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8 November 2019
Bellingen High School
NEWSLETTER Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630 Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
ORIGAMI
Installation
In preparation for the Cherry Festival
students are invited to try their hand at
folding origami. These will go towards a
hanging installation to celebrate the
traditional Cherry Festival. Thanks to the
Commonwealth Bank for the donation of
origami paper and a ‘how to’ book.
Haridian Ramirez
Teacher Librarian
Nihongo
Report
This week in class, the students were challenged to say as many Japanese phrases as
possible. It was pleasing to see everyone trying out phrases, some for the very first time.
A couple of the phrases were:
Mainichi nano o shimasuka What do you do every day?
Tokidoki hon o yomimasu I sometimes read a book.
Nichi youbi ni nani o shitai desuka What do you like to do on Sunday?
Well done everyone.
Sayounara Sayounara Sayounara
Boido Sensei
YEAR 12 ASSESSMENTS – TERM 4
WEEK SUBJECT/TASK WEEK SUBJECT/TASK
6 Science Extension
9
English Standard
7 Biology English Advanced
Physics Industrial Technology – Industry Study
8
PDHPE
10
Mathematics Standard
Engineering Studies – Civil Structures
Report
Mathematics Advanced
Mathematics Extension 2
Investigating Science Chemistry
Modern History – Topic Test Community & Family Studies
Mathematics Extension 1 Primary Industries – Cluster 4 & 7
Society & Culture – PIP proposal hand in
From the Deputy Principal
Regular attendance at school for every student is essential if students are to achieve their
potential, and increase their career and life options. Schools in partnerships with parents
are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students. While parents are legally
responsible for the regular attendance of their children, school staff, as part of their duty
of care, record and monitor part and whole day absences. As part of this it is important
that students arrive to school on time that is before 9.00 am. As a school we value the
importance of students being on time to every class and if there are issues with attendance
we will work with families to address any concerns. We are about to review our
attendance policy and will be seeking input from families as part of this process.
We are very excited to be a part of an event on Wednesday 13 November called “A Night
with the Blokes”. It’s run by an organisation called “Tomorrow Man” who have received
great reviews from communities, sporting groups and schools for facilitating casual but
honest conversations about the current ‘man-code’ and what tomorrows “man” might
look like. At the event, we (men and lads) will get to explore how we can look after
ourselves, our mates and our families better, whilst carving out our own version of the
Aussie man.
The event will be starting at Maam Gaduying (Meeting Place in Bellingen near the Library
from 6.30pn) and then moving over to Bello Memorial Hall from 7pm to 9pm, this is a
free event. Hopefully you can come along and support this event.
Students wearing the correct uniform has certainly improved recently and we would like
to congratulate and thank those students who wear the correct uniform every day. The
next focus will be on wearing the correct bottom half with shorts that are the school
colours of navy blue or grey or the school skirt, and that they are of an appropriate length.
If you require assistance for uniform please contact the school on 66551315.
Tim Laverty
Down at the Ag Plot
Dorrigo Show Report
The Cattle Show Team is busy preparing for Dorrigo in two weeks’ time. We will be taking
11 head of cattle, our biggest group so far this year.
Traveling will be our four young
heifer calves, all born this year and
Bell-Hy Penny, who is our only
heifer calf from last year. These
heifers will form the basis for the
Bell-Hy Red Poll herd for many years
to come.
The four Square Meaters will also be
entered into the show, as well as
Pumba and Quinton, our two Red
Poll steers.
The Bellingen High School Team travels up on Friday morning, the 22nd November. On
the Friday, everyone will be busy washing and preparing the cattle for the show ring.
There will be judging, parading and a heifer competition on the Friday.
On Saturday, our Red Polls and Square Meater cattle will be judged.
Please come and watch our cattle team at the Dorrigo Show, and of course the rodeo, on
Friday night.
Moo Moo Moo
Sheep News
Our students are busy selecting the breeding flock for next year, consisting of ten breeding
ewes. The selection criteria for the ewes are:
1. Dorper
2. Twinning
3. Must have interesting coloured wool
We try to find homes for the sheep we cull. Some
are sent, unfortunately, as meat sheep.
Soon, there will be some sheep for sale. If you
would like a pet sheep, please check our next
newsletter.
Baa Baa Baa
Silver Pencil Wyandotte News
Students in the Poultry Club have selected
the very best hens to put in with the
roosters, trying to breed the winner of
2020 Royal Easter Show. It has been
interesting times learning about the traits
of the perfect hens, and future chickens.
Chirp Chirp Chirp
Stephen Boyd
Agriculture and Primary Industries Teacher
Share the Dignity
Christmas Campaign
Fill a handbag with a Christmas
gift for women and girls in need
#itsinthebag2019 will run from Friday November 22
to Saturday December 7.
Donate to our Christmas collection @itsinthebag.
You have the power to make life better for a woman or girl experiencing homelessness or
poverty this Christmas. Provide pads and tampons, personal hygiene products and
everyday luxuries to homeless women, women at risk or women experiencing domestic
violence.
It’s simple. First of all, choose a handbag in good condition that you no longer use. Then,
fill it with items that would make a woman feel special, pop in a thoughtful note or
Christmas card and show her someone cares. Show her that she matters because everyone
deserves to feel that way.
Next time you’re at the shops, collect a few items for your Christmas handbag. No matter
how you celebrate Christmas with your family, this will be the most meaningful and
appreciated gift you give this year.
Why it’s in the Bag?
It’s In The Bag Christmas charity campaign ideas came to us when we realized that women
in crisis will put the needs of others before themselves, whatever the time of year. And
we wanted to do something that would give these women a little happiness at Christmas.
There are 85 000 homeless women who need your help this Christmas. Many have fled
domestic violence or experienced extreme poverty. We want to make them feel special.
You can help, it’s simple and makes a big difference in a woman’s life.
What’s in the Bag?
The three types of bag we collect are:
Please hand in your donations to the collection boxes in the Library, Front Office or
Careers Room.
;
;
Careers News
Name
Murray Nettheim
Year left Bellingen High School
1986 Year 12
Current job title
Qantas Sales and Engagement
Subjects studied in Years 11/12
2U English, 2U Maths, Biology, Geography, Economics, Legal Studies
Inspirations My parents and family, my employers and work colleagues.
Career pathway since leaving school
I've done a variety of work and each one has led me to the next level without me realising it. My attitude has always been to learn and be the best I can be... treat
people the way you want to be treated.
1) After BHS, I started work in an electrical goods warehouse packing orders and then
moved into the warehouse manager role and then onto spare parts;
2) I then started my own landscaping business and worked in the Pool Industry;
3) Moved onto Big W as a shop assistant, and then Department Manager (at the time
the youngest in the country);
4) Went to work in a gas company as shop assistant, deliveries, merchandising, then onto Sales Representative East Coast NSW then Commercial Business Manager
NSW;
5) Then into Operations Manager Central Coast Football, managing 1000 games a
week, 14 000 players and 23 soccer clubs, involved in the launch of Central Coast
Mariners FC;
6) Then became Operations Manager for Pele Sports Australia, travelling to Germany
and Switzerland for work conferences and launching a new product into Australian
market;
7) After this, Store Manager for Sporting Goods store, promotions, marketing, brand
development;
8) Moved into tourism industry and was the guide/manager/marketing for Segway
Central Coast and doing tourism based activities;
9) Then moved to Procurement Manager and Museum 2IC for Gosford Classic Car Museum, the largest car museum in the southern hemisphere, 500 cars worth $70
million. I was responsible for the building and design of the merchandise store,
purchasing, displays and visitor liaison (over 2000 visitors a week);
Ex Student Career Spotlight
;
10) Now working for QANTAS in the Sales and Engagement Team.
Certificates Attained: Big W Management Course; AMI Certificate 3 in Business
Management Advanced; ANZIF Level 2 Insurance Certificate; St Johns Ambulance Advanced Sports Injury Course
Favourite school memory
So many to choose from! Probably my favourite was Mr Parkes in the Teachers vs Year 12 Cricket Game (can't remember what year it was) which took place every lunch for 2
weeks, smashing a 6, by putting the ball through the study room window in the old
library (now the Science Block)...6 and out and had to explain to the principal who broke the window! It was a very animated conversation which Mr Parkes couldn't win.
Challenges along the way
Leaving the area 2 days after my final HSC exam and moving to Sydney to find work, it was hard; a new area, friends, colleagues and a new job!
Advice to current students
You will never stop learning, be prepared that you will make mistakes, it's how you overcome them that makes you stronger. You can’t get the rainbow without the rain!
Drought Awareness
It was lovely to see ex-student Cooper Kearsley back at Bellingen High! Cooper is studying
K-12 teaching at UNE, Armidale and is deeply concerned about drought affected families
particularly in the Tamworth/Quirindi area. Cooper came along to our year meetings this
week to talk to students about just how tough life can be on the land and to spread
awareness. Hopefully we will organise some fundraising events to support Cooper's
fundraising efforts.
Year 12
Important reminder for students applying for University in NSW - remember to finalise
SRS (School Recommendation Scheme) preferences in your UAC application by midnight
Sunday 10th November. Offers will be made to student emails on Thursday 14th
November.
Tax File Numbers
Several students have been asking to apply for a tax number. Unfortunately we can no
longer apply through school. Students need to complete the online application form
www.ato.gov.au/getTFN, print the online form summary and book an interview at a
participating Australia Post outlet. The Tax File Number will then be mailed to you within
28 days.
School Based Traineeships
Congratulations to Ernie Osland, James Hetherington and Jed Wilby who have recently
commenced school based traineeships with Reece Plumbing in Coffs Harbour. There are
several NSW Health school based traineeships currently being advertised for Indigenous
students through the Elsa Dixon program, see attached flyer. Please see Mrs Gorman or
Jenni Farrands to apply.
Apprenticeships for School Leavers
Faircloth & Reynolds, Coffs Harbour are currently recruiting for several apprenticeship
positions. Please see flyer below. Other vacancies are posted in Year 11/12 and parent
Facebook groups as well as the Careers Noticeboard in F block.
Year 9 Girls Day
Permission notes are out for our free Girls Day at the Hub on Wednesday 27th November.
With a choice of workshops including Vision Boarding. Body Movement and Mindfulness,
Climbing Wall activities, DIY Beauty Products, Friendships & Relationships etc. etc. it
should be a highly beneficial day. Healthy food will be provided for morning tea and
lunch. Please return your permission notes to the front office asap.
Raffle Donations - Year 10 Camp 2020,
Can you help?
Year 10 Camp is booked with Urban Expeditions Sydney for Term 4 next year with exciting
activities such as The Great Race in Sydney CBD, camping on Cockatoo Island and outdoor
adventures in Manly. As we would like to keep the costs down to a minimum, we will
be running a raffle early in 2020. Students who sell raffle tickets can use this money
directly towards their camp cost. If you are in a position to donate a raffle item, such as
a gift voucher, it would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Mrs Gorman or Mr Winfer.
Thank you
Frieda Gorman
Careers Adviser
From the TAS Faculty
Jamie has finally done it! A year of hard work has resulted in his display cabinet being
completed. Jamie epitomises what can be achieved in Industrial Technology with efficient
planning and a desire to reach identified goals. Jamie has always had a clear vision of what
he wanted to make for his Industrial Technology Life Skills Major Project. Now he has a
furniture item that he can look at with pride for many years to come. In the career of a
teacher, there are certain students who are impossible to forget. Jamie is certainly one of
those. His positive approach to school and his friendly nature have been memorable
highlights in the 3 years I have taught Jamie in the woodwork room.
Well done on
completing Year 12
Jamie and I will certainly
miss our conversations at
bus duty, and your witty
pun jokes.
David Mayo
Head Teacher TAS
DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER
7-10 Australian Futsal 19 NC Beach Volleyball (15’s/Opens)
8 Year 11 RRISK 21-22 Philosothon
11-15 Year 8 Exams 22 Small Schools Orientation Day
11 P&C Meeting 22-23 Dorrigo Show
12 HSC Ends 22-26 Dance Rites Opera House Performance
13 Tomorrow Man (Year 10 & 11 Boys) 25-10/12 Year 10 Work Placement
13 NC Surf Lifesaving 27 Year 9 Girls Day
14 Year 12 Formal 28-29 Year 11 Queensland Uni Excursion
17 HSC Results 29 All Schools Orientation Day
18-22 Year 9 Exams
DECEMBER
2 Year 7 2020 Parent BBQ 13 Years 7-10 Reports Issued
5 Life Ready Year 11 (Day 1) 16-17 Gold Excursion
9 P&C Meeting 18 Fine Music Festival (Memorial Hall)
13 Presentation Assembly (10am) 18 Final day Term 4 2019
Bellingen High School P&C Meeting Monday 11 November 2019
6pm Staff Common Room
Sport News
North Coast Champions!
The 16 years and 14 years girls Futsal teams played at the North Coast Championships on
Thursday 31st October after both earning Champions of Mid North Coast two weeks ago.
This means they had to play the champions of the other 3 North Coast Zones. As this
competition is a knockout competition Mid North Coast winners have to take on Lower
North Coast winners while Far North Coast need to take on Richmond – Clarence. The
winners of these games then play each other in the North Coast Final.
The 14’s girls had to play Melville High School (Kempsey) first in a game they dominated
from start to finish. The girls were putting shots on goal right from the start but it was only
the trusty boot of Summer Hogan who could convert the opportunities giving us a 3 -0
lead before Pixie Hill slotted one in shortly before half time. The second half was much
the same, however, goals were shared around with Tahahni Berger 1, Pixie Hill 2, Summer
Hogan 1 and Lulu McGrath 1. The final score of 9-1 could have blown out to many more,
but full credit to the Melville team who never gave up.
The North Coast final was against Mullumbimby High who won their first game
convincingly. This proved to be a much tighter affair with opportunities by both teams
shut down early. The Bellingen defence of Indiana Brodbeck and Tahahni Berger proved
solid and goal keeper, Jamika McAulay-Earnest remained strong throughout. The attack
at the other end penetrated with Pixie Hill 2 and Indiana 1 from the back sealing the deal
3-0. This made them North Coast Champions! These girls are heading to the Australian
Champion of Champions from the 8th to 10th November so this was a great lead in to that
competition.
The 16s girls had it a lot harder meeting Camden Haven High in their first round. Camden
Haven got up 2-0 early taking advantage of the rule allowing keepers to throw full length
of the court, which is no longer played in most competitions. When the girls adjusted they
came back with Ashley Sticker displaying her class slotting in 2 goals. The game was tied
up and Camden Haven scored again and Ashley again equalised. As the game was nearing
14 years girls’ team waiting
for their presentation of
medals (left to right)
Serenity Ellacott, Bonnie
Malt, Lulu McGrath, Indiana
Brodbeck, Katelyn Whyman,
Tahahni Berger, Summer
Hogan, Jamika McAulay-
Earnest, Pixie Hill
the end the Bellingen girls were on top peppering the goal. As luck would have it Camden
Haven scored on the counter attack and full time was called with the girls missing out 3-
4. As Byron Bay High School pulled out only the day before the Bello girls got a shortened
game against Alstonville High who was to play Camden Haven in the final. The Bellingen
team had no problems defeating Alstonville 5-0.
Volleyballers Rule the Beach
The Mid North Coast Beach Volleyball Knockout day was held at the Jetty foreshores on
Tuesday 29th October in fine, sunny conditions. This version of the game sees teams of
only 4 players play on the same size court as normal volleyball with sand making
movement more difficult. Due to the soft landing dives are a plenty and the game is fun,
fast and furious.
There were 4 divisions being contested; 15 years and under boys, 15 years and under girls,
Open Boys and Open Girls. Bellingen High had teams in all 4 divisions. The competition
runs as a knockout and winners on the day progress to the North Coast Final to be held
in Coffs on 19th November.
The Open girls played first and they were up against CHEC (with a few ex-Bello). The girls
started slowly but once they got in to it, worked together to take out both sets and win
2-0. Their next game, the Zone Final was against Coffs Harbour High who had home
ground advantage but despite this was no match for the Bellingen girls who again took
the game 2-0.
Emily Ruming taking control Mia Warman tips one over the net
The 15s boys team had their first match against Orara High and displayed some class to
win 2-0 which put them in the Final against Coffs Harbour High. Just like the Open girls
the boys dominated and took the game 2-0.
The Open boys started strongly against CHEC winning the first set. However, the Year 10
boys lost concentration losing the second set. It was 1-1 and a hard fought third set went
the way of CHEC (the eventual winners) which put the boys out of the competition.
Djarrah Clarke blocking effectively Josh Perry putting his body on the
line to save the ball
The 15s girls team remained undefeated on the
day winning their matches both 2-0. This young
team played well together and with all bar one
eligible to play in this age division next year the
future is bright.
This means out of the 4 divisions contested the
Bellingen High School teams won 3 and will be playing in the North Coast finals in 2
weeks. More training on our Beach Volleyball court!
Liz Hoy & Jon Winfer
Sport Coordinators
2019 HSC Written
Exam Timetable Week 5 Monday 11 November HSC Day 18
15 years girls Mid North Coast Champions
Back row - Leilani Coombes, Sophie Boyd,
Tahahni Berger
Front row - Jamika McAulay Earnest,
Katelyn Whyman, Indiana Brodbeck
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