Umina Campus Newsletter K S · It’s been a great start to the year in Team 1! It seems like only yesterday that year 7 came to school and we are already in week 6! So many things

Umina Campus Newsletter MARCH 2016

Umina Campus

Newsletter

Umina NSW 2257 Phone (02) 43419066 Fax(02) 43431704

Web http://www.umina-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Email [email protected]

March 2016

What a fantastic start to the year. Year Seven are generally settling in very well and most students are finding their niche in the wider con-text of the School. They are particularly taking advantage of the newly renovated Year 7 Area and Library spaces which are proving enormously popular. A reminder to parents that in High School, calls for sport-ing teams occur on the school assembly - so tell your children to keep a keen ear out during these times. Please remember that if there is not a sporting or cultural opportunity that your child is keen to participate in - then contact us and we will investigate if it can be offered. I am a big believer that students who are motivated and engaged with their school life tend to achieve better results and am happier at school. Since the last newsletter there have been some outstanding school renewals renovations- most notably between B and C block (see picture above). This area has for a long time been unutilised, but has now been renovated into a lovely grassed area which over time will provide a pleasant and shaded place for students to work and relax in the breaks. Students are preparing for the Easter break and later the school holidays which will be quickly followed by the NAPLAN examinations from the 10th to the 13th May. Year 7 and 9 are working dutifully towards these tests and teachers have done practice marking of papers to identify strengths and areas for future improvement. Can I please remind parents and carers that NAPLAN is a diagnostic test that assists the school in look-ing at how students can be further supported in their learning. However, for many students this credential will later be used in both part-time and full-time job interviews - so it is important that all students try to attain the strongest result possible.

B & C BLOCK

GARDEN IMPROVEMENTS


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Brent Walker

G. L. Jackson First National Real Estate 253 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 P 02 43421122

F 02 43424074 E [email protected] W www.gljackson.com.au

Over the last month we have had some nota-ble sporting successes. I’d particularly like to

congratulate our school swimming team which came second in a Central Coast Zone. I’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of our Year Seven Rugby Union team who also finished runners-up in the seven- a-side tournament last week at the Woy Woy Campus against schools from across the Central Coast. Brisbane Water Secondary College supports Gonski. We appreciate how this additional funding can make a real difference in the life opportunities of all students- particularly those with fewer life opportunities than others. Gonski funding is making a real difference at our school. The school is currently meeting with all levels of government to investigate the possibility of undertaking a major upgrade of the schools sporting oval. These ovals are in very poor shape and it is hoped that these can be rejuvenated to a standard that will allow, both the school and community, to utilise this resource much better in the future. Finally I would like to thank Nationwide Realty in Ettalong for their support of the school. They have contribut-ed one thousand dollars to support a range of projects across the school (see below). This is very much appreciated and shows the growing links between Brisbane Water Secondary College and its business com-munity. Have a safe and prosperous Easter.

Principal

G.L.Jackson Sponsorship plan will be used for:

$200 Student sponsorship - Agriculture to assist students to attend regional shows and to assist them in cost

of education

$200 Student sponsorship - Award – for the excellence in academic achievement award. Monies to be fund-

ed to student education

$200 Animal Sponsorship – to supply feed to a sponsored animal and for preparation for regional agricultural

shows and for the show arena

$200 Farm Sponsorship – to contribute to ongoing cost of feed for animals residing at the campus

$200 Breakfast club – to provide breakfast for students

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gljackson.com.au


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Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Community Members,

As Term 1 draws to a close can I acknowledge the outstanding start we have had to the year. This year has begun with the majority of students working to their full potential, and as I have moved around the school, I have been amazed at the high standard of work being produced in all

classes. This is a credit to our staff and the attitude that our students bring with them from home.

Thank you also to parents and students for making such an effort to have the correct uniform (including shoes) throughout this term. As the weather begins to turn, your support in ensuring that the high standards

expected by the whole school community are met is greatly appreciated.

For Parents and Carers please note that the first Parent Teacher Information Evening is during Week 9 this term, Wednesday 30th March 2016. Bookings can be made through the Parent Portal or by students arranging

times with their Teachers.

Finally, a note of concern. I am always thrilled to see our students riding bikes, skateboards and scooters to school. I need to remind all Students, Parents and Carers that Helmets must be worn. We do not wish to stop

students riding to school but all students are required by law to protect themselves.

Looking forward to a great end of Term 1 and ahead for Term 2.

Simon Warren

Deputy Principal

S. Warren Mr. S. Warren

Deputy Principal

The next P&C Association Meeting / AGM

Wednesday 18th MAY 2016

7:00 p.m. Sharp

At: Umina Campus


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Team ONEderful

It’s been a great start to the year in Team 1! It seems like only yesterday that year 7 came to

school and we are already in week 6! So many things have been achieved already with many

more to come in the remaining year.

What’s been happening so far this year and what’s coming up?:

Bronze Award reward day 11th March 2016.

Year 7 Environment Day 14th and 15th March 2016.

Parent Teacher Night 30th March 2015.

Reminders:

NO PHONES in class!

BRING EQUIPMENT!

The homework centre is now on every Wednesday so if you need help with assignments or

just want to complete some extra study then come down to the library at 2:45pm and

get some quality assistance.

ATTENDANCE: All students with unexplained absences, please complete and return

the blue note to your roll call teacher .

GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME!! Detentions are being given to those students that have been

arriving late to school, so remember to set an alarm before going to bed.

I’m looking forward to an incredible rest of the year in Team 1 and across the whole school. If

there are any issues or if you would just like a chat please don’t hesitate to contact either

myself or Mrs Murray via the details below:

Phone: 43419066

Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Mr Gosden (Team 1 ATL)

Ms Freeman

(Hist./Geog)

Mrs Waite

(Maths)

Mr Gosden

(ATL and PDHPE

Mrs Murray (Team Leader)

Mrs Cremasco

Mrs Owers (Music)

Welcome to your team:




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Assessment Tasks

Students and teachers are currently busy working on assessment tasks. If

students are having difficulty with their work, they can always ask their teach-

er for extra help before the task is due. Assistance is also available every Tuesday at the BWSC Library.

7.2.1 Geographers

“We have been working on our Geography Assessment Task. For this part we have to go around the school

with a compass, go to an arrow marked on the ground and take a bearing from that point.” Will 7.2.1

9.2.2 Science

Students in 9.2.2 watched closely as Ms Pitty dissected a rat in a re-

cent Lab Demonstration.

8.2.1 French

Students have been learning greetings, requests and other essential

phrases in French, with Monsieur Baker.

Did you know?

Jiu jitsu Champion

Titan 7.2.1 is a talented Brazilian Jiu jitsu athlete. He recently achieved

first place in the Gi and second place in the no Gi 13-15 years division at

the Sydney Cup Tournament. Titan trains 6 times a week and prides him-

self on his thorough knowledge of the rules of the sport.


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Gosford Musical Society Performance

Rhiannon 9.2.1 has scored a role in Gosford Musical Society’s

upcoming production of ‘Tom Sawyer’.

8.2.1

Brady is always happy and friendly, loves the beach and hot chips.

Elly loves drawing, listening to music, Art and the beach.

Bryce is a Shane Warne fan and enjoys Woodwork.

Sophie loves listening to music, drawing and swimming at the beach.

9.2.2

Jordan likes walking his dog, Chocolate and working on his

father’s car on weekends. He would like to be a mechanic when

he leaves school.

Chris loves Timber with Mr Reynolds and flying gliders. He is a

big fan of Billy Slater and David Warner.

Tyson loves his dogs, Hades and Zena and drawing. He also

enjoys studying Science and Illustration.

9.2.1

Joshua would love to play basketball professionally, is a Mat-

thew Dellavedova fan and enjoys Maths and IST.

Madison has been dancing since she was 6 and loves modern

dance.

Wills enjoys water polo and studying P.A.S.S. and Bushcraft.

He would like to be an electrician.


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Time seems to be flying in team 3. All students have had a great start to term one, with students focusing on bringing the appropriate school equipment and wearing the correct uniform. Students in team 3 have im-pressed teachers with their continuing enthusiasm for learning and their dedication to working to the best of

their ability in many of the different subjects they undertake.

Year seven have had a great start and are settling into their routine well. They have been working hard in all subjects but are particularly enjoying science. This term in science they have been learning about scientific equipment. They have learnt how to use bunsen burners, about parallax error, how to use a beam balance

and how to draw scientific diagrams.

Reminder for year 7: Please ensure that all student diaries are being signed each week by parents, as they

are an excellent communication tool.

Year 8 students in team three have also been working hard in all subjects. In English they are learning about issues of refugees in the world. They are currently reading Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman in

preparation for their speech which is due week 8.

Reminder: students are to have a reading book daily for roll call

Year 9 has settled right into their last year at BWSC where they are thoroughly enjoying the wide range of electives on offer. In our two year 9 classes we have several students completing a vast array of electives from Girls Athletics Academy, Bushcraft, Food with Flair, Write On, marine studies and much more. Outside of their electives, the year 9 students have been putting in 110% in all classes. This is evident in PE where they have just finished the fitness testing unit. Most students have made large improvements in the majority

of their fitness results from the previous two years.

What‘s coming up in Term 1:

Parent Teacher Night—30/3/16

Toon School for Year 7—23&24/3/16

Friendly reminders:

NO PHONES in class! Any teacher who sees a mobile phone in class will confiscate it. If you need to

check the time- find a clock on the wall or use a watch.

BRING EQUIPMENT!

The HOMEWORK CENTRE is on every Tuesday so if you need help with assignments or just want to complete some extra study then come down to the library at 2:45pm and get some quality assis-

tance.

ATTENDANCE: All students with unexplained absences, please get your notes into your roll call teach-

er with a reason, date and parents signature ASAP.

GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME!! Detentions are being given to those students that have been arriving late

to school, so remember to set an alarm before you go to sleep.


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Last newsletter we gave you an idea of how Year 7 have been settling in. This week we are focusing on Year

8 CAPA. This class have been off to a great start this year.

SAFETY FIRST in SCIENCE!

Year 8 are studying Biology… It’s always safety first when dissecting any-

thing!!! Biology is the study of living organisms, divided into many special-

ised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour,

origin, and distribution.

8CAPA in DRAMA

Year 7 and Year 8 have been doing their Fairy-tale Group performances.

They have so much confidence and both classes are very supportive of each

other. The class uses a piece of writing that tells a story and then performs it

on a stage. Costumes, tales of mystery… ghouls and goblins... who wouldn’t

want to be part of Drama!

8CAPA in VISUAL ART

This year has started off with the topic “Places and

Spaces”. Our class has been learning about the history

and techniques of linear perspective also known as One

Point Perspective. This technique creates the illusion of

3-Dimensional space on a 2-Dimensional page. Skills

that Year 8 is learning include: tonal rendering, measur-

ing, ruling, estimating, colour scheme selection, textur-

ing. Our class will also learn about the Artist Jeffery

Smart and his methodical practice of drawing in the field

and painting in his studio.


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Interact is a program run by the Rotary Club that is open to all students. So far this year we have had

three Interact meetings in which we have outlined our goals for the year and looked at what projects we

would like to do.

We have two major projects in Interact, one community project and one international one. Our community

project is Breakfast Club, which is held every Wednesday morning and is open to all students.

Our international project is to raise funds to buy a Shelter Box that helps families of up to twelve people

after a disaster that has caused them to lose almost everything.

Last week Interact held our breakfast club barbeque, which we run once a term, to raise enough funds to

continue breakfast club throughout the term. This is aimed towards any students who do not eat breakfast

of a morning.

Throughout the year interact will also be involved in activities such as Legacy Day, Give up your Bed and

other fundraisers.

Interact will be coordinated by our President, Andrew Witten and Vice President, Sally Mislov.

By Shaylan and Kyle

This year the SRC is coordinating a wide variety of activities throughout

2016.

Already our SRC members have been involved in an induction day where

they were introduced to one another and proceeded in a wide set of games

and tasks which enhanced teamwork and leadership skills.

During the induction day the SRC also decided what they would like to

change around the school, what charities they would like to fundraise for,

and what events they would like to participate in throughout the year.

Our SRC will also be holding dance parties, speaking at the ANZAC Day

assembly and holding regular meetings to work out any other events that

we would like to run or participate in.

Our coordinators include, Roman Myszkowski, Linda Harvey, and school

captains; Shaylan Petersen and Kyle Dufficy.


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Junior AECG group

This year a Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) was formed. The junior AECG is a representative group for Aboriginal students at BWSC. The group meets several times a term to plan what they, as a student body will discuss what is happening in relation to Aboriginal education. Students also plan what they, as a student body will do within the school. The group runs in conjunction with the Senior AECG – Koorana which is made up of members of the Aborig-

inal community, parents/caregivers and representatives from all schools within the Penninsula.

This term we nominated and voted for board members, with each position being hotly contested by several students from across year levels. After careful tallying of votes, I am happy to introduce this year’s board as

the following:

President: Levi Grauner

VicePresident: Skyla Goodwin

Secretary: Tyla Morris

Treasurer: Oscar Ferguson

Promoters: Jamie Bickel, Aidan

Downey & Tiraho Pakai

Members of the junior AECG:

Jake Ella, Jamie Bickel, Turrick Parkes, Tiraho Pakai, Maisie Stanleigh-Clarke, Rachel Russell, Taliesha Caruana, Jasmine Thompson, Joelie Michie, Ashleigh Bickel, Skylah Goodwin, Monique Irwin, Eden Mason, Aidan Downey, Shane Lunnon, Liam Muir, Wills Pearce, Marley Delaney, Oscar Ferguson, Tyla Morris, Kira

Morgan & Levi Grauner.

Congratulations!

Important Dates to remember:

Fundraising BBQ- 18/3/16

Naidoc week- Term 3, week 2

Naidoc ceremony- Monday- week 2


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Congratulations Luke Boreham and Mitchel Bampton!

Artworks from BWSC Umina have been selected for inclusion in the 7 – 12 Exhibition ‘A Central Vision’ to be held at the Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford. Opening Night will be Friday 18th March, 2016. The exhibition features the best artworks by the most talented students from Central Coast Secondary Public Schools. All selected works will be on display in the professional setting of the Gallery for the whole community to admire. A professionally printed colour catalogue, showcasing featured student artists, and an excellence certificate will be available on opening night. The committee would like to invite you, your family and friends to share in the celebration by attending the official exhibition opening on:-

Friday 18th March, at 5pm 2016 Gosford Regional Gallery

East Gosford

. The opening night will also see the announcement of Art Prizes to students who will be receiving special recognition for their amazing efforts and creativity. Refreshments will be served and we would love you, your family and friends to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Yours sincerely,

Sandy Florido and Melissa Norris Sandy Florido and Melissa Norris Wadalba Community School A Central Vision Organising Team


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Maitland District Agriculture Show 2016 Brisbane Water Secondary College Agriculture Department is off to a winning start for 2016! Preparation for the coming show season started last year, continued throughout the holidays and when school resumed. Students have been busy training and preparing cattle for the Maitland Agricultural Show on Friday 19th Feb-ruary. Students from sixteen schools in the hunter and central coast regions and pastoralists from throughout the state participated presenting fifty head of cattle for competition. BWSC was represented by 23 students and 4 show cattle. The school’s envious performance record was maintained achieving 1st and 2nd in the medium weight class and 1st and 2nd in the heavy weight class.

The winning heavyweight steer proceeded to win Champion School Steer, Champion Trade Steer and the Overall Cham-pion Steer of the show. The winning medium weight heifer continued to win Reserve Champion School Heifer/Steer, Reserve Champion Trade Heifer/Steer and overall Reserve Champion Heifer /Steer of the show.

Overall Grand Champion of the show paraded by Adam Gowrie bred by Mr and Mrs Alcorn sponsored by Mr Bruce Judd of Woy Woy Rotary Club.

Overall Reserve Champion Heifer / Steer of the show paraded by Billy Sharpe bred by BWSC in conjunction with Mr and Mrs Tomkins and Mr and Mrs Cole. Spon-sored by Umina Rotary Club

2nd Heavy weight class paraded by Jordan Cooley bred by Mr and Mrs Kelleher

Other achievements on the day include several students placing in a strong field in the Paraders competition. Results are: Champion Parader of the Show was won by Ellie Charlton 1st Isaac Jones 2nd Jake Barrett and Jack Gowrie Highly commended to Adam Gowrie, Lucy Fisher, Katharine Charles, and Kynesha Stapleton


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2nd Medium Weight Steer paraded by Jack Gowrie bred by Mr and Mrs Cole Congratulations to Jack for placing 3rd in Junior Judging

Champion Parader Ellie Charlton with Parader Judge Miss Olivia Richard-son

Sincere thanks to Campbells Building Materials and Woy Woy Rotary for providing this much appreciated asset.

The New Agriculture Trailer heading off to Canberra Royal. It has since also been to Merriwa for the Year 11 Farm Case Study Tour. The students and staff are excited about the wonderful trailer that makes packing and travelling to shows and excursions so much easier. The farm is very busy preparing for Sydney Royal Easter Show where eight cattle and three pigs are entered for competition this year.

BWSC would like to thank Mr and Mrs Ball for the enormous effort and expertise in organising the Cattle Clinic at Maitland Show. Our thanks is also extended to Mr Pat Lewis retired College Principal for driving the bus on the day. Special thanks is extended to the breeders, Umina and Woy Woy Rotary Clubs for their long standing support of the Cattle Show Program.

Students representing BWSC Cattle Show Team at Maitland Agricultural Show with the four cattle competing on the day. Students are busy preparing for the coming Canberra and Sydney Royal Shows.


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VISUAL VISUAL VISUAL

DESIGNDESIGNDESIGN

Year 9 Visual Design class starting their first

practice stop-motion animation for their assess-

ment task. Their task is to create a stop-motion

film using claymation, drawing or paper cut

animation to express a feeling or opinion of the

school. They're having lotsa fun!!


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What We Do In Photography

By Liam Norval/ 9PDM.1

At the start of photography, we learned about the inception of photography and in particular, the ways

photography is used (modelling, magazines, etc.). We then looked at the Daguerreotype (using silver

metal to reflect light which creates a photo) and the Camera Obscura (Making a room devoid of light and

putting a little hole in it, which projects outside upside down) and the Calotype (that process took over

after being able to make multiple prints). Then we learned about the later history of photography such as

the Kodak, 35mm, Collodion and so on. Then we did practical work such as a Power Point slide show

about the history of photography.

Example:

(example from the Internet) We then made a pinhole camera (little

black boxes that work like the Camera Obscura, except a few differ-

ences.

Example of the Camera Obscura


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In HSIE 751 are enjoying doing Fieldwork and Geography skills.

851 are studying Global Inequalities and Life Opportunities. Year 9

are learning about Investigating Australia’s Unique Nature. Cur-

rently all classes are undertaking an assessment task.

In Science all years are currently finishing their first topic and will

complete their first assessment task, a skills task, in the next two

weeks.

Team 5 teachers are looking forward to meeting you all at Parent

Teacher evening on Wednesday 30 March. Bookings can be

made on line via the Parent Portal or every student has been

given an Interview Booking Sheet.

Please enjoy the lovely photos of our wonderful Team 5 students.


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TEAM SIX “There is always room at the top.” - Daniel Webster

Team 6 Stars

THIS month, Team Six staff and students would like to acknowledge some of our pupils who are

involved in extra-curricular activities that involve on-going dedication, motivation and

commitment.

BEING ASKED to list his achievements in surf-life saving and swim-

ming is not a simple task for 962’s Lachlan Braddish. There is the mat-

ter of his natural modesty – and then there is the fact that 14-year-old

Lachlan has won countless races, ribbons and trophies over the past

nine years.

Most recently, Lachlan took out the 2016 NSW Surf Life-Saving State

Age Championship title in the under-14 swim race. He was third in the

board race and eighth in the ironman competition. He has been the surf race champion for six years in a

row. Lachlan was defending his ironman title, but torn ligaments in his foot slowed his progress this year.

A former Express Advocate young sports star of the year, Lachlan was awarded the BWSC, Umina,

sports star of the week award in March not only for his prowess at the beach and in the pool, but also for

his all-round commitment to his studies across all of his subjects.

He trains every morning and afternoon and says this regimen has made him a disciplined sportsman.

“You have to train hard, but you must make sure you enjoy your sport. I love the atmosphere.”

TEAM SIX is well-represented in the close-knit group of

agriculture students who care for the BWSC stock both

at school and at agricultural shows around NSW.

Kynesha Stapleton, 962, Chelsea Barrett, 861, Tahlia

Campbell, 861, Jordan Cooley, 961, Tyler Jeffery, 962,

and Kiara Barnett, 861, have represented the school

with great success at a range of shows including

Maitland, Canberra and the Sydney Royal Easter

Show.

While the students wash, weigh and parade the cattle

as well as polish halters for competition, much of their

time is spent at school preparing and tending the

animals.


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Welcome to the TEAM 7 Sports and PDHPE newsletter update

Mr Pat Crouch- Targeted Sports Program Coordinator and School Sports Coordinators

Ms Angela Cox- Head Teacher PDHPE

Students in Team 7 have been achieving wonderfully.

Swimming Carnival in Feb. Many students participated, competed and did extremely well The following

students then represented Team 7 in Zone: * Lachlan Braddish * Sandro Attanasio

Year 7- 9 PDHPE classes are doing Fitness testing

* Beep Test * Illinois Run * Sit and Reach * 40m sprint

* Standing and Vertical Jump * Sits Up

Students are encouraged to improve their fitness throughout the year so that they can compare their re-

sults at the end of the year

Year 7 Sport have completed volleyball and just starting cricket round robin

Year 8 Sport are currently completing their surf lifesaving certificate so that they can participate in an

water sport in the future

Year 9 Sport students have elected to do a variety of recreational sports.

League update

We have had TSP trials at Illawarra Sports High School and Newcastle, Rugby 7's, NRL 7's, Buckley

Shield and Country Cup.

Lachlan Braddish is sports star of the week- record breaking feats at the

swimming carnival and awesome efforts at the State titles of Surf Lifesaving

Angela Cox

Head Teacher PDHPE

TEAM 7 Sports and PDHPE


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TEAM 7 continued


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USI NUMBERS All students have now been shown and or completed their appli-

cation for their USI numbers. The USI (Unique Student Identification number) is

now compulsory for anyone wishing to complete any courses. Please be aware

that if your child has not got their USI number they will not be able to complete the

careers courses on offer.

TAX FILE NUMBERS Students have also been shown how to apply for a tax file

number (TFN). Please note that the closest post office to lodge the completed

application for is Gosford.

BARISTA Another successful Barista course was completed on March 4. Stu-

dents had a great day and learnt the art of making the perfect coffee. For those

students wanting to attend the next course, the new notes for the May 27 excur-

sion are now up on the BWSC Umina website, under Careers and Transition’

CAREER CLASSES It is rather concerning that many students have still not

brought an exercise book to their careers lessons. Would you please ensure that

your child has an exercise book (48 page) for this subject. This book is needed so

that students can start to work on building their skills, attributes and knowledge of

the subject. It is also been asked that they have a USB for this subject , so that

they can be saving computer work for their future reference.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

An opportunity exists for some of our students to be involved in the RAISE men-

toring program that will run in terms 2 and 3. Students have been nominated, with assistance from the Execu-

tive staff. A note will be circulated shortly if your child is one of the lucky contenders.

There is also discussion about taking some students to Novaksills at Tuggerah to complete a standard apti-

tude test. This is a great opportunity and will provide both parents and students with some insight on their

abilities and if they are soon to be ready for their nominated trade / apprenticeship.

If you have a child who is thinking of leaving school at the end of year 10 and would like them to undergo this

test, please contact me on the school number.

A reminder that the whitecard course for May 20 is filling fast. All notes and payments must go to student

reception.

Mrs Lewis

CAREERSCAREERSCAREERS


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Year 7 students in Team 8

had a wonderful time at the

Challenge Ranch camp on 15th and 16th February.

Students participated in a range of activities that provided students with the

opportunity to challenge themselves as well as opportunities to demonstrate their ability to work in a team. It

was also a great opportunity for students to meet new friends.

We would like to congratulate the students on their exceptional behaviour……...except for the moment when

some Team 8 students thought it would be fun to tip Mr Lawler out of his kayak…..which it was!!! It was also

great to see the support and encouragement that students offered to one another to help each other get

through some testing activities.

Thank you also to all the teachers who gave up time away from their

families.

Team 8


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March 7 is the official start of the 2016 Premiers Reading Challenge. The Challenge aims to encourage a love

of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a

competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely. At BWSC we

encourage all students to participate in the reading challenge and every Year 7 has been allocated a Person-

al Reading Log ready to record their efforts. The challenge is even more attractive with the addition of hun-

dreds of new fiction and nonfiction titles to our library!

Our Student Librarians are offering various

lunch activities during Lunch 1 and Lunch 2

for MakerSpace Monday. These activities

have included craft and robotics using our

Eddison Robots! Tutorial Tuesdays has

been busy with many students and teachers

making use of the library facilities to com-

plete homework tasks and work on assign-

ments. We also offer CodeClub Australia

sessions, this term focussing on program-

ming with Scratch.

Linda Harvey

Teacher Librarian


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PBL CARTOONING WORKSHOPS

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

On the 23rd and 24th of MARCH, we have the privilege of having the renowned cartoonist and motivational

speaker, Joffa (a.k.a Jeff Taylor) visit our Umina Campus to speak to and do workshops with all our Year 7

students about the importance of school values; Respect, Commitment and Relationships.

This will be a creative workshop opportunity for our students where they will learn specific visual literacy

skills. One of the key objectives of our PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) program is to make all school

stakeholders aware of and able to effectively communicate the school values in a variety of ways. We be-

lieve that creating cartoon characters with comedic messages is an ideal way to promote these values.

The workshops will go for an hour and a half and each student will be invited to attend one of these sched-

uled workshops. The cost will be $5 per student. We would ask that you send your child’s contribution in an

envelope to the front office by Week 8 of this Term.

The PBL Team would like to thank you in anticipation of your continued commitment to excellence at

BWSC.


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Year 8 Spanish students have been learning how to say basic greetings in Spanish such as "hola" and

"buenos dias", and how to say the Spanish alphabet. They have also investigated all the different Spanish

speaking countries around the world including Cuba, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, and many

others. Each student chose a country to focus on, and produced a poster showing its flag and some infor-

mation that they researched. The posters are now displayed in our classroom.

Year 8 Spanish


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PAPER BARK CANTEEN BREAKFAST DRINKS Toast - Plain or Raisin $0.50 Small Flavoured Milk $2.20 Vegemite $0.60 Large Flavoured Milk $3.50 Melted Cheese Rolls $0.80 Plain Milk - Large $2.00 Muffins $3.00 Small $1.50 Bacon & Cheese Rolls $2.50 Up & Go’s $2.00 Hot Chocolate (Term 3 & 4) $2.00 Poppers $1.00 Up & Go’s $2.00 LOL $2.00 Hash Browns $0.50 Juices $3.00 Water – Large $2.00 HOT FOOD - Small $1.00 Snack Pies $1.50 Slushies $2.00 Chicken Fingers x 4 $2.00 Chicken Fingers x 6 $3.00 ICE CREAMS & ICE BLOCKS Chicken Nuggets x 4 $2.00 Moosies $1.50 Chicken Nuggets x 6 $3.00 Icy Poles – Lemonade $1.00 Hot Dogs $2.00 - Raspberry $1.00 Noodle Cups - Chicken/Beef $2.00 Life Savers $2.00 Pizza Rounda $2.50 Ice Cream Cup $1.00 Pizza Singles $2.50 Frozen Yogurt $1.50 Sausage Rolls $3.00 Fandangles $1.50 Chicken Burgers $4.00 Ice Cups $0.80 Sweet Chilli Subs $3.00 Zooper Dooper $0.50 Garlic Bread $1.50 Milo Cup $3.00 Sauce - Tomato $0.30 Chips $1.00 ROLLS/SANDWICHES TERM 2 & 3 ONLY Buttered Roll $1.00 Vegemite Sandwich $1.20 Pies - Large $3.50 Cheese Sandwich $2.20 Potato Pie $3.50 Egg Sandwich $2.50 Cheese & Bacon Pie $3.50 Ham Sandwich $2.50 Chicken Sandwich $3.00 FRIDAY BREAKFAST Salad Sandwich $3.50 Chicken Lettuce & Mayo Roll $4.00 Bacon & Egg Rolls $2.00 Wraps - Salad $5.00 Hash Browns $0.50 Wraps - Meat & Salad $6.00 Salad Box with Meat $5.00 WRAPS Salad Box $4.00 Salad $5.00 Staff Salad Plates $5.00 Meat & Salad $6.00 Staff Salad Plate with egg or Meat $6.00 Sweet Chilli Chicken $4.00 Fruit Salad $2.00 Toasted - extra $0.50 Extra Fillings $0.50 Meat $1.00


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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

14

15

*Write on

Exec

16

*RAW challenge

*AIME program

*P&C meeting

WOY WOY

17

*Syd Nth swim-

ming carnival

18

*Junior aboriginal

group fundraiser

21

*PBL meeting

*College Staff

meeting Woy

Woy 3-4:10

22

*Yr 11 Parent

evening WW

*Catholic scrip-

ture

23

*Toon school

*CSI incursion

*Futsal exc

*NRL 7 a side

24

*Toon school

*Futsal exc

25

GOOD FRIDAY

28

EASTER

MONDAY

29

*Boys Futsal

30

*Parent Teacher

Night

*Girls Futsal

31

1

4

*PBL meeting

*CHS Swim-

ming

*Staff Meeting

5

*CHS Swim-

ming

6

7 8

*LASTWEL

meeting

25

ANZAC DAY

26

Staff return to

school for start

of Term 2

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*Students

return to school

for start of

Term 2

*ANZAC Day

Assembly

MARCH

Bushcraft Exc

Year 7 Environmental days Sydney Royal Excursion

Morning Tea with the Principal

Documents

Umina Campus Newsletter K S · It’s been a great start to the year in Team 1! It seems like only yesterday that year 7 came to school and we are already in week 6! So many things