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TERM 2 | WEEK 7 | JUNE 2016

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2016 AGE CHAMPIONS12 years - Sharny Williams & Ben Wainwright

13 years - Ellena Cheers-Flavell & Malachi Donovan14 years - Shavanna Boota & Alex Pyke15 years - Ee Ee Nuon & Tom Anderson

16 years - Mycah Richards & Damien Dickson17 years - Moesha Cobden & Nathan Pollitt

Missing from photo: Shavanna Boota, Ee Ee Nuon & Damien Dickson

WINNING HOUSE was Nannygai!

A record from1997 in the 15 Boy’s High Jump of 1.7m was equalled by Alikan Jerrard!Zone Carnival will be held on June 14, please hand your notes in to Mr Bilsborough.

More photos on next page & on the THS website.

THS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2016

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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2016

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On Wednesday 25th May, Year 10 students were provided with information regarding Senior Subject selections at a Market Day held in the THS Library. Displays were set up and staffed by each faculty to enable students to make informed choices for their senior year subjects. Parents attended an Information Evening so they could also gain insight into the HSC process.Students are now in the process of choosing their year 11 subjects. Selections can be made by going to the school website and clicking on the Year 11 Selections link in the NEWS section.

MARKET DAY for Year 10

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At the Governor’s Pleasure

Jarod Reeves, Erykah Kitchener-Waters, Dakota Mace-Seccombe and Corey Warn are off to experience university life in the next school holidays!Jarod & Corey will attend the University of NSW Winter School for Indigenous students. This week long residential program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to experience what university life is all about, through participation in academic lectures and tutorials, presentations, study sessions, team building activities, interacting with university staff, current students and fellow applicants, cultural activities and more. Erykah & Dakota will attend a one day program at Notre Dame University and then Erykah has been invited to participate in a week long winter school at the prestigious University of Sydney.

What an inspiring opportunity!

UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS!

On Thursday, June 2, our school captains Shaylee Poole and Jesse Kirkman travelled to Sydney with Deputy Principal, Helen Young, and school captains from six other local schools to visit Parliament House. The students enjoyed a tour and sat-in on both assemblies which gave them an insight into the processes that take place in our parliamentary system. Following lunch the group walked to Government House and had a tour of this wonderful building followed by a question and answer session with the Governor Sir David Hurley. Afternoon tea was then held in the gardens with an opportunity to speak with the Governor and his wife. A very memorable day for these students.

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Instrument tuition is underway at Toormina High School.

In conjunction with the Coffs Harbour Conservatorium we are now offering tuition in several musical instruments including Jazz vocal, guitar, drums and percussion, saxophone and clarinet. The CAPA department is also looking at adding piano to the instruments offered by the end of term. Congratulations to all the students who have taken up the challenge.If you are interested in instrument tuition come & see me in the CAPA department.Kyle McGeary, Music Teacher

CROSS COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES

SPIRIT OF TOORMINA AWARD

Congratulations for showing a fantastic attitude that

embodies the Toormina High School philosophy of caring,

sharing & participating.

Kaitlyn BlandJesse KirkmanAnna Minton

Erykah Kitchener-WatersTristan SmithRyley Camp

Connor GallagherInnocent Mbuto

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC

Congratulations to the students above who have made it through to the Regional Cross Country Championship to be held in Murwillumbah.Students are: Tahnee Fuller, Jenna Stevenson, Kai Arena, Will Lloyd, Dylan Shepherd and Obian Laidlaw (missing from pic is Mikayla Lobb).Well done & good luck!

TUTORING CENTRE

NOW OPEN EVERY LUNCHTIME!&

HOMEWORKCENTRE

OPEN EVERY THURSDAY 3:30-5:00PM

Staffed by qualified teachers, all welcome!

Parents please encourage your students to make

use of these fantastic resources

for homework, assignments and

revision.

YEAR 12 UNIVERSITY EXCURSIONSCharles Sturt University, Port Macquarie Campus - Friday, June 24 $20 Lunch included

University of Newcastle, - Thursday, June 30, $45 Lunch included

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A lucky group of THS year 9 & 10 girls recently enjoyed a ‘SALT’, (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen), workshop. The girls listened to the tradeswomen’s career experiences and made a fabulous tool box.

FREE engineering forum is for all high school students will be held on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at the Norm Jordan Pavillion, Coffs Harbour Showground, Coffs Harbour, 5:30 - 7:30pm.Registration is essential by Friday 3 June 2016. Please visit https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/event/discover-engineering-2016-coffs-harbour or phone 4911 7310.

GIRLS IN TRADES Workshop

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Newsletter contentThe content below can be copied and pasted into your school newsletter to help students and families improve their wellbeing.

ReachOut’s top tips for beating stress

Everyone experiences stress at some point, but there are heaps of simple ways to minimise its impact on your life. Right now is a great time of the year to work on stress management skills and be ready for when the stress-deluge comes (exams).

Stress can be mild or intense, and it can make people feel frustrated, anxious and even hostile. Ever been grumpy because of stress? There you go. Stress can get in the way of sleep, cause headaches and change your appetite. It can also reduce your ability to concentrate and make it harder to remember course content.

ReachOut has lots of fact sheets and practical tools for beating stress. Here are a few:

All work and no play? Bad idea. Make time every week to completely forget about study and do something you enjoy, like playing sport, hanging out with friends or watching TV. Taking regular breaks and ‘me-time’ to clear your head will also help you study more productively: au.reachout.com/taking-regular-me-time

Feel like you’re not achieving what you’re capable of? Sit down and set goals at the beginning of each term. Define your goal, set sub-goals and make a plan of action. Then you’ll know what you’re aiming for and it’ll be easier to stay focused: au.reachout.com/how-to-set-goals

When you’re feeling stressed, it helps to have a proven strategy lined up to help you deal with it. It could be something like reducing the number of commitments you have, telling a close friend you’re stressed and talking through it, or even using positive self-talk strategies: au.reachout.com/building-better-coping-skills

Sometimes it might feel like stress is unbeatable, but it’s definitely manageable. For more info on keeping it in control, check out these fact sheets on ReachOut.com:

Tips on managing stress: au.reachout.com/managing-stress Helping someone with stress: au.reachout.com/helping-someone-with-stress Ways to relax: au.reachout.com/ways-to-relax Tips for problem solving: au.reachout.com/all-about-problem-solving Information on anxiety: au.reachout.com/how-to-manage-anxiety

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after

The Coffs Harbour Council has confirmed that the Coffs Cup has again been gazetted as a half day public

holiday on Thursday 4th August.BUS SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WILL NOT RUN IN THE

AFTERNOON & THS WILL CLOSE AT 11.30am.

HSC &STRESS

headspaceCoffs Harbour will

be relocating to 74 Victoria Street from

Monday 6 June for a couple of months.

Services will continue as normal, phone

number unchanged, please drop in and

say hello!

Information & application forms for the2017 Year 7 Extension Class are now available from local primary schools & the THS office, information is

also available on the THS website.

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MUSICALE JUNE 20, 21, 23, 24 Tickets on sale NOW!Monday, June 20 & Tuesday, June 21, Thursday, June 23 & Friday, June 24

Matinee 11.30am & Evening 6.30pm

NO SHOWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22FRIDAY, JUNE 24 NIGHT PERFORMANCE SOLD OUT!

Child/student $8 Adult $12

Family $35 (2 adults, 2 children, extra children $6)

Concession $10 (proof needed)

IMPORTANT DATES WED 8/6 - 10/6 Year 11 Electronics, Physics & Chemistry SYDNEY EXCURSION

THURS 9/6 My Voice, My Ability, My Rights

FRI 10/6 Bump-In for Musicale 3:30 - 7:00pm

Year 12 Breakfast with the Principal 7:30 - 9:00am

MON 13/6 QUEEN”S BIRTHDAY Public Holiday

TUES 14/6 Zone Athletics Carnival

Year 12 Maths Extension 2 Assessment due

Year 12 Senior Science Assessment due

CAST 1 All day REHEARSAL

Year 8 Police Liaison Officer visit

WED 15/6 CAST 1 All day REHEARSAL

P&C Meeting 5:30-7:00pm, THS Library ALL WELCOME!

THURS 16/6 Year 12 Physic Practical Assessment

CAST 2 All day REHEARSAL

Support Unit COFFEE SHOP All welcome! 10 -2 pm

My Voice, My Ability, My Rights

FRI 17/6 CAST 2 All day REHEARSAL

Year 12 Legal Studies Assessment due

MON 20/6 Musicale performances begin!

Year 12 Maths Extension 1 Assessment due

Year 11 Hospitality Coffee Shop

TUES 21/6 2017 Yr 7 Extension Class applications due

THURS 23/6 Year 12 Biology Practical Assessment due

My Voice, My Ability, My Rights

FRI 24/6 Year 12 Visual Arts Practical Assessment due

MON 27/6 Bumpout Musicale

Year 7 Science PBL Presentation Day

TUES 28/6 Bumpout Musicale

Year 12 Business Studies Assessment due

MINOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY

WED 29/6 Bumpout Musicale

MUSICALE All Schools AWARDS 1:00 - 3:00pm

THURS 30/6 Year 12 Ancient History Assessment Task 4 due

University of Newcastle Excursion

MAJOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY

My Voice, My Ability, My Rights

FRI 1/7 NAIDOC Day Celebration

Last day Term 2

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Monday, June 13 is a public holiday, so the THS Uniform Shop will NOT be open.Open as usual Monday, June 20 & Monday June 27, 8am - 4pm.Term 3 - Uniform Shop will NOT be open on Monday, July 18 but instead will be OPEN on Tuesday, July 19 (first day Term 3) from 8am - 4pm. Hours will return to normal the following week.

Karina0468 436 217

HELPERS NEEDED!The P&C will be catering for the evening performances of the

Musicale and will need people to assist.

The dates are Monday June 20, Tuesday, June 21, Thursday, June

23 & Friday, June 24. The hours are anticipated to be from 5pm - 8pm but even an hour would help if you are unable to come for the whole

night!

Please phone P&C President, Michele Bake for any information.

0417 542 849

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

UNIFORM SHOP

Check out the newTHS Facebook page!

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Principal’s ColumnAs always, it has been a busy fortnight at Toormina High School as our students completed their mid-year examinations, and teachers and students participated in the athletics carnival, Relay For Life and the Year 10 Senior Subject Selection Night. I’d like to acknowledge the hard work of the PE Department and Relieving Head Teacher Mr Bilsborough for their efforts in organising another outstanding athletics carnival. The weather was ideal and it was wonderful to see so many students, staff and parents enjoying the atmosphere. It is also important that I acknowledge the tireless efforts of Mrs Cheers and Mr Gale for their work with the Relay For Life team, and of course all of the students and staff who supported this worthy cause. As a general reminder, and in line with Department of Education policy, our school now requires that parents who transport students, other than their own child, as part of a school excursion must have completed a Working with Children Check. This can be applied for online through the Office of the Children’s Guardian on www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au . By specifying that your role is voluntary the check should be completed free of charge. Your assistance in completing this check and forwarding a copy of the paperwork to the school would be much appreciated. Dr Joanne Bellette

During May the THS Support Unit has had 4 students completing the ETC Certificate III in Individual Support gaining valuable work experience.Shane Bennett in the top photo probably had work experience he wasn’t expecting as he assisted in the outdoor learning program!Simone Earle and Daryl Christenson are pictured with a work experience team of THS student gardeners at Marion Grove and Tracy Brandon is in the classroom in the photo on left. All agreed is was a valuable opportunity to put their theory into practice and wanted to thanks THS and the Support Unit.

ETC WORK PLACEMENT

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MUSICALEMusicale staff, students, family & friends from all 6 Bongil Bongil Community of schools are painting, planning, sewing, practising, building, drumming, rehearsing, dropping off, picking up, staging, lighting, decorating etc etc etc!!!

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NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE AT THS!

Parent Payments Online!

The THS website has a new tab to enable parents

to make payments to THS online.

Any enquiries please ring THS 66533 077

THS SKI TRIP

Please continue making your payments for this

exciting excursion!

More info on our website.

REMINDER

Monday, July 18, is a pupil free Staff

Development Day.

First day Term 3 is Tuesday, July 19.

NEW POSITIVE

POSTCARDSCongratulations to Brayden Pascoe

(watercolour on left)& Kiarna Ryman(drawing below)

as their artworks have been selected as the

next Positive Postcards in our series highlighting fabulous work & events

around THS.