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July 1, 2016

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630 Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

From the Deputy Principal Into the Woods - School Musical

Congratulations to all our outstanding performers, stage crew, lighting, orchestra, set producers, and staff who worked behind the scenes of our Musical last week. Into the Woods was a very professional and enjoyable production. Special thanks to Lynda Lane, our Drama Teacher and Annie Phelan, our Creative and Performing Arts Head Teacher, without whose drive and expertise musicals like these wouldn't happen. Once again, I remain proud of our students, staff and school - it was fabulous!

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

Year 7 - 10 Reports

Years 7 to 10 Reports have been issued today. Any uncollected reports can be collected from the Front Office next term. I urge students to use these academic reports as a stepping stone to further improvements. As I always say to our students, if you haven't performed the way you would like to date, it is never too late to put more effort in and make improvements.

Board of Studies Warning Letters

From time to time, students in Years 10, 11 and 12 may receive letters of warning about assessment or class tasks they have not submitted. These letters are a signal to you that your son or daughter may not be doing as much as they need to do to complete their ROSA or HSC. If the tasks are not completed and/or students receive warnings for two or more tasks, this is a signal to the Principal that he cannot authorise the completion of the course in question for that student. Teachers will always do their best to communicate with you and your child before warnings are sent. If students can't complete tasks, they must see the appropriate Head Teacher, Mr Kingsley, myself or Mr Holding so that we can do whatever we can to help students complete all requirements.

Vacation best Wishes

I wish all our students, staff and families a great holiday. School resumes for staff on Monday 18 July. All students resume on Tuesday 19 July. Happy Holidays!

Dot Panaretos

P&C News

Bellingen High School P&C would like to thank everyone who donated vouchers/items to our School Musical Raffle. Over $500 worth of raffle tickets were sold which will be used to help cover the costs of the Musical. Many thanks to these great supporters:-

Amelia Franklin Bellingen Green Grocer Hyde Bellingen Weave Bellingen Old Butter Factory Café Bellingen Video Connection Sweet Bellingen Bellingen Providore Cutz Both Ways Urunga The Neville Family Bellingen IGA Kathy and Ella Graydon

Anna Joy Bellingen High School P&C



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Into the Woods

Last weekend saw Bellingen High School’s MPC come alive as our students shone

on stage in a hugely entertaining production of Sondheim’s twisted fairy tales.

The whole cast were stunning; who can forget the heartbreaking soaring of Teal

Rees’ voice in her delightfully innocent and kind Cinderella? Liam Mallinson was

his usual commanding self, belting out his solos and performing beautiful, touching

duets. His partner, the hugely entertaining Grace Costello-Ramirez, brought a

quirky humour to the part, combined with the voice of an angel. Jessie O’Connor

debuted as Little Red, an amazing talent and perfect for the role.

Blaise Borrer brought his trademark energy and zest to the role of Jack, his stage

antics were sometimes a little too energetic, resulting in a few bruises and only

matched by his glorious voice and impeccable comic timing. Ella Pepper-Nebauer

played his mother, with grace and humour, singing beautifully.

Ochre Pastro terrified and mesmerised with a powerhouse performance as the

Witch and Rapunzel, her daughter, played by rising star Ella Hollinsworth,

captivated the audience with her melodic wail.

The Princes, Dylan Connors and Hugo Couper brought the house down every

night, with their hilarious, melodramatic flamboyance and majestic vocals.

The cameo roles were all carried out with passion and flair; Janardan Cowell-Curry

was delightfully creepy as the Wolf, viciously attacked by the charming and sinister

Alena Hardinge. Meg Galloway combined a dignified air with superb comic timing

as Cinderella’s evil step-mother, ably abetted by the riotously entertaining step-

sisters, Juno Pepper-Nebauer and Kira Staheyeff. Nelson Couper’s staggering

drunken father was toned down for the primary school audience.

Rosie Stephen controlled proceedings as the narrator with charm and wit. Akashya

Leopold was captivating as Cinderella’s Mother and Liam O’Connor embodied the

Mysterious Man. Marni Besley not only co-directed, but also petrified the crowd

as the Giant. Jordan Neville entertained with his pompous and comic Steward and

also cleverly constructed the real star of the show, the cow Milky White, brought

alive (and dead) by Alana Scheef. He also made a harp, a carriage and some birds;

his talents are endless.

It was very much a team effort, students helped as extras, puppeteers, backstage, as

artists and with props. Tom Ruming ably controlled the atmosphere with his

lighting and Zac Jones ran around backstage helping with the sound.

The Orchestra were, of course, outstanding. Congratulations to all involved across

the faculties and greater school community.

Lynda Lane

CAPA Faculty

Into the Woods

(Photos by “and the trees”)



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Into The Woods

Into the Woods was presented by

students at Bellingen High School to a

packed auditorium over three

consecutive nights. The production

was excellent, students and staff put in

an enormous effort to produce a very

polished and professional production.

Directed by Lynda Lane with

assistance from Marni Besley; Musical

Director, Annie Phelan whose role also

included Orchestral Conductor and

rehearsal co-ordinator. Sets were

designed and constructed by David

Neville and Rob Wickham, the

featured wall art of the woods was

designed and painted by Meagan

Davies and Sasha Eberding. Flats and props were painted by Megan Newbound,

Lindsay Kinglsey and Amber Hill. Our wonderful “Milky White” cow was

conceived and constructed by

Jordan Neville. Rebecca Lackey

and Zoe Kenny were head of back

stage crew.

Many other students, teachers and

office staff were busy behind the

scenes with varied roles which

included designing, publishing and

printing of the programs and

posters. Jesse Jeanes co-ordinated

and assisted with the construction

of costumes and Gemma Timms,

with many other students created

the character makeup for the performers.

Everyone put in a huge effort dedicating hours of personal time and resources. A

big thank you to all parents and families who came and watched the show; also

the parents who volunteered their time providing refreshments at interval. Thank

you to the community of Bellingen and beyond who by attending the show

acknowledged the incredible diverse talent within Bellingen High School. The

CAPA Faculty encourages and supports students in the pursuit of excellence in

the performing arts.

Into the Woods and Out of the Woods........and Happy Ever After!!!!

Linda Cochrane

CAPA Faculty

School Choir Perform in Sydney

Our School Choir participated in the Arts Unit “In Concert” performance at the

Sydney Town Hall during May. It was a wonderful experience for our vocalists to

perform at this inclusive event.

Our choir learned repertoire to accompany the internationally acclaimed vocalist

and songwriter Katie Noonan. Katie is regarded as one of the greatest all-time

Australian talents; Katie’s technical mastery and pure voice has resulted in four

ARIA Awards. The massed choir accompanied Katie Noonan on two songs,

Blackbird and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. These two songs were arranged to

also feature improvised solos from talented students from the NSW Public Schools

State Jazz Band.

Our students particularly loved singing excerpts from the incredible Carmina

Burana with full Symphony Orchestra!! Our other piece was the world premiere

of a new commission by Sally Whitwell for massed choir and orchestra. A fantastic

work when finally sung with the NSW Public Schools Symphony Orchestra.

Special Note:

I would like to thank Ms Pauline Williamson, Mrs Lynette Rigney and Mr and Mrs

Ridgley who travelled down with the choir and assisted students with their needs

during the excursion, it was very much appreciated. Mr Derek Ridgley took some

fantastic photos of students, so if any parent would like to view, please contact Ms

Cochrane (Music) during school hours.

On the subject of supporting parents, a big thank you to the other nine parents

who travelled all the way from the North Coast to watch and support our students

at this wonderful event. It made it a very special night.

You can watch our concert held on the 16th May by following the link:

In Concert Monday 16 May 2016

Linda Cochrane

CAPA Faculty

Katie Noonan performing with the massed choir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnQXsVQULw



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From the Science Faculty Solar System Projects

8SCP Science students are currently studying a unit called ‘The Solar System’.

They have found the subject interesting and have all been working hard. Last

week they had a project to complete, working in groups to make a model of our

solar system. They used the materials supplied and researched how each

planet should look. They completed some excellent work and enjoyed

themselves immensely. Well done 8SCP!

David Montgomery Science Faculty



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Down at the Ag Plot

Students have been busy at the Ag Plot with

lots of great things happening!

Last Friday, Mr Hiller came in for the day to

crutch the sheep and the students enjoyed

having him back here. Mr Hiller spoke about

all aspects of crutching and sheep handling, and

the students were keen to join in.

The oranges are ripe and Year 9 has picked

75kg to sell to local business Bellingen Green

Grocer. The oranges were picked, cleaned,

weighed and delivered by Recess that morning.

You can’t get much fresher than that!

Tuesday Week 1 next term will see our day old

chickens arrive ready for Year 7 students to

weigh, handle and cuddle. Ahhhhh. Early next

term also we will have lambs being born –

double ahhhhh. What a very exciting and busy

Term 3 we’re going to have.

Amanda Lockman Ag Assistant



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TAS News Years 11 & 12 Hospitality

Year 11 Hospitality students and Mrs Karen Hayward catered for the Year 10 into 11 Subject Selection Evening on Monday 6th June in the school’s MPC. Food was prepared throughout the day in the Trade Training Centre. Parents, carers and students were invited to hear about subject selection options including both streams of Hospitality – Kitchen Operations (back-of-house) and Food and Beverage (front-of-house). Year 12 Hospitality students and Miss Jesse Jeanes catered for the Rotary Dinner on Thursday 2nd June in Jenni’s Café which adjoins the Trade Training Centre. The 3-course alternate serve menu was prepared during the day and served at night with espresso coffees. The Bellingen Rotary Club donated over $6,000 to the school to support Technology implementation. Year 11 Hospitality (Left to Right): Mackalya Cook, Sarah Ludwig,

Mrs Karen Hayward, Jacob Ladi, Lily Hennessy-Gordon, Anjou Moss, Brock Russell and Grace White



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Year 12 Hospitality Rotary Dinner (Left to Right) - Diana Christian (Rotary), Paul Holding (Principal), Jake Kyle, Sascha McLaughlin, Brooke Regan, Tamika Bayliss, Tyren Phillips-

Cooke, Sharna Davis, Lilly Matthews, Katelyn Woods, Rhapsody Budden, Abbey Hart, Caitlin Ridgewell and Miss Jesse Jeanes

Trade Training Centre Bellingen High School’s Trade Training Centre is the best kitchen facility in the region, an Industry Standard kitchen well-appointed with all of the equipment found in a commercial kitchen. Students, who choose Hospitality as a senior elective, will qualify with a Nationally Recognised Certificate II, participate in 70 hours of Work Placement with local employers in the Industry and have the option of sitting the HSC exam if they require an ATAR.

Cupcakes in the Kitchen

7T6 and 7T1 have had the opportunity to design their own cupcakes to suit a chosen theme. All partnerships did a fantastic job. Some highlights include: Violet Hogbin, Ella Brenton and Kasey Lee's Panda Cup Cakes Jade Harris and Isabelle Ryan's Galaxy Cup Cakes Charlotte Dillon and Jasmin Vassallo's Oliver Hutchings and Magnus Driver's Crabby Patty Cakes Over the Rainbow Cup Cakes

Jacob McBaron and Lucas Caulfield with their Red Velvet Cup Cakes Alice Ullett with her Hot Choco Cup Cakes

Lara McLellan and Eden Rees with their Turtle Cup Cakes Year 8 have been making bags in Textiles (Technology Mandatory). A range of techniques have been incorporated including tie dye, cheneilling and bullseye patchwork. Bags belong to Rebecca Hodgson, Milly Fahey, Destini Clarke, Tom Lockman and Billy Riley.



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Jesse Jeanes TAS Faculty

More busy Junior TAS classes

This term Year 7T3 have been busy creating their personal pillows. Students were able to utilise a variety of textiles and techniques including reverse applique, applique, stencil printing and Scanncut. Photos demonstrate the students’ abilities and results.

Ethan Ladi’s Fish Print Pillow Orla Carey and her Donuts print pillow Kristin Taylor and her printed pillow



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Year 8T3 has been busy exploring the Design Brief: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The design brief required students to become chocolatiers and create their own chocolate product or use an existing recipe or product and revamp it. Photo on the right shows Joshua and Himayat preparing to sample their Snickers Rolls.

Products included:

Nougat Rocky Road Snickers Rolls (think of Choc Dim Sims )

Wagon Wheel Brownies Chocolate Soufflés Triple Choc Brownies Brownies with Chocolate Coated

Strawberries (This was a real stand out) Truffle Thick Shake Choc chip Oreo cookies (Bit different and

awesome) Oreo No Bake Cheese Cake

Brynne and Katlin making Triple Choc Chip Cookies Faith, Pia, Cadance and Lillee getting ready to try their Choc chip Oreo cookies

All products looked and tasted just as delicious. Congratulations Year 8

Karen Hayward TAS Faculty

Bellingen High School - P&C Meeting Monday 8th August 6.30pm

Staff Common Room



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Anti-Bullying Production

Brainstorm Productions performed "Sticks and Stones" to our students this week. The production focused on the story of Toby growing up. When things go wrong in Toby’s life, he feels frightened or threatened, he gets all churned up inside. His body tells him to fight, his dad and other kids tell him to fight, even TV shows and computer games tell him to fight. He’s always in trouble and unhappy at home and at school.

He learns to stop, breathe, and put his hands in his pockets, walks away, count to ten and talks about his feelings.

When Toby decides to break the habit and take responsibility for his own actions he begins to develop positive relationships. He stands tall, becomes assertive and co-operates with other kids to create a circus routine, with acrobatics, uni-cycling and juggling.

Frieda Gorman Coordinator

Invitation to Parents and Carers of Year 12 Students

Please come along to an informal evening with Year Advisors Jon Winfer and Frieda Gorman on Thursday 28th July from 5.30-7pm in the school Library. Supper will be provided.

The purpose of the evening is to explain the process of applying for University as well as other important "happenings" such as the Year 12 Formal, fundraising events, Year 12 Farewell Assembly and a chance to support each other through the remaining weeks of high school!

Frieda Gorman/Jon Winfer Year 12 Advisors



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Indonesian News

On Tuesday 21st June, Year 7 Indonesian students were lucky to have a well-known Indonesian Dance teacher visit Bellingen High School. Ibu Bibi Ahmed is a teacher at Scott’s Head who has been instructing Indonesian Dance for many years.

The Indonesian room came alive with Indonesian music and colour. The students were able to dress themselves in the traditional wide-legged black pants, a sash to keep them from falling down and a wrapped headdress. Once the scene was set, the dancing started.

Ibu Bibi taught the students a traditional Randai. Randai is a folk theatre tradition of the West Sumatran people. It includes music, sound/song and Silat (a type of martial arts incorporating body percussion and beating on the wide-legged pants).

After learning a variety of moves, Year 7 students created rhythmic patterns and traditional segments putting the moves altogether to create energy, sound and dynamism in the dance.

What a fun, exhausting time they had!

Sampai Jumpa Ms Newhouse



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Write a Book in a Day

Bellingen High School Library hosted a Write a Book in a Day on the 15th

June to raise funds for the The Kids' Cancer Project, to help with their

search in finding a cure and better treatments for cancer. There were a

total of 5 teams from Years 7 to 9 of 30 students that spent 12 hours

writing, editing, illustrating and binding a children’s book . The completed

books will be distributed to hospitals, schools/libraries around Australia. The

5 teams are hoping to raise $1500 and are halfway there. If you wish to

donate please go to the link below, or send your donation in to the school’s

Front Office:

http://www.writeabookinaday.com/

I would like to thank all the parent/grandparent volunteers who helped on the

day, the P&C for supporting the event, Jessie Jeanes and her students

Rhapsody Budden and Sharna Davies for providing beverages for morning tea

at Jenni’s Cafe, Rotary for their recent donation of laptops, Lindsay Kingsley

and Amber Hill for helping with uploading of documents and illustrations,

Christine Witt for her help with binding the books and all those who have

sponsored the students.

The students had a great time and produced some stunning books.

Haridian Ramirez Coordinator

Testimonial: “Yesterday was an intense, thrilling race to produce quality 4000 words. Although enjoyable, we have certainly learnt to manage our time more carefully. In saying this, I am sure each and every one of us would love to do this again. Thank you for making such a wonderful day possible! Rosabella Stephen”

http://www.writeabookinaday.com/

GATS Lunchtime Groups

The lunchtime GATS group has been up and running now for 4

weeks. A great turn up of students across all cohorts,

particularly Year 7. It has been very exciting to see such a

motivated group of young people, willing to give up their

lunch time to participate in discussions and problem solving.

Last week we worked on General Knowledge questions and

Code-breaking. The students were enthused and found the

exercises challenging and fun!

Next term, lunchtime GATS groups will commence on

Thursday 21st July (Week 1). Students will be working on tasks

associated with Art and Poetry. We will also be training for the

da Vinci Decathlon competition which will be held in Armidale on the 25th August.

Information regarding this competition will be forwarded to parents early Term 3.

Have a happy and safe holiday, see you next term!

Amber Hill

Gifted and Talented Coordinator



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$1200 raised for Beanies for Brain Cancer Research!

Over the past week we have been finding ways to raise money for the Brain Cancer Foundation to help find a cure, and during the past week we have managed to raise $1200! We made cupcakes, posters, sold beanies and collected donations to help make a difference. We want to thank everyone that helped to make the impossible possible; Carley Jefferies, Chelsea Majorek, Jorja-May Hearps, Coco Daro, Ella Bellman and Abby Hunter, for making the posters; Carley Jefferies, Chelsea Majorek and Coco Daro for collecting donations; Sian Banks, Jorja-May Hearps, Mrs Gorman and Ms Newhouse together with Brynne Couper and her helpers – Aoife, Ashley, Amelia, Holly, Lilli, Kaitlin, Summer, Aliza and Ella (supervised by Meg and Mrs G) for making the cupcakes; Carley Jefferies, Chelsea Majorek, Coco Daro, Jorja-May Hearps , Sian Banks and Abby Hunter for selling the beanies at the musical in 4°c, and anyone else we may have missed! Thank you to everyone that made a donation. We are one step closer to finding a cure and a massive thank you to Meg Galloway for organizing the event.

For more information you can visit http://www.markhughesfoundation.com.au/

Carley Jefferies and Sian Banks

Careers News Port Macquarie Excursion

Year 11 and 12 students enjoyed a relaxing day in Port Macquarie last week touring the Charles Sturt University's brand new campus as well as UNSW's new medical school.

Photo shows Sharna and Maddie inspecting a robot patient at UNSW.

http://www.markhughesfoundation.com.au/



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Work Ready Bricklaying Course

Six of our Year 10 students participated in a free Work Ready Bricklaying course this week run by Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation at Coffs Harbour TAFE. All boys enjoyed the course and picked up valuable new skills. For information on becoming a bricklayer check out the website: http://www.becomeabricklayer.com.au

Photo - Stewart, Dane, Tyson, Luke, Leighton and Jimmy decked out in their work gear!

Year 11 – Post Secondary Careers Expo

Permission notes have been issued for the Post-Secondary Careers Expo on 27th July in Coffs Harbour. Cost is $5. Spare permission notes are available from the Front Office or Careers Room. Don't miss this valuable opportunity.

Year 12 - Southern Cross University STAR Early Entry Scheme

Peter Marshall from SCU will visit on Thursday 21st July during lunch to assist Year 12 students with STAR Entry applications. Please ensure you have considered courses on offer at SCU prior to this date.

http://www.becomeabricklayer.com.au/



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Year 10 - Southern Cross University Head Start Program

SCU Head-Start provides an opportunity for Year 11 students in 2017 to gain direct entry and advanced standing into a variety of courses offered at Southern Cross University.

Free from university fees, the program offers you the chance to gain a taste of university life, stimulate your interest in academic pursuits and enhance your educational performance and long-term aspirations. The program has been designed for students who have the academic capability to succeed at university. Applicants will be selected on merit, based on their academic performance, a personal statement and the recommendation of their Principal. If selected, students will attend SCU on Wednesday afternoons throughout Year 11.

Ellen from Southern Cross University plans to visit our school on Friday 22nd July (to be confirmed) to run through the benefits of Head-Start with interested students. Please see Mrs G for more information.

Safe Driving Course

Bellingen Shire Youth Hub is running a safer driving course on Saturday the 6th August. Students must have 50 hours up on their logbook before that date.

TIME: 10 am - 2pm (to be confirmed) COST: $140 (this is set by the RMS)

There are two parts to the course:

Module 1: Theory (held at the HUB) Module 2: Professional Driver lesson

On completion of the course students receive 20 hours driving added to their logbooks.

Dean at the Youth Hub needs names, email address and mobile numbers ASAP please. Dean also needs a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 12 students for the course.

Contact Dean on 0412 361 562, 6655 0381 or [email protected] for more information.

Frieda Gorman Careers, Welfare & VET Teacher

IGA Loyalty Cards

Loyalty cards are available from the office to use each time you purchase at IGA

Bellingen. When the cards are swiped the P&C is registered to receive community

benefit funds.

Did you know you can help raise money for Bellingen High P&C just by shopping at

the IGA? The IGA have a long running program which donates a percentage of your

shop to your chosen local organisation. Simply pick up a loyalty/rewards card from

the school’s Front Office and present your card at the checkout where it is swiped.

Bellingen High P&C is registered to receive the funds which are then used to provide

equipment/items for our school. Every shop counts!

mailto:[email protected]



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HSIE News Year 12 Business Studies

Last Monday, Year 12 Business Studies students went on a field trip to 'Cedar Bar & Kitchen’; a relatively new restaurant/café located in the old church building on Church Street. We met with the owner, Paul Harper, to discuss the business’ marketing strategies, operations and management. Paul gave a wonderful presentation of the operations and marketing at Cedar Bar. He explained the pricing and margins of various items on the menu and promotional activities that had proved successful for the business. The students gained insight into the day to day processes of a real life business. Miss Hill and Year 12 Business Studies would like to publicly thank Paul for his enthusiastic and motivational presentation on his business. We look forward to having his ongoing support of Bellingen High School.

Amber Hill HSIE Faculty

Students compete at Coonabarabran Interschools

Four very talented and dedicated Bellingen High riders made the long trek with their horses in tow to Coonabarabran for the 2016 North West Equestrian Expo. Coona is an enormous interschools event run over five days, attracting up to 600 riders and 700 horses.

Through pouring rain and strong winds, our four riders; Annalie Bardsley, Grace Costello-Ramirez, Emily Stalder and Aziza Yusuf, soldiered on with bright smiles and huge amounts of dedication and enthusiasm for their horses, each other and their sport.

As Team Manager I could not have been more proud of our girls. Under extreme weather conditions, they were impeccable in their behaviour and support for each other and other competitors, and made this event a fun and exciting week for all.

From dressage on the first day, followed by a day of torrential rain, then to cross country, polocrosse and showjumping, the girls gave it their all. Grace and her trusty tall steed Bruno came away with a 1st, a 2nd and a 2nd in the 17 years showjumping, giving her reserve champion; Annalie shone on the agile Astro with a 6th place in the 60cm ODE and 3rd in the 60cm showjumping; Aziza and her speed machine Princess Matsara jumped their way to 7th place in the 80cm ODE, and Emily and the fantastic Fletch jumped a great clear round in the showjumping phase of the 80cm ODE.

Just to attend and compete at Coona is an achievement, but for the girls to walk away with such success for a small school, virtually unknown before the event, was astounding. When I went to the office to collect ribbons, the crowd lined up was looking at me with confusion. 'Where is this equestrian school?' They asked. I could only smile!

A big thankyou to the wonderful riders and parents - for getting up at 4am in Gunnedah to get our regular campsite at Coona, for the great meals and wonderful company through rain, wind, a little bit of sunshine, freezing cold and awesome riding. Great week!

Ali Childs Team Manager

YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 3

SUBJECT TASK/S DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture 4 Week 9 40%

Ancient History 3 & 4 Week 3 / Week 9 30% / 30%

Biology 3 & 4 Week 4 / Week 9 30% / 40%

Business Studies 3 & 4 Week 4 / Week 9 30% / 35%

Chemistry 3 & 4 Term 3 / Week 9 20% / 40%

Community & Family Studies Tasks Week 4 / Week 9 25% / 30%

Drama 3 & 4 Week 8 / Week 9 30% / 10%

Engineering Studies 4 & 5 Week 7 / Week 9 20% / 30%

English Advanced 4 & 5 Week 6 / Week 9 25% / 30%

English Extension 1 3 & 4 Week 5 / Week 9 15% / 10%

English Standard 4 & 5 Week 6 / Week 9 25% / 25%

Geography 3 & 4 Week 6 / Weeks 9-10 30% / 30%

Hospitality Tasks Week 9 / Week 10 40% / 10%

IT – Metals/Engineering 4 & 5 Week 7 / Week 9 20% / 30%

IT – Timber 4 & 5 Week 7 / Week 9 20% / 30%

Mathematics General Course 1 3 Week 9 60%

Mathematics General Course 2 3 Week 9 60%

Mathematics 3 Week 9 60%

Mathematics Extension 1 3 Week 9 60%

Modern History 3 & 4 Week 3 / Week 9 20% / 30%

Music 3 & 4 Week 2 / Week 9 20% / 35%

PDHPE 3, 4 & 5 Week 2 / Week 7/ Week 9 10% / 10% / 40%

Physics 3 & 4 Week 4 / Week 9 30% / 35%

Society & Culture 2 Week 9 60%

Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 3, 4 & 5 Ongoing 15% / 15% / 15%

Visual Arts 4 & 5 Weeks 9-10 25% / 15%

PRELIMINARY FINAL EXAMS – 12 TO 20 SEPTEMBER (WEEKS 9-10)



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PDHPE News Small Schools Athletics Carnival

Six of our Year 10 PASS students helped out recently at the Small Schools Athletics Carnival held in Urunga.

We had some terrific feedback from the organising Principal, Katreena Meenahan:

Julie Taylor Head Teacher PDHPE/Welfare

“The six students were an amazing help yesterday. Please thank them again on behalf of myself and all of our small schools. Thanks again, it made our day run so much easier, I really hope we can get some students to help out again next year!”



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Sport News Awesome Athletes!!

Seventy-five students represented Bellingen High School at the recent Mid North

Coast Athletics Carnival held at the International Stadium, Coffs Harbour. This

was a very big team and they did not disappoint. The girls were absolutely amazing

and finished over 150 points ahead of the next closest school while, the boys

finished equal 2nd only 20 points off first position. Overall Bellingen High was the

best school in the Mid North Coast Zone by over 150 points! Thirty six students

have qualified to go to the North Coast Carnival in Lismore in August, by finishing

first or second in their event, however, many more helped achieve the large point

score by finishing in the top four.

Age Champions on the day were:

Maddi Allen – 15 years girls Katie Thorn – 16 years girls

Runner-up Age Champions were:

Sophie Keough – 14 years girls Jasmin Nolan – 15 years girls

Liam Nisbet – 15 years boys Brie Thomas – 17 years+ girls

Talissa Alford – 17 years+ girls Jack Mitchell – 17 years+ boys

Athlete of the Meet goes to Katie Thorn who amassed 68 individual points, over 25

more points than any other athlete on the day. She also set two new MNC Records

in the shot put and the triple jump.

Other highlights on the day were the relay results:

13 years girls relay 2nd 14 years girls relay 1st

17 years+ girls relay 1st 17 years+ boys relay 1st

Congratulations to all 75 athletes on this fantastic result!

Mia Warman taking off in long jump Ashley Sticker flying high in long jump



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Ezra Malcisi winning the 100m convincingly Katie and Gaia celebrating their Quinella in the 100m Sophie Keough challenging for the lead Brie Thomas at the start and Kaitlin Glyde in 3rd of long jump Will Thomas, Eachan Clarke and Will Thomas in the relay Hudson Brown in the 100m



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Ezra Malcisi and Eden Buckingham at the start of 100m Eden Buckingham receiving the baton from Jack Mitchell in the last leg of the 17s boys relay

Sam Cooper handing to Jack Mitchell in the 17 years boys relay Champion 14 years girls relay team Sophie Keough, Emily Ruming, Kaitlin Glyde and Willow Neal

Champion boys 17+ relay team - Champion 17 years+ girls relay team – Jack Mitchell, Eden Buckingham, Talissa Alford, Maia Berry, Liam Nisbet and Sam Cooper Katie Thorn and Gaia Malcisi



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Five Runners qualify for State

Championships

The North Coast Cross Country Championships were held at Murwillumbah on Friday

17th June. Due to the long trip less than half of the Bellingen High School runners

that had qualified made the journey north. Those that did all performed well with

some outstanding results.

The 14 years girls' were outstanding with Willow Neal finishing 3rd, Sophie Keough

6th and Brynne Couper 8th.

Talissa Alford finished 6th in the 17

years+ girls with Jonah Mitchell coming

away with 2nd in the 17 years+ boys.

Well done to these runners who will now all

be travelling to Eastern Creek to compete

at the NSW All Schools Championships on

22nd July.

These runners have all got to where they

are now with no formal training and are

keen to train. Any help in this area would

help these runners achieve closer to their

potential.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators The 14 years girls - Brynne Couper, Sophie Keough and Willow Neal



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Organ Donation - Facts and Statistics Have you decided about organ and tissue donation? One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people. Australia is a world leader for successful transplant outcomes.

Around 1,500 people are on Australian organ transplant waiting lists at any time.

To lift donation rates the Australian Government, with State and Territory Governments, has implemented a national reform programme, 'A World's Best Practice Approach to Organ and Tissue Donation for Transplantation'.

The national reform programme includes actions to increase clinical capacity and capability and to increase community engagement and awareness in relation to organ and tissue donation.

The Australian Government funds dedicated doctors and nurses in 72 hospitals to work specifically on organ and tissue donation. These positions are part of the national DonateLife Network which also includes State Medical Directors, hospital-based Donation Specialists and Donor Family Support Coordinators.

In 2015, 435 organ donors gave 1,241 Australians a new chance in life.

The number of organ donors and transplant recipients in 2015 was the highest since national records began.

Complementing the significant progress made in the clinical sector, Australia needs more active engagement and awareness within the community to increase Australia's consent rate to organ and tissue donation.

The majority of Australians are generally willing to become organ and tissue donors (69%).

Less than 1% of people die in hospital in the specific circumstances where organ donation is possible. The circumstances in which you can become a tissue donor are less limited.

In Australia the family of every potential donor will be asked to confirm the donation decision of their loved one before donation can proceed.

The most important thing that helps a family's decision is their knowing the donation decision of their loved one.

In Australia approximately 60% of families give consent for organ and tissue donation to proceed.

The majority of Australians (60%) have now discussed their donation decision with their family.

Of the 36% of Australians that feel confident they know the donation decisions of their loved ones, 93% would uphold these decisions.

Every family who is offered the opportunity of donation is able to receive dedicated support from DonateLife Donor Family Support Coordinators, whether or not donation proceeds.

The quality of care for a potential donor at the end of his or her life, and the wishes of their family, is always the foremost consideration of those involved, and is never compromised by the potential for organ and tissue donation.

We encourage all Australians to register their donation decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register and most importantly to discuss their donation decision with family members.

See more at:

http://www.donatelife.gov.au/discover/facts-and-statistics#sthash.GUKea06k.dpuf

http://www.donatelife.gov.au/discover/facts-and-statistics#sthash.GUKea06k.dpuf



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SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Cotton Project Term 3 5%

Drama Elements of Drama/School Performance: - Contribution to rehearsals - Performance - Performance Analysis

Week 7 Week 10

5% 15% 10%

English Close Study of Text: Shakespearean Drama Week 9 15%

Film and Video Practical – Short film that manipulates time Theory – Film analysis/review

Week 9 Week 8

20% 10%

Food Technology Food Service & Catering Bookwork and Recipe Folder Safety and Behaviour Average Practical Mark

Week 8 Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2

30% 20% 10% 10%

HSIE Australian Geographical Issues - In class assessment - Field trip rep

Term 3 Week 8

Marine Studies Option 4 – Mangroves (Mangrove Field Report) Option 5 – Local Area Study

Week 6 25%

Mathematics Topic Tests Usually every 4 weeks 30%

Metal Technology Research task – Industry in Society Week 6 10%

Music Musicology/Aural: - Listening Task - Performance

Week 6 Ongoing

20% 5%

PDHPE Practical Assessment Task Ongoing

PASS Lifestyle, leisure and recreation Weeks 1-10 15%

Science Research Task Week 7 30%

Timber Technology Research task – Careers in the Timber Industry Practical Task – Project 3

Week 6 Week 6

10% 30%

Visual Arts Major Work Portfolio Week 9 25%


SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Aboriginal Studies Task Weeks 4-5 20%

Agriculture 3 & 4 Week 2 / Weeks 4-5 30% / 30%

Ancient History 4 & - Week 1 / Weeks 4-5 20% / 20%

Biology 3 & 4 Week 2 / Weeks 4-5 25% / 30%

Business Studies 4 Weeks 4-5 30%

Chemistry 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Community & Family Studies Tasks Week 2 / Weeks 4-5 10% / 20%

Earth & Environmental Science 3 & 4 Weeks 3-4 / Week 7 40% / 30%

Engineering Studies 4 & 5 Weeks 4-5 / Week 6 25% / 20%

English Advanced 5 & 6 Weeks 4-5 / Week 7 30% / 20%

English Extension 1 3 Weeks 4-5 15%

English Studies 4 & 5 Week 2 / Week 7 20% / 20%

English Standard 5 & 6 Weeks 4-5 / Week 7 35% / 15%

IT – Timber/Metal 3 Weeks 4-5 45%

Mathematics General Course 1 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Mathematics General Course 2 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Mathematics 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Mathematics Extension 1 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Mathematics Extension 2 4 Weeks 4-5 40%

Modern History 4 & 5 Week 1 / Weeks 4-5 20% / 20%

Music 1 4 Weeks 4-5 45%

Music 2 4 Weeks 4-5 45%

Music Extension 1 Weeks 4-5 50%

PDHPE 4 & 5 Weeks 4-5 / Week 7 30% / 15%

Physics 4 Weeks 4-5 30%

Senior Science Task Weeks 4-5 40%

Society & Culture 3 & 4 Weeks 4-5 / Week 8 30% / 20%

Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 4, 5 & 6 Ongoing 15% / 20% / 20%

Visual Arts 4 & 5 Early Term 3 / Weeks 4-5 30% / 25%

TRIAL EXAMS – 8 TO 19 AUGUST (WEEKS 4 AND 5)



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DATES TO REMEMBER

JULY OCTOBER

18-22 Junior State Music Camp 10 Term 4 Commences – Students Return

22 NSW Cross Country 10 P&C Meeting

25 Year 8 → 9 Subject Selection Evening 13 Vaccinations

27 UMAT Exam 13 HSC Written Exams commence

28 Australian Maths Competition 18 Zone Futsal (Boys and Girls)

AUGUST 25 Year 11 SCU Senior Schools Day

1-5 Education Week 26-28 SLIKK Camp

4 NAIDOC Assembly NOVEMBER

4 NC Athletics 4-8 Year 12 PIP Conference

8 P&C Meeting 7-11 Year 8 Core Exams

8-19 Year 12 Trial Exams 9 Year 12 Formal (Sawtell RSL Club)

11 NC Athletics (backup) 10-12 Champion of Champions Futsal (Senior)

14-19 Year 11 HSIE Excursion 11 Remembrance Day

15-19 Northern NSW Futsal 14 P&C Meeting

19 Year 8 Gumbaynggirr Learning Excursion 14-18 Years 9 and 10 Core Exams

29 Years 7/8/9 Parent Teacher Night 17 Zone Cricket Trials

SEPTEMBER 18 CLAPPER Awards

7-11 NSW Athletics 21-25 Year 10 Futures Program

12-20 Year 11 Exams 24-26 Champion of Champions Futsal (Junior)

12 P&C Meeting 28-14/12 Year 10 Work Experience

19-23 Year 11 VET Work Placement 29-30 Silver & Gold Excursions

22 Year 12 Final Assembly DECEMBER

22-25 Bellingen Music Festival 1-2 Queensland Uni Excursion

23 End Term 3 2 Year 6 Small Schools Orientation Day

9 Year 6 All Schools Orientation Day

12 Year 6 into 7 2017 Parent Info Night

12 P&C Meeting

15 HSC Results Released

16 Presentation Day Assembly

16 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued

16 End Term 4

Did you know?

The serial number of the first MAC ever produced was 2001

If done perfectly, a rubix cube combination can be solved in 17 turns

60% of electrocutions occur while talking on the telephone during a thunderstorm

The world record for keeping a Lifesaver in the mouth with the hole intact is 7 hours 10

minutes

The world record for spitting a watermelon seed is 65 feet 4 inches

In space, astronauts are unable to cry, because there is no gravity and the tears wont flow

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