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Woolgoolga High School

Newsletter Issue 12 . August 17, 2018

CENTENARY DRIVE WOOLGOOLGA 2452 . 6654 1500 . [email protected] . www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Principal P.2

Important coming dates P.3

John Coutis Visit P.4

Debating P.5

Playground Cleanup P.5

Year 10 Snow Excursion P6-7

State Cross Country P.8

Gymnastics Championships P.9

State Athletics P.10

U/15 Boys Basketball P.11

Brochure for international

Students

P.12

Community Notices P.13-14

On 31st July Woolgoolga High School staff and students

had the pleasure of the company of John Coutis, motiva-

tional speaker and amazing human, who shared some of

his stories and “life lessons” with the audience. John is

one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the

world and has travelled the globe inspiring others on how

to better live their lives.

The feedback received from staff and students was very

positive. We hope everyone took something valuable from

this experience. John’s words of wisdom will hopefully be

remembered for a long time to come. It was an excellent

reminder for all of us to believe in ourselves, be responsi-

ble bystanders if we witness bullying, and "treat people

the way we wish to be treated" at all times.

Continued on page 4.

Motivational

Speaker

John Coutis

Visits WHS

Pictured: Lochlan Beedie, John Coutis, Isabella Oates Herrera, Riley Saban

Woolgoolga High School Newsletter 2 August 17 2018 . Issue 12


Good luck to all of our Year 12 students as they sit their Trial HSC Exams over the next two

weeks. I am certain they are all ready given the number of students staying back after and before

school studying.

A reminder that our P&C will meet this Tuesday 21/8/18 in the staff common room at 6.30pm.

John Coutis engaged the whole school with his interactive presentation. There was a large amount

of positive feedback from both students and staff. He is an amazing person. Thank you to Mrs Do-

rahy for organising the event.

The Year 10 snow trip was an excellent excursion. Thanks to staff for attending and especially the

Year 10 Adviser, Mr Pursch. Some great photos later in this newsletter.

Sport once again is showcased in this newsletter. Congratulations to all competitors from such a

variety of sports.

The Woolgoolga Rotary Club once again passes on its thank you to our students for giving up their

time to help at the Rotary Auctions. Thanks also to Mrs Hart.

I have included a copy of our brochure that highlights our school to international students from

around the globe. Last week I attended the International Student Conference in Sydney. Our

school was highlighted to a large audience of teachers from across the state as a great example of

a school showcasing our education across the globe. Many presenters commented on Woolgoolga

High School’s educational programs, but I think the beaches and the kangaroos also helped.

Last week our Director of Learning and Leadership, Meghanne Wellard attended our school and

we organised a morning tea for our newly arrived ten international students. The students are from

Europe and their countries of origin include Italy, Germany, Norway, Finland and Switzerland. It is

so important that access to this program helps give our students at Woolgoolga High School a truly

international perspective to education and an appreciation of other cultures.

Until next time

Guy Wright

Principal

From the Principal’s Desk

Good luck to all of our Year 12 students as they sit

their Trial HSC Exams over the next two weeks.



The WHS P & C

meets on the

second Tuesday of

every month at

6.30pm

Next meeting

Monday 20/8/18

IMPORTANT COMING EVENTS

Mon Aug 20 P&C Meeting (postponed from 14th)

Mon Aug 20 -

Fri Aug 31 Year 12 Trial Exams

Mon Aug 27 Parent Teacher Meetings (TBC)

Wed Sept 5 -

Fri Sept 7 State Athletics

Tue Sept 11 P&C Meeting

Mon Sept 17 -

Fri Sept 28 Year 11 Yearly Exams

Thur Sept 20 Year 12 Getting Out There Day

Fri Sept 21 Year 7 Vaccinations

Fri Sept 28 Year 12 Graduation Assembly

Last day Term 3

SAVE THE DATE

Primary Schools Performance:

Wednesday 28th November 2018

Evening Performances:

Thursday 29th, Friday 30

th November and

Saturday 1st December 2018

Safety First

Parents, carers and students are

reminded not to use the staff car

park for dropping off or picking up

their children, unless using the

disabled parking bays.

Our car park is very congested,

especially on rainy days directly

before school begins and after

school finishes. Parking is availa-

ble at the front of the school for

safety and a covered walkway for

students’ convenience leads from

the bus bay into the grounds.



John’s spine and legs had not formed properly when he was born. John’s parents were told that he

would not survive. He certainly proved the doctors wrong and has had further significant health

scares later in life, which he has overcome as well. John has not let his disability stop him from

living life to the fullest. He shared photos of himself as a happy child and more recent photos of him

"diving in" to scuba diving and "going fishing" where he caught and released an amazing fish. His

catchphrase “If I can, You can” was clearly evident in these images.

John Coutis spoke to Mrs Dorahy after the event and said he would like to return to Woolgoolga

sometime in the future to speak to parents and community members. He was very impressed with

our beautiful little town and spoke highly in his social media videos about Woolgoolga’s local

accommodation and eateries. I am sure there are many people interested in hearing his incredible

story in the future. We will let the community know if and when he will return to our area. Thanks

John Coutis for demonstrating the power of positive thinking, and inspiring hope for the future.

Mrs Dorahy

Motivational

Speaker

John Coutis

Visits WHS Continued from page 1



On Wednesday, 7th August the Woolgoolga High School Year 7 & 8 Debating Team went against

two Orara High School teams of the same year group. The topics for the first and second debate

were “We should ban tobacco in Australia” and School canteens should only sell Australian food”

respectively. Our team was negative for both topics and won both debates. The adjudicator gave

both teams invaluable debating advice and awarded three people with a “best speaker” certificate

(one of the Orara debaters, Quinn Watson and Melissa Bidlingmaier), however, all of the

members of the Woogoolga debating team played their assigned roles well as well as working

brilliantly together as a team, making it an enjoyable experience. Bring on the next debate!

Melissa Bidlingmaier

Debating

Pictured: Melissa Bidling,aier, Quinn Watson, Zelie Purcell, ChloeChambers

Once a fortnight several Year 7 volunteers

are helping to clean up the playground.

These students are working to minimise

the amount of plastic litter that works its

way into the ocean each day. Well done to

Isaac Hay, Tahlia Lonsdale, Zavia King

and Justin Costello. Hopefully in the future

this clean up the school initiative can grow

and expand.

Thank you from Mr Lloyd!

Playground Cleanup



Year 10 Snow Excursion



Congratulations to Taharna Reid (Year 7), Baxter March (Year 7), Shania King (Year 9),

Isaac Fowler (Year 9) and Lachlan Rook (Year 9) who competed at NSW All Schools State

Cross Country at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney at the beginning of term. All students

performed extremely well in the fierce competition with Taharna Reid the best placed Wool-

goolga student placing 11th in the 13 girls NSW CHS race. Well done!

State Cross Country



Congratulations to Shayla Hills

(Year 10), Macy Gardner( Year

8) and Jessica King (Year 7)

who competed at the NSWCHS

State Gymnastics Champion-

ships held in Newcastle last

week. The three Woolgoolga

High School students were

members of the Division 3 North

Coast team and were victorious

in the teams event.

NSW CHS Gymnastics Championships

Macy was crowned Division 3 Overall Individual Champion and won a gold medal on beam and

bronze medal on bars.

Jessica won bronze medals in three events (beam, bars and floor) and came 4th overall in the

individual points score.

A big thank you to Julie Wales from Woolgoolga’s So Fun Gymnastics. The students and staff at Woolgoolga High School really appreciate your commitment and time you put into school gymnastics. Thanks Jules!

Students’ Photographs

There are many occasions where we would like to publish photographs

of students involved in various school activities, including reports for the

local papers, school newsletters, and the annual report and on our

school website.

If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be used for these purposes,

please notify the school in writing.



Congratulations to all Woolgoolga High School students who competed at the North Coast Region-al Athletics Carnival at Coffs Harbour International Stadium last week.

Congratulations to the four Woolgoolga High School students who have qualified for the NSW CHS

State Athletics Carnival at Homebush in Sydney. Students and the events they are qualified in are

listed below. Good luck at State!

North Coast Regional Athletics

Pictured:

3rd place 17 years

girls relay—Jesse

Beresford, Jade

Egar, Abby Nudd,

Tanisha Wallace

Kayla McIntosh,

Georgia Parker

(multiple events),

Tara Stokes

(discus)

Pictured left to right

Taylar Briley : 16-19G AWD 100m, 200m, Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Discus

Jesse Beresford : 13G High Jump

Jessica King : 12G High Jump

Humraj Singh : 17B Shot Put



PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND VENUES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT ARE

SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK CLOSER TO EVENT.

2018 SPORT CARNIVAL DATES SPORT DATE CARNIVAL VENUE TERM

ATHLETICS Wed 5 Sept to

Fri 7 Sept NSW CHS State Athletics Carnival Homebush 3

The boys rocked up to the stadium and had

some training at the back courts. Around

10.30am we had our practice game against

Grafton. We convincingly defeated them

43-16, Woopi’s way of giving the team some

morale and excitement. We sat down, had

lunch then at 1.00pm played a game

against Orara which we unfortunately lost

because they had a better team and were

so connected. The final score was 54-27.

Hayden Smith and Mitchell Della

U/15

Boys

Basketball



Entertainment by The

Smileys, jumping castles,

food, market stalls, dancing,

emergency service vehicle

display, photo booth, loads

of games and prizes and of

course our buddy walk!

Dress up as your face

superhero and look out for

a few special guests!

For more info:

(02) 65162284

Visit us:

stepupfordownsyndrome.org.au

The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga holds their monster auction on the first Saturday of every month (except January). A significant portion of the funds raised goes to supporting programs for local school students.

Head down to the Rotary compound and shed behind the Woolgoolga CWA building, beside the Diggers RSL club, and check out the bargains available.

Smaller items will be on sale from 10am, with the larger items to be auctioned off from 1pm.

A big thank you to each of the members of our community who have donated goods. If you have items for pickup, call Dick Matthews on 6654 1828.



Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers

Workshop Overview:

Parents and supervisors play a vital role in providing young drivers the experience they need to be

safe on the roads. The Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop has been devel-

oped to help them teach with confidence so they can help learner drivers be safe on the road. The

free two hour workshop includes information about license conditions for Learner and P plate

drivers, tips for using the learner driver log book and the importance of providing constructive feed-

back. The course also reinforces the important role families play in providing ongoing support for

young motorists in their early years of driving. Courses will be held on:

Grafton October 29 : Coffs Harbour October 30 : Bellingen October 31

Contact Joblink Plus:

1800 374 834

(02) 6764 6623

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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Now Available At Woolgoolga High School

A secure Westpac banking facility has now been added to the Woolgoolga High School website to

allow parents/carers to make online Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card payments for things like

voluntary school contributions, excursions, sporting activities or sales to students.

Look for the $ Make a Payment button next to Contact Us at the top of our homepage.

For those experienced in paying online, the process will be familiar. Detailed instructions are

available by opening the Parent Online Payment Instructions on the Information tab on our website.

We hope that you will find this payment option convenient. Payments can still be made at the

Woolgoolga High School Office by cash, cheque or EFTPOS before school and during break 1.

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Volunteers needed to serve in only 1 hour increments:

8.30am - 9.30am

11.00am - 12.00 noon

1.00pm - 2.00pm

If you can help please ring the school on 66541500 or

follow the link on the school’s website to complete

the expression of interest.

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/parent-information

See menu with price list on the school’s website

http://www.woolgoolga-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/

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