Model Farms High School NEWSLETTER · Model Farms High School NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11 ... Human Papillomavirus (HPV vaccination) - 3 doses: Terms 2, 3 and 4 Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis

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Term 1 – Week 11 Monday 12 April 2014

Gooden Drive, Baulkham Hills Telephone: (02) 9624 3133 Facsimile: (02) 9838 8407 Email: modelfarms‐[email protected]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Student Success Congratulations to Maddison Bailey and Marcus Loy for being part of a Children’s Show that has been nominated for a Mo Award. This is the third year in a row that their Dance studio has been nominated and if they win, it will be the second time they have taken out the prize. Their dance troupe performs their shows at different venues and events around Sydney and this has helped both dancers develop their art form. Good luck. France Trip Last Thursday morning some of our staff, students and parents met at Sydney airport to start their journey to Paris where they will spend the next few weeks taking in the sights and sounds of France. This excited group was at last on their way on a trip that has been many months in the making. An enormous amount of planning, organising and coordination by the teachers, commitment from the parents and support of family and friends was required to bring it all to fruition. The documentation that is required for overseas trips is phenomenal and all credit must go to Mr Birrell and Ms Hietamaki for pulling that all together. I look forward to seeing their photos on Facebook and hearing their stories when they return. A new Deputy Principal for the Farms I would like to formally congratulate Ms Jennifer Pledger on gaining promotion on merit as the new Deputy Principal of Model Farms High School. Ms Pledger was successful after a highly competitive process and brings with her new and fresh ideas that she will be able to initiate in her new role. Ms Pledger is passionate about professional development of staff, increasing the IT capacity of both staff and students and will begin work on our BYOD policy to lead us into 2015. Ms Pledger will be responsible for the welfare and discipline of Years 7, 9 & 11 and will follow these year groups through to their eventual graduation from the Farms. She has big shoes to fill following Mark Anderson’s leadership but we wish her well and look forward to seeing the fruits of her ideas.

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Term 2 I will be on long service leave until 13th May and I am grateful and extremely lucky to have such competent and capable people to leave behind. Mr Grady will be relieving as Principal in my absence. Mr Birrell will relieve as Deputy Principal for Years 8, 10 & 12 until I return. Mr Phegan will relieve as HT PDHPE and Ms Miller will continue to relieve as HT Admin. Some school Principal’s struggle to find staff to put their hand up for extra duties so I give my wholehearted thanks to these people. Christina Bennet Principal

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FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL… MR GRADY Essays due soon? Learning how to plan, write and polish an essay is a skill that takes a long time for most people to learn. Different types of essays follow different rules of structure. If your teen is currently working on an essay, you’ll find this video (and the links to fact sheets on the right hand side of the page) really useful in explaining the “how to” of essay writing as it’s taught in NSW public schools: http://bit.ly/1lji1mZ Anzac Day Ceremony On Friday 11 April, the school held our Anzac Day commemorative Service. Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. With the coming of the Second World War, Anzac Day also served to commemorate the lives of Australians who died in that war. The meaning of Anzac Day today includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations. I would like to thank all students and staff involved in the organisation and delivery of this service. Important Term 2 Assessment Dates Year 11 Exams Commence Wednesday 30 April Year 10 Exams Commence Monday 5 May Year 8 Exams Commence Monday 12 May Year 9 Exams Commence Monday 19 May Year 7 Exams Commence Monday 26 May The School Oval Recently, the repair to the oval goal posts was completed, to the joy of many of our students. The SRC is currently investigating ways to share this resource amongst lunchtime users in a fair and equitable manner. All we need now is the weather to be kind, so students can access one of the sporting features of our school.

I would like to wish everyone a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break and look forward to a great Term 2 at The Farms. Have a wonderful week, Mark Grady Deputy Principal

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FROM THE DEPUTY MS PLEDGER Cross Country: On Wednesday the school ran our 2014 carnival. It was an extremely successful day. Congratulations to all competitors and to the following students who came first in each age group.

12’s Boys Samuel Young Girls Zoe Wilton 13’s Boys Joshua Moulds Girls Danielle Drinnan14’s Boys Amir Hashemi

Pour Girls Leah McDonald 15’s Boys Brendan Carroll Girls Holly Palmes 16’s Boys Timothy Martin Girls Lucy Laing 17’s Boys Fraiser Bailey Girls Taylah Porter 18’s Boys Fletcher Bailey

Best of luck to the entire team who will compete in the zone carnival on 7th May at Macquarie University. Uniform: another reminder that next term year 11 and 12 boys are required to wear ties as part of the winter uniform. These can be purchased from the uniform shop. There will be an amnesty during week one for students who have not yet purchased a tie. Uniform detentions will be handed out from week two. Facebook: a reminder to all families about the school's Facebook page. This is a great way to keep up to date about activities happening at the school including photos, schedules and student activities. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Model-Farms-High-School-NSW/397573010257457 I wish everyone all the best for the school holidays and look forward to another fantastic Term 2 at The Farms! Jennifer Pledger Deputy Principal

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Medical Updates

There are still a number of students who have not handed in an update of their medical conditions. If your child has a medical condition the school needs to have updated information for our records. Please contact the school to acquire the necessary forms. Thanking you Mrs Lumley Head Teacher Welfare

VACCINATIONS

Just a reminder that ALL Year 7 students and Year 9 BOYS ONLY will have their first vaccinations in Week 1 Term 2 Friday 2nd May. The vaccinations are: YEAR 7 Human Papillomavirus (HPV vaccination) - 3 doses: Terms 2, 3 and 4 Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (dTpa) vaccination - 1 dose Term 2 Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccination – 1 dose Term 3 YEAR 9 BOYS Human Papillomavirus (HPV vaccination) - 3 doses: Terms 2, 3 and 4 Please make sure that your child eats a good breakfast on the morning of the vaccinations. If you have any questions regarding vaccinations please contact the school on 9624 3133. Mrs K. Lumley HT Welfare

NOTE: If your child missed a vaccination last year they may be called out for a catch up vaccination as well!

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2014

TERM 2 WEEK 1 Mon 28/04 Staff Development Day Tues 29/04 Students Return to school Wed 30/04 Yr 11 Exams Thur 01/05 Yr 11 Exams Fri 02/05 Yr 11 Exams Yrs 7 & 9 Vaccinations – BOYS

only WEEK 2 Mon 05/05 Yr 11 Exams Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 7 PDHPE Topic Test Tues 06/05 Yr 11 Exams Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 10 Mathematics Half Yearly

Examination Wed 07/05 Yr 11 Exams Yr 10 Exam Week Zone Cross Country Young Healthy Minds Forum Thur 08/05 Yr 11 Exams Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 10 Maths Half Yearly

Examination Fri 09/05 Yr 11 Exams Yr 10 Exam Week Yr 9 Visual Assignment due WEEK 3 Mon 12/05 Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 10 Science Exam p1 & 2 Yr 10 Maths Exam p5& 6 Sydney West KO Touch

Carnival Tues 13/05 NAPLAN Yr 8 Exam Week Wed 14/05 NAPLAN Yr 8 Exam Week Yr 11/12 White Card Course Yr 12 Ext English 2 Report due 10G 1,4 & 5 Global Links due

Week 3 Cont….. Thur 15/05 NAPLAN Yr 8 Exam Week Lithgow Camp Yr 8 Mathematics Half Yearly

Exam Fri 16/05 Yr 8 Exam Week Lithgow Camp My Digital Thumbprint Yr 11 WEEK 4 Mon 19/05 Yr 9 Exam Week Lithgow Camp Yr 9 Mathematics Half Yearly

Examination Tues 20/05 Lithgow Camp Yr 9 Exam Week Primary Links Winston Hills My Digital Thumbprint Yr 11 Yr 9 Mathematics Half Yearly

Examination Yr 9 History – Semester Exam

and Research Task ICAS Computing Skills

Competition Wed 21/05 Yr 9 Exam Week Lithgow Camp Thur 22/05 Yr 9 Exam Week Lithgow Camp Yr 9 Mathematics Half Yearly

Exam School Athletics Carnival Rooty

Hill Fri 23/05 Yr 9 Exam Week Lithgow Camp Yr 11 SDD Yahtzee

Assessment Task My Digital Thumbprint Yr 7

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FROM THE FACULTY THAT COUNTS

Congratulations to the following Maths merit recipients: Year 7 Joshua Paine. Year 8 Bilel Arab, Scarlet Foster, Chelsea Froggatt, Amir Hashemi Pour. Year 10 Emily Duncan This Week’s News Term 1 has been very busy in the Maths Faculty and we have packed an amazing amount of work into these 11 weeks. Term 2 will be another busy term as we have NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9, and also the Half Yearly Examinations. Your child will have the dates and details in their workbook. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our students and their families a very happy and safe Easter holiday period. Australian Mathematics Competition: Notes have been issued to students for the 2014 Australian Mathematics Competition. This supplements the Gifted and Talented work being done in the classroom. It costs $5 and the money is to be paid to the school by Friday 11th April. The competition will be held on Thursday 7th August 2014. If your child has not received a note and they want to sit the examination, please ask them to speak to their Maths teacher. Calculators: Please make sure that all students have their own calculator. The Casio fx-82AU is sold at the uniform shop for $35. Different brands of scientific calculators work differently and it is important that everyone in a class has the same calculator. Students need this calculator from Year 7. It is vital for their progress that students are familiar with their calculator and know how to use the different functions.

Fun with Maths: If you are interested in having a Mathematical Easter Egg hunt at your house this year, here is a link to how to organise one. It includes the questions. Happy Easter !! http://www.morethanmaths.com/teacher/2011/04/03/easter-egg-hunt-2011/ Have a Mathematical week, From Jackie Dalton and the Maths Faculty Staff

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Visit our cow at the Royal Easter Show You will find her at the on display in the ‘Food Farm’.

Just follow the footprints!!

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ISV – International Student Volunteering

e part of the Model Farms High School International Student Volunteering and Adventure program to travel in January 2015!

The school has limited places available for students who would like to travel overseas and participate in a volunteering project. A representative from ISV will be pattending the school in Week 3 Term 2 to talk to Years 10 and 11 about the program and the chosen destination. ISV volunteers are responsible for the growth and development of a worldwide program that is making a difference changing lives, increasing awareness and compassion, and removing boundaries between people from very different walks of life. I invite you to join ISV, and have the experience of a lifetime. I promise you, this program has the potential to change your life and the lives of those you work with in ways you cannot imagine. With ISV, you will become a valued part of the community where you volunteer, and travel with like-minded students, experiencing more on the ISV program than most people dream about in a lifetime. Whether you’re working in a children’s home, snorkelling on a coral reef, white-water rafting through a rainforest, or protecting endangered wildlife - ISV will challenge you, excite you and teach you in a safe and fun environment. We encourage students who are interested to talk to their parents about this opportunity of a lifetime and visit the ISV website www.isvolunteering.org for more information including costs. The student booklet is available to download from the website. The world is waiting for you! Mrs Lumley

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FROM THE HSIE DEPARTMENT

Japanese student visit 2014 On Friday, 4th April the Year 11 Society and Culture class hosted a group of 27 Japanese exchange students who put on a mini Japanese “expo” in the school hall. They were joined by the year 11, 10 and 9 Japanese language classes. The Japanese students are spending a year living with students from Davidson High School in Frenchs Forest and came to Model Farms to provide our students with an invaluable cross cultural experience. After introductions we were treated to a traditional Japanese drum performance. The students then busied themselves with the expo, engaging in Yukata/Kimono wearing, Origami, Calligraphy, Kendama (a ‘cup and ball’ game) and Fukuwarai (a face memory game). Each activity was organised and run by a small group of ICET students. After the activities, a whole group game of jun-ken (scissors, paper, rock) battle was fought. There was then the opportunity for small groups to engage in informal interviews with Japanese students to test if the things they had learned about Japan in class were indeed true. Lunch was a sausage sizzle and delicious Japanese yakisoba prepared by the Japanese students. Once the day was complete, all students gathered to farewell the Japanese students as they departed on their bus. I’m sure many new friends were made and hopefully some of our students will be able to join the Japanese again at the URA discussion forum to be held in Term 2. Jonathan Barons Society & Culture teacher

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CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION MODEL FARMS HIGH SCHOOL

Name of Student: ____________________________________ Year ___________

New Address: ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Postcode: ______

Correspondence: ______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ Postcode: ______

Email Address: _______________________________________________________

New Home Phone No. __________________________________________________

Mother Mobile: ________________________________________________________

Mother Work: _________________________________________________________

Father Mobile: ________________________________________________________

Father Work __________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact if changed: _________________________________________

Phone No. ____________________________________________

Any change in Medical Condition e.g. Allergy, Asthma etc.

Details _______________________________________________________________

Bus Pass: YES / NO

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SPORT BUS PASSES CAN NOT BE PURCHASED ON WEDNESDAYS

Sports Bus052‐001

Please indicate preferred pass:

A 5 trip pass for $37.50 No. of passes ______ Total $________

A 10 trip pass for $75.00 No. of passes ______ Total $________

Name of Student/s _______________________________________Year/s____________

Payment by: CASH CHEQUE

PAYMENT BY MASTERCARD OR VISA SLIP

Please circle the appropriate card

� Please debit my Mastercard / Visa Account No:

Amount in figures _____________________________

Expiry Date: _______________ CCV: ___________

Name of Credit Card Holder (as shown on card) _______________________________

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