Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

Nelson St, Wauchope 2446

email: wauchope-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au

website: www.wauchope-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Nelson Street, Wauchope 2446

phone (02) 65851400 fax (02) 65852445

email: wauchope-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

website: http://www.wauchope-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Wauchope High School

Term 2 Week 6 June 2013

Parents/Caregivers/Year 10 Students

We would like to invite you to an evening for year 10 students

and their parents/caregivers on Wednesday, 12th June at

6.30pm in the school hall. This is a vital evening in the lead up

to course selection for Year 11, 2014.

During this evening you will have the opportunity to speak with

a variety of people about those issues that are concerning your

own child’s subject selection process.

PLEASE HELP!!

WAUCHOPE HIGH NEEDS

BILLETS FOR 84 MORE

CUMBERLAND

STUDENTS

(see attached note)

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

Developing respect, strength and skills through cultural workshops:

Uncle Louis Burns from Wiradjuri Country (Dubbo) taught Wau-

chope High boys how to make didgeridoos recently as part of a

Boys Cultutral Program. (see page 2) The colours of an athletics carnival! (See page 4)

2013 Student

Representative

Council

The new SRC were presented with

their badges this week. They were

Emma Lloyd, Nichole Haigh,

Andrew Rumble, Brent Lenehan,

Jaclyn Lindsay, Jackson

Thompson, Shannon Steel, Katie

Hey, Georgia Malcolm, Bradley

Farquar, Emily Williams, Darcy

Carney, Stephanie Hallam, Eliza

Colby, MJ Casey, Zoe Murphy,

Chloe Flemming, Ashlee Stafford,

Teisha Farr, Olivia Rogers,

Daniella Koch, Tamika Cordell,

Ms Moy, Mr Henry

Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

KIDS HELP LINE 1800 55 1800 Talk to someone …… trained ……... anonymously

16 DOWN, 84 TO GO!!!

WAUCHOPE HIGH NEED BILLETS

FOR 84 MORE CUMBERLAND

STUDENTS

Only a bed, 2 dinners and 2

breakfasts for 26, 27 & 28th June.

You get a free social ticket and a

chance to make new friends!

Here’s the chance to show a city

school what Wauchope country

hospitality is all about!

Avoid the rush…….

book your family in with Mr

Hancock NOW or ring the school

office! Phone 65851400

CULTURAL LESSONS

MAKE STUDENTS

STRONGER

What an incredible week!

The Aboriginal boys from Wauchope High

School had a rich and intensive collection of

cultural and vocational experiences around

Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Crowdy Head

National Park from the 6th to the 10th of May -

thanks to the generous support of Birpai Land

Council, Generation One and many local com-

munity businesses and organisations.

The 2 intensive career days were followed by

a 3 day camp that focused on the personal

and cultural journey of becoming strong, suc-

cessful Aboriginal men within our community.

18 boys participated in the careers sessions which included: resume writing, ca-

reers in Healthcare, Fitness/Personal Training, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Metals

engineering and fabrication, CAD design, starting your own business, working in the

music industry, National Parks, TAFE options and general advice about opportuni-

ties and support available and following your passions into employment.

10 boys were then brave enough to ‘go bush’ with Jeremy ‘Yongurra’ Donovan who

shared his life-story, the ups, the downs and inspired them all to believe and hope

in the future. Jeremy is a world-renowned didgeridoo player whose talent and pas-

sion has enabled him to travel and play all across the world. Side by side in day to

day camp living and then as a group around the camp-fire, Jeremy’s yarns about

his culture saw the boys gradually opening up, forgetting their shame and walking in

the pride of their heritage. It was touching and powerful to have a man whose cal-

endar includes meetings with, Julia Gillard, Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbott, Queen Eliza-

beth and the Dali Lama spending time sleeping rough in a swag on the ground to

enhance the lives of our young men.

Campfire yarns were led by Jeremy Donovan who shared his troubled past all the

way through Yolongu initiations into manhood and now success as an artist and

business person. His stories highlighted key turning points and principles to equip

the boys to made better choices on their journey into the future. Jeremy also seam-

lessly involved the other men on the camp; Steve Donovan, Louis Burns, Brad

Hagelstein and Jimmy Layton all who had wisdom to share, a story to tell or skills to

teach. The days were also enriched by the wisdom of local Aboriginal mentors;

Jimmy Layton and Steve Donovan. Uncle Louis Burns from Wiradjuri Country

(Dubbo) taught the boys how to make didgeridoos and was supported by our local

didge-maker and player; Brad Hagelstein.

Special thanks to Birpai Land Council, Generation One, New Song Studios, Sea

Acres Rainforest Centre, ChickenCaravans.com, Eggert Agri Partners, North Coast

Area Health, National Parks, Port Macquarie TAFE and Mid Coast Connect for all

your generous support and contributions to this special week. Mr A. Lord

Celtic Thunder comes to Wauchope High

Year 8 are studying Medieval Europe in History this

term. As part of this course a medieval history show,

Celtic Thunder, has been organised. This will be held

in the school hall on the 21st

June, periods 1 and 2. Clothing,

armour and other artefacts will be displayed. The cost of this

show is $7.00 per student.

Students need to pay at the office by Tuesday 14th

June.

Support Unit Fundraiser

The Support Unit will be holding a BBQ to raise funds for the school’s Support Unit

on Sunday July 21 from 9am-4pm at Port Macquarie Bunnings.

Please come along and support us.

If you would like to help on the day please see Mr Taylor or Mrs Elliott in the Sup-

port Unit.

Sport Polo Shirts

ON SALE

due to a delayed delivery on a

December order

Selling for $20.00 sizes

8y - 3XL

WAUCHOPE HIGH UNIFORM SHOP

LOCAL SCIENTISTS VISITS WHS!

Living in the Wauchope area, renowned

ecologist Dr Ken Aplin came to speak to a

number of classes last week about his

work. He is pictured with Year 11 Bio

students Jessica Flanagan, Sam Boxhall,

Sharee Patrick and teacher Mrs Gould.

Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

Earn and Learn 2013.

This year the Woolworths supermarket earn and Learn vouchers are being accepted at Wauchope High School.

Please bring any voucher sheets in and deposit them in the marked container in the front office area. Last year

$370.00 worth of items and equipment were obtain by your efforts, hopefully we can surpass this effort this year.

Thankyou WHS school community for your fantastic support.

Mr Spurway and Mrs Elliot.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR ZONE CROSS COUNTRY! First Places: 12 years boys - Hayden Birkbeck. 14 years Boys - Jarod Thomas. 17 years girls - Emily Williams. 18 years girls - Sarah Houseman. Second Places; 13 years boys - Blake Harris, 15 years girls - Chloe Houseman, 17 years boys - Trae Cole, 18 years boys - Nigel Malcolm.

Three more new faces around Wauchope High

Twenty eight students out of forty eight qualified for the north coast championship in Lismore on Friday June 7. Good luck to all those involved! Go Wauchope!

New staff this year, includes Jayme

Reid (left) who is a permanent appointment in science. He teaches

Senior Physics and is involved with

technology within the school.

Alan Bowen (centre) is here for 2013 and 2014 and is teaching Chemistry.

Ella Lakin (right) is job sharing with

Drama teacher Fiona Jensen in 2013

and helps with dance groups as well.

Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

Buckley Shield 14 Boys Rugby

League

Round 3 of this intense CHS knockout

was held on 30th May. Wauchope High

triumphed over Macksville High with a

14-12 win. They will play round 4 in

Coffs Harbour.

Congratulations!

Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

CANTEEN ROSTER MAY 2013

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

10/6

11/6

12/6

13/6

14/6

Public Holiday

Penny Treacy

Annette Cordell

Dale Copland

Leonie McKenzie

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

17/6

18/6

19/6

20/6

21/6

Ruth Williams

Carol Tipping

Sue Lindsay

Julie Lindsay

Corrie Harris

HELP NEEDED PLEASE!

WHS CANTEEN ON

6585 3366

NORTH COAST SCHOOLS SPORTS CALENDAR LINK

http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/north_coast/calendar/year_2012/term_

1.htm

P&C NEWS

Uniform Shop normal hours

Monday 2:50 pm and Friday 8:30-9:00am

P&C MEETING 19TH JUNE

then 14th August (none in July)

Coming up at WHS!! Term 2, 2013

T2

WK 7

J

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10

12

13

13

14

Queens Birthday Holiday (no school)

Year 10 Selection Night

Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher Night

Motivational Media

Year 10 Hospitality Showcase

T2

WK 8

J

U

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18

20

21

SRC Orientation Day

Excellence Assembly: 2pm in School Hall

Medieval Day-Celtic Thunder

T2

WK 9

J

U

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24

26

27

28

Archeological Pompeii

CUMBERLAND

CUMBERLAND

CUMBERLAND!!!!!!

HOLIDAYS

T2

WK 7

J

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Y

15

16

Staff Development (No Pupils)

All students return

KEEP THEIR TEETH HEALTHY!

The Medicare Teen Dental Voucher entitles children 12 to 17 years of age to a preventive dental check. If you received a 2013 voucher you can register your child with our service by

contacting

ORAL HEALTH CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE

1300 651 625

The vouchers will expire on 31st December 2013

DID YOU KNOW??

Televisions, computers and computer equipment can now be recycled for free at five locations across Port Macquarie-Hastings as a part of a partnership program to reduce the amount of electronic waste going to land-

fill. www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/ewaste

Year 11 BIOLOGY HARD AT WORK WHILE YEAR 9 MARINE STUDIES SPEND A FUN DAY AT THE BEACH

While Year 11 undertook a ecosystem study of a rock platform and

sand succession at Pilot Beach, Year 9 students were invited along

to research rock pools and to fish. Fun for all!

Next P & C Meeting : 19th June, always the 3rd Wednesday of the month (none in July). Common Room 7pm.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BILLETING CONDITIONS BY BILLETING FAMILIES

Dear Parent/Caregiver

The school has received an indication that you may be willing to provide accommodation for a student who is participating in the Cumberland Inter-School visit. This activity will involve the provision of accommodation for visiting students from 26 th to 28th June 2013. Billets will be required on the nights of 26th and 27th June.

The school is very grateful for your offer to billet visiting students. You would be aware that the Department of Education and Training has introduced new policies, procedures and curriculum relating to child protection. The Department, as an agency re-sponsible for the care and welfare of students in schools, has a charter to protect the young people in its care from all forms of abuse. In order to formalize the billet, please sign and return the undertaking below. All adults residing in your home need to be aware of this undertaking.

We hope you will enjoy having the billeted student in your home and anticipate that the student will benefit from the experience of staying with you. Please retain this section for future reference.

Return the completed slip below to Mr Hancock, by Wednesday 19th June, 2013.

Yours sincerely

Bob Henry

Principal

24th May 2013

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W AU C H O P E H I G H S C HO O L UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE A BILLET:

In light of the commitment of the Department of Education and Training to providing a safe environment for students, I _______________________ (name) agree to provide appropriate accommodation for

__________ (number) boys or

__________ (number) girls during the Cumberland Inter-School visit being held from 26th to 28th June 2013.

I advise that there is nothing in my history, or the history of people within this household that would preclude our hosting the stu-dent(s) during this visit.

I undertake to provide a safe and secure home environment for the student(s) and to do my ut-most to ensure that the student(s) is/are not exposed to harm.

All adult members of this household have read and are aware of this undertaking.

Name: ______________________________

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________

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Billeting Student’s Name: _______________________ Roll Call: ______ Telephone: ______________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________