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Eltham High SchoolT (03) 9430 5111 | ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

TERM 2 / WEEK 1Tuesday, 12 April 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

2016

Monday, 25 April:

ANZAC Day

Wednesday, 27 April:

Athletics Carnival

Friday, 13 May:

Student Free Day

New Caledonia Tour Information Evening: Wednesday, 13 April: 7:00pm

Anthology Launch: Tuesday, 19 April: 10.45am

Open Day/Evening for Prospective Families:Thursday, 21 April

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to the start of Term 2 to all students and staff. I trust that you all have had a relaxing and restful break. I particularly wish to welcome the following staff who are joining our learning community for the first time:

Donna Ayres (Technology – Wood);

Yasmin Ziada (Vet Hospitality/Foods);

Naomi McQueen (Foods);

Tim Monigatti (Foods/Humanities) (a past graduate of Eltham High School, Class of 2005); and

Angela Hanley (Science). Ms Hanley will be joining us as of 26 April.

I take this opportunity to acknowledge Mrs Debra Potts who for the last three years has been the school receptionist. Mrs Potts resigned from her position at the end of Term 1 to take up a role in the private business sector. I wish to thank her for all her work during her time with us and wish her all the very best as she engages with her new job.

I also wish Ms Chevelle Alderton all the very best as she moves into a period of maternity leave followed by some parental leave. Ms Alderton is currently teaching in the Food Technology Area and is one of the Senior School Coordinators. One of the above mentioned foods teachers will be taking up Ms Alderton’s allotment and David Allender has been appointed to the senior school coordination position. I wish Ms Alderton and her family all the very best for the arrival of the new addition to their family.

Student Achievement:

I congratulate all of our Year 7 students and a number of Year 8 students on their performance in the most recent “Sumdog Northern Metropolitan Maths Contest”. Sumdog is an online program that supplements and supports students’ learning in mathematics. 372 students took part in the competition answering a total of 122,422 questions correctly. Three of our Year 7 classes took the first three positions in the competition with 7J coming first, 7E coming second and 7C coming third. Individual achievements have placed Zoe Styles 7B (Rutter House) in first position, Lachlan Pearce 7G (Andrew House) in second position and Tanner Carozzi 7B (Rutter House) in third position across the Northern Metropolitan Area. In congratulating the students I also congratulate their teachers who have supported and encouraged the students to pursue this strategy to continue with their learning of mathematics. A particular thank you to Mrs Cocco and Mr Seymour for keeping me informed of our students’ progress and achievements.

1 Principal’s Report3 Assistant Principal4 Middle School4 Art5 Careers5 Musical Notes6 Sport8 Community Announcements

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APRIL 2016

Wed, 13• VET IDM Screen Worlds & Top Designs

Thurs, 14• Year 11 Legal Studies - Police Guest Speaker• Year 11 Technology Seminar

Fri, 15• Year 12 OES - Barmah (Fri, 15 - Sun, 17)• Year 12 Top Designs (Textiles & Wood)

Sun, 17• Jazz Band & Junior Jazz Band Rehearsals for Generations in Jazz (10.00am - 2.00pm)

Mon, 18• Assembly Tutorial (Group A)• Choir Performance at Eltham Primary School

Tues, 19• 2015 Anthology Launch - Workshops• Edendale Farm Sustainability Program (7ABCD)• Indonesian Film Festival 2016• Year 8 Medieval Montsalvat (8A,B,D,F,H)

Wed, 20• Edendale Farm Sustainability Program (7EFG)• Year 8 Medieval Montsalvat (8C,E,G,J,K))• Year 11 Supreme & County Court Excursion• Year 12 Business Management - CUB & Ikea• School Council Meeting (7.30pm - 9.30pm)• Concert Band Tour (Wed 20 April - Fri 22 April)Thurs, 21• Edendale Farm Sustainability Program (7HJK)• Unit 3 (Studio Arts, Photography, VCD & VID) “Copyright” Seminar• Year 7 (2017) and Prospective Families Open Day/ Information Evening

SCHOOL CALENDAR Year 7 Girls Tennis:

Congratulations to all the students who on Monday, 21 March represented the school at the most recent interschool tennis competition. A great outcome was achieved with our students now moving forward to the Northern Zone finals. In congratulating the girls, I also congratulate Mr Nicholson for the support he has provided to the team. A more detailed report can be read in the sports section of this newsletter.

Victorian State Baseball Team:

Congratulations to Warwick Purchase (Year 12, Stewart House) who has been selected as part of the Victorian State Baseball team that will be competing in the School Sports Australia Tournament in Perth from 2-6 May. We wish Warwick and his team all the very best in the competition and look forward to hearing about the team’s achievements on their return to Melbourne.

Eltham High School Building Project:

The current building project is progressing to schedule. The fit-out of the Performance Centre will see the installation of approximately 300 seats in a tiered arrangement, acoustic treatment of the space, new curtains, installation of new audio/visual equipment and a new air ventilation system. Alongside this is the development of some new locker pavilions as well as some covered areas in the central courtyard for student use.

Further to this project, we will be meeting with the Department Contractors on Friday of this week to sign off on the design and development stage of the redevelopment of the Maths block which facec Ely Street. Following this we envisage going out to tender by the end of May and from there beginning works towards the end of July early August for completion towards the end of this school year. This is a very exciting time. I will keep you informed as work progresses.

New Basketball Posts, Backboards and Rings:

A great deal of work has taken place over the Term 1 break. Most visible is the completion of the work on the outdoor basketball courts. New Basketball posts, backboards and rings have been installed and new courts were line marked at the same time. I know that students are really excited about this work being carried out so that once again they have access to these sporting facilities during break times. We know that our community makes use of these facilities over the weekends and this is something that we encourage knowing that the facilities will be treated in an appropriate and respectful way.

Sporting Facilities Master Plan:

We have been working very closely with our local State Member of Parliament, Vicki Ward, and with the Shire of Nillumbik and a range of sporting clubs and organisations and primary schools within our community to ultimately develop a Sports Facilities Master Plan followed by the development of the facilities of the school site to better meet the sporting requirements of the school and of local community clubs and organisations.

Two meetings have already taken place and I have to say that I have been really impressed with the level of good will and commitment to achieving an outcome that is suitable to a range of needs of our local community. We are very fortunate to have such a supportive community. This process is being led by our School Council President, Mrs Nicki Hauser and I know that Nicki along with School Council is very grateful for the involvement of so many interested people. I do wish to thank Mr John Fecondo (School Council President of St Helena Secondary College) who having gone through a similar process recently with his own community has been very willing to share his expertise and experience with our group.

The next stage of our work is to invite a consultant to contribute to the planning towards the development of the Master Plan.

Once again I will keep you informed as this work progresses further.

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

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Fri 22• Active for life: Boxercise• ANZAC Day Service (11.00am - 11.30am)• Top Designs - Year 12 Systems, Year 11 Product Design & Technology• Year 11 OES - Lower Yarra

Mon 25• ANZAC Day: Public Holiday

Wed 27• Athletics Carnival

Fri 29• Active for Life: Lawn Bowls

MAY 2016

Mon, 2• Year 10 Work Experience (Mon 2 - Fri 6 May)

Sun 8• Iga Warta Camp: Flinders Ranges (Sun 8 May - Sat 14 May)

Tue 10 May• Naplan Testing (Tue 10 May - Thur 12 May)

Fri 13 May• Student Free Day

Mon 16 May• Year 9 Camp/Activities Week (Mon 16 May - Fri 20 May)

Wed 18 May• Year 7 Immunisations• School Council Meeting: 7.30pm

Thur 19 May• Year 11 Assembly: Period 1

Thur 26 May• Intermediate Band Tour (Thur 26 May - Fri 27 May)

Fri 27 May• Year 11 Exams (Fri 27 May - Mon 6 June)

Sun 29 May• Working Bee

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Skateboard Storage

New skateboard storage is in the process of being finalised and will be based in the Bike Shed. From the beginning of Term 2 students will be required to store their skateboards in the Bike Shed instead of in the Junior School Office.

Skateboards will be able to be stored securely using a combination padlock that can be used to lock the skateboard to the rack. Students will be able to leave the lock attached to the skateboard rack.

As of Term 2 students will not be able to store their skateboards in the Junior School Office. To ensure that they can store their skateboard securely, students will be required to supply a combination lock for their personal use.

FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal

FIRST AID

Chicken Pox

Please be advised that a case of Chicken Pox has been diagnosed in the Junior School. If you are concerned about your child, please contact your GP.

According to the Department of Education’s School Exclusion Table, students must be excluded from school untill all blisters have dried. For further information, please visit:

http://ideas.health.vic.gov.au/guidelines/school-exclusion-table.asp

MARNIE WADSWORTH, First Aid Attendant

2016 House Swimming Carnival

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 8 Surf Camp

ROSS MCKINNON, Middle School Leader

ART

The Arts department is currently looking for donations of any kind of tape (rolls of masking tape, duct tape, electrical tape, brown tape, clear tape, band aid etc.) and continues to look for musical instruments that are beyond repair.

UTE LEINER, Art

ROSTER FOR APRIL 2016

Wed 13• Angela Brajkovic• Jodee Clamp

Thurs 14• Bec Faldon• Marianne Sparks

Fri 15• Keryn Johnson• Marie Scotson

Mon 16• Sharon Alexander• Debra Gregg

Tues 17• Michelle Hegarty• Wendy Kemp

**EFTPOS facilities are now available**

UPCOMING MENU

Wed: Fried Rice

Thurs: Roast Beef & Coleslaw Roll

Fri: Hamburgers

Mon: Homemade Wedges

Tues: Spaghetti Bolognese

CANTEENROSTER & MENU

Andy Warhol Exhibition: NGV

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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 pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Year 10

Year 10 Work Experience 2016: Monday, 2 - Friday, 6 May 2016:

All students are required to organise an appropriate placement for this time, with the emphasis being on a career related interest.

Students can access the required forms via the intranet under the Senior School link or obtain them from outside the Careers office.

Please make an early start on the placement and be aware that this is compulsory program that replaces all classes including Year 11 enhancement.

MUSICAL NOTES

Jazz Night

This will be a great evening of Jazz featuring the students in Junior Jazz Band, Jazz Band, Stage Band and Jazz Choir, performing their repertoire for the upcoming ‘Generations in Jazz’ National Stage Band Awards. We are also very fortunate to have the Paul Williamson Trio as our guest performers!

There will be the opportunity to either sit at designated tables or individual seating. If you want to book a table (10 persons to each) or want to be part of seating at a table, you must book ahead by emailing Jane Nicholson, Music Secretary, asap at:

nio@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Once you have made your booking, you will then purchase tickets at the door on the evening: $10 adult, $5 child.

When: Tuesday, 3 May

Location: Drama Space (Room 111)

Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Year 7 Instrumental Lessons and Rehearsals

The Year 7 instrumental lessons commenced week beginning Monday, 29 February. The lessons will appear on Compass; please ensure you check Compass regularly. You must bring your instrument to your first lesson. Please ensure you have purchased an instrument through Fine Music or Bows for Strings.

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

Junior Strings rehearsals are on Fridays from 7.30am - 8.45am.

Training Band rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7.30am - 8.45am.

Students are to arrive by 7.20am to set up and the rehearsal runs from 7.30am to 8.45am. We encourage parents to attend the first rehearsal and hear their first amazing sounds.

Jazz Band and Junior Jazz Band

The Jazz Band and Junior Jazz Band will have a weekend rehearsal on Sunday, 17 April from 10.00am to 2.00pm in preparation for Generations in Jazz.

Concert Band Tour to Wangaratta

The Concert Band Tour to Wangaratta will depart from Eltham High School at 7.30am on Wednesday, 20 April and will return at 4.30pm on Friday, 22 April. A letter has been sent home with specific information regarding payment and what to pack. Students will be provided with an itinerary closer to the tour. Please return completed forms as soon as possible.

2016 Instrumental Music Program Fees

The fees are payable in three instalments; the first being due on 5 February, then 18 April, 2016 and 16 June, 2016. Or for the Training Band and Junior Strings, the fees are due on 17 March, 2016, 12 May 2016 and 21 July 2016. The Instrumental lesson fee is the first instalment due by 5 February 2016, the Ensemble program fee is the second instalment due by 18 April 2016. The third instalment is due by 16 June 2016 and will be for any other fees i.e. instrument hire, percussion equipment fee etc.

You can pay via BPay, over the telephone (Tel: 9430 5118) or direct to our cashier in the General Office.

Please note, as the Eltham High School Music Program is a self-funded program, and in order to meet the commitment to staff, if a student withdraws from the Music Program anytime during the year, full yearly fees are payable.

If you have any queries about the Music Program, please contact the Music Office on 9430 5127 or email Jane, our Music Secretary, at nio@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

RICK PLUMMER, Music Director/

SPORT

Eltham High School Volleyball

2016 Volleyball Dates:

15 April: Senior Northern Zone Vollleyball

19 April: Intermediate Northern Zone Volleyball

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

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7 Girls Tennis Triumph:On Monday, 21 March the Eltham High School Year 7 girls Tennis competition was held at Eltham High School. The girls each played six doubles games throughout the day and great improvement was demonstrated by each of the players over the tournament.

Entering the final match of the day, the Eltham A team needed to beat Montmorency A team to take out the competition and progress to the Northern Zone Finals.

The match was tight and at its conclusion the teams were equal on sets won, so on a count-back Eltham were declared winners as they won more games than Monty.

Congratulations to all girls involved on the day: Ailis Baddeley – Thompson (Year 7, Everard House), Ella Drakes (Year 7 Andrew House), Ella Gray (Year 7 Andrew House), Mikhayla Krajcovic (Year 7, Rutter House), Charlotte Levan (Year 7, Stewart House), Elanor Menzel (Year 7, Everard House), Anais Thornbury (Year 7, Rutter House), Darragh Timewell (Year 7, Andrew House) and Aislin White (Year 7, Everard House)

If your child has a unique sporting moment or is selected in a State or National team please let us know so we can share the good news. Email tho@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/Elite Sports Coordinator 7 Girls Tennis Triumph//

Compass Parent Portal Log into for Information on:

• Lunchtime Workshops for Year 7 Students• Skateboard Storage• SSV Diving - Region & State Championships• Subscribing to EHS Newsletter• Term Dates• Year 7 Attendance

School Term Dates

2016TERM 2:

Starts Monday, 11 April

Finishes Friday, 24 June at 2.30pm

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APRIL 2016

Fri, 15 April• Senior Northern Zone Volleyball

Tues, 19 April• Intermediate Northern Zone Volleyball

National Wildwater Championships: U18

Year 8 Beach Volleyball: Silver Medalist

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NWM 2016 Geelong After Dark Program

Friday 6 May 2016 6-10pm. This is a free event!

Fantastical things happen at the National Wool Museumwhen the sun goes down and the lights dim.

Classic silent films and prowls by amber light with Gertie the Dinosaur,The Ghost of Slumber Mountain and

creatures of the Dead Zoo lurking nearby.

Drop in for a moment or stay for a while; complimentary popcorn.

Visit http://www.geelongafterdark.com.au/ for more information and to see the Geelong After Dark 2016 program or call 5272 4701

MEET YOU AFTER DARK.Geelong After Dark is Central Geelong’s 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. Meet you after dark.

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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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About the scholarship programOver 105,000 young people in Victoria are believed to have significant care responsibilities. They may support their mother, father, sister, brother or grandparent at home because of a disability or illness. Many are at risk of dropping out of school, or have difficulty establishing social networks and participating in activities that their peers enjoy.Carers Victoria’s Young Carer scholarships give young carers attending secondary school the opportunity to be acknowledged for their contributions to their family and the community and to participate in school or community based activities that enhance their skills, educational achievement and abilities, or that help them to participate more fully in their community.Scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to successful applicants.Who can applyYoung Carer Scholarships are open to secondary school students who live in Victoria and provide care and support to a family member with an illness or disability. Please note those who receive a Young Carer Bursary will not be eligible. How to applyPlease read the guidelines for full terms and conditions and complete the Young Carer Scholarship application form . For further information see our website: http://www.carersvictoria.org.au/how-we-help/young-carers/young-carer-scholarships. Please mail your completed application to:

Carers Victoria Young Carer Scholarship PO Box 2204 Footscray VIC 3011

Completed applications must be received by 5pm Friday 22 April 2016.When will you be notified?Applicants will receive notification regarding the success of their application for a Young Carers Scholarship in late May 2016.QuestionsIf you have any questions regarding Young Carer Scholarships or how your school can support young carers please call 1800 242 636 or email membership@carersvictoria.org.au

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Australian Plants Society Yarra Yarra Autumn Native Plant Sale

Corner Brougham and Main Road, Eltham

Sunday 1 May 2016: 10am - 3pm

Tubestock to advanced plants, idigenous and grafted stockFurther information email apsyarrayarra@gmail.com

or telephone 9439 7228

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Victoria Aboriginal Community, The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) are hosting the 3rd Koorie Youth Summit (Summit) on the 20 & 21 April at Mantra Bell City in Preston. To see this year’s program please click here. The Summit is a gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from around the state to connect with each other, celebrate our culture, discuss issues in our community, and share ideas to create change and a future we want. Our Summit this year will focus on ideas aimed at breaking down barriers to health and wellbeing which leave too many feeling isolated, disconnected and vulnerable. Over the 2 days we'll be having important conversations in four areas ● Resilience in Identity ● Getting help to feel OK ● Connecting to Someone Important ● Having Our Voices Heard ● and presenting our recommendations to the Minister for Youth Affairs, the Hon Jenny Mikakos MP. The Summit also includes: guest speakers Adam Goodes (AFL Champion) and Millie Telford (National Director of SEED); cultural activities throughout; traditional wellness programs; expo hubs; and the Ricci Marks Award Gala Ceremony. The KYC welcomes any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person, between 16-28 years of age, and living in Victoria, to register and attend. 1. To register young people over the age of 18, please click on this link. (Scholarship options are available,

contact Jirra Harvey below). 2. To register a young person under the age of 18, please contact Jessica on 0498 67 44 99 or jessica@

koorieyouth.org.au All delegates under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent, guardian or support worker.If you have any questions or need any more information, please contact our event manager, Jirra Harvey at Kalinya Communications on 0475 230 880 or jirra@kalinya.org.au. Greg Kennedy State Manager Koorie Youth Council

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