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NEWSLETTER
Number 3
2 April 2015
Successful Year 12 School Ball
DATES TO
REMEMBER
STUDENTS LAST
DAY FOR TERM
Thursday April 2, 2015
STUDENTS
COMMENCEMENT
DAY FOR TERM 2
Tuesday April 21, 2015
ANZAC ASSEMBLY
Tuesday April 28, 2015
INTERSCHOOL
ATHLETICS
CARNIVAL
Wednesday April 29,
2015
Congratulations to Shahn Paganini and her School Ball Committee for the successful
organization of our third Year 12 School Ball at the Lord Forrest Hotel on Saturday night. This
was our largest school ball to-date with our group filling the main ballroom at the hotel. With
the number of Year 12 students continuing to increase over the next few years this is likely
to remain that way for the future. The room was decorated using the theme “Red Carpet Hollywood in Lights” and certainly looked magnificent on the night. Thank you to the students
Breeana Kenny, Ebony Poyton, Nathan Sturges, Courtney Phillips, Taygan Van Rensburg,
Kyle Harbour, Michelle Maritz and staff Conor Aitken, Tamlin Taylor, Chris Thompson and Deb
Horner who helped Shahn Paganini decorate the ballroom on Saturday morning.
The guests arrived in style with a variety of limousines, vintage cars and even the farm ute
done up with fairy lights and the guests sitting on bales of hay on the back. It certainly made
for a very spectacular entrance. The South Western Times
were there and took photos which should appear in this
week’s newspaper.
The students themselves were dressed in style and it was
hard to recognize some of them as members of our Year 12
cohort. As I announced on the night these were no longer
students but rather well dressed young adults and I must say
they behaved that way as well, although some of the dance
moves did provide a reality check at times. The night wasn’t
without its unexpected excitement with our DJ setting off the
fire alarms when he used his smoke machine for the first
time. Luckily everyone had finished their main course before
having to be ushered out to the car park for some unplanned
fresh air and star gazing, albeit in ballroom dresses, high
heels and suits.
The following students were selected by votes from the students for the various ball awards
on the night:
Best arrival: Teagan Berichon
Best dressed female: Codi Hammond
Best dancer: Harlem Ottaway
Belle: Ebony Poynton
Best dressed male: Jackie Zhang
Best couple: Jess Earl and Ethan Fallon
Best transformation: Shannon Fordyce
Beau: Jarom Park
Henderson Photographics took professional photos of each of the guests on the night and
these are available for purchase at their website www.hendersonphotographics.com
Finally thank you to the members of the ball committee who helped Mrs Paganini with the overall
organization - Breeana Kenny, Ebony Poynton, Courtney Phillips, Taygan Van Rensburg, Kyle
Harbour, Michelle Maritz, Chloe Stone, Teagan Berichon, Jess Earl and Taylah Soutter
Principal: Jeff Macnish
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Dalyellup College
Air-conditioning of the School
Work will commence during the Easter holidays to air-condition the original Stage 1 buildings
as part of the State Government schools air-conditioning program. This process is occurring
in all the Bunbury schools during this year. The main type of air-conditioning units will be
ducted evaporative air coolers for classrooms and large areas. The ground floor section of the
administration block, art rooms and any small offices will have reverse cycle air-conditioning
installed. Most of the work should be completed during the holiday period with some minor
works being finalised during the first few weeks of Term 2.
Jeff Macnish
Principal
Sports Carnivals
Congratulations to our interschool swimming team for their efforts last Tuesday. We only had a
very small number of competitors who performed well on the day. The school team came sixth
overall and fifth for the senior school. Maddison Scott won Year 10 runner up champion girl and Jayden Horne won
Year 9 runner up champion boy. Natalie Alymore, the teacher in-charge indicated our students behaved very well and
proudly represented the college. Thanks to Natalie for her organization of the event with assistance from Phil Pense.
Congratulations to Blake Kampen and the Physical Education Department for the organization of another very
successful athletics carnival on Wednesday last week. The level of student participation and commitment was
excellent making it a very competitive and enjoyable day. This year we also changed the format of the oval bringing
the 100m track and faction bays to the western side of the oval providing a better view for both students and parent
spectators. We also spread the field events out onto the new oval giving us more room. In another first we created
the new faction names incorporating the old faction name with local animals and we created a special Meritorious
Shield which provided additional bonus points for those factions that did not win last year. These points were based
on the difference between the winning team’s final score and each factions score from last year. Oxley was the
winning faction last year and started with a score of zero for this shield while the other factions started with a bonus
score. The new factions were now competing for both the Outright Sheild and the Meritorious Sheild.
The new faction names and the final scores were:
Outright Shield
Meritorious Shield
Hartog Falcons
1271Hartog Falcons
1505
Oxley Sharks1245Oxley Sharks1245
Dampier Roos987Norton Rays1184
Norton Rays847Dampier Roos1126
The Hartog Falcons were too strong and this time they won both shields but they will start with a zero score for the
Meritorious Shield next year.
Championship Winners
BOYS - YEAR 7GIRLS - YEAR 7
Kyle WiddesonHartog Falcons
34 points
Rachael DowlingHartog Falcons 50 points
Ernest Drage
Dampier Roos
33 points
Tiana ArenaHartog Falcons 32 points
Boys - Year 8Girls - Year 8
Hayden Hopewell Norton Rays
58 points
Louise KirkOxley Sharks
Kenny Strydom
Dampier Roos
34 points
Angela Connors
Norton Rays
62 points
32 points
BOYS - YEAR 9GIRLS - YEAR 9
Jayden HorneHartog Falcons
46 points
Amber WallisHartog Falcons 44 points
Daniel KapimaupfuOxley Sharks
36 pointsGeorgia Hoy
Norton Rays
30 points
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BOYS - YEAR 10GIRLS - YEAR 10
Banjo Buswell
Dampier Roos
58 points
Amber DowlingHartog Falcons 52 points
Kaleb Van VugtOxley Sharks
32 points
Sarah EarlOxley Sharks 34 points
BOYS - YEAR 11GIRLS - YEAR 11
Jason SmitOxley Sharks
42 points
Lucy WhiteOxley Sharks 52 points
Mitchell Horner
Dampier Roos
40 points
Lauren HarbourHartog Falcons 52 points
Bessie Iga
Dampier Roos 42 points
BOYS - YEAR 12GIRLS - YEAR 12
Joshua Porteous Norton Rays
48 points
Taylor Thorn-BellOxley Sharks 48 points
Kyle HarbourHartog Falcons
32 pointsCodi HammondHartog Falcons 42 points
ANZAC Service
This year marks the 100th anniversary of ANZAC and there are many special services being held around the country
to recognize this milestone. Because local RSL clubs are heavily involved in preparations for this event they have
requested that schools hold their ANZAC services after the 25th April so that their members can join schools at
their ceremonies. Our ANZAC ceremony will be held on Tuesday 28th April in the gymnasium at 9am. Parents and
community members are welcome to join us on this day.
Safe holiday
This term has gone extremely fast especially being only a nine week term. Next term will be an eleven week term and
commences for students on Tuesday 21st April. I hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing Easter holiday break
and look forward to seeing everyone back again next term.
2015 Charges and Voluntary Contributions
Thank you to those who paid the 2015 Charges and Voluntary Contributions
in full by the due date of Friday 6th March 2015.
If you have not yet paid compulsory charges, please do so as soon as possible. Please contact
Vivienne Laws, Business Manager,
on 9795 2000 if you wish to discuss payment plan options.
SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME
Years 7 to 12
$350 towards school expenses
Do you hold:
Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
Centreline Health Card Card
Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
Applications Close
Thurday 2nd April 2015
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Specialist Cricket Program
A team from our Year 8/9 program were
up early on Monday 16 March to travel
to Narrogin to play against Narrogin
Senior High School’s (NSHS) team.
Dalyellup batted first and combined well
with a number of players contributing.
Lewis Homden made 29 runs and Jaiah
Moore 14 with Lachlan Wood making a
dashing 13 not out to finish the innings.
The team made 132 which proved to
be enough with NSHS falling just short
by 20 runs. The wickets were shared
around but Jaxon Bennison bowled with
good pace and Josh Bennett bowled
with good control and captained the
team with aplomb.
Last Friday our Year nine and ten
students were in charge of umpiring and
scoring for a primary cricket carnival at
Tuart Forest Primary School. Many of the students took on extra coaching
roles and they made a great impression with the primary students and
their teachers. Well done boys as you certainly gave our program a good
promotion with our up and coming players.
Our term finishes with our Year 10 Bunbury Big Bash where a number of
teams come from as far as Perth to play two days of cricket.
Mr Mike Knuckey
SIDE VISIT
About 20 senior students from Dalyellup College study through
SIDE (School of Isolated and Distance Education) this year.
Two SIDE tutors visited our school on Friday, 13 March 2015.
This was a great opportunity for all SIDE students to get informed
answers to their questions about the history of SIDE, their fellow
students (some of whom study with SIDE whilst travelling, living with
their parents/guardians in remote areas or overseas), and how to
make the best of this particular teaching and learning environment.
The tutors for the 3 A/B Visual Arts and 3 A/B Media Production and Analysis courses could also spend some actual
teaching time with their students.
All SIDE students as well as their tutors really appreciated the opportunity to meet face-to face.
Here are some student comments:
“It was a great experience – after meeting some tutors I feel much more confident in doing SIDE.” (Michelle)
“We were able to share our ideas and get more information about the course.” (Siphesihle)
“I would like to thank the SIDE teachers for sharing the history of SIDE with us.” (Synqaira)
Franz Auernhammer (SIDE coordinator)
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Technology and Enterprise The Diverse, Hands-On, Learning Area
Year 11 and Year 12 Food Science &
Technology Students have been learning the
benefits of incorporating locally produced
food products into their meal planning. In
keeping with this theme students learnt the
art of making their own pasta and matched it
with a hand made fresh tomato sauce. While
the basic pasta recipe was identical for each
student they were encouraged to experiment
with varieties. Some students made fettucini
while others made spaghetti and farfalle.
Various dried herbs were also added to the
dough. The sauce used in season roma
tomatoes and incorporated the fresh herbs grown at the college.
While many students were envious of the special treatment teachers and parents
received at the sports carnival, students were not aware that there were others (Year 11 + 12 students and teachers)
working tirelessly, behind the scenes, to ensure that their efforts were rewarded. Mrs Clinch’s and Ms Gear’s Food
Science & Technology students, together with the
assistance of students participating in the Certificate
II Community Service course planned, prepared and
served a deluxe selection of savoury and sweet finger
foods to staff and participating parents during break
1 and break 2. The coffee machine was in overdrive
and the hardworking students worked fast and
efficiently to supply the track and field adjudicators
with refreshments.
It has truly been a team effort with the Certificate
II Community Service students, together with
assistance of the Food Science and Technology
students, devising and producing budget friendly
savoury and sweet dishes to help support the
Huriwaka Family. Each week both Community
Service classes, run by Mrs Clinch and Ms Gear, have been planning and preparing
two course dinners which have been delivered to the door of the Huriwaka Family by
Mr Chatman. This charitable project has been made possible by the kind donation from various people. While the
monetary donations have been wisely used, this term, the students would also accept primary produce which they
can incorporate into future meals.
Mrs Sharon Gear (Teacher Home Economics)
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BROADWAY CLASSIC HITS DALYELLUP
The streets are buzzing with talk of the latest production taking place
at Dalyellup College in 2015. Annie JR. the hit Broadway classic about
the little red-haired orphan that will be performed for three nights only, in
August, at the Dalyellup College Performing Arts Centre.
Students and arts staff have been busy auditioning, preparing and finally casting the show – which is set to be
toe-tappingly entertaining – and are gearing up for the ‘hard-knock’ rehearsal process (beginning in week six).
Any orphans out there passionate about the Arts? Even if you’re not an orphan, we’d love your help. If you have
an interest or special talent (costume making/set construction) we would love to hear from you. Please contact the
school if you’d like to be involved in the production process.
Tickets will go on sale, through the school library, from Term Three – get in quick!
Cast
(In order of appearance)
The Orphans:
Molly.........................................Kelly Morgan
Pepper................................. Katelyn Rudolphy
Pepper (understudy)…......... Sarah Taylor
Duffy…………………………… Taylah Shepherdson
Kate…………………………… Britney Szyszka
Star-to-be……………………… Emily Oakes
Layla Neilson
Man in Brownstone Window… Sienna McCurry
Usherette……………………… Lily Attree
Radio Announcer………………Gabriela Harley
Tessie………………………………Charli Price
Rooster Hannigan…………… Sophie Loughton
Rooster (understudy)………… Emily Mangan
Lily St. Regis…………………Chloe Barton
Lily (understudy)……………… Jorja Wickens
Miss Hannigan…………………Emily Kemp
Miss Hannigan (understudy)…Katelyn Rudolphy
Bundles McCloskey……………Harlem Ottaway
Sound Effects Man……………Holly Billingham
Bert Healy………………………Gabriela Harley
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
................................................Calan Seaward-Hall
Louis Howe…………………… Sienna McCurry
Policeman………………………Jennifer Lopez
July………………………………Dana Gibaut
Annie… ……………………Olivia Gittos
Annie (understudy)…………… Emily Oakes
Apple Seller…………………… Amy Warner
Dog Catcher……………………Sarah Taylor
Dog Catcher (understudy)……Mily Bebich
Sandy………………………… Scout Terry
Lt. Ward…………………………Emily Mangan
Grace Farrell………………… Maya Smith
Grace (understudy)……………Kirilee Moore
Drake……………………………Calan Seaward-Hall
Cecille………………………… Jorja Wickens
Annette…………………………Chloe Bonnell
Mrs. Greer………………………Shaynee Hendrick
Mrs. Pugh………………………Alyssa Senior
Oliver Warbucks…..………… Moko Huriwaka
Warbucks (understudy)……… Sam Heys
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Chorus: Hayley-Marie Arlow, Lily Attree, Mily Bebich,
Holly Billingham, Cate Brooke, Celeste Dale, Lexi
Guest, Chloe Goold, Gabriela Harley, Madison Horne,
Sarah Hutt, Stacey Hutt, Tori Italiano, Tahnika James,
Jennifer Lopez, Sienna McCurry, Layla Neilson, Alyssa
Senior, Holly Taylor, Mia Turkington, Ebony Wallin,
Ashleigh White.
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YEAR 8 METAL WORK
Year 8 metal work students have been busily working this term on
various projects. To finish the term students are smoothing the rough
edges of their hand made garden trowel.
This Year 8 program introduces students to
the layout of the metal work classroom and
gives them the opportunity to see whether
they wish to pursue the subject in future
years.
CERT II BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Students from the Cert II Building and Construction program are looking forward to commencing brick laying as part
of their qualification. Currently they are familiarising themselves with some of the new equipment that will be used in
the course. This program which includes skills such as; handling brick and block laying tools and equipment, basic
leveling, planning and organising work and working productively in the building and construction industry will help
them gain employability skills for future career options.
Mrs Sharon Gear (Teacher Home Economics)
“The 19th Performing Arts Perspectives (performed
at His Majesty’s Theatre, in Perth, on Friday the
13th of March) is a showcase that was designed to
demonstrate a peak level of creativity, discovery
and excellence in performance across Western
Australia for secondary Arts students. The skill of
the performance is designed to set the benchmark
of excellence for future students of the Arts practical
WACE exams.”
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Chloe Barton (Year 11 Drama Student)
“The Performing Arts Perspectives is an event
dedicated to showcasing the highest achieving
students in WACE practical examination in dance,
drama and music. Each performance has been
shown in order to inspire and educate Year eleven
and Yyear twelve students who will be completing
exams just as those shown, however it is also available for viewing for the general public. The 19th annual
Perspectives was held at His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth on the 13th of March, 205. Each performance incorporate
elements of drama to maximize audience engagement.”
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Olivia Gittos (Year 11 Drama Student)
“On Friday the 13th of March 2015, I along with majority of my drama class were allowed to travel from Dalyellup
College to His Majesty’s Theatre in Perth to watch the Performing Arts Perspectives show which was made up of
two separate acts with an intermission in between. There was not one case where a performer had not left me in
absolute excitement for the next piece. What this show was able to do so well is be able to vibe off the previous
performers’ hype. The group of people who at the end took a bow as the curtain closed gave their 100% and it
showed. I am overly grateful to be able to have witnessed this great performance.”
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Harlem Ottaway (Year 12 Drama Student)
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2015 April School Holidays
Year 11 and 12
REVISION COURSES
Need help to maximise your school results?
April school holiday programs will help
Years 11 & 12 WACE and ATAR April holiday revision program
University of Notre Dame and University of Western Australia
Revision and exam preparation courses available in WACE and ATAR subjects plus our
popular Study Skills and Essay Writing courses. Various times and venues in both the first
and second week of the holidays, with 6 hour and 10 hour course options to chose from.
Make success at school a reality
ENROL WITH ACADEMIC ASSOCIATES
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Years 7 – 10 April holiday Skills Development program
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Learn from specialist teachers who inspire and build students’ confidence. You can choose
to enroll in NAPLAN Preparation to refine skills and hone in on recurring problems,
advanced Maths or English that will extend and challenge talented students, transitional
Maths or English to improve the foundational skills all students require to succeed in high
school, plus our popular Learning Skills and Essay Writing courses.
Academic Task Force Venues:
Churchlands SHS
Perth Modern School
Rossmoyne SHS
Early bird discount: Enrol with full payment before
23 March and receive 10% discount
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Academic Associates Venues:
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Early bird discount: Enrol with full payment before 23 March
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You will: improve your study techniques, better understand your
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performance.
The courses are conducted in small groups in order to give
maximum personal help.
The presenters are very experienced teachers with
excellent communication skills.
Past students have found the programs motivating, helpful and
above all a valuable preparation for examinations.
COST: The complete course in each subject is $260. This includes all materials and GST.
Each course is run over five days, a total of 10 hours.
EARLYBIRD ONLINE BONUS!
Book online at www.academicassociates.com.au before March 23 and
receive a FREE Trial Exam Paper of your choice valued at $25.00
APRIL 2015 - Year 11 & 12 Revision Courses The
University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Tuesday 7 April - Saturday 11 April
8.30am - 10.30am
10.40am - 12.40pm
1.00pm - 3.00 pm
3.10pm - 5.10pm
Mathematics 3C 3D
Chemistry 3A 3B
English 3A 3B
Maths Methods Yr 11 ATAR
Chemistry Yr 11 ATAR
Mathematics 3A 3B
Human Biology 3A 3B
English 3A 3B
Mathematics 2C 2D
Maths Specialist 3C 3D
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Since 1986 ACADMIEC GROUP has helped over 100,000 students boost their academic results
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Ways to maximise your school
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8.30am - 10.30am
10.40am - 12.40pm
English 3A 3B
English 3A 3B
Mathematics 3A 3B
Mathematics 2C 2D
Maths Specialist 3C 3D
Economics 3A 3B
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3.10pm - 5.10pm
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Skills Development Program
for years 7, 8, 9 & 10
MATHS – ENGLISH – LEARNING SKILLS – ESSAY WRITING
3 Venues - 6 hours per course - 3 hours per day over 2 days
▶ Skills Development Program - A unique
program held in April for years 7-10 to help
students revise important concepts and
skills and prepare for NAPLAN testing.
Classes available between 7 - 17 April 2015
See inside to select from our extensive subject program
▶ Head Start Program - Held in January for
Years 7 - 10.
▶ WACE Revision Programs - specially
designed programs to help revise WACE
course content and teach you how to
maximise your school and WACE results.
Classes held in the January, April, July and
October school holidays
▶ Weekend Classes - Tutoring classes with
small groups available each school term to
provide on-going help and attention as you
need it. For years 7 - 12.
▶ Master Classes - Weekly teaching classes
by expert WACE teachers who aim to
extend your knowledge and teach you how
to earn top marks.
▶ Individual Tuition - In your own home or
boarding school. All ages, all areas.
What our students say about our
April Skills Development courses
“My grades in school have dramatically improved
since I started coming to ATF. I really liked the
constant one on one help. ME + ATF = Good
Grades” Jacob (Swan Christian College)
“I gained a higher level of understanding in my
mathematics. I particularly liked the friendly
learning environment, approachable teachers and I
made some new friends.”
Megan (Perth Modern School)
▶ Study Guides - Containing revision
questions and material to help you succeed
“Having attended this course, my marks are now
in exams.
▶ Creelman Exam Questions - The past
WACE exam questions arranged in topics,
with model answers.
Enrol early to
secure a place
in the course of
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very good. I was getting around 50% for English
and now I’m getting 70% and 80%.”
Martin (St Stephens School)
“I now understand the basic formula, how to write
a proper paragraph and I have increased my writing
skills. I really liked the way the teachers explain,
give examples and make it easier for me.”
Simran (Leeming Senior High School)
Excellent results were achieved by
students who attended ACADEMIC TASK
FORCE courses since 2010:
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2010 Beazley Medal Winner
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TEEN Positive Parenting Seminars
Term 2 2015
Positive Parenting Program (Teen Triple P) is an internationally renowned parenting
program being offered through schools in your area. Parents from across WA have
given it rave reviews… And it’s free!
The primary aim of Teen Triple P is to assist parents to develop parenting skills and abilities which enable parents
to have positive interactions with their teenagers and help them become confident, responsible and reliable.
Remember, you don’t have to be experiencing difficulties - Positive Parenting Program is for every parent!
A course will be running in your area:
Venue: Bunbury Senior High School Library Conference Room
Term:2rd Term 2015 (beginning Week 3)
Dates:Tuesday 5th May – Seminar One – Raising Competent Teenagers
Tuesday 12th May – Seminar Two – Raising Responsible Teenagers
Tuesday 19th May – Seminar Three – Getting Teenagers Connected
Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm for all seminars
Parents can choose attend one, two or all of the seminars.
A limited number of places are available and you need to book in advance – please register your interest to attend
as soon as possible by returning the information below by Tuesday 28th April.
You can register using the slip below
OR for more information contact Nina Mastrantonio (School Psychologist) or Maree Kilner (School Nurse) on 9781
2500 or e-mail them at [email protected] or [email protected]
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REGISTRATION FOR: TEEN POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM COURSE
Bunbury Senior High School – Library Conference Room
Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend: _____________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: ____________________________________________________________________________
I/We will be attending Seminar One______ Seminar Two______ Seminar Three______ (please tick which you will
attend)
Please leave slip at Bunbury Senior High School office
Or email your registration to: [email protected]
BEYOND BLUE SPEAKER
Presented by Dalyellup Lions Club at the Dalyellup Community Hall on Friday April 17, 2015 at 7.30pm
Everyone is encouraged to come.
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How to help your child with their mathematics homework.
Homework can be a stressful part of a family’s week. Here are a few tips to help
make positive homework and study habits that can benefit your children long into the
future.
Start with a homework plan - Finding time to get homework done each week can be tricky between extracurricular
activities and family commitments. Try to schedule a set amount of time to do homework each day at a time that works
for both you and your kids.
Give kids a break - After a long day of school it’s recommended that kids have a short break before settling down to
do their homework. Encourage kids to play outside and burn some energy.
Set a place to do homework - Designate an appropriate place for each child to do their homework. Younger children
can benefit from doing their homework in a living area with a parent available for help, while older kids may prefer a
distraction free environment like a desk in their bedroom or in the study
Don’t be too helpful – It’s important to support your child with their homework, but don’t do it for them. When children
first start school, you will need to be more involved in their homework as they may need help to read and understand
instructions. Focus on explaining to them what the question is asking, rather than answering the questions. As kids
get older they may need some assistance to get them on the right track. No matter the age, remember homework
is about developing independent learners. Encourage your children to work on their homework as independently as
possible from the start.
Ask the right questions – If your child is having trouble with a maths question, rather than taking over, ask questions
to allow your child to explain the problem they are working on. This can help you to identify their area of confusion.
Some good questions to ask are:
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What is the problem you’re working on?
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What does the question say?
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Are there any words in the question that you don’t understand?
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Where do you think you should begin?
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Can you find some help in your textbook or notes?
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What have you done so far?
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Is there anything that you already know that might help with this particular problem?
Remember -Beyond the important curriculum outcomes, working independently on homework helps children to
develop crucial problem solving skills. It’s important children learn how to seek out answers without assistance from
parents and teachers. Encourage children to use the countless resources available within Mathletics.
Support provided by the college –Homework help classes are held at the college on Mondays and Thursdays during
first break. Students must bring their mathematics homework or have study to complete to attend. Experienced staff
members are available to assist students with completing their homework.
Mr Travis Chromiak (HOLA Mathematics)
Year 11 student, Tori-Rae was recently voted as a Finalist in both Best Junior Vocalist of the
Year and Open Songwriter of the Year at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival.
The Awards evening was on Friday 13th February 2015. Tori-Rae Won Best Junior Vocalist
of the Year 2015.
In the Open Songwriter of the Year section she did not place but was told that in the 30 year
history of Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, Tori-Rae was the youngest to have ever
been chosen as an Open Songwriter Finalist. There were 40 entries and 4 finalists in this
section, the entries were sent to NSW for judging.
If you would like to follow Tori-Rae on her journey through the music industry, you can look
her up on:
Website: www.tori-rae.com
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