Welcome to mid-term. It has been a fabulous start to a busy term 3, with exciting activities, sporting trips and various successes.

I wish to congratulate Lucas Shore for finishing in the top half of his age group at the recent State cross country competition.

Last week saw us celebrate Public Education Week where we were fortunate to have exschool captain, Anna Eggleton, speak to the students on her post-school successes and adventures. I was so impressed with her presentation that I wish to share it with you later in this edition. We had the CWA present many certificates for students who had entered their writing competition. Hannah Radford was acknowledged for winning a writing competition and the book in which her writing has been published, has been donated to our library and her family. The music students have been jamming it up and their performances were great. I look forward to them performing at every assembly. So talented.

Lastly, the Wakakirri dance group performed their item “Alice Through the Looking Glass". This piece reflected the life of a teenager in today's society. They performed recently at NIDA where they won the Spirit of Wakakirri Award. They are still waiting to hear the major awards results.

Good luck to the Regional Athletics competitors.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite year 10 and their Parents/Carers to a subject information night on 23 August at 6 pm in the school library. Staff will be there to discuss proposed stage 6 subject selections. Have a fabulous week 5

Kind regards,

Fiona Jackson

• Message from The Principal

• Important Dates

• General News

• Maths Department News

• Science Department News

• Career Adviser News

• English Department News

• Library news

• P&C News

• Assessment Dates

• Photo Gallery

• VALID Science Tests: 29 August & 9 September

• P&C Meeting: 16 August • Subject information night:

23 August

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Year 12 Ski Trip

The Year 12 Ski Trip to Mt Buller is fast approaching. Year 12 will leave after their Trial HSC exams on Wednesday, August 17 and return the evening of Friday, August 19. Students are reminded that they need to bring wet weather clothes, a sleeping bag and a pillow, plus overnight essentials. With major works about to be submitted and exam preparation in full swing, this will serve as a reward for those who have been putting in the ‘hard yards’.

- Derek Smith -

U/15 AFL

Before the end of term, there is likely to be an Australian Rules Gala Day for our Under 15 boys. This will possibly involve teams from Tumbarumba, Junee, Gundagai and Young High Schools. Watch this space later in the term for more details.

- Derek Smith –

Wodonga 9s

Tumbarumba High School has been invited to participate in the Wodonga 9s this year. This is a Rugby League and LeagueTag competition consisting of teams in Year 7/8, Year 9/10 and Year 11/12. It also has places available for girls in LeagueTag for Years 7-9 and Years 10-12. This will be held on Tuesday August 30. We anticipate getting permission notes out next week.

- Derek Smith –

PDHPE & Sport Uniform

Please be aware that our PDHPE/Sport uniform is a maroon polo shirt and black shorts or pants. With the cold weather continuing this term, I recommend students wear black tracksuit pants with their maroon shirts and their school jumpers. While long tights are acceptable for practical lessons, they are not considered appropriate school uniform and should not be worn outside of these lessons.

Scientific Calculators

If your child is studying Mathematics it is vital that they have a reliable scientific calculator. Without one, their progress will be hindered in most lessons and make it impossible to participate at all in some units of work.

Many students, across all year levels, do not own or have not brought a calculator to Maths class. Please help ensure that your child brings an approved scientific calculator to every Maths lesson. If your child does not have a calculator, they are available from the front office for $21 (price set to rise in October) or can be purchased from most newsagents or department stores.

- Mrs J Ward -

Free Maths Tutoring

Free Maths tutoring and homework help is available every Wednesday this term in the school Library from 3:30pm to 4:30pm with Mrs Ward.

Students in Years 7 – 10 all have a minimum of five practical lessons per fortnight. They are asked to be in full uniform for each of these lessons.

- Ms J Sturgess –

Parents Online Payments

We would like to remind parents/carers that there is a $ Make a payment link on the front page of the school’s website to do online payments for school fees, excursions, etc. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Remember that we also have EFTPOS available in the school office.

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VALID Science 10 2016

The Validation of Assessment for learning & Individual Development (VALID) test for Year 10 students will be held between Monday 29 August and Friday 9 September 2016. The test will take approximately 70 minutes. The VALID Science 10 test is an interactive, multimedia test completed entirely on the computer. Students will be tested on their:

• Knowledge and understanding of science • Understanding and skills in the process of

scientific investigation • Ability to evaluate evidence, make judgements

and think critically • Ability to access information and communicate

scientific ideas.

If your child has a disability that needs special consideration or has been educated in English for less than one year, please contact the school to discuss special provisions or possible exemption from the test.

Each student will need to bring headphones or earbuds to be able to listen to the test.

Results of the test will be available during Term 4 2016.

A personal report for each student will be sent to parents/carers to describe the science knowledge and skills demonstrated by the student in the test. There will also be information about how your child’s results compare with overall performance of all students in the test.

I can provide more details about the VALID program if you require additional information.

Megan Finnimore

Head Teacher Science

Temora Youth in Aviation Expo The Temora Youth in Aviation Expo and Temora Flyers INC fly-in is on Saturday 10 September 2016 until Sunday 11 September 2016. This day will include various activities and seminars designed for youth to understand career opportunities in Aviation. Aviation is not just about becoming a pilot, it has various other career opportunities for people of all types of interests. The day will consist of: - Seminars with various people (to be confirmed) - Paid flights will be available during the day (book ahead ***TBC***) - Dinner and breakfast - Live music - And a whole heap of fun and entertainment! Come on up and spend a weekend of aviation in Temora! Email Robert on matthews.rob98@gmail.com for more information. WHEN Saturday, 10 September 2016 at 6:00 AM -Sunday, 11 September 2016 at 4:30 PM (AEST) WHERE Temora Airport - Airport Street, Temora, NSW 2666

Year 12 Canberra University Open Day 27 August 2016 10am-4pm Macquarie University Open Day 20 August 2016 North Ryde 10-3pm Charles Sturt University Parent Information Evening Tuesday 23 August 2016 Wagga Wagga Commercial Club 5.30-7.30pm Australia National University (ANU) Open day 27 August 2016 9am – 4pm

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Entry to University All Year 12 students applying to go to University next year must apply online through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) website. The UAC website opened on 3 August 2016. Students can submit up to 9 preferences for courses at Universities and this must be done by 30 September 2016 or late fees apply. Fee: approx. $30.00 Early Entry Applications Year 12 students interested in applying for early entry for their chosen university need to be looking on the university websites for the dates and application forms. Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) 5 bonus points Campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Orange, Parramatta, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga La Trobe University www.latrobe.edu.au School Access La Trobe (SALT) 3 bonus points Campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton, Bendigo and Melbourne Sydney University http://sydney.edu.au E12 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) www.uts.edu.au Principals’ Recommendation Scheme 1 bonus point University of Canberra www.canberra.edu.au School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) 2 bonus points

University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au School Recommendation Scheme (SRS) 4 bonus points Campuses: Newcastle, Ourimbah and Port Macquarie Wollongong University Early Admission www.uow.edu.au Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Some students will be eligible for Educational Access Schemes. These are for students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage due to circumstances beyond their control or choosing. Defence Force Students looking for information about jobs with the Defence Force need to visit their website. www.defencejobs.gov.au

Please contact our career adviser Rebekah Pholi if you have any questions

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ENGLISH-CREATIVE ARTS

SENIOR ENGLISH

Mr Blenkins’ Year 11 Advanced English students are in the final stages of their comparative study of Texts in Time. The students have been critically examining the film The Front which examines the oppression of left-wing sympathisers during the 1950s. Although a comedy, the film reveals a lot about attitudes and values in America during the 1950s. The students will be issued with their writing folder assessment task in the course of this week.

Miss Hussell’s Standard English students are currently examining related texts that demonstrate how dialogue is used to define characters and contexts. The students will be analysing an extract from Shakespeare’s Macbeth that shows how individuals can control each other through dialogue. This unit will function as a foundation to the students’ HSC elective based on the play Summer of the Seventeenth Doll. The students will be issued with their writing folder assessment task in the course of the next two weeks.

JUNIOR ENGLISH

Mr Blenkins and Miss Hussell’s 9-10 English classes have completed their oral presentations based on the concept of working lives. The standard of speeches and ICT skills have been very high – and students have demonstrated that they can make perceptive and original connections between texts linked by a common theme.

The students have completed the unit of learning by studying the representation of working lives through the film medium – namely the mockumentary Kenny. The students have also developed their literacy skills by deconstructing and comparing a number of film reviews based on the film.

Students will be commencing their next unit of learning based on the concept of betrayal. The unit will focus on a Shakespearian text – either Hamlet or Macbeth. The unit will provide students with an opportunity to deconstruct Shakespeare’s language and timeless themes. The students’ learning experiences will include essay writing using a scaffolded approach and creative writing based on the concept of betrayal.

YEARS 7-8 ENGLISH

Miss Hussell’s English class has commenced its study of Legends in the non-fiction medium. Many of the stories studied are based in Australia, although a number of the stories have links to Europe and Australia’s Asia neighbours. Students will be utilising a variety of 2LS reading-comprehension strategies to refine their reading-comprehension and listening skills.

Mr Mulherin’s English classes have been reading the abridged version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. To date the students have completed a variety of reading=comprehension activities based on sequencing and locating information from texts. The students are completing a visual representation of the first eight chapters of the novel on a film strip summary which is a 2LS strategy designed to help students engage with the written word.

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WRITING COMPETITION

Students and parents are reminded that creative writing scripts for the Elyne Mitchell Writing Competition are due soon. The scripts should mention “…a new perspective” and should have a link or passing reference to rural Australia.

Many students commenced their scripts at the Enrichment Writing Day in Week 9 of last term. Students have been submitting drafts for teacher feedback – and are encouraged to utilise the library during lunch times during the week.

Easy Reads Collection

Mr Blenkins and Mrs Jackson opened our new ‘Easy Reads’ collection. All students in Years 7 and 8 were invited to join the celebrations. Mr Blenkins gave an inspiring address noting that whilst the library had a large list of fiction titles, catering for the ‘banquet reader’ this new collection provided books suitable for anyone who wanted a reading snack. He added that these shorter books were well written, of interest to students and many were also illustrated.

Books are displayed in book boxes targeting areas of special interest – including humorous and scary books; books about football, animals and books that are diaries.

Our next P&C meeting will be on Tuesday 16 August at 7pm in the Science Conference room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please take note of the following Assessments and Homework Task dates that are coming up.

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I have spent my entire life in Tumbarumba, I attended both the Tumbarumba primary school and the high school and graduated from year 12 in 2012. During my time at Tumbarumba High I was involved with the SRC/SLT, the debating team and various writers groups. I have always strived to be involved in everything the school had to offer. In 2012 I was also given the privilege of being school captain. I always studied hard and strived to be the best I could be. Outside of school I was involved in the youth council and the rotary interact club and made endless other voluntary contributions, all of which I really enjoyed.

After graduating from high school I stayed in town for a year and worked at Gone Barney to earn some money for university. In 2014, I moved to Albury and began studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, which I still very much enjoy.

While halfway through my first year at Charles Sturt University (CSU) I was nominated by CSU for the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship which was for a small selection of students to study in the Asia-Pacific Region. After a number of interviews I was selected as one of 69 students in Australia to receive the scholarship worth $30,000 (all expenses paid plus more). In July 2015, I departed for Japan and spent eight months travelling, learning the language, studying and making friends. Highlights included visiting Hiroshima War Museum, Kumamoto Castle and Kyoto. I was also honoured to meet with the Hon. Julie Bishop several times, including at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

Since returning to Australia my story has been told wide and far. I was interviewed by CSU media and feature on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (New Colombo Plan). I was also delighted to meet with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of CSU; however, the highlight for me is my feature in the July edition of the Jetstar in-flight magazine.

So what’s on the cards for me in the future? At the end of the year I will be travelling to Nepal for three weeks for a conservation trip working with elephants, rhinos and tigers. Next year I hope to pursue an internship working with Australian threatened species and follow on with a year of Honours. I will also hopefully be able to visit Bhutan on an additional CSU international conservation trip but for right now I plan to continue with my studies in Albury and get increasingly involved with the Albury community, including the sustainable activity centre of which I am now a part of.

To all of the students at Tumbarumba High, I cannot stress enough how important it is to jump in and have a go at everything the school and community has to offer. Apply for the SRC and school captain when you get the chance and embrace all of the opportunities. Your local interact, youth council and CWA groups are a great place to meet other kids and to get a say in what happens in the community. If I didn’t get involved with the community I would have never been given the opportunity to study in Japan on such a prestigious scholarship. Some other advice I can give is to always try your best and if you’re not so good at the theory, that’s okay too, as long as you’re giving it your best shot, practical learning is just as important. BUT nonetheless, studying hard is important as well. Ask for help or guidance when you need it and don’t be afraid of failure- sometimes we need to fall to learn how to get back up. Most importantly, work out what’s best for you. We all learn in different ways and we all have different interests, embrace them and pursue them. There are so many opportunities out there to study what you love and as they say “if you love what you do you never work a day in your life”. -Anna Eggleton

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