The number of messages delivered on our morning school assembly today indicated an enormous amount of activity at Billabong High School. We are right in the thick of Term 1 and learning activities and experiences are occurring everywhere, from an excursion to see mathematician Eddie Woo last week, to a welcome disco for Year 7 this week.

We would like to invite all parents of Senior students to a student/parent/teacher night on Monday 19th March. While in the past the school has invited specific parents to attend, we have considered the issue this year and believe that it is important that all parents be warmly welcomed and invited to attend. We would also like to remind parents that you can speak to a teacher at any time by calling the school and arranging an interview. You do not have to wait for parent/teacher night to achieve this.Last week I was informed that our school has been selected to participate in the external validation process for 2018. While it is not technically an inspection or audit, it involves a

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panel of two experienced principals assessing the performance of our school in line with the School Excellence Framework, and giving us feedback to seek ongoing improvement. Our meeting will be held in September. Although preparation for this task will require a good amount of work, we have a very capable team of staff to perform this. It will be a great opportunity to strengthen our school planning, reporting and reflection processes, and will move us forward on our school improvement journey. It will also provide us another opportunity to celebrate our achievements together.

Mr K. WawszkowiczPrincipalBillabong High School

NDIS Expo The NDIS Expo planned for Wednesday 14th March has been cancelled due to lack of numbers. Narelle Morgan

Monday 12th March 2018 Term 1 Week 7B

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Deputy Principal’s ReportCompressed Curriculum ReviewIt is anticipated that the compressed review will be concluded by the end of Term 1, surveys have been completed by various groups throughout the process. I have included the link to the Parent Survey below. The survey can be completed by any parent that presently has a child or children in Year 11 or 12 or has previously had a child complete the HSC at Billabong High School since 2010. If you are not in this situation but would like to send in a submission regarding your thoughts on the compressed model, please do so before 3:30pm next Monday 19th March 2018. Please address your submission to Julie Bowen.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBM2KLH Big Day In IT ReportOn Wednesday 7th March 13 students interested in the IT (Information and Technology) sector travelled with Mrs Toogood and Mr Leayr to CSU Wagga to participate in a day all about careers. Nine enthusiastic presenters from various sectors of this industry spoke, including Dr Tim Kitchen from Adobe encouraged students to be creative, become lifelong

learners, and to prepare for their future. Other speakers encouraged aspirations; spoke of opportunities in networking, startup businesses (entrepreneurial skills);,and the importance of taking opportunities while young to learn as many new skills as possible. Thank you to the Future Moves team for sponsoring our travel to the event. Riverina Swimming Carnival On Tuesday the 6th of March, 29 students along with Mrs Terlich travelled to Leeton for the Riverina Swimming Carnival. Students are to be commended for their efforts throughout the day, especially after such an early start. It was wonderful to have a large number of students represent Billabong High School across a wide variety of events. Congratulations to the 17 Years Boys Relay Team (Kane Tinnock, Riley Knobel, Jake Muller and Will Plunkett), Alyce Parker and Jada Murphy for qualifying for State Swimming in April. 2018 Riverina Central Choir Senior DivisionThe Riverina Central Choir Senior Division is available to Secondary students in Years 7 - 12,

Big Day In Georgia Nicholls at the Lions Youth of the Year

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who enjoy singing, are able to consistently hold a given part in vocal music and demonstrate exemplary rehearsal and performance behaviour. Further information and nomination forms are available from Ms Taylor. Lions Youth of the YearThe Lions Clubs of Culcairn, Henty and Walla Walla recently held their Lions Youth of the Year Contests. Five Senior Student Leaders, Nessa Liston, Ty Voss, Alyce Parker, Georgia Nicholls and Holly Johnson, participated in these events. This contest encompasses an interview where students are judged on their leadership, academic and sporting achievements, general knowledge and presentation. Additionally, public speaking skills are judged. All five students were impressive. Georgia Nicholls and Nessa Liston were named Lions Youth of the Year at their respective club events.Georgia Nicholls participated in the Regional Finals of LYOTY in Albury on Sunday, competing against students from four Albury schools. Georgia was named Best Public Speaker for her accomplished presentation. Her speech, on

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Ageism in Society, was interesting, insightful and drew a very positive response from the audience. Georgia is to be congratulated on her excellent preparation and presence in speaking.

SRC Induction AssemblyOn Tuesday 13th March, at 10.15am, we will be holding a special assembly to induct our School Captains, Sport Captains and Student Representative Council for 2018.Family and friends are invited to attend to support their children and partake in the morning tea which will follow. Aurora College ResidentialIn Week 6 eight students attended the Aurora College residential at Narrabeen, Sydney. During this time students had the opportunity to meet their virtual classmates and teachers as well as participating in a variety of educational activities. Apart from attending English, Maths and Science classes, students in Stage 4 visited Taronga Zoo and Stage 5 toured the State Library, Sydney Observatory and ANSTO at Luca Heights. The next residential will be in Canberra in late October.

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Canteen Roster Tuesday 12th March

Sandra MullerWednesday 13th March

Michelle CandyThursday 14th March

Nicole Edwards Friday 15th March

Christine Parker Monday 19th March

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Induction Ceremony 10.15am 14th March 2018 CHS Bowls - Culcairn Bowling Club 14th March 2018 Year 7 Welcome Disco 15th March 2018 Marie Cornish Shield Girls Cricket

22nd March 2018 Mental Health Forum 23rd March 2018 Defence Force Careers Day 28th March 2018 Local Ecosystem Field Study Rural Schools Debating Competition

Villains Anonymous On Tuesday 8th May (Term 2, Week 2), come see how those devilish Disney villains fell into a life of evil. Will they reform? Will they be cast in a new film?

Students and staff have been busy getting ready and we will hold two performances: a matinee for primary schools and an evening session for the community. More information will come through Highlights, Facebook page and advertising.

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