School Captains, Vice Captains & SRC Inductions for 2015/2016...of photos. They welcomed the new Captains; Louis Cameron & Ellie Strange who delivered a very inspiring speech on leadership

142 The Wool Road, Vincentia 2540 Ph: 4441 6766 Fax: 4441 6000 www.vincentia-h.schools.nsw.edu.au email: [email protected]

Vincentia Vibe - The voice of our school Term 3 Week 3A 30/07/2015

School Captains, Vice Captains & SRC Inductions for 2015/2016

The new Captains, Senior Leaders and SRC representatives from all year groups were inducted this week at a Formal Assembly. Parents, Carers, Families and Friends were invited to the assembly, and a morning tea afterwards to celebrate with their children. Outgoing Captains Lara Norton & Jason Laing gave a speech about the SRC achievements of the past year and included a slide show presentation of photos. They welcomed the new Captains; Louis Cameron & Ellie Strange who delivered a very inspiring speech on leadership and teamwork; the assembly concluded with the traditional ’New Captains Dance’.

We would like to welcome and congratulate the new Leaders:

School Captains Vice Captains Senior Leaders

Ellie Strange Shakeela Williams Meg Anderson

Louis Cameron Liam Dooley Jayden Stynes

Year 12

Matthew Brett

Dana Cutmore-Farina

Eileen Davis

Leslee Edwards

Korin Vogel

Ashleigh Zarb

Year 10

Riley Barry

Beatrix Brady

Matthew Brown

Jayden Climan

Abby Franco

Suzie Glenday

Erin McKay

Mitchell Stahlhut

Hayley Ward

Year 9

Lauren Allen

Jackson Andre

Stewart Birkmyre

Oscar Kennedy

Terri Milani

Alyson Patterson

Kane Pike

Hayden Regent

Mikayla Stynes

Ellie Wright-Pedersen

Year 8

Ethan Fletcher

Lucy Graham

John Groves

Jeremy Head

Dyson Hogan

Jackie Milani

Lexie Moorcroft

Ruby Young

Year 7

Kiana Arnez

Michaela Beattie

Callum Charlesworth

Felicity Hector

Zack Hind-Langwade

Mitchell Lopes

Tegan McKay

Ryan Phillips

Carter Smith

Brooke is going to Chicago!

Year 11 student Brooke Crossland will be competing in the World Triathlon Championship in Chicago this year. To support Brooke with the cost of this trip there will be a fundraiser this Saturday, 1st August at 6:30pm at the Husky Bakery.

Everyone is welcome (including teachers, parents and students). There will be delicious food, entertainment, raffles and dancing, just BYO drinks. It would be wonderful if you could come and support Brooke. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at the bakery or at the door on the night. Hope you can support Brooke on her way to the World Triathlon Championships.

Girl Power Teachers of STEM subjects, Science - Ms Fittock, Technology (IT) - Ms Congues, and Maths - Mrs Still, got the buzz on Saturday when they attended the STEM conference at the University of Wollongong learning some fantastic skills and knowledge to bring back to their students and the school.

To get application forms please see Holly Pastor

Year 10 into 11 

Subject Selec on 

Interviews will 

be held between 

Wednesday 15th 

July and Friday 

7th August, 

2015. 

Parent Portal Access Our school has undertaken a new initiative, the Student and Parent Portal, to provide both parents and students discreet information about each student's progress in our school.

All year 7 to 11 parents should have received a Parent Portal access code with their student's report card which was posted home last term. This code allows Parents/Carers to access the Parent Portal through our web site and gives you the opportunity to view the calendar, daily notices, your child's attendance record, their school reports and their timetable. As time goes on this portal will develop further and become an integral part of Parent/Carer being able to access information about their child's learning.

The access key that you received is for your use only. If you have misplaced the letter with the instructions and your code you can contact the school for a new one via email: [email protected]

Once you have logged on to register for access at http://web2.vincentia-h.schools.nsw.edu/portal/register

Go to this link for continued access to the portal using your unique access code: http://web2.vincentia-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal

Students can also access this portal using their school computer username and password. 

Introduction to 

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME(NDIS)

What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme? How is it different? How will it affect my child/teenager?  What can I do to get ready? Where to get more information?

To attend either session Please RSVP to Kerrie Hunt

44292826 

0408684621

[email protected]

Introduction session for familiesPresented by Kerrie Hunt from ADHC

Enquiries  Sandy ClarkVincentia High School

4441 6766

NDIS is the new way of providing individualised support for  people with a disability.   This will affect how your child/teenager receives supports and services in the future. At this introductory session  you will hear  about;

OR 

This is an  opportunity to start a conversationand to gain an understanding of the 

changes ahead.

What’s happening at VHS

Wednesday 29/07/2015

Taste of Transition to Work - Support

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selection Interviews

Thursday 30/07/2015

Australian Mathematics Competition

My Story Matters Project

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selection Interviews

Friday 31/07/2015

Tree Tops Adventure Nowra Yr 12

Volunteering Soup Kitchen - Support

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selection Interviews

Monday 03/08/2015

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selection Interviews

Tuesday 04/08/2015

Yr 10 Ski Trip - Berridale & Perisher Mr Powter

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selection Interviews

Taste of Transition to Work - Support

Hospitality Compulsory Practical Assessment

Wednesday 05/08/2015

Yr 10 Ski Trip - Berridale & Perisher Mr Powter

Bundanon Transmit at Vincentia High School/Ulladulla High School Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Mr Hill

Yr 11/12 Major Works Presentation Night

Thursday 06/08/2015

Yr 10 Ski Trip - Berridale & Perisher Mr Powter

Bundanon Transmit at Vincentia High School/Ulladulla High School Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Mr Hill

My Story Matters Project IRT St Georges Basin Mr Lee pds 3 & 4

Friday 07/08/2015

Bundanon Transmit at Vincentia High School/Ulladulla High School Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Mr Hill

Scripture Seminars in Vincentia High School Hall Mr Fellows Yrs 9 & 10 pd 3 & 4

P & C Meeting

Tuesday, 25th August, 2015. Parent Information Session:

starts at 6pm followed by meeting at 7.30pm.

Your School Contacts

S Glenday Principal

P Hogan Deputy Principal

Ganya Garindja, Gumbari & Support Units

G Brady Deputy Principal Stage 4 (Yrs 7 & 8)

M Meehan Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 4

R Gilbert Deputy Principal Stage 5 (Yrs 9 & 10) (Rel)

P Greyling Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 5

P Taylor Deputy Principal Stage 6 (Yrs 11 & 12)

H Pastor Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 6 (Rel)

J Oxley School Administration Manager

W Bruffey Head Teacher Admin (Rel)

G Keogh Head Teacher English (Rel)

W Nelmes Head Teacher Sport

G Smith Head Teacher Mathematics

L Swierenga Head Teacher Science (Rel)

L Ryder Head Teacher CAPA

J von Stieglitz Head Teacher HSIE (Rel)

A Newton Head Teacher TAS

P Raftery Head Teacher PDHPE (Rel)

S Clark Head Teacher Support

J Scott Head Teacher Gumbari Unit

A Glenday Head Teacher Wellbeing Learning Support

K Lane Head Teacher Ganya Garindja Unit

K Walker & P Charlton - School Counsellors

Leadership and Social Engagement Contacts

C Ryan & L Brooks Year 7 Advisers

M Morris Year 8 Adviser

G Keogh & L Swieringa Year 9 Advisers

J Powter Year 10 Adviser

J von Stieglitz & H Pastor Year 11 Advisers

K Edwards & G Brindley Year 12 Adviser

Term Dates: Term 3 2015

Tuesday 14th July to Friday 18th September 2015

Term 4 2015

Tuesday 6th October to Friday 18th December 2015

Year 7 parents 2016.

Enrolment Forms are now

overdue. Please drop

them into Vincentia High School front

office

as soon as possible.

Raffle will be drawn shortly -

you have to be in it to win it!

INVITATION TO ATTEND THE P&C ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

FOR 2015

The P&C Committee meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. A series of Parent Workshops will begin at 6pm prior to each meeting. The Workshops are designed to engage, enthral and enlighten the life and times of teenagers, adolescent psychology and the trials of moving through high school to life and beyond. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Regards Karen Cunningham Publicity Officer Email [email protected]

Wanted Can You Help Vincentia High School Student Alpaca and

Poultry teams are in need of a large hanging wardrobe for their new uniforms.

If you have one that you would like to donate to the school it would be greatly appreciated.

Please phone the school on 4441 6766

**Po ery Classes** A new ceramics studio and Gallery has opened in Sanctuary

Point offering classes for students, beginners and experienced artists. Groups are limited to 6 and classes are offered on a regular basis. Therese has been working with clay for many years and as a professional ceramic artist and qualified art

teacher, offers expert tuition in a friendly, creative workspace that will inspire you!

If playing with clay is something you would love to explore contact Therese on: 0414245780 or [email protected]