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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
In this the penultimate week of the HSC our students completed the following examinations;
Ancient History and French Extension on Monday, Geography on Tuesday, PDHPE and Maths
Extension 1 on Wednesday, History Extension on Thursday and Business Studies on Friday. They
continue be confident, relaxed and happy with their preparations for each exam. I’m sure
they are looking forward to next Thursday when they write their last exams.
This week also was the official conclusion of Year 11 with the Prize Giving on Thursday even-
ing. The evening also serves as the official start of the HSC for the Class of 2017. The Platinum
Programme was presented to the students by Mrs. Blomson and the Senior Executive Induc-
tion was performed by Mr. Dalglish. Congratulations to Sam Hurwit, Rebecca Peisah and Brigit
Shkolnik on their selection as the Judiciary members who will represent the Class of 2017.
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@Reddam IN THIS ISSUE:
Year 7 History
Year 12 Drama
Careers News
Plus much more...
Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 16 Issue 32
Friday 28th October 2016
Rebecca Peisah Sam Hurwit Brigit Shkolnik
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One of the great Reddam teachers, Avril Liebman, who has been teaching for fifty one years, had
her retirement farewell party on Wednesday. Avril has served this school tirelessly in every capacity
as one of the original founder teachers. She will best be remembered by her students as a Biology
teacher with exceptionally high standards who engaged her students and shared her love of the
subject enthusiastically with them. Testament to this were the number of her past students who at-
tended her farewell.
This week has also seen the beginning of the “Lunch Time Pitches” for the Year 8 students in the
Entrepreneurship Class. Students have had to come up with a product which they want to launch
as a business. The incredible business proposals and creative products that students have devel-
oped have amazed Ruchika Sahai, their mentor and teacher. A number of her students have
spent Friday integrating with the UTS Business School MBA programme and being exposed to more
business development ideas.
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The Year 10 and Year 11 Music Showing on Wednesday evening was another spectacular show of
such diverse talent. The standard of performances continues to improve and the programme set in
place by Dr. McGregor is bearing fruit. Congratulations to the Music students, tutors and staff for
another magnificent evening of music.
The Year 8 and Year 9 Film Festival continued today at Event Cinemas and included the movie
“Open Slay”. This movie, starring all the Middle School teachers and filmed and directed by Mr.
Garratt and Mrs. Pelosi was a hit with the students and certainly a lot of fun in the making.
Year 10 students are reminded that their outstanding work experience forms need to be handed to
Ms. Jones as soon as possible. This is an integral part of the Year 10 curriculum and as such students
may not proceed to Year 11 without completing this mandatory but exceptionally valuable week.
Ms. Jones needs the forms for the student records.
On Sunday evening at 6:00pm in Adelaide Hall, the play directed and produced by Avigayil Erlich,
“What Now” will be performed. Tickets are on sale at the door.
Student achievements this week include:
Last weekend Jayden Raber competed in the state gymnastics competition at Sydney Gym-
nastics and Aquatic Centre where he was placed 1st in the State for level 6. A fantastic result
reflecting all his hard work, commitment and dedication.
In August this year over 5000 of the top Australian students were
invited to sit the 2016 Australian Science Olympiads
Examinations. We are so incredibly proud to announce that
Joseph Newton in Year 10 scored in the top 10% of these
students in the Physics Exam and has been awarded a High
Distinction. (N.B. Only the top 10% of students from the Big
Science Competition are invited to take part in the Australian
Science Olympiads Examinations. Joe is in the top 10% of these
therefore he is in the top 1% of all Australian students in
Physics.)
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Jazmyn Bailey’s artwork titled "Hooked on Junk" has just won the senior division of
the Woollahra "Environmental Schools Sculpture Prize". Jazmyn who is in Year 7 competed
against students in Years 11 and 12 from a variety of private and public schools in the eastern
suburbs. She had a lovely interview with the Mayor of Woollahra council Toni Zeltzer as well as
the artist Tracy Deep and a journalist from the Wentworth Courier. Good work Jaz.
Reddam basketball players were involved in the AICES Basketball tournament and did the
school proud by playing well. Standout of the day and unanimously (voted by all the Reddam
kids) the MVP of the day went to Cooper Child. Cooper was the smallest player in the tourna-
ment and played against boys double his size but scored the most baskets of any player in the
game. Both refs made a positive comments about him. Good job Cooper!
The Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students have been issued their Final Examination Guides in hard
copy. This document includes their timetable, study tips, examination policies, subject exam notifi-
cations and pointers to manage exam stress. This document should be the students “bible” as they
prepare for the upcoming Yearly Examinations.
Have a great week ahead,
Dave Pitcairn
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SPORTING RESULTS 22ND OCTOBER
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BASKETBALL
Girls
12R (Div1) (Jaimee) V Coogee 20 - 0
12E Div 2 ( Jaimee) V Bondi 6 - 32
14 E Div 2 (Luke) V Inner City 14 - 24
18 R Div 2 (Jaimee) V CYS 41 - 40
16E Div 2 (Jaimee) V Jets 32 - 22
Boys
10 R Div 1 ( Marcel) V Inner City 25 - 47
12 R Div 2 (Marcel) V Reddam E 16 - 30
12E Div 2 (Marcel) V Reddam R 34 - 13
12 D Div 3 (Marcel) V Ka boomers 18 - 8
14 R Div 2 Primary (Henry) V CYS 22 - 26
14D Div 3 High School (Henry) V Titans 10 - 33
16 R Div 2 ( Luke) V Swans 52 - 23
16E Div 3 ( Luke) V Trailblazers 24 - 35
18R Div 3 Year 10 Boys (Luke) V Spartans 25 - 46
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Girls
Reddam 1 Senior A V SCEGGS Washed Out
Reddam 2 Junior B V Bye
Reddam 3 Junior C V Monte Washed Out
Reddam 4 Junior H V Monte, Washed Out
Reddam 5 Year 7B V Bye
Reddam 6 Year 7E V Bye
Boys Tuesday Easts Comp
Senior V Bye
Junior V Bye
Year 7 V Bye
Boys Saturday Schools Comp
Senior V Riverview, Washed Out
Junior V Waverley, Washed Out
TENNIS
Reddam 1 V St Pius Washed Out
Reddam 2 V Redlands Washed Out
Reddam 3 V Matchpoint Washed Out
Reddam 4 V Redlands, Washed Out
Reddam 5 V St Pius Washed Out
Reddam 6 V Knox Washed Out
Reddam 7 V St Pius Washed Out
Reddam 9 V Redlands Washed Out
Reddam 10 V Redlands Washed Out
WATER POLO
Girls
Reddam 1 Senior (Years 10,11,12) V St Clares 9 - 1
Reddam 2 Junior ( Year 8 and 9) V St Clares 6 - 2
Reddam 3 Sub Junior (Year 7) V St Catherines 7 - 3
Reddam 4 (Primary) V St Clares 9 - 1
Boys – Friday Night UNSW
Reddam 1 Senior V St Andrews 1 - 8
Reddam 2 Senior V St Andrews 11 - 0
Reddam 3 Junior V St Andrews 11 - 0
Reddam 4 Junior V Marcelin 2 - 8
Reddam 5 Sub Junior V Sea Horses 5 - 11
Boys – Saturday Schools Comp.
Reddam 1 Senior V Newington 16 - 2
Reddam 16s V Sydney Boys High School 11- 1
Reddam 3 (Primary) V Scots, 1 - 7
SPORTING FIXTURES 29TH OCTOBER
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BASKETBALL
Girls
12R (Div1) (Jaimee) V Bondi 12.30pm Alexandria Basketball Stadi-
um Saturday.
12E Div 2 ( Jaimee) V Stars 11.45am Alexandria Basketball Stadium
Saturday.
14 E Div 2 (Luke) V Magic 2.15pm Marrickville Basketball Stadium
Saturday.
18 R Div 2 (Jaimee) V Newtown 5.05pm Alexandria Basketball Sta-
dium Friday The bus will leave Woollahra at 3.30pm
16E Div 2 (Jaimee) V CYS 4.20pm Alexandria Basketball Stadium
Friday The bus will leave Woollahra at 3.30pm
Boys
10 R Div 1 ( Marcel) V All Blacks 9.30am Alexandria Basketball Sta-
dium Saturday.
12 R Div 2 (Marcel) V All Blacks 1.15pm Alexandria Basketball Sta-
dium Saturday.
12E Div 2 (Marcel) V Bye
12 D Div 3 (Marcel) V Paddington Colts 4.15pm Alexandria Basket-
ball Stadium Saturday.
14 R Div 2 Primary (Henry) V Inner City 5.45pm Alexandria Basket-
ball Stadium Saturday.
14D Div 3 High School (Henry) V Ballerz 7.15pm Alexandria Basket-
ball Stadium Saturday.
16 R Div 2 ( Luke) V Magic 4.30pm Marrickville Basketball Stadium
Saturday.
16E Div 3 ( Luke) V Maccabi 6.45pm Marrickville Basketball Stadi-
um Saturday.
18R Div 3 Year 10 Boys (Luke) V Bye
Please check sydneybasketball.com.au to ensure there have not
been any late changes to the draw.
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Girls
Reddam 1 Senior A V Kambala and Wenona Reservoir Fields Cen-
tennial Park No. 5 and No.1, 9.40am Saturday
Reddam 2 Junior B V Monte Reservoir Fields Centennial Park No. 1,
10.30am Saturday
Reddam 3 Junior C V Loreto Reservoir Fields Centennial Park No. 1,
11.20am Saturday
Reddam 4 Junior H V Wenona, Lyne Park, Rose Bay 10.30am Satur-
day
Reddam 5 Year 7B V Monte Reservoir Fields Centennial Park No. 4,
8.50am Saturday
Reddam 6 Year 7E V Monte Reservoir Fields Centennial Park No. 3,
11.20am Saturday
Boys Tuesday Easts Comp
Senior V Bye
Junior V Bye
Year 7 V Bye
Boys Saturday Schools Comp
Senior V Riverview, 1.45pm Reservoir Fields Centennial Park Satur-
day
Junior V Waverley, 1.00pm Reservoir Fields Centennial Park Satur-
day
TENNIS
Reddam 1 V St Pius Talus Street Courts 10.00am Saturday
Reddam 2 V St Pius Mowbray Public School Courts 10.00am Satur-
day
Reddam 3 V Redlands Lane Cove Tennis Club Courts 10.00am
Saturday
Reddam 4 V Redlands, Mowbray Public School Courts 10.00am
Saturday
Reddam 5 V St Pius Talus Street Courts 8.00am Saturday
Reddam 6 V St Pius Mowbray Public School Courts 8.00am Satur-
day
Reddam 7 V St Pius Talus Street Courts 8.00am Saturday
Reddam 9 V Redlands Lane Cove Tennis Club Courts 8.00am Sat-
urday
Reddam 10 V Barker Mowbray Public School Courts 8.00am Satur-
day
WATER POLO
Girls
Reddam 1 Senior (Years 10,11,12) V SCHOLS UNSW Pool 8.35am
Saturday
Reddam 2 Junior ( Year 8 and 9) V OLSH UNSW Pool 9.35am Satur-
day
Reddam 3 Sub Junior (Year 7) V SCHOLS, UNSW Pool 12.00 noon
Saturday
Reddam 4 (Primary) V St Catherines UNSW Pool 12.30pm Saturday
Boys – Friday Night UNSW
Reddam 1 Senior V Reddam 2, 9.00pm UNSW Pool Friday
Reddam 2 Senior V Reddam 1, 9.00pm UNSW Pool Friday
Reddam 3 Junior V Reddam 4, 8.05pm UNSW Pool Friday
Reddam 4 Junior V Reddam 3, 8.05pm UNSW Pool Friday
Reddam 5 Sub Junior V Marlins 7.10pm UNSW Pool Friday
Boys – Saturday Schools Comp
Reddam 1 Senior V St Andrews, St Josephs Pool, 1.40pm Saturday.
The bus will leave Woollahra at 12.30pm.
Reddam 2. (16s) V Barker, St Josephs Pool, 11.20am Saturday. The
bus will leave Woollahra at 10.15am
Reddam 3 (Primary) V St Aloysius, Scots College Pool 9.00am Satur-
day
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For the past few months, the students of Year 7 history have been getting acquainted with their in-
ner archaeologists and exploring the ancient world of ancient Egypt. From the pharaoh's power
and ancient hieroglyphics to the barter economy and importance of the Nile, Year 7 have diligent-
ly researched and investigated the entombed secrets of ancient Egypt along with all the lessons
we can learn from them. This past week some Year 7 even got to mummify one another in a series
of lessons that could easily be described as gross, spiritual, forensic and enlightening… we also had
a lot of fun too. From here they prepare for the cycle and end of year revision but from myself; a
reasonably new teacher to the school I would like to thank every Year 7 student that participated
in the mummification lesson and congratulate them all for their continued effort in every single les-
son.
YEAR 7 HISTORY
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As Year 12 Drama embarks on the process of choosing their Individual Project for the HSC, along-
side many other school groups the students spent the day on Tuesday with industry professionals in
their chosen area – the solo performance. The students began the day listening to a keynote ad-
dress from an industry practitioner who shared with them her own experiences and offered advice
to the students as emerging young artists. The group then immersed themselves in practical work-
shops for the rest of the day. The Reddam students joined a group from Santa Sabina College and
together they explored techniques and approaches that would help them take charge of their
projects from the outset.
This was an energising and stimulating way to kick start the creative process so that they can ap-
proach their work with confidence, control and imagination. I’m sure our students are set for great
success!
Amanda Crompton
YEAR 12 DRAMA HSC STUDY DAY AT NIDA
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YEAR 10 - Work Experience is only 3 WEEKS away! If you have not returned your form to Ms.
Jones please do so as a matter of urgency.
YEAR 10 - Last Friday you attended a Year meeting and a presentation by Jaqui Lion-Cachet
regarding AUCTION IDOL. This would be a great opportunity to become involved next year in
an exciting completion that is state and national. In addition it is a chance to try out a pro-
spective career in real estate and property management. Make sure you have given your
name to Ms. Jones if interested. The competition and training starts in Week 2 Term 1 next
year.
YEAR 12 - VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS. Projects Abroad are
offering various trips to the following places from 10-23 December 2016 :
-Care & Community in Cambodia
-Care & Community in Nepal
-Care & Community in Sri Lanka
-Medicine in Nepal
-Conservation & Community in Thailand
-Care & Community Village Project in Fiji
From 8-21 January 2016:
-Care & Community in Cambodia
-Care & Community in Nepal
-Medicine in Nepal
YEAR 12 - Notre Dame University is holding an information event for prospective students in
nursing - Getting to Know Nursing Tuesday 8 November 2016 6pm-7.30pm. For registration see
Ms Jones. Additionally Notre Dame has been approved by BOSTES to offer two new Primary
teaching degrees. There are specific HSC requirements for entry into these degrees. See Ms.
Jones for more details.
YEAR 12 & YEAR 10 - Macquarie University is holding a Future Directions Workshop to provide
senior high school students with a better understanding of career choices and pathways. This
will be held Wednesday 9 November 2016 9.30am to 2.30pm. Fee $5.00. To register for the
event contact [email protected]
ATTENTION YEAR 12 - Following on from the presentation on Friday 21 October by Ned Murphy
from Antipodeans Abroad regarding Schoolies alternatives, if you are interested in the School-
ies Unearthed trip to Borneo at the end of 2017 you need to reserve a place if interested by
Friday 2 November 2016. See Ms. Jones for the booking form and a brochure.
CAREERS NEWS
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Applications Open
Are you an exceptional problem solver, creative innovator or design thinker?
If this is you, apply for the upcoming National Questacon Invention Convention 16-20 January
2017. The National Questacon Invention Convention is a 5 day, all expenses paid, residential work-
shop in Canberra for young people aged 14 to 18 years. Participants will have access to materials,
tools and mentorship from young Australian entrepreneurs and designers to solve challenges.
The Invention Convention will allow the country’s innovative young minds to collaborate on proto-
typing ways to find or produce food, water or shelter (This year’s theme). Participants will be assist-
ed with pitching their product idea through to digital development and problem solving with the
latest technology.
Further information can be found on the Invention Convention website.
There are strictly 25 spaces available. Entries close 5pm 31 October 2016.
For more information:
Website: www.questacon.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 889 995
NATIONAL QUESTACON INVENTION CONVENTION
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6 x Teen Volunteers age 14+ needed to assist with the Helping Hands CarePacs launch Helping the homeless, an inspiring event with kids and adults creating CarePacs, cards & meals for the homeless.
When: Sunday October 30 - 1pm - 6pm Where: Our Big Kitchen, Bondi Your jobs: Help set-up CarePac items, food ingredients for cooking, tables, set up chairs & afternoon tea, help ensure smooth running of the CarePacs, Cooking & Craft stations. Welcome attendees, help staff, adults & kids where necessary & help with packaging food & CarePac items and packing up at end of the day. To Apply: please contact Deb: [email protected]
Plus 1 x Teen Volunteer videographer needed!
We're looking for a teenager or uni student who’s a whizz at filming and would like to vol-unteer to film our CarePac launch. If this is you, please contact Deb: [email protected] Please note, you must have your own camera. For those of you with kids age 10+ who'd still like to sign up to participate, please register here www.trybooking.com/226728 This event is a collaboration between Kids Giving Back, Live Love Learn & Our Big Kitch-en. Approximately 70-90 people will participate, including Sydney Roosters mascot Rocky the Rooster & player Kane Evans.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
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8 x Teen Volunteers age 16+ needed for Halloween Fri-
day Night Live - Youth Program at the NCIE
When: This coming Friday October 28th - 5pm - 10pm
Where: NCIE (National Centre of Indigenous Excellence), 180 George St, Redfern
Your Jobs: Assist with food distribution, sport competition, set up and pack down
To Apply - contact Hannah: [email protected]
About the event: This spooky Halloween edition of Friday Night Live includes 3on3 Bas-
ketball; DJ Wiradjuri and performances by Dobby; 2K NBA17 Gaming Lounge; Cultural
Activities; Screening of the movie Frankenweenie. And a free BBQ!
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
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