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DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT Wellbeing Update and changes to counsellor refer- ral system During the past few months the Wellbeing Faculty at Terrigal High School has undergone a few changes in both personnel and procedures. Mr Yates (Head Teacher Wellbeing) is presently Acting Deputy Principal and Mrs McMartin is standing in as Head Teacher Wellbeing. The Learning and Support Teacher, Mrs Schruba is also on leave and so Mrs Martin is standing in as the schools Learning and Support Teacher. In addition to this our Department of Education staffing allocation for counsellors has also changed slightly with J Twyman now working in the school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday week B. In addition to this S Quinn has joined our team working in school on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday. With the ever increasing demand on the Wellbeing system for counsellor time it is important that the time of the counsellor is used efficiently. In making a referral to the counsellor it is important to understand that Terrigal High School presently has the equivalent of 0.9 counsellor time and that it is at the discretion of the school as to what takes priority at any given time. It is important to remember the school has the equivalent to one full time counsellor to support the needs of over 1000 students. For this reason the school has slightly altered the procedure for referrals to the school counsellor to ensure the most acute needs are met. At times, priority of need will vary considerably. Any parent or member of staff who wishes to refer a student to the counsellor must make the initial referral to the appropriate Year Adviser. NEWSLETTER 13 TERM 3 WEEK 3 ending 5th August 2016
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DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT Wellbeing Update and changes to counsellor refer- ral system
During the past few months the Wellbeing Faculty at Terrigal High School has undergone a few changes in both personnel and procedures.
Mr Yates (Head Teacher Wellbeing) is presently Acting Deputy Principal and Mrs McMartin is standing in as Head Teacher Wellbeing. The Learning and Support Teacher, Mrs Schruba is also on leave and so Mrs Martin is standing in as the schools Learning and Support Teacher.
In addition to this our Department of Education staffing allocation for counsellors has also changed slightly with J Twyman now working in the school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday weekB. In addition to this S Quinn has joined our team working in school on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
With the ever increasing demand on the Wellbeing system for counsellor time it is important that the time of the counsellor is used efficiently. In making a referral to the counsellor it is important to understand that Terrigal High School presently has the equivalent of 0.9 counsellor time and that it is at the discretion of the school as to what takes priority at any given time. It is important to remember the school has the equivalent to one full time counsellor to support the needs of over 1000 students. For this reason the school has slightly altered the procedure for referrals to the school counsellor to ensure the most acute needs are met. At times, priority of need will vary considerably.
Any parent or member of staff who wishes to refer a student to the counsellor must make the initial referral to the appropriate Year Adviser.
The Year Adviser will then assess who will deal with each individual case to ensure the best possible service the school can provide.
Finally this week the school data for the National Consistent Collection of Data on Students with Disability has been finalised. The data is collected in all Australian schools and helps provide a national snapshot of all students with a disability.
Should you wish to discuss any of the above Wellbeing update please contact Mr Yates on 4384 4677.
A Yates
Congratulations to Samantha Smith
Samantha S of Year 10 entered the Coast Quest Winter Competition and placed First in the 13-17 Years Pop Vocal and Second in the 13-17 Variety Vocal.
Well done Samatha, Terrigal High School is very proud of you.
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
Students taking part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year will need to have all information returned to Miss Gale in the library no later than the 12th August. Miss Gale will be on leave after this date and any late entries will miss out.
L Gale
NEWSLETTER 13 TERM 3 WEEK 3 ending 5th August 2016
STUDENT ILLNESS PROCEDURES
When a student becomes unwell during the school day, it is expected that they seek written permission from the class teacher to attend sick bay. The front office will then contact the parent to advise them of their child’s illness and arrange for collection from school.
When students contact parents directly, significant delays can be expected while the front office lo- cates the student and processes their early departure.
STUDENT PASSOUTS A reminder once a Passout has been issued, please make sure your child is aware that they need to collect the passout from the front office and carry the passout with them at all times once they have left the school grounds.
Passouts are being left at the front office on a regular basis uncollected.
Thank you
RAE A, PARALYMPION We are incredibly proud to hear that former Terrigal High School student Rae A has been named in the 2016 Australian Paralympic Team to compete in Rio. Rae is an outstanding sportsperson who has had a long history of success in athletics. We would like to wish Rae all the best and will be following her journey closely when the Paralympic Games get underway on the 7th September.
YEAR 11 LEGAL STUDIES
Last week, Year 11 Legal Studies students visited Gosford Court. We were fortunate enough to watch an interesting matter in both the Local Court and the District Court, both ofwhich have greatly enhanced student learning on court procedures, court personnel andon sentencing. We are most grateful to John Arms, Clerk of the Court (one of our parents), for addressing our students and for making arrangements for us on the day. We are also very grateful to His Honour, Judge Bozic for addressing our students and to Crown Prosecutor T Bright, for updating us about the conclusion to one of the cases last week.D Massie
COMING ASSESSMENTS
Aug 9 Yr 11 Vet Construction - Cl. B Aug 11 Yr 12 Industrial Tech Major Work
DueAug 12 Yr 12 Visual Arts BOW 3Aug 15 Yr 12 Stud & Adv English Task
Yr 12 Textiles and Design majorDue
Aug 17 Yr 11 Eng Std & Adv speeches Aug 18 Yr 12 Business Studies—AT4
Finance Research and Analysis Task Due
Yr 11 Std & Adv English Task 3 Speeches due
Aug 22-Aug26Yr 12 Hospitality Task Cl. F
Aug 22 Yr 11 Std & Adv English Task 3Yr 11 English studiesYr 12 Drama projects due Yr 11 Hospitality Cluster CYr 12 Visual Arts BOW final due
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COMING ASSESSMENTS
Aug 23 Yr 11 Hospitality Cluster C Aug 24 Yr 11 CAFS Task 3Aug 25 Yr 12 Maths General 1 Task 4
Yr 12 Maths General 2 Task 5Yr 12 Mathematics Task 5 Yr 11 Hospitality Cluster CYr 12 Studs of Religion Task 5
Aug 26 Yr 11 CAFS Task 3 dueYr 11 Dance Task 4Yr 11 PDHPE Task 3Yr 11 Legal Studies Task 3:
Research & Reports due
CANTEEN ROSTER
Mon 8th Aug to Fri 12th Aug
Aug 29-Sept 2Yr 11 Entertain Work Place
Aug 29 Yr 12 Visual Arts BOW dueAug 30 Yr 11 VET Construction - Cluster C
COMING EVENTS Aug 10 Yrs 7-10 Parent Teacher Evening Aug 22-26 Japanese School VisitAug 23 P & C Meeting
PLAY SOFTBALL!
Are you looking for a Summer Sport the whole family can play? Softball is played from October to March (with a break over Christmas) on a Saturday at Bateau Bay. There are family friendly comps for Mums, Dads & Kids. No experience required, just a willingness to have fun & give it a go!Registration days and “Come & Play” dates will be held in August/September.
Interested?Email d [email protected] Phone: 0420 595 350 or 0405 001 927 orcchheecckk uuss oouutt oonn FFaacceebbooookk
Monday 1 Jo Way
Tuesday Karen Walker
Wednesday Maree Vanagas
Margaret Taylor
Thursday Sandy Robertson
Friday Cindy Todd
Mon 15th Aug to Fri 19th Aug
Monday 2 Corinne Mulqueeny
Mandy Williams
Tuesday HELP
Wednesday HELP
Thursday Lyndsay Bourne
Friday Maree Vanagas
Margaret Taylor
Dear Parents, Family and Friends
You are invited to an Evening of Music Excellence
Avoca Beach Theatre
Presents
Terrigal High School Music Showcase
Monday 15th August 7pm
We would love for you to attend
Tickets $15.00 on sale via Avoca Beach Theatre
Ph: 43 821677
Attention Parents, Guardians and Students
Red Bus wishes to advise that from Monday 27th June 2016
School Bus 48 will cease to operate in the afternoons and School Bus 28 will have a change of route.
To accommodate students for Wamberal School Bus 28 will divert via Wairaki Rd, Matawai Ave, Blue Bell Dr, Dillon Rd & Pitt Rd Wamberal.
School Bus 28 route as follows
Terrigal High School to Bateau Bay via Wamberal & Forresters Beach
Departs School 15:32 Terrigal Dr, (L) Ocean View Dr, (R) Wairakei Rd, (R) Matawai Ave, (L) Blue Bell Dr, (R) Dillon Rd, (L) Pitt Rd, (R) CC Hwy, (R) Forresters Beach Rd, (L) Lowanna Ave,(L) Whalans Rd, (R) CC Hwy, (R) Yakalla St, (R) Bateau Bay,
NB: Students traveling to CC Hwy & Reads Rd or Cabarita St will need to catch School Bus30.
Thank You
Red Bus Services
