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Friday, 24 June

Principal’s Message

The past week has seen many successes celebrated by our campus. We haveexcelled in:

Sport with our Girls’ Rugby team being given a Wild Card to play the statechampionships next Tuesday based on their skill and performanceRelationships and behaviour with over 600 students being eligible for PositiveRewards ExcursionYear 8 Travel Expo in our gym, showcasing their learningDebating with our Stage 4 and 5 teams excellingLearning as shown in the reports that have arrived in homes this week

Now for a major success – Central Coast Dance FestivalOn Monday night I had the absolute pleasure in attending the opening night ofCentral Coast Dance Festival – a prestigious event where our students absolutelyshone.

Jordan showed himself to be the outstanding young man we all know he is. Hehandled the co-MC role with a professionalism that outstripped his years and in hisusual humble style. Please give him a pat on the back for his work because he didso much to show what is right with young people - especially respectful young men!

He was be followed in that role throughout the week by Abbey and Kyrah. They arealso sure to be polished, professional and welcoming.

Next came the performances of the NAISDA Ensemble and the appearance ofJenaya and Allison. Both girls were outstanding in their movement, interpretation andsupport for performers around them. They have benefitted from the brilliantexperience they have achieved through their involvement in NAISDA and to think itstarted here!

They were followed by the College Dance Ensemble which was bursting with currentand previous Tumbi-ites who all combined with their peers to give what was one ofthe top performances of the evening. It was a joy to watch the girls all performtogether and enjoy the polish and professionalism of what they do so well.

Next came the Regional Ensemble and again our girls shone with experience andinnocence a part of their work. The manner in which they formed into a close knitperformance group showed the amazing professionalism in people so young yet sopractised. Once again a brilliant performance.

And it kept coming with the next being the performance by our Year 9 girls on thetheme of Baggage. They showed they had no baggage about storming the floor andmaking it their own. I am not biased but this performance was the best of the night.The sheer numbers and the polish of their perfromance would have bought a tear toa softer person's eye and broad smile to their face.

Just when you thought it was over yet another Regional Ensemble came out andwith Maddy's centre performance topping off the evening with a strong performancethat was fitting to the occasion - Tantrum!

There is absolutely no doubt about the talent and the depth of talent at both thecampus and college level.

It is fitting to pay tribute to the fact that behind this is the talented and dedicated teamwithin CAPA made up of the amazing Miss Proust and the dedicated Mrs Pickles -you both rock my world and I thank you for the work that you do in bringing ourstudents to the fore - no shrinking violets here and even more impoirtantly no primadonnas!

Year 10 to 11 Information

Campus Development Days – 18 and 19 JulyOur community have supported the campus holding both development days at thebeginning of Term 3. Thank you for supporting our learning time as we continue toextend and strengthen our work in teaching our students so their learning is strongand meaningful for our world now.

TLLC Enrichment ProgramFor the past six weeks students within the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Communityhave been taking part in our annual Enrichment Program at both Tumbi Umbi andBerkeley Vale campuses. Students selected areas that they wanted to explore witheight courses finally being run based on student choice. As always the program is agreat success for students, community and the talented teachers who run it. The celebration was held last Wednesday afternoon in our gym. Once again ourcaptains - Hannah and Iszaah were wonderful hosts. So many turned up to see andhear about the success and learning that occured. Take a moment to view somephotos of the program. Congratulations are extended to Ms Southern for her coordination role and to MsFincke, Mrs Veitch, Ms Martin, Mr Critchely, Mr Maguire and Mr Horton for their timeand effort in making this a success for all.

All Hail Macbeth!Mr Barron's awesome Year 10 English class took part in a Writers' Workshop torefine their extended response to Macbeth. They were amazing in their constructivefeedback to each other. The end result being sophisticated written responses thatshowed intellect and understanding. So proud!

Year 9 Child Studies First Aid Course for ChildrenOn Tuesday, 14 June, Year 9 Child Studies students completed a basic first aid foryoung children course. Students were trained by First Aid Officer, Mrs Sue Hale.The course had both theory and practical components including

Emergency Response and treatment plansBleeding, burns, bites and stingsBreathing problemsPoisoning and seizuresAllergies and anaphylaxisCommon fractures, sprains and bandagingIntroduction to CPR

This course was very worthwhile and was enjoyed by all of the students. Thestudents received a first aid booklet and a certificate for their resume. The pizza forlunch was fabulous as well!

We would like to thank Mrs Hale for running the course and Utopia for sharing herwith us.

Girls' Wellbeing and Leadership ProgramTLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus has been fortuante in securing three places for theCentral Coast Wellebing and Leadership Program. Congratualtions to Mackenzie,Kayliegh and Tara on being selected. Our girls have been exploring so manydifferent areas of leadership and wellbeing, many they had not previouslyconsidered. We look forward to hearing more about their expereinces as theprogram progresses.

Lexia Reading Program in Action!

Try a Skills DayLast Thursday June 16 was a day for 9H and 9G to explore potential opportunitiesand delve into their potential career paths. Miss Carryer and Mr McGinley took ourfull bus full again and ventured out to Ourimbah Campus for the Try a Skills Day. Anyapprehension quickly disappeared as everyone moved into the activities. Samimmersed himself in everything auto, getting a chance to play with a boat motor.Several students dreamt of driving the firetruck with Peter declaring his future is nowsorted. Jez, Klahra, Bec and Ash tried everything from childcare to to beauty therapyto hospitality, even getting to try their hand at being a barista.

The students behaviour was exceptional throughout the day and it was pleasing tosee their enthusiasm for the hands on apporach to their learning. Thanks toeveryone for a fantastic day where we all learned something for our future!

Open Mic at TumbiPictures from our Open Mic last Friday. Thanks to Mr Pennings for organisingstudents to have this opportunity. All of these students displayed such talent andenthusiasm in their performances.

Understanding Builds Acceptance and Safety Recently 10G ventured to Sydney eager to gain a deeper understanding of theHolocaust. Miss Carryer's expert knowledge of Sydney's streets ensured everyonemade the 10am start. We were greeted by George, who was one of the 6% ofJewish children that survived World War 2. After listening to how Geroge survivedand discussing the difference between tolerance and acceptance, we were spokento about how such atrocities were allowed to happen. We then toured the AnneFrank exhibit before loading back onto the bus for part 2 of our eye openingexcursion. We made our way over to the State Library for a look at the World PressPhotography Exhibition. The photos provoked an array of emotions from thestudents, highlighting the differences in culture, living conditions and lifestyles thatpeople experience across the world. Our students displayed respect and engaged with topics central to our world and thesafety of all peoples. Most students had been previously unfamiliar with any of thelearning they did on this day. it is so important that we revisit history in order tounderstand why what we have today is so precious and worth protecting. A very worthwhile and rewarding excursion on so many levels. Thanks 10G, MrMcGinley and Miss Carryer - you opened our eyes!

PASS Hike 1

The first of two PASS hikes is done and dusted with successful results. The purposeof the hike is to give students a meaningful expereince in Outdoor Education and asa result self-reflection. There were many highlights on the trip - both physical andmental. Mrs Lincoln really tested the water with her fall into the river. She was ingood hands and did eventually dry out!

Congratulations to everyone who took part because you have completed somethingyou had not previously thought possible. It is a pleasure to recognise the leadership

shown by Zac, Jack and Tanae whoe completed the difficult hike very proficiently.Callie and Jade had expereinces they never dreamed of doing. All students learnedsomething new about themselves and just what can be achieved when you put yourmind to it!

Thanks go to Mr Knight, Mrs Lincoln and Miss Carryer for their dedication andcommitment to giving students challenges that can, and do shape their perceptionsand self-beliefs.

AVID Stars of the Cycle

Our AVID program continues to go from strength to strength. The outcomes forstudents are amazing. The following students have all demonstrated excellentorganisation and participation in tutorial and we congratulate them:

Year 8A - Alana and Sarah for positive attitude towards their learning.Year 8H - Lauren and Tomas for being quite achievers in AVID.Year 9X1 - Greta and Jazmyn for positive contributes in AVID lessons.Year 9X2 - Logan and Lily for outstanding organisation with folder and diary.Year 10X1 - Felicity, Tyla and Tanea for amazing efforts at school (especially duringhike).Year 10X2 - Jordan, Rylie-Paige and Aimy for use of AVID strategies (especiallyduring hike).

Sporting SuccessYear 10 student, Oliver, has been selected to participate in a skiing training programin Canada for the upcoming competition season. The program this season includesdry land training: trampolining, warm-up routines, fitness testing or advice, andstretching. There will also be a lot of skiing and intense training that at times may bedaunting, however, we all know that Oliver has the drive and talent to make the mostof this amazing opportunity. So proud!

Walk and TalkSport at TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus takes many forms - Walk and Talk is a greatway to get fit and stay in touch with friends.

Under 13's Rugby LeagueLast Friday, the boys Under 13's team competed in the Central Coast All School'sRugby League gala day. All of the boys displayed great resilience throughout thecompetition. Our team will move on to compete in the final held in two weeks againstSt Edwards High School. We will them all the best of luck.

Tumbi Girls make finals in Central Coast 7sTumbi girls had a successful day at the recent Central Coast Rugby Sevens GalaDay making the finals in both the U/14s and U/16s before going to Terrigal High inboth matches. The girls won all of their pool games convincingly and played afantastic game of fast running rugby. Standouts in the U/14s included Tazalia, Keaand Jasmine while Dixie, Renee, Tori and Tara led the way in the U/16s.Congratulations to all the girls involved with their spirit and positive attitude on theday. We can all be proud of their achievments!

Fee-free vocational training for people experiencing domestic and familyviolenceFrom 1 July 2016, people experiencing domestic and family violence will be eligiblefor fee-free vocational training under Smart and Skilled. This measure is anextension of the fee-free scholarship program for Smart and Skilled to help peopleacross NSW to gain financial independence and stability."Fee-free scholarships will encourage anyone experiencing domestic violence to get

a qualification – whether that be to enter the workforce or change careers," Ministerfor Skills John Barilaro said."Fleeing domestic violence can be the most challenging decision anyone makes –and we know sadly many people stay in dangerous homes due to a lack of financialindependence."Training and education to get into the workforce is a great support for vulnerablepeople rebuilding their lives and these scholarships will improve their opportunitiesfor sustainable employment.Having a stable, fulfilling job is key to gaining financial independence – which is soimportant for people fleeing domestic violence.To be eligible for the Fee-Free Scholarships, learners must first meet the standardSmart and Skilled eligibility requirements and want to study a Certificate I – IVcourse identified on the NSW Skills List. Smart and Skilled eligibility requires you tobe:· 15 years old or over· No longer at school· Living or working in NSW· An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holderor New Zealand citizen.Individuals would then need to self-identify and provide a letter of recommendationfrom a domestic and family violence service or refuge or agencies such as Legal AidNSW, the NSW Department of Family & Community Services, crisis accommodationservices, peak bodies or other support services upon request.From 1 July, 2016, visit www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/fee-free or forscholarships https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/fee-free-scholarshipsAnyone experiencing domestic or family violence is urged to contact the DomesticViolence Line on 1800 656 463 or Men's Line on 1300 789 978.

Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed in this email are those of theauthor only and do not represent the official view of Hunter New England LocalHealth District nor the New South Wales Government.

Claim These Dates

June 28: Student Led ConferencesJune 28: Careers Expo at AvondaleJune 28: Year 10 ATSI Insight DayJune 30: Year 8 Uluru Outback Trip DepartsJuly 1: Term 2 ends for allJuly 20: Term 3 commences for all students

STUDENTS RETURN FOR TERM 3 ON WEDNESDAY 20 JULY.

Thanks everyone for another great term at our campus where we all excelled inwhatever we took up.Safe holiday to all!

Shayne PlayerProud Principal

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