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Woolgoolga High School

Newsletter Issue 7 . 22 May 2020

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

A guide to NSW school students returning to face-to-face learning

This guide is for parents and carers

Information has been updated by the NSW Department of Education as at 19 May 2020

Schools are safe and open for full time face-to-face learning

All schools are returning to full on-campus learning from Monday 25 May. All school activities

and operations will be in line with Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC)

and NSW Health guidelines as applicable.

School students do not need to follow physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good

hygiene practices like:

• Regularly washing hands

• Avoiding sharing drinks or food

• Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately.

School attendance

All students should be at school unless:

• They have a medical certificate which states that they

are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical

condition

• They are currently unwell.

Continued on pages 3 and 4 of this Newsletter.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Principal P.2

A guide to NSW school students P.3-4

Numberland P.5

Year 9 Food Technology P.5

PDHPE P.6

School sport P.7

Careers P.8-9

Community Notice P.10

Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 2 22 May 2020 . Issue 7


As of Monday 25 May we look forward to welcom-

ing all of our students back into school for face-to-

face classes five days a week. There are clear

guidelines to the return, including safety measures.

Details are in this newsletter and on our WHS

website. Please take special note of the require-

ments with regards to attendance and leave as

well as students bringing their own water bottles

and stationery.

This means that our school will no longer continue

with off-site delivery (remote learning), so that all

students will progress with their NESA approved

curriculum at school.

Coming back from isolation to school five days a

week is an exciting development. I would like to

give a big thank you to Dianne Della, the school

canteen crew and the WHS P&C for working with

the school through these changes. The P&C has

not been able to meet in person recently yet Di

and the P&C are doing a great job of keeping the

communication and services functioning smoothly.

We are all looking forward to having a fully func-

tioning canteen with the whole student body to

cater to – just one of the great services which we

will never take for granted and have sorely missed.

Our Academic Achievement Centre is back in

action this Thursday from 3:15pm in the school

library. We encourage and welcome all of our

students to come along. Our staff have missed you

and would love to see lots of smiling faces. On

another note, check the article in this newsletter

about Numberland and plan your entry to the

Numberland competition.

From the Principal’s Desk

I would like to thank the school community for

supporting Woolgoolga High School during

these challenging times.

I particularly want to take this opportunity to

acknowledge the outstanding work and

professionalism of all the Woolgoolga High

School staff. Our teaching and support staff

have gone above and beyond through these

dynamic times, making sure that we deliver

high quality education through the best possi-

ble platforms. Our staff have continued to be

flexible and responsive as the needs and

delivery changes. I would like to make a

special note of gratitude and acknowledge-

ment of the tireless work of our school

support and cleaning staff. Your efforts are

very obvious and highly valued.

I again wish to thank parents and carers for

their ongoing support. We all look forward to

a return to learning at our school and keeping

all of our community as safe and healthy as

possible.

Take care and keep in touch with Woolgool-

ga High School.

Iain Henderson

Acting Principal

Uniform Shop

School jumpers are currently not in

stock. Parents are advised to pur-

chase a plain navy blue alternate

jumper in the interim.



Students who have a medical certificate to stay at home will be supported to learn from home in line with regular procedures if they are able to. These regular procedures are different to what was offered during the learning from home period. If you require work to be provided to your child whilst they are at home due to an underlying health condition, you should contact the school for assistance.

Please note, students who live with a family member in one of the categories identified as being at increased risk by the AHPPC, should attend school unless a medical practitioner advises otherwise in writing.

If your child is unwell, do not send them to school. If they are unwell at school you or your nominated emergency contact will need to collect them immediately. Please make sure your contact details are up to date.

If a student is absent without a medical reason for more than three days, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and followed up by the school.

If you need any support to get your child back to school, please contact your school.

Reporting and assessment

Your child has been assessed during the learning from home period and will receive additional assessment on their return to school.

You will receive your child’s semester 1 report before the end of August (week 6, Term 3).

This may be a simplified version of the report you normally receive. Schools are encouraged to discuss your child’s progress with you before the written report is issued.

School activities

Teachers will continue to follow the same school curriculum with the exception of some activities that can’t go ahead for now.

What children can do:

• Use the school library

• Engage in non-contact sporting activities

• Year 11 and 12 students may attend classes/activities relating to subjects available on other campuses

• VET work placement for Year 12 students is able to proceed from 1 June 2020. Year 10 and 11 work-placement is able to proceed from Term 3 2020.

• School based apprenticeships and traineeships can recommence once the relevant workplaces are back in operation

• Trade Training Centres can operate on school sites.

What students can’t do:

• School assemblies (unless for critical information)

• School incursions and excursions including camps

• Work experience

• Inter-school activities (debating, inter-school sport)

• In-school activities requiring parent or other volunteers

• Use hydrotherapy pools

• Drink from a water bubbler – bring a water bottle instead

• Students cannot attend TAFE for study but may continue to learn online.



School cleaning and hygiene supplies

Your school will receive additional cleaning in line with the AHPPC guidelines and advice from NSW Health. Tar-geted areas include high-touch areas and other hard surfaces, door handles, lockers, light switches and handrails in stairways and movement areas. There will also be additional cleaning of toilets and bubblers and topping up of supplies like soap.

Your school has received supplies of soap, hand sanitiser, toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant wipes and personal protective equipment. The school is able to order more as needed.

School grounds

There should be no visitors to school sites unless they are essential. Your school can provide guidance as to who is considered essential.

Your school will provide advice on drop off and pick up procedures.

Wherever possible, P&C and parent/carer/teacher meetings should be conducted virtually.

Canteens and uniform shops can open at the discretion of the principal. Out of school hours care can continue to operate.

Community use of school facilities will recommence only for uses that are necessary for continuation of education and with principal’s approval.

Responding to COVID-19 cases

There is a clear plan in place for schools to respond to any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our schools. We are working closely with NSW Health and will communicate with parents if a situation was to arise.



As some of you may have noticed the Maths storeroom is undergoing a transformation.

Gone are the old dusty books and resources, and hello to the new maths study space, Number-

land!

Our plan is to create a space for students to come and work on their Mathematics in an environ-

ment that will be both productive and inspirational to learning.

We have been lucky enough to receive a very generous donation from the local company

Infracraft Detailed Joinery. They have gifted us with 10 massive whiteboards! The renovations

have now started with the whiteboards being secured to the walls. We will be posting photos and

having a grand opening soon. So, watch this space!!

But in the meantime, we are going to run a competition for all students to participate in. It is to

design the logo that goes on the door to our new study space. You need to include:

• The name of the room which is Numberland

• The size should be at least A4

• The winning design will be displayed on the door to the room so the more eye catching it is

the better.

Submit your designs to Mrs Rosenberg in the Maths Staffroom by the end of the term.

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Y9 Food Technology Special Occasions assessment task birthday cupcakes

Year 9 Food Technology



As part of online PDHPE learning, Years 9 and 10 students are completing a unit to support their

own and other's mental wellbeing. A part of this unit has included creating a poster to advertise

awareness and support for each other. Here are a few of our students’ creations.

P D H P E

Let's continue

to look out for

others and take

care of ourselves.



National Careers Week 18-24 May 2020

National Careers Week aimed to celebrate careers and career development, promoting the eco-

nomic, social and personal benefits of career development. Everyday decisions and priorities affect

career development. Career development is about much more than jobs – it is about how to live

your life. Woolgoolga High School’s Careers Education aims to develop students’ knowledge and

skills in Careers to successfully support their transition from school to further study and/or employ-

ment. I encourage our students to research career and study options for the future. To do this see

our school’s Careers website https://woolgoolgahighcareers.com/ and research the many “Post

School Options” including university, TAFE, jobs, Apprenticeships/Traineeships and Defence Force

Careers.

University News

Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) opened 1 April for 2021 applications. Year 12 students

should have received their UAC PIN via their student email. Please keep this in a safe place.

QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre) and VTAC (Victoria Tertiary Admission Centre)

open in August 2020.

Careers

You do not have to rush your application process as the early bird applications are opened until 30

September 2020. However, if you do want to apply now information on how to do this has been

emailed to all Year 12 students.

If you have any questions please email WHS Careers Adviser – Mr Rutledge.

Next term, a “Preparing for University” presentation will be held, which will include: how to apply to

University, early entry applications, scholarships, gap year etc. Further advice regarding special ar-

rangements for Year 12 students will be made in the coming weeks and months as consultation will

be made with Universities, NESA and other stakeholders to ensure no student is disadvantaged in

relation to university entry in 2021.

What should Year 12 students who are interested in going to university next year do

now?

• Read your emails from Mr Rutledge (Careers Advisor) for updates and links.

• Focus on your studies and do your best in our current situation.

• Research universities and courses of interest to start thinking about what you

would like to study and where. Information regarding this has been emailed and

you can visit our Woolgoolga High School Careers website for more information:

https://woolgoolgahighcareers.com/

Also use Jobjump: https://www.jobjump.com.au/ with password “swan”.

Visit the Woolgoolga High School Careers website for more information:




https://www.jobjump.com.au/




Educational Pathways Policy Pilot (EPPP)

As you are aware, Woolgoolga HS is part of the Educational Pathways Policy Pilot (EPPP) which

involves five school clusters across the state. The pilot program is aimed at ensuring our young

people are independent and leave school well prepared for higher education, training or work.

While our students are still in school, we want to strengthen the pathways between school, train-

ing and employment.

The pilot has 10 streams that focus on enhanced careers advice; increasing the number of School

-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATS); and supporting disadvantaged and disen-

gaged young students.

On Monday 25 May some Year 10 students will undertake the

first of a series of workshops called EDGE which targets em-

ployability skills: communication, teamwork, self-management,

learning, initiative & enterprise, planning & organising.

EDGE stands for Education, Deportment, Grooming &

Employability skills. EDGE workshops were created to

address the gap between student perceptions and employer

expectations. Employers often cite poor presentation, attitude,

hygiene and communication skills as barriers to employment

for young job

applicants.

The one-hour EDGE webinar undertaken on Monday is interactive and touches on:

• What employers want

• Vocational Education & Training Pathways

• Tips about personal branding, how social media can impact careers, personal presentation

and communication.

• Advice from hair, skin and clothing professionals.

The webinar introduces students to the ideas that will be covered in the full day EDGE workshop,

to be delivered in person at Woolgoolga HS later in the year.

David Youman EPPP - Head Teacher Careers Grafton Cluster – Maclean, Grafton, South Grafton & Woolgoolga High Schools [email protected] 0409 452 901 6654 1500 (Woolgoolga HS)

Education

Deportment

Grooming

Employability skills

mailto:[email protected]



Listed below are easy ways for young people and their parents/carers to find out about activities,

events and resources being generated especially for the young people and their families in our

community.

Groundworks Youth Centre on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/groundworks_youth/ and

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GroundworksYouthCentre/

Combined Coffs youth services Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoffsCoastYouthSpace/

Blue Sky Community Services Facebook (previously Midcoast Communities) https://

www.facebook.com/blueskycommunityservices

https://www.instagram.com/groundworks_youth/

https://www.facebook.com/GroundworksYouthCentre/

https://www.facebook.com/CoffsCoastYouthSpace/

https://www.facebook.com/blueskycommunityservices

https://www.facebook.com/blueskycommunityservices



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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