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Bellingen High School NEWSLETTER Telephone: 02 66551 315 Fax: 02 66552 630 Website: http://www.bellingen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Liam - Viola Player Extraordinaire!!

Congratulations to Liam Mallinson who has just received his L Mus A. This means that he has gained his Licentiate in music performance which is the highest performing degree in Australia. Liam is the first student from Bellingen High School to gain this degree.

CONGRATULATIONS LIAM ON SUCH AN

AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT!!!

Ann Phelan

Head Teacher CAPA

From the Principal

Term 4 is a busy time for our school with students preparing for final exams and

school planning well underway for 2017. Good luck to Year 12 who is currently

in the middle of their HSC exams.

I would like to remind parents of Year 10 students that there is no school

organised or sanctioned Year 10 formal this year.

With the school age being increased to 17 years and no formal School Certificate

exams, the traditional leaving school point at Year 10 does not exist anymore.

Our aim is to help students stay on and complete a HSC or assist them transition

into the workforce or other forms of education as the opportunity arises for the

individual.

Paul Holding

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Hi Bello students!

Welcome back to Term 4.

G&T lunchtime groups will be

up and running again in Term

4 (Thursday lunchtimes Week

A). There are still several

competitions that I’m sure

students will be keen to enter;

see below for two fantastic

competitions and be sure to

have a crack at this week’s

Code Breaker!

Sustainability Film Competition

‘Storytelling is the oldest yet most effective form of communication’.

We are still seeking entries from Bellingen High School students that focus on this

year’s competition theme, Reimagining Resources. Films should be up to three

minutes long and must include at least one of four elements – waste, water,

energy and materials – in any genre, be it animation, drama, comedy, musical or

dance.

Films are to be submitted by 1 November 2016, so if you have any questions or

require any assistance please come and see me ASAP in the HSIE Staffroom.

Some of our amazing and talented students are already up and running with

their films; well done!

Solution to previous newsletter’s

Code Breaker!

GSVFOGRNZGVNBHGVIBRHLMVHLDMHVOU

The ulimate mystery is one’s own self. Sammy Davis, Jr.

(Atbash Cipher – alphabet is reversed i.e.: a = z, b = y, …….. z = a)

This Weeks Code Breaker!

Decode this quote from a man who was not scared to take the first step. There is a note with a word and number that might help – can you solve this code??

Solution in next newsletter. Good luck!

Animate TROVE images

and WIN!!!

TROVE IS CALLING FOR ENTRIES IN THE

2016 GIF IT UP COMPETITION

During October, TROVE wants you to explore and play with public domain and

openly licensed images from Australia’s cultural collections, turn them into GIFs and

enter the international competition, GIF IT UP. A GIF is an image file that has been

animated in some way and loops continuously. Using a few free tools, anyone can

make one! Head to this link if you want to check out some examples of last year’s

entries:

https://www.nla.gov.au/blogs/trove/2016/09/14/animate-trove-images-and-win-0

What are the rules? Before you start GIFing, please read the rules on the DPLA website:

https://dp.la/info/gif-it-up-2016-submission-page/ First off, you need an image, or

images, to turn into a GIF. The image must meet one of the following:

be in the public domain

has a rights statement that indicates it is out of copyright

has a Creative Commons license which allows re-use and adaptation.

Trove has done some of the work to help get you started. Just open this list- all the

images in there meet the criteria for the competition:

http://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=93439

Once you’ve found your image you need to get creative and start animating! There

are some great tutorials on the GIF IT UP resources page that use free software, or

free in-browser tools.

Where does GIF IT UP fit in the curriculum?

Technologies: Design thinking - visualising and generating creative and

innovative ideas, planning, and analysing and evaluating those ideas that

best meet the criteria for success.

Visual Arts: Making - learning about and using knowledge, skills, techniques,

processes, materials and technologies to explore arts practices and make

artworks that communicate ideas and intentions.

7-10 History: Historical skills - explanation and communication.

Entry is now open and will stay open until 31 October.

So, if you are interested in taking part in any of these cool competitions and need

some assistance, please see me in the HSIE 1 Staffroom, or attend the GATS

Lunchtime Group on Thursday Week A in F4. I look forward to seeing you there!

Also, don’t forget to keep checking the GATS Google Classroom page for

additional information, TEDTALKS and much more.

Amber Hill

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Aerosol sprays are popular and commonly used for applying lots of products, from the

personal (like body sprays or deodorants) to the domestic (like cleaning sprays).

However for some people with asthma their use can trigger symptoms and may even

lead to an attack.

When used, the liquid contained in these sprays is emitted into the air under high

pressure, creating a fine mist which can spread quite a long way. The chemicals and

strong smells in the mist, when inhaled, are what can trigger asthma symptoms and a

possible attack. Because of the amount of time the spray stays in the air and the

distance it can travel, even spraying some distance from the person with asthma can

still lead to problems.

This most often causes issues in areas like change rooms, where people are using spray

deodorants etc. after exercise, and even in workplaces if there is cleaning being

undertaken while there are others working in the area.

We recommend you avoid using aerosol sprays whenever there are other people

around - there are usually plenty of good alternatives available. We encourage schools,

gyms, sports clubs etc. to adopt a no-aerosol policy - keep in mind that around 1 in 10

people has asthma - it's likely in any change room there'll be someone who will be

affected.

As a general rule, if you have to use aerosol sprays, make sure you're in a well-

ventilated space and away from other people who may have asthma themselves.

Always follow manufacturers' instructions around safe use and observe any health

warnings.

From the Deputy Principal Aerosol Sprays & Asthma

Below is an excerpt from the Asthma Australia website.

At Bellingen High School we ask that all students follow the advice in this

excerpt, and not use any aerosols unless it is outside and with permission

and the direction of a teacher. Dot Panaretos

Bellingen High School - P&C Meeting

Monday 14th November 6.30pm

Staff Common Room All Welcome!

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Year 8 VALID Test

The Validation of Assessment for Learning and Individual Development (VALID) test for Year 8 students will be held between Wednesday 2 November and Friday 11 November 2016. The test takes approximately 70 minutes. The VALID Science 8 test is an interactive, multimedia test completed entirely on a computer.

VALID Science 8 contains multiple choice, short response and extended response tasks that are grouped around real-world issues, including scientific investigations. This is a diagnostic test, with tasks framed on Stage 4 outcomes and essential content in the NSW Science Years K-10 Syllabus. Students will be tested on their:

Knowledge and understanding of science.

Understanding and skills in the process of scientific investigation.

Ability to evaluate evidence, make judgements and think critically.

Ability to access information and communicate scientific ideas.

Students also complete a survey about their opinions, attitudes and values about science. Since students complete VALID Science 8 on a computer, each student needs to bring headphones or earbuds that plug into a school computer. Earbuds for an iPod or portable player are suitable.

If your child has a disability that needs special consideration or has been educated in English for less than one year, please contact your child’s school to discuss special provisions or possible exemption from the test.

Results of the test will be available during Term 1 2017. Information about each student is treated confidentially and held securely to ensure that the right to privacy of all students is maintained. A personal report for each student will be sent to parents/carers to describe the science knowledge and skills demonstrated by the student in the test. There will also be information about how your child’s results compare with overall performance of all students in the test.

If parents/carers require additional information please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Year 12 Yearbook

The Yearbook for our current Year 12 students can be ordered from the Front Office for $30. Cost includes the Yearbook and a Yeardisc which contains extras not included in the book.

W Koudela Yearbook Coordinator

Year 7 News

Welcome back Year 7 to Term 4. This will be a busy term with class

assessments, Gold Excursion and the Year 7 Picnic all happening. If you would

like to go on the Gold Excursion you need to make sure that you have more

than 20 Bronze awards collected and that you have had no behavioural issues,

(e.g. suspension) then you are entitled to attend this excursion once the full

payment conditions have been met. Notes are available from Ms Taylor or Mr

Wickham. New Bronze tallies are on the Textiles Noticeboard for Year 7.

Please check at your leisure.

Uniforms are looking great at this time of the term. Keep up the great work.

Any student who hasn’t handed in their Internet Agreement needs to either

collect one from Ms Williams the TSM or the Front Office ladies. You are not

able to access the internet unless this has been completed.

Just a reminder about in class behaviour; it is your responsibility to act

appropriately in all classes. Any inappropriate behaviour is recorded and you

could end up on a negative behaviour card and on loss privileges. Loss of

privileges means you will not be able to attend school excursions. By doing

your best for the rest of the term you should succeed.

Karen Hayward Year 7 Year Advisor

Bellingen EYE/Centre for Ecological Learning The Crescent Bushwalk

If you love nature and are in Years 9, 10, 11 or 12 come join us for a 3 day (2 nights) backpacking trek - NEXT WEEKEND 28-30 OCTOBER.

Leaving from Thora, our destination is the remote upper reaches of the beautiful Bellinger River where we will venture out from our lush camp by a deep waterhole to ascend the ancient and freaky geological feature known as the Crescent. This 19 million year old horseshoe-shaped ridgeline is actually the remnant of the main feeder vent for the Ebor Volcano (the volcano is, sadly now extinct). Whilst we are following a track from our drop-off point to camp, our day walk through magnificent old growth forest to the Crescent is untracked so this is an excellent opportunity to gain some bush navigation skills and see country rarely visited.

The walk is sponsored by Bellingen EYE/Centre for Ecological Learning, and will be led by experienced bushman and wilderness mentor Andrew Turbill, and ably assisted by Benn Wolhuter and Karina Davila. All young people in Years 9-12 are welcome to join us. No bushwalking experience is necessary, but a moderate level of fitness is required.

Some backpacking equipment is available for borrowing from the Bello Youth Hub. The cost for the 3 days is $160, which covers all food (except Fri lunch), supplies, guides, and insurance. Our policy is that no one should miss out due to financial difficulties so please let us know if you require some financial assistance. For more information and to register, go to cel.org.au or call Lisa at 0423 362 844.

From the CAPA Faculty New England Sings

Over the recent weekend, Bellingen High School Choir participated in “New England Sings”, held at the Armidale University. The New England Conservatorium of Music, in collaboration with regional schools put together an inspirational and challenging program for both choral and orchestral students.

The intention of this event is to provide opportunity not only for students, but to highlight Australian composers who are commissioned by the New England Conservatorium to write new works for this event. We performed ‘Invictus” composed by Paul Jarman, in which the lyrics were from a poem written by William Henley in 1875. Mr Jarman stated he was personally inspired by this poem and also by the story that Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned on Robin Island for 27 years in solitary confinement, kept this poem to give him strength, so as not to be defeated. Incredibly he did survive to become South Africa’s most loved President.

The students rehearsed all day Saturday, this included working with a full orchestra and primary school students. On Sunday, our massed choir had two performances and it was wonderful to note that both concerts were sold out. Our choristers are to be congratulated for their enormous commitment and contribution to our schools choral program.

I would like to thank Derek and Kerry Ridgley, Paul Nebauer, Priya Curry and Jo Hodgson for driving choir members to Armidale, ferrying them to rehearsals, not to mention their fantastic collective cooking skills in the kitchen! It would not be possible without these parents who gave their weekend to support our choir. We rehearse Friday mornings at 8am. We are commencing a new repertoire this term so new singers are welcome.

Keep on Singing Linda Cochrane CAPA Faculty

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YOUTH ART PRIZE is coming soon!

Attention all students aged 5-18 - The Youth Art Prize (YAP) is a great opportunity for you to share your creations with your friends and community and to exhibit your art in a professional gallery space. YOU CAN ENTER any artwork you have created this year in any medium. If you haven’t started yet, art can be about anything and you have plenty of time, until December, to make something wonderful, strange or exciting!

2D work, drawing, painting, collage, prints, photography etc., can be framed or presented on good quality paper and the gallery has plenty of plinths to display 3D work such as sculpture and ceramics.

For further details or a YAP entry form please see Mr Wickham or Mrs Newbound in the CAPA Staffroom.

Megan Newbound/Rob Wickham CAPA Faculty

The Clappers

It’s that time of year again, time to make movies!

This year’s Clappers film night will be held on Friday 18th November - that’s Week 6!

For the uninitiated, the Clappers are Bellingen High’s Oscars, an evening of dress ups and movies. Prizes are on offer for films and the best dressed; so even if you don't make movies you can start planning your gorgeous outfit.

There are 4 categories, with prizes for each. The categories are:

Minute Me - a one minute autobiographic film that captures the essence of

you, what you love, how you live, whatever, so long as it is 1 minute long and it’s about 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 non-fiction and it doesn’t have to be serious.

A 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.

A 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

There is also a prize for The People’s Choice, voted for, by the audience, on the night.

Please ensure your movies are handed in by Monday 7th November

Come on people, get shooting! See Ms Lane for more details. Lynda Lane

CAPA Faculty

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Rec Ya Shorts Film Festival

The final weekend of the holidays saw the first Bellingen leg of the Rec Ya Shorts Film Festival. Bellingen High took out two of the main prizes with Willow Beynon-Coles winning the narrative award and Blaise Borrer being awarded a scholarship for the Australian Film School in Sydney.

Willow and Blaise with the Film Festival organisers.

Blaise being congratulated by the Mayor

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Careers News Scholarship Opportunity

Bananacoast Community Credit Union Ltd is offering students the chance to win a 2017 Bill Ussher Scholarship. The scholarship supports students in need by giving $1,000 to 20 deserving students to put towards their study, traineeship or apprenticeship. See flyer attached in this Newsletter.

Year 10 Work experience forms are overdue. These need be handed in to the Front Office or me. Spare forms are also available at the Front Office. Remember Work Experience is a compulsory part of our Year 10 program. Students having difficulty finding an employer should ask me for help before it is too late. Students who do not find work experience will be expected to attend school during this period.

Year 11 (Year 12 2017) Permission notes for the Queensland Universities Excursion being held on the 1st and 2nd December are overdue. This is an excellent opportunity for students to visit a variety of universities in Brisbane and the Gold Coast to gain an insight into what each university has to offer and university life in general. After Monday, our places will be allocated to other schools so please hand in your permission note to guarantee your seat - last chance!

Year 12 A reminder to students applying for university that EAS (Educational Access Scheme) applications close on 20th November. Students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage as a result of circumstances beyond their control or choosing may apply. Categories of disadvantage considered include financial hardship, home environment and responsibilities and personal illness/disability. Application forms and more information can be found at: http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/eas/eas-booklet.pdf Applications must be POSTED to UAC.

Frieda Gorman Careers, Welfare & VET Teacher

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During Term 3 Year 7T1 completed their hand crafted designed jewellery

boxes. For Year 7 students this was their first time in the woodwork

environment. Many great jobs were produced.

Term 4 will see Year 7T1 working in the Metalwork room making candle stick

holders, coat hangers and jewellery if time permits.

Nixon (left), Yani (middle) and Lucas (right) showing off their great handiwork!

Term 3 saw Year 8T3 produce some fantastic Intarsia Breakfast Trays.

Intarsia is the process of producing hand cut wooden designs and inserting

them into another piece of wood. In our case it is the base of the breakfast

tray.

Pictures below show Emily Ruming’s dolphin, Oliver Mayo’s cricket symbol and

Callum Breach’s flower inspired design. Job well done! More pictures to come

as other student’s finish.

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Year 9 Food

Technology BBQ

Term 4 Week 1 saw the Year 9 Food

Technology students busy enjoying a

well-earned BBQ. The BBQ was a huge

thank you from Miss Jeanes and Mrs

Hayward for all the fantastic cake

creations that Year 9 Food Technology

classes created for their assessment

tasks. (Photos published in our previous

Newsletter).

Jesse Jeanes/Karen Hayward

TAS Faculty

Gold Excursion

The 2016 Gold Excursion to Movieworld and Dreamworld on the Gold Coast is on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November. The excursion is for students who have achieved Gold Level (that is 20 or more Bronzes), not been on Level 3 or above of the school's level system, and have adhered to the school’s uniform policy. Expression of interest notes have been distributed to students. The cost of the trip will be $255 and a non-refundable deposit of $50 must be paid to the Front Office by Friday 28th October 2016. The balance of $205 is to be paid by Tuesday 17th November 2016. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact either Julie Taylor or Rob Wickham.

Julie Taylor/Rob Wickham Coordinator

YEAR 10 ASSESSMENT TASKS TERM 4

SUBJECT TASK DUE WEIGHTING

Agriculture Exam 20%

Drama Playbuilding – Performance Week 4 10%

English Poetry Listening

Short Answer

Comprehension

Exam: Reading 10% Writing 15%

Week 5

15%

25%

Film & Video Theory – Tropfest Analysis Week 4 5%

Food

Technology

Exam 30%

HSIE Australia’s Regional Global Links

In class assessment / Exam

Term 4

Marine Studies Option 6 – Coral and Temperate

Reefs

Option 7 – Food from the sea

Week 6 25%

Mathematics Topic Tests

Exam

Term 4 30%

40%

Metal

Technology

Practical Task – Camp Pig

Exam

Week 5 20%

15%

Music Performance Week 2 25%

PASS Promoting active lifestyle Weeks 2-5 10%

Science Exam 40%

Visual Arts Exam 25%

YEARLY EXAMINATION 14 to 18 NOVEMBER (Week 6 Term 4)

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DATES TO REMEMBER

OCTOBER JANUARY 2017

24-25 Year 11 Crossroads Camp 26 Australia Day Holiday

25 Year 11 SCU Senior Schools Day 27 School Development Day

26-28 SLIKK Camp 30 Years 7, 11 and 12 Students Start (Week A)

31-1/11 String Orchestra 31 Years 8, 9 and 10 Students Start (Week A)

31-1/11 Year 12 PIP Conference FEBRUARY

NOVEMBER 13 P&C Meeting

7-11 Year 8 Core Exams 17 Year 7 Camp

9 Year 12 Formal (Sawtell RSL Club) MARCH

10-12 Champion of Champions Futsal (Senior) 13 P&C Meeting

11 Remembrance Day 21 Harmony Day

14 P&C Meeting APRIL

14-18 Years 9 and 10 Core Exams 7 End Term 1

17 Zone Cricket Trials (Boys) 24 School Development Day

18 CLAPPER Awards 25 ANZAC Day

18 RRISK 26 Students return - Term 2 Week 1A

21-25 Year 10 Futures Program

Did you know?

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

The giant squid has the largest eyes in the

world.

Dolphins sleep with one eye open.

Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep

you from crying.

Hot water is heavier than cold.

The dot over the letter “i” is called an

octothorpe.

Donald Duck’s middle name is Fauntleroy.

Giraffes have no vocal cords.

If a rooster cannot fully extend its neck, it

can’t crow.

Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield

wipers, and laser printers were all invented by

women.

Over 1000 birds a year die from smashing

into windows.

The average person spends 6 months of their

lifetime waiting on a red light to turn green.

Cows kill more people than sharks do.

A tarantula can live without food for more

than two years.

24-26 Champion of Champions Futsal (Junior)

28-14/12 Year 10 Work Experience

29-30 Silver & Gold Excursions

DECEMBER

1-2 Queensland Uni Excursion

2 Year 6 Small Schools Orientation Day

9 Year 6 All Schools Orientation Day

12 Year 6 into 7 2017 Parent Info Night 12 P&C Meeting 15 HSC Results Released

16 Presentation Day Assembly

16 Years 7 to 10 Reports Issued

16 End Term 4

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