Nelson Street, Wauchope 2446 phone (02) 65851400 fax (02) 65852445

email: wauchope-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

website: www.wauchope-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Wauchope High

School

Term 4 Week 2 October 2010

Congratulations

One of only 21 NSW students to

receive a Certif icate of

Commendation and Medallion

for the Order of Australia from her Excellency the Governor,

Professor Marie Bashir at

Government House in November.

This is awarded the WHS Vice

Captain in recognition of his

service to the community.

CONGRATULATIONS

Year 9 CAMP

Final Assembly for Year 12: hugs, tears and celebration!!

2011 School Captains

STOP PRESS Congratulations to our

successful cricket and

exceptional Maths Comp

results!

More next newsletter...

3rd Place In Port Eisteddford: WHS

Dance Group just behind two schools

with dedicated dance programs.

Congratulations!!

Whale watching

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Principal’s Report

Term 4 & Attendance

Term 4 is traditionally a busy academic term for all students. Not only are the HSC and SC examinations conducted this term but the Year 11 Preliminary HSC concludes and all Year 11 students commence Year 12 studies. All Year 7, 8 and 9 students will be involved in assessments that, coupled with earlier assessments, will determine their classes for 2011.

It is a busy time and attendance at school is crucial. Students are often compared to other students within the school, the North Coast Region, the State and the Nation. For our students to have equal opportunity, they need to spend an equivalent amount of time in class, learning and getting assistance with their learning.

Both the North Coast Region and the NSW DET have attendance requirements of around 92%. For your child to have equal opportunity, this means in a 10 week term the expectation is that an individual does not have more than 4 days absent from class.

As a school, we set 92% as our benchmark and ask for your assistance in reaching it.

Insurance

Parents are advised that Wauchope High School and the DET do not ensure individual students for injury when representing the school. In line with NSW DET policy regarding student care, standard

first aid and assistance, emergency treatment including ambulance (in NSW only) and immediate emergency care for students is covered in this policy. Ongoing medical care beyond the initial emergency care given is the sole responsibility of the care giver/ parent in all cases.

W e r e c o m m e n d p a r e n t s i n v e s t i g a t e t h e i r o w n i n s u r a n c e c o v e r t o e n s u r e a d e q u a t e c o v e r o f a n y a d d i t i o n a l m e d i c a l e x p e n s e s d u e t o a c c i d e n t s , i n j u r y o r i l l n e s s . HSC & SC

The Higher School Certificate examinations are currently underway and will conclude on the 10th of November.

The School Certificate examination will commence on Monday November 8. The timetable for the examination is at the bottom of the page, and also appears on the school website.

Mr Bob Henry

Whale watching and Porpoise Pool

Year 9 and Year 10 Marine Studies students tested their

stomachs on the only fine weather day last week whale

watching. They experienced an amazing range of whales

and then fun at the Coffs

Porpoise Pool.

Water treatment works

Mitchell with the

penguins…

Poirpoise Pool

TROPHY PRESENTATION

Mathematics Excursion to Luna Park

Once again this year the Mathematics Department is offering stu-dents the opportunity to attend a day at Luna Park, Sydney on Friday 3rd December, 2010. It is a one day excursion, leaving at 6:00am and returning at 10:00pm. The cost will be $65, the same as last year.

Students will be nominated from Years 7 and 8 by their class teacher and the first 90 students in with their notes by Friday 12 November will be put on the list to attend. Others may be placed on a reserve list. The selected students will then have several days to pay before their spot is taken up by a reserve.

The day will be based around mathematical activities that can only be completed once you have taken the ride. The day is organised by the Mathematical Association of NSW and is always well spon-sored and organised.

The members of the Mathematics staff who will attend are looking forward to their time outside of the classroom and I‟m sure students are equally keen to be nominated to attend this popular activity.

Stay in touch for details as this will be finalised over the next couple of weeks.

Mr. C. Marr

Head Teacher Mathematics

School Certificate

Timetable

Monday Nov 8 Tuesday Nov 9 Wed, Thu or Friday Nov 10

9:20 am – 11:30

am English – Literacy Mathematics

Computing Skills as per the school

organisation

12:50 pm – 3:00

pm Science Australian History, Geography, Civics &

Citizenship

WHS Dance Group

present the Principal Mr

Robert Henry with the

Port Eisteddfod trophy

after their success. The

group is still madly

fundraising for the

School Spectacular in

Sydney later this year.

A n y c o m m u n i t y

donations would be

welcome and can be

made at the school

office.

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Year 12 Final Assembly

A day of academic celebration and emotional farewell saw

Wauchope High School‟s Year 12 celebrate their final day

at high school and their achievements. With a School

Spectacular medley and Year 12 guitar based band items,

the entertaining morning reached a climax as all of Year

12 reflected on the strains of Times Like These (see front

page). A large number of excellence and first in place

awards were presented on the day, before special awards

were announced.

Special Awards were presented to a number of students by guest speakers and the principal. Wauchope High School appreciates the support of its sponsors and the community.

Lions Club Award for high academic achievement and school service contribution

Rotary Club Award went to the School Captains

Mid Coast Connect Prizes for a Year 12 student who has shown excellence in Vocational Education and Training and/

or Work Placement

Ros Cooksey Memorial Award (for a female HSC student who has worked consistently to achieve her goals) Reuben F Scarf Award (for a male HSC student who has worked consistently to achieve his goals)

Bob Peate Memorial Award for Chemistry

University of Newcastle Scholarship

Special Unit Awards

2009 Caltex All-Rounder

Year Adviser’s Award

Second Place in Year 12

WHS Outstanding Achiever

Year 9 Camp

Cedar Creek Lodges at

Thunderbird Park, Mt Tamborine

was the perfect base for seventy

four Year 9 students and 6 staff

from Wauchope High School,

when they attended a camp on

Queensland‟s Gold Coast.

The students went to Wet “n” Wild Theme Park, followed by a “Sound, Camera, Action!” presentation at MovieWorld. This great activity allowed students to experience new activities and “bond” as a group. New skills in communication and resilience were developed, as the students learned to develop self confidence and self reliance during the trip.

A big thankyou to Mr Pinkerton, Miss Glover, Mrs Henry, Mr Starr, Mr Healy and of course Year 9 Year Advisor Ms Chegwiggen for their support and help over the four days. Thanks also to the wonderful students who made it a Camp to remember.

The Big Screamer Award goes to Miss Glover !

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CANTEEN ROSTER OCT/NOV2010

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

25/10

26/10

27/10

28/10

29/10

Amanda Thomas

Penny Treacy

Nancye Hughes

Gina Aquel

Ali Lawrie

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1/11

2/11

3/11

4/11

5/11

Ruth Williams

C Mackenzie

Kerrie Pead

Dale Copland

Helen Haigh

Carol Tipping

Kerry Williams

HELP NEEDED PLEASE!

WHS CANTEEN ON

6585 3366

P&C MEETING 17th November 2010

( 3rd Wednesday of month at 7 pm )

Coming up at WHS!! Term 4 2010

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Cows Create Careers Presentation

Year 7 Science Common Test

SCU Seniors Day

Student Leadership Conference

Year 8 Science Common Test

T4

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School Council meeting 5:30 pm Common Room

Year 9 Science Common Test

T4

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School Certificate Exams

Brick and Block Program: Some Year 9 students

T4

Wk 6

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Year 12 Formal

P&C Meeting: Common Room 7 pm Power of Choice

Peer Support Camp

T4

Wk 7

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National Young Leaders Day

ESSA Year 8

School Spectacular (24th to 26th)

T4

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School Social

Maths Association Trip to Luna Park (Years 7&8)

T4

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School Council meeting 5:30 pm Common Room

Year 6 Orientation

Year 10 Formal

Year 10 Final Assembly

Year 11 Sydney Camp

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Presentation Night

P&C Meeting: Common Room 7 pm Last day for students for 2010

Staff Development Day

Staff Development Day

Christmas holidays

2011 Staff Professional Development Day

$$$ Keep Collecting $$$ $3887.47 To Date

“Norco Milk Community Cash for Caps Promotion”

You can help by collecting Norco milk caps with the „10c‟ sign on

them. The lids come in various colours. Each of these caps is worth

10c to the school .

If you are shopping in Port Macquarie, don't forget

that Ritchies IGA (Port Central) gives community donations to schools if nominated as your charity.

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS Mon 2.50—3.30pm Fri 8.30—9.00am

BECOME A WEP HOST FAMILY World Education Program (WEP) is looking for volunteer host families for international students arriving in February 2011. Our students from Italy, Chile and The Netherlands are looking forward to experiencing life in Australia, making new friends and becoming a member of an Australian family soon.

Find out more!

Nikki Medwell Inbound Exchange Administrator

Toll Free 1300 884 733 Email: wep@wep.org.au

Student Exchange Australia New Zealand is a

not-for-profit secondary exchange organisation which is regis-tered with education authorities in each State and Territory. You can find out more about our organisation by visiting www.studentexchange.org.au. In January 2011 Student Exchange Australia New Zealand will welcome a new group of Japanese exchange students to Austra-lia. Our new arrivals will live with a host family and attend a local school for 2-10 months. As we plan for their arrival, we are keen to hear from suitable families who might be interested in hosting a student. Please note that all our host families are interviewed in their homes and carefully checked for suitability. If you have any questions you can either respond to this email or call our office on 1300 135 331. Yours sincerely, Nick Lorentzen National Director Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd PO Box 1420 Mona Vale NSW 1660 T: (02) 9997 0700 F: (02) 9997 0701 W: www.studentexchange.org.au

THE TIMBERTOWN SCARECROW FESTIVAL

2010. 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 9.30am - 4.00pm

4 Fun Filled, days only @ Timbertown

THE PUMPKIN PATCH PRE CHRISTMAS

SHOPPING MARKETS 28th & 29th 9.30am -

8.00pm

Thursday 28th & Friday 29th Oct is an all

day and evening markets, with the Schools

Scarecrow [competition] on show and day

time live rock music, with the up beat Jazz

Band "Generations" in the evening.

Day time & Twilight Horse & Carriage rides, bonfires, marsh-

mallow toasting, miniature train rides into the night, mad

magic shows, Blacksmith demos, the brand new leather crafts-

men & saddler...and even a "Ghost Tour" from 7pm -

8.15pm, a whole lot of festive family Pre Christmas fun..in

just two wacky days!