Principal’s Report

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Sport 2

Year 10 Report 2

Library News 3

Community News 4

Weekly eNewsletter 1 A U G U S T 2 0 1 1 T E R M 3 W E E K 3

Ph: 4284 1513 Fax: 4285 1485 Web: http://www.woonona-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: woonona-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CANTEEN HELPERS THIS WEEK

Mon 1 W Regan Tue 2 J Overton Wed 3 HELP NEEDED Thu 4 HELP NEEDED Fri 5 M Head

We have had a great start to this term knowing that we have so many events coming up. I’m sure the parents who came to the Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday found it beneficial to have a conversation about students with the teachers. From these conversations comes praise and guidance. Our interactions with young people create a platform for high expectations and Woonona High School wants our students to pursue excellence in all areas of learning. Our Year Advisers have spent many hours reflecting on reports and interviewing students on their performance. This, along with our academic monitoring each term, builds up a detailed understanding of the students. Each student has been guided by their Year Adviser to understand the areas that need improvement so that the high expectations can be achieved. Year 10 students and their parents are invited to a meeting to discuss Year 11 Subject Selection on Tuesday 2 August 2011 at 7pm. in the Hall. This meeting will explain rules for the HSC and provide insight into subjects. Greater knowledge will make for better choices. As Year 10 move through this process they will have small group discussions with a teacher mentor . The more questions they ask will allow them to make the best choices for their future studies.

Susan Pike Relieving Principal

W H A T ’ S O N I N

C O M I N G W E E K S

AUGUST Mon 1 Yr 11 Ancient History Excursion to Melbourne Tue 2 Yr 11 Ancient History Excursion to Melbourne Yr 10 (Yr 11 2012) - Information Evening at 7pm in school hall Debating Day—Yrs 9 & 10 teams South Coast Netball Thu 4 Catholic Scripture—Pds 3-4 Maths Competition AIME Tutoring—Pds 2-3 Fri 5 Yr 12 Physics Excursion to Sydney Uni Yr 10 Maths Assessment Task Southern Stars Dance Rehearsal Mon 8 Southern Stars Dance Rehearsal Tue 9 Yr 7 Vaccinations Yr 12 Biology Excursion to Taronga Zoo Wed 10 Yr 10 (Yr 11 2012) WRAP Information Evening at 7pm in Staff Common Room KOOL Schools Music Excursion Thu 11 KOOL Schools Music Excursion Fri 12 KOOL Schools Music Excursion Yr 10 IT & English Excursion

SRC News During the last school holidays Aylin Savran and Tiana Stevens went on a four day leadership course. Aylin returned as a mentor after being targeted in 2010 for her leadership qualities. This was a valuable experience for both girls and they also had great fun. The skills that they gained benefit themselves and can be passed onto other students. WEEK 9 will be ‘SHAVE FOR A CURE’. The SRC is setting the target at $1000 to donate to the Cancer Council. We still need volunteers to participate in the day so be ‘BRAVE’ for a great cause. We will be sending buckets around at roll call and organising other activities leading up to the big event. SO PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORTHY FUNDRAISER.

Mrs Chambers—SRC

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W E E K L Y E N E W S L E T T E R

HOCKEY Hockey congratulations to Flynn Ogilvie for the recent U21 hockey nationals in Perth. Flynn has been selected in the Australian Junior (U21) Squad and team to play in the Azlan Johor Cup in Malaysia in November. This is a six nation tournament involving Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Malaysia India and possibly Pakistan. The squad is reselected in 2012 with the Junior World Cup 2013 in mind. CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to Sheridan Brown and Nikita Woods who were selected in the South Coast Cross Country Team. The carnival was held at Eastern Creek on Friday. Official results will be available soon. Congratulations also to Dave Dugan who was the Northern Zone 12yrs Boys Age Champion. ATHLETICS Congratulations to Liam Vuik on his outstanding carnival results to be named The Northern Zone 17+ Boys Athletics Age Champion.

Mrs Sim—Sports Coordinator

Sport

Year 10 made a positive start to term 3 by meeting with their year advisor, to discuss their half-

yearly reports. Students were challenged to build on strengths and identify weaknesses. This

process was helpful for students to think through their future goals for tertiary study or

employment. One area of the reports where students were encouraged to improve was in the area

of school service, community service and participation in academic competitions.

The subject selection night for year 11 2012 will be held next Tuesday in the school hall at 7pm.

This is an important part of the process of students making an informed choice about the courses

they choose. If you are able to attend, please do so in an effort to help understand the complexities

involved. While many students are certain what career they are seeking when they leave school,

they are unsure what subjects to choose. The subject selection night will assist them in making the

best choices.

Year 10 are regularly encouraged through weekly year meetings to improve themselves both

academically and socially. At the end of last term students participated in the Red Shield door

knock appeal. This benefited not only themselves but the wider community. The Salvation Army

formally thanked the students by presenting them with a certificate of appreciation. We thank

parents and caregivers of these students for allowing their child to participate in this valuable

service to underprivileged people.

Should you have any issues to discuss regarding your child, please email myself at

Benjamin.bradley1@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 10 Report

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W E E K L Y E N E W S L E T T E R

NEW MAGAZINES We have recently added a subscription called Tracker to our magazine collection. Tracker brings a wealth of reports and analysis on local, national and international issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

We have also subscribed to a magazine called The Week. This magazine highlights and summaries the major news stories from Australia and around the world every week.

NEW BOOKS

Our graphic novel collection continues to grow in response to the ever increasing demand for this type of fiction. Watch out for new volumes of the ever popular Scott Pilgrim and Bleach.

This fast-paced fantastic thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It includes everything from werewolves and mind-sucking librarians to vampires and a brother unknowingly kissing his sister—just what teenagers love to read. Clary is an independent, female character who adapts to her newfound powers easily and thinks nothing of throwing a weapon at a werewolf. If you loved reading Twilight then you will certainly love this.

Mrs Roddis Teacher Librarian

Library News

W E E K L Y E N E W S L E T T E R

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We all care about the safety of our students and we ask students to behave safely in our code of conduct. Please be aware that the local constable has noticed some driving/parking issues as listed below. We must keep our children safe around schools.

Exceed speed limit - school zone - fines vary from $93-$3149 and demerit points from 1 to 7 (depending on type of vehicle and class of licence)

Not give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing - school zone - $353 fine and 3 demerit points

Enter blocked children's crossing/marked foot crossing/

pedestrian crossing - school zone - $265 fine and 3 demerit points

Ride bicycle without helmet - $59 fine

Drive using hand held mobile phone (including when phone is on 'speaker') - school zone" - $353 and 4 demerit points

Disobey no stopping sign - school zone" - $265 and 2 demerit

points Disobey no parking sign - school zone" - $147 and 2 demerit points

Stop in/near children's or pedestrian crossing - school zone" -

$353 - 2 demerit points

Double park - school zone" - $265 and 2 demerit points

Stop at/near bus stop - school zone" - $265 and 2 demerit

points

Stop across driveway - school zone" - $147 and 2 demerit

Woonona Surf Club

Registration days

Saturday 20th August 9.00am till noon

and Sunday 21st August noon till

4.00pm

Being held both days at Woonona

Bowling Club- Alice Street Woonona

Membership Prices -Junior $40 /

Parents $45 / Family $120

Enquiries to Vanessa McInally

042524617

Come and play cricket with the Corrimal Cougers Cricket

Club. All junior ages including: U10, U11, U12, U14 & U16.

We would like to welcome all new and existing players for

the 2011/12 season. Join your local cricket club for fun,

friendship and fitness

Ziems Park

Corrimal

(behind

Corrimal pool)

For more information call Sally 0425 227 111