CONTENTS WELCOME TO CALLAGHAN COLLEGE WALLSEND CAMPUS ...... 3 2020 KEY STAFF ...... 4 ATTENDANCE ...... 6 ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL ...... 6 CORE RULES ...... 7 SCHOOL VALUES ...... 7 STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY ...... 8 STUDENT WELLBEING ...... 8 COMPLEX CASE TEAM ...... 9 CURRICULUM ...... 10 CONTRIBUTIONS 2020 ...... 12 YEAR 7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ...... 14 YEAR 7 2020 BOOK PACK ORDERING INFORMATION...... 15 YEARS 8, 9 & 10 EQUIPMENT INFORMATION ...... 16 EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC ...... 16 EXTRA CURRICULAR DANCE ...... 16 SPORT ...... 17 COMMUNICATION ...... 18 PARENT PORTAL & CANVAS ...... 18 TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS ...... 18 KUDHILIBA (Library) ...... 19 THE HUB ...... 20 SUPPORT PROGRAMS ...... 20 PRINTING ...... 21 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 21 FOR STUDENTS ‐ WHAT TO DO IF… ...... 22 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS ...... 24 WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY ...... 25 UNIFORM SHOP INFORMATION ...... 26 UNIFORM SHOP PRICE LIST & USUAL OPENING HOURS ...... 26 EXTENDED TRADING HOURS 2019/2020 ...... 27 YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION ...... 27 YEAR 10 IMMUNISATION ...... 28 STUDENT OPAL CARD ...... 28 BELL TIMES ...... 29 2020 TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS ...... 29 CONTACT DETAILS...... 30 SCHOOL MAP ...... 31

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WELCOME TO CALLAGHAN COLLEGE WALLSEND CAMPUS CALLAGHAN COLLEGE WALLSEND CAMPUS PRINCIPAL A very special welcome to Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (CCWC). We have a strong focus on learning and the development of values in our students. In particular –  we value positive relationships  we respect and take responsibility for our school  we aim for excellence in teaching and learning. Our Quality Teaching Program is based on striving for excellence and we offer a supportive environment for student achievement. The myriad of opportunities at our Campus extends from Gifted and Talented programs, The Hub, Creative and Performing Arts, Sport, Leadership, and Community Service. Being part of our college is a wonderful educational experience. Join us and see. Mr Paul Taylor Callaghan College Wallsend Principal

CALLAGHAN COLLEGE PRINCIPAL Callaghan College provides educational opportunities for Year 7 to Year 12 students across three campuses. Our Year 7 to Year 10 students attend Wallsend or Waratah Campus, with our senior students in Year 11 and 12 attending Jesmond Senior Campus. This is why our College motto is Collaborating to Empower Learners as all three Campuses work together to enhance your learning experience. As a student of Callaghan, you will have access to a diverse range of activities, including performing arts, chess, debating, public speaking, dance, Aboriginal dance, music and cultural activities, seasonal sports, art club, cross fit, circus skills and more. 2020 is an exciting year for the College with the opening of our new Creative and Performing Arts Centre at the Jesmond Senior Campus. The facility will become the hub of creative pursuits for students across Callaghan College and the Callaghan Education Pathways Partner Primary Schools. Welcome to Callaghan College – I hope you enjoy your start at Wallsend Campus. Mrs Kylee Owen Callaghan College Principal

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KEY STAFF: 2020 PRINCIPAL Mr Paul Taylor

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS Year 7 Mrs Nicole Mulhearn Year 8 & 10 ‐ Mr Marc Unthank Year 9 ‐ Mrs Kylie Fabri

HEAD TEACHERS English ‐ Mrs Simone Alchin Mathematics ‐ Mr Mark O’Brien Science ‐ Mr Jivvel Kilham HSIE ‐ Mr Cale Wallace PDHPE ‐ Mr Andrew Johnson TAS ‐ Mrs Felicity Maher CAPA ‐ Mrs Rachel Maybury ICT ‐ Mr David Summerville Teaching and Learning ‐ Mrs Stacy Lambert Wellbeing ‐ Mrs Amanda Phillips (Relieving) Learning and Support‐ Mrs Danielle Shedden Special Education ‐ Mrs Elizabeth Hewitt Admin. & Attendance ‐ Mr Matthew Godsell Student Admin. & Careers ‐ Mr Richard McMahon

2020 YEAR ADVISORS Year 7 ‐ Mrs Nicole Pellow Mr Mitchell Turner Year 8 ‐ Mrs Evelyn Svensk Ms Sophie Ray Year 9 ‐ Mr Josh Tentori Mr Dane Le Rougetel Year 10 ‐ Ms Simone King Mrs Tara McInnes Mrs Carly Barron

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SPORT ORGANISERS Mr Brenden Kelana Mrs Kirbi Masters

CAREERS ADVISORS Mr Richard McMahon

COUNSELLORS Mrs Monika Mlynarczyk Mr Robert Browne

CHAPLAIN Mrs Natalie Finn

WELLBEING CONSULTANT Mrs Jennifer Wendtman

ABORIGINAL MENTORS Mr Jeremy Coward Mrs Robyn Hill‐Smith

WHO TO CONTACT

● The Principal if you have special problems or require special information ● The Deputy Principal if there is a behaviour/discipline or significant welfare problem ● The Year Advisor if the student is experiencing general difficulties at school ● The Head Teacher if the student is experiencing difficulties in a particular subject ● The Head Teacher Wellbeing for Health Care Plans, to make any changes to an existing Health Care Plan, or support for any health condition.

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ATTENDANCE At Callaghan College Wallsend Campus we value an excellent pattern of attendance and its positive impact on learning and educational outcomes. As a strategy to maintain high levels of attendance and ensure communication occurs between the school and home, you will receive advice from us if your child’s attendance pattern drops below 90%. An attendance pattern of below 90% equates to one day off per fortnight, which you will understand is a significant period of missed learning. We are aware that in many cases absences have been explained by parents, and absences have occurred as a result of student illness, family reasons or holidays during school time; however, we believe it is important to communicate the total attendance level if it is a cause for concern, and as such, according to our policy, we will advise you if your child’s attendance falls to below 90% overall. You should also note that, as the NSW Department of Education sets 85% as its minimum goal for student attendance, if your child’s attendance falls below 85% we will require medical certificates to be able to approve future absences as justified sick leave. If medical certificates are not provided and your child’s total attendance is below 85%, the leave will be marked as ‘unjustified’. In many cases we are aware, and you are aware, of medical or other reasons for low attendance rates. In these cases we will work with you to communicate our concerns and work together to support your child to feel safe and positive about attending school when they are able. Our school attendance policy and practices are designed to maximise attendance and therefore maximise student learning outcomes.

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL When students are absent from school, parents/guardians are required to explain why they are absent. There are a number of ways that this may be done:  A note from home ‐ parents/guardians may send a note with students on their return to school. There is a box on the Student Foyer counter for this purpose. The note should contain the following: the student's name, date, scholastic year and the reason for their absence.  Email / fax ‐ parents/guardians may email (wallsend‐[email protected]) or fax (4950 1047) the school with the required information as above.  Parent portal – Parents with access to the Parent Portal are able to view and explain absences  SMS Message ‐ Text parent name, student name, and reason to 0429 55 01 88. The school will send a notification by SMS message, email or letter the day following the absence. Explanation may be submitted for up to 7 days after an absence.

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CORE RULES All students in NSW government schools are expected to: ● Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time and prepared to learn. ● Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or dress code policy. N.B. Correct enclosed footwear for practical subjects is compulsory ‐ see examples under “Workplace Health & Safety”. ● Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to and from school. ● Keep their mobile phone in their bags at all times unless directed by a staff member that the use of a phone is permitted. ● Show respect at all times for teachers, other school staff and helpers, including following class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions and learning activities. ● Treat one another with dignity and respect. ● Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.

SCHOOL VALUES At Wallsend Campus, our core values are Respect, Responsibility and Excellence. RESPECT ‐ For students this entails appreciating the rights of others to learn in a safe and caring environment; taking all opportunities offered to them and acknowledging that our differences are what makes us all special. For staff this entails providing a learning environment which caters for all types of preferred learning; establishing positive relationships and celebrating diversity. For the community this entails accepting their role as a key player in the education of their child.

RESPONSIBILITY – Responsibility for students entails striving for personal best in all endeavours and being fully prepared to commit to the goal of maximising personal outcomes. For Staff entails the responsibility of providing a world class 21st Century learning environment that embraces the core areas of Collaboration Communication Creativity and Critical Thinking. Responsibility for community requires working collaboratively with the school to ensure that students are guided and encouraged through the critical years of 7 ‐ 10 to best meet their educational and personal goals.

EXCELLENCE ‐ Excellence for students means taking advantage of every opportunity to extend their learning and to pursue their personal best in all areas. Excellence for teachers involves utilising best practice in all aspects of their preparation for teaching, learning, reporting and evaluating. Excellence for the community requires stakeholders to utilise all avenues the school is providing to improve positive partnerships, communication and management.

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STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY Callaghan College Wallsend Campus (CCWC) operates as a learning community with staff, students and parents supportive of continuous improvement policies and processes. In terms of Student Accountability Management there are three components; 1. HIGH EXPECTATION OF LEARNING: Academic Performance interventions/structures. Quality teaching principles and co‐operative learning strategies are the focus for ongoing best classroom practice. These strategies are based on classroom management structures that engage students and facilitate learning. Where students fail to engage appropriately with their learning there is early intervention by the teacher to attempt to re‐align that student to meet desired outcomes. If this is unsuccessful there is a referral for learning and notification to the parent/carer. The Hub operates to support students in their learning. 2. HIGH EXPECTATION OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR: Behaviour management is supported by the CCWC Welfare and Discipline Procedure, which is the school’s procedure that outlines standards of behaviour expected of students at school and travelling to and from school. It reflects government legislation, DoE policies and practices and was developed with the support and consultation of the school community including staff, students and parents. It incorporates the principles of procedural fairness, outlines expectations and clearly defined consequences. Win‐win discipline strategies are used to support an effective classroom environment. Sentral is used to record and collate student events and actions by staff in terms of student interactions. Sentral is the register of referrals, N awards, faculty letters and suspensions. PBL strategies are utilised to promote and recognise positive behaviours. These strategies include; ‘Gotchas’, Positives, Exemplar Letters, Principal’s Awards and Merit Assemblies. 3. HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF SAFETY ‐ Interventions in non‐teaching situations e.g. playground. Workplace Health & Safety requirements support the management practices and procedures at Wallsend Campus, impacting upon staff, students and visitors to the school. The ideal is a safe, caring and orderly community with students respecting themselves, each other and the school environment. The principles holding this together are: • All students can learn • All students can meet the expectations of the Campus • Staff actively engage in professional learning and work with students STUDENT WELLBEING Student resilience and wellbeing are essential for both academic and social development, and are optimised by safe, supportive and respectful learning environments. Schools share this responsibility with the whole community. Not only do confident and resilient children with a capacity for emotional intelligence perform better academically, these skills can also contribute to their ability to create strong social bonds and supportive communities, and to maintain healthy relationships and responsible lifestyles. https://www.education.gov.au/student‐resilience‐and‐wellbeing

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The wellbeing and resilience of students and staff is the focus of the student support program at CCWC. The Welfare and Discipline Procedure aims to promote responsible behaviour, quality learning and self‐discipline. ● It encompasses everything that we do to meet the educational, personal and social needs of each student. ● It recognises that our students have different abilities, family and cultural backgrounds, goals and needs. The co‐operation of parents and caregivers, working with the teaching and support staff will improve student outcomes. Families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of their child’s school life. The Learning Support Team (LST) is an integral component of our student support structure, which aims to offer support and guidance to all students in all facets ‐ educational, emotional and socially. If students need assistance they can see their Year Adviser. The Head Teacher Wellbeing, Head Teacher Learning Support, Deputy Principals and the Counsellors are also available to advise and work together to support students and families. The LST is made up of members of the School Executive, Year Advisers, School Counsellors and the Wellbeing Consultant. The Committee meets regularly to plan programs for the whole school, small groups and individuals. The appointment of the Head Teacher Wellbeing and Wellbeing Consultant are a valuable addition to the Learning Support Team. Families and staff members are able to refer concerns about the academic progress or wellbeing of students to this team. Years 7 & 8 participate in Wellbeing Days throughout the year. Programs for all students will focus on activities to create and maintain a safe learning environment (e.g. anti‐ bullying, anti‐racism, promotion of a healthy lifestyle). Students will be involved in lessons to: ● assist them to understand the values and expectations of the school in terms of learning and behaviour ● develop appropriate homework and study habits ● understand their learning style ● develop time management skills and plan for rich tasks and assessment tasks ● focus career planning and citizenship. Our focus as a school is to welcome families into our community and appreciate the ongoing positive relationship with parents and carers to assist us with our commitment to our young people’s education. COMPLEX CASE TEAM Responding to the educational needs of some students may involve multiple services including specialist expertise within education and government and non‐government providers of mental health services, child protection services, health services, disability services, family support services and police.

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The Complex Case Team will work to establish and maintain systemic, interagency relationships and build a sustainable network of specialist support services within the school and externally to connect with the student and their family with the aim of the best educational outcome possible for that student. It is hoped that coordinating and case managing the allocation of resources and wrap around services focusing on these students will improve student outcomes, reduce crossover of service provision, and eliminate ‘service hopping’ with in our school. The benefits of this approach include: 1. A holistic perspective of the student’s situation and needs. 2. Reduced risk of overlooking significant protective and risk factors. 3. Enables planning and delivery of services that address interdependent issues. 4. Amplifies the voice of the student and their family 5. Realistic goal setting. 6. Specialised service response driven by the individual’s needs.

CURRICULUM The school has a wide‐ranging curriculum and is regarded as one of the leading schools in the Hunter Region in regard to its curriculum structure. Most of the courses developed by the NSW Board of Studies are offered at the school. The Australian Curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science and History offers exciting and challenging work for students whilst also catering for individual tastes and preferences. Information regarding the curriculum is accessible to parents/caregivers 24 hours per day, 7 days per week through Canvas. Instructions regarding how parents and caregivers can access Canvas and observe their child's account is available on the school website, under the About Our School tab, select Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). The curriculum in Years 7 & 8 is a compulsory core curriculum with an opportunity for Year 8 to have some elective choice. In Years 9 & 10, students are given more choice in regard to subjects studied. Elective booklets are available on the Campus Website, on Canvas and from the office. The curriculum is composed of compulsory core subjects and elective subjects. CORE SUBJECTS ‐ Core Subjects content includes the knowledge, skills and attitudes which are considered essential learning for all young adults in today’s world. The core subjects are determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). ADDITIONAL STUDIES ‐ Elective subjects make valuable contributions to a young person’s education and social development. Students choose and study elective subjects as follows:

Year 7 Nil Year 8 2 subjects per semester (choose 4 in total) Year 9 & 10 2 subjects, studied for two years each

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YEAR 7 Year 7 students will experience a range of subjects. Some of these will be similar to subjects you experienced in Primary School, while others will be completely new to you. Most subjects will require you to have certain books or pieces of equipment. Please see the list below of the items that will be required, or if you prefer, Year 7 Equipment Packs are available to order online from Stuart and Dunn. Details regarding ordering and delivery may be found on the next page. This information is also available on our website. YEAR 7 CORE SUBJECTS Art Music English PD/H/PE HSIE Science

Language Sport Mathematics Technology Mandatory YEAR 8 CORE SUBJECTS English Science HSIE Sport Mathematics Technology Mandatory PD/H/PE

YEAR 8 ADDITIONAL STUDIES OFFERED IN 2020

Aboriginal Studies Girls on the Move Art Industrial Tech – Metal Art ‐ Cartoons and Animation Industrial Tech ‐ Silver Jewellery Art – Clay Industrial Tech – Timber Art – Film‐making & Special Effects Japanese / Manga Mania Art – Photography Basics Lego Robotics Dance Mad Science Drama Music: Performance Exercise and Sport Science Mystery, Murder and Madness Fashion and Design Sports Studies ‐ General Food Technology Sports Studies – Netball Forensic Science Sports Studies – Soccer Game Making Sports Studies ‐ Rugby League

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YEAR 9 & 10 CORE SUBJECTS

English Mathematics Geography and History Science PD/H/PE Sport

YEAR 9 & 10 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 2020 Students commence elective subjects in Year 9 from the following courses, and will continue these courses in Year 10. Board developed courses have been fully developed by NESA for all schools in NSW. Content Endorsed Studies have been developed by the school to meet the particular needs of our students. These courses have been approved by NESA and count towards the award of the Year 10 Record of School Achievement (ROSA). Applications for Year 10 VET Courses are accepted midway through Year 9 to interested students for completion of study during Year 10. BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES

Art Industrial Tech ‐ Building & Construction Child Studies Industrial Tech – Jewellery Commerce & Law Industrial Tech – Metal Dance Industrial Tech – Timber Design & Technology (Hospitality) iSTEM Digital Media and Photography Japanese Drama Music Elective History Physical Activity & Sport Studies – General Food Technology Physical Activity & Sport Studies ‐ Rugby League Information & Software Technology Physical Activity & Sport Studies – Soccer YEAR 10 VET COURSES

VET Hospitality ‐ Kitchen Operations VET Construction Pathways

CONTRIBUTIONS 2020 GENERAL CONTRIBUTION – This fee is voluntary and covers some of the costs of sporting and physical education equipment, examination papers, circulars, reports, newsletters, library books, some textbooks, technology usage and general equipment. The General Contribution for the eldest student in the family is $60.00. The fee for second and other subsequent children in the same family is $30.00. ELECTIVE SUBJECTS ‐ Contributions for elective subjects are compulsory and are used to cover the costs of equipment and materials used by the student. These materials are used in class and students consume them or take‐home finished work. Costs are listed below, full details to be found in the Subject Elective Booklets. Payments and contributions may be paid at the office, by credit card over the phone or via our website https://wallsend‐h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ under the ‘MAKE A PAYMENT’ tab. 12

2020 ELECTIVE SUBJECT CONTRIBUTIONS YEAR 7 ‐ Full year Technology Mandatory $ 35 Visual Art $ 25 Music $ 10 YEAR 8 – Full year Technology Mandatory $70 YEAR 8 ‐ subject elective fees per semester Aboriginal Studies NIL Industrial Technology – Metal $25 Art $20 Industrial Technology – Jewellery $30 Art – Cartoons and Animation $10 Industrial Technology – Timber $25 Art – Clay $20 Japanese – Manga Mania NIL Art – Film‐making/Special Effects $20 Law & Entrepreneurship NIL Art – Photography $20 Lego Robotics $5 Dance NIL Mad Science $10 Drama NIL Music: Backstage Pass NIL Exercise and Sports Studies NIL Music: Performance NIL Fashion and Design $40 Mystery, Murder and Madness NIL Food Technology $75 Sports Studies – General $5 Forensic Science NIL Sports Studies – Netball $5 Game Making NIL Sports Studies – Rugby League $5 Girls on the Move NIL Sports Studies ‐ Soccer $5

YEARS 9 & 10 ‐ Full year Art $40 Industrial Tech ‐ Metal $45 Child Studies $80 Industrial Tech ‐ Timber $55 Commerce & Law NIL Information & Software Technology $5 Dance NIL iSTEM NIL Design/Technology (Hospitality) $135 Japanese NIL Digital Media & Photography $40 Music $20 Drama $20 Physical Activity & Sport Studies (PASS) $15 Elective History NIL PASS ‐ Rugby League $15 Fashion & Design (Textiles) $40 PASS ‐ Soccer $15 Food Technology $135 VET Building and Construction $40 IT: Building & Construction $40 VET Hospitality $150 Industrial Tech ‐ Jewellery $70

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YEAR 7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

English ‐ 1 x 192 page Exercise Book

Mathematics ‐ 1 x 192 page Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Ruler Scientific Calculator – compulsory for each Maths lesson

Science ‐ 2 x 128 page A4 Binder Book

Geography ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book Coloured pencils Protractor 2B Pencil

History ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book Coloured pencils Protractor 2B Pencil

PD/H/PE ‐ A4 Display Folder 1 x 96 page Exercise Book

Technology Mandatory ‐ 1 x A4 Display Folder A4 Paper ‐ lined 1 x White Apron Safety Glasses ‐ must be brought to each lesson

Language ‐ 1 x 96 page Exercise Book

Visual Arts ‐ A4 Visual Art Diary 2B Pencils

Music ‐ 1 x Set Earphones

General ‐ 6 x Pens, 2 x Pencils, 1 x Sharpener, 1 x Glue Stick1 x Eraser 1 x 8GB USB Drive 2020 Student Diary

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YEAR 7 2020 BOOK PACK ORDERING INFORMATION The easiest and most secure way to process your child’s Year 7 Book Pack requirements 1. Visit stuartanddunn.officechoice.com.au 2. Search for CALCOLWALLSEND in the Product Search bar 3. Add that item to your cart 4. Add any other items you’d like to purchase and click on the cart in the top right‐hand corner 5. There is a note section under the item, please enter the students name here 6. Review your cart and click ‘Continue to checkout’ 7. If you wish to collect your pack from our office at Beresfield you will need to register first. Once you’ve entered in some basic details you can then choose the ‘Pickup’ option and select Beresfield from the drop down box. 8. If you wish to have your pack delivered you can go straight to the ‘Pay Now’ option and put in your delivery and payment details. Important information regarding your order;  The pack will cost $95.00 including GST  Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Your card will be processed directly via the Payment Express payments gateway. Stuart & Dunn do not store credit card information, or have access to your credit card details. Please visit their Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, also Payment Express’s Terms & Conditions to find out more.  All orders being collected from our office in Beresfield will be ready to collect within 5 working days from order placement.  All orders being delivered will be dispatched within 5 working days from order placement.  All delivered orders will be delivered by Fastway Couriers. If nobody is available at time of delivery the driver may leave your order in a safe place at the address provided or a calling card.  PO boxes are not accepted.  Cut‐off date for orders is Monday 10 February 2020  Please leave your contact number so we can reach you should we need to regarding your order.  Missing item claims must be raised with us within 7 days from receipt of goods.  If a product is unavailable at time of packing your order, we may substitute with a similar product of the same or greater value.  Items are unable to be substituted will be placed onto backorder and we will ship these items free of charge when they become available. Please contact Stuart and Dunn Office Choice with any questions

Phone: (02) 4966 0554 Email: [email protected]

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YEARS 8, 9 & 10 EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 will usually require an exercise book for each subject: your teachers will advise you if there is any variation to this. Also required are general stationary items as per your preference, such as pens, pencils, ruler and eraser. CALCULATOR: All students require a scientific calculator, this must be brought to each Mathematics lesson. Casio Scientific Calculators are for sale at the office for $24.50.

EXTRA CURRICULAR MUSIC At CCWC, we encourage Year 7 students and any instrumentalists/vocalists to be involved in Extra‐Curricular Music activities. At the beginning of each year, the Music Department puts out an Expression of Interest to all students, giving them the opportunity to participate in any musical activity being offered. Please contact the Music Department if you have any enquiries. BANDS & GROUPS: There are several options available to students ● Bands ‐ Beginner Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Stage Band and Rock Bands ● Ensembles – e.g. Ukulele, Woodwind, Percussion or Guitar Ensemble ● Vocals ‐ Vocal Group & Choir MUSIC TUTORS: There are a number of different external musical instrument tutors available to interested students, such as Drums, Keyboard, Woodwind, Guitar, and Vocal tutors. STAR STRUCK: Every year students get the opportunity to participate in the Star Struck Combined Schools Choir and/or audition as a soloist singer. There are also instrumental auditions. FEES: We do not charge fees for Band or the borrowing of instruments. We do not wish for any student to be disadvantaged from playing music because of financial situations. YEAR 7 CAPA STUDENTS: It is COMPULSORY for all Year 7 CAPA students to attend the Vocal Group and be involved in as many activities as they can.

EXTRA CURRICULAR DANCE At CCWC there are many opportunities to study, perform and appreciate Dance. In addition to the auditioned CAPA classes in Years 7 & 8, a Dance Performance Elective is offered in Years 8, 9 and 10. Selected students are given the opportunity to participate in dance groups in Star Struck. Students are also given the opportunity to audition for specialist ensembles in Star Struck. A highlight of our year is the Wallsend Campus Dance Festival, which is held each year to showcase the different style of dances choreographed throughout the year.

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SPORT YEAR 7: Year 7 have integrated sport, two periods per fortnight, details of which can be found in their timetable. YEARS 8, 9 & 10: Have sport together Periods 1 & 2 each Friday morning. We have three rotations of sport throughout the year, each 12 weeks in duration. Just prior to each sport series commencing, students are required to select a sport which they are interested in and are prepared to commit to for the entire 12 weeks. There is a wide range of different sports to choose from. If students attend school on Friday but are unable to participate in sport for any reason (e.g. sickness or injury) they are expected to remain at school. We have a supervised non‐ sport room where students are free to do their own private study. SPORTING CARNIVALS: During the year, two sporting carnivals are held at campus level. These are the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. College Carnivals are held in Cross Country and Swimming. These carnivals give students the opportunity to be selected to represent Callaghan College in Zone, Regional and Combined High School (CHS) zone, regional and state carnivals. SPORTS HOUSES: Our students are divided into Sports Houses and students are assigned to these based on their surname. Sporting Houses are named after four prominent people from Wallsend’s early history. Brooks (A ‐ D) is named after Dr Brooks, one of the first inhabitants of the Wallsend District and the first man to receive a grant of land here. Fletcher (E ‐ K) is named after James Fletcher, the first mayor of Wallsend, and perhaps the most prominent citizen in the town’s early years. Nash (L ‐ Q) is named after Dr Nash, the first medic to practise in the area. Willis (R ‐ Z) is named after Mr Willis, who was the first official teacher in the Wallsend district. LUNCHTIME COMPETITION: The PDHPE Faculty provide students the opportunity to be actively involved during lunch and recess breaks with various lunchtime competitions running. Competitions occur throughout the year in the following sports; touch football, volleyball, cage soccer, netball, dodge ball and paddle tennis. INTERCOLLEGE SPORTING COMPETITION: Students in Years 8 & 9 have the opportunity to trial for a squad that represents Wallsend Campus in the annual Inter‐College Sporting Competition. The exchange involves students from Wallsend Campus, Great Lakes College Forster Campus, Hastings College Port Macquarie Campus, and Dubbo College South Campus, who compete in six sports over 2 days each year during Term 4.

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COMMUNICATION Our School is leading the way in our use of Digital Communication. We communicate with our community via our website, email, Canvas LMS, Sentral Parent Portal and App, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube. We encourage all families to join us online as we often send messages to the community this way, messages of updated information, sporting and cultural results and photos, and other student activities. NEWSLETTER: Our Newsletter is sent digitally to the vast majority of our families via email and are available on our website and app. Families that are unable to receive emails or access the internet are encouraged to notify the school office so we may post a paper copy. PARENT PORTAL & CANVAS Parents are encouraged to register for our Parent Portal and Canvas. On the Parent Portal, parents are able to view a vast amount of information, including timetable, attendance and daily notices. You can also view and print school reports, and book interviews with teachers at our Parent Teacher Interviews. Register for the Parent Portal on our website, under the About Our School tab, select ‘Sentral Parent Portal Registration’. Enter your email address as your username, and choose your own password. Your application will be processed by school staff and an access key will be emailed to you within 48 hours (during school terms). Once you have received your access key, log into the Parent Portal link on our website with your email address and your chosen password, entering the Access Key when prompted.

Registration for the CANVAS Learning Management System (LMS) is through the Parent Portal. You are able to view homework details, lesson information, contact your child’s teacher and access important announcements through CANVAS. TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS CCWC is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) school, and as such, students may bring a device which will attach to the Department of Education (DoE) wireless broadband (which is 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz compatible). Essentially, students may choose to bring a device and are able to connect to the DoE wireless internet. If the class teacher chooses to do so, they may then use the device in their class. It is important to understand the school takes no responsibility for the device and technical support is minimal. More information is available on our website, under the About Our School tab, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Mobile phones are permitted at school but must remain in bags at all times during class unless advised by the class teacher otherwise.

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KUDHILIBA (Library) Students may visit the Kudhiliba for assistance with assignments and study. It is a quiet place to work and has access to a variety of print and digital resources. The library also has a great selection of material for recreation and relaxation. The friendly library staff will help students with all their information needs and is a proud supporter of the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge. Our Library is located on the ground floor of B Block. It is open every day from 8.30 – 3.00pm (except Monday and Wednesday mornings when we open at 8.55 am) In the Library are Books, CD’s, DVD’s, magazines and newspapers, non‐fiction and reference material, fiction, computers, the internet, board games and puzzles. Our eBook collection is available through Wheelers Books, where digital resources can be borrowed 24/7 and downloaded to any BYOD device to read at your leisure. To access the digital library, simply go to the following link: https://ccwallsend.wheelers.co/ and input your DEC login details (eg. John Carter1) and type in eBookloan when asked for the password. Students may borrow 5 items in total from any of the following areas:

Nonfiction 2 week loan period Fiction 2 week loan period Magazines 1 week loan period Videos 1 week loan period Wheelers eBooks 2 items at any time (in addition to the above totals) Students may use OLIVER, our online catalogue facility, to find what they need – it is on SharePoint and the library staff are always ready to help. Items must be returned on time and in good condition. If items are returned damaged an invoice may be sent home to cover the cost of a replacement. Sometimes we are forced to withdraw borrowing rights if students do not return overdue items after a reminder. Other services include:  Book chats and book displays  Competitions and challenges, including Premiers Reading Challenge  Volunteer work and community service  Printing and photocopying is available ‐ printing credit is required People who read, succeed. Information is free in the library ‐ you just need to bring your own container. Visit your library regularly.

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THE HUB Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has established a centre for student learning called The Hub. Thorough research was conducted regarding the existing learning centre. The learning community, including parents, students and staff, were surveyed using a qualitative research instrument to determine what was working well, what was not working well and what improvements could be made. It was determined:  The main focus of the centre is to support student learning  Not to be used or seen as a discipline strategy, punishment or “dumping ground” for poor behaviour.  Located in a well‐resourced room that is physically positive for learning  Supported by excellent administration including a quick referral system and proactive communication  Staffed by Learning and Support Teachers who are willing/able to support and assist a range of student learning needs  Promoted in a positive way – it is about learning  Has the potential to address various clientele – mixed ability groupings, GAT students, peer tutoring, learning support

The target audience for The Hub is:  Students who are struggling with assignments/work in class and need extra help  Peer tutoring (no more than four per class at one time)  Students participating in the GATS enrichment program  Students who have been sick or on long suspension and therefore away from school and have missed assessment tasks only. If required, students will be referred to The Hub by a staff member or Deputy Principal, self‐referral MUST be cleared by the classroom teacher or your Deputy Principal.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS THE SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM: was established at Callaghan College in 2007. Our School Chaplain is available to support students within our school 2 days per week. Our Chaplain provides:  Students with on opportunity to find a better way to deal with issues and emotions.  Time for students to discuss concerns around ethics, spirituality and relationships.  Target groups to address common issues faced by young people, including such things as self‐esteem, body image, grief etc.  Spiritual and emotional support. WELLBEING CONSULTANT: This is a CCWC initiative which focuses on the needs of families within our school community, with priority being given to Year 7 families. Our specialist consultant is available to meet with families or individuals to assist them in times of crisis and change. For example:  Family breakdown 20

 Parenting issues  Relationship problems  Welfare needs  Connection or referral to other community agencies.  Parenting Programs and groups YOUTH HEALTH TEAM: The Youth Heath Team provides a regular clinic at our school to connect with young people, supporting them in dealing with life situations and or assisting them to access other services. The Youth Health Team is a service offered by Hunter New England Health – Kaleidoscope, who provide services to young people affected by:  Homelessness or at risk of homelessness  Stressful life situations  Physical and emotional concerns  Relationship  At‐risk behaviours  Sexuality concerns  Sexual health issues  Chronic illness The Youth Health Clinic runs each Monday and the link to request an appointment can be found in the centre of the front page of the Student Intranet. PRINTING Students who wish to print documents at school need to purchase printing credit from the office. All students have been issued with a print number, which is then entered into the printer to retrieve their documents.

GENERAL INFORMATION ROLL CALL: All roll marking at this school is completed online and will be marked at the start of each period. Important information is communicated to students at roll marking. It is therefore essential that students ensure that they listen carefully to these daily messages. Students who are late for school come to the front office and submit a note from a parent to explain why they are late. EARLY LEAVE PASS: If you need to collect your child early from school, the procedure is to send a note explaining the time and reason the student needs to be collected into the office in the morning. An early leave pass is generated from this note which the student uses to get out of class at the time you require them. If an unexpected appointment arises during the day, please phone ahead, giving as much notice as possible so your child can be notified of your intention to pick them up. Calling into the office unannounced creates a situation where you may need to wait for the student to be located and for someone to be available to collect them. SICK AT SCHOOL: Callaghan College Wallsend Campus has a large population of students. For this reason procedures are put in place to ensure the smooth operation of the school.

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If your child becomes sick during the school day, it is our expectation that your child will report to our sick bay in the Print Room for assessment and at times, treatment. If your child needs to be picked up, we will notify you by phone. We ask that you encourage your child to follow this procedure and refrain from phoning home as this creates confusion and administrative hold‐ups, ultimately affecting you. BUS TRAVEL: At the end of the day students are to be seated under the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area) to be called onto the school buses. Waiting on the footpath is not allowed for safety reasons. Students must ensure they bring their Opal Card to school, students without their Opal Cards will not be permitted to board the bus. Enquiries regarding bus routes and timetables are to be made directly to NSW Transport. All bus travellers are reminded about correct behaviour. School behaviour rules apply at all times. Student behaviour on buses is monitored by the relevant bus company. Behaviour which is deemed as unacceptable can result in loss of Opal Card, monetary fines and in extreme cases, criminal charges. MOBILE PHONES: Mobile phone usage in class is discouraged unless directed otherwise by the class teacher. Emergency phone calls can always be made and received via the school office. The school is not responsible for the loss or damage to mobile phones and other valuable items brought to school. More information regarding Technology at CCWC can be found on our website under the About Our School tab, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). ILLEGAL ITEMS: Any items which are illegal are not to be brought to school (this includes cigarettes, drugs, firecrackers, explosive items & weapons). Possession, handling or sale of such items at school can result in suspension from school. Please check the Suspension and Expulsion Policy of the NSW Department of Education. TEXTBOOKS: Students may be loaned textbooks. These are the property of the school and should be returned promptly when asked for by their teachers. If students lose or damage a textbook or equipment, you will be expected to pay for its replacement. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS: Parents are advised that staff are on duty to supervise students from 8.30am each day. They are then are under the supervision of Class Teachers at 8.55am and remain under their supervision until classes are dismissed and/or the last school bus departs at approximately 3.55pm (1.55pm on Fridays). CHANGE OF DETAILS: If you have had any change of details, such as address, phone number (including mobile number), email address or living arrangements, please make sure you notify us as soon as possible and complete a Change of Details Form. You can download this form from our website, choose the Information Tab, and select Notes under the Parents heading, or one may be collected from the school office. Please also notify us if there is a change to your nominated emergency contact phone numbers.

FOR STUDENTS ‐ WHAT TO DO IF… I AM LATE TO SCHOOL ● If you arrive late, please report to the front office for a Late Slip. You should have a signed and dated note from your parents explaining why you are late. 22

● Go straight from the office to class and give the Late Slip to your Class Teacher. ● NOTE: Students who are regularly late without a good reason may be treated as a truant. I AM LATE FOR CLASS ● If you are delayed in a previous class by a teacher ask for a note with a reason for your lateness. ● Give the note to your next teacher as soon as you get there. ● Unexplained lateness may result in disciplinary action. I FEEL SICK AT SCHOOL ● Students must have a note from a teacher in order to attend sick bay. ● If you have a medical pass, please show the teacher and ask to go to the sick bay. ● Students report to the Print Room where you will be given First Aid and/or, if necessary, parents will be contacted. ● Please do not call or text home directly. Our system works much more efficiently if the correct procedures are followed. ● NOTE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: if your child contacts you directly asking to be picked up due to illness or injury, please encourage them to attend sick bay and first aid personnel will call you. I LOST MY TIMETABLE ● Log onto Edval at home if available and print your timetable, or better still, save it as an image and keep it on your phone or BYOD. ● Come in to the Kudhiliba at School and log onto Edval to print or save your timetable. I AM LOST ● Any member of staff is able to help you. ● Seek assistance from the front office. I NEED TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS ● Bring a note from your parents explaining why you need to leave early. ● Collect your ‘Leave Early Slip' from the front office and keep it with you until you need it, then show the slip to your class teacher who will allow you to leave class. ● If your parent or caregiver needs to pick you up unexpectedly, they need to report to the front office and you will be sent for. I LOSE SOMETHING AT SCHOOL ● You are responsible for your own belongings ● Do NOT bring large sums of money or valuables to school. ● Check to see if it was handed in at the front office. I AM NOT IN CORRECT UNIFORM ● Bring a note from home explaining why. ● Have the note signed by the Deputy Principal before 9:00am ● Financial Assistance may be available in some cases for uniform purchases. Please see the office for more information

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I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH ANOTHER STUDENT ● Please make sure you advise your Year Advisor or Deputy Principal. I WANT TO GO TO THE TOILET DURING CLASS ● We encourage you to go to the toilet during Break times ● Your teacher will give you a note and allow you to go if it is an emergency ONLY. I FORGET MY SPORT MONEY ● Report to the Sports co‐ordinator before sport I CAN NOT DO SPORT DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY ● Year 7 ‐ Bring a note from your parent to your sport teacher ● Years 8, 9 & 10 ‐ Report to non‐sport UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS SCHOOL UNIFORM: The Campus uniform has been developed and approved by the Parents & Citizens Association and meets the requirements of Callaghan College. ● White collared short‐sleeved shirt/blouse or polo shirt * ● Black knit jumper* OR black hooded jacket with school logo* OR plain black tracksuit top ● White or black socks OR black stockings ● Black shoes that meet Workplace Health & Safety requirements i.e. enclosed shoes with leather uppers (including the tongue). Please see examples on the previous page. ● Sports shoes/sandshoes (sport and PD/H/PE) ● Plain black shorts OR plain black trousers or slacks OR plain black tracksuit bottoms OR pleated checked skirt (black/white) * OR black sports shorts* ● Sport uniform: polo shirt and black sports shorts. No tights or ‘short’ shorts are to be worn, students are reminded not to wear excessive jewellery or make‐up whilst attending our campus. All other forms of clothing are not our uniform. Intercollege, state or school rep team apparel is only to be worn to school on Friday sport days. Students will be doing practical subjects such as Science, TAS, Art etc. so will need to wear protective footwear and accessories. If students arrive to school and are out of uniform, they see the Deputy Principal with a note from home before 8.55am.  Country Feeling Uniform Shop (a private company) stocks these uniform items embroidered with the campus logo. The Uniform Shop is located near the Canteen at school. More information, including full price list, can be found below.

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WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY ACCEPTABLE FOOTWEAR: The Department of Education states in the publication ‘School Uniforms in the New South Wales Government School (2004)’, that under the Workplace Health & Safety Act schools must ensure that students are not exposed to health or safety risks while they are on Departmental premises. The school has a duty to require students to wear appropriate footwear so as to avoid injury. The DoE policy ‘Chemical safety in Schools 1999 clearly states, ‘It is mandatory that students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in school wear enclosed leather footwear’. There will be consequences for choosing not to wear the correct footwear. You will be notified if your child is not in correct footwear and your child will be unable to participate in some specialist subjects. Acceptable shoes

Acceptable boots for VET Hospitality and VET Construction Pathways

Non‐acceptable shoes

SAFETY GLASSES: It is mandatory to wear safety glasses on entering any Industrial Arts Workshop and during any Science practical lessons.

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UNIFORM SHOP INFORMATION The Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Uniform Shop is operated by a private company: Country Feeling Uniforms. They are located opposite the canteen and their flags will be displayed near the gate during opening hours. CCWC school uniform allows the students to choose from a variety of options. This means that each student can find a uniform that is comfortable and suits their particular needs. The basic uniform colours are black & white and each item is embroidered with the school logo. Country Feeling Uniform Shop is the only supplier of the uniform. We have a large range of sizing available; however, if you feel your child may need specialised sizing please come & see us at the earliest opportunity to allow for this. Please be aware that payment for uniform items needs to be made at the time of purchase. Payment may be made by cash or EFTPOS. There is also the option of online ordering ‐ see website for details. Email: [email protected] Website: www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au

UNIFORM SHOP PRICE LIST & USUAL OPENING HOURS

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EXTENDED TRADING HOURS 2019/2020 Monday 2nd December 2019 2.30pm – 3.30pm ORIENTATION DAY Tuesday 3rd December 2019 8.00am – 12.00pm Wednesday 4th December 2019 8.15am – 9.15am Friday 6th December 2019 1.00pm – 2.00pm Monday 9th December 2019 2.30pm – 4.30pm Wednesday 11th December 2019 8.15am – 10.15am Friday 13th December 2019 1.00pm – 3.00pm Monday 16th December 2019 2.30pm – 4.30pm Wednesday 18th December 2019 8.15am – 10.15am 2020 Monday 13th January 2020 3.00pm – 5.00pm Wednesday 15th January 2020 8.00am – 10.00am Friday 17th January 2020 2.00pm – 4.00pm Monday 20th January 2020 10.00am – 12.00pm Thursday 23rd January 2020 2.00pm – 4.00pm Friday 24th January 2020 8.00am – 10.00am

YEAR 7 IMMUNISATION Dear Parent/Guardian Teams of specially trained registered nurses will be visiting your child’s school during Year 7 to offer funded vaccinations against serious preventable diseases. Vaccines include: 1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (2 doses, given 6 months apart – being held on Tuesday 3 March and Tuesday 15 September 2020) 2. Diphtheria‐Tetanus‐Pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccine (1 dose) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?  Year 7 Parent Information Kit will be distributed by your school at the beginning of Term 1  Read the information included in the Kit (translated copies are available on the website below)  ENSURE FORM IS COMPLETED CORRECTLY, AND SIGN FOR EACH VACCINE REQUIRED 27

 Ensure your child has eaten breakfast the morning of the clinic  Ensure your child is wearing clothing that enables the upper arm to be exposed  COMPLETE CONSENT FORMS IN BLUE OR BLACK PEN ONLY Ask your child for the record of vaccination when they arrive home on the day of the clinic – keep this record in a safe place (e.g. baby’s’ blue book). Ideally, notify your GP for their records. WHAT IF YOUR CHILD MISSES A VACCINE? You won’t need to do anything because every effort will be made to catch‐up missed vaccines at other clinics at your child’s school during that year, or the following year, when they are in Year 8. MORE QUESTIONS? Call Hunter New England Local Health District, Immunisation Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schoolvaccination.aspx

YEAR 10 IMMUNISATION NSW Health is offering vaccination against four types of meningococcal disease (given as one injection) through the school vaccination program to all students in Year 10. They will be visiting on Tuesday 19 May 2019. Year 10 Vaccination kits will be distributed to all Year 10 students in Term 1 2020. Read the information carefully and return the consent form to school by the due dates. Please follow the general advice above for the procedure on the day and if you have any further enquiries, please also contact the Immunisation Unit on the number and/or email address above. Alternatively, feel free to contact your GP if you wish to discuss this vaccine.

STUDENT OPAL CARD Apply online at www.opal.com.au ‐ eligibility will be determined during this process. Bus Passes will be mailed home to successful applicants. As a general guide, however, secondary school students from Years 7‐12 are eligible if:  They are a resident of NSW or an overseas student who is eligible for free government education,  The straight‐line distance from their home address to school is more than 2 km, or  The walking distance from home to school is 2.9 km or further. Secondary school students who live too close to the school to be eligible for free travel may qualify for a School Term Bus Pass which provides bus travel at a discounted price for the whole school term. Students are required to swipe their Opal Card on boarding. If they do not have their Opal Card with them they may not be allowed to board the bus.

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BELL TIMES

MON/TUES/THURS WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

8.55 ‐ PERIOD 1 8.55 ‐ 10.00am 8.55 ‐ 9.55am 10.00am SPORT Years 9.55 ‐ 10.55am 10.00 ‐ PERIOD 2 10.00 ‐ 11.00am 8‐10 Assembly 10.55 ‐ 11.15am 11.00am

BREAK 1 11.00 ‐ 11.30am 11.15 ‐ 11.45am 11.00 ‐ 11.30am

PERIOD 3 11.30 ‐ 12.30pm 11.45 ‐ 12.40pm 11.30 ‐ 12.30pm

PERIOD 4 12.30 ‐ 1.30pm 12.40 ‐ 1.35pm 12.30 ‐ 1.30pm

BREAK 2 1.30 ‐ 2.00pm 1.35pm (30 min)

PERIOD 5 2.00 ‐ 3.00pm 2.05 ‐ 3.00pm *Assembly day may change without notice.

2020 TERM DATES FOR STUDENTS TERM 1 From ‐ Year 7 commence on Wednesday 29 January, Years 8 – 10 return on Thursday 30 January 2020. To ‐ Friday 9 April 2020 TERM 2 From ‐ Tuesday 28 April 2020 To ‐ Friday 3 July 2020 TERM 3 From ‐ Tuesday 21 July 2020 To ‐ Friday 25 September 2020 TERM 4 From ‐ Monday 12 October 2020 To ‐ Wednesday 16 December 2020 (TBC)

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CONTACT DETAILS

Postal Address: Callaghan College Wallsend Campus PO Box 427 WALLSEND NSW 2287

Phone: 02 4951 1811

Fax: 02 4950 1047

Email: wallsend‐[email protected]

Webpage: https://wallsend‐h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCWallsend Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccwallsend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccwallsend/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ccwallsend

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