Chifley College Shalvey Campus

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In the news We have had some great reports in the local papers this term about the wonderful achievements of our students.  More details about these inside: • Malo – our own therapy dog • Gili Dancers - Aboriginal Dance Ensemble representative • Sydney Water competition Look for a new article featuring our own Mr Berriman who ran over 50 kilometres with students at the recent Cross Country. Great job!    NAPLAN Congratulations to Years 7 & 9 and their teachers for a great effort in week 3. A big thanks to the staff for their hard work and extra effort with the sausage sizzle and breakfast on these days. An extra big thank you to Mrs Sheriff, Mrs French and Ms Hutchen for their behind the scenes work to make the week run so smoothly.

Year 10 & TAFE All Year 10 students are currently engaged in working on a project mostly at TAFE. This is a great opportunity for our young people to work in a different way learning new skills, the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Their final products I hope will be publicly exhibited so that we all get to see what they produce.

Project Based Learning Preparing students for tomorrow, engaging them today. You will hear more and more about this as teachers and students work together to develop this as an integral part of our teaching and learning programs. Many schoolsare using the teaching method of project based learning. They are making this choice for two reasons: • When school is more exciting, students learn better • When school teaches students more than basic information skills, they are better prepared for their future.

Principal's message

IN THIS ISSUE

CLONTARF RUGBY SEVENS 

SHALVEY BOTTLE TOP CHALLENGE

MEET MALO

SYDNEY WATER 'BRAND WITHOUT A BOTTLE'

MR BERRIMAN RUNS 50KM TO INSPIRE STUDENTS

COOKING CORNER

Pictured:   Top: School Counsellor

Ms Berthon, Hayley and Kelvin. 

Bottom:  Lekiesha, Ms

Berthon, Jai and Jarrod.

Following training at the end of last year, Ms Berthon and her new dog, Malo are now an Animal Assisted Therapy Team.

As a result of overwhelming research of the positive benefits to the entire school community, Shalvey Campus and Shalvey

PS have teamed up to introduce a Dog Therapy Program. 

Research has found that animals are useful in the promotion of health and wellbeing. Pets can also be used as a tool for socialising, relaxation and

communication, and can also assist children who may be  experiencing anxiety or stress

Five-year-old Malo, a black, border collie labrador cross, had her first day with us last week. Malo will spend Mondays assisting Ms Berthon in her

duties, sitting in on therapy sessions and supporting students.

Images: Phil Rogers

Malo!Meet

In week two of this term, Year 7 and 10 students went on an excursion to the Blue Mountains for a field study.  

This excursion allowed students to learn about the Blue Mountains World Heritage Site as well as being able to collect first hand data using a variety

of instruments in order to further their understanding.

Year 7 and 10 walked from Echo Point to Katoomba Falls and down Furber Steps. From Furber Steps we had fantastic scenic views of the national park

and at the bottom, we arrived at lush rainforest and cascading waterfalls.

BLUE MOUNTAINS

HSIE EXCURSION

Earlier this term five students from Shalvey Campus -  Carley, Janaya, Steven, Craig and Jermaine participated in an Aboriginal Dance Workshop at Sydney Dance Company.

This workshop was a fantastic opportunity for our students to work with industry professionals to learn more about their culture through dance. In Aboriginal culture, dance

is used for ceremonies, celebrations, rituals, dreamtime and communication.

We are incredibly proud of all our students, in particular, Janaya, who was selected during the workshop to be part of the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble - Gili Dancers. 

Janaya and the Gili Dancers will perform at the Ultimo Dance Festival next month.   The students involved are a representation of the talent and skills from Years K-12 in

NSW public schools. For ticketing information for this performance, please contact us. 

ABORIGINAL DANCE

WORKSHOP

The NSW Premier's Secondary School Sport Challenge aims to engage young people in sport and physical activity and encourages them to

lead healthy, active lifestyles. 

Our Year 7 and 8 students will be participating in a ten week sport and physical activity challenge and will work together to foster

increased participation and support each other to "have a go".

7W have already started building up their time participating in physical activity with a class game of volleyball. 

PREMIER'S

SPORTING

CHALLENGE

Earlier this year, our Year 7/8 Enablers Class participated in the Sydney Water 'Brand Without A Bottle' competition as part of their English studies.

Students were challenged to write a script and create a storyboard that persuaded their peers to choose tap water over bottled water. 

A group of Year 8 students - Emmanuel, Purnima, Sean, Atoc and Amuor

had their script chosen as one of the finalists. Their script and storyboard was then professionally filmed and produced. 

Each finalist school receives a permanent water refill station, refillable water

bottles and cash prizes for water projects or resources

in the school.

We need your vote! The film that receives the

most votes will be announced the winner. 

To vote for the film created by Shalvey Campus students, please visit the  'Brand Without A Bottle'

website or follow the link from our website and Facebook pages.

Our school cross country was held in week 2 and our Deputy Principal,  Mr Berriman set himself a goal for the day - to run 50km!

Students completed the course in their year groups as Mr Berriman ran along beside them. As each year group completed the course, Mr Berriman continued

to run throughout recess and lunch as students cheered him on.

“Undoubtedly the best bit was the chance to run laps with students and staff. The number of kids who waited after their run to do a lap during the recess and

lunch breaks was gold” said Mr Berriman. 

Mr Berriman's  goal was to promote

The Run Beyond Project - a project which encourages students to learn about goal

setting, resilience and determination through long

distance running. 

Students will begin training sessions next week with

Mr Berriman and will work towards their goal of

completing a 9km race in the Blue Mountains in September.

Our 2017 cross country was a

fantastic show of school pride.

THE RUN BEYOND PROJECT

CROSS COUNTRY

CLONTARF ACADEMY

SHALVEY CAMPUS

DUBBO TRIP

A group of Clontarf boys attended the Rugby Sevens Carnival coordinated by the Dubbo Clontarf Academy last week. We camped in swags at the Dubbo Academy along with many other academies who

made the trip from across NSW to compete in the carnival. 

All of our boys played extremely well. Kyle Whitton received the Clontarf Spirit Award for Shalvey Academy. 

The boys were really well behaved, had a great time experiencing Dubbo and look forward to their next trip!

SHALVEY CAMPUS

BOTTLE TOP CHALLENGEStudents across the school have been challenged to collect bottle tops in

order to create colourful murals within the school. Students are also encouraged to come up with creative designs to turn into murals.

 Once we have collected enough bottle tops, teams of students will be formed to create the murals from the winning designs. 

The year group who collect the most bottle tops will receive a free sausage sizzle. Other prizes will also follow based on design challenges.

Parents, carers and the community are also encouraged to get involved

and donate their bottle tops. 

CURRENT TALLY

Year 7               63 Year 8              305 Year 9              198 Year 10            248 Staff                 300

Students are encouraged to submit design ideas for our bottle top murals to Mrs Shlemon in the English/HSIE staff room.

Below are a few bottle top mural designs to get you started.

COOKING CORNER

A lot of exciting (and delicious) things have been happening

in our kitchens. 

Sam and Alia decided to join forces  (and ingredients) to make the biggest pizza of

the lesson. Jaimie got creative with her cooking and made heart-shaped pizzas, while Montanna made

a perfectly round pizza after practicing her dough tossing skills.

Year 7 are enjoying their practical cooking lessons andrecently made delicious cheese and vege triangles.

8V have been developing their food presentation skills andrecently completed the Cake Competition and Mystery Box Challenge.

The students in Stage 5 Food Technology Life Skills course have been working on a project designed to celebrate the significant adult females

in their lives.

They have been developing their skills in investigating, designing and planning to present their final product of a High Tea for their mothers,

aunties and grandmothers.

The students demonstrated their ability to work collaboratively as a team and to adapt to change when needed. The result was an outstanding

High Tea enjoyed by all the guests who attended.

Stage 5 Food Technology Life Skills

High Tea

DID YOU KNOW?

MORE THAN AN ENTIRE YEAR

OF SCHOOL MISSED BETWEEN

K-12

=1 DAY

OFF SCHOOL EACH

FORTNIGHT

ALMOST HALF A  YEAR OF SCHOOL

MISSED BETWEEN K-12

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their

career and life options.

Following an absence from school you must ensure that within 7 days you provide your child’s school with a verbal or written explanation for

the absence. Arriving late to school and leaving school early is recorded as a partial absence and must also be explained by parents. 

All students are expected to maintain an attendance rate

above 85%.   Over one full school year, that

equates to just 8 days  absent per term.

School attendance

BEING JUST 10 MINUTES

LATE TO SCHOOL EACH DAY

=

WINTERUNIFORM

Everyday polo shirt           $32.00 Sports polo shirt                $25.00 College shorts                     $22.00 College sloppy joe             $25.00 Microfibre trackpants      $25.00 Long sleeve, navy              $30.00 college polo

Uniform Shop @ Shalvey Campus

Open Mon-Fri from 8:15am to 2:30pm

Cash and eftpos accepted.

With the cooler weather approaching, just a reminder to parents about winter uniform

requirements.

Students are expected to be in full school uniform during school

hours, travelling to and from school and when participating in school activities and events outside of

normal school hours.

Students are able to wear non Chifley branded uniform i.e. plain

cotton navy blue tracksuit pants as long as they are plain navy and do

not contain any other colours, patterns or brands. 

If you have any questions regarding

correct uniform requirements, please do not hesitate

to contact us. 

What was your favourite subject at school? Lunch time

What do you like most about working at                   Shalvey Campus? The students that always say hello with a big smile and have an awesome time at school.

What is something people  may not know about you I played representative Rugby League for North Sydney Bears, Western Sydney Academy of Sports and Penrith Panthers.

What is your favourite food? My favourite food is Supasui (Samoan dish)

What is your favourite sport/team? The Hurricanes - Rugby Union

What is your favourite movie/tv show? Finding Nemo

What is your favourite band/singer/                             genre of music? R'n'B

What is your favourite holiday destination/             where would you like to travel to? Italy - to try all the amazing food over there.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to play volleyball or go to the gym

60 seconds with CCSC staff!

Mr Tanuvasa - SLSO

What is your favourite food? Italian

What is your favourite sport/team? I'm not a sport follower

What is your favourite movie/tv show? The Walking Dead and  Shawshank Redemption 

What is your favourite band/singer/genre of music? I generally like most music

What is your favourite holiday destination/ where would you like to travel to? I absolutely loved skiing in Whistler (Canada).

What do you like to do in your spare time? Read or relax with friends and family

What was your favourite subject at school?  English (of course)

What do you like most about working at              Shalvey Campus?  The opportunities we offer the students. I also love the people I work with -  students and staff.

What is something people may not know about you? I rode horses competitively and grew up on 500 acres in QLD.

Mrs Shlemon - HT English & HSIE

What is your favourite food? Chicken Biryani and fish cooked in coconut milk

What is your favourite sport/team? Fiji Sevens - Rugby

What is your favourite movie/tv show? Comedian - Dave Chappelle

What is your favourite band/singer/genre of music? Old Hindi classics

What is your favourite holiday destination/              where would you like to travel to? Silk road to China - interested in its history and walking the Great Wall of China

What do you like to do in your spare time? Fishing and cooking new dishes with spicy taste

Mr Azad- Maths What was your favourite subject at school? Accounting or bookkeeping

What do you like most about working at Shalvey Campus? Making a difference in someone's life

What is something people may not know about you? I speak and read in 3 languages and write in 2 languages. I have also travelled to 17 countries and  taught in 3 - Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. 

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Dates for your calendar

Mark Geyer Cup  - Every Tuesday in Term 2 (4-5pm) Athletics carnival - 2nd June

Year 10 Careers Expo @ Senior Campus - 6th June Queen's Birthday public holiday - 12th June

Year 7 gala day - 13th June Sydney West cross country - 14th June

NAIDOC celebrations - 16th June P&C meeting - 21st June

Clontarf State of Origin camp - 21st June Year 10 'Seniors for a day' @ Senior Campus - 27th June

Term 2