November 18, 2016

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630 Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Year 12 Formal

We had the pleasure of attending the Year 12 Formal at the Sawtell RSL on Wednesday 9th November. It was fantastic to see our Year 12 students together with family, friends and staff of Bellingen High enjoy an evening of dressing up – everyone looked great. A large number of awards were presented - a list of the awards and recipients is in this Newsletter. We wish Year 12 all the best with their HSC results.

A big thank you to Coffs Camera House for their great work on the photos. Those students who paid for a photo disc can pick them up from the Front Office.

Frieda Gorman/Jon Winfer Year 12 Year Advisors

Rotary Public Speaking Success

Congratulations to Jordan Neville in Year 10 on his success at the recent Rotary Public Speaking Competition. Jordan competed against two other students – Max Cleversly from Macksville High and Sarah Honess from Kempsey High.

All three students had to prepare and present a 5-minute speech on various topics. Sarah was selected to speak first and her topic was the “United Nations”, Jordan was next and his topic was “Refugees” then Max spoke last on his topic “Career Choices”.

The speeches were presented in front of three adjudicators; two from Bellingen Toast Masters and a teacher from Bishop Druitt College. All speakers were excellent and the adjudicators took a considerable time to come to their final decision.

The great news is that Jordan was declared the winner and is to go onto the next level, which is the semi-final being held at Walcha on Saturday 18th February 2017.

At this level Jordan will present his prepared topic and then all competitors will be given a topic for their impromptu speech for 2 minutes, with very limited time to prepare.

Rotary’s Assistant Governor James Christian with Max, Jordan and Sarah

From the Relieving Principal Art Express Accolades

We found out last week that two of our outgoing Year 12 students, Janna Elliott and Madelin Perry had their works nominated for consideration for the ARTEXPRESS Exhibition. ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of exhibitions of exemplary artworks created by New South Wales Visual Arts students for the Higher School Certificate examination. Whilst the competition for inclusion in ARTEXPRESS will be huge, we are confident Janna and Madelin’s work will give all other entrants a run for their money! I have my fingers crossed that the works are chosen and if they are, they will be in the ARTEXPRESS Exhibition which travels the State. More information and a photo of their works can be found in Ms Newbound’s report in this Newsletter.

Teachers Receive ACE Awards

Congratulations to Mr Peter Wilson and Mr Rob Wickham who were nominated for and received the Australian College of Educations World Teacher's Day Awards this week. It is an honour to work with teachers of their calibre.

Year 10 Work Experience

Year 10 students will undertake their work experience immediately after the FUTURES Program but this year we will do something a little different; a range of Bellingen High teachers will be going out to work sites to support our Year 10 students. If all goes well, we hope to continue this practice next year.

Suggestions, Complaints and Ideas

At Bellingen High School, we are always on the lookout for any suggestions that may help our school improve and progress. If you have any ideas or there is something worrying you, please do not hesitate to let us know. A small idea could lead to something big! Conversely, a small nagging issue, if left, becomes large, unwieldy and stressful, so let us know if you think there is something amiss.

School Canteen

We are very fortunate to have been placed on a list for a Canteen refurbishment at a cost of over $100 000. To accommodate this, the Canteen has been moved into temporary quarters in a classroom and Karen, our Canteen Supervisor, is running it as efficiently as ever. We expect our new and sparkling Canteen will be up and running for next year. Thanks to all our staff and students for their patience.

Dot Panaretos

Years 7 and 8 English Open Day

Friday 9 December

Anytime between 2-5pm – English Block

Come and see:

Beautiful portfolios

Creative PowerPoints

Intriguing stop motion films

All developed and presented by our marvellous students.

A splendiferous afternoon tea on offer too!

All parents/carers/students welcome!

Bellingen High School P&C Meeting

Monday 12th December 6.30pm

Staff Common Room

All Welcome!

Tell Them From Me student survey:

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parents and carers

Photos from the Ag Plot

Gold Excursion 2016

A follow up note has been distributed to those students who are going on the Gold Excursion. A reminder that the final payment is now overdue.

The excursion will depart from Bellingen High School Bus Bay and the Urunga Tourist Information Centre at 4.45am on Tuesday 29th November and will return to Bellingen High School Bus Bay and Urunga Tourist Information Centre between 11pm and midnight on Wednesday 30th November. Parents are to collect students from these locations promptly.

Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact either Julie Taylor or Rob Wickham.

Julie Taylor/Rob Wickham Coordinators

YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 4

Food Technology Semester 2 Bookwork/Recipe Folder/Safety and Behaviour

Exciting CAPA News!! Students nominated for The Prestigious

ARTEXPRESS!!

NEWSFLASH!!! The Art Department is very excited to announce that TWO Year 12 students- Janna Elliott and Madelin Perry, have had their artworks nominated for inclusion in the annual ARTEXPRESS Exhibition! The bodies of work nominated represent all the expressive forms described in the Visual Arts syllabus – drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photo media, designed objects, textiles and fibre, sculpture, documented forms, ceramics, time-based forms and collection of work. Final confirmation is announced at the end of November however, being nominated is a wonderful achievement.

Congratulations girls!!

Megan Newbound CAPA Faculty

Artwork by Janna Elliott

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Artwork by Madelin Perry

The Clappers

With a heavy heart we have decided to postpone The Clappers until Term 1 next year – the new date is Friday 24th March 2017. This gives all our budding filmmakers the whole Summer break to perfect their masterpieces. Keep shooting!! Sorry folks, please drop in and see Ms Lane in the CAPA Staffroom for further details.

Lynda Lane CAPA Faculty

Careers News

Careers News Year 12

Congratulations to our Year 12 school based trainees who graduated last week.

Jade Wellington, Briana Edman and Amie Stevens were part of the

Elsa Dixon program with Mid North Coast Health. Aimee graduated

in Business Services and has secured employment at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Jade and Briana graduated in Nursing and are

planning to study midwifery (possibly leading to Medicine) at

university next year.

Janna Elliot also graduated in Business Services with Affirmations

Publishing in Bellingen and is planning a career in alternative therapies/yoga. Well done girls!

Elsa Dixon graduates - Jade, Briana and Amie

Skills Road Show Visit

Bellingen High School had a visit from the Skills Road Show van on Thursday 17th November. Students in Years 9 and 10 were given the opportunity to participate. Full report in our next Newsletter.

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Year 10

There are still a few work experience forms to come in. Please let me know if I can help find a placement. Students without organised work experience are expected to come to school.

Students have been issued with:

Three copies of their work-placement forms (one for the employer, one for the parent and one for the student);

a Logbook to be completed daily; and

a Safety and Emergency Procedures Card

Year 10 teachers are looking forward to visiting students during their placement.

There are several school based traineeship opportunities closing soon. This would involve paid work one day a week as well as training and your HSC. Please contact Mrs Gorman if you are interested or see the Careers Noticeboard for more information.

Frieda Gorman

Careers, Welfare & VET Teacher

YEAR 11 (YEAR 12 2017) ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 4 Agriculture Task 1 Week 7

Ancient History Task Week 9

Biology Task 1 Week 7

Business Studies Task 1 Week 9

Chemistry Task 1 Week 8

CAFS Task 1 Week 10

Drama (Offline) Task 1 (Continuous) Task 2 and Task 3

Week 9

Engineering Studies Task 1 Week 8

Geography Task 1 (Fieldwork Hand-in) Week 9

Hospitality Task (Function) Week 9

IT Timber/Metal Task 1 Week 8

Maths General Course 1 Task 1 Week 9

Maths General Course 2 Task 1 Week 9

Mathematics Task 1 Week 9

Maths Extension 1 Task 1 Week 9

Maths Extension 2 Task 1 Week 10

Modern History Task 1 Week 10

Music Task 1 (Evening Concert) Week 9

PDHPE Task 1 Week 8

Physics Task 1 Week 8

Society & Culture Task 1 (PIP Proposal Hand-in) Week 10

Sport, Life & Rec. Task Week 8

Visual Arts Task 1 Week 9

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Year 12 Awards Tamika Bayliss 1st Agriculture

Cara Block 1st Chemistry

Rhapsody Budden 1st Hospitality

Roan Clarkson Reuben F Scarf Award (for courage and achievement)

Deputy Principal’s Award for Commitment to Life Long Learning

Taia Cleary P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

P&C Exceptional Achievement Award (exceptional achievement throughout the year)

1st English Extension 1 1st English Extension 2 1st Ancient History

Elizabeth Condran Year Advisors Special Award (consistent effort through high school years)

Dylan Connors Principal’s Award for Leadership - School Captain 1st History Extension

Hugo Couper Year Advisors Special Award (consistent effort through high school years)

1st Industrial Technology Metal

Janna Elliott P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

1st Visual Arts 1st Aboriginal Studies 1st Business Services

Mason Fieldes 1st Senior Science

Hannah Ford Year Advisors Special Award (consistent achievement through high school years)

Sport Merit Award - Hockey

John Gaite Personal Commitment Award (awarded to student who has achieved the most personal growth)

Sport Merit Award – Volleyball Sport Age Champion Award – Cross Country

Meg Galloway Principal’s Award for Leadership - School Captain

Bellingen Shire Council Award (for dedicated service to school community)

1st Business Studies

Jordan Goolmeeze 1st Information Technology

Abbey Hart Consistent Effort throughout Years 11 and 12

Cody Hogbin Year Advisors Special Award (consistent achievement through high school years)

Jake Kyle Personal Commitment Award (awarded to student who has achieved the most personal growth)

Joshua Laine 1st Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation

Jessica Lockman P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement University of Newcastle Academic Scholarship

Sport Age Champion Award – Cross Country

1st Physics 1st - Engineering Studies 1st Earth & Environmental Science

Ezra Malcisi Richard Bunting Memorial Award for Outstanding Mathematical Ability

P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement Sport Merit Award - Volleyball

Liam Mallinson Bellingen Music Association Award - Excellence in Creative and Performing Arts

1st Music 2 1st Music Extension

Lilly Matthews Year Advisors Special Award (consistent effort through high school years)

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Sascha McLaughlin Year Advisors Special Award (consistent effort through high school years)

Jack Mitchell Sport Age Champion Award – Athletics Sport Award – Distinction – Rugby League

Jedd Mitchell Sport Award – Distinction – Rugby League

Selva Paz Year Advisors Special Award (consistent achievement through high school years)

Madelin Perry Bellingen High School All Rounder Award (awarded for academic and sporting success)

Asama Radford Year Advisors Special Award (consistent achievement through high school years)

Sport Merit Award - Volleyball

Ben Radford P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Bellingen High School All Rounder Award (awarded for academic and sporting success)

Sport Merit Award – Volleyball 1st Society & Culture

Brooke Regan P&C Determination to Succeed Award

Caitlin Ridgewell Norco Milkman’s Unsung Hero Award

Emma Russell 1st English Advanced

Max Sandstrom Year 12 Significantly Improved Student

Millie Sharkey School Service Award 1st English Studies

Milly Sheather-Dean 1st Mathematics General Course 1

Ella Steward P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Caltex All Rounder Award (leadership qualities, commitment across a range of activities)

1st English Standard 1st Mathematics General Course 2

Monique Taylor 1st Community & Family Studies

Brie Thomas Pierre de Courbertin Olympic Committee Award (student who demonstrates values which are consistent with

the Olympic Movement)

Sport Award – Distinction – Futsal 1st Industrial Technology - Timber

Jacob Thorn Norco Milkman’s Unsung Hero Award

1st Industrial Technology – Metal Sport Merit Award - Volleyball

Andrew Trist Year Advisors Academic Achievement Award P&C Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Defence Forces Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award (demonstrates leadership and teamwork within

both the school and broader community and who displays strong values)

Sport Merit Award – Volleyball

1st Biology 1st Mathematics Advanced 1st - Mathematics Extension 1

1st PDHPE 1st Modern History

Douglas Van Hoffen Sport Merit Award - Volleyball

Jade Wellington Consistent Effort throughout Years 11 and 12 Aboriginal Award for Senior Leadership and Initiative

Katelyn Woods University of New England Academic Scholarship

Georgia Wylie School Service Award 1st Music 1

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Sport News U15s Netball

On Friday 11th November, a group of young Bellingen High students travelled to

Woolgoolga to play in the first few rounds of the U15’s Combined High Schools

(CHS) Netball Knockout. A team of 9 girls competed together, against other

schools in the region.

Bellingen High matched up against Orara High School in the first match of the

day. The Bellingen team was successful in getting the win in a close match.

The girls demonstrated some sharp shooting, positive teamwork and good

defence, resulting in the match being won by 7 goals.

In the second match of the day the Bellingen girls came up against a tough

opponent, Grafton High School. The opposition came out fast and managed to

get a strong lead. Grafton managed to keep the lead for the course of the

game. The loss means the team was knocked out of the competition.

The team played well and enjoyed themselves on the day. The girls should be

proud of how they competed and positively represented Bellingen High School.

A special mention goes to Maia Berry who supported the team by umpiring on

the day. Well done girls.

Kate Harland Coach

Front Row

Jessica, Orla, Erin and Lauren

Back Row

Amelia, Sophie, Aoife, Willow, Gypsy

and Maia

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North Coast Champions

The 14 and 16 years girls Futsal teams both qualified for the final of the

North Coast CHS Knockout Competition as Mid North Coast Zone Champions.

This was played at Sportz Central in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 3rd

November.

The 16’s team, so far undefeated this year, had to play the Lower North

Coast winners Camden Haven in their first game. So it was a shock that

Camden Haven scored the first two goals against the run of play. However,

this was just what was needed to spark the girls into real action. By half time

they had overtaken Camden Haven with the score 4-2. By full time they had

taken complete control winning 7-3.

The next game was against the winners of Far North Coast and Richmond River

Zones, which was Wollumbin High School. This was a one-sided game with the

girls winning 8-1.

The girls kept their undefeated title and were crowned North Coast Champions.

Back Row

Liz Hoy (Coach), Jordan Healy, Lauren Rigney, Hannah Watt,

Kate Jandzio-Fry

Front Row

Katie Thorn, Gaia Malcisi, Jasmin Nolan,

Maddi Allen

The 14’s did not have it so easy. Their first game against Melville High School

from Lower North Coast was an unsettling game. It seemed the Bello girls had

at least 4 times the number of chances to score setting up many great

opportunities, but often failing to finish. At the other end of the court Melville

would shoot and a goal would result. The girls went down 7-6 in a game that

they were the better team. Their second game against Mullumbimby High

School displayed what they are capable of, winning 10-1 in a shortened game.

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Young Cricketers show form

Bellingen High School girls 14 years and under cricket team played their first

game of the North Coast Knockout against Coffs Harbour High at Connell Park

on Tuesday 1st November. For many of the girls it was in fact their first

game ever.

Captain Willow Neal, lost the toss and Coffs decided to bat first. This suited

the girls so they could get used to the game before batting. The game was a

20/20 match and our opening bowlers of Danika Meenahan and Willow Berry did

a great job of tying up the opposition. It was not until the fourth over that

Coffs scored off the bat. In fact, all the bowlers performed amazingly well

making it difficult for the batters to score. This resulted in wickets falling at

regular intervals as Coffs tried to get some runs on the board. “Catches Wins

Matches” and the girls definitely made Coffs pay with 8 wickets being caught

out. Best of the bowlers was Brynne Couper who snagged 5 wickets for 17 off

4 overs. Coffs were all out in the 20th over with a score of 54.

Openers for Bellingen were two Year 7 girls, Danika Meenahan and Mikela

Bailey who played with confidence. They attacked the bowling from the first

over and set up the win. Mikela scored 22 runs including three 4’s while Danika

scored 15. The girls passed the Coffs score in the eighth over with the loss

of only 2 wickets.

Next game will be against either Grafton or South Grafton and could be

another home game.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators

Willow Berry playing a pull shot

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Mia Craggs bowling

Emily Ruming bowling

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Dear Bello Students: My heart is in

Bellingen

A new workshop is coming to Bello

Hub: It is called Discovering

Awesomeness. A 5 week coaching

series - 2 hours every Wednesday

4pm at The Hub.

An opportunity for you to sit back

and explore your own thoughts,

Tools to Enhance your actions and therefore YOUR

Educational Pursuits outcomes.

You will be amazed by who you really are and

what you are capable of.

This is an invitation for you to participate in the

Discovering Awesomeness pilot programme and it

is absolutely free.

I am so excited to know you, work with you and

share with you.

Please call Seetha on 0468 597 062 or email

sitaamt@gmail.com so that I can prepare myself.

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Dorrigo Show

Fun Run Sunday 27 November

Get your running gear on and come up the mountain!

1.5km, 6.5km and 13km distances

The course is a picturesque meander through the hills of Dorrigo.

START: North Dorrigo Store - 8:00am

FINISH: Dorrigo Showground

Registration is on the morning and includes a bus from Dorrigo Showground leaving at 7:00am and 7:30am and

entry to the Dorrigo Show.

Cost: $12 Adults $8 Juniors

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DATES TO REMEMBER

NOVEMBER JANUARY 2017

21-25 Year 10 Futures Program 26 Australia Day Holiday

24-26 Champion of Champions Futsal (Junior) 27 School Development Day (Week 1B)

28-14/12 Year 10 Work Experience 30 Years 7, 11 & 12 Start (Week 2A)

29-30 Gold Excursion 31 Years 8, 9 & 10 (Week 2A)

DECEMBER FEBRUARY 1-2 Queensland Uni Excursion 13 P&C Meeting 2 Year 6 Small Schools Orientation Day 17 Year 7 Camp

9 Year 6 All Schools Orientation Day MARCH 9 Years 7 & 8 English Open Day 13 P&C Meeting 12 Year 6 into 7 2017 Parent Info Night 21 Harmony Day

12 P&C Meeting APRIL 15 HSC Results Released 7 End Term 1 16 Presentation Day Assembly 24 School Development Day 16 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued 25 ANZAC Day

26 Students return - Term 2 Week 1A

Did you know?

About 150 people per year are killed by coconuts.

Ketchup was used as a medicine back in the 1930’s.

A hardboiled egg will spin, but a soft boiled egg will not.

Avocados are poisonous to birds.

Gorillas burp when they are happy.

It is considered good luck in Japan when a sumo wrestler makes your baby cry.

A Swedish woman lost her wedding ring, and found it 16 years later- growing on

a carrot in her garden.