01 Seaview March April 2015 Week 36

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DHSVAD Newsletter March/April 2014
Art Month
Our school Year began with a great deal of energy being
generated into the organisation of ARTMonth 2015. Mr Forrest
and SAS member, Briony Magoffin spent many hours
contacting artists to secure the services for artist workshops,
ensuring the considerable amount of paperwork including
safety checks were completed for each of the 8 artists and
developing a roster of workshops for our Artstream students
from Year 7 to 11. In addition art supplies for each artist and
primary art workshop were ordered or sourced from Reverse
Garbage. We particularly thank S&S Wholesalers for their
sponsorship and the Hub Café, Dulwich Hill for their support of
ARTMonth.
Inside this Edition
Video Game Design
pg 11
Year 7 Camp
pg 14
Swimming Carnival
Breakfast Club
pg 23
pg 29
Meanwhile as the organisation of the Artstream workshops
took place, Ms O’Donnell and Ms Allison were contacting
primary schools and organising for them to attend our
ArtMonth primary school workshops. In one week the visual
arts teachers planned, organised and taught 300 primary
students in art workshops as well as attended to the teaching
of their own classes. The following week, week 4 of ARTMonth
saw all of the many and varied activities culminate in our big
ARTMonth exhibition. Our Seaview Gallery featured the
Artstream student work while the connecting studio/classroom
exhibited the primary school art work.
The ARTMonth exhibition (March 11) was one of our most
successful. Wherever you looked there was art work that
delighted and impressed. Al Poulet, our Gallery Manager put
together a very up-lifting exhibition using the Gallery spaces to
highlight the individual features of each of the workshops while
the visual arts staff put together the primary school exhibition.
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Principal, Connie
Alves welcomes
Michael Snelling
to ARTMonth
2015 exhibition
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We were honoured to have Micheal Snelling, Director of the
National Art School officially open the exhibition and hear his
message on the importance of links between tertiary
institutions and schools in building a culture of creative
thinkers and problem solvers and his support for the work we
are doing.
Connie Alves thanks artists James Powditch and Al Poulet for their
workshops
ARTMonth and what it means for our students:
For the primary school students it’s about engaging with art
materials and a structured lesson to produce something within
2 hours for an exhibition. The joy is seeing the excitement
generated by the students as they are free to explore,
experiment, and work towards realising the initial idea. When
the workshop comes to an end they revel in their achievement,
particularly when they see all their artwork assembled together
on the classroom floor.
Our Artstream students had a bigger challenge as their
workshops required them to actively engage for a whole day in
the development of their art work for exhibition. The students
rose to the occasion embracing all aspects of the workshop
including the artist’s presentation talk, the conceptualisation of
their artwork, the preparation and experimentation and the final
making of the artwork. Full credit to all the classes who
displayed a positive attitude to all that was asked of them, the
assistance they provided each other and respect shown to the
artists.
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The 2015 artist workshops engaged students in creative forms
such as puppetry/animation with the artist, Jumaadi; Ceramics
with Jenny Orchard; solar-plate etching with Serafina Martin;
Chinese Ink painting with Archibald Prize finalist, Jason Phu;
Stencil Art with the artist, Tiera Boo; Collage with Archibald
Prize finalist, James Powditch, Observational Skills in Drawing
with National Art School instructor, Deborah Marks; painting
and performance art with Al Poulet and printing for Design with
Pierre Cavalan from Enmore Design Centre (TAFE).
I would like to acknowledge the dedication and effort invested
in ARTMonth by the visual arts teachers, Michele Barta and
Stephen Westgarth (who also photographed the workshops),
Mez O’Donnell, Lisa Allison, Carl Noonan and Shane Forrest.
These teachers support ARTMonth for the amazing
opportunities it provides to young people in extending their
skills, knowledge and creativity. They do so even though for at
least a month they are stretched to the limit in attending to all
their teaching responsibilities. The fantastic feedback from the
students and artists from the workshops in addition to the
effusive responses from parents attending the exhibition are
testament to the wonderful job these teachers are doing in
investing in our young people’s creative future.
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Pierre Cavalan's creating text from found
objects workshop
Primary School students see their art
work at exhibition.
Jumaadi shadow puppet
workshop
Jason Phu's Chinese ink workshop
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From the Principal
The term is speeding ahead with many of
our students getting involved in our
specialisation, in sport, debating, music
performances and lots of active learning.
Art month exhibition was a wonderful
successful exhibition seeing over 300
primary students working with our staff as
well as our high school students working
with Australian practising artists. On the
11th of March the exhibition was opened
by Michael Snelling from the National
Arts School who is very keen to
strengthen our links. There was a
wonderful show of parents and students
from our school as well as parents from
participating primary schools. DHSVAD
art month coincides with Sydney art
month complementing our focus and
specialisation. Congratulations to all
student artists and the art staff for a
successful program.
Year 7 Welcome BBQ was held on the
18th of February in our canteen quad
organised by our hardworking P&C. The
goal of the event was for parents to meet
other parents and making connections
with staff. The year 7 camp was a major
success supported by our year10
talented student leaders. A big thankyou
to all our staff who attended and the year
10 peer support leaders.
School Management Plan 2015-2017
Our discussion begun at the beginning of
2014 and continues this term with all
stakeholders contributing to discussions,
forums and surveys regarding our vision
for the next three years. The team has
spent a lot of time diagnosing data(
surveys, discussions, forums) from staff,
students, parents including the P&C as
we plan and set strategic directions for
the next 3 years.
Our three directions are: Creative
Curriculum for Student Learning,
Progressive
pedagogy
and
assessment
and
Enhanced
Community Connectedness. The draft
was presented at the last P&C meeting.
We are grateful to our P&C for
organising a wonderful experience
and event at NSW art gallery to view Art
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Express. This is an annual event which
all parents are encouraged to attend.
Mark your calendars for next year.
Headspace workshops were delivered to
the junior school focusing on mental
health and resilience.
Our students studying Japanese will be
travelling these holidays with Mr Forrest
and other staff members. Thank you to
the generosity of staff for devoting their
holidays in order to make this trip
possible.
Parents and students are reminded to be
courteous at all times including when
travelling by public transport. It expected
that students give up their seat to paying
passengers as well as young children.
“Behaviour Code for Students” in this
edition.
Your children will be given information for
you to check and return to the school
before the end of term. Please read and
return all documentation as outlined in
the accompanying letter.
To all our families, students and staff we
wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday.
I’m looking forward to next term
refreshed and ready for the term ahead.
Ms C. Alves
Respect,
Responsibility
and
Relationships forms our code of
conduct, is in our welfare policy and is
embedded in everything we do. The 3
R’s also applies when engaging with
electronic media.
Students are reminded that social media
should only be used for positive
communication. A general rule that we
often talk about as a school is: if you
can’t say it to the person then it should
not be said at all on any social media. It
is important that parents monitor their
child’s electronic usage. Respect,
Responsibility and Relationships are
our core values and are imbedded in
everything we do. Refer to the
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You reap what you sow”
A wise old person was sitting in the sun
on a bench outside a school. Along
came a new young student who said, “I
have just shifted to this town. Please
could you tell me what this school is
really like?” The wise old person
thought carefully, and, after a moment’s
silence replied, “Tell me about your
previous school. What was that like?”
The new young student didn’t hesitate.
“It was pretty boring. Nothing much ever
happened. The teachers weren’t any
good. We’d just muck about most of the
time. Nothing to do. Yeah, overall, just
boring. “The wise old person said,
“Well, I think that’s pretty much what
you’ll find here.”
A short time later another new young
student came along and asked the wise
old person, “I have just shifted to this
town. Please could you tell me what
this school is really like?” Again the
wise old person paused, thought
carefully and said, “Tell me about your
previous school. What was that like?”
The new young student didn’t hesitate.
“It was great. Lots to do all the time.
Terrific teachers. Good fun. Lots to
learn. Great friends. It was a really good
place to be and I loved it.” The wise old
person replied, “Well, I think that’s pretty
much what you’ll find here.
responded to everything that has
happened at school so far this year
regarding:
 Learning
 Preparation
 Expectations
 Uniform
 Your teachers
 Your peers
Keeping our school clean, inside the
classroom and outside the classroom.
Now remind yourself that you alone are
responsible for the way in which you
respond to all these areas - are you
satisfied or can you do better? And
remember at all times, your attitudes are
shaping your future!
Have a wonderful break and
comeback refreshed and
ready for another term of
learning.
Ms Alves
Our attitudes shape the way we
respond to everything we say and do,
and each one of us is responsible for
these alone.
Having read the story, how have you
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From the Deputy
The camp at Vision Valley in early March was a
wonderful experience for both the Year 7 students and
their Year 10 peers support leaders. It provided them
with an opportunity to get to know each other outside
of the classroom and to get involved in activities such
as rock climbing, the flying fox, high ropes and
canoeing. A presentation/workshop by Y Lead
focussed on the themes of transition, resilience and
team work. Thank you to all the teachers involved in
the organisation and those who attended this camp.
Congratulations to Sofia Kkallas for being awarded the
Soroptimist International Grant, which was
presented at Parliament House, Sydney in early
March. Soroptimist International is a global volunteer
movement with a network of around 80,000 club
members in 130 countries and territories. It works at a
local, national and international level to educate,
empower and enable opportunities for women and
girls.
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The opportunity to complete the “Tell them from me
survey” was given to most students from Years 7-12
during week 9. Information was provided to the
parents/carers in the last newsletter and also emailed.
This survey helps teachers and the school executive
know students’ feelings towards school, any problems
that may be occurring at the school, and ideas for
making the school better. It provides students with a
chance to tell teachers and school staff what they
think. The students’ responses are anonymous and
once the information is collated, it will inform the new
school management plan.
schools when the focus is on basics. This could be as
simple as outlining expectations, to making sure
students are challenged and given feedback on
assessments. As part of its analysis, the paper looked
at data from a student engagement and wellbeing
survey of 80,000 NSW students from 220 public
schools undertaken in 2013 and 2014. The survey
showed that where teachers had high expectations for
students and their work, they generally performed
better in a range of forums, including NAPLAN. These
expectations included encouraging students to try
hard, urging them to do their best work and to hand
their homework in on time”. This is advice that can
translate to the home environment as well.
The public version of the new school management
plan is nearing completion and will be available early
next term. The three strategic directions focus on
curriculum, pedagogy & assessment and community
connectedness (including wellbeing).
Could I take this opportunity to congratulate Year 7
students on how well they have transitioned into high
school. It has been very rewarding chatting to them
and hearing about how they have gone so far this term
and how they are enjoying the different aspects of
high school.
The term ends on Thursday 2nd April. All students
return Tuesday 21st April.
I would like to wish the whole school community all the
best over the Easter holidays.
Some of the events to look forward to early next term
include:
 The athletics carnival at Homebush warm up
track on Friday 1st May.
 NAPLAN for Years 7 & 9 are on Tuesday 12thThursday 14th May. More details to follow.
 Parent/teacher nights in term two are: week 3
Wednesday 6th May Years 7-11 from 3.30-7.20pm and
then again on Wednesday 20th May for Years 7-11,
3.30-7pm. Booking details will be forthcoming.
Ms N Wilkinson
If you have any old school uniforms, we would really
appreciate it if you could donate them to school so
they can go into a pool of items that students borrow.
We especially need shorts, boys’ trousers and sports
shorts. Please keep encouraging your child to always
wear the full correct school uniform, including black,
enclosed leather shoes. If for some reason your child
is out of uniform, please provide an explanation note
and the deputy will provide a pink pass. With the
weather cooling down, all students need to make sure
they only wear either the school sloppy joe, jumper,
cardigan or jacket, all which are currently available
from the uniform shop.
A recent press article (SMH Saturday 14th March)
titled: “What really works in raising kids’ marks at
school” stated “A new study from NSW’s Centre for
Education Statistics and Evaluation, titled What works
Best, says a ‘growing bank of evidence’ shows there is
a clear pattern of higher academic performance in
…there is a clear pattern
of higher academic
performance in schools
when the focus is on
basics. This could be as
simple as outlining
expectations, to making
sure students are
challenged and given
feedback on
assessments.
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From the
English
Faculty
Welcome to the 2015 academic year! As we approach
the end of the first term it is very exciting to report how
smooth and efficient the start to the year has been. It
is great to see such motivation and quality teaching
and learning taking place. The first round of
assessment tasks has taken place and all years have
been very diligent in meeting the requirements for
submission. Students have been engaged with their
topics and carefully developing their responses in a
thoughtful manner. The classes have been working on
the following units:
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Year 7: Have been working on arrange of
activities. Students have undertaken some
creative writing focusing on appropriate levels of
literacy. This was followed by an oral presentation
on their favourite text and then a close study of a
novel.
Year 8 have enjoyed interpreting the stylistic
wonders of Shaun Tan.
SHOCK…HORROR…there has been another
gruesome murder but our team of crack
detectives are on the case. Year 9 have been
working on a major crime scene.
Year 10 have been closely analysing several
quality Australian poets.
Year 11 have been commencing their preliminary
HSC courses with an AREA of Study focus on the
theme of ‘Journeys.’
Year 12 are working on their respective texts
associated with Module A.
The Year 9-10 debating team is preparing for the
Premiers Debating Challenge competition in Term 2.
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
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The Year 12 drama class has recently enjoyed an
excursion to the Seymour Centre to view the best
of last year’s HSC students in ‘Onstage”. This
excursion organised by Mr Tari and Ms Skott
enables students to be aware of the standards
required for success in their performances. The
senior drama students are booked in to see the
Sydney Theatre Company’s production of
‘Endgame’ starring Hugo Weaving.
MOVE IT! Over 40 Year 7 students auditioned to
be part of this Channel 9 quiz show. A very
talented group of students were selected to
perform at Fox studios in late March. The
students include Zara Jones-Gee, Asimi M,
Marnie Hamilton-Gold, Adara Eyre, Raymond He,
Elvis Quach, Sam Tancred, Tara Sipic, Alex
Reiger, Jordan Dann, Sonnet Cure, Todra
Linquist, Marium El Hajj, Ada Farry. Good luck –
show time!
The following students received merit awards at a
recent whole school assembly:
From Year 7: Natalie Omran, Marium El-Hajj, Tara
Lucero, Luka Bakota, Astrid Armiger, Gabrielle
Tarmono and Serenity Essex
From Year 12: Tully Huntington, Rebecca Ke, Grace
Erwin, Saaya Watanabe, Jab Suphatcha, Tara
Wesson, Grace Davidson-Lynch, Reid Durno, Wendy
Li, Jacky Chen, Caitlyn Boyce, Kevin Pham, Hannah
Rangou, Jack Williams, Ariel Hunt, Anthony Du, Harry
Bassett
B. Kell - Head Teacher English
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Video Game
Design
On the 19th of March, the Video Game Design NEO
class participated in a workshop spanning the first
three periods. Two game designer from AIE (The
Academy of Interactive Entertainment) ran the
workshop and showed the class the basics of terrain
design in Unity 3D. Using a myriad of additional terrain
assets, the class designed, sculpted, textured,
coloured and polished a small world, which was filled
with mountains, valleys, lakes and, in one specimen,
even a small village. This terrain was then published
and exported to create a stand-alone application in
which the player could control a character in first
person.
This workshop was thoroughly enjoyed by all who
participated, and was also extremely helpful to the
many people who will later make a fantastic working
game themselves. Not only was it fun it was
educational because we learnt about level design
which is a skill that can branch off into different
careers. During this term we have been learning
coding and basic game design. Though we have
learnt only a small amount of code to date, we are all
yet to make a game because we are in the process of
planning our games. We all look forward to the
upcoming class time so we can finish our games.
Tyler Whelan & Aaron Hamilton Gold (Yr 9)
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“Not only was it fun it was
educational because we learnt
about level design which is a skill
that can branch off into different
careers.”
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My Year 7 camp
experience
Before camp I was excited to be doing activities with
my friends but also a little nervous after hearing other
peoples’ stories.
When we got to camp, we started our activities
straight away. We did two activities every day.
There were two water activities; canoeing and water
slide. A lot of people capsized their canoe, and a few
of them jumped into the water! The water slide was
amazing, but a bit cold.
The other four activities were high ropes, flying fox,
rock climbing and the wilderness challenge. In rock
climbing, we climbed using actual rocks, and the flying
fox looked frightening but once you are up in the air, it
is really fun. In high ropes, it was my classmates
pulling me up to and lowering me down from the
platform, and the wilderness challenge was an
obstacle course.
The food had its good and bad days, but we were
given breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and
supper, so we never went hungry.
We we got on the bus to go home, we were tired, but I
think getting to do all those activities was worth it.
Written
by
Hannah
Hughes,
Year
7
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Library Update
The library is an ever-changing, dynamic learning
environment, blending digital technology with
traditional to become a flexible 21st century learning
space for all students.
The library seminar rooms have been utilised as
classrooms and new data projectors will be installed
shortly so watch this space!
The role of the library is also to address different
learning needs. One of the focuses this term has been
to address the literacy curriculum needs of students as
well as gifted and talented. An excellent selection of
magazine subscriptions has been placed catering for a
diverse range of student interests. Some of the
magazines include; Grand Designs Australia, Art
Monthly Australia, Peppermint, Frankie, COSMOS,
New Scientist, New Philosopher, Australian Wood
smith, Foreign Affairs, Clean Eating, Top Gear,
Empire and even Girlfriend!
Congratulations to Sonnet Cure and Christian
Chorbadjian who will be vying for the highly coveted
Ultimate Chess Trophy. The adrenaline and
excitement of the Year 7 chess competition has now
flowed onto the Year 10 students who spend their all
their free time practicing and participating in the
competition.
All students are encouraged to continue to use the
‘suggestion box’ so the engaging resources can be
sourced. Look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Kind regards,
Teacher Librarian
Mr Pascoe.
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National Day of Action
Against Bullying and
Violence
The “National day of Action Against Bullying and
Violence” is a day where awareness is raised across
Australia about the issues of bullying and violence and
our need as a community to take action. On the 20th of
March, Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
will take part in this national day.
This year the focus and motto is “Standing Together”,
there is great power when we stand together,
especially against bullying. Standing together
demonstrates our values and school culture. Posters
have been placed around the school grounds to help
bring attention to this national cause.
A mural is planned for “A” block which will promote the
“Stand Together” motto. Students and teachers have
been invited to place a painted fingerprint on the mural
as way to say that they will stand together with the rest
of the school community against bullying and violence.
We don’t have to wait for something negative to
happen before we stand together. We can stand
together for good every day. We can include people
and invite them into our groups if they are sitting
alone, new or looking sad. We can treat people with
respect. We can encourage and build people up with
our words. We can help people when they need help.
We are all every creative; we can come up with
creative ways to stand together.
The truth is everyone at our school belongs here; as a
community we need to help people feel like they
belong. If you are experiencing any bullying please
come and see me and we will resolve the situation
together.
Dennis Laris - Student Support Officer
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Student
Science
Report
Term 1 for Science, classes of Year 9 studied
Forensic Sciences. I can say on behalf of my class,
that we all enjoyed the arts and skills to commit the
perfect murder…only kidding. But in all seriousness, it
was a great topic to study and a brilliant way to start
off the school year. Within this topic we were taught
blood splat analysis on different surfaces. Materials
and mud forensics, where the shoe sizes and
dimensions were recorded, along side with any
distinctive patterns on the sole of the shoe. A class
survey was conducted where the figure prints, name,
date of birth, hair colour, and crime, of the students
were recorded into a database that as a class was
collectively constructed on our computers.
I think we can officially call ourselves Dexter or
Sherlock Holmes, with all the skills we had acquired,
but wait, that wasn’t the end of our detective journey.
The last terrifying crime that we had to deconstruct,
was the murder of a beloved classmate, Nicky Lee.
My class, 9 Ruby, had to put our skills to the test in
order to find the murderer or murderers who
committed this ghastly and horrendous crime. Using
the evidence collected from close inspection of the
crime scene, the suspects were narrowed down to
only a hand full of students and maybe a teacher!
Through further investigation using figure prints
extracted from the scene, blood splat analysis and
material found, it was further narrowed down to two
people. The murderer was smaller than the victim,
indicated in the way the blood had fallen due to the
blunt force trauma inflicted on the victim’s head, and
with footprints saying that one of the murderers had
‘typical’ school shoes, with the assistant having nonschool shoes. So who is it you ask? It was non-other
than… Hannah Lee with the assistance of Mr. Cutrupi!
We trusted you, Sir!
This topic really excited our class and made for an
engaging and fun topic, but it also taught us a moral:
‘you can’t get away with any crime because the
students of Dulwich High will catch you!’
By Angelique Cianci
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology
We are coming to the end of the term and it only
seems a few days ago that we began the school year.
It is never too late to welcome the Year 7 students to
our school community and wishing them all the best
during their six years of high school. I would also like
to take the opportunity to welcome all students and I
am happy to report that they have settled into their
years very quickly and are working hard toward
achieving their course outcomes. Teachers are very
happy with the progress of their students and there
are many exciting things happening in classrooms and
in the faculty.
I would also like to celebrate our excellent results in
the 2014 HSC, having achieved the best results ever,
including Band 6s in Design and Technology and
Industrial Technology-Timber. Congratulations to the
students who gained entry at University courses, we
wish them all the best in their future careers. Also my
thank you to the Year 12 teachers Warwick Wyndham,
Nuella Lancaster and Carmel Taylor for their
dedication and hard work for these results to be
achieved.
Year 7 & 8
Year 7 and 8 Units of work have been updated. We
now have 6 Units, three for each year in Stage 4. They
are based on Architectural design, Jewellery design
(metal), Textile design, Food design, Industrial design
(timber) and Media design (animation)
To be successful learners and to be effective citizens
in the 21st century the following skills are what people
will need.
 problem solving and decision making
 creative and critical thinking
 collaboration, communication and negotiation
 intellectual curiosity
 finding, selecting, structuring and evaluating
information and
 having motivation to be a self-starter who is selfregulating, responsive and reflective.
Year 9 Design and Technology
A group of Year 9 Design and Technology students
designed and made a video for the National Day of
Action against Bullying and Violence, which is
celebrated on 20th March. The video can be seen in
the school website.
Congratulations to Merril Quach, Sidney Hock,
Annika-Bernice Karaivanova, Tyler Whelan, Luba
Ndibali, Grace Martin-Shields, Roni Brown and Anicca
Lee for an outstanding work.
Y10 Industrial Technology Timber Nano House
excursion, Customs House
Industrial Technology-Timber students attended an
excursion to Customs House, where a nano-house,
made out of timber was exhibited. The house was
prefabricated using plywood and no glue and/or
screws were used to assemble it. Students had the
opportunity to meet the designer who explained the
process of designing the house and its production.
Students also visit the Customs House foyer to see
the 1:500 scale model of the Sydney’s, which covers
10 square kilometres of the city and counts with 80
finely-detailed landmark buildings.
Units of work have been designed in order to facilitate
effective learning for the 21st Century.
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Y12 Food Technology Excursion
Recently, Year 12 Food Technology participated in an
excursion to The Cornersmith, Marrickville. The team
at the Cornersmith were extremely welcoming and
friendly and they informed the class of the elements of
food manufacturing and their importance. The focus of
the excursion was pickling. We were able to taste
various raw materials, which were pickled and then
learnt how to pickle a raw material with the staffs’ help.
Food that was pickled at the kitchen included red
grapes, turnips, and green beans. The team were
happy to answer our questions and provide advice for
our future pickling experiences. The ability to learn,
practise and gain advice from the team at The
Cornersmith, enhanced our knowledge and confidence
which heightened our performance when completing
our assignments for food manufacturing. Thank you,
Ms Buchan, for organising an interesting and enjoyable
excursion for our class.
Y12 Design & Tech exhibition – Powerhouse
Museum
Y12 Design and Technology students are working
very enthusiastically with their Major Design Projects
and as part of that process they attended the
Powerhouse museum and visit the DesignTech
exhibition, which every year, shows the best Design
and Technology Major Design Projects in the state.
Students had the opportunity to see the excellent level
of work and got inspiration, and some “tips”, for their
portfolios. They had also the opportunity to see the
2014 Design Awards, with a collection of innovative
Australian designs.
Ariel Hunt - Y12 Food Technology student
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Vocally Happy
MUSIC ENSEMBLES &
TUITION AT DHSVAD 2015
New in term 2…
CHAMBER GROUP
MONDAYS 3:15 – 4:15PM in the Music Room
This ensemble caters to acoustic guitarists and all
other string players, woodwind (including
recorder), brass and percussion instruments. This
group will perform a repertoire suited directly to
the level and instrumentation of the group.
Contact Ms James for further information.
Continuing in term 2…
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
TUESDAYS 7:45am – 8:45am in the Music
Room
Members of this ensemble have the opportunity to
learn correct vocal technique and to experience
fantastic and enjoyable performance opportunities
with Ms. James, a trained soprano and
experienced choral conductor, chorister and
soloist.
Singers of all ranges and abilities are welcome!
BANDS
CONCERT BAND – THURSDAYS 7:30AM –
8:45AM in the Music Room
This ensemble is directed and organized by Mr.
O’Donnell and Ms. James.
Instruments usually played in a concert band
include:
Woodwind: Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet &
saxophone (alto and tenor).
Brass: Trumpet, trombone, euphonium, French
horn, tenor horn, baritone & tuba.
Percussion: Drum kit, glockenspiel, xylophone,
un-tuned percussion (tambourine, woodblock,
triangle etc), keyboard & bass guitar.
Hiring Instruments: The music department
has a limited number of instruments to
rent, so please see Mr O’Donnell about
availability. It is also possible to rent
instruments at local music shops such as
Sax and Woodwind on Mallett Street,
Camperdown, which also have rent-tobuy schemes.
STAGE BAND – FRIDAYS 7:30am – 8:45am in
the Music Room
This ensemble is led by Mr. O’Donnell, a trained
French horn player and experienced orchestral
musician and band conductor. Mr O’Donnell is
also proficient at other brass instruments.
Stage band is an ensemble for advanced & senior
musicians and therefore is by invitation or
audition only. The instruments in the Stage Band
include those listed for concert band with the
addition of electric guitar. Students in Stage Band
are expected to play in the Concert Band as
mentors for junior students and less experienced
musicians.
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For more band information, please refer to the
Band Policy document.
FEES & CONTRACTS
Students in music ensembles are required to read
the policy for the relevant ensemble and to sign a
contract. The policy for each ensemble outlines
the commitment required to be a member of that
ensemble which includes regular rehearsal
attendance, taking care of hired instruments (if
applicable), financial commitment etc.
All students belonging to music ensembles are
required to pay a music ensemble fee of $50
per term or $200 per year (early bird discounts
apply). Students belonging to more than one
ensemble are only required to pay one set of
music ensemble fees.
Students in the band will be required to pay
additional fees in the case of hiring an instrument.
Please refer to the Band Policy document for
further details.
Communication is in the form of hard copy notes,
emails and on the school website:
www.dulwichh.schools.nsw.edu.au/curriculumactivities/curriculum/music
Subscribe to Enews and receive information
on your smart phone/email by selecting the
relevant ensemble.
If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to contact the music faculty below:
Claire James
Neil O’Donnell
Music Teacher
Music Teacher
Music Ensembles Coordinator Band Director
Vocal Ensemble Director
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 9560 7299 ext. 235 V.M 177
Phone: 9560 7299 ext. 235 V
If financial assistance is required, please contact
the school.
MUSIC TUTORS
All students in both Concert Band and Stage
Band are required to have private lessons on their
instrument with a tutor on a weekly basis.
We have a list of tutors for strings, brass,
woodwind, percussion, guitar and voice. The
students contact the tutors and negotiate the
lesson time and venue, and the lesson rate is set
by the tutor. All fees are paid directly to the tutor.
See the music teachers for the tutor list and for
further information regarding instrumental and
vocal tuition.
CONTACT AND COMMUNICATION
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Friday 13th Dress up & Shave
for a Cure
Last week the SRC hosted a ‘Friday the Thirteenth’
school mufti day where students dressed in scary
clothes or all black, and it was wonderful to see almost
all of DHSVAD’s students participating in the dress up.
At lunchtime the SRC hosted a cake stall where they
sold spiders, jelly cups and cupcakes and were sold
out by the time lunch ended.
At the half time bell everybody gathered in the main
quad to witness Owen Small shave his beard, and Mr.
Felman and Mrs. Daniel shaving their heads to raise
money for the Leukemia foundation. There were gold
coin donations running through the day and lots of
funds were raised. Over $450 was donated to the
Leukaemia Foundation on behalf of the school, and
$220 was raised for the SRC’s future projects.
The day was highly eventful and a fun day for
everyone involved.
A big congratulation also goes to Mrs. Daniel for
reaching her goal of raising over $3000 for the
Leukeamia Foundation.
Stella Longmire – Yr 10 SRC member
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Sports report
Winter sport
Winter sport selections are well on their way. Students
have been given information about the selection
process and the sports on offer. Students that are
choosing school based sports must select online. The
link is https://web.edval.com.au/mysubjects . These
sports have no transport cost. Students are to use
the same code that they used for summer sport. If
they have misplaced this code they can see their year
advisors, PE teachers or Mrs Daniel. Students that are
choosing sports that require transport must pay $130
to the front office. Selections must be done by April 1st.
Hurry doesn’t miss out.
DHSVAD Swimming carnival
On Friday 20th February 7 bus loads of students made
their way to Ashfiled Aquatic Centre. The carnival got
off to a great start with the inaugural human chain
event in which house groups are to form a chain down
the length of the pool. Both Gascoigne and Kngwarray
made it the entire 50m which was a new Dulwich
record.
Congratulations to Gascoigne house for taking out
champion house once again!
A huge congratulation to the following age champions:
Boys
12 years
13 years
14 years
15 years
16 years
17+ years
Rowen Mcintosh
Marcus gao
Hugo teffer
Oliver brownbill
Dylan figueira
Luke figueira
Girls
12 years
13 years
14 years
15 years
16 years
17+ years
Ada Farry
Minnie Pedersen
Rita Franco
Nicola Gao
Amy Perrott
Miranda Losurdo
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Zone swimming carnival
With a strong team of 30 students we headed out to
Enfiled swimming pool. Some great results and close
races held Dulwich in high regard from the other
schools. The following students were successful in
reaching the Sydney East swimming championships:
Oliver Brownbill, Nicola Gao, Luke Figuerra and Dylan
Figueira
A full wrap up of the DHSVAD cross country carnival
will be in the next newsletter so stay tuned.
Mrs J. Daniel
Sports coordinator
Zone swimming team 2015
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Parent Tips (from the
Department of
Education &
Communities)
Practise to be a journalist
This website could definitely make practising writing
and spelling more interesting for all of us. Make a
newspaper clipping with your own headline and story.
Your child may even start imagining themselves as a
publisher
or
journalist.
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.a
sp
Safetytown website – A road safety education
program
This innovative website reinforces the road safety
messages that children are learning at school. It provides
practical strategies to help families learn how to be safer
pedestrians and road users. The seven key road safety
messages cover pedestrian safety, car passenger safety,
bus passenger safety and safety on wheels (bicycles, foot
scooters, skateboards and rollerblades). For further details,
visit https://www.safetytown.com.au
Thinking on your feet
This week’s most common question on the School A
to Z parent website:
Q: What’s a surd?
A: A number that can’t be simplified to remove a
square root (or cube root etc). :eg: 3√(11)
Here’s
some
help
sheets
on
surds.
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/r
esource/factsheet/4056.pdf
Bullying knows no bounds
When cyberbullying hits home - what one mum wishes
she’d done differently. Because most cyberbullying
happens in the home, parents need to be aware of the
technology
young
people
are
using.
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cyberbu
llying/when-cyberbullying-hits-home
Your child
may even
start
imagining
themselves
as a
publisher or
journalist.
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Year 10 Report
Students have made a smooth transition back into the
school routine this year. This term has been eventful,
with many students participating in the school
swimming
and
cross-country
carnivals.
Congratulations to Dylan Figueira, Oliver Brownbill,
Amy Perrott and Nicola Gao for representing the
school at the Bligh Zone swimming carnival.
Year 10 students have participated in phase 2 of the
Learning Journeys program this term. Last year,
students participated in phase 1 that focused on
identifying strengths and weaknesses in the learning
process and potential career interests. Phase 2 is an
extension of this process; Ron Miles, the former
principal of DHSVAD, presented students with
valuable information on the senior subject selection
process. This will be further followed up by a
mentoring program next term.
Students also participated in a mental health
workshop facilitated by HeadSpace. Students
acquired a further understanding of mental health and
developed their self-efficacy to deal with these issues
among themselves and the community. In preparation
for term 2, students are encouraged to familiarise
themselves with the assessment schedule and identify
the due dates of tasks. They are encouraged to use
the assessment task schedule to plan ahead as this
will assist them in managing their completion of tasks
on time. I hope students and their families have a safe
and enjoyable break over the holidays.
Ms Kurtulmus
Year 10 Student Advisor
Students acquired a further
understanding of mental health and
developed their self-efficacy to deal
with these issues among themselves
and the community.
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From the Office
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The Statement of Accounts for school
fees were posted to all students during
Term 1.
Please attend to payment at your earliest
convenience.
Payments can be made by cash, cheque,
credit or bank cards.
Payments can be made in person, over
the phone or by payment envelopes.
Reminder that Excursion notes and
payments are to be made one week prior
to such event.
Please ensure that you put your childs
Surname and Given name on all note.
act, create, communicate
Self-development through drama!
Boost your child’s creativity, confidence
and communication skills.
Enrolling now for students aged 5 to 17.
Studio Location:
www.helenogrady.com.au
Marrickville
Contact the Principal
Mel Duke
Call – 02 9787 2363
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The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club runs on Wednesday mornings from 8am to 8:45am in Room A901 (near the cricket nets).
Thanks to a generous donation from the Salvation Army, breakfast is offered free of charge to the students.
There is a selection of cereals, bacon and eggs, toast and juice.
The Breakfast Club is a great place to have breakfast and make friends. If you’re really lucky you will get to listen
to some classic 80’s music in the background and possibly some unrequested karaoke!!
Dennis Laris
Student Support Officer
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Student Contributions
My Year 7 camp experience
Before camp I was excited to be doing activities with my friends but also a little nervous after hearing other
peoples’ stories.
When we got to camp, we started our activities straight away. We completed two activities every day.
There were two water activities; canoeing and water slide. A lot of people capsized their canoe, and a few of
them jumped into the water! The water slide was amazing, but a bit cold.
The other four activities were high ropes, flying fox, rock climbing and the wilderness challenge. In rock climbing,
we climbed using actual rocks, and the flying fox looked frightening but once you were up in the air, it was really
fun. In high ropes, it was my classmates pulling me up to and lowering me down from the platform, and the
wilderness challenge was an obstacle course.
The food had its good and bad days, but we were given breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and supper,
so we never went hungry.
When we got on the bus to go home we were tired, but I think getting to do all those activities was worth it.
Hannah Hughes - Year 7
Year 10 Science Incursion
Earlier this term, Year 10 were studying the topic, Immunity and Disease. On the 13th February, Dr. Stuart
Tangye, an immunologist from the Garvan Institute, conducted a presentation to two science classes, Topaz and
Ruby. We were gathered in the library while he explained several things on the topic of vaccines and
immunology. He discussed how a virus takes over a person’s body and also glanced over several specific
viruses (Ebola being a focus!) and their effects on the human immune system. Also covered was the eradication
of diseases such as smallpox. Several questions were asked on the topic of Glandular Fever and common cold
evolution. We all walked away feeling like we had learnt a lot and that the visit was very useful to our topic.
Saskia Hauck - Year 10
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BEHAVIOUR CODE FOR STUDENTS
NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive and
responsive learning environments for everyone. We teach and model
the behaviours we value in our students.
In NSW public schools students are expected to:
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Respect other students, their teachers and school staff and community
members
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Follow school and class rules and follow the directions of their teachers
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Strive for the highest standards in learning
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Respect all members of the school community and show courtesy to all
students, teachers and community members
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Resolve conflict respectfully, calmly and fairly
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Comply with the school’s uniform policy or dress code
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Attend school every day (unless legally excused)
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Respect all property
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Not be violent or bring weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco into our
schools
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Not bully, harass, intimidate or discriminate against anyone in our schools
Schools take strong action in response to behaviour that is detrimental to self
or others or to the achievement of high quality teaching and learning.
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Behaviour Code for Students: Actions
Promoting the learning, wellbeing and safety of all students in NSW
Public Schools is a high priority for the Department of Education and
Communities.
We implement teaching and learning approaches to support the
development of skills needed by students to meet our high standards
for respectful, safe and engaged behaviour.
Respect
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Treat one another with dignity
Speak and behave courteously
Cooperate with others
Develop positive and respectful relationships and think about the effect
on relationships before acting
Value the interests, ability and culture of others
Dress appropriately by complying with the school uniform or dress code
Take care with property
Safety
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Model and follow departmental, school and/or class codes of
behaviour and conduct
Negotiate and resolve conflict with empathy
Take personal responsibility for behaviour and actions
Care for self and others
Avoid dangerous behavior and encourage others to avoid dangerous
behaviour
Engagement
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Attend school every day (unless legally excused)
Arrive at school and class on time
Be prepared for every lesson
Actively participate in learning
Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning
The principal and school staffs, using their professional judgment, are best
placed to maintain discipline and provide safe, supportive and responsive
learning environments. The department provides a policy framework and
resources such as Legal Issues Bulletins, access to specialist advice, and
professional learning to guide principals and their staff in exercising their
professional judgment. In this context the NSW Government and the
Department of Education and Communities will back the authority and
judgment of principals and school staff at the local level.
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Career Planning
Construction Induction Card Training
These are the entry level courses required to access employment in the Building
and Construction industry. HIA offers a variety of training options with special rates
for students throughout the year. To request further information or to register visit
http://hia.com.au/Training.aspx?Region=ACT or email [email protected]
Sydney Science Forum - House of Karls
29 April 5.45pm-6.45pm.
Eastern Ave Auditorium, University of Sydney.
Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, the University of
Sydney. Topics will include: why bank robbery is a terrible economic decision, Big
Data watching us, the healing power of swear words and the creation of the Ultimate
Solar System.
Bookings are essential:http://Sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/events
Actors College of Theatre and Television Auditions
9 March, 13 April, 11 May, 10 June, 6 July, 31 August, 7 September, 7 October, 30 November, 7
December, 21 December
http://www.actt.edu.au/admissions/auditions/
AFTRS April School Holiday Filmmaking
7 April to 18 April
Australian Film Television and Radio School
Building 130, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Surry Hills
Up to 17 years. Short courses in Filmmaking, Digital Animation, TV Presenting, Game Design, Screen
Acting, Screen Music .
http://www.aft rs.edu.au/short-courses/short-courses-list?&f.Category:%7CI= School%20Holidays
UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship
Program
14 April Round 1 Applications Open
$15,500 per year + two six month industry placements.
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UNSW Future Students Key Dates 2015
Medicine Information Evening 12 March
Engineering and Science Information Evening 11 June
Scholarships Information Evening 15 July
http://unswfuturestudents.tumblr.com/post/1105 03983827/ key-dates-for-2015
Applying to the Australian Defence Force Academy
Apply in Year 11. Can take 12 months processing.
http://www.de fencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/h owToApply/admissionProcess.aspx
Engineers Australia Career Expos Sydney 4 March, 2.30pm to 5.00pm Sydney
Masonic Centre
Level 1, 66 Goulburn St
Resumes and interview help and meet industry leaders.
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/career- development-centre/careers-expo
Free MedStart Seminar – Secrets of Getting into Medicine
Epping 1 March, 4.15pm – 6.30pm Hurstville 14 March, 4.15pm – 6.30pm Chatswood21
March, 4.15pm – 6.30pm Epping 29 March, 4.15pm – 6.30pm
UMAT and exam explained.
http://www.medstart.com.au/#courses Casual, Part Time Employment One Shift
Jobs
Casual or part-time jobs.
https://oneshiftjobs.com/
CADETSHIPS available for current Year 12s
Do you want a degree, earn a salary and have a professional job all in one? Then a
cadetship may be for you. Cadetships available in areas such as Business, Humanities,
Economics, Engineering and Technology.
Applications open March 9 2015 and close May 13 2015
www.businesscadetships.com.au
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Obtain the best
possible careers
guidance to assist
you with accurate
vocational analysis
and planning.
Your trained High School
Careers Adviser can provide
this assistance.
1. Be aware of your innate gifts.
Innate gifts are what you do
naturally, easily or well. Ask
others (family and close
friends); i.e., if you don’t know
what they are
2. Carefully choose your
Electives in Years 9 and
10.
Selection could involve the
results of your careers
assessments, innate gifts,
personal interests and
previous class results
3. In relation to your
subjects, skills, interests
and favourite electives,
research the possible
professions which align
with them. See
www.myfuture.edu.au and
go to the bottom of the
home page and view the
“Bullseye Posters.”
4. Once you have decided on five
(5) specific vocations:
Research specific
information about the
vocation at
www.jobguide.education.go
v.au
Discern the required tertiary
institution qualifications
5. Carefully choose your
Electives in Years 11 and 12.
Technical College and
Universities may sometimes
require
Specific prerequisites from
Senior School studies.
Therefore, Elective choices
may need to be looked at
closely when choosing to
progress to the next level in
Tertiary education
6. Prepare yourself for the
transferable Employ‐ability
Skills:
Verbal Communication;
Teamwork; Commercial
Awareness; Analysing and
Investigating; Initiative/Self
Motivation; Drive' Written
Communication' Planning and
Organising; Flexibility; Time
Management
7. With respect to your
CV, make a list of all of
your casual and part‐time
jobs, noting in each job the
specific: Roles,
achievements and skills
acquired
8. It will also be beneficial
for your CV if you gather as
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much information about
your involvement in your
school‐life, for example:
leadership positions, sporting
teams, clubs, music bands,
fund‐raising events,
mentoring activities and
student associations.
9. Whilst you’re in
High School, take the
opportunity to put
your efforts into
achieving the best
possible education.
There is always a Plan
B & C when it comes to
after High School
options, but usually Plan
A offers the easiest path
to your future; but
generally requires the
most effort!
“The only place
success comes
before work is in
the Dictionary”;
“There’s no long
term gain without
short term pain”
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Monday May 18
Calendar of
Events
TERM 2, 2014
Bligh Zone Cross Country
Wednesday May 20
Yrs 7 to 11 Parent Teacher
night 3.30 – 7.20pm
Wednesday May 20
P&C Meeting 7pm & Support
Unit sub committee
May 25 to 29
VET Hospitality work
placement
Tuesday May 26
Period 1 – Big Science
Competition yrs 7 - 12
Wednesday May 27
Scripture Yr 7 P.1 & Yr 8 P.2
Friday May 29
History Extension Teacher
lecture attendance Darling
Harbour
Friday May 29
Yr 12 Careers Market
Monday April 20
Staff Development Day
W/c Mon June 1
Design Week – to be confirmed
Tuesday April 21
First Day of school for students
Thursday June 4
Wednesday April 22
AFL Knockout at Mahoney Oval
12.30pm selected 7-9 students
Yr 12 Ancient History HSC
lectures excursion all day
Darling Harbour
Thursday April 23
Introduction to LEAPS program
6 – 7.30pm
Monday June 8
Queens Birthday holiday
June 8 to 19
VET Entertainment work
placement
Tuesday June 9
Yr 10 Mentoring
Friday June 12
Yr 12 Std English – 40 students
to Ensemble Theatre all day
excursion
Friday June 12
Yr 10/11 ITT Timber Show –
Sydney Olympic Park
Tuesday June 16
Yr 10 Mentoring
Wednesday June 17
P&C Meeting 7pm
Friday April 24
Yr 12 Study Skills 1.45 – 3pm
Friday April 24
Whole School Assembly –
extended Anzac Day
April 20 to May 1
VET Entertainment work placement
Easter Show
Thursday April 30
Meet the Music at Opera House
6.30pm+
Friday May 1
Athletics Carnival at Homebush
Warm up Track
May 4 to 15
VET Retail work placement
Thursday June 18
Wednesdays May 6 & 20
Yrs 7 to 11 Parent Teacher nights
3.30 – 7.20pm
Yr 11 Biology excursion to Field
of Mars
Friday June 19
Bligh Zone Athletics
Yr 7 Immunisation
Friday June 19
Yr 10 Careers Market
Tuesday June 23
Yr 10 Mentoring
Friday May 8
Tues May 12 to Thurs May 14
NAPLAN Yrs 7 and 9
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Friday June 26
Last day of term
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