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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 1 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
The Lyrebird
Mullumbimby High School — mullumbimb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au — Ph. 6684 2600
Principal: Mr Greg Armstrong | Deputy Principals: Mr Cameron Johnson & Ms Kelly Spilstead
Dear Parents/Carers, very supportive and provided a valuable contri-
bution to our school community.
Our final Lyrebird for 2020 celebrates and
acknowledges our talented students and teachers, I acknowledge our staff and their hard work to
our hard-working staff and our supportive school ensure students could continue to learn in both
community. face to face and on-line platforms – their
commitment to our students has been outstanding
I am proud to be a part of a dynamic school and I thank them sincerely for this. I believe our
community where high expectations, hard work, on-line teaching and learning platforms have
commitment, passion and resilience have enabled greatly improved throughout the year and will
every student, parent/carer, teaching and non- continue to support students’ learning outcomes in
teaching staff member to work together to get the future.
through a challenging 12 months. 2020 has been a
year where everything changed dramatically in I would like to share the three draft strategic
March and many of our plans consequently directions which will drive our 2021-2024 School
changed; however, our students and the continuity Improvement Plan:
of their learning have always been and will continue 1.Student Growth and Attainment
to be the centre of our focus. 2.Student Engagement and Wellbeing
3.Quality Teacher Practice and Collaboration
I congratulate our students on their successes with
their learning, engagement, sporting pursuits and Thank you to the school community for their input.
extra-curricular achievements throughout 2020. The plan will be completed in term 1, 2021 and at
We admire their resilience and courage to continue this stage will be available on our website.
to move forward to reach their goals. Some of
these achievements are outlined in this final Lyre- I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas period
bird edition and are an example of the many great and holiday break and look forward to returning in
things happening in our school. 2021.
I congratulate our year 12 students who have just A big thank you to our volunteers for the HSC as
completed their HSC and would like to announce readers and writers: Mr Barry Spry, Ms Louise
that many of them have received and accepted O'Boyle and Ms Lucy Colli.
offers into the tertiary courses of their choice. Their
results will be available on Friday 18 December. Another big thank you to businesses who have
I wish to thank all parents and carers for their hosted Year 10 students for their work experience
on-going support of our school throughout the week and to businesses and our community
year, especially throughout the challenging weeks representatives who have supported us this year
when learning was required to be at home. I for the presentation awards.
acknowledge their diligence, patience and
endurance to support their children’s learning. I
wish to also thank our P&C who continue to be Greg Armstrong, PRINCIPAL
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Firstly, a really big thanks and congratulations to our very dedicated Principal
Greg Armstrong and the hard working and exemplary staff and teachers of Mul-
lumbimby High School. The P&C members are so impressed with how you have
navigated the complexities of a school year punctuated with covid 19 protocols
and directives. In amongst navigating these hurdles you have provided a safe,
caring, inspiring and educational year for all of the students. Well done and may
2021 prove to be less challenging.
The P&C also had to adapt to changes during the year and many of these had a
positive outcome. We set up a zoom account and conducted our twice a term meetings via zoom. This
proved to be an excellent tool to keep us connected and drive the association forward. Thank you to the
executive team and all the members of our P&C for your active and interested involvement in the
meetings, forums and decisions we made this year.
We are a very open group of parent and citizens and you will find us warm and friendly to approach if you
are curious or thinking about joining the P&C next year. It costs $2.00 for membership and it keeps you
connected with all the many happenings going on in the school. Your children may not give you much in-
formation about what happens in the high school but our principal and invited teachers and or guests cer-
tainly do at our P&C meetings.
Mullumbimby High School P&C has had an active and strong P&C for a long time and this relies on you.
Our Secretary Trish Crossley has been one of those wonderful parents that has given so much to the
school over many years by her involvement in the P&C. Trish will remain a member next year but as part
of our succession planning we will be looking for a new person to put their hand up at the next AGM (8 th
March 2021) for the Secretary position. It is a rewarding and interesting role and you are well supported
by the executive team. The position involves taking minutes at the meeting, checking our correspondence
in and out (mostly by emails), and letting members know of when the next meetings are. It would take on
average, a couple of hours a month, including the two meetings each term. If you have some secretarial/
admin skills or the desire to develop these, we would very much love to hear from you. Ideally we can go
into the AGM next year knowing that someone wants to put their hand up for this role. You can ring
Damian on 0409 994 308 if you want to chat some more about this.
During the year the P&C contributed to the school through a grant to provide a second Chubbler (chilled
water bubblers) in the playground. We also have dedicated the funds to having three classrooms in A
block fitted with air conditioning. Unfortunately, we missed out on a $78,000 grant to have the four
school tennis courts resurfaced to make them safe and usable by people of all abilities. We will keep our
eyes open for other opportunities to progress this worthy outcome. A big thank you to teacher Nick
Gibbs, who put lots of work and research into the grant application.
One successful grant we did have, that came to fruition this year, was the bus shelters on Jubilee Avenue.
These bus shelters not only provide protection from the elements for our students but also the many stu-
dents from other local schools that change buses at this exchange point.
The P&C would not be able to contribute monetarily to the school, as well as we do, without the mam-
moth efforts of the people behind our uniform shop. The small mark up we make on uniforms helps us to
provide valuable and needed resources to the school. These are assets that come outside of the respon-
sibility of the Department of Education. Thank you Wendy and Michael Fisher for your ongoing dedication
to the ordering and selling of the uniforms and the very many voluntary hours you have given each year
Continued on the next page
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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 3 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 for many years. Thank you too, Cindy Alice, for all the research, communicating and updating you have done to organise for the school to have a new range of hemp uniforms for next year. It is a wonderful, en- vironmentally friendly option to allow parents and students to have a choice of the uniform they buy. This year we had a very successful parent forum in November on the adolescent brain and risk taking be- haviour. Following this forum we found that parents were also interested in a range of other potential fo- rums so we follow this up next year to deliver some more informative and relevant topics. Some suggestions for other forum topics included: - self harm & suicide - emotional coaching - handling dangerous drug use - building resilience - parents emotional self regulation - self respect & well-being - building positive goals - suggest non-screen activities - sexual abuse - schooling alternatives for less engaged students - teenage brain - primary aged kids in preparation for teens. Finally, thank you to the executive team of the P&C this year. You have been very supportive and active in making things happen, particularly this year with the many covid changes we made to operating proce- dures. Thank you Andy Graham Cook (Vice President); Lhasa Morgan-Fox (Treasurer) and Trish Crossley (Secretary). Thank you too, to all the members who participated in the school plan sub party working groups, to have input into the school plan of 2021 to 2024. Thank you in anticipation of those members participating in the meeting with the MHS staff to explore ways that our school can be more inclusive to everyone. Wishing you all a safe, enjoyable and relaxing Christmas break and look forward to connecting with you again in 2021. Warm regards, Damian Farrell Are you interested in knowing what’s happening but can’t make meetings? Join our mailing list as a non-member: contact mullumbimbyhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au Questions? Comments? Email us at mullumbimbyhighschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au Or call Damian Farrell on 0409 994 308 Uniform Shop 2021 The uniform shop will be open in January; Wednesday 27th January - 9.00 am to 12.30 pm (pupil free day) Thursday 28th January - 9.00 am to 12.30 pm (pupil free day) Saturday 30th January - 9.30 am to 12.30 pm The shop is open Mondays 8.30 - 9.00 am during the school term To order online, visit our school website. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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LIBRARY BOOKS GET A NEW HOME
This car load of books, that have been culled from
the Mullumbimby High School Library, will go to
Hargy Oil Palms Limited in West New Britain Prov-
ince, Papua New Guinea.
They will be distributed to schools in the district.
If not for donations of books such as these, the
school kids would have nothing to read. - Chris Boyd
Picture: Caroline Fountain and Graham King, Retired
manager Hargy Oil Palms Limited
MATHEMATICS
Amanda Bower (Year 11 student) has been accepted
into the University of Queensland’s Enhanced Studies
Program for 2021. She has been offered an oppor-
tunity to extend her knowledge, skills and abilities in
Mathematics by undertaking a course in Calculus and
Linear Algebra at a tertiary level.
Once complete, Amanda will receive adjustment fac-
tors towards her ATAR, and credit once enrolled in a
relevant UQ degree the following year. This will not
only give Amanda a head start in a degree of her
choice, but also one of her courses contributing to
her degree at no cost.
Congratulations Amanda, we are very proud of your
achievements and determination.—Toni Elliott
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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 5 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 FROM THE CAREERS OFFICE Change of Preferences Expo The Good Universities Guide is excited to be hosting its first-ever Change of Preferences Expo for Year 12 students applying for university in 2021. The Change of Preference Expo will be online, enabling students to connect directly with university staff, regardless of whether you are celebrating your results at the beach, relaxing in between movies or sorting out Christmas shopping. On the day of your event you will have the opportunity to attend webinars or chat directly with institutions via a live chat system to get answers to your questions about university offers. Register now so you can have access on the day and to start receiving updates about who will be pre- senting on the day. Video Interviews The ACPE careers corner have written an article on how to ace your next video interview! Video interviews are becoming a popular practice not just due to COVID-19 but because it saves time, money, and allows employers to quickly differentiate candidates and interview more people. The article covers things such as the: Digital Handshake The Digital Handshake has become the new secret to acing your video interview. This handshake substi- tutes the “standard” version. It’s a virtual greeting that shows that you’re friendly, professional and ready to get started. To give your interviewer a digital handshake just follow these three simple steps: 1. Look at the camera 2. Lean slightly forward, shoulders & eyes focused ahead 3. Nod your head in a slow, confident, deliberate gesture without breaking eye contact Looks easy right? Hmmm perhaps you should practice before attempting it in a real interview. Year 13 Expo Not sure what the next step is after high school? Check out the Year13 Expo, Australia’s biggest online ca- reers exhibition. During National Careers Week in May 2021, the Year13 Expo is back to help more students find their passion and plan their future career. Hear stories and career advice from incredible speakers across a diverse range of industries, attend workshops, and explore a huge range of exhibitors with post- school options in work, study and travel. The best part? The Year13 Expo is 100% free and completely online, so you can achieve all of this from the comfort of your living room. Sign up here: https:// year13.com.au/expo CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 7 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 Work over the summer holidays Why have a Summer Job? There are 2 very good reasons: 1. Financial – That extra cash is always a motivator and the main reason most of us go to work. 2. Experience – Work Experience is beneficial on both a personal and professional level. Learning new skills is paramount in gaining todays job and career opportunities. Where to look: - Google “Christmas holiday jobs” - https://myfuture.edu.au/career-articles/details/11-places-to-search-for -jobs - Go to your School Careers Website > For Students > Job Vacancies For Students or Parents wanting to weigh up the pros and Cons of Afterschool Jobs for teens go to: https:// www.verywellfamily.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-afterschool-jobs-for-teens2610471 Many companies/employers are taking applications and hiring now ready for the busy season. Consider the below for your best chance at gaining employment in a highly competitive environment. Your Rights When you are looking for, or get your first job, there are a few things you should know about your rights and entitlements as a young worker (to make sure you are getting the right deal). There is a overview video and a guide on your school careers website under the “Post School Options” menu called “Job Information” > “Know Your Workplace Rights” – you can also visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website. Preparing Written Job Applications Job Applications/Cover letters are very important. No matter how im- pressive your resume is, a poorly written cover letter can be the undoing of any chance of acquiring an in- terview. However, don’t underestimate the power of providing a cover letter. This should be a single page letter at the front of your resume and you should use a different one for each job application. There are different kinds of cover letters depending on your needs. See some examples below. Cover letter when you have no work experience https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-andcareers/ applying-for-a-job/what-is-a-cover-letter/sample-cover-letters/cover-letter-no-workexperience Cover letter when you have some work experience https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobsand-careers/ applying-for-a-job/what-is-a-cover-letter/sample-cover-letters/cover-letter-somework-experience Cover letter when no resume is required https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-andcareers/applying- for-a-job/what-is-a-cover-letter/sample-cover-letters/cover-letter-when-noresume-is-needed-no-paid- work-experience Cover letter when there’s no job advertised https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-andcareers/applying -for-a-job/what-is-a-cover-letter/sample-cover-letters/cover-letter-when-nojob-is-advertised Important steps to keep in mind when writing a cover letter: Address the letter to the name of the person hiring and include their position and title. If you don’t have this information, endeavour to find it out. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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2. Introduce yourself.
3. Show that you meet the job requirements by reflecting on the actual job advertisement and highlighting
the skills you have that meet these requirements. For example, if the job involves customer service, you
may highlight certain communication skills.
4. Be specific. For example, rather than making a general comment: “I have strong skills in Word” say “I
have 2 years’ experience using Word in my previous employment at Shelly’s café typing and designing
weekly menus.”
5. Don’t just focus on yourself - that is what your resume is for. Show that you meet their requirements,
but also highlight why you would be a valuable part of their team or organisation. Research the company,
so that you can demonstrate a genuine interest in the position.
6. Make it clear you want this job and give reasons why.
7. Check spelling and grammar! Perhaps have someone proofread it for you.
Creating a Cover Letter, Resume or e-Portfolio has been made easy for you! Just go to your School Careers
Website and under the “For Students” menu is the “Student Secure Area” – here you can create your own
account so that all your documents are automatically saved. You can log in any time and update, download
or print them off as required.
Job Security - Completing an apprenticeship or traineeship
Did you know:
• Nearly nine in ten (87.7%) apprentices and trainees who complete their training are employed after-
wards, with those who secure full-time work earning a median annual income of $59 600
• -Those employed full-time after their training, the median annual income of completers was $12,700
more than for non-completers.
• Outcomes for completers in trade occupations are particularly good, with 91.5 percent employed
after training and 84.2 percent in full-time work with a median annual income $62 800
• Completers in non-trade occupations also do well, with 85.0 percent employed after training and
59.9 percent in full-time work earning a median annual income of $54 700 Sourced from NCVER
There are many different options! Take a look at The work type explorer to see the wide view of industries
and occupations! You can also do General industry-based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels
required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications. Before doing “The work type explor-
er” it may be helpful to complete the “Interests” quiz in the “Student Secure Area” of your school careers
website.
School Holiday Activities—Visit those websites for dates and venues
NIDA School Holiday Courses
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
AFTRS—Australian Film, Television and Radio School
SUSF's Sports Clinics
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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 9 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 MARINE STUDIES Our last excursion of the year was to Hastings Point. The students were examining biodiversity and the adaptations required to exist in such harsh marine environments. We also learned about the effects of urban development on ecosystems, specifically the development along Christies Creek. We observed the creek by kayaking and identifying local mangrove species as well as the recent changes in seagrass of the estuaries. We snorkelled the rocky intertidal zone and identified various and diverse marine species as well as conducted a transect study of the local area. Kayleigh Mast CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Year 10 Work Experience
In the last few weeks of term, we have had almost 90 students go out into the community for their Year 10
Work Experience placement. Huge Congratulations and well done to all students involved. Sincere thanks
to all of our local businesses, employers, families and staff and to the entire Mullumbimby community for
once again warmly embracing our students and providing them with such meaningful and valuable place-
ments. Special thanks to Ms Perrin, Ms Parker and the Teachers from Mullumbimby High for their support.
Host Employer Reports:
“This student is most enthusiastic and has bonded with the students very well”
“Possible Career in the making, well done”
“This student shows a positive and happy attitude every day”
“Working well with the students”
“Did a magnificent job”
“Applies self with energy and positivity at all times”
“Confident and hardworking”
“Always looking for more work and displayed initiative”
“Worked effectively with others”
“This student was an absolute delight to work with, hopefully we will get to see her in our Industry in
the future”
“Has been an absolute pleasure to have”
“This student has a lovely nature with the children and they have responded to her so positively. We
would welcome her back if she continues study in this area”
“Gained confidence throughout the week”
“Has shown initiative, flexibility and a great work ethic”
“Established a great rapport with the children”
“Was quick to pick up on directions and showed initiative”
“Was able to perform all tests in the Laboratory with accuracy and even picked up on some errors”
“Excellent interaction”
“Showed a genuine interest in our Law Practice”
“Great to see such a motivated and keen student”
“Has been an amazing assistant this week”
“Very responsible, helpful, capable, mature and a delight to work with. We loved having her. Thank
you very much”
“I have been impressed with this student’s ability to show initiative, be creative, engage in all activi-
ties with diverse stakeholders, write beautifully and have the confidence to take on every task and
more”
Here are a few pictures of some our students in action …
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YEAR 10 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN PICTURES
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YEAR 10 FORMAL
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 15 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 YEAR 9 — FILM AND VIDEO The Year 9 film class have just completed production on a parody of the "remake ' genre, with the Addams family and the Munsters combining in a mysterious, murderous love twist. This production is the annual Year 9 whole class production where students collaborate to create the script, organise the costumes, build the sets, and props, perform as talent and crew and generally have a lot of laughs in while learning about the film industry. — Natalie Grant DRAMA These photographs were taken from our recent Drama excursion to the Brunswick Heads Picture House where some of our outgoing Year 12 students were acting and stage managing in BYT's production 'How on Earth', part two. The 2020 performances raised awareness about coping with eco-anxiety and both were warmly received. We haven't been able to attend theatre performances for the most part of this year be- cause of COVID-19 restrictions. For many of our Year 9 students, this was their first experience as a theatre CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 16 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 YEAR 8 — VISUAL ARTS Students in Year 8 have been using Appropriation, manipulating master artworks, adding their own mean- ings and referencing contemporary societal issues or culture both digitally and in a painting. The second unit of work focused on mastering the practice of wax pastel and learning about Australian Artist Reg Mombassa, with these stunningly vibrant Mambo Artworks. Congratulations Year 8. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 17 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 YEAR 7 — VISUAL ARTS The Year 7 visual art classes have been creating clay animals this term after researching the work of Jeff Koons', giant installation, "Puppy'. The 7 art 2 class continued the floral theme with animal pots to grow some summer flowers in. YEAR 8 — VISUAL ARTS The Year 8 visual art classes have been investigating the technique of appropriation this semester through a variety of different media. The 8 art 6 class culminated their explorations with a collaboration on two new murals for the school. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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YEAR 9 — PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL IMAGING
Year 9 Photography and Digital Imaging have been challenged to work collaboratively this term, they have
had fun in the sun forming the letters of the months with their bodies, supporting each other, expanding
their communication skills and building trust. They have manipulated these images using Photoshop to
create a Calendar for 2021.
February
May
& December
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 19 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 YEAR 10 PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL MEDIA Students in Year 10 Photography and Digital Media have created these fabulous David Hockney inspired Photomontages, which are on display in the front office, please take a look next time you pop into the front office. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 20 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 DEVELOPING ENTREPRISING SKILLS — A WORKSHOP FOR YEAR 8 GIRLS In week 9, seven of our Year 8 girls travelled to Southern Cross University to participate in a 2-day work- shop developing their entrepreneurial skills. Each group developed a solution to address an issue in their local community. The students worked with mentors from SCU and the business community to research their solution and create a business plan before presenting their proposal to an expert panel and other schools. This incubator program follows a day we held at school earlier in the term which involved 40 of our Year 8 girls. Well done to all students who chose to participate in the Academy of Enterprising Young Girls program this year. We are planning to hold more of these programs in 2021. — Emily Langtry CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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ANCIENT HISTORY — EATING LIKE A ROMAN
Year 12 Ancient History held the annual “Eat Like a Roman” day, as part of the Core / Cities of Vesuvius
unit. Students enjoyed traditional Pompei in wholemeal bread, dunked in olive oil with stuffed olives, a va-
riety of cheeses and (non-alcoholic) red wine. It’s always a fun lesson and allows the students to taste what
life was like in the Roman Empire two millennia ago. Students are pictured here with Mr Jack Staples
YEAR 7 — ANCIENT EGYPT
This term, Year 7 mummified apples with salt and bicarb soda and created outstanding models of artefacts
as part of our Ancient Egypt Unit. Well done Year 7! — Celeste Grennan (more on the next page)
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Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 23 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 LEGAL STUDIES — A VISIT BY THE MAGISTRATE Corona Virus restrictions did not inhibit Legal Studies students participating in a fun and informative 'Legal Studies Big Day In' incursion. Legal Studies students were fortunate to hear the trials and tribulations of working as a Magistrate from a locally raised, Lismore based, retired Magistrate. In addition they experi- ence a virtual crime scene while compiling a report on 'who dunnit'; completed an activity on a high profile murder case, and were involved in a mock trial were the notion of what constitutes 'excessive' was heated- ly debated.— Melissa Tonnet CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 24 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 On Friday 20 November, our school held a special assembly to address the cause of White Ribbon Day. Students and staff wore a white shirt on the day to create a strong visual symbol of the importance of the day. The SRC was also able to raise over $450 by selling white ribbons. Thank you everyone. The National Plan’s vision is an Australia free from all forms of violence and abuse against women and chil- dren. This is every woman’s and child’s right and everyone’s responsibility. The fourth action plan of The National Plan to reduce violence against women and their children 2010- 2022 outlines the Government’s agenda to achieve change and reduce violence against women and their children. “The National Plan is unprecedented in the way it focuses on preventing violence by raising awareness and building respectful relationships.... The aim is to bring attitudinal and behavioural change at the cultural, institutional and individual levels...”[i] White Ribbon Australia understands the complexities that drive enforced gendered violence, structural inequalities, affirm attitudes and behaviours that enable violence against women. White Ribbon Australia knows that the foundation for changing social attitudes, behaviours and systems lies in being curious, getting informed, and promoting and delivering evidence-based actions for change. White Ribbon is a global movement that focuses on making personal and community change to prevent violence against women and children. What is Violence Against Women? White Ribbon Australia uses the definition of violence against women found in the United Nations Declara- tion on the Elimination of Violence against Women. “Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life” Violence against women affects women’s well-being and prevents them from fully participating in society. It impacts on families, the community and the nation. The above information is from www.whiteribbon.org.au CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 25 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 Our school community wore white for White Ribbon Day - a day to raise awareness of men’s violence against women. Our school leaders and SRC ran a special assembly where our community came together and took the oath. #whiteribbonday CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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THE GREEN GROUP GETS A COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENT
AT THE PARLIAMENT OF NSW
Congratulations to the Green Group at Mullumbimby High and their teacher Ms Kayleigh Mast.
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 27 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 TREES FOR KOALAS — Connecting Communities WHAT IS THE ‘TREES FOR KOALAS’ PROJECT? The ‘Trees for Koalas’ is an initiative by Mullumbimby High School students which aims to promote and develop koala habitats throughout the area. As many students live on properties that are close to koala habitat, this is great opportunity for students and their families to plant koala food trees at home, and to invite neighbouring properties to do the same. The initiative has backing from DPIE’s Saving our Species program, as well as Byron Council, and has the potential to do some serious good for our Koala populations by actively engaging the community in planting hundreds of trees in the local region. WHO CAN BE PART OF THE PROJECT? Anyone in the region can be part of the pro- gram. All you need to do is assess your property to see where, and how many, trees you require and then complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. We are especially looking for fami- lies/property owners in Brunswick Heads, Goo- nengerry , Wilsons Creek, Billinudgel, Myocum, Coorabell, The Pocket, Middle Pocket, Mul- lumbimby Creek, Main Arm, Palmwoods, Tyagarah, Upper Wilsons Creek, Wanganui, Wooyong, Upper Coopers Creek and Yelgun. HOW DOES THE PROJECT WORK? 1. Students, families and landholders who are interested in establishing or linking koala habi- tats use the information in this flyer to assess their property and identify opportuni- ties for the planting of koala food trees. 2. These interested people (you!) complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below and re- turn form to the school. 3. Mullumbimby High students collate the or- ders and liaise with the Byron Shire council and the NSW State Government to secure supply of the trees. 4. We contact you when your trees arrive and organise pick up or deliveries. 5. You plant the trees (we can give you some tips on this if you need). We would also love it if you take photos of yourselves with the new habitat so we can share each planting with our school community. Need more information? Mullumbimby High School Ph: 02 6684 2600 Email: mullumbimb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Visit our website: https://www.mullumbimbyhs.nsw.edu.au/trees-for-koalas/ CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 28 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 We were so excited to have been mentioned twice this month at the Parliament of NSW Legislative As- sembly by Ms Tamara Smith: this time in recognition of the efforts of Mullumbimby High School SRC who have approached Byron Council to seek collaboration on a project named Trees for Koalas -- connecting communities. The initiative aims at planting koala food trees by inviting expression of interest from stu- dents, their families and their neighbours in order to help the local koala population. Byron Shire Council has been providing assistance and support. Congratulations for this great collaboration to our SRC and their teacher, Ms Lobban. Thank you to Ms Tamara Smith for the special mention. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 29 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
Supporting Student Wellbeing at Mullumbimby High School
2020 has been a challenging year for our whole school community to endure.
Supporting and maintaining our mental health and of those closest to us has
taken on deeper significance as we have all navigated new lifestyle territory
this year, and the unique time of living through a pandemic.
At Mullumbimby High School, we are grateful and fortunate to have been
able to offer a range of support programs to our students, with the intention
of increased benefits for their overall wellbeing.
Below is a list and brief outline of the range of many of the opportunities
made available to students this year:
• Young Men’s and Women’s Groups: a weekly, small group program fo-
cussed on authentic life skills, problem solving, positive social interac-
Students completing an emotional
tions, and more – tailored to each groups’ needs.
intelligence activity as part of our
• Rock and Water: a 10 week program to build resilience, persistence and Wellbeing Program on site in Term 4.
will.
• Byron Youth Services Young Adult Program: focussed on preparation for independent, young adult life in
practical, personal, emotional, physical ways.
• Recre8 Adventure Therapy: individual support for students: (https://www.humannature.org.au/)
• Teen Mental Health First Aid: an evidence-based program completed by years’ 7, 8, 9, & 11 to support
practical strategies and awareness of mental health of self and others.
• Safe on Social: workshops presented to all year groups relating to appropriate, respectful and legal online
behaviour;
• Red Frogs: Workshops presented to Years’ 7 – 10 on safe, respectful partying;
• Smooth Sailing: Mental Health intervention facilitated by Black Dog, completed by Year 8; (https://
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/)
• One on One Male Youth Mentoring: for students identified through our Wellbeing Team, in consultation
with carers and their student.
• Youth Drug and Alcohol Counselling: one on one support and counselling for identified students by refer-
ral through our Wellbeing Team, in consultation with carers;
• Police Youth Liaison Officer Workshop: on safe behaviours in relationships, general community, drugs and
alcohol. Presented to Year 7
• Breathing Workshops: small group intervention for students managing mental health issues such as anxie-
ty, stress and depression;
• Term 4 Wellbeing and Engagement Alternative Program: presented by our specialist behaviour teacher
for students identified who would benefit with increased engagement in their schooling journey, across
years’ 7 – 10;
In addition, we also have our highly skilled, approachable School Psychologists, Year Advisers, Senior Executive
and all of our Teaching and Support Staff ensuring our students’ wellbeing is a priority here so they can sustain
successful learning academically, socially, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Looking forward: our Wellbeing Team intends on continuing to offer many of these programs, and encourage
you to contact the school if you would like your child to participate, or to know more about what is on offer.
We hope for all our Mullumbimby High School families to experience a peaceful, healthy and joyful Christmas
break, and thankyou for your ongoing collaboration and investment in your child’s education.
— Helen Bub-Connor, Head Teacher, Wellbeing
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 30 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 BUSINEES STUDIES All Year 11 Business Studies students completed a unit on Business Planning last term and were required to submit a Business Plan. A number of students were selected to participate in the Business Educators Aus- tralasia 'Plan Your Own Enterprise' competition. Charlotte Butcher, Maya Cassar, Amy Ross, Chloe Dunn, Laiken Newcombe, William Crossley, Joshua O'Neill, Taylah McKenzie, Amos Esau, Ashton Morris and Jayden Connor all produced outstanding Business Plans. Their hard work and ability to produce a well thought out plan were acknowledged with a certificate from the Business Educators Inc and Chartered Accountants Australia. BREAKFAST CLUB Mullumbimby High Breakfast Club proud- ly continues every Wednesday morning. Thanks to the gener- ous donations from Kellogg’s cornflakes, the Mullumbimby Bakery, Coles and Woolworths, stu- dents can enjoy a healthy and delicious start to the day. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 31 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT Here are some shots from our Glider project. These 'Tiny Trainer' gliders are made from foamboard, and each class member has designed their own decorative scheme while constructing their plane. - Adam Scott CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 32 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 TAS THIS TERM Term 4 in TAS has been a busy finish to the year. The new Year 12 students are starting to make their mark at Mullumbimby High with some community catering from the Hospitality students and our Software and Design stu- dents making a start on their Year 12 major works. The Year 9 and 10 Design students completed some fantastic projects including; tables, stools, stor- age cupboards and recently designed and renovated a whole classroom into a dynamic working space. In the kitchens the Year 10 students had a pizza challenge to see who could make the most interesting gourmet pizza whilst the Year 9 students were busy designing Bento boxes. Our Year 7 and 8 stu- dents have completed some excellent skirts in the textile rooms and created some digital space invaders.—Adam Culbert CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 33 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 AVIATION EXCURSION WITH CAREERS ADVISER Last Wednesday, five super keen students participated in this first time offered pilot (pardon the pun) program at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport for the Aviation Careers Expo. What a fabulous day the students had, not to mention the steep learning curve for us all on what goes on behind the scenes running the second largest Airport in NSW. And oh getting in and out of a very cool 1.4 million dollar Aircraft gave us a real thrill as well! - Vanessa Perrin CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 34 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
YEAR 12 FORMAL 2020
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 35 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
The hospitably students serving on the night: Teachers Natalie Grant, Rachelle Dean, Ellen Thompson
and Emily Langtry. Mr Lipson was the DJ on the night.
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 36 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 SPORTS NEWS BEACH VOLLEY BALL CHAMPIONS Congratulations to our Senior Girls Beach Volley Ball Team comprised of Lucy Colli, Payten Hogan, Tiani Ho- gan, Aaliyah Taeni and Poppy Anthonysz who are the North Coast Champions at the Combined High School Knockout 2020. Very well done! CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 37 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 A huge congratulations to our 2020 North Coast champion Volleyballers. It has been a huge 2 weeks where the senior girls team of Lucy Colli, Payten and Tiani Hogen, Poppy Lyne and Aaliyah Taenia have competed and won at the Far North Coast carnival at Kingscliff. Special thanks to Ginger Clarke, Eivissa Sydney, Poppy Anthonysz who also played at this carnival. The girls travelled to Evans Head and won the North Coast carnival. The final was a gripping event where we lost the first set before rallying home and winning the next 2 sets to become champions! Awesome day girls and congratulations… Thank you also to Mr Adam Culbert. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 38 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 FUTSAL CHAMPIONS 16s Girls — Lucy Colli, Alisa Tomasella, Olivia Weir, Payten Hogan, Tiani Hogan, Eivissa Sydney 16s Boys—Raife McKenzie, Sam Pfeil, Sunny Flynn Charlie Dean, Ondras Pavlis, Iggy Preston, Ryan Diehm, Tom Cheek CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 39 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 FUTSAL. At the recent CHS Far North Coast Titles for Futsal, Mullumbimby High was represented in both boys and girls U/14 and U/16 divisions. This is always a very competitive tournament in this fast growing sport. The day was wonderfully organised by the tireless Nathan Williams from Banora Point High and held at the Balli- na Indoor Sport Centre and Ballina Coast High School. The U/16 boys were desperately unlucky being placed in the hardest pool and lost 2 games by only one goal to the teams who would eventually fight out the final. They finished the day on a high with a win in their last pool game. The U/14 boys suffered a similar fate almost exactly actually and again had a win in their last pool game. This was the first taste of competitive futsal for some of these boys and they performed well and will be better for the experience. The U/14 girls team went through their pool games undefeated and won through a tight semi-final to meet Kingscliff in the final. In a nail biting game the score was 2-2 at full time and after 5 minutes extra time the teams were still locked at 2-2. From this point on the teams dropped off a player each 2 mins until there was only 2 players left on the field from each team and unfortunately Kingscliff got the lucky goal and Mul- lumbimby had to be happy with runners up. In the U/16 girls it was similar with the girls going through their 3 pool matches undefeated winning one game 11-1. Their semi-final against Wollumbin was a very close fought affair with Mullum the victors and going through to the final against old foes Byron Bay. IN another fabulous match Mullum emerged victors 2 -1 and were crowned Far North Coast Champions again. All of our teams acquitted themselves wonderfully both on and off the court and represented our school in great style. A special mention must go to the victorious U/16 Girls however who were awesome all day and played with absolute commitment in every way. Well done everyone.—Brian Hedge CRICKET In a busy term for sport Mullumbimby competed in the CHS U/14 Far North Coast 20/20 Cricket Titles in both the boys and girls divisions. In the boys match they posted a very competitive score of 141 and looked in good shape for the win. Unfor- tunately Kingscliff High had and ace up their sleeve in one of the zone’s most talented young cricketers who scored and amazing 121 leaving only 21 for the rest of the team to get so Kingscliff prevailed. The boys ran away with the third place playoff against Wollumbin High. The girls were more fortunate in their games winning the first match against Kingscliff chasing 77 to win and achieving that with the loss of only one wicket. In the final against Ballina Coast High in a game reduced to 12 overs each the girls only required 38 runs to win and achieved this easily winning the Far North Coast Title in style. The girls now progress to the North Coast final on a date yet to be set. Go Mullum– Brian Hedge CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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14s Girls — Zara Morris, Macey Donnelly, Lilly Donnelly, Ava Jones, Kaliyah Browning, Safiyah Wilkinson,
Brooke Towers
14s Boys
Owen Woods
Marley Schultz
Quinn Clark
Jean Chevalier
Sascha Tausan
Sol Polo
Nino Gionta
Luca Parsonage
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 41 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 CRICKET This term, our Cricket teams played matches vs Kingscliff HS & Wollumbin HS. The boys lost the first match vs Kingscliff and defeated Wollumbin in the second match. The girls won both games and are Far North Coast Champs. Girls Cricket Team — L to R: Jazz Cooke-Heafey, Kaliyah Browning, Macey Donnelly, Zara Morris, Lilly Don- nelly, Ava Jones, Alisa Tomasella (insert) and (not in the picture) Ellie Russell, Laila Davidson, Luna Delaney and Ella Brittain. UNDER 14S GIRLS CRICKET In a further match to complete their total domination of CHS Far North Coast Cricket the great Mullum girls played Kyogle. With a throw together side Kyogle were no match for our girls and Mul- lum was victorious quite easily. Our girls played in good sporting spirit in what was a real mismatch which was a credit to them. TENNIS Marielou Baudouin (Year 8) played at on Thursday 10 December 2020 as captain and player of the Northern Rivers Team and has won the NSW interschool tournament in Sydney. Congratulations Marielou (pictured here) for such a great finish to the year! CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Mullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 42 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
Boys Cricket Team — Standing L to R: Tom Kuznik, Joshua Hayes, Matthew Gray, Izaak Harvey, Amani Okuth.
Front row L to R: Edan Kane, Taj Taylor, Jarrah Farrell, Charlie McAllistair and Liam Spice.
In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines regarding cleaning, buses
DATES IN 2021 used by Batbus are cleaned accordingly and Batbus is open for book-
ings.
Wednesday 27 January The BATBUS transport service is for
Staff Development Day groups of young people aged between
12-25 in the Byron Shire, who need
Thursday 28 January help with transport.
Staff Development Day Batbus is not just one bus. We can
provide a bus of any size, depending
Friday 29 January 2021 on the number of people. We may
Year 7, Year 11 and Year 12 even be able to help with car
transport costs or in certain circum-
Monday 1 February 2021 stances assist with costs for self drive
All years return to school buses.
We know Byron Youth have places to go and no way to get there.
The B.A.T. service is transport for you. It belongs to you, the Byron
Youth. YOU organise when and where YOU want to go and we han-
dle the buses. Our buses are drug and alcohol free. Our buses have
wheelchair access on request. Call Deb on 66858871 or fill in an ap-
plication form on the Batbus website to book your trips!
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 43 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020
Digital devices during family time could exacerbate
bad behaviour By Michael Hawton, Psychologist (MAPS) and Parentshop founder.
Parents who spend a lot of time on their phones or watching television during family activities such as meals, playtime, and
bedtime could influence their long-term relationships with their children. This is according to researchers (Brandon T. McDaniel
of Illinois State University and Jenny S. Radesky of the University of Michigan Medical School) who say so-called
‘technoference’ can lead children to show more frustration, hyperactivity, whining, sulking or tantrums. (cDaniel, B.T.,
Radesky, J.S. Technoference: longitudinal associations between parent technology use, parenting stress, and child behavior
problems. Pediatr Res 84, 210–218 (2018).
The same research shows that we are letting technology interfere with primal things, like ‘looking’ after our offspring. From a
biological point of view, children and teenagers are ‘pack animals’ who need the connection with their pack if they are to sur-
vive and flourish. Having worked in the children’s court for many years, I have seen parents distracted from their primary task
of caregiving by drug addiction or by their own mental health needs. This is not that different. What is going on here is that
parents are allowing this bright and shiny distraction – called their device – to determine what they do.
Observably, the overuse of devices by parents leads to greater tension in the household both with kids’ behaviour-
al issues and parents getting angry when they’re disturbed by their children.
The pattern which gets repeated is that the child seeks their parent’s attention (which is their basic need), the parent fobs
them off, the child ups the ante and then the parent feels annoyed and may lash out. This is a cycle that can only be broken by
one party though – the parent.
Some tips for parents to help them turn off their devices (tv, phone, computer) and interact more freely with their
children
1. Your phone is a resource – and just that. We have a saying in our teenage parenting course; the internet is an invited
guest - not an assumed resident! This basically means that you should control your technology, having it in or out of
your life, at your discretion.
2. It is about priorities and all those tiny day-to-day interactions that go into forming a healthy relationship with your teen-
ager. If we’re letting our need for devices have ascendancy over relationships, this is not in their best interest.
3. How do you want your teenager to remember you? Is it as a rude, cranky person who was always on their phone? Or as
a warm and available person and one of life’s first teachers?
On the flip side, parents also need to use devices when their kids are home, mainly for work, but also for play and relaxation.
How can parents set some boundaries for their children to also respect this need and still know they are loved?
I think parents have the right to not be interrupted. An example may they’re working or doing something important, a way to
get the kids into the habit of not interrupting you, you may tell them that unless it’s some kind of emergency they should not
interrupt you for a few hours. At a practical level, it’s about preparation and it’s about set-up.
The same goes with spending time with your teenagers. You could timetable periods to be with your kids, when they’re NOT to
be on their devices. Remember, the phone is a resource you can choose to use or not use. With calmer, happier children as a
result of that choice, it makes sense to choose wisely.
References:
Daniel, B.T., Radesky, J.S. Technoference: longitudinal associations between parent technology use, parenting stress, and child
behaviour problems. Pediatr Res 84, 210–218 (2018).
Michael Hawton is founder of Parentshop, providing education and resources for parents and industry professionals working
with children. He has authored two books on child behaviour management: Talk Less Listen More and Engaging Adolescents.
You can find more information, including his books and self-paced online parenting courses at https://
www.parentshop.com.au/parent-courses/
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.auMullumbimby High School | The Lyrebird Page 44 Term 4 | Week 10 | MONDAY 14 December 2020 YEAR 10 — PASS AQUATICS Our Year 10 Physical Activity and Sport Science (PASS) class had been on track to complete their Term 1 Aquatics Unit with some snorkelling excursions. Sadly, this was cancelled due to the increasing COVID re- striction at the time. Fortunately, we were able to revisit our Aquatics Unit in Term 4 where we complete our fitness testing and snorkelling skills training at the pool. After this we set out on two excursions, one to the beautiful Brunswick River where we had a lovely incoming and almost full tide to push us up river from Torikina Beach along Christmas Beach then back up towards the traffic bridge. There were many fish spe- cies sighted along with a turtle some rays and a metre plus Flathead. Our second trip was to the Tassie Two ship wreck in Byron Bay. It was a beautiful day with perfect weather and sea conditions. On our swim out to the Tassie Two we came across an Eagle Ray hanging around the old jetty piers. Once we reached the wreck we were greeted with several schools of colourful fish. The some of the students managed to use their diving skills to inspect a hole in the stern were a large wobbegong was resting. At the far end of the wreck we dived down to inspect the soft corals and sponges growing on the tall piers of the old jetty. As we made our way back along the wreck looking at the various fish species a turtle was found resting in the bottom of the wreck. The turtle had some fishing line wrapped around one flipper so we decided to re- move it. The turtle was briefly taken to the surface to remove the line giving the students the opportunity to get an up-close view the ancient reptilian sea traveller. It happily saw back down to its sleeping spot after it was released. Our students had a great experience and gained skills that will help them live active life styles as they move into their senior years of high school and beyond. — Max Binkley CREATING OPPORTUNITIES ACHIEVING SUCCESS www.mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
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