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Bega High News

September 2019

Phone: 6492 9000 Fax: 6492 3996 Email: [email protected] Web Address: https://bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

Parent / Teacher Meetings for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11

Monday, 16 September 2019

3:30 – 6:30 pm

School Gym

10 minute interview time slots

Meet classroom teachers and discuss your child’s progress.

Students are also encouraged to attend this evening. All students benefit from having the school and the home working together on their education.

There are 2 booking options available:

Book an interview online or book by ringing the school office on 6492 9000.

All bookings must be made by 5 pm Thursday, 12 September.

Booking an interview online:

Go to https://begahs.sentral.com.au/portal/login and log in using your previously supplied username and password. Contact the school office on 6492 9000 if you don’t have a user name and password.

Go to the interview tab and select 2019 Term 3 Parent Teacher Interviews. Follow the instructions given.

Marcus Mundy works with students in Bega High’s Koori Space

Coming Events Wednesday, 11 September:

University of Wollongong AIME Program

Thursday, 12 September: Chatswood School Band workshop & performance Uniform Shop Sale day

Monday, 16 September: Years 7, 8, 9 10 & 11 Parent Teacher evening

Tuesday, 17 September: Year 11 Exams begin and continue until Monday, 23

September

Thursday, 19 September: Year 12 HSC Music Performance Examination Uniform Shop Sale day

Wednesday, 25 September: Year 12 Activities Day – Theme Dress up, Staff

Lunch & Presentation Day practice

Thursday, 26 September: Year 12 Presentation Ceremony Uniform Shop Sale day

Friday, 27 September: Last Day Term 3

Term 4 Monday, 14 October

All students return to school

Tuesday, 15 October: P & C Meeting

Thursday, 17 October: Year 12 HSC Written Examinations begin and

continue until Monday, 11 November

New Enrolment Policy The NSW Department of Education has released a new Enrolment Policy for all public schools in NSW. Families are encouraged to enrol at their local public school, with out of area enrolments being limited and subject to specific school criteria.

Bega High School Newsletter September 2019

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Bega High & Indigenous Games at St Patrick’s Primary School


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UPDATE! - Colgate Community Garden Challenge This is the last month we can enter the Colgate Community Garden Challenge!

If you have been collecting items for us, please take them to one of our collection points by Friday September 20th.:

Bega High School Foyer Support Unit Kitchen Red Café Regional Gallery and Library Foyer Bega Farmers Market (Fridays)

The winning prize is a recycled community garden set. In order to win we need to collect and send away our used, empty oral hygiene products such as:

old toothbrushes empty toothpaste tubes empty dental floss cases any outer packaging empty mouthwash containers

You can also support us by voting for Bega High School online at www.terracycle.com.au/colgategardenvoting

We are currently establishing new garden beds in order to grow herbs to sell at the Farmers Market and we would love to win this prize!

Thank you.

Bega High School Uniform Shop

Open each Thursday of the school term

8.30 am to 4:00 pm

For enquiries phone: 0417028864

Bega High School

Absentee Hotline: 6492 9010

If your child is going to be absent from school, please telephone with the following information:

Student Name Roll Class

Date of Absence Reason for Absence

Your Name

All other enquiries: 6492 9000


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HSC Music Night


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Book Week


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Pantastic Pancakes Stall 11 Business Studies students have been applying their business knowledge and skills to a pop-up "Pantastic Pancake Stall" at school.

Everything from the planning, marketing, costings, production and customer service was successfully organised by the students.

This demonstrated, not only their business accumen, but also their teamwork and ability to work under pressure.

What a great job...and we made a profit!!

Bindy Hayes Head Teacher HSIE & Music

SCLC Art Awards Winners and Participants

Interschools SnowSports Winner

Year 7 Student Jasper Defina receives a Certificate of National Participationl in Interschool SnowSports


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Community Noticeboard A D V E R T I S I N G

Material relating to students will be advertised at the Principal’s discretion and does not necessarily reflect the views of this school. No cost to non-profit making organisations.

Turn goods that would normally be thrown away for discarded

into totally new useable items.

Great prizes for juniors, youth and open sections. Anything goes – be creative!

Entry forms available at Eden Visitor Information Centre or download from http://edenwhalefestival.com.au/contact/forms/

Entries close Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Free Dental Treatment at Pambula Community

Health Centre A public dental clinic is located in the Pambula Community Health Centre adjacent the Pambula District Hospital.

All children under the age of 18 are eligible for this service.

Families are encouraged to bring their children along for a dental assessment and treatment annually.

Early assessment of your child may help detect any problems with their teeth or oral hygiene. Routine visits also help to familiarize your child to a pleasant dental experience.

Please ring 1800 450 046 with your Medicare card to access this free service.

Great prizes for juniors, youth and open sections.

Anything goes – be creative!

Get your entry form from Eden Visitor Information Centre, Art on Imlay or http://edenwhalefestival.com.au/contact/forms/

Entries close Monday, 28 October 2019

St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarships 2019 Scholarships Open

Applications are now invited from young people aged 8 - 18 years who wish to apply for audition for the 2019 St Cecilia

Music Scholarships.

Scholarships are offered in four categories: Junior (8-13) Classical, Junior (8-13) Contemporary, Senior (14-18)

Classical, Senior (14-18) Contemporary

Applications will be accepted up to 5.00pm on Friday 27 September 2019.

For more information including and to access application form please go to

https://www.stcecilia.org.au/scholarships/auditions/


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Reboot in Bermagui – School Holiday fun for families and everyone Can you please include the following notice in your Community Announcements in school newsletters?

“ReBoot in Bermagui – the long week-end - Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October. Fun Runs, ocean swims, tug-o-war (kids comp too), yoga, pilates, hula hooping comp, Scoot, Skate & BMX comp, barefoot bowls, Surf lessons and more!

Check out the program and register for all events online at www.rebootinbermagui.com.au and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Maximise your HSC results and experience university life! With 9 subjects on offer that complement and build upon the current HSC curriculum, our 3-week Year 12 Summer Master Class program is your opportunity to complete a university subject and kick start your higher education journey.

Benefits of the program include: A guaranteed early admissions interview at UOW* Credit towards a UOW degree that could make you eligible to skip a whole subject when you study here Chance to secure a scholarship in your first year at UOW

* Summer Master Class graduates are guaranteed an Early Admission interview or admissions engagement activity at UOW on completion of the Summer Master Class program.

Applications for the January 2020 Summer Master Classes are open now Apply online

Applications close 13 October 2019

Dates & locations The 2020 Summer Master Class program will run from Monday, 6 January 2020 to Friday, 24 January 2020. Subjects delivery days and times vary on campus between Monday to Friday and 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Cost: The cost of the three-week program in 2020 is $440, payable upon an offer of a place in the program. Sponsored places that cover the program costs are available for students from In2Uni sponsored schools, or those that meet equity criteria.

A limited number of equity grants valued at $500 are available for equity students and students from In2Uni sponsored high schools. Please indicate whether you would like to apply for a grant on your application form.

For more information go to: https://www.uow.edu.au/engage/outreach-pathways/year-12/year-12-summer/

University of Sydney Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme and The Elite Athlete Program

The University of Sydney is pleased to announce that applications for our Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme are now open.

The Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme is aimed at students who have experienced disruption to their studies due to sporting or performance commitments. Successful applicants may be considered for admission to a course with an ATAR of up to five points below the guaranteed ATAR.

How to apply? Students will need to submit two applications: a UAC application an Elite Athletes and Performers application

Interested students should review the assessment criteria and complete and submit their Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme application by 5pm (AEST) 31 October 2019.

If you have any questions about the scheme, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected].

The Elite Athlete Program Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness’ Elite Athlete Program provides assistance to student athletes with balancing their sport and study commitments and achieving excellence in both. For 2020 entry to the Elite Athlete Program, applications open on Monday 2 September 2019 and close Friday 20 December 2019. You can find out more information here.

Please note, the Elite Athlete Program is different to the Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme outlined above and that applying for and/or receiving an offer into the Elite Athlete Program does NOT equate to applying for and/or receiving an offer of admission to study at the University of Sydney.


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The Let’s Locate program is an exciting opportunity for selected Year 8, 10 & 11 students to engage in hands-on, practical learning activities in the use of the latest positioning technology. The program will introduce and apply concepts in surveying and civil construction.

Monday, 30 September to Thursday, 3 October CIT Bruce Campus, Canberra

Cost: $50.00

Let’s Locate will be delivered by the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), and the ACT Office of the Surveyor General and Land Information. Interested students will need to submit and Expression of Interest (available from the school office or Mrs Lucas in Careers).

For more information contact Julie Fairman at [email protected]


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Twilight Netball Competition starting 24th September in Bega at 6pm.

Get a team together or put your name down and we will find you a team.

Maximum of 3 men (or less) on court at a time in a team and you need to be turning 15 this year and above to play.

It’s a fun, popular, spring competition and only costs $40 rego per player. Active kids vouchers accepted.

Send us a message on Facebook (Bega District Netball Association) or call Lee Anne on 0427944545.


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