12th March

LNC Rugby League

Wauchope

15th March

Boys & Girls Basketball

Yamba

16th March

Boys & Girls Football

Port Macquarie

19th March

Bangarra Dance Workshop

Coffs Harbour

21st March

Harmony Day

24th March

P&C Carboot Sale & Fete

26th - 29th March

ArtExpress, D&T, Hospo, Music Sydney Excursion

30th March - 2nd April

Easter Break

4th April

Year 7 Breakfast TAS Quad

On Friday 2nd March, 100 Year 6 students descended on Nambucca

Heads High School for Hocus Pocus Potions Science Transition Day

with Mrs Mel Waters and Ms Louise Lockyer. Lots of fun was had by the

students from three Primary Schools – Nambucca Heads Primary, Frank

Partridge VC, Macksville Primary and St Patricks Primary. The younger

students were introduced to the Year Advisors for 2019, Mr Matt Rumsey

and Miss Sarah Magill. The students began their introduction to High

School with an entertaining session by Ms Barnett with her Magic

(Chemistry) show, followed by The Amazing Race. This was a fun way for

students to find their way around the school and a little information about

the different areas. Fruit was supplied for the students for morning tea and

then they participated in a

variety of fun science

activities including making

sherbet, rocky road, and

poop! They also made the

“Oobleck” dance and saw

their flower indicators

change colours. The

younger students made a

magic potion to drink with

their lunch which was

made by our Year 10

Hospitality students.

Thankyou to all of the

Year 10 helpers for being

leaders on the day. They

did a fantastic job helping

the younger students with

the activities and looking

around the school. Also a

big thank you to staff

members who helped on

the day.

9th March, 2018, Issue No. 3

Hocus Pocus Transition Day Calendar

Principal’s Report

Our School Newsletter is available to be received via email. Our eNewsletter includes

more photos and links. If you would like to be included on our email list please

contact Annette Welsh at the school with your email address.

Dear Parents and Community

Thursday, 8th March, was International Women’s Day. The campaign theme for 2018 is:

#PressforProgress

This is because it will take (on the current World Economic Forum’s research) 200 years for gender

parity or gender equality. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About

International Women's Day is a collective day of global celebration and a call for gender parity. No

one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network or media hub is

solely responsible for International Women's Day.

"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective

efforts of all who care about human rights," says world-renowned feminist, journalist and social and political activist Gloria

Steinem.

Thus International Women's Day is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action - whatever that looks like

globally or at a local level. But one thing is for sure, International Women's Day has been occurring for well over a century -

and continues to grow from strength to strength.

Please go to https://www.internationalwomensday.com/PressforProgress and Press for Progress. Thank you to all parents who came to the school on a very wet Tuesday evening for our first parent information event about goal setting. I have attached one of the links I spoke about on Tuesday that may be of assistance to all parents and carers. https://www.learningpotential.gov.au/

As always please contact me at the school if you have any questions in regards to your child’s education at NHHS.

My highlight of the fortnight:

Our first 6 to 7 Orientation Day for our 2019 Year 7 cohort last Friday. Over 100 students from FPVC Public, Nambucca

Heads Public, Macksville Primary and St Patrick’s filled the school and participated in a number of science experiments that

gave them a taste of what high school will be like. Thanks to the Year 9 and 10 students and other staff who helped Ms

Lockyer and Mrs Waters run a great day.

Simon McKinney

Principal

Congratulations to Kawana Crowe, Kyiesha

Siemsen and Molly Langley on receiving

scholarships from Mr Graeme Beatton of the

Nambucca Heads Lions Club. We would like to

thank the Nambucca Heads Lions for their

continued contribution to the education of the

students of our school. The girls are extremely

grateful for the sponsorship which will help

towards their education.

Lions Scholarships

Mr Graeme Beatton, Kawana, Kyiesha, Molly

PA4E1 - Physical Activity for Everyone This is a program that has been instigated at Nambucca Heads High School to

encourage students to participate in more physical activities. Miss Magill is the

coordinator of the project and is thankful to so many staff members who have

offered to run an activity during lunchtime in which the students can participate.

Mr Rumsey has basketball on Mondays at lunchtime, Mrs Taylor and Miss

Gulliver are holding yoga classes at lunchtime on Tuesdays, Mr Rumsey is

running basketball for anyone who would like to come along on Tuesday

afternoons after school and Miss Magill is holding an exercise afternoon on

Thursday after school for anyone who would like to have a go at Dodgeball,

Indoor Soccer, Hockey, Last Man Standing, Capture the Flag and a number of

other games. These afternoons are for any student of any ability and both Mr

Rumsey and Miss Magill would love to see a large number of students

attending.

On Tuesday 20th February four students,

along with staff, visited Muurrbay Language

Centre to celebrate with other community

members the 10 year anniversary of the

day Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, delivered

his Sorry speech to the Indigenous

community. The morning was a wonderful

celebration of the healing of those who

were removed from their family and their

extended families. The morning began with

Mr Gary Williams welcoming everyone in

Gumbaynggirr then Mr Dallas Walker

performed his song Darruyauirray (Coming

Better Together), in both English and

Gumbaynggirr, specially written for the

day .

Sorry Day Celebrated

Logan Ned, Jack Edwards, Miss Dakota Hillery, Kyiesha Siemsen , Jamie-Lee

Duckett (photo courtesy of Nambucca Guardian News)

Dancing up a Storm

On Sunday, 18th February, Shelayna Boorer competed in the Dance Blitz

Eisteddfod at Ambar Vale High School in Campbelltown. Shelayna competed

in six events and placed in all six, with five 1st and one 3rd.

This was Shelayna’s first dance Eisteddfod in Sydney and her results were

outstanding.

Her solo performances and results were:

Contemporary Solo – 1st

Modern Solo – 1st

Tap Solo – 3rd

Theatre Jazz Solo – 1st

Jazz Solo – 1st

Song only – 1st (this was the first time Shelayna had performed in a song

only event – no dancing!)

Submitted by Teresa Boorer

School & Community Notices

Textiles If you have any fabric or haberdashery items that you no longer need the textiles department would love to receive them.

They can be dropped into the administration office.

P&C Car Boot Sale & Fete

Nambucca Heads High School P&C will be holding a car boot sale and fete on Saturday 24th March. Stalls from $20. For

bookings and enquiries please email: kadaley2@bigpond.com. This will be a major fundraiser for the P&C. The P&C are

also holding an Easter Raffle 10KG’S OF CHOCOLATE UP FOR GRABS. Tickets $1 each. See Annette in the Library

for tickets.

Nambucca Junior Roosters

Registration is now open for all age groups. To register please come to Coronation Park Tuesdays 4.30pm. Registration

$100 per player, don't forget to apply for your Active Kids voucher which is available online at:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher and bring it along.

Further information contact Kelly 0411240067

Nambucca Strikers

Registration is now open for all age groups. To register please go to: http://www.playfootball.com.au

Children aged between 4 1/2 - 18 are eligible for the Active Kids voucher which is available online at:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher. Once you register on this site a voucher will be

available. This must be submitted with your registration. Registration fees for the 2018 season are: 5-7 Years $120,

8-11 Years $150, 12-14 Years $190 15-16 Years $200, 17-18 Years $210, Women's $350 and Men’s $360

Nambucca Valley Physi

EP Physi is a unique sport combining dance, floor and standing exercises for girls and ladies aged from 3 years up. It is a

great form of physical fitness. Improve flexibility, coordination and posture while building confidence and making new

friends. Classes are held at Nambucca Community and Arts Centre. For further information contact Jo Logan - 0422647214

Beaches Netball

Registration morning will be held on Saturday 24th February 2018 9.30am-11am at Gordon Park.

Registration fees: Ages 5-6 years $80, 7-10 years $100 11-17years $120, Seniors $130. ACTIVE KIDS Vouchers are

accepted!! Bring your voucher and credit card details along to the registration morning for assistance with the online

process.

For further enquiries please call Stacey - 0408 118 443 or search Beaches Netball Club on facebook

Rivers Netball Club

2018 PLAYER REGISTRATION GO TO OUR WEBSITE: riversnc.nsw.netball.com.au

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. REGISTRATION CLOSES 11TH MAR (SUN) 2018 @ 9PM NEW & OLD PLAYERS WELCOME!

Keep up-to-date with the facebook page Rivers Netball. For further information call Nikki 0423 304 430 or

Reigan 0401 402 573

Valley Life Youth

For young people from Years 6-12 Friday nights during the school term 6:30pm-8:30pm Gold coin donation Nambucca

Christian Life Centre, Kingsworth Estate. For more details contact Monique on 0488 182 947.

Lowes Menswear will be offering 20% off all uniforms on Thursday

15th March. This is a great opportunity to purchase winter uniform

at a reduced cost.

Touch Football On Friday the 23rd of February the girls and boys under 15’s Touch

Football sides travelled to Bowraville to participate in the Lower North

Coast carnival and trials.

We played teams from Bowraville, Macksville, Kempsey, Port

Macquarie and Wauchope

The girls played some great games and held their own against an

always fiercely competitive Macksville side. At the completion of the

carnival the girls placed 5th overall. A fantastic result.

The boys played hard and had some close results each game, the

sportsmanship that they exhibited was admirable.

All students involved represented Nambucca Heads High with

integrity and pride. It was my pleasure to be with them on the day.

Bella Ronan and Marli Bateman were selected in the girls LNC side.

Nelson Langley and Jake Hancock were selected in the boys LNC

side. A solid effort from everyone and congratulations to the players

that will progress to the next round of selections.

Miss Ellie Dennis

HSC Art Exhibition An Exhibition entitled “NAMBUCCA HIGH HSC ART” will run from Wednesday 7th to Thursday, 29th

March at the Stringer Street Gallery. Five talented

young artists will display their major works, which were

produced last year by Year 12 students under the

direction of Mrs Angela Bagordo. The works are

insightful and varied and include collage, video,

painting, drawing and digital photography. Everyone is

welcome. We are sure you will be delighted and

surprised by the works and of course you will have the

chance to meet a few of our fine emerging artists. The

Gallery is located within the Nambucca Community

and Arts Centre, Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads and

the opening hours are Wednesday to Friday 10am-

3pm and Saturday 9.30 -11.45am.

(Missing from the photo is Brooke Hallett whose work will also be

on display)

Ryan Purnell, Sarese Paull, Max Galo, Samantha Davison

Hocus Pocus Transition Day