WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL...showcase the talent and work of our students to the broader community. A bringing the showcase together and to the staff and students for their wonderful contributions

Principal: Mr Don Harvey Deputy Principal: Mr Rod Cosier TELEPHONE: 68452344 or 68452279 FAX: 68451380 PO BOX 21 WELLINGTON The P & C Association meets at 6.00pm in the School Library every 3rd Tuesday in the month. President: Kaylene Brien Secretary: Tracy Petrovic Treasurer: Sally Hunt

Volume 19, Issue 5 September 2015

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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We are now at the end of another very busy and productive term. In particular Year 12 are putting their final touches to their HSC preparation and I am now looking forward with a mix of enthusiasm and nervousness of the next stage of their lives post secondary school. A huge congratulations to them for the dedication, perseverance and resilience they have shown in reaching this important milestone. They are a wonderful group of young Australians who I am sure will find satisfying and productive futures. We wish them every success in the upcoming exams. By now we would have had our Wellington High School Show Case at the Services Club. This proved to be an excellent opportunity to showcase the talent and work of our students to the broader community. A huge thanks to Mandy Perkins for bringing the showcase together and to the staff and students for their wonderful contributions. Please enjoy reading through this last edition for Term 3 of our Newsletter and seeing what our students have been engaged in. We will also having the induction of our new Captains for 2016 on Monday the 14th. This is of course an important occasion for the school

Don’t

whine, be

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time.

From the Principal’s Desk

Everyday

Counts

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school,

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WELL DONE

when we welcome in our new Captains Tara Grasnick and Brodie Davis and Vice Captains Rhianna Sutherland and Andrew Murray. Thank you to our outgoing Captains Bridgette Birbilles and Samuel Hunt and Vice Captain Tahnee Kelly for their wonderful leadership during 2015.


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CONGRATULATIONS to Lizzie Eather (Year 8), winner of the 2015 Album Cover Competition. Her design

will be on the cover of Wellington High School’s first Album which showcases the talent of our Elective Music students in years 9, 10 and 12 – ON SALE TERM 4 2015.

Well done also to runners up Tyra King (Year 8 - 2nd

) and Georgia Knijff (Year 8 - 3rd

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Behaviour Code for Students.

The following Behaviour Code for Students has been distributed to schools and I have brought it to the attention

of our students. I have also included it here for you information.

NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive and responsive

learning environments for everyone. We teach and model the behaviours we

value in our s tudent s.

In NSW public schools students are expected to:

• Respect other students, their teachers and school staff and community

members

• Follow school and class rules and follow the directions of their teachers

• Strive for the highest standards in learning

• Respect all members of the school community and show courtesy to all students,

teachers and community members

• Resolve conflict respectfully, calmly and fairly

• Comply with the school's uniform policy or dress code

• Attend school every day (unless legally excused)

• Respect all property

• Not be violent or bring weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco into our schools

• Not bully, harass, intimidate or discriminate against anyone in our schools

Schools take strong action in response to behaviour that is detrimental to self or

others or to the achievement of high quality teaching and learning.

Behaviour Code for Students: Actions

Promo ting the learning, wellbeing and sa fety of all student s in NSW Public Schools

is a high priorit y for the Department o f E ducation and Communit ies.

We implement teaching and learning approaches to support the development of skills needed by s t udents t o meet our high standards for respectful, safe and engaged behaviour.

Respect

• Treat one another with dignity

• Speak and behave courteously

• Cooperate with others

• Develop positive and respectful relationships and think about the effect

on relationships before acting

• V alue the interests, ability and culture of others • Dress appropriately by complying with the school uniform or dress code

• Take care with property

Safety

• Model and follow departmental, school and/or class codes of behaviour

and conduct

• Negotiate and resolve conflict with empathy • Take personal responsibility for behaviour and actions • Care for self and others

• Avoid dangerous behavior and encourage others to avoid dangerous behaviour

Engagement

• A tt end school every day (unless legally excused)

• Arrive at school and class on time

• Be prepared for every lesson

• Actively participate in learning

• Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning

The principal and school staff, using their professional judgment, are best placed to

maintain discipline and provide sa fe, supportive and responsive learning environments.

The department provides a policy fr amework and resources such as Legal Issues

Bulletins, access to specialist advice, and professional learning to guide principals and

their staff in exercising their professional judgment. In this context the NSW Government

and the Department of Education and Communities will back the authority and

judgment of principals and school staff at the local level.

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Wellington High School Uniform has now Changed Sport Polos

There is a new Sport Polo that will be available for purchase in the middle of Term 4 2015. We have gone back to the original design due to our parents and students liking this style and being able to provide them at a cheaper price. They will be available to purchase for $25.00 each The sizes will range from Children's size10 to size16 and Adults sizes S - XXL . When purchasing a shirt comparing these to our old polos the sizes are 1 size bigger. ( So the medium of a new one would be the same as a large in the old.) The current school polos are still available and still remain part of the school uniform. Also the pleated drop waist skirts are no longer available from our supplier. We do still have some available in various sizes and at the moment we are sourcing a new supplier for the summer season. Lately we have had delays in orders due to suppliers and our office being short staffed. Sorry for any inconvenience, we will get these to you as soon as possi-ble.


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REAL MADRID FOUNDATION SOCIAL SCHOOLS TRAINING

Staff and students alike were excited to kick off the Real Madrid Foundation training program in the latter half of this term. We have consistently had around 30 students initially take part in the program, however it is not too late to become involved if students are interested. Recently, the educational component of all sessions has revolved around the River Systems in all States and Territories within Australia. Students have learnt some of the major rivers in each state and territory, and were introduced to the concept of tidal changes in our rivers this week. Socially, we have been encouraging students to create positive relationships within their training groups and always participate to the best of their ability within those groups. The technical and tactical component has predominantly focused on correct technique for passing and receiving the ball, whilst the laws of the game have been reinforced in a variety of modified games and activities. The following photos show students involved in skills based activities and their stretching

procedures.


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This term Room 5 and Mrs McNamara are exploring the wonders of gardens. Corey Wilkinson, Peter Gorman, Sean Jamieson and Patrick Large have been planting vegetables and making their own compost. By the end of term we will have transplanted our seedlings into the garden bed and will use our compost as fertiliser. To fully appreciate the garden the boys are creating their very own garden artwork to decorate the classroom wall. Well done room 5.


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Tom Kemp Cup Hockey

On the 21st August the Under 16’s girls’ team travelled to Bathurst to compete in the Tom

Kemp Cup Junior Hockey tournament. They had an early start, 6.45 am, but had a slight hold up when 2 girls forgot their mouthguards, a rather essential item. Once we had obtained those we were on our way, with one other pick up on the way. Once in Bathurst, the girls were playing on the sand based turf and were a little nervous about falling over and skinning their knees, hands, and other body parts. However, the day went off without anyone falling over – bonus. Our first game was against Delroy, rather ironic travelling all that way to play a Dubbo team. They were quite a polished side and we were still finding our feet again and were happy with a 4-0 score to Delroy. Our second game was rather a nostalgic one for Mrs Lyons as we were versing her old hockey coach against Kelso 2. This was a very evenly fought match with Kelso scoring literally in the dying minutes of the game with the score being 1-0 to Kelso. Our final game was against Blayney, a very polished side. Again we were defeated, but by this game our midfield had improved and we were making many more successful tackles. The score in this game was also 4-0 but we were pleased with that as Blayney had beaten other teams 5 and 6-0. We did have some scoring chances with Ashleigh Parkes, Emily Morrison and Grace Russell getting to the circle, but being unable to put it in the net. Sophie Hawke again had a great day in goals, at times not even realising she had saved goals. She was ably supported with the naturally talented backs of Madi Hannelly and Arlie Clout. However it was our midfield who showed the greatest improvement throughout the day. Nikyah Hutchings was tackling superbly by the final game, her extra practice at home showing through, well supported by Kaitlyn Barrett and Georgia Knijff in centre half. The outside halves of Rylee Moore, Felicity Langlands also put in blinders. Our star of the day would had to have been Eden Spargo, who only came into the team a couple of weeks before we left. She had never picked up a hockey stick, but by the end was tackling and hitting with confidence. I would like to offer my congratulations to the girls who played the day with great

sportsmanship and they represented Wellington High School admirably.


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Careers Corner It has been a very busy term in Careers for all students, parents and teachers. Opportunities have not been limited to the students and many students have taken these on with open arms. We have had many days both in and out of schools visiting tertiary institutions, workplaces and career workshops. Year 12 have also come to their final term of schooling; they have been busy with trial exams, UAC applications, Early Entry Applications and Scholarship searching. I am sending a huge good luck message out to Year 12 for their HSC and new adventures once their exams are finished. Careers Facebook page Another exciting thing that has happened in Careers is the Wellington High School Careers Facebook page. This will have relevant information for all students throughout Years 7 – 12 in regards to anything happening in Careers. Go on and search WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS in the search bar , like our page and share it with all your friends and family. Future Directions Dubbo – Year 9 On 2

nd September 17 Year 9 students travelled to Charles Sturt University in Dubbo to participate

in the Future Directions Day which is a part of our Future Moves program. Students chose areas of interest to participate in workshops and gain understanding of what a career may be like in that area and what is required of them at University within that degree. The students were very well behaved and had a good time experimenting in the areas of Nursing, Social Work, Wiradjuri Language, Drama, Education and Media.


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Helen Keogh

Careers Corner Year 12 UAC, Early Entries SRS Applications and Important dates Year 12 students have not only been busy completing their trial HSC exams, but they have also been compiling their UAC applications and Early Entry applications to University, searching for scholarships relevant to themselves or the courses they wish to study and applying for these. Important dates UNIVERSITY AND EARLY ENTRY UAC applications open – 5th August 2015 UAC applications close – Wednesday 30th September 2015 SRS applications open – 5th August 2015 SRS applications close – Wednesday 30th September 2015 (midnight) UNE early entry applications open – 24th July 2015 (Open now) UNE early entry applications close – 11th September 2015 KEY: UAC – University Admission Centre SRS – Student Recommendation Scheme UOW – University of Wollongong UNE – University of New England SCU – Southern Cross University

Your Tutor Don’t forget about the Your Tutor program. You have access to this from 3pm – 10pm Sunday - Friday. The program is there to provide students with one on one on demand help, teachers and tutors at the click of a button. This is a safe and trusted program run throughout Australian Schools, Universities and Governments.

Homework Centre

Wednesday afternoons from 3:10pm to 5:00pm

Come along for some extra help with your

schoolwork.

Hope to see you there!

Wellington Eisteddfod

Once again Wellington High School took part in the Wellington Eisteddfod with great success. We enlarged upon our entries again this year which proved to be very providential. For the first time we entered into the Open Vocal Ensemble consisting of: Ashleigh Parkes, Grace Russell, Ellie Flanagan, Chloe Nolan, Chloe Abrahams, Kaitlyn Barrett, Felicity Langlands, Gabby Cotterall, Corrin Green and Ashleigh Horan and gained First with What is the Feeling from Wicked and the Pool Mash Up from Pitch Perfect. We also entered the Rock Band consisting of: Ashleigh Parkes – keyboard, Ellie Flanagn – Guitar, Rylee Moore – Bass, James Hynch – Drums, Grace Russell and Kerri-anne Stanley - vocals in the Open Instrumental group section and won First place with Counting Stars and Like I’m Gunna Lose You . We were also asked back for the Vocal Ensemble and the Band to open the Grand Concert – quite a prestigious honour. The students - Hannah Wilson, Gabby Cotterall, Felicity Langlands, Corrin Green, Ashleigh Parkes and Grace Russell also entered the individual vocal sections of: Novice Under 16, Novice 16 and Open, Age Under 16, Age 16 years and Open, Walt Disney, Under 16 Duet, Vocal, accompanied by own instrument, Under 16 Percussion, and the Vocal Championships. All students placed in their respective areas, with them achieving the full range from Highly Commended, 3rd Place, 2nd Place and 1st Place. The standouts were Grace Russell winning the Vocal Championship and James Hynch being awarded the Most Promising Instrumentalist out of all instruments – Strings, Woodwind, Piano, Keyboard. Congratulations to all students who conducted themselves with aplomb and elegance. They were excellent representatives of Wellington High School on the day.


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WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ON SHOW

On Friday 4th and Saturday 5

th September we held a display of our students work showcasing

both academic and creative arts at the Soldiers Memorial Club. In all it was a great success with a number of community members and parents coming through to view the display. We had a lucky door prize of a $50 voucher to the 75 on Arthur Restaurant at the club which was won by S.Townsend. A huge thankyou to the Soldiers Club who provided the hall for us and assisted in the promotion of the displays. Thank you to the parents, students, staff and community members who came along to support the school on the nights. Also a huge well done to the students who provided their hard work for display and made dips for guests. Mandy Perkins


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Michelle Young

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TERM 4 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

WEEK 1 A

05/10 Long Weekend

06/10 STUDENTS and STAFF RETURN

07/10 08/10

09/10

WEEK 2 B

12/10

13/10

14/10 Junior Music Excursion

YRS 8-10

15/10

16/10 ASSEMBLY

WEEK 3 A

19/10 SRC MEETING RECESS

20/10

21/10

22/10

23/10

WEEK 4 B

26/10

27/10

28/10

29/10

30/10 ASSENBLY

WEEK 5 A

02/11 Yr 9 & 10 Exams Commence SRC MEETING RECESS

03/11 Skills Fix –Dubbo—Year 11 &12 - Miss Pixton

04/11 Parents Showcase AfternoonTea/BBQ??

05/11

06/11

WEEK 6 B

09/11 Yr 7 & 8 Exams Commence

10/11

11/11

12/11

13/11 YEAR 12 FORMAL ASSEMBLY

WEEK 7 A


17/11 18/11

19/11

20/11

WEEK 8 B

23/11

24/11

25/11

26/11

27/11 ASSEMBLY

WEEK 9 A


01/12

02/12

03/12

04/12

WEEK 10 B

07/12

08/12

09/12

10/12

11/12 ASSEMBLY

WEEK 11 14/12 PRESENTATION NIGHT

15/12

16/12 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

17/12 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

18/12 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY HOLIDAYS

Term 4 2015

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