November 28, 2014

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER

Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 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, Charlotte Wilkins and Meagan Davis - Eva Howitt and Chloe Gough 2013 Award winners - Music Video and on the red carpet 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:

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 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:

Art Appreciation/Nexus Gallery-Megan Newbound - Barista-TAFE

Bellingen Canoes - Belly Dancing-Jade

Drummin - Luke Rhodes - Go Italian-Karen Hayward

Firefighting-Fernmount Rural Fire Brigade - Hooping–Jesse Jeanes

Food and Beverage Certificate-Key Employment - Movie Appreciation-Lynda Lane

Hair/Beauty and Automotive-TAFE Tasters - Mosaics-Fiona McAulay

Joy of Singing-Rebecca Lackey - Party Smart-Nortec

Love Bites–Love Bites Team/Mid North Coast Health - Organ and Tissue Donation

Nursing and Trauma-Mid North Coast Health - Travelling Overseas-Keira Hibbert

Picture my Future-Sandy Hamilton - Quad Biking-TAFE

Safe Food Handling–Key Employment - Surf Life Saving NSW

Stress Management–Janie, Youth Connections - The Real Insider-Ex students

Sustainability–Bellingen Shire Council - Safe Driving-NRMA WHS White Card-Key Employment

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:

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:

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

YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 4

SUBJECT WEEK TASK/S WEIGHTING

Ancient History Week 8 Task 1 15% Business Studies Week 9 Task 1 25% Community & Family Studies Week 10 Task 20% Drama Week 9 / 11 Task 3 / 2 30% / 10% English Advanced Week 10 Tasks 1 / 2 10% / 10% English Standard Week 10 Tasks 1 / 2 10% / 10% Mathematics Week 10 Task 1 15% Mathematics Extension 1 Week 10 Task 1 15% Mathematics Extension 2 Week 11 Task 1 15% Mathematics General Week 10 Task 1 15% Modern History Week 9 Task 1 20% Music 1 Week 10 Task 1 15% Music 2 Week 10 Task 1 15% PDHPE Week 9 Task 1 15% Society & Culture Week 9 Task 1 30% Sport Life & Rec Week 9 Task 1 25% Visual Arts Week 10 Task 1 20%

DATES TO REMEMBER

NOVEMBER JANUARY 2015

28 CLAPPER Awards 27 School Development Day

DECEMBER 28 Years 7, 11 and 12 students start

1-10 Year 10 Work Experience (continues) 29 Years 8, 9 and 10 students start

2-3 Gold Excursion FEBRUARY

8 Year 6 into 7 2015 Orientation Day 13 Year 7 Transition Camp

8 Year 6 into 7 2015 Parent Evening MARCH

8 P&C Meeting 5-9 Year 12 Society & Culture Excursion

11 Year 10 Clearance Day 8-10 Creative Arts Excursion

12 Presentation Day 19 School Photographs

12 Years 7 to 10 Reports issued 21 Harmony Day

15 Year 7 Family Picnic Day 27 Year 12 Music Performance Night

17 End Term 4 APRIL

18-19 School Development Days 2 End Term 1

20 School Development Day

21 Term 2 Commences

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 ● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements) ● Blue tartan skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee - see picture) ● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length ● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies) ● Black shoes, white socks ● Acceptable sports shoes

GIRLS: SPORTS DAY/PE ● Royal blue shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee) ● Gold polo shirt ● Acceptable sport shoes with white socks ● Hat

BOYS: YEARS 7 - 12 ● White button front shirt or polo shirt (no advertisements) ● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies) ● Grey shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee – see picture), slacks (single colour) or blue jeans ● Black shoes, white or grey socks, acceptable sports shoes

BOYS: SPORTS DAY/PE ● Royal blue shorts (single colour/of an acceptable length) ● Gold polo shirt ● Acceptable sports shoes with blue and gold socks ● Hat

GIRLS: YEARS 11-12 ● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements) ● Royal blue skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee) ● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length ● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies) ● Black shoes, white socks ● Acceptable sports shoes

Unacceptable dress for Bellingen High School:

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

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.

My parents may be involved

Third Report Mrs Gorman will inform the Deputy Principal. The bully will be given a warning by the Deputy Principal

I will receive continued support from teachers, Mrs Gorman, Counsellor and Deputy Principal

Fourth Report or IF I AM IN DANGER Deputy principal or Principal will interview the bully. Bully may be suspended.