Email: [email protected] Phone 02 6029 ... · Get real about sexting ‗Sexting‘...
4
Email: [email protected] Phone 02 6029 8377 Web Address: www.billabong-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax 02 6029 8833 Billabong Highlights Term 2 Week 8 Tuesday 14 June 2011 Principal Report Donation Sporting Equipment I would like to thank the Morven Fishing Club for their generous donation to the school. The funds will be used to purchase High Jump Poles to be used during sport and at Athletic Carnivals. Facebook It has been very disappointing to see all the negative publicity about Facebook in the local media last week. Unfortunately, Billabong High School also has a small number of students who misuse this form of social networking. Some of the material that is placed on Facebook is appalling and as a result I would encourage parents to closely monitor their child‘s use of this site. Students need to understand the negative impact their comments have on others and that they could be subject to criminal and civil legal action based on what maybe being said. It is important to note that the school has no official Facebook page. Parent—Teacher Interviews The next Parent—Teacher interview session will take place on June 29 from 4—7 pm in the school hall. This will be for Years 7—12. A booking sheet is included with this newsletter. P&C Meeting The next meeting of the Billabong High School P&C Committee will take place on June 21 at 7pm in the common room. All interested parents are invited to attend. Year 11 Reports Year 11 Reports are being issued this week. Students have an evaluation form that needs to be completed before they collect their report from my office. P Carroll Isaac MULLER gains AFL NSW State Team Selection Congratulations Isaac Muller has been selected in the NSW All Schools Under 15 Australian Rules Football Team to contest the Australian Championships. Isaac caught the selectors eye with his all round skill. He is a strapping lad at 6‘4‖ and growing. His ruck skills and clean handball out of congestion leads to winning the ball forward. Isaac reads the play well, takes a good strong mark and is very agile for a big man. Congratulations Isaac we wish you every success in the upcoming Australian Championships to be held in Canberra.
Transcript of Email: [email protected] Phone 02 6029 ... · Get real about sexting ‗Sexting‘...
Email: [email protected] Phone 02 6029 8377
Web Address: www.billabong-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax 02 6029 8833
Billabong Highlights
Term 2 Week 8 Tuesday 14 June 2011
Principal Report Donation Sporting Equipment I would like to thank the Morven Fishing Club for their generous donation to the school. The funds will be used to purchase High Jump Poles to be used during sport and at Athletic Carnivals.
Facebook It has been very disappointing to see all the negative publicity about Facebook in the local media last week. Unfortunately, Billabong High School also has a small number of students who misuse this form of social networking. Some of the material that is placed on Facebook is appalling and as a result I would encourage parents to closely monitor their child‘s use of this site. Students need to understand the negative impact their comments have on others and that they could be subject to criminal and civil legal action based on what maybe being said. It is important to note that the school has no official Facebook page.
Parent—Teacher Interviews The next Parent—Teacher interview session will take place on June 29 from 4—7 pm in the school hall. This will be for Years 7—12. A booking sheet is included with this newsletter.
P&C Meeting The next meeting of the Billabong High School P&C Committee will take place on June 21 at 7pm in the common room. All interested parents are invited to attend.
Year 11 Reports Year 11 Reports are being issued this week. Students have an evaluation form that needs to be completed before they collect their report from my office.
P Carroll
Isaac MULLER gains AFL NSW State Team Selection Congratulations Isaac Muller has been selected in the NSW All Schools Under 15 Australian Rules Football Team to contest the Australian Championships.
Isaac caught the selectors eye with his all round skill. He is a strapping lad at 6‘4‖ and growing. His ruck skills and clean handball out of congestion leads to winning the ball forward. Isaac reads the play well, takes a good strong mark and is very agile for a big man.
Congratulations Isaac we wish you every success in the upcoming Australian Championships to be held in Canberra.
UBS FINANCE ACADEMY 2011 Maeve Liston has been selected to
take part in a 5 day fully subsidised residential course held at Macquarie University in Sydney.
The objective of the Academy is to provide leadership in banking education for senior secondary school students in the public school system. The UBS Finance Academy offers selected students an opportunity to explore and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in finance. The program has been designed to be a creative mix of theory, industry
exposure, field visits, team work and fun.
The UBS course will be held 11—15 July 2011 we look forward to a recount of your experiences Maeve on your return.
Mrs Anquetil
Billabong Highlights M
aeve
Lis
ton
Billabong‘s mini-winning streak came to an abrupt end against a superior Albury High School team at Culcairn Sportsground on Wednesday 9th June.
After comprehensive wins against St Pauls/Trinity and James Fallon, Billabong went down by 51 points after edging to the lead at the end of the first quarter by three points. That was our only winning quarter.
Missing regular players, Ben Terlich, Josh Jones and Matt Galvin gave the opportunity to several first-gamers who all competed well in an effort to stem the tide after quarter time. Co-captain Derek Singe led from the front, moving from half back, to the midfield and then into the ruck in a best-afield performance. He was backed by some spirited efforts by Ben McKenna, Dylan Hore, Stewie Williams, Jordan Trethowan and Lindon Barry.
The team now fronts up against Scots in Albury next Wednesday in a game that is sure to test the character and spirit of the team. The coach has every confidence that they will rise to the challenge.
Billabong’s Senior Football Team Hits the Wall
Ausgrid Apprenticeship Program Ausgrid (formerly Energy Australia) is advertising apprenticeships, cadetships and traineeships to commence in 2012. Positions are available for Lineworkers, Electrical Mechanics, Cable Joiners and in the Mechanical trades. Electrical Engineering cadetships are also being offered. To apply, go to www.ausgrid.com.au/apprenticeships and register for a pre-selection test in your chosen field. For more information and a list of recruitment dates, you can visit Ausgrid at facebook.com/ausgridapprenticeships
Page 3
Calendar- June 15
Junior & Senior Football v Scots
15-17 Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair
16 CSU Myday—Business Studies, IT & Computing
Studies Wagga
17 Zone-Riverina Cross Country
Carnival Year 11 English Study Day
Wagga Christian Band –whole school
20 Year 12 English Advanced Study Day CSU Thurgoona
20 & 21 Year 10 Program ‗Love Bites‘
21 P & C Meeting
Year 12 Geography to Rutherglen Estate
22 Disco
Year 12 Albury/Wodonga Tertiary Day
Billabong Highlights
Shake-N-Stir Performance
To a majority of high school students Shakespeare is just another dead guy who wore a weird collar and wrote things in a language that was practically unintelligible, lacking relevance and excitement to experience. However on Wednesday the 1st of June, students from years nine, ten and eleven were exposed to an interpretation of William Shakespeare‘s finest works through the Shake & Stir company‘s production ‗Statespeare’.
The performance consisted of four year 12 students; two over-intelligent, somewhat dorky best friends and two uninterested cool kids, teaming up reluctantly to prepare for their HSC piece with the task of answering ‗Is Shakespeare still relevant?‖ The team of four explored various famous works of Shakespeare, taking on different view points and levels of movement in order to showcase how his work is of high excellence with continual relevance in society.
Through the use of ample masses of physical theatre, witty puns, hilarious references to colloquial language used by teenagers, creative staging
Canteen Roster
14/6 Thaya Carman
and lighting, as well as unlimited commitment, Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, Nick Skubij and Judy Hainsworth showed us ways to explore Shakespeare by acting instead of reading his work.
The fun didn‘t stop there, because after a quick question session it was off to do a workshop with them which proved to be uplifting and beneficial in highlighting the importance of performing Shakespeare‘s clever plays, through explanations and adaptations to today‘s society and culture.
On behalf of all students who participated, we would like to thank Mr Velikans, Mrs Hendriks, the Kanes Bus Service and all of the performers and crew who allowed this eye-opening day to happen.
April Salzke, Reanna Kissell.
Shake-N-Stir Statespeare Excursion
Page 4
Billabong Highlights
New state laws now require smoke alarms to be installed in campervans and caravans. More info: 1800 151 614 or www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?ie-948
Culcairn Debutante Ball—June 18 Henty Debutante Ball—July 8 Professional hair and makeup to look picture perfect for your debut.
We will come to you.
Waxing is included one week prior to the ball.
Make an appointment today w i t h A s h l e y P o r t e r (hairdresser) and Kirri Last (makeup artist and beauty therapist) Phone: 02 6036 2366
Building ProjectBuilding ProjectBuilding Project———New Roof for Assembly Hall nears completionNew Roof for Assembly Hall nears completionNew Roof for Assembly Hall nears completion
SCHOOL DISCO THEME ―MASQUERADE‖
TICKETS $5— JUNE 22 Tickets on sale Monday 20 June, 2011. Look for something extra when you purchase your ticket on Monday.
This is a SRC Activity
Get real about sexting ‗Sexting‘ is the sending of provocative or sexually explicit photos, messages or videos usually by mobile phone. These images can also end up online on sites such as Facebook or YouTube. While seemingly innocent or flirtatious, sexting can have serious social and legal consequences.
The Federal Government‘s Cybersmart program offers brochures for parents on sexting and how to manage it. The brochures are also available in Arabic, C h i n e s e , G r e e k , I t a l i a n a n d Vietnamese, and can be ordered free
online or by calling 1800 880 176. More info: http://bit.ly/ilVXHB
Winter Fire Safety Winter brings with it the danger of house fires from electric blankets, clothes dryers, candles and unattended fires and heaters. For NSW Fire & Rescue‘s winter checklist go to: http://www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=956
