Wee Waa High News

Principal's Message 

This term has been a particularly busy one as we made final preparations to move into our new school. Staff were involved in a Development Day on Monday 17th June, then on Tuesday 18th June our students entered the school for the first time. It was indeed a momentous day and a fantastic part of Wee Waa High School history.

 

Despite some delays, it has to be said that our new school, and the vast array of facilities and resources we now have, is simply outstanding. It is a terrific asset not just for Wee Waa, but for the whole of the Narrabri Shire and the generations of students who will undertake their high school years here over the coming decades.

 

In order to really capitalise on our new learning spaces and state-of-the-art resources and technology, staff have been participating in professional development sessions over the past term. Ensuring our students' education is further optimised as a result of our new facilities is very much a focus for our teachers and support staff alike. 

 

The Wee Waa News compiled a comprehensive article on students' first week in their new campus. You can read the article here. 

 

We’ve had much to celebrate during Term 2 including;

  • I am pleased to announced that Wee Waa High School will gain a second Multi Category class as off Term 3. With our student numbers continuing to grow this past year, we have been working towards this goal. I'd like to thank Mr Andrew Wales and Mrs Carmel Schwager for their tireless work that was instrumental in helping to make this additional class possible.
  • The continuation of our Wellbeing programs – Lovebites, Thrive Through Sport, Bush Tucker program at the Wee Waa LALC, not to mention the whole school involvement in the nationally acclaimed Resilience Project.
  • The first Stage 4 debating team since 2019 joined the inter school competition with Mrs Schwager.
  • Toby Galagher was selected to participate in the Royal Australia Air Force familiarisation program at the RAAF Base at Amberley last school holidays
  • Matilda Currey was selected for the under 18’s CHS Rugby Unions 7’s Tour Squad to play in New Zealand during the last school holidays.
  • Year 11 Adviser, Ms Sarah Trevaskis was awarded her Proficient Teacher status by the NSW Department of Education.
  • Taylor Horne, Ashley Hanslow, and Matilda Currey were selected to represent the North West Region Girls Rugby League team in Term 2
  • Matilda Currey and Megan Crutcher were selected in the  North West Opens Netball team and completed in Griffith. 
  • Ashely Hanslow and Ruby Clayton selected in the 2024 NSWCHSSA Rugby 7's - 16's Girls 2nds team and played in the NSW All Schools Rugby Union competition at Pittwater during Week 9. 
  • Mr Marshall has managed our Ten Pin bowling team at a number of competitions this term. The team includes; Isaac Green, Leanne Sylvester, Tyler Simmonds, Nathaniel Chiswell, Will Rabbett, Aiden Cave, Alexi Hannaford, Jack Cole, Kyle Ball and Charlie Jones.
  • Helen Wenner has been leading Harmonie Ruttley, Kaitlin Schwager and Caitlyn Smith in working with Wee Waa Public School students on Acknowledgment of Country for their assemblies.
  • Last but by no means least,  a highly successful athletics carnival was held mid term. Great thanks go to Mrs Penni Wallington for all her hard work in organising the day. Several new records were set including;

2024 Athletics Records 

· Ruby Clayton – 14 years girls - R200m - 28.25 sec

· Layla Hamilton - 13 years girls - Discus - 19.81m

· Taylor Horne – 15 years girls - Shot Put - 7.82m

· Georgia Horne – 16 years girls - Shot Put - 8.56m

· Senior Girls Relay - Merah 1:01.87 - The team comprised: Megan Crutcher, Bella Suckling, Georgia Horne and Taylor Horne

 

I'd like to sincerely thank my colleague, Marjory Drummond who relieved in my role last term while I was away on long service leave and Donna McKinstry who relived in the role of Deputy Principal. They did an outstanding job in my absence.

 

My thanks also goes to the Wee Waa Public School community for hosting us on their campus since September 2020 while our new school was designed and built. They have been incredibly hospitable, and we are grateful their patience and goodwill.

 

This is an exciting and momentous time in Wee Waa High School’s long history. Our new school is truly outstanding, and we look forward to inviting parents and the community to visit in the not too distant future when the formal opening will take place.

 

Yours sincerely

Ms Jacki Neil 

Principal