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Senior School Weekly

Year 12 Formal – Tuesday 24th November 2020

Year 7 Excursion Sydney Zoo - Friday 27th November 2020

Issue – November 2020

Term 4, Week 6

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Bellfield College organised a day out with two separate excursions for all female and male students in Years 7 to 12 on Wednesday 18th November 2020. Students attended Aquatopia

Water Park, Prairiewood and Cables Wake Park, Penrith.

Student valued and appreciated: • The many possible contexts in which individuals can build activity into their lifestyle.

The excursion incorporates a wide range of physical activities, including recreational,

leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games, individual and group physical fitness activities.

• Participation in regular physical activity is essential to improving health status and quality of life.

• Individuals who lead an active lifestyle enjoy a positive sense of general wellbeing,

heightened energy levels and improved ability to concentrate. • Participation in physical activity provides opportunities for personal challenge,

enjoyment and satisfaction. It also provides for positive interaction with others, in both collaborative and competitive contexts and supports the development of key social skills necessary for strong interpersonal relationships.

• Participation in particular physical activities can be culturally significant and play an important role in the development of cultural understanding.

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Year 7 Orientation - Canvas tutorial video CANVAS - Learning Management System

We recently launched CANVAS as the College learning management system replacing Google

classroom. This means that parents have direct access to their child’s learning modules and homework resources. You may access CANVAS through Sentral Parent Portal. Most importantly,

students have direct access to their class teachers through CANVAS class discussions,

announcements, and email. Students access their CANVAS account by logging into GMAIL and clicking on the ‘dot squares’ located to the right, near settings.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_Ekh9NtZWuF1Ekhfq87M8Lw1NJ5nw_4/view?usp=sharing

Year 7 Orientation - Illuminations https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U9OeVXHm2bat-iXN_W-314VyRmHEsig5/view?usp=sharing

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Science report: Exploring our enquiring minds

With the end of year exams completed all

year groups have been busy with expanding their knowledge and skills.

Year 7

Our students have been learning about the different layers of the earth. Students are required to know that the earth consists of

these layers: a rocky outer crust, the mantle in which hot materials move, an outer core made of liquid metals, and a dense, metallic

core. Students explored the term weathering and investigated how natural weather processes change the Earth’s surface over time.

Year 8

Students were introduced to electric circuits. How electricity is produced and what will happen if we

run out. They built and compared simple circuits with a focus on how connections are made and were able to Identify the essential components of

an electric circuit and understand their functions. Year 9

Students explored how and why the movement of energy varies according to the medium through which it is transferred. Students discussed the wave and particle models and how they

are useful for understanding aspects of phenomena. Students learned about the main properties of sound; frequency, pitch and timbre, and longitudinal waves.

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JobTrainer - Skills that work

If you’re leaving school or looking for work, JobTrainer could be your opportunity to study free or low-fee courses. You can study

for an accredited diploma, certificate or short course. Learn skills for a range of jobs

in demand.

Through JobTrainer the Government is offering training to people aged 17-24 or out

of work, and providing support for businesses to retain their apprentices and trainees.

https://www.myskills.gov.au/jobtrainer/NSW?js=8

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Senior School Presentation Day 2020

College Library

Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Our Annual Presentation Event will be held on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 in the College

Library. This is the College's formal conclusion to the academic year and all students are expected

to attend. Whether or not your child/children will be on the podium, let us foster in them the

gracious virtue of applauding the achievements of others.

The following information includes advice updated in response to the amended Public Health

Orders and current advice from NSW Health:

• Schools must comply with the 4 square metre rule for all people participating in school Presentation day ceremonies.

• Schools may invite guests who are able to be accommodated under the 4 square metre

rule.

On this basis, the college will continue with a student only presentation that will be streamed to

parents. Guests who are part of the official proceedings, presentations or recipients of special

acknowledgements may be in attendance.

• The Presentation day morning will commence at 9.00am for all students in Senior School. • Normal classes will resume at the end of the ceremony. • Students will not be permitted to leave school early.

• Afternoon buses will operate as usual. • Students must attend dressed in FULL SUMMER UNIFORM including blazer and white

socks. • Parents will receive a webinar invitation including the link for joining the ceremony online. • Parents of children receiving an award will also join us online and will be notified shortly.

Students must present themselves properly for a formal occasion, as a mark of respect and a skill

which the students will often need in future years.

We look forward to celebrating the many achievements of our wonderful students and thank you

for your support and guidance.

Warm regards,

Ms Mouina Ramadan

Head of Senior School

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Term 4 guidelines allow parents and carers to be onsite to purchase

uniforms. Due to the limited space in our uniform shop only one family

will be permitted access at a time. Parents and carers are

encouraged to consider their uniform purchases for Term 1,

2021 now. Access to the uniform shop will only be given to those

parents who have made an appointment. Our uniform shop is open on

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment only.

Welcome – Mr Cameron Barrington HSIE Teacher

A warm welcome to Mr Cameron Barrington who has recently

joined our HSIE / English faculty.

Always seeking new opportunities to improve and challenge

himself both physically and mentally, Cameron is keen to continue

pushing ahead with his career as a History and English teacher in

joining the team at Bellfield College. He has an interest in Ancient

History and the role of Myths and Legends in creating diverse

storytelling traditions for different cultures which naturally led him

to History and English as a teacher. Previously teaching at a range

of Sutherland Shire schools Cameron is eager to experience

Bellfield’s professional environment and looks forward to forming

new collegial bonds.

Welcome to the Senior School Team.

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Parent portal

Bellfield’s Student portal is a one-stop shop for everything. Students can access the portal using their school logon, which gives them access to their timetable, assessment marks,

attendance history and reports from anywhere at any time.

In addition, the parent portal provides parents with 24/7 access to their child’s data. Parents

can log in to access their child’s reports, attendance and welfare details as well as updating family contact details. Furthermore, if you are a parent and want to see your child’s records, contact the college and you will be given an access code for the parent portal, which you will

use to access your child’s data

You can access the portal here:

https://bellfield.sentral.com.au/portal

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Mobile Phones

Students are provided the opportunity to hand in phones every morning at

roll call.

If a mobile phone is seen, heard or used on school grounds they will be

confiscated immediately and held for 2 weeks.

All students are aware of the 2-week protocol.

SICK BAY Illness at School

Students who are sick during the school day should:

1. See a teacher for written permission to go to the sick bay.

2. Present themselves promptly to the senior administration office.

3. Follow instructions from the administrative staff politely.

4. Stay at school until the administrative staff have contacted

parents.

Students must not telephone parents to arrange for their parent/guardian to

collect them. This will be done by the office staff.

The sick bay is used for a short time only and students will be monitored by

the senior school administration officer. If the problem persists parents or

caregivers will be contacted. For serious problems, parents or caregivers will

be contacted immediately and for very serious cases medical help will be

sought.

It is extremely important that the medical information in each student’s file is accurate. If there is a

change in your child’s health status, the school MUST be notified. For students who are on medication

parents are required to complete a ‘Prescribed Medication’ form explaining the nature of the medication

and give clear guidelines for administering the medication. This form is available from the front office.

Prescribed medications must be distributed from the office.

Roll Call Students are reminded that they are expected to arrive at school on time and attend Roll Call at

8.30am. This provides the opportunity for announcements and reminders, as well as providing

information to students about upcoming events during the week.

Similarly, it is expected that students attend school each day in the correct uniform (including correct

shoes and socks). PE uniform is only permitted on the days your child has practical and Friday Sports.

It has been very pleasing to see that the majority of students are always in the correct uniform.

Students late to class Students late to class will receive an Afternoon Detention. Late to class can be defined simply as

‘wrong place, wrong time’. If a student is late to class / truant an entire period they are marked as

absent on the Sentral roll marking system. This is then followed up by the class teacher and the

Pastoral Care Coordinator the next day. Continued late to class / truancy may result in further action

being taken.

Homework is sent home every night. Please contact your child’s class teacher for any concerns.

Withdrawing from the College If you are withdrawing a student from the College, please be advised that 10 weeks’ notice is required

If you do not provide the College 10 school weeks’ notice of withdrawing from the college, a term’s

fees will be charged to your account.

http://www.bellfield.nsw.edu.au/contact-us/

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Travel Policy Please ensure that prior to booking any holidays during term time, that you seek approval from the

college. We only allow 10 school days leave maximum during a calendar year. Any families who are in

breach of our travel policy will be asked to repeat their current grade.

Please note that students enrolled in the Compression classes will not be granted leave during term

time.

Private Buses Students travelling to and from school via private buses should use the foot path along the front

driveway. When leaving school, students must use the Junior crossing and the student exit pedestrian

gate.

School Zones Strictly no reversing and no u turn’s around school zones. Police regularly monitor the area and we ask

you to uphold the Road and Traffic Authority road rules.

Afternoon Pickup and Morning Drop off

– Kiss and Drop If travelling to and from school by car, pick up and

drop off is strictly via the school car line zone. Car line

may be accessed through the Junior school gate, follow

the road through to the senior school library and wait

in your car for your child. Children must wait in front

of the library until mum or dad are seen to approach

the library. Students are not permitted to wait along

the grass area, nor should they be encouraged to cross

carline to enter your vehicle.

Bellfield College Summer Uniform All students Years 7 to 10 will change into the Summer Uniform in Term 1 and Term 4.

Senior Girls - Long summer teal skirt, white long sleeve blouse, white socks to cover the ankle, black

leather shoes (all items are compulsory) NO Black Leggings or Ankle socks

Teal scarf for Year 11 and Year 12 Girls

Senior Boys – Long grey pants, white long sleeve shirt, grey socks, black leather shoes (all items are

compulsory)

Tie for Year 11 and Year 12 Boys

The Uniform Shop is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

NOTE ** Our College uniform shop stocks open toe tights suitable for ablution

Not wearing leather school shoes is a WHS risk and students will not be allowed to

participate in practical lessons (ie Food Technology)

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Senior School Contact

Mrs Mouina Ramadan Head of Senior School [email protected]

Mr Hussein Akil Head of Department

PDHPE

[email protected]

Mr Wassim Hijazi Head of Department

HSIE

[email protected]

Miss Ayah Balloot Head of Department

C.A.L.E

[email protected]

Ms Zeinab Rammal Stage 4 Advisor

HSIE/English/Technology

[email protected]

Ms Chanel Jbarah Stage 5 Advisor

English

[email protected]

Mr Moustafa Nehme PDHPE and HSIE [email protected]

Ms Rana Nehme PDHPE [email protected]

Dr Abdi Ali Science Teacher [email protected]

Miss Stephanie Laguna Mathematics and Science [email protected]

Mrs Shweta Sharma Mathematics and Science [email protected]

Miss Sarah El Hourani Mathematics and Science [email protected]

Mrs Marwa Hijazi Mathematics and Science [email protected]

Mr Javid Karimi Mathematics Teacher [email protected]

Amar Al Masri Mathematics and Science [email protected]

Mrs Rana Chebli Information and Software

Technology (IST)

[email protected]

Mr Cameron Barrington HSIE and English [email protected]

Ms Mariam Bazzi HSIE and English [email protected]

Br Mohamed Mohamedali HSIE and Legal Studies [email protected]

Mr Mahdi Hussain English [email protected]

Ms Riem Derbasi English & Learning

Support

[email protected]

Ms Bayda Mahmood Arabic and Languages [email protected]

Mrs Sasha Hayes Technology and Visual

Arts

[email protected]

Mohamed Wehby IHSAN & Illuminations

Coordinator

[email protected]

Mrs Jenna Crisp Learning Support [email protected]

Mrs Yasna Dench Learning Support [email protected]

Batoul Charafeddine Librarian [email protected]

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Make caring common Caring or successful? Which would you choose for your child?

Fortunately, the two aims aren’t mutually exclusive, but it’s an interesting question as your

answer will demonstrate your values.

Are you more likely to encourage kindness or effort in your child? Are you more likely to

recognise a child’s words of encouragement to a sibling or their clever turn of phrase?

I suspect most parents rank a sense of caring for others as a high priority. Few parents want to raise a mean-spirited, self-centred child with little empathy or care for the welfare of

others. But looking out for others doesn’t come easily to all children, particularly when

families are small and child centric.

Caring is important for community wellbeing

If the basic task of parents is to socialise children, then a focus on caring for others should be a higher priority than individual success. The wellbeing of our community depends on the first

rather than the latter.

Author Anthony D’Angelo wrote, “Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” Families and schools are better places when care takes priority over attainment.

They are both toxic when caring for others is not valued or encouraged.

Caring for others sits with community development and individual competency as essential

leadership qualities to develop in children and young people.

Our Young Leaders Program, delivered in schools across Australia reflects the importance of caring and kindness. The program specifically identifies emotional intelligence as one of the

five building blocks of leadership. The Young Leaders Program encourages schools to promote a sense of service in their young leaders. It shows how leaders should above all else, serve

others and enrich the communities that they represent.

Caring for others is also a quality that you can encourage at home. These strategies will help

you get the ball rolling.

Put caring into words

Families have their own proprietary language. That is, they develop meaningful words and phrases that reflect their values and activities. In my family, the term ‘non-negotiable’ has specific meaning, referencing a ritual such as mealtime that everyone is expected to attend.

Its ‘non-negotiable’ nature reinforces our core value of family connectedness. Similarly, regular use of caring language such as encouragement, words of kindness and phrases of

appreciation can become an integral part of your family’s vernacular.

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Making kindness normal

Kindness is caring in action. It’s impossible to be kind to another person and be selfish at the

same time. A smile, a small gift, an offer of assistance are simple acts of kindness that display caring and connection to others. You can promote kindness in your child through

encouragement, modelling and recognition.

Practise concern for others

Three-year-old Grace fell heavily from a table, giving herself a shock. Five-year-old Ruby

immediately reached for her sister, hugging her until she calmed down. Ruby’s immediate

concern was for her sister’s wellbeing, which was acknowledged by her grateful parents.

Help at home, without being paid

Children in families that place a high value on caring for others generally perform household

chores without the lure of money. They do so because they’ve been taught that helping is a caring activity. “We help each other because we care for each other” is the unspoken code here. Kids who care for others think “what’s in it for we” rather than “what’s in it for me”. The

latter is a self-centred approach to life.

In closing

Caring is a higher-level quality that needs nurturing. It doesn’t always occur naturally. Studies have shown that caring is kick started earlier in children who belong to large families

presumably because children are put in a position to care for and look out for siblings in quasi parenting roles. Being raised in small families doesn’t deny altruism development in kids. It does mean that you may need to work a little harder to awaken caring in your child.

Michael Grose