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Wadalba Community School Progress with Pride Respect Responsibility Excellence Orchid Way, Wadalba 2259 P O Box 294, Wyong NSW 2259 T: 0243925000 F: 0243925046 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Acting Principal: Mr Cameron Dusting Deputy Principals: Ms Carol Furey Mr Nathan Towney Ms Jane Harris Mrs Michele Spinks (Rel.) Term 4 Week 7 Important dates to put in your calendar. 25 November White Ribbon Day 26 November Aboriginal students morning tea transition 28 November Sports Presentation Night 4 December Orientation Day Yr6-7 6 December Immunisation Yr 7-9 Principal Report This week we acknowledged our administrative and support staff for the skills and commitment they bring to our school. Since arriving at the school I have appreciated the expertise they offer ensuring the school has quality administrative systems; their commitment to supporting learning of individual students and classes in specialist areas; and the important role they play as the first point of contact between the school and our families. I would like to thank the Hospitality students who worked diligently in helping us acknowledge the administrative and support staff with a fantastic lunch. They demonstrated great competencies through a real life learning experience. I hope some of their families have had the opportunity to benefit from this learning being taken home- the food and service was sensational! Over the last week we had some large amounts of rain and I would like to recognise the maturity of our young people in the way they acted to keep dry and warm. I would also like to acknowledge several acts of kindness and community spirit from our students that I have heard about over the past week, including a couple to do with mobile phones that had been found/ dropped. The school executive have been analysing student report comments to consider ways we continuously improve our support for learning. Following the Y12 Information evening held this week, Ms Kirwin and Mr Towney have started to follow up their offer to meet with individual students and families to build a shared support program for our senior students. This is a terrific initiative that provides an opportunity for a strong connection to be built between the school and family to personalise support for our senior students. As part of the formal assemblies held over the last two weeks I have asked students to reflect on the important question about “Why is school important to me?” I thought I would share two responses from students that I had a chance to discuss this question with using a process called the Five Whys. Why is school important to me? (Why 1): to gain a better education for greater opportunities Why is this important? (Why 2): to become successful in life Why is this important? (Why 3): to use your knowledge to the best of your ability Why is this important? (Why 4): to do something that is important to the community and yourself Why is this important? (Why 5): to make the most of the opportunities that have been given to us. Why is school important to me? (Why 1): it gives up life skills and knowledge Why is this important? (Why 2): so we can go into the world with the necessary skills for jobs and lifestyle Why is this important? (Why 3): so we can make a good life Why is this important?
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Wadalba Community School
Progress with Pride Respect Responsibility Excellence
Orchid Way, Wadalba 2259 P O Box 294, Wyong NSW 2259 T: 0243925000 F: 0243925046
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Acting Principal: Mr Cameron Dusting
Deputy Principals: Ms Carol Furey Mr Nathan Towney Ms Jane Harris Mrs Michele Spinks (Rel.)
Term 4 Week 7
Important dates to put in your calendar.
25 November White Ribbon Day
26 November Aboriginal students morning tea transition
28 November Sports Presentation Night
4 December Orientation Day Yr6-7
6 December Immunisation Yr 7-9
Principal Report This week we acknowledged our administrative and support staff for the skills and commitment they bring to our school. Since arriving at the school I have appreciated the expertise they offer ensuring the school has quality administrative systems; their commitment to supporting learning of individual students and classes in specialist areas; and the important role they play as the first point of contact between the school and our families. I would like to thank the Hospitality students who worked diligently in helping us acknowledge the administrative and support staff with a fantastic lunch. They demonstrated great competencies through a real life learning experience. I hope some of their families have had the opportunity to benefit from this learning being taken home- the food and service was sensational!
Over the last week we had some large amounts of rain and I would like to recognise the maturity of our young people in the way they acted to keep dry and warm. I would also like to acknowledge several acts of kindness and community spirit from our students that I have heard about over the past week, including a couple to do with mobile phones that had been found/ dropped. The school executive have been analysing student report comments to consider ways we continuously improve our support for learning. Following the Y12 Information evening held this week, Ms Kirwin and Mr Towney have started to follow up their offer to meet with individual students and families to build a shared support program for our senior students. This is a terrific initiative that provides an opportunity for a strong connection to be built between the school and family to personalise support for our senior students. As part of the formal assemblies held over the last two weeks I have asked students to reflect on the important question about “Why is school important to me?” I thought I would share two responses from students that I had a chance to discuss this question with using a process called the Five Whys.
Why is school important to me? (Why 1): to gain a better education for greater opportunities Why is this important? (Why 2): to become successful in life Why is this important? (Why 3): to use your knowledge to the best of your ability Why is this important? (Why 4): to do something that is important to the community and yourself Why is this important? (Why 5): to make the most of the opportunities that have been given to us.
Why is school important to me? (Why 1): it gives up life skills and knowledge Why is this important? (Why 2): so we can go into the world with the necessary skills for jobs and lifestyle Why is this important? (Why 3): so we can make a good life Why is this important?
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(Why 4): so that our lives are interesting and have meaning Why is this important? (Why 5): so we can make the best of our lives.
Remembrance Day On Monday Mrs MacDonald took the High School and Primary School Leaders Holly, Katelin, Ben, Tia and Alisha to the Wyong RSL Remembrance Day ceremony. They represented the school with pride and respect and did a great job laying the wreath from Wadalba Community School. The leaders should be commended on their impeccable behaviour and uniform.
Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal Fundraiser BBQ
On Friday the 1 November, the SRC organised a sausage sizzle and spider day to help raise money to donate towards the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal. The day went really well and there were a lot of people lining up to buy the goods for sale and make monetary donations too. The support from all members of our school community; from students, teachers and the wider community was astounding. The overall amount raised was $2094.10 for both the primary and high school efforts. We would like to make a special thank you to the following businesses for their support and kind donations. Brian Hilton Toyota, Wyong donated $200 cash. Coles Wyong donated a $30 gift card to purchase bread for the sausage sizzle. Plateau Food Distributers, Tuggerah – ice cream and cups Coast and Country Meats, Wyong- sausages at cost Robbo’s café, Wadalba Community School- ice cream, straws, cups, napkins, sauce, bread
Head Lice
I am writing to advise you that head lice are present in the hair of some students in our school. Please check your child’s hair for nits/lice tonight using the methods recommended in information from NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/environment/headlice/treatment.asp If you find any eggs or lice please commence treatment as recommended.
Further information on head lice is available on the NSW Health website (details above) or through the Departments website at: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/student support/studenthealth/conditions/headlice/index.php I appreciate your assistance in this regard. Mrs Melinda Brown Head Teacher Welfare Annual Sport Presentation Evening Thursday evening 28 November 6pm - 7:45pm in the High School gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend. Prize recipients will receive invitations in Week 7. Special Guest: Mariner's Captain, Mr John Hutchinson. Come and celebrate the awesome achievements of Wadalba's secondary students in the realm of Sport this year.
‘Drumbeat’ During the assembly today the Year 9 boys who were in the 'Drumbeat' program last term showcased their talent. The program is run through Oasis Youth Centre and explores emotions and issues through therapeutic means of drumming.
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Art Exhibition Visual Art staff would like to invite all to attend our End Of Year Exhibition next Wednesday evening 27 November in the Gym. Come and take a look at some of the work our students have completed throughout 2013. All Stages will be on display, with 2 and 3D works, slide shows, feature student talks, and musical performances to create a little ambience.
Please join us if you are free.
Games for Primary
Did you know we have some AMAZING literacy and numeracy games your child can access at home on computers, ipads and iphones? Go to our Primary School Website http://www.wadalba-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/primary-classes and click on the links on the left hand side. It is great for holiday revision as well as entertaining any bored kids!
WADALBA COMMUNITY SCHOOL PRIMARY HALL TUESDAY NIGHT – 7.30 PM PLEASE CALL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND OR JUST CALL IN Debbie: 0449 992 837 Fun, laughter, fitness $10 per class – 10th class free Uncomplicated footwork – you can do it! Email: [email protected] Website: http://debbiejames.zumba.com/
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Primary News Community Carols Night Wadalba’s Community Carols Night will be held on the evening of Wednesday, December 11 commencing at 5.30pm. An invitation is extended to all Wadalba families, extended families and friends to attend this event.
Assembly Week 10 The final assembly for the year will be held on Friday, December 13. As is tradition this assembly is the time when we reflect on the journey of our Year 6 students through the school. The assembly will commence at 11.00am.
Student Lunches
Recently there have been many students who have come to school without lunch. Please ensure that your child has adequate food for the day including some fruit for fruit break.
Primary Awards Presentation This will take place on Monday, December 16 at 9.00am in the school gym. This is the occasion when recognition is given to students for their special achievements during the year. Parents/caregivers of students who are receiving special awards will be notified, however, everyone is welcome to attend. Year 6 students will receive their graduation certificates as will Kindergarten students. Gold awards and other special awards will be presented at the High School Presentation
Ceremony on Friday, December 13 at 9.00am.
Student Reports These will be available on Monday, December 16 after the presentation. Otherwise they will be sent home with the students. Home Reading Home reading will cease on Friday, December 6. All books need to be returned to allow for a stock-take be done.
Excursion Notes Notes for the end of year movie excursion to be held on December 17 and the Stage 3 Mingara excursion on December 11 will be sent home next week.
An explanation of Mathematics Stages 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Stage Past and present experience in Stages 4 and 5
Future direction for Stage 6 and beyond
5.3 #
These are optional topics which contain challenging material for students who will complete all of Stage 5.3 during Years 9 and 10.
These topics are intended for students who are aiming to study mathematics at the very highest level in Stage 6 and beyond.
5.3
Capable students who rapidly grasp new concepts should go beyond 5.2 and study at a more advanced level with these additional topics.
Students who have completed 5.1, 5.2 and 5.2 and 5.3 are generally well prepared for a calculus-based Stage 6 Mathematics course.
5.3 §
These topics are recommended for students who will complete all the 5.1 and 5.2 content and have time to cover some additional material.
These topics are intended for students aiming to complete a calculus-based mathematics course in Stage 6.
5.2
A typical student should be able to complete all the 5.1 and 5.2 material by the end of Year 10. If possible, students should also cover some 5.3 topics.
Students who have completed 5.1 and 5.2 without any 5.3 material typically find it difficult to complete a calculus-based Stage 6 Mathematics course.
5.2 ◊
These topics are recommended for students who will complete all the 5.1 content and have time to cover some additional material.
These topics are intended for students aiming to complete a non-calculus course in Stage 6, such as Mathematics General.
5.1
Stage 5.1 contains compulsory material for all students in Years 9 and 10. Some students will be able to complete these topics very quickly. Others may need additional time to master the basics.
Students who have completed 5.1 without any 5.2 or 5.3 material have very limited options in Stage 6 Mathematics.
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Some students require revision and consolidation of Stage 4 material prior to tackling Stage 5 topics.
