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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Key Dates
Friday 30th June Last Day of Term 2 for students
Tuesday 18th July First Day of Term 3 for students
Thursday 20th July Parent/Teacher afternoon - 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Thursday 27th July P & C Meeting - 10.30am
Monday 31st July Riverside Performance Showcase
Thursday 3rd August Academic Recognition Award Assembly
Friday 11th August Japanese school visit - Yamaguchi City School
Monday 14th August Year 12 Trail HSC begins
Friday 25th August Year 12 Trial HSC concludes
Thursday 21st September Year 12 Graduation Assembly
Friday 22nd September Year 12 Formal
Student Achievements Student of the Term - Term 2 Year 7 - Dilara Karagoz Year 8 - Maya Bahwiche Year 9 - Alham Bashardost Year 10 - Israa Hamze Year 11 - Phoenyx Tautuhi Year 12 - Michael Toro
Front Page: Top left, Amin from Human Appeal, Mrs Johnston and Julie Owens MP at the Iftar Dinner, Middle - Current
and previous staff at Parramatta Teachers Association Dinner, Yr 10 Food Technology Buffet, Dance Ensemble at the
Seymour Centre. Bottom - Mrs Johnston, Mr & Mrs Bullivant, Mr Price, Ms Issa, Allanah Macatangay and Iasinita
Fanfupo and the ANZAC Day Ceremony.
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Outstanding Attendance - Semester 1 - 95% and above Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Jamil Abouhalka Mohammad Ahmed Yousif Abbas Tyann Ahearn Layal Ajaje Fatima Ahmed Hussam Al Dulimi Fatmh Alassadi Ronea Ajaje Malak Al-Hesany Maajiid Alesbahi Rusul Al-Khafaji Fadia El Dannawi Mohamad Alesbahi Hassna Dib Fatima El Kassab Mustapha Amoud Mariam El Kassab Jenah Frankel Derrick Anapu Omar Elsahili Charlotte George Nouhou Barry Quy Truong Ha Rose Hadaway Mohamed Bezre Jaidan Hunt Hasan Hammoud Pranav Dangol Macey Rifahi Mohamad Hannan Valeti Hala Melih Uguz Khaled Issa Mohammad Khan Daniel Zappia Bassam Kanj Jacky Li Dilara Karagoz Sela Ratu Hadja Koroma Mobina Salari Noel Liang Matryx Tautuhi Zakaria Malas Faith Tofilau Sydney Malu Lin Wang Ehab Sayah Mert Yildirim Aaron Shindy Gianna Zreika Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Sajjad Al-Khafaji Ahmad Abbas Cooper Avery Ali Dib Ebru Huseyin Syed Saif Ali Bukhari Razzan El Kassab Ibrahim Can Salima Kanj Huseyin Demirtas Fatma Merhi Luisa Langi Jimmy Pham
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Bronze Award Winners : Year 7 Year 9 Year 11 Sayed Zabihullah Ahmadi Eman Abbas Ahmad Abbas Hayder Al-Zwee Bibi Ahmadi Bilal El-Arab Fatima El Kassab Mohamad Al Dulimi Siu-Ki-Moana Finau Tanisha Ferrer Gassan Amine Jakob Kaihea Abdul Majid Hallak Ayman Assafiri Margaret Langi Ahmelia Katoa Arash Azarakhshi Solomone Malafu Khaled Issa Enes Beyaz Zacharia Merhi Jye Salsinha Najia Dib Bradley Salekiki John Tuuholoaki Hamzah Din Angelica Tedjo Mariam El Kassab Year 8 Macy El-Ahmad Year 12 Belal Abu-Issa Hafizah El-Marouk Aaron Anthony Zainab Ajaj Mohamed Fashik Altan Bodur Layal Ajaje Abdulhamid Faytrouni Syed Saif Ali Bukhari Shayma Ajouz Manar Hamdan Devrim Can Mohammed Al Douki Jacob Johnston Ibrahim Can Mariam Al Hirz Robert Kachour Omar Dandan Khaled Alameddine Armani Karim Karim Jebara Fatmh Alassadi David Langi Luisa Langi Maajiid Alesbahi Sarah Mahfoud Sarah Mariam Maya Bahwiche Mason Malu Jimmy Pham Nouhou Barry Sinem Namik Khaled Rifahi Macy Chemiet Macey Rifahi Haitelenisia Sio Angelina Dbouk Melih Uguz Nunia Tokabobo Abdul El Dannaoui Wesley Vana Amena El Issa Stephanie Vella Abeir El-Dadoun George Yaakub Maysa El-Marouk Daniel Zappia Jennifer Faljoun Amjad Ghamraoui Year 10 Shizara Heretama Ali Al Hindawy Akram Jebara Zainab Al-Faham Sare Sadak Ahmad El Dirani Sami Sakoua Philip Lay Mobina Salari Fatma Merhi Mario Sousan Samar Nafeh Matryx Tautuhi Mert Nazligul Soane Tomasi Muhammad Rifahi Maryam Trad Sarah Sayah Ahmad Zair Fred Tolo Faaoloii
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PRINCIPALS REPORT
Term 2 2017 has been another successful term for Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High
School. We have participated in many events and celebrations that have involved the whole school
community, including our Iftar, Mothers Day morning tea, NAPLAN examinations, sports carnivals and
excursions.
Over the holidays and into early next term we will be upgrading the supply of electricity to the school
in preparation for the installation of more air-conditioning in classrooms. The installation of air-
conditioning will take time due to the processes that schools are required to go through for quoting
and tendering. It is likely that this process will run over several years before complete. We are also
looking into the installation of solar power to assist in providing power and reducing ongoing costs to
the school.
During this term the sports change room toilets above the school canteen have been upgraded and
repaired and will be ready for use early next term. These toilets have been closed for many years so
we are very thankful to be able to provide this facility to students again.
I wish everyone a restful school holiday and look forward to term 3. It will be an eventful term, with
parent-teacher meetings, course selections for years 10 into 11 and years 8 into 9, education week
events, a visit from Yamaguchi City School in Japan, and HSC Trial examinations, graduation and
formal.
Mrs M. Johnston
Principal
Lorrine Ohrok, Mrs Johnston, Ronea Ajaje &
Rowana Soueid
Jonique Lino, Mrs Johnston, Anau Malafu Rowenna
Amituanai Ms Helou and Kakala Hala
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Term 2 was very productive at our school! Year 8 students had their half yearly exams and were supported with their learning skills. I have met with students individually to discuss their future pathways, attendance and positive behaviour towards their learning. Many wellbeing programs were available for them to guide with strategies and skills for their lifelong learning. Well done to students who achieved their personal best and to those who need to improve, Semester 2 will be their opportunity. Year 10 students started to look their study patterns for the Preliminary year in 2018 and I have met with them as well as the Learning and Support Team, their Year Adviser and our Careers Adviser to discuss their future. Now is the time to ensure that all of their N Awards are completed. Congratulations to our students who have displayed excellent achievements in their learning. Year 12 students have completed their exams and are now preparing for their trials and then the HSC. Our Senior Students can access support with their learning on Friday afternoon during periods 5&6 in the CIRCLE.
My congratulations to students who are striving to excel and continue to put effort, time and dedication towards their future goals. Our Homework Centre is open every Monday from 3:15-4:15 pm to help students from all year groups with their studies. I would to thank all the parents/ carers I met with during Semester 1 to discuss their children's education. Your time, commitment and involvement in your children's learning are greatly valued. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning team is working collaboratively to ensure all students and parents/ carers are well aware of our LEARN expectations in all settings and thank you for your continued support. Our Learning and Support, Wellbeing, Student Leadership team had offered students many opportunities this Semester to develop their skills. The dedicated coordinators with the teams worked hard to deliver training and development to our students to bring out the best in them and improve their Learning and wellbeing. Well done! Wishing you a safe and a wonderful break. I look forward to seeing you in Term 3.
Ms D. Issa Deputy Principal Years 8, 10 & 12
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT
Allanah Macatangay, Ms Issa,
Ms Sharma & Iasinita Fangupo
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Parent Online Payment facility All payments may now be made online. Payments can only be processed with Visa or Mastercard.
Go to the school website – click on ‘make a payment’ and complete all details. To ensure payments are made to the correct areas, eg excursion, subject contributions, etc . please ensure that all information is entered correctly. Subject contributions may be paid in instalments. If students are paying at the school please ensure this is done either before school, recess or lunch with the correct money where possible.
Current Family Details It is most important that the school has current contact details for all students. If you have changed your phone number or emergency contact, please advise the school immediately.
50th Anniversary Memorabilia The school still has some items for sale – limited stock. Pen/pencil set $10.00 Torch keyring 7.00 USB 7.00
Leaving school early Please avoid making outside appointments for students during school time. If a student is to leave early, they must have a signed note from a parent, have it signed by a deputy principal and present it to the office.
Uniform The chill is in the air - winter is upon us – remember – no hoodies. Students should be in the correct school uniform. Uniform is available from Lowes in Stockland Mall, Merrylands and Oz Fashions – cnr. Good Street & Parramatta Road, Granville. We do have a limited stock, limited sizes, at the school.
Thank you for your support in these matters. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Stay safe.
Mrs S Grinyer Business Manager
NEWS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
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The next P & C meeting will be held on Thursday 27th July at 10.30 am.
We would love to see as many parents attend as possible. The meeting gives you the opportunity to hear what the school has planned for the coming terms. Any questions that you have we will endeavour to answer, however to ensure that the questions can be answered correctly and tabled on the agenda, please email the school, attention Mrs Grinyer with your questions. [email protected]
During Term 2 the P & C will be holding a silent auction for a 6 Burner Gas BBQ as a fund raiser. See
details below. Please give your support.
Membership fee is $2.00 per year and this gives you a voting right at all meetings. This fee may be paid
prior to the meeting and a receipt will be issued.
Together we can make a difference.
Sue Grinyer P&C Secretary
P&C Silent Auction 6 Burner BBQ - Great gift for Dad for Father’s Day A number of years ago a 6 burner BBQ was donated to the P&C Association. The P&C have decided to auction this off for fundraising as they have another BBQ that they are currently using. The BBQ is still in two boxes as pictured in the photos below. The auction will be a silent auction managed as follows. The reserve price is $200 - no bids at or below this cost will be accepted. Bids will need to be written and placed in a sealed envelope with ‘BBQ Silent Auction’ written on the front - ensure you include your full name address and phone number in addition to your bid. A box is provided in A Block office. Bids will be accepted by members of the school community of age 18 or over. Bids will be accepted up until the closing date and time of 18th August 3.30pm. Envelopes will be opened after this date by the P&C committee. The bidder with the highest bid above the reserve will be considered the successful bidder and will be required to provide the full amount of their bid in cash to the secretary, Mrs Susan Grinyer by 3.30pm on 25th August. The successful bidder will need to negotiate a suitable time for pick up with Mrs Susan Grinyer - delivery cannot be provided. If the successful bidder does not provide full payment for the BBQ by 25th August, the second top
P & C ASSOCIATION NEWS
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bidder will be contacted by phone and the same process as above applied. This will continue as required. If the BBQ is not picked up by the successful bidder by 22nd Sept. the BBQ will be offered to the second bidder. Money will not be refunded. Note there is no gas bottle with the BBQ and no warranty. The P & C will not refund any monies if there are any issues with the BBQ. The model we are auctioning is discontinued, however the Jumbuck Comet BBQ 6 burner hooded at the time this auction was advertised was $449. The boxes will not be opened for viewing but members of the community may make an appointment if
you would like to see the boxes before placing a bid, please contact the school for a suitable time.
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On the 9th Of June 2017, Granville South Creative and Performing Arts
High School was delighted to host such a successful Ramadan Iftar
Dinner at the Granville Youth & Recreational Centre. It is with great
honour having to say that this event was proudly sponsored by Human
Appeal Australia. The motive of this event was to enhance our culture
of harmony, acceptance and diversity.
Guests included Julie Owens Federal Member for Parramatta, Ola
Hamed representing on behalf of Julia Finn MP, Randa Khattan; Chief
Executive Officer Arab Council Australia, Mohsen El Dreihi; CLO
Specialist Support, Health & Safety Directorate, Sheikh Danish
Sajtiprasert; Secretary General of the Thailand Muslim Association,
Sheikh Mulayim Iskander; former Islamic Chaplain from the NSW
Department of Corrective Services, Moodi Dennoui; The Diet Doctor,
Fatima Amr; CLO Auburn Girls High School, Rick Seretis; Director Public Schools NSW Nirimba, Abdulah
Zayied; Granville Boys High School, Mohamed Derbas; Deputy Principal Birrong Boys High School,
Suellen Lawrence; Deputy Principal Cheltenham Girls High School, Melissa Johnston; Principal Granville
South Creative and Performing Arts High School, current and former staff of Granville South Creative
and Performing Arts High School and their families, parents and students of Granville South Creative
and Performing Arts High School including a table of Year 12 students.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on this spectacular night!
Bodour
Community Liaison Officer
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Iftar Dinner - 9th June
Julie Owens MP and Bodour
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Iftar
Dinner
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IFTAR DINNER
Thank you to staff and community members for supporting the Iftar Dinner funded by Human Appeal International Australia. Donations given on the night will now support one of their Charity Projects.
See letter below.
Funds raised will be used to
purchase a water well in
Pakistan. Pictures to come.
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Principal’s Morning Tea
Student of the Term
Ms Issa, Iasinita Fangupo & Mrs Johnston
Mr Garrido, Ms Nolan, Ms Issa, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Obeid
Razzan El Kassab, Iasinita Fangupo, Fatima Ahmed
Ms Nolan, Ms Wright, Mrs Kassapakis, Ms Issa, Mrs Johnston, Mr Garrido, Mrs Obeid
Hanna Yaakub, Iasinita Fangupo, Razzan El Kassab, Fatima Ahmed, Rayan Obeid, Ms Cameron
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Macarthur Girls High School
Prefect Cluster
On 21st March 2017 selected students from the
SLG had the honour of attending Macarthur Girls
High School’s Prefect Cluster. The day provided
our student leaders an opportunity to network
and share what qualities make a successful
leader. Students also shared the many of
Granville South CAPA High School’s success
stories in relation to student leadership.
“I learnt a lot from all of the visiting schools about how they run their leadership body. I also took away
great ideas to help motivate and get more of our students involved in fundraising and other special
events. All the students attending came back to school buzzing with new ideas and possibilities to offer
to Granville South CAPA High School”. Emma Roulston (Senior Prefect, Year 12)
Annual Prairiewood High School 2017 Student Leadership Conference
On Friday 19th May 2017 selected students from the
Senior Leadership Group (SLG) attended an excursion to
the 6th Annual Prairiewood High School Student
Leadership Conference. The Conference offered
students the opportunity to participate in exciting and
thought provoking leadership and team building
activities and workshops. Students were also given the
opportunity to network with student leaders from
schools throughout NSW and listen to high profile and
celebrity keynote addresses.
A big thank you to the student leaders and staff of
Prairiewood High School for hosting a beneficial and
successful program for student leaders.
Mr S Abbas & Mrs G O’Donoghue SRC Co-ordinators
SRC REPORT
Siu-Ki-Moana Finau, Atelina Rakuli & Veisinia Mainuu
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Around the
School
Year 7 Meet & Greet
Charlotte George, Jamal Issa, Ms Scardino & Tyann Ahern
Mobina Salari, Mohamed Bezre, Jael Meki, Rayan Obeid,
Mrs MacDonald-Brown & Mert Yildirim
Omar El Ahmad & Ahmed Hamed
Alee Saleh, John Tuuholoaki, Mr Tsekas,
Jye Salsinha & Adam El Jajieh
Some of our amazing SRC Students
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Year 9 PCYC Excursion
Year 9 boys took up the amazing opportunity to attend workshop camps at PCYC throughout the term,
every Wednesday. They attended various sessions and also got to listen to many presenters from clubs
and services.
Auburn Youth Club informed our students about voluntary services available for the young people and
encouraged people to drop in to a safe and supervised space where young people come to relax and
play indoor sports, soccer, basketball, table tennis and much more.
The Crime Prevention Workshop discussed the dangers of drink driving and stealing, going into details
on how the court works in relation to these crimes, warning us all to curb unlimited wants as we have
limited means. The CCTV on George Street was a fine example of how nothing escapes the eye of the
law. The presentation provided insight into changes and punishments in various legal scenarios.
Students showed great awareness in quizzes and were alarmed to learn even further about the length
of sentences for being 'in company’ to various crimes.
Court was another stopover, which was functional before 1980. Due to the fall in crime rates, the court
was turned into the museum. The students were invited to a tour around the court where 90% of the
cases were handled when it was active. Various scenes were enacted and the students felt the pathos
of those behind bars under strict conditions at the time when there was no CCTV. Overtime societies
change, and the laws changed too.
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Tree Top Adventure provided our students the opportunity to engage in a fun array of tree games on
suspension bridges almost 30 m above the ground. Features included flying foxes, Tarzan swings, tight
ropes, suspended rafts, and many more challenges. These challenges allowed boys to push their limits
and learn great skills. The boys made their way through the curls and twists with curves and impressive
drops making their day the most adventurous one.
The mix of positive energy and excitement was apparent as they tried to overcome their fears.
The incredible PCYC staff and the recreational opportunities they offered would be a memorable
lesson for the boys to remember for the years to come.
Mrs S Hussain
Learning & Support Teacher
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Our CAPA Ensemble classes have been
working tirelessly during class and
extended rehearsals to prepare a range of
audition pieces for the 2017 festival
season. It is with great joy that we’d like to
congratulate our Drama Ensemble on their
successful performance of “Hercules Has
Some Fun” at audition that will see them
perform at NIDA in Term 3. Students will
receive all information regarding this
performance shortly.
Audition success has been widespread in our Ensembles as our Dance Ensemble were also successful
in their audition of “When the Music Stops Playing” for this year’s Ultimo Public Schools Dance Festival
at the Seymour Centre. Our dancers performed last Friday evening to a sold-out audience and did a
fantastic job!
There’s also another BIG announcement on the cards following one student’s success through all
stages of a very challenging audition process… but we can’t share the good news just yet! Keep all eyes
on our Facebook page to hear the announcement as soon as it drops!
Finally, a big congratulations to all of our Ensemble teachers for inspiring and leading their Ensembles
students to reach these successes.
Our Creative and Performing Arts Showcase Evening is fast approaching. This year held in Week 3,
Term 3 as we celebrate Education Week, our “Storylines” Showcases on Monday 31st July promises to
be another fantastic GSCAPAHS event with items from all of our Ensembles classes, Senior Music and
Drama Students, our Support Unit Group, and our Polynesian Ensemble! To be held once again at
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres, parents of our performers for this event are strongly encouraged to
get in quick to purchase their tickets; $10 each from the front office.
FACULTY REPORTS
CAPA Faculty
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A number of Year 12 students will attend Holiday Workshops with their dedicated teachers during the
Term 2 holidays as they prepare to present their major works in Drama, Music, and Visual Arts next
term. Many of these students will be putting their finishing touches on practical work, with our Visual
Arts students taking this time to make some solid headway on their Body of Work.
I congratulate each of these students who recognise and take up this fantastic opportunity to work
one-on-one in workshops with their teachers.
At the end of Term 1, the Visual Arts Ensemble worked with a number of local professional artists as
part of the Art Crew program to create two brand new murals in B-Block. With the Ensemble
separated into two “Crews” they were encouraged to use public art as a platform for expression;
students were encouraged to create works that speak to and from the youth community, that envision
a better world, and that respond to pressing issues within youth communities in Western Sydney. The
end products are ones which the students are truly proud.
As a final note, Year 8 and 10 students are reminded that the process of subject selections will begin
early in Term 3. With a range of subjects available for selection in the CAPA faculty, students are
strongly encouraged to start considering their choices early and to speak with CAPA teachers about
their options. Students must consider their Semester One report card and results to see if the choice of
one or more elective CAPA subjects is right for them. Making informed subject choices is often the first
step towards success in senior study years.
Welcome to Mr Mitchell who is replacing Ms Cameron as our Elective Drama and Ensembles teacher.
We’re so pleased to have another energetic, dedicated professional as part of our CAPA team!
And, as always, to keep up to date with everything happening in the CAPA faculty make sure you “like”
and follow the GSCAPAHS Facebook page.
Mrs C Collins Head Teacher CAPA
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CAPA
Artwork
Francis Hill
Haris Ganibegovic
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On Friday 23rd June 2017 the following sports coaching students assisted staff at the zone athletics carnival: Jakob Kaihea Bradley Salekiki Margaret Langi Students worked with a number of staff from schools within our zone area. Students assisted staff in high jump and discus. Students were responsible for adjusting the high jump bar to the correct height, pegging and measuring discus throws and packing up of athletics equipment. Students increased their understanding of the organisation and running of an athletics carnival at a zone level and also increased their confidence and knowledge of the rules of high jump and discus. Congratulations to all students for their ongoing participation and contribution in community sporting events.
Miss R.Rama VET Sport, Fitness and Recreation/ PDHPE Teacher
VET Sports Coaching Work Placement Fadia El Dannawi
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ATHLETICS
CARNIVAL
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ANZAC Day
Ceremony
Mrs Sharma
Allanah Macatangay
Matire Tairua & Joshua Latukefu
Mr Bullivant
Iasinita Fangupo
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Nan Tien excursion for Studies of
Religion students
May 18, 2017: With a term of hard
work behind us, Year 11 and 12
Studies of Religion students were
treated to an excursion to Nan Tien
Buddhist temple in Wollongong,
keen for a day of learning,
appreciation and fun.
The school mini buses were loaded,
students were briefed and we all set
out to learn even more about
Buddhism, a topic studied in Term
One of our Studies of Religion
course.
We eventually arrived at the Temple and swiftly began our three-hour guided tour. Our first activity for the day
was Tai Chi. As we amassed in the main courtyard, both students and teachers alike got to enjoy the relaxing
and invigorating art form designed to exercise the body and the mind. The 15 minute introductory lesson was
well received, with many students feeling the benefits instantly.
Tai Chi was followed by a traditional Buddhist meditation session. The group was led into the Nan Tien
meditation room and guided by a resident Reverend, well versed in the discipline of meditation. As the group
allowed themselves to settle in the exercise, the calm and change in energy could be felt throughout the room.
After a short talk and meditation, we emerged relaxed and settled and ready to enjoy the tour of the onsite
Buddhism Museum which contained some miraculous works of mindfulness (including strains of hair painted
with passages from Buddhist sacred texts). Lunch then followed, provided by the Temple as part of our tour. For
many, it was their first-ever vegetarian meal – and the reactions from the students were interesting. However
everyone showed their due respect by enjoying the lunch provided.
The tour continued to the seven-level Pagoda, a building for storing cremated remains, before trekking to the
Gratitude Bell, where each student rung the bell while giving thanks to something they appreciate in their life. A
short walk back from the Gratitude Bell and we were shown the Main Shrine.
Five giant Buddha statues lined the back wall of the Main Shrine which was then encompassed by 10,000 mini
Buddha statues, designed to represent that there is not just one Buddha, but that anyone with the discipline
and desire can attain the same level of enlightenment as the Buddha.
After a short talk in the Main Shrine it was time to say our thank yous and goodbyes and return to school. The
excursion was a great success, enjoyed by all, and acted as a just-reward for those hard workers who had
started the year in such a positive manner. We look forward to more excursions throughout the year!
HSIE Faculty Iasinita Fangupo
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The Prospect Zone Cross Country carnival was held this week at Granville Park. Despite some early morning rain the day turned out perfect for our competitors. Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High school took a team of thirteen to this event and all students are to be congratulated on their behaviour on the day. With Juniors running 3 km and seniors running 6 km, the task was not easy, though all students deserve recognition for their efforts. Congratulations to Abdul Naaman of Year 12 and Elizabeth Brown of Year 10 who made it through to the Regional Carnival to be held later in the year.
ZONE CROSS COUNTRY 2017
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This year has been a busy year for our Year Twelve VET Entertainment
students (Akosita Masima, Emma Roulston, Josefa Toga, Joseph Bedros
and Deren Sen). A few weeks earlier the Entertainment Crew did a work
placement at Casula Powerhouse for the production of Simpson, J 202,
produced by the Liverpool Performing Arts Ensemble Inc. The crew
worked backstage setting props and staging in between scenes as well
as assisting the actors change costumes in preparation for their next
scene. They worked closely with the cast and the director Rosie Daly to
make the best out of the production. The play was produced
professionally with good paying audience numbers. Our Granville South
Creative and Performing Arts High School VET Entertainment Production
Crew did a fantastic job and received very complimentary feedback from
the Director for our hard effort. This was a fantastic learning experience
in a professional performance space.
Deren Sen
Year 12 Entertainment Student
VET Entertainment
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During this Term, S4 and S5 classes have been studying about Ancient Egypt as part of the Stage 6 Life
Skills History program. In this unit of work, students studied death and the afterlife with particular
focus on the mummification process.
Luke Zappia, Maysa El Jbaili &
Baneen Al Shnawa
Abdullah Baabud, Catherine Ierome &
Laurence Trieu
Support Unit
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Year 10 Excursion to UNSW ASPIRE ‘Physics – Why Does It Matter’ Workshop
On Thursday 11th May 2017 a select group of twelve Year 10 students accompanied by Mr Azzopardi
attended the University of New South Wales (UNSW) ASPIRE on-campus ‘Physics – Why Does It
Matter’ workshop.
Students started the morning by experiencing a planetarium where they enjoyed an amazing tour of
the southern night sky and listened to an engaging presentation about stars, galaxies and
constellations.
Throughout the day students participated in several interactive physics workshops. Students gained
knowledge into our current understanding of gravity, the theory of relativity, proposed by Albert
Einstein. The interactive demonstration of a space-time vortex allowed students to explore concepts of
the space-time continuum.
Other activities our students participated in included the Catapult Challenge which involved designing
and constructing a working catapult to help students think about the physics behind projectiles and
launchers.
Congratulations to the following students for their attendance and excellent participation during the
excursion: Amer Abu-Issa, Zainab Al-Faham, Elizabeth Brown, Admad El Dirani, Ali El Dirani, Razzan El
Kassab, Kouda Houssien, Faatuatua Mainuu, Fred Tolo Faaoloii, Analeta Rakuli, Riahn Whiripo and
Cecelia Wiredu.
Mr A Azzopardi Head Teacher Science
Science Faculty
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Year 11 and Year 12 Excursion to UNSW ASPIRE ‘Children’s Cancer Institute’
On Wednesday 7th June 2017 eleven
Year 11 and Year 12 students
accompanied by Mr Azzopardi
attended the University of New
South Wales (UNSW) on-campus
excursion to the Children’s Cancer
Institute. The excursion was hosted
by ASPIRE, which is an innovative
partnership between Granville South
CAPA High School and UNSW.
Students attending the excursion
started the day very early, arriving to
school at 7:30am in wet and windy conditions. Our luxury coach arrived at 7:45am and by 10:00am we
had arrived at UNSW Kensington campus where we were warmly greeted by ASPIRE staff and student
Ambassadors.
After enjoying a brief morning tea, students visited the Children’s Cancer Institute. Here we listened to
three engaging presentations from research scientists who discussed their career progression and their
current research in the fields of Medical Science. After listening to presentations, we were taken on a
tour of the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
To conclude the day, students visited the Museum of Human Disease. Contained within the museum is a collection of 3000 specimens of human tissue that contains examples of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. Each specimen is accompanied by a clinical history and some specimens are over 100 years old.
Congratulations to the following students for their attendance and excellent participation during the excursion: Solomone Malafu, Jakob Kaihea, Elizabeth Bunoza, Allanah Macatangay, Filipo Latukefu, Josefa Toga, Haitelensiu Sio, Luisa Langi, Shahinaz El Dirani, Sandra El Dirani and Nunia Tokabobo.
A special mention to Allanah Macatangay who displayed exemplary initiative and leadership in
expressing appreciation to the research scientists on behalf of Granville South CAPA High School
students.
Mr A Azzopardi Head Teacher Science
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Haitelenisia Sio, Sandra El Dirani &
Filipo Latukefu
Jakob Kaihea
Haitelenisia Sio, Luisa Langi &
Sandra El Dirani
Jakob Kaihea & Filipo Latukefu
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On the 31st May 2017 an excursion was organised for students of HSC Standard English. Students
watched a spectacular live performance of their prescribed HSC text, The Shoe-horn Sonata by John
Misto. The excursion was held at the Giant Dwarf Theatre in Redfern. The play deals with the brutality
of World War II by looking at the stories of two female characters, Bridie and Sheila and the hardships
they endured as female nurses and prisoners of war. The live performance not only clarified the
synopsis of the play but also enriched and assisted students’ understanding of the dark human
experiences presented in the text. Feedback by our senior students showed that they both enjoyed the
performance and gained new knowledge that will assist their study of the text. Here is what some staff
and students had to say:
“It was a pleasure to take Year 12 Standard English to The Giant Dwarf Theatre. The performance was spectacular and assisted students’ understanding of the set text”. Mr S Abbas “The play was fantastic! I enjoyed sharing this experience with my peers and getting a deeper understanding of the set text”. Cooper Avery
“The play gave the text life and shaped and enhanced my understanding of the tragic experiences presented in the text”. Filipo Latukefu
“Reading the play in class was good but watching the live performance was a fantastic opportunity. It allowed the class to gain greated insight to the main ideas of the play and the tragic experiences that army nurses went through during World War II” . Allanah Macatangay
“The play was entertaining and really gave me a better understanding of the characters and the plot”.
Michael Toro
“The actors on stage brilliantly portrayed the characters and clarified the plot and central ideas of the play”. Abdul Naaman
Mr S Abbas English Teacher
English Faculty
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On the 31st May 2017 15 year 9
students and 5 Year 10 students
attended the Aspire Taster and Design
Day at University of New South Wales.
Aspire is an innovative partnership
between our school and UNSW. This
program works with students of all
ages to build awareness about higher
education.
The students were involved in a range of faculty-based activities on UNSW campus. Throughout the
day, UNSW student volunteers known as Aspire Ambassadors assisted in answering any questions the
students had about courses and shoed them what it’s like to be a university student.
Year 9 students tasted different programs run by UNSW staff and students from the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering, Built Environment and the UNSW School of Business. University students will also showcase some of the wide range of clubs and societies on offer at university.
Highlights included solving ethical dilemmas in the moot court, building and racing solar energy cars, creating toilet paper superheros, measuring muscles and learning about pathways to careers. Lunchtime saw great food from JGs, career cut-outs and circus tricks amongst other fun activities.
Our year 10 students attended Design Day, an interactive workshop on design development led by
UNSW Arts and Design senior lecturer and fellow university students. Students were given the
opportunity to use their collect their thought and ideas and create different models. Students later
then joined the rest of the schools for lunch, and then later were back in action creating and moulding
their ideas together.
Overall students gained an understanding of ‘a day in the life of a uni student’ as well as experienced
the different courses available to choose from. Such a great and beneficial day for all.
Hamzah Din, Jonathan Accetta, Paula Langi, Anau Malafu & Jonique Lino
ASPIRE Taster Day 2017
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Granville South CAPA High School Student Comments
· The sessions were all very useful, some of which I will use in the future.
· My favourite part was the Amaze your Brain with the spinning chair.
· The day was educational but fun.
· I liked everything and learnt a lot.
· I really enjoyed the workshops today, I learnt a lot of amazing things and would hope to learn more.
· My favourite part today was hanging out with the ambassadors and learning new things.
· I enjoyed them all, had quite a few laugh today and learnt a lot of new things, I want to come back.
· My favourite part of today was the social sciences because I did something in it and it was fun and
amazing.
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Year 10 Food Technology Buffet Day
Year 10 ‘Busy Bees Buffet Chefs’ had the chance to show case
their skills from what they have learnt in the topic “Food
Service and Catering”. The buffet was part of their assessment
task and gave students the opportunity to develop their skills.
The students cooked up a storm, including BBQ lamb and
chicken skewers, cous cous salad, hummus, fruit salad,
samosas, and an array of delicious dips. The centrepiece of the
occasion was a decorative cake created by a passionate
student baker. The cake was baked to perfection and
beautifully presented.
The buffet carried a Hawaiian theme, which saw students and
staff surf into the delicious delights. A big thankyou to Ms Mazzei for bringing some of her Hawaiian
decorations to help create a visual spectacular on the day.
Year 10 Food Technology were undoubtedly the stars of the day! They worked extremely hard to
produce quality food and a great ambience. The day could not have run smoothly without the help
from Ms Mazzei, Ms Paradisis, Ms Dwyer and Ms O’Keefe who put their time and energy into helping
with the organisation of the day.
We all had a surfin’ good time.
Ms H Helou
TAS Teacher (Food Technology)
Kevin Dang
TAS Faculty
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A masterpiece from a talented student - Hanna Yaakub, Year 11
Hanna has made a considerable effort to
design, construct and finish a masterpiece
(bedside table/ work/ coffee table, out of
recycled pine timber and glass. He also
installed furniture hardware including;
draw runners and a draw handle. He has
been able to achieve a quality finish in
walnut staining and estapol lacquering.
This furniture will be used in his bedroom
and especially designed to blend in with
existing furniture in his bedroom.
He has definitely inspired many of his
classmates in many ways by doing this
project. His project incorporates joints as
required by syllabus outcomes.
I can’t wait to see his major work for his
HSC next year.
Mr H Omar TAS Teacher (Wood Technology)
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We are excited to announce that the Support Unit in Granville South CAPA High School
will be taking part in the 2017 Woolworths Earn & Learn program again this year.
During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase some great resources with the
points we earned, thanks to you.
Starting 26th July, 2017 until 19th September, 2017, we are asking you to collect stickers
at Woolworths that go towards Earn & Learn points. For every $10 you spend at
Woolworths you will receive a sticker. These stickers can then be given to your children
to collect on a special sticker card or just to bring the stickers to school and we will do
the pasting. Both the stickers and/or cards can be handed in to the teachers in the
Support Unit or can be dropped in the collection box in the front office. Please be aware
that there may be a collection box for our school at Woolworths in Granville.
The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of over 10,000
educational resources including Mathematics and English resources, art & crafts
materials and much, much more!
We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful program. If you have
any questions, please ask at School.
Best Regards
Support Unit
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Eid Mubarek to all our Students, Parents and Staff!
We have almost completed the fast in the Holy month of Ramadan which is considered the most important month in the Islamic calendar. On Sunday the 25 of June Muslims from around the
globe will be celebrating Eid-ul Fitr; which marks the end of Ramadan. Eid is a 3 day celebration which allows Muslims to visit family and friends, the elderly and sick and to spoil young ones with
sweets and gifts.
Ramadan is a time of community, generosity, spiritual cleansing and reconnecting to our Creator. I would like to remind our Muslim students to continue the self-restraint and patience they have
acquired in Ramadan and to always strive to improve themselves, respect their teachers and parents and to dedicate themselves to seeking knowledge.
The following is a poem from the 7th century scholar- Jalaladdin Rumi:
1. In generosity and helping others – be like a flowing river 2. In compassion and grace - be like the day light 3. In concealing others faults – be like the night
4. In anger and fury - be like a corpse 5. In Modesty and humility – be like the earth
6. In tolerance and acceptance – be like the ocean 7. Either exist as you are – or be a you appear!
Yusuf Mehcur
Youth Worker
Pastoral Care Youth Officer
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
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