Appletree NewsWest WAllsend HigH scHoolTerm 2 2017 Issue 2

‘Shine On’ was the theme as Star Struck celebrated 25 years!WWHS students embraced the opportunity-they shone, dazzled, sparkled and thrilled the audience with their performance. When she watched the performance on Friday night with her family, Dr Walsh described the show as “fantastic-the girls were awesome!” (pictured above with our dancers and featured vocalist, Abbey D). Congratulations to our students and Mrs Frankham and Ms Coombes. Your hard work was evident in the excellent performances enjoyed by everyone.

Nothing Could Dampen Their SpiritsWWHS Girls relay team celebrate their win!

WWHS students refused to let the dismal conditions on the day at the Zone Athletics Carnival put them off their game, producing some excellent results, especially our girls. We wish all our athletes going on to compete at Regionals the best of luck!

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Sophie S Year 11 entertained with a

haunting piano solo

WWHS Vocal Groupperformed the National Anthem

A c a d e m i c A w a r d sStudents in Years 7 - 10 have received awards for academic excellence in their scholastic year.

Year 10Hayley W, Shawn T, Heidi S, Reece G, Angus B, Bailey P, Chloe F, Georgia McL, Lexie J, Jivvel E, Emma W, Harry M.

Year 9Alkira J, Zahnee B, Maddison R, Arabella S.Danica T, Henry C, Kess R E, Jacinta L, Thomas M, Ambriel C, Cleo H, Aiden R.

Year 8Mikayla C, Shaylee Van B, Rebekah H, Jesse F, Jacob D, Cooper R, Caitlin H,Colby M, Rowan M, Sophie W, Lisa S, Jorja W, Matthew S, Jye C.

Year 7Abby S, Brendan H, Deegan B, Bailey McI,Piper B, Sarsha B, Braydi G, Amelia S, Madaline H, Ryan M, Matthew E.

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Celebrating Excellence in Semester One

100% Attendance Awards - well done to these studentsPhoebe C, Amelia G, Kyle C, Brenden H, Bailey L, Blade S, Levi S, Tyson W, Lachlan H, Sofia L, Kai L, Jordan S, Courtney H, Maddison R, Jack B, Alex J, Isabelle L, Jayden M, Lakita W, Skye D, Hayden P, Anna W.

Tyreece S Yr 9Acknowledgement

of Country

Charlie A Yr 11Progressional Guitar

Solo

Piper B Yr 7Musical item

Subject First in CourseMATHEMATICS GENERAL 2 Jarrod McK/ Thomas MMATHEMATICS Sian KMATHEMATICS EXTENSION Sian KENGLISH STANDARD Shyanne MENGLISH ADVANCED Skye DLENGLISH STUDIES Madelin HBIOLOGY Anna WSENIOR SCIENCE Bryce HCHEMISTRY Tom MPHYSICS Stephanie CSOCIETY & CULTURE Jessica WANCIENT HISTORY Shyanne MBUSINESS STUDIES Kayla TGEOGRAPHY Braeden OMODERN HISTORY Jarrad McKCERT II SPORTS COACHING Bailey MPDHPE Anna WS L R Brad JCERT II BUSINESS SERVICES Kirstyn RCAFS Anna WCERT II CONSTRUCTION Mitchell KEEC Amy LENGINEERING STUDIES Stephanie CFOOD TECH Kirstyn RIT TIMBER Bailey MIT MULTIMEDIA Ebonie FCERT I ENGINEERING Brad JSD&D Brendan DVISUAL ARTS Skye DLMUSIC Abbey DPHOTO VID & DI Ebonie F/Braedon OIPT Blake CCERT III DIG MED & TECH Brendan DMATHEMATICS GENERAL 1 Zoie M

Subject First in CourseMATHEMATICS GENERAL Jayden MMATHEMATICS Jamie SMATHEMATICS EXTENSION Jamie SENGLISH STANDARD Acacia CS & Jayden MENGLISH ADVANCED Taylah E & Clara LENGLISH STUDIES Ty SBIOLOGY Taylah ESENIOR SCIENCE Jayden MCHEMISTRY Taylah EPHYSICS Henry SABORIGINAL STUDIES Henry SANCIENT HISTORY Zachary BBUSINESS STUDIES Jayden MLEGAL STUDIES Zachary BMODERN HISTORY Alex JPDHPE Taylah ES L R Ty SCERT II BUSINESS SERVICES Bianca CCAFS Ellie RCERT II CONSTRUCTION Bodhi REEC Kayla SENGINEERING STUDIES Jennifer J, Henry S,

Adam VFOOD TECH Mason MIT TIMBER Khye DIT MULTIMEDIA Sophie SCERT I ENGINEERING Sam YSD&D Mason MTEXTILE & DESIGN Bailey TVISUAL ARTS Sophie S/Acacia C SMUSIC Sophie S/Charlie A

A c a d e m i c E x c e l l e n c e

“RespectResponsibilityExcellence”

Year 12 First in Course

Year 11 First in Course

i l l u m i n A t e n e x t g e n c H A l l e n g eCongratulat ions to our team that entered the chal lenge they worked for one week together to develop a bus iness idea, p lan and pi tch to so lve a community problem. Our team came up with the ‘Study Corner Cafe’, which was des igned for today’s busy univers i ty s tudents . Our team won the ‘Student Choice Best Idea Award’.Wel l done, team! Special ment ion goes to Annal iese S . for her publ ic speaking sk i l l s !L -R Serbast ian E, Alyssa C.S, Sophie-Anne R, Jordan P.J , Annal iese S .

Warm W

StarLAB - Mars Rovers were on the

move at WWHS Andreas and Clinton from Obelisk Systems came to work with STEM students, discussing the benefits of Python and Scratch programming languages. Everyone enjoyed the experience including a film crew from ABC. Watch this space!

WWHS@EduTECHOur school sent a team of students to represent the Department of Education in the Futures Learning Section of the exhibition. Our students had the opportunity to present their learning and projects at this prestigious event and explore some of the incredible technology on display there. They found lots of inspiration for future projects and careers.

Picture PerfectYear 11 Senior Science and Biology students enjoyed a perfect day for their ‘Local Environment’ study day at The Awabakal Environmental Education Centre. They spent time exploring The Awabakal Reserve, taking live samples for analysis which is essential for real-world connections.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s !Congratulations to Peggy Mangovski, who has accepted the position of Relieving Deputy Principal at Lake Macquarie High School for the remainder of 2017. We wish her every success. She will be missed by staff and students alike. Replacing Mrs Mangovski are Ms Mansfield, who has accepted the position of Relieving Head Teacher CAPA and Ms Sharma, who has accepted the position of Relieving Head Teacher Technology Innovation. We wish them every success in their new roles.

Warm WWHS Winter hoodies now available from Lowes at Glendale

priced from $39.99

Our Lake Macquarie Adolescent Support students have been working hard, refurbishing items which they sold in their online auction to raise funds for The Cancer Council

John Joseph M Ed presents

A free workshop for all parents raising

teens to help them find and fulfil their

dreams. Tuesday 18 July 7-9pm WWHS

Parenting with the Brain in Mind

Principal Dr Fiona Walsh PhD. Phone: 4953 2111 email: westwalls-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Diary Dates:Tuesday 18 July• First day Term 3 all students• Parent Seminar with John

Joseph - all Years 7 pm - 9 pm

Wednesday 19 JulyUniform Shop 3:00 -4:00 pm Tuesday 25 JulySocial Media Safety ParentEvent 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmWednesday 26 JulyParent Teacher Night Years 7-11, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pmMonday 31July• NAIDOC Day Celebration

9:20 - 11:00 am

Monday 31JulySleep Seminar with Dr Chris Seton 2:30 - 5:20 pm

Wednesday 2 AugustUniform Shop 3:00 -4:00 pm

Monday 7 -11 AugustHSC Trial Examinations Yr12

Monday 19 JuneP & C Meeting 5;30 pmWednesday 16 AugustUniform Shop 3:00 -4:00 pm

Tuesday 22 AugustYear 7 Focus Day on Anti-Bullying

C o m m u n i t y C o r n e r

LMAS Students raised $881 for The Cancer-

Council Pictured left are Liam M, with Andrew Katoa pesenting the cheque

Great job!

DO NOTMISS

EVENTSWe would like to invite all parents and interested c o m m u n i t y members to attend these three exciting events. It is not often that we are able to offer an opportunity like this, with world class speakers visiting our learning c o m m u n i t y . There is no entry charge to attend. We ask only that you register by phone for the 31/7 event for catering purposesPh: 4953 2111.

Year 10ReminderSubject

Selections close

Tuesday 18 July

Year 11/12 Modern History The Year 11 and 12 Modern history classes went on an excursion to the Sydney Jewish Museum where classroom theory was made real!. Our students were shown around the museum by tour guides who are the children of Holocaust survivors. They were fortunate enough to have an interview with a lady who is a Holocaust survivor. She told them her story, which was a very powerful experience!

Year 9 Mini-Careers Expo

Year 9 students enjoyed a mini- careers expo last week. Guest speakers included the Defence Force, TAFE, Vocational Training, University of Newcastle, and professional speakers on resume writing, goal setting and self presentation skills.