Bega High News...2016/08/17 · Bega High School Newsletter 17 August 2016 3. Cambodia Awareness...

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Bega High News

17 August 2016

Phone: 6492 9000 Fax: 6492 3996 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.bega-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Mission Statement Bega High School is committed to providing excellence in education, which prepares all students to contribute responsibly to a changing world by preparing students to be:

Skilled lifelong learners

Balanced in their life

Skilled problem solvers and decision makers in relation to all aspects of their lives

Responsible and compassionate citizens

Self-confident

Valued group participants

Principal’s Report Busy students engaged in many different learning experiences and opportunities have been a stand out feature of the term so far.

We have celebrated Education Week in spectacular style at the SCLC Performing Arts Festival, had students compete in sports across the state and other students recognised for their skills and knowledge in curriculum based competitions. Year 12 have undertaken the rigours of HSC Trials and many have been putting the finishing touches to research projects, art works, performances and practical products that make up part of their HSC results.

Other students have put learning on show around the school with the project below being a prime example of how students demonstrate team work, cooperation and responsibility for their environment. Over past the week, students in the ED2 have been constructing a new seating area for students to utilise during recess and lunch.

As part of this upgrade, students had to design, measure and work out quantities for materials and develop quotes for different options for the intended job.

They have been learning a range of skills, including basic construction to landscaping and basic horticulture. They have done an exceptional job and should be very proud of what they have achieved and contributed to the school. Tell Them From Me surveys are on their way; students will complete them at school, as will teachers, and parents will receive notice via email and letters with links to the survey. One of the extra questions for 2016 will be about student diaries. All feedback will be used to inform planning for 2017 and beyond. Mrs Linda Thurston Principal

Bega High School Newsletter 17 August 2016

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Coming Events Thursday, 18 August:

Year 8 Maths Test Last day of Year 12 Trial HSC Exams

Friday, 19 August: AIME Program for Years 9 & 10 Year 12 Trial HSC Exam Catch Up Day Year 10 Geography Coastal Management Excursion

& Assessment Year 12 HSC Drama Night Whitecard Course

Sunday, 21 August: Year 12 HSC Trial Music Exam rehearsal

Monday, 22 August: Year 7 Vaccinations University of Wollongong Workshop Year 12 Trial HSC Music Practical Exam in hall

Tuesday, 23 August: Year 10 Maths Test

Wednesday, 24 August: Year 7 Maths Test Year 12 Music Night in hall, 6:30 pm

Thursday, 25 August: NSW State Interschools Snowsports Championships

at Thredbo (until Sunday, 28 August)

Wednesday, 31 August: Whole school Computer Server Interruption

Thursday, 1 September: Whole school Computer Server Interruption Year 12 HSC Industrial Technology Practical Exam

marking Year 12 HSC Drama Performance Exam marking

Friday, 2 September: AIME Program Zone Surfing at Mimosa Rocks Whole school Computer Server Interruption

Technology Update for Bega High School

Our school will have new computer equipment installed during Week 7 and 8 this term. To migrate from our old equipment there will need to be two outages.

The first outage is on Wednesday, 31 August from 12 pm until the morning of Thursday, 1 September.

The second outage will be on Monday, 5 September from 8 am until Tuesday, 6 September, barring any unforeseen issues.

During these outages, the school will not be contactable by Email or any online media and will not be able to find or process any information regarding students or staff. Staff will not be able to print any documents for visitors at the school.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Year 12 Primary Industries The following students upgraded the outdoor learning area at the Bega High School farm using skills learnt over the last two years of their schooling. They have enhanced the seating and made it a lot more comfortable for the future students who undertake Agriculture.

Back row left: Tom Hunter, Daniel Smith,

Matthew Jennings, Nic Sticotti. Front row: India Burden, Rhiannon Alcock, Emily Smith, Jasmine Roach.

Bega High School Uniform Shop Winter Shop Hours

Term 3

Open each Thursday of the school term

11:00 am to 4:00 pm until further notice

For enquiries phone: 0417 028 864

Bega High School

Absentee Hotline: 6492 9010

If your child is going to be absent from school, please telephone with the following information:

Student Name Roll Class

Date of Absence Reason for Absence

Your Name

All other enquiries: 6492 9000


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Cambodia Awareness Day Huge thanks to Denise Perry, Sharon George, Alana Coates, Jo Fitzer, Helen Neeson, Year 9 & 10 International Studies students and numerous others who contributed to an amazing day. The students learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the market stalls.

Bindy Hayes Head Teacher HSIE


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Oscar Gill’s “The Horses” Fanfare to be performed at the Opera House Year 8 student Oscar Gill’s musical composition “The Horses” Fanfare was selected from over 100 entries from across Australia to be performed at the Sydney Opera House.

He is one of eight young composers who were given the opportunity to workshop their compositions with the Australian Youth Orchestra and renowned Australian composer Nicholas Vines.

Oscar entered the Fanfare Competition, an Artology, Sydney Opera House and Australian Youth Orchestra Project which invites young Australians aged 12 to 21 to submit a 30-second piece of music to be played to assist the cue bells at the Sydney Opera House

The competition offers young people an opportunity to professionally develop and refine their compositions with guidance from a prominent Australian composer and work with a professional orchestra and leading conductor to record their works.

Congratulations Oscar!

Ms Montgomery Music Teacher

AIME this Friday!!! We are kicking off our third Program Day on, Friday August 19th @ University of Wollongong Bega Campus.

Years 9 & 10 will be attending our third day. Year 11 are invited to attend as mentors for the day also.

WHAT: AIME will deliver 3 sessions to the Year 9 & Year 10 cohort.

WHO: Indigenous students in Year 9, 10 & 11 at your school

WHEN: 9:45am - 2:00pm (Sessions will start at 10am and conclude at 2:00pm)

DATE: Friday August 19th

PLACE: University of Wollongong, Bega Campus

Year 9 students begin the day by entering our yearly Art Competition. *Winners get a two day, all expenses covered, paid internship in Sydney working with renowned artists.

The middle session will have a local flavour. The plan is to have a local representative share the local Aboriginal language with students and mentors.

We finish the day together hearing from local guests about their personal journeys to success. We are attempting to change the way students see success. Raising a family and working in the local community are examples of a successful life.

Year 10 students begin the day dealing with the topic of Drugs & Alcohol. This session attempts to create a dialogue and develops strategies to overcome the issues that drugs and alcohol can create.

In session 2 Students apply to be AIME Ambassadors for their school. Students are encouraged to step up and take on the challenge of being a leader.

We finish the day together hearing from local guests about their personal journeys to success. We are attempting to change the way students see success. Raising a family and working in the local community are examples of a successful life.

Year 11 students will attend the day to help mentor the Year 9 students.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE!

Jon Youens Program Coordinator (UOW Bega/Batemans Bay)

School Spectacular Orchestra To perform on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2016

at Qudos Bank Arena, Olympic Park, Sydney

Do you play an instrument?

Would you like to participate in the Schools Spectacular Orchestra?

Go to the Department of Education Arts Unit website at https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/schools-

spectacular/applications-and-auditions to apply and for more information.

Applications close on Monday, 19 September

It’s a wonderful experience! Ms Montgomery


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Year 11 Textiles and Design As part of their learning of fibres, yarns and fabrics students have designed and constructed their own knitted and crocheted items. I was so impressed with the variety and quality of the work. Below are some samples of the students’ wonderful work.

Miss Ann Smith Textiles and Design Teacher

Bibian Bolante – Baby booties

Chloe Allen

Hannah Doole – Hot water bottle cover

Juliette Bethell


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Elizabeth Grose

Meg Johnson – socks

Tia Ferati – Flared pants

Students showing off their work


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Interschools Snowsports 2016

Bega High entered into the ACT/Southern NSW Interschools Snowsports at Perisher during the last week in July. The team was taken by Mrs Gibbons and Mr Nawiesniak. We spent 3 nights at The Station Resort in Jindabyne and had our biggest ever Snowsports Representative racing team for Bega High.

The Skier Cross team consisted of Kaytlen Walsh(Year 12), Quinn Fletcher-Barrie (Year 10), Eyrl Boulton (Year 9), Jeremy Spindler(Year 9), Rhiannon Walker (Year 8), Isaac Willington (Year 7), Luella Boulton (Year 7) and Lilli O’Dea (Year 7).

Kaytlen Walsh

The Snowboarder Cross team consisted of Jack Dobell (Year 12), Sinead McLaren (Year 11), Mackenzie Gibbons (Year 10), Cameron Jefferis-Bogie(Year 11), Brad McKay (Year 11), Toby Willington (Year 11) and Cailem Campbell- Lin (Year 10), Fergus Ascot (Year 9), Fergus Ascot (Year 9) and Callum Jefferis-Bogie (Year 7)

The Alpine Giant Slalom team consisted of Maximillian Navarette (Year 7), Isaac Willington (Year 7), Luella Boulton (Year 7), Lilli O’Dea (Year 7), Eyrl Boulton (Year 9) and Jeremy Spindler (Year 9).

The Snowboard Giant Slalom team consisted of Fergus Ascot (Year 9) and Toby Willington (Year 11).

We are pleased to announce that our Division 1 Male Snowboard Cross team was successful in qualifying for the NSW State Championships. Congratulations to Jack Dobell, Brad McKay and Toby Willington who have been selected for the State team following their efforts in the Snowboard Cross event. The boys will compete for Bega High school once again at the end of the month at Thredbo

Congratulations to all members of our Snowsports team. For many it was their first time competing and for others in Year 12, their final time competing at Interschools. A great time was had by all. A special mention must go to our parent support team who were invaluable with their help in transporting our team to and from the slopes each day. Thanks so much to Glenn Parker, Phillip and Sharon Walker, Andrew and Michelle Walsh, John Willington and Kate Stevens.

Tracey Gibbons Organising teacher

Maximillian Navarrete

Quinn Fletcher-Barrie, Eryl Boulton & Jeremy Spindler


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Cameron Jefferis-Bogie

Brad McKay

Fergus Ascot

Mackenzie Gibbons & Cailem Campbell-Lin

Isaac Willington

Jack Dobell


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Rhiannon Walker

Luella Boulton & Lilli O’Dea

Year 12 HSC Music Night

Wednesday, 24 August 6:30 pm

in the school hall

Entry by gold coin donation

Yummy food at interval supplied by

Ms Perry and the Cambodia

Fundraising Team

Come along and support our Year 12 Music students as

they prepare for their practical HSC Exam.


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Year 8 Technology 8 Technology 1 have completed their Food Truck unit. There were some creative food truck designs and final food products.

FREE DENTAL TREATMENT

Did you know?

ALL CHILDREN under 18 years of age can receive FREE dental care.

Waiting times are reduced due to extra funding so it’s a good time to register for a Dental check-up!

Children in pain are treated as a high priority with emergency appointments put aside.

Child Dental Benefit vouchers are accepted here.

FOR ALL DENTAL APPOINTMENTS & ENQUIRIES PLEASE TELEPHONE THE

ORAL HEALTH INTAKE SERVICE

FREECALL 1800 450 046


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Year 7 Technology Year 7 Technology has been developing their sewing skills and has almost completed their first project, boxer shorts.


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Community Noticeboard A D V E R T I S I N G

Material relating to students will be advertised at the Principal’s discretion and does not necessarily reflect the views of this school. No cost to non-profit making organisations.

NINES WITH THE BOMBERS Nines! This is a game that the family can play together. Yep mum, Dad and the kids over the age of say 8 or 9.

It’s pretty fast so the kids might be able to run the legs off the old man and it’s about kicking and catching so the oldies might have a bit of an advantage there.

The Bega Bombers will stage a spring nines mixed age/gender competition starting with registrations on

Wednesday. 24 August at 4.00 at the showground.

They’ll form teams of eleven players a mix of youngsters and parents, even grandparents male and female and they’ll have fun and get fit every Wednesday afternoon with a series of games and social sessions from 4.30.

Registration costs $35 and is capped at $100 for as many family members as want to play. Can I register and play without mum and dad? Yes of course you can .Are boys and girls welcome? You bet. How old do I need to be? Say eight or nine and don’t worry there’s no contact so you won’t get hurt.

Need to know some more? Ring Travis on 0438872475 or be at the Showground Wed 24 August from 4 o’clock. Where else can all the members of a family have fun and get fit together?

The ACMF is very pleased to announce that our annual National Songwriting Competition for 2016

is now open for entries!

The National Songwriting Competition is designed to encourage creativity and self-expression through songwriting.

Now in it’s 14th consecutive year, the Competition is sponsored by APRA/AMCOS and AMPAL.

Students from every school in Australia are invited to put pen to paper and enter an original song for a chance to win a

share of thousands of dollars of musical equipment and tuition and more!

Simply by using a phone, iPad, computer, or other recording device, students can record themselves singing their very own

original song.

For full terms and conditions and to enter, visit www.acmf.com.au.

Entries are now open and close at midnight, 20th October 2016.

Entry to the competition is FREE

A solicitor will be in Bega on:

Thursday, 18 August 9 am – 2 pm

At the Women’s Resource Centre, 14 Peden Street Bega

Appointments are necessary – Freecall 1800 229 529 Mobile phones may incur a charge. We can phone you back

Bega Valley Athletics Club Come and Try Afternoon

Date: Thursday September 15 Time: 5.00 – 6.00 pm

Venue: Bega Athletics Field, Bega St. (behind Bega Valley Public School)

The 2016/17 Little Athletics season, which runs from October to March, is about to commence. Little Athletics is all about family, fun and fitness. Athletes develop basic running, jumping and throwing skills by participating in highly active training sessions and are eligible to compete in Little Athletics ACT carnivals.

Children who are in the U7 – U17 age group are welcome to join the Bega Valley Athletics Club.

A parent must come with their child/children to all training afternoons and help run events for the athletes. The athletics sessions involve age groups from U7 - U17 participating in many running, jumping and throwing events. This requires significantly more adult support than other sports. The club familiarizes parents with the events and how to help.

If the Come & Try is cancelled due to wet weather, children are welcome to come to the first training afternoon on Thursday October 13, from 5.00 - 6.30 pm.

Please email for more information. Email - [email protected]


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Find out What employers want? Where do I find the job?

Strategies and Resources

Hear from and talk to: Employers

Group Training Companies Strategies and Resources

Current Apprentices TAFE Illawarra

Training Services NSW

When and Where Thursday 1st September 2016

5:30pm to 6:45pm Club Sapphire Merimbula

Free Bookings for the Event are at: https://register.eventarc.com/34734


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BEGA HIGH SCHOOL

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