ARMSTRONG DRIVE, TOORMINA NSW 2452 026653 3077 toormina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.toormina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER

The LOVEbITES program is currently underway at Toormina High School.

All our year 10 students will complete this program which focuses on developing safe and respectful relationships. Students complete two education sessions where they explore and discuss respectful relationships and learn how to look after and support each other. They then express their ideas through the creation of artwork and music.

The Lovebites Program is a government initiative in collaboration with the Department of Education and other social service providers in the Coffs Harbour and Toormina community.

Lisa Mullan - Head teacher Welfare

Year 7 students extended on their fantastic ANTI-buLLYING DAY by producing posters which promoted Toormina High School’s strong commitment to eliminating all forms of bullying.

Mycah Richards and Jaime-Lee buck were awarded Family Passes to Dolphin Marine Magic for their creative submissions.

Thankyou to all of the students who submitted posters and special thanks to Dolphin Marine Magic for their support and generous donation of prizes.

Joe Anderson - year 7 Advisor

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IMPORTANT DATES - WEEkS 3 & 4

MON 13/5 Year 11 Assessment Moratorium

TuES 14/5 Year 11 Assessment Moratorium

Yr 7 & 9 NAPLAN

WED 15/5 Year 11 Assessment Moratorium

Yr 7 & 9 NAPLAN

ThuR 16/5 Year 11 Assessment Moratorium

Yr 7 & 9 NAPLAN

Yr 10 ‘Lovebites’

FRI 17/5 Year 11 Examinations

Year 10 Geography Excursion

Year 8 Police Talks

TuES 21/5 Yr 7 -12 Parent/Teacher Night

Year 11 Examinations

WED 22/5 P & C Meeting, 5pm

Year 11 Examinations

Year 11 Examinations

ThuR 23/5 Year 11 Examinations

RoSA Test

FRI 24/5 Year 11 Examinations

RoSA Test

Year 8 Police Talks

Support unit

Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod

SAT 25/5 Relay for Life

HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

SPOOkY FuN IN LIFE SkILLS ELECTRONICS

The boys in the Junior Life Skills class have been having fun in Electronics. They are working on a ‘Spooky Mask Project’, which is a papier mache’ mask with two LED lights that come on slowly and glow for a short time then go off slowly.

After a while it repeats the process. The boys have had a great time making the masks and have demonstrated advanced fine motor skills in soldering their own circuit board for the project.

Look forward to a Spooky outcome later this term.

Greg Driscoll - Year 10 Advisor

COFFS CARPORTS HAVE GOT uS COVERED!

At the end of last term Coffs Carports, Greg and barb White (one of our fabulous teacher’s aides) kindly donated a much needed awning for our Support unit.

Three students from the Support unit assist Greg, working as builders’ labourers. Cyril West, Josh Ives and Jason Moran gained valuable work experience over the two days of construction. Thanks Greg and barb for your generosity!

We would also like to thank Profile Powder Coaters, Toormina and blue Scope Lysaght for their donation to our new covered area.

Gael Gray - Head Teacher Support

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ARMSTRONG DRIVE, TOORMINA NSW 2452 026653 3077 toormina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.toormina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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SPIRIT OF TOORMINA AWARDSCongratulations for showing a fantastic attitude that embodies the Toormina High School philosophy of caring, sharing and participating. *JASON MORAN *JOSH IVES *CYRIL WEST

Welcome back to what is going to be a very hectic but exciting nine weeks that will culminate with the bongil bongil Community of Schools Musicale in Week 8.

For Year 7 and 9 students NAPLAN will be held on 14 to 16 May. Year 11 will sit their half yearly exams during Week 4 and all of Years 7 to 10 will sit their half yearly examinations in Week 5. Students in Year 11 will be able to sit the ROSA tests on Monday 27 May. Please encourage your child to do some structured home study of their semester one class work before these exams.

Our Parent Teacher night will be held on Tuesday 21 May for all students 7 to 12. This evening will give you a great opportunity to meet with all of your child’s teachers and discuss the progress of your child so far in 2013 and to put plans in place for the remainder of the year in regards to your child’s education.

As always please contact the school if you have any questions in regards to your child.

Mr. Simon Mckinney - Deputy Principal

HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSLETTERA PERFECT WAY TO SPEND THE AFTERNOON

How very fortunate are our students to live in such a picturesque locality and to be able to enjoy the scenery as part of their sport time on Wednesday afternoons.

The walking group have been to a number of locations including boambee and Sawtell Headland and beach, Muttonbird Island, the Promenade walk, bongil- bongil and botanic Gardens.

The native wildlife is abundant and we have had the pleasure of seeing baby Mutton birds, blue tongue lizards, a large variety of birds and the occasional snake and leeches.

Exercise and hopefully an insight into the local environment – what better way to spend an afternoon.

Judy Phemister - TAS teacher

READY FOR CONSTRuCTION SITE WORk

Recently nine Toormina High students completed their WHS White Card training, delivered by trainer Maurice Tait.

This certificate is a legal requirement for workers or work experience students on any construction site within Australia.

Students from bishop Druitt College were invited to the course and to enjoy the facilities offered by our school.

Rob berry - Careers Advisor

YEAR 10 MORETON ISLAND ExCuRSIONDeposits are coming in and places are starting to fill up. The deadline for deposits has been moved to the end of Week 4, Term 2, Friday may 22. So get your deposits in to secure a spot.

Any students with financial difficulties should see me as soon as possible. I will be ordering chocolates for students to sell to reduce their costs, if you would like to sell chocolates please come and see me. Also, there will be an opportunity for great shopping at Southbank in brisbane so start saving. This is our last excursion as a year group, let’s make it our best.

Greg Driscoll - Year 10 Advisor

HONOuRING OuR ANZACS

We were well represented at the ANZAC Day Parade in Sawtell led by our School Captains. Mr Ted Gillies spoke at our ANZAC assembly.

brenton knight, our trumpeter, was invited to play at Anzac Assemblies at Sawtell, bonville and boambee Primary Schools.

Well done, brenton!

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ARMSTRONG DRIVE, TOORMINA NSW 2452 026653 3077 toormina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.toormina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER

“THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – LITERACY AND NuMERACY (NAPLAN)

“The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008.

On Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May, students will take the 2013 NAPLAN tests.

NAPLAN assesses skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time, through the school curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, but rather shows how students are progressing in numeracy and literacy skills against national standards for all Australia children. It also provides valuable information that allows schools and governments to better target effort and support to help all students achieve their potential and acquire the basic skills to help them build successful and happy lives.

All students are expected to participate in the tests. Students with disability may qualify for reasonable adjustments that reflect the support normally provided to them in the classroom. Some students with very specific circumstances may be exempted from participating in the tests. For information about participation in NAPLAN, you can go to: http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/parent-carer-support.html

NAPLAN tests fundamental skills rather than specific content, and as such is not a test for which students can study or drill. The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to let them know that NAPLAN is just one part of their school program, and to urge them to simply do the best they can on the day. The use of services by coaching providers is not recommended.

An individual student NAPLAN report will be issued by the school later this year. Parents can use this information to monitor how their child is progressing and to identify any areas of concern. Parents may also wish to use their child’s results to discuss progress with teachers. More information is available at www.nap.edu.au.”

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ARMSTRONG DRIVE, TOORMINA NSW 2452 026653 3077 toormina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.toormina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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WEARING OuR uNIFORM WITH PRIDE

As the weather starts to turn cooler we would ask that jumpers/jackets are plain black and without hoods.

We would also like to remind the school community that rugger shorts are NOT part of our uniform. Girl’s shorts must be black and of a modest length.

The procedure for being out of uniform is as follows:

1. A note must be brought from home.

2. The note is taken to Mrs Mullan’s office before school.

3. The student will be issued with a uniform pass for the day.

4. The names of students out of uniform without a pass will be recorded.

5. Repeat offenders will be dealt with through the school discipline system.

Erica Lyne - Deputy Principal

EARN & LEARN

Please support our school in the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program.

Every time you shop collect your Earn and Learn tokens and place them in the box in our front office.

Last year we were able to purchase valuable equipment such as books, pens, paints and paper to support the many programs in our school.