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ISSUE 2 | 22 February 2018

The Heights School has received $3.5 million to upgrade student facilities to provide vital new learning spaces and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).Additionally, The Heights School has received a further $10 Million to develop state of the art new buildings and facilities.

> Educating young minds > Serving our community

> Instilling values and embracing our future

A Fair Go Have a Go, Go Hard, Keep Going! Go Together

DIARY DATES

• SACE Merit Ceremony• Pedal Prix• SAPSASA & VISTA Sports 2018• Splash Carnival

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Click here to view our online calendar

See next page for:

• 2018 School Tours • Open Events • Pupil Free Days

• School Closure Day

22/2 VISTA Year 8 Girls Basketball SAPSASA Boys & Girls Softball Carnival26/2 Year 8 Immunisation Information Session (for students)27/2 Catch up School Photos (morning) VISTA Senior Boys & Girls Ultimate Frisbee Governing Council Annual General Meeting (6.30pm)1/3 Adelaide 500 Excursion (702 & 703)2/3 SAPSASA District Swimming Carnival7/3 School Tour (9.00am)9/3 P-12 Sports Day

(Pictured: Stage 2 Aquatics - see article on page 6)

Parents and friends of The Heights School Community

are cordially invited to the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2018

6.30pm

Choose to be a part of the

Governing Council to support future

improvement priorities

To nominate for Governing Council please email Dani Camillo,

dani.camillo890@schools.sa.edu.au to obtain a nomination slip or collect

one from the Front Office.Nominations are to be returned

to Dani by 9.00am on Tuesday 27th February, prior to the AGM.

Celebrate success of

2017

Enjoy nibbles and a drink

AN INVITATION

Find out what we aim to improve in

2018

Conference Room (Administration Building)

SACE MERIT CEREMONYOn Tuesday, 6th of February, I was privileged to attend the 2018 SACE Merit Ceremony at Government House to recognise the achievements of two of our 2017 Year 12 students, Liam Blake and Joonghoon Park. A SACE Merit is awarded as recognition of a perfect result in a Stage 2 subject. The ceremony, hosted by the Honourable Hieu Van Le, Governor of South Australia, recognises the achievements of Year 12 students in a range of subjects throughout South Australia.

Liam and Joonghoon were awarded Merits for their achievements in Research Project, on the topics of “To what extent can mathematical patterns and sequences be applied to the composition of Jazz?” and “To what effect does the urban layout of buildings and streetscapes in the Adelaide CBD contribute to making a successful, vibrant community?” respectively. Their successes in these fields will surely assist in their university studies this year, having enrolled in Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) and Architectural Design.

Congratulations to Joonghoon and Liam on their well-earned Merit Certificates, and all the best for the future!

Bob Powell, Research Project Teacher

Preschool - Year 12

CONTENTS2-5 Around our School

6 Pedal Prix

7-9 Sports News

10 Community Notices

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SCHOOL TOURS 2018School tours are held on Wednesdays mornings from 9.00am-10.15am as listed below. Bookings are required via our website.7 March Term 1, Week 616 May Term 2, Week 323 May Term 2, Week 415 August Term 3, Week 412 September Term 3, Week 87 November Term 4, Week 4

OPEN EVENTSBooking are not requiredWednesday, 28 March 6.00pm-7.30pmThursday, 29 March 9.15am-10.30am

PUPIL FREE DAYS 2018Tuesday 13 March Term 1, Week 7Monday 23 July Term 3, Week 1Friday 31 August Term 3, Week 6 SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYMonday 3 September Term 3, Week 7

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

AROUND OUR SCHOOL

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AROUND OUR SCHOOL

YEAR 5-9 HOMEWORK CLUBMs Gilson and Mrs Rothery are continuing to run Homework Club in 2018. This year Homework Club is open to students from Year 5 to Year 9. We will both be there to support students with homework if they need it.

Homework Club is ideal for students who need support with particular work, need to use a school computer for assessment tasks or Manga Maths, do not have Internet access at home or simply need time in a quiet environment.

Day – Every Thursday

Time – End of school day until 3.45pm

Venue – Primary Years upstairs break out area

If you wish to find out more, send an email to cherie.rothery898@schools.sa.edu.au.

Mrs Rothery and Ms Gilson

LUNCHTIME FUN AT THE HEIGHTS IN 2018I am excited to begin my eighth year as Pastoral Care Worker at The Heights School. This year I will be running three Lunchtime Programs each week. These programs are opportunities for students across the school to be involved in fun, structured activities in their free time. All of these programs are offered at no cost to the students.

Wednesday Reception – Year 5 – BLAST Every Wednesday Junior School students are invited to participate in BLAST (in previous years this program was called FLAG: Friday Lunch and Games). Each week there is a short value lesson and at least two fun and active games. BLAST incorporates the Play is the Way Life Raft Concepts being taught in the Primary Years. Blast runs fortnightly for students in Reception – Year 2 and fortnightly for students in Year 3 – Year 6. It is made clear to students which week the program runs for their grade level.

Thursday Year 12 – Milkshake Lunchtime All Year 12 students are welcome to enjoy a chocolate, strawberry or caramel milkshake during Lunch on a Thursday. They can play with a selection of board games and card games, while relaxing and spending time with their friends. All this happens upstairs in the Senior School each Thursday during Lunchtime.

Friday Years 7 – 9 – Lunchtime Lounge All students in Years 7 – 9 are invited MG3 in the Middle School, during lunch. They can play on the Wii or with a selection of board games and card games. Milo and a delicious treat are provided for the students.

If you have any questions or suggestions about Lunchtime Programs at The Heights, please contact me via the Front Office on 8263 6244 or by email at Noelle.Wallis558@schools.sa.edu.au.

Noelle Wallis, Pastoral Care Worker

BREAKFAST PROGRAMOur Heights School Breakfast Program is a delicious and fun way for students to begin their Friday mornings! The Heights Church will generously be supplying pancakes for our students, every Friday. There is no cost to students.

Students across the school are welcome to enjoy pancakes, toast, yoghurt and fruit under the Rotunda, every Friday morning. We begin serving pancakes at 8:00am and finish serving at 8:30am. No food is available after 8:30am, to ensure students aren’t late to class.

If you have any questions, please contact me via the Front Office on 8263 6244 or by email at Noelle.Wallis558@schools.sa.edu.au

Breakfast Program Details:Day: Fridays Time: 8:00am – 8:30am Location: Under the Rotunda (In front of the entrance to the Gym)

Noelle Wallis, Pastoral Care Worker

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AROUND OUR SCHOOL

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GROWTH MINDSET - 601

In 601, we discussed Growth Mindset and how it compares with a Fixed Mindset, and what Growth Mindset might look like in the classroom. We discussed the differences between Fixed and Growth Mindsets.

People with a Fixed Mindset tend to:• Give up when things get difficult or they get frustrated• Assume people are either born good at things or not good at things• Avoid challenges• Feel like they are not smart if they fail at something• Feel a little threatened if another person is succeeding

People with a Growth Mindset tend to:• Persevere when things are difficult • Love challenges• Understand that when they fail, they are actually learning• Appreciate that struggle leads to growth• Are inspired when others succeed• Know they are capable of learning anything, even if it takes a little while to do this• Understand that it is effort and attitude that gets them places

As part of this task, students created some quotes to show their understanding. Some of these are included in this newsletter.

Mrs Rothery Classroom Teacher – 601

AROUND OUR SCHOOL

By Jorja By Ellajayne

By Gleb

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THE HEIGHTS SCHOOL PEDAL PRIX 2018

PEDAL PRIX

PEDAL PRIX - 2018 List of Events

 

The  Heights  School  PEDAL  PRIX  -­  2018  List  of  Events  

 

                 

The Heights School Entries for 2018

Category 1 (Primary- Yr 6/7): Vehicle No: 190 “Odyssey”

(Up to 20 riding positions at each event)

Cat. 2 (Jun. Secondary, Yr 8-10) Vehicle No: 197 “Pulsar”

(Up to 14 riding positions at each event)

Cat. 4 (Yr 11/12 & Open/old scholars/parents): Vehicle No: 202 “Orion”

(Up to 10 riders at each event)

Cat. 4 (Open-old scholars, parents ) Vehicle No: 207 “Thor”

(Up to 10 riders at each event)

 (NOTE:  Our  vehicle  categories  may  be  altered  depending  on  numbers  in  each  age  group.)  

All  event  details  are  available  on  the  website:  www.pedalprix.com.au    Stay  in  touch  on  our  facebook  page  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thspedalprix/  

 

Event No. Type Date Venue

3 6 Hour Sat 16th June (Cat. 4)

Sun 17th June (Cat.1&2) Victoria Park Racecourse, Adelaide

4 6 Hour Sat 28th, July (Cat. 4) Sun 29th July (Cat.1&2)

Victoria Park Racecourse, Adelaide

6 24 Hour Fri 21st Sat 22nd Sun 23rd September (All Categories)

Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge

The Heights School Entries for 2018Category 1 (Primary- Yr 6/7): Vehicle No: 190 “Odyssey” (Up to 20 riding positions at each event)Cat. 2 (Jun. Secondary, Yr 8-10): Vehicle No: 197 “Pulsar” (Up to 14 riding positions at each event)Cat. 4 (Yr 11/12 & Open/old scholars/parents): Vehicle No: 202 “Orion” (Up to 10 riders at each event)Cat. 4 (Open-old scholars, parents): Vehicle No: 207 “Thor” (Up to 10 riders at each event)

(NOTE: Our vehicle categories may be altered depending on numbers in each age group.)

All event details are available on the website: www.pedalprix.com.au Stay in touch on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/thspedalprix/

Pedal Prix at The Heights in 2018 is about to Start!

TRAINING Pedal Prix training with Ms. Niven will start in Week 5, Tuesday 27th February. Trainings will be from 3:10 – 4:00pm each Tuesday. Students interested in Pedal Prix should meet outside of the Design and Technology entrance with a drink bottle and suitable running shoes.

MORE INFORMATION Event and vehicle details are attached and also on the school’s website under “programs\pedal prix”.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Students who are interested in joining the team should also complete and return an “Expression of Interest” form available on the school website or from the front office or from Mr. Button or Ms. Niven at Tuesday trainings.

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SPORTS NEWS

YEAR 6-9 SPLASH CARNIVAL

STAGE 2 AQUATICSIn Week 2, the Stage 2 Integrated Learning class completed a 3 day aquatics practical at West Lakes Aquatics Centre. Students were given the choice of Kayaking, Sailing or Windsurfing as the activity they focussed on for the full duration of lessons lead by DECD qualified instructors. This forms one of 3 practical inquiry tasks the class completes for the year and also is used to reinforce some of the concepts learnt in theory classes regarding skill acquisition.

Andrew Costello

On Wednesday 14th February the Year 6-9 Heights School Splash Carnival took place at Salisbury Swimming Centre. Students enjoyed an opportunity to participate in a range of Championship and Novelty Events, old favourites and new additions that encouraged participation and fun. Students and staff alike lined up along the edge of the pool to witness the highly successful Teacher vs Student Relay. Congratulations to our Male Staff team for claiming victory for 2018. Congratulations to all students on your participation in Splash Carnival. I would also like to acknowledge the outstanding work of our Year 11 Peer Support Class who assisted staff in the running of the day.

Congratulations to our Individual award winners:

Year

Level Girls Boys

6 1st Charlotte Birse 2nd Zoe De Bue 1st Jordan Chan 2nd Aiden Jennings

7 1st Jazmin Clough 2nd Amberlyn Tung 1st Johnathon Modra 2nd Arun Shanmugasundaram and Lucas Nichols

8 1st Aimee Wilson and Jasmin Wu 2nd Sophie De Vries 1st Thumith Chandrasena 2nd Maanas Divy Bejoy

9 1st Grainne O’Connell 2nd Zoe De Waal 1st Jesse Schutz 2nd Jack Marschall

Congratulations to our winning Home Groups:

601 (337 points)

703 (218 points)

807 (277points)

904 (158 points)

Eulaly Allen, Sports Coordinator

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SPORTS NEWS

SAPSASA DATES FOR 2018

VISTA DATES FOR TERM 1 2018

VISTA YEAR 8 BOYS BASKETBALL CARNIVAL

Please note the following dates are the dates for SAPSASA District events for 2018:

Term 1• Week 4 – Softball – Thursday 22nd February• Week 5 – Swimming – Friday 2nd March• Week 9 – Crows Cup (Girls Football) – Monday 26th March• Week 9 – Athletics – Wednesday 28th March• Week 10 – Hockey Come and Try Carnival – Friday 6th April

Term 2• Week 2 – Soccer Large Schools – Tuesday 8th May• Week 3 – Cross Country – Friday 18th May (from 12pm to 3pm)• Week 8 – Football (Boys) – Wednesday 20th June•Week10–TouchFootball–Wednesday4thJuly(tobeconfirmed)

Term 3• Week 1 – Basketball Championships – Wednesday 25th OR Thursday 26th July• Week 2 – Football (girls) – Wednesday 1st August• Week 4 – Netball carnival – Friday 17th August• Week 8 – Tennis – Wednesday 12th September

Term 4• Week 1 – Come and Try Day – Thursday 18th or Friday 19th October• Week 2 – Cricket T20 Blast - Thursday 25th October

Please note the following dates are the dates for VISTA District events for Term 1, 2018:

Term 1• Week 4 – Year 8 Girls Basketball – Thursday 22nd February• Week 5 – Senior Boys and Girls Ultimate Frisbee – Tuesday 27th February• Week 7 – Year 10 Indoor Cricket – Thursday 15th March• Week 8 – Senior Boys European handball – Wednesday 21st March • Week 9 – Years 8-12 Athletics – Wednesday 28th March

Both Year 8 Boys Teams represented The Heights School with determination and resilience against 12 other teams registered to compete at Mars Stadium on Monday the 19th February. Although both teams finished 6th in their division, their efforts weren’t reflected on the score board. With our Division 2 team claiming 1 win and our Division 1 team missing out on victory by 2-3 points in several matches. As the day progressed teams became more confident with each other’s playing ability which was reflected through several 3 pointers, 1v1 winning contests, mid court crossovers beating several defenders and collaboration on the court. Well done to all students who participated in the carnival. Eulaly Allen, Sports Coordinator

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SPORTS NEWS

SPORTS DAY - FRIDAY 9TH MARCH

HOUSE POINTS DRAWING COMPETITION

The 2018 Heights School Preschool - Year 12 Sports Day is on Friday, 9th March (Week 6). Sports Day 2018 is being organised and run by The Heights School Year 11 Peer Support Class. The day is shaping up to be one to remember!

As well as the traditional athletic events, we will be holding novelty events (bocce and tug of war), and sport games (basketball, netball, volleyball and five-a-side soccer). The range of different events means all students should enjoy the day choosing the events they feel most comfortable with.

Parents/caregivers are encouraged to come along and enjoy the day with the school community. There will be a kiosk and sausage sizzle and drinks, run by the School Volunteer Partnership.

Further information to come, save the date!

Eulaly Allen Sports Coordinator

In conjunction with this year’s Sports Day there will be a drawing competition with House Points on offer as well as small individual prizes. Get involved to help support your House!Guidelines:• Students must draw and colour their House Team mascot by hand• One entry per person (Preschool – Year 12)• 3 age brackets (P-4, Years 5-8, Years 9-12)• Scoring system per age bracket: 1st place - 100 points, 2nd place - 75 points, 3rd place - 50 points and 4th place - 25 points• Participation points awarded for all entries!

Entries close Monday 5th of March at 3.05pm. P-6 entries, once completed are to be handed to classroom teachers. All other year levels can deliver their entries to the PE office in the gym during recess and lunch. Good luck and happy drawing!

Keaton, Harry, Juha, Justin and TomiYear 11 Peer Support Class

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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Secondary: Words won’t hurt

Online bullying can feel much worse than offline bullying.

What’s the issue?

Most online bullies are offline bullies too. Bullies often choose any small difference or something they think the person is concerned about as an excuse for bullying. With social media sites being accessible all day and night, it can feel like there is no safe place to escape from the bullying.

Why does it matter?

• Bullying often has long-term negativeeffects on people’s well being, bothemotionally and physically.

• It is even easier to spread lies and rumoursthrough social media than face-to-face.

• It is hard to stay connected to friends whenit means that bullies can get to you too.

• Research shows that boys most often bullyother boys and girls tend to bully girls but whena boy bullies a girl (or vice-versa) it can have avery strong impact because young people arestill developing and changing so muchphysically and emotionally.

Advice

Tell someone you trust

• Talk to someone you trust to help you work outsome strategies to stop the impact the bullyingis having on you. Sometimes your friends aren’tthe best people to seek help from, as they maynot have enough knowledge. Ask older siblingsor trusted adults to help and support you.

Report and gather evidence of the bullying

• Report the bullying to the peoplewho run the site you are using.

• Print out or make a copy of texts andscreen dumps so that you can showa trusted adult what is happening.

• Get help! You deserve to feel safeand to make your own choices.

Use privacy settings to lock out people you don’t trust or like

• Research privacy settings of the site. Makesure that you have activated the relevantsettings that are there to protect you.

• Bullies love to make you change yourbehaviours, and they would like to cut youoff from other people. Don’t let them!

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