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Issue 3 Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 18th September 2013
Delroy Campus – Year 7 Trans ition E vening
What a wonderful couple of weeks we have
had at Dubbo College Delroy Campus. It began
with our Identity through Sport Unit which was
organised by our outstanding English
Department. It was wonderful to see the
students working toward their authentic
assessment task. Wendell Sailor was a high-
light as was the touch football match that was
played at the end of the day with all teachers
and students.
We then celebrated NAIDOC day with our
school and community. The Delroy Campus
Equity team organised the day and it has been
described as “one of the best”. The students
and community were involved in all the
activities and I would like to make special
mention of Doug Gordon and his band who
created a festive feeling with their music.
Our Creative and Performing arts KLA
presented “A night of classics” This was an
outstanding opportunity for students to
showcase their talents and I was very proud of
all students including Jake Monaghan who
blew us away with his guitar skills and
Eliza Darcy who played the piano so
beautifully. There were many more
performances and Ms Dawson and
Mrs Powderly need to be congratulated for
their outstanding co-ordination of the night.
Last Wednesday saw the first round of Serisier
Cup – another great opportunity to work with
our South Campus partners. I was lucky
enough to watch the netball games and it was
great to see the game played in a positive spirit
with Delroy Campus winning the 9/10 game
very convincingly.
I really enjoyed the “Go with the Glow” disco
that was also held on the 22nd August.
Mrs Farquhar and the SRC created a fun
atmosphere so that the students could enjoy the
music. We had so many students attend and all
who attended must be congratulated.
……..continued Page 2
From the Principal... IDENTITY THROUGH SPORT…………….
Hospitality students: Tia McMulkin-Fairley, Karina Kilpatrick,
Eliza Darcy and Mrs Vicki Budden all worked very hard to present
a special luncheon for the Sports Stars and Staff.
Delroy School Captain, Sarah Toohey was
presented with the Pierre de Coubertin
Sports Award by Sports Stars Ben Austin
and Megan Dunn.
College Director, Ms Kerri Leigh-Gordon, Mr Stewart Webster, Mr Ron Gibbs,
Wendell Sailor, Greg Ryan, Mrs Stacey Exner Principal Delroy Campus, Megan
Dunn, Ben Austin, Mr Neil Thompson Head TeacherEnglish and
Mr Darryl Thompson Principal South Campus.
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……..Principal’s Report continued from Page1 We received some sad news this week as we were informed that Mr Neil Goodsell,
Principal of Delroy from 1984-1987, passed away at the age of 82 years.
Mr Goodsell was appointed as the second Principal of Delroy High School, many
will remember him with great affection. Upon retirement he moved to Coffs
Harbour and lived the rest of his life there. We have sent our sympathy to
Mr Goodsell’s wife Kit and their family.
Mrs Stacey Exner
A NOTE TO PARENTS/CARERS
and STUDENTS
Tank tops/singlets are not to be
worn to school.
These tops are
not part of the
uniform and the
do not meet
sun-safe
requirements.
IDENTITY THROUGH SPORT…………….
Year 10 English, ‘Identity through Sport.’ Two years ago, we, as an English faculty, decided to
use sport as a basis for an ‘Area of Study.’ We knew
we wanted our students to learn how to write a
‘feature article’ but what we didn’t know, was how to
make this writing task engaging, meaningful and
purposeful to our Year 10 students. It was then
suggested that we have some sporting legends come
to the school and let the Year 10 students interview
them so them so they could complete this task. That’s
how this unit was born.
This year the students engaged in this unit once
again. They examined feature articles about Adam
Goodes and Andre Agassi. They studied the
Documentary “Three Boys Dreaming” and they
examined the thought provoking film, “Footy
Legends”. Then the big day came where they had to
interview a sporting legend. In the preceding weeks
leading up to the interviews, students learnt how to
write a feature article and how to ask powerful and
deliberate questions which evoked a positive and
detailed response from the sporting personalities they
interviewed.
After many weeks and several declines from people,
we finally had our sporting personalities arrive - Ben
Austin, Ronnie Gibbs, Greg Ryan, Stuart Webster,
Wendell Sailor and Megan Dunn. They then sat in
front of groups of 10 – 15 students and answered
questions. The students had worked hard on develop-
ing their questions to maximise the time with each
athlete.
The result has been amazing. The feature articles
were due on the 4th September and we are only
missing six from the entire year. These will be
completed soon. The real purpose behind this unit is
to get students to write. When students write about
something they are interested in, they always produce
their best. That’s what our English Faculty is after. In
all my years of teaching I have never taught a more
successful unit of work. I have never seen students so
eager to want to write and want to learn.
This will be the one unit of work they remember for
the rest of their lives. Thus, there is only one thing to
say; it works and students love it.
I wonder who will come next year to talk to the 2014
Year Ten group??
Mr Neil Thompson
Head Teacher English
above:
Miss Kathryn Bermingham
Deputy Principal Delroy
Campus, with Ben Austin,
Megan Dunn and
Mrs Lorin McConnell
Delroy Art Teacher.
left:
Delroy School Captain
Sarah Toohey wi th
Wendell Sailor.
right:
Wendell Sailor with
Delroy student
Joshua Dunn.
Meeting the Sport Stars are Mrs Kathy Green,
Mrs Gloria Powyer Ms Danielle Eggleton, Mrs Vicki Budden,
back row Miss Kathryn Bermingham and Ms Kerry Swan.
(see a Feature Article from
Nathan Hawkes Year 10
on Pages 8 and 9)
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 3
Go with the Glow at DELROY…….
Students all a-Glow on the
Congo Line…….
Glowing faces at the
Glow…..
Doing the Monster
Mash????
at the Glow…….
Mates on the Glow….
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 4
Approaching the end of Term 3, the SRC have had many successes such as the school disco with the theme of “Glow”.
We also held our Hero Day. The SRC at the current time are also hard at work in preparing and finalising for the school
magazine.
The school disco, “Go with the Glow!” proved to be a huge success for the SRC. We raised a considerable amount of
money but more importantly we managed to pull off a night which was enjoyed by
many students and teachers who were present. There were prizes to be won, great music
and some wonderful memories were made. We’d like to give our gratitude to all those
who attended the disco and helped make it a great night for everyone.
We also held a “Superhero Day” run by the Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC). The SRC
also helped in trying to make this day a great accomplishment as well. Superhero Day
was on Friday, the 6th September.
Also, on the 3rd of September, the school held a Classics Night. The night was
composed of students and teachers portraying their skills in music and drama to the
audience. They performed some great classical pieces from composers such as Beetho-
ven and Bach. The SRC also raised some money selling snacks at this event which proved to be a great night for every-
one. We would like to congratulate our school arts captains, Nikki Avila and Gabrielle Triplet for running the event and
all the students and teachers who participated. We would like to give special thanks to Mrs Powderly and Ms Dawson for
organising this night.
Finally, the SRC also have the school magazine on their agenda. We are hard at work trying to finish off the reports and
organising the pictures. Mr Donnison’s 9/10 commerce class are also aiding the SRC with the funding for the magazine so
we would like to thank them for their input. We would also like to thank the Art department for running the cover compe-
tition for the magazine. We look forward to
some exciting designs.
Also, a reminder to all Year 10 students, the
Year 10 questions for the magazine will be
going out soon. These questions are used to
find out more about the student. The questions
include:
Favourite quote
Best memory at Delroy
Funniest teacher and
why?
Best joke
Future profession
Life goal
Chayan Debnath
Yr 9
above: Michael Fernando showing off his skills at limbo
Dubbo College Delroy Campus held it’s Creative and Performing Arts Night on the 3rd
September in the school Hall. It was titled ‘A Night of Classics’ where students from the
elective music classes performed their classical repertoire in costumes of the era. Students
were assessed on their performances for their assessment tasks. They all performed very well
despite being very nervous for a public audience. Well done to all students who worked so
hard!
Students, Taylee Swords and Sam Read performed their amazing routine on the Russian Silks
which wooed the audience with their acrobatic moves.
Twenty students in the Delroy Concert Band performed admirably, playing ‘Silent Movie’ and
‘Hogan’s Heroes’ as well as the newly formed Delroy Voices who sang ‘Hallelujah’ by
Leonard Cohen. A fabulous performance!
Interval provided everyone with the opportunity to view the creative artistic works completed
by students in Visual Arts. Works were of a very high standard and a credit to their teachers,
Ms Doorey, Mrs McConnell and Ms Dawson.
Supper was provided by Mrs Farquhar, Mr Rice and the SRC students.
The evening finished with a classical operatic Cat Duet sung in costume by Mrs Powderly and Ms Dawson, and
accompanied on the grand piano by Ms Rainer.
Overall, a fabulous night of creative and performing arts showcased the body of student work at our great school, ‘Delroy’!
Mrs Lyndal Powderly Music Teacher …………..(see our fantastic photos Page 5)
SRC … in a nutshell
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 5
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A Night of Classics…..
DELROY VOICES -
Tarryn Renshaw, Jessica Wyatt, Danae Kelly,
Sharika Howard, Abbey Linnane, Taylee Swords, Sam Read,
Sarah Toohey, Tahnee Johnson.
Ms Deb Dawson, Mrs Lyndal Powderly,
Mr Paul Woodhead
Ms Deb Dawson and
Mrs Lyndal Powderly
performing the
classical Cat Duet by
Rossini
Taylee Swords
on
Russian Silks
Sam Read
on
Russian Silks
Chayan DebNath on
Trumpet - Jeremiah
Clarke’s Trumpet
Voluntary
Stephanie Cronin
Piano — Pastorale
Tarryn Renshaw—
Vocals—Greensleeves
Jessica Wyatt
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Ms Kerri Leigh-Gordon College Director
Mrs Carolyn Thurson Deputy Principal Delroy
Ms April Hines English Teacher Delroy
Jake Monaghan playing
Bach’s Toccata
Almira Mendoza
Slave March by
Tchaikovsky
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 6
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The final round of Serisier Cup, a
Dubbo College sporting competition
between Delroy Campus and South
Campus, was played last Wednesday.
The sides were evenly poised follow-
ing round one, when Delroy took out
Year 9/10 Netball (17-7),
Girls Soccer (3-0) and
Year 9/10 Rugby League (22-18).
South Campus won Basketball
(45-21), Year 7/8 Netball (30-13) and
Year 7/8 Rugby League (68-0).
SERISIER CUP 2013
left:
Mr Groen and his
Basketball Team
below
Mr Livingston and
his Rugby League
Team
above:
Miss Piddington and the Girls’ Soccer Team
below:
Senior Boys Rugby league Team
above: Girls’ Hockey Team
7 DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 7
Come along to the Norta Norta study room upstairs Science and
get help with all your assessment tasks.
Homework Centre is open:
After school till 5.00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays (you will
need to find your own way home).
And every day at recess and lunch (except Friday recess).
OPEN FOR All STUDENTS
HSIE Happenings…….
Minokamo trip of a lifetime!
As the school holidays approach, Year 10 student Raymond Hangan is
preparing for the trip of a lifetime.
Earlier in the year, Raymond was selected to represent Dubbo in the
Dubbo City Council Sister City Program and visit Minokamo in Japan.
Raymond has worked diligently to prepare himself for this life changing
experience. He has attended orientation workshops and has started basic Japanese language classes to
help him communicate while in Minokamo.
I would like to wish Raymond all the best for his first flight and first trip overseas.
Assessment Tasks
It is essential that all students attempt and submit assessment tasks so that we can be assured that students are meeting all
outcomes in the courses of study. There is a surprising number of students who recently have not handed in assessment
tasks. Class teachers provide some classroom time for students to work on these activities, and tutors are available in class
and through Homework Centre. In many cases the tasks have been attempted (or finished) but do not get submitted for
marking.
For Year 10 students, Board of Studies letters will be sent home, as non-
completion of assessment tasks will put the award of the ROSA in jeopardy.
Should there be a problem with assessment tasks, please contact me,
Bill Donnison, or the class teacher.
School Beautification
I recently prepared a submission requesting funding to turf the area on the hill
between the HPL and the Food Labs. This area has been the subject of significant
erosion in recent years. Turfing the area will not only beautify the area, but will
complement the improvements which have recently been completed behind the
library and in front of the HPL, and the work done by Mr Alexander and his
environment group.
We will be notified
early in Term 4
whether we have been
successful in this
submission.
Mr Bill Donnison
Head Teacher HSIE
ATTENDANCE: NOTES for PARENTS and CARERS Attendance every day that the school is open for instruction is a legal requirement and a major responsibility of parents/carers. Please send a note when your student has been away from school.
Prosecution in the Local Court - If all attempts by schools and regional support staff fail to improve a student’s
attendance, action can be taken in the Local Court and the result can be fines up to a maximum of $11,000.
8 DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 8
The vice-captain of Dubbo College Delroy
Campus, Nathan Hawkes has just won a place in
the Western Region Debating Team with students
from Orange, Grenfell and Oberon. The Year 10
student who recently spent time working in Sydney
with the Department of Education’s Director for a
Day program, is a keen public speaker and debater
and is looking forward to taking part in the NSW
debating championships later in the year.
As part of the Delroy Campus debating team, under
the guidance of librarian and coach
Mrs Julie Farquhar, Nathan has developed his
debating skills during the past 18 months.
“I am third speaker so I spend most of my time
countering arguments from the opposing team and
summarising important points from my own team,”
Nathan said.
“Debating has given me the opportunity to develop
my speaking skills and the ability to think quickly
on my feet. Rebuttals are used all the time in debating and they are not structured, so I’ve learnt to speak off-the-cuff.
“As part of the inter-school debating in the Delroy team for the last two years I have learnt team work and time manage-
ment. My coach for the next competition is Ms Lin Eccleston from Molong Central School and she will probably work on
these areas too.”
Delroy coach and mentor Mrs Julie Farquhar said debating at school and regional level introduced students to some
sophisticated topics.
“Most of the topics really demand a deep knowledge of the world and current affairs,” she said.
“Some of the topics this year have included military support for Syria and whether whistle-blowers should be protected
from prosecution. As a team we have even prepared for the possibility of a debate on euthanasia.
“Debating really requires the team to think bigger than the local environment and develop a broad understanding of the
world and world issues. Their arguments must always have good basis and substance and they need to be observant and
articulate clearly.”
As part of the Western Debating Team, Nathan will travel to Sydney in November for a four-day workshop with the NSW
Department of Education’s arts unit, prior to going into the State debating championships.
Nathan Hawkes selected for regional debating
Delroy Campus Librarian and Debating Coach
Mrs Julie Farquhar
with Western Region Debater Nathan Hawkes.
MAKING THE Most of What You’ve Got Sporting Stars of Yesterday and Today visit Dubbo College Delroy Campus
By Nathan Hawkes
Australian athletes from all walks of life converged on Dubbo College Delroy Campus on Thursday 21 August to pro-vide Year 10 students with information on their lives and experiences, as part of the Year 10 students’ English assessment task. The students are currently studying the unit “Identity Through Sport”, in which they learn about how sport affects individual, social and cultural aspects of a person or community’s identity. Guests for the day included jockey, Greg Ryan, ex-cricketer Stewart Webster, ex-NRL player Ronnie Gibbs, Paralympic swimmer Ben Austin, NRL star Wendell Sailor and Olympic cyclist Megan Dunn.
These sporting heroes travelled from far and wide in order to volunteer their time and experience for the students. Students interviewed any three of the above stars in groups of about ten. In order to gain information about their sportsperson, students had to ask questions of their own creation. The questions asked by Year 10 prompt-ed a similar answer to be given by many of the guests; no matter where you’ve come from, how much money you had growing up or what major occurrences have set you back, you’ve got to take what you have and make the most of it.
…..continued Page 9
“ No matter where you come from, like a poor family, we’ve all
got our obstacles to overcome.
Anybody can do it. It’s never giving up on something
you’ve set out to do.”
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 9
DUBBO COLLEGE DELROY CAMPUS CALENDAR 2013
~ TERM 3 ~
Term 3 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Wk 10 September 16 P&C Mtg 17 18 19 20 Last Day
Term 3
LAST DAY OF TERM 3 is FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2013
STUDENTS RETURN FOR TERM 4 - TUESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2013
DUBBO COLLEGE DELROY CAMPUS CALENDAR 2013
~ TERM 4 ~
Term 4 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Wk 01 October 07 Public Hol 08 Welcome Back
Assembly 09 10AECG AGM
Delroy 11
Wk 02 October 14 15 Support Stu-
dents Transition 16 17 18 Gold
Assembly
Wk 03 October 21 P&C Mtg 22 23 24 25
MAKING THE Most of What You’ve Got Sporting Stars of Yesterday and Today visit Dubbo College Delroy Campus
By Nathan Hawkes …….continued from Page 8
Three of the guests including Ben Austin, Ronnie Gibbs and Stewart Webster were particularly vocal on this idea, reinforcing its importance with the students of their groups. Ben Austin, a paralympian who has broken multiple world records and won numerous gold medals, spoke how only having one arm created many difficulties for himself, but went on to say how he overcame them and how his disability drove him to bigger and better things. “No matter where you come from, like a poor family, we’ve all got our obstacles to overcome. Anybody can do it. It’s never giving up on something you’ve set out to do.” Austin also spoke about never giving up, no matter how difficult things became. “Think about the big picture when you’re going through tough times.” Ronnie Gibbs, an NRL player who played for both the Sydney Roosters and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, spoke about how it took true grit and determination to aspire past the restrictions of one’s birth or childhood and to achieve greatness. He also spoke about the fact that everyone is good at something, although it might not be readily apparent at first. “Everyone’s got ability. Everyone will find out what they’re good at in the long run.” .
Ronnie was a very popular speaker for the day, displaying great energy and humour in his presentation whilst still maintaining a degree of seriousness in what he was saying. Stewart Webster, an ex-Sheffield Shield level cricket player discussed taking what ability one has, and using it with careful consideration and consistent effort, stating that it takes diligence to go some-where in life. “You’ve go to have a work ethic. If you have no work ethic, you won’t get far.” He also talked about the need to stay away from drugs and alcohol, stating that they would only cause harm in the long run. The day served to prove one thing to the students of Delroy Campus: no matter who you are, you have the tools needed to create a life for yourself. The students will now complete their assessment tasks with access to a wealth of knowledge and experience. Nathan Hawkes Year 10
We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday and look forward to seeing you at
the start of Term 4 Tuesday 8th October 2013
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 10
END OF YEAR EXCURSIONS
All Year Groups will be involved in an End of Year Excursion from
Monday 2nd December until Friday 6th December 2013
Year 7: In-school activities at Delroy Campus
Cost: Various depending on choice
Year 8: Tea Gardens
Central Coast—Aussie Bush Camp
Cost: $300
Year 9: Gold Coast—Theme Parks Extravaganza
Cost: $425
Year 10: Nelson Bay - The Retreat
- Port Stephens
Cost: $450
Payment requirements:
ALL payments need to be finalised by the end of Term 3.
SCHOOL POLICY ON STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL
When a student is unwell at school he/she:
must obtain a note from the teacher and then present at the office,
where a parent/carer will be contacted by the office staff to collect the student.
Students are NOT to use their mobile phones to phone parent/carer directly.
For legal reasons and school policy students are NOT to leave the school
without signing out at the office.
Mobile Phones and electronic devices are NOT to be
used in class. If they are used in class they will be
confiscated by the teacher.
The phones will be stored at the office and may be
collected by the student from one of the Deputy
Principals at the end of the day.
MOBILE PHONES at SCHOOL
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 11
The NAIDOC Day “Kitchen Queens” Mrs Kcthy Green, Mrs Dyanne Kelly,
Mrs Gloria Powyer, Mrs Vicki Budden, Ms Danielle Eggleton.
Mr Leigh Rice
Sausage Sandwich
waiter extraordinaire
Enjoying the wonderful Delroy NAIDOC Day
are Mrs Sheree Jones, Ms Mandy Roser,
Ms Chantel Lane
BBQ King, Mr Drew Martin with his eager band of
helpers…….
Mr Doug Gordon
tuning in to
NAIDOC Day
NAIDOC DAY at DELROY CAMPUS
Delroy students enjoying the great outdoors
on NAIDOC Day
Some great
displays of
Face Art
DELROY CAMPUS NEWSLETTER Wednesday 18th September 2013 12
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DELROY CAMPUS
Executive Staff
2013
Mrs S Exner
Principal
Miss K Bermingham
Deputy Principal
Mrs C Thurston
Deputy Principal
Mr P Woodhead AP/Head Teacher Student Support
Mr N Thompson
Head Teacher English
Mr C Schubert
Head Teacher Mathematics
Mr D Piper
Head Teacher Science Rlg
Mr W Donnison
Head Teacher HSIE
Mr C May
Head Teacher PDHPE
Mr S Groen
Sports Co-ordinator
Mrs V Budden
Head Teacher TAS Rlg
Mr M Graves
Head Teacher Support Rlg
Mrs J Thompson
Head Teacher Teaching and
Learning
Ms A Piddington
Head Teacher Administration
Ms M Roser
Head Teacher Equity
Ms D Dawson
CAPA Co-ordinator
DELROY CAMPUS
Year Advisers
2013
Year 10 Ms K Green
Mr A Livingston
Year 9 Ms S Willliams
Mr J Wade
Year 8 Ms R Tink
Mrs L McConnell
Year 7 Mrs M Speer
Ms C Burns
Girls’ Adviser:
Mrs D Kelly
(Delroy Campus Newsletter Sponsor)
Principal: Mrs Stacey Exner Deputy Principal: Miss Kathryn Bermingham Deputy Principal: Mrs Carolyn Thurston
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ALZHEIMER’S AUSTRALIA
MEMORY WALK THE RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA
Dementia Awareness Week 2013
Come along and walk
fight the fight against dementia
A free lunch will be provided to all participating at the end of the walk. When: 19th September Time: 11.00am The walk will start at the front of Coles Shopping Centre in Macquarie Street. All walkers will walk
the main street to the Rotunda. Lunch will be provided and prizes given out.
To register please contact: Bruce Wilson Dementia Advisory Service Co-ordinator Catholic Community Service Mobile: 0428 024 866