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Bulli High School Newslette r Ursula Road, Bulli NSW 2516 www.bulli-hs.nsw.edu.au August, 2016 Telephone +61 (0)2 4284 8266 [email protected] Upcoming Events Principal’s report Welcome back to Term 3. Tuesday 9th August Southern Stars 1st Combined Dance Rehearsal at Wollongong Entertainment Centre Strong Seacliff Community of Schools – working together HSC Drama Night Bulli High School collaborates with our partner primary schools creating multiple Wednesday 10th August opportunities for our staff and students to interact and work together. Our P&C Meeting at 7pm students are outstanding ambassadors who support our local primary students Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th August to successfully transition to Bulli High School. This term our students have Ski Trip – Perisher/Blue Cow supported our primary schools to run their athletics carnivals and late last term th our senior students enjoyed their leadership role in the Public Speaking Monday 15 August Yr 9 Big History & Yr 11 Ancient History to Sydney Uni Competition. I received these outstanding endorsements fo r our students from Austinmer PS and Waniora PS respectively. Tuesday 16th August Yr11 Bstreetsmart excursion at Qudos Bank Arena, Homebush “On behalf of Austinmer Public School I wanted to say how impressed we were with Kaia Cox and Samantha Houston who adjudicated for Stage One and Early Thursday 18th August Selected iSTEM students mentoring at Primary Schools Stage One students at our Public Speaking Competition last Thursday. They looked very professional in their blazers and gave positive feedback to our young rd Tuesday 23 August Illawarra Trades Show – Yr 9,10 & some Yr 11 students. It was a massive morning for them after completing an assessment task to come straight to our school and participate in our event. I feel that events like th Wednesday 24 August this really help to showcase Bulli High School and establish a link between our Southern Stars 2nd Combined Rehearsal at Wollongong Entertainment Centre schools” th Thursday 25 August “Many thanks to you and the Year 10 Bulli HS students who assisted Waniora at Yr 7 Vaccinations Southern Stars - Technical & full dress rehearsal the annual Athletics Carnival on Monday 25th July. Our carnival is a far more enjoyable and efficient event because of the extra hands of the high school Friday 26th August 7C to Australian Museum Science Festival students. The conditions were bitterly cold, however they endured and were co- Southern Stars – Morning & Evening Performances at operative and pleasant. As an aside, the pride in wearing the Bulli HS uniform Wollongong Entertainment Centre was very noticeable. Thanks again for supporting Waniora.” Saturday 27th August Southern Stars – Matinee & Evening Performances at Wollongong Entertainment Centre Monday 29th August 15’s Boys Basketball Knock Out at The Snakepit, Beaton Park Yr 12 HSC Art Exhibition @ Short Gallery 6pm Tuesday 30th August 8V excursion to Sydney Jewish Museum st nd Wednesday 31 August – Friday 2 September Boys Well-Being camp at The Blue Mountains Proud member of the Seacliff Community of Schools Tuesday 6th September Year 12 Highlight Zone Performance Evening Continued over page …….. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and pay our respect to Aboriginal elders past, present and future Respect - Responsibility - Integrity Bulli High School Newsletter Ursula Road, Bulli NSW 2516 www.bulli-hs.nsw.edu.au August, 2016 Telephone +61 (0)2 4284 8266 [email protected] Continued from previous page ……. P & C dates for 2016 Our teachers also work very closely together. Day One of this nd (2 Wednesday of the month) term was the Seacliff CoS joint School Development Day. The keynote speaker, Jake Plaskett, was inspiring as he addressed the 7pm in the Staff Common Room staff on creating significant learning experiences for students, and th th Term 3: 10 August, 14 September how we as educators create an ethic of excellence. Bulli HS th th th Term 4: 12 October, 9 November, 14 teachers also attended a presentation on the Literacy Continuum December and meeting the needs of students. Our teachers also work very closely together. Day One of this term was the Seacliff CoS joint School Development Day. The Register for E-News keynote speaker, Jake Plaskett, was inspiring as he addressed the staff on creating significant learning experiences for students, and If you are already registered you will continue to how we as educators create an ethic of excellence. Bulli HS receive our e-news bulletins. teachers also attended a presentation on the Literacy Continuum and meeting the needs of students. To register for e-news follow these steps: Go to the school’s website: Year 12 Final Term www.bulli-h.schools.nsw.edu.au As we approach the end of Term 3, Year 12 students are nearing Click on tab ‘Newsletters & notes’ the completion of thirteen years of school. Though some classes Hit subscribe Enter your name and email as requested will have completed the course work, all class teachers will be and follow the prompts preparing their students for the HSC exams, ensuring that all You also have the option to download the content has been completed, that students are completing work to App facility to your device the HSC standard, giving final advice and ensuring students are HSC ready. The expectation is that students attend each lesson, every day until the last day of Term 3 as this is invaluable time and access to Uniform Shop teacher experience and knowledge. • Open on: Tuesdays: 1.15pm Proud member of the– 3.00pm Seacliff Community of Schools Thursdays:1.15pm – 3.30pm The expectation is also, that students behave and act in a manner that makes their teachers, the school and the community proud to enable them to graduate with their peers and attend the Year 12 School Office Hours Formal. Students who engage in poor, unruly, aggressive, • Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri: 8.30am – 3.30pm intimidating or disruptive behaviour may have their graduation and • Wednesday: 8.30am – 3.00pm formal privileges withdrawn. All students from Years 7 to 12, all teachers and school staff have the right to a safe, secure and Student Absences uninterrupted learning and working environment. The Year 12 • If your child is absent from school, please Adviser, Mrs Peta Josh and Deputy Principal, Mr Neave have notify the office by calling 4284 8266 organised the final week of the term to ensure that Year 12 have a extension 4 and following the prompts. memorable yet safe end to their time at high school. A Final Countdown of expectations, events and commitments will be distributed to and discussed with students. Continued over page …….. Respect - Responsibility - Integrity Page | 2 Continued from previous page ……. School Contributions and Subject Fees Invoices went out to families in the last couple of weeks of Term 2. Thank you again to all who have paid. 2016 subject contributions are used for resources in classrooms this year and rely on the funds to ensure planned classrooms activities go ahead. Payment plans can be organised through the Relieving SAM Mrs Marianna Hunt. Payments can be made through POP on the school website. School Improvements Over the holidays the hall ceiling was painted and what a difference it has made to the facility. Two classrooms received new carpet, and we are hoping to unveil a new science classroom which will accommodate smaller classes in the next couple of weeks. With the help of Wollongong Council we are in the process of reclaiming land on the southern side of our school oval. Rain over the school holiday period meant the equipment would damage the fields, hence it has been stalled. We are hoping work will recommence shortly. So far two cricket pitches and the end of the netball court have been cleared. Junior Girls Uniform In response to receiving a number of requests from our junior girls for the introduction of a dress as part of our school uniform, Mrs Canvin, Supervisor of Girls, and I will be consulting with key stake holders to gauge support for this initiative. Anecdotally, I believe there is plenty of support, however our planning process will of course include consulting with parents. We have started the process with a meeting with interested Year 7 & 8 girls and some discussion with parents of the P & C. We are very proud of the improved standard of uniform that we continue to encourage. Many of the girls are wearing school pants. These pants are designed to be worn as long pants, to the shoe, and not rolled up. When worn appropriately the pants look quite flattering and hence we ask parents to assist with hemming the pant legs if required. External Validation Process This term Bulli High School is participating in the School Excellence Framework (SEF) External Validation Process. This DoE led approach to school excellence involves a validation of ongoing self-assessment practices led by school leaders which inform annual reporting and school planning. Once every five years each school will undergo an external validation of the evidence of their school’s assessment of progress by an independent panel comprising of a Principal, School Leadership and a peer principal. Bus Update I am in regular contact with Premier Coaches but am yet to hear a decision on any changes to our bus times for 2017. Have a great term Chris Gregory Principal Respect - Responsibility - Integrity Page | 3 Deputy Principal’s News Update on our Houses. As you will remember we have restructured our school houses to include 5 teams and introduced new names. Students can earn points for their houses the traditional way by competing at sporting carnivals but can now also get points by earning merits and participating in extracurricular activities both in and out of school.