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BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Phone: 9918 8811

Term 2 Week 8

14 June, 2017

Year 9 Student Cerise Mabbott

becoming a Forensic Scientist for a day.

See the full story on page 7

1. Set Goals. Goal setting is used by top level athletes, successful business people and

achievers in all fields. Setting goals gives you long term vision and short term motivation. By

setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take pride in the achievement of

those goals. Sometimes, you might be on the wrong path, but just change direction, alternate

the plan, and keep moving towards that goal…and don’t stop until you get there.

SUCCESS

Whether it is Year 12 and the HSC or Year 9 half yearly examinations – this is good advice for all of us who want a chance at success.

3. Phone a Friend. You can learn a lot from others. Find someone who has accomplished what

you want to accomplish and get their advice. If someone has done really well on an assignment

find out how they did it. Your teachers are your best resource for learning but your family and

friends can also help you.

4. Ignore the Naysayers. These are the people who are discouraging to your dreams, visions

and goals. These people are dream snatchers and can put a quick end to your goals and

progress. Don’t let anyone else determine who and what you can be.

5. Celebrate Your Achievements. At school we try and celebrate your success through letters,

awards and presentations. When you achieve your goals celebrate your accomplishments along

the way. Do not be afraid to fail….be more afraid of not trying.

6. Accept Responsibility. It’s not up to someone else to make you successful. You are ultimately

responsible for your own success. Mum and Dad aren’t there to tell you to do your homework -

or remind you to study. Teachers will help you, but only if you ask. They’re not mind-readers.

Accept responsibility for what needs to get done and ask for assistance when needed.

2. Own Your Calendar. Get and use a calendar. Write things down.

Time management is a crucial component to your success. There

are many things to juggle like having assignments due, study time,

social events, exam preparation, part time work and seeing your

family and friends. Establish what needs to be done and then

“chunk” it into manageable pieces each day. Planning ahead will

assist you in not feeling overwhelmed.

7. Stay Positive. You will face many challenges and make mistakes

along the learning journey. All you need to do is learn from your

mistakes and see them not as a negative but something that has

helped your understanding. You need to remain positive and

understand that you might be a beginner today but a world changer tomorrow.

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.

YEAR 10 REPORT DISTRIBUTION & ANALYSIS

GOLD PRINCIPAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Willa Bell KLEMM

Ella BRADY

Ebony BUSKERMOLEN

Fergus COLE

Jamie DOWNS

Grace DUNCAN

Madison FLYNN

Madison HOSCHKE

Zoe KEMP

Taya KNIGHTS

Cherie PONT

Mia STEPHENSON

Oliver STOKES

India TURNER

Isabella TURNER

Cooper VAN WIJCK

Molly WEBSTER

Euan WELCH

Montana WHEREAT

Heidi WISEMAN

Congratulations to the twenty Year 10 students who have received a Gold Principal’s award for

this reporting period. A Gold award is awarded for students who achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.2 and above. Congratulations go to:

This week Year 10 participated in report analysis and goal setting interviews.

Have a great week……………Jeff Brown

Christian NEALE

Coraline MAROT

Indiana DEVINE

Lotte GRAHAM

Elena NEWLYN

Congratulations and keep

up the great work!

On Wednesday 28th June at 7pm we will be hosting an event organised by Northern Beaches

Council entitled Navigating Teen Depression.

This is a night for parents, teachers and carers developed by the Black Dog Institute, which will

cover early warning signs, how to build resilience and when to seek help to support young people

with depression and bipolar disorder.

All teachers are welcome, however bookings are essential. Please email:

youthbookings@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au to reserve your spot.

NAVIGATING TEENAGE DEPRESSION – BLACK DOG INSTITUTE

PCS NAIDOC committee has put together a wonderful Art Exhibition in

celebration of NAIDOC Week, Harmony Day, Reconciliation Week and the

Guringai Festival in Warriewood Square, opening 5.30pm this Thursday.

The collection includes artwork from every primary and secondary school on the

Peninsula, and of course Barrenjoey High School. So, if you are ‘late night

shoppin’ be sure to check it out, otherwise it is on display until the 25th June

outside the Kmart area.

NAIDOC WEEK THURSDAY 15TH JUNE TO SUNDAY 25TH JUNE

Year 10

Student

Skye

Holloway

Year 7

Students

Max Arnold

and Marcus

Woods

Year 8

students

Georgia

Ryan and

Leilani

Newling

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

This weeks artist is

Ava Gardiner from

Year10 Graphic Arts.

Her digitally

enhanced poster

design for NAIDOC

week resonates with

power and emotion.

TERM 3 STUDENTS RETURN ON TUESDAY 18TH JULY, 2017

Year 9 Interviews are in Term 3 – Interviews will open Week 2, you

will be notified when they open/close. Interview Date is Thursday

10th August 4pm-7pm.

Mr Seymour’s Weekly Science Fact!

The world’s highest mountain

is Mauna Kea, Hawaii at

10,200 meters from base to

peak. Only the top 4,205

metres is above the ocean, the

rest is underwater. Mount

Everest, at 8,848 metres is the

highest point above sea level.

YEAR 9 FORENSIC SCIENCE INCURSION

Year 9 was recently involved in a Forensic Science incursion in the Hall. They were given the task

of trying to determine the cause of death of a person. Armed with their wits and powers of

deduction the students analysed forensic evidence gathered at and around the crime scene

where the person was found. They compared footprints, fingerprints, DNA, drug analysis, phone

records and other evidence gathered at the scene. Eventually they were able to determine the

events leading up to and probable cause of death of the person.

Well it was a cosy group of seven International Students who took off across the mountains on

Friday to experience the Aussie bush. Blessed with blue skies and not-so-cold weather we

headed into the Blue Mountains.

After a refreshing snooze, whereby the girls magically awoke in the cool surrounds of

Wentworth Falls, we headed down to the track to take in the majesty of these gorgeous falls.

Staggered by the height of the falls we stood amazed and in awe of the swirling cockatoos and

deepening shadows as the sun did its best to touch the valley floor.

Then it was onto the obligatory visit to our splendid Three Sisters, where the girls marvelled at

their distinctive shape contrasted to the blue haze of the Jamieson Valley. Lunch was had in

Katoomba and after seeing the sights we headed back to the bus for another refreshing

snooze.

Although, my sleeping beauties managed to sleep their way through the stunning Magpie

Hollow Rd and Mutton Falls Way, they did wake once again in time to see our stop for the night,

Yarrabin, reveal its cosy self as we rounded the final bend on our journey.

Not wanting to miss the opportunity to watch the sun go down over Western NSW, we walked

up Burns Rd to the crest. A 360 degree view over O’Connell and out to Bathurst was enhanced

by the gentle sounds of the Aussie bush getting ready for sleep. A soft breeze and the bleating

of sheep with the back notes of a currawong heralded the close of day. We wished upon the

first star, waited for the Southern Cross to show us the way and then we headed back to Yarrabin for dinner.

International Students go Bush

After a hearty breakfast the girls donned riding gear

and met their horses. Blaze, Bailey, Dan and

others carried us through the forest of golden

gums. We learnt to trot and to control our steads

and even managed to disturb a small mob of greys.

The sun shone, the breeze was kind and we

relaxed to the gentle rhythm of our horses.

Written by Ms Peta Clark

Barrenjoey’s Mobile Phone Policy

The School recognises that there are times when it is genuinely appropriate and useful

for students to have access to a mobile phone or similar electronic device – for example,

to contact parents in emergencies or to confirm or change a collection time after school.

It is not necessary, nor acceptable, however, for mobile phones to be switched on or used

during lessons.

The following ‘common sense’ rules apply with respect to mobile phones:

•Courtesy, consideration of and respect for others are paramount at all times.

•They are brought to and kept at school, and used entirely at the owner’s risk. The School

cannot accept any responsibility for theft, loss, damage or health effects (potential or

actual) resulting from mobile phone use. Students and parents should recognise,

however, that mobile phones are a highly prized target for theft and, accordingly, phones

should always be stored in a safe and secure place.

•Parents and students are asked to respect the learning environment. Mobile phones, like

all devices, must be used only under teacher direction for educational purposes. They

should not be used in any manner or place that is disruptive to the normal routines of the

School or to other people. This includes the sending and receiving of phone calls, text

messages or data, taking of photographs or video or using social media.

•These guidelines also refer to the use of mobile phones during field trips, detentions,

excursions or other supervised activities.

The following consequences may apply to policy breaches:

•Confiscation by the teacher for the remainder of the lesson and a negative Sentral entry.

•Repeat offences lead to confiscation for the day. The phone is sent to the front office.

The phone will be secured by the Front Office staff and the student’s name will be

recorded. The phone/device will be signed out to the student at the end of the school day.

•More serious offences will be managed under the Barrenjoey Wellbeing Policy.

Click here for the Barrenjoey Wellbeing Policy

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MONDAY

12 JUNE

TUESDAY

13 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

14 JUNE

THURSDAY

15 JUNE

FRIDAY

16 JUNE

PUBLIC

HOLIDAY

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

Study Skills

Workshop

Flexible Learning

Year 11 General

Maths Focus

Study delivery

Year 10 Report

Distribution and

Analysis

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm – 8.00pm

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Year 9 Year

Meeting with

Police Youth

Liaison

Officer

P & C

MEETING in

A Block

Common

Room

5.30pm-

7.00pm

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

English

Syllabus Writing

Day

Year 12 Non

Assessment

Week

Year 11 English

Assessment Task

period 3

Year 12 Trial

HSC Music

Practical Exam

Young Men’s

Health Forum

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm-4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm – 5.30pm

WEEK 8 (B)

TERM 2

MONDAY

19 JUNE

TUESDAY

20 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

21 JUNE

THURSDAY

22 JUNE

FRIDAY

23 JUNE

Trial HSC

Examinations

Debating

Workshop

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 12

Flexible

Learning

Activity TAS

Workshop

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm -

6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm –

8.00pm

Trial HSC

Examinations

Stand Tall

Event Year 8

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 8 HSIE

Incursion

Trial HSC

Examinations

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm –

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm –

5.30pm

WEEK 9 (A)

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE

WORKING BEE

ALL WELCOME

9AM START

MONDAY

26 JUNE

TUESDAY

27 JUNE

WEDNESDAY

28 JUNE

THURSDAY

29 JUNE

FRIDAY

30 JUNE

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 9 into 10

subject selection

presentation

Year 9

Accelerated

HSC Parent

Information

Evening

Year 7 Maths

Assessment

Task 2

Trial HSC

Examinations

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm –

6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm-

8.00pm

Trial HSC

Examination

Year 11

Mathematics

Half Yearly

Examination

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 11

Mathematics

Extension 1

Assessment

Task 2

Trial HSC

Examinations

Year 12

Flexible

Learning

Activity project

workshop

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.115pm –

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm-

5.30pm

WEEK 10 (B) LAST WEEK OF TERM 2

EXCURSION INFORMATION

EXCURSION YEAR

GROUP

DATE OF

EXCURSION

PAYMENT

DUE DATE

COST

Leep 7-10 Various OVERDUE $10.00

Year 11 Study Skills 11 9 Oct $30.00

YEAR 11 JINDABYNE

CAMP

11 30th July to 4th

August

3rd Payment

Due Now

Due $250

Balance = $250

Total = $1075

Nan Tein Buddhist 11-12 21-22 July OVERDUE $130.00

Stand Tall 8 21 June OVERDUE $15.00

Snake Tails 7 21 Sept $10.00

Duke of ED – Silver 2-4 Aug 21st July $325.00

To make a payment please contact the school on

Ph: 9918 8811 and ask for Treasury.

Thank you

CANTEEN ROSTER – Term 2 Week 8

Monday June 12 Public Holiday

Tuesday June 13 Dianna and Terri

Wednesday June 14 Help Needed

Thursday June 15 Help Needed

Friday June 16 Help Needed

Canteen Roster –Term 2 Week 9

Monday June 19 Help Needed

Tuesday June 20 Help Needed

Wednesday June 21 Help Needed

Thursday June 22 Kerryn Langridge

Friday June 23 Bridgit Osborn & Pauline Wright

HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN!

If you can spare any time on the dates above please feel

free to contact the school on 9918 8811

NEW CANTEEN MENU FOR TERM 2 AND 3, 2017

It’s nearly time for the annual P&C Fundraising Trivia night - a night at Wimbledon! And we

would like to ask for donations of prizes, both big and small!

If you’ve got something of value that you can donate to be sold off at the silent auction please

email Claire Delaney at BHS.prize.donations@gmail.com

We need small prizes too! Think bottles of wine, gourmet food and skin care, or anything you’d

be happy to receive in a hamper. Prizes can be dropped to the office anytime before the 5th of

August.

Watch out for more information on how you can help make the night a success.

Tickets on sale at the Uniform Store or directly through www.trybooking.com/QBOJ

BHS P&C Annual Trivia Night - We Need Your Help!

DUKE OF ED – SILVER PRACTICE WALK

CORRECT DATE: Please note the date change of

the Silver Practice Duke of Ed walk is from

Wednesday 2nd August to Friday the 4th August.

CORRECTION OF DATE :

A letter went home with the students this week.

WEEK/DATE

TUESDAY 3.10 – 4.15 FOCUS TEACHERS

ATTENDING

Week 9 – 20/06/2017 Maths Maths teacher

General teacher

Week 10 – 27/06/2017 General homework General teacher

TUESDAY AFTERNOON HOMEWORK CLUB SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE:

MATHS WEEKLY PUZZLE TO PONDER

Every alternate week the Maths staff will pose a mathematical

puzzle to ponder with a syllabus reference and degree of

difficulty (1 to 5 compasses) will be supplied.

The solution will be provided in the next week’s issue.

* Syllabus reference: Stage 4: MA4-2WM

Menu

Coffee:

Regular with full cream milk $3.00

Regular with soy milk $3.50

Espresso

Ristretto

Long Black

Cappuccino

Flat White

Café Latte

Tea:

Peppermint Tea $2.00

Tea $2.00

Drinks:

Chai Latte $3.00

Milkshakes $4.00

Chocolate . Strawberry, Caramel

Hot Chocolate $3.00

ASK US FOR OUR SPECIAL FOR THE DAY

Snacks:

Chocolate Chip

Cookies 50C

Raisin Toast $1.50

Banana Bread

$2.00

Delicious Muffins

$2.00

The sandbar café is officially open to staff, students and friends of

Barrenjoey.

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Thursday 8am to 10am

We have been practicing our coffees and now ready to serve our

community not only coffees but also milkshakes, teas, and some

delicious food items.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AT SANDBAR CAFÉ.

Yoghurt Berry

Muesli Cups

$3.00

UNIFORM STORE TRADING HOURS

2017

UNIFORM STORE OPERATING HOURS

MONDAYS 8.30am – 10.30am

TUESDAYS 3.30pm – 5.30pm

THURSDAYS 8.30am -10.30am

Uniform Store Phone Number: 9918 7569

Email: bhsuniformstore@gmail.com

On Special this week:

Yoghurt Berry Muesli Cups $3.00

Cheese Toasties $2.00

Bacon & Cheese Mini Quiche $1.00

Barrenjoey has launched its new careers website. It is a great resource for

students, parents and staff regarding career and post school information.

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/

My weekly careers newsletter can also be found on my website

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/?page=newsletter

Please Contact Mr Moylan in the Careers Office if you have any questions or

would like to make an appointment for a Careers Counselling session.

CAREERS NEWSLETTER with Mr Moylan

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE PENINSULA

SCHOOL APP

DON’T FORGET TO INSTALL THE BARRENJOEY SCHOOL

APP. THIS IS FAST BECOMING YOUR QUICK AND EASY WAY

TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL, VISIT THE WEBSITE AND SEE

THE POP UP NOTIFICATIONS ON EVENTS HAPPENING DAY

TO DAY.

BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL 40 YEAR REUNION

Barrenjoey High School 40 Year Reunion - Class of 77

Where: Avalon Surf Club

When: 6pm Saturday 28 October 2017

Cost: $80

Partners welcome.

Please contact Narelle Pitt for further information

0402 875 068

narellepitt01@optusnet.com.au

With winter only days away and the

weather turning cold, now is the perfect

time to buy your CURE beanie.

Click on the #onebeanieatatime icon

below, and help us in our bid to help find

a cure for brain cancer.

Instructions for installing the Barrenjoey High School

APP from your device

Installing iPhone/iPadiOS Android/Tablet

1. From your mobile device go to the

Play Store search for Barrenjoey

High School.

2. Tap the Barrenjoey High School

listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Tap the ACCEPT button

5. Wait for the app to install then tap

the OPEN button

6. Tap the DONE button in the top left

Installing

DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHOOL APP NOW

1. From your mobile device go to the App

Store search for Barrenjoey High School

2. Tap the FREE button to the right of the

Barrenjoey High School listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Enter your APPLE ID and Password and

tap OK

5. Wait for the install icon to change to OPEN

6. Tap the OPEN button

7. You will be prompted to accept push

notifications, you will need to select

ALLOW

To get your paver online you can

click on this link below:

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.co

m.au/foundation/how-to-donate/

Contact the school to get a flyer on

Tel: 02 9918 8811

Email: barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

HOW TO DONATE

Term 2, 2017