Woolgoolga High School Newsletter Issue 10 . July 6, 2018 CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2452 . 6654 1500 . [email protected]. www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au SMILE Mentors were happy to see their Harmony day project come to completion. Smile mentors have facilitated an amazing piece of art. On Harmony Day, all WHS students were invited to put their handprints on the canvas. “The SMILE hand painting illustrates how we all embrace cultural diversity and share what we have in common,” said SMILE Mentor, Sherydan Simson. The Hand, as a symbol has many meanings. “There are many hands upon this painting, and it truly signifies what SMILE and Harmony Day are all about: inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone,” Sherydan also said. Pictured are SMILE Mentors Lochlan Beedie, Sherydan Simson, Isabella Oates Herrera and Abby Nudd, who all played significant roles in this project. Special thanks to the Art and Industrial Arts faculties for their support for this project and to Student Support Officer, Daniel Sweed for overseeing and inspiring the SMILE mentors in this project. Hands of Harmony INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Principal P.2 Important coming dates P.3 Computing News P.4-5 Dance News P.6 Competitions P.7 2018 Sport Carnival Dates P.7 Year 12 Marine Studies P.8 Teeyan Dance Festival P.8 Mountain Bike Excursion P.9 Zone Athletics P.10-11 Senior Subject Selection P.12 The painting they have named “Hands of Harmony’, now hangs in the ‘A’ block forum.
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On Thursday June 21, students across all years were invited to witness a STEM activity, building a computer from individual parts in the school library. Mr Bordignon, the Information Technology teacher, explained the benefits of building your own computer for those who are technologically minded. The parts were laid out for the students to see and an explanation of the function of each component was provided before it was installed into the empty computer case. The connection of components to each other and the order of installation was demonstrated and the sequence of in-stallation was pointed out for those keen on building their own home computer. Most of the build was completed in the allocated two hours and the purpose for the computer build was to show how simple it is to build your own PC but also to learn the tips and tricks needed for a successful build. There are advantages to building your own computer such as choosing your own components and saving some money. The disadvantages are that while each component comes with a warranty, if the computer does not work when you have finished your build, you have to figure out which part is not working and there may be warranty issues to solve. Mr Bordignon demonstrated building your own computer can be a valuable and rewarding technological activity.
Pictured below: Students participate in a question and answer session. Inset: the finished computer.
Computing News
HSC HUB
A reminder for Year 12 students
to access the HSC Hub during
the break to supplement their
study program. Login details can
be found in student’s email.
Civil Talk
For information on any career in the
civil area, scholarships, traineeships,
apprenticeships etc. Place your name
outside the careers office. There will
be local employers in attendance.
Presentation will be Thursday 26th July
week 1 term 3.
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The Senior Subject Information Evening is on Thursday, 26th July, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Hall. This evening is for parents and stu-dents to attend to receive information that will allow an informed choice to be made regarding Senior Studies in 2019-2020.
The Online Senior Subject Interest Survey– Opens on Thursday, 26th July, 2018 and Closes on Tuesday July 31st 2018. There have been recent, focused discussions between Head Teachers, Senior Subject Teachers and student groups with respect to subject content, requirements and attainment. These discussions will continue throughout the Senior Subject Selection process. The initial Online Senior Subject Interest Survey enables us to understand the interests and needs of our students to best cater for them. A Senior Line Pattern will subsequently be issued to students.
Students, please keep in mind the four golden rules of subject selection.
1) Choose subjects that you are good at.
2) Choose what interests you.
3) Choose the subjects you really NEED to provide for further study at the tertiary level (TAFE/university) or full time
employment.
4) Look at Job Jump and My Future websites with your parents at home, to explore career and study options in more detail, and
check pre-requisites for individual University courses.
The subject selection timeline is outlined below:
The 2019 Senior School Handbook is available on the Woolgoolga High School Website as a pdf file under the Parent information tab. This Handbook contains a huge amount of information, including descriptions of subjects, HSC rules and many other useful facts about Senior Studies.
Students, if you are still unsure of which senior subjects may interest you, please continue to make use of the expert advice on Sen-ior Courses available from Head Teachers and Subject Teachers. Please also discuss your career and further education planning with our Careers Advisor, or your Year Advisor, Mr Pursch.
Kind regards,
Rob Pursch Kris Oates Guy Wright
Year Advisor Senior Curriculum Coordinator Principal
Yes, We will be attending the Senior Subject Selection Night on Thursday 26th July 2018 at 6.30pm in the Hall.
Student name: __________________________________________ No. of Seats required: ________
We are looking for caring families and individuals
to provide a wonderful home away from home for
international students attending Woolgoolga High
School.
Must be able to provide meals and a Working
With Children Check.
Hosts receive $285 per week for a single room.
Short (1 term) to long (4 terms) stays are availa-
ble.
Apply online at www.staydownunder.com.au
For further information contact Stay DownUnder
on (02) 8901 4499
Or school co-ordinator
Mrs Megan Hart
(02 6654 1500)
The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga holds their monster auction on the first Saturday of every month (except January). A significant portion of the funds raised goes to supporting programs for local school students.
Head down to the Rotary compound and shed behind the Woolgoolga CWA building, beside the Diggers RSL club, and check out the bargains available.
Smaller items will be on sale from 10am, with the larger items to be auctioned off from 1pm.
A big thank you to each of the members of our community who have donated goods. If you have items for pickup, call Dick Matthews on 6654 1828.