student information handbook - Killarney Heights High School

KILLARNEY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Excellence, Creativity and Leadership
STUDENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK
2015
Table of Contents
Killarney Heights High School Information Handbook
Principal’s Welcome
3
Staff/ Faculty list
4
School contact details
5
National Anthem
5
Bell Times
6
What to do if?
7
Homework
8
Homeroom Program
8
Textbooks
8
Lockers
8
Timetable
9
School Buses
9
Bus Timetables
10-11
Clinic/ Sick Bay
11
School uniform/ PE and Sport uniform/Uniform Shop/Uniform Infringement
12-16
KHHS Fair Discipline Procedures
17
Classroom Rules
18
Awards Criteria
19
Learning skills (Years 7 – 12)
20
Student support:
Students with learning difficulties
21
English as a Second Language (ESL)
21
Peer Support Leaders’ Program
21
School Counselling Service
22
Library
23
Extra-curricular Activities
24
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Table of Contents cont…
Duke of Edinburgh
24
ISCF
25
Music Ensembles and Bands
25-26
Leadership/ SRC/ Prefects/ Sports Captains
26
School Environment Group
27
Gifted and Talented Sports Program
27
Reading Program
27
Table Tennis Club
27
Pre-school Activities
27
Public Speaking/ Toastmasters
28
Debating
28
Mock Trial
28
Chess Club
29
Art Club
29
Retirement Village
29
Information for Parents:
Attendance
30
Parent Interview/ visits to the school
30
Supervision
31
Voluntary Contributions
31
School Policies
31
P&C Association
32
Quick Reference Guide for International Students
33
Activity – Who do I know at Killarney?
34
Information Sheet for International Students
35-36
Killarney Heights High School Critical Incident Policy Relating
37
To International Students
School Plan
38
PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
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WELCOME TO KILLARNEY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
EXCELLENCE, CREATIVITY & LEADERSHIP
Killarney Heights High School is a dynamic, innovative and caring learning community which is focused
on continuous improvement. Students are able to achieve according to their abilities and interests. We
offer a broad range of subjects, taught by highly qualified specialist teachers, supported by the latest
technologies. Our results are outstanding and we are proud of the young citizens who graduate
successfully each year.
Students are encouraged to pursue their personal best academically, in sports and in creative and
performing arts. They are also able to develop their leadership skills and active citizenship.
In choosing to come to this school you are expected to demonstrate our school values:
Personal best
Respect
Responsibility
Care
Honesty
Fairness
Participation
Inclusion
Democracy
Our school motto “Sylle aefter faerelde (Anglo Saxon) - To each according to his/her conduct. It is how
you conduct yourself within the school in relation to your studies and your behavior that will influence
your educational outcomes.
Killarney Heights High School seeks to assist each student to achieve agreed academic and social goals
whilst providing a creative and supportive learning environment and many leadership opportunities.
Ms Kim Jackson
Principal
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School Contact Details
School address:
Starkey Street, Killarney Heights NSW, 2087
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website
SCHOOL CODE:
(02) 9451 7005 or (02) 9451 5833
(02) 9975 5052
[email protected]
http://www.khhs.nsw.edu.au/
8422
Regional Office:
Ku-ring-gai Network
Macquarie Park Office
9886 7000
9886 7070
Phone:
Fax:
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At Killarney Heights High School there is a broad curriculum and an
inclusive school community.
The school promotes in particular, the values of respect, responsibility
and striving to achieve one’s personal best.
The Australian National Anthem
‘Advance
Australia Fair’
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free,
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts,
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page let every stage
Advance Australia fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
To Advance Australia fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair.
Beneath the radiant Southern Cross,
We’ll toil with hearts and hands,
To make this Commonwealth of ours,
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas’
We’ve boundless plains to share,
With courage let us all combine
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Seniors (Years 11 and 12)
KILLARNEY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
start at 8.30 am
BELL TIMES
Period
Monday
Tuesday
(with
assembly)
1
8.50-9.50
8.50 - 9.50
8.50 – 10.00
8.50 – 9.50
8.50 – 9.50
8.50 – 9.50
Homeroom
9.50 – 10.10
Assembly
9.50 -10.45
Homeroom
10.00-10.20
Roll Call
9.50-10.00
9.50 – 10.10
9.50 – 10.10
2
10.10 - 11.10
Recess
10.45 – 11.05
Recess
10.20 – 10.45
10.00 – 11.00
10.10 – 11.10
10.10 – 11.10
Recess
11.10 - 11.30
Period 2
11.05 - 12.00
Period 2
10.45 – 11.50
11.00 – 11.20
11.10 – 11.30
11.10 – 11.30
3
11.30 - 12.30
12.00 – 12.55
11.50 – 12.55
11.20 – 12.20
11.30 – 12.30
11.30 – 12.30
4
12.30 - 1.30
Lunch
12.55 - 1.35
Lunch
12.55 – 1.35
LUNCH
(all years)
12.20 – 1.00
12.30 – 1.30
12.30 – 1.30
Lunch
1.30 - 2.10
Period 4
1.35 – 2.30
Period 4
1.35 – 2.30
SPORT
(Year 8-11 only)
1.00 – 2.30
1.30 – 2.10
1.30 – 2.10
2.10 – 3.10
2.10 – 3.10
5
Tuesday
(no assembly)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Period 4 Yr 7
1.00 – 2.00
Period 5 Yr 7
2.05 – 3.00
2.10 - 3.10
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WHAT TO DO IF?
I’m late for school
Report to attendance window "A" Block Office to get a
late pass.
I have a note from home to
leave early from school
Report to "A" Block Office with this note first
thing in the morning. A Pass Out to leave school
early will be issued.
I've lost my timetable
Print a new copy for yourself from the school intranet.
My personal property
Report loss to your class teacher at the time and if it is
Something lost or stolen to or from school report to "A"
Block Office.
I feel sick
Ask your teacher's consent to go to the Clinic (you
need a note of explanation from your teacher).
Report first to the "A" Block Office. Any phone
calls home must be made via the Office. Do not use
your mobile for this purpose.
I've left something that I
think is important at home
Put up with the inconvenience and make sure that
you will be more careful in the future. Should
you need to contact someone at home ask the
Deputy Principal.
I am returning to school
Bring a note from your parent/guardian and drop it in
the letterbox outside the A Block office on the day of
your return. All lateness and absences must be
explained in writing within seven days as any unjustified
absences outside of this time frame will still appear on
students’ reports.
I am home sick and will be
away for a few days
Arrange for your parent/guardian to phone or fax
the school to explain and follow up with a written note
on the first day you return to school.
I am having difficulties with
my school work
Tell someone! Home Room Teacher, Year Adviser, Class
Teacher Head Teacher, School Counsellor, Deputy
Principal, Principal, or Support Teacher.
I'm not in correct uniform
Bring a note from parent/guardian and present it to a
deputy before school. They will issue a uniform pass.
I'm unable to participate in
PE/Sport classes
Bring a note from your parent/guardian to your
PE Teacher/Sports Organiser.
I am required to participate in
or attend a school rehearsal
during class time.
Show a note from the supervising teacher to your
classroom teacher in advance (preferably 24 hours)
and ask his/her permission.
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Homework
To supplement learning experiences at school, it is desirable that homework be
undertaken each evening. Year 7 and 8 students should average between one and one
half hours each evening.
Year 7 and 8 students are given a school diary and are expected to have it out on the
desk each lesson and record all homework and assignment requirements. Parents
should monitor this closely to ensure homework is completed punctually and that the
students develop appropriate work patterns from the very start of high school.
Apart from homework and assignments, students should be encouraged and supervised
in revising the day's work and other work done earlier in the year. This will help to
maintain progress and develop the skills of self-directed learning. Diaries will ensure coordination of their homework.
Parents who are concerned about homework are advised to contact the student’s Year
Adviser. A copy of the Killarney Heights High School Homework Policy is also available
from Year Advisers.
Homeroom Program
Home room occurs after period 1 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 20
minutes and for 10 minutes on Wednesday. The classes are vertical (Years 7 to 12).
During this period rolls are marked on Academy and Daily Notices are read out. Also,
within these periods, the following activities will take place:
Monday and Tuesday: DEAR (silent reading).
Thursday: Neurobics (brain stretching activities which may include challenging puzzles,
Sudoku and word games.
Flexible Friday: planning for special events such as international day, informative and
thought provoking videos on current issues or developments in education in the world,
physical exercise, meditation, study or peer support for Year 7 students.
Separate Home Room classes will exist for student leaders, SRC and peer reading.
Text Books
These are loaned to the students by the School.
Parents are asked to see that the books are neatly covered, preferably with plastic, and
are carefully looked after and returned in good condition at the end of the year or when
the student leaves the school.
Text books lost, damaged or not returned must be paid for at the value assessed by the
relevant Head Teacher.
Text books should not be carried in bags that do not give adequate protection.
Lockers are available to students at a cost of $5 per term.
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Timetable
School commences at 8.50am for Years 7-10 and 8.30am for Years 11-12 and finishes at
3.10pm with the exception of early Tuesday when school ends at 2.30pm. Inter-school
sport occurs on Wednesday afternoons for students in year 8 and above. All students
return from sporting venues in time to catch afternoon buses home.
The school's timetable consists of a two Week Cycle (days one to ten), identified as Week
1 and Week 2.
School Buses
Forest Coach Lines provides special bus routes. These may vary each year according to
school requirements and may be found at www.forestcoachlines.com.au as well as on
the following page (current at time of printing).
Two State Transit School Special services operate from the school. The 604 which is an
express service runs to Cammeray in the afternoons. The 605 to Willoughby Girls High
School is an all stops service.
PLEASE NOTE: Newly enrolled students eligible for bus passes, will be issued with an
application form from the school office.
Passes are to be used to and from school only and are not transferable. Any abuse of
these conditions will result in the recall of the pass. Lost or Stolen passes may be
replaced by obtaining a form from the Administration Office which must be returned to
the Forest Coach Lines Office or by calling at the Forest Coach Lines Office at 4 Myoora
Road, Terrey Hills. A declaration that the pass has been lost must be made and a fee will
be payable. This also applies to the State buses.
Students will be permitted to use passes on normal (non-school) bus services between
3.16pm and 4.10pm. For students delayed in the afternoon, the normal bus service
leaves from outside the school in Melwood Avenue, at approximately 4.10pm, and
students may use their passes on this late bus.
If a student misses a school bus, or a school bus fails to appear at the scheduled time in
the afternoon, students are advised to come to the school office in order that the bus
company can be rung to organize another bus and/or parents contacted to make
alternative arrangements.
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Bus
No.
Time
104
7.15
278
7.40
278
8.05
125
8.00
126
8.00
From Cammeray Shops via Miller, Strathallen, Northbridge Post Office (8.04) (L) Sailors Bay Road, (R),
Eastern Valley Way, (R) Starkey Street, (R) Greystones, (L) Melwood to school – arrive 8.30
278
8.15
From Chatswood Station (Stand A) Babbage Road 8.22, Starkey Street, 8.28 does not pickup at the first
stop in Starkey Street, School 8.32.
280
7.20
From Warringah Mall – As per timetable, transfer at Starkey Street (7.47)
280
7.45
From Warringah Mall – As per timetable, transfer at Starkey Street (8.12)
Morning Bus Route
From Northbridge Post Office via Strathallen, (L)Sailors Bay Road, (R)Eastern Valley Way, Clive,
(R)Babbage Road, Warringah, (R)Starkey. Transfer to Route 278 to Killarney Heights at Jamieson Square.
From Chatswood Station (STAND A) via Orchard Road, (R)Endeavour Street, (L) Anderson Street,
(R)Ashley Street, (L) Archer Street, (R)Boundary Street, Babbage Road, Roseville Bridge, Warringah
Road, (R)Starkey Street (7.55) to School (arr. 8.00).
From Chatswood Station (STAND A) via Orchard Road, (R) Endeavour Street, (L) Anderson Street, (R)
Ashley Street, (L) Archer Street, (R) Boundary Road, Babbage Road (8.12) Warringah Road, (R) Starkey
picks up in Starkey.
From Edinburgh Road via Eastern Valley Way, (R) Starkey, (R) Greystones, (L) Melwood to School –
arrive 8.30.
Frenchs Forest, Davidson, Belrose
Catch normal Chatswood station services and change buses at Jamieson Square, Starkey Street.
Bus
No.
Time
208
3.15
235
3.15
286
3.15
233
3.15
237
3.15
Afternoon Bus Route
Bus 1 – to Forestway Centre, Via Melwood Avenue, (L) Starkey Street, (R) Warringah Road, (L)
Forest Way, (Transfer at Forest Way Shops at 4.06 to the Mall), (R) Naree Road, (R) Rabbett Street,
(L) Maxwell Parade (Arrive 3.25).
Bus 2 – to Forestville – via Melwood Avenue, (L) Starkey, Ferguson, (L) Woodlands, (R)Arthur Street,
(L) Angophora Crescent, (R) Arthur Street, (R)Warringah Road (Arrive 3.30).
Bus 3 - Chatswood Station – First set down – East Roseville (arrive 3.33).
Bus 4 - Chatswood Station via Addison Avenue, East Roseville – via Melwood Avenue (L) Starkey,
(L) Warringah Road, Roseville Bridge, (R) Addison Avenue – Transfer onto bus for travel to Castle
Cove5(due
p.m.) to Shops,
Chatswood.
Bus
– To3.29
Forestville
then express to Chatswood Station –via Melwood Avenue, (L)
Starkey Street, (L) Warringah Road, then express to Chatswood Station (arrive 3.30).
STATE TRANSIT BUSES
Government Buses (Blue and White)
Willoughby Bus Depot: 9941 9214
604
3.18
Killarney Heights High School, Northbridge Junction, Cammeray Shops.
605
3.20
McClelland Street, Edinburgh and Eastern Valley Way, Edinburgh & Alpha Roads, Willoughby Girls
High.
Please note these Sydney buses leave every Tuesday at 2.38 pm.
For all Forest Coachline Timetable information – please visit our website at
www.forestcoachlines.com.au
94502277
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School travel passes
The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) provides subsidised travel for eligible school students on
rail, bus and ferry services and long distance coach services.
Transport for NSW manages the scheme; transport operators issue travel passes to students; and
schools help verify student eligibility.
Visit Transport for NSW's School Student Transport Scheme for more information on subsidised travel.
Conduct
Students are expected to be courteous and responsible, and follow the school student's code of conduct
when travelling between home and school.
Clinic/ Sick Bay
The clinic is under the control of the Deputy Principal and a trained St John’s First Aid Officer is
located in the office. The clinic is available for emergency illness and accident. It cannot offer
more than temporary assistance. In cases of serious illness or accident medical attention will be
sought.
For cases of recurring illness, please notify the first aid officer of any treatment or emergency
measures necessary and leave an emergency phone number at which the school can contact you.
Parents are asked to ensure that the school has up-to-date contact telephone/fax/mobile
numbers.
The school should also be notified in cases where medications are to be administered at school.
In those cases, where parents seek the assistance of an appointed member of staff in
administering a prescribed medicine, please arrange an interview with the Principal. Pain killers
will not be administered by staff or the First Aid Officer.
When your child is ill or injured at school they should report the matter immediately to their class
teacher, if it is lesson time, or to the nearest teacher on playground duty during the recess or
lunch breaks. They should then report to 'A' Block Office.
STUDENTS MUST NOT GO TO THE CLINIC WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONSENT OF THE
TEACHER AND THE ADMINISTRATION STAFF IN 'A' BLOCK.
The school undertakes to inform the parents usually by phone, as quickly as possible if any illness
or injury occurs at the school. We ask co-operation in not sending children to school if they are ill,
as our facilities are very limited.
We are an accredited ‘Asthma Friendly School’ and any student with asthma must provide a
Asthma Foundation of NSW ‘Student Asthma Record’ to be kept on file at the office. Any student
who suffers severe allergies must complete the appropriate response plan to be kept on file at the
office, and if they have an epi pen, must notify the school on enrolment. The student must carry
the epi pen at all times.
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UNIFORM INFORMATION: GIRLS
JUNIOR IS YEARS 7, 8, AND 9.
SENIOR IS YEARS 10, 11 AND 12.
JUNIOR GIRLS UNIFORM – SUMMER: (Terms 1 and 4)




Light blue checked dress
School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
White over ankle socks – (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes or black leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed
and cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports shoes or ballet style shoes or slippers
 Minimal or no makeup/jewellery to be worn e.g. sleeper earrings, plain rings, watch
 School cardigan or school navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or
navy rain jacket. Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
JUNIOR GIRLS UNIFORM – WINTER: (Terms 2 and 3)
 Navy skirt or navy trousers
 White short sleeved collared shirt with school crest on pocket (style can be worn out – slits on side)
(long sleeved white collared shirt may be worn, preferably tucked in)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 School cardigan or school navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or
navy rain jacket. Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
 Black stockings or white over ankle socks – (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Shoes and makeup/jewellery as per summer uniform
 Plain black or white scarf (optional)
SENIOR GIRLS UNIFORM – SUMMER: (Terms 1 and 4)
 Tartan skirt (navy and green) or navy trousers
 White short sleeved collared shirt with school crest on pocket (style can be worn out – slits on side)
 School cardigan or school navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or
navy rain jacket. Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 White over ankle socks – (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes or black leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed
and cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports shoes or ballet style shoes or slippers
 Minimal or no makeup/jewellery to be worn e.g. sleeper earrings, plain rings, watch
SENIOR GIRLS UNIFORM – WINTER: (Terms 2 and 3)
 Tartan skirt or navy trousers (Years 10, 11,12)
 White short sleeved collared shirt with school crest on pocket (style can be worn out – slits on side)
(long sleeved white collared shirt may be worn, preferably tucked in)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 School cardigan or school navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or
navy rain jacket. Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
 Black stockings or white over ankle socks - (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Shoes and makeup/jewellery as per summer uniform
 Plain, black or white scarf (optional)
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UNIFORM INFORMATION: BOYS
JUNIOR IS YEARS 7, 8, AND 9.
SENIOR IS YEARS 10, 11 AND 12.
JUNIOR BOYS UNIFORM – SUMMER: (Terms 1 and 4)
 Mid grey school shorts or trousers (surf type with elastic waist or cargo shorts/trousers are not
acceptable)
 White short sleeved collared shirt with school crest on pocket (preferably tucked in)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 White over ankle socks (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes or black leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed and
cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports shoes
 School tracksuit jacket, school navy blue pullover with stripes at neckline or navy rain jacket. Navy
blazer with school crest (optional).
JUNIOR BOYS UNIFORM – WINTER: (Terms 2 and 3)
 Mid grey school shorts or trousers (surf type with elastic waist or cargo shorts/trousers are not
acceptable).
 White short sleeved collared shirt with school crest on pocket (preferably tucked in) with school tie
(long sleeved white collared shirt may be worn, preferably tucked in)
 School navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or rain jacket.
 Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 White over ankle socks (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes or black leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed and
cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports shoes
 Plain black or white scarf (optional)
 School junior tie
SENIOR BOYS UNIFORM – SUMMER: (Terms 1 and 4)
 Mid grey school shorts or trousers (surf type with elastic waist or cargo shorts/trousers are not
acceptable).
 White short sleeve shirt (preferably tucked in) with school senior tie
 School tracksuit jacket, school navy blue pullover with stripes at neckline or navy rain jacket. Navy
blazer with school crest (optional)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 White over ankle socks (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes, (or black leather slip on work boots for appropriate
subjects only) that are fully enclosed and cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports
shoes
SENIOR BOYS UNIFORM – WINTER: (Terms 2 and 3)
 Mid grey school trousers (surf type with elastic waist or cargo trousers are not acceptable)
 White short or long sleeve shirt (preferably tucked in) with school senior tie (long sleeved white
collared shirt may be worn, preferably tucked in)
 School navy blue pullover (with stripes at neckline), school tracksuit jacket or rain jacket.
 Navy blazer with school crest (optional)
 White over ankle socks (NO SPORTS SOCKS)
 School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
 Regulation lace-up solid black leather shoes, or work boots (for appropriate subjects only) that black
leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed and cover the arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no
sports shoes
 Plain black or white scarf (optional)
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SPORTS UNIFORM
The uniform for girls and boys is the same







Unisex navy sports shorts with school logo
White polo sports shirt with school logo
School tracksuit jacket
School navy track pants
White over ankle socks
Runners/joggers
School cap/hat is strongly recommended, (hat should be the school cap/bucket hat)
This uniform is to be worn only on Wednesday sports day by students doing sport.
This uniform is to be worn by Year 7 students in their allocated Sport time and practical PDHPE
lessons.
All students are to wear this uniform during practical PDHPE lessons.
Students engaging in practical PASS and SLR classes are to wear this uniform.
Year 7 and Year 12 are not to wear this uniform on a Wednesday, as they do not participate in
sport. Normal full school uniform is to be worn by Years 7 and 12.
Please see website for images and information on updated uniform requirements:
www.khhs.nsw.edu.au
 Protective Footwear – Please Note: For students who have scheduled Science, Tas and
CAPA classes (Visual Arts and Photography) classes on a Wednesday regulation lace-up
solid black leather shoes or black leather slip on shoes that are fully enclosed and cover the
arch of the foot - flat heel, no boots, no sports shoes, are required to be worn during these
lessons. Please see NSW DEC Footwear Guidelines for information:
www.khhs.nsw.edu.au
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is operated by the P&C and provides all components of the school uniform. It is located by C
Block, near the Melwood Avenue entry to the school.
Address:
Starkey Street, Killarney Heights 2087
Opening times:
Tuesdays, 8.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Thursdays, 11.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Phone:
9453 5000 during uniform shop hours only
Fax:
9453 5000
School Website:
Order forms from www.khhs.nsw.edu.au
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Junior Girls' Uniform
Senior Boys' Uniform
Junior Boys' Uniform
Senior Girls' Uniform
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PROCESS FOR UNIFORM INFRINGEMENTS
Killarney Heights High School is a uniform school as endorsed by the P&C (Parents and Citizens
of KHHS).
All students during School days and sport days are expected to meet their responsibility in
wearing the correct uniform.
The KHHS uniform shop sells the majority of this expected uniform (except footwear) and is
open for sales: Tuesday 8.00am – 12.30pm and Thursday 11.00am – 3.30pm. School ties are
available from the front office on other days.
If you attend school and are unable to wear any part of the correct and expected
uniform for Killarney Heights High School, you must bring a note signed by a parent
or guardian that explains the reason for the infringement and when the uniform
issue will be rectified. Before period one commences, you must see your
designated Deputy Principal with your note and collect a Blue Uniform Slip for that
Day only. Your name will be recorded on a database for monitoring the frequency
of infringements.
If you arrive at your period one class without a uniform slip your period one teacher
will automatically send you to designated Deputy Principal or Head Teacher. At this
stage a consequence may be issued along with a Blue Uniform Slip for that day
only. Your name will be recorded on a database for monitoring the frequency of
infringements. More frequent infringements / continued disobedience will lead to an
escalation of the consequences.
For students who ‘frequently’ wear incorrect uniform (or parts thereof) and do not
have a satisfactory note of explanation, an ‘After School Detention’ will be issued
and parents/guardians contacted.
Failure to attend this ‘After School Detention’ or continued frequency of wearing
incorrect uniform will lead to further disciplinary action according to the KHHS
Discipline System.
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DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Students who fail to show Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best
will be guided through
↓
Breaches in
Classroom
Classroom
Teacher
Intervention
Persistent
Breaches
Head Teacher
Intervention
STUDENTS START HERE
Examples of Non-Acceptable Behaviour:
Failure to complete all school activities
Disruptive behaviours
Preventing others from learning
Breach of classroom rules
Bullying
Playground: Being out of bounds, Littering
Examples of Non-Acceptable Behaviour:
Persistent failure to complete all school activities (teacher
instructions)
Persistent disruptive behaviour in class
Persistent breach of classroom rules
Bullying
Abusing school equipment
Playground: Being out of bounds, Swearing, Littering
Smoking and being in the presence of smokers
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Improvement Plan
Faculty Monitoring
Examples of Non-Acceptable Behaviour:
Major Breaches
and Persistent
Breaches
(Across
Faculties)
Deputy Principal
Intervention
Major Discipline
Breaches
Serious Issues
Persistent
Disobedience
Principal
Intervention
Persistent misbehaviour
Fighting
Swearing
Rudeness
Racism
Harassment
Bullying
Smoking and being in the presence of smokers
Being rude to members of the community
Behaviour that would bring the school into disrepute
Examples of Non-Acceptable Behaviour:
Deputy Principal
Monitoring
Persistent misbehaviour
Fighting
Swearing
Rudeness
Racism
Harassment
Bullying
Smoking and being in the presence of smokers
Being rude to members of the community
Behaviour that would bring the school into disrepute
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Formal Caution to
Suspension
/Expulsion
CLASSROOM RULES
SCHOOL RULES
The focus of the School Rules or core behaviours is to encourage students to show: respect,
responsibility and to strive to achieve one’s personal best.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR
Be respectful
Show respect to all people and property of the school and the wider community.
Be responsible
Be on time, bring all necessary equipment, follow instructions and support the good name of
the school.
Work to the best of your ability
Complete school activities, work hard in your lessons and strive to achieve to the best of your
ability.
Be consistently honest & trustworthy
In the school and wider community you are expected to be honest, trustworthy and caring
towards yourself, others and the environment.
Be mindful of technology
In the classroom, keep your electronic devices switched off and out of sight unless they are a
necessary part of the lesson. Use laptops for educational purposes only.
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MERIT AWARD SYSTEM
Students who demonstrate Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best will
produce a portfolio which may include
School Trophy
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School Medal
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Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Award
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Year Adviser
Award
Awarded in Year 12 for Outstanding commitment to Killarney
Heights High School
A student has shown sustained commitment to school study
across KLA’s
A student has made a significant contribution to the school’s
culture
A student has exhibited a high level of commitment to the wellbeing of the school community
A student has made a significant contribution to the school’s
culture across a variety of areas – School Service/Academic
Commitment
A student has made a sustained and significant contribution in
the school and community
A student has made a significant contribution in the school and
community
A student has made a significant contribution to school service,
community initiatives and school events

A student has made an outstanding effort in competitions,
assignments and school activities
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School Service
Academic Commitment/Sustained Personal Best
Faculty Award
Merit Award
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ALL STUDENTS START HERE
Accumulation of
2 School Medals
Accumulation of
80 Merit Awards
Accumulation of
40 Merit Awards
Accumulation of
20 Merit Awards
Accumulation of
10 Merit Awards
Equivalent to or
accumulation of
5 School Service
Merits
Equivalent to or
accumulation of
5 Academic
Commitment
Merits
1 Merit Award
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Staff at Killarney Heights High School recognise students demonstrating respect, responsibility, and personal best
through:
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Issuing merit awards
Quality report letters
Acknowledgement at:
o Year meetings
o Faculty hosted assemblies
o Recognition Night for contributions made to the school (Term 1/Term 2)
o Yr 12 Graduation (end of Term 3)
o Sports Awards Assembly (end of Term 4)
o Presentation Night for sustained Academic Achievement (end of Term 4)
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LEARNING SKILLS (YEARS 7 TO 12)
Descriptor for Reports
Outcome
Take
responsibility
for his/her own
learning
Work
cooperatively in
groups
Complete
homework/
assignments
Work
effectively and
to capacity
Be well
prepared and
organised
Behave in a
responsible
manner
Highly developed (5)
My class work reflects extra
effort and is always up to date.
I demonstrate evidence of
thorough preparation for
examinations and assessment
tasks. I ask clarifying questions
during lessons.
I show extensive, highly
developed skills in group work
tasks such as facilitating,
sharing ideas, note-taking and
presenting.
I complete my homework,
assignments and assessment
tasks to the best of my ability
and meet submission
deadlines.
I use class time effectively and
efficiently and catch up
promptly on missed work. I
complete all tasks to the best
of my ability.
I bring required equipment and
books and I am ready to work
within a few minutes of
entering the room. My teacher
does not need to remind me.
I speak and behave
respectfully and responsibly
towards students and staff. I
display good manners and
respect the rights and property
of others.
Experiencing
Competent (4)
Developing (3)
My class work is up to date
and I demonstrate evidence of
preparation for examinations
and assessment tasks.
My class work is usually up to
date and I demonstrate some
evidence of preparation for
examinations and
assessment tasks.
My class work is often not up to
date and my preparation for
examinations and assessment
tasks is minimal.
My class work is incomplete.
I do not catch up on work
missed or prepare for
examinations and
assessment tasks.
I demonstrate well developed
skills in most group work tasks.
I demonstrate skills in some
areas of group work.
I show few skills or little
involvement in group work.
I rarely demonstrate
cooperation in group work
situations.
I usually complete my
homework, assignments and
assessment tasks to the best
of my ability and they are
generally completed on time.
I hand in some homework,
assignments and assessment
tasks, but they are
sometimes late, incomplete
or not my best work.
I sometimes submit homework,
assignments or assessment
tasks.
I rarely submit homework,
assignments or assessment
tasks.
I use class time productively
and catch up on most missed
work. I complete most tasks to
the best of my ability.
I attempt all tasks but need to
develop skills to effectively
complete tasks on time and
catch up on work missed.
I usually bring required
equipment and books. I am
ready to work relatively quickly
after entering the room.
I sometimes forget to bring
equipment or books. My
teacher sometimes has to
remind me more than once to
settle to work.
I usually speak and behave
respectfully and responsibly. I
demonstrate good manners
and respect the rights and
property of others.
My teacher sometimes has to
remind me to speak and
behave respectfully and
responsibly towards students
and staff.
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difficulty(2)
I do some work in class but I
don’t finish the tasks. I need to
be reminded often to stay on
task. I rarely catch up missed
work.
I usually forget to bring
equipment and books. I often do
not settle to work even after my
teacher has reminded me a
number of times.
I am sometimes uncooperative
and disrespectful to staff and
students. I sometimes use
inappropriate language and/or
argue with my teacher about my
behaviour.
Not Achieving (1)
I rarely attempt any work set
during the lesson, even when
the teacher reminds me.
I regularly fail to bring any
equipment and books to
class. I lack organisational
skills and rarely complete
class work tasks.
I am often uncooperative and
disrespectful to staff and
students. I rarely listen to
instructions and interrupt
when other people are
speaking. I act in an
irresponsible manner.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Helping students with Learning Difficulties
At Killarney Heights High school there is a Learning and Support Teacher (LAST) available to
provide extra help for students who are experiencing learning difficulties. Additional services for
such students include - team teaching, the organisation of withdrawal groups and the Peer
Tutoring Reading Program.
An emphasis is placed on literacy and on numeracy because knowledge and skills in these areas
are fundamental to learning in all subjects.
Highly trained, experienced and dedicated class teachers co-operate with the Support Teacher
in order that more intensive tuition is given to those students who require it. With team
teaching the pupil-teacher ratio is halved. In withdrawal groups that ratio is as low as 7:1 and
sometimes lower.
Our Learning Support Team also conducts a Peer Tutor Program when trained year 10 students
assist younger students with their reading.
At the beginning of the year all Year 7 students are tested by the Support Teacher in order to
identify the individual needs of students who would benefit from the additional services. In May
all Year 7 and 9 students sit for the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy
(NAPLAN).
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Students from a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE) for whom English is not their
first language are able to receive support from an ESL teacher. Students on this program receive
assistance from the ESL teacher in the elective ESL courses in Years 9 and 10. In addition, a
parallel English ESL class is timetabled in Years 8 – 12. In Year 7 the ESL teacher will support the
classroom teacher in the mainstream class room. A one unit course, the Fundamentals of
English, is also offered in year 11 to build upon basic language skills.
PEER SUPPORT LEADERS’ PROGRAM
The Peer Support Leaders’ program has two main aims: to support the incoming Year 7 cohort and to
give an opportunity to Year 9/10 and 10/11 students to develop their leadership skills.
The program begins in Term 3 with the selection of candidates for the upcoming year. Participants are
called from Year 9 and Year 10 to create a layered leadership body when Year 10, upcoming year’s Year
11 starts placing more emphasis on study; the Year 9, up-coming year’s Year 10 will step up. They will
also help to train the incoming Year 9 peer support leaders. The Peer Support Leaders’ training day takes
place in late November.
The first “hands on activity” for the peer support leaders is the Year 6 orientation day that usually is held
in early December. The peer support leaders meet their next year’s Year 7 mentees for the first time for
a friendly chat and show them around the school.
The new school year begins with two Year 7 orientation days on day 1 and day 2 of term 1. The peer
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support leaders have an active role in working with their groups of mentees – usually two to four Year 7
students per a peer support leader.
The support that the peer support leaders offer to their Year 7 mentees continues throughout the year in
homeroom groups where the workshops type activities on different school life related topics continue. The
peer support leaders will be actively involved in their mentees lives, ensuring that any arising problems are
dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
SCHOOL COUNSELLING SERVICE
The NSW Department of School Education provides a variety of support services for schools,
including the School Counselling Service. The School Counsellor is a trained teacher and
psychologist who is available to support students, parents and teachers, in exploring solutions to
various problems that may occur during the school years. The School Counsellor supports a group
of schools on a planned basis.
HOW CAN THE SCHOOL COUNSELLOR HELP?
Students, parents and teachers consult the School Counsellor for many reasons, particularly in the
areas of:
LEARNING
This involves appropriate assessment across the learning continuum including learning difficulties,
gifted and talented, under achievement, special education, integration, specific needs.
BEHAVIOUR
In the context of school, family and social interactions.
COUNSELLING
For educational, personal, social, emotional development and relationship issues; referral to
community agencies.
SCHOOL WELFARE
In providing advice and support for students in problem situations.
CONFIDENTIALITY IS RESPECTED
HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:
Students, parents and teachers can make an appointment by contacting "A" Block office at
Killarney Heights High or the School Counsellor directly on the days available at the school.
The School Counsellor is : Mr Joseph Taffa
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LIBRARY
The School Library is open for all students every day before school from 8.30 am and at
lunchtime. It is open for Years 11 and 12 recess on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Students are encouraged to use the library in their own time for research as well as for
recreational reading. Teachers bring classes to the library so that students can learn the lifelong
skills of finding and using information for themselves.
All Year 7 students are given an orientation program in library and research skills in Term 1. Year
7 and Year 8 students are encouraged to take part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. A special
section of the library is devoted to Reading Challenge books.
Seniors have a special section devoted to HSC study guides and books to support the wide
reading required in the English syllabus.
The library contains a wide range of resources- books, (both non-fiction and fiction), magazines,
videos and DVDs There is a photocopier for student use for printing from the internet. Students
are given $5 in a printing account at the beginning of each year. Top- up and Photocopying
Cards can be purchased separately. There are 30 computers available for student use. Students
should only access sites relevant to school work and are not permitted to import games on USB
drives. Bags are not permitted in the Library. Students need to keep talking to a minimum as
the library is primarily a place for quiet study and individual recreational reading.
Students may borrow a maximum of ten resources at any one time. Most books are on loan for
two weeks with a further two week renewal period if necessary. Magazines and videos/ DVDs
are on overnight loan.
Any requests for help with information needs or assignments should be directed to Ms
Greenwell who will be happy to help.
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Extra-Curricular Activities, Clubs and Groups
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
ISCF
Bands and Music Ensembles
Drama Club
SRC
International Students
Prefects
Music Programs
Environmental Group
Public Speaking
Debating
Mock Trial
Junior Toastmasters
Gifted and Talented Sports Program
Chess Club
Extra-Curricular Art Classes
Table Tennis Club
Reading Program for K-2 students
Pre-school Program
Retirement Village
Mr Collins, Science
Mr Collins/ Mr David Rodd, Science
Ms Hole, Mrs Woskanian, CAPA
Ms Grugan
PDHPE
Ms Baker, DP/ Ms McLean, DP
Mr Zoeller,HSIE
Ms Woskanian, CAPA
Mr Ofner Science
Ms Adlard, English
Mrs Klein, English
Ms Lake, HSIE
Mrs Hutchinson, English
Ms A Cox, PD/H/PE
Mr Kleber, Maths
Ms Morrison, CAPA
Ms S Ernist, LOTE
Ms McLean, DP
Ms McLean, DP
Ms McLean, DP
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international programme that aims to encourage
personal growth in young people by encountering new and enriching experiences. It has
three levels: Bronze (14+yrs), Silver (15+yrs) Gold (16+yrs)
These involve an increasing amount of personal commitment. However, you do not have to
be a superstar to succeed, even in the Gold!
Each level of the Award involves four areas:
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Skills - developing the creative side
Volunteering - contributing to the community
Physical recreation/fitness - making progress in a physical activity
Adventurous journeys - journeys through the Australian bush.
Many activities that students already do can be counted towards the Award. Doing your best
and expanding your horizons at your own pace are what it's all about. The award is a
valuable addition to your CV, is extremely satisfying - and great fun!
Killarney Heights High School is a registered operator and provides experienced supervision,
training and advice. For further information regarding the Award please talk with the coordinator Mr Collins or have a chat with one of the many students who have already grown
through their participation.
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ISCF
Inter School Christian Fellowship – ISCF operates in hundreds of state schools under the
auspices of the Scripture Union. It is an inter-denominational Christian organisation fully
approved by the Dept. of School Education and the Principal of each participating school. ISCF
is careful to follow sound educational and ethical practices in all its activities. At Killarney
Heights High School, ISCF is attended on a voluntary basis by students of all years. Many play
active roles in the planning and running of its programs. Two staff members, Mr Rodd and Mr
Collins have been involved in the ISCF for many years and work closely with the students.
The group usually meets at Friday lunchtimes. Activities include discussions, guest speakers,
games, social events, videos, Bible study and prayer. Weekend camps and interschool
activities have also been held with great success. In all its programming, ISCF strives to
promote spiritual growth and a sense of community. In the past, a wide variety of students
have participated in ISCF, contributing much and gaining even more. All are welcome to come
along and "check us out".
Music Ensembles Program
Advanced Concert Band
Advanced Concert Band is by audition only and usually features advanced students in the
senior years and some advanced junior students. Students must show a strong commitment
to the ensemble in terms of attendance and performance standard. Music is a level 3-4
standard and must be learnt outside of the rehearsal time with their tutors and home
practice. Auditions for new enrolments will be held February 11 and 12 throughout the day.
Audition materials can be collected from Ms Hole in the CAPA staffroom. There may be
places available on instruments other than a student primary instrument, e.g. Baritone
saxophone or Tuba.
Intermediate Concert Band
The intermediate concert band is for junior school students who have learnt an instrument in
their Primary schools concert bands and for beginners. There is no audition necessary to be in
this band, but students will be expected to practise their music and have weekly instrumental
lessons. Music is of a level 2-3 standard and is tailored to the standards of the ensemble.
Big Band
Students in the Concert Bands have the opportunity to join the Big Band. The band gives
many concerts both locally and at jazz festivals around NSW, often with the Concert Band.
Improvisation skills are developed in this ensemble and regular tuition is essential for
membership of the Big Band.
String Ensemble
Students who play violin, viola, cello, or double bass are welcome to join. It is expected that students
are having regular tuition on their instrument to be involved in the ensemble. The String Ensemble
performs a range of repertoire from early Renaissance, through to Latin and even some current
charts. We also offer an incentive program for students who may wish to learn cello or viola.
Stage Band
The Stage Band is intended to provide Year 7 & 8 band students the opportunity to extend
their playing in a smaller group that eill play a variety of Jazz & Populare styles. It will
comprise of Saxes, Trumpets, Trombones, Euphoniums, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass & Drums. This
ensemble will be open for anyone to join!
For more information, visit our website www.khhsmusic.weebly.com or email us at
[email protected]
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Rehearsal Times
Ensemble
Conductor
Rehearsal
Starting
Date
Parent information night in the hall – meet the conductors, learn about our program and Jan 29 vote in the parent committee
7pm
Advanced Concert Band
Melinda Hole
Monday and Tuesday mornings - 7.30 Feb 2
a.m.
Intermediate Concert Band Nic Jefferies
Wednesday and Thursday mornings Feb 18
7.30 a.m.
Big Band
Nic Jefferies
Friday mornings, 7.30 a.m.
Feb 6
Stage Band
Nic Jefferies
Thursday Lunchtime based on student
Feb 19
enrolment
String Ensemble
Mary’ana
Friday mornings, 7.30 a.m.
Feb 6
Swyak
Regional Choir
Annie Edwards Wednesday afternoons at 4.00 p.m. This is run as a
separate enterprise to the school, however students
at KHHS are welcome to audition.
Leadership
Opportunities are provided for students to gain leadership skills in all year groups at KHHS.
Students who commit to standing for election to the leadership group, make a choice to
volunteer their time and skills to actively work towards improving the school community. The
leadership group facilitates student interaction through various student run activities and in
Home Room discussions to encourage the “student voice”. Various issues of interest to the
school community are discussed and SRC is the forum for the “student voice” in the school.
The Leadership team is made up of two groups:
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The Year 12 Prefect Body: 2 School Captains, 2 Vice Captains and 10 prefects. Each
student has a portfolio responsibility, e.g. school environment, spirit, fundraising,
community or sport. Two prefects are elected as Sports Captains to encourage
student participation in sport. The prefect body represents the school in external
functions and events.
The Students Representative Council (SRC), which consists of 6 elected representatives
from Year 11, and 4 elected representatives from each of the other year Groups.
The SRC provides the students with a forum for discussion and debate and a chance to put
democracy into practice. The Leadership group is involved in fundraising and charity work
and it plays a vital role in the life of the school and the wider community.
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School Environment Group
The emphasis this year will be on working with the P&C to improve the physical
environment of the school. In particular bush regeneration activities will continue and
efforts will be made to improve and maintain the gardens. We will also be working on
brightening up the school with improved signs and displays of student work. Efforts to
improve energy and water efficiency will continue and we hope to further reduce litter
within the school grounds.
The group will also maintain the vegetable garden which was originally constructed by a
senior construction class.
We hope those students who have already contributed in these areas will continue their
efforts and we will be able to recruit some enthusiastic new ones. See Mr Ofner in Science
if you would like to be involved.
Gifted and Talented Sports Program
The purpose of the Killarney Heights High School Gifted and Talented Sports Program is to
encourage and actively cater for talented young sports people in a supportive educational
environment. The program is offered in the activity areas of basketball, dance and
cricket. Professional coaches are employed to train and coach gifted and talented students
and these students are encouraged to take up positions in Grade Sport and Knock Out
teams.
Reading Program
This program involves students assisting K-2 students at Killarney Heights Public School with
the Reading Program. It occurs once a week for about 40 minutes during a lunch period.
Table Tennis Club
The Table Tennis Club is operating in Terms 1 and 2 at Wednesday lunchtimes and
culminates in the table tennis gala day – a whole day individual competition on the last day
of Term 2. Players who participate fifteen times a season will be given a Gold member
status. They receive a membership certificate and a personalised table tennis bat with their
name engraved on the handle.
Pre School Activities
Students visit Killarney Heights pre-school once a week at lunchtime and participate in
educational play activities with the children.
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Public Speaking
Public Speaking is a source of pride and achievement at Killarney Heights High School. Many
of our students have achieved excellent results in the many competitions in which our school
participates - including the NSW Rostrum Voice of Youth, the Sydney Morning Herald Plain
English Competition, the Legacy Public Speaking Competition and the Lion’s Club Youth of the
Year. We also have our own competition which runs through the junior Toastmasters Course.
Junior Toastmasters
Killarney Heights High School is very lucky to have the annual opportunity to host a Junior
Toastmasters course for our talented and interested public speakers. This course runs in Term
3 each year and consists of 8 weeks of meetings which commence at 6:45 pm and finishes at
about 9pm. It is run by Forest Toastmasters representatives.
Toastmasters challenges our speakers by teaching them business meeting procedures and
providing them with strategies that enable them to express themselves coherently and
articulately in impromptu and planned speaking situations. The course culminates with a
showcase meeting to which a public audience is invited. These final meetings provide a
fantastically entertaining night.
Any student is welcome to sign-up and we hope that the enduring legacy of success in public
speaking, debating and Mock Trial, enjoyed by Killarney students, will continue to be
enhanced by this popular course.
Debating
Killarney Heights High School has a strong and successful tradition of Debating. Within the
school, we run lessons in debating techniques within the junior English programs and this
culminates with the inter-class Rose debating competition, held annually for each junior year.
We also enter the Premier’s Debating Challenge which conducts interschool competitions for
Years 7-8, 9-10, 11 (The Karl Cramp Trophy) and 12 (The Hume Barbour Trophy) Our students
continue to enjoy success in these competitions.
Mock Trial
This competition is conducted each year by the NSW Law Society for students in Year 11.
Students receive cases with witness scripts and have about three weeks to prepare as either
the prosecution or defence. The competition requires each school to conduct at least four
trials each year. Every case is conducted and scored by a barrister appointed by the Law
Society to act as a magistrate for the trial. Students take on roles of barristers, solicitor, court
officer, and witnesses.
This is an exciting and challenging competition in which Killarney has excelled since its
inception. However, it does demand many hours of students’ own time in preparation and all
cases are conducted out of school hours.
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Chess Club
The Chess Club at Killarney Heights High School is very popular and counts a relatively large
number of members. The Club meets twice a week during lunch time. It caters for all levels
from beginners to experienced players.
The immediate purpose of the Chess Club is to provide a platform for the enjoyment of the
game of chess in a relaxed and stress-free environment. An additional aim is to foster
analytical reasoning and the elaboration of mental strategies.
Chess is a cerebral activity that demands discipline, rigour and concentration. However,
Killarney Heights High School does also appreciate the recreational and social dimensions of
the game.
Lastly, a range of more formal encounters will also be offered to the more competitive
players. Any motivated student is welcome and membership is free. See Mr Kleber in the
Mathematics faculty for further information.
Art Club – Drawing, Photography, Ceramics
Separate extra curricular classes are held after school for art and photography, ceramics and
drawing. The classes are taken by talented ex students of Killarney Heights High School and
allow students to create their own individual artworks.
Retirement Village
Senior students in Years 11 and 12 volunteer to visit St David’s Retirement Village at
Forestville once a week after school. They participate in various activities such as games and
musical presentations with the senior residents.
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PARENT INFORMATION
Attendance
A major cause for poor progress at school is poor attendance. Any extensive period of
unexplained absence may result in non completion of courses and may impact on a student’s
eligibility for Preliminary and Higher School Certificates. Parents are asked to ensure that
students attend regularly and punctually.
In the case of unavoidable lateness or absence, a note from a parent must be brought to the
school within seven days of the absence. Otherwise, these absence will appear on school
reports. All notes should be dated, with the student's name and roll class printed in the top
right hand corner.
Sickness notes should be specific, indicating the nature of the illness. If the illness is
prolonged, a medical certificate should be attached.
Notes applying for leave, for reasons other than illness, should be addressed to the Deputy
Principal, specifying the reasons for the absence. For holidays or other special leave advance
notice is appreciated. There are some cases in which leave is not allowed. For further
clarification parents are advised to phone the Deputy Principal.
In cases of absence for more than two days, please assist us by notifying the school on the
second day at the latest. Your notification prevents unnecessary investigations.
Late-comers should bring a note of explanation from a parent and must report to the "A"
Block Office before proceeding to the classroom.
Interviews and visits to the school
The school welcomes the opportunity to discuss students' progress with parents both at
reporting time and as the occasion demands. Before visiting the school, please phone the
Administration Office on 9451 7005 to arrange an appointment. This prevents waste of time,
as appointments are arranged at a mutually convenient time to allow the Principal or other
Officers to investigate matters fully and have knowledge of the case.
Not all matters involve the Principal directly. Often the Deputy Principal, Year Adviser, the
Subject Head Teacher or the School Counsellor may be better equipped to handle the
inquiries.
In emergency situations, parents are asked to contact the school prior to arrival in order for
the matter to be dealt with as quickly as possible. On arrival parents should see the
Administration Staff in "A" Block Office so the Principal is aware of your presence in the
school and may make the necessary arrangements.
It is not Departmental Policy to allow parent’s access to individual teachers or other students
without the knowledge and consent of the Principal. Your co-operation in this matter would
be appreciated.
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Supervision - Before and After School
Students should not be at school, in the playgrounds or buildings before 8.00am or after the end
of the school day at 3.10pm, unless involved in an early morning, or late afternoon class or club
activity supervised by a teacher.
During the period from 8.00 to 8.45 am the supervision is minimal, that is, responsible staff will
be available in the Principal's and Deputy Principal's office during this time should any student
need help.
Parents are asked to co-operate by stressing the need for care in the playground at all times, and
especially during periods of minimal supervision.
Students arriving early or leaving late to attend sport training will be the responsibility of the
teacher coaching the team.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
School Contributions
The basic School Contribution for Year 7 to Year 10 is $210 each year. In addition to this, there is
a consumables fee for each of these years for Art, and Design and Technology, plus fees for sport
carnivals etc. These costs are detailed more precisely on a separate note. The Year 9 and Year
10 basic Contribution is $210 each year plus elective costs, sport and carnival costs and a fee for
the study skills. The Year 11 and Year 12 fees are $230 each year, plus elective costs. Year 11
will have costs associated with sport carnivals etc. as well as a fee for a mandatory Study Skills
Course and a U-Turn Driving Skills course. Year 12 will have elective costs as well as sport
carnivals etc.
P&C Contributions
In addition to the School Contribution a voluntary amount of $250 per student and $400 per
family for Parents' and Citizens' Association Fees is payable on enrolment day by separate
cheque (see P&C report).
These contributions make a huge difference to the quality of facilities and services that we are
able to offer across the school.
School Policies
School Policies can be accessed on the school website.
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THE PARENTS & CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
The Parents and Citizens Association extends to you and your child/children a warm welcome to Killarney Heights
High School. We are sure that this experience of secondary education will be rewarding for your whole family.
Those of you whose child is attending secondary school for the first time may find it confusing and possibly a little
impersonal after the close community spirit of the primary school. This first impression will quickly pass if you
access the P&C Association meetings to meet new people and gain an understanding of how the school works.
For parents with children already at the school, we would like to take this opportunity to renew your acquaintance
and remind you of the services offered by your P&C. The Association has among its objectives the provision of:
{ A channel of communication between parents, teachers and staff
{ An avenue for participation by parents who wish to become involved in the life of the school.
{ A source of funds for maintaining the high standard of the school facilities.
Communication & Participation receive high priority at KHHS where parents enjoy good formal and informal
relations with the Principal, teachers and administration staff.
Means of regular communication include:
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Monthly P&C General Meetings, usually held on the Monday of the 4th and 8th Week of each term
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P&C Committee Meetings & Working Groups. Interested parents are invited to nominate for positions on
the P&C Executive and its sub committees at our Annual General Meeting held in December
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Special Parent/Teacher Functions, such as School Development Days, address key issues
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Regular Social Functions are held for fun and profit
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Year Dinners
Community building, along with Fund Raising are major activities of the P&C. Both these endeavours are vital to
forge strong links in the Killarney Heights High School Community as well as providing funds to allow the school to
purchase teaching aids, equipment and facilities not supplied by the Department of Education and Training. P &C
Funds are raised from:
{ Parent Subscriptions. This will be $250 per student and $400 per family this year. This modest sum is a
voluntary donation but is the major source of funding for our grants programme. It is separate from the
School Fees, but can be paid when the school fees are paid.
{ Clothing Shop. This provides parents with the opportunity to purchase all their children’s uniform needs.
The shop is open Tuesdays, 8.00 – 11.00 and Thursdays, 11.00 – 3.30. The telephone number is 9453 5000.
The P&C requires the efforts of an active and dedicated body of volunteers. We welcome any offers of assistance
from new parents and the extended family. Whether you can spare a little or a lot of your time, your contribution
will be most appreciated.
In return for your involvement, we can promise you the pleasure of good company and the satisfaction of knowing
that your efforts are contributing to the improvement of your child's secondary education.
We look forward to meeting you on the first day of the school year for the 2014 Year 7 students and at the first P&C
General Meeting on the 3rd Monday in February at 7.30pm.
For any enquiries or offers of help please phone the school on 9451 7005.
Warm wishes, Max Relph – President, KHHS P&C
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The contact person in the school front office for international students is Ms Tracy Lenehan.
The International Student co-ordinators are the Deputy Principals, Ms Baker and Ms McLean
whose offices are located in A Block.
Your Year Advisers are:
Year 7 – Mr Rod Simmons (HSIE, D Block)
Year 8 – Ms Kiara Wilson (PDHPE, E Block)
Year 9 – Mr D Rodd (Science, D Block)
Year 10 – Ms S Ernist (LOTE, E Block )
Year 11 – Ms Sara Vaccaro (History, E Block)
Year 12 – Mr Iain Cameron (Mathematics, D Block)
The Chinese Community Liaison Officer – Mr K Ho – is available on Mondays in A block interview
room.
The School Counsellor is Mr Taffa whose office is in A Block
 Welfare and Emergency Services:
In case of an emergeny, the ambulance, police or the fire brigade can be contacted by
phone on 000.
The local police station is located at 63 Archer Street, Chatswood. Phone: 9414 8499
The nearest medical centre is Chatswood Station Medical Clinic, located at Level 3, 430
Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Phone 9411 7916.
The nearest Hospital to the school is Royal North Shore Hospital, Pacific Highway, St
Leonards. Phone 9926 7111
If at any stage you feel unsafe inside or outside the school, report this to one of the
international student contacts in the school.
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Local Area Information
Our local banks are:
ANZ Bank, The Centre, Forestville
Commonwealth Bank – 39 The Centre, Forestville. Phone 9451 1211
St George Bank – Shop 8, Forestway Shopping Centre. Phone 13 3330
The nearest shops are located at The Centre, Starkey Street, Forestville.
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Legal Information
o It is illegal to consume alcohol if you are under 18 years of age.
o It is illegal to purchase cigarettes if you are under 18 years of age.
o Possession and use of illegal drugs is a criminal offence.
o For information about laws relating to children and young people, visit the
website www.lawstuff.org.au
Questions, Concerns or Complaints
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, see the International Student
Coordinator. The NSW Department of Education and training has a complaints procedure;
full details are available from the International Students Centre.
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Who do I know at Killarney?
What is their name?
Who?
The Principal is:
The Deputy Principals are:
Where do I find
them?
A Block
Ms Baker
A Block
Ms McLean
A Block
Mr Taffa
A Block
Supervisor of Girls is:
Ms McDermott
E Block
Supervisors of Boys are:
D Block
Careers Adviser
Mr Lukas Jessop
Mr Matt Murphy
Mrs McDermott
Chinese Community Liaison Officer
Mr Ho (Mondays only)
A Block
Welfare Coordinator
Mrs Urquhart
B Block
The School Counsellor is:
My Home Room Teacher is:
The Support Teacher is:
My Year Adviser is:
My Teachers are:
English Teacher
Mathematics Teacher
Science Teacher
Geography Teacher
History Teacher
Design & Technology Teacher
Language Teacher
Music Teacher
PD/ Health Teacher
PE Teacher
Visual Arts Teacher
My Peer Support Leaders are:
The Sports’ Captains are:
The School Captains are:
My Student Council Reps are:
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E Block
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KILLARNEY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL SERIOUS INCIDENT POLICY RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Killarney Heights High School’s Critical Incident Policy incorporates the DET Policy, Procedures and Emergency
Management Guidelines and applies to all students. In the case of International Students enrolled at the school,
the following applies.
Incident
Any emergency involving
International Students
including:
 severe verbal or
psychological aggression
 death, serious injury or any
threat of these
 natural disaster
 issues such as domestic
violence, sexual assault,
drug or alcohol abuse
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Missing students:
 Students who cannot be
located or contacted and
have been absent for 5
consecutive days
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NB
Action
For students under 18
years, contact family in the
student’s home country
and guardian/carers in
Australia.
For students 18 years and
older, contact the student’s
family in their home
country and the guardian if
they have one.
Notify the relevant
consulate or embassy if the
situation is life threatening.
Notify ISC of the emergency
and actions taken by the
school.
Record on the student’s file
all actions, interviews and
conversations.
Contact the student,
guardian/carers or
emergency contacts.
Follow up with other
students and friends to
locate the student.
Contact parents overseas.
Notify ISC of the missing
student and actions taken
by the school; the ISC will
notify the Department of
Immigration and
Citizenship as required.
Report the student as a
missing person to the
police and notify the
appropriate consulate or
embassy.
Contact Numbers
International Student Centre:
1300 302 456 (main number) ,
8293 6975 Julie McLaren or
8293 6968 Alan Liang
Consulates:
China: 8595 8000
Korea: 9210 0200
Japan: 9231 3455
Thailand: 9241 2542
Vietnam: 9327 1912
International Student Centre:
1300 302 456 (main number) ,
8293 6975 Julie McLaren or
8293 6968 Alan Liang
Dee Why Police:
9971 3399
Any reports of emergencies/critical incidents should be copied for information or action as
necessary to the Director, International Students Centre in addition to regular departmental
reporting requirements.
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Killarney Heights High School – Map of Emergency Facilities and Evacuation Routes
N
Starkey
Street
D
B
Hydrant on Melwood Ave
A
E
Car
Park
C
Uniform
Shop
Basketball Courts
Car Park
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Blanket
Evacuation Chair
Fire Hydrant
Fire Reel
Melwood
Avenue
Emergency
Evacuation Area
First Aid Kit
Gas Cylinder
Yrs 7,8,9,10,11,12
Emergency
Vehicle Stretcher
Access
Council Oval
Evacuation
Route
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