November 28, 2014 Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER

November 28, 2014
Bellingen High School
NEWSLETTER
Telephone:
Fax:
02 66551 315
02 66552 630
http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Exciting launch of BASEcamp career mentoring
program for Bellingen’s youth
BASEcamp - a career mentoring program for high school students was launched
with great excitement to the community on Wednesday 19th November at a Bellingen
Chamber of Commerce breakfast held at the Bellingen High School.
The breakfast showcased the
culinary talents of the school’s
Year 12 Hospitality students
who catered the event and was
attended by over 30 business
and
community
members.
BASEcamp is the latest activity
of the Bellingen Shire Business
and Education Alliance (in
2013 they ran The Big Idea –
entrepreneurial
learning
program) and is a partnership
initiative with The Bellingen
Chamber of Commerce.
The program is scheduled to start in 2015 and will run four key career mentoring
events across the year. BASEcamp aims to give participating students attending
Dorrigo and Bellingen High Schools opportunities to explore a broad range of
careers and pathways to assist them to make informed decisions about their
futures. A representative from the Alliance, Cath Cosgrave, Youth Directions Inc.
said “The Alliance is delighted by the warm and enthusiastic response received by
business and community towards BASEcamp with eleven mentors signing up
already at the launch”.
If you are a local business, trades-person or professional, working or retired, and
are interested in participating as a mentor in the 2015 program please see
www.bellingenchamber.com
for
more
information
or
email
ccosgrave@youthdirections.com.au. Interested mentors need to submit an
Expression of Interest Form before Wednesday 10th December 2014.
The Clappers are on tonight!!
Tonight’s the night! The Clappers are on in the Bellingen High MPC from
6.30pm and is the night the people of Bellingen High School once again don their
finest threads and get frocked up for the annual Clapper Awards. For the
uninitiated, the Clappers are an annual film festival that showcases our students’
cinematic prowess.
There is a prize for the best dressed female and male audience member and
another for the most glamourous couple. But be warned, you need to aim high,
the transformations onto our red carpet are astounding, we scrub up well! Keep
an eye out for photos in our next Newsletter.
The audience gets to choose their favourite film of the night in the ever popular
“People’s Choice” category. There will also be some great music and the Canteen
will be operating.
Doors open and photos on the red carpet start at 6.30pm, get there early, films
start at 7pm sharp. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults and $25 for families,
so come along and check out the local talent! Everyone’s welcome.
Lynda Lane = CAPA Faculty
Jessica Gough, Elisha Thompson,
Eva Howitt and Chloe Gough
on the red carpet
Charlotte Wilkins and Meagan Davis 2013 Award winners - Music Video and
People’s Choice
Down at the Ag Plot
G’day from the Ag plot.
We’ve had quite a busy time at the plot of late with a variety of interesting learning
opportunities provided for our students.
Firstly, the sheep were sheared with some of our students choosing to have a go at this
back-breaking work themselves. Secondly, a mixture of agricultural and non-agricultural
Year 10 students took advantage of learning to safely ride quad bikes during the Futures
Program. Thirdly, one of our cows successfully birthed a new heifer (and a late lamb
arrived too!), then finally the Dorrigo Show came and went in a haze of heat, dust and flies.
Phew!
I would like to take this opportunity to commend all Bellingen High students who elected to get
involved with these events for their good will, cooperation and patience under trying weather
conditions.
We are still waiting on a good drop of rain as the paddocks and plants in the garden are dying
from lack of moisture. Time to do a rain dance!
STOP PRESS….it worked!!
Dorrigo Show 2014
After an early start on Saturday morning,
students and staff assembled at the plot for a
cool and misty 5am haul up the mountain.
Luckily, the mist hung around whilst the
cattle were washed and groomed, only lifting
after all competitors had breakfasted and
changed into posh show gear.
The first classes began as the heat roared in
and the flies started buzzing. Students and
cattle alike were stoic in the face of
punishing conditions pulling two 2nd places,
then going on to get a 1st and Reserve
Champion.
Bellingen High produce (herbs, cucumbers and
eggs) wilted slightly in the main pavilion but
still managed 2nd places in the face of stiff
competition from Dorrigo High School and
Dundurrabin Primary School.
The temperature was in the high thirties by
Grand Parade time, students and cattle braved
the conditions with heads held high as another
successful Dorrigo Show came to an end.
Many thanks go to the following people who
untiringly support the Agriculture department
and our involvement in local shows:
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Mr Nick Hiller and his family for filling in all the show paperwork and cattle wrangling.
Mrs Amanda Lockman for organising all the show gear.
Mr Tony Goodwin for lending his support on the day.
Mr Peter Goode for delivering produce prior to the show.
Mrs Maida Bugg for her encouragement and wise counsel regarding all things Red Poll.
Finally a big shout-out to the winning Bellingen High School Show Team - Lia Grosvenor,
Grace White, Jacob Ladi and Jordan Goolmeeze.
Well done folks, you did
BRILLIANTLY!!
Finally, ‘Moooooo’ to Holly and Harper (our cows pictured below right)
Check out the school’s website for more photos. Hooroo ‘till next time!
Trainee Farmer Hook
Science Faculty
OFF and KICKING!
Our school is participating in the Amart Community Kickbacks Program. Under this
program, Bellingen High School can earn 5% of your purchases at Amart Sports, Coffs
Harbour as instore credit to spend on our school sports programs. We have been able to
purchase $160 worth of kicking tees allowing our students to practise their goal kicking.
Please continue to nominate Bellingen High whenever you purchase from Amart Sports,
Coffs Harbour!
Ian Dillon
Coordinator
National Hour of Code
Tens of millions of students of all ages and backgrounds around the world have
participated in an Hour of Code – a one hour introduction designed to demystify
computer science and show that anybody can learn the basics. Year 7 students
will be participating in the National Hour of Code during class time this term.
Frieda Gorman
Computer Studies
Changes to the Tax File Number Program in 2015
The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN) Program will not continue beyond 31 December 2014. This
means that School TFN forms will no longer be processed beyond this date.
How students can apply for a TFN from 1 January 2015?
The Australian Taxation Office in partnership with Australia Post is making it easier for individuals to apply for
a TFN.
Students can now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating
Australia Post office.
Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information on
applying online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248'
Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia Post office will need to complete the application form
Tax file number - application or enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More information about lodging this
form can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC22604'
For any further information parents or students can phone 1300 130 282 between 8:00am and 5:00pm
Monday to Friday.
Student Transport Concession
Students are reminded that they must have a current travel concession card if thinking of using
public transport during the holidays, otherwise they will have to pay an adult fare. If your card is
out of date or you don’t have one, you can get one from the Front Office before school finishes
up this year.
Year 6 into 7 2015
Parent/Carer Information Evening
Monday 8 December
5pm to 6pm
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Bellingen High MPC
Introduction to staff and key learning areas
Tour of the school
Refreshments
Bellingen High School P&C Meeting
Monday 8 December - 6.30pm
Staff Common Room - All Welcome!
Year 10 Futures Program
Year 10 enjoyed a highly successful Futures Program last week. Many thanks to the following
organisations for their greatly appreciated time and effort in making the program so beneficial to
our students:
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Art Appreciation/Nexus Gallery-Megan Newbound
Bellingen Canoes
Drummin - Luke Rhodes
Firefighting-Fernmount Rural Fire Brigade
Food and Beverage Certificate-Key Employment
Hair/Beauty and Automotive-TAFE Tasters
Joy of Singing-Rebecca Lackey
Love Bites–Love Bites Team/Mid North Coast Health
Nursing and Trauma-Mid North Coast Health
Picture my Future-Sandy Hamilton
Safe Food Handling–Key Employment
Stress Management–Janie, Youth Connections
Sustainability–Bellingen Shire Council
 WHS White Card-Key Employment
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Barista-TAFE
Belly Dancing-Jade
Go Italian-Karen Hayward
Hooping–Jesse Jeanes
Movie Appreciation-Lynda Lane
Mosaics-Fiona McAulay
Party Smart-Nortec
Organ and Tissue Donation
Travelling Overseas-Keira Hibbert
Quad Biking-TAFE
Surf Life Saving NSW
The Real Insider-Ex students
Safe Driving-NRMA
Ashley and
Jenna with
the Love
Bites Team
Nursing and
Trauma
presentation by
Mid North Coast
Health
Joy of Singing
Firefighting with Fernmount Rural Fire Brigade
Georgie and Hannah
at First Aid Training
Jody Newhouse/Frieda Gorman
Year 10 Futures Coordinators
IGA Community Benefits Program
Do you shop at IGA? The Community Benefit Card program donates a percentage
of the money spent by customers to a nominated club, school or charity. The
Community Benefit program can raise funds for our school, at no extra cost to you.
Cards are available from the Front Office here at the school and each time you shop
and swipe the card you will earn points for our school which results in our school
receiving a cheque from IGA.
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone: 02 6653 2900 | fax: 066589566
Email: admin@youthdirections.com.au
ATTENTION YEAR 10!!
School Based Traineeship Opportunity in Business Administration
Community Housing- Coffs Harbour
Position Description
Hours per week (8 base)
Duties required:
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Assist Community Housing Ltd staff with day to day duties of the office
Answer phones, take messages, communicate with clients about a range of different
matters
Complete Microsoft Office and database work and projects as directed by and under the
supervision of Community Housing staff
Learn about what Community Housing does, how it does it and what it takes to make it
operate successfully
Complete required formal and non-formal training
Learn and adhere to the required Workplace Health & Safety regulations of the workplace
Additional hours will be available during school holiday periods and the successful student
will have the opportunity to commence immediately and begin to accumulate their required
hours.
Students will need to complete the necessary hours and assessments needed (over a two year
period) to fulfil the requirements for a Cert II in Business Administration.
All employment entitlements will be consistent with offered under the terms of the Building
and Construction General Services Award 2010 and the National Employment Standards.
Applications MUST be submitted by 10 December 2014.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE SEE MRS GORMAN ASAP
Australia Day Awards
Awards are an integral part of Australia Day, they aim to recognise outstanding
achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a
number of years.
These unique individuals have given their time freely for numerous organisations and
are always the first to offer support and assistance to the members of the community.
Australia Day celebrations, which are held on 26 January each year, are an
opportunity to recognise our community achievements, to enjoy the artistic talents of
residents, welcome our new citizens and to meet our Australia Day Ambassador.
Australia Day 2015 may seem a long way off however planning for the Bellingen Shire
2015 Australia Day celebration and Community Awards Ceremony is underway. The
day’s activities will commence with a family beach fun run and community breakfast.
The awards and citizenship ceremonies will be held at Mylestom and commence at
9.30am with entertainment to follow on into the early afternoon.
Mayor Mark Troy said “Australia Day provides an opportunity for all of us to celebrate
our wonderful country and recognise and thank those special community members
who give so much to our local communities plus recognising sporting and other
outstanding community and creative achievements.
I encourage everyone to give some thought to a community member, team or
community organisation that they believe should receive recognition for their
voluntary work and achievements”.
This year there are 9 categories as follows:
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Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Sportsperson of the Year
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Community Service
Community Group
Community Event
Team of the Year
Creative Arts Award for persons 21 years and under
If you would like to nominate there are nomination forms at the school’s Front Office.
Sport News
Boys Futsal
Bellingen High took two boys teams to the Senior Australian Futsal Championships
recently held at Oxley, near Brisbane. The Championships brings teams together from
Cairns in the north to Sydney and Melbourne in the south. Bellingen High School had
the largest amount of teams at the Championships. The teams were playing from 8am
through to 8pm over the three days, which in itself is a big challenge.
19 Years Boys
The boys entered the nationals having won both the local and
regional competitions. But, this was going to be a challenge as many of the group
were playing futsal for the first time this year, especially considering they had to play
8 x 50 minute preliminary games!!
Their first game was against Corinda State High, who ended the tournament as
champions. The game was a close battle with Corinda coming out 6-3 winners. The
boys continued to do well in the rest of their games but victory eluded them. This
group will stay together for next year’s tournament and many lessons will have been
learned in preparation.
16 Years Boys
The team began the tournament against ‘local’ opposition St
Clares High School, Taree. There was a bit of rust in the system after the long
journey and it took the team a while to get going - the boys were 3-2 down at half
time. The second half proved far more pleasing for the boys, scoring 5 unanswered
goals to win 7-3.
Their second game was the one that influenced the outcome of the tournament for the
team. Playing Camden Haven, a team that they have defeated in the past, the team
were only able to achieve a 7-7 draw.
The second day was by far the teams finest, playing what many onlookers said were
the two best games of the tournament. The first game was against Harristown State
High, a Football Academy. The opposition was highly skilful and very determined. But
Bellingen playing fluent passing futsal, defeated them 6-2. Later in the day the boys
took on Calvary High, a team that has proven somewhat of a nemesis in the past.
But, again the boys continued to play fast attacking futsal coming out on top 6-2.
On our last day our final game of the rounds was against Emmaus College from western
Sydney. This game was a great futsal spectacle and was also very physical. The boys
could not reach the heights of the previous day unfortunately losing by one goal.
The cumulative results (mainly the 7-7 draw with Camden Haven) meant we had to play
Sunshine Coast Grammar in our quarter final (last year’s finalists). This game proved
extremely tight with the teams being tied 7-7 at full time. The game proceeded into
10 minutes of extra time, with Bellingen conceding a goal in the final seconds to lose
8-7.
Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer
Sport Coordinators
Bellingen High School
Presentation Day
Friday 12 December
10.30am
Bellingen High School MPC
All family and friends
welcome
DATES TO REMEMBER
JANUARY 2015
NOVEMBER
28
CLAPPER Awards
DECEMBER
1-10
Year 10 Work Experience (continues)
2-3
Gold Excursion
8
Year 6 into 7 2015 Orientation Day
8
Year 6 into 7 2015 Parent Evening
8
11
12
12
15
P&C Meeting
Year 10 Clearance Day
Presentation Day
Years 7 to 10 Reports issued
Year 7 Family Picnic Day
17
End Term 4
18-19
School Development Days
27
28
School Development Day
Years 7, 11 and 12 students start
29
Years 8, 9 and 10 students start
FEBRUARY
13
Year 7 Transition Camp
MARCH
5-9
8-10
19
21
27
Year 12 Society & Culture Excursion
Creative Arts Excursion
School Photographs
Harmony Day
Year 12 Music Performance Night
APRIL
2
20
21
End Term 1
School Development Day
Term 2 Commences
YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 4
SUBJECT
Ancient History
Business Studies
Community & Family Studies
Drama
English Advanced
English Standard
Mathematics
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Mathematics General
Modern History
Music 1
Music 2
PDHPE
Society & Culture
Sport Life & Rec
Visual Arts
WEEK
TASK/S
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 9 / 11
Week 10
Week 10
Week 10
Week 10
Week 11
Week 10
Week 9
Week 10
Week 10
Week 9
Week 9
Week 9
Week 10
Task 1
Task 1
Task
Task 3 / 2
Tasks 1 / 2
Tasks 1 / 2
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
Task 1
WEIGHTING
15%
25%
20%
30% / 10%
10% / 10%
10% / 10%
15%
15%
15%
15%
20%
15%
15%
15%
30%
25%
20%
Bellingen High School Uniform Code
Bellingen High School asks all parents to send their children to school neatly dressed
in correct uniform. Every student should take pride in their personal appearance and
the wearing of school uniform is an important step in developing a good school spirit.
The following is acceptable uniform at Bellingen High School:
GIRLS:
YEARS 7-10
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White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)
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Blue tartan skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more
than 10 centimetres from the knee - see picture)
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Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length
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Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
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Black shoes, white socks
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Acceptable sports shoes
GIRLS:
SPORTS DAY/PE
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Royal blue shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee)
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Gold polo shirt
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Acceptable sport shoes with white socks
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Hat
BOYS:
YEARS 7 - 12
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White button front shirt or polo shirt (no advertisements)
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Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
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Grey shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the
knee – see picture), slacks (single colour) or blue jeans
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Black shoes, white or grey socks, acceptable sports shoes
BOYS:
SPORTS DAY/PE
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Royal blue shorts (single colour/of an acceptable length)
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Gold polo shirt
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Acceptable sports shoes with blue and gold socks
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Hat
GIRLS:
YEARS 11-12
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White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)
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Royal blue skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more than 10
centimetres from the knee)
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Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length
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Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
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Black shoes, white socks
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Acceptable sports shoes
Unacceptable dress for Bellingen High School:
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Stretch skirts (this is not negotiable).
Girl’s shorts that are too short.
Ripped clothing
Singlets, string shoulder tops as shirts, sleeveless shirts
Low cut necklines or armholes, blouses/shirts that are indecent in a school
environment; midriff tops (see skin, not in)
Slogans or pictures excepting brand names (as in small pocket sized logo)
No underwear as outwear (e.g. petticoats).
Hoodies
Coloured ties
Long coloured / striped socks
Sandals, crocs, thongs, high heels, ugg boots or slippers
Students wearing unacceptable dress will be either asked to change into school
clothing or sent home.
Safety:
NO long hanging bracelets, necklaces or earrings, excessively loose
garments in practical subjects and sports activities.
Establishing and maintaining safe working environments is fundamental to the work of
teachers. Footwear is an important safety item. Good soles provide a sound grip on
the floor preventing accidents from occurring. Footwear can also protect feet from
mechanical or chemical damage. DEC policy clearly states that it is mandatory that
students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in schools
wear enclosed leather footwear. This includes all Science, Industrial Arts and Home
Economics classes.
Leather shoes can now be purchased for as little as $20. Leather skate shoes and
leather joggers are now readily available trendy options other than the traditional
school shoe.
We urge parents to provide their children with leather upper shoes so that we can
meet our OH&S obligations.
Remember that if students are out of uniform they are
required to bring a note from home AND/OR see
the Deputy Principal for a red uniform slip.
WHAT TO DO IF I AM BULLIED
If I feel hurt or upset by what someone else has said, written or done.
I tell a teacher or my Year Advisor
or
A friend tells my teacher or Year Advisor
or
I use the Bully Box in the Library
First Report
Teacher will tell the bully to stop and help work out the problem.
My Year Advisor and Mrs Gorman will be informed.
I may want to talk to the
School Counsellor
My parents may be involved
I will receive continued support
from teachers, Mrs Gorman,
Counsellor and Deputy
Principal
Second Report
Mrs Gorman or my year Advisor will help me work
out a solution.
The bully will be given a warning by Mrs Gorman.
Third Report
Mrs Gorman will inform the Deputy Principal.
The bully will be given a warning by the Deputy
Principal
Fourth Report or
IF I AM IN DANGER
Deputy principal or Principal will interview the
bully.
Bully may be suspended.