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SENIOR RISE Issue 6 Monday 16th December 2019

Term 4 – Week 10 – 2019

Tony McGrane Pl, Dubbo NSW 2830PH 02 6882 4655 FAX 02 6882 4332 EMAIL dubbo-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au WEB dubbocoll-m.schools.nsw.edu.au

1.What is the best thing about being at Senior Campus?We work very hard to create a sense of community and create an environment that is inclusive regardless of the student’s interest and abilities.2. What is your favourite subject? Why?Well obviously Art, but as a student I loved English and history. Both have a lot in common with Visual Arts. 3. Who inspires you and how?Everyday people doing what they love and having the confidence to take a risk and create something new.4.What is the best advice you have been given?Every day will come. You can’t stop it so you must keep going and start everyday anew.5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years.Teaching and creating more of my own art.

1.What is the best thing about being at Senior Campus?The increase of creative and performing arts performances.2.What is your favourite subject? Why?SAC - Society and Culture because of the extensive range of topics.3. Who inspires you and how? My mum and the female role models in my life.4. What is the best advice you have been given?“Don’t blow other peoples candles out to make yours shine brighter” - mum5. Where do you see yourself in 10 yearsWith my degree and on the way to being successful.

Lisa Wilson Maeve Sparrow

Staff and Student Profile

What’s on?Wednesday 18/12/19Wellbeing Day

Wednesday 29/1/2020First Day Term 1 2020

Monday 3/2/2020P & C Meeting Macquarie Inn 6pm

Monday 17/2/20Swimming Carnival

Senior Campus Parent Portal

Parent Portal website address has changed.

https://dcsnr.sentral.com.au/portal

Schools Spectacular 2019

Schools Spectacular unites kids to be a part of the biggest performance of their lives. 389 New South Wales Public Schools featured in the 2019 Schools Spectacular. Maeve Sparrow, who is a fire juggler in the show, said she was looking forward to performing at such a large-scale event. This is an opportunity not commonly available in Western NSW. Holly Faulds was part of the Aboriginal Dance Company that performed an excerpt from “Unaipon” to celebrate the life of David Unaipon, a Ngarrindjerri man of the Warrawaldi clan.

“If stars are the landmarks of the universe, the Schools Spectacular stars are the guiding lights of our future”. – John Foreman, Schools Spectacular Host.

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The school welcomed the Year 11 2020 students last week for the annual Transition Week. Students experienced their courses, became oriented with staff and of course, the Year 12 cohort. This is an important opportunity for students transitioning to the Senior Campus to ensure they have made the most considered subject selection choices and also engage as valued members of the Senior Campus community.

I had the pleasure of visiting many of the lessons and was impressed by the level of participation of all students. It was abundantly clear the communication device policy has had a significant positive affect on the student learning.

The Senior Campus will transition to an updated Communication Device Policy from day one 2020. I have penned a letter to all parents outlining the policy which has also been emailed. These procedures have been communicated to all Year 12 students this morning. We look forward to Year 12 students also experiencing the benefits of the policy to support teaching and learning in all classrooms and maximising study opportunities.

Year 12 students have now completed their first term of HSC courses and first HSC School based assessment. This may have been a stressful experience but now they are submitted, it has become rewarding. With the upcoming holidays, it is an opportune time for Year 12 students to set their goals for 2020. These will be the very last Christmas holidays for Year 12 as school students. Spend time with family and friends, stay safe and have fun.

As this is the last newsletter for the year, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and joyous festive season, and I look forward to continue ensuring our collaborative work endeavours to enhance our school.

Marisha BlancoPrincipal - Relieving

Principal-Relieving Year 11 Deputy Year 12 Deputy Principal Principal

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!The platform hosting the Dubbo College App was decommissioned at the end of August.Absence notifications can be made via the Parent Portal.If you do not currently have access to the Parent Portal, please contact the school at dubbo-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au and login information will be sent to you.

dcsnr.sentral.com.au/portal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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A highly successful attendance luncheon was held recently.Many thanks to Susan Sharp and Donna Williams who arranged it all and the many staff who supported it too.

Attendance Day Lunch

Congratulations to our talented students Maya Piras and Jayden Blake. Maya competed at the Australian National Schools Athletics Championships in Perth and won a silver medal in the 100m Hurdles. Jayden played in the u/18 Rugby Union 7’s side that won the National Championships on the Gold Coast.

RISE awards were presented this term to students who have shown outstanding school value of Equity.Congratulations to all the students and thank you to the members of the community who attended.

Transition WeekA massive number of students attended Senior Campus for Transition Week where they had a experienced Year 11 style work and were able to meet other students who will be joining them in 2020. The SRC organised some fun activities to help the new students become more familiar with their new learning environment.

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Year 12 Formal