WYNDHAM COLLEGE A partner within the Nirimba Collegiate Group of Schools and the Nirimba Education Precinct

WYNDHAM WHISPERS
Nirimba Education Precinct, Eastern Road, Quakers Hill Phone: 9208 7100 Fax: 9208 7199 Volume 14 Issue 6 September 2012

Principal Karen Smith

Deputy Principals David Macleod-Jones & Stan Pianko

Collegiate Deputy Principal Larry McGowan NOVEMBER 2012 November 1 RYDA November 8 HSC Exams Finish November 20 Friends of Wyndham November 21 Yr 12 Formal November 22 Yr11 MS-Sydney Aquarium And IMAX November 26-27 Yr 10 Orientation Day November 28 Focus Day

SEPTEMBER 2012 OCTOBER 2012 September 3 Support Incursion First Aid October 8 Term 4 begins September 10-21 Yr11 Final Exams October 15 HSC Exams begin September 18 Support Ten Pin Bowling September 18 Friends of Wyndham September 20 Yr12 Graduation September 21 End Term 3

FROM THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL The Wyndham Way- As we progress quickly through this term, we are continuing to focus throughout the college: at assemblies; in Along the Grapevine (our daily news sheet); and on our information screens across the college- on the ten parts of the Wyndham Way. At Wyndham we take seriously: our motto Working Together to Widen Horizons; our code of conduct; and our statement of agreed values which we call the Wyndham Way. Since this is the last Wyndham Whispers for Term 3, I have included below the full document. It is intended that all people within our Wyndham learning community can adopt each of the ten points and so it applies to staff as well as students. I might add that it applies to me too as the Principal of the College and that I would think that you as a parent, supporter or community member would be comfortable to adopt it. The Wyndham Way More Than an Education Respecting Ourselves Taking Pride in our Appearance Accepting Responsibility for our Actions Participating tho the Best of our Ability Respecting the Rights and Property of Others Caring for our Environment Achieving Goals for a Better Future Promoting a Positive Image of the College This Is the Wyndham Way

FRIENDS OF WYNDHAM COLLEGE (P & C) Forum

Come and hear about TAS with DallasRichmomd

All Parents Invited

Tuesday 18 September 7PM Administration Block

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Visual Arts HSC 2012 Breakfast Exhibition For yet another year I am delighted to congratulate our Visual Arts staff and students for the wonderful exhibition of works last week. From someone who struggles to even draw, I am always amazed at the talent of our young people. Each year we do so very well in Art Express and I would think that this year will again see Wyndham up in lights. Design & Technology and Industrial Technology This term we also saw the wonderful showcase and talents of our D&T and IT students. Many thanks to all our students and staff for such a wonderful event. Digital Education Revolution- Our Year 12 is the first year to graduate with the Lenovo computers. Most of the students have successfully completed the graduation process required for these computers. I hope our students will utilise this resource well. Farewell to Year 12-2012- The class of 2012 is the first group of students I met when I arrived at the college twelve months ago. As this is the last Whispers for the term, I would like to congratulate our Year 12 students prior to them leaving to undertake their HSC exams in Term 4. I am pleased to be able to say that we had a fantastic group of students (and yes I will say more about that at the Graduation Ceremony). For now, let me say thank you for being such a great year 12 and good luck as you undertake your HSC exams. Karen Smith College Principal

FROM THE YEAR 11 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL As we are at the end of Term 3, this also signifies the completion of Preliminary courses for Year 11 students. The vast majority of students have applied themselves with diligence and determination to successfully complete their courses. For all of those students, the transition to HSC courses in Term 4 will be a straightforward and rewarding experience, and I wish them well in their endeavours. There are, however, some students who have let things slide during the year and they are facing the prospect of an N determination in one or more courses. This means that the requirements of the Preliminary course have not been met and HSC study cannot be attempted in those courses. N award warning letters have already been sent to students who are in this position. From the beginning of the HSC course, everything counts towards the final result. If students have been a bit slack in their approach to their studies, now is the time to turn that around. Completion of all assessment tasks is vital and a determined effort must be made to complete those tasks to the best of their ability. A number of courses have major works as an important part of overall assessment. These major works must begin as soon as possible, so that students can demonstrate their true capabilities. It is Wyndham College policy that students study courses to the value of twelve units. This policy provides students with a safety net for the HSC, where the best ten units are used to calculate the ATAR. It also means that students are fully engaged during their time at Wyndham. I wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday break, before the hard work of the HSC begins. David Macleod-Jones Deputy Principal

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FROM THE YEAR 12 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Year 12 and Preparing for the Higher School Certificate I am very proud of this Year 12 Congratulations to all of you for being so persistent and, in the main, hard working. Keep on task. Some of you may need to recall what I said to you in our conversations together, The Higher School Certificate is attainable but you have to earn it! You will be receiving a lot of advice over the coming weeks from many people about how you should prepare for your exams, none better than the Board of Studies site that refers to preparing for the Higher School Certificate. As for me I will repeat four things that I said to you at the first assembly this year. These are: 1. The Higher School Certificate isnt the most important thing you will do in your life but it should be the most important thing you are doing this year. 2. Allow yourself to be selfish. 3. Revise, revise and revise some more. 4. Dont be afraid to ask your teachers for help. I expect most of you will do very well. You have worked hard and will obtain the results you deserve. Some of you will be disappointed. Disappointment is something we all face and need to handle it as well as we do Success. Why not put yourself first for the next six weeks. Your friends will still be there in six weeks time. There will still be plenty of parties to go to, a lot of shifts to fill at work. Make the next six weeks yours. But be kind and considerate towards your family. Your parents, brothers and sisters are as anxious as you and are genuinely concerned for your wellbeing - but you already know that. Good luck Year 12! Stan Pianko Deputy Principal

On the 29 August, 6 members of the SRC stood for election as Captains and Vice Captains of Wyndham College. Their speeches were impressive and it was a difficult task to choose from many excellent candidates. The successful students were: Captain Captain Vice Captain Vice Captain Daniel Quilan Emily Hawkins Jeremy Gonzales Jasmine Camelliri

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Results of Captains Elections

Congratulations!!
Thank you to the outgoing Captains for a wonderful job they did in serving the students and community of Wyndham College. Paul Mills (Captain) Jake Stalker (Vice Captain) Mickayla Haku (Captain) Heather Grosvenor (Vice Captain) _______________________________________________________________________________ 3

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UAC NEWS Educational Access Schemes Most institutions participating through UAC have an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) for applicants who, due to circumstances beyond their control or choosing, have experienced long-term educational disadvantage (normally lasting for at least six months), which has seriously affected their educational performance. For 2013 admissions, 24 institutions will consider applications for EAS through UAC. In addition, 14 institutions will consider applicants who have previous or current tertiary study. For more information, read page 2 of the 2013 EAS booklet, which you can download from www.uac.edu.au/eas/ There have been several changes to EAS for 2013 admissions. These include changes to providing supporting documentation, new types of disadvantage and the automatic acknowledgement of students at certain rural schools under the scheme. These and other changes are outlined in detail in the Schools package, which you can download from UACs website at www.uac.edu.au/publications/equity.shtml. Key EAS dates On-time applications close Friday 28 September 2012. Final applications close Friday 4 January 2013. Those who apply for EAS by Friday 30 November 2012 will receive an eligibility letter around the same time as the release of ATARs in late December. Equity Scholarships Applications are now open for Equity Scholarships. Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with higher education. Equity Scholarships through UAC comprise: Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) funded by individual institutions. Some IES are funded by donation or sponsorship. Commonwealth Scholarships (CS) for Indigenous applicants funded by the Australian Government. Students can only receive an Equity Scholarship offer from an institution at which theyre currently enrolled and/or to which theyve received an offer of admission. By submitting just one online application through UAC, students will be considered for all available Equity Scholarships for which theyre eligible at the participating institutions. The on-time closing date for applications is Friday 28 September 2012. The final closing date for applications is Friday 30 November 2012. For more information about IES and CS for Indigenous applicants, read the UAC 2013 Equity Scholarships booklet, which you can download from www.uac.edu.au/equity/ All about the ATAR Students will be able to access their ATAR from 9am on Thursday 20 December 2012 on UACs website at www.uac.edu.au They will need their UAC application number or HSC student number and their UAC PIN. Theyll receive written advice of their ATAR from UAC from Friday 21 December 2012. The ATAR Enquiry Centre will be open from 20 to 31 December for students who have questions about their ATAR or UAC application. Details, including hours of operation, will be sent out in early December with the All about your ATAR booklet. All about your ATAR will have all the information students need about the ATAR, from how its calculated and how it relates to HSC marks, to how to read the ATAR Advice Notice. Accessing ATARs Students are reminded that they will need their UAC application number or HSC student number and their UAC PIN to access their ATAR on UACs website. If they dont have their UAC PIN they should call UAC on (02) 9752 0200 to have it re-issued. Students need to keep their UAC PIN in a secure place and make sure they have it before ATARs are released to avoid any delay in accessing their ATAR

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Bonus points Universities may allocate bonus points when assessing a students application in a number of different circumstances. These can include performance in specific HSC subjects, living in or attending school in an area defined by the university, and applying for consideration through Educational Access Schemes (EAS). If universities allocate bonus points it doesnt change a students ATAR it changes the students selection rank. For most Year 12 students their selection rank is their ATAR. If a student is allocated bonus points, though, then their selection rank = their ATAR + bonus points. Bonus point schemes are different for each university and sometimes for each course at the same university, so a students selection rank can be different for each course preference they list. You can find details of institution bonus point schemes for undergraduate study at UACs website at www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/bonuses.shtml or in the UAC 2013 Guide.

APPLICATIONS Friday 28 September 2012 Wednesday 31 October 2012 Friday 30 November 2012 Thursday 31 January 2013 HSC AND ATARS Wednesday 19 December 2012 Thursday 20 December 2012 Friday 21 December 2012 CHANGE OF PREFERENCES Tuesday 23 October 2012 Tuesday 13 November 2012 Tuesday 4 December 2012 Tuesday 1 January 2013 Friday 4 January 2013

on-time applications close late applications close -with $119 late fee late applications close -with $137 late fee final close of applications -with $147 late fee

NSW HSC results released by Board of Studies ATARs released on UACs website at 9am NSW HSC result letter and ATAR notice sent

for consideration in October Round for consideration in November Round for consideration in December Round for consideration in Early January Round for consideration in Main Round for considerationin Late Round for consideration in Final Round

Wednesday 16 January Wednesday 23 January 2013 Wednesday 30 January Thursday 31 January 2013

Change of preferences must be made through Check & Change on UACs website at www.uac.edu.au and submitted by midnight on the relevant closing date.

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OFFERS Thursday 25 October 2012 Thursday 15 November 2012 Thursday 6 December 2012 Thursday 3 January 2013 Wednesday 16 January 2013 Wednesday 30 January 2013 Wednesday 6 February 2013

October Round offers released November Round offers released December Round offers released Early January Round offers released Main Round offers released at 9pm Late Round offers released at 9pm Final Round offers released

Note: Times indicated above are based on Sydney local time. PROCESSING CHARGES Year 12 applicants (domestic) $27 Non-Year 12 applicants $58 International applicants $66 APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 On-time applications for 2013 admissions for domestic applicants close on Friday 28 September 2012. Students can apply after this date but late fees will be charged, and certain courses have early closing dates check UACs website or the UAC 2013 Guide. Remember, students need to tell UAC about all their studies and qualifications when they apply, including STAT/UMAT tests. International applicants have a little longer to submit their online application we encourage students to apply by Friday 26 October 2012 for courses starting in semester 1, 2013.

To get a quick link to the UAC Website, download the free app QRReader on your smart phone then scan this barcode.

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The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme A voyage on the tall ship Young Endeavour is a voyage of a lifetime. Cameron Palladino just spent 11 days with 23 other young aussies aged 16-23 years, learning not only how to sail the ship, but how to work together as a team. He was also able to see spectacular parts of Australia that many others never get to see. A Young Endeavour voyage is not a leisurely cruise. Its challenging and exhilarating. The voyage increases self awareness, develops teamwork and leadership skills and creates a strong sense of community responsibility amongst members of the youth crew. The Young Endeavour scheme is run in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy. Camerons voyage was one of 20 voyages each year. To sail in Young Endeavour apply for our ballot (which is like a lottery). The ballot opens twice each year, in January and August.

YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Young Endeavour is a not for profit organisation that provides young Australians aged 16 to 23 with a unique, challenging and inspirational experience at sea aboard the national sail training ship, Young Endeavour. Applications are now being taken for voyages in the first half of 2013. For more information go to: http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site

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On the 30th of August, the SRC of Wyndham College was given the privilege to visit Willandra Village. On this momentous occasion, the students were given an opportunity to meet with different residents who had a variety of different and unique stories that impacted on the lives of the students in a positive way. It brought great joy to the students seeing elderly people smile despite their pain. Throughout the visit, the students were impressed by the various levels of care available and in particular the new security system to keep their residents safe. This system alerts staff if a resident has had a fall and is unable to help themselves. Towards the end of the SRCs visit to Willandra Village, we were provided lunch, which was enjoyed with some of the residents. Then we were given the opportunity to play Shuffle Board, a game that the residents enjoy playing. In conclusion it was a wonderful and worthwhile day, and the students were enlightened during their visit to Willandra Village. Nathaniel Daines

Creek Cleanup Thursday September 06 2012 On Thursday the 6th of September, students of Wyndham College decided to make a stance against the human impact on the environment and clean up the creek at the back of the school. Many weeks of planning and preparation by the SRC went into this event, including help from the Local Council who supplied the students with tools and equipment to help make this job possible. During the lunch break of just 40 minutes, students scouted the creek for rubbish and filled several bags. Whilst the students were unable to remove all the rubbish in the time available, it is something that the Wyndham College SRC plans to keep up in the future. Thanks to the SRC and other students who participated in this very important venture. Paul Mills.

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2012 STUDY TIMETABLE FOR YEAR 12 HSC TUTORIALS DURING THE SEP/OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Monday 24th September 9:00 12:00 Biology Chandrika 9:00 12:00 Physics David 9:00 12:00 Senior Science Daljit & Fiona 1:00 3:00 Chemistry Chandrika Tuesday 25th September 9:00 10:30 Textiles 11:00 12:30 Food Tech 12:30 2:30 Advanced English 1:00 2:30 CAFS Monday 1st October B1/B2 B1 C6/7 B1 PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tuesday 2nd October Shelley Shelley Dimitri & Andrew D4 D4 E5

INDIVIDUAL STUDY

Wednesday 3rd October Shelley D4 Wednesday 26TH September 10:00 2:00 English Standard E6 Only Margarets Time General Maths Room Mathematics Room Classes 3A & 5B 9:00-10:00 Algebraic Curve sketching Modelling C6/7 Maximum/ C8 Margarets classes have studied different Beata minimum texts Problems Joe 10:10-11:10 Measurement Exponential, Sam C6/7 logarithmic C8 & trigonometric Thursday 4TH October Functions Beata 11:20-12:20 Probability C6/7 Integration C8 Satendra Joe 1:00 4:00 Music Rachel D2 10:00 2:00 Society & Culture C6 Tina Friday 5TH October

Thursday 27TH September 2 Unit Room Mathematics 9:00-10:00 Financial Application of C8 Mathematics C6/7 Calculus to the Denis real world Joe 10:10-11:10 Data Analysis C6/7 Series C8 Pauline Denis 11:20-12:20 Exam Geometry & C8 Techniques C6/7 Similarity Pauline Denis Friday 28th September 9:00 2:00 Drama Time General MathsRoom

9:00 12:00

Hospitality D7 Kasia & Megan

GOOD LUCK YEAR 12 WITH YOUR STUDIES, YOUR HSC EXAMINATIONS AND YOUR FUTURE.

Tony

PWS

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UNIFORM NEWS New shirts with embroidered school logo are now available from the Uniform shop. COST: $27.00 (boys & girls). This price is effective as of 1st May 2012. FREE -MATHS TUITION All students are invited to join the free Maths tuition that is held in C4 every Tuesday afternoon from 3pm to 4pm. Be there FREE -CHEMISTRY TUTORIALS Every Tuesday at 3pm 4pm in B01 FREE -PHYSICS TUTORIALS Every Monday at 3pm 4pm in B01

SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY FORUM FOR PARENTS ONLY

Quakers Hill Police will be hosting a mobile phone and internet Education Forum for only parents and carers on Thursday evening the 18 October, 2012. The Forum will commence at 7pm in the Uniting Church at 32 Highfield Road Quakers Hill. The Youth Liaison Officer Senior Constable Bollard, will address many issues that young people in the command experience for example bulling and sexting. Senior Constable Bollard will educate parents on how to safe guard their children and the use of computers around the home. If you are interested in attending please contact Quakers Hill Police Station to RSVP on 9678 8999 _______________________________________________________________________________ 10

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FREE- YOUTH DRIVING SEMINAR - 3rd & 4th October 2012

Seminar 1 Wednesday 3rd October 2012, 6pm Castle Grand Community Centre Cnr Pennant & Castle Sts, Castle Hill RSVP Online: www.youthdrivingseminar1.eventbrite.com.au Seminar 2 Thursday 4th October 2012, 6pm Vinegar Hill Community Centre 29 Main St, Rouse Hill Town Centre RSVP Online: www.youthdrivingseminar2.eventbrite.com.au

Places are limited

6pm- Young Drivers Whats the issue? (Surviving Driving) Julieanna Bridges. 6.30pm-Motor Vehicles Purchase & Repairs (NSW Dept Fair Trading). 7pm Break 7.15pm- Buying a Car & Managing Your Money (NSW Dept Fair Trading). 7.45pm- Presentation by Paramedics (First Response). 8.30pm-Finish

SAFE DRIVING Is your teen learning to drive? Youth Safe, an organisation dedicated to preventing serious injury in young people aged 15 to 25 years, has developed resources for parents on how they can help their children become safer drivers. To download the fact sheet and for further information go to: http://www.youthsafe.org/publications-resources/resources-for-parents/42-publications-aresources/resource-parents.html _______________________________________________________________________________ 12

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IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

SMS - the College number is 0416 906 146.

Excursions Excursions are an important part of the school curriculum. They provide students with a diversity of learning experiences that are very valuable. However, the excursions take considerable time and effort to organise so that they run efficiently. For this reason the school policy is that all excursion money must be paid by the date indicated on the permission note. Students who do not pay by this date will not be able to attend the excursion. If there is a special circumstance preventing payment by the due date, your child should see the Head Teacher.

CHANGE OF DETAILS
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