Newsletter Issue 3

[Glenunga news]
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Issue 3, 29 March 2010
Open Day
End of Term 1, Dismissal 1.15pm
Public Holiday - Good Friday
Start of Term 2
Governing Council Exec
FAC 5 – 7pm
Yrs 9 – 12 Student/Parent/Teacher
Conferences
(Yr 8-12 classes cancelled)
ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Whole School Photographs
Yr 8 Shared Dinner 6pm
Governing Council 7pm
Celebration Assembly
Student Free Day
Naplan Assessment
Yr 8 Laptop Program Parent Forum 7pm
Yr 8 Immunisation Visit 2
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than the average) and that we needed
more classroom space to build for the
future.
Principal’s Report
New Building Works
The Premier’s announcement that the
budget bid for our $10 million capital
works project was approved was very
exciting. It marks the start of a new
era for Glenunga International.
Equally
unexpected
was
the
announcement that the government
would fund our school to:
• add an additional Science lab to
the two already proposed in the
project bid
• add additional classroom space to
enable us to add a total of 100
students to our current enrolment.
I would like to acknowledge the
Governing Council’s work in meeting
with the Minister. The delegation
consisted of Penny Wright, Felicity
Playford, Kylie Bishop and myself.
The group argued that Glenunga
needed more Science labs than usually
allocated to a school our size (because
we have more senior Science classes
Performing Arts Centre
6.45 for 7.00 pm start.
We look forward to seeing
our Yr 8 families at these
two events!
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The new two storey building will be
positioned at the front of the school
where the ‘transportable’ that houses
the Senior Study Centre and the
International Program is currently
located. It will not extend our
footprint beyond what currently exists
and so the green spaces owned by
Burnside Council will not be
compromised.
On the ground floor there will be a
new Information and Technology
Centre to replace our current
undersized Resource Centre and to
bring together technology services.
These are
currently scattered
throughout the school. Upstairs will
be a Year 12 Centre and additional
classrooms.
The new building will connect into
existing buildings and will provide a
public face for the school fronting
onto
L’Estrange
Street.
An
International Students Program office
will be included, but this will need to
be funded by our school resources.
The space where the Resource Centre
is currently located will be refurbished
Contents
Principal’ Report
Senior School Report
Middle School Report
Governing Council Report
Prefect Report
International Report
Student Life Report
Microsoft Innovative Teacher
IGNITE Assessment Report
German Exchange Student
Visiting German Language Assistant
Stage 1 Tourism
ISEC Student Reports
Sports News
Sports Day Photos
Entertainment Book Fundraiser
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to create a state of the art Visual and Digital Arts Centre
with indoor and outdoor learning areas. This relocation
will link with the Music Wing and the Performing Arts
Centre to create an Arts Quadrangle.
Upstairs where Visual Arts classes are currently located
will be refurbished to create three additional Science labs.
The project will also involve a master plan being
developed to manage aspects such as pedestrian and
vehicle traffic flow, car parking, and outdoor areas for
students. The building is scheduled for completion at the
end of 2013 and opening in 2014. This means our current
Year 8 students will be the Year 12s occupying the new
Year 12 Centre. Managing the building processes will be a
challenge in 2012 and 2013.
We will keep you informed about the progress of this
initiative.
Technology at Glenunga International
We are awaiting DECS’ approval of the extension of our
wireless network from a capacity of 300 users to 1500
using the Digital Education (DER) Funding from the
Commonwealth Government. This extension has stalled
while some fundamental issues within our school network
infrastructure are being investigated.
This delay means we need to shift our meeting with Year
8 parents about the 1:1 laptop program from Wednesday
28 April to Wednesday 12 May.
each age level did a wonderful job of organizing their
teams as well as the enthusiastic vocal encouragement for
competitors. Different student clubs and subject groups
provided catering ranging from noodles and pizzas to cup
cakes and jellies. The behaviour of our students on the
day was outstanding as competitors and supporters
enjoyed both the athletics and the fun events. One group
of students – Team Heart - organized their own novelty
events in a quiet corner. I would like to congratulate Mr
Francu, Mr Turland and Mr Stylianou for such an
excellent Sports Day (see photos on page 11).
Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews
We warmly invite all families of Year 9 - 12 students to
seize the opportunity to talk with teachers about their
son or daughter’s learning on Wednesday 21 April
(Week 1 Term 2). Year 8 families had the opportunity to
do this on Thursday 25 March.
In our last newsletter I talked about the research that
shows parent involvement with their students’ progress
can make a significant difference. If your son or
daughter’s learning outcomes are important to you please
take this opportunity to book appointments with subject
teachers. We want to work in partnership with you to
support your son or daughter to stretch themselves to
achieve their personal best and not to waste an ounce of
their potential.
Some students manage to convince their parents that it is
not essential for them to attend these interviews and
other parents feel that teachers can’t speak frankly in
front of students. We know that to get the best outcomes
for your son or daughter it is essential that they attend
these interviews. They need to contribute their
perspectives and to hear what teachers have to say about
their strengths and areas for development.
Booking sheets have been sent home with students. If
you need more information please email your son or
daughter’s Home Group or Student Advisory Group
teacher or ring Reception if email is not available.
Staff Farewells
Last week we farewelled Mr Sawon who retired as
Science Coordinator after a lifetime of teaching. Mr
Ridge has been acting in that position while Mr Sawon
has been on leave and will continue in that position until
the end of the year.
This week we farewell Mr Turland who has been our
Student life Coordinator, Ms Bruce in Student Services,
and our two IT technicians Scott Gardner and Mark
Wasinski. Mr Turland leaves to work in a school for
refugees in Egypt, Ms Bruce is retiring, Scott is pursuing
his university studies and Mark is taking up a position
closer to home.
Finally have a safe and happy Easter and holiday break.
We look forward to welcoming you back in Term 2.
Sports Day
Hundreds of students dressed up in their house colours
to support their representatives. The oval was awash with
the red, white, blue, and green colours of the four
elements Fire, Air, Water and Earth. House captains at
Wendy Johnson Principal
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Safety
It has come to our attention that some of our students
are crossing Portrush Road in heavy traffic away from
the pedestrian crossing. This behaviour is irresponsible,
dangerous and needs to stop. The pedestrian crossings
on Portrush Road and Conyngham Street are to be used
at all times for the safety of all. A pedestrian crossing
does not exist on L’Estrange Street and I advise drivers
to slow down and for students to take care particularly
at the Queen Street intersection.
Senior School Report
New SACE
Year 11 (Stage 1) teachers and students are currently
working their way through the first year of the New
SACE. Teachers will be meeting soon to compare
assessment results in English and Maths to ensure that
the standards we set at Glenunga are comparable to
those applied in other schools around the state. All
SACE Stage One teachers have submitted a Learning
and Assessment Plan to the SACE Board. These
assessment plans indicate how teachers will meet the
learning requirements in their subject. We should
receive feedback on these soon.
Generation Next
Last year many of our staff and parents attended the
Generation Next seminar which discussed issues that
affect our youth of today. I recently received an email
from one of our parents and I wanted to share their
story. …..I recommend it for parents of GIHS….and I have
come away with a wealth of information and support as parents of
today’s kids, it definitely was money worth spending! They
discussed topics of cyber safety, depression, sexualisation and lots
more… I have included the link to the Generation Next
website. This year the seminar is scheduled for Adelaide
on 22 August – website: http://www.generationnext.com.au
The 2010 Year 12 Committee has been formed and will
meet regularly with the Year 12 Leader Mr Matsouliadis.
One of the main tasks that this group will undertake is
the planning of this year’s Formal which will be held at
the Convention Centre on Thursday 1 July . This
group has already begun the work to make this event a
great success.
Senior students need to reflect on the information
provided in their reports which will be distributed to
students on the last day of this term. Students who use
this information to better understand what they need to
improve perform better at the end of the year. Reflect
on the comments and grades and plan how to improve
the result next term. Families should be aware that Year
9 – 12 Teacher / Parent / Student Conferences will be
held in Week 1 Term 2, Wednesday 21 April. Letters
and booking sheets for Conferences were sent home to
Families Tuesday of Week 9. They are also available on
our school’s website. Parents/Caregiver’s should also
look at the student report to see if the subject teacher
has requested an interview.
Jeremy Cogan Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Farewell Jonathan Turland
Every school needs someone
like our Jonathan Turland
(Student Life Coordinator).
After nine years of unbridled
passion, energy and service to
Glenunga International the
much loved Mr Turland is
embarking on a new journey.
Jonathan Turland redefined
the meaning of Student Life
at Glenunga International High School. He was
instrumental in establishing an impressive array of cocurricular clubs, competitions, programs and activities
to satisfy the
most varied
of
student
interest. He
has been an
extraordinary
support for
our
CPS
Worker and
Sports
Director. He
has shown
strong
leadership as
a Year Level
Leader and
Student
Voice
advocate.
His belief in
service to the
community
has resulted
Middle School Report
Whole School Photographs
Our annual whole school photographs day will take
place on Thursday 29 April. All students will present
for a traditional Home Group photograph as well as an
individual portrait shot. Families will have the option to
purchase Home Group as well as portrait photographs.
Once a purchase has been made on any of these options
families will be eligible to purchase other items
including a Master Year Level booklet. Payment
envelopes will be distributed to all students during the
last week of Term 1.
Open Day – Wednesday 31 March
The Open Day program will have a School in Action
(11:30am-1:00pm) component which was so successful
last year. It will involve opening our doors through
organised tours for prospective and current families to
experience our quality teaching and learning in practice.
The evening’s activities will concentrate in and around
our Performing Arts Centre. A Principal’s Address will
take place at 6:00 pm followed by an IGNITE
Presentation at 6:45 pm. All families are warmly invited
to join us on this day.
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nominating for a second term. We wish all candidates
well and assure anyone who missed out this time that
we can certainly find a spot where we can put their
talents and energy to good use – on the various Council
subcommittees or elsewhere in the school.
in many local, national and international opportunities
for our students including trips to Melbourne, New
Zealand, Thailand, Fiji and Indonesia.
We bid farewell to Margaret Nippert, who stepped
down from Council after two years. Margaret always
brought to our discussions and deliberations a particular
interest in student welfare and wellbeing and we thank
her for her contribution.
Welcome to our Japanese visitors
We were very pleased to receive a generous response to
our call for host families this month. Our thanks to
those families who have opened up their homes to our
visitors from two Japanese High Schools. We trust that
you have been enjoying the chance to learn about Japan
and share our city with your guests. Your generosity is
appreciated and offers these lucky young people an
opportunity to experience our South Australian way of
life.
The Year Level camps, Middle School Swimming
Carnival, Sports Day and International celebrations will
not be the same without his involvement.
Jonathan and his wife Sarah along with their four
children Katie, Beth, Bradley and Andrew (3 ½ months)
are headed to Cairo to run the Hope Africa Learning
Centre – a school for refugees.
Coming Up in 2010…
There will be many ways for parents and caregivers to
be involved in school life this year. Here’s just a few:
Jonathan, we have been lucky to have you and there’s
not a soul who isn’t sorry to see you go. In the words
of one of your students…..You will be particularly missed
Mr Turland….the teacher with the energy of ten men and the
enthusiasm of twenty….
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Year 8 Families’ Shared Dinner on Friday 30
April
Stay tuned for details about this great opportunity
for Year 8 families to meet and socialize. Last
year’s event was a great success and set the scene
for some strong “social networking” for parents
and students for the rest of the year. We hope you
will be able to come along.
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Advance Notice: Quiz Night & Silent Auction
Saturday 26 June
Keep this date free for our Quiz Night - when we’ll
be raising funds for some brand, spanking-new
sports uniforms to garb our sporting teams in style.
In the meantime you can start honing your triviaretrieval skills and searching out your supper
platters for a fun night of general knowledge, tricky
questions and general mayhem – all in a good
cause. Anyone interested in helping out is welcome
to contact the Quiz Night subcommittee via
Governing Council.
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Values, values, values
As part of the development of the school’s
Learning Plan for 2010-2012 we will also be
embarking upon an exploration of values and a
discussion about the purpose of Glenunga
International High School. The school will be
looking at ways to encourage our students to have
conversations with each other and their families
about what values are fundamental to the way our
school should look and feel into the future. Look
out for details about how you can be involved in
this endeavour.
Farewell Valmai Bruce
Valmai Bruce has retired
after
27
years
at
Glenunga International
High School. Valmai
managed the Student
Services office and will be
fondly remembered by all
staff, students and the
wider school community
for her dedication and
service to the school over
the many years. We wish
her well.
Steve Stylianou Head of
Middle School
From the Chair
Governing Council Report
Your Governing Council for 2010
At our well-attended AGM on 15 March seven
candidates nominated (and re-nominated in some cases)
for positions on the Governing Council. Unfortunately
we couldn’t have them all but those elected were Felicity
Playford, who has been Governing Council secretary for
the last two years, Kylie Bishop – who has served on
the Finance Advisory Committee, Robbi Williams who
filled a casual vacancy on Council last year and me,
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Farewell from me as Chair of Governing Council
It is with regret that I will be stepping down as Chair of
Governing Council for 2010 due to time pressures although I will be continuing as a member of the
Council. It has been a great privilege to represent this
fine school in various forums over the last year and my
thanks to my colleagues on Council, the Principal Ms
Wendy Johnson and the dedicated and generous staff at
Glenunga with whom I have worked on various Council
tasks. Thanks also to the parents who have contributed
their time and energy to the school and taken the
trouble to contact me about areas of concern or
interest. A new Chair will be elected at the Council
meeting on Monday 29 March and I wish them well and
hope they find the role as enjoyable and inspiring as I
have. Best wishes
Vegemite! They had one weekend with their host
families and came
back to school
sharing
their
wonderful
experiences
with
other students and
teachers.
Many
families hosted for
the first time, which
is great. On behalf
of both schools, we would like to thank all the
homestay families for the wonderful job in hosting our
visitors. Judging from the comments from the students
they had a fantastic time and have gone home with
memories that will last forever.
Email: [email protected] Or post C/- GIHS
Another Study Tour from Koishikawa Secondary
Education School also from Tokyo arrived on Thursday
18 March visiting us for two weeks. This is a Year 10
level group and once again many GIHS families are
hosting them.
Penny Wright
Prefect Report
Prefects have met with representatives from UniSA and
Flinders University to discuss the results of the student
survey. The survey was conducted in 2008 and 2009, the
second survey had a sample size of over 1000 students.
The Prefects collated the data and prepared a
presentation for the teaching staff. The presentation
consisted of interesting statistics and comments from the
Prefects. Much of the presentation focused on the
increased prevalence of LT’s (learning technologies).
Results from this survey will be available on our school’s
website shortly.
We would like to encourage all families to embrace the
international education provided by our school
including hosting an overseas student at least once
during your student’s time at GIHS. To enquire about
our next study tour in August please contact Margaret
Munday at [email protected] or on 8338
9796.
Lyn Hayano Assistant Principal International Programs
JAPANESE HOME STAY EXPERIENCE
We hosted two Japanese students from Hosei Junior High School
last week. Both boys were fourteen years old with limited English.
This alone can make it difficult at times when communicating or
explaining our home life. But the one language that is universal is
the SMILE and hand gestures. The boys were very helpful and
happy to help out and participate in all the family activities. They
ate and enjoyed everything that we cooked. The only disappointing
thing is that we were unable to talk to them more about their life
in Japan.
In addition our International Prefect Roger Kim has
begun addressing the issues facing Glenunga’s many
international students. His first action was to set up a new
international committee which meet weekly to
brainstorm and implement international student friendly
policies. The other Prefects have already become
involved in the Year 12 Committee, Formal Committee
and the Student Forum.
Finally grass roots action has been taken by prefects
ranging from cleaning the kitchen to checking rules about
drink bottles on the oval and reporting uniform related
grievances. The number of students approaching Prefects
for help has been truly encouraging and this will
hopefully continue.
Prefects
Our life style is very busy but it was great and worthwhile to take
some time to participate in the Homestay experience. It was great
to experience with the boys the space and lifestyle that we take for
granted. We now have more of an appreciation of how we live.
Sandy Pride Homestay Mum
International Report
Student Life Report
HOSEI JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDY TOUR
Through March 9 till 15 we
hosted twenty Year 8 level
students and their teacher from
Hosei Junior High School
Tokyo. Whilst a very short visit
we packed their stay full of
English lessons, activities and
local sightseeing. The students
were all very excited at being in Australia and eager to
try anything and everything on offer – including
Student Life has mainly been focussing on our Sports
Day and Swimming Carnival recently as well as
organising and running our many clubs and activities.
We have around 70 of our students preparing for the
debating competition which begins in Term 2. Activities
include the Games Club which is managed by Ms
Ayling and held during Friday lunchtimes. There are
many new games that have been incorporated in this
club linking in nicely with the Cards Club which is held
Monday lunchtimes with Ms Lewis. International Club
is busy running activities for their sponsored child; the
World Vision and Leo Clubs have already conducted
activities to raise money to help members of our local,
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teaching into a blood sport. In retrospect all teachers
who attended were winners as it gave us the opportunity
to showcase our endeavors on an international platform
and receive recognition from our peers.
As a
representative of South Australia’s DECS I was proud
to give a personal presentation to Singapore’s Minister
of Education.
state, national and global communities. The House
Competition will be up and running in Term 2
beginning with Badminton which will complement the
great work of each House from the Sports Day and
Swimming Carnival.
This will be my last article as Student Life Coordinator
as my family and I move to Cairo to run a school for
refugees. It has been a pleasure to work here for over
seven years and I will miss everyone. Jay Ayling will be
the Student Life Coordinator for the remainder of this
year and I wish her the very best. Thanks to all of you
who have helped and all the best in the future.
Jonathan Turland Student Life Coordinator
Whilst in Singapore I not only managed to meet and
share professional resources with teachers from across
the region I also had the opportunity to visit some local
schools and a college. Some interesting observations:
ƒ Royal College in Colombo has 8,500 students.
ƒ Bangladesh has a population of 160 million in an
area a third of the size of South Australia.
ƒ Not only are students streamed in Singapore, so are
the schools.
The average class size is 40+.
Interestingly, students take their shoes off to enter
the Craft and Technology Lab at Ngee Ann
Secondary School
ƒ One innovative teacher in Thailand provides
Learning Technology access to her class with one
computer which has 24 mouse(s).
ƒ United World College (an IB school) sends Year 11’s
to do a week’s voluntary work in needy foreign
communities without adult supervision on a self
managed budget of $800.
Harry Postema Coordinator:
Arts and Learning Technologies Across the Curriculum
Microsoft Innovative Teacher
Late last year I was chosen to
represent South Australia in
the
National
Innovative
Teacher’s Award as sponsored
by Microsoft. This selection
was based on the way I have
been using digital media in
both my classroom teaching
and as a mentor to my
teaching colleagues. Through
the latter part of 2009 I met
with DECS project officers
who provided guidance for me to prepare for a
presentation which was to be used to compete against
my peers from interstate. The presentation was a five
minute oral delivery in front of a two metre by one
metre poster with an A4 brochure as visual aids.
IGNITE Assessment 27 February
This year 370 students from
Years 6 and 7 sat the
IGNITE Assessment at
Glenunga International for
entry into the program in
2011. The assessment is
designed to identify students
who have a high intellectual
potential and require an
accelerated program. The students worked through four
tests on Mathematical Reasoning, Creative Writing,
Reading Comprehension and Abstract Reasoning.
Microsoft gave me the opportunity last week to go to
Singapore to meet with teaching colleagues from fifteen
Asia Pacific nations for the actual competition to decide
who would be Australia’s representative at the World
Innovative Teacher competition to be held in
November. Dwarfed by my colourful poster, waving a
brochure and thrusting cuddly koalas at the judges I
launched into my under-rehearsed spiel in a crowded
auditorium thick with the reverberations of my Asia
Pacific colleagues, who like me were nervously
delivering their innovative teaching programs against
the stop watch. Unfortunately I did not win the
competition. However to a certain extent I feel quite
relieved because even though it was a valuable
experience the competition factor seemed to turn
The results will be available shortly and students will
receive information regarding their performance against
all the students who sat. The school will accept 100
students
through this
process
and
students will
be placed into
one of the
three different
programs we
offer
depending on
their learning
needs.
Julie Humphreys Coordinator IGNITE/HOTS
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times. Also the school requirements are different. In
Germany there are fewer assignments as we have at
least two tests per subject during the year.
German Exchange Student
Meine ersten Eindrücke von Australien – My first
Impressions of Australia
Guten Tag! Ich heisse Alexander Schlepper und ich bin ein
Austauschschüler aus Deutschland, der für 2 Terms in Australien
zur Schule geht. Am 24. Januar dieses Jahres kam ich nach einer
22 stündigen Reise am Adelaide Flughafen in Australien an. Das
erste, was mir auffiel, war das warme Wetter, da in Deutschland,
wo ich herkomme, um die Zeit Winter ist und es
Minustemperaturen gibt. Am Flughafen wurde ich dann von meiner
Gastfamilie abgeholt und zu meinem temporären neuen Heim
gefahren. Nach dem langen Wochenende folgte mein erster Schultag
in Australien.
Until now I have enjoyed my time in Australia and my
first term at Glenunga International High School. I have
made some good friends and improved my English.
Alexander Schlepper German Exchange Student
Visiting German
Language Assistant
Hi, my name is Yvonne
Palka and I came to
Adelaide to work as a
German
Language
Assistant at Glenunga
International High School in the first Semester) and
Lockleys North Primary School in the second Semester.
Schnell fand ich die Unterschiede zwischen der Schule hier und der
Schule in Deutschland heraus. Während man in Deutschland
wesentlich mehr Unterrichts-fächer hat und die Auswahl nicht so
groß ist, da es eine ganze Menge Pflichtfächer gibt, hat man in
Australien mehr Auswahl und kann sich so schon vor dem
Studium in eine bestimmte Richtung spezialisieren. Auch an die
Schulzeiten musste ich mich erst einmal gewöhnen. Während man
in Australien jeden Tag um neun Uhr zur Schule geht und etwa
um drei Uhr wieder nach Hause gehen darf, so ist es in
Deutschland vielmehr so, dass es, sofern man in die Oberstufe geht,
keine festen Schulzeiten gibt und der Unterricht von acht Uhr
morgens bis sechs Uhr abends gehen kann, wobei dazwischen viele
Freistunden sind. Auch die Ansprüche sind unterschiedlich. In
Deutschland sind Referate weniger erwartet, da man mindestens
zwei Teste pro Schuljahr und Fach hat.
After I completed my teaching studies at the FriedrichAlexander-University in Erlangen-Nürnberg in 2009, I
decided to go to Australia to improve my English and to
support the German teachers who teach German as a
second language. I chose Australia because I spent a
month travelling the east coast in 2008 and I fell in love
with the country and the people. I had to come back and
stay longer!
I arrived here in January and I haven’t regretted a single
day so far. At the beginning it wasn’t easy: new people,
new and completely different school system and school
uniforms. But it was the Australian kindness that helped
me to settle down. I think it’s an experience that I will
never forget!
Yvonne Pakla German Language Assistant
Bis jetzt habe ich meine Zeit in Australien und an der Glenunga
International High School genossen. Ich habe schone einige gute
Freunde gefunden und meine Sprachkentnisse in Englisch
verbessert.
Hello! My name is
Alexander Schlepper
and I am an
International
Student
from
Germany who is
attending school in
Australia for two
terms. On January
24 this year I arrived in Adelaide after a 22 hour
journey. The first thing I noticed was the warm weather
because in Germany where I live it is winter at this time
and the temperatures are below zero. At the airport my
host family picked me up and drove me to my
temporary new home.
Young Gourmet Challenge - WEBINAR
The Challenge is for students to create a TV show and
stage presentation demonstrating a recipe combining
native food and pasta whilst highlighting a ‘food issue’
that relates to native foods and/or a South Australian
food tourism region. Video entries are due by
Thursday 1 April and will be judged to select three
finalists who will present on stage during the Feast of
the Senses at Tasting Australia. The winners will then
present their show at the Australian Native Food
Conference and to a national school audience via
Webinar.
After the long weekend my first school day in Australia
began. I quickly became aware of the differences
between the school system here and the school system
in Germany. Although the students do more subjects in
Germany and there are more compulsory subjects the
choice of subjects is not so great. In Australia the
students can specialize in a certain pathway of subjects
before tertiary study. I also had to get used to the school
times in Australia. Whereas the school day begins here
at about 9a.m. and finishes at about 3p.m., in Germany
in the Upper School there are no definite school times
and there are lessons from 8a.m. until about 6p.m. with
the students having many free lessons between these
This session was delivered totally online by Webinar.
Judges seen in the screenshots include:
ƒ Andrew Fielke, a Chef of over 30 years experience and
founder of the Red Ochre Restaurants and is widely
regarded as Australia's leading chef and authority on
preparing innovative Australian Native Cuisine
ƒ Kay Richarson: Food Educator, Young Gourmet,
VICTORIA
ƒ Amanda Duggan, the other owner of Tav Productions
and has a broad knowledge of the industry. Producer of
Out of the Blue.
Stage 1 Tourism
Tourism students partook in a preliminary 'Meet the
Judges' session on Friday 26 February.
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Stage 2 Food and
Hospitality students will
prepare the pasta dish
which
incorporates
native ingredients for
filming.
Students
involved in this project
are learning and using a
range of ICT and
marketing skills which they can build on for future work
in promoting products in a range of fields.
Susan Melhuish- Tourism / Hospitality teacher
I hadn’t taken my student card, so I went back. When I opened the
door, I saw she was dancing in front of a TV Show. It was really
funny; she was following the dance. I kept quiet and went out again.
I love my homestay family and homestay mother. She is a really
good person.
David Wang (ISEC1)
Students Feeling Unwell at School
Over the last few weeks we have noticed an increased
number of students reporting sick to our Student
Services Sick Bay from existing illnesses. We remind
parents/caregivers to keep their son/daughter at home
if they are unwell.
ISEC Student Reports
To report a student absence, please contact the Student
Services Office on 83389726 or SMS 0416 907 022
Our ISEC students have been writing descriptions of
their friends and relatives.
My best friend’s name is Masataka.
He is a boy with long black hair,
brown eyes and eyelids with a fold. He
is tall and slim but muscular. His feet
and hands are big. He is Japanese but
he has white skin like a Caucasian.
He is very friendly and gentle, so
everyone likes him but he doesn’t like
Masataka
all people. His personality is very direct.
He likes to talk and listen to people of his own choosing.
Nevertheless, he is a good friend to me. He always gives me some
advice.
Free Radio Workshops in the April
School Holidays!
The YouthFM Radio Feature Outside Broadcast Training
is a unique opportunity for young people to learn about
radio, interviewing and producing documentaries. The
training leads into an opportunity to become a member
of the YouthFM Outside Broadcast Team to produce
features for radio (Three D Radio 93.7fm) on an
ongoing basis in a supported team environment.
He is organised because he always cleans his room and writes a
plan in his book so he doesn’t forget to do things. His hobbies are
soccer, basketball and billiards. He is good at billiards. I could
never beat him.
Involvement with the YouthFM Program provides an
excellent opportunity for young people to develop and
demonstrate transferable skills that increase their
employability. Skills may include public speaking, written
and verbal communication skills and technical skills.
YouthFM may also act as a stepping stone to other
volunteer or career pursuits in the radio and media
industries.
He sometimes chews his nails which I tell him not to do. He likes
sports, so when he has free time at night, he goes running or muscle
training. Sometimes we do these things together. It is more enjoyable
than doing them by oneself.
Mayk Oliveira (ISEC1)
When I came here, I went to live with a homestay family. It has
been a really good experience and I love my homestay family and
homestay mother.
If you would like to get experience in radio, produce
features and documentaries to be featured on the
YouthFM Radio show then this two day radio workshop
is for you! Workshops will be held over two days in the
April School Holidays on Thursday 15 – Friday 16 April
2010 10am – 4pm for local young people aged 15 – 25.
Application forms are available from GIHS Student
Services office. They can also be downloaded from
Burnside Council website www.burnside.sa.gov.au and
clicking on YouthFM. Applications need to be returned
to the address provided below by Thursday 1 April
2010!
My homestay mother is called
Ann. She is 58 years old and
has a small nose, big eyes, a
small mouth and short hair. She
is very cute. She always wears
glasses and she is very tall178cm.
Ann
Ann is articulate because she speaks English clearly and easily. I
can understand her very well. She is good natured because she likes
everybody. She is smart and wise. When we play Chinese checkers
together, she always wins. When I go to school, she always plays
poker on the computer. She does her work well. She goes to work
and plays badminton. She is focused on doing whatever she is
involved in. I think she is focused because she has great
concentration. She is also cheerful; she likes to talk with us and tell
us funny stories.
For further information please contact the Coordinator
of 3Rs on 8366 4144.
Coordinator
3Rs (Respite, Recreation and Revitalisation) Aged and
Community Development
CITY OF BURNSIDE, 401 Greenhill Road TUSMORE
SA 5065. Ph: 8366 4144
[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
www.burnside.sa.gov.au
I remember one day, I told her and I was going to the Food Shop to
buy tickets. She said “Sure’’ When I closed the door, I remembered
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TERM 2/3 SPORT NOMINATIONS
A sign-up day was held in the gym on Friday 27 February in relation to Term 2/3 sports. Nominations for Saturday
sports closed Thursday March 11 (Week 7). The sports concerned are Boys Basketball and Soccer along with Mixed
Hockey. The only teams where there are still spaces available are in Year 8 and 9 Boys Soccer along with Mixed
Hockey. Consent Forms for payment can be collected from outside the sports office or by emailing the Sports
Director [email protected] Payment is to be made through the Finance Office. Those students that have
signed up and collected a consent form must follow this process to ensure their placement on a team.
Nominations for all other sports (played after school during the week) will close Thursday April 1 (end of Week 10).
Below is a reminder of all the sports played in Term 2/3.
BOYS
Soccer - all years (Sat morning)
Basketball - all years (Sat morning)
Mixed Hockey - all years (Sat morning)
Year 8/9 AFL Football (Tues afternoon)
GIRLS
Soccer - all years (Tues afternoon)
Nine a side AFL Football - all years (Thurs afternoon)
Nine a side AFL Football Open (Thurs afternoon)
Netball - all years (Wed afternoon)
Mixed Hockey - all years (Sat morning)
Table Tennis - all years (Friday afternoon)
INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Thursday 25 February saw Glenunga International send a team of 25 swimmers to the Interschool Swimming
Championships. The Championships were held at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre. Glenunga competed against
Heathfield, Renmark, Kings Baptist, Glossop, Norwood/Morialta, Mitcham and Waikerie. The boys team finished
the day in fourth place whilst the girls finished seventh. Overall Glenunga attained 18 first places, seven second places
and three third places. There were many fantastic individual achievements which are listed below.
Boris Blagojevic 9.3
Stevan Blagojevic 8.4
Daniel Cook 10.1
Artem Feroulev 10.7
Kaiba Kunimitsu 10.10
Rui Lau 10.10
Jonty Czuchwizki 8.10
Claudia Prosdocimo 9.1
3 x First Place
2 x First Place
2 x First Place
1 x First Place
3 x First Place
2 x First Place
1 x First Place
3 x First Place
U15 Boys 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle
U14 Boys 50m Backstroke, Freestyle
Open Boys 50m Freestyle, U15 Freestyle
U16 Boys 50m Freestyle
U15 Boys 50m Breastroke, Freestyle, Backstroke
U16 Boys 50m Breastroke, Freestyle
Open Boys 50m Freestyle
U15 Girls 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, U16 Breaststroke
Interschool Swimming Carnival Winners
From Left to Right: Jonty Czuchwizki, Claudia Prosdocimo,
Artem Feroulev, Stefan Blagojevic, Daniel Cook,
Kaiba Kunimitsu, Boris Blagojevic, Rui Lau
TERM 2/3 SPORT – HELP NEEDED COACHES/SCORERS/UMPIRES/MANAGERS
The Sports Department is currently looking for supervisors/coaches for Term 2/3 teams. The sports that require
assistance include Boys Basketball, Mixed Hockey and Boys Soccer (all played on Saturday mornings), along with Girls
Netball (Wednesday afternoon) and Soccer (Tuesday afternoon). Whether it is helping out with scoring, umpiring,
supervising or coaching, or if you know someone who has skills in a particular sporting area and would like to assist,
please contact Sports Director Craig Rainsford in the sports office either by phone on 8338 9792 or by email at
[email protected]
TERM 1 SPORT
Below is an overview of how the Saturday sport teams (Mixed Badminton and Cricket) are fairing this term. An
update of the mid week sporting competition including Girls Volleyball, Basketball and Year 8/9 Boys Tennis will be
provided in the next school newsletter.
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OPEN MIXED BADMINTON
The Open Mixed Badminton team is having a solid season despite strong opposition. They have so far won three
games and have lost two. The chemistry amongst the team has certainly been evident and has improved markedly due
to a majority of players continuing on from last season. Special thanks to staff member Gudrun Finos who again has
generously given her time to supervise the team this term.
YEAR 8/9 BADMINTON
In Term 1 Glenunga International entered two Year 8/9 mixed teams in the Independent Schools Competition.
Team GIHS 1 comprised solely of Year 8 students. They have competed well in the games played and currently have
one win, one draw and three losses from their first five games this season.
Team GIHS 2 has also competed well in every game played and have recorded a respectable two wins, three losses
record. Both teams have shown great enthusiasm and dedication to training which will no doubt pay off further as
the season progresses.
OPEN BOYS CRICKET
After incredibly going undefeated throughout the whole of Term 1 and 4 last season, the Open Boys Cricket Team
finally had their streak broken in round two this term. Due to some previous key players who either graduated end of
last year or no longer are available to play this season, the makeup of the team is quite different this year. After four
games this season (including a two day game and three of one day games) the team have won one game and lost three
very close games.
GLENUNGA AFL FOOTBALL CLUB – PLAYERS NEEDED
Glenunga Football Club is a community footy club currently fielding teams in age group competitions from Under 8
to Under 14 in the local area. There are currently places available for boys in all age groups. Anyone who would like
further information please contact Andrew Curtis from the club on 0401 121 903.
CAMBPELLTOWN SOCCER CLUB – FEMALE PLAYERS NEEDED
The Campbelltown City Soccer Club is looking for new female soccer players for the upcoming 2010 season in the
following age groups: U13, U15 and U17. Games are played at the Newton Sports Complex, Whites Lane, Newton.
For further information contact Bruna Macri on 0417 734 084.
SPORTS DAY RESULTS
Sports Day was a tremendous success this year evident in the large number of students who attended and
enthusiastically participated in and supported the various athletic, team game and novelty events.
A high standard of performance was demonstrated in the athletic events with four records being broken by Tessa
Potezny, Rohna Hamilton and Matthew Stamatas. The team and novelty games of soccer, netball, table tennis,
dodgeball and tug of war were also very popular and hotly contested.
A change this year was incorporating the 3000m as the opening event of Sports Day and also running the 400m,
800m, and 1500m on Come n Try Day which increased the number of participants and the standard of competition
resulting in two new records in 1500m U16 girls and 3000m U16 girls.
A key factor in ensuring the success of the day was a great team effort from the following groups:
Student House Leaders, Year 8-12 Home Group staff, staff supervising events, PE staff, Bruce Benton
Groundsperson, SSO staff and the presenters, Ms Johnson and Mr Stylianou.
Next term the house competition will continue with students being able to participate in a inter house lunch time
sport competition. Students will be able to compete in their houses at lunchtimes in a range of sports. Ms Ayling will
be organising this competition and will provide information on the sports being offered and how students can
participate.
Doru Francu (Sports Day Coordinator)
Records broken were:
U16 girls 3000 m: Tessa Potezny 10min 21sec
U15 girls 1500 m: Tessa Potezny: 4 min 55 sec
U14 girls Discus: Rohna Hamilton 23.70 m
U14 boys Discus: Matthew Stamatas 32.87 m
Age group champions:
Under 14 boys: Allan Butler - Fire
Under 14 girls: Madeline Kok - Fire
Under 15 boys: Erinayo Wyld - Water
Under 15 girls: Kirsty Reid - Fire
Under 16 boys: Callum Davidson - Water
Under 16 girls: Tessa Potezny - Water
Open boys: Matthew Burrow - Air
Open girls: Beth Thomas - Fire
House winners:
1st Water on 2602 points
2nd Air on 2106 points
3rd Fire on 2087 points
4th Earth on 2067 points
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L’Estrange Street, Glenunga
South Australia 5064
A Special Interest School for Students
with High Intellectual Potential
T +61 8 8379 5629
F +61 8 8338 2518
E [email protected]
www.gihs.sa.edu.au
An International Baccalaureate
World School
Principal
Ms W Johnson
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An Internationally Accredited School
GIHS School Tours
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The following Glenunga School Tour dates are scheduled for 2010:
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Ð Thursday 29 July
Ð Friday 22 October
Friday 30 April (full)
Thursday 13 May
Ð Friday 13 August
Ð Thursday 4 November
Friday 28 May
Ð Thursday 26 August
Ð Friday 19 November
Thursday 17 June
Ð Friday 10 September
Ð Thursday 2 December
Tours begin at 8.55 am and conclude at 10.15 am.
Tour dates for Term 2, 3 and 4 are also available on the website.
To register please contact the Principal’s Personal Assistant Eleni Dalkos
by phone 8379 5629 or by email [email protected]
We look forward to meeting with you!
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Wednesdays 1 pm – 2 pm
Fridays
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