News From Around The School 

SHOWCASE - The Stage Is Set 

Preparations are entering the final stage for this year's Showcase event, with students working hard during lunch breaks and class time to practice their pieces.

Students from all years will be participating. The event will not only feature musical performances, but also student's artwork, timber and metal work, with our hospitality students ensuring there is plenty of delicious food on offer.

Tickets are on sale now at IGA, Marinda Nursery, the Newsagents and the High School. Don't delay! Ensure you have the best seats in the house and buy your pre-sale tickets NOW. Mark Your Diary - Thursday 29th August. Doors open at 6pm.

National History Challenge

The National History Challenge (NHC) is an exciting contest that encourages students to use research and inquiry-based learning to discover more about the past. Students are the historians. They can investigate their community, explore their own family’s past and consider ideas throughout history. It rewards students with generous cash prizes and travel opportunities.

Open to all high school age students. This year's theme is People and Power. The entry may be in various forms including; essay, 3D model, multimedia, website or any other form of creative presentation. Competition closes August 30th.  Please see Miss Cuddigan if you are interested to know more. 

Do you have a library book at home that's overdue?

Maybe you're not sure when or how it appeared?  Miss Cuddigan has placed a basket in the front office entrance that will stay for a few weeks.  This is your chance to return books anonymously! No one will even know.

Will You Be The Next Young Endeavour Adventurer?

As Year 12 student,  N'Kayla Gaydon expressed so well recently 'The Young Endeavour program is one of the best things you can hope to do'.

This exciting 11 day sailing adventure is a youth development program delivered by the Royal Australian Navy. Applications are open now for voyages in 2020.  If you are 16 to 23 and keen to know more, please speak with Miss Cuddigan as soon as possible to ensure your best chance of gaining a position.

Bringing Books To Life 

Students in Stage 4 English are currently undertaking a novel study of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” by J.K. Rowling. They participated in a 'sorting ceremony' that saw students sorted into one of four Hogwarts houses as well as being treated to a start of term feast filled with magical delicacies.

English teacher, Ms McCluskey explained 'This activity links to student learning outcomes through encouraging creative and imaginative thinking, reading texts for enjoyment and identifying cultural appreciation in texts.​'

Elizabeth's a Southern Star

Sending our best wishes to Year 12 student, Elizabeth Horne who dances in the Southern Stars 'Come Alive' production in Wollongong.  This is the third time Elizabeth will take part and she is the only student from outside the Illawarra region in her group.

Wee Waa Joins The Archibull Prize Challenge 

Established in 2010, the Archibull Prize is an innovative and fun program that sees participating secondary schools given a life size fibreglass cow to decorate with artwork that tells the story of the particular agriculture theme. Students must also complete a research project on the same theme.

Our school was allocated the theme ‘The Grains Industry - feeding, clothing and powering a hungry nation is a shared responsibility’.

The nationwide program is designed to engage secondary school students in agricultural and environmental awareness through art, design, creativity and teamwork.

It’s the first year that Wee Waa High has participated and this week our team of Archibull students started working on the artwork design. The cow has now been undercoated and is ready to receive her artwork adornment which will be done as the students simultaneously complete their research project.

Another aspect of the competition program is that each school is allocated a young farming champion ambassador. Ours will be coming to visit our Stage 5 Agriculture class this week. 

We look forward to keeping you updated on our progress.  To read more about the program http://archibullprize.com.au/about/index.html

Incoming Year 7 Information Evening 

Do You Know A Student Starting at Wee Waa High School In 2020?

Please let them know about an important information evening that next year’s Year 7 adviser, Ms McCluskley has planned for them. This information session will give students, their parents/carers all they need to know to help begin the transition to high school.

Details are: Tuesday 20th August @ 6pm in the school hall.