Term 2 Week 3 - Ballina High School

Ballina High School’s Official Newsletter
‘Light of Learning’
Issue 5
THE PILOT
Term 2, Week 3 2016
Ballina High School was first established in 1929 as an Intermediate High School. In 1956 the school became a High School. Ba llina High School has a long tradition
of excellence in academic, cultural and sporting endeavours. Students have gained district, Regional, State and National sta tus in all areas of school life.
CONGRATULATIONS EBONIE
Late in Term 1 Year 11 student Ebonie Cooper travelled to Sydney to
attend the 2016 NSW Public Schools Nanga Mai Awards for which she
received an award for her Outstanding Achievement in Sport.
In 2015 Ebonie's sporting achievements included; 2nd place at
Nationals for Cross Country and Relay. As an addition to these
amazing accomplishments Ebonie also participated and
represented the school in Volleyball, Touch Football, Basketball and
Athletics.
Now in it's 10th year the Nanga Mai Awards celebrate and recognise
innovation, excellence and achievement in Aboriginal Education
across NSW Public Schools and communities. Nanga Mai is an Eora
(Sydney) word meaning: To Dream. This is the first time a student
from Ballina High School has won a Nanga Mai. Ballina High School is
extremely proud of Ebonie and her tremendous achievement.
Pictured Left - Ebonie Cooper
Year 11 receiving her 2016 Nanga Mai for
Outstanding Achievement in Sport from Frank Potter-Executive
Director, Public Schools NSW Tamworth.
Mr Bisogni
ANZAC COMMEMORATION 2016
On the 28th April 2016, Ballina High School conducted
its ANZAC Day Ceremony. This year we commemorated
the Centenary of the events of the Western Front during
World War I as well recognising the sacrifices of all our
past and current service men and women.
The ceremony was presented by our students, with
Jason Marchant delivering this years address. A big thank you to Mr Willacy and his music students who
performed some moving musical items.
Congratulations to all students who were involved in the service - Seamus Burke, Emma Duff, Jack GrahamJones, Lara Neilsen, Ashley Sincock, Jordan Staude, Mea Clifford, Isobelle Dwyer, Mikala Wade-Farrell,
Brianna Roberts, Brooke Jager and Emma Hopwood-Osborne, you all did a superb job.
Mr Gardiner
www.ballina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal: Mr Daniel Henman  Relieving Deputy Principal: Mr John Parker
Locked Bag 1 (Burnet St) Ballina 2478  Ph.: 02 6686 2133  Fax 02: 6686 4235  Email: ballina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
MOVIE PASS GIVEAWAY
Question: What word represents the letter K in radio
communication?
Have your answer in by Wednesday, Day 3 Week A,
recess. Place your answer in the box on the little table
just inside the Library entrance.
For upcoming movies visit www.ballina.info/cinema
or phone
Ballina Fair Cinemas Movieline on 6686 9091
Dates for your Diary
Date
MAY
16/5/2016
16/5/2016
17/5/2016
17/5/2016
Event
Contact
P&C Meeting 7pm ALC
Principal’s Morning Tea Year 7
Principal‘s Morning Tea Year 8
Fresh Connect Year 9 & 10
Ms Goldring
Principal’s Morning Tea Year 9
Years 8 & 9 ATSI Boys Mr Bisogni
Principal’s Morning Tea Year 10
Principal’s Morning Tea Year 11 & 12
Year 7-12 AIME SX University
Vaccinations
Ms Gold
Zone Cross Country Ms Robinson
School Athletics Carnival
18/5/2016
18/5/2016
19/5/2016
20/5/2016
20/5/2016
20/5/2016
20/5/2016
24/5/2016
JUNE /JULY
1/6/2016
Year 8 & 9 ATSI Boys
3/6/2016
Year 11 & 12 Drama
8,9,10/6/2016 Year 7 Camp Midnginbill Hill Uki
13/6/2016
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Queens Birthday)
15/6/2016
Year 8 & 9 ATSI Boys
17/6/2016
Year 7 to 12 AIME SX University
29/6/2016
Year 8 & 9 ATSI Boys
27/6 1/7/2016
NAIDOC Week
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This term has been off to a very busy start. Our school
Cross Country was a very successful day with many
students putting their talents at middle distance
running on display. Well done to the organisers on the
day. Thank you to the students who put in a fantastic
effort and to all staff for their supervision and
vigilance on the day.
Our AIME program will be commencing for our
Aboriginal students next week with Mentors offering
support and speaking with students and staff.
Students involved with this program will receive a
hoodie and will obtain information and be encouraged
to strive to continue with their studies.
Bunjum continues to work with our students through
the Goori Youth Program concentrating on attendance
and building relationships with our students, we thank
the workers Mr Les Roberts and Ms Amanda Francis
for their time and efforts in the school.
Mr Steve Bowden from BDCSA has been working in
the school also to motivate students and provide
valued programs such as the Boxation course that
runs for sport on Wednesday afternoons. A big thank
you goes to Mr Steve Bowden for his time and effort.
NAIDOC Week will be celebrated in Week 10. Our
school will be organising many activities and will also
be supporting the AECG event by having student
representation from our school. All students and
parents are encouraged to participate. Further
information will be provided from the AECG through
upcoming newsletters.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents
about the expected standards of behaviours at
school. Intimidation of other students at school,
bullying behaviours and verbal/physical violence will
not be tolerated. Please remind your child of our core
values of safety, honesty, respect and being a
learner. It is an expectation that students will attend
school and try their best in all learning activities.
Disruptive behaviour and refusal to engage in learning
activities will result in students entering the discipline
system. These types of behaviours increase the stress
levels of others students and staff alike and is a hazard
to the well being of all those around them.
PLEASE HAVE THIS DISCUSSION WITH YOUR CHILD…...
The next P&C Meeting will be
Monday 16th May, 2016 at 7.00pm
in the ALC room.
We welcome all new members, so please come along
and find out more about your child’s school.
If you have any concerns regarding your child's
education needs at Ballina High, please call to make
an appointment with one of our Executive staff.
Mr Daniel Henman
Principal
SPORT
U/14 Rugby League Buckley Shield
Ballina High defeated Southern Cross K-12 by 22-12. Try scorers
for Ballina were Lachlan Jones (2), Bobie Bolt-Anderson, Kodi
Crowther with Kodie O'Connor kicking 3 goals. Their next game
will be held early Term 2 against Banora Point High School.
Many thanks must go to Logan Iverson for refereeing the game,
Heath Chapman and Wade Kelly as Touch Judges and Mr Milner
as Coach.
Open Boys Rugby League University Shield
Ballina High defeated Southern Cross K-12 by 36-16. Try scorers
for Ballina were Isaijha Donovan (3), Kuyan Laurie, Mark Pitt,
Matt Norris, Owen Simpson with Logan Iverson kicking 3 goals
and Billy Dwane kicking 1 goal.
Mr McDonald
CROSS COUNTRY 2016
Ballina High School students enjoyed a beautiful day for the running of our Cross Country 2016 at the picturesque
Lennox Head. Well done to all who participated and congratulations to the winning house SHELLY. Thank you to all
students and staff on your efforts and assistance on the day. Congratulations to the following students on their
achievement of placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in their age groups.
Mr Gordon
Age
Name
Age
Name
12 Girls
1
2
3
13 Girls
1
2
3
14 Girls
1
2
3
15 Girls
1
2
3
16 Girls
1
2
3
17 Girls
1
2
18 Girls
1
2
Jasmine Crethar
Airlie Hunter
Bronte Maxwell
Alex Russo
Jadha Anderson-King
Kirsty Graham-Jones
Bonnie Lewis
Emily Binder
Tykia Donovan
Chloe Wear
Rhiana Henry
Maureen Galicia
Abbey Graham-Jones
Amanda Monti
Paige Bienke
Ebonie Cooper
Nadine Jannisen
Emma Duff
Amber Johnson
12 Boys
1
2
3
13 Boys
1
2
3
14 Boys
1
2
3
15 Boys
1
2
3
16 Boys
1
2
3
17 Boys
1
2
18 Boys
1
2
3
William James
Izaha James
Seth Carden
Ethan Bagatan
Marshall Greenlash
Malik Singh
Harry Hart-Ashton
Jesse Barnwell
Kieran Devine
Andrew Knight
Ayden Brannigan
Isaac Caesar
William Purcell
Michael Pauling
Jack Reimann
Billy Dwane
Cooper Allen
Jack Harper
Jack Graham-Jones
Mark Pitt
“AN INFORMATION BOOTH” will be held in our ALC Room next Thursday 19th May
2016 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm.
This will provided parents the opportunity to view images and diagrams of the of
the concept design as well as seeking further information about the project.
Details of the future Information Booths will be provided once date and times have
been confirmed.