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Eltham High Schoolt (03) 9430 5111 | ABsenCes: (03) 9430 5299 [email protected]
TERM 3 / WEEK 7tuesday, 25 August 2015
DAtes to remember
Monday, 24 August:Royal south street Competition(mon 24 Aug - sat 5 sept)
Friday, 28 August:wear it Purple Day
Monday, 14 September:end of year Concert:7.30pm - 10.30pm
student Progress Interviews:Wednesday, 26 August: 4.00pm - 7.00pm
end of term 3:Friday, 18 september: 2.30pm
start of term 4:monday, 5 october
// PrinciPal’S rEPort
Student Achievement
Victoria school music Festival:
Congratulations to all the students and their conductors who performed at the Victorian school music Festival during the last week. A range of fantastic awards have been received by the various bands as a result of the effort and talent of each performer. A number of Platinum and Gold shields now add to the collection of accolades received in previous years. this is an outstanding result. i take this opportunity to wish all of our bands and ensembles the very best as they engage in the quickly approaching Royal south street competitions. the students have been working very hard in preparation for this event; their passion and level of effort is commendable.
Royal south street Ballarat:
Congratulations to the eltham High school Choir, which on the 24 August performed in the Royal south street Choral Competition. the Choir performed exceptionally well missing out on third place by only one point. the level of improvement in this group of young performers needs to be congratulated. i also congratulate ms Lynlee williams the choir conductor and mr Darren squires the choir accompanist for their hard work and support of our students.
Vietnam war memorial service:
i wish to both congratulate and thank Kate Glynatsis (year 12, Stewart House) and Nicholas Perichon (year 10, Andrew House), for representing our school at the most recent Vietnam war memorial service. Both Kate and nicholas demonstrated once again that our students are our best ambassadors. the following is a report written by nicholas.
“On the 15th of August, Eltham High School students Nicholas Perichon and Kate Glynatsis attended a memorial service in the lead up to Vietnam Veteran’s Day. This event was hosted in the Greensborough Memorial Park and commemorated the Battle of Long Tan. Eighteen Australian soldiers lost their lives in this battle, and twenty-four Australian soldiers were left wounded. This year marks the 40 year anniversary to the end of the Vietnam War. One of the acts of remembrance and respect at the service was to lay a wreath.
1 Principal’s report3 assistant Principal’s report4 careers5 Drama6 library7 Musical notes8 Sport9 Working Bee10 community announcements
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aUGUSt 2015
Wed 26 •Concert Band extended Rehearsal•student Progress interviews: 4.00pm - 7.00pm•summit to sea - training trip (wed 26 - sat 29)•eHs Community Choir Rehearsal (7.30pm - 9.00pm)
thurs 27•Docklands and Victoria Harbour•Pre-south street Concert•salvos school tour
Fri 28•Active for Life: Roller-skate
Sun 30•year 9 & 10 ski Camp (sun 30 Aug - Fri 4 sept)
SEPtEMBEr 2015
tues 1•Active for Life: Roller-skate
Wed 2•eHs Community Choir Rehearsal (7.30pm - 9.00pm)
Wed 9 •nAB inspiration Program•eHs Community Choir Rehearsal (7.30pm - 9.00pm)
thurs 10•nmR Athletics•year 12 Police seminar
Fri 11•Active for Life: Boxercise•year 12 oes - mitchell River Rafting (Fri 11 - sun 13)
Sat 12•nAsA space Camp 2015 (sat 12 - tues 29)
Mon 14•end of year Concert
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Eltham High School, as well as many primary and secondary schools, and political representatives such as Vicki Ward and Jenny Macklin, paid their respects through laying a wreath. We thank the Vietnam Veterans for their efforts and contributions to the Vietnam War and pay our respects to the soldiers both present and past.
Nicholas Perichon.”
Principal Internship Program
i welcome mr Corey Jewel to eltham High school. Corey is currently the Assistant Principal at Lalor secondary College and is involved in the Principal internship Program through the Bastow institute of Leadership. Corey will be a member of staff at our school until the end of term 3. i am actually welcoming Corey back into our learning community since he is a past student and graduate of eltham High school (Class 1988).
the focus of the internship Program is to provide aspirant leaders with an on the job view of the role of the Principal and support the succession planning agenda of the profession.
i wish Corey all the very best during his time with us and i hope that he has a very fruitful and encouraging experience.
Case Study: ATC21S - Assessing and Teaching 21st Century skills – Collaborative Problem Solving at Eltham High School (Victoria, Australia):
the extract below is from the draft case study report on assessing collaboration and 21st Century skills conducted at our school. the report is accompanied by a short video depicting a number of our students as they engage with the collaborative learning task on line assessment tool. once the report and video become available i will inform our community of the link where the case study can be accessed.
the data collected will be used to inform PisA on its direction to access collaborative learning skills in its assessment regime across the globe:
“Education researchers, policy makers and private enterprise agree that, in addition to content knowledge, students in the 21st century need to acquire particular skills to equip them for a modern world of work. This is a real problem facing teachers today: how to teach skills to equip students for living and working in the 21st century. Research into the Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills (ATC21S) has grouped these skills into four categories: ways of thinking; ways of working; tools for working; and skills for living in the world.
While teachers have many tools for assessing students’ content knowledge they do not always have tools to assess skills such as collaborative problem solving. Collaborative problem solving has been identified by PISA as a key skill for the 21st century.
Patrick Griffin and Esther Care from The University of Melbourne’s Assessment Research Centre, say that “Collaborative problem solving is a complex skill requiring both social and cognitive competencies. It was rationalised by the ATC 21S project team as a composite skill arising from the links between critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and collaboration.”
Importantly, Collaborative Problem Solving is about combining the skills and knowledge of all team members to solve complex problems. It requires participation, perspective taking, social and task regulation, and knowledge building.
By working with real teachers and real students the ATC21S team have developed an assessment tool to provide real data to teachers and parents about students’ collaborative problem solving skills.
Eltham High School is committed to teaching 21st century skills, including collaboration and problem solving. However, as Loren Clarke, English KLA Coordinator at the school found, the school had no data to provide meaningful insights into students’ skills in these areas.
After approaching the ATC21S team at The University of Melbourne Loren began using the collaborative problem solving assessment tool in 2014. The Year 7 students at Eltham High School participate in a team-taught inquiry-based program which is an ideal environment for implementing the ATC21S assessment tool.
The assessment tool involves pairs of students working online to solve a problem. Each partner has different information on their screen and they need to communicate and share information in order to solve a problem. They communicate via a chat box and they need to adjust their language and communication style so that they can work effectively as a pair. An example of one of the problems students have to solve is growing a plant: one student can control the temperature and the other can control the water for the plant and they need to work together to make the plant grow.
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Wed 16•year 11 oes - otways (wed 16 - thurs 17)•eHs Community Choir Rehearsal (7.30pm - 9.00pm)•school Council meeting: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Fri 18•end of term 3
Mon 21• indonesian immersion trip 2015 (mon 21 sept - sat 3 oct)
Sat 26•summit to sea expedition (sat 26 sept - Fri 16 oct)
octoBEr 2015
Mon 5 •start of term 4
Wed 7•eHs Community Choir Rehearsal (7.30pm - 9.00pm)
Fri 9•Active for Life: Lawn Bowls
Sun 11•school for student Leadership Gnurad Gundidj (sun 11 oct - sat 12 Dec)
Claire Scoular, Research Officer at The University of Melbourne’ Assessment Research Centre, observes that it is complex for even the most experienced teachers to assess each student’s collaborative problem solving skills in a normal classroom situation. The benefit of the ATC21S tool is that it provides the teacher with baseline data for each student.”
Term 3 Working Bee
A big thank you to all members of our community, parents, students and staff that attended this term’s working Bee on sunday, 23 August. A great deal was achieved. in particular 430 plants were planted along the embankment of the front oval bring the number of plants in this area to around 1000. As these grow, a fantastic environment will be created for our students and for our community. one again i congratulate the Grounds Committee for its work in the planning of the day’s work and for its passion and commitment to continue to enhance our school grounds. A particular thankyou to sue washington and John Coates who came in during the week prior to the working Bee to get things started. A more detailed report appears in a further section of this newsletter.
2015 Lynne Kosky Memorial VCAL Scholarships
students in year 10 considering a VCAL Pathway are invited to apply for the Lynne Kosky memorial VCAL scholarships. the scholarships recognise the outstanding contribution that Lynne Kosky made to education and training in Victoria.
two scholarships are available for students in year 10 who plan to study VCAL in years 11 and 12 as a pathway to further study, employment or training.
the scholarships are valued at $5,000 per annum and are available for the duration of the student’s study, traineeship or apprenticeship for up to 5 years.
Financial need is one of the eligibility criteria. students receiving the youth Allowance or the student’s parents/guardians holding a Health Care Card, a Low income Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card meet this criterion.
important Dates:
•Applications opened on monday 3 August, 2015 and close on Friday 18 september, 2015.
For more information about the scholarships and how to apply, please see:
https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/LynneKoskyVCALscholarships.aspx
Note of condolences
our most sincere condolences are extended to the Bekier family on the recent passing of George Bekier. our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
VINCENT SICARI, Principal
// aSSiStant PrinciPal’S rEPort
Upcoming Student Progress Interviews: Bookings Now Open
the final session of student Progress interviews will be held on:
•Wednesday,26August:4.00pmto7.00pm
Bookings are now open. Parents are encouraged to make bookings quickly as booking times do fill up quickly. Please ensure that you leave at least a 5 minute gap between your bookings to allow movement between appointments.
Bookings are made through the Compass parent portal. where there are difficulties with accessing the booking system please contact your child’s sub-school office to seek assistance.
FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal
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roStEr For aUGUSt 2015
Wed 26•simone miller•Volunteer needed
thurs 27•Joanne Kesteser•Julie Kofoed
Fri 28•sally edwards•maureen orders
Mon 31•tracey simpson•Leanne Cleary
roStEr For aUGUSt 2015
tues 1•Jaime stephens•Lisa terry
UPcoMinG MEnU
wed: Fried Rice/soup
thurs: souvlaki/soup
Fri: Hamburgers/soup
mon: nachos/soup
tues: Lasagne/soup
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Year 12 - La trobe Vice Chancellors excellence scholarship for 2016:
this will be awarded to a high-achieving student who is expected to be in the top 10 per cent of their year 12 student cohort, based on year 11 results and semester 1 results in year 12.
Applicants are to register their interest in the scholarship with their Careers teacher. the application process opens up in early term 3 and more information will provided at that time.
Please note, the application process is now open and students should register their interest with Mr. Pringle, at which time application information will be provided.
YEAR 9 - year 9 work experience 2015 - monday, 7 - Friday, 11 December:
students are required to complete one week of placement from monday, 7 – Friday, 11 December. students have been provided with forms electronically, but can also obtain copies from outside the Careers office. there is the standard Placement Form along with a transport/Accommodation Form, if necessary. they have also been provided with a list in PDF form of previous employers (by occupation) to assist in finding a placement. Forms need to be returned by Friday, 27 November.
Please note, students who are not 15 years old will be restricted to placements at a kindergarten, pre-school or primary school. Alternatively, private arrangements can be made by the family in seeking a placement.
For students competing in the Australian Volleyball schools’ Cup, they are able to complete their placement prior to the scheduled week.
General
Victoria Police work experience Program 2016 (year 9, 10 and 11):
interested students should submit a statement by email and outline their interest in the Police Force, what they hope to take from the placement and any other relevant information. only one candidate can be selected to apply for a position in 2016, and upon selection, an appointment with mr Pringle will be organised. statements must be submitted to mr Pringle at [email protected] no later than Friday, 4 September.
school Based Apprenticeship and traineeship taster Program (year 9, 10 and 11) - thursday, 17 september:
students participate in four pre-selected workshops (30 minutes duration each):
Automotive, Business Administration, Child Care, Aged Care ,Civil Construction, electro-technology, Hair & Beauty, it, Bakery, sports &Fitness , Horticulture, Plumbing and engineering.
workshops provide:
•An introduction to organisations;•Hands-onexperienceoftheselectedvocations;•Practicalinformationincluding pre-requisites, how to apply, length of training and pathway options.
interested students need to confirm their interest by Friday, 4 September, by contacting mr Pringle on [email protected]
Austin Health Placements 2016 (year 10 - 12):
Applications are now open for 2016 and the form can be accessed at http://www.austin.org.au/HR/workexperience/.
the completed form needs to be returned to the Careers office for processing. you will then go into the pool of applicants and the Banyule /nillumbik Learning network will coordinate allocation of places.
Part-time work at tyrepower, eltham:
tyrepower, eltham are looking for someone 16 years and over to work one day after school, from 3.00pm - 5.30pm and saturdays, 8.00am - 1.00pm. if interested, please contact Ashley or Russell on 9431 1195, or drop into tyrepower to discuss.
ROSS PRINGLE, Careers/Pathways
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Drama
when: tuesday (Junior) thursday (senior) Location: 111 Drama space time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking
EHS Swimming club
when: thursday Location: eltham Leisure Centre time: 7.00am – 8.00am
Phil Boyd
EHS Swimming Club Coordinator
interschool Debating team
when: monday Location: Room 301 time: Lunchtime
Leanne Ipsen Debating Coordinator
Manga & anime clubwhen: thursday Location: Room 156 time: Lunchtime
Ute Leiner Art
Photography, Visual Design & creativity club
when: thursday Location: Room 601 time: Lunchtime
Artek Halpern-Laurence Year 12, Andrew House
PriSiM(People - Respecting - indvidual’s - sexuality - identity - movement)
when: tuesday (fortnightly) Location: Room 156 time: Lunchtime
Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader
tournament of Minds
when: tuesday (year 7 - 10) Location: Room 154 time: Lunchtime
Loren Clarke Tournament of Minds Coordinator
elthAm hs clUbsWHY not GEt inVolVED!
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// liBrarY
CBCA AWARDS 2015
on Friday, 21 August, the Children’s Book Council of Australia announced their awards for 2015. in celebration, the Library ran its annual Judge-a-book by its cover competition, whereby students had to guess which book would win Book of the year for older Readers. Five lucky students who guessed correctly won chocolate prizes.
the winner and shortlisted books for older Readers and younger Readers were:
Book of the Year: Older Readers
winner: the protected by Claire Zorn
Honour Books: nona & me by Clare Atkins
the minnow by Diana sweeney
shortlisted: intruder by Christine Bongers
Are you seeing me by Darren Groth
the incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl by melissa Keil
Book of the Year: Younger Readers
winner: the Cleo stories: the necklace and the Present by Libby Gleeson
Honour Books: two wolves by tristian Bancks
withering-By-sea by Judith Rossell
shortlisted: the simple things by Bill Condon
Bleakboy and Hunter stand out in the Rain by steven Herrick
Figgy in the world by tamsin Janu
All these books are available to borrow from the Library.
RHONDA MALONE, Library Coordinator
Extra Maths Help
when: tuesdayLocation: Room 706time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm
Briony TurnerMaths KLA Coordinator
Homework club - Year 7when: wednesdayLocation: Room 142time: Lunchtime
Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher
it Support - Year 7Get to know your surface Pro 3
when: wednesdayLocation: Room 140time: Lunchtime
Katie ReedICT Leader
Smart not Scattered - Year 7A group for year 7 students wishing to get on top of their time management, goal setting and organisation.
when: wednesdayLocation: Room 142time: Lunchtime
Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher
extrA cUrrIcUlAr claSSES & tUtorialS
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// MUSical notES
A reminder that more detailed information regarding our upcoming concerts can be found on Compass. this is a very important period for the music Department, so please ensure you have all the details for the upcoming performances in your diaries.
Eisteddfod by the Bay
our Choir performed at the annual eisteddfod by the Bay on thursday, 13 August. the Choir performed beautifully and while they did not win, they were highly commended by the judges. Darren squires accompanied them on the guitar and Corey Cornelius joined him on the guitar as well as singing in the Choir.
Royal South Street Ballarat: Monday, 24 August to Saturday, 5 September
music students will be attending the annual Royal south street competitions in Ballarat again this year. Confirmation of dates, times and bus departure/return times are now on compass. Parents are most welcome to attend the competitions. there is a nominal entry fee, which can be paid at the door; there is no need to book tickets beforehand. Further information can be found on the web site: http://royalsouthstreet.com.au/tickets/
Concert Band Extended Rehearsal - Wednesday, 26 August: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Concert Band students will have an extended rehearsal on wednesday, 26 August. the rehearsal will run from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. A pizza break will be organised. those students who wish to have pizza are requested to bring $5.00 to the music office by monday, 24 August.
Pre South Street Concert: Thursday, 27 August
this concert is for or all bands who are performing at south street. the concert will start at 7.00pm and we have asked all students to arrive at 6.30pm. it is extremely important that the students stay until the end of the concert as it is inspiring for them to hear the performances of the other ensembles.
Full Formal Performance uniform is required for each ensemble. this includes Formal Blacks for the Jazz & stage Bands.
order for the Concert will be:
symphonic Band
intermediate Band
Concert Band
Junior Jazz Band
Jazz Band
stage Band
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compass Parent Portal Log into for Information on:
•nmR Athletics sports - Hurdles•tuning in to teens: emotionally intelligent Parenting•year 9 work experience•year 12, 2015 end of year events & VtAC Advice
School term Dates
teRm 3:
Finishes: Friday 18 september: 2.30pm
teRm 4:
starts: monday 5 october
Finishes: thursday 17 December: 2.30pm
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End of Year Celebration Concert: Monday, 14 September
the eltham High school end of year Celebration Concert is being held on monday, 14 september at 7.30pm at yarra Valley Grammar. to book tickets please go to http://www.trybooking.com/imRB
Bookings are now open and will close at 9.00pm on sunday, 13 september.
Singing Lessons
if any student is interested in signing lessons on a tuesday afterschool, our new voice teacher has places available. Please contact the music office for more details.
if you have any queries about the music Program, please contact the music office on 9430 5127 or email Jane, our music secretary, at [email protected]
RICK PLUMMER, Music Director
// SPort
Eltham High School Volleyball
Australian Volleyball schools’ Cup:
Details of this year’s event are now available. teams and details have been posted on the Volleyball notice board in the stadium foyer and on the Volleyball web page. team lists can be viewed if you select “teams for Australian Volleyball schools’ Cup” and details for parents are also available under downloads on the Volleyball page.
Volleyball Australia has raised the entry fees again; we unfortunately have to pass these on to students taking part. this year it will cost students $350 to take part ($320 if you have a brother or sister playing also).
If you are intending to take part, please return the $100 deposit and T-shirt order form to the school cashier by the end of this term (Friday, 18 September).
2015 Volleyball Dates:
13th october: year 8 Volleyball Round Robin
27th october: year 8 northern Zone
28th october: year 7 northern Zone
28th october: intermediate 2016 Round Robin
12th november: year 8 state Volleyball
13th november: year 7 state Volleyball
6th–11th December: Australian Volleyball schools’ Cup
if your child has a unique sporting moment or is selected in a state or national team please let us know so we can share the good news. (i have copies of the nillumbik sporting achievement grant application form if you require one). email: [email protected]
GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/Elite Sports Coordinator
elthAm sPortstiMEtaBlE
September 2015
thurs 10•nmR Athletics
Yoga at Eltham HighTerm 3
WEDnESDaYS 4.45pm - 5.45pm*Starts Wednesday, 22 July*
room 408 (next to the library)
boost energy - reduce stress - feel good!
these classes will enhance your strength and flexibility, increase your stamina, core stability and balance. Relaxation and breathing practices release tension and allow you to feel grounded and calm. we teach a dynamic style of Hatha yoga. Precise instructions emphasis postural alignment. stillness in each posture allows the mind time to reflect.
teachers, students, parents and friends welcome.
no experience required. start anytime during term.
wear stretchy comfy clothing, bare feet. mats and other props provided.
Casual $15 (students $12)
9 week Course: $112 - $12.50/week (students $90)
more info:http://www.geniuswellbeing.com.au/elthamhigh.htmlContact Gillian Lazenby:[email protected] or 0425 860 170
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// WorkinG BEE
Working Bee: Sunday, 23 August
Despite fewer numbers than expected, most of the planned priorities were achieved by the 12.30pm finish time. A solid 30 parents, students, teachers and past parents turned out in perfect conditions to complete an impressive array of tasks. Looking from Bell street, back to the school, there is now a sea of plants, protective bags and an abundance of mulch. it will be good to see how it looks in 2 or 3 years’ time.
thanks to all our volunteers, but particularly our Grounds Committee personnel, who take charge of tasks and organise materials and food for the day.
the following tasks were completed:
•A 6.5 section of post and pipe fence was assembled inside the main courtyard complex to protect plants that were planted in 2014.
•430 new plants were provided with new homes adjacent to the cricket nets area. these plants were subsequently bagged and staked. this brings to in excess of 800 plants planted in this area in the last 2 working Bees.
•15m³ of mulch was barrowed and transported to the area above.
•Plants that were a focus at recent plantings in march and may of this year (approximately 600 around the Performance Centre) were cleared of weed invasion, and stakes and protective guards were secured.
•Pressure cleaning of pavers and concrete was completed on the north side of the 700s block.
•mowing and brush cutting in a range of locations across the campus complex was achieved.
Plant Species:
in relation to the plant species we have used around the Performance Centre and the area adjacent to the cricket nets, for those who may be interested, the following have been used: eucalyptus Lacrimins, Banksia marginata, Lomandra longifolia tanika, Correa dusky bells, Grevillea “molly” and orthrosanthus multiflorus
thanks again to all our volunteers on what was again a successful day. Listed below are all those volunteers who signed the registration book on the day.
Robert Ackland, Leo Adamson, Linda Lee and Darren Bowden, Hilary Cantwell, John Coates, Dave Eales, Karen Eaton, Mariano Imbrioscia, Leanne Ipsen, Tim Kervin, Laws family, Frank Medcalf, David and Lisa Norden , Kelly O’Donnell, Cain Polidano, Vincent Sicari, Hannah Smailes, Andrea Tilley, Simon Treadwell, Steve Turner, Sue Tutera, Sue Washington and Tess Williver.
the next working Bee will now not be until october 2015.
John Coates, for the Grounds Committee
Tennis at Eltham HighTerm 3
•Lessons available from monday to Friday•we focus on our students learning in a fun, social environment and at the same time developing their tennis and hand eye co-ordination skills.•we have highly trained and qualified coaches•Have lessons straight after school at the school
For more information please call 9432 3706
web: http://www.toplinetennis.com/
email: [email protected]
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