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Dungog High School Vision : Dungog High School educates individuals to be contributing members of a modern global society. It provides a positive working and learning environment
where people feel valued and are responsible, knowledgeable citizens.
We focus on respect, responsibility and personal best We respond to our local, national and international contexts and student needs
We encourage initiative, innovation and leadership We provide a range of experiences that challenge individuals to explore and interact with the world.
We value individual differences We provide a broad, responsive curriculum focussed on excellence.
Dungog High School News
Prosperitati Specto : I Strive for Success
Eloiza Street Dungog 2420 T: 49923022 F: 49923125 E: [email protected]
WEBSITES: DHS - http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au DHS Careers - http://www.dungoghighcareers.com/
FACEBOOK PAGES: Dungog High School and Dungog High School Careers
School Hours: 8.55am-3.25pm; Office Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm during school terms
Term 3 Week 8 1st September 2014
Principal. Presidents and Student Leadership Team elections
I have interviewed all applicants for the 2014/15 Student Leadership Team and see that a decision on the new team will be a
difficult one. There are twelve applicants for six positions: Presidents, Vice Presidents and Student Representative Council (SRC)
representatives.
All the applicants have satisfied the criteria for selection and have spoken to me about their understanding of the roles and their readiness to
take on a leadership position in the school. They are an excellent group of young people and all show promise of doing well if they succeed.
The next step is for them to make a speech to the whole school, putting their case for selection. This can be a daunting task and I wish them all
well. The speeches will occur during the assembly on Wednesday this week. Students and staff will vote later in the week and the successful
students will be announced early next week.
HSC Trials
The trials are over and all year 12 students are back in classes, at the final stages of their preparation for the actual HSC in October. The next
few weeks will rush by very quickly and it is absolutely important for them to be in contact with their teachers and in class regularly at this last
step in their school year.
Dungog Festival
Congratulations to everyone involved with organising this year's Festival not even the rain could stop the enjoyment and entertainment.
Our students attended the inaugural student day and had a busy time at film and workshops.
CWA Educational Grants for 2015
I have recently received the following information that is very interesting for our current Year 11 and 12 students.
The Hunter River Group of the Country Women‟s Association of NSW has available two (2) Educational Grants for 2015. They are as follows:
1. Hunter River Group Educational Grant: to the value of $500.00 tenable by a student entering tertiary education, whether TAFE College
or university, and residing within the bounds of the Hunter River Group (Murrurundi in the north, Belmont in the south, Merriwa to the west
and Nelson Bay to the east). Mature age students may also apply and the Grant will be awarded on a “needs” basis.
2. Jean Latham Educational Grant. To the value of $300.00 tenable by a Year 11 student entering Year 12 and residing within the bounds
of the Hunter River Group. This Grant is also awarded on a “needs” basis.
Application forms are available from your local Dungog-Clarence Town CWA Branch Secretary, Kris Burnet, Phone No. 49964594.
STUDENT ACHIEVER OF THE WEEK AWARD This week’s recipient is: Monique Kerr Year 8
Monique is an excellent student who has come 1st in the last 4 Mathematics tests we have done in 8M1. She always does her
personal best and she is a pleasure to teach.
Monique will be receiving a certificate and a $25 voucher.
HSC RULES and PROCEDURES
Last November, all of Year 12 received, and signed for, a copy of the official Board of Studies Higher School Certificate Rules and
Procedures booklet. Between now and the end of this term, it would be a good idea to re-read this booklet just so you and your student
are clear about what to do in the HSC exams and the processes for Misadventure etc.
This booklet can be downloaded at http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/go/seniorstudy/hsc_rules_and_procedures/
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CAREERS NEWS RSA COURSE Northnet will be providing a Responsible Service of Alcohol Course at Dungog Bowling Club on Saturday September 13 between 9am and 4pm. Students over the age of 17 years and 6 months can undertake the course for $130. (The qualification cannot be used unti l the student is 18.) Members of the public are welcome to attend for a cost of $140. The maximum group size is 30.
If you are interested in gaining this qualification please pay at the School Office before September 6. A permission note is not required as the School is only facilitating this course. WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE ZOO Students in Year 10 next year have the opportunity to undertake Work Experience at either Taronga or Western Plains Zoo. As these positions are highly prized by students throughout NSW, the Zoos require applications by December this year so that they can plan their year. Each school can only send one student to each Zoo. If your daughter or son is interested in working with animals and you can arrange accommodation in Sydney or Dubbo, this would be an excellent Work Experience opportunity. You must also be prepared to attend on whatever date is offered. Interested students need to see or email me before the end of this week (September 5) to go on a list of students to be inter viewed in the following weeks. They will need to have a resume and be prepared to convince the interviewers as to why they should be chosen based on their knowledge of the job, interest in animals etc. DISCOVER THE WORLD ON A WEP STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM!
Early Bird Special!
WEP is offering students in years 9 to 12 (excluding year 12 in VIC) a $500 discount off the 2014/15 program fee towards a semester or year program to any of the following countries departing in July - September 2015: Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Norway, Thailand or the USA. Simply submit your full application online before 28 Nov '14.
Visit www.wep.org.au and request a FREE information pack for you and your parents. Our brochure contains everything you need to know about WEP‟s not-for-profit student exchange programs to help you and your parents make this important decision. If you have any questions about any of our exchange programs please feel free to give us a call on 1300 884 733 or email [email protected].
WEP Australia is a not-for-profit student exchange organisation registered with the Education Departments in VIC, NSW and QLD.
BUSY TIME FOR MUSICIANS Term 3 has been a busy and sometimes hectic time for Dungog High Musos with many events and extra happenings around both school and
the local area.
In July the Vocal Ensemble performed at the Education Week Ceremonies which were held in the Dungog High School Multi Purpose Centre.
The group lead the National Anthem with soloist Jade Eyb and then performed the song „Happy Together‟. Special thanks should go to not
only these students but also to the Sound/ Technical crew Ian Parsons and Ronnie Piper who set up and managed all the equipment for feeder
schools for their many and varied performances Thanks boys!
In week 7 a PBL Assembly was held and once again the boys with help from Zac
Van Dam and Levi Neave spent time organising for this assembly and providing
equipment for performances. It was great to see the five boys leading the National
Anthem, and such good voices....well done boys!!
Photo: Ronnie Piper, Ian Parsons, Oliver Wheeler, Zac Van Dam, James Thomas
It is the time of Year when many Practical Examinations are taking place for Year 12
students. In week 9 the Music Class will sit for their Practical which includes
performances and Viva Voces (discussions on a Music topic of their choice).
Two (or even three) Examiners will travel to school and each student will be
examined individually. It
is an exciting but often
stressful time for these students and we wish them well in these Examinations.
We would also like to thank very sincerely the other students who perform as
Backing Vocalists and Instrumentalists in these Exams. They give up plenty of
their free time and it is great to see them working to help others.......You are all
WONDERFUL!!
BACK ROW: Codie Moore, Phyl Danvers, Tiana Snowdon, Oliver Wheeler,
Benjamin Levick, Abbey Winchester, Jessica Neave, Katie Fisher, Sophie
Graham
FRONT ROW: Jade Redhouse, Amber Tull, Tina Tiedeman
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Rome, the Bay of Naples, the Western Front and Paris A study tour for Dungog High School, April 2016. An Information Evening will be held in the Library on Wednesday 15th October commencing
at 6.30pm. Anyone who submitted an expression of interest for this trip is requested to attend this meeting with at least one parent. Academy Travel will be conducting the meeting and will provide a general outline of the tour, costs involved and details on when deposits are required. If you have any questions please contact Ms Archer on 0249923022 during school hours.
SOME CALENDAR DATES FOR TERM 3-4 2014
Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8
1 September
SAS Staff Recognition
Week : “Stepping up to
the Challenge”
Yr 12 UNE talk
2 September
Uniform shop 8am-4pm
Adopt a Resident
SRC Rewards excursion
3 September
HSC Drama excursion
4 September
State Athletics carnival
5 September
State Athletics Carnival
9
8 September
IOTAS Athletics Carnival
School Social 7-10pm
9 September
HSC Practical Music
Exam
Girls Rugby League
regional finals
10 September
HSC Practical Music
Exam
11 September
Year 11 Final Exams
12 September
Year 11 Final Exams
10
15 September
Yr 11 Final Exams
Adopt a Resident
16 September
Yr 11 Final Exams
Uniform Shop 8am-4pm
Vaccinations Yr9 Boys,
all Yr7
17 September
Yr 11 Final Exams
18 September
Yr 11 Final Exams
Yr 12 Treetops excursion
19 September
Yr 11 Final Exams
Yr 12 Graduation
Assembly
Excursion to Japan
departs
Term
4
Week
1
6 October
Labour Day Holiday
7 October
Term 4 begins. Staff and
Students attend
8 October
9 October
10 October
Certificate II in Tourism (11556), Special offer for school
students - Enrol in the Certificate II Tourism for just $267.00
If you have an interest in tourism as a career then we would like to offer you the
opportunity to complete a Certificate II level qualification in Tourism.
DUNGOG HIGH SCHOOL CANTEEN Roster
Week 8 : 1st to 5th September
Mon K McDonald, J Chant, K Viner
Tues A Field, C Briggs, M Gibbs
Wed C Wheeler, L Lovegrove, L Wallace
Thurs J Czaplewski, J Stephenson, M Herbert
Fri N Pearce, Y Lowrey, K Watson, K Fisher
Week 9 : 8th to 12th September
Mon S Hallett, N Eyb, M Herbert, J Pevy
Tues G Edwards, C Everett, S Hooke, L Kearney
Wed H Williams, P Williams, S Hitchens
Thur M Muddle, H Urban, K Rowe
Fri J Wilkinson, J Saunders, A Endersby
UNIFORM SHOP – 20% SALE Commencing 2nd September & 16th September 2014
AVAILABLE during normal shop hours ONLY
ALL SHOP STOCK EXCEPT WOOL JUMPERS
NO EXCHANGES
NO REFUNDS
Cash or Credit Card No EFTPOS available
Maitland Horse Sports 15th October 2014 Entry forms are available from the front office, or can be
downloaded at www.iona-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Completed entry forms and $20 cash or cheque, payable to
Dungog High School, to be returned to Mrs Sullings NO
LATER then Thursday 4th September 2014.
Thank you.
S Sullings, Horse Sports Co-ordinator
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This qualification is a pathway to continue to Certificate III and Diploma courses. Study further units in airfares and ticketing at
Certificate III level to become a qualified retail travel agent.
This course also includes food and beverage service units on the Wednesday, a terrific skill to have !
This course will run Monday 10th November for five (5) weeks, till December 10th.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays 9.00am till 2.30pm.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please contact:
Felicity Fragar
Acting Head Teacher – Tourism and Events
T: 02 4969 9541
Dungog District Junior Cricket Anyone interested in playing rep cricket this coming season,U14 &16 trials will be held at Bennett Park Nets on the 7th Sept, 9 to 11 or
ph.49953236
Also anyone interested in trialling out for U17 hunter valley side. ph. Chris on 49953236
Dungog Tennis Centre SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY
TENNIS COACHING CLINIC
Tim’s Mobile: 0431188367
Post: P.O. Box 2411 Greenhills, 2323.
When: 25th & 26th September (Thursday and Friday)
BOOK NOW! PHONE OR SMS: 0431188367
GRESFORD TENNIS CLUB
Tennis Coaching Now at Gresford Friday Afternoon Join Now and receive a New Tennis Racquet
WHEN……..Friday @ 5.00pm till 6.00pm Ring Jeff………042188205
DON’T MISS OUT
Where: Dungog Tennis Centre
Cnr Mackay and Lord St Dungog
Time: 9.00am to 10.30am per day Price: $40.00 per child (total for 2 days)
Ages: 4 years to 16 years
Standard: Beginner to intermediate
Singles Tournament Day
Friday 26th
September 2014
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
Age: all welcome
Trophies for winners
Price: $15 each day per player
Term 3 Week 8 1st September 2014
5
Stroud Road
Spring ‘Bash ‘n
Bang’
Now This Friday
5th September
Family Bonfire & Fireworks
Night
From 6.00pm
Rod 0439 193288 Garry 0427 396745
Respect – Responsibility – Personal Best
Dungog High School PBL 2015
The Positive Behaviour for Learning Committee would like your input into areas, in which we as a school could focus our PBL Program for 2015. So far we have covered issues in the areas of walkways, inappropriate language, canteen, litter, the bus bays and classroom routines – these are all ongoing. We are gathering input from students in DEAR groups, staff and the wider school community. This input will be collated and discussed by a student PBL focus group and the PBL Committee, and the main issues placed on a timeline, with strategies being implemented in 2015. Please identify areas which you think could be improved, outline some reasons for your choices and provide any suggestions (strategies) of how we could make improvements. Please return all forms to the office, or email: [email protected] by Friday 13
th September, 2014. Thank you for your input!
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