Progress with Pride Wadalba Community School Newsletter 2016 Term 1, Week 11 “Learning for all is first and foremost” (School Strategic Direction 1: 2015-2017) For more details see hp://www.wadalba- c.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar and hps:// www.facebook.com/WadalbaCommunitySchool For more details see hp://www.wadalba- c.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar and hps:// www.facebook.com/WadalbaCommunitySchool Our new phone number is 0243 562 888 April/ May 2016 Calendar 8 April Anzac Ceremony 27 April Term 2 starts for students 5 May AVID Excursion 6 May Y11 Exams commence
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Progress with Pride
Wadalba Community
School
Newsletter 2016
Term 1, Week 11
“Learning for all is first and foremost”
(School Strategic Direction 1: 2015-2017)
For more details see http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar and https://www.facebook.com/WadalbaCommunitySchool For more details see http://www.wadalba-
Creating a positive and dynamic learning community where all students strive to achieve their full potential to enable active
participation in tomorrow’s world
Principal’s Message
Academic
Congratulations to Y12 for com-
pleting their half yearly exams. This
should be the next launching pad
for them in their studies.
Congratulations to the many stu-dents across the school who have completed quality work, including submission of assessment tasks over the term and achieved their learning goals from the start of the year.
Feedback from the Y11 Elevate
Education study seminars was pos-
itive from students about the value
of the day. Ninety-five percent of
students would recommend the
seminars to other students and
described the seminars as time
well spent. Below is a sample of
student comments:
How would you rate the overall program? “It actually helped me to under-stand how to effectively study and focus” “Ten out of ten. I learnt a lot and realised what I need to improve myself” “The program is great as it gives you an advantage with study skills and time management”.
What was the most important thing you learnt today?
“That I don’t have to give up the things I enjoy doing” “Time management. Don’t overload myself with work but don’t ignore it either” “Practice tests are good for studying” “By using the syllabus” “How to manage time and procrasti-nating” “Study for a short amount of time but constant” “How to develop a study timetable around stuff” “Doing the things you love first and then fitting homework around it” “Past papers online”.
In Humanities this term students have been engaged in the nov-el, Ranger’s Apprentice, set in Medi-eval times. The novel follows the journey of Will, the main character, as he develops from a young boy, to a young hero!
The students have enjoyed pre-dicting the upcoming events in the story and the many discussions raised regarding the various con-flicts that arise. Sketching the different weapons and the beast like animals that threaten the char-acters has also been enjoyed by the students.
As we near the end of the story students are excited and hoping to find out who Will’s father really is!
Please remind students that they need to bring a reading book for every Humanities lesson.
Miss Moffat
Middle School/Humanities Teacher
Art and About
50 Visual Art students travelled to
Sydney last week to view exhibi-
tions at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Students we split into groups with
Ms Norris, Ms Florido and Ms
Barnes to explore the gallery.
ArtExpress proved to be another
crowd pleaser with all students
amazed at the talent and variety of
themes past HSC students created.
Our Yr12 students eager and a
luitter scared to get back to work-
ing on their own Body of Works.
The Binnale of Sydney had lots of
colour and encouraged students to
interact with the artworks and al-
lowed them to colour and leave
their mark at the gallery alongside
these amazing artworks.
Yr9 Visual Arts students were excit-
ed to see works they had been
studying and discussing in class on
the walls of the Gallery.
Seeing Brett Whiteley’s favourite
colour Ultra Marine in his works
and Picasso’s cubist style with
colour and shape made the prac-
ticals works in class seem more
personal. Standing in front of one
of Ms Norris’s favourite works by
John Olsen helped them to un-
derstand and appreciate art even
more.
Students are to be congratulated
on their exceptional behaviour
and engagement at the gallery.
Wadalba Showcases at the
Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Wadalba was one of five schools
selected across NSW to represent
their various districts.
The District Exhibits is one of the
most widely viewed displays at the
Royal Easter Show, the school sec-
tion just in the room beside is a
smaller scale of these amazing dis-
plays.
The CAPA GAT Visual Arts crew
were handed this enormous task
earlier this year and had their work
cut out for them.
Lots of hard work painting, seeding
and arranging produce they were
able to create a beautiful visual
presentation of the Science and Ag
departments vision. Firestick to
Firewall is a representation of the
timeline of Agriculture used across
Australia by the indigenous people
through to modern day computers.
Well done to all involved. Next year
we are planning another fabulous
visual display.
PDHPE
We would like to remind all students
in Years 7-10 about our school and
faculty policy in relation to bringing
and wearing correct PDHPE uniform
for all practical lessons. For health
and hygiene purposes, students are
required to use the change rooms
provided by the school before and at
the end of practical lessons to change
into their uniforms. Students that fail
to meet these requirements without
valid reason will be issued lunch
detentions by their class teacher.
The PE uniform is made up of a dark
blue polo shirt with the school
emblem, light blue on the sides and
blue piping around the collar and na-
vy blue shorts with the school em-
blem. In winter, students may be
able to wear navy blue tracksuit
pants. TSP shirts can be worn on
Tuesdays (for sport) or for PE lessons.
Students are unable to wear the light
blue school shirt for practical lessons.
The TSP Rugby League training uni-
form is not to be worn to school as
uniform, it can be worn for TSP practi-
cal uniforms, TSP sessions or PDHPE
practical lessons only.
Sport
Students in years 7-10 are currently
making selections for Term 2 sport.
Parents and carers are reminded to
have a conversation with their son or
daughter in relation to making an ap-
propriate sport choice to reduce the
need for changes to be made during
the term. Mr Benham will be our new
sport coordinator for the remainder
of 2016 as Mr McLennan has accept-
ed a transfer to Tomaree High School
from the beginning of Term 2.
Mr Benham can be contacted in
the PDHPE staff room and will
be dealing with all questions
and concerns in relation to
Sport for the remainder of the
year.
Carnivals
Our secondary school Athletics Carnival was held on Friday 11th March at Woongarrah Athletics Track. Congratulations to the following Age Champions:
Mr Sawyer
HT PDHPE
Athletics Age Champions 2016
12G Holly Jacovides
12B Bailey Hodges
13G Skye Loder
13B Eli Jeffreys
14G Courtney Doyle
14B Talin Davies
15G Rylee Cassidy
15B Manase Foa'i-Auimatagi
16G Georgia Corbett
16B Rhys Barwick
17+G Taylor Waters
17+B Jessie Baillo
AGE+COST DATE+LOCATION ARCHERY INDOOR - Get on target & challenge the kids with this great Olympic sport. 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. If program fills, another date may become available for those waitlisted depending on numbers.
8-15 years $20
12 April, Gosford
CANOEING/KAYAKING - Experienced guides will ensure safety is the number one priority, followed closely by lots of fun. Participants must be able to swim 50 metres. 10am-12:30pm
10-16 years $33
18 April, Avoca Lagoon
CIRCUS SKILLS - Clown around! This action-packed workshop and, try riding a mini clown bike, spin a plate on a stick, use a flower stick, have a juggling lesson, walk the slackline, and more! Learn to make your own balloon animal or flower to take home.– 10am-1pm (3 hours).
6-12 years $43
15 April, Niagara Park
CIRCUS AERIAL WORKSHOP - Aerial skills are great fun and in this workshop you will get to have a go on the aerial hoop, the static trapeze and the silks. All participants will need to arrive on time to join in a warm-up and basic tumbling skills before participating in the aerial skills.10am-11:30am (1.5 hours).
8-16 years $34
15 April, Niagara Park
GYMNASTICS INTRODUCTION – 2 day program. This introductory program includes basic fundamental movement and gymnastic skills will be taught which would include specific apparatus safety in a fun and friendly environment with accredited coaches. 12pm-2pm both days (4 hours in total)
5-12 years $30
11 and 12 April, Berkeley Vale
PARKOUR - Parkour is a non competitive physical discipline of training to move freely over and through any terrain/surface using only the ability of the body principally running, jumping, climbing improving attributes required for movement which include functional strength, fitness, balance, spatial awareness, agility, co-ordination, precision, control and creative vision. When booking, please advise your child's experience (if any) with Parkour. 3-5pm (2 hour program in total)
7-13 years $20
11 April or 18 April, Berkeley Vale
STAND UP PADDLE - It’s fun and easier than you think. Within just one lesson, we will have you up and paddling. This program is jampacked with useful tips and techniques so you quickly gain skill and confidence. 10:30am-12:30pm
11-16 years $33
19 April, Avoca Lagoon
SURFING - Learn to surf with Central Coast Surf School in a fun, safe environment with professional experienced instructors. Soft surfboards, wetsuits, rash vests and sunscreen are supplied. You’ll be stoked with your progress in our 3-day program. (4.5 hours in total).
7-16 years $95
13, 14 & 15 April and 20, 21 & 22 April at Umina or Avoca Beaches (times vary at both beaches, please check on booking)
TENNIS WYONG- 3 day program. This clinic caters for all levels. It covers all aspects of the game including court etiquette, technique and rules of the game. Play games, mini-tournament and a small party on the last day. 9am-11.30am (7.5 hours in total) & includes a small party on the last day.
5-16 years $67 (third sibling free)
11, 12 and 13 April, Wyong
TENNIS GOSFORD - This great value clinic for 5 to 16 year olds is run by experienced coaches from Gosford Tennis Centre and caters for all levels. It doesn't matter whether you have never played or if you want to improve your skills. This clinic covers all aspects of the game including court etiquette, the different shots (forehand, backhand, volleying etc) and learning the rules, matchplay and scoring. Lunch is included each day. If torrential rain or extreme heat (38 degrees & above) is predicted, the program will go ahead, however, we will do our best to contact clients beforehand to see if they would like to still attend on that day of the extreme weather event. If not, a partial refund may be offered. 9am-3pm (13-15 April - 18 hours in total for 3 day program or 21-22 April - 12 hours in total for 2 day program).
5-16 years $130 (3 day 13-15 April) Or $90 (2 day 21-22 April)
13, 14 & 15 April or 21 & 22 April, Gosford Tennis Centre
April 2016
All program fees include GST. For bookings and more information on each program, please phone 4362 3184, 13 13 02 or see www.sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au
Journey, then find a seat and sit down to travel safe on
the bus, train or ferry.
Contact 131500 for all Timetable and Opal Enquiries
New South Wales Netball Association Limited - Hunter Region Netball NSW has a number of School Holiday Clinic Programs on offer at 4 locations across the area in the April school holidays.
Tuesday 12 April 2016
Singleton Netball Association
Rose Point Park, Rose Point Park Rd, Singleton
From 9am – 12pm
Registrations close: Friday 1 April 2016
Register here
View the flyer for more details
Friday 15 April 2016
Woy Woy Netball Association
Lemon Grove Netball Courts, Lagoon Street, Woy Woy
From 9am – 12pm
Registrations close: Friday 1 April 2016
Register here
View the flyer for more details
Tuesday 19 April, 2016
Maitland Netball Association
Maitland Park, Maitland
From 9am – 12pm
Registrations close: Friday 8 April 2016
Register here
View the flyer for more details
Wednesday 20 April, 2016
Muswellbrook Netball Association
Karoola Park, Hastings Street, Muswellbrook 2333
From 9am – 12pm
Registrations close: Friday 8 April 2016
Register here
View the flyer for more details
If you have any questions or require further information please do not hesitate to contact me on 0420 960 886. Thank you in advance for your assistance with promoting these programs.
Kind regards,
Nicole Bowles Regional Development Manager New South Wales Netball Association Limited PO Box 171,Woden ACT 2606 AFL NSW/ACT, Launceston St/Furzer Street, Woden ACT 2606 direct: (02) 6214 2303 | p: 0420 960 886 | f: (02) 9951 5099 | e: [email protected]