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March 20, 2015

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER

Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630

Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Harmony Day

The message of Harmony Day is “Everyone Belongs”. It is a day to celebrate

Australia’s diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia

home.

Did you know?

around 45% of Australians were born

overseas or have at least one parent who

was

85% of Australians agree

multiculturalism has been good for

Australia

apart from English the most common

languages spoken in Australia are

Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese,

Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino,

Spanish and Hindi

more than 60 Indigenous languages are

spoken in Australia

92% of Australians feel a great sense of

belonging to our country.

Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest

strengths and is at the heart of who we are.

Multicultural Australia is an integral part of

our Nation’s history and character.

National Day of Action against

Bullying and Violence

Today is also National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This annual

day provides a focus for all schools to say “Bullying. No Way”, and to strengthen

their existing everyday messages that bullying and violence at school are not okay

at any time.

Bellingen High School celebrated Harmony Day AND Saying No to Bullying in

two ways:

Having a mufti day – staff and students wearing yellow or orange for

Harmony Day or orange and blue for Saying No to Bullying.

Year 7 students also had a free photo booth session at lunchtime.

And finally…...

SMILE mentors will be starting various lunchtime activities with Year 7 students

over the next few weeks. This week we have started an art group during lunch

with Mr Wickham - it is open to all Year 7 students who are interested in art.

Come along to Mr Wickham’s Art Classroom every Wednesday at lunchtime.

We are also organising a lunchtime sports group, computer group and music group

– watch this space!

Meg, Ella, Jessica and Georgia

SMILE Mentors

Bellingen High School P&C Meeting

Monday 11th May 6.30pm

Staff Common Room

All Welcome!

Entertainment and Awards at our Assembly

A number of our students completed a Certificate 1 in Financial Services and received their awards at our Assembly.

The students completed a short course focusing on the essentials of money management and developing skills to achieve financial goals. Well done!

Photos also show some of our talented students showing off their musical skills for our Assembly group.

Abbey Jake

Selva, Meg and Georgia

TAS Faculty leading the way in 21st

Century Education!

This year we have purchased two new 3D Printers and students are using them to build

small projects which they have designed on computer using Solid Edge CAD software.

Additive Manufacturing involves printing real-life objects including metals, and a variety

of materials and is the latest trend in industry as prototypes can be built and tested before

mass production takes place. Pictured below are some of our students at work using this

amazing technology.

Ian Dillon

Head Teacher TAS

Jessica printing her IPod stand

Jason using Solid Edge CAD Douglas printing a wax comb

Aaron printing his key ring

Vincent printing his Noughts and Crosses game

Zane and Zac with completed wax comb/key ring

$400 worth of new SRC sports equipment at

Canteen!

Through the generosity of people nominating Bellingen High School when they purchase

sports equipment from Amart All Sports at Coffs Harbour, the SRC has been given over

$400 in sports equipment for students to use at lunchtime. Equipment can be signed out

from the side counter at the Canteen after

1pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and

Friday. Only Year 7 students can sign out

equipment on Wednesdays due to them

not going to sport. Students must return

equipment and sign off for it at the end of

lunch each day. On offer are basketballs,

netballs, soccer balls, footballs, kicking

tees, handballs and soft compound cricket

balls for use in the nets. Thank you SRC

and Amart All Sports.

Pictured are three happy customers, who

got the first touch of the new NIKE balls.

Ian Dillon - Coordinator

SRC News

2015 is the 100th year anniversary of the ANZAC’s landing on

the shores of Gallipoli. The SRC will be selling a

commemorative penny to mark the occasion.

The penny will be available for pre-order at a cost of $4.50 each

- only a limited amount will be produced. So you don’t miss out

get your order into the Front Office early with the completed

order form and money, the order form is in this Newsletter. 10% of all sales go towards

Soldier On, the charity which helps service men and women injured in recent conflicts.

Be quick and complete your order form.

The Soldier Penny is displayed in a printed blister pack and contains a 32mm stamped

oxy copper commemorative penny featuring a First World War soldier on the obverse

and the Australia In The Great War commemorative badge on the reverse.

Thank you from the SRC

LOTE NEWS ASSESSMENT TASK - ‘To construct a Balinese Dwelling’

Halo!

Our Year 7 Indonesian assessment task started in Week 7 (Monday 9th March) with projects due Week 10 (Wednesday 1st April).

It is an in-class assessment task where students are required to be an ‘Undagi’ (an Indonesian architect). They will investigate and create a Balinese compound using the Balinese principles of design. A traditional Balinese lives in a traditional, walled compound with several bales plus pavilions, small buildings, shrines and a garden.

Looking forward to seeing some fantastic creations!

Sampai Jumpa…………………..Jody Newhouse

YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Monday 30th March 2015 4PM - 7PM

MULTI PURPOSE CENTRE

Students have been issued with their information letter and booking sheets.

Students are expected to make the appointments with their teachers with each

interview limited to five minutes. Please indicate to your child which teachers you

particularly wish to see so that appointments can be made with these teachers

first.

Ms Newhouse (Indonesian)

invites you to an

“END OF TERM CELEBRATION +

GET TOGETHER”

plus a chance to view the Year 7’s fantastic

Balinese Compound creations.

WHEN: Wednesday 1st April 2015 4.30pm – 6pm

WHERE: Staff Common Room

Afternoon Tea will be provided

Look forward to seeing you there!

Bronze Booklets

Every student in Years 7, 8 and 9 have been issued a BRONZE Booklet.

Students are to have their BRONZE Booklets on their desk during each

lesson where teachers can give a BRONZE stamp for outstanding

achievement or effort during class.

When a student collects 20 BRONZE stamps they take their BRONZE

Booklet to their Year Advisor and receive a Bronze Award ticket.

This ticket is to be placed into the Bronze Barrel (near the Front Office)

where a voucher draw will take place at a formal Assembly during Week 10.

Gold Excursion Lay By System

The Gold Excursion to the Gold Coast this year is on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2015.

We are again running our "lay-by" system. If you think you will be up for some costs, whether it is a major excursion or similar thing, you can pay the activity off gradually. If for some reason your child does not go on the Gold Excursion and it is before the forfeit of deposit date, then we will refund your money. If you wish to take advantage of the "lay-by" system, go to the Front Office, nominate the activity and make your payment - now is a good time to start.

Julie Taylor/Rob Wickham Coordinators

From the PDHPE Faculty Year 10 Dancing with the Stars!!

All Year 10 classes are studying a dance unit this term, so dust off your dancing shoes and be ready to help your child with their dancing skills.

Students will be busy practising for their assessment during Week 9 or Week 10 this term. See your teachers for exact dates.

Julie Taylor Head Teacher PDHPE

Sport News Successful fortnight at Trials

The following students have been selected in Mid North Coast teams for

various sports.

Football

Ezra Malcisi, Andrew Trist, Jack Martin, Samantha Barker, Jordan Healy,

Zali Rees, Brie Thomas

Touch Football (15’s)

Katie Thorn, Gaia Malcisi

Rugby Union

Joel Cooper, Kelley Cheney, George Gillfeather, Jack Mitchell, Jedd Mitchell

These students were selected in the Mid North Coast plus Lower North Coast:

Rugby League

Joel Cooper, Jedd Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Sam Cooper (15’s)

Selections in the North Coast team (15’s) were:

AFL

Riley Neaves

Swimming

Amelia Stehn, Aoife Carey, Cadence

O’Brien, Rebecca Hodgson (pictured).

These girls were our victorious 12

years girls relay team who convincingly

won the North Coast Finals.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators

Come along to the Bellingen Show 9 & 10 May 2015

The Bellingen Show is fast approaching so now is a great time to think about how you might like to be part of the fun.

There are fantastic agriculture-related exhibits and events. There are also many opportunities to show off the wonderful talent and skill we have in the local area. Here’s just a few that might be of interest to you.

Firstly, school students have their own designated section with many category classes of competition for each of high school, primary, infants and pre-school children. Category classes include Textiles, Woodworking, Metalwork, Drawing, Scrap Booking, Paper Mache, Painting and many more.

There is also Art, Photography, Farm Produce, Fruit, Cookery, Floral Art, Beading, Crotchet and Knitting.

Also there’s Mongrel Dogs – who could resist showing off your best friend and favourite mutt? Is your dog particularly happy? Do they have huge ears? Can they sing? Are they beautifully groomed? Do they look pretty special when they get dressed up? There is a category for every pooch and it is great fun.

What about Painted and Decorated Gumboots? Let your imagination take control and rejuvenate those sad old gumboots with a bit of pizzazz and style. There are many categories and if you only have one boot don’t worry, single gumboots are also welcome.

Why not give one or more these a go -

and join in the fun.

In the next Newsletter further information will be provided and details of the various exhibits and competitions will also be available at the end of March on the Show’s website www.bellingenshow.com.au

As the Show approaches, your family may also wish to consider becoming a member of the Bellinger River Agricultural Society. Two day membership entitles you and your family to free entry to the Show for the weekend. Memberships can be purchased online or by contacting the Membership Officer, Maureen Maloney on 0429 130 234.

TICKET PRICES

Family - 2 adults & up to 4 school age children - $40 Adult - $15 Junior/School age - $8 Pension/Senior cardholder - $8

SHOW DETAILS:

Dates: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2015 at Bellingen Showground Website: www.bellingenshow.com.au Secretary Gillian Anderson Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0419 124 368

Term 1 Assessment Tasks

YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT TASKS

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture 2 Week 9 20%

Drama 3 Week 9 30%

Engineering Studies 2 Week 9 15%

Maths 2 Week 10 30%

Maths General 2 Week 10 30%

Maths Extension 1 2 Week 10 30%

Maths Extension 2 2 Week 10 30%

Music 1 2 Week 9 20%

Music 2 2 Week 9 25%

PDHPE 2 Week 9 20%

Visual Arts 2 Term 1 30%

YEAR 11 ASSESSMENT TASKS

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Ancient History 1 Week 10 15%

Biology 1 Week 9 10%

Business Studies 1 Week 10 15%

Chemistry 1 Term 1 20%

Engineering Studies 1 Week 9 15%

Hospitality - Term 1 10%

Maths 1 Week 10 10%

Maths General 1 Week 10 10%

Maths Extension 1 1 Week 10 10%

Music 1 Week 9 25%

PDHPE 1 Week 9 20%

Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 1 Weeks 8-10 25%

Visual Arts 1 Week 9 10%

YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT TASKS

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Practical Activities Pasture Projects

Terms 1 to 4 Term 1

50% 5%

Drama Stanislavski - Performance - Script analysis

Week 9 Week 10

10% 10%

English AOS Journey - Novel Study Writing/Informative Exposition

Week 9 20%

Film & Video Practical – Short film containing suspense Theory – Hitchcock Director study

Week 10

Week 9

25%

10% Food Technology Food Equity – Research Task Week 9 25% HSIE Holocaust/Rights and Freedoms

Research Assignment

Week 10

20% Metal Technology Research task – Metal Types Week 9 15% Timber Technology Practical Task – Table Week 10 20% PDHPE Dance Assessment

Overhaul Assessment and Analysis Weeks 7 to 10 Weeks 10/11

Photographic and Digital Media

Practical Portfolio Theory Task

Week 10 Week 9

20% 10%

PASS Practical Assessment Test

Weeks 9/10 20% 10%

Science Topic Test Week 10 10% Visual Arts Art making Task 1 (VAPD) Week 10 10%

Coffs Harbour & District Baseball Association

Players of all ages and abilities are invited to come and try baseball at the annual sign on days.

New and returning players can register at the sign on days to be held at the Bray Street Sports Grounds in Coffs Harbour on

March 21 and 28 between 9am and 12noon.

The season will commence on Saturday 11 April at the Bray Street grounds and then will shift to the Stadium Drive fields in early May.

For further information, please contact Bill Langler on 0421 553 093

ANZAC Commemorative Penny - ORDER FORM – $4.50 each

NAME NO. OF COINS AMOUNT PAID DATE

$ / /15

$ / /15

$ / /15

$ / /15

$ / /15

$ / /15

CoffsHarbourBaseball

DATES TO REMEMBER

MARCH JUNE

21 Harmony Day/National Day of Action 5 NC Cross Country

23 MNC Hockey (Trials) 8 Queens Birthday Holiday

24 NCCHS Rugby 11 MNC Athletics 27 NSWCHS Swimming 12-17 Junior State Music Camp

27 MNC Netball (Gala and Trial) 15 P&C Meeting

27 NCCHS Rugby League 19 Year 12 Music Performance Night

27 Year 12 Music Performance Night 22-26 Senior State Music Camp

30 Years 10/11/12 Parent/Teacher Night 23-25 Quirindi Visit

30 Year 12 VET Work Placement (starts) 24 School Social (6.30-9.30pm)

APRIL 26 End Term 2

1 Year 7 End of Term Celebration JULY

2 Year 12 VET Work Placement (ends) 13 School Development Day 2 End Term 1 14 Term 3 starts (students return) – Week A

20 School Development Day 17 NSW All Schools Cross Country

21 Term 2 Starts (students return) – Week A 20 P&C Meeting

22 Cross Country 20 Year 8 into 9 Student/Parent Info Night

23-27 Year 10 HSIE ANZAC Excursion 27 Years 7/8/9 Parent/Teacher Night

28 ANZAC Assembly 27-31 Education Week 28 NSWCHS Lawn Bowls 31 NCCHS Athletics

28 Years 7/8/9 Parent Teacher Night AUGUST

28-30 NSWCHS Football/Volleyball/Basketball 3-14 Year 12 Trials

MAY 10 P&C Meeting

5-6 CHS Rugby League 11 NCCHS Tennis 5-7 NSWCHS Basketball 18-20 Ag Quip

6-8 NSWCHS Rugby League 21 Year 10 Coastal Excursion 9-10 Bellingen Show 21 CAPA Night

11 MNC Cross Country SEPTEMBER

11 P&C Meeting 1 Assembly Captains/Prefects 2016 Induction

11-14 Years 8 and 10 Core Exams 2 Social

12 Years 7 and 8 Vaccinations 3 NSW CHS SSA Athletics

12-14 NAPLAN 7-11 Year 11 Exams

12-14 NSWCHS Football (Boys)/Hockey 14 P&C Meeting

18-21 Year 9 Core Exams 14-18 Year 11 VET Work Placement

21 Year 7 Vaccinations 18 End Term 3

26 National Sorry Day 26 NCCHS Squash

27-3/6 Reconciliation Week

28-29 Athletics Carnival