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SRC FUNDRAISINGThis term, the SRC has done an exemplary job in raising some money to help buy stock feed for the drought-affected farmers. Our Schools Education Director asked for ‘Buy-a-bale’ to be the fund to support. Our students leapt into action and raised $1649-75 as a result.We had a group of Year 11 students who asked and received support from local businesses, who were only too happy to help. These businesses contributed with either stock fed products which Rotary is to distribute and donations or foodstuffs to sell at fundraising BBQs. We would like to thank all businesses that either considered supporting or actually did contribute tothis effort. We would like to acknowledge and thank; Delta Agriculture, Elders, Landmark, Orana Support Services, DMC and Gower Carpet Cleaning and Restoration. Year 12 kicked in to the amount raised by collecting money at the front gate in their community efforts and celebrations marking the end of school.

Thanks to all involved. A significant result to support those who need it!

SENIOR RISE

What’s on?Wednesday 19/12/18Last day Term 4

Wednesday 30/01/19Start term 1 2019

Monday 4/2/19P&C Meeting

Issue 8 Friday14th December 2018

Term 4 – Week 9 – 2018

Tony McGrane Pl, Dubbo NSW 2830PH 02 6882 4655 FAX 02 6882 4332 EMAIL dubbo-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au WEB dubbocoll-m.schools.nsw.edu.au

1.What is the best thing about being at Senior Campus?The staff and students.

2. What is your favourite subject? Why?It’s all very interesting.

3. Who inspires you and how?People who face real adversity and do their best - eg kids with cancer.

4.What is the best advice you have been given?Do unto others.

5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years.Growing daisies.

1.What is the best thing about being at Senior Campus?The adult learning environment and all the opportunities available for students with different academic levels.

2.What is your favourite subject? Why?Italian continuers through Distance Education. 3. Who inspires you and how? Ms Blanco inspires me as she is an amazing public speaker, is passionate about her job and is kind to everyone within the school.

4. What is the best advice you have been given?To take every opportunity that comes my way and that everything happens for a reason.

5. Where do you see yourself in 10 yearsVisiting other countries, speaking multiple languages or being a language teacher.

Mark Dann Grace Gower

Staff and Student Profile

Senior Campus P&C Meetings

DCSC P&C meetings are held at the Maquarie Inn at 6pm on the first Monday of the month excluding school and public holidays.

Meeting dates for Term 1 2019 are: 4th February4th March - This is aslo the AGM 1st April

All parents are welcome to attend.

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PRINCIPALS REPORT2018 has been an outstanding year for Senior Campus and is finishing in grand style.Week 9 has seen mathematician Eddie Woo at Senior Campus. Eddie has not only been a part of our very successful transition week but has also spoken to our 2 unit and General 2 math students as well as staff from across Dubbo. His enthusiasm and knowledge has been infectious.Our HSC results in 2018 have been outstanding and continues the trend of the last couple of years. We have seen students in 16 subjects achieve 32 band 6 with 125 band 5 achieved. Piper Dunlop has achieved an amazing result of being placed in the top 5 students in the state for Primary Industry. Our dux for 2018 will be Alexandra Lindsay who scored an ATAR of 97.85. Congratulations to our wonderful Year 12 2018 students and a huge congratulations to the wonderful and dedicated staff who taught them. I am very proud of what we have achieved together.Transition week has seen us welcome our incoming Year 11 for 2019. Transition week has allowed Year 11 2019 to sample life at Senior, sit in their classes for 2019 while gaining an insight into what the course they have selected will entail and of course meet their teachers for 2019. We look forward to welcoming them to the Senior family. As is the way at the end of any school year we have goodbyes to say. Stacey Exner has been successful in gaining the College Principal position at Northern Beaches Sydney, Stacey has been part of the College since its inception and was a member of staff at Dubbo High School before that. I would like to thank Stacey for her leadership, vision and friendship. Stacey will be greatly missed and we wish her well for the next stage in her already distinguished career. Congratulations Stacey.As the year draws to a close I would like to thank all our staff for their commitment, willingness to go the extra yard and dedication to making Senior the best we can be. I wish all staff, students and parents a wonderful festive season and I hope your break is relaxing and refreshing.See you all in 2019.

DON’T FORGET!Please register for the new Dubbo College Senior Campus Parent Portal

If you haven’t aready received your email with the instructions, please contact the school.

web1.dubbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal

Year 12 Formal

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College Presentation NightOutstanding student academic, cultural and leadership success was celebrated this term when Dubbo College staged its annual presentation night at the Dubbo Regional Theatre. Students from the three campuses of Dubbo College came together for the prestigious awards ceremony, with performances from the award-winning college band and choir, as well as HSC dancers nominated for Callback, and Year 12 pianist Peter Harrison. Academic excellence awards went to 100 students from Year 7 to Year 12. The ultimate award, the college dux of 2017, presented to Ashwini Manorathan.Ashwini, who is currently studying medicine at the University of NSW, achieved an ATAR of 96.95. In her absence due to exams, the GH Taylor Memorial Medal was collected by her father Mano. The award ceremony also recognised students in the support faculty, cultural contribution, citizenship, applied studies and leadership, as well as achievements beyond the college.

Clontarf Academy Awards NightDubbo College Clontarf Academy annual awards night was held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre. The Year 12 graduating class of 2018 received a standing ovation from the audience, with a number of specialised awards presented to students. Congratulations to all award recipients and best wishes to our graduating students!

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The talented sportsman and women of Senior Campus have been busy this term.Brock Larance was named Western Schools Association senior sportsman of the year. Brock received the Mark Leonard Memorial Shield as well as a Combined High Schools sporting blue and a WSSA $500 grassroots sporting Scholarship. Brock is currently in Adelaide representing the under-17 Australian team playing at the National Australian under-19 championships. Brock, Thomas Nelson and Ben Wheeler have represented Western CHS at the NSW CHS cricket championships held in Armidale with Western CHS finishing fourth.Dubbo College girl’s hockey captain Lilli-Rai Campbell has had a big year, Lilli-Rai was selected as a shadow player in the NSW CHS hockey team and to top this off she gained selection as a shadow player in the under 21 NSW indoor hockey team.Kailee Linanne attended the Schools Spectacular in Sydney recently. Kailee is part of the Circus West Troupe and has been working hard all year which showed in her amazing performance.The open girls’ league tag team put in a massive effort and won the regional gala day that was held in Dubbo earlier this term. Congratulations to Taneka Todhunter who was judged overall player of the tournament.

COLLEGE SPORT

Support Unit Music NightA special education music night at Dubbo College has raised $285 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, with the cheque presented in week 7.The brainchild of Year 12 student Jackson Murray, the concert was staged in the Senior Campus cafeteria last month, with special education student musicians combining with mainstream student musicians.The audience enjoyed a night of entertainment, while students gained valuable performance experience in front of their peers and members of the community.Jackson, who is also a volunteer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service base at Dubbo airport, thought it would be good to mark the end of his school education with a concert to thank parents, students and staff of the college.“We decided to charge a $5 entry fee with all funds donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service,” he said.“It was a fabulous night and we had great support from the community.”