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Issue 32
Term 4 2015
Week 4
Lake Illawarra High School Fortnightly Newsletter
173-179 Reddall Parade Lake Illawarra NSW 2528
T 4296 3844
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Earlier this week Lake Illawarra High held it’s very
important Student Representative Council Induction
Ceremony where we formally welcomed our school
leaders for 2015/2016 into their positions.
It was great to see such a wonderful group of students
willing to take on the responsibility of being a school
leader and all that is involved with this. They have
already planned to undertake many exciting
initiatives over the next twelve months and I am sure
that our school will be an even better place to be
when these come to fruition.
I would personally like to congratulate our Vice
Captains Ashley Porter and Lily Stephenson and our
Captains Danielle MacDonald and Logan McMahon
for being elected into these very important positions.
Also I would like to thank Mrs Vanessa Garcia and
Mr Michael Pickard for the excellent job they are
doing mentoring our student leaders.
The vast majority of the students at Lake Illawarra
High are exceptional young people who do the
school, their family and most importantly themselves
great credit every day of the year.
Sometimes we as a school are reminded of this by
people from the community. One such occasion
occurred last week when we had a group of students
support other students at the Mini Olympics that were
held at Beaton Park for children with a disability.
I received nothing but praise from the community for
how our students conducted themselves and how
respectful and supportive they were of the children
they were looking after.
Well done to all of the students and teachers who
were involved with this day. I know that most of our
students behave like this on a daily basis but it was
great to see it recognised by the public.
Tony Hicks
Principal
F 4296 3948
E [email protected]
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
As the Higher School Certificate examinations draw to a
conclusion, we would like to thank all our students for
their consideration and cooperation during this time.
Many students were empathetic and understanding
about the need for quiet and did their utmost to achieve
a calm environment for the nervous year 12 students.
We are approaching the ‘busy’ part of 2015, and
assessment weeks and yearly examinations are
imminent. I encourage parents and caregivers to ensure
that students have updated their classwork and
notebooks so that they are well prepared for revision.
This time can be very stressful so forward planning with
the students will help to alleviate the pressures it places
upon family life.
Please encourage your children to ask their teachers for
help if they are in doubt about the tasks or assessments.
We would like to instil pride in our school through the
use of the correct uniform and respect for our learning
environment. Kindly support us as we ensure that all the
students are in the appropriate clothing. If you need
assistance with attaining the correct school uniform,
please do not hesitate to contact the school so that we
can make the necessary arrangements.
A reminder that the schools phone policy ensures that
the focus is on learning rather than social media. Phones
are to be placed in school bags during class times, which
includes walking between classes.
Be Safe, Be Respectful,
Be Responsible
Mrs Powell, Mr Munn and Mrs Campbell
Deputy Principals
As always, I am here to help
you.’
Rhonda Willingham - Careers Adviser
A First Aid course run by Surf Life Saving Australia
will occur at LIHS on 12th and 13th November. All
Year 10 students and interested Year 11 students are
invited to participate and the cost will be subsidized
by the school. Thank you Mr Hicks for your support.
This is an annual event for school students as the
skills used will provide life lessons, assist in certain
jobs and will show a student’s commitment to
ongoing learning beyond the classroom.
Notes have been distributed and limited places will
apply. Cost $35.
Many students have been enquiring about TAFE
courses in 2016. If considering full-time or part-time
study for next year, the following details have been
provided:
Choices Day 21st November - is when all 2016
courses semester 1 will open. This event is at
Wollongong Campus and students are invited to
attend, speak to teachers and enrol into a course with
the assistance of TAFE administration staff.
Applications and enrolments are all completed on
line at the TAFE Illawarra website:
www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au
Again we are running a White Card Course at the
school at a subsidized cost. This will occur
Wednesday 25th November and there are only 20
spots available. Students from Year 10 up are invited
to be involved and students doing the 2016
Construction course or are wanting to do work
experience in this area will need to complete the
course. Notes can be collected from the Careers
office.
During the next couple of weeks, all Year 11 students
will be interviewed to ensure they are settling into the
HSC academic study. Future goals following the
HSC, dropping a subject and any questions they may
be having will be covered and hopefully the
transition into their final year at high school will be
successful.
A HSC assessment schedule will also be handed out
and students will know when future tasks are due and
how to be prepared.
Last week MCC and 3 Yr. 10 students attended the
Cows Create Careers presentation. We caught the
train to Wollongong and walked to City Beach
Reception Centre. Our school had 2 jersey calves for
three weeks. The cows are from Cedarvale Farm
Gerringong. We cared and learnt about rearing cows
and life on the farm.
Dairy Farmers Australia spoke about careers in the
Dairy Industry. We submitted an assignment on calf
raring. The competition is state wide. We participated
in activities where we had to design a robot. Jaydean
dressed up as our mechanical robot. Carl dressed up
as the scientist.
Mr Dyer also got in on the action.
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Description
HSC Exams – 6/11/15
Year 9 Assessment week – 6/11/15
JET Program
Top Blokes
Year 7 Vaccinations
Year 9 PASS
JET Program
Outdoor Rec Course
Year 10 RYDER
VET
Year 9 yearly Maths test
P&C Meeting
Friends Group
Year 9 PAS
Year 9 to Warilla Grove
Final Duke of Ed Trek
UOW – Elevate, Young Leaders Forum
Year 10 PAS
JET
Top Blokes
Year 10 Common Exams
JET
Outdoor Rec Course
Headspace Talks Year 9
Valid Test Science
Friends Group
Remembrance Day
Links To Learning
Year 12 Formal
First Aid Course
Year 12 EEC
First Aid Course
Valid Make up test
Start
Time
End Time
Jet Program years 9-12 selected students
Period 2 - 7A Common Room – 3 HPV Vaccination
Windang Gold Range
8.30am
Years 9-12 selected students
10.30pm
All day Mr Chaseling
R.Dunkerley, all day
6.30pm
Friends Group – Pd2 – Year 9 girls, Pds 3 –
Year 8 girls – counsellors office
Club o2
8.30am 10.30am
8.40am 10.30am
Year 11 Students
J.Chaseling
Jet program years 9-12 selected
Jet program years 9-12 selected
Miss Unicomb – Youth Frontiers Program
Year 8 Mrs Cram
Friends Group Pd2 – Yr9, Pds 3 – Year 8 girls – counsellors office
Assembly
6pm – 11pm
R.Willingham
Alpha babies Preschool – 8.30am – 10.30am
R.Willingham
8.30 – 10.30am – Year 8 S Cram
Harbour Centre and PE Faculty Mini
Olympics
The Harbour Centre competed in the Mini Olympics
at Beaton Park. We had 14 entrants and we competed
in the 50m running race, shot put, vortex throw and
long jump. Jarrod Dyer also participated in the 400m,
200m, 100m. We had a buddy from another school
that helped us throughout the day.
We participated in the march past and then the events
started.
Shae Foster made the 50m final; Olivia Sligar- Keen
received a medal for shot put. Jarrod came 3rd in the
400m and 2nd in the 200m.
Everyone enjoyed themselves. Mr Olender and Ms
Norman went in the 50m race with Caitlyn and
Olivia. We received a show bag with goodies.
Marty and Fairley were there promoting the event
and handing out medals.
There were students in wheelchairs that participated
and had a great day.
Some of our year 12 students were buddies for
students from other schools.
Thank you Ms Norman, Mr Olender, Ms Clarke,
Colleen, Shelly and Amber.
Carl Stone
Ben Forbes
Shae Foster
Shae Foster
Colbey Winsor and Buddy
Caitlyn Bryant, Olivia Sligar-Keen and Mr Olender
Caitlyn Bryant
Jarrod Dyer
Tarren Dyer
Mrs Norman
Jarrod Dyer
On Thursday, 22nd October, Lake Illawarra High
School students visited Beaton Park Leisure Centre.
Our Harbour Centre students did our school proud
and participated in a variety of events. However, we
also had a small cohort of student volunteers from
our Sports Committee, Sports Lifestyle and
Recreation, and Exploring Early Childhood classes
who offered their time to assist student participants
with varying levels of disabilities.
These students were outstanding representatives for
our school. They demonstrated wonderful behaviour,
empathy and respect for their buddies, allowing them
to have a fabulous day. We received feedback, both
verbal and email, acknowledging their exemplary
contribution to the many students they assisted. The
Lake Illawarra High School community is very proud
and thankful for their efforts.
Kale Horvat
Jordan Francis
Ellis
Lani Rose
Pettit
Hayley Talbot
Jamieson Hill
Vallie
Barreda
Tyra Amos
Shania Kearney
Morgan
Small
Gracie
Pantalon
Whitney
Cerasani
David Wilson
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) plays an
important role in school culture, values and life at
LIHS. We have made a fantastic start to this term and
we would like to take this opportunity to
acknowledge the dedicated teachers and students
who are working to ensure that our school culture of
SAFETY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY is
maintained and supported. This term, the PBL team
and school leaders are asking you to encourage and
support your child to be ‘IN LINE ON TIME' to
class. This means that all students are expected to be
punctual to their classes and to roll call. Being "on
time" promotes learning and responsibility and
enables students to learn effectively. Educational
outcomes are more likely to be met by students being
present in all of their classes and missing minimal
time from face to face learning. Having your support
will assist us in maintaining outstanding values and
promoting positive behaviour in our students.
Brody cutting his timber to size
On Thursday the 22nd of October the Student
Representative Council attended a Grip Leadership
Conference at Win Entertainment Centre in
Wollongong .This was a fantastic conference for the
leaders of our school to further develop their skills in
areas such as event management and advertising,
public speaking and working together as a team. The
students had a wonderful day and did a lot of
networking with other SRC groups in the local area.
The SRC really made the most of the opportunities
presented to them on the day and Jacqueline Burns
even made it onto the stage to teach the audience
some fabulous new dance moves in a new team
building exercise, well done Jacqui!
As always the SRC did our school proud on the day
and should be congratulated on the enthusiasm and
energy they each brought with them to this beneficial
conference.
Mrs Garcia and Mr Pickard
SRC Coordinators.
Student Representative Council
Oktay sanding his bedside table top
Matthew drilling his bedside table
demonstrating innovative and well thought out
business ideas.
Congratulations to all Year 11 Business Studies
students on their efforts this year!
We have received the The Australian Mathematics
Competition certificates and given them to students.
Well done again to Claudia Balatti Year 7 and
Sarah Stephenson Year 10 whom both received a
credit placing them in the top 50% of students sitting
the competition.
Year 11 moving into Year 12: The classes are
basically settled now and are moving forward to their
first HSC assessment examination in week 8
(Extension also has another one in week 11). Can I
encourage preparation for these tasks, as now they
perform in the first assessment task has a huge
influence on their journey through to the HSC
examinations. It is an opportunity to start well and
gain confidence in their ability. We will give out a
revision to help with the preparation.
Years 7 and 8 have done their exams and we will use
them along with teacher input to determine classes
for next year hopefully before the end of the year. At
the moment we are still trying to catch up with some
students to do the test.
Year 9 notification and revision exams are given out
for the exam on Tuesday 3 rd November
Year 10 notification and revision exams are given out
for the exams on Mon/Tue 9th & 10th of November.
Numeracy activities are continuing in year 7 and we
are trying to move students up a group by
demonstrating that they now understand enough to
work on the next concept.
Regards
Steve Morley
Acting HT Mathematics.
In Term 3, Year 11 Business Studies sent away their
Business Plan assignments to the University of
Newcastle’s Business Plan Competition. Schools
from all over the state entered the competition, with
over 454 participating students and over 300
submissions. Lake Illawarra High School students
performed extremely well in this competition and
should be proud of their efforts.
Whitney Cerasani placed in the Top 20 in the State
and was awarded a High Distinction for her Gioielli
Amore fashionable USB jewellery Business Plan.
Darnell Haselau, Amber Smith, Charlotte Northey
and Emily Grujevski also received High
Achievements for their Business Plans,
English Studies is a fantastic subject offered to all
students who would like a HSC, but who do not want
to go to University and is a great alternative to the
Standard and Advanced English course. It began as a
pilot program in 2010 and was offered to 76 NSW
schools. The course was a great success and was then
offered to all schools in 2011. More recently, the
English Studies program was extended into 2016 and
beyond.
There are four main objectives of the course, 1.
Students appreciate literature in various forms, 2.
Further develop literacy skills in reading, listening
and viewing and in writing, speaking and
representing, 3. Ways of working and 4.Learning.
For more information visit the BOSTES website
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/e
nglish-studies-pilot-study.html . In the English
Studies course, students will complete four modules
over the four terms of the HSC course.
At Lake Illawarra High School, we commenced the
course with a module called ‘On the Road’ which
takes a close look at Travel Literature. During this
study, students will gain an appreciation of the way
travel is documented and recorded.
Students will complete a portfolio of their work
which will include visual representations of travel,
creative writing piece on Travel, plan a fictitious
holiday with a travel itinerary and more. They have
also posted questions about travel and placed them on
our Wonder Wall. These questions are used to create
discussion and spark the imagination.
Look out for our Travel Expo in week 10.
Your English Studies teachers,
Mrs Gorman and Ms Nicholson.
Justified reasons



Doctor’s/Dentist
appointment –
must provide
evidence, such as
a
Doctor’s/Dentist
certificate or
letter
Appointment
with other health
care professional
or similar service
– must provide
evidence, such as
an appointment
card or letter
Special family
circumstances –
note/verbal
explanation must
be provided

Bus delayed –
school will check
to verify

Interview with
Principal,
Deputy/Assistant
Principal,
Counsellor or
other school
personnel – staff
involved must
inform the front
office
Unjustified reasons

Sleeping in/
alarm not
going off

Missed the
bus

Traffic/ road
works

Walked to
school
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Waiting for
parent

Minding
sibling

Shopping

Other similar
reasons
Please note: A note from a parent or
verbal explanation from parent who
drops student at school for any
reasons listed above as ‘unjustified’
DOES NOT make the reason
‘justified’.
Payments can be made using either a Visa or
MasterCard credit or debit card. The payment page is
accessed from the front page of the schools website
by selecting $ Make a payment Items that can be
paid include voluntary school contributions, subject
contributions, excursions, sales to students and
creative and practical arts activities (these include
band, drama and dance). There is also a category
called other this to cover items not covered in the
previous headings, other can be used to make a
complete payment of a school invoice.
When you access the $ Make a payment you must
enter:
 the students name, and
 class and reference number OR
 the students name, and
 Date of birth.
These details are entered each time you make a
payment as student information is not held within the
payment system. There is also the option to enter the
Student Registration Number and Invoice number if
you are aware of them, these are optional fields.
This is a secure payment system hosted by Westpac
to ensure that your credit/debit card details are
captured in a secure manner, these details are not
passed back to the school.
You have the ability to check and change any details
of the payment before the payment is processed.
Receipts can be emailed and/or printed.
Details of the payments are passed daily to the school
where they will be receipted against your child’s
account. As a receipt has been issued from the
payment page a further receipt will not be issued by
the school.
For any enquiries regarding the Online Payment
process please contact the School Administration
Office.
Thanks
Ria Douglas
SAM
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received. We encourage parents/caregivers to make all necessary checks prior to involving their children in activities listed
Fundraising For Lake High
This book is $55 (you can get an electronic version
too) and $11 gets donated to Lake Illawarra High
School!! If you do buy one simply click on the link
below or copy and paste into your browser. *Please
select Pick up as you can collect the book from the
school office- Free delivery until the end of
September*
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ks/281543p
The 2015 | 2016 Entertainment™ Memberships are here!
And new this year, you have a choice:

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FOLLOWING THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL STAND TALL EVENTS IN
SYDNEY 2013 AND 2014 WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE
STAND TALL-THE EVENT IS COMING VERY SOON TO
SHELLHARBOUR: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2015
930AM TO 2PM at WARILLA HIGH SCHOOL
KEROSS AVE, BARRACK HEIGHTS NSW 2528
Bookings are now open at www.standtallevent.com
It’s a school excursion day event. Seating is strictly limited.
Our Newcastle event sold out in 2 weeks.
First regional Stand Tall -The Event in SHELLHARBOUR.
GUESTS INCLUDE:
DEREK RABELO: Blind Brazilian surfer
TONY HOANG: Former drug dealer and leading anti drugs youth
communicator
ELOISE WELLINGS: Olympic 10,000m track star who overcame
eating disorder to go to London Olympics and this month
th
finished10 in the final of the 10,000m in 2015 World Athletics
Championship
POPPY STARR OLSEN: World’s best junior women’s skateboarder
(15 years old).
JACK VIDGEN : Winner of Australia’s Got Talent at 14
EMMA BIRDSALL: THE VOICE semi - finalist
KARA JONES : Top selling instrumentalist
This follows two successful years in Sydney with 2400 students who
were powerfully inspired and impacted to "Stand Tall" and make
positive life choices.
“ All the students from our school who attended Stand Tall are now in
leadership! ” State High School Deputy Headmaster.
We welcome all High school students from the Southern parts of
Sydney, throughout the Southern Highlands and the Greater
Wollongong, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven region.
A brilliant opportunity for students from across the region to mix and
communicate.
Chance to win a signed Annesley surfboard from Derek Rabelo.
For bookings and more information, please go to:
www.standtallevent.com
Shellharbour City Council
is hosting a FREE
PARENTS’ WORKSHOP
To help you with practical advice
about:
•
Supervising learner drivers
•
Completing the Learner Driver
Log Book and
•
Providing on-road driving
practice
The FREE 2 hour workshop for
parents and other supervisors of
learner drivers will be held at 6.00pm
on Monday, 9 November 2015 at the
Council Chambers, ground floor,
Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent,
Shellharbour City Council (opposite
the RMS Motor Registry).
Bookings are essential. Please call
Jenny Davies on 4221 6124.
Jenny Davies | Road Safety Officer
Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent, Shellharbour
City Centre
Locked Bag 155, Shellharbour City Centre, NSW 2529
p. (02) 4221 6124 f. (02) 4221 6016 m. 0421 044 113
www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au