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Issue No. 14 10 September 2012
Woonona High School E X C EL LEN C E IN N OVATION S UC C E SS
PO Box 155 Woonona NSW 2517 Ph: 4284 1513 Fax: 4285 1485 Web: http://www.woonona-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
Year 9 Report Page 2
Careers and Chaplain’s Corner Page 3
Sport News Page 3
Community Noticeboard Page 4 & 5
UPCOMING EVENTS Date Event Sept 10-19 Yr11 Preliminary Exams (Yearly) Sept 20 Yr12 Graduation & Presentation Day (9.30am) Sept 21 Last Day Term 3 Oct 8 First Day of Term 4 for all students Oct 15-19 Yr11 Hospitality Work Placement Oct 19 National Leaders Day—New School Captains Nov 2 Elevate Leadership Day for Year 11, 2012 Nov 5-9 Yr11 Construction Work Placement Nov 12-16 Yr11 Metal & Engineering Work Placement Nov 13-14 ESSA Tests Nov 19-23 Yr10 Work Experience Nov 26-Dec 7 Library Closed—Stocktake Dec 5 Yr7 2013 Orientation Day—9.30am Dec 13 Presentation Evening Yr7-11—7pm Dec 19 Last Day of school 2012 - for students
Ms Wall is on leave and we are sure she will be taking the
opportunity to relax and be ready to start Term 4 with all her
usual energy.
This morning we heard of Molly Dugan’s achievement of a
gold medal in javelin at the State Athletics. Molly is to be
congratulated on pursuing her talents to the highest level as
well as being successful in her schooling.
The signing of the Partnership Agreement with our local
Aboriginal Community had an inspiring message for our
students and our community. Listening to Nadia from AIME,
Lisa Hicks from our AECG, Uncle Vic Chapman, Jade Kennedy,
Jarod Wright and Kyal Wilson (Year 10 students) was valuable
to our understanding of their stories and life as well as our
land. This was an important event for the life and future of
our school community.
Our Community of Schools program is expanding
extraordinarily and diversely. We have had some great
special interest days lately in the TAS and PDHPE areas. Ms
Bolam and Ms Burns had the Primary students engaged and
simply enjoying what they were doing. Our Mathematics
teachers gave demonstration lessons on Friday for our
Partner primary Schools so that we can share the different
ways of teaching Mathematics. Teachers sharing information
and skills just reinforces the shared process of learning across
our schools. It is always wonderful to see the enthusiasm of
students and teachers interacting with others in learning.
We are in the process of planning for next year and students
are being asked over the final weeks of term to select their
electives for next year. We always like to give students the
opportunity to try new subjects and so we are offering Year 9
and Year 10 2013 the chance to do three electives. We hope
that students will take this opportunity to try something that
may offer them different skills or concepts.
Whenever I see performances by the Circus Skills students I
am in awe of their talent and courage. These very talented
students have also impressed the organisers of School
Spectacular and they will be featured in this show.
Congratulations go to the students and to Mr McDermott.
Mrs Susan Pike—Relieving Principal
CANTEEN HELPERS
Mon 10 HELP NEEDED
Tue 11 HELP NEEDED
Wed 12 S Cotterill
Thu 13 HELP NEEDED
Fri 14 HELP NEEDED
Mon 17 M Elphick
Tue 18 S Boyle
Wed 19 H Rouse
Thu 20 I Rasch
Fri 21 HELP NEEDED
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Year 9 Report
Several Year 9 students have been involved in an ongoing
project focusing on both engagement in school and on work
readiness, run by the Independent Employment Advisory
Service and supervised in-school by Mr. Buswell. As a result of
their involvement with the project, one student has
successfully obtained part-time employment and another has
obtained the Construction White Card (previously known as
Green Card in NSW) which is a nationally recognised course
compulsory for all workers carrying out construction work.
Woonona High School has been integrally involved in the
2012 Southern Stars production. Our congratulations go to
year 9 students Emily Doronzo, Hayley Fisher, Cello Mahon,
Brenna Petrolo, Elleigh Price, and Tahlia Reynolds on their
participation. Congratulations also to students from other
years: Taylah Carter, Holly Forrest, Sarah Hardy, Alyssa
Ludewig, Amelia McPherson, Candice Nicholls, Bronte Petrolo
and Brittaney Shepherd. I am no doubt echoing the students’
sentiments by thanking Ms Sharp and Ms Whiddon for the
time they put in to readying the students for performance as
well as for their expertise and guidance.
At present we have a number of students who have achieved
Silver Merit (Deputy Principal’s Merit). They are: Ben Brien,
Emily Doronzo, Alyse Egbers, Madisyn Hermann, Brooke
Howard, Emma Maslowski, Grace Murphy, Brenna Petrolo,
Tahlia Reynolds, Teya Storm, Erin Te Pairi-Pratt and Stephen
Wallace. Others are well on their way to achieving Silver
status and I anticipate there being quite a few students
receiving the Principal’s Award by the end of the year.
During a recent year assembly, a number of students were
presented with certificates on behalf of Ryan Park, our local
member. These certificates were awarded in recognition of
their volunteer work with the Rural Fire Service.
In 2012, a focus of staff and students alike has been on the
school as a community. I would like to commend Year 9
students for really trying hard to achieve a more harmonious
co-existence with others in the school. It is heartening to see
students engaging in positive behaviours which reinforce our
sense of being at one with each other.
Southern Stars or Southern Belles?
Cello Mahon, Elleigh Price and Brenna Petrolo.
Jazmin Tweddle O’Donnell was photographed
thinking about her jewellery project in
Mr Buswell’s class.
Students who were recently presented with a
certificate on behalf of Ryan Park, for their
volunteer work with the RFS.
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Careers
Trades Roadshow
By Rachel Merrett
On Wednesday 29 September 27 Year Ten students attended the Trades Roadshow at the Illawarra Senior College.
Students were given the opportunity to experience a few trade tasks and took part in activities from decorating cakes to trying their hand at welding. Cake decorating was easily the most popular activity among the girls; after all you got to eat the results. Carpentry and brick laying proved more popu-lar amongst the boys.
The opportunity to have a go at welding both virtual and ac-tual was taken advantage of by students. The provision of an interactive welding display was astoundingly successful with students being able to try their hand in a safe context. Only a few students made their way to the actual welding which was hosted in another building. However, among them, Emma Rigby was called a “bloody good welder”.
Interestingly many girls found construction trades to be capti-vating. Marissa Decker thinks she might have a future in con-struction. Where as many of the boys were intrigued by horti-culture. Kyal Wilson took the opportunity to plant three seed-lings.
Personally, however, I favoured the hospitality display. The hands on nature of it made me feel very creative. After all I find myself to be a very practical person.
On the whole the students found the excursion to be very helpful by giving them clear ideas of what they might want to pursue in the future.
Reminder to Students
The Careers Office is here for your benefit. If you want help with a resume, job seeking tips or help deciding what career might be right for you come and make an appointment.
A Few Important DATES Coming Up
11 September UOW Year 12 Information Evening; University Hall 6:30pm
12 September Illawarra TAFE; Year 10 School Leavers Course and Career Counselling; Wollongong TAFE Campus 6-8pm
19 September Illawarra TAFE; Year 11 & 12 School Leavers Course and Career Counselling; Wollongong TAFE Campus 6-8pm
28 September UAC applications close 12 midnight
28 September University of Wollongong Scholarships Applica-tions close
Its your future.
Marissa Decker
Chaplain’s Corner
The Breakfast Club on Thursdays has continued to be a big hit
with FREE brekky available on Thursday mornings 7:30-
8:15am, at the canteen. We have had some more sponsor-
ship come on board, including Woolworths Corrimal, Country
Valley Milk and Kellogg’s. I am so grateful to all our sponsors
who make it happen.
My latest activity at school has been ‘Girl Talk’ – a program
on self esteem and confidence with Year 8 girls. We have
been meeting twice a week and have enjoyed looking at is-
sues like Strengths, Body Image and Self-Talk.
Kind regards,
Rowan Keyzer School Chaplain Brekky Club Supporters:
Sports News
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IFLY 4 KIDS ILLAWARRA FLYTREE TOP WALK
For four days only the Illawarra Fly will become a Winter Wonderland. We will create a snow play space with a small two lane tubing hill and a snow ball target throwing area. The space will be fenced off and entry for pre-booked ticket holders only. We will offer six pre-booked hour long sessions per day, with fifteen minute turn around between each
one. Each session will hold approx 100 children. Session times: 9:30 | 10:45 | 12:00 | 1:15 | 2:30 and 3:45pm from September 26 to 29.
Registration Days - Friday 14th September & Friday 21st September 3:30-5pm at Bulli High School Math’s room.
New Date: Sunday 30th September 12:30-1pm Welcome/Open Day is open to all Registered NILAC athletes. Starts at 1pm -3:30pm At Bulli High School Oval – Enter Via Alroy Street Cost: $90 per athlete (U6-U17) $80 per Tiny Tot (4yrs -U5).
Competition starts Friday 12th October 2012
Competition is open to 4 – U17 year olds
Any further info please Call our President Wanda on 0400 663 943
Email via www.northernillawarralittleathletics.com.au
Arcadians Childrens' Theatre would
like to congratulate Mitchel Begley, Emily and Jarrod Turcato on their roles in the upcoming production of You're History.
You're History begins with a nerdy teenager turning a
portable classroom into a time machine sending a
mischievous detention class is sent hurtling back through
history! The time-warped team discover vicious Vikings,
pilates-practicing Pirates, disco-happy Gladiators, a rapping
Romeo and Juliet and the infamous Oedipus on Jerry
Springer. With parallels between hierarchical history &
today’s schoolyard, here is a rollicking musical chock-full of
wonderful characters, historical mayhem and sensational
songs – a hip, intelligent production that will rock the
house!
The production runs from September 21st to 23rd. Tickets
are $10 for concession, $15 for adults, and groups of 10+
are $10 each. Bookings can be made
at www.arcadians.org.au or by ringing 4284 8348.
Celebrates 60 Years
1952 to 2012
We are trying to contact past associates of Keiraville Community Preschool. We know children from our preschool have joined your school community and would like to put a request in your newsletter.
Memory Sharing
We are recording the memories of our preschool community members, collecting them and sharing them in our newsletter. If we have enough responses we may produce a booklet for all to share. Please email or send in memories and include the dates that you were associated with the preschool.
Engraved Pavers
You are invited to participate in this unique opportunity to have your name as a permanent part of Keiraville Community Preschool.
For as little as $30.00 your name or message will be engraved into a paver that will then be laid permanently in our outdoor play space.
60th Birthday Picnic Saturday 20th October
11am to 3.00pm
BYO, No food for sale,
Free tea & coffee
2pm Official Celebration Ceremony :Birthday cake cutting, Plaque unveiling,
Please let us know any suggestions you have for ways to celebrate this milestone.
Please phone or email for a paver order form or to share your memories.
42296442 [email protected]
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Corrimal Cricket – come and play cricket this summer – new game formats, even more fun!
5 -7 yrs In2Cricket – 1 hr Wed PM, 8+ yrs T20 – Fri PM, U10’s – 2 hrs Sat AM, U11/U12/U14/U16’s.
Final registration Sat 8th Sept @ Ziems Park, Corrimal 11am-2pm.
Need more information –
ph Sally 0425 227111.
PIRATES JUNIOR
BASEBALL CLUB
Northern Pirates Junior Baseball Club would like to invite girls and boys aged 5 to 15 years to play baseball in the 2012/2013 season for our T-Ball (U6 and U8), Zooka Ball (U10) and Pitch Ball (U12, U14 and U16) sides.
New and existing players are invited to attend our FREE Try-Baseball Program and register on Saturday the 1st and 8th of September between 11:00am and 1:00pm at the, Thomas Dalton Park baseball field, Carters Lane, Fairy Meadow.
For further information contact: Grant Vukasinovic (President) Mob: 0403 063385 or email: