The Lion - Balwyn High School
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The Lion - Balwyn High School
ISSUE 19 14 November 2013 Principal Deborah Harman Assistant Principals David Nichols, Karen Harris, Andrew Corr School Captains Andrew Longo, Georgia Smith Principal’ s Perspective Leading Balwyn High School in 2014 – Staff I am delighted to announce that we have finalised our staff Leadership Profile for 2014 with one new member joining the Leadership Team and several other changes in other important positions across the school. We were extremely pleased to see the level of interest amongst the staff who wished to play a significant role in leading such a dynamic and vibrant school community. CONTENTS Assistant Principals’ Report Senior School Report Middle School Report News Music Sport Café Menu The Leadership Team began our 2014 work together over a recent weekend Retreat in Kalorama which provided a wonderful opportunity for us to prioritise our focus areas with staff and students next year. We were joined by six members of our Leadership Development Program who were invited as part of their professional learning and to act as observers over the weekend. Leadership Team Principal Assistant Principals Director of Senior School Director of Middle School Director of Student Services Director of Curriculum & Learning Director of Music/Community Engagement Director of Sport/Sport Education Director of English & Literacy Director of Mathematics & Numeracy Director of Arts/Design Director of Science Director of Humanities Director of Pedagogy/Educational Leadership Director of Student Leadership/Voice Deborah Harman David Nichols, Karen Harris, Andrew Corr Josie Millard Alexeena Murphy Linda Lavelle Amanda Clarke Bernadette Clayton Rob Handreck Jennifer Jones Michael Opray Bruce McLaverty Gemma Slussareff Clinton Chiumello Jonathan Heard Jessica Manning Student Learning & Wellbeing Managers Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Anne Guica & Louise Noonan Rebecca Arnold & Hamish Anderson Erin Tinsley & Shalini Bodhanker Matt Bon & Narod Altunkaya Julien Escurat & Nesrene Barakat Tegan Knuckey & Brett Hobbs Other Positions: Assistant Director of Student Services Pathways & Careers Team Leader Head of Xplore Head of PE/Health Education Head of Languages Head of EAL Head of Outdoor Education Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator STEP Coordinator House Coordinator Natalie Fanariotis Erin Shale Hamish Duckmanton Neil Johnson Lionel Carbonel Eleni Kane Rebekah Gill Justin Farley Emma Stevenson Richard Driscoll 1 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Principals’ Perspective cont. Calendar of Events Year 10 and Unit 2 and 9D Exams Begin 11- 19 November, 2013 Year 9 Exams Begin 25 - 27 November 2013 Presentation Night Hamer Hall 7.30pm Monday 9 December 2013 I look forward to working with the Leadership Team and the staff in all responsibility positions and congratulate all successful applicants on behalf of the school community. Leading Balwyn High School in 2014 – Students The interest in Student Leadership at Balwyn High School has always been high and we are currently interviewing for the Year 12 Leaders who will play significant roles with their peers next year. The calibre and enthusiasm of the student applicants is amazing and we have some very difficult decisions to make. The final Year 12 team, as well as the Middle School Captains, will be announced on Presentation Night by our current School Captains, Andrew Longo and Georgia Smith. The application process for Years 8, 10 and 11 Student Leadership positions will take place over the next few weeks and we are anticipating the same level of interest and excitement around these opportunities. Deborah Harman Principal Grade 6 Information Night 7.00pm Hall Thursday 5 December 2013 Grade 6 Orientation Day Tuesday 10 December 2013 Leadership Team Retreat Participants Return to page 1 2 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Assistant Principals’ Report Presentation Night Monday 9 December, 2013 We have been delighted with the parents’ response to Presentation Night. Ticket sales are progressing very well. Presentation Night is a major event for Balwyn High School which provides us with the opportunity to recognise the efforts of our students. Having watched the students rehearse, it is clear that it will also provide us with some fantastic entertainment. David Nichols Assistant Principal It is expected that all year 7 and 8 students attend Presentation Night as they will form the mass choir for the finale. It also provides these students with a unique opportunity to experience performing at one of Melbourne’s premier venues. Directions to the venue and instructions regarding timing of arrival and uniform will be included in the next addition of ‘The Lion’. Tickets are available online through the parent portal with details available on the school website. Course Confirmation Packages Course Confirmation Packages for current Year 7 -11 students have been posted on Newsfeed for students and parents to access. Current Year 7 students and parents should access the ‘Year 8 Course Confirmation Package 2014’ etc. Students have had the process of course confirmation and the End of Year Program (Year 7-9) or Ignition Program (VCE) explained to them in level assemblies. Our planning for 2014 is well underway and students in Years 8-11 can expect to have their subjects confirmed over the next two weeks, beginning with Year 11 students and their Year 12 subjects. VCE Ignition Program an Year 7 - 9 End of Year Program Dates Karen Harris Assistant Principal Year 11 2013 - Year 12 2014 November 25 - November 29 Year 10 2013 - Year 11 2014 December 2 - December 6 Year 9 2013 - Year 10 2014 December 10 - 13 Year 8 2013 - Year 9 2014 December 10 - 13 Year 7 2013 - Year 8 2014 December 10 - 13 Course Confirmation Dates Year 11 2013 - Year 12 2014 November 21, 22, 25 Year 10 2013 - Year 11 2014 November 26, 27, 28 Year 9 2013 - Year 10 2014 November 29, December 2, 3 Year 8 2013 - Year 9 2014 December 4, 5 Year 7 2013 - Year 8 2014 December 6 Finishing the Year Successfully – the Role of the Parent Andrew Corr Assistant Principal As the end of the school year approaches, examinations are underway for Years 9, 10 and 11. In the next few weeks, students in Years 7 – 9 will complete their final assessment tasks. Balwyn High School has a proud, successful academic tradition where ‘it’s cool to do well’ and in most cases students maximise their outcomes. Success at school is not only a partnership between teacher and student – parents play a vital role as well. At peak assessment times, it is vital that parents are supportive of their son/ daughter by: Return to page 1 • Being mindful that your son/daughter will need to spend more time completing assignments and studying for tests/exams over the coming weeks; • Ensuring they have a quiet and distraction-free work environment; • Helping create a structured work program to consolidate the ‘habit of work’; 3 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Assistant Principals’ Report cont. • Talking to your son/daughter about the skills they have learnt, the ‘work process’ not just about the outcome; • Recognising that this time of year is also a learning process where good learning habits are developed and can be utilised and further developed next year; • Being mindful of the study/relaxation balance; and • Contacting the relevant Student Learning Well Being Managers if you would like to discuss any concerns regarding your son/daughter. In conclusion, while students strive for a successful conclusion to their studies in 2013, it is beneficial to reflect on the revision process employed by the student as this is a vital skill that needs to be continually refined in readiness for the next year and it also vital to recognise the positive effect of the supportive parent. David Nichols, Karen Harris, Andrew Corr Assistant Principals Return to page 1 4 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Senior School Report Examinations will conclude for Year 10 and 11 students on Wednesday 20 November. They conclude for Year 12 students on Thursday 21 November. The Senior School students are to be commended on the way in which they have approached the examinations and the purposeful manner in which examinations have been conducted. Year 10 and 11 students will receive their results from their teachers in the week after exams. It is most important that students take the opportunity to reflect on their performance and identify areas for improvement in 2014. Josie Millard Director of Senior School Year 12 students and Year 11 students who completed a Unit 3&4 subjects will receive their results through the VCE Results and ATAR service on Monday 16 December. VCAA and VTAC offer students a range of options for accessing results including internet, SMS and mail. The internet service is available from Monday 16 December to Friday 20 December at ... www.resultsandatar.vic.edu.au Students may register to get results by SMS by sending a text message to 19 787 888. All details for obtaining VCAA and VTAC results are to be found in the VTAC Navigator. Once these results have been obtained students may be in a position to consider changing their VTAC preferences. The Year 12 Student Managers and the Careers Counsellor, Erin Shale will be available to support students in making these important decisions. Course Confirmation and VCE Ignition Programs Course confirmation and VCE Ignition information has been provided in detail in previous newsletters, Compass newsfeed and year level assemblies as well as in emails to students. Unit 3&4 Ignition will commence on Monday 25 November and will run for the whole week concluding on Friday 29 November. All students are expected to attend all classes during this week. Year 10 students who have been approved to study a 3/4 subject in the Early Entry VCE Program will be required to attend the Ignition Program classes. Unit 1&2 Ignition will take place from Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December. All students are expected to attend all classes during this week. The Senior School teachers are very much looking forward to making the most of the advantage our students gain by participating in this Program. These classes are certainly considered to be formative in the development of skills and knowledge for the VCE. Year 10 students will be expected to attend normal classes in the days between the end of examinations and their Ignition Program commencing. All details regarding the end of year arrangements have also been sent home with students in a letter to parents. Please call the Year 10, 11 or 12 offices should you have any further queries. Josie Millard Director of Senior School Return to page 1 5 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 AaAaA An Middle School Report As we reach the middle of the term, we are starting to plan more seriously for 2014. Our new Year 7 students [2014] will be joining us for an Orientation evening on December 5 and then Orientation Day on Tuesday 10 December. Our current students will also be going through the process of re-enrolment at the beginning of December. The Course Confirmation and Enrolment packages are all available to parents on Newsfeed, on the Compass Parent Portal. Please read carefully through the accompanying documentation which is provided. I ask that you sit down with your child and read through the ICT Acceptable Usage Policy, the Uniform Policy and the Student Code of Conduct before you both sign your agreement with these. Alexeena Murphy Director of Middle School Year 9 parents should have received a letter last week regarding the Examination period and our expectations of students. As of next week, all students should be really commencing their revision and ensuring they have a clear understanding of the expectations of each subject’s examination, in terms of the key skills and knowledge they will be required to demonstrate. For students in 9D, arrangements are more complex as they will be also undertaking their VCE Ignition Programs in coming weeks. I encourage 9ALP parents to read the information provided carefully and to contact myself or Jonathan Heard with any queries. I wish all our students undertaking examinations the best of luck. Week 10 of this term commences with Presentation Night. Thank you to the Year 7 and 8 parents who have already given permission through the Parent Portal for their child to attend the day time rehearsal for this wonderful occasion. All Year 7 and 8 students are required to attend the evening. On the Tuesday after Presentation Night, all students have a late start to school – commencing the day at recess. They will then begin our transition week activities, with the Year 7s commencing a Year 8 program, the Year 8s being introduced to the key ideas behind our Year 9 Xplore program, and our Year 9 students making their entry into the senior school program. It is an exciting time! Alexeena Murphy Director of Middle School EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA) 2014 If you have a child under 16, and hold a valid Health Care Card, Pension Card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible to receive the EMA. Click on the link below to download an EMA application form: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/financial/ema/ documents.htm All EMA application forms to be submitted to the General Office. Please note that your Health Care Card must be sighted at the General Office along with your completed EMA application. Your Health care Card will be photocopied and returned immediately. Closing Date: Parents/guardians need to lodge an EMA application form by 28 February 2014. Return to page 1 6 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News 2013 Schools’ State Constitutional Convention On the 21st of October Iris Lin (year 9), Crystal Qiao (Year 11) and Sali Miftari (Year 11) attended the 2013 Schools’ State Constitutional Convention at Parliament House. The convention was open to secondary school students in Years 9 -12. Its aim was to provide students with an opportunity to engage in the political process and voice their ideas about democracy. The topic of the convention was ‘Australia’s Version of Democracy is Flawed.’ Ben Beagley Year 9 Language Centre Teacher Below is a student refelection on the convention. Firstly I want to thank the school for giving me the chance to attend this year’s State Constitutional Convention at Parliament House. As an international student who has been here for only 3 months, I was so lucky to sit in Parliament House sharing opinions on politics with other school students just like politicians and authorities. It was really a fantastic and unforgettable experience! On Monday morning Crystal, Sali and I went to Parliament House. Parliament House is so grand but the inside is not as large and serious as I imagined. The basic green colour made me feel at ease instead. At the start of the convention we were very lucky to listen to a speech given by one of the politicians. The most impressive part was discussion time. We were divided into different groups and every student could volunteer to have a maximum 2 minutes addressing their statement on democracy. The discussion sometimes became very heated. I was shocked by their awesome opinions and passion in public speaking. I was sure some participants must become real politicians someday. At last, we voted on the opinions and solutions each group gave. I really enjoyed this democratic time. Finally, I want to say that although democracy in Australia needs to improve, we are still fortunate to live in a democratic country. A big issue we talked about a lot is that many youths do not pay attention to politics. I hope this problem will be fixed in the future and the government can engage more and more teenagers to care about politics. Iris Lin, Year 9 From the First Aid Office - Hay Fever Season. This year appears to be a particularly bad season for hay fever sufferers. There are many very good medications, nasal sprays and eye drops available over the counter at your local pharmacy that provide relief to the distressing symptoms of hay fever. These symptoms include; runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy mouth and ears and feeling generally unwell. The trick to getting relief from hay fever is to take your medication on a regular basis during the worst time of the year. Please note that the First Aid Office does not stock any hay fever medication. Elizabeth Bowden First Aid Officer 2013 Buchanan Year Book A chronicle of Balwyn High School’s community life NOW ON SALE THROUGH THE PARENT PORTAL Return to page 1 7 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. Science Talent Search Awards On Wednesday 6 November, four of our students attended an award ceremony at La Trobe University to receive awards for their entries into the Science Talent Search which is run each year by the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria. Cynthia Lam and Somya Mehra both received major bursaries of $100 in the Open Experimental Research whilst Toby Law and Somesh Mehra were awarded a major bursary of $60 for their entry in the Junior Computer Programs section. Another of our new students, Annabelle Bassett, was awarded a major bursary in Junior Experimental Research for work done whilst still a student at East Doncaster Seconday College. Congratulation to all these students for their commendable effort. Yvonne Wiebell STS Coordinator Somesh Mehra, Toby Law, Ms Yvonne Wiebell - Cordinator Cynthia Lam and Somya Mehra Readers’ Cup – BHS winners! The Readers’ Cup is a competition that rewards students who enjoy and are good at reading. Each year we have the ‘Balwyn High School Reader’s Cup’ competition that is open to all students in Years 7 to 9. This year three teams, of four Year 8 students from Balwyn High School, competed against teams from other Melbourne secondary schools for the 2013 State Reader’s Cup. Each team provided answers to questions about each book as well making a creative presentation that used technology. It was a very tight competition this year where all teams really knew their books and our students put an amazing effort into their impressive creative pieces. The winning team on the day was a team of students from 8D and 8F: Bethany Luo, Nathan Nguyen, Rachel Ong and Catherine Zhou. Congratulations to these students and to all students who participated in the competition against other schools: Daniel Qin, Lachlan Pham, Tymon Shih, Edmund Chow, Jessica, Clark, Iris Li, Sandra Cheng and Angus Cramond. All students should be proud of their efforts, abilities and teamwork. Sharon Betridge Teacher-Librarian Return to page 1 8 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. Balwyn Best Chef The Food Technology Learning Area recently hosted the Balwyn Best Chef Competition, with finalists from Years 7 to 9 competing in a cook-off during lunchtime on Monday 21 October, and finalists from Years 10 and 11 competing on Thursday 24 October. The competition was strong, and the heat certainly rose in the kitchen as students prepared a range of healthy and quick to prepare after school snacks ranging from homemade spicy dips through to rice paper rolls. Congratulations go to the winners and runners-up: Middle Division Winner: Kavya Liyanage Middle Division Runner-up: Devanshi Chharia Senior Division Winner: Jim Parker Senior Division Runner-up: Lucy Bartholomew Well done to all of our finalists who also earned points for their house: Georgia Burt, Aulia Anam, Martina Yang, Annabelle Wang, Bevan Chu, Danielle Steeman, and Antigone Christou-Rappos. Thank you to all staff who were involved in the preparation of the event, as well as those who came along to judge the students’ cooking skills, and to students for their support in attending and cheering on the competitors. Katie Hopcraft Head of Food Technology Winning Recipes Mushroom Sandwich – Jim Parker Year 10 “This recipe is actually something that I have been working on for a while. I normally have mushrooms on toast for lunch on a weekend when there are mushrooms in the fridge, but I never thought that I could make it into more of a snack meal with other flavours. I started to explore what works with mushroom, and that initial idea became much clearer. I practiced and I eventually got it right and I was very pleased with myself. Also, what I love about this recipe is that it’s quite simple to make, even if you have had a long day at school.” Ingredients: • 4-5 Swiss Brown Mushrooms, Cut into Quarters • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped • ½ long red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped • 10 grams of goats cheese, broken up into pieces • 2 slices of bread, whichever bread you like • 2 sprigs of thyme • 1 tablespoon of olive oil • ½ - 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar • ½ a cup of rocket • Salt • Pepper Chilli and Thyme Mayonnaise: • 1 whole egg • 150 ml of canola oil • 1 teaspoon of Dijon Mustard • Pinch of Salt • 1 sprig of thyme • ½ a long red chilli, chopped and de-seeded • Lemon juice, to taste Method: 1. Get the mushrooms and knock off the stalk but don’t throw it away. Quarter the bigger mushrooms and halve the smaller ones. Finely chop the ½ clove of garlic, ½ the red chilli and the 2 sprigs of thyme. Return to page 1 9 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. 2. Heat a pan on a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the mushrooms and sauté for at least 5 minutes with a little bit of salt and pepper, just to start them off cooking. 3. Get your bread (wholemeal, white or whichever bread you like) and toast it until golden brown. 4. Once the mushrooms have started to cook down a little bit, add the chopped chilli, garlic and the thyme leaves, then add the balsamic vinegar and let cook for another 5-10 mins until they are cooked. Make sure to stir this every so often so that nothing catches or burns on the pan. 5. For the mayonnaise, put the whole egg into a small blender; add the mustard, salt and a little bit of the olive oil, blend to a smooth consistency. Then keep the machine blending and add the remaining olive oil in a slow stream until you reach a thick, creamy consistency. Once it is at your desired thickness, add the lemon juice, ½ the chilli and the leaves of 1 thyme sprig.Give it one more blend to mix all these ingredients together. Taste and check for seasoning. 6. To assemble the sandwich, put some of the mayonnaise on the bottom piece of bread, then place the mushrooms on top, then break up some goat’s cheese and evenly disperse that around the mushrooms. Finish with some fresh rocket and put the final piece of bread on top. Enjoy this easy afterschool snack. Avocado and cherry tomato salsa wonton cases – Kavya Liyanage Year 8 “This recipe is a healthy, tangy choice for an afterschool snack. It’s also balanced in nutrition, low in sugar and fat, and has at least 170kj of energy, which gives us an energy boost. It’s mostly just vegetables and fruits, so I decided to add some salmon to balance the flavour out. When adolescents come running home from school we normally look for something bright, colourful and mouthwatering, I believe this is the perfect choice of a ‘party in the mouth snack’ depending on what your tastes are. Though it does start to soften up a bit, I guess you have to grab it while it lasts. Ingredients: • Olive oil spray • 2 avocados, halved, stones removed, peeled, mashed • 36 Shanghai wonton wrappers • 90g (1/3 cup) natural yoghurt • 10-12 drops red Tabasco pepper sauce • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped • 1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped • Smoked Salmon Method: 1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Spray thirty-six 30ml (1 1/2-tbs) capacity mini muffin pans with oil to lightly grease. Place a wonton wrapper in each pan and press to line base and side. Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Set aside in the pans to cool completely. 2. Meanwhile, place the avocado in a bowl. Add the yoghurt and stir to combine. Add the Tabasco sauce to taste. Combine the tomato, onion, and coriander and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Spoon the avocado mixture evenly among the wonton cups. Arrange on a serving platter. Top with the tomato mixture and serve immediately. Return to page 1 10 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. ArchiBalwyn Contest It was hard to judge the best portraits for the ArchiBalwyn contest this year. Every year it becomes harder and harder. There was a plethora of different styles and techniques using a wide variety of media and materials with some truly exceptional skills. Unfortunately there weren’t many Australians for subjects this year. There was Ned Coleman’s stencil of Nicky Winmar, a pencil drawing of Tim Minchin and a quirky painting of Barry Humphries and Dame Edna Everage by Rachel Niesen. The arts staff and art assistant would like to thank all students for their participation. We would especially like to acknowledge the following participants. • • • • • Antigone Christos Rappos from 8A created an amazing acrylic painting of Katniss Everdeen from ‘The Hunger Games ‘ An intricate drawing of Oscar Wilde by Catherine Zhou 8D Tara Amin (8H) version of Justin Bieber Sharon Tu (7J) accurate and realistic graphite drawing of Justin Bieber Carmen Zhang’s (7A) graphite drawing ‘Jessica’ Fabulous prizes have been graciously donated by Deans Arts. • • • • Return to page 1 Best drawing - Claire Nguyen’s accurate and highly technical rendering of Neytiri from ‘Avatar’ Best drawing runner up - Neal Liu (7B) perfect version of Robert Downey Jnr as Iron Man Best wet media - Andrew Li’s highly expressive and unique portrait of Ricky Gervais Best wet media runner up -Josh Zhang’s (8M) simplistic and original painting of Kayne West Mr Bruce McLaverty Director of Learning: Visual Arts & Design. 11 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. Year 9 International Students Immersion Program On Wednesday 30 October and Friday 1 November, Tutorial Captains in Year 9 ran an ‘Immersion Program’, for the Year 9 International Students. The Year 9 International Students, also known as ‘9P’, have been at Balwyn High School in the language centre since the beginning of Term 3. As of the beginning of 2014, these twelve students will move into Year 10 classes with the rest of the current Year 9 cohort. The aim of the Program was to allow the Year 9 International Students the opportunity to interact with their future Year 10 peers over a number of classes, and to experience what a typical school day is like for a mainstream Year 9 student. During Friday lunchtime, the Year 9 Tutorial Captains and the Year 9 International Students socialised over a pizza lunch, where they shared their interests and experiences with each other. This was an excellent opportunity for the Year 9 International Students to meet with their future peers prior to 2014, and allowed friendships to begin growing between the two groups. We are thankful to the Year 9 Tutorial Captains for their confidence and interest in this Program, and hope it becomes an annual feature of the Year 9 Calendar. We look forward to properly welcoming the Year 9 International Students into the Year 10 cohort at the beginning of 2014, and hope they enjoyed what the Program had to offer. Carly Richardson, James Shepherd, Year 9 Student Learning & Wellbeing Managers; Ben Beagley, Year 9 Language Centre Teacher Two weeks ago we had lessons with the Year 9 students, and that was very significant and exciting On Wednesday, I had classes with 9M. The social class was really fantastic and we combined History, Economics and Technology together to predict what human beings will be like in the future and whether we can move to another planet to live in a few years. To have social classes is a great approach to develop our imagination. On Friday we had Economics and Music class. We learnt what the stages of production are, and how they work. That lesson taught me a lot …. Finally we had Music class. That was quite different from the one in my previous school. Almost everyone could play a musical instrument. The most amazing part was that the students could create the lyrics and the tones just a few seconds after the teacher arranged the work. The students were very patient to teach us how to play the basic instruments and we felt very happy and interested. Overall, the classes were really fantastic and fabulous, and we are looking forward to the studies in Year 10 which we will have in a few months.” Lee Gu, Year 9 “Two weeks ago all of my classmates (9P) went to have lessons with other Year 9 students and we really had fun and experienced a lot during that week. All of us enjoyed having class with them because the students were really friendly to us and were always patient and taught us many rules. We made a lot of friends and we had very good friendship with them. I had English, Geography, Ceramics and PE with 9D but the class that I enjoyed a lot was the English class. During English I really admired the students in that class when their teacher asked them to discuss the topic and they could focus on it and finish the task quickly. Also, when the teacher asked them to share their ideals in class they were all willing to do that and did it very well. During lunchtime, we had pizza with the class captains and we talked a lot with them and developed really good friendships. However, time flies so fast. We had to finish classes with them and go back to our classroom, but we will never forget the time that we spent with them and I am really happy that we could communicate with them about study and could learn good points from each other. Finally, thanks to the teachers who gave us the chance to study with our peers.” Crystal Xu, Year 9 Return to page 1 12 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 News cont. “Two weeks ago I had some classes with mainstream Year 9 students. I really enjoyed the time with them and I made some friends as well. First on Wednesday I had three periods of obligatory subjects with 9M. On Friday we elected two subjects and studied with many different Year 9 classes. On Wednesday we did two periods of social study and one period in P.E. In the social class I discussed the human future with 9M students. I thought they were very good at imagining and when I talked to them I felt comfortable. I fully agree with the way Year 9’s study. We worked in a group and shared our opinions. On Friday I had a really interesting day. First I studied Economics. I liked it and I found it easier than I thought. I would like to choose this subject next year. Then we did a power point about “humans being able to live on the Mars.” I experienced how Year 9 students work and I thought we can do it too. I believe next year I will have an exciting experience..” Spencer Mu, Year 9 “Two weeks ago,the language centre students had a chance to experience classes with local Year 9s. We enjoyed it! Not only did we make lots of friends it helped us prepare for next year’s study. During those two days, we got to choose some core lessons as well as elective lessons. I found so many differences compared to our study in the language centre. Instead of spending the whole day in one classroom, we experienced the fun of changing places after each class. I was also impressed by the atmosphere in class. By the way, we were divided into groups to go to different classes, and I chose 9D. Although the class had freedom for discussion, they’re still really organized and efficient. I also had a good time doing Ceramics and playing Baseball. Another thing I have to say is that the Year 9 students were really friendly and helpful to us. They told us what was going on in class, were patient and chatted with us in the break. Moreover, we spent a lunch time together having a pizza meal and talked with each other. That event was truly worthwhile as it let me know more about mainstream study and local student life. I am looking forward to next year’s study!” Iris Lin, Year 9 Return to page 1 13 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Music MONDAY 9 DECEMBER, 7.30PM, HAMER HALL, ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE Tickets available through FROM the General Office & Parent Portal TICKETS AVAILABLE THE GENERAL OFFICE Bernadette Clayton Director of Music Calendar of Events Presentation Night Hamer Hall 7.30pm Monday 9 December 2013 The students are in the middle of rehearsals for Presentation Night and award winners have been notified. All Year 7 and 8 students are involved in the massed singing finale and their attendance is compulsory for this major school event. Presentation Night is a wonderful night of celebration for the entire school community. Tickets are on sale through the parent portal or available for purchase at the General Office. Tickets are already selling fast so I would encourage parents to purchase tickets quickly. Do not miss this wonderful celebration! Instrumental Music Re Enrolment 2014 All current instrumental music students need to re-enrol to secure their instrumental music place for 2014. All details related to this process are available through the parent portal. Any queries in this area please contact the Music Office on 9862.4161. Year 7 Recruitment Night Monday October 26 Our incoming Year 7 students attended an Information Night as they start their musical journey at Balwyn High School. There were many parents and students in attendance and the Grade 6 students were able to try out a large range of musical instruments as they make their final instrument choice for 2014. We look forward to welcoming the students into Year 7 next year and watch as they grow and learn on their instruments. Australian Music Examinations Board Over the last few weeks our students have been presenting for their Instrumental Music examinations. The students are to be congratulated on their work and dedication to ensure they achieve their very best. We now look forward to the results within each area. Bernadette Clayton Director of Music and Community Engagement Return to page 1 14 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 Sport Year 7 & 8 Super 8’s Cricket Recently three boys teams (a Yr 7 and 2 Yr 8’s) and one girls Year 8 team organised themselves and entered the Cricket Victoria competition. All games were played on the one day at Hislop Park in very cold conditions but fortunately there was no rain. Super 8’s rules have pairs of batters, all players bowl and wicket keep whilst the scoring system has “double” scores for all runs made where the ball passes the bowlers end stumps with a much smaller ground than traditional cricket. It enables high scoring (plenty of our students hit “8’s and “12’s” during the day), with every wicket taken gaining 5 runs to your batting score. Results are not known until after the game is concluded so it is a quick and exciting game right to the end. Robert Handrek Director of Sport Calendar of Events State Finals - Year 8 Girls Hockey Friday 15 November Super 8’s Cricket Regional Finals - Year 8 Boys Tuesday 19 November National Cheerleading Championships Friday 22 November State Finals - Year 7 Boys and Intermediate Boys Table Tennis Wednesday 27 November State finals - Year 7 boys Tennis Friday 29 November The Year 7 boys played three matches, winning 2 very close games then losing in the Round Robin format. They made the final but lost (in a close game) to the same school who defeated them in the pool games to finish in second place. Year 8 girls improved their skills immensely during the matches. They were able to win two of the four games and all enjoyed the day. Team B of the Year 8 boys were very competitive but were unable to actually win a game. The boys worked well as a team and had some patches of fantastic cricket but like our ashes team, could not do so consistently enough. The year 8 boys team went through the day undefeated and will now compete in the state finals late November. This group was made up of some novice cricketers and some very talented boys who teamed well, encouraged each other and look forward to the next stage. Dane Miftari, Jason Chen, Sarthak Goel and Divyam Madan were four extremely well organised and supportive coaches on the day who did a great job looking after the teams. Trevor vanden Driesen and Marie Grant Teachers in charge Year 8 - Super ‘8’ Cricket Team Return to page 1 Year 7 - Super ‘8’ Cricket Team 15 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au ISSUE 19 14 NOVEMBER 2013 BHS Café Specials From The Deli Bar Fridge Seasonal Fresh Fruit Fruit Salad (Made Fresh Daily) From Yoghurt with Muesli Croissant (Plain) Toast with Choice of Spreads (eg Vegemite, Nutela, Jams) Fruit Loaf (Café Slice) Fritatta (Vegetarian) Sushi Rolls (Californian, Vegetarian, Chicken & Tuna) Pasta Salad (Seasonal) Ceasar Salad With Chicken Garden Salad with Roast Chicken, Tuna or Ham Freshly-Made sandwiches $0.20 Extra For toasted, $1.00 Extra For Roll Cheese & Tomato Ham & Cheese Ham, Cheese & Tomato Salad (Lettuce Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber, & Light Mayo) Egg & Lettuce Cheese & Salad Roast Chicken & Salad Ham & Salad Tuna & Salad Gourmet Wraps From From The Hot Food Bar ($0.20 Extra For Sauces) Egg Bacon Muffin Bacon Egg & Cheese Muffin Steamed Dim Sim Hash Browns (Oven Baked) Sausage Roll Pies Hot Dog in a Roll (With grated cheese $0.50 extra) Chicken Burger (with lettuce) Beef Burger (with lettuce) Oven Baked Wedges Sweet Chili Chicken Tender (each) Sweet Chili Chicken Tender Roll (2 in roll) Croissant (Cheese & Ham) Chicken Schnitzel Roll Chicken Parma & Lettuce Roll Variety Pasta Daily (Spiral, Lasagne, Tortolini & Ravioli) From Roast Beef Roll Soup of the day (Seasonal) Pizza $ 2.00 3.50 4.00 2.50 1.00 2.00 4.00 2.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 Juice 3.00 Up and Go Oak- 300ml Oak- 600ml Ice Break - 500ml 3.00 2.50 3.50 3.50 Dairy Water Bottled Water (500ml) $ 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 3.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 $ 3.00 3.50 1.00 1.50 2.50 3.50 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.00 4.50 4.00 5.00 5.50 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 $ Apple / Orange (300ml) Soft Drinks - 375ml Can 2.50 $ Lol Solo Light Pepsi Max Pepsi Max 600ml Bottle Solo Light 600ml Bottle 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.50 3.50 Hot Chocolate Café Latte (Lite / Full Cream Milk) Cappuccino (Lite / Full Cream Milk) Flat White (Lite / Full Cream Milk) Chai Latte Espresso Short Macchiato (In A Small Cup) Long Macchiato 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 Soy Milk Strong / Extra Shot/ Large Cup 0.50 0.50 Muffins (chocolate, blueberry, apple &cinnamon etc) Cake Slices Slices Rock Deli Chips 3.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 Calippo Icy Twist Paddle Pop Paddle Pop Thick Shake 1.00 1.00 1.50 2.50 From the Café Bar - Regular EXTRAS Snacks Ice Cream $ $ $ $ Lunch Orders HOW TO ORDER 1. Write on a lunch bag - Name, Order and Amount 2. Place correct amount in lunch or pay Café staff 3. Place order at Café before 9.00am Note: 1. Items may not be available due to supplier stock similar product will be provided. 2. If insufficient amount is enclosed, the order will be reduced to reflect amount enclosed Return to page 1 16 THE LION© IS A PUBLICATION OF BALWYN HIGH SCHOOL, BUCHANAN AVENUE, NORTH BALWYN, VIC 3104, TELEPHONE +61 9819 7911, FAX +61 9819 7395 [email protected], www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au