July 18, 2014

Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER

Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630

http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Bellingen High victorious at Quirindi

The last week of Term 2 saw the biennial

migration of staff and students of Bellingen

High to the crisp playing fields of Quirindi to

contest another interschool visit for the

Beau Valley Shield. It represented the 41st

round in the competition between the schools

which first started in 1974 and remains a

highlight in each school year. It is not easy

for the travelling school to dominate on the

sporting fields with fewer numbers, some not

that familiar with the sport being played. It

usually requires a Herculean performance

from the visiting side if they are any chance

of success. The students know this, the teachers hope for outstanding

performances from their teams or

sympathetic refereeing but still the

home school is usually the winner. But

this year was to prove the exception

with Bellingen High students becoming

only the second group to win the trophy

when visiting Quirindi.

It must be said that the sporting

prowess of our students was on show

from the onset of competition, with the

senior girls touch team claiming a

victory, a sport in which Quirindi usually

dominate. Whilst there were some

disappointments such as a Quirindi whitewash in basketball, there were numerous

positives such as wins in open mixed volleyball (the first in over 25 years!), soccer

and lawn bowls. We should also note the continued dominance of the Year 7 boys’

softball team, coached for 20 years by Rod Manser, who maintained his undefeated

run on his final trip to Quirindi. The sporting culmination of the visit was the girl’s

rugby union and the open boy’s netball, which were both closely contested, with

performances which were applauded by all spectators.

The trip provides the experience of being billeted with a student from Quirindi High

School in a different environment, coping under different rules and expectations

from the host family and the opportunity to form friendships and memories that

often last a lifetime. I’m sure there are many readers of the Courier Sun and ex

Bellingen High students right now who are reminiscing on the trips they made to

Quirindi.

I cannot state clearly enough

that our community can be

proud of the way in which the

Bellingen High students

acquitted themselves both on

the fields of play demonstrating

skill and sportsmanship, around

the Quirindi township itself and

at the various stops along the

way - well done.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer - Sport Coordinators

Chin-up Champ!!

Oscar Sutton in Year 7 broke the two year old record held by Jaxon Flanagan and did an amazing 36 chin-ups in a row!! Well done Oscar.

Ian Dillon Coordinator

Indonesian Performance Recount

On Tuesday 17th June, my Year 7 class experienced the many colours, shapes, sizes, and most of all sounds of several Indonesian instruments. Over the course of just under an hour, we had heard the varied sounds of a gong, tong (small gong), kethuk , kendang, gangsa, ceng ceng, and gender. All of these wild and wonderful creations played together earn the title …….. a Gamelan Orchestra!

As well as having a fabulous time, we quickly realised that it might take a little more than a year to know what ‘apa yang anda harus makan saat istirahat?’ means. We all just nodded and smiled. Made Denis, the helpful Indonesian man that stuck with us until we got the tune, (20 minutes later!) is affiliated with the AIAA (Australian Indonesian Arts Alliance). I must say that we were astounded at the atmospheric music that we created!

Our utmost thanks to Made, you have made our day!

Written by Rosie-7 Red

P.S. That was the worst joke I have ever told, indefinitely.

Students attend Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Academy

During the holidays Lachlan Wilkins and Liam Mallinson attended the 2014 ACO Academy in Melbourne. This was a week of great opportunity to work with professional musicians and other students from all over Australia.

Lachlan and Liam are quickly developing a national reputation for their amazing string playing. Well done boys.

Annie Phelan Head Teacher CAPA

Bellingen High School P&C Meeting

Monday 21 July 6.30pm

Staff Common Room

From the Principal

It’s great to be back at school after the holidays. I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable time. I know there are many Year 12 students working hard as the HSC gets closer. It was great to see teachers and students working at school over the holidays on major works.

I received a great letter from Kevin Sharp, President of the North West Equestrian Expo congratulating our students, team coordinator and volunteer parents for the efforts at this year’s Coonabarabran equestrian event. He said “the students demonstrated skill and courage but above all displayed excellent sportsmanship and manners. The parents assisted with running the events helping to make the event a very successful one.” Well done to Brodi Naylor, Grace Costello-Ramirez, Annalie Bardsley, Alana Scheef, Aziza Yusuf, Charlotte Wilkins, Eliza Shearer, Emily Stalder and their supporters.

Next Monday night we have a meeting with Year 8 students and their parents starting at 5.30pm to consider the Year 9 elective options. It would be great to see as many people there as possible to ensure the timetable process is made clear and students are given every opportunity to study elective subjects they enjoy and can afford. Courses will be explained along with an outline of course requirements. It is my hope that as a result of this process informed choices will be made that will result in happy and engaged students with limited changes on return to school in 2015.

I have had a safety concern raised with me in regard to the back entry and car park of the school. As a result I have instigated a number of changes that includes restricting the parking area behind the Art block for staff parking and the area behind the Music block leading to the basketball courts for student and visitors parking. A drop off zone in front of the Bosca bins has been left clear from parking. By turning in front of the Bosca bins and stopping you will have a safe location to stop and let your child/ren out. On entry through the school gate the speed limit is restricted to 10km to ensure students are safe. Remember parking and a safe drop off zone is located next to the bus bay in Crown Street for school use.

We have had enquiries regarding a formal for students in Year 10. Parents please note that the Year 10 Formal is not a school function and as such will not be supervised by school staff. It is a private, student organised function. Any concerns regarding the formal will need to be directed to the study body organising the event.

Paul Holding

Parents and students are invited to attend our Information Evening on Monday 21st July, 5.30-6.30pm in our Library.

Post-Secondary Options Expo

There is an Expo for Year 12 students on Wednesday 23rd July at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus from 9am to 12 noon.

Year 12 students are encouraged to attend as long as it doesn’t interfere with exams or study - this is an important resource. Students attending can discuss university and further education options with representatives from both TAFE and universities from all over New South Wales plus also find out about employment options that are available.

Trish Kirk Careers Advisor

Internet Safety Presentation

Young people today are immersed in digital technologies. They use the internet and mobile phones to socialise, study, exchange ideas and play. While online activity has many benefits, there are also risks.

To help your children stay safe online, Bellingen High School is hosting a Cybersmart Outreach—Internet Safety Awareness presentation. Designed for parents, teachers and students, this presentation is provided by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (the ACMA) as part of a national program of cybersmart initiatives. The Cybersmart Outreach—Internet Safety Awareness presentation is thorough and non-technical. It covers a range of issues including:

the ways children use the internet and emerging technologies potential risks for children online, such as cyberbullying, identity theft, inappropriate contact and

exposure to inappropriate content tips to help children stay safe online.

The presentation is conducted by an ACMA Cybersmart trainer and is free of charge. Bellingen High is committed to helping students develop appropriate behaviours when using digital technologies, both at school and home. The Cybersmart Outreach—Internet Safety Awareness presentation will be held on Monday 11th August at the following times: Period 6 Presentation for all students in Years 7, 8 and 9 6.30 pm Parent presentation in the Bellingen High School Library To register your attendance as a parent, please contact our school office on 66551315 as soon as possible. Enrolments will also be accepted on the night. Frieda Gorman Coordinator

Year 7 Diaries

All Year 7 students have received Term 3 Homework Diaries this week. Teachers will

be asking students to record homework in their diaries. Please encourage your child

to use their diary and if possible, please check and sign your child's diary each week.

Assessment task due dates and important dates are also printed in the diaries.

Many thanks.

Frieda Gorman/Jody Newhouse/Megan Newbound Coordinators

Bellingen High School Literacy across the Curriculum

Bellingen High School is adopting a whole-school approach to literacy in order

to improve learning outcomes for our students. Each fortnight, all students

will be immersed in a literacy focus that will be initiated by English teaching

staff and supported across the school in all Key Learning Areas. We would like

parents/caregivers to be involved in this process by supporting appropriate use

of literacy skills at home.

This fortnight the focus is: Capital Letters and Full Stops

Capital letters should be used in:

1. The first words of a sentence

Eg. It is usually humid in summer

2. The pronoun "I"

Eg. I thought long and hard about his suggestion

3. Proper nouns (the names of specific people, places, organizations, and

sometimes things)

Eg. Bellingen High School

Environmental Youth Exchange

4. Family relationships (when used as proper names)

Eg. Here is a present I bought for Mother

Did you buy a present for your mother?

What You Need to Know About Capital Letters and Full Stops

5. The names of God, specific deities, religious figures, and holy books

The Bible, God, Buddha

She was a stunning goddess

6. Directions that are names (North, South, East, and West when used as

sections of the country or title, but not as compass directions)

Eg. North Bellingen

I walked north

7. The days of the week, the months of the year, and holidays (but not the

seasons used generally)

Eg. Monday, August, Easter

It was a bitter autumn morning

‘Autumn the Huntsman’

8. The names of countries, nationalities, and specific languages

Eg. Australia, Hungarian, Indonesian

9. The first word in a sentence that is a direct quote

Eg. Einstein once said, ‘It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in

creative expression and knowledge’

10. The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs (but not short

prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word

of the title)

Eg. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon

11. Members of national, political, racial, social, civic, and athletic groups

Eg. The Greens, African Americans, Urunga Raiders

12. Periods and events (but not century numbers)

Eg. Victorian Era The Great Depression

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays in the seventeenth century

13. Trademarks

Eg. Microsoft Word, Naytura, Jalna

14. Words and abbreviations of specific names (but not names of things that

came from specific things but are now general types)

Eg. ABC, NRL

crock-pot

Full stops should be used:

To mark a full pause at the end of a sentence (simple, compound or

complex) that is not a question or exclamation

After titles and abbreviations- Mr. Ms. Etc.

Eg. Mr. Jones is the Head Teacher of English at Bellingen High School

Punctuate the following passage from John Boyne’s, ‘The Boy in the Striped

Pyjamas’ with capital letters and full stops.

one afternoon, when bruno came home from school, he was surprised to find maria, the family's maid — who always kept her head bowed and never looked up from the carpet — standing in his bedroom, pulling all his belongings out of the wardrobe and packing them in four large wooden crates, even the things he'd hidden at the back

that belonged to him and were nobody else's business 'what are you doing?' he asked in as polite a tone as he could muster, for although he wasn't happy to come home and find someone going through his possessions, his mother had always told him that he was to treat maria respectfully and not just imitate the way father spoke to her 'you take your hands off my things'

maria shook her head and pointed towards the staircase behind him, where bruno's

mother had just appeared she was a tall woman with long red hair that she bundled into a sort of net behind her head, and she was twisting her hands together nervously as if there was something she didn't want to have to say or something she didn't want to have to believe 'mother,' said bruno, marching towards her, 'what's going on? why is maria going through my things?' 'she's packing them,' explained mother

'packing them?' he asked, running quickly through the events of the previous few days to consider whether he'd been particularly naughty or had used those words

out loud that he wasn't allowed to use and was being sent away because of it he couldn't think of anything though in fact over the last few days he had behaved in a perfectly decent manner to everyone and couldn't remember causing any chaos at all 'why?' he asked then 'what have I done?'

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort. It had a perfectly round door like a porthole, painted green, with a shiny yellow brass knob in the exact middle. The door opened on to a tube-shaped hall like a tunnel: a very comfortable tunnel without smoke, with panelled walls, and floors tiled and carpeted, provided with polished chairs, and lots of pegs for hats and coats―the hobbit was fond of visitors. The tunnel wound on and on, going fairly but not quite straight into the side of the hill―The Hill, as all the people for many miles round called it―and many little round doors opened out of it, first on one side and then on another.

Please visit the following sites for more information on grammar, punctuation and language conventions:

www.readingrockets.org

www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4014.pdf www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/home

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Catch-up

Vaccinations - Thursday 14 August

Many teenagers and young adults are catching measles, especially while travelling abroad or from someone who has brought the disease into Australia from overseas.

Who is at increased risk?

Teenagers and young adults are at higher risk of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) because many of them missed one or both of their routine MMR vaccinations as infants and/or the second dose of MMR vaccine was not included on the National Immunisation Schedule during their childhood.

Up to 2 in 5 students are not fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Teenagers and young adults are also likely to travel for schoolies or other holidays to countries where measles is more common, including Thailand, the Philippines and Bali.

NSW Health has identified a need to offer a catch-up MMR vaccination program in a number of selected NSW high schools. What can you do?

Bellingen High School has been identified as possibly having a high number of students who have not received MMR vaccination. Two doses of MMR vaccine provide life-long immunity. The local Public Health Unit will be offering one dose of free MMR vaccine to students in Years 7 to 12 on Thursday 14

th

August. Parent Information Kits have been distributed (today) for students to

take home, and parents should:

read the information provided

check your child’s vaccination records

complete the consent form if you would like your child to be vaccinated and return the signed consent form to school.

As the vaccines need to be ordered, it is important that ALL Consent Forms are returned to the

Front Office no later than Thursday 7th

August.

Parents can check your child’s immunisations in their Blue Book or ask your GP. If parents are unsure or unable to find their child’s records, it is safe for your child to receive another dose of MMR vaccine.

After vaccination, a Record of Vaccination will be given to children and parents should inform your GP that MMR vaccine has been given. If this is the child’s first dose of MMR vaccine, you should contact the GP to arrange for your child to receive a second dose of free MMR vaccine in 4 weeks’ time.

What is measles?

Measles is a very infectious virus that is spread by coughing and sneezing and causes fever, cough and a rash. Measles is often a severe disease that has complications such as middle ear infection, lung infection, and diarrhoea. Measles infection during pregnancy can cause a miscarriage and premature delivery. Brain inflammation can result in permanent brain damage.

What is mumps?

Mumps is an infectious disease causing swollen neck glands and fever. One in five male teenagers/adults with mumps develops inflammation of the testes. In females, mumps infection in the first three months of pregnancy may cause miscarriage. Mumps can sometimes cause fertility problems, permanent deafness and brain inflammation.

What is rubella?

Rubella, also known as German Measles, is an infectious disease causing rash, fever and swollen glands. A number of patients develop bruising or bleeding and many develop brain inflammation. Infection in the first three months of pregnancy will result in nine out of 10 babies having a major congenital abnormality, such as deafness, blindness or heart defects.

Why is vaccination important?

MMR vaccine is safe and has been used for over twenty years. Any link between MMR vaccine and autism or other health conditions has been disproven by many studies and experts.

If your child is in Year 12 and you are concerned about the timing of the vaccination clinic and your child’s performance in the HSC trials/exams, you can take your child to the GP to be vaccinated at a later date. It is important to ensure your child is fully vaccination for MMR before

he/she travels overseas and/or enrols in a higher education health course.

Where can I get more information?

More information will be provided in the Parent Information Kits. Additional information is available on the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/measles

Free live online information session for BHS students and scholarships available in 2014

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that is registered with all state and territory Departments of Education around Australia and with the Ministry of Education in NZ. We are the first and only secondary exchange organisation in Australia and New Zealand to be certified to ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) and we ensure the highest standards of care and support to our participants.

Students and families are invited to our next FREE Live Online Session on Thursday 24th July at 5.30pm. Hear from our experienced Program Manager, find out more about discounts and scholarships available and ask questions. Register now at www.studentexchange.org.au or call 1300 135 331 for further information.

Sport News Five Bellingen High students Age

Champions at MNC Zone Athletics

At the Mid North Coast Zone Athletics Carnival five Bellingen High School students

were Age Champions out of the 12 divisions contested. There are nine schools that

compete at this Carnival so this is a truly outstanding result.

Age Champions: Jacqueline Kambere 13 years girls

Katie Thorn 14 years girls

Brie Thomas 16 years girls

Jonty Neaves 16 years boys

Luke Thorn 17+ years boys

Runner–up: Andrew Trist 16 years boys

Champion 14 years relay team - Maia Berry, Katie Thorn, Katelyn Wolfe and

Talissa Alford

Two of the Mid North Coast Age Champions – Jonty Neaves and

Jacqueline Kambere

Other highlights were:

Ezra Malcisi broke the 16 years boys record for the 200m (which was held for 34

years) running a 23.46s. Ezra also equalled the 100m record running a 11.30s.

Jesse Vincent-Ellis broke the 16 years boys shotput record throwing 12.96m

breaking Wi Tuhi’s record of 12.79m from 2003

Relays 1st 15 years girls

2nd 16 years boys

3rd 13 years boys

In the 16 years boys age division the Bellingen boys won 8 out of the 13 events.

Outstanding results:

13 years girls

Jacqueline Kambere 1st 800m, 1500m, High Jump 4th 400m

Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook 2nd 200m 4th High Jump

13 years boys

Liam Nisbet 3rd 100m, 200m 4th 800m

Calin Lyttle 1st 1500m Walk

Fred Mitchell 2nd 1500m Walk

Riley Neaves 3rd Discus

14 years girls

Katie Thorn 1st 400m, Triple Jump 2nd 200m, Long Jump

3rd 100m, Shotput 4th Javelin

Niamh Hiller-Stanbrook 1st 3000m

14 years boys

Isaac Allman 2nd High Jump 3rd 100m, 200m

Dane Cross 1st Discus 2nd Shotput

James Van Dam 2nd Javelin 3rd High Jump

Dylan Wellington 3rd 1500m

Sam Cooper 4th Shotput, Discus

15 years girls

Brittany O’Neill 1st High Jump

Talissa Alford 3rd Long Jump 4th 1500m

Katelyn Wolfe 4th 100m, 200m

15 years boys

Lee Tuhi 2nd Discus, Shotput, Javelin

Jonah Mitchell 2nd 1500m 3rd 800m, 3000m

Aaron Rigney 4th Discus

16 years girls

Brie Thomas 1st Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump

2nd 100m, Shotput

Bess Condran 3rd Javelin

Tia Peterson 4th 200m

16 years boys

Jonty Neaves 1st 800m, 1500m, Triple Jump

2nd Long Jump, High Jump

Andrew Trist 1st Javelin 3rd 400m, 800m, 1500m

4th Triple Jump

Ezra Malcisi 1ST 100m, 200m

Jesse Vincent-Ellis 1st Shotput 2nd Javelin

Jack Mitchell 1st 1500m Walk 3rd Javelin

Kaizin Clapson-Downey 2nd 400m

Jacob Thorn 3rd 1500m

17 years boys

Luke Thorn 1st 200m, 400m 2nd 800m, Triple Jump

3rd 100m 4th Long Jump

Justin Alford 1st Discus 4th Shotput

Kyle Banks 3rd High Jump, Discus

These results mean 24 students will be competing at the North Coast Regional

Athletics Carnival on 1st August in Coffs Harbour.

Liz Hoy/Jon Winfer Sport Coordinators

Safe Footwear in Schools

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.

The shoes pictured on the right are all

deemed unsafe.

Students who attend school with inappropriate footwear (e.g. thongs, crocs, scuffs or slip-on sandals without a strap, high heels, ugg boots or

slippers) may be isolated from practical classes, or sent home to get more appropriate footwear. In all cases, it is best for students to have an

explanatory note from home AND report to the Deputy Principal’s office before school to get a

Red Uniform Slip.

DATES TO REMEMBER

JULY OCTOBER

21 Year 8 into 9 2015 Parent Info Evening 7 Term 4 Commences

21 P&C Meeting 13 P&C Meeting

28 Years 7/8/9 Parent/Teacher Evening 13 HSC Written Exams (commences)

28 Education Week (commences) 15 Years 7 and 9 Vaccinations

AUGUST NOVEMBER

1 NCCHS Regional Athletics 3-7 Years 7 and 8 Exams

5–7 NSWCHS Lawn Bowls State Carnival 7 HSC Concludes

11 Cybersmart Presentation – Years 7/8/9 7 NCCHS Surf Lifesaving

11 P&C Meeting/Cybersmart Presentation for Parents – 6.30pm

10 P&C Meeting

14 Vaccination Catch-up Day 10-14 Years 9 and 10 Exams

18-22 Trial HSC (Part 2) 17-21 Year 10 Futures Program

18-22 Year 11 HSIE/Science Excursion 24-28 Year 10 Work Experience (commences)

19-21 Ag Quip DECEMBER

SEPTEMBER 1-10 Year 10 Work Experience (continued)

4 Year 12 Farewell Social 2 Silver Excursion

8 P&C Meeting 2-3 Gold Excursion

9-12 Year 11 Exams 5 Year 6 into 7 2015 Orientation Day

15-19 Year 11 Work Placement – Info Tech/ Business Services/Hospitality

8 Year 6 into 7 2015 Parent Evening

18 Year 12 Final Assembly 8 P&C Meeting

19 End Term 3 11 Year 10 Clearance Day

12 Presentation Day

12 Years 7 to 10 Reports issued

17 End Term 4

18-19 School Development Days

ASSESSMENT TASKS – TERM 3

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Task 3 Week 4 30%

Ancient History Task 4 Week 2 10%

Biology Task 3 Week 2 25%

CAFS Task Week 3 20%

Earth & Environmental Science Task 4 Week 7 30%

Engineering Studies Task 5 Week 7 15%

English Advanced Task 6 Week 7 20%

English Standard Task 6 Week 7 20%

Exam Period Week 6

Modern History Task 4 Week 3 20%

Music 1 Task 5 Week 7 20%

Music 2 Task 5 Week 7 15%

Music Extension Task 1 Week 7 15%

PDHPE Task 5 Week 3 15%

Physics Task 5 Week 4 25%

Society & Culture Task 4 Week 8 20%

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Task 4 (Exam) Week 9 40%

Ancient History

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 1 Week 5 Week 9

30% 15% 30%

Biology

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 4 Week 9

30% 40%

Business Studies

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 2 Week 9

30% 35%

Community and Family Studies

Task Task (Exam)

Week 4 Week 9

25% 30%

Drama Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 8 Week 9

30% 10%

Engineering Studies

Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 7 Week 9

20% 30%

English Advanced

Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 6 Week 9

25% 30%

English Ext ension1

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 5 Week 9

15% 10%

English Standard

Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 6 Week 9

25% 25%

Hospitality

Task Task (Exam)

Week 10 Week 9

20% 40%

IT Metal & Engineering Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 7 Week 9

20% 30%

IT Timber

Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 7 Week 9

20% 30%

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Mathematics Task 3 (Exam) Week 9 60%

Mathematics Extension 1 Task 3 (Exam) Week 9 60%

Maths General Task 3 (Exam) Week 9 60%

Modern History

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 3 Week 9

15% 30%

Music Task 4 (Exam) Week 9 35%

PDHPE

Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 (Exam)

Week 2 Week 6 Week 9

10% 10% 40%

Physics

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 4 Week 9

30% 35%

Sport Life & Recreation Task 4 Weeks 5-9 15%

Society & Culture

Task 2 Task 3 (Exam)

Week 1 Week 9

20% 60%

Visual Arts

Task 3 Task 4 (Exam)

Week 5 Week 9

20% 20%

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Cotton Project 5%

Child Studies Children and Technology and Media Week 7 20%

English Close Study of Text Week 7 20%

Film and Video Individual Project Week 9 30%

Food Technology Food Product Development Week 8 25%

HSIE

Class Test #2 Coastal Management Excursion Report Coastal Management Excursion Report Class Test #2

Week 5 Week 10 Week 10 Week 5

10% 20% 20% 10%

IT Metal l

Practical Task – Mini Safe Research Task – Industry in Society

Week 2 Week 6

10% 10%

IT Timber

Research Task – Careers in the Timber Industry Practical Task – People of Choice

Week 6 Week 6

10% 30%

PASS Coaching and Leading Weeks 5-8 15%

PDHPE Practical Assessment Ongoing

Photography

Significant Photographers – Conceptual Framework Practical Portfolio

Week 9 Week 9

10% 25%

Science

Practical Skills Information Skills

15% 15%

YEAR/SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Year 9 HSIE

Class Test #2 Australians at War (assignment)

Week 5 Week 9

10% 20%

Year 8 HSIE Class Test #2 Threatened Habitats: Promotion Article

Week 5 Week 10

10% 20%

Year 7 HSIE Class Test #2 History Assignment

Week 5 Week 9

10% 20%