Newsletter Issue 172 November 2016

2-40 Chickiba Drive, East Ballina, NSW 2478 T 02 6686 0503 F 02 6686 0508 E sthcross-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au W sthcross-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Our school stands proudly on Bundjalung land

New Ballina High School UnveiledThe name and logo for Ballina’s first future focussed high school was unveiled on Monday at Ballina High School. Ballina Coast High School, and its new logo, with colours inspired by the hinterland, sunshine, beaches and coastline, is a reflection of the vibrancy of the north coast region. The school’s guiding principles are Innovation, Excellence and Diversity, and its vision is ‘Growing Together, Creating Futures’.

Our journey began over 18 months ago. We sat with our architects, EJE, and when they asked what it is we wanted for our students, we said we wanted school to be part of a family. We wanted a place that recognised everyone individually and celebrated this. We wanted this new build to become a place where students and teachers found the joy in learning. Our logo celebrates the paths we travel, through sun and sand, sea and rivers and the hinterland until each of our students fly free in all different ways. We want to celebrate innovation, excellence and diversity.

Schools are about the learning, the growing up of our young people and the heart, soul and brain of each of them coming together, to explore and be curious. We all play a part in this. As a profession we are challenging the way we have done things in the past to create a better world for the future. We dare our students to dream. We dare our staff to unleash their talent. Our students are our future and we want to get this right.

Please see our website for the full media release.

Janeen SilcockPrincipal

Stars of the Week Congratulations to Lainey Carter for being awarded the Principal’s Star of the Week for excellent growth in reading and comprehension.

Class Stars were awarded to:

•Chloe Simpson

•Mia Stewart

•Nikolaos Markopoulos

•Azaria Vanderwal

•Elizabeth Healey

•Fox Moss

Keep up the great work everybody!

Years 3-6 Students!

Remember to pack your

swimming gear this Friday!

NEW Online Payment MethodIt is now possible for parents to make online payments via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card.

The payment does not constitute permission to attend activities/excursions. Information and consent forms will still be issued and required to be completed and returned to school.

The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website at www.sthcross-c.schools.nsw.edu.au by selecting $Make a Payment.

When you access the $Make a Payment tab you must enter:

• the students name, class and reference number

OR

• the students name, and date of birth.

Details of the payments are passed daily to the school where they will be receipted against your child’s account. A receipt will be issued from the payment page. A further receipt will not be issued by the school.

Exciting Times! The orientation and transition to school program for the 2017 Kindergarten class started last Friday. The children read stories, sang songs and played games. The highlight for many students was the Southern Cross School Treasure Hunt. On the treasure hunt students worked with their Year 3 and 4 buddies to go on an adventure and find special places in our school, such as the library, canteen and playground. While the children were busy completing those tasks, parents were also undertaking learning about ways to support children in the transition to school, as well as being taken on a grand tour. Student visits continue to run from 9:30-11:00am Fridays in Weeks 3-5. A special assembly is being held in Week 5 at 10:30am to congratulate students for completing orientation.

Congratulations Georgia Farley,

Miss Country Girl Australia 2016

Georgia has been crowned Miss Country Girl Australia 2016 after attending the finals held at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast. Georgia’ s prize includes travelling to Sydney to attend photo shoots with Chic Management Modelling Agency.

Georgia previously received a contract with Chic Management with the help of the founder of Miss Country Girl, Katie Jones. Georgia also Models for Chic’s sister agency, Dally’s Models in Brisbane.

K-6 Book FairNovember 7-11, 8:30am-4:30pm

K-6 Library - See you there!

Dear Parents and CarersAs per Department of Education policy, for the safety of yourself and our students, please ensure that you sign in as a visitor at the front office whenever you enter the school grounds.

Thank you for your assistance in making our school a safe and happy learning environment.

Alan OrchardDeputy Principal K-6

Camp KoinoniaLast Monday fourteen students from our senior support classes attended their annual camp at Camp Koinonia, Evans Head. We were lucky enough to share these two days with students from Mullumbimby High School and Casino High School support classes. Students participated in a Taste of Circus workshop, canoeing, Swinging in the Chapel, and the firm favourite, laser tag.

On Monday night we had a Wacky Wig disco complete with fog machine and disco ball. This was followed by a high paced game of spotlight.

The students had a great time as did the staff who attended. The students were awesome representatives of our school and we would all happily take them back anytime. We can’t wait until next year!

Year 7 2017 Transition DayOn October 20, Southern Cross School K-12 and Ballina High School peer leaders assisted in the second transition day for the upcoming Year 7 students. First we competed in the Amazing Race which was a fun way to show Year 6 students around our school. At recess and lunch we enjoyed a barbeque held by our SRC and Ballina High School staff and students.

In the afternoon the peer leaders coordinated mini activities in a program called Team Work Counts. The Year 6 students participated in these fun activities and appeared to really enjoy themselves.

The peer leaders are looking forward to the next transition day in week 7 on November 24.

Written by Jarrah O’Malley and Dylan Walker

Year 12 Sign OutAs you complete your HSC exams, please ensure you return any items on loan from the school, incuding texts, library books, musical equipment, etc.

You must complete a sign out form and have it signed by the office as well as Mrs Pratt. You can then collect your formal tickets.

North Coast Academy of Sport offer training in a variety of sports. Selections for the 2017 programs are now open. For more information regarding athlete applications go to www.ncas.org.au

Sports NewsCongratulations to all of our students that competed in the Far North Coast beach volleyball gala day. lt was a very successful event. Our 15 years boys and open boys teams progressed to the finals but lost in close matches against Murwillumbah High School.

Future Events:

This week the 16 years boys futsal team is heading to Coffs Harbour for the final rounds of the North Coast Futsal Championships.

Next week the 15 years girls’ netball team is playing in the Far North Coast Netball Championships in Tweed heads.

We wish both teams good luck.

Dates to RememberNovemberWed 2 Yr 4-5 Tallebudgera excursion departsThur 3 Yr 9 Transition DayFri 4 Yr 10 Combined Schools Transition Day K 2017 Kindergarten 2017 OrientationSat 5 Yr 6 Canberra excursion departsWed 9 Yr 12 Yr 12 Formal Fri 11 K 2017 Kindergarten TransitionTue 15 K-12 P&C MeetingFri 18 7-11 Movie World/Wet & WildThur 25 Yr 6 Transition Day 3Wed 30 K-6 Disco

DecemberMon 5-Wed 9 Yr 10 Work ExperienceTues 6 K-6 P&C MeetingWed 7 Yr 3-6 Merit ExcursionFri 9 K-6 End of Year Presentation Yr 6 FarewellMon 12 Yr 7-11 Presentation AssemblyTues 13 K-6 Mufti DayFri 16 K-11 Last day 2016

See our website or parent portal for more details

Thank You QuotaA huge thank you to Diana Cooper, Prue Coady and the rest of the Alstonville Quota International members for their very generous donation of $2000 to our school for the upkeep and running of our Support Centre bus. This contribution helps our students attend activities and places in the community they would otherwise not be able to access.

Visual Arts HSC Major Works

Yr 12 2017 Fundraiser - Bunnings Sausage SizzleYear 12 will be holding their first fundraising event, a sausage sizzle at Bunnings on November 12 from 8am-3pm. We are looking for Year 12 students and/or their parents to help with this important event by cooking a few snags to serve to our friendly locals. Baked cakes and/or slices would also be greatly appreciated. If you can spare an hour or so of your time and would like to help, please call Ms Keenan at the school or email at shelley.keenan3@det.nsw.edu.au. Please help support our Year 12 students.

Are you learning to drive or about to begin learning...or teaching a learner? Would you like some free help from a qualified driving instructor?

The importance of the Learner/Supervisor partnership All about the Log Book

Low risk driving strategies Techniques for teaching

Things you need to know for your driving test...and more... A free presentation with thanks to ‘Club Grants’ & the Lismore Workers Club

Learners, please bring your log books along.

Thursday 1 December, 4.30 - 7.30pm Lismore Library

Refreshments provided. Bookings essential. Phone 02 6621 2464.

SATURDAY 12/11/16 9AM - 6PM BALLINA HIGH REMEMBERS

FOOD STALLS, MEMORABILIA ON SALE, PRESENTATIONS, TOURS,

ARCHIVES, DISPLAYS, MUSIC, GAMES & PERFORMANCES

BALLINA HIGH SCHOOL FAREWELL WEEKEND

SAVE THE DATES

11TH TO 13TH NOVEMBER 2016

FRIDAY 11/11/16 6-9PM REMEMBERANCE SCHOOL SOCIAL

FOOD & DRINKS

FRIDAY NIGHT BARN DANCE 6-9PM SATURDAY BALLINA HIGH REMEMBERS 9AM - 6PM SUNDAY RECOVERY 9AM—12

02 6686 2133 ballina-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Locked Bag 1 Ballina NSW 2478

Ballina High School Farewell Weekend Committee Contact:

SUNDAY 13/11/16 9AM - 12

RECOVERY BREAKFAST & DISPLAYS

TEXT ANDREW PLAYFORD FOR STALLS

0408 166 419

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Little Athletics NSW Super Coaching Clinic in Ballina!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

5 & 6 November 2016

Ballina Heights Sports Fields, Ballina Little Athletics Centre

Two great days of coaching by a highly-skilled and experienced team of coaches.

NEW Online Payment Method

It is now possible for parents to make online payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by West-

pac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Please be aware that the payment does not constitute permission to attend activities/excursions. Information and consent forms will be still be issued

and required to be completed and returned to school for your child to under-take activities/excursions.

The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website at www.sthcross-c.schools.nsw.edu.au by selecting $ Make a payment.

Items that can be paid include voluntary school contributions, subject fees, and excursions. There is also a category called ‘Other’ this to cover items not covered in the previous headings. ‘Other’ can be used to make a com-

plete payment of a school invoice.

When you access the $Make a Payment tab you must enter:

• the students name, and

• class and reference number OR

• the students name, and

• date of birth.

These details are entered each time you make a payment as student infor-mation is not held within the payment system.

This is a secure payment system hosted by Westpac to ensure that your credit/debit card details are captured in a secure manner. These details are

not kept by the school.

Details of the payments are passed daily to the school where they will be