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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

The next three weeks for your diary TERM 1 WEEK 7 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

19 - 23 Mar Year 12 Mid Course Exams Year 7 Digital Thumbprint Workshops P1-6 Year 10 GEO Fieldwork - 10A 10H Year 11 Ancient History Assessment

Year 12 Mid Course Exams 8R STEM Conference - Macquarie Uni Digital Thumbprint P1&2 9C P5&6 9H

Year 12 Mid Course Exams Bushcare Year 9 - P2&3

Year 12 Mid Course Exams

Year 12 Mid Course Exams Year 11 Mathematics Assessment Year 10K and

10P Fieldwork - GEO

26 - 30 Mar Year 11 BIO Prac Exam Week Year 9 Digital Thumbprint Workshops P1-6 TTFM - Hall

Year 11 BIO Prac Exam Week Year 9 Digital Thumbprint Workshops P1-6 Year 12 Music Excursion TTFM - Hall

Year 11 BIO Prac Exam Week Regional Swimming Year 11/12 Drama Riverside Theatre Neighbour Aid Senior Shop P2&3 TTFM - Hall

Year 11 BIO Prac

Exam Week TTFM - Hall Year 11 Maths Extn 1 Assessment

Good Friday

02– 06 Apr Easter Monday Neighbour Aid Senior Shop P2&3

Year 7 Vaccinations

New Building Update The construction of our new Administration and Student Services building is progressing apace and we are still on schedule for a 32 week build. All demolition works have been completed and the concrete for the additional building space has been poured. One of the conditions of the building contract is that all noisy works are coordinated around examinations and events in the hall. The Year 12 Mid –Course exams have not been affected by the construction work as only quiet works have occurred during exams.

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Dwayne Hopwood Principal

Improved Signage Some of the things we have been doing to upgrade the site for the boys are less obvious to parents than a new building. We have re-numbered all the rooms in a more logical pattern and have installed clear signage that helps with way finding. This helps new students, Year 7 and (an often confused) Principal find classrooms more quickly and easily. “Ponder while you pee” In line with our school philosophy that every space should be a learning space, we are trialling “ponder while you pee” in the Senior boys’ toilets. We have installed commercial style advertising frames over the urinals and in the cubicles. These currently display positive teenage mental health messages to our captive audience!. Our plan is to rotate a series of different positive health messages as part of the Wellbeing Team’s program of proactive physical and mental health promotion. If this is successful we will install similar facilities in the Junior boys’ toilets. P&C Meeting Monday evening is the next P&C meeting. The last meeting was incredibly well attended and you are most welcome to come along. The meeting starts at 7pm in the Common Room.

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WHAT ARE YOU READING?

Mr Hopwood shares his favourite books. I recently interviewed Mr Hopwood about significant books to him. Some reflected a period in life and others were important for the experience and ideas explored. His favourite books remain 1984, Emma, The Hobbit, Interview with a Vampire and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. The reason that he liked these specific books is because the books all take him away to completely different worlds. He prefers books bordering sci-fi/fantasy because they are not familiar, that they are completely new, different, and original and this, to him, is much better than reading a book that is set in a familiar environment with familiar characters and over used plots and characters. I totally agree and considering I have rarely sat down and gotten lost about books set in real places unless it is for homework and would much prefer to be taken to another world.

Ms L Finigan Head Teacher - English

Blake Williams and Silas Newton Year 9

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PROBABILITY: EXPERIENCE, EXPERIMENT PREDICTION

Students in Year 9 completed an activity on Probability. They arranged particular events on the probability scale from impossible to certain. Students then discussed when and where each event occurs. Mr Kobeissi Mathematics Teacher

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Science club patrons were treated to an exothermic chemical show (at a safe distance). The students were learning about the risks involved with a class of chemicals called oxidants. Oxidants provide the oxygen needed for combustion to occur. For this reason oxidants are stored far away from chemicals that combust easily.

Mr Curran Science Teacher

SCIENCE CLUB

FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Dear Parents/ Guardians, Please note: When paying for excursions, students can pay at the Administration Office before school, recess and lunch up until the due date, as per excursion note. Alternatively, payments can be made online by 6:00 pm the night before the due date, as per excursion note. No late payments will be accepted.

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LEFT TO RIGHT

I am currently thinking about what to think. I have seen A poster of Martin Luther King, saying I have a dream. Sam is yelling and looking puzzled. Owen I wonder what other people are writing, how many Instagram followers do I have? I wonder if anyone Is breathing at the exact same time and pace as me, wow this pen is cool! Atreiiiu.

Wow I’m so old, the Titanic just crashed, wait, why is Everyone trying to save Rose? She’s so spoilt! I lost my Bible! And I was up to a great part, fairdinkum! Sam C. You can’t write without lifting your pen off the paper, Boys you’re just writing, Rip Rip woodchip, finger, nails, sore wrist. Benji.

Ms Whitting English Teacher

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Ian Pieterse Visual Arts Teacher

HSC MUSIC STUDY DAY

Last Friday members of our HSC Music class ventured out to Rooty Hill High School to participate in the HSC Music Study Day. The highlight of the study day was a 2-hour performance session by HSC candidates from across Sydney and The Blue Mountains. The performers were critiqued by experienced HSC markers. Bryan Hong performed Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 and his performance was very well received by the HSC markers, audience and other music teachers in attendance. It was a real testament to Bryan’s hard work and talent.

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As part of our schools on-going wellbeing programs we registered to be involved in the National Day of Action against bullying and violence. Year 7 students engaged in discussions with Year 11 SRC students and participated in the first of a series of Anti-Bullying lessons in their teams.

Bullying definition – 7K

During the next two weeks, Year 7 and Year 9 students will be participating in the Optus Digital Thumbprint program. The workshops will be facilitated by a member of Optus' education department. The Optus Digital Thumbprint program is certified by The Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner. Students will be discussing issues surrounding password security and the impact of social media.

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NSW Schools Vaccination Program-Round 1 Friday 6th April 2018

A reminder to parents regarding the Vaccinations Program Year 7 students will be having the first vaccination on Friday 6th April 2018 during Periods 1-4. Representatives from the NSW School Vaccination Program will attend Ashfield Boys High School from 8.30-12pm. I have included a link (see below) to the NSW Department of Health, which provides information regarding the school vaccination program in 26 languages and maybe of assistance. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/school_vaccination_language.aspx If you wish for your son to receive their vaccinations at school, you must complete the form

and ask them to return it to their Roll Call teacher.

In 2018 the following vaccines will be offered:

Vaccinations

Vaccine Who is eligible? Number of doses?

Human Papillomavirus - HPV All Year 7 students 2

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

(Whooping cough) - dTpa

All year 7 students 1

Meningococcal ACWY All year 10 & 11 students 1

Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by providing the school with written notification

If you have any questions, please call Ms Brown during school hours on 97986620 (Extension 120).

Regards

Ms Brown Head Teacher Welfare

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PARENT PORTAL ACCESS YEARS 11 AND 12

We are currently in the process of registering Year 11 and 12 parents to access the ABHS Parent Portal. Portal access will allow parents to view their child's timetable, attendance and so forth. Next week all parents of Year 11 and 12 students will receive an email and a letter outlining the procedures for portal registration. Please note that it is important that you complete this registration as soon as possible. Year 11 and 12 Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th April. Bookings for this evening will be accessed through the Parent Portal and will open on March 20th. If you do not receive any information by Monday 19th March, or experience difficulty in registering please contact the school on 9798 6620. Linda Henry Deputy Principal

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FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Dear Parents/ Guardians, It is of the utmost importance that all student details are kept up to date. We are in the process of introducing new software to further keep you informed. In order for this to be successful your family/primary email address needs to be correct . Please check this and email the school with any amendments. ashfieldbo-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Last Thursday, the Zone Swimming Carnival was held at Sydney Olympic Park. Despite having the smallest squad our swimmers performed exceptionally well. The standout performer was Marlon Makin (Year 7) who won 50m, 200m freestyle and 50m backstroke events, and finished second in 100m freestyle. Connor Anagnostopoulos (Year 9) won 100m freestyle and 50m breaststroke events, while Lloyd Nosworthy (Year 7) captured the second spot in 50m backstroke event.

All our swimmers are looking forward to further improve their results at the Regional Swimming Carnival that will be held at Sydney Olympic Park later this month.

Sasha Calic Sports Coordinator

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ATTENDANCE COUNTS

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Start Finish

E 4 Injured or sick with

note Executive 12:34 14:31

7th February – Grade Sport Organisation – Round 13

Assembly Point

Sport Venue Opposition Coach Leave class at:

Assemble and Sit

at:

Game Time

A Basketball 1st

and 2nds ABHS Gym

North Sydney Tyler

12:34

13:00

B Basketball

U15’s

NSBHS Gym

North Sydney Tenefrancia 11:30

11:32

13:45

B Basketball

U14’s

NSBHS Gym

North Sydney Tenefrancia 11:30

11:32

13:00

C Cricket Open TBA

TBA

Carrington Surman

TBA

TBA

13:00

E Cricket U14’s TBA

TBA

Pieterse Richardson

TBA

TBA

13:00

F Futsal 1st and

2nds Olympic Park

North Sydney Calic 11:33

11:35

13:00

H Futsal U15’s A

and B Olympic Park

North Sydney Phillips

12:34

14:00

I Oztag 1st

Asquith BHS

Asquith Chatwin 11:23

11:25

13:00

K Oztag 2nds

Asquith BHS

Asquith Jovicic 11:23

11:25

13:45

L Oztag U15’s A

Asquith BHS

Asquith Burford 11:23

11:25

13:45

M Oztag U15’s B

Asquith BHS

Asquith Belle-Page 11:23

11:25

13:00

N Volleyball 1st ABHS

Canteen

North Sydney Pool

12:34

13:45

N Volleyball

2nds

ABHS

Canteen

North Sydney Pool

12:34

13:00

O Volleyball

U15’s

Willoughby LC

North Sydney Beretin 11:18

11:20

13:00

R Tennis

U15’s Pratten Park

North Sydney Stitt

12:25

13:00

S Tennis 2nds

and U14’s Wheatleight St

North Sydney TBA 11:18

11:20

13:00

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Futsal – Olympic Park Sports Centre booking

times:

7, 14, 21, and 28 February

Table Tennis- Olympic Park Sports Hall

booking times:

7, 14, 21, and 28 February

Badminton - Olympic Park NSW Netball

Booking times:

7, 14, 21, and 28 February

Year 7 Sport Organisation - TBA

RECREATIONAL SPORT - WEEK 19

Assembly

Point Sport Venue Coach

Assemble and Sit in Year 7 quad at:

Finish Time

1 Badminton

OP Olympic Park Burns

12:05 (catch train @ 12:18) 14:31

3 Futsal OP

Olympic Park Zimaras 12:05

(catch train @ 12:18)

14:31

4 Table Tennis

OP

Olympic Park

Zhang 12:05

(catch train @ 12:18)

14:31

14 Football (Soccer)

ABHS Oval Mahmud

12:34

14:31

5 Power Walk Ashfield Local

Area Jones

Dobrowolski

12:34

14:31

8 Multi-Sport Hammond Park Chu Prasad

12:34

14:31

6 Power Yoga F2/F3 Marks

12:34

14:31

15 Outdoor Fitness

Ashfield Park Curran

Summers

12:34

14:31

13 Basketball Years 9-10

ABHS Canteen Ahearne

12:34

14:31

7 Swimming Ashfield Pool Zubac

12:34

14:31

10 Table Tennis

ABHS ABHS Hall/ Year

7 Quad TBA

12:34

14:31

2 Frisbee Hammond Park Lam

12:34

14:31

9 Basketball Years 7-8

Bill Peter’s Reserve

Ma

12:34

14:31

12 Theatre Sport D9 Whitting

12:34

14:31

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Support the Ashfield Boys HS Sports Program. Collect vouchers every time you shop and Deposit them in the Collection Box in the Library.

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