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Killarney Heights High School

Newsletter

Respect Connect Aspire Term 4 Week 4 2018

Principal’s Report

Energy Use

How would you like a power bill of $9000 a month? The school’s power bill for August was $8966!

That would be enough to give anyone a heart attack. With energy prices rising all the time, I thought

I should address this, otherwise funding that should be covering educational costs will be spent on

electricity.

Schools the size of ours have considerable power needs, heating and cooling, photocopying, lighting,

hot water, ovens, machines and kilns. From the graphs, it is easy to see when school starts, when

there is lunch and recess and of course holidays. The design of the school is not conducive to letting

light and sun in during winter months and the prefab concrete walls mean classrooms are cold. The

opposite happens in summer, again the original design did not consider thermal efficiency.

Last year I successfully applied for a solar grant, the school put in 50% and the government matched

the funding. These were installed on the roof of several blocks over the July holidays and last August

our 100KW Solar panel array was hooked up, and is now working away with no effort from us.

Already we have found that our power use has dropped by 50%, which is great news when our bill is

so big.

Last Oct

20 KW

This Oct

10 KW

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I have applied for permission to install air-conditioners in the upstairs north facing classrooms. In

summer these rooms really are unbearable, and although they have fans these do little to dissipate

the heat. I’m waiting on approval from assets as checks have to be made to see if our electrical system

can handle the load. It will be done as soon as we have the go ahead.

As each block is painted, we have tried to seal the classrooms as the original prefab concrete slabs

were installed with foam rubber between the slabs. After 50 years, these have deteriorated leaving

gaps where cold air comes in during winter. With improved maintenance over the past 3 years the

buildings are now able to retain the heat or cool as needed.

Our computers are on a timed system so that all machines are shut down when not in use. This acts

as a useful reminder for our staff to go home at 6pm as well. Again savings have been made since we

have implemented this at school.

I have also contacted the sustainability unit within the department to see what else we can do to try

to reduce our power use. I have heard that trials of LCD lighting and timed switches are being tested

in some schools – so at least they are thinking of making some changes. I will continue to lobby for

them at Killarney Heights High School.

Many further changes will involve educating students and staff – little things like turning lights and

fans off as they leave the room will offer savings for the school and environmental benefits.

Hayley Emmerton Principal

Thanks to all of those that offered support to the Dancing in the Moonlight Social event planned for 3 November. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough ticket sales to proceed with the event. We had a great response to the call out for donations from families at the school and broader community so we will be proceeding with creation of a raffle which will have a number of hampers as prizes. The hampers are currently being packaged up and we’ll start to advertise and sell tickets shortly. Your support in purchasing tickets will be much appreciated – all funds raised will go directly to resources for the Intensive Learning space. KHHS P&C

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Upcoming Events

12 – 16 November Year 8 Exams

19 – 23 November Year 7 Exams

30 November Sport Presentation Assembly

4 December Orientation Day for Year 7, 2019

7 December Year 10 Reports issued

12 December Presentation Night

14 December Years 7, 8 and 9 Reports issued

19 December Last day of Term 4 for students

Uniform Shop

OPENING HOURS

Tuesdays from 7.30am to 1.30pm Thursdays 11.30am to 3.30pm

Dee Cleworth Uniform Shop

9453 5000

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UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to help on some of our busiest days. Orientation day and the

first days of term 1 are extremely busy but it’s a great way to meet other parents and welcome

new parents to the school.

If you could spare 2 hours on Orientation Day, Tuesday 4th December we would be very

grateful. We need 2 volunteers for each shift 8.00 to 10.00 and 10.00 to 12.00pm.

We also need your help next year on the pupil free day Monday 28th January 7.30am to

9.30am, 9.30am to 11.30am and 11.30 to 1.30pm (ideally 3 volunteers per shift)

And on Tuesday 29th January 7.30am to 9.30am, 9.30am to 11.30am and 11.30 to 1.30pm

(2 volunteers per shift)

We are also looking for volunteers for the end of year uniform rush:

Thursday 29th November 3.00 - 5.30pm - booked appointments

Tuesday 4th December - 7.30am - 4pm - Orientation Day

Tuesday 11th December - 1.30pm - 5.30pm - booked appointments

If you can help on any of these dates please call the uniform shop ASAP during opening hours

Tuesday 7.30am to 1:30pm and Thursdays 11am to 3:30pm on 9453 5000, email Dee on

dclewort@bigpond.net.au or phone or text Dee on 0418 962246 with your preferred shift

times.

Parents with students starting in Year 7, 2019 should take the opportunity to book

appointments as above to avoid having to queue on Orientation Day.

Please Note: Donations of unwanted second hand school uniforms displaying the current school

logo will be gratefully accepted by the Uniform Shop.

Many thanks in anticipation!!

Dee Cleworth KHHS Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop

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Killarney Heights High School is pleased to announce the addition of ebooks to our

collection!

The new ePlatform One can be found here: https://khhs.wheelers.co/

Alternatively, you can download the wheelers app on your phone or ipad

Please use your DoE logon details for access

ENJOY SOME GREAT SUMMER READING WHEREVER YOU ARE!

Judith O’Rourke

Librarian

Year 8 History and Geography

Between 9:00am and 11:00am on Tuesday 20th November 2018 Year 8 will participant in a mandatory incursion. During this time students will be immersed into the middle ages through a medieval show. This show will include a demonstration into the tactics used by the Vikings and Saxons. Students will return to normal lesson from period 3. Please pay and return permission note before the 15th of November. Any questions please contact Ms Petah Jamieson (HSIE). Peter Jamieson

Library

HSIE

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This year 134 students from the X classes mainly participated in the 2018 Australian Mathematics

Competition (AMC) as part of the enrichment and extension program they have undertaken. The

competition, organised by the Australian Mathematics Trust, took place on Tuesday, 7th August during

school hours.

More than 40 countries participated in the AMC, confirming its status as an international benchmark

for mathematical performance.

The school received the following awards - 1 High Distinction, 24 Distinctions, 47 Credits and 59

Proficiency awards.

We would like to congratulate all students who participated in this year’s Australian Mathematics

Competition. We are proud of their performance. Here is a list of our top students:

Year 7: Kate Fung (Distinction).

Year 8: Annie Ming Kowalik (Distinction), Hugh Triglone (Distinction), Leo Bassi (Distinction),

Nanami Kuranari (distinction), Ned Hoefnagels (Distinction), Seyia Saito (Distinction).

Year 9: Shihao Liu (Distinction), Youyang Wang (Distinction), Armani Caruso (Distinction), Yijin Yan

(Distinction), Nova Kutlutan (Distinction).

Year 10: Mitchell Johnston (Distinction), Liam Caden (Distinction), Sven Willett (Distinction).

Year 11: Louis Zhou (High Distinction), David Zhou (Distinction), Zhuofu Han (Distinction),

Angyang Li (Distinction).

Year 12: Vicky Yang (Distinction), Jane Xu (Distinction), Weiyang Zhang (Distinction),

Kelly Dai (Distinction), Monique Wright (Distinction), Shiori Yamakawa (Distinction).

The winner of the “Best in School” award is Louis Zhou.

All students who participated in this competition received an individual student report indicating

which questions they answered correctly and their score compared with the rest of the students

tested. The tests are an excellent preparation for National tests and each student report is useful for

highlighting his or her strengths and weaknesses.

Jean-Marc Kleber

Mathematics

Mathematics Faculty

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Sport report

Congratulations to Ross team 4 who won our Year 8 house sport competition.

The students involved will be given the chance to participate in a sports day at the end of the year.

Year 9 will now participate in the house competition. Good luck to all involved.

The table is below:

Sport selections:

Students in Year 7, 8 & 9 will be making their sport choices for next year towards the end of the year.

Please keep an eye out for more information coming soon on the Facebook page, Sentral and the

newsletter.

Julian Aguilera

PDHPE Teacher/Sport Coordinator

Sport

HOUSE SPORT YEAR 8

Team Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 FINAL

Round 3 Round 4 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round4 Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 1 Round 2

Tara 1 3 3 3 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 1 0 1 3 3 1 21

Tara 2 3 0 0 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 1 1 3 1 0 0 12

Tara 3 2 0 3 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 1 1 3 0 3 16

Tara 4 0 0 0 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ross1 0 2 0 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 0 1 0 0 1 12

Ross 2 3 3 3 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 1 3 1 1 0 21

Ross 3 2 0 0 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 0 1 0 1 0 4

Ross 4 3 3 0 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 3 3 1 3 3 25

Kerry 1 3 0 0 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 3 3 3 0 3 18

Kerry 2 0 0 0 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 1 0 0 3 1 3 8

Kerry 3 3 3 0 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 1 1 3 3 0 20

Kerry 4 3 3 3 3 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 0 0 3 0 0 18

Conaire 1 0 2 3 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 1 3 0 0 3 0 12

Conaire 2 0 3 3 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 3 0 0 3 3 15

Conaire 3 0 3 3 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 3 3 1 0 1 3 17

Conaire 4 0 0 3 0 WASH OUTWASH OUT 0 3 3 1 3 3 16

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Richard Gill AO

4 November 1941 - 28 October 2018

The education world is mourning the passing of Richard Gill who inspired thousands of students

through his conducting, directing and advocacy for music and education programs across Australia

and internationally.

In 2014, he visited Killarney Heights High School and generously provided a workshop for our elective

music students and this will be a treasured memory for all who participated.

Anyone who met him was encouraged to take on new challenges – he was a force of nature. Above

all, he shared an infectious love of music, and a passionate belief in Music and musicians.

Richard Gill

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Career News

UTS & MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY – ACE THE HSC FREE SEMINARS

November 18 | Macquarie University

Discover the secrets to HSC success across a series of free seminars. Designed for both students and

parents, the ACE the HSC Seminars are tailored to those beginning their HSC year and those in Year

11 next year.

Find out more - https://www.hscintheholidays.com.au/our-program/ace-the-hsc-free-seminars-

november/

UNIVERSITY OF NSW – ART & DESIGN CAMPUS TOURS

November 15 – December 20 | Paddington Campus

Get a sense of creative campus life and go behind the scenes in our unmatched range of cutting-

edge design workshops, digital production facilities, traditional fine arts studios and museum-

standard galleries. Tours are the perfect opportunity to learn about study options and get your

questions answered.

Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-art-design-paddington-campus-tours-

tickets-42221232844

TORRENS UNIVERSITY – RESULTS DAY

December 14 | Sydney

Our courses are designed to place passionate people into careers they love. Torrens University offers

courses in a variety of disciplines; design and technology, business, health and hospitality. Our

diploma and bachelor’s degrees have different entry requirements. Speaking with a course and

career adviser on campus will give you the opportunity to explore university options now that you

have your ATAR. Find out more - https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops - all

TAFE

I was also able to visit Ultimo TAFE recently. TAFE offers a range of courses with great employment

outcomes. Practical and job readiness skills provide students with a better learning experience.

TAFGE works in conjunction with industry to develop courses. Ultimo TAFE offers Certificate 2, 3 and

4 courses in Automotive Servicing, Automotive Electrical Technology, Motorcycle Mechanical

Technology, Vehicle Body Repair and more. See Ms McDermott for more information

Careers

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AUTOMOTIVE WORKSPACE Pumping out the exhaust fumes

Working on the cars and motorbikes!

And quadbikes Ex KHHS student Tyson Marinuichi

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UTS

Last week I had the opportunity to visit the new UTS Health Sciences building at Moore Park.

UTS offers a number of pathways to achieving a postgraduate course in Physiotherapy.

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and the B of Sport and Exercise Management can lead to

entry into the Master of Physiotherapy at UTS or the Master of Physiotherapy at USYD. This is

subject to students meeting the entry requirements determined by each university. See Ms

McDermott for more information.

UTS Health Sciences Classroom UTS Health Sciences gymnasium classroom

UTS RUNNING TRACK on 5th Floor UTS Classroom

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AVIATION AUSTRALIA – FLIGHT ATTENDANT CAREER SESSIONS

December 5 | Sydney

At Aviation Australia, we understand the challenges and uncertainties that may arise with pursuing a

dream career as a flight attendant. Our industry experts are here to explain your options as well as

guide and assist you in deciding upon the pathway best for you.

Find out more - https://www.aviationaustralia.aero/flight-attendant-career-sessions/

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS – OPEN DAY

November 17 | Parramatta

November 17 | St Leonards

Open Day is your chance to join us on campus and get a taste for what it’s like to study at The

Institute. Learn about our range of industry-leading courses, along with your career options in the

fitness and massage industries, as you chat to our Careers team and staff. You will also have the

opportunity to attend info sessions and join a tour to get a glimpse of our world-class training

facilities. Find out more - https://fitness.edu.au/open-day/

AIE - INFORMATION EVENING

January 16 | Sydney & Canberra

The evening will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as

information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. Student work will be

on display and our teachers will be available to speak with you one on one about our courses and

how AIE can get you into a creative career.

Find out more - https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/information-evening/

BLACKBIRD VENTURES – WORKEX

WorkEx is Blackbird's program to match Year 10 students with startups for work experience week.

This presents a unique opportunity to get some bright and enthusiastic kids at a pivotal point in their

lives and inspire them to pursue careers in STEM.

One week at a startup could be all it takes to inspire a kid and provide a pathway to their future

career.

Don't need to be convinced? Head to this form to register your interest and we'll be in touch.

Find out more - https://pages.qwilr.com/VB1amhnBSHmM Please see Ms McDermott for more

information

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MICROSOFT – TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM

Microsoft is proud to launch the Microsoft Traineeship Program, which aims to support over 150

people take their first steps into a technology career. Commencing with a pilot in Sydney in 2019,

the Program will combine a Certificate IV in Information Technology and Microsoft Certifications

with paid work experience. This combination of knowledge and experience will set students up to

embark upon a successful career, as well as help address the technical skills shortage in Australia.

To find out more and apply - https://news.microsoft.com/en-au/features/microsoft-traineeship-

program-overview/

CCUSA SUMMER CAMP JOBS & INFO SESSIONS

Attend one of our exciting free information meetings and learn first-hand about working, living and

traveling overseas. At these sessions, CCUSA staff, through a fun and informative presentation, will

walk you through the program, benefits, responsibilities, and application process. You can hear

former participants relate their memorable program experiences, and ask them questions to gain

insight into camp and the USA.

Our aim is to give you an honest and straightforward view of CCUSA and the programs we offer. We

want you to learn about the total experience and the commitment required so you can decide which

program is the right fit for you. Sydney | 19 November

Find out more - https://www.ccusa.com.au/MORE-INFORMATION/CCUSA-Events

For more information about any of the above, please contact Ms McDermott on 9451 7005 ext 107

Or email Julie.McDermott@det.nsw.edu.au

Ms McDermott (Careers Adviser)

Phone 9451 7005 ext 107 or email Julie.McDermott@det.nsw.edu.au

DISCLAIMER: All information is provided in good faith. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to confirm

all details with the appropriate institution or event organiser.

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