Dungog High School Vision : Dungog High School educates individuals to be contributing members of a modern global society. It provides a positive working and learning environment where people feel valued and are responsible, knowledgeable citizens. • We focus on respect, responsibility and personal best We respond to our local, national and international contexts and student needs • We encourage initiative, innovation and leadership We provide a range of experiences that challenge individuals to explore and interact with the world. • We value individual differences We provide a broad, responsive curriculum focussed on excellence.

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Eloiza Street Dungog 2420 T: 49923022 F: 49923125 E: dungog-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au WEBSITES: DHS - http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au DHS Careers - http://www.dungoghighcareers.com/

FACEBOOK PAGES: Dungog High School and Dungog High School Careers School Hours: 8.58am-3.20pm; Office Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm during school terms

Term 4 Week 6 14th November 2016 Principal (Rel). Year 12 Formal Last Thursday night Year 12 celebrated the end of the HSC exams and concluded their time at Dungog High School at their formal. The picturesque

venue was Riverwood Downs, the ladies looked stunning and the males looked fetching in their suits. All students, parents and staff that attended had a great night and enjoyed the proceedings. A big thank you needs to go to Billie Jo Herron, her mother Jody and Jessica Kemp for their organisation and planning. Mrs Kemp has done an outstanding job as the Year 12 Advisor this year and it was a pleasure to see her and her year group enjoy the evening. SCHOOL SHOES and UNIFORM Overall, student compliance with the school dress code is fantastic. There are many positive comments by visitors, parents and community members about the way our school presents to the community. However, there are a large number of students who do not wear the correct shoes. We have been encouraging students each day regarding this matter. Students seem to have some fascination with wearing canvas shoes or slip on shoes and go to great lengths to hide this. If you are buying footwear for school they need to be completely black and leather as well as sturdy (suede will do). Black leather shoes are required for all days except sport days. Please don’t allow your child to talk you out of this for some fashionable look-a-like item that may be a combination of black and another colour. Generally you will get twice the length of wear out of the sturdier shoe and meet all safety requirements that the school has to demand of students on the school site. We seek your cooperation on this matter, please. HOT WEATHER AND SCHOOL We seem to be in for a few hot days as we head to the end of the school term. We have adequate shade for students who wish to use it. However, hot weather can be uncomfortable and quite debilitating for younger students. We do allow students to have water bottles in class and students do get short breaks between lessons to assist with the situation. We do encourage students to wear a hat and adequate sun protection. If a hat or cap is not ‘cool’ to wear, (quite often the case with teenagers) then we encourage students to stay in the shade. Can parents please encourage students to bring their own water bottle, wear a hat or cap and adopt a more passive approach to activities in hot weather? This may assist students to build a capacity to handle the hot weather a little better while at school. Health Updates A reminder to parents to notify the school about your child’s health. We welcome information from parents about your children, even if you are not requesting specific support from our school. Our school asks for medical information when you enrol your child. It is also important that you let us know if your child’s health care needs change or if a new health condition develops. Information about allergies, medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis and other health care related issues (including prior conditions such as medical procedures in the last 12 months) should be provided to the school by parents. In most cases this will require a medical plan developed and signed by your local doctor. Please provide this information in writing to our Head Teacher Welfare, Miss Dibley. This will greatly assist our school in planning to support your child’s health and wellbeing. Please also remember to notify staff in the school office of any changes to your contact details or to the contact details of other people nominated as emergency contacts.

From the Office: Want to make a payment? Parents Online Payments Go to the schools website, http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ and the $ Make a Payment link will be on the front page. By selecting the link you will be taken to a secure Westpac Quickweb payment page. There is an instruction manual on the website http://www.dungog-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/schooling-costs Please cease depositing directly into the school’s bank account. Parent Portal (Sentral) Sentral's parent portal provides parents with 24/7 access to important information about their child/children. To use the Parent portal, you will need to register as a parent user. New parents have been sent a letter from the school by Mr Curran, our Sentral Coordinator, explaining this simple process and providing you with a unique access code. You cannot register without this code. If you do not receive a letter, or if you lose your registration access code, you can contact the school for a new one. You will be able to register for the Parent Portal at any time after receiving the letter. Student Letterbox To save students lining up and waiting to hand in notes or pay for excursions, fees, etc we have started a new system with a ‘Student Letterbox’. Students can drop the following in the Letterbox: permission notes, absence notes, correct monies with permission note in a sealed envelope, and early leaver requests – (note all Thursday early leaver requests must FIRST be signed by the Deputy).

If a student does need change and/or a receipt to take home they will need to stay in line, or come back later to collect it.

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David Evans – Commendation for Courageous Action – Fire and Rescue NSW The school is very proud to have David Evans as our General Assistant in the school. He recently received a commendation from Fire and Rescue for his courageous actions during the Dungog Floods in April 2015. In extremely dangerous conditions, David was part of a crew who removed several occupants including young children and pets whilst wading through fast moving flood water over 1.5 metres in depth in places. He is a valued employee and the school is honoured to have him on our staff. Student Achiever of the Week Award Recipients for this week are: Blake Sanderson and Declan Gilbert Blake has shown a strong commitment to his Business Studies course and this has reflected in both his results for this semester and his contribution to the classroom. He is able to take a mature approach to the rigours of study and shows a genuine interest in the complexities of business operations. I commend him for the work he has done not only this semester but indeed all year, and I offer my congratulations for this well earned recognition as student of the week. Declan has worked conscientiously all year, striving to improve his outcomes in English. The assessment results for this Semester show that his efforts have paid off. He is a role model to the other students in the class as he is attentive, finishes all set tasks and is polite and respectful. Blake and Declan will receive a certificate and $25 voucher.

2017 Return Dates

Years 7, 11 & 12 return on Monday 30th January Years 8, 9 & 10 return on Tuesday 31st January

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Science News L'Oréal Australia Girls in Science Forum 2016

Four female Science students from Dungog High recently attended the L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellows Girls in Science Schools

Forum at the University of New South Wales.

Three inspiring women in the early stages of their scientific careers each gave a talk covering their scientific interests and the discoveries they

have made. The students also had an opportunity to hear about the potential for future study or careers in science, and had a tour of a

medical Science research laboratory.

A big thanks to Robyn Keller for transporting the students and allowing them to have this fantastic opportunity.

Monique Kerr, Marina Keller, Tara Tolhurst and Imogen Abbott

CAPA News

Come and See Our 2016 Visual Arts HSC Works

Parents and friends are invited to drop by to have a look at this year's HSC Visual Arts students' work which will be on display in the Library from Monday 21st to Friday 25th November during lunchtime (1 -1:30pm) and by appointment in school hours. Please pop into the office to sign in before heading to the library. We'd love to see you.

Jude Crawford (Vis Arts teacher)

Photograph from Grace Buckley's Body of Work.

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MUSIC AT THE DUNGOG FESTIVAL

This year proved to be a great success for the Dungog High School Musos who performed at the Festival.

At the Long Table Dinner Gabi Griffith and Annie Shumack braved the pouring rain to set up and sing as the guests arrived. It was a heavy downpour with tarpaulins placed over all the sound equipment and then miraculously, the rain cleared and a great night followed.

On Saturday morning our Stage Band and vocalists took to the street to entertain before and after the Parade.

As well as current students we welcomed back some of our Year 12 members who had just completed their Higher School Certificate Examinations.

Welcome also to Levi Neave, an ex student who came and played bass for some of our songs. Thanks Levi.

It is always a rewarding experience for students and also for the town when we have music. A great time for all.

Thanks to everyone involved, particularly people who live out of town and make the effort to support Dungog High. This never goes unnoticed!

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HSIE News

Year 12 Doughheads Excursion On Friday the 11th of November, the two Year 12 Business Studies classes, accompanied

by Mrs Neilson and Mrs Judd, visited ‘Doughheads’ at the Junction. The owner of the store, Anna, told us her story of how she created the doughnut phenomenon in Newcastle.

She discussed with us the key business functions, Operations, Marketing, Finance and Human Resources, and how each of these relate to her business. Many of the students

had questions prepared to ask Anna about her business, and it was seen to be a valuable experience for Year 12, as we are currently studying the function of Operations. We were able to relate the information received from Anna to our work in class, and it was a very worthwhile day. The staff and students also got to see the doughnuts being made, and

were able to try the delicious finished product, which we all enjoyed greatly.

SOME CALENDAR DATES FOR 2016

6 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18

Country & Culture Support Class Travel Training Program

IONA Horse Sports

Peer Support Camp Support Class

Swimming Program

Peer Support Camp Support Class Gymnastics

Peer Support Camp ‘BEST’ Day

7 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25

Support Class Travel Training Program

Uniform Shop 8am-4pm

Support Class Swimming Program

Yr 7 2017 Information Night 6pm

Support Class Gymnastics

8 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2

Yr 9 Melbourne Exc Country & Culture

Yr 9 Melbourne Exc Support Class Travel

Training Program

Yr 9 Melbourne Exc Support Class

Swimming Program

Yr 9 Melbourne Exc Support Class Gymnastics

Yr 9 Melbourne Exc

9 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 9

Yr 7 Wet’n’Wild Support Class Travel Training Program

Uniform Shop 8am-4pm Yr 6 Orientation Day

Support Class Swimming Program

Presentation Day 9.30am

Support Class Gymnastics

Support Class Hunter Valley Zoo

10 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 16

Country & Culture Uniform Shop 8am-4pm PBL Rewards Day

Students last day

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Expression of interest for Assisted Travel Support Officer (ATSO) position The Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) often provides additional support to students with disabilities on transport. Assisted Travel Support Officers (ATSOs) support students with complex health or behaviour needs to ensure their safe travel to and from school. If you are interested in temporary part-time work as an ATSO the following website contains information on how to apply for the position. www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/programs/astp/index.php For further information please contact ASTP on 1300 338 278 or email ASTP at atso.astp@det.nsw.edu.au

James Theatre The Girl on the Train (MA 15+) Saturday, 19 November, 7.30 pm Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramirez, Lisa Kudrow and Laura Prepon star in DreamWorks Pictures’ The Girl on the Train, from director Tate Taylor (The Help, Get on Up) and producer Marc Platt (Bridge of Spies, Into the Woods). In the thriller, Rachel (Blunt), who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel, The Girl on the Train is adapted for the screen by Erin Cressida Wilson and Taylor. The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years (M) Sunday, 20 November, 7 pm The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years is based on the first part of The Beatles’ career (1962-1966) – the period in which they toured and captured the world’s acclaim. Ron Howard’s film shows how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon, “The Beatles.” It explores their inner workings – how they made decisions, created their music and built their collective career together – all the while, showcasing The Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities. The film focuses on the time period from the early Beatles’ journey in the days of The Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco in 1966. Inferno (M) Mystery/Thriller Saturday 26 November, 7.30 PM The Robert Langdon Series by master storyteller Dan Brown continues with this thriller directed by Ron Howard and written by David Koepp, based on the 2013 novel of the same name. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) wakes up in a hospital room in Florence, Italy, with no memory of what has happened in the past few days. Suddenly, he finds himself the target of a manhunt. With the help of Dr. Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) and his knowledge of symbology, he must foil a deadly global genocide scheme. Together, they race across Europe and against the clock to stop a madman (Ben Foster) from unleashing a virus that could wipe out half of the world's population. He follows clues in Dante's Alighieri's The Divine Comedy and is taken to Florence and Venice, where he must race across a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science, all while solving the most intricate riddle he's ever come across.

DUNGOG HIGH SCHOOL CANTEEN Roster

Week 6: 14th Nov – 18th Nov Mon J Hipwell, Tues C Briggs, Y Barrall, P Garrett Wed M Milburn, J Holmes, K Mitchell Thurs K Eyb, K Hudson, S Lawrence Fri N Pearce, K Fisher

Week 7: 21st Nov – 25th Nov Mon K McDonald, J Chant, K Ross Tues G Edwards, C Everett, S Hooke, L Kearney Wed L Lovegrove, J Vasic, K Flannery Thurs J Czaplewski, M Townsend Fri J Ross, T Kennedy

If you are unable to be here by 9.30am could you please let Margaret Edwards know, by phoning the school on 49923022.

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DUNGOG HIGH SCHOOL

Year 6 Students and parents are invited to attend

Dungog High School’s Information Evening and Student Disco &

Orientation Day 2016

Information Evening and Student Disco – 23rd November 2016

Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Where: Parent Information Session – Library Student Disco – Multi Purpose Centre

Program: General information session on your child’s first year at High School

Book packs will be available for purchase for $50

Orientation Day – 6th December 2016

Time: 9:00am – 3:20pm

Travel: Year 6 students may wish to travel to school on the school buses. Bus companies are aware this may be the case.

Please make sure you are at an approved bus stop. Parents are not required to stay for Orientation Day.

Book packs will be available for purchase for $50. Uniform Shop will be open – 8am – 4pm

Program: Students will meet their Peer Support Leaders, complete a series of activities,

attend mini lessons, and observe some performances by Dungog High students.

What you need to bring: pens, notebook, lunch/recess or money for canteen

Uniform Shop Special Opening Hours Tuesday 13th December 2016 – 8am – 4pm

Tuesday 17th January 2017 – 8am – 4pm Tuesday 24th January 2017 – 8am – 4pm Tuesday 31st January 2017 – 8am – 4pm

Every Tuesday during February 2017 – 8am – 4pm Then every 2nd Tuesday from 7th March 2017 – 8am – 4pm

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Dungog High School Uniform Shop Special Opening Hours

2016 – 2017

December 2016

Tuesday 6th. December - Orientation Day 08:ooAM ·04:ooPM

Tuesday 13th. Decem ber 08:ooAM - 04:ooPM

January 2017

Tuesday 17th. January 08:ooAM - 04:ooPM

Tuesday 24th. January 08:ooAM - 04:oo PM

Tuesday 31st. January 08:ooAM - 04:ooPM

THEN EVERY EVERY 2ND TUESDAY 08:ooam - 04:oopm

Open Every Tuesday during February 2017 8.00am – 4.00pm.

Then every 2nd Tuesday from 7th March 2017 8.00am – 4.00pm

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