wyndham whispers september 2014

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Principal Deputy Principals Collegiate Deputy Principal

Karen Smith David Macleod-Jones & Robert Bredin Joe Camilleri

FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPALThe Wyndham Way- As we progress quickly through this term, we are continuing

to focus throughout the college; at assemblies, in Along the Grapevine (our

daily news sheet) and on our information screens across the college- on the ten

parts of the Wyndham Way. At Wyndham we take seriously our motto: Working

Together to Widen Horizons, our code of conduct and our statement of agreed

values which we call the Wyndham Way. Since this is the last Wyndham Whispers

for Term 3, I have included below the full document. It is intended that all people

within our Wyndham learning community can adopt each of the ten points and so

it applies to staff as well as students. I might add that it applies to me too as thePrincipal of the College and that I would think that you as a parent, supporter or

community member would be comfortable to adopt it.

The Wyndham Way More Than an Education

Respecting Ourselves

Taking Pride in our Appearance

Accepting Responsibility for our Actions

Participating to the Best of our Ability

Respecting the Rights and Property of Others

Caring for our EnvironmentAchieving Goals for a Better Future

Promoting a Positive Image of the College

This Is the Wyndham Way

WYNDHAM WHISPERS

WYNDHAM COLLEGE

A partner within the Nirimba Collegiate Group of

Schools

Nirimba Education Precinct, Eastern Road, Quakers Hill

Phone: 9208 7100 Fax: 9208 7199

Website: www.wyndhamcol-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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FRIENDS OF

WYNDHAM

COLLEGE

(P & C)

All Parents are

invited to attend

Tuesday

16 September 2014

7.00pm

Administration

Block

SEPTEMBER

September 16 - Friends of Wyndham

September 18 - Year 12 Graduation

September 19 - End Term 3

OCTOBER

October 7 -Staff and Students return-Term 4

October 8 -Yr 11 Science Day-UWS

October 9 -HSC Conference Day/Enduro

October 21 -Friends of Wyndham

October 29 -RYDA

NOVEMBER

November 12 -Adv English-Sydney Opera House

November 17 - Yr 11(2015) Information Evening

November 17 - Yr 10 Orientation

November 18 - Yr 10 Orientation


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Visual Arts HSC 2014 Breakfast ExhibitionFor yet another year I am delighted to congratulate our Visual Arts

staff and students for the wonderful exhibition of works last week.

From someone who struggles to even draw, I am always amazed at the talent of our young people.

Each year we do so very well in Art Express and I would think that this year will again see Wyndham up in

lights.

Design & Technology and Industrial TechnologyThis term we also saw the wonderful showcase and talents

of our D&T and IT students. Many thanks to all our students and staff for such a wonderful event.

Major Practical Worksour Year 12 students have recently submitted or performed the practical components

of their courses. I can say I am extremely pleased and proud of their performances and their submissions.

Every student has worked to their ability. A big thank you to our wonderful staff who have supported and

guided our students through this time.

Digital Education Revolution- Our Year 12 are currently completing the graduation process required for the

Lenovo computers. I hope our students are able to utilise this resource well. Thank you to Kumie Patherwho

has been overseeing this major job (since we no longer have a TSO).

Farewell to Shelley Woodhams and Jeff CattShelley and Jeff both will officially retire in Term 4. The college

is in the process of filling these two head teacher positions. Can I say they both have been outstanding head

teachers and supporters of Wyndham College. On behalf of the college I wish them well as they begin a new

chapter in their lives.

Farewell to Year 12 2014- As this is the last Whispers for the term, I would like to congratulate our Year 12

students prior to them leaving to undertake their HSC exams in Term 4. I am pleased to be able to say that we

had a fantastic group of students (and yes I will say more about that at the Graduation Ceremony). For now,

let me say thank you for being such a great year 12 and good luck as you undertake your HSC exams.

Karen SmithCollege Principal

FROM THE YEAR 11 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

As we are at the end of Term 3, this also signifies the completion of Preliminary courses for Year 11 students.

The vast majority of students have applied themselves with diligence and determination to successfully

complete their courses. For all of those students, the transition to HSC courses in Term 4 will be a

straightforward and rewarding experience, and I wish them well in their endeavours.

There are, however, some students who have let things slide during the year and they are facing the prospect

of an N determination in one or more courses. This means that the requirements of the Preliminary course

have not been met and HSC study cannot be attempted in those courses.N award warning letters have already been sent to students who are in this position.

From the beginning of the HSC course, everything counts towards the final result. If students have been less

than committed in their approach to their studies, now is the time to turn that around. Completion of all

assessment tasks is vital and a determined effort must be made to complete those tasks to the best of their

ability. A number of courses have major works as an important part of overall assessment. These major works

must begin as soon as possible, so that students can demonstrate their true capabilities.

It is Wyndham College policy that students study courses to the value of twelve units. This policy provides

students with a safety net for the HSC, where the best ten units are used to calculate the ATAR. It also means

that students are fully engaged during their time at Wyndham.I wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break, before the hard work of the HSC begins.

David Macleod-JonesDeputy Principal


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FROM THE LIBRARIANS DESK

The Library has been fortunate enough to have recently hosted

students working in the Library as part of the requirements of their

HSC work placement. We would like to congratulate these students on their enthusiasm and work ethic. The

library has benefited greatly from having the extra help over the last few weeks.

We are currently supporting the R U OK ? day campaign and have put together a display in the Library

encouraging students to have healthy conversations with their friends about how they are feeling. We would

like to promote the Library as a safe and stimulating environment that supports the wellbeing of our students.

Libraries are often a refuge for many students as well as being the academic heart of the school. In this age of

technology and online social networking it is more important than ever to take the time to have a conversation

that could save or change a life.

For more information about R U OK ? day visithttps://www.ruok.org.au/

Sally Govett- Librarian
https://www.ruok.org.au/https://www.ruok.org.au/https://www.ruok.org.au/https://www.ruok.org.au/


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A NOTE FROM THE COLLEGE OFFICE

UpdatePermission to Publish

When you completed the Application to Enrol for Year 11 at Wyndham College you would have decided

whether or not to allow the school to photograph your child whilst at school and ticked the appropriate box.

The Department of Education and Communities has changed this to a request for Permission to Publish in itsnew documentation.

In order to update our records, Wyndham College is asking all parents / caregivers of students in Year 11 2014

to read and complete the new declaration (please see page 13). Once completed, the form should be returned

to school as soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance.

Student Early LeaversIf you require your child to leave school before the end of the day,

please send them with a signed note stating the reason andtime you would like them to leave.

This should be brought to the front office upon arrival at

school, then an early leavers pass will be issued, allowing the

student to leave the classroom at the correct time.

If this procedure is not followed, the student may not be allowed

to leave the classroom.

Absences

If your child is absent from school or you know they will be absent on a certain day please contact the front

office by phoning 9208 7100or send an SMS to 0416 906 146.

Email is notthe most effective point of contact.

UNIFORM SHOP

Please note The Uniform Shop is now

open on MONDAYS 12.30pm -1.30pm

It is located at the top of C Block.

EFTPOS is now available withasurcharge of $3.00Orders are to be paid in full at time of

ordering.

FREE -MATHS TUITION

All students are invited to join the free

Maths tuition held in C4 every

Wednesday afternoon from

2.40pm to 5pm.

Be there!

FREE -CHEMISTRY TUTORIALS

Year 11 Friday 12.45pm-1.45pm in B01

Year 12 Wednesday 3pm - 4pm in B01

Year 12 Thursday 3pm-4pm in B01

CONTACTING THESCHOOL


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FREE -PHYSICS TUTORIALS

Year 11 Wednesday Lunchtime in B01

Year 12 Tuesday 3pm-4pm in B01

Interested in Card Making & Paper Crafts? Come

along to the Library Tuesdays @ Lunchtime.

Please bring $1.00 for materials.

SCIENCE D Y

Wyndham celebrates NationalScience Week

Wyndham College celebrated the

National Science Week on 26thof

August. Year 11 and Year 12 students

from various science classes set up

experiments/demonstrations and

displayed them with great pride.

There were over fifteen displays

including elephants toothpaste,volcanoes, salt content in chips, can

crushing and air pressure, catapults,

stacking the cans and other mini

challenges. A large number of

students and staff members visited

the displays. Visitors enjoyed the

chocolate fossils and the dry ice

sorbet and had fun trying all the

hands on activities. The event was a

huge success and great fun for all the

students and staff.

On behalf of the Science faculty, I

thank all the participants for

giving up their lunch time and

also thank all the students and

staff who visited on the day and

helped with the organization of

the event.

Daljit Bansal-Science teacher


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2014 STUDY TIMETABLE FOR YEAR 12 HSC TUTORIALS DURING THE SEP/OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Monday 22ndSeptember

Time General Maths Room Mathematics Room

9:00-10:00 Algebraic

Modelling

Beata

C4/5

Curve sketching

Maximum/

minimumProblems

Pauline

C8

10:10-11:10 Probability

Pauline C4/5

Exponential,

logarithmic

& trigonometric

Functions Beata

C8

11:20-12:20 Measurement

Sam

C4/5 Integration

Joe

C8

9:301:30 Ancient History Beth E8

12:302:00 English StandardNitha E7

(for Nithas 3 classes. Texts: Shoehorn; Tom Brennan;

& Witness.)

Tuesday 23rdSeptember

Time General

Maths

Room 2 Unit

Mathematics

Room

9:00-

10:00

Financial

Mathematics

Satendra

C4/5

Application of

Calculus to the

real world

Joe

C8

10:10-11:10

Data AnalysisJoe

C4/5 SeriesSatendra

C8

11:20-

12:20

Exam

Techniques

Pauline

C4/5

Geometry &

Similarity

Denis

C8

9:002:30 Ancient History Beth E8

10:002:00 PD/H/PE Shannon & C6C7

Rachel

10:0012:00 Japanese William CSR

Wednesday 24TH

September

9:001:00 Physics Chandrika B1

9:0011:00 Food Technology Shelly D4

1:004:00 Chemistry David B1

Thursday 25THSeptember

9:0012:00 Chemistry Chandrika B1

10:0012:00 Hospitality Alaina, Megan, D3D4

Penni & Brendan

Friday 26th

September

Monday 29th September

9:0011:00 CAFS Shelly C11

11:301:30 Textiles Shelly C11

Tuesday 30th

September

Wednesday 1

st

October

9:0011:00 Legal Studies Katherine C9

11:301:00 Society & Culture Katherine C9

9:0012:00 PD/H/PE Shannon & C8C11

Chris

2:004:00 Japanese William

Study space outside the staffroom

Thursday 2rd

October

Friday 3rd

October

GOOD LUCK YEAR 12 WITH YOUR STUDIES, YOUR

HSC EXAMINATIONS AND YOUR FUTURE.


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CHANGE OF DETAILS

To keep student records as up to date as possible please complete the slip below, if you have changed address

or changed phone numbers, and return to the front office.

Student Name ...

New Address ...

Home Phone ..

Mobile PhoneMother Name..

Mobile Phone -Father Name.

Signed . Date.........

ExcursionsExcursions are an important part of the school curriculum. They provide students with a diversity

of learning experiences that are very valuable.

However, the excursions take considerable time and effort to organise so that they run efficiently.

For this reason the school policy is that all excursion money must be paid by the date indicated on

the permission note. Students who do not pay by this date will not be able to attend the

excursion.

If there is a special circumstance preventing payment by the due date, your child should see the

Head Teacher.

If you have recently changed your email address please complete this slip and return to

the office:

Student Name ___________________________________________________

Email Address ___________________________________________________

Please print carefully

EMAILS

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

SMS - the Colle e number is0416 906 146.


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UPDATED STUDENT INFORMATION

The Department of Education and Communities has requested all schools to have the

most up to date data on the following: Health information of students and parental

background information including occupation, school education and qualifications,

current address, language background and Aboriginality.

STUDENT HEALTH

Information gathered will assist us greatly in the management of daily and emergency

health needs of students.

The information required is set out in Student Details additional information

forms and is in two sections:

Allergies(including Anaphylaxis)

Medical Conditions Other Than Allergies and Anaphylaxis

PARENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The gathering of parent background information may benefit the students and college

in terms of the provision of funding and levels of additional education supportprovided, as was evidenced in the granting of funds for 2014 from the RAM (Resource

Allocation Model).

Of course, all of the above information is confidential. The college and Department

of Education and Communities are subject to the Privacy and Personal Information

Protection Act 1998 (NSW)and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.

If there has been a change in your childs health or parent background information

please obtain the relevant forms from the office or contact us on 9208 7100 for

assistance.


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FREE PLANTS FOR COLLEGE

At this particular time of year the college has the opportunity to apply to

Blacktown City Council for a free plant allocation to beautify our grounds.

We have been informed by Council that we can seek the assistance of

families to donate their free allocation of 2 plants to the school.

If you would like to partake in this, could you please complete the formbelow and return to the office by 19 September 2014.

We would like to thank Blacktown City Council for their continued

generosity and all parents who donate their allocation to enable us to

further improve and beautify the college grounds.

Karen SmithPrincipal

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I . of .........................

..............................(address)

have NOTcollected my 2 free plants from Blacktown Council this financial

year and would like to donate them to Wyndham Collegefor planting in

their school grounds.

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