Woonona High School EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS Issue No.15 23 September 2013

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On Friday 6th of September HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE Year 8 and the ATSI students This is our last newsletter for Term 3 and what a busy from Woonona High attended fortnight it has been. This culminated yesterday with the an Aboriginal Story telling Year 12, 2013 Graduation Day. A huge thankyou to Ms workshop. See page 9 for the Rhiannon Sharp for all her hard work organising the full story. Graduation Assembly which was thoroughly enjoyed by the students their guests and teachers.

Also on page 9 are our debating results as well as our SRC Leadership Day report.

Year 10 PASS students (Physical Activity & Sports Science) “coached”……….... Woonona Public School students as part of their course. See page 10 for the story as well as the State See pages 2, 3, 4 and 5 for all the award recipients and Athletics results. farewell pictures followed on page 6 with a farewell message Two of our students from Mr Bradley (Year 12 Year Adviser). competed in the pony club NSW State Mounted Games On 12th August Woonona High School hosted a Community Championship. See page 11 of Schools Sports for more pictures and a Day. Local primary report. schools came to enjoy an array of sports as part of our Peer Support………. Program. See the full story on page 7 See page 13 for the Year 10 of this issue. Work Readiness report as well

as the “Chaplin’s Corner”.

On page 15 there is a photo gallery of Last week our school Visual Arts work. voted for our 2014 school executive. At Our regular features—Library on page Thursday’s 14, Careers, page 17 and canteen roster Graduation and term dates, page16. Ceremony the winners were Hope you enjoy this issue and that you announced. See all all have a safe and happy holiday. the results on page 8. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 2 YEAR 12 GRADUATION DAY MAJOR AWARDS SCHOOL MEDAL

The prestigious School Medal was presented to Owen Cannings for his representation of the school in sport (swimming and lawn bowls), and for his efforts in the Illawarra and South East Regional Performing Ensemble playing trombone in the stage band on tour and in the orchestra for Southern Stars for three years. Owen is the 2013 recipient of a Roads and Maritime Services Scholarship – Engineering, a fantastic achievement recognising Owen’s wide ranging academic successes. In 2013 Owen also received the prestigious Nanga Mai Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performing, Creative and Visual Arts. Owen was truly a worthy recipient of the Woonona High School Medal for 2013. The J.N. Webster Trophy for service to the school was presented to Dean Cambourn and Tiana Stevens our school captains for 2013. Thomas O’Brian, Tara Bain (Vice Captains) and Renee Schwarze and Taryn Yates (SRC Secretaries) were presented with the Woonona Lions Club Awards for service to the school.

THE LONG TAN LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORK AWARD This award was presented to Dean Cambourn. It is awarded for Leadership, Resourcefulness, Teamwork, Communication, Values, Cooperation, Problem Solving and Community Involvement. Dean is a long term elected member of Woonona High The Principal’s Awards for the School Merit Award System School’s SRC and our 2013 School Captain. His were presented to Madelaine Baker, Owen Cannings, achievements, passion and abilities were recognised by Anthony Dreizi, Isabel Napier and Kathryn Rowney. election to the Regional and State SRC in 2012. Dean embraced this responsibility with maturity, dedication and energy. Dean was a very worthy recipient of the Year 12 Long Tan Award for 2013.

Kathry Rowney received the Most Conscientious Student Award. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 3 Caitlin Williams was presented with the Australian Olympic Committee Pierre de Coubertin Award for Sporting Achievements.

The Woonona High School Sportswoman of the Year Award was presented to Molly Dugan.

High Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Brendan Archer, Isabel Napier, Samantha Prasser and Brittany Weir

ACADEMIC AWARDS The presentation of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Izak Lucas-Parr and Renee Schwarze.

Commendable Achievement Awards went to Shay Bagia, Owen Cannings, Bridy Garnon, Jenny Nuygen and Tiana Stevens Excellent Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Tara Bain and Anthony Dreizi.

Bianca Caldana received an award for High Academic Achievement in WRAP and Rachel Goodall received a Commendable award for her efforts in WRAP. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 4 YEAR 12 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS Mr Ben Bradley gave the Year 12 Year Advisers address. In his both emotional and heart felt The Acknowledgement of speech Mr Bradley paid tribute Country was given by Owen to the Year 12 cohort . Cannings and Dean “I have had the privilege of Cambourn. advising this great bunch of young people for the past 3½ years. It would be true to say that just as they have grown in maturity, character, and knowledge, I also have grown. As they have experienced disappointment, I have felt their disappointment. As they have celebrated successes, I have celebrated their successes. This is the life of a year advisor and I Principal Ms Belinda Wall acknowledge and thank the gave the opening address parents and guardians here were she acknowledged the today for entrusting your children efforts and commitment of to us at Woonona High School both the Year 12 cohort and and for giving me and the other their teachers. teachers here the opportunity to Our 2014 School play a part in your child’s life”. executive were announced. Reece Matheson and Emily Turcato are Captains , Kate Stewart and Luke McKellar Vice Captains and Kirsten Armstrong, Secretary.

Damian Rice The Years 7—11 SRC members Jade O’Brien, Jay Archer, Cody performed his Bain, Hayden Moran and Kahlia Rasch gave the farewell to original Year 12. composition “Bagdad”.

Shay and Dean per- formed an amusing song “Graduation” filled with lots of advice for their peers. Shay Bagia and Izak Lucas-Parr performed “Fin” their original composition. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 5

SCHOOLS OUT

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YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2013 Well Done to the following students who achieved Silver awards: Brendan Archer, Emma Bradbury, Morgan Clarke, Bridy Garnon, Jessica Glasgow, Brittany Green, Micaela Jordan, Jenny Nguyen, Annabelle Rouse, Renee Schwarze, Tiana Stevens, Brittany Weir and Taryn Yates! Well Done and congratulations to the following students who have received Gold awards: Tara Bain, Madelaine Baker, Owen Cannings, Anthony Dreizi, Izak Lucas-Parr, Marty Moran, Isabel Napier, Samantha Prasser, and Kathryn Rowney.

With the end of year 12’s timetabled lessons fast approaching, and the long anticipated HSC examinations approaching, Year 12 have should be busy studying and revising work related to their coursework. It is a time of reflection for students as they look back on what has been and toward what is to come. I also have that same nostalgic feeling as I consider the successes and trials of navigating such a special group of young people through the formative years of their lives. It is my hope that they leave Woonona

High school with an inate ability to achieve and adapt to whatever endeavours they pursue. I look forward to hearing stories down the track of how everyone is going. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you, the parents, for entrusting your children to us here at Woonona for the last six years.

Some important dates and times to remember:

17th September – Last day of timetabled lessons for year 12

18th September – Celebration day: A pancake breakfast will During the Graduation ceremony the prestigious principal’s be held in senior quad for year 12 students and their awards will be announced as well as the highest honour of teachers to say farewell, before heading to Stuart Park for School Medal (see page 2 of this issue). sporting activities, BBQ and music. The day will finish at 1pm Well done to all of you for a fantastic year of hard work! 19th September – Graduation Day: Students need to be in See you at Graduation! the school hall at 9am for rehearsal. The ceremony will begin Sincerely, at 10:30am sharp and is anticipated to finish at Mr. Bradley approximately 12 noon when students can take photos on the front lawn and parents and guests can enjoy light refreshments. Students need to be in full school uniform. 14thOctober HSC begins – All students except those studying an alternate pathway to the HSC (WRAP) attend. To see the HSC timetable go to: http://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/ go/exams/hsc_2013_exam_timetable/ 13th November – Year 12 formal.

Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who have achieved the highest levels of recognition for their attitude, effort and conduct throughout this year. Well done to the following students have achieved Bronze THANKYOU MR BRADLEY Awards: Jarrett Austin, Cassidy Bird, Bianca Caldana, Year 12 would like to say a big thankyou to Mr Bradley for being a fantastic Year Adviser this year. Year 12 really Christopher Carter, Tamarah Clarke, Jasmine Dennis, Molly appreciates all the hard work and effort that went into Dugan, Jayden Fish, Alizah Grover, Brendon Hill, Lara Hilliard, organising special events (Celebration day, brekky, the formal Meggan Hughes, Nicole Kennedy, Scott McInally, Rebecca etc), organising school jackets, for keeping students and Miranda, Laura Montgomery, Lydia Rasch, Damian Rice, parents informed of Year 12 requirements and for helping Carissa Rose, and Steven Wain. Year 12 enjoy their last year of school. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success COS SPORTS DAY Page 7 On Thursday 12th September, Primary Schools from across the local area collaborated for a sports day at Woonona High School. The event, organised by the community transition team, was prepared to encourage connections between local students. Year 5 and 6 students from Woonona, Woonona East and Russell Vale Primary united with Year 7 Students from Woon- ona High School. Students then played in activities lead by the WHS year 10 Physical Activity and Sports Science team. The recreations included Quidditch, Soccer, Basketball, Dodgeball and Aerial Circus Skills. While the day was centred towards sporting activities, the long lasting fulfilment came from the friendships and net- works students made. The Community of Schools experiences, along with Peer Support programs aim to provide an efficient transition from the local primary schools to Woonona High School. A special thanks to Amy Packer, who has been the forerunner of many of the transition experiences. Guy McDermott

Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 8 YEAR 11 REPORT The end of Term 3 marks the end of the Preliminary Course Congratulations to these students and to all of the students for Year 11 students, who have recently completed their final who ran for office. examinations. Reports will be issued early next term. I would The following Year 11 students have reached the top levels of like to commend Year 11 for their hard work this year and the Merit system. look forward to working with them as Year 12 students next term and year. 2014 SRC Executive elections were held Gold recently and I was delighted to announce the results this Kirsten Armstrong Amber Burden-Hill Kate lindsley week at the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. We were fortunate to have 8 strong candidates run for office and their speeches were all passionate and entertaining. The successful candidates for the new Executive are Reece Matheson and Emilee Turcato – School Captains

Silver Amy Bradbury Emma Brown Sheridan Brown

Luke McKellar and Kate Stewart – Vice Captains

Jade Burden-Hill Brooke Farrow Megan Fowler

Kirsten Armstrong—Secretary Melinda Gray

Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 9 BOORI (MONTY) PRIOR ABORIGINAL AUTHOR VISIT NAIDOC PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATING DAY On Friday 6th of September year 8 and the ATSI students On Monday 9th September four students travelled to from Woonona High attended an Aboriginal Story telling Tarrawanna Public School to participate in the inaugural workshop. The workshop was presented by Boori (Monty) NAIDOC Public Speaking and Debating day. Primary school Prior. Monty Prior is a multi-talented performer who has students were asked to present prepared speeches whilst worked in numerous industries including film, television, high schools students were asked to prepare for either the modelling, sport, music and education. He is known as an affirmative or negative side in a debate on "Should articulate public speaker on Aboriginal issues. The workshop Aboriginal people have more say over Crown land - mining gave a first hand account of Aboriginal life, both traditional rights?" and contemporary. Teams were made up of a balance of Indigenous and non- indigenous students. From Year 8, Kaitlyn Smith and Jasmin Wilson represented our Aboriginal students whilst Chloe Jackson and Shania Everson from Year 9 represented our non -Aboriginal students. ……………………………….. ...

Mr Zubovic

WOONONA HIGH SCHOOL LEADS THE WAY It was wonderful to hear the 'welcome to country' from the inspirational Aboriginal elder Aunty Barb Nicholson, and to On Monday 26th August student leaders from six local high hear the high quality of speeches from the primary school schools participated in a leadership workshop held at students. Woonona High School in the library. The day was well- attended by students from Bulli High School, Corrimal High The debating topic was on a very difficult and complicated School, Kiera High School, Wollongong High School of the area, and Bulli High School was successful against Woonona Performing Arts, Smiths Hill High School as well as in the debate. However, our students should be proud that Woonona. they represented the school in this difficult debate. This was a student-run initiative, led by the school’s SRC Ms Clare Matthews leaders. Tiana Stevens, our outgoing school captain, was largely responsible for the organization on the day. Tiana said, “We wanted to give back to the community, and pass on to upcoming Year 10 school leaders some of the things we have learnt.”………………………………………………………………….. Students from Years 10 and 11 attended a workshop run by EX Woonona High School student Melissa Jarros from WIN news, who spoke to the students on leadership, public speaking and giving a confident presentation. David Robson, the Principal at Kiera High School, spoke about event management and gave the students valuable tips for speaking on assembly. ………………………………………………………. Taryn Yates, outgoing SRC member, commented on the relevance of this initiative to the students' lives. “The day taught us leadership skills that we can use after school. It was also good to get the chance to interact with students from other schools." The students also said they were grateful to Ms Wall for all her encouragement and for making these opportunities possible.

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ATHLETICS PRIMARY SCHOOL PASS Athletics is over for another Year Woonona Primary students continue to enjoy the coaching provided annually by our Year 10 PASS (Physical Activity & Sports Science) students. This year's program was again, a great success. Thankyou and congratulations to all involved. R Landy.

Congratulations to our State Athletics competitors for 2013 Molly Dugan; (17+ Girls); 5th Javelin Ben Brien ;( 16 Boys); 6th Shot, 15th Discus Lawson Charlesworth; (12 Boys); 8th 100m, 14th 200m Katinka Neukam; (14 Girls); 9th High Jump Jack Dugan; (16 Boys); 10th javelin Mason Hill; (13 Boys); 12th Shot Jack McConnell; (13 Boys); 7th 100m, 14th 200m Regan King, Jay Archer Liam Evans Jack McConnell; (13 Boys); 11th Relay Thank you and Congratulations Thank you to Ron Thompson for his great coaching. Thank you to Woonona Bulli RSL for their generous donation allowing our students to visit and train at Beaton Park prior to both the Regional and State athletics. Thank you to the family from our school who, for the second year, donated money which allowed our athletes to continue to have proper coaching support all the way to the state carnival. Congratulations also to the students who developed a passion for athletics and continued to train even after they were not involved at Regional or State level. R Landy Team Manager

Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 11 PONY CLUB NSW STATE MOUNTED GAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013 On the 14th—15th September 2013, teams from across the state travelled to Holbrook to compete at the pony club NSW State Mounted Games Championship. This included three Woonona High School students, Amy Bradbury, Kira Small and Breanna Geloven. Mounted games is the competition of teams of five, which verse in a series of ten games, which rely on speed, accuracy and skill. Each event is like a relay in which competitors have to jump of their horse, pick up objects and encounter different obstacles. Kira and Breanna were part of the zone team which qualified for rope race finals with the fastest time from all heats. They then placed 5th in the final. Great effort from all team members. Amy was a member of the Woonona Pony Club team which managed to qualify for eight finals and place overall reserve champion. This makes them the second fastest team in NSW under 17 years old. This was a great achievement for all team members. Everyone had a great weekend. Marg Sim (Sports Organiser)

YEAR 10 EXAMINATIONS Dear Parents/ Carers This letter is to inform you that the school has taken a decision to reschedule the Year 10 students’ yearly examinations and run them during the first week back in term 4, from Wednesday 9th October, 2013 through to Friday 11th October, 2013. This decision has been taken to provide our students with the opportunity to experience a more formal examination setting as they will be conducted in the school hall as a whole year group. It also allows for examinations that extend for 2 hours to be completed for the first time by this cohort which will be good preparation for students as they enter their Preliminary courses in 2014. In previous years, students would have had the School Certificate examination to gain experience. The change is also required because the school hall is unavailable for much of the term due to HSC commitments. Faculties preparing examinations will ensure that only content completed during the first 3 terms will be examinable and students will be fully briefed by each faculty in preparation. Please find a copy of the examination timetable on the back of this sheet to assist you child’s preparation. Note that the timing for the duration of the school day will be identical to a normal day and that students will still be completing sport as normal on the Wednesday.

Please see the time table on the next page.

Yours in Education, Mr N. Brophy

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WOONONA HIGH SCHOOL Year 10 Yearly Examinations 2013 Timetable No allowance can be made to students who miss an examination session through misreading the timetable. All examinations will be in the Assembly Hall unless indicated or advised otherwise. Reading time is provided in all examinations. Wednesday 9th October

Roll 8.30am to 8.40am Report to the hall for roll marking. 1 8.40am to 9.35am Exam in hall – PDHPE 2 9.35am to 10.30am Finish exam and then to normal period 2 (Hist’ or Geog) to study.

Recess 10.30am to 10.50am Normal recess

3 10.50am to 11.45am Exam in hall – History or Geography 4 11.45am to 12.35pm Finish exam and then to normal period 4 (Maths) to study.

Lunch 12.35pm to 1.00pm Normal Lunch

Sport 1.00pm to 2.30pm Normal Sport

Thursday 10th October

Roll 8.30am to 8.50am Report to the hall for roll marking.

1&2 8.50am to 10.50am Exam in hall - Maths

Recess 10.50am to 11.10am Normal recess

3 11.10am to 12.10pm Normal lesson (English) – study for tomorrow’s exam 4 12.10pm to 1.10pm No exam - Normal lesson (Y Elective) Lunch 1.10pm to 1.50pm Normal lunch 5 1.50pm to 2.50 pm No Exam - Normal lesson (Z Elective)

Friday 11th October

Roll 8.30am to 8.50am Report to the hall for roll marking.

1&2 8.50am to 10.50am Exam in hall – English

Recess 10.50am to 11.10am Normal recess

3&4 11.10am to 1.10pm Exam in hall – Science

Lunch 1.10pm to 1.50pm Normal lunch 5 1.50pm to 2.50pm No Exam - Normal lesson (Maths)

Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 13 FROM YEAR 10 AND MISS EPTON The students of Year 10 have had the pleasure of Giles Poitau’s MONITORING WEEK company for the last month. Giles hails from Toulouse in This week student monitoring was completed for all France and has been spending his summer holidays here with students Years 7—11. Students are monitored in each us at Woonona High School. Giles settled in very well at the subject twice a term. school and made friends very quickly with the Year 10 cohort. Students were handed monitoring cards in roll call this He delighted us with his rendition of the French National week. If you have not seen your son or daughters card Anthem at the stage 5 assembly. We would like to wish Giles please phone the school for a replacement. Poitau bon voyage et bonne continuation. Goodbye and good Student monitoring is important as it indicates to both luck, Giles! students and parents / carers how they are performing in YEAR 10 WORK READINESS COURSE AND EXCURSION each subject. A group of 10 year 10 students has just completed a Work Readiness course with Lions volunteers over the last 6 weeks. The culmination of the course was a formal, three course meal A - ALWAYS - At all times displays a positive attitude, at The Fine Line Function Centre in Wollongong. Students were effort and application. These students are fully engaged in accompanied by two Lions volunteers and Ms Epton. They each all learning experiences. U-USUALLY – Displays a positive attitude, effort and had to give an impromptu speech of one minute duration and application. These students are often engaged in learning acquitted themselves very well. Each student who completed experiences. the course was presented with a certificate by Lions Jeff S-SOMETIMES - Inconsistently displays a positive attitude, Zuiderwyk and John McQuiggin. effort and application. These students show the minimum engagement in the learning experience. R-RARELY – Attitude, effort and application are rarely apparent. There is limited engagement in the learning experience. -Indicates incomplete work *Indicates a negative impact on the learning of others

Chaplain’s Corner As the term draws to a close, I want to wish all the Year 12 students all the very best for your HSC exams. Stay cool and calm and try your best! My Friends continues next term for Year 8 students in Roll Call classes 4 and 5. I look forward to getting to know those students a bit better, and equipping them with some excellent life-skills for being resilient in everyday life. I hope all staff and students have a restful, enjoyable holiday and enjoy the gorgeous spring weather! Kind regards, Rowan Keyzer School Chaplain (At school Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Wishing everyone a safe Report by Ms Epton and happy holiday. Yr 10 Adviser First day back for Term 4 is Tuesday 8th October.

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So this week I decided to review the somewhat unusual LIBRARY book The Zombie Survival Guide. This book has been designated as non-fiction because although all of the material about zombies is fiction, the information in the MANGA/ANIME CLUB book can be used in real life situations. I personally thought the book was tongue in cheek, comedy. Worth a read though.

This fortnight Jesse Marton spoke about the new Manga series called Durarara. This series deals with a young boy LIBRARY ASSISTANT’S STOCKTAKE TRAINING DAY who longs for the exciting life th of the big city moves to On Wednesday 11 September, Woonona High School Ikebukuro at the invitation of hosted the Regional Sass Reference Group (RSRG) Library his childhood friend Masaomi Assistant’s training day on Stocktaking. Our Library Kida. After meeting Masaomi Assistant, Mrs Judith Brooks, who is the Library Assistant at the train station, they both Training Coordinator for RSRG, Coordinator of the Illawarra set out at night to the streets of Ikebukuro. Masaomi warns him Library Assistants Network Group and well known for her about people he doesn't want to cross in the city: like the expertise in library administration, conducted the day. The superhumanly strong man, Shizuo Heiwajima, an information course highlighted the importance of accurate record broker named Izaya Orihara, and a mysterious gang known as keeping, as it provides the necessary information on “The Dollars”. The narrative follows all of the characters resources that may be out dated and no longer in equally, showing how their lives intersect. accordance with the new Australian Curriculum. Shania Everson spoke about the series Claymore. The The day was very well received by all participants, some of series is set on a fictional whom had travelled as far away as Batemans Bay and medieval island where Goulburn. Feedback from the course included comments humans are plagued by about the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Woonona Yoma , humanoid shape- High and also the well managed and inviting library we have shifters. A mysterious at Woonona. Thank you to Ms Chambers, our Hospitality group, known as The Teacher, who provided an impressive array of food for the Organization, creates participants. human-Yoma hybrids to get rid of the Yoma. These female warriors wear armored uniforms. The public refer to them as "Claymores," alluding to their Claymore swords. BOOK CLUB This fortnight our guest speaker was Mr MacKenzie, Head Teacher H.S.I.E. He spoke about his love of sport biographies and classic literature.

The most popular teenage fiction sub-genre at the moment is zombies.You probably know that zombies are popular right Mrs Roddis now. You might not know just how outrageously, staggeringly Teacher Librarian popular they happen to be. Zombies are the undisputed king of all genres. Not only do they top bestseller lists and video games and the iPad, the undead dominate television, too. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 15 VISUAL ARTS

Term 3 in Visual Arts has been extremely busy and productive. We have had the Community of Schools exhibition, HSC showcase and all other classes producing amazing art work. Woonona High is blessed with talented and hard working visual arts and photo media students. We wish Year 12 good luck with their exams and Brendan Archer good luck with his film as it is entered in two competitions.Year7 has been learning to draw portraits and carictures. Year 8 have learnt to draw, shade, tone, colour and cut stencils of animals. Year 9 have been mastering the skill of sculpting and carving hebel brick. Years 9 & 10 Photomedia have been learning the ancient skill of B&W wet photography in our fantastic darkroom. We wish all students and parents a well earned break.

Suzanne Montague and Nathan Mucci

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October 8 Nicole Ficker TERM 4 Date Event October 9 HELP NEEDED 8.10.13 Staff and students return to school

October 10 Stephanie Cotterill 14.10.13 - 8.11.13 HSC Examinations

October 11 HELP NEEDED 21.10.13 Yr12 2014 HSC Information Evening

October 14 Nicole Richardson / Vacey Usher 28.10.13 Yr 5 Sample Lessons

October 15 Susie Eager 4.11.13—8.11.13 Yr 12 VET Hospitality Work Placement

October 16 HELP NEEDED 11.11.13 - 15.11.13 Yr 12 VET Metal & Engineering Work

October 17 Ida Rasch Placement

October 18 HELP NEEDED 11.11.13 Rememberance Day Assembly

October 21 Maryann Head 11.11.13 - 15.11.13 Yr 8 ESSA Online testing

October 22 Kerrie Austin / Sue Boyle 18.11.13 - 22.11.13 Yr 10 Work Experience

October 23 HELP NEEDED 21.11.12 SIPS & ISMS Showcase

October 24 Janelle Te Pairi 25.11.13—29.11.13 Yr 12 VET Construction Work

October 25 HELP NEEDED Placement

October 28 Anna Rindlisbacher 4.12.13 Yr 7 2014 Orientation Day

October 29 HELP NEEDED 13.12.13 Presentation Evening 7pm

October 30 HELP NEEDED 18.12.13 Last day for school day for students

October 31 HELP NEEDED November 1 HELP NEEDED November 4 Wayne Regan Uniform Shop - Term 4 2013 November 5 Jackie Overton Opening Hours November 6 Chris Core The Uniform Shop now has an email address. To contact November 7 HELP NEEDED Renae or Jackie for any enquiries regarding uniform orders November 8 HELP NEEDED please email them at [email protected].

November 11 Nicole Richardson / Vacey Usher Uniform order forms can be downloaded from our website or they are available at the Front Office. November 12 Nicole Ficker The Uniform Shop is open each Thursday from 8.00am— November 13 HELP NEEDED 9.30am. If this time is unsuitable for you, orders can be November 14 Stephanie Cotterill paid for at the Front Office (Mon—Fri 7.45am to 3.15pm) and the items will be delivered to your child the following November 15 HELP NEEDED Thursday.

November 18 Maryann Head

November 19 Susi Eager LOST PROPERTY November 20 HELP NEEDED The lost property box is located in the uniform shop. Please November 21 Ida Rasch check for any missing clothing. A reminder to parents and students—please put names on November 22 HELP NEEDED clothing so that if it is lost it can be returned. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 17 Year Ten UOW Excursion Last Friday, approximately fifty year ten Woonona High HSC in the Holidays September Workshops students, travelled to the University of Wollongong for an HSC in the Holidays will run HSC preparation workshops informative excursion to learn about university life. at UOW's Wollongong and Southern Sydney campuses in the After catching a train and a bus to the Wollongong September school holidays. These are full-day workshops university, we met our guides for the day, and were shown offered across 15 different HSC subjects. For a full around the university. First, we got to see things university timetable and to register for a workshop, please visit HSC in students do other than studying, and our guides told us the Holidays. about the clubs and societies available for the students’ entertainment and social benefit. UOW College The university in itself is like a little town, with its own post Applications for UOW College 2014 Foundation Studies and office and hairdresser, and places where people stay on Diploma courses will close on 10 January 2014. campus. Many jobs are available on campus for the Foundation Studies is a great option for students who are students, including working in cafes.…………………………. concerned they may not get the required ATAR for entry Next, we were shown the science block and told about the broad range of studies you could do in the area of science, directly into UOW. Students can get more information about such as biology, archaeology, chemistry, environmental these courses and the entry guidelines on the UOW College science and much more. After a bit more walking around website. the campus, we finally sat down and Students from the University's drawing region interested in rested our legs, while our guides talked serious business Foundation Studies courses, who have experienced about what type of degrees we can do at the University of disadvantage during their secondary education, are eligible to Wollongong, and how to achieve the goal of being what we apply for STEP to UOW, a program that offers fee exempt want to be when we finish school.…………………………………... Foundation Studies. Students must have experienced one or They discussed options such as double degrees and ATARs, a combination of the following circumstances: and explained the difference between Bachelor, Masters and PHD degrees. We received booklets from the university,  Financial hardship showing us the vast range of things to study at university, and what types of jobs each area of study may prepare you  Disrupted schooling for. This was a very helpful and informative excursion, and  Home and environment responsibilities everyone was keen to ask questions about things they  English language difficulty wanted to do after school.  Personal illness/disability Thank you to Mr Chamberlain for organising the excursion

for us, and to Ms Epton for accompanying us on the trip. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students may also apply. Denym Downes Students who may be eligible for STEP to UOW have until 10 CAREERS January 2014 to submit their application. Further information Mr Chamberlain can be found on the UOW College website.

TAFE Illawarra Options Day If you are considering TAFE for 2014 you should be aware of UOW College will also be well represented at UOW Options these important dates: Day, for students who may have questions after they receive TAFE Information and Dates their ATAR. Options Day will be held at the UOW main ● 2014 COURSES open online 27th September for enrol and campus on Friday 4 January from 9am - 2pm. Bookings are apply only courses. Application type courses open on not necessary for this event. the 2nd November, but only for a few courses. We hope you all have a relaxing break. We look forward to ● CHOICES DAY: 2nd November Wollongong Campus. Various working with you in Term 4. teaching staff will be present and students can enrol on Please don't hesitate to contact the Schools Team if we can the day and pay later (up to a week or two later) be of any assistance to those students interested in studying ● TAFE Career Guide distributed at the end of September at UOW. Remember that you can book sessions with TAFE Career You can also keep in touch with us through or Facebook and Advisers by calling; Twitter profiles: Wollongong 4229 0535 Wollongong West 4222 2855 Year Ten Work Experience Shellharbour 4295 2234 All year ten students are expected to participate in work Yallah 4262 9913 experience in term four of this year. “Work Experience Week” UOW Scholarships will be week seven of term four; 18-22 November. This has UOW Scholarships applications are open. The application been changed from Week 6 in order to allow more time for closing date has been extended to 30 October 2013. preparatory lessons for work experience following final The Scholarships website includes FAQ's, instructions on how exams. to apply, interview guidelines and other information your students will need. Please encourage your students to apply prior to this dead- line. Delivering excellence, innovation, opportunity and student success Page 18

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Wollongong Youth Services will be hosting a number events throughout the September and October School Holidays (24/09 to 4/10). The Drop in room will be open from 12.00- 5.00pm offering pool, table soccer, air hockey, computers, xbox, basketball and skating. We will also be holding a skate day hosted by Skate Boarding Australia, featuring two of Australia’s premier skaters holding master classes and demo’s. There will be a hip hop workshop lead by a professional dancer followed by a night of music, crash mat fun and art workshops including ty dying, paperdolls, and badge making. Check out Wollongong Youth Centre’s Facebook for details or contact the centre on 42 26 5969.

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IAssistSafety App

The AssistSafety App helps children learn protective behaviours. Using a hand IAssistSafety allows a child to identify 5 adults who they could ask for help if feeling unsafe. The hand assists children to remember their safe people. These 5 adults will help the child to be safe if they are scared, worried, sad or just need help. This App helps to give your child a voice in keeping themselves safe. Available in Google Play or the Apple Store.

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