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Woolgoolga High School

Newsletter Issue 11 . July 28, 2017

CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2452 . 6654 1500 . [email protected] . 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.

Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 2 July 28, 2017 . Issue 11


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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO1iYg7Ntg4%20



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.



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.



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

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http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/

http://www.uac.edu.au/srs/

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_ACU.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_ANU.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_CSU.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_ICMS.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_MQ.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_NAS.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_SAE.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_UC.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_UNE.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_UON.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_UTS.pdf

http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/srs/SRS-2017_WSU.pdf



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: [email protected] 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

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/21717034/21724205/change_of_details_annual.pdf

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/21717034/21724205/change_of_details_annual.pdf



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Note:

Woolgoolga High School Guy Wright (FACE)

Principal

Centenary Drive Woolgool-ga 2456

Ph (02) 6654 1500 Fax (02) 6654 1936

Email: [email protected] www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

http://web3.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/login

http://web3.woolgoo1ga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal/register

mailto:[email protected]



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



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



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)



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.



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:[email protected]

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/

http://www.staydownunder.com.au

http://woolgoolgarotaryclub.org.au/



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:



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

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

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