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Wee Waa High School Issue 16, November 10th, 2014
Contributions by Thursday prior to publication to: Email [email protected] ; Fax 02 6795 3005
http://www.weewaa-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Welcome to our second last newsletter of the year.
The HSC has concluded for all our Year 12 stu-dents and from all reports they were generally pleased with their exams and obviously glad they are over. I wish them all well in their future en-deavours.
In the last week we also had a very successful Pad-dock to Plate function and an Elders meeting at the Binaalbaa room. A warm thanks to all those who attended these events and a big thank you to the organisers.
As part of our student wellbeing program, the Year 9 students spent a day on a “Love Bites” program delivered by qualified consultants. This program dealt with domestic violence and bullying,
On Tuesday 11th November the whole school will travel to the town centre of Wee Waa to participate in a Remembrance Day service, commemorating the loss of lives in all wars, conflicts and peace op-erations. This event has special significance for Wee Waa this year. The Rotary club of Wee Waa have organised a whole community event, with all the school stu-dents in town having the opportunity to research the proud history of the town and its people and take part in the service, which will be followed by a community barbeque at Dangar Park.
A Merit Assembly will take place on the 19th No-vember at the school to celebrate the achievements of our students as they progress through this sys-tem. The assembly will commence at 11.50am and all parents and carers are welcome.
Neil Schneider Principal
Wee Waa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Meeting
13th November 2014 4.30pm
Upcoming Events: Nov 11th - Remembrance Day Nov 15th - Year 12 Formal Nov 17th - Rotary Mock Interviews Nov 19th - Merit Assembly Nov 27th & 28th - Year 6 Transition Nov 27th - Year 6 Parent night 6.00pm
Elders Morning Tea
Lorraine Leonard, Mrs Helen Wenner, Aunty Dawn Cochrane, Aunty Shirley Dixon, Uncle Kevin Fernando, Glenda Mason,
Naomi Nean, Mrs Jean Kahl, Mr Neil Schneider, Jayne Underwood & Mrs Virginia Stuart.
Multicultural Day After a busy start to Term 4 and with exams looming on the horizon for the 7-10 students, we put together a fantastic afternoon for the whole school, including the transition students, at Wee Waa High School. The day was weeks in the making with the 9/10 Music class designing the multicultural activities and staff and students from the Gifted and Talented program, along with more volunteers, designing tables and creating products to sell. We kicked off the celebration of the cultures of the world with a marketplace in the hall. Students had come out of uniform in cultural dress, and some truly went above and beyond. One such student was Kyle Ballangarry who braved the Sumo Wrestlers suit in the 39 degree heat. The tables were some of the best we have seen since the conception of the event 5 years ago. We had Lamb rolls and Pavlova from NZ, Beef and Guinness pies and shamrock cookies from Ireland, Curry, Burfi and Henna Tattoos from India, Sushi from Japan, Sesame biscuits and necklaces from Chad, Empanadas galore from Argentina and some amazing information and knick-knacks from Vietnam. We also later viewed a video made by a student on Vietnam from the recent school trip organised by Mrs Sonja Mitchell and Mr Nigel Ellevsen. The things that staff and students brought to the day from their own real life experiences added a strong sense of authenticity to the day. After lunch hour was done and our year 6 cohort had arrived, we started the challenge afternoon. An International Challenge, consisting of 7 activities was designed and mostly run, by students from the Music elective classes. We had the Kangaroo Hop, a sack race station, run by Brandon Willet and Ethan Townes, Sumo Wrestling, run by Tom Pattison, Kyle Ballangarry, Abby Downes, Aleisha Middleton and Georgia McKenzie (with a lot of help from Mr Stawski), Latin American dance, run by Mrs Mitchell, Apple Bobbing, run by Cody Smith and Rachel Brown (with help from Mr Druce), Twist’ed Britain, run by Lachlan Fogarty, Montana Jones and Joshua Arthur, Yoga, run by Mrs Burgess (with help from Monique Morgan and Katie Arthur) and African Drumming, designed and run by Amber Conomos, with assistance from Erin Moore. Each group was made up of students from every year group (including year 6’s) and the year 12’s played a big part in encouraging enthusiastic participation from everyone in their groups. They went to each activity for only 7 minutes, and while there had to gain as many points as they could. The winning group was Team 7, leaving with the prize of a bag of candy and a chocolate bar to kick off any Halloween celebrations they were participating in later that night. Finally, after announcing our winners, we drew our most successful student raffle so far. We raised over $130 raffling off a ‘pot of gold’ from the Ireland table. This was won by Alice Haire from Wee Waa Public School. We raised over $600 overall for UNICEF and the afternoon was a huge success thanks to the work by all of the staff, with special thanks to Miss Rachel Freer and Mrs Sonja Mitchell for organising the event and to the students who so willingly learnt to run their activities. Thank you to everyone involved in making the best marketplace yet.
Monday 10th November 2014
EldEr’s morning tEa
The Elder’s morning tea was held last week on Wednesday 05th November 2014 in the ‘Binaalbaa Room’ which was named by the Elders of our community in order to link education and Aboriginal culture. It was really fantastic to see our Elders and to have a great morning tea with them. The whole purpose of the morning tea was to encourage our Elders to be part of the school community and for the students to interact with them. We were happy to see Uncle Kevin Fernando, Aunty Shirley Dixon, Aunty Glenda Mason, Aunty Dawn Cochrane and Mrs Jean Kahl. The food was prepared by students from Year 10. Welcome to country was recited by Curtis Booby and we also held a minutes silence for Elders past and present. The Elders commented on how important it is for the recognition of Aboriginal culture to continue to be acknowledged. The significance of the Totem pole is part of that process. Elders were very impressed with the Totem pole which was carved by Daryl Ferguson and had the black snake of the Wee Waa local Aboriginals and the sand goanna which represents Pilliga’s local Aboriginals people. They also complimented the Aboriginal Education Team on the renovations to the Binaalbaa Room and how relaxed and inviting it is. The Totem Project which was done in previous years helped to inspire Mrs Wenner to join together the totems from Wee Waa and Pilliga. The Elders thought that it was amazing. The mural representing the local Aboriginals people in this area was painted by Clifford Toomey with the help of students during NAIDOC celebrations.
L-R) Uncle Kevin Fernando, Aunty Dawn Cochrane, Helen Wenner, Mrs Jean Kahl, Aunty Shirley Dixon and
Aunty Glenda Mason.
Aboriginal Education Officer: Helen Wenner Murri Mobile: 0455 060 177
aEo confErEncE
On Wednesday 19th of November, I will be attending an AEO conference in Tamworth and as such will not be
at school.
official opEning of ‘binaalbaa room’
Just a reminder that on the 20th November the official opening of the Binaalbaa Room will take place. Everyone is encouraged to attend. We are expecting Acting Director of Public Schools Rebecca Langdon to do the official opening. The Totem Pole will be erected and the Mural will be displayed on the Binaalbaa (place of learning) Room. A sausage sizzle will be available during recess time for all staff and students.
YEar 7/8 End of YEar Exams
Congratulations to Years 7 and 8 for their exemplary behaviour during the exams.
YEar 9/10 End of YEar Exams
Good Luck to Years 9 and 10 for their upcoming exams. Please make sure that you have the correct equipment as we have limited supplies. See staff before the exams for emergency equipment.
YEar 12 formal
Just a reminder that the Year 12 Formal is being held this Saturday on the 15th November at the Wee Waa Bowling Club starting at 6.30p.m.
aEcg mEEting
Please don’t forget that we will be holding our Local AECG meeting on the 13th November 2014 at 3.30 p.m., unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances; we had to change the venue. The new venue for the meeting will be held in Dangar Park.
(L-R) Curtis Booby, Aunty Dawn Cochrane, Lorraine Leonard and Aunty Glenda Mason.
History work honouring our soldiers. Work was done by Yr. 9/10.
Black snake mural painted by Clifford Toomey.
CAREERS NEWS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PLUMBER?
Trade Readiness - Plumbing is a NO Fee, five (5) day program that helps people make informed career choices. Participants will undertake an intensive ‘hands-on’ program where they complete theory and practical activities across a broad range of areas in the plumbing trade. (This course is funded under the Trade Readiness Ministerial Grant Program.) The program is designed for people who are at ‘entry level’.
Participants’ performance is assessed against a range of criteria and they receive a rankings report that indicates their suitability for their chosen trade area. This would be the perfect for 2015 entry TVET. Date 3rd – 9th December 2014 (excluding Weekend) For students interested outside of the Tamworth Region, all transport, meals and accommodation would be the responsibility of the student/parent/guardian, however TNE does have a list of reasonable accommodation providers that I would be more than happy to share with you. If you are interested, please see me. ENTRY TO THE POLICE FORCE FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENT
IPROWD - TRAIN TO JOIN THE POLICE FORCE
This is a program for Aboriginal students. The training will take place in Tamworth and Dubbo and is an 18 week course to prepare students for the Police Academy. SELECTION CRITERIA Aboriginal and/or TSI and be accepted by your community(you may be asked to provide confirmation). • Be committed to joining the NSW Police Force. • Be prepared to become medically and physically fit and willing to undertake assessment for both. • Minimum 18 years of age. • Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills at interview and appropriate literacy skills. • Have no serious prior criminal history or serious driving offences. • Have a current drivers licence (minimum red Ps). • Be prepared to travel to attend IPROWD Training or temporarily relocate for the period of the course. • Be committed to meet the IPROWD Student Code of Conduct. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST • Call the IPROWD team on1300 830 177 or email [email protected] if you have any questions Go to www.iprowd.tafensw.edu.au for an application form . Applications close on the 21st November 2015
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT - $30,000 SCHOLARSHIP
Covering tuition fees and/or accommodation . Visit http://www.icms.edu.au/scholarship-type/new-domestic-students. ICMS has partnered with the NSW Rugby League to offer a unique industry sponsored professional scholarship valued at over $30,000 for a student starting at ICMS in February 2015. Professional Scholarship program rewards high-performing and community-orientated students. With numerous partner institutions offering practical as well as financial incentives. To apply and to find more information http://www.icms.edu.au/scholarships/ or contact Rebecca Wise on (02) 94661030.
Applications close 28 November 2014
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORK EXPERIENCE IN FASHION?
Fashionmasters in Sydney have a brand new “experience fashion” high school work experience program where aspiring young creatives can be exposed to the study of fashion on a day-to-day basis as if they are working in a design studio or fashion business.
For enquiries, Telephone: +61 2 9299 1400 Facsimile: +61 2 9299 0211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fashionmasters.com.au
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIPS Opportunities in the Sydney Metropolitan and surrounding areas NECA Group Training is a major employer of electrical apprentices in NSW and they are looking to employ over 100 Electrical Apprentices to start between November 2014 to January 2015. The opportunities are with Electrical Contracting and Communication companies in the Sydney Metropolitan and surrounding areas. An assessment test will be conducted to assess English, Math and Science Skills. NECA Group Training are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. To apply, head to http://www.necagt.com.au/ → Apprentices → Employment with NECA Group Training. Phone: (02) 9744 2754: Attn Donna/Amy Email: mailto:[email protected]
DEFENCE FORCE CAREERS
The army is now recruiting got these Priority jobs including Artilleryman, Artillery Air Defender, Cavalryman, Artillery Command Systems Operator, Surveillance Aircraft Operator, Communication Systems Operator, Electronic Warfare Operator, Aircraft Structural Fitter, Technician Electronics Systems, Unit Quartermaster (Female). For further information go to http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/jobs
Cavalryman - As a Cavalryman you will be given the opportunity to work in one of the fastest and most advanced armoured vehicles in the world. This is an incredibly dynamic, exciting and rewarding role within the Armoured Corps.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/jobs/Cavalryman/
Artilleryman - Looking for a job you won’t need that morning caffeine hit for? As an Artilleryman you’ll learn how to assemble and fire state-of-the-art weaponry and be part of a tight team providing the Army with highly accurate and vital fire support.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/jobs/Artilleryman/
If any of your students wish to apply for an above role – head to www.defencejobs.gov.au or call 13 19 01. More information on the application process can be found here: http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/recruitmentCentre/howToJoin/default.aspx Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Aboriginal HSC Scholarship Program Scholarships for Aboriginal Students We are offering scholarships for Aboriginal students studying year 11 or 12 at high school or TAFE. If you’re interested in a job in Transport for NSW or an operating agency, why not apply for a scholarship worth up to $5000? You can use the money to buy educational tools and services such as a new computer, text books or tutoring. A scholarship could help you get the results you need to go to uni when you finish school. Are you a NSW high school or TAFE student?Studying year 11 or 12 next year? Doing mathematics (not general maths) and / or advanced english subjects as part of your study? Interested in a job in Transport for NSW or an operating agency? You can apply for a scholarship now. Applications close 30 September. For more information email [email protected] or [email protected]
TOCAL OPEN DAYS – Paterson NSW
Tocal offers practical courses in agriculture and horse husbandry Visit on the 3rd November starting at 10am. For further information and lunch bookings, phone 1800 025520
VANTAGE AUTOMOTIVE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Have a look at the various dealerships offering apprenticeships at www.vantageautomotive.com under the “Apply Now” area. You will need to complete an application form online and attach a cover letter and current Resume as well as an online assessment. If accepted, you will be flown to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane for training.
MRS L WIDAUER
Rose Street - Thursday
11 December 2014 6pm
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For further information please contact Ann-Maree Galagher 0428 888 449 / Pam Callachor on 0427 954
$50 registration per team, including a BBQ dinner, 4 players to a team
For more informa on or to obtain a registra on form contact
The Wee Waa Neighbourhood Centre on 67951025 or
BEST Indigenous Community Links on 0427174423
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM TEAM NAME (optional):……………………………………………………………………… Team Registrations (due 14th November 2014) and Payments can be made to Wee Waa Neighbourhood Centre 22 George Street, Wee Waa, 6795 1025 or Shirley 0427 174 423, No individual player payments please. Please list names of 4 players – only one person may be a ‘seasoned bowler’. 1. ……………………….…………………..……..…………
2. ……………………….…………………..…..……………
3. ……………………….……………………….……………
4. ……………………….………………………..……………
Nominations and payments of $50 per team due 14/11/2014, Team Contact Person: Name: ………………………………………………….………………… Ph/Mobile: ……………………………… Email: ……………………………..………………
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) page 1 of 2
What is whooping cough? Whooping cough can be a life threatening infection in babies. Whooping cough in babies can lead to apnoea (pauses in normal breathing), pneumonia, feeding problems and weight loss, seizures, brain damage and, in some cases, death. Older children and adults can get whooping cough too and pass it on to babies.
What are the symptoms? • Whooping cough usually begins like a cold with a blocked or runny nose, tiredness, mild fever and
a cough.
• The cough gets worse and severe bouts of uncontrollable coughing can develop. Coughing bouts can be followed by vomiting, choking or taking a big gasping breath which causes a "whooping" sound. The cough can last for many weeks and can be worse at night.
• Some newborns may not cough at all but they can stop breathing and turn blue. Some babies have difficulties feeding and can choke or gag.
• Older children and adults may just have a cough that lasts for many weeks. They may not have the whoop.
How is it spread?
• Whooping cough is spread when an infectious person coughs bacteria into the air which can be inhaled by people nearby. If they are not treated early, people with whooping cough are infectious in the first three weeks of their illness.
• Whooping cough spreads easily through families, childcare centres and at school.
Who is at risk? • Anyone can get whooping cough. People living in the same household as someone with whooping
cough are especially at risk.
• Immunisation reduces the risk of infection but immunity fades over time. You can still get whooping cough even if you've been immunised.
How is it prevented? Whooping cough vaccines provide good protection from infection but immunity fades which means that boosters are needed.
Immunisation for babies • Babies need to be immunised at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. The first dose can be given as
early as 6 weeks of age.
• Getting your baby vaccinated on time gives them some protection when they are most at risk of severe illness.
• If your baby's vaccines are overdue, see your GP now to catch up.
Communicable Diseases Factsheet Whooping cough affects people of all ages. It can be especially serious for babies. Vaccination reduces the risk of infection. Whooping Cough
(Pertussis) Last updated: 1 July 2012
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) page 2 of 2
Immunisation for older children • A whooping cough booster is needed at 4 years of age.
• Check if your child has been vaccinated. Look at their Blue Book, speak to your GP or ring the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809.
• A second whooping cough booster is given in high school through the NSW School –based Vaccination Program.
Immunisation for adults A booster for adults is recommended for:
• Women who are planning a pregnancy, pregnant (third trimester) or post-delivery. These women should discuss their vaccination needs with their doctor as soon as possible.
• Other adult household members, grandparents and carers of infants under 12 months of age.
• Adults working with young children, especially health care and child care workers.
• New mothers in NSW are eligible for free whooping cough vaccine in the public maternity unit after the birth of their children.
If you are a close contact of someone with whooping cough: • If you have been exposed to someone with whooping cough early in their illness while they are
infectious, watch out for symptoms and see your doctor if you get a new cough.
• Some babies and some pregnant women need antibiotics to prevent whooping cough infection if they have had significant contact with an infectious person.
How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may ask about your symptoms and whether there you've had any contact with whooping cough. If your doctor thinks you have whooping cough, a swab from the back of the nose or throat can confirm the diagnosis.
How is it treated? • Some babies may need treatment in hospital or in intensive care.
• Antibiotics are used to treat whooping cough in the early stages and can help prevent spreading whooping cough to others. People who are not treated early with the right antibiotics can spread the infection in the first 3 weeks of their illness. After 5 days of antibiotics, you are normally no longer infectious.
• The cough often continues for many weeks, despite antibiotics.
What is the public health response? Doctors and laboratories must confidentially notify cases of pertussis to the local Public Health Unit. Public Health Unit staff can advise on the best way to stop further spread. Infectious children are restricted from going to pre-school and school. Unimmunised contacts may be excluded from child care unless they take the special antibiotics.
Identify - Protect – Prevent NSW Health whooping cough campaign http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/PublicHealth/Infectious/whoopingcough/index.asp For further information please call your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit the New South Wales Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au
