Warners Bay High School

Quality Education for All

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Emailwarnersbay-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Major Events

Friday

27

September

Last day of Term 3 for students

Date

27 September

Time

All day

Location
WBHS

Last day of Term 3 for students.

Monday

14

October

Term 4 commences for all students

Date

14 October

Time

All day

Location
WBHS

Term 4 commences for all students.

Friday

18

October

Year 11 Ancient History - Chau Chak Wing Museum excursion

Date

18 October

Time

6:40 AM-4:30 PM

Location
Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney

Students from Year 11 Ancient History classes will be visiting Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney to deepen their understanding of historical evidence. Students will be going on a guided tour in the morning (10am-12pm) with a museum staff member. Students will be travelling via train and then walking to the venue. Students are to be at Cardiff Train Station at 6.40am to catch the 6.58 am train. We will get off the train at Strathfield, transfer to Redfern, and then walk to Sydney University. Students will follow the same process on the way home and will need to be collected at Cardiff Train Station at 4.30pm. NOTE: Students will need to have money to pay for their train fare (approx $15). This could be loaded onto an Opal card, or they could bring a debit card that can be used to tap on/off or to buy a ticket. Students should wear full school uniform. Students should bring water bottle. Students will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at facilities at the University of Sydney. If students do not bring their own lunch, they will require additional money to purchase this.

Wednesday

23

October

9PASS Berowra Excursion - Lightweight Camping

Date

23-24 October

Time

9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Location
Berowra Waters Bushwalking

Students will travel via bus to Berowra Waters. They will hike into the National Park along the Great North Walk and arrive at Crosslands Reserve by approximately 3:30pm. Students will set-up the campsite and camp overnight. Students are expected to bring their own food and need to cook and clean up after themselves. Students will leave Crosslands Reserve approximately 9am the next morning and hike back out of the National Park to Mt Kuring-Gai where they will be collected by the buses. Students will be leaving WBHS at 9:30am on Wednesday 23/10 and returning to WBHS by 3:00pm on Thursday 24/10. Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing for hiking including appropriate footwear. Van's, Converse and Air Force One's are not suitable for walking. Student shoulders must be covered and long tights or pants are preferred (no cropped t-shirts). Students must also wear a hat throughout the walk to minimise the risk of sunburn. Students will be provided with an extensive packing list prior to the excursion. They will also be supplied with a WBHS hiking backpack. This will be carried by the student throughout the hike (including sleeping bag/pillow/yoga mat etc). Students will need to supply ALL food for the excursion as part of their 'Lightweight Camping' Unit. They will need to store and carry this food with them on the hike. They will specifically need food for: Day 1 - Lunch, Snacks, Dinner (*Lunch will be at Naa Badu Lookout*), Day 2 - Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch. Please speak with your child's PASS teacher if you have any questions.

Friday

01

November

Year 10 History Elective Sydney Excursion

Date

01 November

Time

6:40 AM-4:50 PM

Location
Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussauds

As part of the Year 10 History Elective course, students will travel to Sydney to visit Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Sea Life Aquarium. Students will be provided with the opportunity to explore different cultures, eras, and achievements as they stand face-to-face with historical, political, and cultural icons. Students will also assess the significance of these sites to the local area. The train departs Cardiff Train Station at 6:58 am so students need to arrive at the station by 6:45 am. They will arrive back at Cardiff Train Station at approximately 4:50 pm. Students to bring either a packed lunch or money for the surrounding facilities as they will be allocated time for a break. Students should wear full school uniform including covered shoes. NOTE: Students must have an opal card for public transport or debit card to purchase travel fare with a minimum balance of $15.

Thursday

05

December

Year 10 Luna Park Focus Day - Expression of Interest

Date

05 December

Time

EOI closes

Location
WBHS

Students are invited to the Year 10 Focus day to be held at Luna Park in Sydney, which includes activities to help build resilience and encourage team bonding. We are currently seeking an expression of interest for students who would like to attend this activity on Thursday 5th December 2024 at an approximate cost of $80 to $90. We require your response by Friday the 13th September 2024 in order to organise this activity (Please confirm with your child if they would like to attend). Please respond by ticking 'Yes' for attending and 'No' for not attending. An additional email will follow, confirming the details once finalised, for you to give consent and make payment. Students will be travelling by bus.

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