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WOONONA HIGH
SCHOOL
EXCELLENCE INNOVATION SUCCESS
Newsletter
ISSUE No. 6
4 MAY 2015
Our Talented Music Students
ANZAC Day Assembly
KYUP Workshop
Surfing Titles
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PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Welcome to Term 2
This newsletter consistently illustrates the wonderful learning that occurs in our school every day. The publication serves both
to recount such happenings and to celebrate the achievement of those involved.
Already as we begin term 2 there are many things to celebrate at Woonona High.
Last week our school came together with some guests to commemorate 100 years of ANZAC. I would like to congratulate Ms
Packer and each of the students involved in the presentation of a quality, respectful and memorable assembly.
The willingness of our school and community to support the wider local and global community continues to impress. Later in
this edition you will read about the support provided to the Wollongong Homeless Hub, students and staff who will be
participating in ‘Shave for a Cure’ and our response to the devastation of villages, towns and cities following the earthquake in
Nepal.
The beginning of term 2 has coincided with a dramatic change in weather conditions. It has been pleasing to see students
manage the difficult conditions with maturity and common sense. Some students had been waiting for the arrival of our winter
uniform stock, which fortunately has now arrived.
Winter Uniform
As the temperature has cooled students will need to prepare their winter uniform. Woonona High highly values wearing school
uniform and is well regarded in the community.
The benefits of the wearing of school uniform by students include:
Defining the identity of the school within the local community
Developing students sense of belonging to our school community
Providing an opportunity to build school spirit
Enhancing the health and safety of students when involved in school activities
Promoting a sense of inclusiveness ,non- discrimination and equal opportunity
Developing the correct mental set in the student about the purpose of school for the day
Increasing the personal safety of students and staff by allowing easier recognition of visitors and potential intruders in the
school
Making school clothing more affordable for families by eliminating the risk of peer pressure to wear fashionable and
expensive clothes
The correct winter uniform items are listed below:
Fleece Jumper or Zip Jacket- Embroidered Woonona crest
Wool Jumper- Embroidered Woonona crest
Spray Jacket- Embroidered Woonona crest
Boys Trousers- Mid Grey with embroidered WHS
Girls Slacks- Junior girls, green with embroidered WHS
Senior girls, grey with embroidered WHS
Girls Tartan Skirt, junior and senior. Can be worn with black opaque tights in winter.
DATE
May 4
May 4—8
May 6
May 7
May 8
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 17
EVENT
2015 HSC Exam Timetable released by BOSTES
Year 11 Hospitality Work Placement
Multicultural Speaking Panel Final—Woonona East Public
Year 10 Forensics—Jewish Museum Excursion
Immunisation Years 7, 11 & 12
Zone Cross Country
CoS Engineering Day
Careers Expo Years 10 & 12
NAPLAN Years 7 & 9
NAPLAN Years 7 & 9
NAPLAN years 7 & 9
Bamboo Years 7 & 8
NAPLAN Catch-up for absent students
Maths Inspiration Excursion
Kwaya Choir
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ANZAC DAY ASSEMBLY
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On Friday, 24th April 2015 Woonona High School commemorated the gallant efforts of all Australian men and women over the
years who have served as members of Australia’s Defence Forces in our annual Anzac Day assembly. This year’s assembly was
a little different however, as we particularly focused on Australia’s involvement in the Gallipoli Campaign- a campaign that had
its official 100 year commemoration on 25th April 2015. Year 10 students Akira Groben and Donevan Moss were outstanding as
the MC’s for the assembly and several Year 9 students- Jeremy Eager, Jade O’Brien, Carlie Hayward, Jessica Ayrton and Elly
Moore spoke eloquently about Australia’s military involvement over the last 100 years. Faith Apps then delivered the Ode and
an explanation of The Last Post and Rouse, which were played live by the amazingly talented Caleb Bate (Year 8).
A key component of our assembly for this year was the causes, events, results and significance of the Gallipoli Campaign, not
only for the war itself, but also for the Australian soldiers who took part in the operation. Year 9 provided the school with
information on the difficult landings at Gallipoli, followed by an overview of the major battles that took place, including Lone
Pine and the Nek. Photos of Anzac Cove, living conditions and battle scenes taken throughout the campaign were also used to
help demonstrate the sacrifices so many made to help us become the nation we are today. Students were also provided with
brief information concerning all other major military operations Australia has taken part in since Gallipoli, including campaigns
on the western front throughout the final years of WWI, WWII, Korea, Malayan Emergency, Vietnam War, international peacekeeping missions (Sinai, Persian Gulf, Rwanda, Somalia, East Timor and the Solomon Islands) and our more recent roles in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
Guest speakers Mr Robert Price, a Vietnam Veteran who served with the 7 th Royal Australian Regiment, and Mr Brett Turley, a
former Lance Corporal who served in the Royal Australian Engineers, Explosive Detection Dog Section, provided a personal
insight into the nature of military life, including the strong bonds of friendship and the sacrifices made by individuals who were
serving their country. Both also spoke about the meaning of Anzac Day to them and why they believe it is important. We
would sincerely like to thank both Mr Price and Mr Turley for giving up their time to talk to our school last Friday; both staff
and students were extremely grateful and found their speeches engaging, meaningful and insightful.
Ms Packer
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I would like to personally thank all students involved in the organisation and presentation of the 2015 Anzac Day Assemblyall were brilliant in their presentation, cooperation and effort on the day. I would also like to thank the entire student body
for their attention, behaviour, empathy and respect throughout the assembly. This was an important event and you all
demonstrated what outstanding and respectful individuals you are.
The Ode
They went with songs to the battle; they were young;
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow,
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember Them.
Miss Amy Packer (Head Teacher HSIE)
ICAS Educational Assessment 2015 - Mathematics
WHS Students who wish to participate must pay $10 at the front office
before the 11th May.
Give your name and also the year that you are in this year at school.
If you would like to know more about the assessment please watch the
youtube clip below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Od80BRZM&list=PL65CC494F6949E431&index=1
regards, Mr Holliday.
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KYUP SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP
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On Tuesday the 28th April Year 9 & 10 female students attended a workshop called KYUP!
This workshop was a hands-on class run by Mel Thomas who was the Australian Hapkido Woman of the Year in 2005.
This workshop taught the students about personal safety tips and simple self-defence techniques that they could use in order
to get themselves out of unsafe situations and to know what to do when something just doesn't feel right.
The students learned to:
- Replace fear with confidence
- Trust their instincts and make smart choices
- Use the power of their voice to defuse dangerous
situations
- Get away from a situation that doesn’t feel right
- Fight back when needed
- Break the cycle of bullying or violence by reporting it.
All students had a great time and learned valuable skills.
Carla McCarthy
Science & Marine and Aquaculture Technology Teacher
Year 9 Student Adviser
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On Tuesday 31st March Woonona High School celebrated its 15 th Unplugged Concert. These concerts
have been running since 2010 and were initially designed to raise money to purchase a grand piano for
the Hall. After purchasing the piano in 2011, the concerts have continued to be a strong tradition with
many talented students of all ages performing great live music once a term. All money raised now goes
to the maintenance of the piano and the purchase of other equipment for music performance.
Unplugged 16 will be held on Tuesday 23rd June at 7pm. We hope to see you there!
Thankyou Mr Sean O’Brien for these fantastic photos of our Unplugged concert.
Music Report
UNPLUGGED 15
SOUTHERN SCHOOLS PERFORMING ENSEMBLE
Woonona High School was lucky enough to host the Southern Schools Performing Ensemble on their
recent tour. The concert featured a variety of songs from many genres including a cappella number by
the vocal ensemble and a stage band feature, as well as many songs with the band, vocalists and the
dance troupe. Woonona High School is well represented in the Southern Schools Performing Ensemble
in 2015 with Joshua Bate in Year 11 playing drums and Caleb Bate in Year 8 playing trumpet in the stage
band. This ensemble tours each term to local and interstate primary and high schools delivering an
excellent hour of entertainment from talented students in Year 7-11. It was great to have a big Miss Sharp
audience to support Josh and Caleb, including our primary school band students from Russell Vale and Music Teacher
Woonona Primary Schools.
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On Sunday 22nd March some of our elective music students performed as part of the entertainment for
the Thirroul Seaside Arts Festival from 11:55-12:30. They played a number of popular acoustic songs on
the stage down near the pool during the rain. Despite the weather, it was a great day of live music and
we look forward to 2016. Congratulations to our talented students – Caleb Walker, Jade O’Brien, Elly
Moore from Year 9 and Jacob Crawford, Olivia Fripp and Eryn Te Pairi-Pratt from Year 12.
Music Report
THIRROUL SEASIDE ARTS FESTIVAL
THE WIZ – MUSICAL PRODUCTION
Rehearsals are now well under way for our musical production “The Wiz” and the show promises to be
a great night of entertainment including singing, acting, dancing, a live band and circus performers,
along with a crew of technical assistants and stage hands. Performances will be held during Week 1 of
Term 3, on Wednesday 15th July and Thursday 16th July at 7pm. Tickets will be available to purchase
later this term. The show follows the story of The Wizard of Oz with funky Motown music and quirky
characters. The show was a hit on Broadway in the 70s and the movie starred Michael Jackson and
Diana Ross. Come along for a great night of live entertainment.
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SOUTH COAST SURFING TITLES 2015
Jack Bell
Gerome Waters
From behind the camera.
Early morning 30 April, in a still dark car park outside Woonona High the 2015 school surf team assembled for a two hour
shoot south on the Princes Highway to compete in the Combined Schools South Coast Surfing Titles. Gerome Waters, Baxter
Bowler Prentice, Jack Bell and Bryson Barker were as keen as mustard to get into it at Rennie’s Beach, Ulladulla. The results
have been previously published and are a matter of public record but the story of their photographer; the dedicated Ethan
Gray has, to this time, remained untold. Ethan has been shooting digital surfing photos since 2003 and has amassed an
impressive album of pics that occupy a substantial amount of megabytes on his home computers.
Ethan’s equipment of choice is Cannon 600D fitted with any one of his many lenses which he picks to suit the day’s conditions.
On any given day Ethan may be found anywhere between Sandon Point and Oilies depending on the prevailing wind and swell
directions. If it’s gnarly you can expect to see Ethan taking shots of his mates. Gerome Waters is probably his favourite subject
in the water.
Gerome admires Ethan’s dedication and patience and especially appreciates the sacrifices he makes. “Even when it’s pumping
Ethan is willing to capture the moment”. Ethan sacrifices many sessions to develop his artistic talent. He is also generous.
Ethan has provided several of his friends with canvases of them shredding.
In order to purchase his photography equipment Ethan worked as soccer referee for four years. He is also very nice to his
parents as they have given him financial support and transported him from break to break in search of images. As of late his
horizons are becoming wider as his friends have begun to acquire their provisional driver’s licenses. As the photographer he is
always welcome on wave hunts.
Asked what he likes most about surf photography he says capturing “anyone getting pitted. ”Ethan is a man of few words and
is not likely blow his own horn. But when he is behind the camera he does get the job done. Asked what he likes most about
surf photography he says capturing “anyone getting pitted.”
All the surfers would like to thank Rod Landy for all the support and hard work he has given the surfers over the years.
The crew; Ethan Gray, Gerome Waters, Baxter BowlerPrentice, Bryson Barker, Mr Chamberlain and Jack Bell.
Report by Mr Chamberlain
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YR 12 CAFS HELPS OUT OUR HOMELESS COMMUNITY
An overwhelming THANKYOU goes to the Yr12 Community and Family studies class. With all the recent bad weather
Wollongong Emergency Family Housing put out a call asking for donations. Within 2 days, we had crates of food, bags of good
quality clothing, tarps and sleeping bags. Enough to fill 3 cars!....................................................................................................
Some students were fortunate enough to help deliver these goods to the service where they were taken on a tour and given
an understanding of the role the shelter plays in the lives of Wollongong's Homeless community.
Year 12 CAFS, your sense of community and overwhelming generosity on such short notice is amazing. You have made a real
difference to the people who received your donations. THANK YOU!
Mrs Kate Rayner
Year 12 Community & Family Studies Teacher
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Year 12 Design and Technology student Kyle Chapman has chosen an interesting major design project this year.
As part of Kyle's major design project in Design and Technology, he is experimenting with transcribing manga comics into a
form accessible by the vision impaired. His aim is to create panels without unnecessary detail but keeping the integrity of the
story, experimenting with colour, marking tools, varieties of paper and incorporating raised edging and braille into the comic.
Mrs Bolam
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WE'RE BEING BRAVE AND DOING THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHAVE!
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Every year Woonona High School holds an annual head and beard shaving day to help raise money to find a
cure for Blood Cancer. Our team of Shavers include Mr. Wilson and his beard, Mr Bradley and what's left of
his curly locks, Yianni Roukos and his bushy beast, Jordan Nicholson's dangly dreadlocks and Kyle
Chapman's crazy curls!
Sponsor our team and you’ll help us achieve so much! The Greatest Shave to ever hit Woonona High will
occur during lunchtime Monday May 11th. As part of the head an beard shaving exhibition, students can
purchase a sausage sandwich and drink for $4 and are encourage to come with their craziest hairstyle.
Why are we doing it?
Today, 31 Australians will get the news they have blood cancer.
That's another 31 reasons to support the Leukaemia Foundation's work – providing practical and emotional support to people
facing the challenge of blood cancer, as well as investing in vital research to find better treatments and cures.
60,000 people are going through this in Australia right now - please sponsor us and help us reach our team goal.
Get behind our team now!
Please go to the following link
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/TeamWoonona
NAPAL EARTHQUAKE DISASTER—CLOTHING AND BLANKET APPEAL
Following last weeks tragic earthquake disaster, Mrs Carmen Mete (our hardworking Food Technology assistant ) has
instigated a clothing and blanket drive for the unfortunate people of Napal who have been severely effected by this tragedy.
The disaster hit home to Carmen strongly as she and her family travelled extensively there last year. Carmen says that warm
clothing especially children’s or baby’s clothing is desperately needed as well as blankets.
She is urging us all to clean out or wardrobes and donate anything that we are no longer using. Donations can be left at
Kitchen 1 or brought to the front office.
Mrs Mete is generously paying for a container to be shipped to Napal with the donations so I would like to ask everyone to
strongly support her in this very worthy cause.
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Woonona high school have always been big supporters of the PCYC Bulli.
Everything that the PCYC Bulli does is to benefit our local community and aid the healthy development of Kids & teens. On the
16th of April the PCYC got together at Stockland Corrimal to help raise money for the ‘Time 4 Kids’ organization. This
organization helps unprivileged youth & teenagers to find new hobbies, meet new people and do other fun things together.
This is all done to try to keep youth off the streets and hopefully stop them resorting to crime or drugs out of boredom.
The PCYC is run by local Police & volunteers, and offers a great variety of different Sports, Camps and other healthy activities.
As the PCYC is a not for profit organization, they rely heavily on the support of local business’s and donations to keep going.
Always looking for creative ways to raise funds, they introduced the "time for kids" campaign, where volunteers are held in a
pretend cell and dressed in prison clothing. Participants have a great laugh, whilst keeping the
community spirit alive. People are asked to donate coins to "free" the person captured & it's proven
to be a light hearted, effective way to raise much needed funds for this worthy cause.
I have been involved with the PCYC for 4 years now, and have made many new friends and some
great memories. I encourage anyone to pop in to our local Centre at Bulli, have a look at what they
do and gain an understanding on why it's so important. It's really nice to see people getting behind
the youth of our region and helping raise funds has been a really enjoyable, worthwhile experience!
Jack-Henry Taylor Year 9
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Voting for the best children’s literature 2015 will begin shortly. The Children's Book Council of Australia
2015 shortlist has recently been published. The following books have been nominated for “Book of the
Year for Older Readers”.
TITLE
Nona & Me
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Atkins, Clare
TITLE
The Incredible
Adventures of
Cinnamon Girl
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Keil, Melissa
TITLE
Intruder
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Bongers,
Christine
TITLE
Are You Seeing
Me?
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Groth, Darren
TITLE
The Minnow
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Sweeney,
Diana
TITLE
The Protected
AUTHOR/
ILLUSTRATOR
Zorn, Claire
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CHILDRENS BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
My personal favourite is “The Protected” by Claire Zorn.
In a family torn apart by grief and guilt, one girl’s struggle to come to terms with years of torment
shows just how long old wounds can take to heal. Hannah’s world is in pieces and she doesn’t need the
school counsellor to tell her she has deep-seated psychological issues. With a seriously depressed
mum, an injured dad and a dead sister, who wouldn’t have problems?..............................................
Hannah should feel terrible but for the first time in ages, she feels a glimmer of hope and isn’t afraid
anymore. Is it because the elusive Josh is taking an interest in her? Or does it run deeper than that?
MANGA CLUB
THE KYOTO MUSEUM and LIBRARY of MANGA
This week I spoke about my travels to the International
Museum and Library of Manga in Kyoto, Japan. The building
housing the museum is the former Tatsuike Elementary
School. The museum opened on November 25, 2006. Its
collection of 300,000 items, many of which are in English,
includes such rarities as Meiji period magazines and postwar
rental books.
Mrs Roddis
Teacher Librarian
The museum is huge and divided into multiple public zones.
One is the gallery zone; another is the research zone; the
third is the collection zone. There are permanent and special
exhibits. There are 140 metres of stacks ( pictured) holding
50,000 volumes in the "manga wall", which can be taken
down and read freely. There are various places for reading
the manga in the collection and you can be there all day as
many of the halls have various seats, and there are some
reading rooms, together with some outdoor benches. If you are ever in Japan and your children love
Manga, I would recommend a visit. It is truly a Manga paradise.
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David Oldfield reviewed the popular Anime, The
Mobile Suit Gundam. The year is 0079 of the
Universal Century. The Earth Federation and its
space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war.
The rebellious Principality of Zeon, using
humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits,
has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the
Federation's last hope is the prototype mobile
suit Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young
civilian Amuro Ray the Gundam's pilot, his own
battle begins.
Students also watched the comedy Manga, The
Devil is a Part-Timer. The story is about a demon
king seeking to conquer the world of Ente Isla but,
when confronted by the Hero Emilia Justina, is
forced to retreat through a portal that transports
him to modern day Tokyo, Japan. To survive and
find a way to return to Ente Isla, the devil gains
part-time employment at a fast food restaurant
called McDonalds.
Jackson Woods – Brooks reviewed the Manga
series
D.N.Angel . This series follows the
adventures of Daisuke Niwa, an average teenage
boy. At the story's opening, Daisuke declares love
for his crush, a girl named Risa Harada, on his
fourteenth birthday. She rejects him, and later that day, the heart-broken Daisuke undergoes a strange
mutation that changes him into another person. He is told calmly by his mother Emiko that, because of
a strange genetic condition, all the males in Daisuke's family gain the countenance of Dark Mousy, a
famous phantom thief. The transformation occurs every time Daisuke has romantic feelings for his
crush or whenever he thinks too long about her. Dark changes back into Daisuke the same way.
Daisuke is forced to keep his family's secret and control his alter ego, Dark (who Risa, Daisuke's crush,
has fallen for), while dashing his way out of being caught by the commander of the police. Daisuke
learns that in order to return to normality, he must have his unrequited love returned.
Mrs Roddis
Teacher Librarian
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MANGA/ANIME REVIEWS
COMIC GONG 2015
Following the overwhelming success of Comic Gong in 2014,
Wollongong City Libraries is hosting Comic Gong again in 2015!
Activities include Cosplay competitions, UOW Anime/Manga Club screenings and much more.
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Any student interested in securing apprenticeships next year should attend the lunch time presentation
Thursday 7 May in the Staff Common Room. A representative of Australian Professional Apprenticeships
will be on hand to discuss how to maximize your chances of securing an apprenticeship for 2016 using
the resources on their website.
Please peruse the information below for more information on upcoming events.
Years 10 and 12
2015 Illawarra Coal Careers Expo – Tuesday May 12 –
Please return notes asap!!
A complete set of undergraduate faculty course guides received from Sydney, UTS and UNSW kept in
Careers Office- please see me if you are interested in these study options.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
UOW ILLAWARRA INFORMATION EVENING FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
This information Evening is for students in year 10 - 12 and parents who would like to know more about
studying at UOW.
You probably know what degree you're interested in, the ATAR you need - and we're more than happy
to go through this with you - but we know that you'll need to know where you're going to live, how
much it will cost, how will you make friends etc. We know because we asked the exact same questions
when we were in year 12!
At this Information Evening, we'll also talk about:
Subject Selections (for Year 10)
Our Bonus ATAR Point Programs
Important dates and key things to remember for UAC applications
Our Scholarships
Our Early Admission Program
The degrees and opportunities available for you at UOW
Your options if you don't get the ATAR you need
Our Clubs & Societies and Student Life
Careers Report
The Year 12 parent teacher evening this week had a fantastic turnout. All of the parents and students
that showed up to discuss strategies for otimising achievement in this year’s HSC exams bode well for
results this year. All Year 12 students seem aware that the best thing that they can do for their future is
perform well on their upcoming trial exams and their HSC exams.
THURSDAY 7 MAY 2015
MCKINNON BUILDING - UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
6PM - 8PM
(THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED ON MAY 4)
REGISTER NOW ON LINE TO ATTEND
LINK :http://www.uow.edu.au/future/events/UOW188537.html
OTHER UPCOMING UOW EVENTS
2015 EARLY ADMISSIONS OPEN MONDAY AUGUST 3
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW WHEN NOTIFIED BY UNIVERSITY BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
UPDATE YOUR YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS IN PREPARATION- SEE ME IF YOU DON’T REMEMBER.
UOW OPEN DAY
SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH 10AM – 4PM
UOW YouTube Chat: Choosing a Career
In 2014, UOW held a number of online chats to help prospective UOW students make informed decisions about their study choices.
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Southern Cross University Head-Start Program
Registrations for Head-Start 2016 open Fri 1st May
SCU provides the opportunity for high achieving year 11 and 12 students to get a taste of student life by
studying university courses while still attending school. Applicants will be selected based on their
academic performance, a personal statement and the recommendation of their Principal.
Contact: [email protected]
http://scu.edu.au/headstart/
ANU GET Set Program
Fri 15th May, 8.30am – 4.00pm, Ian Ross Building 31, Australian National University
The Girls in Engineering and Technology program - GET Set, is designed for female students in years 11
and 12 who wish to explore an education and career in engineering or computing. Participants will
become involved in many fun non-competitive programs exploring disciplines such as solar energy,
mechatronics, artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering.
http://cecs.anu.edu.au/future_students/getset
Careers Report
The following chats were recorded and are available to view on their website:
Orientation and Enrolment
Your ATAR, Your Options
Early Admission
Your Career, Your Choice
Future Finder
http://www.uow.edu.au/future/chat/index.html
Bluscope Steel Career Snapshot Days
This is a chance to visit the Port Kembla Steel works for a tour in order to get an idea of the roles of
Materisl and Chemical Engineers interested students visit [email protected] or ring Lynne Radburn on
42757023.
Proposed dates are; Monday June 29, Tuesday June 30 Wednesday July 1, Thursday July 2 and Friday
July 3.
THIS IS A MUST FOR STUDENTS CONTEMPLATING APPLYING FOR CADETSHIPS IN ENGINEERING WITH
BLUSCOPE AND RUN THROUGH UOW.
Illawarra Aged Care, Community Care and Disability Services Sector Careers Expo Tuesday May 5 127pm at Café Essay Conference Centre 11-13 Burelli St Wollongong NSW 2500
This expo may present students with ideas for Part time and Full time Employment in these growing
industries.
TAFE & APPRENTICESHIPS
Group Training Organisations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Group Training Organisations (GTO) provide a training and employment arrangement, where an
organisation employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers. A GTO undertakes
the employer responsibilities for the quality and continuation of the apprentices’ and trainees’
employment and training. To learn more or find a local Group Training Organisation, visit:
http://www.grouptraining.ntis.gov.au/
http://www.grouptraining.com.au/
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Whitehouse Institute of Design Open House
Fri 19th June – Sat 20th June, 2 Short Street, Surry Hills
Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia will host ‘Open House’, an invitation for potential students,
school leavers and the general public to experience the Sydney and Melbourne campuses, as well as
discover what their students have been working on.
Contact: 1300 551 433 or [email protected]
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Academy of Information Technology Information Night
Tue 12th May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo
Tue 16th June, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo
An interactive seminar providing an opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, course
requirements and study pathways at AIT.
http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/events/
FIA Fitnation Open Day
Sat 9th May, 10.00am – 12.30pm, 815 George St, Level 3
Discover what separates FIA Fitnation apart from other fitness career providers.
http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/fiafitnation-2566663754?s=32421061
JMC Academy Workshops
Entertainment Business Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Animation and Game Design Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Music and Audio Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Film and Television Production Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Digital Design Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Motion Capture Workshop: Thu 17th September, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Get an insight into JMC Academy and a taste of what a career in the creative industries would look like.
Workshops are designed for high school students and cost $20.
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/workshops/sydney-high-school-workshops
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College of Event Management Information Session
Fri 8th May, 6.30pm, Level 9, 28 Foveaux Street Surry Hills
Speak to lecturers and staff to learn about the course and career opportunities available after
graduation.
Contact: 1300 725 846 or mailto:[email protected]
http://collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/campus/information-sessions
International Film School Sydney Workshop
Thu 9th July, 10.00am – 3.00pm, International Film School Sydney, 41 Holt Street, Surry Hills
Students will learn about the fundamentals of filmmaking, crew roles on set, and how to perform the
best direction.
http://ifss.edu.au/whats-happening/open-days-events
CATC Design School: Day in The Life Workshops
Sat 4th July, Ultimo Campus, 46-45 Mountain Street Ultimo
An interactive and hands-on design discovery workshop where students can get an idea of careers in
either Communication, Graphic Design, Photography, Branded Fashion, Interaction Design, Motion
Design, 3D Design or Animation.
Contact: 02 9492 3242 or [email protected]
http://www.catc.edu.au/events/day-in-the-life-workshops/sydney-events/4th-july-day-in-the-lifeworkshops-sydney
OTHER NEWS
UN Youth Australia: Human Rights Summit
Sydney: Sat 16th May, Glebe, Town Hall
Canberra: Sun 17th May, ANU
A full-day event for students in Years 9-12 that will bring together 800 young Australians in seven
capital cities to explore LGBTIQ rights and issues in Australian and abroad. Participants will take part in
interactive workshops and hear from speakers who have fought for LGBTIQ rights in communities
across Australia.
https://unyouth.org.au/event/human-rights-summit/
Career FAQs Sector Snapshot: Healthcare
An overview of the sector including current employment, future prospects and salaries.
http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/sector-snapshot-health-care/
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UNICEF Young Ambassadors
Applications close Sun 3rd May
The UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador Program is for young people aged 15-24 to speak up for
children’s rights. Apply to be a member of the team for 2015/16, the role is a one-year voluntary
opportunity.
http://www.unicef.org.au/Act/Be-a-UNICEF-Advocate/Become-a-UNICEF-Young-Ambassador/Apply-tobecome-a-Young-Ambassador.aspx
MoneySmart
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has developed a website to assist with all areas of
financial planning, including saving, budgeting, spending, personal tax, superannuation, debt
management and insurance. The website allocates special sections for young people including
apprentices, trainees and students in vocational education.
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/
Antipodeans Abroad Information Sessions
Language Immersion Night: Tue 19th May, 7.30pm – 8.30pm, Level 3, 182 Blues Point Road, McMahons
Point
GapBreak Information Night: Wed 20th May, 7.00pm – 8.00pm, Level 3, 182 Blues Point Road,
McMahons Point
Unibreak Online Information Night: Tue 26th May, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
http://www.antipodeans.com.au/Home.htm
BREAKFAST CLUB
Woonona High School is continuing to run its free breakfast program for students this term on Tuesday
and Thursday mornings before school. This service offers toast for students and operates thanks to the
generous donations of bread from Bakers Delight in Corrimal.
We also use donations from those among the community to help support this. Any donations of
vegemite, jams, and butter to the front office to help supply this service would be kindly appreciated.
Thanks for reading and have a lovely week,
Tom Pearson (School Chaplain)
Chaplain
Projects Abroad
Tue 5th May, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, Sydney Central YHA 11 Rawson Place
Webinar – All Projects and Destinations: Mon 25th May, 6.00pm (EST)
Webinar – School Leavers and Gap Year: Tue 2nd June, 6.30pm (EST)
http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/information-events/
Careers Report
Australian National Chemistry Quiz
Thu 23rd July
Registrations close: Tue 9th June
Secondary students are able to participate in this chemistry quiz, which is designed to promote the
study of chemistry around the world.
http://schools.raci.org.au/competition/ancq/
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Parents and Carers are reminded that if your child is to be absent from school for more than five days
due to family holidays or travel then an “Application for Extended Leave—Travel” form must be filled
in. These forms are available from the front office .
Please also be reminded that if your child is away from school for any reason, they need a note to
explain the absence or a reminder letter will be sent home. Unexplained absences will be recorded on
school reports and once the reports are completed they cannot be amended.
The department allows 7 days for a note to be supplied to explain an absence. After this time an
absence cannot be modified to be a "sick" or "leave" day and remains as an unexplained absence.
Please be vigilant sending notes to school as soon as your child returns to avoid these problems.
We would also like to ask that if your child is sick or away for more than 2 days the that school be
notified as follow up phone calls are made to any parent / carer who’s student who is unjustifiably
absent for more than three days in one week. This can be done by phoning the school on 4284 1513 or
emailing us at [email protected].
Thankyou for your help with this matter.
PARENT / CARER EMAIL ADDRESSES
We would like to trial a new way of communicating to parents / carers the results of the student
monitoring that occurs twice a term.
Welfare Report
STUDENT ABSENCES
At present students are given their monitoring card in roll call but unfortunately not all parents / carers
get to see the results. If we could email parents directly it would ensure that communications about
student progress would reach parents / carers directly.
Letters are mailed the parents of students that are performing well and letters of concern are mailed to
parents of students who need extra help with their schooling.
As mentioned above we also mail home a reminder of outstanding unexplained student absences each
week. The cost of mail has risen significantly and as you can imagine the school is incurring a huge bill
for mail and paper usage. If we could get all parent email addresses this would be a great cost saving
for the school as well as being an efficient, quick and environmentally friendly way for us to
communicate with you.
For these reasons we would like to strongly encourage all parents to supply the school with their email
address. You can supply your email address by emailing or phoning us or by filling in the form that will
be issued to your student this week.
VACCINATIONS
Our next vaccination clinic will be held on Friday 8 May. The following vaccinations will be offered:
Year 7 students: dose 2 of HPV; and a single dose of Varicella vaccine. (For any Year 7 students who
missed visit 1, we will ‘catch them up’ from visit 2).
Shane Rayner
Years 11 & 12 MMR ‘catch up’ will also be offered at this clinic.
Head Teacher Welfare
The Northern Zone Cross country carnival is also on May 8. It is disappointing that these 2 important
events are occurring on the same day, but both dates are pre set by outside organisations. The
Illawarra Area Health calendar and the sporting calendar are very full and clashes do occur.
Year 7 students who wish to compete at the Zone Cross Country may have their vaccinations as soon as
nurses arrive at 9:00am on the day and then be free to leave for the carnival (12 and 13 year old races
are held after lunch on the day). Arrangements are also being made for the Year 7 students who miss
their vaccination due to competing in the carnival to have their immunisations at a later date.
Marg Sim and Mrs Karenne Harris
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P&C FUNDRAISER
We encourage all families to purchase an Entertainment book. The school receives $11 for every book
sold, so its a great opportunity for us to raise some funds. You can order your book online or at the
school office. See the order form on page 21 of this newsletter for school orders or see the details
below for online orders.
The book offers great value, with dining and entertainment discounts and coupons. We look forward to
this being a successful fundraiser for the school, and we thank you for your support
Heidi Luyten
P&C President
The uniform shop has now got spray jackets, school jumpers and zipper jackets in stock inmost sizes.
Previous orders have been filled and if you wish to purchase cooler weather clothing the uniform shop
is now able to supply these items .
New Prices are as follows:
Spray Jackets: $65
Jumpers (Sloppy Joes): $35
Zipper Jackets: $40
Prices for all other items remain the same.
J Overton, R Walker & P O’Brien
Your friendly uniform shop volunteers.
Reminder to parents that school caps are
now available at the uniform shop for $15.
We are trying to encourage all students to
wear the correct cap as part of the school
uniform.
Uniform
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
P&C Report
The P&C is selling Entertainment Books this term to raise some much needed funds for our school. Our
P&C has continually committed funds to the school, last year we bought fans for the hall, and have also
recently bought the overhead projector and screens in the hall. We would like to support the school to
continue upgrading the hall, and to help with the purchase of new curtains for the back and side of the
stage.
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Woonona High School
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to let you know about a program that will be running for students beginning this term called ‘My
FRIENDS’. This is a 9-session course, and will be run on Tuesdays and Fridays during class time, with students
attending one session per week. I will be taking small groups of up to 10 students per session, to best facilitate
discussion.
This is an opt-in program, meaning that if you would like your child to attend, please fill out the form below and
return to the front office.
The ‘FRIENDS for Life’ programs have been recognised by the World Health Organisation for the prevention and
treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety and depression. The program has been developed by Dr. Paula
Barrett (B.Sc (Hons), M.Clin.Psych., MAPS, PhD), a child psychologist from the University of Brisbane, and has
been conducted at schools and community groups across Australia and internationally, with approximately
20,000 students having taken the course so far.
These are programs which promote social and emotional wellbeing. The programs teach important coping and
problem solving skills to young people, which can be applied to their daily lives. In combination, these skills can
build emotional resilience, which protects individuals against stress and enables them to face difficulties and challenging situations.
My FRIENDS Youth 12-15 Years:
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Assists youth in developing life-skills to effectively cope with challenging and/or anxiety-provoking situations
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Normalises the emotional state of anxiety
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Builds emotional resilience and problem-solving abilities
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Encourages peer learning and builds peer and other support networks
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Promotes self-confidence when dealing with challenging or anxiety-provoking situations
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Is based on extensive evidence-based research relating to the prevention and treatment of anxiety

Effectively prevents anxiety and depression in children and youth
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Is designed for school, hospital and community settings
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May be adapted for individual client therapy

Is an Australian program designed to promote resilience in a multicultural population
Principal : Ms Belinda Wall
P.O. Box 155, WOONONA 2517
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Promotes emotional wellbeing through group and peer learning contexts

Is an early prevention program that promotes positive relationships between all living beings
Is conducted successfully in health and educational settings.
Topics dealt with in the course include:
Session 1Introduction to the group
Session 2Understanding feelings in ourselves and others
Session 3Confidence
Session 4
Learning to relax, become aware of yourself, others & environment
Session 5Attention training: changing unhelpful thinking to helpful thinking
Session 6Exploring solutions and step plans
Session 7Problem solving and building support teams
Session 8 Skills to happy relationships and friendships
Session 9Using the FRIENDS skills to help ourselves and others
Further information about this excellent program can be found at:
http://www.pathwaystoresilience.org/the-training-programs/
Should any parent/guardian wish to discuss the program with me, I am more than happy to answer any questions.
Parents/guardians should call the Front Office on Tuesdays or Fridays, or leave a message on any other days and I
can return the phone call.
Kind regards,
Thomas Pearson Shane Rayner
Chaplain Head Teacher Welfare
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___________________________________________________________________________________(detach and return to
front office)
I wish my child to attend the My FRIENDS program in Term 2.
________________________________________________________________________
(Student’s name)
________________________________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian signature)
_________________________________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian name
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Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop now has an email
address. To contact Renae or Jackie for
any enquiries regarding uniform orders
please email them at
[email protected].
Uniform order forms can be downloaded
from our website or they are available at
the Front Office.
The Uniform Shop is open each Thursday
from 8.00am—9.30am.
CANTEEN HELPERS
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Wed 1 July
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Vasey Usher
HELP NEEDED
Jo Meiers
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HELP NEEDED
Karen & Lenore
Susie Eager
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Kerri Austin
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Carolyne McQuiggin
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Term Diary / Canteen
TERM 1 2015 CALENDAR
Mon 4 May
2015 HSC Timetable released
Mon 4—8 May Yr 11 Hospitality Workplacement
May 6
Mulicultural Speaking Panel Final
Thurs 7 May
Year 10 Forensics Exc
Fri 8 May
Immunizations for Yrs 7 & 11
Zone Cross Country
Year 10 Forensics Exc
Mon 11 May
Student Monitoring Week
CoS Engineering Day
Tues 12 May
Yrs 10 & 11 Careers Expo
NAPLAN Yrs 7 & 9
Wed 13 May
NAPLAN Yrs 7 & 9
Thurs 14 May NAPLAN Yrs 7 & 9
Fri 15 May
Bamboo Yrs 7 & 8
Maths Inspiration Day—Sydney
Mon 18 May
PDHPE First Aid
Sun 17 May
Kwaya Choir
Tues 19 May
P&C Meeting 7:30pm
Wed 20 May
Athletics Carnival
Thurs 21 May Athletics Carnival
Mon 25 May
Cyber Bullying Presentation
Wed 27 May
CoS Leadership Forum
Thur 28 May
WolOpera Day 1
Fri 29 May
Regional Cross Country (Nowra)
Thurs 4 Jun
CoS Visual Art Day
WolOpera Day 2
Mon Jun 8—19 Year 12 Trial Examinations
Thur 11 Jun
WolOpera Day 3
Mon 15 Jun—17 Yr 11 PDHPE Camp
ICAS Writing Comp.
Tues 16 Jun
P&C Meeting 7:30pm
Thur 18 Jun
WotOpera Day 4
Fri 19 Jun
Zone Athletics Carnival
Mon 22 Jun - 26 Rewards Exc Yrs 7—11
Thur 25 Jun
WotOpera Day 5
Fri 26 Jun
CoS Public Speaking RVPS
Parents are reminded that even in wet
weather parents are not to drive into the
school grounds to pick up or drop off students.
It is extremely dangerous and causes major
congestion at a time when all students are
arriving or leaving school.
There is parking in the Liddle Street car park
for parents who wish to drop their children at
school.
Because of the dangers involved, if this
practice continues the gates at the Nicholson
Road entry to the school will have to be
monitored.
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY THIS JULY!
World Education Program (WEP) Australia is inviting you to experience another culture in your own home by becoming a volunteer host family to an international student arriving in July
2015. Our exchange students from Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador,
Chile, Italy and the USA are young people like Estelle and Riccardo, who look forward to experiencing a different culture and
becoming a member of an Australian family soon.
Estelle (18) from French-speaking Belgium tells us that she
loves music. She plays the guitar and loves to sing! Estelle also
likes skiing, traveling and photography, and can’t wait to discover
and learn about the Australian culture and environment.
Riccardo D (16) from Italy describes himself as always being
cheerful and happy. He loves sport in general but in particular
basketball, in Italy he he plays for a team called the ‘Dukes’. Riccardo is passionate about seeing the world and feels very lucky
to spend a semester in Australia. He tells us that he is looking
forward to living like an Aussie guy!
Request a Full Information Pack Now!
Contact WEP Australia to request detailed program information and student profiles.
Sylvia Kelly
www.wep.org.au
[email protected]
1300 884 733
A not-for-profit student exchange organisation registered with the Education Departments in QLD, NSW
and VIC.
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