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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:19:01 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

Are you #Ready2020?

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:39:03 AEDT

Hints, tips and resources to make a great start to the new school year – whether it’s your first day of high school or you’ve been here a while.

We work hard to make sure every student is known, valued and cared for – even before they walk into the classroom on Day 1, Term 1.

We’ve got great advice and resources for high school, no matter what year you’re heading into...

For families of students starting Year 7:

download our Getting ready for high school booklet
read our top tips for a smooth transition.

For families of returning students:

visit the back to school checklist to make a hassle-free start to the year
download the 2020 calendar to stay organised all year
check out our hints for setting up a study space.

Video – #Ready2020: First day at high school

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:49:17 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:00:16 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:20:44 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 12:12:25 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – Ben Law asks students about their favourite author

Duration: 1:18

Author and #ReadingHour ambassador Benjamin Law talks with some of our students about their favourite books.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:27:34 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

What’s next after high school?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:25:49 AEST

Is your child in Year 9 to 12 curious about their career choices? Now they can use LifeLauncher, a free online tool to explore and simplify their career choices.

Your child can explore courses and careers in-depth, at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device. The tool includes 4,000 careers and 1,500 course options, all in one place.

How does it work?

Encourage your child to jump online and complete the 5-minute personality and subject quizzes to be matched to a range of career options that suit their passions and strengths.

If they take both quizzes, they’ll get more refined suggestions. They can even create free online pinboards to shortlist the courses and jobs that interest them.

When your child creates an account, they can save their searches and build a real understanding of the opportunities and pathways open to them.

What can your child learn about their career options?

Your child can explore the weekly salary of the career options they’re interested in. They’ll also find the employment and growth rates of those careers and the number of workers currently in those fields in Australia.

Each career option shows them the education they need as well as other related careers. They can follow links to other sites to find out more about a course to help them find the best provider for them.

Launch into the future today

Use this tool to chat with your child about their post-school options in a meaningful way.

Inspire your child to find their career match today at LifeLauncher.nsw.gov.au.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:54:01 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:28:03 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 11:42:18 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:57:28 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:12:17 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:23:10 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:27:00 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s start the year off right and prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:21:46 AEDT

The first day of high school and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you and your child get organised and enjoy the experience we've compiled some useful tips for each year group.

We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:00:28 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Premier highlights the value of public education

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:15:09 AEST

Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.

That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched Education Week celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.

"I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn't speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW," she said.

Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and "couldn't be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state".

The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.

Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.

Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.

Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: "Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference."

In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.

"I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I'm exceeding in almost everything I touch," she said.

Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the "incredible legacy" of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.

"We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex," he said.

"We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it."

Education Week 2018 - Today's schools creating tomorrow's world

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:17:19 AEST

The future of education will be showcased in NSW public schools from August 6 – 10 as students, teachers and parents across the state celebrate Education Week 2018.

Education Week kicks off on Monday, August 6, with a simultaneous launch at Parramatta and Kiama public schools livestreamed on YouTube so all government schools and their communities can join in.

This year's theme, Today's schools – creating tomorrow's world, highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

For the first time the Education Week launch will be hosted by primary school students and will feature a dancing robot, student performances and a film highlighting how schools are working with their communities to solve real-world problems.

A highlight of the week is the Game Changer Challenge, in which 16 teams of students from schools across NSW will compete in a three-day design program, working alongside leading industry professionals to create the school of the future.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said today's students were learning at a time of great change.

"From the far west to our metropolitan hubs and everywhere in between, our state's schools will celebrate not only what we've achieved, but the future we are creating," Ms Berejiklian said.

"We are living in a time when the traditional walls of the classroom are opening up to new worlds of learning, paving the way for students to connect and collaborate with their peers regionally and globally."

Education Minister Rob Stokes said there had never been a more exciting time to be involved in schools with technology reshaping the way students learn and billions of dollars being invested in new school infrastructure.

"The NSW Department of Education is continually striving for improvement and innovation so that the young people in our care learn in a world-class education system," Mr Stokes said.

"The NSW Government is supporting that vision through a record $6 billion in funding to build the classrooms and schools of the future."

The Secretary of the Department of Education Mark Scott said ensuring today's students had the skills they would need to "not just survive, but thrive" in the future underpinned the department's evidence-based approach to learning.

"I am incredibly proud of the innovative teaching and learning that is being done across our State's public schools to ensure that every student can perform to their full potential," Mr Scott said.

"We don't know what the future will hold, but we do know that we are focused on equipping today's students with the skills and knowledge they will need to lead fulfilling lives in the future."

New uniform policy for NSW public schools

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:11:56 AEST

A new uniform policy has been introduced for NSW public schools, which for the first time include the option for girls to wear shorts and pants.

The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new "clear and concise" policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.

Ms Berejiklian said the "modern makeover" would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.

The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.

For more information, read the media release by the Premier and Minister. The new policy and implementation guidelines (PDF 116.83KB) are available on the department's website.

The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.

Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.

2016 Annual School Report

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:45 AEST

The Annual Report for 2016 is provided to the community of Warialda as an account of the school's operations and achievements throughout the year.

It provides a detailed account of the progress the school has made to provide high quality educational opportunities for all students, as set out in the school plan. It outlines the findings from self-assessment that reflect the impact of key school strategies for improved learning and the benefit to all students from the expenditure of resources, including equity funding.

Gary Hampton

Principal

Instructions for Parent Online Payments

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

Making Payments Online (doc 99 KB)

Parent Online Payments is now available at Warialda High School for School Fees and Excursions. Payments for the Warialda High School Canteen for uniforms e.g. can not be accepted as this is a separate identity.

The Sweet Sound of SRC Student’s Striving at the Honey Festival

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

In what was considered a sweltering start to spring, it was with some trepidation that we spent the week prior to the Honey Festival preparing our float. We were pleasantly surprised when Saturday rolled around and revealed a rather cool morning and a mild to warm day.

Claudia Cush, Jordan Clarke and Mathew McNamara coordinated a dedicated band of students to participate in the festivities, with the main event being the Festival parade. Fortuitously one of our students has just purchased the perfect mobile music machine.

The bright yellow (Bumble Bee yellow) Holden ute lured a following of dancers like the proverbial "bees to a honey pot" as it pumped out the tune, "Today's the Day" that the students and staff strutted their stuff while waving the Warialda High School banner. Whilst dancing to a very appreciative large crowd each of the students and staff embraced the fun atmosphere filled with community spirit.

To make an event such as this a success, it is important to get the support of the students. Many thanks need to go to the following students and staff for their wonderful enthusiastic contribution: Claudia Cush, Jordan Clarke, Mathew McNamara, Mathew & Mark Parkes, Jessica Hall, Clare Mead, Louisa Gilmour and Hannah Tooley were supported by the teachers, Mrs Conway, Mrs Donna Smith, Mrs Hall, Mrs La Fontaine, Mrs Phillips and the coordinators, Mrs Gilmour and Miss Turnbull.

The coordinators would like to recognise the other Warialda High School students who sacrificed their lunch and recess breaks to assist in the construction of the decorations. Over twenty students packed the art room out as they became "Very Busy Little Bee's "working together as it was a hive of activity all week!

Friendly Faces Helping Hands

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

Kelly Foran CEO of Friendly Faces Helping Hands

Warialda High School staff and students were honoured to have Kelly Foran; Founder and CEO of Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation speak at our Principal's assembly last Friday.

Kelly spoke about her own personal medical journey 6 years ago and from that has developed the Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation, which links Country families to much needed health information and support.

We would like to sincerely thank Kelly for visiting our school and for the wonderful work she is doing through her foundation to help other families.

In an uncertain future – How can I decide?

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT HOLD IN AN UNCERTAIN EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT?

JOIN US FOR AN INFORMAL PRESENTATION WITH CAREERS COUNSELLOR AIRLIE BELL

Date: Tuesday 18^th August 2015

Time: 2.00 pm – 3.15pm

Venue: Warialda High School (Room A8)

The future is unknown – and that is both scary and exciting.

There are no certainties – no job is ‘safe' or permanent. In this crazy stressful situation, you are being asked to make up your mind about what you plan to do for the rest of your life. It can be a really hard time, and it is no surprise some of you may feel that you don't even know where to start.

It is a real challenge to make plans and decisions when even the short term is uncertain. This is an opportunity to ask questions about what the future of work might look like, how young people can be best equipped to deal with the challenges they will face and where to find quality information to make the best informed decisions.

Airlie Bell

Airlie holds a Masters in Career Education and Counselling, and has worked as a professional careers counsellor for fifteen years. She headed up the University of New England Careers Service for eight years, and since 2011 has been teaching career development theory in the School of Education and MBA Program, as well as providing a co-curricular career education and mentoring program to students within the residential college system.

Airlie is a Professional Member, Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and a member of CDAA NSW Branch Management Committee.

How to plan your Career in the 21^ST Century!

On Tuesday, August the 18^th between 2.00 to 3.15 pm there is an opportunity for parents and students from Year 9 to Year 11 to attend a 1 hour Careers Workshop at Warialda High School, that looks at the changing nature of jobs and the way to get the best information to help students make the best career decisions.

The workshop at Warialda High will be conducted by Airlie Bell ( Catalyst Career Coaching and Counselling) who will go through the process that will help parents and students take control of the career search in the changing world of work.

This work shop is open to first 30 student plus their parents in Years 9 to 11 who fill in the attending note and hand it to the front office Monday the 17^th of August.

U16 Rugby Union Girls State Champions

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:47 AEST

Last week, Warialda High School girl rugby U16 and U18 teams travelled to Sydney to contest the NSW CHS state titles. The girls have been working towards this goal for a long time and both sides felt they were primed for a good shot at the title.

It was always going to be a tough day for our girls as many players were asked to play in both divisions due to the small size of our school and some late withdrawals from the squad, however, they were feeling fit and confident.

The U18's started strong and claimed strong victories over Mulwaree High (41-0), Blacktown (32-0) and a draw against eventual opens state champions Wagga Wagga (12 all) before losing a tight game 17-10 against Hills Sports High. With the pool games completed Hills and Warialda finished on equal points with Warialda missing out on a countback on a top 4 semi final finish and claimed 5th place in NSW after the countback. A great result from our Opens side.

Our U16 were just as impressive with strong pool wins over Blacktown 25-0, Warrawong 20-5 and a close loss 5-10 against arch rivals Wauchope High to finish top of their pool heading into the semis. Warialda drew Wagga Wagga first and defeated them 25-5 in a dominant display to move to the final. This was to be played against Hunter Sports HIgh, a school that has not been defeated by Warialda before. This proved to be a challenge that our girls were up for and Warialda went on claim their first CHS title with a strong 15-5 result.

Mr Beattie would like to congratulate all players on their positive attitude to training, their commitment to the team and their dedication and hard work towards their sport of choice. ‘The skill and tenacity displayed by our girls shows that it doesn't matter how small your school is, anything is possible with hard work and application' he said.

The team would also like to thank Katreana Byers for her help as team manager on our trips this season. This year still holds some challenges and the training continues as this month the Central North U15 and U17 squads will be travelling to Tamworth on Friday 28th August to play against other schools in order to be for the NSW state trials in Coffs Harbour in November.

Sea of Hands

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

The "Warialda Reconciliation Sea of Hands" was a spectacular success last Friday. Our unique design will be displayed on the ANTAR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation) website shortly. The formation meeting of the Warialda AECG is progressing with another meeting to occur later in term 3 to set directions for 2016.

2014 Annual School Report

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:45 AEST

Report outlining the significant achievements , plans and data on the school is included in the newsletter section.

2013 Culture Night Breathtaking!!

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:45 AEST

The audience of last night's culture night were treated to some outstanding performances and artworks by very talented students.

Lead by the amazing and talented music teacher Mrs Robyn Conway, the crowd were treated to a night of beautiful music.

This evening is just another way the High School showcase the talents of the students who are guided by brilliant teachers such as Robyn in the music department and Sharon in the art.

The contributions from the surrounding school's in the band and also solo performances were a fantastic and welcome addition to the night's line up.

It is truly an amazing and heart warming experience to see children completely devoted and passionate about their craft and for a parent it is an amazing gift to see your children beaming with pride.

Congratulations to all involved.

Regional Athletics

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

The Warialda High athletics team recently enjoyed a successful day at the Regional Athletics Trials.

We took 15 students to Tamworth, of which 6 placed 1^st or 2^nd to gain entry into the Regional Team and complete at the State Athletics trials in Homebush.

The students who made it through were:

Rhiannon Byers- High Jump: first bracket of the day, this got us off to a great start a personal best (PB). Well done!

Montanna Gessey – Shot Put, Discus and Javelin: improving her selection from one throw event last year to three this year. Great work Montanna!

Matt McRae – 100m: this result shows what persistence and resilience can achieve, Matt has been trying to get to State for sprints since year 7 and this year he achieved that goal.

U16s Boys Relay – Whilst Matt and Ethan have been doing relay together for years the inclusion of Kodie Hardy last year made for a fast and experienced team. Unfortunately we keep losing that 4^th member. Ross Jane was called into the team with days to go and did a fantastic job at 2^nd runner.

The Relay team:

Matt McRae
Ethan Power
Kodie Hardy
Ross Jane

Other notable performances were Tasman Gessey 3^rd in Discus and the U13s Girls Relay team (Clare Mead, Kara Andrews, Jess Hall, Holly Phillips) were also placed 3^rd.

All students performed well and did themselves and WHS proud.

A BIG THANK YOU must go to the wonderful parents we have at WHS who consistently support the students and staff of our school.

Girls Rugby Union

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

Congratulations to the Under 15's Girls Rugby team for their win over Mudgee in the last week of term 2. Their training and team work with Mr Beattie on Wednesday afternoons has certainly made a significant difference. Good luck against Wagga Wagga for a spot in the final eight in NSW later this week.

2013 Myall Creek Memorial Competition

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:45 AEST

Eight Warialda High students from year 8 and year 10 have entered the 2013 Myall Creek Memorial Competition. These students have created artworks, poems, sculptures, songs and essays based around the theme "What is Sorry? and submitted them to the friends of Myall Creek Committee.

Claudia Kent, Rhiannon Byers and Beatrice Waller have all been notified that they are finalists in this competition with the announcement of the winners on Sunday at the Myall Creek memorial.

Well done girls and we wish you the best of luck!

Open Netball girls send Barraba home empty handed

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

The open girls netball side played Barraba last week sending them home with a 39-12 loss.

With little training the team came together to play a very enjoyable game. The girls will now go to the next round where they will come up against Inverell at Inverell. Good luck girls and well done!

Two represent at new england region

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:47 AEST

Ross Jane and Claudia Cush travelled to Bingara last week to contest the Student Representative Council positions for the new England region.

After delivering speeches to the audience students from other schools voted. Both Ross and Claudia gained selection and will now attend training seminars in preparation for the annual SRC camp at Lake Keepit. Congratulations to Ross and Claudia.

Maddison Rose call back audition for School Spec!

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

Maddison Rose has gained a "call back" audition for feature artist in this years school Spectacular! We have our fingers and toes crossed. Well done Maddi!!!!

Girls Rugby Union team defeat Peel High 82 - 0

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:00:46 AEST

In an amazing display of teamwork the Warialda High school girls rugby team came home with an overwhelming win against peel High. Congratulations girls!