Newsletter - Henley High School

NEWSLETTER
TERM 1 | WEEK 6
Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach SA 5022
Ph (08) 8355 7000 Fax (08) 8355 7070
[email protected]
www.henleyhs.sa.edu.au
SCHOOL LEADERS
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
This week, I have had the privilege of having lunch
with 40 of our school student leaders, including
11 Prefects, 10 Student Executives and 20 House
Captains and Vice Captains
All of these young people are outstanding
representatives of Henley High School.
The Prefects are all year 12 students who have a
honorary role in the school and are recognised for
their contribution to Henley High School over the
previous 4 years. The focus in year 12 must be on
their studies. They are nominated by their peers
and staff.
The Student Executive applied and went through
a rigorous interview process in 2014. They have
attended two Leadership programs in the past
two days and will be the means of communication
between the administration team, the student
community and the parent community (Governing
Council).
The House Captains and Vice Captains support
the organisation of school events where points
are allocated towards the house shield – Sports
Day, debates, competitions at lunch time etc.
They work with the sub school managers and are
elected by their peers. These students are;
2015 Prefects
Amelia Hutchinson
Cassidy Evreniadis
Declan Carruthers
Emily Chuong
James Murray
Jay Closier
(C = Captain
VC = Vice Captain)
Florey
C
Chloe Pate & Declan Carruthers
VC
Kealyn Madden & Thomas Coote
Lowitja
C
Georgia Doecke & George Parousis
VC
Kayla Hinrichsen & Matthew McDonald
Mawson
C
Danielle Pierson & Ryan Atkins
VC
Krysten Dewar-Cutting & Zac Beecken
Mitchell
C
Hollie Bird & Jake Comitogianni
VC
Courtney Hettner & Anthony Jenkinson
Oliphant
C
Amelia Hutchinson & Callum Gilbert
VC
Claudia Ciccarello & Nick Blum
Congratulations to them all.
Krysten Dewar-Cutting
Lachlan Russell
Lok Sum Poon
Nicolette Lelos
In other news, Tim Kloeden has been appointed
as Principal to Edward John Eyre Senior Secondary
School in Whyalla for the remainder of the year.
Kim Twaddle, his wife, will also be moving to
Whyalla for the rest of the year. We wish them all
the best.
Leon McCalla
Georgia Doecke
Natasha Woodall
Alex Linz
Liz Schneyder
Principal
Olivia Coppick
Kai Neagle
Rachel Weidemann
Student Executive
Department for Education and
Child Development T/A South
Australian Government Schools
CRICOS Provider number: 00018A
Senior House Leaders
Aidan Jackson-Drewett
Claudia Ciccarello
Trinity Tytler-Kelly – Yr 9
Juliet Tshiaba – Yr 9
TERM 1 | WEEK 6
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TERM DATES
SCHOOL LEADERS
TERM ONE
27th January - 10th April
TERM TWO
27th April - 3rd July
TERM THREE
20th July - 25th September
TERM FOUR
12th October - 11th December
UPCOMING
EVENTS
TUESDAY 10TH MARCH
Sports Day
WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH
Open Day
WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH
6pm, Finance Meeting
- Governing Council
7pm Governing Council Meeting
FRIDAY 10TH APRIL
End of term 1
PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS
MONDAY 9TH MARCH
Adelaide Cup
FRIDAY 3RD APRIL
Good Friday
MONDAY 6TH APRIL
Easter Monday
STUDENT
ABSENCES
To report a Student
absence please report
online via our Website
or phone Student
Services on 8355 7014
or 8355 7015.
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HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
YEAR 9 GERMAN EXCURSION
Henley High School year 9 German students attended a fun
and interactive session called Projekt Autobahn, put on by the
South Australian German Teachers Association, at Pulteney
Grammar School.
The session involved students engaging with other German learners from schools
around Adelaide to learn about German language and culture, looking at things
such as Germany’s inventions, food, music, and soccer. They participated in a
competition against the other students, using their new knowledge to complete
hands-on activities, and earn points, as they raced around Germany.
The Henley High School students did a great job in the competition and were
excellent representatives of our school.
SIMON BROOKS
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Henley High School would like to
acknowledge and congratulate
Design and Technology teacher,
Simon Brooks for being awarded
an ‘Award for Excellence’ for
his contribution to Design
and Technology teaching and
leadership.
Design and Teachers Technology
Association of South Australia
(DATTA-SA) will award Simon with
the award at the 2015 DATTA-SA
Annual General Meeting.
The DATTA-SA acknowledges
Simons’ achievements and
contribution to the Learning Area
of Design and Technology for the
following:
• Curriculum leadership in design
and technology
• Developing and teaching a
successful Stage 1 Advanced
Technology course
• Shortlisted for the 2014 ‘Early
STEM Teacher category’, Science
Excellence Award
DATTA-SA recognises the
importance of formally
acknowledging the achievements
of Design and Technology
Teachers and Award recipients
receiving this recognition with their
peers.
Congratulations Simon!
STUDENTS REPORTS
Parents are reminded to please print off all your child’s past reports before they leave
the school, as access to these will cease on leaving school. We also ask that you keep
copies of the reports for future job applications, as Employers are now asking for reports
to be produced when applying for employment. Copies of reports at the school may
not always be easily accessed and delays in receiving them for the job application may
cause problems.
TERM 1 | WEEK 6
COOKING IN
THE SLC!
The shopping and cooking
program is an integral
part of quality teaching in
the Supported Learning
Centre. It not only develops
important independent life
skills and interaction with
the local community, but is
also great fun for staff and
students alike. The program
is integrated into many
assessment plans by staff
including Maths, Health,
Business and Enterprise, PLP
and Research Project. It also
allows SLC students to access
the school’s state of the art
Home Economics facilities.
Bon Appetite!
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HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
CERTIFICATE II
HOSPITALITY
Students completing Certificate
II Hospitality started off the
year by catering for the visit of
Julie Bishop, Australian Foreign
Minister.
It was the student’s first lesson and their capacity
to take on direction was commendable to say the
least. They served an industry standard afternoon
tea, cocktail style which impressed all the guests in
attendance. The students whom had never met each
other before and came from five different regional
schools, upheld the true ethos of Hospitality ‘team
work’.
Caitlin [HHS]”OMG, so stressful but amazing!”
Jake [Seaton]”that was full on but really good”
MENU
Savoury
Vegetarian spring rolls served with coriander ginger sweet chilli compote
Prawn twigs accompanied by a citrus zest and seafood sauce
Crispy fried chicken served with Kewpie mayonnaise
Smoked oysters presented with chiffonnade of lettuce
Corn and dill Billinis accompanied by smoked ocean trout presented with dill infused
sour cream
Sweet
Vanilla custard cream caramel garnished with cream and salted caramel
Espresso infused chocolate mousse cups
OPEN DAY
Wednesday 18th March
Principal’s address followed by guided tours at
9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
For more information please contact
Henley High School on 8355 7000
www.henleyhs.sa.edu.au
TERM 1 | WEEK 6
SWIMMING
CARNIVAL 2015
On Thursday 19th February
almost 500 students attended
the State Aquatic Centre
at Marion for our 2015
Swimming Carnival. Once
again staff and students were
impressed with the facilities,
it is a buzz being in the
marshalling areas used by
Olympians past and present.
This year the program was full, with four
novelty events being run in between
the more traditional events. Points were
allocated to every swimmer in all events,
and three shields were up for grabs:
Middle School, Senior School and
Overall. The atmosphere in the centre
was excellent with the crowd in house
colours cheering on the competitors.
Excellent times and results were
achieved by the swimmers. Competition
was tight early but as the day went on,
the stronger houses started to impose
themselves on the results. In the end
there was a clear winner.
The results were as follows:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOOL
OVERALL
1st – Florey: 326 points
Oliphant: 360 points
Oliphant: 647 points
2nd – Mawson: 311 points
Mitchell: 305 points
Florey: 605 points
3rd – Oliphant: 287 points
Florey: 272 points
Mawson: 583 points
4th – Lowitja: 212 points
Mawson: 272 points
Lowitja: 477 points
5th – Mitchell: 154
Lowitja: 265 points
Mitchell: 459 points
There were also some stand-out performances by individuals. Congratulations
to the winners by age group:
GIRLS
BOYS
U14 Aiesha Kong (Oliphant)
Jack Stevens (Mawson)
U15 Anais Victor (Florey)
Jack Sykes (Oliphant)
U16 Enayah Kong (Mitchell)
George Parousis (Lowitja)
OPEN Kamika Huynh (Mawson)
Ryan Froud (Oliphant)
The day was a great success and
congratulations must go to the students
who attended. The atmosphere was
great, the competition standard high
and enjoyment had by all. Thanks also
must go to the staff who helped out
on the day and assisted in the smooth
running of the carnival. Attention now
shifts to the A Grade Inter-School
Carnival on March 4th where we take
on the strongest Independent schools
in the State and hope to repeat our
fantastic result of last year where we
finished 3rd in the State.
James Treagus
Manager - Sport
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES COMPETITION
Congratulations to the following 3 students who are representing Australia in the coming
year.
Cooper Powardy - U17 Australia Hockey Team, May, Germany
Latisha Bevear - Women’s League Team, Cycle Speedway, July-August, England
Zoe Carter - U18 National Team, Canoe Polo, April Nagambie Lakes, VIC
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HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
HOMESTAYS WANTED FOR STUDY TOURS
Due to the growth and diversity of our International Program we are constantly looking for
families to host student from various countries.
As a local family hosting an international student, you will have the chance to:
• learn about other cultures, customs and traditions
• make lifelong friendships with your student and their family
• participate in activities and meet other host families
• explore fun things to see and do in South Australia
Our International Student Program depends on the warm hospitality of the Henley High School community.
If you are willing to host students or are interested in more information please contact Mandy Matz or Yuka Asano, via email
Mandy Matz – [email protected] or Yuka Asano – [email protected], or via phone 8355 7007.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the International Office during school hours on 8355 7007.
Thank you for your continued support.
Naomi Bond
Assistant Principal, International and Languages
REFLECTIONS OF A HOMESTAY
Being a homestay family is an enriching experience. You share the joy of seeing these young people gain confidence in their
use of the English language and develop new skills during their time at our schools. You develop long lasting friendships, learn
about another cultures and share your culture with them.
We have had students from various countries for a few weeks through to a full school year. Together we have baked a cake,
watched a movie, made sushi, gone shopping, sightseeing, holidaying, camping and a host of other experiences.
If you have a spare room and a bed with time in your family for a new young friend, give it a go.
TERM 1 | WEEK 6
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
On Monday February 23rd the entire Middle School cohort participated in Clean Up Australia
Day. Students in years 8 and 9 took to the streets in the Henley Beach community to clean and
conserve the local environment.
Each sub school had a different area surrounding Henley High School to pick up litter during our PLP lesson. The five sub schools
then met at Henley Square. In total the year 8 and 9 students collected twenty seven garbage bags of litter. The individual sub
schools were also competing for points towards the Middle School Shield. On the day the Florey Dragons were most successful,
collecting 5 large bags, and 2 small bags of rubbish. The event also allowed students to gain citizenship credentials for their
Personal Learning Plan. Rebecca Dostan of 9MI2 stated, “This was a good opportunity to give back to the community.”
Beau Nunan 9MI2
House Captain
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