Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER

October 11, 2013
Bellingen High School
NEWSLETTER
Telephone: 02 66551 315
Fax: 02 66552 630
http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
40 Hour Famine
Fantastic effort by our students!
The students of Bellingen High School raised over $3000 for the 40 hour famine this
year. The money will go to help feed families in Malawi where food security is such an
issue and many children under 5 suffer from malnutrition.
Thirty students took part in the Famine with 11 students raising over $100 each. This is
a massive effort by such a small part of our school community. Top fundraiser was
Holley Pavy who raised over $600 with the help of a street cake stall, which she
organised by herself. Elisha
Thompson was the second highest
fundraiser with over $200.
All the students who took part
should be congratulated, as this is
the most the school has raised in
many years.
In an environment where many
people are so ready to be critical of
the young people, it is so nice to see
these socially conscious students
making a real effort to help those in
need. Let’s hope these students
continue with their efforts for others
and many more join them next year
to make an even bigger impact.
WELL DONE!
Trevellyn Dyer (left) and Alex Jandzio Fry
(right) in front of the 40Hour Famine poster
displaying the $3000 goal being reached
Liz Hoy
Coordinator

From the TAS Faculty
Year 11 Hospitality
Year 11 Hospitality completed their Preliminary year of studies with one week
of Work Placement at various Hospitality establishments within the region.
Youth Directions assisted the students with their placements, whereby students
were required to work 35 hours in Industry, either back-of-house or front-ofhouse,
or a combination. This is a mandatory requirement of the course. All
students gained positive Work Placement reports. Some students made such a
great impression that they were offered casual jobs, including Grace Weick and
Sara Swann. Lachlan French will hopefully be working in the Christmas
holidays, along with Madalyn Gilmore. Well Done Year 11 Hospitality!
Jesse Jeanes
TAS Faculty

TAS keeps on creating!
Term 4 has arrived and some great projects are being made by our students as
you can see from our photos below:
‣ Year 9 Engineering have completed making water-features made from
bamboo, complete with water pumps;
‣ Year 8 are still producing great breakfast trays; and
‣ Year 11 Engineering have just visited Planet Lighting.
Cross blowing glass at Planet Lighting.
Photo shows Corey
Ian Dillon
Head Teacher TAS

From the Science Faculty
Down at the Ag Plot
Congratulations to both Sharna Davis (Year 9) and Alex Devon (Year 11) who
represented the school at the Red Poll Cattle training camp at Glen Innes in the
holidays. The organisers had nothing but praise for both students and many thanks
to Ms Maida Bugg of Buggaree Red Poll Stud, Urunga who sponsored the students.
While on the subject of livestock, our Red Polls have begun calving and our lambs
are growing well and have been visited by not only the Agriculture students but
also most of our Year 7 and Year 8 students.
It is that time of year when we sell some of our chickens. There are year old layers
($10) and point of lay birds ($16) for sale. Please contact Ms Lockman or Mr Hiller
at the school.
Nick Hiller
Science/Agriculture
Gold and Silver Excursions
The Gold Excursion this year will be held on Tuesday 3 rd and Wednesday 4 th December.
We will be visiting Movieworld and Dreamworld (with optional entry to Whitewater
World). Students will be staying at Sea World Nara Resort on the Tuesday night, this
includes an “All You Can Eat” dinner and breakfast. Letters will be sent home shortly in
regard to cost, itinerary etc.
The Silver Excursion will be held on Tuesday 3rd December and this year we will be
visiting Dreamworld.
We are again running our "lay-by" system. If you think you will be up for some costs,
whether it is a major excursion or similar thing, you can pay the activity off gradually. If
for some reason your child does not go on the Gold Excursion and it is before the forfeit of
deposit date, then we will refund your money. If you wish to take advantage of the "layby"
system, go to the Front Office, nominate the activity and make your payment - now is
a good time to start.
Julie Taylor/Rob Wickham
Excursion Coordinators

P&C MEETING
6.30pm
Staff Common Room
Come to the all new Bellingen High School P&C

From the CAPA Faculty
The Clappers ’13
Last call to all you budding filmmakers, we have received some excellent contributions but still
need a few more for The Clappers ’13 to run. Films must be in to Ms Lane by 25 th October.
A reminder of the categories –
Minute me - a one minute autobiographic film that captures the essence of you.
Documentary or mockumentary - a short film, between 3-5 minutes that discusses an
issue, or portrays a special person or sport, or activity, anything really so long as it’s nonfiction
and it doesn’t have to be serious.
Short fiction film - tell a story in less than 5 minutes, let your imagination run wild, it
could be a crime story or a love affair, it could be a thriller or a comedy, but remember their
will be minors in the audience, so keep it respectable.
Music video - get your friends together and have some fun shooting a video clip for your
favourite song, if you’re really talented you could even sing it. You may use an app like
Video Star to make things easier.
*****To all non-filmmakers and filmmakers alike, start planning your outfit for the red
carpet, you need to frocked up and dressed to impress on the 8 th November.*****
See you there!
OCTOBER
DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER
14 P&C Meeting 3 Silver Excursion
28-31 Years 7/8 Exams 3-4 Gold Excursion
29 Mid North Coast Cricket (Boys) 13 Presentation Day Assembly
NOVEMBER 13 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued
11 P&C Meeting 18 End Term 4
7-12 Years 9/10 Exams JANUARY 2014
Lynda Lane
CAPA Faculty
8 CLAPPER Awards 28 School Development Day
8 North Coast Surf Lifesaving 29 Students in Years 7, 11, 12 start
13-22 Year 10 Futures Program 30 Students in Years 8, 9, 10 start
19-10 North Coast Cricket (Boys)
25 Year 10 Work Experience
26 North Coast Cricket (Girls)

Canteen News
We apologise for any inconvenience but we have had to increase the price of some of our items
which will commence next week (Week 2). Remember to keep your eye out for new yummy items
and salads!

Sport News
Karlie on the road to World
Championships!
Karlie Swanson has succeeded again. After winning the NSW All Schools 16
years Cross Country Title, she attended the National Cross Country
Championships in Launceston, where she had to compete in the U18 age group.
She had to compete against over 100 runners from all over Australia. In very
difficult muddy conditions Karlie showed what a super talent she is finishing 2 nd
overall, however, was the first school student to cross the line making her the
Australian All Schools winner. To add to this she was also the first 16 year old
to cross the line which meant she was the first runner selected in the Australian
team to compete at the World Championships next year in Israel during March.
She walked away from the Championships with three gold and one silver medal!
What an amazing achievement and what an outstanding talent.
Karlie then had to travel back to Sydney to compete at the NSWCHS Athletics
Carnival. She had missed the 3000m run due to her commitments in Launceston,
so ran in the shorter 1500m event. Speed was not a problem as Karlie rounded
up her opposition to win convincingly and take out gold again. Karlie has also
been selected in the NSW Athletics Talented Target Program for middle
distance runners giving her access to top level coaches and facilities. Next for
Karlie is the NSW All Schools Athletics in Sydney from 10-13 th October.

Bellingen High School had 9 other competitors at the recent NSWCHS Athletics
Carnival. While finishing 1 st is a truly first class act, finishing in the top ten at
State is a really fantastic result.
Brie Thomas
Jesse Vincent-Ellis
Lucas Van Haren
Aaron Wolfe
5 th High Jump
9 th Triple Jump
6 th Shot Put
8 th Triple Jump
6 th Long Jump
10 th Triple Jump
Jon Winfer/Liz Hoy
Sport Coordinators
WOULD YOU LIKE TO:
INCREASE YOUR FITNESS LEVELS?
SHATTER THOSE KG’S HOLDING YOU DOWN?
BELFIT PERSONAL TRAINING
WILL HELP YOU OFFERING 1 ON 1, GROUP AND
SPORTS SPECIFIC TRAINING
THUMP CLASS (boxing for fitness)
MONDAY NIGHT 6PM
CALL TIM TO RESERVE A PLACE AND REACH YOUR
FITNESS GOALS

Bullying
Schools exist in a society where incidents of bullying behaviour may occur. Preventing and
responding to bullying behaviour in learning and working environments is a shared
responsibility of all staff, students, parents, caregivers and members of the wider school
community. Bellingen High school students have all received a copy of a wallet sized card
entitled "What to Do if I am Bullied" and we have a wide variety of strategies and programs
running at Bellingen High school to minimise bullying. Full details of our anti bullying policy
can be found on our school website.
WHAT TO DO IF I AM BULLIED
If I feel hurt or upset by what someone else has said, written or done.
I tell a teacher or my Year Advisor
OR
A friend tells my teacher or Year Advisor
OR
I use the Bully Box in the Library
OR
My parent/carer contacts the School
First Report
Teacher will tell the bully to stop and help work out the problem.
My Year Advisor and Mrs Gorman will be informed.
I may want to talk to the
School Counsellor
Second Report
Mrs Gorman or my year Advisor will help me work
out a solution.
The bully will be given a warning by Mrs Gorman
or my Year Advisor.
My parents may be involved
Third Report
Mrs Gorman will inform the Deputy Principal.
The bully will be given a warning by the Deputy
Principal
I will receive continued support
from teachers, Mrs Gorman,
Counsellor and Deputy
Principal
Fourth Report or
IF I AM IN DANGER
Deputy principal or Principal will interview the
bully.
Bully may be suspended.
NOTE:
ALL REPORTS/ACTIONS WILL BE RECORDED IN THE BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL
BULLYING REGISTER

Bellingen High School
Anti-racism Policy Statement
Bellingen High School rejects racism in all its forms. Our school is committed to the
elimination of racial discrimination, including direct and indirect racism, racial
vilification and harassment.
If your child feels that they are the victims of racism the incident or matter can be
resolved by reporting it to the Anti-Racism Officer in our School. The Officer will
then instigate an investigation based on the Grievance Procedures flow chart below.
All New South Wales schools are monitored by the Department of Education and
Communities as an ongoing part of the Anti-racism Policy implementation across the
State.
Anti-racism Grievance Procedures
Step 1: Making a complaint
Contact Officer will:
obtain details
inform person(s) of process and rights
Step 2: Investigating the complaint
Senior Officer and Contact Officer will:
interview both parties
seek resolution
write report for Principal and recommend action
Step 3: Making a decision
Principal or Senior Officer will:
decide on action and inform both parties
inform both parties of right to appeal
Step 4: Appeal
Next most senior officer will:
review material
discuss with person appealing
attempt resolution
decide on action and inform all parties
Step 5: Further action
Principal or Senior officer will:
monitor situation regularly

Bellingen High School Uniform Code
Bellingen High School asks all parents to send their children to school neatly dressed
in correct uniform. Every student should take pride in their personal appearance and
the wearing of school uniform is an important step in developing a good school spirit.
The following is acceptable uniform at Bellingen High School:
GIRLS: YEARS 7-10
● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)
● Blue tartan skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more
than 10 centimetres from the knee - see picture)
● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length
● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
● Black shoes, white socks
● Acceptable sports shoes
GIRLS: SPORTS DAY/PE
● Royal blue shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee)
● Gold polo shirt
● Acceptable sport shoes with white socks
● Hat
BOYS: YEARS 7 - 12
● White button front shirt or polo shirt (no advertisements)
● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
● Grey shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the
knee – see picture), slacks (single colour) or blue jeans
● Black shoes, white or grey socks, acceptable sports shoes
BOYS: SPORTS DAY/PE
● Royal blue shorts (single colour/of an acceptable length)
● Gold polo shirt
● Acceptable sports shoes with blue and gold socks
● Hat
GIRLS: YEARS 11-12
● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)
● Royal blue skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more than 10
centimetres from the knee)
● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length
● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)
● Black shoes, white socks
● Acceptable sports shoes

Unacceptable dress for Bellingen High School:
Stretch skirts (this is not negotiable).
Girl’s shorts that are too short.
Ripped clothing
Singlets, string shoulder tops as shirts, sleeveless shirts
Low cut necklines or armholes, blouses/shirts that are indecent in a school
environment; midriff tops (see skin, not in)
Slogans or pictures excepting brand names (as in small pocket sized logo)
No underwear as outwear (e.g. petticoats).
Hoodies
Coloured ties
Long coloured / striped socks
Sandals, crocs, thongs, high heels, ugg boots or slippers
Students wearing unacceptable dress will be either asked to change into school
clothing or sent home.
Safety:
NO long hanging bracelets, necklaces or earrings, excessively loose
garments in practical subjects and sports activities.
Establishing and maintaining safe working environments is fundamental to the work of
teachers. Footwear is an important safety item. Good soles provide a sound grip on
the floor preventing accidents from occurring. Footwear can also protect feet from
mechanical or chemical damage. DEC policy clearly states that it is mandatory that
students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in schools
wear enclosed leather footwear. This includes all Science, Industrial Arts and Home
Economics classes. Our new Bellingen High School commercial stainless steel
kitchen began operation last year and no student will be allowed in without leather
footwear.
Leather shoes can now be purchased for as little as $20. Leather skate shoes and
leather joggers are now readily available trendy options other than the traditional
school shoe.
We urge parents to provide their children with leather upper shoes so that we can
meet our OH&S obligations.
Remember that if students are out of uniform they
are required to bring a note from home AND/OR see
the Deputy Principal for a red uniform slip.

Canteen Roster
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
14 October 15 October 16 October 17 October 18 October
Sharon Hearps Helen Trist
21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25 October
Jo Barr
Jenny Harry
28 October 29 October 30 October 31 October 1 November
4 November 5 November 6 November 7 November 8 November
Jenny Parker Kim Mathews Jeanette Hickey Helen Trist
11 November 12 November 13 November 14 November 15 November
Annette Mason Debbie Rose Jenny Harry
18 November 19 November 20 November 21 November 22 November
Sharon Hearps Cassandra Robinson
25 November 26 November 27 November 28 November 29 November
Debbie Bardsley
Ruth Battis
2 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December
Jo Barr
Helen Trist
9 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December
16 December 17 December 18 December 19 December 20 December
SCHOOL
DEVELOPMENT DAY
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
DAY
Friday Night Swim Club
When: Friday 18 th October
Where: Bellingen Swimming Pool
Time: 5.30 for a 6.oo start
Prices: $80 – 1 st child, $75- 2 nd child $70- 3 rd ,4 th etc.
Info: Facebook. Bellingen Swim Club
www.nswswimming.com.au
Contact: Tina (President) 6655 0125 or Wendy 6655 0469
Bellingen Swim Club extends an invitation to join our active and fun filled Friday Evenings.
The kids get some exercise and some valuable swimming tips; mum gets a break from
cooking as we have a BBQ each week. Children from all ages are welcome. Come along and
have some fun.