 and Year 10 into Year 11, the Gold Level excursion in Week 4, exams, reports, sporting competitions and the Annual

Award Presentation Evenings to name a few events. So as you can see Term 4 is already a busy one giving students many

opportunities to participate and succeed.

Congratulations to Mr Doug Gordon who was asked by NAPCAN to attend the launch of National Child Protection Week in

Sydney last week. Doug was asked to be a part of this event because he was a recipient of the Play Your Part Awards in 2012

for his dedication and commitment to the cultural groups he organises at Delroy.

Just a reminder that due to many people having allergies to different things we need to ensure everyone’s safety therefore,

deodorant cans/aerosol cans are not allowed at school. Please help us support everyone who attends Delroy Campus and

respect this request.

VACCINATION INFORMATION: Wednesday 15th October 2014, Delroy students Years 7 to 10 Boys

and Girls to be vaccinated for Rubella, Mumps and Measles AND the Boys HPV Vaccination for Year 9 Boys.

ALL students need to return their forms to school by THURSDAY 18th September 2014.

Finally, I would like to say Thank You to the staff and students at Delroy for the support given to me whilst I have been in

the Principal’s chair. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to Term 4.

D = Do Your Best, E = Equipment,

L= Learning, R = Respect,

O = Opportunities and Y = Your School. Miss Kathryn Bermingham

Relieving Principal

Delroy Campus students assisted Dubbo

North Public students to do a wonderful job of

decorating their rubbish bins for

NAIDOC Day. Excellent work!!!

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~ NAIDOC DAY 2014 ~

Mr Doug Gordon on Didgeridoo at the

Flag Raising and Smoking Ceremony

for

NAIDOC Day

Delroy Campus Aboriginal Boys Dance Group: Brent Kelly, John Hill, Ngali Shaw, Troyden Dixon, Ryan Morgan

and Rodney Newman.

Delroy Campus Aboriginal Girls Dancers:

Shontae Dixon and Storme Creenaune.

Mr Doug Gordon on Didgeridoo at the Flag Raising and

Smoking Ceremony.

DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 17th September 2014 3

~ NAIDOC DAY 2014 ~

On Tuesday 26th October, students,

teachers, Elders and community members

participated in and enjoyed NAIDOC

day. With the 2014 NAIDOC theme

being, Serving Country, students partici-

pated in a PB4L lesson focused around

Aboriginal involvement in the armed

services both today and from past wars.

Students and community members then

moved to the NAIDOC assembly where

they witnessed performances from the

Delroy Aboriginal Dance groups, listened

to the guest speaker Ben Costa and

finished with the smoking ceremony and

flag raising by Mr Peter Peckham.

From there it was on to the oval which

saw an array of activities and stalls, with

bingo, beading, Johnny cakes, face paint-

ing and the all important band, just a few

of the activities on offer.

The Delroy Equity Team would like to

thank all Elders and community members

who came and made it a special day and

congratulations to all students and staff

who engaged in all aspects of the day.

Mr Shane Groen

Head Teacher Equity

above:

Mr Peter Peckham

conducting the

Smoking Ceremony

right: Chloe Clarke-Romans

and

Emily Sherring

above: Mr Doug Gordon and his band entertaining the guests on the day.

Mr Peter Peckham and the Delroy

Aboriginal Dance Group at the Flag

Raising and Smoking Ceremony


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The Year 9 Child Studies students have been studying a

unit on Child Care facilities. To help the students have a

greater understanding of a childcare setting, the students

have been to visit West Dubbo preschool, Good Start Early

Learning Centre and West Dubbo Infants school Preschool.

All the venues are different in what they offer, and have

taught the students about how a centre runs, the activities

that children do and what is expected of staff. All students

have shown great enthusiasm and initiative with the

children from all the centres, helping the children with art

and craft activities, imaginative play, reading books and

playing with playdough.

Mrs Peta McAneney

PDHPE

above: Tomeica Peachey reading with one of the pre-

schoolers.

above: Kate Wykes working on puzzles with a group of

pre-schoolers.

below: Shanaya Balsdon helping create a block tower

above: Pearl Mason and Carmen Rogers making playdough characters with the children.

YEAR 9 CHILD STUDIES


The Year 9 girls and boys PASS classes have been attending West Dubbo preschool to teach and improve the pre-

school students’ basic movement skills. Students have had to plan the lessons and teach the students a variety of skills

including soccer skills, passing and catching skills, teamwork and general games. All students have shown a lot of

enthusiasm and patience when teaching the children. They have thoroughly enjoyed themselves and have done a

fantastic job. Attached are some photos playing games with the preschool children.

Mrs Peta McAneney PDHPE

left: Rosa Williams and children

demonstrating a puppet show.

right:

Macey Forbes and Tomeica Peachey

having fun with play dough


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Gabbie Ramirez and Chloe Fardell

working on stretches with the pre-schoolers

Sports activities with Shantelle Toomey Learning catching skills with Jade Tilston and Tori Trindall

Kasey Powell and Tori Trindall enjoying team work with the Dubbo West Pre-school children.

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Students touch base with world-class scientist

Students enrolled in Xsel, the virtual selective school providing a selective curriculum to students in Dubbo and across

Western NSW, were told to follow their passion when they talked face-to-face with world-class scientist Chris Cassell via

video-link to Milan in Italy recently.

The former Parkes High School student is a post-graduate nuclear physicist specialising in radiation detectors, who is

currently based in Italy at the Polytecnico de Milan.

Mr Cassell has also worked at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland as part of his research in detecting stray hadron

beam radiation.

The video-link was organised by Mr Cassell’s former maths head teacher and current Xsel technology officer Jay Quince.

“Chris talked to our students about radiation, the atom, nuclear physics, safety and life as a scientist,” he said.

“He managed to convey the importance of following your passion in life and that’s an important message for our students because many of them are interested in pursuing university studies in science and engineering.

“It was good for them to see that it really is possible to move from a country community like Parkes or Dubbo and

ultimately work as part of the world scientific community.

“Chris is a tremendous role model for our students because he has travelled throughout the world to complete research and

present the results of that research.”

After completing his Higher School Certificate at Parkes High School in 2007, Mr Cassell studied at the University of

Wollongong, completing a degree in nuclear physics.

He has spent the past two years researching and developing radiation testing equipment in Milan and is currently studying for his PhD in physics.

“Our students and staff were very impressed with his presentation, even though we had to schedule the link quite late at

night here to match in with early morning in Milan,” Mr Quince said.

“The main aim of the activity was to raise awareness of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as prospective

careers for students.”

Dubbo College Xsel students Ashwini Manorathan,

Delroy Campus Xsel students Chayan Deb Nath and Jacob Ware talk with

Milan-based scientist Chris Cassell on video-link.

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Mobile Phones and

electronic devices are NOT

to be used in class. If they

are used in class they will

be confiscated by the

teacher.

The phones will be stored

at the office and may be

collected by the student

from one of the Deputy

Principals at the end of the

day.

Careers News

Congratulations to Gabby Block who received the Careers “If it is to be it’s up to me” award. Gabby read her Careers

News that was emailed to her and has taken up opportunities that were available to her and is thinking of attending

KvB school of Design in the future.

At the moment the majority of Year 10’s have handed in their

subject selections for 2015. Please, if you have these at home,

hand them in promptly.

There will be an excursion to the Western Plains Zoo

Oct 14. Meet A Keeper. There are notes on the Library

desk at Delroy. Cost of the excursion is $20 for Year 9

and 10.

Careers News 12 is now in Year 9 and 10 school

emails. Please encourage your child to check their school emails at home, just google student portal login.

I have emailed them information on employment

opportunities such as SKILLSET are looking for

Apprenticeships. There is a Tiling Apprentice on offer

which is full time and Sussans and BCF are looking for

Christmas casuals. Please see careers if you are

interested in any of these.

Early Rise Bakery are also looking for Full Time

Baking Apprenticeships

Dubbo Photo News are looking for Students to

contribute to their HUB column so if you are interested

in a Career in Journalism. Please see Careers if

interested.

Work Experience is still on offer for year 10 students if

any student is interested. Please see Careers.

Have a happy and safe holiday

Mrs Fleur Mara Careers Adviser

Gabby Block with her Careers Award

Come along to the Homework Centre in the Library and get

help with all your assessment tasks.

Homework Centre is open:

After school till 5.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays (you

will need to find your own way home).

And every day at recess and lunch (except Friday recess).

OPEN FOR All STUDENTS

Mr Shane Groen

Head Teacher Equity


SCRIPTURE Scripture takes place every Tuesday in the

Library.

We will be watching some interesting

DVDs next Term. There will also be more

quizzes, treasure hunts, stories and Bible study.

Mrs Moodley Scripure co-ordinator

SUMMER MENU is on its way next term.

Lasagne and noodles are out and slushies and

fruit salad are in.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday

Delroy Campus Canteen Ladies

RECREATIONAL CHEERLEADING Term 4: ONLY $100.00

Registrations open NOW at PCYC Limited Spots Available (10 years +)

Great opportunity for those who want to ‘TRY’

cheerleading to see if they would be interested in

‘Competitive Cheerleading’ in 2015, existing

cheerleaders are encouraged to join and learn

new skills for the upcoming year.

Recreational Cheer will focus on:

Fitness Stunting

Flexibility Tumbling (use of the gymnastics

Strength equipment will occur)

Stunting

Dubbo PCYC Tuesday’s 4.30pm – 6.30pm

TERM 4 - Starting: 7th October & Finishing: 9th December $50 deposit required at time of registration

[email protected]


BASKETBALL GALA DAY

On 5th August a group of Years 7-9, boys and girls

went to Sportsworld for a Basketball Gala Day.

Both teams competed very hard winning two out of

four games and both teams were one win short of

advancing to Orange for the next round. Mr Chan

and Miss Sydenham would like to thank all the

players for their fantastic behaviour and participa-

tion.

Mr Will Chan

PDHPE

UNIFORM SHOP

20% OFF SALE

2 weeks commencing Monday 8th September to

Saturday 20th September the last 2 weeks of

Term.

Available during normal shop hours ONLY.

20% OFF

STOCK TAKE SALE

Shop stock only (excludes woollen jump-

ers)

No Exchanges

No Refunds

No Rain Checks

No Laybys

Not already on special

HSIE Happenings…... This Term seems to have flown so quickly, with the holidays already knocking at our

door. During the past Term, Year 7 have been looking at all aspects of Ancient Egypt. There is a lot of interest in the culture, traditions and experiences of people’s lives

during this time. Year 8 have been studying Global Issues. A lot of these issues are a

part of our everyday lives and the students are becoming more aware of the world

around them. Year 9 are currently looking at Natural Disasters throughout the world

and in particular those that happen here in Australia. Australian Migration is holding

Year 10’s interest this Term and with an assessment task due, they have really been

busy.

I hope you all enjoy the holidays and come back in Term 4 rested and ready to learn more.

Ms J Grey

Relieving Head Teacher HSIE

Music News Interested in playing a concert instru-

ment? Sectionals are now happening for flute,

clarinet and trumpet to help develop

your skills during lunch breaks. See Ms

Bell to secure your spot.

The Music Department have a selection of instruments for

you to borrow:

Flute

Clarinet

Saxophone (Alto and Tenor)

Trumpet

Trombone

Get involved in extra-curricular opportunities within

Music:

Dubbo College Combined Band – Rehearsals

are still on Monday afternoons at South Campus.

This is led by Miss E Kersley from 3:30pm to

5:00pm in the Music Room (J Block). There is a

bus transporting students from Delroy to South.

Delroy Ensemble is taking place on Tuesdays and Fridays period 4.

Vocal Group is now taking place on Tuesdays at Recess (break 1) in the Music room with Ms Bell.

SALE


DUBBO COLLEGE DELROY CAMPUS CALENDAR 2014

~ TERM 4 ~

Term

4

2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk

1

Oct 06 PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

07 Welcome

Back Assembly

08 09 AECG Delroy -

AGM

10

2 Oct 13 14 15 Vaccinations

Yrs 7—10 boys and

girls

16 17

3 Oct 20 21 22 23 24

4 Oct 27

Gold Level

Excursion this

week

28

29

30

31

5 Nov 03 04 05 EXSEL Camp

College Sports

Presentation

Night

06

EXSEL Camp

AECG - South

Campus

07

EXSEL Camp

6 Nov 10 Dubbo College

Awards Night

11

Remembrance

Day

12 13 14

7 Nov 17 18 19 YEARLY

EXAMS

20 YEARLY

EXAMS

21 YEARLY

EXAMS

8 Nov 24 YEARLY

EXAMS

Sydney Uni

Transition Day

25 YEARLY

EXAMS

26 YEARLY

EXAMS

27 28

9 Dec 01 02 03 04 AECG - South

Primary

05

10 Dec 08 09 Delroy Campus

Presentation

Evening

10 11 12

11 Dec 15 16 17 LAST DAY

OF TERM FOR

STUDENTS

18

Staff Development

Day

(Pupil Free Day)

19

Staff Development

Day

(Pupil Free Day)

DUBBO COLLEGE DELROY CAMPUS CALENDAR 2014

~ TERM 3 ~

Term

3

2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk

10

Sept 15 P&C Mtg 16 17 18 Serisier Cup

19 LAST DAY

OF TERM

School

Hols

SEPT 22 Circus Arts

Camp

23 Circus Arts

Camp

24 Circus Arts

Camp

25 Circus Arts Camp

26

School

Hols

SEPT/

OCT

29 30 01 02 03

STUDENTS RETURN FOR

TERM 4 ON TUESDAY 7th October 2014


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Tuesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Wednesday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

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DELROY CAMPUS

Executive Staff 2014

Miss K Bermingham

Rlg Principal

Ms L Macleod

Rlg Deputy Principal

Mr N Thompson

Rlg Deputy Principal

Mr P Woodhead AP/Head Teacher Student Support

Ms A Hines

Rlg Head Teacher English

Head Teacher Prof Learning

Mr C Schubert

Head Teacher Mathematics

Mr D Piper

Head Teacher Science Rlg

Ms J Grey

Acting Head Teacher HSIE

Mr C May

Head Teacher PDHPE

Mr S Groen/ Mr W Dunlop

Sports Co-ordinator

Mrs V Budden

Head Teacher TAS Rlg

Ms M Roser

Head Teacher Support

Mrs J Thompson

Head Teacher Teaching and

Learning

Ms A Piddington

Head Teacher Administration

Mr S Groen

Head Teacher Equity

Ms D Dawson

CAPA Co-ordinator

DELROY CAMPUS

Year Advisers

2014

Year 10 Ms S Williams

Mr J Wade

Year 9 Mrs S Jones

Mr D Stedman

Year 8 Ms C Burns

Mrs D Kelly

Year 7 Mr L Rice

Ms E Smith

Girls’ Adviser:

Mrs D Kelly

(Delroy Campus Newsletter Sponsor)

Principal: Mrs Stacey Exner Deputy Principal: Miss Kathryn Bermingham Rlg Deputy Principal: Ms Linda Macleod

LEVELS SYSTEM

Do your Best, be Equipped

ready for Learning, show

Respect

and make the most of the

Opportunities offered by

Your School

SCHOOL POLICY ON

STUDENTS WHO ARE

UNWELL

When a student is unwell at school

he/she:

must obtain a note from the

teacher and then present at the

office, where a parent/carer will be

contacted by the office staff to

collect the student.

Students are NOT to use their

mobile phones to phone parent/

carer directly.

For legal reasons and school policy stu-

dents are NOT to leave the school

without signing out at the office.

A NOTE TO PARENTS/CARERS

and STUDENTS

Tank tops/

singlets are not to be worn at

school.

These tops are

not part of the

uniform and the do not meet

sun-safe requirements.

ATTENDANCE:

NOTES for PARENTS and CARERS

Attendance every day that the school is open for instruction is a legal requirement and a major responsibility of parents/carers. Please send a note when your student has been away from school. Prosecution in the Local Court - If all attempts by

schools and regional support staff fail to improve a

student’s attendance, action can be taken in the

Local Court and the result can be fines up to a

maximum of $11,000.

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Delroy Campus Year 7 Transition Evening Delroy Campus News · DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER 4 Wednesday 17th September 2014 The Year 9 Child Studies students have been studying a unit