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 3 Week 2 July 2010

SWEET TASTE OF ANOTHER WHS VICTORY

MIXED WITH LOTS OF FRIENDSHIP, FUN,

CAMARADERIE

AND TRUE SPORTING SPIRIT AT CUMBERLAND!!!

Congratulations to our 2010 Wauchope High Team who contested the Parsons Memorial Trophy with Cumberland

High School. Details pages 4 and 5.

Junior and Senior Girls Soc-

cer teams win and take

Wauchope to the next level!

A taste of medieval

Moon rocks and

presentations

EDUCATION WEEK 2010

A 3D look at

space!!! See

page 3

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Principal’s Report Education Week

Due to the scheduling of our Year 12 Trial HSC Examinations we

have chosen to celebrate Education Week outside the allotted timeframe

supplied by the DET; and what a line up of celebrations we have this year.

We kicked off Education Week with a 2 day visit by an Australian icon in the scientific world. Dr Jeanette Rothaphel, a renowned educator, scientist and Solar System expert, delighted Wauchope High School

students and students from the Bago Community Of Schools with 2 days

of engaging workshops.

This Monday the Hon Rob Oakeshott postponed his pre-election activities

to honour his commitment to officially open Education Week at our full

school assembly.

This Thursday we hosted a Grandparents Morning Tea for the

grandparents of our Year 7 students.

This Friday we will be celebrating NAIDOC week. This year is shaping up to be our best ever celebration of NAIDOC as we have an impressive and

exciting arrangement of workshops and Bush Tucker tastings. We look forward to the parents and carers of our Aboriginal students supporting us

by accepting our invitation to participate.

Next Monday we will host Gifted and Talented Primary Students from our partner Bago Community Of Schools. This event last year was a huge

success and this year we will conduct a multitude of workshops to engage

and inform students.

We will conclude Education Week celebrations next Wednesday evening

when the Bago Community Of Schools hold our inaugural BAGO Education Week Awards in the WHS Hall. During this evening, chosen students, community members, teaching and non-teaching staff from all

participating schools will be recognised for their outstanding contribution

to their school.

As you can see, our celebrations are extensive but it takes a lot to make a

good school great. Wauchope High School is a great school, we have much to celebrate and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, students and community members who contribute to helping us

keep our school great.

Construction Commences

As I write this article semi trailers are removing some of our demountable buildings, a construction site is being erected and the demolition team is

on their way.

Work to the value of several million dollars will see WHS with new, state of the art facilities for Industrial Technology, Food Technology, Performing Arts, Special Education and Senior Student Learning Facilities is

commencing. The work will be done in stages and we will be able to progressively move into the new facilities. All works are scheduled to be

completed for the start of the 2012 school year.

The health and safety of our students during the construction stage is paramount and we ask for parental support in echoing our requests for students to abide by safety signage and keep well clear of fenced off work

sites.

Cumberland Interschool Visit

The Cumberland Interschool visit was once again a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by the students who had the opportunity to represent

our school at Cumberland.

The Cumberland staff and community were once again impressed by the manner that our students conducted themselves both on and off the sporting arena. Congratulations to our team and all staff members

involved. Mr Robert Henry (Principal)

OUT WITH THE OLD, STARTING THE NEW!!

With the two demountable classrooms near B block re-

moved this week and a construction fence around the B

block itself, this old building that has delivered countless

lessons in TAS based subjects over the years, will now

be removed and replaced with a modern, efficient unit

that will incorporate the modern application of hospitality

and textiles.

Above Robert Oakeshott, Mr Bob Henry (Principal WHS)

and Mr Wil Jamieson hold the plans of what will replace

the old building B in the background.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES WORK EXPERIENCE

Year 11 primary Industries

students are gaining valuable

vocational skills as they

undertake 35 hours of industry

w o r k p l a c e m e n t .

has completed a W ork

Placement at Wauchope Stock

and Estate Agents,(John

O ’ B r i en ) , wh i c h i n c l u d ed

experience at the sale yards.

Chris Snell is working at

S t o k e ’ s ’ B u t c h e r y . S a m

Barrington at Koree Herbs.

Nathan Campbell (photo) is

becoming skilled at fencing.

Bago Education Week Awards

On Wednesday August 4 at 7:00pm in the Wauchope High School Hall the Bago Community of Schools will be cele-brating Education Week 2010 with awards for students, community members, administrative staff and teaching staff.

The program will feature items from the many schools in our valley including drama and dance items from Wauchope High School. It will also honour eight members of the Wau-chope High School community for their contribution to edu-cation. We invite you to join us in this local celebration of public education.

Narelle Bush On behalf of the Bago team.

NAIDOC Week

In 2010 Naidoc week was celebrated during the school holidays. We have moved our program for NAIDOC week so it is part of Education week activities. Last Friday students were able to experience Aboriginal culture

in workshops with local Aboriginal identities.

We were privileged to have Frank and Isobel Moran teach students about art and music as well as share Aboriginal artefacts. Kathy Cox and Angela

Roberts helped students experience bush tucker, whilst Steve Donovan and Uncle Bill O’Brien brought dance and storytelling to the young men and women of Wauchope High School. Our Aboriginal Education Worker

Jared Horrigan shared his personal story and talked about the them for

NAIDOC Week “unsung heroes.”

It was a wonderful way to celebrate Aboriginal culture and identity. My

thanks go to all our guests for their time and expertise.

Narelle Bush On behalf of the Aboriginal Education committee

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Of medieval

days…..

Year 8 History

students and

their teachers

e n j o y e d a

medieval and

Celtic display

presented in the

school hall on

Monday the 26th

J u n e . T h e

students were

enthralled by the

weaponry, mock

f i g h t s a n d

costumes.

Cumberland Interschool Visit 2010 Report

One hundred students from Wauchope High School travelled to Sydney at the end of term 2 (23-25 June) to take on Cumberland High for the Jack Parsons Memorial Shield, in an interschool visit which is now celebrating its 35th year.

Shortly after arriving and being greeted by our hosts, the competition began with Wauchope winning the Debate for the second consecutive year. . Wauchope were also successful in the Junior Netball 47-7. A dominant 10-1 victory in a shortened Open Girls Touch game was enjoyed. Wauchope then staged a great second half comeback in the Junior Boys Soccer to salvage a 2-all draw.

The games continued into the evening at the Auburn Basketball Stadium where Wauchope won both the Open Boys and Girls Volleyball 2 sets to nil.

We were also able to score great wins in both the Junior and Open Girls Basketball matches. Cumberland had some joy in the two Boys Basketball games, but Wauchope were still competitive in both.

At the end of the first day, Wauchope had established a commanding 15-5 lead in the overall points tally.

Bright and early on Thursday morning, the Open Boys Baseball team started another dominant day of competition for Wauchope with a resounding 7-0 victory. The Open Girls Hockey followed suit with a 4-0 win. .

Unfortunately, a mistake by the local council meant the Athletics could not be held, but an exhibition Mixed Touch game was put on in its place. Players representing in only one sport were invited to participate in this match, which Cumberland were able to win 5-1.

In the afternoon session, the Open Girls Netball team matched their Junior counterparts with a massive 50-11 win.

Finally, Cumberland scored their only win of the day with a convincing 5-1 victory in the Open Boys Soccer. This meant that Wauchope now had an unassailable 21-7 lead in the points tally. continues over page...

Mrs Bush presents

a p p r e c i a t i o n

certificates for our

d r am a c l owns

performances from

Huntingdon Public

School.

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EDUCATION WEEK 2010

Mr Oakeshott and Mr Henry inspired us, students told us the good

things at Wauchope High, clowns performed and students received

awards. Ms Jeanette Rothapfel came and showed Year 8 and 7 the

NASA moon rocks and 3D slide show of the universe.

Mr Oakeshott presents the

Year 7 award.

The

moon

rocks

session

Year 10

telling

us the

good

things

about

WHS.

Students were

t a u g h t t h e

ancient arts of

k i l t f i t t i n g ,

p laying bag

pipes and of

course combat. .

Thanks to Mr

B o u r k e f o r

organising the

day and Miss

G l o v e r f o r

supervising.

Mr Pinkerton

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The Moments

The

Teams

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The story continues…….

Friday began with our newly-crowned North Coast Champion Open Girls Soccer team inflicting a 7-0 defeat on their rivals. The Boys and Girls Tennis teams both came from behind to win their round robin events. The Junior Boys won a great game 22-10.

Cumberland added some respectability into the final day by winning the Open Girls Softball in the final innings.

Cumberland proved too classy in a torrid and very physical Open Boys Rugby match, where they ran out 34-14 victors.

This meant that Wauchope finished as 29-11 winners in the Shield points.

At the Final Assembly, thanks were exchanged and the Most Valuable Players plaques were presented. Mrs Julie Kennedy (nee Hurrell), as both Acting Principal and a former Wauchope student, was delighted to have the opportunity to present the new Jack Parsons Memorial Shield, proudly donated by the Parsons family, to Team Captains. Mr Hancock

The Wauchope students were once again not only outstanding young sportsmen and women, but also terrific ambassadors for Wauchope High School and the entire Wauchope community. Thank you to the parents who went out of their way to help these young people enjoy and be a part of this amazing cultural tradition.

Mr Hancock

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CANTEEN ROSTER AUGUST 2010

Mon

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Janet Schmitzer

Penny Treacy

Lyn Williams

Dale Copland

Jackie Bowser

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10/8

11/8

12/8

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Amanda Thomas

Kerrie Pead

C Mackenzie

Mel Sims

Helen Haigh

Kerry Williams

Carol Tipping

HELP NEEDED PLEASE!

WHS CANTEEN ON

6585 3366

P&C MEETING 18th August 2010

( 3rd Wednesday of month at 7 pm )

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MONDAY 2.50pm—3.30pm FRIDAY 8.30am—9.00am

Coming up at WHS!! Term 3-4 2010

T3

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ICAS English Competition

Parent Teacher Night A-L Years 8-11

Year 7 HSIE Excursion (tentative)

Year 12 Trials

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School Council meeting 5:30 pm Common Room

Taster classes Year 6 into 7

Parent Teacher M-Z Years 8-11

ICAS Mathematics Competition

Year 12 Trials

T3

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18 P&C Meeting: Common Room 7 pm

T3

Wk 6

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Year 11 Construction Work Placement

T3

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2 School Social

T3

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Year 8 into 9 Parent Meeting

Excellence Assembly

Year 11 MEN Work Placement

T3

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School Council meeting 5:30 pm Common Room

Immunisation Yr 7 & 10

P&C Meeting: Common Room 7 pm

Year 9 Camp

Year 10 and Year 11 Exams

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Year 10 and Year 11 Exams

Year 12 Final Assembly

Holidays

T4

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11 School starts for all students and staff

HSC starts

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20 P&C Meeting: Common Room 7 pm

UNIFORM SHOP

HOURS Mon 2.30—3.30pm Fri 8.30—9.00am

WINTER SPECIALS

Wool Jumper ( M,L,XL) $25

Sloppy Joe ( M,L,XL,XXL) $10

Microfibre Tracktop $30

Port Macquarie Surf School offers an After School Surfing Program at Bonny Hills. Surfing lessons run for 1½ hours – Monday to Friday commencing at 4pm and finishing at5.30. Cost: $90 for 6 weeks, $110 for 8 weeks and $120 for 10 weeks or $20 casual. For more information contact Peter Hudson (Hudo) on 6585 5453 or visit our website www.portmacquariesurfschool.com.au

OUR WHS 2010 SCHOOL MAGAZINE!!

This year sees the return of the Wauchope High School annual magazine. This magazine is designed as a lasting record for student achievement throughout 2010, as well as a farewell and keepsake for Year 12 students.

The magazine will feature sporting and academic achieve-ments, student profiles, year advisor and faculty reports as well as heaps of student photos, including reproductions of school photos thanks to Hydro Photographics.

The magazine will be distributed to students in Week 5 Term 4, however, due to the need to order numbers prior to printing, payment will need to be made by the end of Term 3. The magazine will cost $15 which can be paid to the front

office. Don’t miss out! Order your copy today.

Career Information Night - Discover Engineering Wednesday 4 August. 6:15pm for a 6.30 start – 8:30pm

Wauchope Water Treatment Plant Theatrette,

Rosewood Rd, Wauchope. RSVP now extended to 29 July. Kim Freeman , Port Mac-

quarie-Hastings Council P: 02) 6581 8241 F: (02) 6581 8250

M: 0431 567 127 E: kim.freeman@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

The finish line for some of our great sporting teams.

Mock Debating Team: A challenging end to the successful run for our Year 11 Mock Trial team that was defeated by a Coff’s

Harbour school recently. More next newsletter

Girls Under 15 Bill Turner Cup Team: After a competitive game against Hunter Sports High School, Wauchope High School’s

under 15 Bill Turner Cup Team was knockout out of this exciting

competition. Congratulations to the team and to their coach Mr

Rod Davison and assistant coach Ms Jo Jones.

A tough and enjoyable time for the Wauchope High

Volleyball Team at the State Competition at the end

of last tem.