June 21, 2013

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630

http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

From the Principal

Well how do you convey 15 years at Bellingen High School into a Newsletter? There are so many images, occasions and fantastic people that I cannot possibly list them. I can say that I have had a wonderful life in Bellingen. My family and I are part of the community and I am going nowhere. I should probably qualify that point. I mean I am staying put and will continue with the Bellingen Markets, the Youth Hub, Camp Creative and working my way slowly down the main street having a chat.

I don’t specialise in wise words but three things have dominated my time as a Principal. Sometimes, I have failed my own rules but I know that they are things to live your life by.

Firstly, my first and last school rule is “decency”. If that attribute underpins your life then you are ready for anything. My own children call it Bob’s Church of Decency.

Secondly, don’t judge things you do not understand. I have had a privileged life and haven’t had to experience gut-wrenching things as a day to day proposition. My early teaching days at Mt. Druitt introduced me to a world that exists in every community. I hope that experience helped me to work with students who were not in control of their destiny.

Thirdly, it is all about choices. No one makes you do anything. You choose an option and there is a consequence. You need to take responsibility for your actions and not take your frustrations out on people who simply followed through with actions.

Finally, it is a poignant moment for me but humour has helped or hindered me all my life and I leave you with life as only Monty Python can express it:

“Always look on the bright side of life”. Goodbye Bellingen High School.

Bob Stockton

From the SRC Farewell to Mr Stockton

Our fantastic SRC are hosting a Sausage Sizzle BBQ for parents and students to farewell our Principal, Mr Stockton on the last day of this term. Come along next Friday 28 June from 1pm to say adieu!

For catering purposes please contact the school’s Front Office on 66551315 if you are coming so we have an idea of numbers.

Hope to see you all there!

School Social

Quirindi Visit and “State of Origin”

Wednesday 26th June will see our SRC hosting the Quirindi School Social.

The Social will commence at 7pm and finish at 10pm – doors will open at

6.45pm.

Theme for the evening will be State of Origin so come dressed up in your

team’s colours. The Origin game will be shown from a projector onto a side

wall in the MPC, so you can come along and enjoy your night while watching

the big second game.

Tickets are on sale from the Front Office for $5 each – NO tickets will be

sold at the door. Entry is free to Quirindi students and any of our students

who are billeting.

Remember to bring your money along to buy snacks from the Canteen plus we

will have on sale a variety of show bags.

Line-up for the night is our school band “Heart over Head”

Plus Sam Vallins and Oliver Boxtel will be playing.

Come along and have a great night with all your friends

and support the SRC at the same time.

Students excel in Premiers Debating Challenge

Year 7 students, Tom Ruming, Maddi Allen, Maddie Cross and Jordan Neville have won the first two rounds of the Premier's Debating Challenge for the region after debating Macksville High School and Dorrigo High in recent weeks. The students are learning valuable skills and enjoying the opportunity to learn from their peers.

The Premier's Debating Challenge was founded in 1998 with the support of the Centenary of Federation, the competition has always emphasised the ability of students to research a particular area. In the first few years, these areas were predominantly Australian history and civics.

Since 2001 topics have covered a wide range of contemporary issues of relevance to junior secondary students. To date topics have included education and the media. Our students are excited by the prospect of debating Nambucca High School who has been formidable opponents in previous debates.

Brigitte Williams Coordinator

Youth Advisory Group

Thank you to Kristen Mason, Jasmin Nolan, Tegan McNeil, Jeremy Coombs and Katelyn Wolfe who are currently representing our school as part of the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) on Cybersafety. The Youth Advisory Group is a group of young Australians aged between 8 and 17 who provide a young person's perspective on cybersafety issues through a secure online forum. YAG plays a critical role in providing advice to government on cybersafety and the development of cybersafety policy, resources and educational material. Visit www.dbcde.gov.au for more information.

Frieda Gorman Coordinator

From the TAS Faculty Snack Attack from 8T3

This term, Year 8 has been learning about nutrients and the importance of healthy eating. The assessment task required the students to research and then prepare a healthy snack that would be suitable to be sold in the school canteen. The students came up with some yummy ideas and did a great job cooking their snacks. Well done.

Pictured: Lia and Sarah (above left) with their rice paper rolls; Noah and

Charlie (above right) with their bolognaise jacket potatoes; Jacob and Jake

(below left) with their banana and blueberry bread and Grace and Isabelle

(below right) with their bean nachos.

Prac Teacher joins Bellingen High School TAS Faculty

Mr Smith from the University of Newcastle is here to undertake four weeks of prac. So far Mr Smith says he is enjoying himself and thinks Bellingen High has a great culture. Mr Smith is in the Technology Faculty so come on down and say hello.

Archicad Lesson

Our Year 9 Engineering class was joined by Mr Dillon and Mr Smith to undertake a lesson on Archicad. The lesson consisted of techniques to build a simple house so Year 9 could gain experience and continue on to construct their own house on the newly introduced program at the school. Year 9 enjoyed themselves and will continue to gain valuable skills from this program to excel in the engineering study area.

Light Aircraft Excursion

On Wednesday 18th June our Year 12 Engineering students took a trip to the local airport to talk with Rav, a young successful pilot for the Coffs Harbour skydiving company, Coffs Harbour Aero Club.

Rav took the class through the parts of a light air craft and showed a demo of how specific parts of the plane affect the turning, descending and the climbing of an aircraft. The local pilot also talked about his

journey from schooling to his career and inspired the class that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. The boys were unlucky to get in the air with Rav but overall the class had great time and learnt some valuable information.

From the CAPA Faculty Students excel in Music

Congratulations to Gina Balenzano, Lachlan Wilkins and the String Quartet on their brilliant performances at the TAFE State Awards Night. Well done! More congratulations to Gina Balenzano, Teal Rees, Anjou Moss, Phoebe Ponder and Abbi Bradshaw who have been selected to participate in the Talent Identification Program in Port Macquarie.

Ann Phelan Relieving Head Teacher CAPA

Calling All Budding Filmmakers!!

For the first time the CLAPPER Awards is open to all students. Films must be submitted before the end of Term 3 and the categories this year are:

1 Minute Me – a 1 minute autobiography. Docko-mocko – a documentary or mockumentary on the subject of your

choice (maximum 5 minutes). Short Film – A work of fiction (under 7 minutes). Music Video.

For more details please see Ms Lane in the CAPA Faculty.

Linda Lane CAPA Faculty

LOTE News

Halo. The Year 7 students have been busy working on their assessment tasks – Keluarga Saya (My Family).

Creatively and artistically, charts representing family relationships are being created using paper, photos and even leaves from trees. Grandparents (Om and Kakek) have been positioned at the top. Parents (Ayah and Ibu) with Aunts and Uncles (Tante and Om) being placed under the grandparents. Brothers, sisters and cousins (Laki laki, Kakak and Sepupu) are along the bottom row.

Each student has labelled their family tree by introducing family members, with their names and ages. A great way to learn how to introduce family members and demonstrate their knowledge of numbers!

SAVE THE DATE: Monday 16th September – we will have another Year 7 get together where the family trees will be on display!

Sampai Jumpa Jody Newhouse

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Sport News

Congratulations to Corey Wedlock who won Silver at the NSW Championships in the

Opens Pairs division in Lawn Bowls.

Congratulations also goes out to Jonty Neaves – after spending a week in Broken Hill

at the NSW AFL Championships, Jonty has now been selected in the NSW team.

This is a well-deserved honour. Well done boys!

Corey Wedlock (Year 11) Jonty Neaves (Year 9)

North Coast Champions

Bellingen High School Open Girls Football team are now the North Coast Champions

after defeating Mullumbimby High School convincingly on Friday,14th June. The girls

had to travel the four hour trip to Mullumbimby leaving early in the morning to get

there in plenty of time for the 12.30pm start. On the trip a phone call had us

change our destination to Brunswick Heads. All the grounds in the area, except this

one, were closed due to wet weather.

Upon arriving at the ground we were surprised to see a very long, very narrow field

with visible water lying in one section. This was only to add another challenge!

The narrow field meant that the usual game plan using width was going to be less

effective. A few trials of hitting the ball into the wet area during warm-up showed

exactly what would happen in the game. The girls were ready to start and showed

from the beginning their passing game was dominant. Some good lead up work saw a

few opportunities being covered by the Mullumbimby keeper who had a busy game.

In the eighth minute a good pass from Jess Marks back to Sam Barker saw Sam in

a bit of space. She gave the keeper no chance and we were 1-0 in front. The

water seemed to be acting as another defender as the girls tried to work around it.

In the 18th minute Jess put a great ball through the defenders for Sam to run on

to and the score was 2-0. The half time score was 2-0, however, the girls knew

Mullumbimby would come out more determined in the second half.

Mullumbimby did come out more determined, however, the Bellingen girls continued

to control midfield and set up a number of other scoring opportunities. At the

other end the long through balls from Mullumbimby caused problems when they

repeatedly hit the water leaving Keeper Shelby in two minds whether to come out of

her box or not. Despite this Shelby showed the quality keeper she is and kept her

goals safe. In the 15th minute of the second half, Jess found herself with time

and slotted a great goal from outside the 18 yard box. The final score was 3-0

and a very happy 16 girls (plus their coach and supporters) found that they are in

the final 16 of the state-wide knockout competition and will be playing Winmalee

High School, from Western Sydney, in two weeks in Bellingen. The date has not

been set however, it will be at some stage during the Quirindi Interschool visit.

This has been a tremendous team effort, with all players doing their job and

working so well with each other.

Back row - Olivia Cooke, Amelia Brewin, Jess Marks, Stella Robinson, Jemara Imrie, Emilie Nohr, Liz Hoy (Coach) Second row - Cassie Windows, Brie Thomas, Sam Barker, Hannah Rees, Alex Jandzio-Fry, Millie King, Zali Rees Front row - Shelby Mackenzie, Gita Pastro (absent - Hannah Taylor)

North Coast Cross Country

The North Coast Cross Country was held at the Lismore Racecourse on Friday, 7th

June. Sixteen runners represented Bellingen High School and they all performed

well. There were some exceptional results:

GIRLS BOYS

Katie Thorn. 3rd 13 years girls Jacob Thorn. 5th 15 years boys Talissa Alford. 4th 14 years girls Justin Alford 7th 17 years boys Karlie Swanson 1st 16 years girls

Congratulations to these runners who will be representing North Coast in NSW All

Schools at Eastern Creek early next term.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators

Years 11 and 12 Assessment Schedules

HSIE YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 Ancient History Week 1 Term 3 Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

30% 15% 30%

Year 11 Business Studies

Term 2 Week 9 Week 2 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 9

20% 30% 35%

Year 11 Geography Week 3 Term 3 Week 1 Term 3 Week 6 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 6

10% 40% 10% 20%

Year 11 Modern History Week 3 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

- -

Year 11 Society & Culture Week 1 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3

20% 60%

Year 12 Ancient History Term 3 Task 4 Task 5

20% 40%

Year 12 Business Studies Week 1 Term 3 Task 4 30%

Year 12 Geography Term 3 Week 1 Term 3

Task 3 Task 5

- 25%

Year 12 History Extension Week 1 Term 3 Task 2 10%

Year 12 Modern History Term 3 Term 3 Week 1

Task 4 Task 5

20% 30%

Year 12 Society & Culture Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

40% 20%

CAPA YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 Music Week 9 Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

15% 35%

Year 11 Visual Arts Week 9 Term 2 Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

30% 20% 20%

Year 12 Film & Video Week 1 Term 3 Task 3 20%

Year 12 Music 1 Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

45% 20%

Year 12 Music 2 Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

45% 15%

Year 12 Music Extension Week 9 Term 2 Term 3

Task 2 Task 1

50% 50%

Year 12 Visual Arts Week 1 Term 3 Early Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

30% 20%

ENGLISH YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 English Advanced Week 6 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

25% 5%

Year 11 English Extension 1

Term 2 Week 9 Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

15% 15% 10%

Year 11 English Standard Week 6 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

25% 25%

Year 12 English Advanced Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 5 Task 6

25% 20%

Year 12 English Extension 1 Term 2 Week 9 Task 3 15%

Year 12 English Extension 2 Week 3 Term 3 Task 3 25%

Year 12 English Standard Week 10 Term 3 Term 3

Task 5 Task 6

25% 20%

MATHEMATICS YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 Maths Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -

Year 11 Maths Extension 1 Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -

Year 11 Maths General Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -

Year 12 Information Technology

Term 2 Term 3

Task Task

-- -

Year 12 Maths

Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task

40% -

Year 12 Maths Extension 2 Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

40% -

Year 12 Maths General Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

40% -

Year 12 Maths Extension 1 Term 3 Week 1 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

- -

SCIENCE YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 Agriculture Term 2 Week 9 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

25% 40%

Year 11 Biology Week 3 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

30% 40%

Year 11 Chemistry

Term 2 Term 3

Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

20% 20% 40%

Year 11 Earth & Env Science

Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

30% 40%

Year 11 Physics Week 4 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

35% 35%

Year 12 Biology Term 3 Week 1 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

25% 30%

Year 12 Chemistry Week 1 Task 4 40%

Year 12 Physics Week 1 Term 3 Task 4 30%

Year 12 Senior Science Week 1 Term 3 Task 4 40%

The week tasks are due may need to be changed due to unavoidable circumstances

TAS YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 CAFS Week 2 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task Task

20% 30%

Year 11 Engineering Term 2 Week 9 Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

15% 20% 30%

Year 11 Food Tech Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 30%

Year 11 Hospitality Term 2 Task 20%

Year 11 Timber

Term 2 Week 9 Week 5 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

10% 30% 50%

Year 12 CAFS Term 3 Trial Exam 40%

Year 12 Engineering Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

25% 15%

Year 12 Food Technology Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

20% 20%

Year 12 Hospitality Week 1 Term 3 Task -

Year 12 Metal Term 3 Term 3

Week 1 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

30% 15% 25%

Year 12 Textiles & Design

Term 2 Week 9 Term 3 Week 1

Task 3 Task 4

40% 25%

Year 12 Timber Term 3 Term 3

Term 3 Week 1

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

30% 15% 25%

PDHPE YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING

Year 11 PDHPE Week 6 Term 3 Week 9 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

10% 40%

Year 12 PDHPE Week 1 Term 3 Term 3

Task 4 Task 5

30% 15%

Year 12 Sport Life & Rec

Term 2 Week 9 Term 3

Task 3 Task 4

15% 15%

The following item is being offered for tender.

Contact the Front Office on 66551315 for inspection times.

All offers are to be in a sealed envelope and tenders will be

received up until close of business on Thursday June 27th.

* Intel Core Processor i7 2600 * 8 Gig RAM

* 2TB Hard Drive * Microsoft Win 7 Pro 64 bit

* 2 x USB 3 Ports * 2 Gig Graphics Card

* 8 x USB 2 Ports * 12 in 1 Multi Card Reader

* DVD WR * Keyboard/Mouse

* No Monitor

DATES TO REMEMBER JUNE OCTOBER

25-27 Quirindi Visit 14 P&C Meeting

28 End Term 2 28-31 Years 7/8 Exams

JULY 29 MNC Cricket (Boys)

15 Staff Development Day NOVEMBER

16 Term 3 Commences 11 P&C Meeting

19 NSWCHS Cross Country 7-12 Years 9/10 Exams

23 NC Tennis (Boys/Girls) 8 CLAPPER Awards

26 NAIDOC Day Concert 8 NC Surf Lifesaving

29 Education Week starts 13-22 Year 10 Futures Program

29 Years 7-10 Parent/Teacher Night 19-10 NC Cricket (Boys)

AUGUST 25 Year 10 Work Experience

1 Maths Competition 26 NC Cricket (Girls)

2 NC Athletics DECEMBER

5-6 Futsal Champion of Champions 3 Silver Excursion

6-8 NSWCHS Lawn Bowls 3-4 Gold Excursion

12 P&C Meeting 13 Presentation Day Assembly

SEPTEMBER 13 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued

5-6 NSWCHS Athletics 18 End Term 4

6-13 Year 11 Exams

9 P&C Meeting

11 Year 7 Vaccinations

19 Year 12 Final Assembly – 10am

21 Year 12 Formal

Canteen Roster – Term 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

24th June 25th June 26th June 27th June 28th June

Christine Witt End Term 2

Canteen Roster – Term 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

15th July 16th July 17th July 18th July 19th July

Pupil Free Deanne Johnson Debbie Rose Jenny Davis

22nd July 23rd July 24th July 25th July 26th July

Christine Witt Sharon Hearps

29th July 30th July 31st July 1st August 2nd August

Christine Witt Jo Barr Kate Harling Jenny Harry

5th August 6th August 7th August 8th August 9th August

Christine Witt Deanne Johnson Lisa Barlo Penny Stark

12th August 13th August 14th August 15th August 16th August

Jenny Parker Kim Mathews Jeanette Hickey Helen Trist

19th August 20th August 21st August 22nd August 23rd August

Christine Witt Annette Mason Jenny Harry

26th August 27th August 28th August 29th August 30th August

Christine Witt Sharon Hearps Cassandra Robinson

2nd September 3rd September 4th September 5th September 6th September

Debbie Bardsley Deanne Johnson Ruth Battis Penny Stark

9th September 10th September 11th September 12th September 13th September

Christine Witt Jo Barr Kate Harling Helen Trist

16th September 17th September 18th September 19th September 20thSeptember

Deanne Johnson

If you are unable to attend Canteen on your rostered day could you please call Carmel Lynch at the school on 66551315 – thank you.

The hours for attendance are 9.30 am to 1.45 pm however any time you could spare between those hours would be greatly appreciated.