1

Key Dates

Term 2

7 - 9 June

Work Inspirations

9A

8 June

Film Night

13 June

Queens Birthday

Public Holiday

24 June

Pizza Day

15 - 22 June

Intercultural

Exchange

1 July

Last day of term

Reports mailed

home

18 July

Student Free Day

Wynyard High School

Department of Education

Issue No. 8: 03 June 2016

Principal’s Message

Alex Downes

Principal

The Project O team held their 24 hour Colourathon on Friday 20 May. The event was an amazing success. I

believe they raised over $12 000, which was more than double the amount they aimed for. This money will go

towards toys for children who are in women’s shelters as a result of domestic violence. This event has been

an amazing opportunity for the most authentic of learnings for the group and for Wynyard High. We are ex-

tremely proud of their efforts. This just shows what can be achieved when people work together. Thanks to

Lix and Elspeth from bighART for their leadership with the group.

Last week was our cross country. Once again there was lots of participation, and there were many parents

who made time to come along to watch. Thank you to those parents. We value your attendance here at

these events. After each race, students received an icy pole and a water drink to aid their recovery. A prize

and presentation assembly was held at the end of the day with several random prizes given. The winners,

runners up and the inter-high team were announced and Austin was named the top house. It was a really

great day; brilliantly organised by Mr Hampton and Mr Pieremont.

Work Inspirations has started. Last week 9B went out to visit businesses and industry to learn more about

the world of work, and to discover more about the people who lead these businesses’ journeys. I was

fortunate to attend their presentations on Thursday with Senator Jacqui Lambie. This week 9C have been out

and about and next week 9A have their turn. This is a terrific opportunity for students to learn about their

town, and for businesses to learn more about our teenagers. The feedback I received from the adults involved

last week was excellent.

This week some of our students attended the university campus in Launceston. The trip was designed to show

students some of the different courses available. Marine Science, Engineering and Psychology were some of

the offerings.

The plain clothes day fundraiser for Logan Shepherd was a great success. The SEC raised $244 to go towards

this very worthy cause.

Four of our students attended a Rotary Leadership camp last weekend. From all reports the weekend was

excellent.

Teachers are busy writing reports at the moment. These will be sent out at the end of the term.

A reminder about the appropriate use of ICT. This week I have included a fact sheet on “Managing your

Reputation”. Please take the time to look at it and remind your child about the importance of keeping safe

when using ICT. Mobile Phones are part of the ICT umbrella and must be used appropriately. While students

are allowed to bring their phones to school, they are not to be used in class unless the student is given

permission from the teacher as part of their learning. If students are not able to meet this expectation then

their phone will be taken to the office and can be collected at the end of the day.

Well done to the Project O girls on their massive effort in raising over $12000. With the initial goal of $6000

reached, the girls set their sights on doubling this target which would enable them to reach even more children in

more shelters. Thanks to their effort, and the generosity of all who donated, this goal was exceeded.

Beyond the school gate sessions are heading to a region near you.

Beyond the School Gate provides students, their parents, teaching and support staff

with information about the available post school options in their local region.

Attendees will hear an overview of the options and services available and also have

a chance to talk with providers.

North West:

Devonport Don College Wednesday 8 June 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Hellyer College, Burnie, Tuesday 21 June 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

North:

Newstead College, Launceston Tuesday 28 June 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

South:

Guilford Young College, Glenorchy Campus, Bosco Centre Friday 17 June 10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Rosny College Thursday 23 June 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm

TasTAFE Library Tuesday 28 June 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

If you wish to register for Beyond the School Gate:

North and North West events email: Darlene.McLennan@utas,edu,au

3

Career and Life Planning – My Education

Our children are facing a future with many opportunities and challenges. The workplace is constantly changing and

individuals need to be more flexible in the creation and development of their own life story.

Careers are no longer defined as ‘jobs’, but as all activities that will influence future roles during the course of a

lifetime.

The world our young people are growing up in is rapidly changing and evolving, where jobs are less secure and

many future jobs are unknown.

Future workers will change employment more often and work in a range of industry areas. Attitude, Skills and

Knowledge are the factors determining a person’s employability, and the main factors determining business

employment decisions.

Successful employers recruit for Attitude and will train and educate for Skills and Knowledge.

For these reasons, schools are introducing a more modern and effective approach to career education and planning

in order to ensure students are well prepared for their future.

What is My Education?

My Education is a coordinated whole-school approach to career and life planning commencing in Kindergarten. As

parents and carers, you are encouraged to be actively involved and engaged with this approach as it will become a

key part of your child's education.

ME Online

A component of My Education will be an online career planning system, (ME Online) which will identify your child's

interests and strengths throughout their education, and align these to course options and possible employment

opportunities, helping to guide them towards a successful future.

Business and Industry

My Education is a partnership between students, parents and carers, the school and the community. Students can

learn so much from real-world business and industry experiences, and My Education links education with our

students' future employment options and training opportunities. This will ensure that our young people are job-

ready, resilient and employable.

What's happening now?

For students in years 7-12:

My Education is a key part of your child's learning program for 2016

Students will access ME Online during 2016

Schools will continue to work with business and industry to provide authentic workplace learning opportunities

Teachers are being strongly supported through extensive Professional Learning for My Education.

For students in years K-6:

Your child's My Education journey will start in 2017

There will be further information provided to you and your school’s teachers during this year.

Wynyard High School students recently participated in a project coordinated by the University of Tasmania

which focused on ‘Innovations in Food’. Students were given the task of either designing a cheese platter for an

Instagram page for Lion Dairy, or helping Mount Gnomon Farm market their farm tours.

Students were introduced to the concept of a ‘Food Experience’ and what it entailed. The majority of visitors

who come to Tasmania wish to explore our food and wine experiences. During the introductory session, we

asked students how they might be able to assist our industries market their products.

INNOVATIONS IN FOOD – WYNYARD HIGH SCHOOL

University of Tasmania, Lion Dairy Products & Mount Gnomon Farm

Wynyard High students participated in an industry tour on Tuesday 3 May. They were given a short tour of Lion

Dairy and spoke with Richard Glover (Workplace Safety), Alice Crawford (Food Technologist) and with

Cheesemaker Jamie Bell. Richard gave the students an idea of what a professional cheese platter might look like

and invited students to try some cheeses.

Following the Lion visit, we managed to quickly overcome the unscheduled bus breakdown as the bus company

was lightning fast getting a replacement to us! We then headed east to Mount Gnomon Farm to visit Guy

Robertson. Due to the terrible weather we were unable to do the farm tour as planned but Guy spoke about

the future of Agri-Tourism and what it meant to be able to provide tourists with an experience of food from

paddock to plate. He provided us with some tacos and sausages to try. This signalled the end of the industry

tour and for the students, it was back to the classroom to start to develop their ideas further.

With some intense behind the scenes work from Mrs Moore, students were able to prepare and present some

very professional cheese platters to a panel consisting of Jamie Bell from Lion and Brett Williams and Don

Defenderfer from University of Tasmania. The panel was very impressed with the work that had gone into the

platters. Adam Daniel had thought very carefully about how he might market Mount Gnomon farm tours to

Chinese visitors and prepared a comprehensive list of things to remember. Danielle Smart, Bronte Marshall and

Te Whaea McMillan all presented a brochure which they aimed to distribute to incoming visitors at the airport.

Sonia Hodgetts

UniLink Coordinator

The Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment

University of Tasmania | Cradle Coast Campus

5

3D Printing and Digital Technologies Late last year Wynyard High School purchased a 3D printer. The students in the Digital

Technologies and Graphics and Design classes get a chance to design and print whatever their

imagination can create.

Before you can print anything you have to design it in one of the two programs we have access

to: Autodesk 123D Design, and Google SketchUp. Both programs allow us to design and

create whatever we desire. The challenge is to learn how to use them.

When a design is finished print jobs can be “ordered” by submitting requests and files to a web database created by

Mr Haberle. This web service allows us to share the printer around by sequencing print requests, documenting

costs and publishing the work we produce. Trained students can then load the design files into the printing

software and start the print job.

When the print job is first uploaded to the printer it is turned into layers. The printer heats a platform and begins

to melt the plastic filament in the print nozzle. When the nozzle warms up enough, the print nozzle and head begin

moving over the platform and laying down the molten plastic. The printer works on a layer process, building the

object layer by layer. Some print jobs may have about 300-400 layers and can take several hours to finish.

A few students from these classes have already been hard at work creating all sorts of weird and wonderful things

such as model DNA strands for Science class, a model for Maths class, a personalised iPod case and Logo designs

for Graphics and Design.

Learn more at http://3dprintingsystems.com/

Cameron Bambridge Year 9

Friday 27 May saw the running of our annual Cross Country carnival. In perfect autumn running conditions a large

number of our students took up the challenge of running either our 4km or 5km course. With many chasing an

elusive record or vying for a place in our Inter High team, the competition was fierce for the top 8 places; others

were content to jog or walk the course and gain valuable house points for their houses.

All participants were awarded refreshments upon completion of the race and all competitors went in a random

prize draw, where prizes of up to $50.00 were awarded. In the afternoon the activities continued. Students had a

choice of a variety of team games and challenges. A special thanks to all competitors, staff and volunteers who

made this day a success. We were very pleased with the participation rates this year. We hope to build upon it

again next year.

Final House Points for the Carnival

Austin – 233 pts Jenner – 207 pts Gibbons – 192 pts

7

Grade 7 Girls Grade 7 Boys Grade 8 Girls Grade 8 Boys

Champion Amy Bissett Bailey How Kaylee Simpson Jack Snare

Runner Up Sky Miller Bodie Smitheram Angel Clark Tyler Stanley

Grade 9 Girls Grade 9 Boys Grade 10 Girls Grade 10 Boys

Champion Emily Doig Toby Moore Libby Haines Sam Kalbfell

Runner Up Saffron Shrowder Jack Thompson Chloe Haines Tylor Bakes

Wynyard High School

Skoolbag App

Get it Now!!!

WHS has our own Skoolbag iPhone and

Android App.

It is full of up to date information about our

school including the newsletters that you can

read right on your phone; and it’s FREE! New

notices are sent instantly so everything is with

you where ever you go.

To install the app, just search for our school

name "Wynyard High School" in either the

Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.

Our choir warming up for their performance at the very

successful Colourathon in Gutteridge Gardens.

All grade 9 students will be taking part in a Work Inspirations program as part of the Wynyard School

Community Partnerships programme. This programme has been designed to offer a unique experience to

Year 9 students and allow them to take a behind the scene look at a range of local workplaces.

As part of this experience, students will be basing themselves off campus at the Waratah Wynyard

Council Chambers for the three day event and travelling to various workplaces on foot and by bus.

During this programme the students will be discussing possible career pathways with a variety of local

employees. Students will be attending Table Cape Primary School following their return to school to

present their experience.

The outcome of this programme is to enable Grade 9 students to learn more about their own skills and

preferences, work places practices and begin to navigate their future in the workplace. The work that the students complete during this time will be used as part of their assessment in the Australian Curriculum

Work Studies course.

9

1st Prize: Your choice of either a tandem sky dive over beautiful Table Cape with Sky Dive Nagambie. Jump

will occur sometime between late December 2016 and early 2017. Minimum age 12 years Maximum

weight 100kg. Value $399

OR

10kg block of Cadbury Chocolate. Value $210

2nd Prize: The remaining 1st Prize – whichever prize the winner doesn’t choose

3rd Prize: 5 metres Fire Wood (some dry) - Valued at $250

4th Prize: Hamper of Goodies - Valued at $50 (donated by Chillie in Wynyard)

5th Prize: Hamper of Goodies - Valued at $50 (donated by Kulama Moon)

Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 Raffle Drawn: Thursday 9 June, Wynyard High School

The Year 9 and 10 Agricultural Studies class has been working diligently on a range of projects including:

Creating and storing our own compost in a way that is more sustainable in the long term

Weeding our insanely huge garden (which is full of flowering plants thanks to Cloverlea Plants Plus)

Growing winter vegetables and herbs such as broad beans and garlic in our high rise garden beds

Locating, mapping and laying of vital irrigation lines and drinking stations for our livestock

Caring for our sheep, lambs and chickens

Replacing posts, gates and fencing

Wood splitting and stacking, just to mention a few.

We were also successful in securing funding through a community grant offered by Fonterra, which we will be

using in the upcoming wet and colder winter months when we begin renovations on our livestock holding and

loading yard. Our sheep have begun lambing and we have been lucky enough to receive 6 healthy lambs. Students

have been responsible for setting up stables for a fresh lamb and her mother, particularly as the nights have been

so cold. Let’s hope they baaaand together and snuggle up when sleeping out in the elements.

At present, the class is researching the possibility of sustainably growing mushrooms in unwanted coffee bean

grounds.

By Lamb Chop

GUESS WHO’S COMING?

We have some visitors coming in July to stay with us for a while. Who could it be?????

Under 14 boys

Wynyard d Marist 2 9 - 2

Goal Scorers:

Alex Harman 3

Tyler Stanley 3

Noah Fleming 1

Ben Chettle 1

Tom Venner-Milikins 1

Under 16 Girls Soccer

Parklands d Wynyard 7 - 0

The girls were five regular players

short and still put up a valiant effort.

As a result they are all named best

players

ROUND 7 Date Time Venue

Wynyard v Marist 1 15/6 - Wed 3:30pm Wynyard High

Grade 7/8

ROUND 6 Date Time Venue Wynyard v Smithon 6/6 - 10/6 TBC Wynyard High

Grade 9/10

8.30: Crt Supervisor –M.Heine Canteen – C Willcox, M Willcox

CRT 5 (B3) H Stedman - Umpire

CRT 6 (A3/4) WHS White v BHS 2 Angel Clark - Score

CRT 7 (B1/2) C Denby Kaye - Score

8.15am  First team named on each crt in 8.30 time slot set up duties; put out crates, balls, score

sheets, pole covers

9.30:  Crt Supervisor – M.Heine Canteen – W Berry, M Willcox

CRT 4 (A3/4) MRC White v WHS Red C Woolnough

CRT 6 (A3/4) WHS Blue v MRC Blue A Woolnough - J Wise

ROUND 7 Date Time Venue

Marist v Wynyard 14/6—Tue 3:30 MRC

ROUND 6 Date Time Venue Marist2 v Wynyard 8/6—Wed 3:30 MRC

Round 6 Monday 6 June 2016 Venue

Parklands V Wynyard Montello

Round 6 Monday 6 June 2016 Venue

Wynyard V Marist 2 WHS

Under 16 Boys

Under 14 Boys

Under 16 Girls

Round 6 Tuesday, 7 June 2016 Venue

Parklands 1 v Wynyard Montello

Round 7 Tuesday, 14 June 2016 Venue

Wynyard v Burnie WHS

11

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

This information can also be found on the WHS Internet Page.

Click on the Community Notice Board tab and you will find

links to all the community notices we have received.

TaeKwon-Do

Rugby Union, Come and try

Somerset Soccer Club

Guitar Lessons

Encore Performing Arts Studio

Burnie Concert Band

Lions Club International Youth exchange program

Join a Leo Club membership

Education beyond the school gate

Annie Production - Leighland Christian School

School Magazines (Anunalka) are available at a cost of $5.00. The years we have available are 1962

through to 2012. If you are interested in a copy then please call into the school between

9am - 3pm. There are limited copies for some years; 1982 - 1987 are all gone, so get in quick!!!

DR BAT Our expectations, which apply to all

students and all staff in all settings, are that

each of us will:

Do our best

Respect people and property

Be Fair

Act responsibly

Think and act safely

Wynyard High School

30 Church Street,

PO Box 212 Wynyard Tas 7325

Phone: (03) 6442 2385 Fax: (03) 6442 1648

Email: wynyard.high@education.tas.gov.au Web: www.education.tas.gov.au

If you volunteer at this Wynyard High School, you will be

required to register for “Registration to Work with

Vulnerable People”. This will be mandatory by 1

September 2016.

In July 2014 the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

Act 2013 commenced in Tasmania. This registration aims

to significantly improve safeguards to help keep children

safe from harm.

Please remember that because of the number of

people applying that the timeframe will be approximately

6 weeks; so please register as soon as possible at Service

Tasmania, and if you are a volunteer or working with the

Education Department then DON’T PAY; the

Education Department will cover the cost of your

volunteer registration.

For any further enquiries, please contact Alison

Willcox at Wynyard High School on 6442 2385.