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March 20, 2015
Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER
Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630
Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Harmony Day
The message of Harmony Day is “Everyone Belongs”. It is a day to celebrate
Australia’s diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia
home.
Did you know?
around 45% of Australians were born
overseas or have at least one parent who
was
85% of Australians agree
multiculturalism has been good for
Australia
apart from English the most common
languages spoken in Australia are
Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese,
Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino,
Spanish and Hindi
more than 60 Indigenous languages are
spoken in Australia
92% of Australians feel a great sense of
belonging to our country.
Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest
strengths and is at the heart of who we are.
Multicultural Australia is an integral part of
our Nation’s history and character.
National Day of Action against
Bullying and Violence
Today is also National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This annual
day provides a focus for all schools to say “Bullying. No Way”, and to strengthen
their existing everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay
at any time.
Bellingen High School celebrated Harmony Day AND Saying No to Bullying in
two ways:
Having a mufti day – staff and students wearing yellow or orange for
Harmony Day or orange and blue for Saying No to Bullying.
Year 7 students also had a free photo booth session at lunchtime.
And finally…...
SMILE mentors will be starting various lunchtime activities with Year 7 students
over the next few weeks. This week we have started an art group during lunch
with Mr Wickham - it is open to all Year 7 students who are interested in art.
Come along to Mr Wickham’s Art Classroom every Wednesday at lunchtime.
We are also organising a lunchtime sports group, computer group and music group
– watch this space!
Meg, Ella, Jessica and Georgia
SMILE Mentors
Bellingen High School P&C Meeting
Monday 11th May 6.30pm
Staff Common Room
All Welcome!
Entertainment and Awards at our Assembly
A number of our students completed a Certificate 1 in Financial Services and received their awards at our Assembly.
The students completed a short course focusing on the essentials of money management and developing skills to achieve financial goals. Well done!
Photos also show some of our talented students showing off their musical skills for our Assembly group.
Abbey Jake
Selva, Meg and Georgia
TAS Faculty leading the way in 21st
Century Education!
This year we have purchased two new 3D Printers and students are using them to build
small projects which they have designed on computer using Solid Edge CAD software.
Additive Manufacturing involves printing real-life objects including metals, and a variety
of materials and is the latest trend in industry as prototypes can be built and tested before
mass production takes place. Pictured below are some of our students at work using this
amazing technology.
Ian Dillon
Head Teacher TAS
Jessica printing her IPod stand
Jason using Solid Edge CAD Douglas printing a wax comb
Aaron printing his key ring
Vincent printing his Noughts and Crosses game
Zane and Zac with completed wax comb/key ring
$400 worth of new SRC sports equipment at
Canteen!
Through the generosity of people nominating Bellingen High School when they purchase
sports equipment from Amart All Sports at Coffs Harbour, the SRC has been given over
$400 in sports equipment for students to use at lunchtime. Equipment can be signed out
from the side counter at the Canteen after
1pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday. Only Year 7 students can sign out
equipment on Wednesdays due to them
not going to sport. Students must return
equipment and sign off for it at the end of
lunch each day. On offer are basketballs,
netballs, soccer balls, footballs, kicking
tees, handballs and soft compound cricket
balls for use in the nets. Thank you SRC
and Amart All Sports.
Pictured are three happy customers, who
got the first touch of the new NIKE balls.
Ian Dillon - Coordinator
SRC News
2015 is the 100th year anniversary of the ANZAC’s landing on
the shores of Gallipoli. The SRC will be selling a
commemorative penny to mark the occasion.
The penny will be available for pre-order at a cost of $4.50 each
- only a limited amount will be produced. So you don’t miss out
get your order into the Front Office early with the completed
order form and money, the order form is in this Newsletter. 10% of all sales go towards
Soldier On, the charity which helps service men and women injured in recent conflicts.
Be quick and complete your order form.
The Soldier Penny is displayed in a printed blister pack and contains a 32mm stamped
oxy copper commemorative penny featuring a First World War soldier on the obverse
and the Australia In The Great War commemorative badge on the reverse.
Thank you from the SRC
LOTE NEWS ASSESSMENT TASK - ‘To construct a Balinese Dwelling’
Halo!
Our Year 7 Indonesian assessment task started in Week 7 (Monday 9th March) with projects due Week 10 (Wednesday 1st April).
It is an in-class assessment task where students are required to be an ‘Undagi’ (an Indonesian architect). They will investigate and create a Balinese compound using the Balinese principles of design. A traditional Balinese lives in a traditional, walled compound with several bales plus pavilions, small buildings, shrines and a garden.
Looking forward to seeing some fantastic creations!
Sampai Jumpa…………………..Jody Newhouse
YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Monday 30th March 2015 4PM - 7PM
MULTI PURPOSE CENTRE
Students have been issued with their information letter and booking sheets.
Students are expected to make the appointments with their teachers with each
interview limited to five minutes. Please indicate to your child which teachers you
particularly wish to see so that appointments can be made with these teachers
first.
Ms Newhouse (Indonesian)
invites you to an
“END OF TERM CELEBRATION +
GET TOGETHER”
plus a chance to view the Year 7’s fantastic
Balinese Compound creations.
WHEN: Wednesday 1st April 2015 4.30pm – 6pm
WHERE: Staff Common Room
Afternoon Tea will be provided
Look forward to seeing you there!
Bronze Booklets
Every student in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been issued a BRONZE Booklet.
Students are to have their BRONZE Booklets on their desk during each
lesson where teachers can give a BRONZE stamp for outstanding
achievement or effort during class.
When a student collects 20 BRONZE stamps they take their BRONZE
Booklet to their Year Advisor and receive a Bronze Award ticket.
This ticket is to be placed into the Bronze Barrel (near the Front Office)
where a voucher draw will take place at a formal Assembly during Week 10.
Gold Excursion Lay By System
The Gold Excursion to the Gold Coast this year is on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2015.
We are again running our "lay-by" system. If you think you will be up for some costs, whether it is a major excursion or similar thing, you can pay the activity off gradually. If for some reason your child does not go on the Gold Excursion and it is before the forfeit of deposit date, then we will refund your money. If you wish to take advantage of the "lay-by" system, go to the Front Office, nominate the activity and make your payment - now is a good time to start.
Julie Taylor/Rob Wickham Coordinators
From the PDHPE Faculty Year 10 Dancing with the Stars!!
All Year 10 classes are studying a dance unit this term, so dust off your dancing shoes and be ready to help your child with their dancing skills.
Students will be busy practising for their assessment during Week 9 or Week 10 this term. See your teachers for exact dates.
Julie Taylor Head Teacher PDHPE
Sport News Successful fortnight at Trials
The following students have been selected in Mid North Coast teams for
various sports.
Football
Ezra Malcisi, Andrew Trist, Jack Martin, Samantha Barker, Jordan Healy,
Zali Rees, Brie Thomas
Touch Football (15’s)
Katie Thorn, Gaia Malcisi
Rugby Union
Joel Cooper, Kelley Cheney, George Gillfeather, Jack Mitchell, Jedd Mitchell
These students were selected in the Mid North Coast plus Lower North Coast:
Rugby League
Joel Cooper, Jedd Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Sam Cooper (15’s)
Selections in the North Coast team (15’s) were:
AFL
Riley Neaves
Swimming
Amelia Stehn, Aoife Carey, Cadence
O’Brien, Rebecca Hodgson (pictured).
These girls were our victorious 12
years girls relay team who convincingly
won the North Coast Finals.
Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators
Come along to the Bellingen Show 9 & 10 May 2015
The Bellingen Show is fast approaching so now is a great time to think about how you might like to be part of the fun.
There are fantastic agriculture-related exhibits and events. There are also many opportunities to show off the wonderful talent and skill we have in the local area. Here’s just a few that might be of interest to you.
Firstly, school students have their own designated section with many category classes of competition for each of high school, primary, infants and pre-school children. Category classes include Textiles, Woodworking, Metalwork, Drawing, Scrap Booking, Paper Mache, Painting and many more.
There is also Art, Photography, Farm Produce, Fruit, Cookery, Floral Art, Beading, Crotchet and Knitting.
Also there’s Mongrel Dogs – who could resist showing off your best friend and favourite mutt? Is your dog particularly happy? Do they have huge ears? Can they sing? Are they beautifully groomed? Do they look pretty special when they get dressed up? There is a category for every pooch and it is great fun.
What about Painted and Decorated Gumboots? Let your imagination take control and rejuvenate those sad old gumboots with a bit of pizzazz and style. There are many categories and if you only have one boot don’t worry, single gumboots are also welcome.
Why not give one or more these a go -
and join in the fun.
In the next Newsletter further information will be provided and details of the various exhibits and competitions will also be available at the end of March on the Show’s website www.bellingenshow.com.au
As the Show approaches, your family may also wish to consider becoming a member of the Bellinger River Agricultural Society. Two day membership entitles you and your family to free entry to the Show for the weekend. Memberships can be purchased online or by contacting the Membership Officer, Maureen Maloney on 0429 130 234.
TICKET PRICES
Family - 2 adults & up to 4 school age children - $40 Adult - $15 Junior/School age - $8 Pension/Senior cardholder - $8
SHOW DETAILS:
Dates: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2015 at Bellingen Showground Website: www.bellingenshow.com.au Secretary Gillian Anderson Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0419 124 368
Term 1 Assessment Tasks
YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT TASKS
SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING
Agriculture 2 Week 9 20%
Drama 3 Week 9 30%
Engineering Studies 2 Week 9 15%
Maths 2 Week 10 30%
Maths General 2 Week 10 30%
Maths Extension 1 2 Week 10 30%
Maths Extension 2 2 Week 10 30%
Music 1 2 Week 9 20%
Music 2 2 Week 9 25%
PDHPE 2 Week 9 20%
Visual Arts 2 Term 1 30%
YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT TASKS
SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING
Ancient History 1 Week 10 15%
Biology 1 Week 9 10%
Business Studies 1 Week 10 15%
Chemistry 1 Term 1 20%
Engineering Studies 1 Week 9 15%
Hospitality - Term 1 10%
Maths 1 Week 10 10%
Maths General 1 Week 10 10%
Maths Extension 1 1 Week 10 10%
Music 1 Week 9 25%
PDHPE 1 Week 9 20%
Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 1 Weeks 8-10 25%
Visual Arts 1 Week 9 10%
YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT TASKS
SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING
Agriculture Practical Activities Pasture Projects
Terms 1 to 4 Term 1
50% 5%
Drama Stanislavski - Performance - Script analysis
Week 9 Week 10
10% 10%
English AOS Journey - Novel Study Writing/Informative Exposition
Week 9 20%
Film & Video Practical – Short film containing suspense Theory – Hitchcock Director study
Week 10
Week 9
25%
10% Food Technology Food Equity – Research Task Week 9 25% HSIE Holocaust/Rights and Freedoms
Research Assignment
Week 10
20% Metal Technology Research task – Metal Types Week 9 15% Timber Technology Practical Task – Table Week 10 20% PDHPE Dance Assessment
Overhaul Assessment and Analysis Weeks 7 to 10 Weeks 10/11
Photographic and Digital Media
Practical Portfolio Theory Task
Week 10 Week 9
20% 10%
PASS Practical Assessment Test
Weeks 9/10 20% 10%
Science Topic Test Week 10 10% Visual Arts Art making Task 1 (VAPD) Week 10 10%
Coffs Harbour & District Baseball Association
Players of all ages and abilities are invited to come and try baseball at the annual sign on days.
New and returning players can register at the sign on days to be held at the Bray Street Sports Grounds in Coffs Harbour on
March 21 and 28 between 9am and 12noon.
The season will commence on Saturday 11 April at the Bray Street grounds and then will shift to the Stadium Drive fields in early May.
For further information, please contact Bill Langler on 0421 553 093
ANZAC Commemorative Penny - ORDER FORM – $4.50 each
NAME NO. OF COINS AMOUNT PAID DATE
$ / /15
$ / /15
$ / /15
$ / /15
$ / /15
$ / /15
CoffsHarbourBaseball
DATES TO REMEMBER
MARCH JUNE
21 Harmony Day/National Day of Action 5 NC Cross Country
23 MNC Hockey (Trials) 8 Queens Birthday Holiday
24 NCCHS Rugby 11 MNC Athletics 27 NSWCHS Swimming 12-17 Junior State Music Camp
27 MNC Netball (Gala and Trial) 15 P&C Meeting
27 NCCHS Rugby League 19 Year 12 Music Performance Night
27 Year 12 Music Performance Night 22-26 Senior State Music Camp
30 Years 10/11/12 Parent/Teacher Night 23-25 Quirindi Visit
30 Year 12 VET Work Placement (starts) 24 School Social (6.30-9.30pm)
APRIL 26 End Term 2
1 Year 7 End of Term Celebration JULY
2 Year 12 VET Work Placement (ends) 13 School Development Day 2 End Term 1 14 Term 3 starts (students return) – Week A
20 School Development Day 17 NSW All Schools Cross Country
21 Term 2 Starts (students return) – Week A 20 P&C Meeting
22 Cross Country 20 Year 8 into 9 Student/Parent Info Night
23-27 Year 10 HSIE ANZAC Excursion 27 Years 7/8/9 Parent/Teacher Night
28 ANZAC Assembly 27-31 Education Week 28 NSWCHS Lawn Bowls 31 NCCHS Athletics
28 Years 7/8/9 Parent Teacher Night AUGUST
28-30 NSWCHS Football/Volleyball/Basketball 3-14 Year 12 Trials
MAY 10 P&C Meeting
5-6 CHS Rugby League 11 NCCHS Tennis 5-7 NSWCHS Basketball 18-20 Ag Quip
6-8 NSWCHS Rugby League 21 Year 10 Coastal Excursion 9-10 Bellingen Show 21 CAPA Night
11 MNC Cross Country SEPTEMBER
11 P&C Meeting 1 Assembly Captains/Prefects 2016 Induction
11-14 Years 8 and 10 Core Exams 2 Social
12 Years 7 and 8 Vaccinations 3 NSW CHS SSA Athletics
12-14 NAPLAN 7-11 Year 11 Exams
12-14 NSWCHS Football (Boys)/Hockey 14 P&C Meeting
18-21 Year 9 Core Exams 14-18 Year 11 VET Work Placement
21 Year 7 Vaccinations 18 End Term 3
26 National Sorry Day 26 NCCHS Squash
27-3/6 Reconciliation Week
28-29 Athletics Carnival