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<strong>August</strong> 2, <strong>2013</strong><br />

<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

NEWSLETTER<br />

Telephone: 02 66551 315<br />

Fax: 02 66552 630<br />

http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />

Principal’s Report<br />

Public Education Week <strong>2013</strong><br />

What a marvellous night we had on Wednesday evening. Our Bellinger/Dorrigo<br />

Community of <strong>School</strong>s ‘Education on Show’ was an excellent showcase of the talent in<br />

our schools. Congratulations to all our performers and to Jemara Imrie and Cassie<br />

Windows for being great MCs.


Public Education Week Awards<br />

Congratulations to the following people on their Education Week Awards:<br />

STAFF AWARD: Ms Annie Phelan for outstanding contribution to the Performing<br />

Arts at <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> and in the wider community.<br />

COMMUNITY AWARD: Ms Jenni Farrands for outstanding advocacy and<br />

support of the Aboriginal Community.<br />

STUDENT AWARD: Sam Vallins for excellence in promotion, publicity,<br />

participation and support of the <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Performing Arts.<br />

INAUGURAL CAROL LEON AWARD: The Carol Leon Annual Aboriginal<br />

Education Memorial Awards are a new initiative to empower and encourage<br />

Aboriginal students to achieve and succeed in all facets of education. The awards<br />

focus on Aboriginal students’ participation, performance and achievement<br />

throughout the school year, recognising and acknowledging excellence in the one or<br />

more of the key areas of leadership, attendance, literacy and numeracy, community<br />

participation, peer support and sports. Two Carol Leon Awards were made on<br />

Wednesday night; one secondary and one primary. We congratulate Montana<br />

Baldwin for achieving the first ever Secondary Carol Leon Award. I am sure that<br />

Carol would be very proud of Montana’s achievements.<br />

New <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Website<br />

Thanks to all the work of Frieda Gorman and Pru Borgert, we now have a new<br />

website. If you need any information about our school, it will be on the website.<br />

Please let us know what you think.<br />

What will my son/daughter learn this year?<br />

"What will my child learn this year?" seems like a simple enough question. After all,<br />

isn't there a big book of lessons somewhere that all teachers refer to? Find out more<br />

by visiting http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homeworktips/what-will-my-child-learn-this-ye<br />

Anti Racism Contact Officer Information<br />

Please see pages in this Newsletter regarding what we do at <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

if ever there is a racial grievance. For any procedure to work, we rely on students<br />

promptly reporting their concerns. Holding it in or ignoring a problem never leads<br />

to a solution. In fact, this can only exacerbate issues between people. The<br />

procedures are clear and fair. Please use them. Our current ARCO is Mr Jones.


Anti Bullying<br />

In this edition of our Newsletter you will see that we have, once again, printed the<br />

<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Anti Bullying procedures. If a student is bullied in any way at<br />

school, the procedures are there to safegaurd him/her. Please urge your<br />

sons/daughters to let someone know if they are being bullied.<br />

Until next newsletter.<br />

Cybersafety<br />

Dot Panaretos<br />

Acting Principal<br />

On Tuesday 30th July Year 7<br />

students went to the Library to<br />

participate in a cybersafety activity<br />

with Senior Constable Snow, Sandy<br />

Hamilton (<strong>School</strong> Counsellor) and<br />

Amy Riddle from Nortec. We<br />

learned about the risks of online<br />

social networks and the<br />

consequences of our actions on the<br />

internet, particularly social<br />

networking sites. We watched a<br />

short clip about safety on the<br />

internet and the risks of using the<br />

internet were explained to us. It was<br />

a very interesting and fun session.<br />

Photo shows Zoe, Hannah (back) with Jazz, Corey and Gaia (front) at the workshop.<br />

<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> – P&C Meeting<br />

Year 7 Student<br />

6.30pm - Staff Common Room<br />

Guest Speakers: Magda and Tamie from <strong>Bellingen</strong><br />

Shire Youth Services<br />

All Welcome!


Youth Advisory Group (YAG)<br />

Several <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong><br />

students<br />

participated in the<br />

Australian Government's<br />

Youth Advisory Group (YAG)<br />

on Cybersafety. YAG<br />

members have provided<br />

unique and valuable insights<br />

into cybersafety issues<br />

affecting children and<br />

teenagers and the ways<br />

these issues can be<br />

addressed from the<br />

perspective of young people<br />

themselves. Congratulations and thank you to Jasmin, Kristen, Jeremy, Katelyn and<br />

Tegan (absent from photo) for your commitment to this important program.<br />

Parents who wish to join this advisory group can call 1800 254 907 or email<br />

tap@dbcde.gov.au<br />

Frieda Gorman – Coordinator<br />

WorldVision 40 Hour Famine<br />

So far <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> has 21 socially conscious students who have signed up to do<br />

the 40 Hour Famine. This year the money raised goes directly to children in Malawi<br />

where 50% of the children do not get enough food for normal growth.<br />

The students have already raised close to $1000 which is a tremendous effort. If you<br />

google 40 Hour Famine you can go to the <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> group and sponsor one of<br />

the <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> students.<br />

The Famine is on 16 th to 18 th <strong>August</strong> so there is plenty of time for more students to help<br />

this worthy cause.<br />

Liz Hoy - Coordinator


Bullying<br />

<strong>School</strong>s exist in a society where incidents of bullying behaviour may occur. Preventing and<br />

responding to bullying behaviour in learning and working environments is a shared<br />

responsibility of all staff, students, parents, caregivers and members of the wider school<br />

community. <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> school students have all received a copy of a wallet sized card<br />

entitled "What to Do if I am Bullied" and we have a wide variety of strategies and programs<br />

running at <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> school to minimise bullying. Full details of our anti bullying policy<br />

can be found on our school website.<br />

WHAT TO DO IF I AM BULLIED<br />

If I feel hurt or upset by what someone else has said, written or done.<br />

I tell a teacher or my Year Advisor<br />

OR<br />

A friend tells my teacher or Year Advisor<br />

OR<br />

I use the Bully Box in the Library<br />

OR<br />

My parent/carer contacts the <strong>School</strong><br />

First Report<br />

Teacher will tell the bully to stop and help work out the problem.<br />

My Year Advisor and Mrs Gorman will be informed.<br />

I may want to talk to the<br />

<strong>School</strong> Counsellor<br />

Second Report<br />

Mrs Gorman or my year Advisor will help me work<br />

out a solution.<br />

The bully will be given a warning by Mrs Gorman<br />

or my Year Advisor.<br />

My parents may be involved<br />

Third Report<br />

Mrs Gorman will inform the Deputy Principal.<br />

The bully will be given a warning by the Deputy<br />

Principal<br />

I will receive continued support<br />

from teachers, Mrs Gorman,<br />

Counsellor and Deputy<br />

Principal<br />

Fourth Report or<br />

IF I AM IN DANGER<br />

Deputy principal or Principal will interview the<br />

bully.<br />

Bully may be suspended.<br />

NOTE:<br />

ALL REPORTS/ACTIONS WILL BE RECORDED IN THE BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL<br />

BULLYING REGISTER


<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

Anti-racism Policy Statement<br />

<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> rejects racism in all its forms. Our school is committed to the<br />

elimination of racial discrimination, including direct and indirect racism, racial<br />

vilification and harassment.<br />

If your child feels that they are the victims of racism the incident or matter can be<br />

resolved by reporting it to the Anti-Racism Officer in our <strong>School</strong>. The Officer will<br />

then instigate an investigation based on the Grievance Procedures flow chart below.<br />

All New South Wales schools are monitored by the Department of Education and<br />

Communities as an ongoing part of the Anti-racism Policy implementation across the<br />

State.<br />

Anti-racism Grievance Procedures<br />

Step 1: Making a complaint<br />

Contact Officer will:<br />

obtain details<br />

inform person(s) of process and rights<br />

Step 2: Investigating the complaint<br />

Senior Officer and Contact Officer will:<br />

interview both parties<br />

seek resolution<br />

write report for Principal and recommend action<br />

Step 3: Making a decision<br />

Principal or Senior Officer will:<br />

decide on action and inform both parties<br />

inform both parties of right to appeal<br />

Step 4: Appeal<br />

Next most senior officer will:<br />

review material<br />

discuss with person appealing<br />

attempt resolution<br />

decide on action and inform all parties<br />

Step 5: Further action<br />

Principal or Senior officer will:<br />

monitor situation regularly


From the Careers Advisor<br />

RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships<br />

Are you a student who is passionate about forging a career that will help<br />

strengthen your local rural community? Applications are now open for the Royal<br />

Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Foundation Rural Scholarships.<br />

Over the last three years the Foundation has awarded 126 Rural Scholarships to<br />

students studying at TAFE, university and pursuing apprenticeships.<br />

RAS Foundation Executive Officer Jocellin Jansson said the scholarships are aimed<br />

at reducing some of the financial challenges rural students often face when it<br />

comes to pursuing their education and training goals.<br />

“In <strong>2013</strong>, a record 49 students were awarded a RASF Rural Scholarship. There is<br />

no age limit and students could be studying anything from education, engineering,<br />

health, agriculture, business – and anything in between. We are looking for a<br />

broad cross section of people who want to make a real contribution to the future<br />

of rural NSW,” said Ms Jansson.<br />

Hillston’s Sharni Scott was selected from a pool of over 1,000 applications in <strong>2013</strong>.<br />

The 23-year-old is the first member of her family to attend university and is<br />

currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Education.<br />

“The scholarship is making a huge difference in not only my life, but also my<br />

family’s. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t sum up the level of appreciation and gratitude we<br />

have towards the RAS Foundation and my scholarship donor,” said Miss Scott.<br />

The RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships offer $5,000 for full-time-study and<br />

$2,500 for part-time study to assist students from rural areas who in turn are<br />

motivated to help build strong and vibrant communities.<br />

Interested recipients are encouraged to visit www.rasnsw.com.au/programs to<br />

find out more about the RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships and to complete the<br />

online application form.<br />

Automotive Modern Apprenticeship<br />

Program<br />

Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd is a major provider of government funded vocational<br />

learning and outsourced services to major vehicle manufacturers with an<br />

extensive client list across Australia. Applications are now being sought from<br />

students interested in joining the motor trade.


Both males and females from all over Australia are invited to apply for the<br />

Modern Apprenticeship Program and if selected will be offered full time<br />

employment at a dealer close to home and flown to either Sydney, Melbourne or<br />

Brisbane for block training. Flights and accommodation, where eligible, are also<br />

included.<br />

Positions are already available for 2014. Students should apply quickly to ensure<br />

their chance of a full time position.<br />

Students are to check with their Careers Advisor for any further advice or to gain<br />

a better understanding of what Vantage Automotive has to offer, or can visit<br />

www.vantageautomotive.com. Students can also contact Vantage Automotive Pty<br />

Ltd via email (reception@vantageautomotive.com) or phone (8014 8990) if they<br />

have any queries or concerns, so that you can gain knowledge and understanding<br />

of the Program.<br />

If you are interested, the process of enrolment would be to carefully look at the<br />

Manufacturers and Dealerships listed on the website under the “Apply Now’ area –<br />

the Apprenticeship Program leads to full time employment, and you can choose<br />

which Dealer you wish to apply to.<br />

After you are happy with your selection, you are then required to complete the<br />

application form online, attach your current Resume and cover letter. You will<br />

also be required to follow the steps and complete a short online assessment.<br />

The Dealership to which you have applied will then receive the application and<br />

may be in contact to invite you for an interview. During this process, you could<br />

be offered the chance to talk to staff and trainers alongside a number of students<br />

that are currently enrolled on the Modern Apprenticeships Program to discuss<br />

your options and it will also offer an opportunity for you to ask any questions<br />

you may have.<br />

Year 10 Work Experience<br />

Parents are reminded that all Year 10<br />

students are to be involved in the Work<br />

Experience program in Term 4<br />

(November 24 to December 11).<br />

Your son/daughter has been given a<br />

letter to take home. Could parents<br />

please sign the permission note and<br />

return it to the school to indicate that<br />

you have received this.<br />

Trish Kirk<br />

Careers Advisor


From the TAS Faculty<br />

Year 10 Food Technology students<br />

catering for Year 10 Parents<br />

On Monday 22 nd July, a<br />

small group of Year 10<br />

Food<br />

Technology<br />

students,<br />

kindly<br />

volunteered their time to<br />

cook for the Year 10<br />

Subject Selection evening.<br />

Hanne, Evett, Gina and<br />

Elisha catered for the 40+<br />

parents that came to the<br />

presentation, with the<br />

assistance of Miss Jeanes<br />

and Miss Ridgewell.<br />

The students prepared and<br />

presented a selection of<br />

sushi, mini quiches and<br />

pumpkin scones. The<br />

feedback from those who<br />

attended was very<br />

positive.<br />

Jesse Jeanes/<br />

Amanda Ridgewell<br />

TAS Faculty<br />

Engineering students construct bike<br />

racks - Free drinks for all!<br />

Yes you read it correctly; Carmel at the Canteen is giving away free<br />

drinks to anyone who rides to school! We want to promote healthy<br />

lifestyles that are good for the environment. No, you can't say it's too<br />

hot. Now that the Year 11 Engineering students have built our school<br />

and the <strong>Bellingen</strong> Public <strong>School</strong> two bike racks, you now have the facility<br />

to chain up your bikes safely at the top of the hill outside the Science<br />

block. There are spaces for 24 bikes so dust off the "treadly" and get fit<br />

while coming to school.


Remember, see Carmel when you arrive, show her your bike and get to<br />

choose any drink from the Canteen for free! Yes riding is cool :)<br />

Congratulations should go to the students involved for a huge job in<br />

designing and making four bike racks.<br />

Years 7 and 8 Technology students<br />

keep on producing the goods!<br />

Pictured are some of our fantastic students with the quality projects they<br />

have been producing in the workshop.<br />

A reminder to all parents that your students must wear leather shoes to<br />

school for practical classes, it is also policy that they bring an apron.<br />

Payment of school practical fees is much appreciated and allows your<br />

children to take projects home.


Sport News<br />

Young Squash Player Excels<br />

Ian Dillon<br />

Head Teacher TAS<br />

At the end of a very busy Term 2, 15 year old,<br />

Trent Timms represented the North Coast in the<br />

NSW Combined <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Squash<br />

Championships held in Cardiff. During this<br />

competition Trent was playing against Open boys<br />

and performed extremely well in all his games<br />

helping North Coast to finish third in the<br />

competition. Trent, in fact, played so well he<br />

was selected in the NSWCHS 15 year’s team to<br />

travel to New Zealand later this year.<br />

This is the third <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> student<br />

this year to be selected to represent the state<br />

in team and individual games. Jess Marks for<br />

cricket, Jonty Neaves for AFL and now Trent<br />

Timms for squash, with three other players narrowly missing out being named<br />

as shadow reserves. These three were Jacob Williamson Leslie for football,<br />

Shelby Mackenzie for football and Justin Alford for hockey. What a wealth<br />

of sporting talent is sitting on the hill overlooking <strong>Bellingen</strong>, and<br />

congratulations to Trent on this great achievement.


New State Champion!<br />

Karlie Swanson from <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is the new All <strong>School</strong>s Cross<br />

Country 16 years Age Champion. This<br />

competition includes competitors from<br />

Combined <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, Catholic<br />

<strong>School</strong>s and Independent <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

making her truly the best in the state.<br />

This is a great achievement for Karlie<br />

who has many accomplishments already<br />

to her credit including a 1 st in her age<br />

in the Gold Coast 10km run only a week earlier. Other outstanding<br />

achievements in 2012 included 1 st in the CHS Cross Country and 2 nd in the<br />

Australian Athletics Championships in the 3000m.<br />

Karlie is certainly an athlete with a very successful past but even a bigger<br />

future. These successes come from talent combined with a lot of hard work.<br />

Her commitment to training is excellent and she has overcome some big<br />

setbacks with injury and sickness. Karlie has not let this slow her down and<br />

really deserves this absolutely outstanding result. Photo above shows Karlie<br />

with her gold medal.<br />

Three other competitors from <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Jacob Thorn, Katie<br />

Thorn and Talissa Alford also competed at these Championships and performed<br />

very well.<br />

North Coast Athletics Championships<br />

Eighteen students are representing <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> at the North Coast<br />

Athletics Championships to be held at Kingscliff today. We look forward to<br />

hearing their great results.<br />

Futsal Championships<br />

Northern NSW Futsal Championships is being held on Monday 12 th and<br />

Tuesday 13 th <strong>August</strong>. Transport will be provided so students are looking to<br />

organise this. The cost is $20.<br />

Jon Winfer/Liz Hoy<br />

Sport Coordinators


<strong>Bellingen</strong> Shire Youth Services<br />

& Cranes Family<br />

Relationships Skills Program<br />

present<br />

FREE Workshops for parents<br />

Venue: The Youth HUB <strong>Bellingen</strong><br />

Monday 12 th <strong>August</strong>, 9.30am-2.30pm. Free Lunch<br />

Is Anger a problem in your family?<br />

• Staying calm when kids stress out.<br />

• Help your young person understand and express their anger in healthy<br />

ways.<br />

• Understand the dynamics of anger in your family.<br />

Monday 19 th <strong>August</strong> 9.30am-2.30pm<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Understanding your reactions<br />

Understanding young people’s needs, balancing yours.<br />

Having realistic expectations<br />

Listening to and focusing on your young person<br />

Contact <strong>Bellingen</strong> Shire Youth Services on 66550167<br />

Tamie 0429839473 or Magdalena 0437460856<br />

Phone Bookings Essential


Family and<br />

Community Information Centre<br />

TAX HELP<br />

PO Box 317 Macksville 2447<br />

Phone: 6568 2305<br />

Fax: 6568 2218<br />

nvnc@bigpond.net.au<br />

www.nvcsc.org.au<br />

The Family and Community Information Centre has trained and experienced TAX<br />

HELP volunteers available at Macksville and Nambucca Heads ready to assist to<br />

complete your tax return.<br />

The service commenced in and will continue until October.<br />

The TAX HELP service is available to anyone who has an income below $50,000 per<br />

year but that this can vary depending on circumstances.<br />

To determine if you are eligible for this free service, contact the Family and Community<br />

Information Centre on 65686249 or the ATO on 13 28 61<br />

Booking for TAX HELP appointments is essential and can be made by contacting the<br />

Family and Community Information Centre on 65682305.<br />

For further information contact Family and Community Information Centre: 6568 2305<br />

or Paul Sekfy 0419440065<br />

EXPERIENCE ANOTHER CULTURE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS<br />

IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE STUDIES AT HOME<br />

In January 2014 Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd will be receiving exchange<br />

students from Europe, Canada, the USA and Latin America. Our new arrivals will live with a<br />

host family and attend a local school for 2-10 months. We are keen to hear from suitable<br />

families who might be interested to host a student. It's a great way for them to learn about a<br />

new country and share an unforgettable experience with the entire family!<br />

Host families come in all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and ages. Hosting an exchange<br />

student can be a truly rewarding experience. It allows a family to experience a foreign culture<br />

first hand, be exposed to a new language and pass on a bit of our own culture. They might<br />

even make a friend for life!<br />

If you have any questions about hosting an exchange student or would like to view profiles of<br />

students arriving from other countries, you can either respond to this email or call our office<br />

on 1300 135 331. No obligation.


Years 11 and 12 Assessment Schedules<br />

HSIE<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 Ancient History Week 5 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 5<br />

15%<br />

30%<br />

Year 11 Business Studies Week 9 Term 3 Task 9 35%<br />

Year 11 Geography Week 6 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 6<br />

10%<br />

20%<br />

Year 11 Modern History Week 9 Term 3 Task 4 -<br />

Year 11 Society & Culture Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 60%<br />

Year 12 Ancient History Term 3 Task 4 20%<br />

Year 12 Geography Term 3 Task 3 -<br />

Year 12 Modern History Term 3 Task 4 20%<br />

Year 12 Society & Culture Term 3 Task 4 20%<br />

CAPA<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 Music Week 9 Term 3 Task 4 35%<br />

Year 11 Visual Arts Week 5 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

20%<br />

20%<br />

Year 12 Music 1 Term 3 Task 5 20%<br />

Year 12 Music 2 Term 3 Task 5 15%<br />

Year 12 Music Extension Term 3 Task 1 50%<br />

Year 12 Visual Arts Early Term 3 Task 5 20%<br />

TAS<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 CAFS Week 9 Term 3 Task 30%<br />

Year 11 Engineering Week 6 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 5<br />

20%<br />

30%<br />

Year 11 Food Tech Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 30%<br />

Year 11 Timber Week 5 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

30%<br />

50%<br />

Year 12 CAFS Term 3 Trial Exam 40%<br />

Year 12 Engineering Week 7 Term 3 Task 5 15%<br />

Year 12 Food Technology Term 3 Task 5 20%<br />

Year 12 Metal Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

30%<br />

Term 3<br />

Year 12 Timber Term 3<br />

Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

15%<br />

30%<br />

15%


ENGLISH<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 English Advanced Week 6 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 5<br />

25%<br />

5%<br />

Year 11 English Extension 1 Week 5 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

15%<br />

10%<br />

Year 11 English Standard Week 6 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

25%<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 5<br />

25%<br />

Year 12 English Advanced Term 3 Task 6 20%<br />

Year 12 English Standard Week 10 Term 3<br />

Term 3<br />

Task 5<br />

Task 6<br />

25%<br />

20%<br />

MATHEMATICS<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 Maths Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -<br />

Year 11 Maths Extension 1 Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -<br />

Year 11 Maths General Week 9 Term 3 Task 3 -<br />

Year 12 Info Tech Term 3 Task -<br />

Year 12 Maths Term 3 Task -<br />

Year 12 Maths Extension 2 Term 3 Task 4 -<br />

Year 12 Maths General Term 3 Task 4 -<br />

Year 12 Maths Extension 1 Term 3 Task 4 -<br />

SCIENCE<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 Agriculture Week 9 Term 3 Task 4 40%<br />

Year 11 Biology Week 9 Term 3 Task 4 40%<br />

Year 11 Chemistry Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

20%<br />

40%<br />

Year 11 Earth & Env<br />

Science<br />

Week 5 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

30%<br />

40%<br />

Year 11 Physics Week 4 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 3<br />

Task 4<br />

35%<br />

35%<br />

Year 12 Biology Term 3 Task 3 25%<br />

The week tasks are due may need to be changed due to unavoidable circumstances<br />

PDHPE<br />

YEAR/SUBJECT DUE TASK WEIGHTING<br />

Year 11 PDHPE Week 6 Term 3<br />

Week 9 Term 3<br />

Task 4<br />

Task 5<br />

10%<br />

40%<br />

Year 12 PDHPE Term 3 Task 5 15%<br />

Year 12 Sport Life & Rec Term 3 Task 4 15%


<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Uniform Code<br />

<strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> asks all parents to send their children to school neatly dressed<br />

in correct uniform. Every student should take pride in their personal appearance and<br />

the wearing of school uniform is an important step in developing a good school spirit.<br />

The following is acceptable uniform at <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>:<br />

GIRLS: YEARS 7-10<br />

● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)<br />

● Blue tartan skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more<br />

than 10 centimetres from the knee - see picture)<br />

● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length<br />

● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)<br />

● Black shoes, white socks<br />

● Acceptable sports shoes<br />

GIRLS: SPORTS DAY/PE<br />

● Royal blue shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the knee)<br />

● Gold polo shirt<br />

● Acceptable sport shoes with white socks<br />

● Hat<br />

BOYS: YEARS 7 - 12<br />

● White button front shirt or polo shirt (no advertisements)<br />

● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)<br />

● Grey shorts (not more than 10 centimetres from the<br />

knee – see picture), slacks (single colour) or blue jeans<br />

● Black shoes, white or grey socks, acceptable sports shoes<br />

BOYS: SPORTS DAY/PE<br />

● Royal blue shorts (single colour/of an acceptable length)<br />

● Gold polo shirt<br />

● Acceptable sports shoes with blue and gold socks<br />

● Hat<br />

GIRLS: YEARS 11-12<br />

● White button front blouse or polo shirt with collar (no advertisements)<br />

● Royal blue skirt or royal blue shorts or denim shorts (not more than 10<br />

centimetres from the knee)<br />

● Dark blue slacks or blue jeans of an acceptable length<br />

● Dark blue jumper and/or school jacket (no hoodies)<br />

● Black shoes, white socks<br />

● Acceptable sports shoes


Unacceptable dress for <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>:<br />

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Stretch skirts (this is not negotiable).<br />

Girl’s shorts that are too short.<br />

Ripped clothing<br />

Singlets, string shoulder tops as shirts, sleeveless shirts<br />

Low cut necklines or armholes, blouses/shirts that are indecent in a school<br />

environment; midriff tops (see skin, not in)<br />

Slogans or pictures excepting brand names (as in small pocket sized logo)<br />

No underwear as outwear (e.g. petticoats).<br />

Hoodies<br />

Coloured ties<br />

Long coloured / striped socks<br />

Sandals, crocs, thongs, high heels, ugg boots or slippers<br />

Students wearing unacceptable dress will be either asked to change into school<br />

clothing or sent home.<br />

Safety:<br />

NO long hanging bracelets, necklaces or earrings, excessively loose<br />

garments in practical subjects and sports activities.<br />

Establishing and maintaining safe working environments is fundamental to the work of<br />

teachers. Footwear is an important safety item. Good soles provide a sound grip on<br />

the floor preventing accidents from occurring. Footwear can also protect feet from<br />

mechanical or chemical damage. DEC policy clearly states that it is mandatory that<br />

students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in schools<br />

wear enclosed leather footwear. This includes all Science, Industrial Arts and Home<br />

Economics classes. Our new <strong>Bellingen</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> commercial stainless steel<br />

kitchen began operation last year and no student will be allowed in without leather<br />

footwear.<br />

Leather shoes can now be purchased for as little as $20. Leather skate shoes and<br />

leather joggers are now readily available trendy options other than the traditional<br />

school shoe.<br />

We urge parents to provide their children with leather upper shoes so that we can<br />

meet our OH&S obligations.<br />

Remember that if students are out of uniform<br />

they are required to bring a note from home<br />

AND/OR see the Deputy Principal for a red<br />

uniform slip.


AUGUST<br />

DATES TO REMEMBER<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

5-6 Futsal Champion of Champions 11 P&C Meeting<br />

6-8 NSWCHS Lawn Bowls 7-12 Years 9/10 Exams<br />

12 P&C Meeting 8 CLAPPER Awards<br />

23 NAIDOC Day Concert 8 NC Surf Lifesaving<br />

30 Wear it Purple Day 13-22 Year 10 Futures Program<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

19-10 NC Cricket (Boys)<br />

5-6 NSWCHS Athletics 25 Year 10 Work Experience<br />

6-13 Year 11 Exams 26 NC Cricket (Girls)<br />

9 P&C Meeting DECEMBER<br />

11 Year 7 Vaccinations 3 Silver Excursion<br />

19 Year 12 Final Assembly – 10am 3-4 Gold Excursion<br />

21 Year 12 Formal 13 Presentation Day Assembly<br />

OCTOBER 13 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued<br />

14 P&C Meeting 18 End Term 4<br />

28-31 Years 7/8 Exams<br />

29 MNC Cricket (Boys)<br />

Canteen Roster<br />

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY<br />

5 th <strong>August</strong> 6 th <strong>August</strong> 7 th <strong>August</strong> 8 th <strong>August</strong> 9 th <strong>August</strong><br />

Christine Witt Deanne Johnson Lisa Barlo Penny Stark<br />

12 th <strong>August</strong> 13 th <strong>August</strong> 14 th <strong>August</strong> 15 th <strong>August</strong> 16 th <strong>August</strong><br />

Jenny Parker Kim Mathews Jeanette Hickey Helen Trist<br />

19 th <strong>August</strong> 20 th <strong>August</strong> 21 st <strong>August</strong> 22 nd <strong>August</strong> 23 rd <strong>August</strong><br />

Christine Witt Annette Mason Jenny Harry<br />

26 th <strong>August</strong> 27 th <strong>August</strong> 28 th <strong>August</strong> 29 th <strong>August</strong> 30 th <strong>August</strong><br />

Christine Witt Sharon Hearps Cassandra Robinson<br />

2 nd September 3 rd September 4 th September 5 th September 6 th September<br />

Debbie Bardsley Deanne Johnson Ruth Battis Penny Stark<br />

9 th September 10 th September 11 th September 12 th September 13 th September<br />

Christine Witt Jo Barr Kate Harling Helen Trist<br />

16 th September 17 th September 18 th September 19 th September 20 th September<br />

Deanne Johnson

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