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Woolgoolga High School
Newsletter Issue 11 . July 28, 2017
CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2452 . 6654 1500 . woolgoolga-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au . www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
From the Principal P.2
Important coming dates P.3
SMILE P.4
Careers P.5
School payments P.6
Parent Teacher online P.7
U15 CHS Basketball P.8
Zone Athletics P.8-9
State Cross Country P.10
2017 Sport Dates P.11
Community Notices P.12-13
The SMILE Program has been a great influence
on the wellbeing of many students this year.
Over 80 SMILE mentors have had regular meetings with younger students to share their experiences, give support to help them feel safe and encourage the students to give their best while they are at school. These meetings take place during home group at the start of the day. The SMILE Program is giving students a safe place to talk about their school experience and share anything that’s on their mind. Some students have shared issues with their SMILE Mentors that they were not confident to take to an adult. This is where the SMILE Program bridges the gap between students and WHS staff. The SMILE Mentors can then use their training to best accompany the student to someone who can resolve the issue and their focus can return to learning. Full story and more pictures on page 4.
S Support
M Mentor
I Inspire
L Listen
E Encourage
S.M.I.L.E.
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Parent Teacher Night for Years 7-12 will
occur on Monday 31st July from 3.30pm. It
would be great to see many parents attend.
This week we had an outstanding NAIDOC
Assembly. The theme was Our Language
Matters and the special guest presenter was
Uncle Michael Jarret. Uncle Bing supported
our ceremony and there was a significant
number of Aboriginal parents and community
members in attendance. We showcased our
Aboriginal girls’ choir and had the opportuni-
ty for Lachlan Nash to sing in language. The
recently recorded video by NITV at our
school was also shown. I urge all parents
and community members to watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XO1iYg7Ntg4 .
From the Principal’s Desk
Please note that on Thursday, 3rd
August is the
Coffs Cup half day public holiday and the school
will be closed from 12.00 noon.
Students are awarded a Woopi ticket for good
behaviour on schoolwork and each term we
have a major draw. This is part of our whole
school Positive Behaviour for Learning. At the
recent Assembly of Excellence the Semester 1
major award winner of a new laptop was
drawn. Congratulations Kalani Connor of Year
7 (pictured on page 11)!
Coffs Cup half day public holiday
Thursday 3rd, August
The school will be open normally from 8.45am on
Thursday, but arrangements will need to be made
for students to be collected by 12 noon. Students
should not be sent to school if they cannot be col-
lected or do not have your permission to walk
home at 12 noon.
We have been advised that Sahdra Bus Service will be running buses at approximately 11.45 on this day and students who normally catch Sahdra buses can do so at this time.
Forest Coach Lines has advised that their bus ser-vices will not be running at noon on Thursday. Students who regularly catch Forest buses will need to make other arrangements.
The canteen will operate as usual at Break 1
from 11.10am – 11.40am.
Until next time
Guy Wright
Principal
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IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS
Mon Jul 31 Parent teacher meetings
Thur Aug 3 Coffs Cup half day holiday
Fri Aug 4 MNC athletics
Fri Aug 11 UNI nominations due
Mon Aug 14—Fri Aug 25 Trial HSC examinations
Tue Aug 29 Concert of Excellence
Wed Sept 6 NSW state athletics
Mon Sept 11—Fri Sept 22 Year 11 examinations
Tue Sept 12 Year 12 Getting Out There Day
Fri Sept 22 Year 12 Graduation Assembly
The WHS P & C
meets on the
second Tuesday of
every month at
6.30pm
Coffs Cup
half day
public holiday
Thursday, 3rd
August
The school will be open normally from
8.45am on Thursday, but arrangements
will need to be made for students to be
collected by 12 noon. Students should
not be sent to school if they cannot be
collected or do not have your permis-
sion to walk home at 12 noon.
We have been advised that Sahdra Bus Service will be running buses at approximately 11.45 on this day and students who normally catch Sahdra buses can do so at this time.
Forest Coach Lines has advised that their bus services will not be running at noon on Thursday. Students who regularly catch Forest buses will need to make other arrangements.
The canteen will operate as usual at Break 1
from 11.10am – 11.40am.
Parent Teacher Night
Monday 31 July
Bookings should be made online
(instructions on page 7).
If you are unable to attend but
would like to discuss your child’s
progress, please contact the
school (66541500) so an
alternate interview time can be
arranged.
UAC applications 2018
Applications for tertiary study in 2018 will open on Wednesday 2 August 2017.
NSW Year 12 students will receive an email with their four-digit UAC PIN on Monday 31 July.
If you have any questions, please see Mr Burton.
UAC Guides have arrived
Year 12 students considering university as a post-school option need to collect their UAC &
QTAC guides and make an interview appointment with Mr Burton.
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The SMILE Mentors have also been planning and running events to help spread the anti-bullying
message and promote positive social behaviour. The SMILE photo booth, held late last term,
was well supported by students in all year groups and sent out a really positive message to the
wider school community. Students brought their own positive messages and had a fun photo with
their friends. The students received a copy of the picture and some of the best pictures were
made into posters to further promote the anti-bullying message.
In late June SMILE Mentors also hosted the Year 7 lunchtime “Dance against Bullying” party.
This was another popular event where Year 7 students and SMILE Mentors enjoyed their
lunchtime dancing in the music room. The students got to know their SMILE Mentors a little more
and a fun time was had by all.
Students are reminded of the extensive support network in the school. Teachers, Head Teachers,
Year Advisers, the Welfare Department, SMILE Mentors and Deputy Principals are all willing to
assist with any student issues.
S.M.I.L.E.
Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 5 July 28, 2017 . Issue 11
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SCU Open Days Southern Cross University in-vites Woolgoolga High School students and their parents to our Open Days to sample campus life, and explore study options and career opportunities. Join us on campus for workshops and presentations, campus tours, food options, live music and entertainment. Gold Coast campus: Sunday 13 August Lismore campus: Sunday 20 August Coffs Harbour campus and National
Marine Science Centre: Sunday 27 August
For more information, registration and de-tails on the event programs, please visit scu.edu.au/opendays
SCU STAR Early Entry enables Year 12 students to gain early admission to South-ern Cross University on the basis of their school Principal's recommendation. STAR Early Entry matches an individual student to a particular Southern Cross University course based on their likelihood of success in their chosen discipline. Applications for current Year 12 students are now open for study in 2018. For more information, please contact your Career Adviser or refer to scu.edu.au/STAR Keep up to date with our events by following us at SCU Future Student Facebook page
Early Entry and Student
Recommendation schemes
The majority of university courses need to be
applied for via the University Admission Centre
(UAC). Notification of acceptance into courses is
made in late December via UAC, after ATAR
results are determined. “Early Entry” is a system
where students can apply to participating univer-
sities and courses to receive a course offer prior
to their final ATAR being announced.
The UAC is now offering a system of applying
for Early Entry via UAC called SRS (Student
Recommendation Scheme). However, not every
university is participating. Some universities
offer their own system, or in some cases offer
both their own system AND SRS!
It is recommended that you do not apply for any
Early Entry processes until you have had a
good look through the UAC Guide. Free copies
of this Guide are available from the careers
office from August. Mrs Court also recommends
that you wait until after your trial exams before
you apply. With any application you must have
your NESA Number.
Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS)
are one way institutions make early offers to
current Australian Year 12 students who have
applied for undergraduate admission through
UAC. Applications for SRS are a separate appli-
cation to UAC and are completed online via the
UAC website after you have submitted your
UAC preferences. You will also be asked to
answer some questions about yourself, your
background and your study goals. Further infor-
mation regarding SRS is located on page 34 of
the UAC Guide. Or go to http://www.uac.edu.au/
srs/
SRS offers are made in mid November and early
December (unconditional offers) before ATARs
are released and are made to all eligible prefer-
ences. Conditional offers are made uncondition-
al if criteria is met in December and January
rounds.
At this time 12 institutions will be participating in
SRS in 2017 for 2018 commencement.
Australian Catholic University
Australian National University
Charles Sturt University
International College of Management, Sydney
Macquarie University
National Art School
SAE Creative Media Institute
University of Canberra
University of New England
University of Newcastle
University of Technology Sydney
Western Sydney University
Careers
Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 6 July 28, 2017 . Issue 11
CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2456 . 6654 1500 . woolgoolga-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au . www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
19 June 2017
Dear Parents and Carers
Woolgoolga High School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools’ finance system and a new bank account on
4 September 2017.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents and carers.
EFTPOS payments: We will not be able to accept EFTPOS payments between 30 August 2017 and
5 September 2017. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding EFTPOS payments before
30 August, 2017. From 5 September 2017, EFTPOS payments will be accepted as before.
Cash and cheque payments: Between 30 August 2017 and 4 September 2017, we will also not be able
to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the
new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before 30 August
2017. From 5 September 2017, cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before.
Online payments (POP): As of 25 August 2017, payments to our current online payment facility will
cease. You will not be able to use the Department of Education’s Parent Online Payment (POP) system until
Monday 4 September 2017.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any
questions, please contact the school on 02 6654 1500.
Yours sincerely
Guy Wright
Principal
Woolgoolga High School Guy Wright (FACE)
Principal
Centenary Drive Woolgool-ga 2456
Ph (02) 6654 1500 Fax (02) 6654 1936
Email: woolgoolga-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Change of Details
If you have not informed the school of your living circumstances or any other details that have changed could you
please notify the Front Office ASAP. It is vital the school has up to date records should you need to be contacted in
case of an emergency.
Form is available from the front office or can be downloaded from the school website:
http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/21717034/21724205/
change_of_details_annual.pdf
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http://web3.woolgoo1ga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/register
Note:
Woolgoolga High School Guy Wright (FACE)
Principal
Centenary Drive Woolgool-ga 2456
Ph (02) 6654 1500 Fax (02) 6654 1936
Email: woolgoolga-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 8 July 28, 2017 . Issue 11
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U15 CHS Basketball
Congratulations to all boys and girls playing, scoring and supporting the U15 CHS Basketball
competition in 2017. Most of the students in the girls’ team were new to basketball. They were
beaten by Toormina High School but recorded a win against Orara HS due to a forfeit. All girls
played with enthusiasm, effort and sportsmanship.
The boys’ team played a thrilling first game to win against Toormina HS by 2 points! Strong defence, composure and
teamwork helped Woolgoolga HS to start the competition with a win. The height and experience of the Bellingen HS
team proved too difficult to overcome but was still an excellent game to spectate.
The games even made Prime 7 News!
Big thank you to Bryan Davison for coaching the boys’ team, organisers and parents for making the day a success.
Signing off for the season.
Mr Pursch
Congratulations to the 82 Woolgoolga High students who
competed with great sportsmanship and prowess at the
recent Mid North Coast Zone Athletics Carnival held at
Coffs Harbour International Sports Stadium.
Woolgoolga accumulated 498 points and came third over-
all for the day close behind Coffs Harbour and Bellingen
High Schools. Special mention to the 17 boys—Tim Della,
Soni Finau, Brodie Floris, Luke Gustafson, Nick Johnson,
Isaiah Koopmans and Izack Smidt, who together scored
100 points for Woolgoolga.
Listed below are the Woolgoolga students who have qual-
ified for the North Coast Regional Athletics Carnival. Good
luck at the next level.
Thanks to all the parents who came to support the
Woolgoolga students and the Woolgoolga teachers who
worked as officials all day at the Mid North Coast Athletics
carnival: Mr Morgan (Shot Put)
Mr Feeney (High Jump)
Mr Beveridge (Timekeeper) and
Mrs Sandhu (Team Manager).
Pictured WHS Relay Teams 13 girls, 14 girls, 17+ girls,
(next page) 15 girls, 17+ boys, 16 girls, 12 girls.
Mid North Coast
Zone Athletics
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NAME YEAR AGE EVENT
Boys
Leyton Dunn, Vai Gravino, Kade Levingston, Luke Taylor
7 12 12 Boys Relay
Ryan Barnes 7 13 Javelin
Heath Kissick 7 13 High Jump
Callum Roworth 7 13 200m, 800m
Peter Cohen 8 14 1500m, 3000m
Isaac Fowler 8 14 Long Jump
Kyle Wallace 8 14 100m, 200m
Kai Mildren 9 15 Long Jump
Jaimon Cowling 10 16 400m, 800m, 1500m
Adam Hill 10 16 Shot Put
Humraj Singh 11 16 Shot Put, Discus
Jasmeet Singh 9 16 1500m
Nicholas Johnson 11 17 Javelin
Soni Finau 11 18 Shot Put
Luke Gustafson 12 18 Javelin
Isaiah Koopmans 12 18 800m, 1500m, 3000m
Izack Smidt 12 18 200m, 400m, High Jump
Girls
Zahlia Graham 7 12 100m, 200m, Long Jump
Bonnie Hills 7 12 800m
Kobie-Mai Fox 7 13 Javelin
Jesse Beresford 8 14 16 Girls Relay, High Jump
Jade Tapfield 9 15 Javelin, Shot Put
Tahli Beringer 10 16 16 Girls Relay
Jade Egar 11 16 16 Girls Relay, 100m, 200m, 400m
Chelsea Mallett 10 16 16 Girls Relay
Taylar Briley 11 17 AWD 100m, 200m, Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump
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State Cross Country
Congratulations to the following students who competed at State Cross Country last week at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney. Photos and the place students gained in the CHS NSW race are pictured below.
Pictured clockwise from left: Isaac Fowler 14 boys (30); Peter Cohen 14 boys (48); Jaimon Cowling
16 boys (21); Talon Mitchell 13 boys (46); Xanthi Hand 14 girls (72); 14 girls Madyson Cowling
(second from left 29); 14 girls Shania King (76) and Abang Desalegn Bekele (77); Isaiah Koopmans
18 boys (6)
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2017 SPORT CARNIVAL DATES
PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT.
SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM
ATHLETICS
Thurs 3 Aug NC Regional Athletics Carnival Lismore 3
Wed 6 Sept
to Fri 8 Sept
CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3
Collection point located
outside the school library
Congratulations Kalani Connor
of Year 7 the Semester 1 Woopi
major award winner of a new
laptop computer.
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Homestay Hosts Wanted
We are looking for caring families and individuals to provide a wonderful home away from
home for international students attending Woolgoolga High School.
Must be able to provide meals and a Working With Children Check.
Hosts receive $285 per week for a single room. Short (1 term) to long (4 terms) stays are
available.
Apply online at www.staydownunder.com.au
For further information contact Stay DownUnder on (02) 8901 4499
Or school co-ordinator Ms Genette Maniatis (02 6654 1500)
WANTED Seeking Host families for Rotary International High School student
from Denmark
15 years old female Year 10 Woolgoolga High School student
3- 4 months in your home
Commencing in Year 10 July 2017
Woolgoolga Rotary Club provides some funds to host families to assist with costs of student.
Working with Children Check will be required
Enquiries: Patty Delaney 66 542185
Mobile: 0467 072 905
email:delaney_patty@hotmail.com
Monster Auction Woolgoolga Rotary Auction of used household goods takes place the first
Saturday of every month except January for small goods, furniture and a
whole lot of mixed items. Location is the Rotary shed behind the CWA, next
to the RSL club in Beach Street (parking available behind the RSL club).
Come down to grab a bargain!
For further information visit http://woolgoolgarotaryclub.org.au/
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Years 7, 8, 9 receive vouchers from
McDonalds Restaurants
Pacific Highway Coffs Harbour
Years 10, 11, 12 receive vouchers from
Riptide Pizzeria
Fawcett Street Woolgoolga
Phone: 6654 8989
Woolgoolga Pizza Place
Beach Street Woolgoolga
Phone 66542744
Paid Advertising
Woolgoolga High School Silver Awards are
generously sponsored by:
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Now Available At Woolgoolga High School
A secure Westpac banking facility has now been added to the Woolgoolga High School website to
allow parents/carers to make online Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card payments for things like
voluntary school contributions, excursions, sporting activities or sales to students.
Look for the $ Make a Payment button next to Contact Us at the top of our homepage.
For those experienced in paying online, the process will be familiar. Detailed instructions are
available by opening the Parent Online Payment Instructions on the Information tab on our website.
We hope that you will find this payment option convenient. Payments can still be made at the
Woolgoolga High School Office by cash, cheque or EFTPOS before school and during break 1.
http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Volunteers needed to serve in only 1 hour increments:
8.30am - 9.30am
11.00am - 12.00 noon
1.00pm - 2.00pm
If you can help please ring the school on 66541500 or
follow the link on the school’s website to complete
the expression of interest.
http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/parent-information
See menu with price list on the school’s website
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