Woolgoolga High School€¦ · Woolgoolga High School Newsletter Issue 2 . 21 February 2020 ......

Woolgoolga High School

Newsletter Issue 2 . 21 February 2020

CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2452 . 6654 1500 . [email protected] . www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Principal P.2

Coming events P.3

SMILE Program P.4-P.5

Elevate Education P.5

Peer Reading P.6

Year 7 Wellbeing Talks P.7

Year 12 Fundraising P.8

Congratulations P.8

Swimming Carnival Results P.9

2020 Representative Swimmers P.10

2020 Sport Carnival Dates P.10

Community Notices P.11-14

At Monday’s assembly, 42 newly trained Year 11

SMILE mentors were introduced to the junior school

and handed their badges and certificates of training.

The SMILE Program, (Support, Mentor, Inspire, Listen,

Encourage), is our student led peer mentoring program.

It has been designed by students, for students. SMILE

assists students in our school to feel that they belong,

that they are recognised and valued as individuals and

have an older, interested person that they can talk to on

a regular basis – it’s a bit like having an older brother or

sister there for you.

Continued on page 4.

Mentors listed on page 5.

9th Year of SMILE at Woopi HS

Support

Mentor

Inspire

Listen

Encour-

age

Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 2 21 February 2020 . Issue 2


From the Principal’s Desk

Parents, students in Years 7 and 8, if you believe that a

SMILE mentor could help you please see Mr Sweed.

We are fortunate to have such a caring

student body. Last week our SMILE

mentors were inducted on a full school

assembly. Each member of SMILE was so

proud to be acknowledged as a SMILE

member and each was looking forward to

making a difference in younger students’

lives. The SMILE initiative is one of our best

support network initiatives at our school.

Many other schools over past years have

taken on our SMILE program and it should

be celebrated each year. Thank you SMILE

mentors.

Parents, students in Years 7 and 8, if you

believe that a SMILE mentor could help you

please see Mr Sweed.

The Elevate Education visit to our school

delivered outstanding study skills, focus and

study techniques to Years 10, 11 and 12.

The parent information session was well

attended and allowed parents the oppor-

tunity to understand how they may help

their children with school work. Overall it

was a very important day in our calendar.

We will run the program again next year.

The Peer Reading Program is one of our

most successful programs. It helps bridge

the gap in reading and comprehension for

many of our lower level readers in Year 7. A

big thank you to our enthusiastic Year 10

mentors. Quality, literary reading is an

important key that all Australians require to

have a successful life.

The school swimming carnival and the zone

carnival were a huge success. Congratulations

to all participants and especially the age cham-

pions as listed in this newsletter.

We have launched the “Say No to Nasty”

program at our school. I regularly talk about it

on our assemblies and it is important that we

stop students being nasty to one another.

We are encouraging bystanders to step in and

call out students being nasty.

Have a great week.

Until next time

Guy Wright

Principal



The WHS P & C

meets on the

second Tuesday of

every month at

6.30pm

COMING EVENTS

Mon 24 Feb School Photos

Zone Swimming Carnival

Fri 28 Feb Year 7 to Grafton Pool

Tue 3 Mar NC Swimming in Coffs Harbour

Sat 7 Mar WHS Red Cross Rotary Auction

Thur 12 Mar RYDA Year 11

Fri 13 Mar Year 7 Vaccinations

Wed 18 Mar 7 Sport T-Ball/Cricket Year 11 SLR run Carnival

Fri 20 Mar National Day Against Bullying & Violence

Wed 1—3 Apr State Swimming

Mon 7 April 2020 Coffs Coast Science and Engineering Challenge

Thur 9 April WHS Cross Country Carnival

Thur 9 April Last day Term 1

Fri 10 April Good Friday

This week a Statement of Account has been

mailed to families itemising Voluntary School

Contributions. The 2020 General School

Contribution for junior students is $55 and $65

for senior students. These funds help cover the

cost of textbooks and the many other resources

that are used in the school on a day-to-day

basis.

In addition to the General School Contribution,

Subject Contributions are used to cover other

costs relating to the provision of materials in

specific subjects that students are enrolled in.

These funds enable our school to offer a wide

range of courses, as well as many other wonder-

ful opportunities for students to experience.

In order to assist families, the above contribu-

tions may be paid in full or by instalment.

Payment can be made online at the Woolgoolga

High School website (Make a Payment - POP)

or at our Front Office via cash, cheque or

EFPTOS. Details for making a POP - Parent

Online Payment are outlined on the last page of

the school newsletter.

Where financial hardship exists, families are

invited to contact the Principal or relevant

Deputy Principal to discuss ways to finalise

payments.

Maths Riddle

You have a Math teacher, a student and a bag of lollies.

You want to get across the forum to go out to break but first have to get all

three across to the other side. You can only move one of them at a time!

If you leave the Math teacher with the student, she will give him homework;

if you leave the student with the lollies he will eat them.

How can you get all three across safely?

Please put your answer in the blue box outside the Math staff room, for your chance to win

a $5 canteen voucher.

?

Voluntary School

Contributions 2020



SMILE originated back in 2011 and has grown in

size and status every year with other schools

introducing their own program based on the

success of SMILE—nearly 50% of our senior

cohort are trained SMILE mentors – a wonderful

tribute to the qualities of our senior students and

the value they see in this program.

Year 7 students wishing to have a SMILE buddy

should approach the Student Support Officer,

Daniel Sweed.

During the training, students learnt the skills of

mentoring, how to develop effective listening and

communication skills, they learnt about child

protection laws and bonded together through

many group activities.

SMILE is contributing so much to establish a

positive school tone at Woolgoolga HS and it

gives the large majority of our Year 11 students

invaluable leadership experiences and

opportunities.

Thanks to the Student Support Officer, Daniel

Sweed for assisting in the training of this group.

9th Year of SMILE at Woopi HS



On Monday 10 February, we were visited by Callum from Elevate Educa-

tion. He ran sessions for our Year 10, 11 and 12 students during the day

and for staff and parents in the evening.

Students learned about studying, using class time well, time management, memory techniques

and exam preparation.

Parents were given an overview of what was covered with students as well as tips on how they can

support their child with their organisation and time management.

Callum is a second year university student and was very engaging.

“I learned the importance of out of school study.”

“Very good and handy in life.”

“I found this program useful and interesting. I rate it 9/10”

“Putting in a little bit more effort can improve your work heaps.”

ELEVATE

Feedback from

students was very

positive:

Mitchell Batty Jesse Beresford Jackson Berryman Mollie Black Kelsey Blackhall Layla Cox-Simpson Kyra-lee Croucher Miles Darbin Mitchell Della Tori Duncombe Lucy Dunning Anthony Durham Isaac Fowler Jasper Franklin

Lauren Reinecker Riley Saban Koa Sherd Nicole Smalley Jaye Smiles Nakeisha Smith Bronte Stacey Robert Swain Lisa Turrise Bizjak Ethan Walker Lilliana West Sharnta Whitford Noah Woods Joel Young

SMILE MENTORS

2020

Sukhman Gill Georga Gonzalez Talisha Harboe Sam Hodgson Montanna Humphries Faith Hutchinson Gursimran Kaur Phoenix Keating Aurielle King Tori Linton Jesse McNab Jack Nelson Kai Nudd Eden O'Brien



On Friday 14 February, 47 Year 10 students volunteered to undertake training as Peer Reading

Tutors for the 2020 school year. These students have committed themselves to working with Year

7 students during home group every day to assist in the development of reading skills.

Strong literacy and reading comprehension skills are vital for success in every Key Learning Area

at school. The Peer Reading Program at Woolgoolga High is a well-entrenched program at the

school and is reflective of the strong school culture of older students helping younger students.

This is also evident in the school’s SMILE Program and the Peer Maths Program.

The students were trained in how to develop a relationship with their younger reading buddy,

understanding what is involved in the reading progress and how to assist students read better by

modelling and questioning. The Year 10 students were trained in child protection issues and partic-

ipated in many role plays in readiness for the program. They will commence reading with their Year

7 partners from next week.

The Peer Reading Program at Woolgoolga High School not only greatly assists the Year 7

students targeted for the program, but also greatly enhances the literacy and language skills of the

Year 10 students, giving them a strong foundation in readiness for the demands of the senior

school, as well as providing initial experiences of working with younger people and providing

valuable leadership skills.

Peer Reading Program



On Tuesday 11 February all of Year 7 students had a wellbeing talk with their Year Adviser,

Mrs Beedie; the Student Support Officer, Daniel Sweed; the School Counsellor, Ms Fenton and the

Head Teacher Wellbeing, Mr Cook. The purpose of this talk was to very clearly outline some of the

school’s policies and procedures in more detail than what they may have been told in Year 6.

Having experienced high school for a few weeks, it was timely for all of Year 7 to be reminded of

their responsibilities to act in a respectful way to all members of the school community. The

school’s Wellbeing Policy was shared with the group and the positives’ awards scheme was

explained – everything from the ‘on the spot’ rewards of ‘Woopi’ tickets to the attainment of Bronze,

Silver, Gold and the School Medallion. The various fields in which staff allocate these rewards on a

term by term basis was also explained.

In addition, the school Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy was explicitly explained. Students were

reminded of the difference between conflict and bullying and what supports and responsibilities they

have as citizens of this school.

The students were encouraged to be kind to each other and be upstanding in situations where

someone isn’t getting a fair go.

This talk will be followed up in a few week’s time with a second wellbeing talk with Senior

Constable Snow, the school’s Police Liaison Officer. We look forward to all Year 7 students uphold-

ing these expectations at all times.

Year 7 Wellbeing Talks

Academic Achievement Centre

A learning initiative for our student voluntarily staffed by teachers across a range of subject areas.

Thursday 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Transport will need to be arranged by parents to and from the school for their child to participate

in the program. Permission notes available from the office.



Valentine’s Day

Year 12 students were spreading the

love with their Valentine’s Day stall.

They enjoyed the fundraising oppor-

tunity. Massive thank you to Taryn

McCarthy for her effort in organising

the event. Congratulations to Ryan

Merrett who won the raffle! Thank

you to everyone who supported the

Valentine’s Day stall.

Saint Valentine was a widely recognized 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Christianity on February 14. From

the High Middle Ages his Saints' Day has been associated with a tradition of courtly love. He is also a patron saint of

epilepsy. Wikipedia

Year 12 Fundraising

Year 12 Coffee Fundraiser

Do you enjoy a coffee in the morning? Would you like to support Year 12 fundraising? Now you can

do both!

The Year 12 Prefect group would like to offer this exciting fundraising opportunity…

Main Ridge Coffee Roasters are supplying delicious blends of coffee for you to purchase that will

also help fundraising at Woolgoolga High School. 250g bags are available for $15. Order forms

have payment instructions and are available from Mr Pursch or the Year 12 Prefects during home

group in the Library. You can choose a coffee blend and also your preference for beans or ground

coffee.

Congratulations to Ally Cork of Year 10 who represented Wool-

goolga High School and New South Wales at the 2020 Australian

National All-Schools Canoe Slalom Championships, held on the

Upper Mersey white-water course, Tasmania in January.

It was a challenging white water course with Ally performing

extremely well bringing home three medals (one silver and two

bronze) in the following events:

2nd Under 16 Women’s K1

3rd Under 16 Women’s C1

3rd Under 16 Team

What a fantastic achievement. Well done Ally!

Congratulations!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine



The Woolgoolga High School Swimming Carnival was a success amid a week of wet weather.

Excellent student participation from all four houses made for a fun day of both novelty and competitive

events. As anticipated, the house anthems and teacher relays proved entertaining, whilst Year 12 students

effectively raised funds from their barbeque station.

We look forward to seeing a strong contingent of competitors representing Woolgoolga High School at the

Zone Swimming Championships.

Congratulations to the following Age Champion winners and runners up:

AGE GIRLS BOYS

12 Champion

12 Runner up

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Ashton Wooding-Connor

Jayden Perret

13 Champion

13 Runner up

Ava Wilson

Celine Shih

Bailey Lawler

Zane Quay

14 Champion

14 Runner up

Riley March

Ava White

George Wells

Isaac Lee

15 Champion

15 Runner up

Aleisha Quay

Arabella Chaplin

Baxter March

Nathan Dawe

16 Champion

16 Runner up

Ella Wilson

Mikaila Watson

Jake Maric

Joseph Murray

17+ Champion

17+ Runner up

Marigold Kraemer

Sophie Maric

Sheldon Koopmans

Kai Nudd

Swimming Carnival Success

Pictured: Aleisha Quay, Baxter March, Jake Maric, Ella Wilson, Sheldon Koopmans

Ashton Wooding-Connor, Ava Wilson Riley March, George Wells

(Absent) Bailey Lawler, Marigold Kraemer



2020 SPORT CARNIVAL DATES

PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT.

Event WHS MNC NC NSW

Swimming Mon 24/2/20 Grafton

Tue 3/3/20 Coffs Harbour

Wed-Fri 1-3/4/20 Homebush

Cross Country

Thur 9/4/20 Woolgoolga

Fri 15/5/20 Nana Glen

Fri 12/6/20 Lismore

Fri 24/7/20 Eastern Creek

Athletics Wed 6/5/20 & Fri 8/5/20 Woolgoolga

Thurs 18/6/20 Coffs Harbour

Thurs 6/8/20 Kingscliff

Wed–Fri, 2–4/9/20 Homebush

Dress for Success in

Physical Education and

Physical Activity

Sport uniform for all year groups

should be worn on Wednesday.

It is important for young people to

wear suitable clothes in order to be

comfortable, safe, free and

healthy during physical activity.

During PE

lessons students

are required to

change into and

out of their

school sports

uniform. Mufti

clothes are not

acceptable.

Pictured boys’/

girls’ sport

uniform available

from the uniform

shop.

2020 Representative Swimmers

Congratulations to the students listed below who have

qualified and will be representing Woolgoolga High

School at the Mid North Coast zone swimming carnival

to be held at Grafton Olympic pool. Good luck to all

swimmers and do Woopi proud.

Age Group Name (Boys, Girls)

12 years Jackson Cheney, Jayden Perrett,

Tahli Gillett, Shaniah Shepherd-Crofts

13 years Nicholas Briley, Ray Christie,

Mitch Custance, Sam Custance,

Bailey Lawler, Zane Quay,

Yasmin Harada, Lily Shields,

Ava Wilson, Celine Shih 14 years Cooper Cochrane, Isaac Lee,

Riley Nugent, George Wells,

Lily Bartlett, Emily Bell, Nikita Braine,

Riley March, Ava White 15 years Nathan Dawe, Hunter Jefferies,

Baxter March, Andrew De La Cruz,

Arabella Chaplin, Aleisha Quay

16 years Jake Maric, Will Mackay,

Callum Roworth, Alena Nieuwerth,

Mikaila Watson, Ella Wilson 17+ years Peter Cohen, Mitchell Della, Kai Nudd,

Sheldon Koopmans, Marigold Kraemer



Girls 15 & Under to learn and develop cricket skills through competitive match play

All registered participants will be provided the option to nominate for Regional and Zone Acade-

my selection

Venue/s:

Session 1: 23rd Feb – Donnelley Welsh Fields, Macksville (Only Coffs Coast Region) Session 2: 1st March – Reg Ryan Oval, Coffs Harbour (Only Coffs Coast Region) Session 3: 8th March – Connell Park, Bellingen (Only Coffs Coast Region) Session 4: 15th March - Verge Street, Kempsey (Combined Associations) Session 5: 22nd March - Verge Street, Kempsey (Combined Associations)

Cost: $50 Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm (Sessions 1-3), 9:00am-3:00pm (Sessions 4 & 5) Included: 1-hour skill-based coaching by accredited coaches + one match per day. Final two ses-

sions will be two games.

Play All Girls Junior Cricket

Registration now open

Visit playfootball.com.au/register



Wanted : Homestay Hosts

We are looking for caring families and individuals to provide a wonderful home away from home

for international students attending Woolgoolga High School.

Must be able to provide meals and a Working With Children Check.

Hosts receive $285 per week for a single room. Short (1 term) to long (4 terms) stays are

available.

Apply online at www.staydownunder.com.au

For further information contact Stay DownUnder on (02) 8901 4499

Or school co-ordinator Mrs Megan Hart (02 6654 1500)

Monster auction held at the Rotary compound and shed behind the Woolgoolga CWA build-ing (beside the Diggers RSL club) on the first Saturday of every month (except January).

A significant portion of the funds raised goes to supporting programs for local school students.

Smaller items will be on sale from 10am, with the larger items to be auctioned off from 1pm.

A big thank you to each of the members of our community who have donated goods. If you have items for pickup, call Dick Matthews on 6654 1828.

http://www.staydownunder.com.au



Available At Woolgoolga High School

A secure Westpac banking facility has now been added to the Woolgoolga High School website to allow

parents/carers to make online Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card payments for things like voluntary school

contributions, excursions, sporting activities or sales to students.

To make a payment click on the link and go the “Make a Payment” tab: http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

We hope you will find this payment option convenient. Payments can still be made at the Woolgoolga High School

Office by cash, cheque or EFTPOS before school and during break 1.

Woopi High Canteen

fresh food daily

Volunteering in the canteen is a great way to give back and the

students always love seeing their family members helping out.

We are flexible with days and hours as any help is always

appreciated. Ring the school on 66541500 to speak to one of

the canteen team.

To view the menu and price list click here

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

https://woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/w/woolgoolga-h/localcontent/student-and-parent-information/MENU_2018.pdf

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