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Eltham High Schoolt (03) 9430 5111 | ABsenCes: (03) 9430 5299 [email protected]
TERM 2 / WEEK 3tuesday, 3 may 2016
DAtes to remember 2016
Friday, 13 may:
student Free Day
monday 2 may - Friday 6 may
year 10 work experience
Friday 6 may year 12 Career expo excursion
monday 16 may - Friday 20 may year 9 Camp
thursday 19 may Frech Crepe Day
cUrrIcULUm DAY: student Free Day: Friday, 13 may
YeAr 7 ImmUnIsAtIons Wednesday, 18 may
PrinciPal’S rEPort
Student Achievement:
I congratulate Noah Raz (Year10, Rutter House) and Ruben Hayes (Year 11, Everard House) on their participation in the Victorian Schools State Swimming Championships at MSAC the week before last. Both boys represented our school admirably. Whilst neither Noah nor Ruben came first in their events, both boys faced the state-wide competition with determination and resilience to do their very best. Both of these are qualities that we would like to see all of our students develop during their time at Eltham High School. This was a great effort resulting in a great outcome for both boys and the school. I wish them all the very best as they continue to engage in the sport.
Welcome:
I take this opportunity to welcome into our learning community the following staff members:
Ms Angela Olah (Biology/Science) and Ms Audrey Dean (English) and Miss Antoinette Pileio (Reception). I wish these new staff all the very best and a very positive experience during their time here with us at Eltham High School.
Banyule Youth Summit:
Three of our students will be representing our school at the Banyule Youth Summit on Friday 6 May which takes place every two years. Ruby Evans (Year 11, Rutter House); Gabe Smyth (Year 11, Rutter House); and Nic Perichon (Year 11, Andrew House) will attend the event which is hosted by the Banyule City Council.
Students at the Summit discuss topics that they are interested in with like-minded students from other schools. Together, they come up with a set of recommendations for Council and other organisations to consider implementing.
Sixteen recommendations that were proposed at the 2014 Youth Summit were implemented. These included a forum to address gender equality, a Life Hacks book for Year 12 students, a leadership group for young African/Australian women and two discos for young people with disabilities.
I am sure that our three young people with be outstanding ambassadors for our student body and for our school and I wish them well as they engage with this initiative.
School Athletics Carnival:
Congratulations to all the students and staff that participated in the 2016 Athletics Carnival. It was a fantastic day and the weather was just ideal. Everyone had great fun and a number of personal bests were achieved as well as breaking a number of previous records. I wish to acknowledge the work of our Sport Co-ordinators, Nick Cooper and Bree Pascoe, as well as thank all of the PE staff
1 Principal’s report3 assistant Principal4 Middle School4 art5 careers5 Musical notes6 Sport8 community announcements
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MaY 2016
Mon, 2•year 10 work experience (mon 2 - Fri 6 may)•yr 11 oes - upper yarra - warburton Camp (mon 2 may - tues 3 may)•Assembly - tutorial (Group B)•mudbrick Committee meeting:
7.30pm
tues, 3•yr 11 oes - upper yarra warburton Camp (tues 3 may - wed 4 may)• Jazz night
thurs, 5•unit 3 - GAt information session•year 8 indonesian Zoo excursion
Fri, 6•Generations in Jazz - mt Gambier tour (Fri 6 may - sun 8 may)•nillumbick/Banyule District Athletics•VCe and Careers expo Caufield Racecourse•unit 3 Global Politics Lecture•extended investigation ethics Panel Review
Sun, 8•understanding iga warta experience: Flinders Ranges (sun 8 may - sat 14 may)
tues, 10•naplan testing (tue 10 may - thur 12 may)
Wed, 11 •VCe Playlist Performance: tales of a City by the sea
thurs, 12 •yr 11 mathematics seminar - “Calculators & exams”
Fri, 13 •Curriculum Day: student Free Day•yr 12 outdoor ed Camp: mansfield/Buller/stirling: Fri 13 may - sun 15 may
schooL cALenDAr
who supported both the organisation and running of the day. I wish to also acknowledge the students who engaged with the day with passion and demonstrated exemplary behaviour throughout the event. Finally I thank all the staff for their hard work and contribution to the day.
Final House Scores were:
1st Place – Andrew 1111 points
2nd Place – Rutter 889 points
3rd Place – Everard 800 points
4th Place Stewart 769 points.
Well done everyone!
Victorian State Budget:
I am very pleased to inform you that in the most recent State budget, funds have been allocated to Eltham High School for the planning stage of our School/Community Sport Precinct.
Eltham High School is currently engaged in a range of discussions and conversations with our Local State Member Vicki Ward, the Shire of Nillumbik and a range of sporting organisations in planning for the development of a Master Plan aimed at the development of the sporting facilities at our school for both school and community use. I have to say that I am really overwhelmed with the good will that has come our way from our local sporting organisations, the Shire and local schools. I wish to thank the Principal and School Council President of St Helena Secondary College who continue to provide valuable advice on this strategy based on their own previous experience of having taken this agenda forward within their own community. The development of the sporting facilities at Eltham High School aims to meet the needs of a range of young people in the Nillumbik areas irrespective of whether they attend our school or not. The school will benefit from such a development during school hours and the community will do the same after school hours.
The planning group is at the stage of appointing a Consultant to undertake all of the consultation work and to move the agenda towards the development of the Master Plan. The funding allocated to us in this year’s State Budget will be put to good use to achieve exactly this.
I wish to acknowledge the great work, commitment and leadership of our School Council President, Mrs Nicki Hauser, who chairs these meeting. I will keep you informed as the project moves further ahead.
Living Spirit Fellowship:
Applications are called from Year 10, 11 and 12 students to participate in the ‘Living Spirit’ Fellowship.
The Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch established the Living Spirit Fellowship in 2010 because it wanted to nurture younger generations to understand the sacrifices made by many men and women of the Australian Defence Forces in ensuring the great freedom we enjoy today is never forgotten. The Fellowship provides fort eh successful applicant and his/her guardian to join an escorted group for an 8 to 10 day tour of Thailand and Myanmar which includes the ANZAC Dawn Service at Hellfire Pass on 25 April 2017. Students are required to make a submission in accordance with the Application Form that includes a Questionnaire section.
Further Information can be obtained from Mr Robertson, Humanities Key Learning Area Co-ordinator or from Mr Laurence, Student Growth & Leadership Leader.
Eltham High School Working Bee:
A big thank you to everyone who attended last Sunday’s Working Bee. A great deal was achieved with many hands at work. I once again commend the work of the Grounds Committee and thank John Coates for his organisation and attendance on the day (even though it was his birthday). I look forward to the next one later on this term.
VINCENT SICARI, Principal
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Mon, 16•year 9 Camp/Activities week (mon 16 may - Fri 20 may)•Assembly - tutorial (Group C)
tues, 17 •year 11 History: Holocaust
museum excursion•Lunchtime Artists Presentation:
elizabeth Gower
Wed, 18 •year 7 immunisations•school Council meeting: 7.30pm
thurs, 19• intermediate (year 10) state Volleyball Final•year 11 Assembly: Period 1•French Crepe Day •Responsible service of Alcohol
training
Fri, 20•senior Boys and Girls state Volleyball Final•Active for Life: squash•Latrobe university next
Generation youth Forum
Mon, 23•Alliance Francaise - 2016 Junior/ middle Berthe mouchette Competition•VCe unit 1music Performance
Recitals
Mon, 23•VCe unit 1 music Performance
Recitals
thur, 26• intermediate Band tour (thur 26 may - Fri 27 may)
Fri, 27• intermediate Band tour (thur 26 may - Fri 27 may)•year 10 Humanities: immigration museum excursion•Hands on HeADss workshop: Royal Children Hospital
Mon, 30•year 9 Geography and economics - Port of melbourne excursion
FirSt aiD
Head Lice
the school has been notified that a number of students within the Junior school have been treated for head lice. Can you please take a moment to check your child’s hair and commence appropriate treatment where necessary.
According to the Public Health and wellbeing Regulations 2009, children with head lice can be readmitted to school after treatment has commenced.
the department recommends a child with head lice can be treated one evening and return to school the next day, even if there are still some eggs present. there is no need to miss school because of head lice.
Further information regarding treatment of head lice can be found at
www.health.vic.gov.au/headlice
SEnior ScHool
senior school students are asked to check their school email accounts for further important information on the following:
year 10 students
VCe sAC/sAt Redemption must occur within one week of a student’s return to school. year 10 students are expected to attend VCe sAC/sAt redemption on the tuesday afternoon between 3.30 pm and 4.45 pm in term time. Contact senior school if you require additional information.
upcoming events:
year 10 work experience week monday 2 may→ Friday 6 may work experience arrangement forms are now overdue. Please return as soon as possible.
year 10 semester 2 Change of subject application wednesday 11th may, 2016.
Late applications are not accepted. As most classes are at capacity level, there will be very few, if any changes to subjects that can be accommodated
VCe unit 1 classes conclude thursday 26 may
VCe unit 1 examinations Friday 27 may → monday 6 June
unit 2 Commences wednesday 8 June
year 10 semester 1 examinations wednesday 8,→9. 14 and 17 June
year 10 in2 Pathways day (proposed event) monday 20 June
year 10 classes resume tuesday 21 June
year 10 semester 1 classes finish Friday 24 June
end term 2 Friday 24 June
year 11 and 12 students
VCe unit 3 GAt seminar session thursday 5 may - Period 1 VCe students undertaking a VCe unit 3 / 4 study are to attend the compulsory General Achievement test (GAt) information session
VCe and Careers expo Friday 6th may. meeting time: 8.45 am (bus bay). Compulsory excursion for all year 12 students.
Parents/guardians are requested to finalise consent and payment for the event at least one week prior to attendance via the Compass Portal.
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VCe year 11 student assembly thursday 19 may - Period 1
VCe unit 1 concludes thursday 26 may
VCe year 11 examinations Friday 27 may - monday 6 June
VCe unit 3 concludes monday 6 June
GAt examination tuesday 7 June- 10.00 am - 1.15 pm Compulsory for students undertaking a year 12 subject. (see email to students for seating plan for the exam. ) students will be required to know their VCAA student number at this time.
VCe & VCe/Vet units 2 & 4 Commence wednesday 8 June
transition- year 11 & 12, 2016 subject selection meeting thursday 16 June- period 1
end term 2 Friday 24 June
VCe students:
General Achievement test (GAt) tuesday 7 June, 2016, between 10.00 am and 1.15 pm.
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/aboutgat.aspx (what is the GAt?)
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/gat.aspx (Past examination GAt papers)
(note: only students who have completed and submitted a unit 3/4 Assessment variation form to senior school (not sitting VCe unit 3/4 examinations) do not sit the GAt assessment)]
sAC/sAt Redemption
students who are absent on the day of a scheduled sAC/sAt are reminded that the redemption must occur within one week of a student’s return to school.
year 11 students are expected to complete their sAC/sAt redemption during the timed assessment blocks (monday or thursday) or during after school sAC redemption held on tuesday afternoon between 3.30 pm and 4.45 pm.
year 12 students are expected to complete their sAC/sAt redemption during their next scheduled ‘spare’ periods upon their return to school or during their timed assessment blocks (monday or thursday) except in the event of a scheduled seminar.
A medical certificate is required dated on the day of the absence for students to be eligible for a scored assessment (this includes absence from a redemption session that is being scored).
note: All sACs/sAts are returned to class teachers after one week. if a student has not attended the restoration session within this time frame the assessment remains ‘pending’ with the teacher and coordinator needing to cite further medical documentation to explain non-completion of the task within one week.
the final date for unit 3 sAC/sAt redemption will be monday 6 June, 2016.
ANNA PANAS, Senior School Leader
MiDDlE ScHool
year 9 camps are fast approaching (three days during the week of 16-20 may). to secure a place on this camp students need to return completed paperwork (consent, medical and dietary requirements) to the middle school office as soon as possble.
ROSS McKINNON, Middle School Leader
roStEr For aPril 2016
Wed 4•Louise Gunn•Julie Kettels
thur 5•David Love-Brice•Karen Cochrane
Fri 6•suzie GerrardVolunteer needed
Mon 9•Jenny Reeves•Jacki todd
tues 10•Joanne Bird•Kristen Conron
**EFTPOS facilities are now available**
UPcoMinG MEnU
wed: souvlaki
thurs: warm Chicken salad
Fri: Hamburgers
mon: Homemade wedges
tues: spaghetti Bolognaise
soup of the Day is available all week
cAnteenroStEr & MEnU
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toUrnaMEnt oF MinDS 2016
Tournament of Minds is on again at eltham High school in 2016. in past years we have fielded teams across a number of challenges and been very successful. Tournament of Minds is a problem based team challenge that is suitable for all students. it develops thinking skills, creative problem solving and team work, as well as being great fun!
students in year 7-10 who are interested in Tournament of Minds or have taken part in the past need to complete the sign up sheet on the door of Room 164. this must be completed by 3rmay (next tuesday). we encourage all students to sign up, particularly those who have competed in Primary school.
Please email either ms edrees, ms Clarke or ms tallarida with any questions.
LOREN CLARKE, Curriculum Data Leader & Tournament of Minds Coordinator
carEErS
new eltham High Careers website
At eltham High school Pathways and transition is an important part of your child’s educational experience.
As such i would like to announce the creation of an eltham High school web based career support site.
it can be accessed at www.elthamhighcareers.com with the majority of menu links open access. However, there is also a dedicated student area where your child can create an account and take advantage of various activities and production tasks. in there you will find interest and occupations quizzes, a resume format, digital portfolio access and many more useful tools. when your child creates their account have them use their school email address and a password will be generated for them.
the site has information for all year levels with the full functionality of the site becoming more appropriate as students move into year 9. the student account remains accessible across the life of your child’s high school life.
i would encourage you to have a look at the site and if there are any questions regarding its use please feel free to conatct me on 9430 5113 or at [email protected]
ROSS PRINGLE, Careers & Pathways Coordinator/
MUSical notES
mid year Concert – monday 6 June 2016
the mid year Concert will take place on monday 6 June 2016 at the George wood Performing Arts Centre, yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Road, Ringwood. the concert will commence at 7:30pm and students are asked to arrive by 7:00pm.
tickets will be available for purchase from trybooking on monday 16 may at 9:00am. Adults $20.00 / Child & Concession $10.00. Bookings will close on monday 6 June at 3:00pm unless sold out.
to book tickets through trybooking go to:
https://www.trybooking.com/LGGw or https://www.trybooking.com/197570
if you have any queries please contact the music office on 9430 5127 or email Jane nicholson, our music secretary, at [email protected]
For sale
weinbach piano and stool (with abundance of music books and metronome),in excellent condition. $2,500.00. sound is beautiful!! Has always been situated on
Drama
when: wednesday (Junior) thursday (Senior) Location: 111 Drama space time: 3.20pm – 5.00pm
George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking
Scrambled Prince Workshops
when: tuesday
Location: 111 Drama space time: 3.20pm – 6.00pm
George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking
EHS Swimming club
when: thursday Location: eltham Leisure Centre time: 7.00am – 8.00am
Phil Boyd
EHS Swimming Club Coordinator
interschool Debating team
when: monday Location: Room 301 time: Lunchtime
Adaline Tallarida Debating Coordinator
Photography, Visual Design & creativity club
when: tBC Location: Room 601 time: Lunchtime
Artek Halpern-Laurence Ex-Student
PriSiM(People - Respecting - indvidual’s - sexuality - identity - movement)
when: tuesday Location: Room 156 time: Lunchtime
Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader
tournament of Minds (Starts term 2)
when: tuesday (year 7 - 10) Location: Room 154 time: Lunchtime
Loren Clarke Tournament of Minds Coordinator
eLthAm hs cLUbsWHY not GEt inVolVED!
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Extra Maths Help
when: tuesdayLocation: Room 706time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm
Briony TurnerMaths KLA Coordinator
Homework club - Year 7when: thursdayLocation: Room 142time: Lunchtime
Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher
it Support - Year 7Get to know your surface Pro 3
when: thursday Location: Room 140time: Lunchtime
Katie ReedICT Leader
Smart not Scattered - Year 7A group for year 7 students wishing to get on top of their time management, goal setting and organisation.
when: thursday Location: Room 142time: Lunchtime
Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher
extrA cUrrIcULAr claSSES & tUtorialS
Unit 1 Music Performance Recitals
Unit 3 Music Performance Recitals
Singing Lessons
Jazz Choir
Absence from Rehearsals
RICK PLUMMER, Music Director/
Sport
Eltham High School Volleyball
Year 7 Volleyball Squad
The Year 7 squad is up and running. Students have been given their first piece of uniform: knee pads. The shirt and shorts have been ordered and will take a number of weeks to be made.
Volleyball Competitions
Monday night volleyball for year 7 teams at 3.25pm in the stadium each week.
Thursday night competition for year 8 to 12 students at 3.25pm in the stadium.
Spikezone runs every Thursday for our primary school crew at 4.15pm till 5.00pm.
State Volleyball Finals for Inters and Seniors
They now progress onto the State Volleyball finals on Thursday 19 May for Inters and Friday 20 May for the seniors at the State Volleyball Centre, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong. Details are on compass.
Want to be in a State Team?
U15, U17 & U19: 2016 Victorian State Team Selection Trials
Volleyball Victoria are excited to announce the inclusion of U15’s in the 2016 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. Final team nominations are TBC, however, Volleyball Victoria will endeavour to enter multiple teams in all age groups
Approximate team allocations will be:
• U15’s (4 teams per gender) Blue, East, West and Metro
• U17’s (3 teams per gender) Blue, East and West
• U19’s (2 teams per gender) Blue and White
Trial Registration: All athletes trialling must register online www.volleyballvictoria.com.au and complete the Athlete Agreement. The trial fee of $35.00 must be paid by 3pm Friday 29 April. Late trial registration payment will attract an extra $10.00
2016 State team trials are a progressive. Therefore there will be selections each week, up until teams are selected after the final trial for each age group.
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Athlete eligibility - to be eligible for 2016 Victorian state team selection, players must be active in clubs and associations throughout Victoria and have a current player registration with Volleyball Victoria.
Further information is available from volleyballvictoria.com.au
Age Groups:
u15: must be born in 2002 or later (players must be 14 year or younger as at 31 December 2016)
u17: must be born in 2000 or later (players must be 16 years or younger as at 31 December 2016)
u19: must be born in 1998 or later (players must be 18 years or younger as at 31 December 2016)
Athletes are not to wear national or state uniforms at these selection trials. Athletes will be asked to change if they wear any items from previous state or national teams
All coaches will be in attendance at the trials. it is expected that all athletes attend the above trials. if you cannot attend one of the above trials, it is expected that you advise the Program manager directly in writing. [email protected]
2016 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships (AJVC) – Coomera, QLD:
the selected teams will compete in the AJVC to be held at Coomera, QLD. Championships will be held from sunday 25 september to saturday 1 october.
the total 2015 Athlete Levy will be finalised by the completion of the selection trials. All selected athletes/families must pay by the due date as these funds are required for specific pre Championships expenses and deposits.
2016 Volleyball Dates
19 may – intermediate state Volleyball Final
20 may - senior state Volleyball Final
29 – 31 July Volleyball Victoria schools Cup
11 october – year 8 Volleyball round Robin
25 october – year 8 northern Zone Volleyball
26 october – year 7 northern Zone Volleyball
26 october – intermediate 2017 Round Robin
22 november – year 8 state Volleyball
23 november – year 7 state Volleyball
4 – 9 December- Australian Volleyball schools Cup
if your child is selected in a state or national team or has a memorable sporting achievement, please let us know so we can share the good news - email [email protected]
GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/ Elite Sports Coordinator
GroUnDS coMMittEE: WorkinG BEE
Despite a threatening sound and light show in the early hours of sunday morning, the planned working Bee proceeded through the morning without interruption with well over 40 volunteers coming together to produce some excellent outcomes for the environment. most jobs that were planned were well and truly executed. thank you to all our volunteers who made the sacrifice to come along on sunday especially the Grounds Committee members who take responsibility of tasks and provision the volunteers with food and drinks at morning tea and lunch. the following tasks were completed on the day:
• 140 new plants were provided with new homes in three separate locations around the school. these plants were subsequently staked and bagged;
• 2m3 of soil was spread in two locations in the central courtyard prior to planting in these areas;
• Pruning and weeding was completed on the south side of the 400s block;
• Pruning and weeding was completed in the garden beds adjacent to the cricket nets, as well as rooms 615 and 616;
compass Parent Portal Log into for Information on:
School Term Dates
2016teRm 2:
starts monday, 11 April
Finishes Friday, 24 June at 2.30pm
PArentinForMation
eLthAm sPortstiMEtaBlE
aPril 2016
FRi 6 maynillumbik/Banyule District Athletics
tHuR 19 mayintermediate (yr 10) state Volleyball Final
FRi 20 maysenior Boys & Girls state Volleyball Final
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• the bamboo between the Library and the 300s block was pruned;
• Brushcutting and mowing was completed in a range of locations across the campus precinct;
• Another 2m3 of soil was framed around the mosaic memorial on the Bell street fence. tHis area will be planted out at the new working bee.
thanks again to all our volunteers who made the sacrifice to support this event and make a difference to the school environment. Listed below are all those individuals who signed our registration book on the day. the Grounhds Committee has scheduled the next working Bee for sunday, 5 June. Looking forward to your anticipated support.
thanks to: sue washington, Leo Adamson, Dave eales, simon treadwell, marian Birkett, Leanne ipsen, Lisa norden, David norden, saskia tyas, steve tyas, Keegan Brown, Hilary Cantwell, Leesa moar, tymon, maarten and Jordan Van Diemen-Hartlief, Kristel Hartlief, Jenny , scott and Cameron Romeo, Florencia Baya Casol, Floriano imbrioscia, Deb milne, Robyn meikle, Rosie wheen, Alberto Vela, Peter Connor, Darien Pullen, sherryl orchard, marie-clare and Adrian Desfontaines, tess Culliver, tenny taylar, tim Kervin, Anna madygrove, Vincent sicari, Larisa and sue tatea, Frank medcalf, tim natoli.
JOHN COATES, On behalf of the Eltham High School Grounds Committee/
ehs 2016 house Athletics Day
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DISCLAIMER: “Eltham High School does not endorse any company, organisation or product referenced in the Community Announcements”
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For full Program details visit http://www.geelongafterdark.com.au/2016-programme/or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geelongafterdark/
Geelong After Dark is Central Geelong’s free pop up night of arts: the annual multi-award winning event transforming the streets, laneways and venues of Geelong’s CBD.
explore the city and be surprised by a jam-packed program of exciting and unique pop up performances, installations and arts experiences. For one night only.
Artists are challenged to develop new works that are short, sharp and edgy. the inaugural event was held in 2014 and continues to surprise its audiences!
Geelong After Dark is a project of City of Greater Geelong produced by the Arts & Culture Department in partnership with Diversitat as the Creative Producer.
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