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NEWSLETTER

MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOLAddress: Keyworth Drive, Blacktown NSW 2148 Website: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au Phone: 9622 9944

RESPECTFUL, ENGAGED AND ACTIVE LEARNERS November 2019

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Science Award is one of Australia's pre-eminent research organisations with both a national and international reputation for excellence in biomedical research and training. To foster and encourage interest in science and a career in science, which requires the highest levels of educational achievement, innovation, creativity and hard work, the Institute has established a Science Award to recognise the efforts and achievements of Australian Secondary School Students.

It gives me great pleasure to announce that this year's recipient of the Victor Chang Award go to – (Cilia) Minh Chau Diep. Cilia came first in Year 11 Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

The presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday 12/11/19 at Blacktown City Council at 4pm. Mr Debrincat and Mrs Duffell attended the event.

Please join me in congratulating Cilia. Well done!

HSC examinations

The HSC examinations are now all completed. The past twelve months has been stressful for both the students undertaking the HSC and their teachers and families. I would like to congratulate Year 12 for lasting the distance and their families for supporting them throughout. I would also like to congratulate the students for the way that they conducted themselves during the examinations. The Presiding Officer appointed by NESA to oversee the examinations at Mitchell High School has commented to me that the HSC students have been respectful, committed, behaved and appear to be well prepared. A huge thank you must go to all the teachers who sweated over preparing the students for the examinations,

P&C and Parent Citizen Forum

Year 9 & 10 Half Yearly Exams

PAT Testing (Years 7-10)

Year 12 Formal

Year 12 Clearance

Year 7 2020 Orientation Day

Presentation Day

Wednesday 14 November @ 6.30pm

Monday 4 November - Friday 15 November

Monday 18 November - Tuesday 26 November

Thursday 21 November

Friday 22 November

Tuesday 3December @ 9.20

Wednesday 11 December

Congratulations to (Cilia) Minh Chau Diep who is this Year's recipient of the Victor Chang Award.


they worry and fret each and every year in preparing the students. October 25th was World Teachers Day. I am amazed on a daily basis by the professionalism and dedication of the teachers here at Mitchell High School. Teaching your children is a joy, however it also carries a great responsibility; this reminds me of the words of a great man. Nelson Mandela who suffered so much yet had the capacity to forgive and was able to unite a divided country, has a wonderful wise way of expressing many things. Below is an example of what I mean and presents a challenge to all teachers and parents alike.

A PARENT’S REQUEST TO A TEACHER – By Nelson Mandela My child will have to learn I know, that all people are not just, all people are not true but teach my child also that for every scoundrel there is a hero, that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader.

Teach my child that for every enemy there is a friend.

Teach my child to learn to lose and also to enjoy winning.

Steer my child away from envy, if you can. Teach my child the secret of quieter laughter. Teach my child the wonder of books; but also give my child quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun and flowers on a green hillside. In school teach my child it is far more honourable to fail than to cheat. Teach my child to have faith in her ideas even if everyone tells them they are wrong. Teach my child to be gentle with gentle people and tough with the tough. Try to give my child the strength not to follow the crowd when everyone is getting on the band-wagon. Teach my child to listen to all people but teach her so to filter all she hears on a screen of truth and take only the good that comes through. Teach my child to laugh when she is sad. Teach her there is no shame in tears. Teach my child to laugh when she is sad. Teach her there is no shame in tears. Teach my child to cover her ears to a howling mob; and stand and fight if she thinks she’s right.

Teach my child gently but do not coddle her as only the test of fire makes fine steel. Teach my child to have courage to be impatient, let her have the patience to be brave. Teach my child always to have sublime faith in her Creator and faith in herself too, because then she will always have faith in humankind. This is a big order, but please see what you can do. My child is such a fine little person.

- Nelson Mandela

At this time we are looking to finalise our School Plan for 2019 and beginning the consultation for the 2020 Plan. We have been very fortunate to receive $805,869 in flexible funding for Equity loading. This will allow us to continue with many of the initiatives to support student learning and engagement whilst supporting literacy, Numeracy and wellbeing targets. We welcome student and parent feedback and ideas how to better support our students at Mitchell High.

Elena MarinisPrincipal

Deputy Principal's Report

Bike Safety

Once again a reminder to continue to discuss bike and scooter/skateboard safety with your children. We continuously discuss on assemblies each week however, Mr Campbell and myself continue to receive phone calls from members of the public, particularly parents at Shelley picking up their children about the unsafe and dangerous riding behaviours of our students. Helmets are a must and a law and students need to obey all road rules whilst riding safely on the road.

Year 9 and 10 Electives 2020

Students have been made aware of their electives for next year. There were a couple of subjects that are not running at all and a couple that cannot be studied for a 200hr course due to restrictions on the syllabus. Students in these cases were given an opportunity to make a choice for change. No other student should need to make any changes as all were told they must be willing to study any of the 6 subjects they elected on the form.

School Uniform

The school uniform shop will be raising the prices as of 1st


January 2020. They have not had a price rise since they won the tender almost 5 years ago. It might be timely to get in now for senior uniforms for Years 10 into 11 (2020). This is also a good time to let you know that we are phasing in the school blazer as a compulsory item for Year 11 from next year and this will flow into Year 12, 2021. As has been the case for the past 2 years any student in Years 7 – 12 are allowed to and are encouraged to purchase a school blazer.

There are a number of second hand white senior girls blouses in the front office for sale for anyone looking to have some extras at home.

Any year 10 or 12 student who is signing out and would like to donate any school uniforms back to the school can do so at the front office and would be most welcomed.

Year 10 leavers

Any student currently in Year 10 and planning to leave at the end of the school year must ensure they are following the mandatory school guidelines.

Students must be:- enrolled at school until age 17- working 25 + hours a week and have a signed letter from employer stating such- be in approved study at TAFE or other institute as part of an apprenticeship / traineeship and supplemented with part time work to equal 25 hours or more

If your child is intending to leave please make sure you make us aware of this as it can affect other students access to subject places in popular subjects as well as staffing of these areas. Further details and support to help in transiting can be obtained by making an appointment with the careers officer – Mrs. Rumi-badger.

Extended holidays

Anyone requiring extended holidays at this time of the year or in fact throughout the year are reminded that you need to book an appointment with the appropriate Deputy Principal for any leave of 5 or more school days and must provide travel documentation.

South Korean Dance Tour

During the last holidays Ms Sands, Ms Marinis and myself had the privilege of travelling to South Korea as part of the Blacktown Council Delegation to Suseong-gu. The group of 12 students and 3 teachers were very excited to be embarking on this trip for 10 days of what was a trip of a lifetime.

There are many posts on the official Facebook page for

the tour but some of the highlights included:

- students performing at the middle school and being treated like rockstars- performing in front of the City of Suseong-gu at heir annual festival as the opening dance item- visiting temples and palaces that were incredibly beautiful and humbling to be around- a special blessing by the monks in the temple and then sitting down to lunch with the Mayor and delegates from both City Councils and the monks- awakening each day to the “surprise breakfast of the day”, never knowing what would be inside our packages- learning to dry oneself with a hand towel as that was all that was provided for all of us- discovering just how many photos teenagers can take of themselves and each other at every single venue!!!!!!- the traditional tea ceremony and getting to dress in traditional costume- watching the adult males suffer through some embroidery lessons and complete a project each- completing the ”shooting dance” in the many locations that were famous and or stood out as spectacular

So the journey of 10 days was certainly enlightening for many and the friendships strengthened and new friends developed, including many many followers for Tegan’s Instagram page. We had a onderful time getting to know our students better and were absolutely so impressed by their talents, resilience and the great ambassadors that they proved to be for Mitchell High School and Blacktown City and Australia. We hope that it was a life changing experience for them all and that they will al have fond memories of our journey together.


Mrs ParesDeputy Principal

Hair with Heart

Phoebe Deliso in Year 9 has made the selfless decision to make a difference by cutting and donating her hair to be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition. She will be chopping off 15 inches in late November.

To show your support you can donate by clicking the link https://hairwithheart.everydayhero.com/au/Giving-for-a-greater-cause


their thoughts on the various issues which the youth of our sister cities are facing, such as domestic violence, mental health issues, climate change and social change. Following the forum, more entertainment was provided by many talented individuals, including Playschool Host Jay Laga’aia. Then we had a beautifully smoked feast for the celebration of the ‘Hangi in the Country 2019’ at the Royal Theatre Quirindi.

Just before heading back home, the Mitchell Team sat down for breaky and said their final goodbyes to those who created and shared this experience. The SLB Team would like to say a BIG thank you those who organised this wonderful trip and welcomed us to Liverpool Plains Shire! We wish you all the best during this rough time.

by William Archer

Senior Leaders Trip to Quirindi

On Friday the 25th of October, Senior Leaders Paris, Naiora, Skylan, Jesse, Charles and William; along with SLB Co-ordinators Mrs Larrea and Mr Chung, departed for a 5-hour bus trip to our drought-affected sister city, Liverpool Plains Shire.

The Mitchell Team first visited the Qurindi Rural Heritage Village and Windy Station; where we learnt and explored what these locations had to offer, as well as some insight on the terrible drought that is currently affecting the sister city. The next stop was the local Jockey Club; where dinner was provided, as well as greetings and information about the drought status from the Liverpool Plains Shire Mayor Cnr. Andrew Hope and Blacktown Deputy Mayor Julie Griffiths, and entertainment from a star-in-the-making and a hilarious Elvis Presley impersonator.

On Thursday, our leaders suited up in formal attire and travelled to Qurindi’s Emergency Precinct where everyone indulged in a hearty breakfast, listened to a few words from volunteers of the Rural Fire Service and attend the World Cafe Youth Forum. Together, with other high schools from the Blacktown and Qurindi region, overseas visitors, council officials and RAP 4 CHANGE workshops, they were given the opportunity to express


Enviro Club

National Recycling Week is being held during November (11-17). Enviro Club will be promoting recycling at MHS through daily reminders in the rolls and an announcement on assembly the following week.

By ensuring our recyclable bottles and cans go into the big green Return and Earn bins around the school we can play our part to help MHS be more sustainable. When recyclable material goes in the general waste bin it ends up going to landfill, where it stays forever. By putting our bottles and cans into the Return and Earn bins we are giving those resources a second chance at life. And as an added bonus we are raising funds for the school to put towards student projects.

Small actions by many = big changes for the planet. We can all play a part at MHS to be more sustainable.

from Enviro Club

VIVO Update

It has been a busy year with VIVOs, we are so proud of our students who consistently display R.E.A.L values. Thank you to all staff and students who have generously donated items and services to the VIVO Shop. If you have any items or services you would like to donate as prizes, please pass these on to Ms John in the English Staffroom. A special thank you to McDonald’s at St Martin’s Village and Arndell Park for kindly donating vouchers to this PBL initiative, we love rewarding our students in such exciting ways. There are only a few weeks of the school year left, so earn as many VIVOs as you can! Congratulations to Mirabooka on winning the House BBQ, remember all your VIVOs contribute to House points over the course of the year. Which house will win in 2020?

Maths STARS

The final Maths STARS ceremony will be held in week 8 this term. To be selected, students should continue to work hard and display REAL behaviours in all maths lessons.

Return of Textbooks

Students are reminded to check at home for maths textbooks issued this year and return them to their maths teachers after their examination. Any student who has lost his or her textbook needs to contact their maths teacher for replacement costs.

All senior students need to return their textbooks to the Library after completion of the course.

Preparation for 2020

To be prepared for maths lessons in 2020, students should start by doing the following.

They need to purchase the following equipment: 1. A scientific Calculator – School is selling Casio calculators for $25. Students need to pay at the office and take the receipt to the maths staffroom to get the calculator. Next year prices are going up.

2. Exercise books - Students need to purchase 3 to 4 ruled A4 size books with margins. The books are sold at bargain prices at Officeworks from January onwards.

The special Number ᴫ ( pie) – In class activity (7H)Students are working in groups to determine the approximate value of ᴫ. A string was used to measure the circumference of the circular object, then used a ruler to measure the length of the string. A ruler was used to measure the diameter. The ratio of the circumference and the diameter of all circular objects were calculated and compared. It was found that the ratio was always little bit more than 3. This ratio is called the ᴫ.


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Dear Parent/Carer(s),

STUDENT REPORTS ARE ACCESSIBLE ONLINE THROUGH MILLENNIUM PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL

This year the decision has been made to no longer print student reports in hard copy, starting with the Semester Two reports for Years 7-10. This decision has been made in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of Mitchell High School as we move into a greener, more sustainable future.

Year 12 students are the exception to this rule where they will always be provided with a printed copy of their yearly report as part of their Graduation Portfolio.

Student reports will be available in a digital format through the school’s Millennium Parent/Student Portal. Parent/Carer/Student(s) will still be able to print hard copies of report through their portal. Digital copies of the student school reports have been available throughout the year through the portal, using either the student or parent login details.

All Millennium Parent Portal passwords with instructions were posted mid-February 2019. If you have misplaced your login details, please contact the Mitchell High School Administration Office on 9622 9944.

Below are instruction on how to access and view student’s reports. Use Google Chrome Millennium Parent Portal link: https://www.millenniumschools.net.au/portal/

We appreciate your support in our endeavours to become a more environmentally sustainable school for both our students and our greater community and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Regards,

Ms E. Marinis Mrs C. Kreiss Principal Head Teacher Social Science

Reporting Team Coordinator

Login using your unique password and code.

If you have forgotten your password and code, click here and an email will be sent to your email address you have provided the school.

If your email address is not current, or you have not provided one to the school, please complete the next page and return the form to the MHS Administration Office by Friday 23 November 2019.

Click here to view Half Yearly and Yearly student reports.

Student’s name.



Thursday 7 November 2019 Dear Parent/Carer(s),

PARENT/CARER(S) EMAIL ADDRESS UPDATE FORM Mitchell High School is striving to provide the most effective and efficient method of written communication and collaboration between the school and parent/carer(s). In an effort to achieve this, we are seeking assistance from parent/carer(s) to provide the school with their current email address.

Parent/Carer email addresses will be stored securely and will not be shared with third-party organisations.

RETURN THIS FORM COMPLETED TO THE MHS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BY FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2019

Student first name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Student surname: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Year: ____________ Roll call: ____________

Parent /Carer name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent /Carer email address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

I do not have an email address.

Parent/Carer Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: _____ / _____ / _____

We appreciate your support in this matter.

Regards,

Ms E. Marinis Principal


MHS 55TH ANNUAL PRESENTATION DAY ASSEMBLY

Dear Parent/Carer(s), Mitchell High School’s 55th Annual Presentation Day Assembly will be on Wednesday 11 December 2019 at 9.30am in our School Hall. Parent/Carer(s) who wish to attend the Presentation Day Assembly will need to be at the school and seated in the hall by 9.15am. All students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are required to be at school for normal roll call at 8.45am in full school uniform. Year 12 (2019) students, who have finished their HSC, will need to sign in at the MHS Administration Office by 8.45am in full school uniform, then meet Mrs C. Kreiss and Mrs F. Spadina near the school hall. At the conclusion of the assembly, approximately 12.00pm, students will be dismissed provided they have returned their permission note (below) to their roll call teacher before the event. Arrangements will be made for supervision of those students who will be remaining at school until 3.05pm. A light luncheon will also be provided for the recipients and their parent/carer(s). There will be a full rehearsal for students who will be receiving an award on Monday 9 December during Periods 1 and 2. All award recipients and performers are required to attend this rehearsal and meet Mrs C. Kreiss and Mrs F. Spadina near the hall. If students are not able to attend the Presentation Day Assembly to collect their award(s), please contact Mrs C. Kreiss or Mrs F. Spadina on 9622 9944 before Thursday 5 December 2019. School commencement dates for 2020: Years 7, 11 and new students commence school on Wednesday 29 January 2020 Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 commence school on Thursday 30 January 2020 The staff of Mitchell High School would like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and safe Christmas break. Regards


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EARLY DISMISSAL AFTER PRESENTATION DAY ASSEMBLY PERMISSION NOTE Wednesday 11 December 2019

If you would like your son/daughter to be dismissed after Presentation Day Assembly, please fill in the details below, tear off the permission slip and ask your son/daughter to return it to their roll call teacher before Tuesday 10 December 2019. I give permission for my son/daughter __________________________________________________

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Principal: Ms E. Marinis Address: Keyworth Drive Blacktown 2148 Telephone: 9622 9944 / 9622 8926 Fax: 9831 2805 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au


2020 School Photographs for Mitchell High School MSP Photography will be taking school photographs on Thursday 13 February 2020

Full school uniform is required on the day

ORDERING SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE - CASHLESS MADE SIMPLE Australia is on the brink of becoming a cashless society. MSP Photography have embraced this new change to help improve your school photography experience.

Once your school have distributed your photograph order form early in Term 1 2020, visit www.msp.com.au, enter your unique shootkey and follow the prompts. If you would like to pay by cash, you still can, as long as the correct money is in the envelope provided by MSP. NO CHANGE WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE DAY BY EITHER MSP OR THE MHS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. Envelopes will be available from the MHS Administration Office early in Term 1 2020.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY PRICE LIST (2020)

Group Offer: Master Year

Group Only $31.00

Basic Pack $43.00

Essential Pack $48.00

Value Pack $51.00

Classic Pack $53.00

Premium Pack $58.00

Gift Pack $10.00

Family Portrait Offer: Sibling Portraits

Standard Pack $25.00

Value Pack $30.00

Deluxe Pack $35.00

Gift Pack $10.00




Dear Parent/Carer(s), DONATE YOUR ANNUAL 2019-2020 BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL PLANT ALLOCATION TO MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL We are seeking parent/carer(s) and community support to donate their Blacktown City Council plant allocation to our school. These plants will be planted on school grounds. So if you pay Blacktown City Council rates and would like to donate your annual free allocation of 2 plants to our school, please fill in the below and return this form back to the Mitchell High School Administration Office as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can email your signed form to: [email protected] and attention the email to Ms Lindsay. These donated plants will be used for planting on school grounds and your donation will appreciated by students and staff of Mitchell High School. Regards Ms E. Marinis Principal

I/We ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Carer(s) Full Name on Blacktown City Council Rate Notice

reside at _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ House Number / Street Name on Blacktown City Council Rate Notice

______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Suburb Postcode

have NOT collected my 2 free plants from Blacktown City Council this financial year (2019-2020) and would like to

donate them to Mitchell High School for planting on school grounds.

__________________________________________________________________________________ __________ / __________ / __________ Parent/Carer Signature Date



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MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL Delivering excellence through innovative & unique learning opportunities for student success

A: Keyworth Drive Blacktown NSW 2148 T: 9622 9944 / 9622 8926 F: 9831 2805 E: [email protected] W: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

INFORMATION ON MHS FEES Resource/Printing Fee: All monies received are directed through to whole school resources such as library books, reference material, periodicals and photocopying. This is a conscious effort to improve the quantity and quality of learning support materials for students.

Sport Levy Fee: The Sport Levy Fee goes towards the entry and transport to the MHS Athletics and Swimming Carnivals. The Sport Levy Fee for Year 7 is higher as it includes Year 7 Water Activities.

Internet and Software Licences Fee: Internet and Software Licences Fee received are directed towards whole school resources such as computers, internet, software licenses and other technologies. Monies received are used to supplement the school’s base financial allocation. The level of payment has been negotiated with the Mitchell High School community and all attempts are made to keep these at a minimum.

Subject Fees: Subject Fees are mandatory and go towards paying for materials consumed during the production of student work and projects e.g. food, wood, textiles, paints, canvas and so on. All subject fees are kept to a minimal rate and any fee changes are negotiated with the Principal and the MHS Parent & Citizens Association (P&C).

All monies requested for specific subject fees are used solely for the purchase of consumable materials in those subjects. It is most important that students experience the use of a range of materials from fabrics to timbers to sheet music to provide a broad and solid foundation of learning in early secondary years. The payment of subject fees provides the school with the funds to purchase materials necessary for use by students in these subjects.

Junior Fees: Students who are not able to pay the subject fee in one instalment must negotiate a payment plan with the school by

Term 1 Week 4, or they may be asked to select a non-fee paying subject in consultation with the Principal. Students in Year 9 will not be able to select a fee paying subject for the following year (Year 10) if their fees remain unpaid.

In consideration of this it is important to note that there are many non-fee paying electives that students can choose. Students will be unable to attend non-curricular excursions and international visits etc. unless their subject fees are paid.

Preliminary and HSC Fees: Some subjects attract additional fees as a result of their use of additional consumable materials. All costs are kept to a minimum but are necessary in order to provide the materials to meet the practical components of the subject. Students who elect to take these subjects are required to pay for the materials and uniforms that are required to meet the

subject requirements. Students who have not paid their fees or negotiated a payment plan, will be required to bring in all of the necessary

equipment and supplies for practical lessons. Students are unable to purchase the Year 12 jersey/jacket or attend non-curricular excursions such as international visits,

Year 12 Big Day Out, Year 12 Formal etc. unless they have paid their subject fees.

If your child’s fees are paid in full during Term 1 of each year, your fee will be reduced by $10.00 to act as an incentive. We understand that the costs of living today are high, but your support in early payment would be greatly appreciated, and provides an immediate means for improving the quality of education provision for your child. If you have any difficulties with your payments, please contact the school to negotiate a payment plan.

Invoices with detailed information regarding payment of fees will be posted early in Term 1, then reminders throughout the year.



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METHODS OF PAYMENT __________________________________________________________________________________________

Payments can be done in five ways:

Parents’ Online Payment Link on the school’s website: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. This is a secure payment system hosted by Westpac to ensure that your credit/debit card details are captured in a secure manner and these details are not passed back to the school. Payments can be made using either a Visa, MasterCard credit or debit card. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the school’s website by selecting $ Make a payment. Payment(s) for subject fees, school contributions, excursions, sales to students and creative and practical arts activities (these include band, drama and dance) can be made here. There is also a category called ‘Other’: this is to cover items not covered in the previous heading. ‘Other’ can be used to make a payment of miscellaneous items e.g. overseas tours, calculators, textbooks etc. Uniform items are NOT to be paid for through the online payments system as these must be bought from the uniform shop. Once your transaction is complete a receipt of payment will be emailed to you by Westpac. Please note that the school will not re-issue you a receipt.

When you access the $ Make a payment you must enter: the student’s name, and class and/or reference number OR the student’s name, and date of birth.

You have the ability to check and change any details of the payment before the payment is processed. Receipts can be emailed and/or printed. For any enquiries regarding the Online Payment process please contact the School Administration Office.

What types of payments are NOT to be paid on the Parents’ Online Payment system Weekly sport payments and MHS uniform shop items are NOT to be paid for through the online payments system. Weekly sport payments are to be paid to the sports organiser on sport day and any items brought from the MHS uniform shop need to be paid to The School Locker.

EFTPOS EFTPOS Payment(s) at Mitchell High School’s Administration Office

Cheque Payment(s) at Mitchell High School’s Administration Office Cheques made payable to Mitchell High School

Cash Payment(s) at Mitchell High School’s Administration Office

Telephone Payment(s) via telephone providing your credit card details


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MITCHELL HS FEE SCHEDULE 2019

INTERNET & SOFTWARE LICENCES FEE Year 7 $

Year 8 $

Year 9 $

Year 10 $

Year 11 $

Year 12 $

Internet & Software Licences Fee 50 50 50 50 70 70 Resource/Printing Fee 30 30 30 30 30 30 Sport Levy 60 20 20 20 20 20 P&C Contribution (1 per family) 15 15 15 15 15 15

SUBJECT FEES Year 7 $

Year 8 $

Year 9 $

Year 10 $

Year 11 $

Year 12 $

Computing Subjects Information and Software Technology 20 20 Information Processes and Technology 20 20 Software Design and Development 20 20 Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Subjects Music 40 40 40 Music 1 40 40 Photographic and Digital Media (includes a Visual Photography Journal)

70 70

Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (includes a Visual Photography Journal)

80 80

Visual Arts (includes a Visual Arts Process Diary) 50 55 55 75 75 English Subjects Drama 10 10 Mathematics Subjects Scientific Calculator (Casio fx82plus) 25 25 25 25 25 25 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Subjects Dance 50 50 Science Subjects STEM Robotics 60 60 Social Science Subjects Business Services (VET) 15 Retail Services (VET) 15 Technologies Subjects Child Studies 30 30 Construction (VET) 60 60 Construction (VET) White Card 80* Exploring Early Childhood 30 20 Engineering Studies 20 20 Food Technology 80 80 40 40 Graphics Technology 20 20 Hospitality (VET) 80 80 Hospitality (VET) Uniform (Purchased from the MHS uniform shop) 55* Industrial Technology – Electronics 60 60 Industrial Technology – Engineering 60 60 Industrial Technology – Graphics Technologies 20 20 Industrial Technology – Metal 70 70 Industrial Technology – Multimedia 20 20 Industrial Technology – Timber 60 60 Metal and Engineering (VET) 80 80 Multimedia Technologies 20 20 Technology Mandatory 60 60 Textiles and Design 40 30 Textiles Technology 50 50 Timber Products & Furniture Technologies 60 30* Year 12 Jersey/Jacket (refer to MHS uniform regulations/sanctions/dress code) 100* (approx.)

Please Note: *Prices subject to change


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EXCURSIONS/INCURSIONS/CAMPS WORKSHOPS/COMPETITIONS ETC.

Year 7 $

Year 8 $

Year 9 $

Year 10 $

Year 11 $

Year 12 $

Years 7 – 12 Science Competition 8 8 8 8 8 8

Year 7 – 12 Chemistry Competition 6 6 6 6 6 6

Year 7 Geography Excursion 45

Year 7 Water Activities (PDHPE) Included in Year 7 Sport Levy Fee 40

Year 7 Zoo Excursion (Science) 30

Year 8 Medieval Day Incursion (History) 15

Year 9 Fashion Parade Excursion (Textiles and Design) 20

Year 9 Luna Park Excursion (Mathematics) 45

Years 9/10 Elective History Excursion 50 50

Years 9/10 Surfing Excursion (Physical Activity & Sports Studies) 50 50

Year 10 Canberra Excursion – Day (History) 70

Year 10 Canberra Excursion – Overnight (History) 180

Year 10 CSI Incursion (Science) 15 15

Year 10 Fashion Parade Excursion (Textiles) 20 20 30

Year 10 Retreat Camp (3 Days) (PDHPE) 30**

Year 10 Western Sydney Careers Expo 20*

Year 11 Ansto-Nuclear Reactor Excursion (Physics) 30**

Year 11 Field Study Excursion (Biology) 50**

Year 11 First Aid Certification (PDHPE) 100**

Year 11 First Aid Certification (SLR) 100**

Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion 40

Year 11 Outdoor Education Excursion (PDHPE) 50

Year 11 Outdoor Education Excursion (SLR) 50

Year 12 Study Day (Ancient History) 35

Year 12 Ansto-Nuclear Reactor Excursion (Chemistry) 30**

Year 12 Ansto-Nuclear Reactor Excursion (Physics) 30**

Year 12 Human Disease Excursion (Biology) 30

Year 12 Geography Excursion 40**

Year 12 Marketing Excursion (Business Studies) 40**

Year 12 Study Day (Modern History) 35

Year 12 Study Day (Society & Culture) 35

Year 12 UWS Workshops x 2 (Chemistry) 20 each

Please Note:

The above excursion price list is in the planning stages. This is an approximate guide for parent/carer(s). * Prices subject to change. ** These excursions are limited to Assessment Courses. *** Part of the Mandatory 25 hour Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Course.


MHS UNIFORM INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION

Dear Parent/Carer(s) and MHS students, All students are expected to be aware of uniform requirements and to wear the correct uniform every day to follow the Mitchell High School Code of Dress as ratified by the Mitchell High School (MHS) P&C and MHS Uniform Committee. The School Locker is our official uniform supplier and students are only allowed to wear items purchased from this supplier at school. The only items exempt from this are socks, tights and shoes. The school pants and shorts for boys and girls have an embroidered MHS on the side pocket for identification. Please remember that these styles have been decided upon by the MHS P&C, student representatives and staff. In relation to the wearing of the uniform please note the following:

School shoes MUST be black hard leather lace-up (including a leather tongue) for Work Health & Safety reasons. No soft leather or canvas shoes are acceptable. School shoes can be purchased from the School Locker at very reasonable prices.

Socks may be black, grey or white for boys and girls but MUST NOT have any logos on them. Our uniform shop, The School Locker, sells socks and tights.

Ties may be worn with the white business shirt by senior boys or the appropriate shirt by senior girls.

No sleeves or shorts are to be rolled up or taken up. As a general guide the shorts for both boys and girls should be no more than 5cm above the knee.

Girls’ winter skirts are also to be no more than 5cm above the knee.

Only plain white undershirts (short or long sleeved) may be worn for additional warmth. These must be worn under the polo shirt and tucked in. These will be available through the School Locker.

If you have any problems with purchasing school uniform items because of sizing, please discuss this with the ladies in the uniform shop as they are able to provide special sized items.

The school has a clothing pool of items available for purchases from the school administration office.

If you are experiencing financial difficulty the school does have a Student Assistance Scheme. Please ring and discuss this with the Deputy Principal of your child’s year. Not all items are available through this scheme.

There is an option for a warmer zip up jacket with fleecy lining available from the School Locker now. These are slightly more expensive than the other one, but definitely warmer for those students who feel the cold.

For more information, please visit our school website: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Principal: Ms E. Marinis Address: Keyworth Drive Blacktown 2148 Telephone: 9622 9944 / 9622 8926 Fax: 9831 2805 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.mitchell-h.schools.nsw.edu.au


HOMEWORKCENTRE

ON EVERY WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

IN THE LIBRARY

FROM 3:10 - 4:10 PM

-TEACHERS AND SENIOR PREFECTSASSIST WITH HOMEWORK AND

ASSIGNMENT ENQUIRIES

-USEFUL STUDY TIPS PROVIDED

- COMPUTERS AND BOOKS AVAILABLE


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