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Vincentia Vibe - The voice of our school Term 4 Week 1A 08/10/2015
Farewell Year 12!
Soap suds, colourful costumes, delicious food and good times were some of the memories created by Year 12 students
during their last week at school at Vincentia High School. It was a huge week for the students and one that will not be
forgotten!
Kicking off the fun was the Year 12 Car Wash and BBQ with all funds going towards the upcoming formal. Buckets, hoses,
crazy costumes and enthusiastic workers filled the basketball courts at the front of the school. Whilst cars were being
washed, staff and community members feasted on bacon and egg rolls and scrumptious cakes. By the end of the morning
there were lots of shiny cars and plenty of money in the piggy bank!
The following day many of the Year 12’s made their way to the tranquil bushland setting of the Greenfield Beach picnic
area. This quiet time allowed students to relax and reminisce about their journey from Year 7 at Vincentia High School.
After a delicious breakfast of bacon and egg sandwiches, croissants and strawberries the students walked down to
Greenfield Beach for a group photo. Another memorable experience was created as Ms Edwards, Mr Raftery and Mr
Brindley (Year 12 Year Advisors) handed out sparklers to each student. As Mr Brindley explained, “ We always try to leave
our mark wherever we go, so I’d like you to write your names in the air and make your mark.”
A few hours later all Year 12 students assembled in the school hall for the final roll call. It was an emotional assembly as
staff and students reflected on the experiences of the past six years. Lara Norton and Jason Laing (School Captains)
addressed the school community for the last time and Principal Mr Steve Glenday congratulated the Year 12 students on
their achievements and wished them all the best for the upcoming exams. After receiving their Graduation Certificates the
students exited the hall and excitedly joined their families for photographs outside.
Skills for life!
As part of the Youth Mentoring Program, Ethan Fletcher and Thomas Power led rugby league skills clinics for Year 4-6
students at Vincentia Public School and Sanctuary Point Public School. With the support of their mentors, Adam Tagg
and David Walsh, Ethan and Thomas developed a number of activities aimed at improving passing, kicking and eva-
sion skills.
Apart from promoting specific techniques, the clinics were also aimed at improving the overall fitness of participants
and encouraging teamwork. Feedback from staff and students at the local primary schools was extremely positive.
Congratulations to Ethan, Thomas and their mentors for an outstanding effort!
Arrangements for the
2015/2016 Bush Fire Season Our school has been identified as a school at increased risk if a bush fire were to break out
on a day when a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is issued for our area.
To ensure the health, safety and welfare of students and staff, the NSW Department of
Education has determined that on days when a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is issued
for our area, the school will temporarily cease operations for the day(s) the rating is
current and alternative learning arrangements will be put in place. This is based on
information obtained through a bush fire assessment of our school arranged by the
Department.
A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating is likely to occur on a very small number of days during
the bush fire season, if at all. The school will only receive notification of a Catastrophic
Fire Danger Rating after school hours the day before the forecast is issued. To assist me in
contacting all parents please ensure that you have provided the school with up-to-date
home or after hours contact details.
Up to date bush fire information will be available to you on the Department’s bush fire
safety website: http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/about-us/news-at-det/bushfire-safety.
Steve Glenday
Principal
What’s happening
at VHS
Tuesday 06/10/2015
1st Day of Term 4
Activity Free Week
Wednesday 07/10/2015
Activity Free Week
Thursday 08/10/2015
Activity Free Week
Friday 09/10/2015
Activity Free Week
Monday 12/10/2015
HSC Exams
Greenlight Drivers Ed Yrs 10/11/12 students all day
Activity Free Week,
Tuesday 13/10/2015
HSC Exams
Greenlight Drivers Ed Yrs 10/11/12 students all day
Activity Free Week,
Wednesday 14/10/2015
HSC Exams
Activity Free Week
Yr 8 Expo In Hall,
Yr 6 handover at Lady Denman Mr Brady. Mr Mason. Ms Norman.
Thursday 15/10/2015
HSC Exams
Activity Free Week,
Friday 16/10/2015
HSC Exams
Activity Free Week,
Youth Wellbing/Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Yr 10 pds 1 - 6 Mr Powter
P & C Meeting
Tuesday, 27th October, 2015.
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
R Gilbert 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)
H Pastor Head Teacher Teaching & Learning Stage 6
(Rel)
J Oxley School Administration Manager
W Bruffey Head Teacher Admin (Rel)
G Keogh Head Teacher English (Rel)
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
K Walker & P Charlton - School Counsellors
Leadership and Social
Engagement Contacts
C Ryan & L Brooks Year 7 Advisers
M Morris Year 8 Adviser
G Keogh & L Swieringa Year 9 Advisers
J Powter Year 10 Adviser
J von Stieglitz & H Pastor Year 11 Advisers
K Edwards & G Brindley Year 12 Adviser
Term Dates:
Term 4 2015
Tuesday 6th October to Friday 18th December 2015
Defence Community Organisation Coffee
Morning (DCO)
Our next Coffee morning is on Friday 16 October at 10.30 am at the Husky Bakery in Huskisson. Come and meet other Defence families and catch up with our regulars, Children are always welcome to attend.
Vincentia High School
Presentation Day
Tuesday 1st December
2015
Multipurpose Hall,
10.30am - 12.30pm