Curriculum Enrichment Program

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Introduction Tempe High School is an excellent comprehensive co-educational high school with a selective stream. It provides all its students with opportunities to experience success in their learning and growth. While the academic curriculum at Tempe is strong and varied with a wide range of subjects from which students experience throughout Years 7-10 and finally choose a pattern of study for the Higher School Certificate, education at this school encompasses much more. Tempe High School provides a curriculum enrichment program that contains activities and opportunities for each student to develop new skills, expand interests, develop self-awareness, esteem and confidence. These activities provide opportunities for students to explore other learning experience and interesting leisure activities, as well as make new friends. This booklet contains information about curriculum enrichment activities and opportunities available to students. Many of these are provided by staff, but parents and community personnel also assist. Activities include performance groups, a variety of faculty related competitions and learning experiences, study tours, sporting teams, together with clubs and groups which meet or interact for the benefit and enjoyment of member. From time to time these activities will be supplemented by additional opportunities that become available through the course of the year and these will be advertised in the school newsletter and other media. I encourage students to participate in the comprehensive educational opportunities available at Tempe High School. Socrates Dassaklis Principal

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ENGLISH FACULTY Shakespeare Days — Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Theatre Company The Tempe Times The Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year The University of NSW Australian Schools’ English Competition The University of NSW Australian Writing Competition The Reading Challenge The Year 7 Study Skills Program Film Making Debating and Public Speaking MATHS FACULTY The University of NSW Maths Competition Luna Park Excursion Acceleration Program Enrichment Maths SCIENCE FACULTY Field Trips ICAS Competitions University NSW Engineering Challenge Titration Competition Science Fair Kick Start Science Forensic Science HUMAN SOCIETY and ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) National Geographic Australian Geography

Competition New South Wales Geography Competition HSC Lecture Days Ecourbia Design Competition Geography Field Study Days Financial Literacy Workshops

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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS Student Murals Improvement Project Art Galleries Program Year 8-Taronga Zoo/Australian Museum The Artist in Residence Program Annual Art Exhibition Community Exhibitions Year 12 HSC Holiday Workshops National Art School Enrichment Program Annual HSC Creative Arts Expo Bi-Annual Overseas Excursion -New York 2015 /2020 Visual Arts, Music, Drama.

Europe France/Italy 2013 Drama—Opera House, Sydney Theatre Company and Belvoir Theatre Bell Shakespeare Players Drama Enrichment Programs Music Performance Groups—Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Concert Band Choir Junior and Senior, Rock Band Private Musical Tutors—Lessons at School—Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Brass,

Piano “In Concert Series”— Sydney Opera House “Meet the Music Series” Sydney Opera House Piano Competition Arts Unit Ensembles The Junior & Senior Concerts “Tune into Tempe” Musical night Inner West Fest Band Competition Community events—Ferncourt Primary School & Celebrate 2044 LOTE (Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Student Exchange Program Japanese Cultural Exchange Program Open High School and Saturday School HSC Lectures/Study Day Program Restaurants & Cinema Program Computer Software Extension Work Community Liaison Program

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) Sporting Opportunities & competitions Surf Skills Program Gala Days Elite Sports Persons’ Support Swim School Elite Volleyball program Careers Job interview day Premier’s Sporting Challenge Year 12 holiday workshops HSC lectures and study days TECHNOLOGY and APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) Discovering Engineering Days The Great Engineering Challenge Robotics competition ICAS VET Excursions Emerging Technology ISTEM and Engineering and multimedia electives

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ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PROGRAMS The Aboriginal Selective Stream Program Vocational Education Support NAIDOC Week celebrations Mentoring/Tutoring Programs Aboriginal Cultural Experiences STUDENT LEADERSHIP School Captains & Prefects Student Representative Council (SRC) Peer Support The Transition Program Camp Program The Ski Trip Primary School Sports Coaching Program Premier’s Sporting Challenge Tempe Senate Program WHOLE SCHOOL & CROSS CURRICULUM The Duke of Edinburgh Award Elevate Study Skills Program Mentoring Program Individual Maths Tutoring Selective Enrichment Program Careers Programs SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS PROGRAM The Australian Defence Force Awards The Soroptimist Award The Caltex Medal The Reuben F. Scarf Award The Ron Hoenig Outstanding Leadership Award Aboriginal Education Council Scholarships Sydney Region Aboriginal Scholarships University Scholarships International Student Scholarship Garry Carmichael Scholarship Premier’s Sporting Challenge Young Leaders Program

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ENGLISH FACULTY

Debating Students audition for the Tempe Debating Team (7-12) and then undertake training with a specialist coach to refine their skills. They attend the Sydney University Training and engage in a series of mock debates in preparation in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. Students from the debating team watch their peers debate during interschool challenges, allowing them to deepen their experience and understanding of strong public speaking qualities. Project Based Learning (PBL) Various assessments focus on critical and creative thinking that challenge students to focus on writing and composing for an authentic audience. Students work in groups to deliver structured interviews or compose picture books for an authentic teenage audience or pitch a play to a film company. They may compose blogs or create documentaries for a specific purpose and audience. The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) Students from Years 7-9 are encouraged to read more and read widely by participating in this challenge. To complete this challenge, they must have read fifteen PRC books and five personal choice books. Students will be issued with a certificate and Tempe also provides a Reward Day for students who have completed the challenge. Ms Salisbury, the Librarian, is always available for assistance in selecting enriching books for this challenge or simply for the pure joy of reading. Shakespeare Theatre Excursions To support the teaching of Shakespeare at all year levels, students are offered the opportunity to attend theatre performances of the plays studies in class. These excursions allow students to study the power of performance as well as the craft of a prolific and enduring playwright. Sydney Writer’s Festival Tempe students regularly attend the Sydney Writer’s Festival which showcases high quality writers and introduces students to new and acclaimed authors, and reinforces the enduring importance of reading. All students are encouraged to attend the day which is a great opportunity to listen to the plurality of stories that make up our community, local and global.

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Variety of Guest Authors and Incursions We invite a range of guest authors to the school, including popular writers such as Oliver Phommavanh and slam poet, Phillip Cox, and we also take students to Marrickville Library to listen to writers who have been invited by the community librarians. Additionally, we provide poetry incursions from companies such as Poetry in Action to support the study of poetry in Years 7 and 10 in particular. Anime Club Students have the opportunity to attend the Anime Club and find a forum of like-minded individuals who share their passion for this particular film art. Students who are new to anime are also encouraged to attend and view culturally significant films that may be different from their usual experience of film. The University of NSW English ICAS Competition Students can choose to undergo this external examination set by UNSW. This is a multiple choice examination that tests their comprehension of unseen reading passages and provides students with explicit feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement. Tempe students have received high distinctions and distinctions in this competition. Range of Competitions Students are encouraged to participate in a range of external competitions that enable them to share their voice and provide a forum for developing and affirming their writing capabilities.

Whitlam Institute—What Matters? - Competition

Young Creatives Awards—Inner West Council

Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

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The University of NSW Maths Competition and The Australian Maths Competition Both competitions are open to students in Years 7-12 and prizes and certificates are awarded. Tempe has had exceptional results in both these competitions including medal and cash prize winners and a number of high distinctions. Luna Park Excursion This annual program for students in Years 8 combines fun activities with practical “hands on” maths applications. Acceleration Program This is program has been designed to cater for GAT students to be extended and accelerated through Mathematics courses in the junior school which will lead to acceleration to the HSC in the senior school. This program is for exceptional stu-dents in Year 9. Enrichment Maths This is a program designed to meet the needs of talented junior secondary maths students by providing appropriate material which: Enforces their knowledge and skills Broadens their experiences of solving mathematical problems Provides a useful supplement to the school curriculum Provides a ready source of problems for both enrichment and preparation for

mathematics contests This program is additional to the work taught in the maths syllabus 7-10 and is overseen by the Head Teacher Maths and Class Teachers.

MATHEMATICS FAULTY

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SCIENCE FACULTY

Field Trips Field trips include scientific study at Bicentennial Park along with excursions in the local area, including water testing of the Cook’s River. University NSW—Engineering Challenge A number of fun and exciting activities in science, technology and engineering held at University of NSW, Tempe High School students won in 2009 and 2010. ICAS Competitions and Chemistry Quiz These competitions are open to students from years 7 to 12. They mostly focus on problem solving around a context of Science. Titration competition The titration contest is a state wide event where students compete in teams of three and, in ninety minutes, must complete a set of acid-base titrations to determine the unknown concentration of a weak acid. Science Fair Students complete a Student Research Project in groups in class. The best projects from each class are exhibited and a team of three partner scientists come and judge the projects awarding a first, second and third prize. Competitions Students are entered in all major State, Commonwealth and International science competitions. University NSW—Engineering Challenge A number of fun and exciting activities in science, technology and engineering held at University of NSW.

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H.S.I.E. FACULTY (HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT)

National Geographic Australian Geography Competition This competition is open to students of Geography from Years 7 to 12. This competition is a multiple choice test which examines general geographical skills, based on stimulus materials and general geographical knowledge. It increases in difficulty for the higher age groups. The top junior and senior students (excluding Year 12, owing to the HSC) in their State compete in finals for the chance to participate in international competitions. New South Wales Geography Competition Year 10 students can take part in this competition, which is based on knowledge and skills learnt in the Years 9 and 10 NSW Geography course. The students receive certificates according to merit, and a selection of questions from this competition form Year 10’s third assessment task. Lecture days Students in Year 12 attend, wherever practicable, lecture days designed to enhance their studies in HSC subjects. These lectures are available for all the senior HSIE subjects offered at Tempe High School: Ancient and Modern History, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, Extension History and Society and Culture. Exhibitions Whenever special exhibitions visit Sydney which are relevant to their studies, our students may be given the opportunity to attend these. Recent visits include to the Australian Museum to see the temporary exhibition, Egyptian Treasure: Art of the Pharaohs and to the Art Gallery of NSW to see the exhibition of China’s Entombed Warriors as part of Year 7’s study of ancient societies. Geography Field Study Days Fieldwork is mandatory in Years 7-12 Geography. In Years 7-9, this fieldwork is carried out in the school playground or at venues close to school, such as the Cooks River, so it can be done during lesson time. Students in Year 7 and Year 9 will be doing their mandatory Fieldwork at various locations throughout Sydney. .

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H.S.I.E. FACULTY (HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT)

Financial Literacy Workshops As part of the end of the year Year 10 Leadership program, the HSIE faculty plays host to members of the Commonwealth Bank Startsmart team, who present workshops on earning, saving, spending and investing. They provide valuable financial information for the students, many of whom are in part time work. It is not necessary to be in the Commerce classes to take part in these workshops. They are open to all Year 10 students.

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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY Curriculum enrichment activities for Visual Arts Students are run on a regular basis. These are intended to supplement the existing rigorous syllabus, developing practical techniques and provide opportunities to showcase students’ work within the vibrant artistic community. Student Mural Projects Selected groups of students under the guidance of an art teacher conceive and put together these artworks at selected times across the year to enhance the school environment. The Art Gallery Program Across Years 7-12 groups of students are extended by regular visits to current exhibitions at the Art Gallery of NSW and the Museum of Contemporary Art and/or National Gallery, Canberra Art Express, Armory Homebush and Sculptures by the Sea Year 8—Taronga Zoo/Australian Museum Excursions are combined with Science to enhance the focus on animals, where the focus is on drawing animals. The Artist in Residence Program Each year a high profile artist/s conducts either one or two day incursions or regular workshops, lectures and talks over a Semester, aimed at developing new techniques and stimulating skill and concept development for gifted and talented students in Visual Arts elective classes.

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Annual Art Exhibition The work of Visual Arts students Years 7-12 is exhibited in the Annual Spring Creative and Performing Arts Event in Term 3. The quality of student work is exceptional and has been greatly appreciated by the wider school community. This event displays works in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, film, video and digital photography. All works are for sale and there is also a People’s Choice Award determined by votes from students, teachers, parents and caregivers. Community Exhibitions Students work is exhibited widely throughout the local community and elsewhere e.g. the Cooks River Sculpture Festival, Marrickville Council Venues, the Newtown Festival, “Youth Art”. Students are encouraged to feel part of the exciting Marrickville Area artistic community which has the highest density of practising high profile artists in the Sydney region. Year 12 Holiday Workshops These are held on a regular basis to develop the “Body of Work” submissions which are then critiqued in advance of formal HSC assessment. National Art School Program (Enrichment Studio Practice) Selected talented students may apply to complete a unit of work at the National Art School held over a total of ten days, (in two of the holiday breaks during the year), which is one unit of credit towards the HSC. An exciting opportunity offered to a limited number of students throughout NSW. Annual HSC Creative Arts Expo A showcase of the completed HSC Visual Arts works combined with performances from HSC Music and Drama students. Drama Class Opportunities Elective drama is offered to students in Years 9 to 12. Opportunities to participate in competitions and performances arise throughout the year. Students will engage in a variety of activities focusing on movement, voice, acting, improvisation, scriptwriting and technical aspects of production. Biannual Trip to Europe & the USA. Trip to Europe—France and Italy. Ten days touring the great galleries of Europe. 2015, and 2020 New York, USA. During October holiday for 11—14 days for Mu-sic, Drama & the Visual Arts.

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MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES

Tempe High School offers a number of enrichment activities in the area of music. The number of students participating in music ensembles is steadily rising and should continue to grow over the next few years. We greatly welcome interested players. Music Performance Groups Performance groups include the String Ensemble, Jazz Band, Junior String Group, Guitar Group, Choir, Rock Bands and Concert Bands. In addition to weekly rehearsals, performance opportunities are afforded the students as they arise, including community and school performances. Performances include the Tempe and Ferncourt Fair, Earlwood Music Band Competition as well as the Burwood and Engadine Band Competition Music Lessons at School Outside music tutors come to the school in school hours and teach interested students an instrument for a small fee. Outside tutors are available for guitar, flute, violin and piano lessons as well as saxophone, drums and clarinet. Music Concert Series A series of concert performances are held at school each year. This series gives students the opportunity to hear a range of musical styles by professional groups e.g. jazz, classical, African. It is available to all music elective students as well as all Year 7 & 8 students. Excursions to the Opera House and Expanding Horizons compliment the AIME workshop series. The Junior and Senior Concerts These concerts are for Year 7 & 8 Juniors and Years 9, 10 & 11 Senior performances which are held in Term 4 each year. The emphasis is on the encouragement of beginning performers as well as a chance for more experienced players to perform in a supportive atmosphere.

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Tune Into Tempe Concert Informal student performances both group and individuals. Aim is to provide confidence in performance and promote music within the school and broader community. Supported by the P & C Committee. The P & C committee also support the Spring Event evening. Jazz Band The jazz band is an auditioned based group catering for students interested in jazz, funk and blues. Concert Band The concert band caters for students with prior experience in woodwind, brass and percussion who have achieved their AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent music examination. The band offers students broad opportunities to represent Tempe High School both within the school and broader community. Piano Competition The piano competition is held annually and gives students the opportunity to pit their skills against one another in a friendly and challenging environment.

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LOTE FACULTY LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

Japanese Cultural Exchange Program Three times a year Tempe High School hosts a visiting student delegation from a Japanese High School. A special program involving dance, sport, food and cultural activities takes place and students pair up with their Japanese “buddy” for the day. Friendships are formed, customs explained and cultural enrichment benefits the students from both host and home schools. Open High School / Saturday School Many students study languages at either Open High School or Saturday School. Students may be eligible for acceleration.

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HSC Lectures/Study Day Program HSC students are extended by participation in this program across a range of languages. Restaurant and Cinema Program Students are offered the opportunity to put their language skills into practice at foreign movie cinema visits and restaurant experiences. From 2007, students will be given the opportunity to visit foreign Embassies in Canberra. Computer Software Extension Work The school has state of the art computer software programs in various languages which students can access at their own pace in a self directed learning situation. Community Liaison Program The school employs community liaison officers to maintain links between home school and our Chinese, Vietnamese, Aboriginal and Pacific Islander communities. These officers often arrange cultural experiences and extension activities in co-operation with teaching staff and community personnel. This can include the teaching of community dance and the provision of guest speakers on specialist cultural topics or issues of significance. As well, CLO’s support learning in the classroom and keep open communication channels between school and parents. Harmony Day International Day is celebrated across the whole school by all students. Tempe is a multi-cultural school and on this day all students can showcase their cultural backgrounds. Dance, music, food and intercultural understanding promoting harmony are the highlights of the day. The organisation of the day provides student leadership opportunities and extends organisation skills for all those involved.

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PDHPE FACULTY

Sporting Opportunities Tempe High School is involved in the Sydney East Knockout Competitions. These teams are open to all students at Tempe High School. Teams in this competition include Under 15’s boys and girls, open boys and girls and mixed teams. Students are able and encouraged to try out for the following teams: Touch Football, Rugby League, Netball, Softball, Basketball, Cricket and Table Tennis. Surf Skills Program This is available to all Sports Science Students and Year 11 Sports Lifestyle and Recreation students. Students are taught a variety of surfing skills as well as lifesaving skills. Gala Days These are open to all Year 7 and 8 students who come together as a year to participate in a sports program against local high schools. Year 10 students are able to develop their sporting and leadership skills when they act as coaches to the Year 7 or 8 students. Elite Sport Persons’ Support The school has developed a number of elite sportspeople in a variety of different sports that have represented the school at zone, regional, state and national competitions. Swim School Swim School will be available to all year 7 students in Term 4.

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TECHNOLOGY AND APLLIED STUDIES The Enrichment Program challenges and celebrates students’ achievements through structured programs building upon students’ learnt skills and knowledge from their TAS classrooms’ experiences. Providing students with authentic experiences in preparation for their tertiary and/or vocational pursuits. Discover Engineering Days Selected Years 10,11 & 12 students with an interest in Engineering and/or Information Technology attend Information Days at University of Technology Syd-ney and the University of Wollongong where they participate in hands-on work-shops gaining richer experiences about the diversity of engineering applications. The Great Engineering Challenge provides design and problem-solving challenges to engineering students and physics students. They participate in the Challenge (an Engineers Australia Initia-tive) at UNSW. In teams, they respond to a variety of engineering challenges and are ranked against participating NSW High Schools. In the past we have enjoyed some success. ICAS (International Competitions & Assessment for Schools) Students from Years 7-10 can take part in a pen & paper test testing their working knowledge of computers. Certificates are awarded for High Distinction, Distinction, Credit and Participation. The test is administered by the Educational Assessment Australia. Robocup (sponsored by Akorn Educational services) Students compete in teams from other schools to program robots to perform a series of challenges At UNSW. The University of Wollongong annually invite Design and Technology, Indus-trial Technology, Engineering Studies and Graphics students to participate in a se-ries competitions—submission of work samples from across NSW.

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TECHNOLOGY AND APLLIED STUDIES The Annual Spring Creative and Performing Arts Event provides the opportunity for our Textiles students to showcase their work in a public exhibition. VET (Vocational Educational Training) Provides access to industry experiences via work placement program. e.g. Students enrolled in Years 11 and 12 Hospitality Operations courses have the opportunity to further develop their skills and broaden their experience in professional catering and hospitality operations. They can elect to be involved in the delivery of catering and hospitality services at school and community functions including:

The Annual Art Exhibition Official visits of dignitaries

These provide students with opportunities to develop their catering and public relations skills, confidence and self esteem, capacity to work in teams and ability to manage resources. Excursions TAS courses offer excursions to industry related work-places and experiences. Design and Technology courses feature excursions to the Power House Museum, most recent being ’Design & Tec’ Exhibition of the previous years exemplary Design & Technology HSC Major Works. Hospitality excursions include visits to some of Sydney’s leading restaurants and hotels. Engineering studies students visit Blue Scope Steel Port Kembla. Emerging Technologies Through our educational programs the school provides opportunities for students to access emerging technologies and design-specific software including laser cutting & engraving, 3D printing along with Adobe’s Design Software Suite.

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ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PROGRAMS

The Aboriginal Selective Stream Program Six places in Tempe’s Selective Stream are reserved specifically for Aboriginal students who apply and pass the Selective Schools Test. Students who wish to ap-ply must do so by November of Year 5 (for entry to Year 7). Vocational Education Support School Based Traineeships for students in Years 11 & 12 are coordinated through the Aboriginal Employment Service and available to interested students from the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities. NAIDOC Week A special celebration and assembly is held to celebrate National Aboriginal and Islander Day. Local Aboriginal Elders and performance groups participate and leadership and cultural opportunities are provided for Aboriginal & Islander students in the organisation and running of the day. Mentoring/Tutoring Program A mentoring/tutoring program with University students operates for Aboriginal students currently in the Selective Stream classes or the Gifted and Talented classes. These University students support learning and tutor Tempe students on a regular basis. Aboriginal Cultural Experiences Cultural experiences such as bush tucker, walks, repatriation ceremonies and site visits are organised for Aboriginal students in conjunction with the ACLO, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and local community.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP

School Captains and Prefects Following a nomination process within the incoming Year 12 student body, nominees prepare a CV and attend an interview before a panel of two (The Principal, Year Advisor). From this, two School Captains (1 male, 1 female) and two Vice captains and several Prefects are selected. The role of the prefect body is to be a role model for all students, improve school spirit and tone and help create a united school. The prefects are available to help students with any problems and to be directly involved in official school functions, Year 7 orientation, representing the school at community and open nights, running assemblies assisting with canteen duties and social functions. The School Captains as the school leaders, have significant public speaking roles. Student Representative Council (SRC) The SRC is a group of students elected to represent each year, from Years 8-12. The council is elected through a formal application and interview process in Term 1. Members hold office for twelve months. The SRC meets weekly with the Principal and SRC Coordinator to consider matters of student concern and school organisation. The student council supports a number of charities and initiates projects to improve the school and student life. The SRC sends representatives to leadership conferences and regular networking meetings. The SRC’s primary aim is to work actively for the

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Peer Support The Peer Support program is designed to provide leadership training for Year 10 students preparatory to their entry into the senior school. Once trained, these students will act as leaders to a Year 7 Peer Support program. This program serves to develop a stronger sense of self, a sense of connectedness and of optimism, and is designed to create citizens of the future who are full of resilience and confidence. At the end of Year 10, many students undergo training each year. This involves learning about how groups operate and how to prepare for and lead a successful group, how to encourage participation and enthusiasm, and how to deliver material to successfully convey important messages. The Year 10 trainees learn in a “hands on” way, guiding their own peers through games and activities, supervised by a teacher who helps them to evaluate their role as leader, and the success of the techniques they have used. As Year 11’s selected trainees are then allocated to groups of Year 7 students. There are always two leaders available despite exams, assessment tasks and excursions. These leaders guide their Year 7 group through a course of 10 sessions, planned to provide the newest members of the school with support, guidance and friendship, as they settle into the school. The Year 11 Peer Support Leaders thus develop and experience, a sense of commitment and responsibility at a personal level, offering a valuable contribution to the entire school community. The Transition Program The transition program, in which students and parents from local primary schools are given the opportunity to visit Tempe High School, meet the senior executive and talk to students, provides many students with leadership opportunities. Student involved may:- Provide conducted tours of the school for the primary students Give a speech about their experiences at Tempe High School Run a question and answer session for parents Act as mentors for younger primary students

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Camp Program Year 7 students have the chance to attend a year camp. During this camp, a selection of outdoor skills are developed in conjunction with self esteem, social interaction and leadership opportunities. Year 10 have the opportunity to participate in a camp towards the end of their ROSA in Term 4. The Ski Trip Each winter students in Years 9-12 are given the opportunity to take a trip to the snow to both learn how to ski and further develop self esteem, social interaction and leadership skills. Primary School Sports Coaching Program (operates only if organisation suits school timetable) Selected Year 9 and Year 10 students are provided with an opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as extend their own sports skills by participating in a program of sports coaching with our local primary schools. Students develop and implement a sporting/activity program targeted at specific groups of primary students. In implementing their programs they learn and practise management skills with the students under the supervision of primary teachers. The program is run for both boys and girls, covering a variety of Sports. It has proved very popular with both the participating students and primary school staff. Premier’s Sporting Challenge The aim is to engage young people in sport and physical activity and encourages them to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

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WHOLE SCHOOL and CROSS CURRICULUM

The Duke of Edinburgh Award This international leadership program encourages young people in Years 9 to 12 to become involved in a balanced program of voluntary self development activities. An international qualification, either a Gold, Silver or Bronze level, is awarded to those who complete the program across the four areas of community service, expeditions, skills development and physical recreation. Two expeditions of two or three days duration are held each year where students practise their canoeing, trekking, bush survival, camping, first aid and conservation skills. Elevate Study Skills Program An across school Study Skills Skills Program is run to support all students. Areas covered include “How to Study Actively”, “Note-Taking”, “Time Management”, “Exam Strategies” and “In Depth Essay Writing”. Tempe High School has devel-oped a partnership with the Elevate. All students and parents have a user name and password so they might access the study skills website which will give students access to this support and program elements after school hours. In addition, this course is complemented by sessions on specific HSC issues e.g. maximising you’re ATAR, gaining entry to University and TAFE, Board of Studies Procedures, HSC Assessment Tasks and other related matters. Free HSC tutoring sessions by experts are provided in specific subject areas in holidays to add polish and expertise to lift HSC performance. Mentoring Program All Year 12 students are assigned a Teacher Mentor of their choice to assist and encourage them across all of Year 12. Regular contact and support are the basis of the program. Homework Club Additional support is given to students by teachers giving up their time to assist students after school on a Tuesday providing “no cost” tutoring. The Library re-mains open after school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for research and completion of homework and assignments. Learning Support Additional support and or special provisions are given to students who qualify and or students referred to the Learning Support Teacher.

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The Selective Enrichment Project Year 8 selective classes are given the opportunity to participate in an 8 week Inter-Disciplinary Project during Terms 2 and 3. Groups of 3-4 students research and communicate a topic of current interest. It could be “the influence of technology in every aspect of life over the next 20 years”. The teams had to consider how technology and/or the electronic media would impact on particular professions and highlight both the opportunities and challenges that would/could emerge within such an influence. Issues explored included: social; cultural; ethical; educational; political and economic. This project works within a cross-curriculum learning environment which allows for opportunities to address diversity in student learning profiles and interest levels within responsive, personalised and differentiated classrooms (1 period per week from cooperative and supportive teachers/classrooms in English, Maths, Science, History and Geography). The project assessment structure includes periodic monitoring through individual process diaries, interviews and final presentations. The final presentation includes an extensive and comprehensive written report which also complements a Team Exhibit on display at the final Expo. The Expo is a final opportunity for each of the teams to exhibit and celebrate their learning and findings with their peers, family and the wider community. This particular learning environment is designed and structured to encourage and support student learning through flexible instruction and multiple learning pathways.

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Careers Programs The School to Work program operates across all curriculum areas from Year 9. The Careers Advisor also coordinates the enrolment and monitoring of Year 11 and 12 students in Technical and Further Information (TAFE) delivered Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. These courses are referred to as TVET courses and are not delivered at school. Students attend a local TAFE college (usually on Tuesday afternoon) to participate in such courses. TVET courses can be included in the students’ HSC programs. Students from Tempe High School are successful in a wide range of TVET courses, including: Accounting, Business Services, Design, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Automotive studies. Many students continue with their vocational studies at TAFE after completing their HSC. The Careers Advisor also coordinates a Job Interview Day for Year 10, various expositions, guest speakers and seminars. Assistance is also given to students in all aspects of course selection within the school and for university and TAFE applications. Students are also able to apply for their tax file number via the Careers Advisor.

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SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS PROGRAM The school is able to award small cash grants, certificates and prizes from the following organisations. The Australian Defence Force Awards Leadership and Teamwork Awards are given to student leaders in the categories of $500, $250 and $100 The Soroptimist Award This is a cash award of around $300 to support the further education of a deserving student The Caltex Medal This is a prestigious award for the student who is “The Best All Rounder” The Reuben F. Scarf Award This cash prize and certificate is awarded for perseverance and effort The Ron Hoenig Outstanding Leadership Award This is a certificate and prize for outstanding leadership Aboriginal Education Council Scholarships A range of scholarships for Aboriginal students are available to meet a number of different needs Sydney Region Aboriginal Scholarships Ten scholarships for $1,000 each student are available for Aboriginal students in Years 9 to 11 to encourage more students to complete the HSC University Scholarships Open to Year 12 International Student Scholarship The top international student receives $1000 Garry Carmichael Scholarship For a deserving and enthusiastic student, senior student taking a range of HSIE subjects.

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