Document Sept 19 - Woodvale Secondary College

Woodvale
Secondary
College
19 September 2014
Important Dates
September 22
September 26
September 27
October 6
October 13
October 15
October 20
October 21
October 23
October 27
October 29
October 30
October 31
Year 8 Immunisations
Dress Up Day and last day for Year 12s
Soccer tour to Kuala Lumpur commences
WACE Practical exams commence
Year 12 school based WACE exams commence
Students commence Term 4
Year 9 B/Ball tour to Singapore
Year 11 non-ATAR students return to school
Final day for Year 12 school based WACE exams
Year 12 ATAR students return to school
P&C Meeting
Year 12 ATAR students finish school
Final day for Year 11 school based WACE exams
ATAR students finish school
Year 9 Parent Night
Year 6 Parent Tour 9.30am
Year 8 Cadet Camp
From the Principal
On Thursday September 11 we held the Woodvale Athletics Carnival. For the students who attended it was a fantastic
day with many fun, as well as serious events to cater for every level of athlete. We will be putting a survey on our
website for parents and students to provide feedback on the day so we can make sure the day is a reflection of
community expectations and meeting the needs of students. I would like to thank all the teachers, students and
volunteers involved in making the day such a success.
The last week of Year 12 is already upon us and students will be focussed on achieving the best results possible in all
of their courses. It is wonderful to see all of the revision and preparation courses run for the students to support them to
achieve their best. It is a good time to remind students to remember to balance their school commitments at this crucial
time.
Today we held the final assembly for Year 12 students. It was a celebration of their impressive achievements over the
year. Year 12s will commence their exams in the second week of the school holidays and first week of Term 4. On
behalf of the Woodvale Secondary College Community, I would like to wish all the Year 12 students the very best in
their exams and course completion and I am confident that our students will succeed in whatever they choose to
pursue after their time at Woodvale. The Year 12 Graduation will be on Friday November 21 in the Sports Centre.
It is worthwhile to note that Universities offer a range of scholarships for students with extensive information on their
websites. Many students have already applied for a University Scholarship. I would encourage Year 11 and 12
students to investigate these options. Ms Watson and Ms Francis are always happy to assist.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Shaun and Charlene as the inaugural head students to participate on the
College School Board. In Term 4 they will hand over the position to the newly elected head students. They have been
a fantastic voice for the students and assisted in this very important role for the College.
The Year 8/9 girls and the Year 9 boys Basketball teams competed in the Grand Final on Tuesday. Our Soccer boys
and girls teams played their finals as well. Congratulations on an outstanding effort by all of these talented students.
Year 9 parents will have received their NAPLAN results. Students who have achieved band 8 and above in Reading,
Writing or Numeracy in NAPLAN will be exempt from sitting the corresponding section of the Online Literacy and
Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in Year 10 which is now a requirement of the WACE (graduation). Well done to the
Year 9 cohort as a whole on your performance in the NAPLAN.
In 2015 we will be working under the new Student Centred Funding Model. For parents who are interested in the
workings of the new model, the Department of Education has created a website:
http://www.education.wa.edu.au/home/detcms/navigation/about-us/programs-and-initiatives/student-centred-fundingmodel/.
Year 6 students from the Woodvale Secondary College Community will be joining us in Term 4 for their transition
program one day per week from week 4. I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest students to Woodvale.
Please enjoy your break and family time over the school break and we will see everyone back in Term 4.
Myles Draper
Principal
Whole School Assembly
Today the college celebrated the many outstanding
achievements of our talented students. This was the final
whole school assembly for 2014 and was dedicated to the
valuable contributions and achievements made by the Year
12 Students. This photograph captures the spirit of many of
our high achievers
From the Health Centre
Please be aware we are now going into that time of year when snakes wake up!!
There have been a few sightings of snakes in the school grounds.
As you are aware the school is next to a large area of bush and swamp which is a happy area for snakes.
Please talk to your child about safety and snakes i.e. keep only on the paths around the school, not venturing into the
bush and if they see a snake not to go anywhere near it but report it to a staff member immediately and the school will
deal with it.
BELOW IS INFORMATION ON MANAGING A SNAKE BITE.
RECOGNISING A SNAKE BITE:
1. puncture marks
2. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
3. headache
4. double or blurred vision
5. breathing difficulties
6. drowsiness, giddiness
7. pain or tightness in chest or abdomen
8. respiratory weakness or arrest.
FIRST AID:
IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS FOLLOW DRABC (danger, response, airway, breathing, CPR)
1. ensure victim remains calm
2. apply strong pressure with heavy crepe bandage from limb extremities (fingers and toes) and bandage as far up the
limb as possible.
3. immobilise casualty and use a splint if available and check circulation.
4. call 000 for an ambulance.
WARNING!!
DO NOT WASH VENOM OFF THE SKIN AS RETAINED VENOM ASSISTS IDENTIFICATION.
DO NOT CUT BITTEN AREA OR SUCK VENOM OUT OF WOUND.
DO NOT USE A CONSTRICTIVE BANDAGE (IE TOURNIQUET)
DO NOT TRY TO CATCH THE SNAKE!
Bev Brideson
Community Health Nurse
Uniform
Feedback from parents commends the college on the high standards and the very positive reputation we have in our
community. While most students are happy to wear our uniform, the issue continues to be a challenge for some.
We would like to advise parents and guardians that students, who fail to adhere to the College Uniform Policy, will be
placed on in school withdrawal until a parent can be contacted and permission obtained to send the student home to
change. Parents may also bring in their child’s uniform for the student to change to enable them to return to normal
class. All of this can of course be avoided by simply wearing the college uniform.
A reminder that in 2015 Year 10 students are considered Upper School students as of Term 1, 2015 and are required
to wear the Upper School uniform. From the beginning of Term 4, 2014 Year 10 students are permitted to wear the
senior school uniform.
Thank you for your on-going support
Student Services
Black Swan Youth Portrait Price
Year 8 student Khairo P was selected as a finalist for the 2014 Black Swan Youth
Portraiture Prize. A prestigious annual competition, Khairo’s oil pastel self-portrait was
selected from hundreds of entries as one of just 10 finalists from Year 8 and 9 students
from around W.A. Khairo’s work will be on display at the Black Swan exhibition in
October.
Hayley A’s self-portrait was also submitted to the competition for consideration – well
done to both these students for their hard work and beautiful artworks.
Sylvia Sippl, The Arts
Upper School
It is hard to believe that we have reached the point where it is time to start saying farewell to another group of
students. Many of our Year 12s are preparing to sit their Semester 2 and WACE exams. Others have apprenticeships
and traineeships lined up and ready to go.
I urge our Year 12 students to make their final weeks at Woodvale count. It may be that completing one more unit of
competence, or achieving that extra 7% in an examination, that makes a real difference somewhere down the road.
Finish strongly.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to thank the Year 12s for the contribution they have made to the school. They
have been served well by their Head Students, Shaun and Charlene, and the other members of the Student Council.
We send these students out into the world knowing that they have the potential to live quite incredible lives and to be a
positive influence on their community.
But before we do…
Non-examination Students
The final day of regular classes for these students is Thursday September 25. Students may be required to return in
early Term 4 to complete work. Students must sign in and out at the front office and be in full school uniform any time
they are on site. Students who are not in uniform will not be allowed into the school. It is highly recommended that
students liaise with their teachers about the best times to meet with them over this period.
Examination Arrangements
All students should have received school and personalised WACE exam timetables as well as examination
instructions. Students must take their personalised WACE examination timetable with them to each of their exams.
School-based examinations commence on October 6 and conclude on Wednesday October 15. ATAR students will
then return to school between Monday October 20 and Thursday October 23 for exam feedback and structured
revision. It is expected that students will attend for the full four days over this period. Students will be able to study in
the library when they would normally have a non-ATAR class.
School-based exams will be held in the Gym. The WACE exams will be held in the Maths block. Students are
required to be in full school uniform for all examinations.
Sickness and Misadventure
Students who are affected by illness over the school-based examination period should contact me at
[email protected]. It is a requirement that a medical certificate be supplied for any claim made on
medical grounds.
Please contact me immediately if anything occurs over the WACE examination period. I have copies of the
documentation that needs to be completed and submitted and am happy to guide you through the process of applying
for special consideration.
Year 11
Parents should have received an email regarding the plans for students for the start of Term 4. Students have now
received their examination timetables and should be preparing for these assessments. Year 11 students will be
required to remain in the examination room for the entire examination period and will not be allowed to leave early.
Students who are not working towards an ATAR should be using this time to complete work place learning and ensure
that they are on top of all of their work.
Students will soon receive their course allocations for 2015. Students who have not been allocated their top 6 choices
are invited to make an appointment to see me to explore their options. Students may not receive their top choices due
to:
 A request to change courses from Year 11 that is not possible on the grid;
 Outstanding charges resulting in withdrawal from high charge courses;
 Collapsing of some very small classes between Year 11 and 12.
Leonie Francis and I will work with students to ensure that all students are engaged in a useful and appropriate course
in 2015.
Year 10
It has been fantastic to see so many Year 10 students ‘stepping up to the plate’ following their course selection
process. It would seem that a number of students have realised that they needed to be putting much more work into
their studies and have made positive changes.
Parents are reminded that students will not be allocated high charge courses if there are outstanding charges from
previous years. Please feel free to call Amy on 9309 0805 if you have any questions regarding the payment of
charges.
The Year 10 Semester 2 examinations will be held on November 13-14. The results of these exams will be important
in reviewing students’ 2015 course selections and making adjustments where necessary.
Kristy Watson
Associate Principal Upper School
Year 10 Report
We would like to acknowledge an outstanding sporting achievement of one of our talented
Year 10 Basketball students. Briana C spent two months participating in competitive trials
where her talent was recognised when she was successfully selected as part of the State
Under 16s Basketball Team. Brianna was selected as one of the ten team members and 5
reserves which is an accomplishment to be applauded. This team travelled to Geelong,
Victoria in July 2014 to compete in the National Australian Basketball Tournament. The
college would like to congratulate Brianna on this fantastic achievement. We look forward to
Brianna’s future accomplishments.
Study Skills Seminar by Elevate
The Year 10 Cohort has recently commenced their first Study Skills Seminar in preparation for their studies in Year 11.
Students were involved in an engaging seminar presented by successful young University students where they were
exposed to concepts designed to improve their study skills and strategies. As valuable preparation for Year 11 studies
students should now be utilising these new concepts into their regular homework and study practise. We recommend
that students preparing for ATAR subjects should be completing at least two hours per night, five days a week.
Practise makes progress. We encourage parents to access this study guide called ‘The Science of Student Success’
at the following website www.elevateeducation.com.
We would like to wish our Year 10 students a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to seeing you return
refreshed to the college next term.
Kathy Jarvis and Tara Zekovic-Bosnjak
Year 10 Coordinators
Year 11 Report
It is nearly over; the year has flown by so fast and now we have the end of Term 3 approaching and final exams nearly
upon us. It has been a very busy last few weeks with students selecting their classes for 2015. Many have made
changes to their initial educational pathways and, for most, these changes, although difficult, will allow the opportunity
for greater school success in Year 12 and open the doors for graduation.
Over the next few weeks many Year 11s will test themselves against the bank of end of year exams. The hard work
that many have put in will begin to pay a dividend. If students do not have study timetables set up now is the time to
get one so as to ensure that the holidays are used as productively as possible.
Historically a few students will begin to struggle at this stage with anxiety, motivation or a feeling that school is no
longer for them. If problems do arise please ensure that contact is made with the school as soon as possible.
Shanae and Dylan
Term 4 saw a number of students take up the opportunity of
performing in front of the school during lunch times as part of
the Milk Crate Sessions. A big
Kyle
thankyou to Shanae, Dylan,
Anna, Patrick, Kyle and the
lone Year 10 student, James,
who all gave up their time to
sing and play various
instruments as student sat
back and soaked up the
atmosphere.
The Student Council has been extremely busy this term. They have designed the
2015 Leavers Jackets and hopefully they will be ready for distribution before the end
of the year. At the moment they are organising an end of year activity and beginning
the Ball preparations for next year.
Good luck with the exams and final assessments and I look forward to seeing you next term.
Mike D’Esposito
Year 11 Co-ordinator
Basketball
Year 10
Apologies to the following Year 10 Basketball Program students who were inadvertently left off the presentations at the
Whole School assembly on Friday September 19:
Briana C
Yosi R
Hemi P
10C3
10X1
10O4
WA State Under 16 Girls Basketball
WA State Under 16 Boys Basketball (Captain)
WA State Under 16 Boys Basketball
Year 9 Basketball
Congratulations to the Year 9 boys and the Year 8/9 girls’ basketball teams on their fantastic performances in the
Grand Finals of the School Sport WA Champion Schools basketball competitions. Although both teams were Silver
Medallists, there performances on the day were outstanding. The boys lost by 2 points in their Grand Final and the
girls were gallant all game before eventually losing by 5 points. Eryn F was voted MVP for the game!
Girls:
Year 8:
Year 9:
Boys:
Year 9:
Stephanie D, Rachel H, Caitie J, Stacey M, Serena P.
Brianna F, Eryn F, Amy G, Carlie M, Zoe P, Maddi R and Eden S.
Michael C, Jack C, Jack G, Joshua H, Tom H, Kobi H, Anthony H, Angus H, James M, Luke M and
Akeem Z.
Thank you also the Marleigh Z (Yr 12) who helped coach the boys’ team as part of her Certificate II Sports Coaching.
All players will be presented with certificates of achievement at the next Whole School assembly.
Kelvin Browner
Basketball Program Coordinator
20 Year School Reunion
Woodvale Senior High School
Class of 1994 (and those who left in Year 10 and 11)
Saturday October 25, 7pm
Woodvale Tavern Reception Centre.
$30 per head. Partners welcome.
Contact Sarah Barnsley on
0403 014103
2014 Athletics Carnival