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Vincentia Vibe - The voice of our school Term 1 Wk 5A 26/02/2015
Vincentia High School Show Teams Success Vincentia High School Show Team has had an outstanding season thus far. Participating in the local Berry, Nowra, Kangaroo Valley and Milton Shows.
5 students also completed an Australian Alpaca Association Youth Presenters course on 16 and 17 January 2015 in their own time during the school holidays. It is also interesting to note that as a result of their participation in the Youth Trainers Camp at Cambewarra Jenn Burns and Yasmin Holland were involved in the setting up and the successful running of the Young Farmers Competition at the Berry Show on Friday 30 January 2015.
At the Berry show on Saturday 31 January 2015 we entered 23 in the poultry section receiving 9 First and 9 Second places. Great result well done!
At the Nowra Show on Saturday 7 February 2015 we entered 9 Students out of 15 students in the Alpaca Youth Paraders Event held at Nowra for the first time in 15 years. The results on the next page show how outstandingly well we went.
At the same show we entered 23 chooks and 1 duck in the poultry section and again we had outstanding results with 9 First and 7 Second places.
At the Nowra show the team gave several demonstrations on how to wash, dry and present chooks for showing. This presentation was so successful that we were again invited to demonstrate chook washing and presentation at the Kangaroo Valley Show.
The all conquering Vincentia High School Show Team then moved on to Kangaroo Valley show on Saturday 14 February 2015. We received our first ever champions ribbon as sectional winners in the poultry competition. Mrs Worthy who has attended every show was witnessed jumping for joy. When it was pointed out that this may be unfair to other competitors she exclaimed that they could jump for joy when they win. This shows the positive, committed, competitive spirit being imparted to all students involved in the show teams. The following results again show our very successful effort at this show. Of the 18 chooks and 7 ducks we entered we won 11 Firsts and 5 Second places.
On Saturday 21 February 2015 we moved on to the last of the local shows - Milton. Here again we won another champion ribbon in the water fowl (duck) section and Mrs Worthy’s jumping had been refined to a small jig in front of the winning Muscovy. This now appears to be a ritual after winning a ribbon. We won 9 First and 5 Second
places, these results continue to show how successful we have been on the local show circuit.
Last, but by far not least, the students who have participated in attending shows on weekends in their own time, who have washed and polished the Chooks, Ducks and Alpacas for the last 5 weeks need to be acknowledged. Many of these students have appeared in the local newspaper contributing positively to the Vincentia High School Show Team. Very well done to all involved !!!!
We would like to thank our Principal Mr Glenday who has attended all of the shows with the teams, he has taught our show team how to prepare and show our poultry for each competition.
Jenn Burns, Yasmin Holland, Rosemary Defries, Simone Hicks, Michael Holland, Hayden Regent, Rebecca Jenkinson, Lachlan Smith, Maddie Cooper, Travis Lawson, Courtney Stamos, Piper Hammond and Georgia Matheson-Gee
We have not covered the Alpacas in great detail as we will hopefully be able to republish an article being written for the Australian Alpaca Association quarterly publication by Jenn Burns with some help from her friends. It may be titled ‘From Zero to Purple Ribbon in 12 Months’. Looking forward to it Jenn!
Nowra Show Alpaca Youth Parade
Results!
Student Open Showmanship Stockmanship
Jenn Burns handling Charles Third First Senior Champion Supreme Champion
Yasmin Holland handling Highjump
Second Third
Rosemary Defries handling Casanova
First Second Senior Reserve Champion
Michael Holland handling Mayan
Second First Intermediate Champion
Student Preliminary Showmanship Stockmanship
Simone Hicks handling Dalagarie
Fourth Highly Commended
Jessica Steward handling DeDarvenezia
First
Hayden Regent handling Ice Eden
First Second Intermediate Champion
Supreme Champion
Rebecca Jenkinson handling Pizarcy
Third Highly Commended
Jordan Glanville from Tomerong Public School handling Charles
Highly
Commended
First Reserve Champion
University of Wollongong ‘STEM Travelling Road Show’ visits Vincentia High School An interactive Road Show from the University of Wollongong visited Vincentia High School to showcase the opportunities available for students wanting to study engineering or information sciences post Year 12. The students from a few Year 7 and Year 8 classes took part in a variety of hands on experiments, including a bicycle that uses pedal power to make a milk shake, making a bottle rocket and extracting DNA from a piece of fruit.
The school visit was hosted the by UOW Engineer, Dr Bob Wheway and a team of university representatives, including nine undergraduate students, who shared their experiences of life at university. The Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) road show is part of a university and federal government-funded commitment to motivate students from rural areas, indigenous backgrounds and disadvantaged backgrounds, to consider a university education. The program targets students in the early years of high school to help them decide on their subject selection for senior school to open up opportunities for further education. Dr Wheway said “Unfortunately, many feel that a university education is out of reach or a place where they don’t belong. We want to show them that a technology and engineering education gives them a great future and job prospects.”
As part of the Vincentia High School plan, the road show plays a supportive role towards delivering technology, science and engineering based subjects in a new format better suited to the current NET generation’s learning style through ‘inquiry based learning’. Inquiry is not merely ‘having students do projects’ but rather strives to nurture deep, discipline-based way of thinking and doing with students.
Vincentia High School is committed to further improve student access to technology and inquiry based learning by purchasing equipment such as 3D printers and a CNC Plasma cutting machine that will form the foundation of a business model based manufacturing centre capable of producing complex shapes, projects and products quickly in metals and plastics.
The centre will be capable of producing individualised designs in metals for sale to the general public. Allowing students to participate in authentic experiential learning environments, these technologies encompass some of the skills sets required for the jobs of the future. For more information on this project contact Mr Donohue [email protected]
What’s happening at VHS
Thursday 26/02/2015
All Schools Triathlon
Friday 27/02/2015
All Schools Triathlon
Monday 02/03/2015
Tuesday 03/03/2015
Compulsory RTO VET assessment at Vincentia High School Mr Swanson pds 1 - 4
Wednesday 04/03/2015
Hassell Cup Cricket Match/Vincentia Sporting Complex Mr Hill all day
Girls Futsal Tournament Mr Ryan Berkley Sports Stadium all day
Thursday 05/03/2015
University of Wollongong Travelling Technology Roadshow at Vincentia High School
Boys Futsal Tournament Mr Ryan Berkley Sports Stadium all day
Regional Swimming Carnival Dapto
Friday 06/03/2015
Jamberoo Year 8 Adviser Excursion Mrs Morris all day
Davidson Shield Cricket Lake Illawarra Mr Hill all day
Parents and students are requested not to use the staff car park
This is dangerous and causes congestion
Your School Contacts
S Glenday Principal
P Hogan Deputy Principal
Ganya Garindja, Gumbari & Support Units
G Brady Deputy Principal Stage 4 (Yrs 7 & 8)
M Meehan Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 4
F Bachmann Deputy Principal Stage 5 (Yrs 9 & 10) (Rel)
P Greyling Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 5
P Taylor Deputy Principal Stage 6 (Yrs 11 & 12)
F Loupos Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 6
J Oxley School Administration Manager
W Bruffey Head Teacher Admin (Rel)
R Gilbert Head Teacher English
W Nelmes Head Teacher Sport
G Smith Head Teacher Mathematics
L Swierenga Head Teacher Science (Rel)
L Ryder Head Teacher CAPA
J von Stieglitz Head Teacher HSIE (Rel)
A Newton Head Teacher TAS
P Raftery Head Teacher PDHPE (Rel)
S Clark Head Teacher Support
J Scott Head Teacher Gumbari Unit
A Glenday Head Teacher Wellbeing Learning Support
K Lane Head Teacher Ganya Garindja Unit
Leadership and Social Engage-ment Contacts
C Ryan Year 7 Adviser
L Brooks Year 7 Adviser
M Morris Year 8 Adviser
G Keogh Year 9 Adviser
J Powter Year 10 Adviser
J von Stieglitz Year 11 Adviser
H Pastor Year 11 Adviser
K Edwards Year 12 Adviser
Term Dates:
Term 1 2015
Tuesday 27th January to Thursday 2nd April 2015
Term 2 2015
Tuesday 21st April to Friday 26th June 2015
Term 3 2015
Tuesday 14th July to Friday 18th September 2015
Term 4 2015
Tuesday 6th October to Friday 18th December 2015
Uniform Shop
On Monday, 2nd March 2015 the Uniform shop will be closed
It will reopen Wednesday , 4th March -normal hours
Celebrating our school spirit!
The values of Vincentia High School are
Respect, Responsibility
& Personal Best
Tickets have been donated to the school by
Integrity Real Estate in recognition of our school values.
This weeks recipients are:
Lilly Wheeler
handed in a mobile found in VHS grounds displaying honesty and integrity
Owen Brown ‐
for suppor ng another student at the swimming carnival
who was struggling in the balloon race
These values can be shown in many ways within the school community.
It is these actions of our students we, as a school, are proud of and wish to acknowledge.
Each week a student/s from the school, in any year, will receive a FREE movie ticket
to the Huskisson Theatre as recognition of their VHS spirit.
Congratulations to our winners!
TAFE Outreach Course at Bay and Basin TAFE Outreach is offering a Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training at Bay and Basin Community Resources Centre in Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point.
This course is an Introduction to Events and Landscape/Horticulture and is designed around project work. It is ideal for anyone looking to join the workforce for the first time or after a long break. It is a great way to gain new skills and develop those you already have. This course is an excellent pathway into either the Events or Landscape/ Horticulture fields. You will also develop skills in preparing an up-to-date resume and developing or improving your computer skills.
Offered between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays this course is local and has child-friendly hours.
Funded under Smart and Skilled, the cost of this course will vary based on your eligibility for a Smart and Skilled Student Fee. To see if you are eligible and to get an estimate of the course fee, visit the Smart and Skilled website (www.training.nsw.gov.au/smartandskilled) or you can call us on 1300 766 123 for further information and advice.
Phone: Sally Wallace 02 44219849 or Debra Evelyn 02 44219869 for further information.
KOOKABURRA RETREAT Shoalhaven Defence Families Association (SDFA)
Flats 1 & 2 Canberra Drive Nowra Hill NSW 2540
Ph 4421 5766 Mob 0467 991 799
Decode: Encode discussion about dyslexia – Friday 27th Feb, 10.30am Did you know that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 children in Australia? Kelly Burns, our newest SDFA member, will be coming along on this Friday to discuss dyslexia and how to recognize the signs in your children, select the right intervention, and discuss what other learning difficulties it may cause. This is a free talk aimed at giving parents a bit of information about what Kelly does and how she may be able to help if you have any concerns about your child. If you are interested in coming along remember to book your kids in next week for the crèche. Normal childcare costs apply.
Triple P Parenting Course – Friday 6th, 13th & 20th March 10.30-11.30am Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them confidently manage their children’s behaviour, prevent problems developing and build strong, healthy relationships. We are running this 3 week Triple P Parenting Program at Kookaburra Retreat on the above Fridays. The cost for the course is only $5 and normal childcare costs will apply. Please let me know if you would like to attend, or join the Event on Facebook.
Defence Family Organisation (DCO)
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club get-together is on at the Tea Club (56 Berry Street, Nowra). The idea behind the Coffee Club is simple - it is a monthly meeting place where Defence partners can meet and have a chat and coffee/tea/chocolate/chai !!
Coffee Club is on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and children are welcome. If you are interested in coming along just turn up at the Tea Club at 10.30am.
Online at www.bombers.net.au or Vincentia Leisure Centre
When - Thurs Feb 19 & 26 or March 5
4.30 to 5.30
Cost - Auskick - $60 and 12s,14s, 16s. - $80
Ask about our Rego and Gym package ! President Phil Kennedy 0410 637103
REGISTER NOW FOR‐PHYSIE, ACROBATICS & CHEER, DANCING, ACTING & SINGING‐
BOMADERRY
Shoalhaven Cheer Academy is now registering teens for Acroba cs and Cheerleading Classes with the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federa on. Please email [email protected] for an informa on pack. 0410 605 249.
Shoalhaven Physie Dance School is now registering 13‐18 Year Olds for the Australian Physie and Dance Associa on. All ages and abili es from pre‐schoolers up to ladies. Please email [email protected] for an informa on pack. 0410 605 249.
Beginners ok. Also available Special Needs Dance Classes, Preschooler Classes, Adult Tap Class. Please email yourtalen [email protected] for an informa on pack.
Phone: 0410 605 249.
Shoalhaven Women’s
Wellness Festival Connecting Mind & Body, at Lady Denman
Complex, Huskisson, Friday 20th March 2015.
- 1PM for health and information stalls, free food
and wellness demonstrations;
- 4.30PM for community performances; and
- 5.30PM onwards for Music Celebration Night.
This Festival is for women, their friends and
family (yes that includes guys too!)
For more information contact Tracy Lumb, 4421
0730, visit us on Facebook or email
K ‐ 12 Tutoring
Kindergarten – Year 6 (ALL Key Learning Areas/Subjects)
Years 7 – 12 High School subjects
Extremely competitive rate:
$40 for a single hour lesson per week or
$38 per lesson if paid for one school term in advance.
Will focus on specific choice of subjects or all.
Offering great essay writing skills and strategies.
All ages welcome and I will come to you!
I am a qualified primary school teacher. I have also had almost 5 years of experience in the
field of Junior and High School tutoring. My previous students have all received
outstanding results!
Get in quick before all places have been reserved for 2015!
Looking forward to hearing back from new students and current students, and an exciting year with all of my students!
Ph. 0423 770 996 (text message or call) Zac.
Save the Heart of Huskisson As I am sure you will all know by now, Save the Heart of Huskisson (a coalition of residents, business and tourism associations in the Bay and Basin region) has successfully lobbied council to 'put in a tender' to try and buy the land at 59 Owen Street, Huskisson, to preserve the magnetic views and open space. While this is a great outcome for us, it is not an outright win as we don't know if their tender will be successful.
We have good reason to believe there are community-minded decision-makers at Council (and at Club Jervis Bay) who are keen to see this block brought into council/public ownership, and every sign that they are supported by the community will help. While we know it is ambitious, we are continuing to crowdfund and we only have until the 11th February to get the total up as high as possible. Any amount you feel you can pledge towards this cause will help towards our goal. Please go to ozcrowd.com/heart and share with your networks.
