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NEWSLETTER Term 1 | Issue 2 | 2018

Learn ing in an envi ronment o f Respect , T rus t , Fa i rness & Pos i t iv i ty

Wingham High School

Dates to Remember

15 March

Open Boys Soccer playing

Warners Bay at Lake Macquarie

20 March

T20 Cricket Match 5pm start

at Central Park

22 March

CAPA Concert 6pm

24 March

Global Orchestra Broadcast

8:30pm Reminder - performers

are to arrive at 8pm.

3 April

Year 12 Mid-Course Exams

RESPECT | TRUST | FAIRNESS | POSITIVITY 9 Rowley Street Wingham NSW 2429 | 02 6553 5488 | www.wingham-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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& 9 each term, online at

www.winghamh.schools.nsw.edu.au or

Hard copies are available at the front

office and the library.

From the Principal’s Desk

Payments for excursions etc,

can be made online at

www.winghamh.schools.nsw.edu.au

Thanks for reading our latest newsletter edition. Our continual mantra

here at Wingham High and what we like to stand for in the community,

is a place that has a strong culture of learning. I have stated on many

occasions that Wingham High enjoys a fantastic community

connection. We continually work on this development of culture on a

daily basis.

What I am most looking forward to is a courageous project that

combines the teachers of both primary and high schools of the

Wingham drawing area in professional learning. Our teaching staff will

be engaged on Saturday with latest research and educational

developments on how we can ensure our students are continuing to

improve.

I am a big believer in staff focusing on improving their abilities from

where they currently stand. I am hoping that the day will be a fantastic

one to which we gain a lot of insight and ask questions of ourselves

and our teaching practice.

I hope you enjoy the read ahead and will inform you of how our

teaching is evolving with the needs of todays student.

Paul Ivers

At the 2018 Wingham Show, Topanga Yeark achieved 2nd place in her

parader’s class, and her steer, number 87 (aka Nivarna) won his class.

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Wingham Show 2018 proved to be an excellent learning opportunity for our show team members with many of

the older members being unable to attend due to work commitments, this meant many of our younger members

had to step up and had the opportunity to parade and judge without our older students guidance.

The students who attended this year and competed included Madison Fitzgerald, Jack Lyon, Matilda Williams,

Sarah Busuttil, Jennifer James, Tamika Townsend, Tamika Brown, Shyanne Harvey, Meggan Watkins, Emily Brood,

Jack Lyon, Topanga Yeark and Caitlyn Watkins.

The 2018 show saw a major increase in competitor numbers with a strong field of entrants from other local and

regional high schools within the judging of live animals. Shyanne Harvey made it through to the semi-finals and

achieved a point score to complete an oral presentation. This was excellent as she had to judge steers and heifers

and achieve a point score over 200 amongst 80 other competitors.

Topanga Yeark achieved 2nd

place in her paraders class and her steer, 87 won his class. Steer 58 came third in his

class amongst a large group of steers.

This show was the first show this group of steers have attended and will now go on to attend Wingham Beef Week

in May 2018. A big thankyou to Troy Urquhart for transporting the steers to the showground for the show team.

Another thankyou goes out also to Hayley Brood, Hayden Palmer and Cassey Williams, ex-show team students, for

helping with the organisation of students on the day. A lot of pre-work to the show was completed by Sophie

French, Emily Brood and Cassidy Mills to get equipment, students and steers up to spec for the event. Student

involvement in these community events has many positive learning outcomes for our students. It not only teaches

animal management skills but builds resilience while working with others.

A reminder now for Beef Week on May 14th 2018. All entries must be received to the Wingham High accounts

office by Monday - Week 11, Term 1. All students who wish to compete in the Judging and Parading must

return their notes and money ASAP. 2018 will be the first time all entries will be on-line and this will

include a cut-off date which we have not had in the past.

Also, all Agriculture, Equine and Primary Industries show team students should return their Tocal note ASAP to

confirm their seat on this tremendous excursion on May 4th.

Thankyou to all the community members and parents who continue to support our school farm and if any

individuals or groups wish to donate or discuss steers for showing please contact Mr John Hawkins or Mr Bob

Settle at the farm.

John Hawkins.

Wingham Show and Agriculture News

Tamika & Shyanne Madison Sarah Hamish & Cassidy

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New Recycle Volunteers


Firstly a big thankyou to volunteers Jaxen Sandford,

Hayden Essery, Cody Chambers and Matt Lonsdale for

doing a fantastic job collecting the recycling over the

past two years. In 2018 we welcome the new team Jim

Turner, Tamika Townsend, Tyee Smith and Dylan

O’Hara. Each Friday morning the team collect all the

recycling from the staffrooms and from around the

school, and on bin collection day they take the bins to

the kerbside for collection. Thanks for volunteering and

continuing the good work.

2017 Yearbook

In 2017, 9E1 (aka 9 Slessor) created a school yearbook. During terms 3 and 4, every

second Friday, they divided into small groups each assigned to a different year. They

then went around to classrooms, gathered photos, talked to year advisers, SRC reps,

individual students and each other. Eventually, with a lot of work, it all came together

in the Wingham High School Yearbook which will be available to purchase soon!

Year 12 Senior Success Due to the lack of participation there will not be any further sessions of Senior Success for Year 12.

We are exploring further options such as using sport time and we encourage parents and students to

share with us what they would attend. Senior Success has been operating for several years and has always

been of great benefit to students. See Mrs Harrell if you are interested in the sport time-frame or if you

have any suggestions.

Don’t Forget - The CAPA Concert is on Thursday 22nd March - 6:00pm in the MPC

Royal Easter Show Poultry Competition The 2018 Royal Easter show is approaching and two of our students have been

working on a detailed project concerning growth and development and egg

production in laying birds.

The two girls Shari Urquhart and Stephanie Davis-Stone have been working together

since October 2017 patiently recording data concerning 6 Hyline commercial laying

birds. They have developed a PowerPoint displaying their data and recording visually

the development of birds. Three birds have been selected and along with their data

will be off to the Royal Easter Show for the final part of the competition on March 20th

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Thankyou to Mr David Hopkins, a local poultry enthusiast, who will transport the birds

to Sydney and back for the students.

Best of luck girls after many months of tedious work on top of your own school/life

commitments.

Mr John Hawkins

Shari

Jim, Tamika & Tyee

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Year 7 Breakfast

The Year 7 meet and greet BBQ breakfast on Wednesday was a huge

success. It was great to see so many families taking time out of their

busy schedule to come along and enjoy bacon and eggs, coffee and

a chat with teachers.

Logan Andrews & mum Bronwyn

Bree Urquart & mum Renee

English teacher Ms Smith,

Martin O'Connell & mum Geertje

Ms Holden, Mrs Boyle, Ms Meaney and

Mrs Doust preparing for the morning.

Breakfast for all students

Mrs Boyle, student volunteer Erica Colvin and Mrs Cross

Jorja, Tyee and Darcey

‘mmmm the jam is so good’

The WHS breakfast program takes place on

Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 8:00am

and 8:45am. At the door of the MPC, students can

have toast with cheese, Vegemite or jam and

quarters of oranges. At the end of each term there

is a a 'big' breakfast with bacon and eggs.

All students can access this program, the only

costs are good manners and a smile.

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Open Boys Basketball



The boys had a tough first game against Great Lakes College. In the first 3 quarters they played like

they were wearing ice skates in a pond of water. In the 4th quarter they got themselves together and

gave tit for tat. The second game was a more even game where the boys played really well defeating

Chatham 42 to 32. Well done to Jack Robertson and Lester Andrews for stepping up to play seniors.

Mr Keen's son Lachlan met Newcastle Knights player Mitchell Barnett. Mitch

played 22 NRL matches in 2017 and won the Danny Buderus player of the

year award. Mr Keen and Lachlan had the chance to catch up with him at

the season launch. Mitch will be playing lock for the Newcastle Knights in

the 2018 season.

Former WHS student - Mitch Barnett

Sport

Wingham Football (Soccer) Club

WFC are looking for anyone who wants to play soccer-turning 13 this year

or turning 15 this year. If you're interested see Mr Austin for contact details.

Any boys interested in playing in the Under 14s Wingham High School

cricket team, place your name on the noticeboard outside the TAS staffroom.

Under 14s Cricket Team

Upcoming Excursions/Sport be sure to return permission notes by the due dates.

Year 12 STUDENTS vs TEACHERS

The T20 charity cricket match not to be missed.

Note: new time

5:00pm start

Tuesday 20th

March @ Wingham Central Park

The teachers team will be assisted by

ex-Australian cricket player Peter Taylor.

Open Boys Soccer - March 15

Bangarra Dance Workshop - March 19

Open Boys/Girls Touch Football - March 23

Open Boys Basketball - March 23

School Cross Country - March 29

Year 10 Geography Fieldwork Excursion - April 11

Zone Cross Country - April 12

Tocal Field Day - May 4

Beef Week - May14

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Creative Creature #1

My Favourite Artwork:

Birth of Venus (Botticelli) I love Aphrodite-

she’s my favourite Greek God. Venus is the

Roman name of Aphrodite- the Goddess of

Love. I love that she is in it. I really like

Botticelli’s style and the Renaissance Period

of Art which is one of my favourite art

periods. I like the display of Greek and

Roman Gods; the artworks of their wars; the

style of the period; how the works are very

detailed and they liked oil paints and some

of the sculptures were bigger than life-sized.

They used really dull colours, not bright

pinks or yellows, which I like.

My Favourite Artist: Bansky.

I love that Banksy is an anonymous artist and he has

artworks in various public places. His artworks protest

against the government and display his views of the

world’s injustices … showing what is happening today.

My material practise :

I like drawing with charcoal. I don’t

have anything particular to focus on,

I kind of like to have a go. If I like a

specific thing I will try different

variations.

I like doing the human figure and

getting all of the proportions right,

just like Da Vinci.

My Favourite exhibition:

Sculptures by the Sea. I like that it is

on Bondi (Beach) and very aesthetic.

My Favourite Art

Period:

Greek Classical

and Ancient Roman

My Art Future:

I’d like to continue

doing it when I am

older, as a hobby.

My Future Career:

I really want to be a

doctor. I’d love to be a

surgeon. Studying Art

strangely enough has

many links to this.

Da Vinci studied anatomy

and so will I at some

point.

My name: Courtney Eggins

My year: 11

My age: 16

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As part of the Hospitality Course at Wingham High School,

students are required to complete work placement hours.

Tim Pfister is completing his hours in the canteen and is

doing a fabulous job, and is a huge help to Judy.



At the Canteen

Canteen Roster Phone Judy on 6553 5488 if you would like to volunteer.

Student Cooking Program On Thursdays in periods 1 and 2, Tamika Townsend and Tim

Pfister are two of the many students involved in the student

cooking program. The program involves preparation and

cooking with Mrs Blanch and provides a delicious variety of

foods for a whole school staff morning tea.

Students involved in the cooking program develop skills for life

including literacy and numeracy that will assist their transition

to independence beyond school.

Parents Marina Kmet and

Ray Little volunteer on a

regular basis.

If you would like to

volunteer once a term,

once a month or every

week - any time is

appreciated. Phone Judy

for further information.

Tamika & Tim

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