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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 JANUARY 31 2020

DIARY DATESMusical Auditions Wednesday February 5

Year 8 Meet & Greet Wednesday February 12

School Photos Thursday February 20

WASSAC Trial Day Wednesday February 19

Governing Council Wednesday February 19 AGM

Year 8A/B Camp Monday Febuary 24 to Thursday February 27

Caleb Scott Monday March 2 Memorial Day

Adelaide Cup Monday March 9

WASSAC Carnival Monday March 16

Year 8B/C Camp Monday March 16 to Thursday March 19

Learning Thursday March 19 Conversations 8.30am to 9.45am

Learning Monday March 23 Conversations 3.45pm to 8.00pm

Pupil Free Day Friday March 27

Year 8C/D Camp Monday March 30 to Thursday April 2

Learning Thursday April 2 Conversations 8.30am to 9.45am

Year 10 Camp Monday April 6 to Thursday April 9

TERM DATES 2020Term 1 Jan 28 - April 9Term 2 Apr 27 - July 3Term 3 July 20 - Sept 25Term 4 Oct 12 - Dec 11

STAFF LEADERSHIPPrincipal Jenna HewlettDeputy Principal Dianna PickertAssistant Principal

www.whyallahs.sa.edu.au

20 Broadbent Terrace, Whyalla SA 5600 P 08 8645 8844 F 08 8645 0057 E dl.0822_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Department for Education T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider number: 00018A

FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Parents, Caregivers and Community Members,Welcome to the 2020 school year with a special warm welcome to our 155 new year 8 students and their parents/caregivers. I am very pleased with the positive start of the new year in all year levels. As I visit classrooms it it fantastic to see students so settled and engaged in their learning.

Staff UpdateThis year we have had a large turnover in staff so I would like to welcome and introduce our new staff.

• Blake Harding - 10 Maths/Science

• Bethany Hodgkinson - Home Economics

• Joyce Kloosterman - Reception

• Rose Lee - 10 Maths/Science

• Ashleigh Mayne - 8 English/HASS

• Matt McLachlan - 8 Maths/Science

• Alex McNeish - 10 English/HASS

• Courtney Searle - Performing Arts

• Steve Storic - Learning Support

• Ben vanderLoos - 8 Maths/Science

• Amy Vlachoulis - Counsellor

• Adeline Wong - 9 Maths/Science

• Tom Zou - 9 Maths/Science

Back left to right: Tom Zou, Steve Storic, Joyce Kloosterman, Matt McLachlan, Alex McNeish

Front left to right: Rose Lee, Bethany Hodgkinson, Courtney Searle, Adeline Wong, Ashleigh Mayne, Blake Harding, Ben vanderLoos

Census DayCensus Day will be held on Monday February 3. On this day we need to report how many students we have attending in each of our classes. This census is the basis of how much funding is allocated to the site.

Year 8 CampsStaff are busy getting organised for the Year 8 Camps to Adelaide this term.

Please liase with your child’s care group teacher or our Year 8 Coordinator, Mr Pete Usher if you have any questions around camp.

If families require a payment plan, please make contact with the school.

This camp is an amazing opportunity for students to form positive relationships with new classmates and staff. I encourage all students to attend.

Year 8A/B head off on their camp on February 24, 8C/D on March 16 and 8E/F will leave on March 30.

Year 8 Meet & GreetThe year 8 Meet and Greet barbecue will be held on Wednesday February 12. This is a very relaxed way for parents and staff to get to know each other. I look forward to meeting our year 8 families.

The school will supply the meat and salads and there will be soft drinks available for sale. All you need to do is bring a chair.

Governing Council AGMParticipation in the Whyalla High School Governing Council is a fabulous way to be involved in school decision making, policy development and general school matters. The commitment is an average of one meeting per month, from 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Governing Council, please contact Emily Macdonald at school for a nomination form and attend the Annual General Meeting on February 19 at 7.30pm.

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONT’D Pupil Free DayFriday March 27 is our first Pupil Free Day for 2020. All curriculum staff will be involved in Professional Development.

I thank all parents and caregivers for their understanding about Pupil Free Days and why they are so important for staff professional development.

Caleb Scott Memorial DayOn Monday March 2, we as a school community will pay tribute to Caleb Scott, a year 9 student who tragically lost his life two years ago. We have planned an afternoon of events in memory of Caleb; which link to his interests of football and baseball. The afternoon will begin with the school community paying respect to Caleb. The year 10 students will play football and baseball wearing North Whyalla Football Club and Roadies Baseball Club uniforms versing Whyalla High to honour his two passions. As a school we are encouraging anyone that knew Caleb to come along and be part of the day.

Knock Out SportsThe Knock Out Sports events will be starting on February 14 with the Year 8/9 Boys Knock Out Cricket to be held here and played against Port Augusta.

Knock Out Sports are a very big part of Whyalla High School, and we aim to give as many students as possible the opportunity to participate. This year we will be submitting teams for cricket, basketball, netball, soccer, football and hockey.

Please be aware though, that students will not be eligible to represent Whyalla High in a team if they are not up to date with their learning assessments. They are also not eligible if they receive a take home, internal suspension or suspension within six weeks of the sporting carnival.

Being part of a Whyalla High sporting team is a reward for positive behaviour.

School Counselling ServiceA reminder to all that there is a school counselling service available at Whyalla High School.

This year we welcome Amy Vlachoulis who is also a trained social worker employed by Centacare Catholic Country SA and will be here three days a week working along side

Cass Ward who is our full time counsellor also employed by Centacare Catholic Country SA.

WASSACWestern Area Secondary Schools Athletics Carnival (WASSAC) is fast approaching. Whyalla High School will once again be hosting the WASSAC trial day for students from Whyalla High, Stuart High and Edward John Eyre schools who are interested in gaining selection to the Whyalla Alliance team on Wednesday February 19. Students will have the opportunity to try out in multiple track and field events including the 1500 metre, sprints, long jump, triple jump, high jump, javeline, shotput, discus and more. Please feel free to contact either Dianna or myself if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s learning at Whyalla High School.

Jenna HewlettPrincipal jenna.hewlett490@schools.sa.edu.au

STUDENT CALCULATORS FOR MATHEMATICS Scientific calculators are an important tool for learning at Whyalla High School across all year levels and are used in more than just the mathematics classes. It is highly recommended that every student brings their own scientific calculator to school every day along with all of their other school equipment. Currently, many students do not have their own scientific calculator which may impact the teaching and learning process throughout the year. Calculators can be purchased from Woolworths/Coles/Target/Office Choice for $20-$25.Ms Katie Edwards Mathematics Coordinator

CLASSROOMS/WORKING ENVIRONMENTS Our teachers have been extremely busy preparing their classrooms for the new school year. Here at Whyalla High School, we understand that the classroom environment is one of the most important factors that affects student learning. We take pride in classroom presentation and aim to support student learning through making calm, inclusive and safe working environments.Here is a snippet of some of our teacher’s classrooms.

Did you knowEvery classroom contains a ‘Policies and Procedures’ display and also shows the four school values of Respect, Relationships, Learning Achievement and Inclusion!Ms Shannon Parsons Literacy Coordinator

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SECONDARY TRAINING ACADEMY (SAASTA) Leroy Risborg and Breanna Hollinshed were involved in the Whyalla SAASTA Academy from 2017 to 2019. Over these three years both students learnt about and developed a passion for sharing their Aboriginal culture. During their final year in the program both students took their passion to a new level, leading the younger students and becoming significant role models in their community. As their teacher, I am extremely proud to have supported their development within SAASTA and have loved seeing them grow into young leaders within the community.As part of the Personal Endeavour Task, both Leroy and Breanna researched the career pathway of an Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) within primary schools. Through their hard work in late 2019 both students developed a network of contacts, and through this made contact with Long Street Primary School. Long Street Primary School were looking for an ACEO for 2020, and through communication over the Christmas break with Leroy and Breanna, both students have been given roles as ACEOs at Long Street Primary School.

Leroy and Breanna should both be extremely proud of their achievements at such a young age. The passion and knowledge they developed throughout the SAASTA program has seen them both become the future in supporting and leading Aboriginal Education. Long Street Primary School are lucky to have two passionate people within their school, and I wish both Leroy and Breanna all the best!Mr Jacob Ellidge Aboriginal Education Coordinator/SAASTA Teacher

ATTENDANCE AT WHYALLA HIGH Attending school every day improves a child’s future life outcomes. It supports their learning and wellbeing. Parents must make sure their child goes to school every day. This is a parent’s legal responsibility.Here at Whyalla High School we treat attendance with high importance and offer a variety of support services to assist our students with maintaining high attendance levels.Our Leadership team along with our Attendance SSO ensure that students attendance is recorded and followed up. We ask that parents notify the school of any non-attendance as soon as practicable.Here are some key pointers:• If students are arriving late, they must

sign in at Student Services.• Please place a note in their diary

with a reason for their lateness that students can show Student Services staff on arrival.

• It is preferred that parents call the school on 86458844 to notify the school of any non-attendance, providing a reason for record purposes.

• Alternatively, parents can reply to the SMS that is sent out to parents of all students who are absent with no reason.

Dianna Pickert Deputy Principal

CROSS-SITE CURRICULUM INFORMATIONSAASTA began this week at Whyalla High School (WHS). The VET and WASP cross-site programs begin next week based at Edward John Eyre High School (EJEHS). Please see the information below specific to the subject/s you (or your child) are enrolled in. Lesson times are in the pictured timetable below.

VET Hospitality and Furnishings:Students enrolled in Hospitality or Furnishings are to meet at EJEHS on Monday and Wednesday mornings to start care group at 9.00am. On Monday next week, February 3, students can meet in the breezeway by Student Services and they will be shown to their classroom. The care group program will be delivered on these days by EJEHS staff.Students will then have their lesson and catch the bus back to WHS at recess time.

WASP:Students enrolled in WASP will catch the bus from WHS at recess time Monday for their lesson and will return to WHS via bus at lunch.On Thursday they will catch the bus from WHS at lunch time for their lesson. They will be dismissed from EJEHS on Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm.

SAASTA:Students enrolled in SAASTA attend school as per normal on Fridays as the SAASTA program is delivered from WHS.

Cross-Site Curriculum: Semester 1 2020

School Timetable

Times Lesson

Duration Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Before School VET students arrive at

EJEHS

VET students arrive at EJEHS for CG 9am

SAASTA students arrive

at WHS as normal

9.00 – 9.30 30 min Care Group Care Group

SAASTA 9.30 – 10.20 50 min VET: Hospitality &

Furnishing

VET: Hospitality & Furnishing

School starts at 10am 10.20 – 11.10 50 min

RECESS

11.10 – 11.40 30 min

VET – Catch bus to WHS

VET - Catch bus to WHS WASP- Catch bus to

EJEHS

11.40 – 12.30 50 min WASP SAASTA

12.30 – 1.20 50 min

LUNCH

1.20 – 1.50 30 min

WASP- Catch bus to WHS

WASP- Catch bus to

EJEHS

1.50 – 2.40 50 min WASP SAASTA

2.40 – 3.30 50 min

Students dismissed from

EJEHS 3.30pm Students dismissed from

WHS 3.30pm

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SCHOOL TIMETABLEMiddle School Timetable (Years 8-10)

School Times, 2020

Session Duration Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday Thursday

9:00am START 10:00am START 9:00 – 9:30 30 mins Care Group 9:30 – 10:20 50 mins Lesson

Lesson Care Group 10:00am – 11.10am on Thursday 10:20 – 11:10 50 mins Lesson

11:10 – 11:40 30 mins RECESS RECESS 11:40 – 12:30 50 mins Lesson Lesson Lesson 12:30 – 1:20 50 mins Lesson Lesson 1:20 – 1:50 30 mins LUNCH LUNCH 1:50 – 2:40 50 mins Lesson Lesson Lesson 2:40 – 3:30 50 mins Lesson Lesson

FINISH FINISH

Senior School Timetable (Years 11-12)

School Times, 2020

Session Duration Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday Thursday

9:30am START 10:00am START 9:00 – 9:30 30 mins Before school study 9:30 – 10:20 100 mins Lesson Tutorial Session

10:00am – 11.10am 10:20 – 11:10 11:10 – 11:40 30 mins RECESS RECESS 11:40 – 12:30

100 mins Lesson Lesson 12:30 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:50 30 mins LUNCH LUNCH 1:50 – 2:40 100 mins Lesson Lesson 2:40 – 3:30

FINISH FINISH

GOVERNING COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Will be held on

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the Staffroom at 7.30pm

We invite all Parents and Caregivers to attend.

Jenna Hewlett Principal

Dear Parents,

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife. Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if

possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related

to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s

unique 9 digit advancedorder code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography

day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to

enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

Whyalla High School

ORDER NOW go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code

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SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON:

Thursday 20 February 2020

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Parents/Legal Guardians

IMMUNISATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 8 AND 10 STUDENTS

All year 8 students will be offered: 2 doses of human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil ® 9 at 2 separate visits. 1 dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough vaccine, Boostrix®

All Year 10 students will be offered: 2 doses of the meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero® at 2 separate visits. 1 dose of the meningococcal ACWY vaccine, Nimenix®

Immunisation consent packs are being sent home with students. It is important you read the information contained in the packs before you give consent/ no consent, so that you understand the facts about the vaccines that will be offered and the diseases that these vaccines protect against. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Whyalla City Council's Immunisation Coordinator 86403444.

All parents /legal guardians are required to complete, sign and return the Consent Cards, even if you don't consent for the student to be vaccinated at school, cards are to be returned to the school by Monday 10 February 2020.

If you do not receive an Immunisation Consent Pack from your child please ask at the school office.

If you go to your local doctor for the vaccination, they will need to order the vaccine in and may charge a consultation fee.

Remember: Keep School Immunisation program records in a safe place as they may be required for future employment or travel.

Whyalla City Council ,.� ., WHYALLA

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