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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6 NOVEMBER 2011
From the Principal
ldquoIf you canrsquot see the light at the end of the tunnel you have to go down there and light it yourselfrdquo
- Sara Henderson
Welcome back to Term 4 We have many things planned for this term and already the calendar is groaning under the weight of several invaluable activities This is an extremely busy time for both students and staff as they prepare for the end of year examinations and reporting period Students need to ensure they prepare thoroughly for their exams and assessments as their
results will inform the classes they are placed into for the following academic year They must make effective use of every minute in the classroom and during home study time whilst utlilising the schoolrsquos greatest resource THE TEACHERS
The 12 Graduation
On 23rd September 2010 Glenwood High School held the Year 12 graduation ceremony for only the second cohort to complete six years of schooling at the school This momentous occasion was celebrated with parents families students and staff The day was a celebration of the talents and achievements of a very special group of young men and women We were very honoured to have our founding Principal Mr Russell Turner attend the ceremony and wish Year 12 all the very best for their HSC and the future
A special thank you must go to the Year 12 Year Adviser Mr Tom Nichols the Assistant Year Adviser Mrs Emma Ballantyne Head Teacher Science Mrs Tina Hosen and SASS member Mrs Laura Gleeson for organising a most memorable occasion for Year 12 and their families and friends
Year 12 are now in the middle of their HSC examinations and they are wished all the very best for this busy and stressful times of their lives
Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip
This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4 Early this Term Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE
NAPLAN Results
All parents of Year 7 and Year 9 have received the results for the 2011 National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy These were given to students to deliver to parents towards the end of last term so if any parents did not receive these results please contact the school On the whole these results reflect steady progress amongst many of our students in literacy and numeracy Students in both years are particularly skilled in the areas of spelling and writing with results above the state and national average It is pleasing to see such an improvement in the results for the writing component This year all faculties have undertaken a whole school approach to the teaching of writing in a variety of forms and styles and this has enabled students to improve their writing skills
In numeracy students in Year 9 performed better in the data measurement space and geometry sections than in the number patterns and algebra Whilst students in Year 7 performed better in the number patterns and algebra sections than in the data measurement space and geometry A more detailed analysis of the NAPLAN results will be featured in the 2011 Annual School Report published early next year
Although NAPLAN is only one measure of student ability the results give teachers valuable data to inform future programming If you wish to discuss these results please donrsquot hesitate to contact the school
THE REDGUM
OPPORTUNITY THROUGH LEARNING
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Staff Appointments
It gives me great pleasure to announce the permanent appointment of Mr Marjan Novotni to the Mathematics Faculty Mr Novotni has been working as a temporary staff member at Glenwood for three years and it is wonderful that the Department of Education and Communities has recognised his work and appointed him permanently to our staff
Traffic Around the School
It has been brought to my attention by a number of parents that the traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the school day is extremely dangerous as many drivers are disobeying the road rules Please do not stop unexpectedly and drop your child whilst double parked This can be very dangerous especially if your child opens the door into the oncoming or passing traffic If using the lsquokiss and droprsquo area please do so in a timely fashion to enable a smooth flow of traffic If at all possible arrange to collect your child in the neighbouring streets to alleviate traffic congestion around the school I am aware that Blacktown City Council traffic officers will be visiting the school in the near future to monitor the driving behaviour of motorists at these times
Celebration Time
Glenwood students continue to shine in so many ways within the local and broader community I would like to congratulate and celebrate the outstanding achievements of
Sarah Napolitano Year 12 nominated for Callback the exemplary HSC Dance Performances This nomination indicates that Sarah has been awarded a Band 6 for her Major Study Composition of her HSC Dance course Wonderful news Archita Sreekumar Year 10 on her selection in the Western Sydney Region Junior State Debating Championships (JSDC) representative team The Championships will be held at the Womens College University of Sydney in December Our Year 8 Debating Team Shina Shanka Angelica Ojannaka Emily Taylor David Badea and Youssef Abdel Galil who are undefeated and now move into the Finals for the Premierrsquos Debating Challenge for Years 7 amp 8 Thus far they have defeated Northmead HS Kellyville HS and Cambridge HS They will meet James Ruse in the finals next week and are wished all the very best Alex Rafferty Year 9 for winning the lsquoArt4Agriculturersquo competition with his short film Alex was awarded a $500 cash prize Elizabeth Dik Year 8 for winning the 13 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Jacob Hayne Year 7 for being Highly Commended in the 12 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Haidyn Lloyd Year 10 selected in the NRL 16 Years Summer Train on Squad for the Cronulla Sharks
Lachlann Taylor Year 10 for his selection in the NSW Schools Team for the Australian National Rugby Championships Lachlann was only one of 23 to be chosen for the team
Steven Jessup Year 10 who was placed 3rd in the Pentathlon at the CHS Athletics in September
Robert Jessup Year 12 who was placed 6th in the Hurdles at the CHS Athletics in September
Future Celebration
The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders We are very proud of all the young men and women who chose to stand for a role as a school leader Whether they were successful or not it is a mark of their integrity and determination to make a difference to the lives of others Congratulations to all who nominated and all who were selected
Till next time Erla McMaster Principal
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The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip
Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School
Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip
This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4
On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE
It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012
The School Certificate External Examinations
All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school
All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills
Deputyrsquos News
We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit
Aristotle
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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation
All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud
Compulsory Attendance after the SC
After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students
Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia
The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau
Junior exams
Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before
The Learning Centre
In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day
We have attached some tips to help
- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert
Laptops
Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments
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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school
Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths
The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld
Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school
However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime
Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time
If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call
A Final Thought
What you see depends on what youre looking for
Till next time
Ms Young and Mr Berry
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23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
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Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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Staff Appointments
It gives me great pleasure to announce the permanent appointment of Mr Marjan Novotni to the Mathematics Faculty Mr Novotni has been working as a temporary staff member at Glenwood for three years and it is wonderful that the Department of Education and Communities has recognised his work and appointed him permanently to our staff
Traffic Around the School
It has been brought to my attention by a number of parents that the traffic around the school at the beginning and end of the school day is extremely dangerous as many drivers are disobeying the road rules Please do not stop unexpectedly and drop your child whilst double parked This can be very dangerous especially if your child opens the door into the oncoming or passing traffic If using the lsquokiss and droprsquo area please do so in a timely fashion to enable a smooth flow of traffic If at all possible arrange to collect your child in the neighbouring streets to alleviate traffic congestion around the school I am aware that Blacktown City Council traffic officers will be visiting the school in the near future to monitor the driving behaviour of motorists at these times
Celebration Time
Glenwood students continue to shine in so many ways within the local and broader community I would like to congratulate and celebrate the outstanding achievements of
Sarah Napolitano Year 12 nominated for Callback the exemplary HSC Dance Performances This nomination indicates that Sarah has been awarded a Band 6 for her Major Study Composition of her HSC Dance course Wonderful news Archita Sreekumar Year 10 on her selection in the Western Sydney Region Junior State Debating Championships (JSDC) representative team The Championships will be held at the Womens College University of Sydney in December Our Year 8 Debating Team Shina Shanka Angelica Ojannaka Emily Taylor David Badea and Youssef Abdel Galil who are undefeated and now move into the Finals for the Premierrsquos Debating Challenge for Years 7 amp 8 Thus far they have defeated Northmead HS Kellyville HS and Cambridge HS They will meet James Ruse in the finals next week and are wished all the very best Alex Rafferty Year 9 for winning the lsquoArt4Agriculturersquo competition with his short film Alex was awarded a $500 cash prize Elizabeth Dik Year 8 for winning the 13 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Jacob Hayne Year 7 for being Highly Commended in the 12 years division of the Blacktown City Art Prize Haidyn Lloyd Year 10 selected in the NRL 16 Years Summer Train on Squad for the Cronulla Sharks
Lachlann Taylor Year 10 for his selection in the NSW Schools Team for the Australian National Rugby Championships Lachlann was only one of 23 to be chosen for the team
Steven Jessup Year 10 who was placed 3rd in the Pentathlon at the CHS Athletics in September
Robert Jessup Year 12 who was placed 6th in the Hurdles at the CHS Athletics in September
Future Celebration
The next newsletter will feature the Prefect Induction Ceremony and the 2012 School Leaders We are very proud of all the young men and women who chose to stand for a role as a school leader Whether they were successful or not it is a mark of their integrity and determination to make a difference to the lives of others Congratulations to all who nominated and all who were selected
Till next time Erla McMaster Principal
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The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip
Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School
Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip
This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4
On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE
It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012
The School Certificate External Examinations
All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school
All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills
Deputyrsquos News
We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit
Aristotle
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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation
All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud
Compulsory Attendance after the SC
After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students
Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia
The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau
Junior exams
Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before
The Learning Centre
In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day
We have attached some tips to help
- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert
Laptops
Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments
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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school
Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths
The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld
Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school
However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime
Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time
If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call
A Final Thought
What you see depends on what youre looking for
Till next time
Ms Young and Mr Berry
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23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
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UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
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SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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The Higher School Certificate commenceshellip
Finally the HSC has started and Year 12 are in their last weeks at school with only the exams they have been working so hard for to do Good luck Year 12 and thanks for the positive impact you have had on Glenwood High School
Year 11 and so it begins for you hellip
This term our Year 11 students begin their Higher School Certificate studies in earnest All class work and assessment from day 1 of term 4 contributes to the successful award of the HSC Some students are taking up the challenge of Extension courses while others are consolidating their curriculum pattern and choosing courses best suited to their skills and abilities All Year 11 must maintain their focus and work hard right to the end of term 4
On Wednesday October 12th Year 11 students and their parents had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Margot Braithewaite from the Board of Studies (BOS) and Mrs Perry our Careers Adviser These ladies detailed how the HSC works and gave options on how to apply for University and TAFE
It is recommended for Glenwood High School students they have a minimum of 11 units The key reasons are once a student drops down to 10 units they have no fall back plan if they struggle for unforeseen reasons in one of their subjects this is especially crucial if they wish to go to university University admission is based upon the best 10 units Whilst university is not the be all and end all students thinking about this option are reminded by the BOS that statistically students who chose to study 11 units or more achieve higher results than those who donrsquot Students who study 11 units or more without the ATAR option (University Admission) are asked to be sure as once the pattern of study starts there is no going back Students seem to feel they have to rush to drop subjects they could achieve quite well in at the beginning of the HSC Year This is not necessary as changes are allowed up to the end of Term 3 2012
The School Certificate External Examinations
All Year 10 students and teachers have been intensively preparing for the School Certificate Examination set for Week 5 of this term These tests are scheduled for Monday 7th November (English-literacy amp Science) Tuesday 8th November (Mathematics Australian History and Geography Civics and Citizenship) and Thursday 10th and Friday 11th November (Computing Studies) Students will be awarded a mark and a Band 1-6 based on their performance in these tests The tests are conducted and marked by the Board of Studies and our student s will be assessed against all other Year 10 students in the state The School Certificate examinations are compulsory for the award of a School Certificate along with satisfactory completion of all course requirements at school
All Year 10 students should be following a study timetable to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for these tests Practice papers are on the Board of studies website All teachers are busily preparing students with feedback on their exam performance and practicing their skills
Deputyrsquos News
We are what we repeatedly do Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit
Aristotle
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Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation
All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud
Compulsory Attendance after the SC
After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students
Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia
The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau
Junior exams
Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before
The Learning Centre
In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day
We have attached some tips to help
- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert
Laptops
Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments
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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school
Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths
The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld
Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school
However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime
Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time
If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call
A Final Thought
What you see depends on what youre looking for
Till next time
Ms Young and Mr Berry
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23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 15
25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 4
Students need to ensure they give themselves the best possible chance to do their personal best by not wasting the next week but using it wisely for thorough preparation
All Year 10 are wished the very best for these coming exams We know you will make us very proud
Compulsory Attendance after the SC
After the SC examinations all Year 10 students are to attend every school day until the end of Week 9 During this time they will be completing a mandatory BOS course for the satisfactory award of the HSC in two years Australian Business Week is planned for Week 6 as well as a week of Work Experience and TAFE taster courses for all interested students
Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline is a Parent Health Education initiative supported by the NSW DET It aims at providing support and advocacy to parents whose children have learning difficulties in terms of Literacy Numeracy Social Skills Autism ADHD Behaviour problems Dyslexia Anxiety Tourette Syndrome or Dyspraxia
The Helpline provides an extensive referral register to assist you in finding resources advice regarding the resources available with the school system contact with your nearest parent support group booklists websites and booklets and informative articles on topics in this field
The Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline operates school days between 10 am ndash 3 pm The contact details are 9806 9960 wwwldcorgau and infoldcorgau
Junior exams
Students from years 7 8 and 9 have received their Exam Timetables for the Yearly Exams Year 7 do their exams Week 3 Year 9 Week 4 and Year 8 week 5 Students should draw up a study timetable allowing up to 3 hours of study a night preparing for exams over a period of time rather than the night before
The Learning Centre
In upcoming weeks students who feel they need extra support preparing for their final assessments are reminded that our Learning Centre operates every day
We have attached some tips to help
- Devise a study timetable and stick to it - Find out what is being tested in all your subjects - Gather all your notes for each subject making sure you get any notes you may be missing - Arrange all your information under topic headings summarising relevant notes - Condense your notes as much as possible to the main points you will need to remember - Revise these notes studying for each subject at least once every three days - Use your teachers and ask questions if you donrsquot understand anything at all - Ask for and use practice questions to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the exams - Eat a healthy balanced diet - Get a little exercise every day to keep you alert
Laptops
Just a reminder to encourage your child to utilize the DER laptops Students should be using their laptops to complete classwork assessments and store resources The features allow student a lot of options in preparing for assignments
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and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school
Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths
The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld
Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school
However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime
Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time
If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call
A Final Thought
What you see depends on what youre looking for
Till next time
Ms Young and Mr Berry
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23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 5
and organizing their work especially those in the senior years It is important for students in Years 9 onwards to make the most of these invaluable learning tools and especially to bring them to school as teachers plan their lessons around the expectation the laptops are at school
Girlsrsquo Skirt Lengths
The uniform at Glenwood High continues to be a source of pride in the community Thank you to the many students and parents who always ensure the uniform code is upheld
Now that the weather is warming up girls are wearing their skirts The uniform code explicitly states that skirt lengths must be to the middle of the knee Girls are asked not to undermine the uniform code by wearing their skirts at a shorter length Some girls roll their skirts up at the waist Parentscarers are asked to monitor the length of their daughterrsquos uniform to help maintain the very high esteem in which the Glenwood High uniform is held A reminder also that lsquoslacksrsquo are part of the uniform only during Terms 2 and 3
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones has become an issue of concern both in the media and at Glenwood High School of late It is strongly advised that students do not bring mobile phones to school
However if students need to bring mobile phones for travel safety reasons the phones must be switched off (not on silent) and out of sight during school time including recess and lunchtime
Students who fail to follow these procedures will be undermining the school code of conduct and dealt with accordingly They could be banned from bringing their phones to school Privacy legislation forbids the filming or photographing of others without their permission Therefore it is imperative students do not use their phones at all during school time
If parents need to contact students during school hours they are advised to phone the school on 9629 9577 Students who need to contact parents are able to come to the administration office to make a call
A Final Thought
What you see depends on what youre looking for
Till next time
Ms Young and Mr Berry
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23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
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Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
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httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 6
23 September 2011
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On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
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Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
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Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 7
On Thursday 13th October our very own Sarah Ho and our Industrial Arts Head Teacher Filomena Parbery flew to Melbourne for the 2011 Packaging Council of Australia Awards where Sara Ho was announced the winner of the 2011 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge Award with her product Coolgate Oral Care On the night Anh Do was the MC Jack Vidgen sang and the award was presented by a representative of the awards sponsor NCI Packaging Also recognised was Sahibajot Kaur from Glenwood High School who came 4th in the same category This was a class task that Sara Ho entered into the competition along with 3000 other school entries also went into this category Sarahs Coolgate design passed the winners gate first The unique hang cell device she has incorporated into her design not only saves materials used in the traditional secondary cartonboard packaging currently used in toothpaste it also creates a whole new way to present the product on the shelf The professionalism and functionality of Saras mock-up coupled with an outstanding written presentation that was thoroughly researched yet concise impressed the Judges Sahibajots CheeseFix which came 4th in the category is a very clever design concept that Judges believe would be a great success if released onto the market Sahibajot clearly has a head for business with the presentation thoroughly researched and going beyond the requirements of the Challenge to include analysis of the competitors for value and cost Sahibajots high level of Environmental knowledge for this packaging would be highly valued by a brand owner and consumer alike
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN
IN THE MEDIA AGAIN
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 10
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 11
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 15
25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 9
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 10
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 11
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 10
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 11
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 12
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
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Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
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Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 12
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 13
A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
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Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 12
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 13
A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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A very big thank you goes out to one of parents Mrs Simrajeet Bedi she has been very busy covering books for our Library and it is much appreciated We are always looking for parent helpers please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any spare time and would like to help out
The Library will be holding their yearly stocktake during Week 78 amp 9 There will be no borrowing during those weeks however we will re-open for borrowing during week 10 Thanking you for your patience
We have just seen the last Vaccination Clinic at the school for the year Thank you very much to all the Year 7 and 10rsquos who have been vaccinated this year and for your support you have given the school this year
Congratulations to all those Glenwood High School Students who participated in our lsquoTransitionrsquo program for all our Year 7 2012 Thank you for being good lsquoMATESrsquo to our groups of year 6rsquos from the local primary schools
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 14
Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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Dear ParentGuardian
We have signed up for an innovative recycling programme called Foneraiser which turns old mobile phones into funds for our school
Foneraiser develops the pupilsrsquo enterprise skills as well as teaching them about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment The programme also allows us to raise funds ndash the more mobile phones we collect the more money we will make
Mobile handsets contain toxic substances which if they are dumped in landfill can leak into the surrounding soil and pollute the earth When they are sent to Foneraiser they will be recycled and refurbished for developing countries which will play a major part in peoplesrsquo lives
You can support our Foneraiser initiative by donating your old mobile phones We have a collection box for these items at Glenwood High School So if you have an old mobiles gathering dust in a drawer please consider donating them ndash simply place them into the satchel provided and return via your child or drop the satchel into the Foneraiser Box in the front office at Glenwood High School The funds we raise will be used for enabling students to partake in a Global Volunteering Project
What To Include With Your Mobile Phone bull Only your mobile phones and battery is needed Please make sure youfamily are the legal
owners bull Please erase your personal data from your mobile See wwwfoneraisercomau bull Please make sure your SIM card is removed Getting your family friends and workplace colleagues involved in the programme can generate even more funds for the school
So if you have any old mobiles our collection drives are ongoing
I look forward to receiving your support for this fantastic fundraising initiative
Yours sincerely
Lisa Karbon Erla McMaster
Volunteer Coordinator Principal
Lyrics
Jacques Levy
Matthew Shields
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25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
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Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 15
25th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom
Australasian College of Natural Therapies Day in The Life Workshops
Saturday 19th November
A taste of what it would be like to work in natural medicine fitness or manual therapies
bullDay In The Life of a Personal Trainer
bullDay In The Life of a Natural Therapy Practitioner
bullDay In The Life of a Massage Therapist
Cost $50
57 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
enquiriesacnteduau
httpwwwacnteduaueventssydney_workshops
John M Green Scholarships in Law
Closing Date 30 November 2011
Value $20000 up to $100000 - Tax Exempt
2 Scholarships available for duration of program
For students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake
undergraduate combined degrees in law
httpsscholarshipsonlineunsweduauscholarshipsc_al_search_detaildisplay_scholar
ship_detailsp_schedule_id=1341ampp_scholarship_specific_id=787
Billy Blue College of Design Scholarships
Scholarships worth up to $28000 each
Closing date for entries is Friday 9th December 2011
Contact us on 1300 851 245 or email infobillyblueeduau
httpwwwbillyblueeduauBBCD-Scholarship-2012pdfviewsearchterm=scholarship
Williams Business College International Students Scholarships
Covers 10 of the tuition fees
For evening programs in the following areas
Management Marketing Administration
Applications by the 20th November 2011
Email wbcinfowilliamseduau or call 9957 5325
wwwwilliamseduau
CAREERS NEWSLETTER
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 16
Study supports students not repeating a school year
A study by the University of Sydneys Professor Andrew Martin published in this months
issue of the British Educational Research Journal makes new findings of better outcomes
for students who do not repeat a school year
httpsydneyeduaunews84htmlnewsstoryid=7924
GAME ON Festival
930am - 300pm on 29th October 2011 at Macquarie University
A festival celebrating video game culture
Information sessions on lsquoWe play we design we learnrsquo lsquoManaging your childrsquos gaming
habits ndash pitfalls and benefitsrsquo lsquoHow to break into the Game Design Industryrsquo and the
lsquoBenefits of playing video gamesrsquo
http3dedratswordpresscomsydney-macquarie-university-game-on-festival
The vocational equivalent to Year 12 Research Paper
The report finds that no vocational pathway can be considered to be equivalent to Year
12
Vocational pathways form an alternative but are not equivalent
httpwwwlsayeduaupublications2416html
UTS Parents Information Evenings
Mon 14 to Wed 16 November 2011 - 6pm to 8pm
For year 12 students and their parents
Registration is essential
Monday 14 November 2011 at the City campus
Tuesday 15 November 2011 at the City campus
Wednesday 16 November 2011 at the Kuring-gai campus (Business Education Events
Leisure Sport Tourism amp Nursing courses)
T (02) 9514 1711 or email futurestudentsutseduau
httpdatasearch2utseduauundergraduateeventsdetailcfmItemId=25230
Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
Sunday 13 November 2011
Level 2 815 - 825 George St Sydney
1000am - 1200 noon
T 1300 462 887
httpwwwendeavoureduau
Sydney TAFE 120 Year Celebrations Final Event
9th Nov 2011 at Sydney Town Hall
Tickets are $35 for the show only amp $135 for dinner and the show
Funds raised for the charity Groundswell to help support reconstruction of areas of
Samoa devastated by the 2009 tsunami
httpwwwsitdetnsweduauimagineeventsno-more-gaga-this-is-the-galamore-
4940
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 17
UTS Bachelor of IT Co-op Scholarship Applications
Round 2 applications will close 31 October 2011
Worth around $14500 a year - a total of around $43500
httpwwwitutseduaucoursesscholarshipsbit
Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarship program
One year of fully funded course fees for study in a Bachelor degree in either
Naturopathy Nutritional Medicine or Musculoskeletal Therapy
Six campuses located nation-wide One scholarship at each campus Applicants will be
assessed on their academic ability their passion for the Year 12 studentsrsquo applications by
30 October 2011
httpwwwendeavoureduaufuture-studentsscholarships
International Health amp Fitness Forum
28 Oct 2011 to 29 Oct 2011 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Cost $400
httpwwwsportspeoplecomausplearningLearningDisplayaspID=4315
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
httpwwwantipodeanscomauHomehtm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
17 Nov 2011 600pm - 700pm EDST (Registration Essential)
ONLINE
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen amp Media Information Night
Wednesday November 30 600pm
82 Cope St Waterloo
RSVP to ikellersydneyfilmschoolcom or call (02) 9698 2244
wwwsydneyfilmschoolcom
HSC Advice Line opens Saturday 15 October
Telephone 13 11 12
Course assistance and support from experienced teachers in 20 of the most popular HSC
courses
See the HSC Advice Line timetable of course assistance
httpwwwboardofstudiesnsweduauhsc_examsadvice-linehtml
Students are encouraged to also use Students Online for exam tips tools and advice
httpstudentsonlinebosnsweduau
HSC Online also includes study strategies advice on exam techniques and information
for more than 50 subjects httphsccsueduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 18
Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Homework Help
Monday ndash Friday 330pm ndash 530pm Parramatta Library
Tuesday 330pm ndash 530pm Blacktown St Andrews College John Paul II Campus 50
Breakfast Road Marayong
Dhana 02 96826719
English Class
Monday 1030 am ndash 1pm Blacktown Wespoint Community room
Alex 02 96826719
Computer Classes
Tuesday 530pm ndash 730pm Saturday 10am ndash 12pm
Parramatta Library
Dhana 02 96826719
Parramatta Job club
Thursday 1pm ndash 3p Parramatta Library
Alex 02 96826719
Merrylands Job club
Saturday 10am ndash 12pm Merrylands Library
Alex 02 9682 6719
2011 Community Expo
19 October 2011
Parramatta Town Hall
Dhana 02 96826719
25 Union St Granville NSW 2142
wwwycworgau
UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program
Indigenous students who do not have a HSC or other qualifications or who have a UAI
score lower than required for their chosen course can apply to study at UWS through
the Alternative Entry Program
For more detailed admission advice or if you would like help to complete the application
please contact UWS on freecall 1300 897 669
Badanami Alternative Entry Program Workshop Dates
24 and 25 November 2011 both at Bankstown and Penrith Campus
19 and 20 January 2012 Bankstown Campus
httpwwwuwseduauindigenous_edueducationaccesspathways
UWS Diploma of Community and Social Development
Designed as an entry level qualification for Indigenous students
Pathway to other degrees at UWS or a qualification to enhance employment
opportunities in the community sector
Application through the UWS Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
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The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 19
Contact Badanami on 1800 038 923 for application information
httpfutureuwseduauugsocial_sciencesdiploma_of_community_and_social_develop
ment
African Conservation Experience
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries with no previous experience
necessary from the age of 17 upwards Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months and
you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip
wwwconservationafricanet
Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night
Saturday 29th October 630PM
Up to 30 telescopes operated by Macquarie University astronomers or amateur
astronomers
Location E7B Courtyard Macquarie University
Cost $5 Child (under 18) and seniors $12 Adult $27 Family Free for Association for
Astronomy Members
Enquiries (02) 9850 7111 No bookings required
httpwwwphysicsmqeduaucommunityAFAopennightindexhtm
GetSirius
Written by a team of Macquarie University students who reveal what uni life is really like
and give you tips about choosing a uni and a course
httpmqeduaufuture_studentsundergraduatenews_for_future_students
UWS Most Outstanding Year 11 Award
For students from Greater Western Sydney
Recipients receive the following
HSC Study Grant valued at $500
Conditional Academic Excellence Scholarship valued at $20000
Guaranteed UWS Course Offer
Selected by the School Principal amp the Year 11 Coordinator
Applications open in October and close late November
httpmyfutureuwseduauinformationaboutscholarships_homemost_outstanding_ye
ar_11
UWS Aspire Leadership Program
For our most gifted students
To put yourself in the running you should complete the Vice-Chancellors Leadership
Scholarship and Aspire Application form
Applications close 13 January 2012
httpseriousuwseduauGeneral-InformationAspire
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 20
The Sydney Summer School
Offered over three sessions from December to February
Recent high school graduates can enrol in first year subjects
httpsydneyeduausummer
University of Newcastle - Newstep
Perhaps you completed the HSC but didnrsquot get the marks you were hoping for or maybe
you did Year 12 but didnrsquot receive an ATAR (UAI)
You might have decided that the HSC wasnrsquot for you and left school before the HSC or
perhaps there were special circumstances that affected your ability to achieve at school
Newstep is a second chance
httpwwwnewcastleeduaustudentsfoundation-studiesnewstep
UOW College Opens Up More Pathways in 2012
From 2012 students that successfully complete one of UOW Collegersquos academic
programs will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor of Journalism or a
Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in creative writing graphic design theatre or visual
arts
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauwhats_newview_article131
STEP to UOW
University preparation course for recent school leavers who experienced disadvantage
while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 andor Yr 12)
For young people in the University of Wollongongrsquos drawing area and regional areas
httpwwwuowcollegeeduauacademic_programsstep_to_uow
Governor-Generalrsquos Indigenous Student Teacher Scholarshiprsquos
Awarded to one teacher education student from each state and territory $25000 per
year for up to four years
Applications for 2012 will open shortly
Contact Number (02) 6240 2754
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsPagesIndigenousTeacherSch
olarshipsaspx
Rex Pilot Cadet Program
Assistance will be provided with flying training and employment within the Rex Group
will be available upon satisfactory completion of the training
Applicants must have completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
Rex cadet pilot program has three intakes per year
The next intake is projected to begin in Wagga Wagga early 2012 Applications are now
open
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 21
httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
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httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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httpwwwrexcomaucadetpilotDefaultaspx
Basairs Flight Camps
Basairs Flight Camps are a great way to go flying during the holidays
You may even go for your first solo flight
Cost $2445 per week
131 Vega Crescent
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia
Phone (+61 2) 9791 0111
Fax (+61 2) 9791 0065
httpwwwbasaircomauindexphpnews-a-eventsflight-campshtml
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
Primarily aimed at year 11 high school students
Monday 9th January - Friday 20th January 2012
10am - 4pm daily
UTS School of Architecture
Building 6 702 - 730 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney
Summer school fees are $59900
Applications close December 23 2011
Gavin Perin
Discover Architecture Summer School Director
gavinperinutseduau
ph 02 9514 8806
fax 02 9514 8787
httpwwwutsarchitecturenetdiscoverarchitecture
Whitehouse Portfolio Presentation Workshops amp Degree Information Session Portfolio Development Workshops When 18 amp 25 November 2011 05 ndash 06 amp 09 December 2011 Time 10am to 330pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus Degree Information Session When 15 November 2011 Time 6pm - 7pm Where Sydney Campus amp Melbourne Campus httpwhitehouse-designeduauevents-calendarhtmlcaday
Charles Hawker Scholarships 2012
Valued at up to $6000000 over four years Successful applicants must study at one of Australian National University - ACT Flinders University of South Australia - SA University of Adelaide (including Roseworthy Campus) - SA Roseworthy Residential College University of New England - NSW
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 22
University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
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httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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University of South Australia - SA Marcus Oldham College - VIC University of Cambridge - UK Applications close Friday 6th January 2012 Website httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporg Application Form httpwwwhawkerscholarshiporgapplicationhtml
Macquarie University Elite Athletes and Performers Entry Scheme and Macquarie University Sport Scholarship
Application Closing Dates On-time by Monday 31 October Late applications up to Wednesday 30 November 2011 (Late Application Fee $133 for Elite Athletes and Artistic Performers Scheme) httpwwwstudentadminmqeduaupathwaysathleteshtml
World-first games business incubator program and scholarships
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is launching the worlds first games
business incubator program
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship at three Business Incubator Centres
(in Sydney Melbourne and Canberra) a $4000 Games Conference Scholarship and a
$6000 Business Development Scholarship
Enrolments are now open
Information session at each AIE Campus from 6 - 7pm Thursday 13th October 2011 or
find out more online at wwwAIEincubatorcom
Contact Celine Battendier Marketing Coordinator on 612 8514 8800 or 0404 836 036
wwwaieeduau
TAFE Application Courses
For most courses you do not need to apply before enrolling
But for some TAFE NSW courses you need to submit an application Application closing
dates for courses commencing Semester One 2012
All Institutes (except North Coast) Friday 28 October
North Coast Institute Friday 11 November
httpswwwtafensweduaucoursesenrolappcourseshtm
Bridging Courses
Some institutions assume you have a knowledge of specified NSW HSC courses or
equivalent prior to beginning your course
If you do not have the assumed level of knowledge but have met the admission
requirements you may still be selected for the course but you may have some difficulty
coping with your studies
Bridging or introductory courses may be recommended for some students who do not
have the assumed level of knowledge
See the first pages of each universities entry in the UAC Guide or go to
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httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
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MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 23
httpwwwuaceduauundergraduateinstitutions to see if Bridging Courses are
offered
UWS Indigenous Information Evenings
Learn about
UWS Undergraduate programs
The Badanami Alternative Entry Program application process
Indigenous scholarship opportunities
Enrolment and administration
Student Support Services
University Life and career pathways
UWS Penrith Campus
Thursday 3 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Second Avenue Kingswood
Building K Ground Level Room 15
UWS Campbelltown Campus
Thursday 10 November 2011
500pm-730pm
Narellan Road Campbelltown
Building 4 Ground Floor Room 15 (LT01)
Register httpwwwuwseduaufuture-student-
eventsindigenous_information_evening
Sheetmetal Industry Association Sculpture of the Year Awards 2012
Cash Prizes for Students and their School
Participation Certificates for all entrants
Public Exhibition Opportunities
Entries close April 5th 2012
wwwsheetmetalaustraliacomau
Contact Kylie 0400 272 848
eventssheetmetalaustraliacomau
Free Accredited Retail Training Parramatta
Designed for young persons aged 15-24 years who did not complete school year 12 are
not in training amp currently not employed full time
10 week course - Mon to Thu 10am to 330pm 10 Oct to 16 Dec
Contact Siang Wee Quek
P 02 9633 3919
M 0425 319 605
Email siangqywcanswcomau
Antipodeans Abroad New Website Launched
wwwantipodeanscomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 24
Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
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These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
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Year 12 Careers Advisory Service Thursday 15 December 2011 to Friday 6
January 2012
This free service is available by phone on 1300 300 687 or through our website
wwwcasdetnsweduau
The Careers Advisory Service website contains helpful information to assist you in
clarifying course choices employment opportunities career pathways and training
options
SCU College opens up new pathway to University
The College will begin operation in 2012 with the first new courses expected to be
available from Session 2 2012 starting in June
SCU College will offer Associate Degrees in a number of key areas including business
health science and arts through a network of learning centres from Coffs Harbour to
the Gold Coast and via distance education Students will be able to exit with an Associate
Degree or continue on into a full degree course at Southern Cross University
httpwwwscueduau
Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Volunteers assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both
internationally and in Indigenous Australia
Projects in Indigenous Australia Costa Rica Guatemala Mexico India and Vanuatu
Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks
wwwyouthchallengeorgau
Tropfest Australia
Filmmakers beginner or pro grab a camera and start shooting
Entries close Thursday 5 January 2012
httptropfestcomau
Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers
Centre
Advice on career pathways
Apprenticeship traineeship cadetship or school based apprenticeship the Careers Centre
is able to assist you
Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careersmbanswasnau
httpwwwmbanswasnaudefaultaspid=400
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Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
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information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 25
Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program
Volunteer overseas in Asia the Pacific or Africa
Next assignments will be advertised in January 2012
Register Your Interest httpwwwayadcomau
ANU Advisory Days
16 December Melbourne Advisory Day
Stamford Plaza 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne 10am - 3pm
19 December Sydney Advisory Day
Rydges World Square 389 Pitt Street Sydney 10am - 3pm
20 December Canberra Advisory Day
Melville Hall Building 12 The Australian National University 10am - 3pm
T 02 6125 4893 or Free call 1800 620 032
E studentrecruitmentanueduau
W httpwwwanueduaustudyat
Autostart Pre-Apprenticeship Courses Starting Soon
A 6 week automotive pre-apprenticeship course
Courses are starting soon in many locations
Suite 22-25 181 Church St Parramatta 2150
Phone (02) 9891 6900
Fax (02) 9687 3069
For further information and how to apply visit wwwautostartcomau
The School For Excellence Free HSC Study Skills Lecture
Sunday 6 November 2011 University of NSW (Kensington)
Saturday 12 November 2011 University of Sydney (Camperdown)
httpwwwtsfxcomaunsw
The Australian Childrens Music Foundation
Songwriting competition open to all school aged children in Australia
Prizes of $30000 of musical equipment or tuition for the winner and their school
httpacmfcomauour-initiativesnational-songwriting-competition
The ACMF work with children and youth particularly the disadvantaged and indigenous
ACMF music teachers provide weekly tuition and variety of musical instruments to
students in disadvantaged areas remote locations for indigenous children as well as
youth at risk in juvenile justice centres
wwwacmfcomau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 26
MEGT Institute Open Day
16th Dec 2011 from 10am to 4pm
Level 4 70 Riley St East Sydney NSW 2010
natashatriantosmegtcomau
wwwmegtcomau
Bedford College Open Day
Friday 25 November from 930am-400pm
Scholarships for Business Accounting and Child Care
The scholarship exam is held on Open Day at 1030am
54 Parramatta Road Glebe
marketingbedfordeduau
httpwwwbedfordeduauaboutopendays
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Information Nights
30 Nov 2011 630pm - 730pm
Level 3 282 Victoria Ave Chatswood NSW
All students need to register
ebonyantipodeanscomau
httpwwwantipodeanscomauinfo-nightshtm
Academy of Information Technology Information Evening
Wed 16 Nov 2011 6PM - 8PM
See what the digital media industry is all about (current amp future) the different courses
offered and a range of university pathways amp career prospects that are available to our
students
AIT Campus Level 2 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW 2007
httpwwwaitnsweduauexperienceeventsinformation-evening
America Rebels Heroes amp Renegades for Year 11 Students
Board of Studies endorsed HSC course that offers Year 11 students the opportunity to
earn credit towards a tertiary degree
United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney
9-13 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
16-20 January 2012 10ammdash2pm
4 and 11 February 2012 10ammdash2pm
Only for students who will commence Year 11 or Year 12 in 2012
Applications are due by 25 November 2011
USSC is offering two merit scholarships and one equity scholarship
For more information
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
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FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 27
E ameliatrialsydneyeduau
httpussceduaustudyhigh-school
Electrotechnology (Career Start) Meadowbank TAFE
This course includes 18 days on-the-job experience
Information Session on 25 January 2012 at 900 am to 1200 pm includes
(Compulsory) Assessment Testing Interview
Meadowbank College Building H Level 4 room H417
Contact Head Teacher Electrical Trades on 9942 3641
httpwwwnsitafensweduauCoursesCourseDetailaspxnum=17742ampsem=S12012
ampop=MS
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Newcastle Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses
Wednesday 4 January 2012 between 2 - 6pm
Thursday 19 January 2012 between 3 - 6pm
httpwwwnewcastleeduauwhat-can-i-studynews-and-events
Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Tertiary Scholarships
For Indigenous students aged 16-24 years undertaking full time studies at a Diploma or
Degree level at TAFE or University anywhere in Australia
In 2012 there will be 136 students on IYLP Tertiary scholarships
Applications close Friday 20th January 2012
httpwwwmadalahcomauiylp
Secondary Scholarships for students in Years 8-12 are also available
httpwwwdeewrgovauIndigenousSchoolingProgramsIYLPPagesDetailsofPartners
hipBrokersaspx
Bond with Bond
For new students their family and friends
Brisbane ndash 6 December 630pm-800pm
Sydney ndash 20 December 630pm
Melbourne ndash 20 December 630pm-830pm
T (07) 5595 3574
E cmacdonaldbondeduau
W wwwbondeduauabout-bondnews-and-eventsevents
Global Student Space Competition
For 14-18 year old students to design a science experiment that can be done in space
Entries close 7 December 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 28
wwwyoutubecomSpaceLab
Australian Brain Bee Challenge 2012
ABBC motivates young people to learn about the brain and pursue careers in
neuroscience research
Round 1 is open to all students who will be in year 10 in 2012
Round 1 12-18 March 2012 amp 19-23 March 2012
Round 2 TBA by each StateTerritory
Round 3 National Final 3-6 February 2013 in Melbourne
wwwabbceduau
Southern Cross University Information Days
Coffs Harbour 1100am to 230pm 5 December 2011
D Block Theatre
Contact Peter Marshall on 02 6659 3366 or petermarshallscueduau
Gold Coast 1000am to 230pm 6 December 2011
A Block room 220
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
Lismore 1100am to 330pm 7 December 2011
Y Block Theatre
Contact Penny Young on 02 6620 3114 or pennyyoungscueduau
Tweed Heads - Lakeside 1000am to 230pm 8 December 2011 In the Auditorium
Contact Linda Svenson on 07 5589 3019 or lindasvensonscueduau
httpwwwscueduaueventsindexphpeventsall
Australian Catholic University Information Sessions
Canberra Campus Monday 19 December 530pm-7pm
223 Antill St Watson Location B10
North Sydney Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
40 Edward St North Sydney
Strathfield Campus Wednesday 4 January 10am-4pm
25a Barker Rd Strathfield
httpwwwacueduau283116
Victoria amp Queensland Careers News
The Victoria amp Queensland Careers News pages have started to give a comprehensive
coverage of the news for those states
If you are interested in the other states news please go to the home page
(wwwmhscareerscom) and click on VIC or QLD
Email Alerts are also available for Victoria amp Queensland Please go to the Email Form
(wwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml) to register
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To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 29
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
DISCOVER TOURISM - The Discover Tourism careers portal is aimed at students
mature aged workers Indigenous Australians women returning to work and the
disabled Discover Tourism provides users with a range of information about the tourism
sector potential career paths wages and conditions and qualifications and training It
also features videos in which current tourism professionals tell their stories The site
connects employers with employees through the Discover Jobs site ndash a live job search
site for current positions in tourism and hospitality It also provides information on
career options and career paths in an engaging and entertaining manner and links in
with the hospitality sector via the Discover Hospitality site For DVD information packs to
help introduce your students to this resource and its network ndash the DVD pack profiles the
many features of the website as well as some brief information on the NTA - please
contact the National Tourism Alliance via admintourismallianceorg and check out the
website at wwwdiscovertourismcomau
Practice Aptitude Quizzes are a general resource designed to illustrate some of the
key literacy numeracy and comprehension learning standards required of people
attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification Questions in the
Quizzes are presented in the context of a specific industry sector The Quizzes also
provide industry specific careers information and links Check it out at
wwwaatinfocomauquizzescfm
News from UAC - Change of Preference Hotline Extended hours 16th-22nd December
Some unis will be making offers at 9am on Thursday 27 October mainly to special
admissions programs and for distance education courses Year 12 applicants wont
receive offers in this round Most offers are made in the Main Round on 18 January
2012 You can change your preferences for the October Round until midnight on Tuesday
25 October ATARs for NSW HSC students will be available from 9am on Thursday 15
December on UACs website Youll need your UAC application number or HSC student
number and your UAC PIN
Australian Maritime Academy - Public Information Day - 100pm ndash 400pm
Thursday 17 November 2011 Careers Advisers Parents and Students interested in
becoming a Coastal Maritime Cadet or who want to do something different for their Gap
Year are invited to attend the Information Day at the Australian National Maritime
Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney from 100pm to 400pm on
Thursday 17th November 2011
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University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
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August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
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For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
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claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
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Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
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GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
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GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 30
University of Tasmania - Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship - designed to
encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the financial costs
of moving to Tasmania The Relocation Scholarship consists of a one-off reimbursement
payment of $5000 (12 to be paid after the semester one census date - Friday 23 March
2012 and other 12 to be paid after the semester two census date - Friday 10 August
2012) For more information on the Relocation Scholarship or on any of the Law degrees
offered by UTAS please contact the Faculty Executive Officer on ph (03) 6226 7510 or
email KiraWhiteutaseduau
Sydney Ferries has three Apprenticeship positions at Balmain Shipyard in the
trades of Boilermaker Plumber and Fitter The Apprentices are chosen to undertake a
recognised trade apprenticeship through Sydney Ferries Apprentices are responsible for
assisting and learning from the Tradespersons and Engineering Supervisors at the
Shipyard General duties include assisting and learning the maintenance and repair of
vessel fleet Apprentices are required to participate in a structured apprenticeship
program that involves the completion of an Apprentice Record Book regular meetings
with Supervisors and attendance at monthly apprenticeship meetings with the
Apprentice Coordinator Training amp Development $38647 - $80978 weekly salary To
apply please visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
NSW Government ndash Sydney Ferries - Maritime Trainees are enrolled in Certificate 3
in Transport amp Distribution (Marine Engine Driving Grade 2) and throughout the conduct
of their traineeship participate in a range of on and off the job nationally recognised
training and assessment interventions Maritime Trainees engage in the daily operation
navigation selling of tickets cleaning security and maintenance of ferries wharves and
facilities Maritime Trainees participate in targeted customer service and safety related
training as well as acquiring time in engineering support roles to assist them in
successful completion of their traineeship program Salary $33898 To apply please
visit wwwjobsnswgovau Applications Close Monday 31st October 2011
The following new vacancies available
Driverrsquos license and car preferred Position would suit school leaver Applicant must live
locally
Apprenticeship in Locksmithing x2 ndash Chatswood
Must be able to work Mon-Fri 8am ndash 430pm
Apprenticeship in Panel beating Motor Mechanic and Vehicle Painting (1st or
2nd Year Positions) x3 ndash Alexandria
Must have good literacy and numeracy skills and an interest in the mechanical sector
This position would suit a school leaver
Apprenticeship in FittingWelding x5 (Any Year) ndash Auburn
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Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
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Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
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Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
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a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
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ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 31
Please send all interested applicantsrsquo resumes and covering letters by return email or
ask them to register and apply via our website wwwbwacnetau
Thank you
Kind regards
Chloe Baltra
Assistant to Employment amp Business Development Officer
BWAC Australian Apprenticeship Centre amp Employment Service
Phone 02 9749 9488
Fax 02 9749 9366
Email employmentbwacaacorgau
wwwbwacnetau
26th October 2011
wwwmhscareerscom Jobs
Go to httpwwwindeedcomau and type apprenticeship or traineeship in the ldquowhatrdquo
box
Or try other searches from httpwwwmhscareerscomJobSearchhtml
Valemus Autumn School
What Autumn School of Engineering
When 16-20 April 2012 Applications open November 2011
Who 50 Year 11 and Year 12 Sydney Metro students who are interested in engineering
Contact Aimee Najdovski 02 9410 5613
httpwwwengineersaustraliaorgaudivisionssydney-divisionschools-
programsschools-programs_homecfmDiscoverEng
Introduction to Dental Assisting ndash short course
What intensive course aimed at new entrants to dental assisting
When 3 weeks from 14 November 9am-330pm
Contact 02 9569 3220 or infonswdaaasnau httpwwwnswdaaasnau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 32
University of Sydney Cadigal Program
What access and support program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Applications submitted to the Koori Centre or Yooroang Garang by the end of
November
Successful students are also required to attend a 2 week workshop in February 2012
Contact Tanya Griffiths 02 8627 8619 or tanyagriffithssydneyeduau
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
What alternative entry for Macquarie Uni ndash Diploma equivalent to 1st year uni at
Macquarie
Start in February June or October
httpwwwsibtnsweduau
Macquarie University Non-award Study
What alternative pathway ndash complete 4 units with the minimum GPA for their chosen
degree to guarantee entry
httpwwwcoemqeduaunonawdhtm
Skilled Group Training Services
What recruits trains and manages apprentices and trainees
Contact 1300 440 784
httpskillednganetaubinfnt_info_pagecfmJobID=25374ampinfo_mode=new_appampMe
mberID=0
AFTRS 2012 Applications Closing on Nov 1st
When extended opening hours 8am- 11pm from Oct 29 to Nov 1
httpaftrseduauawardcourses
Flying Fish Information Day
When 7 December 6pm
Where Flying Fish Sail Academy Middle Harbour Yacht Club Mosman
httpwwwflyingfishonlinecomabout_us316asp
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 33
Penrith City Council Traineeships
Closing date for applications 25 November Check your local councils website for traineeships near you httpwwwpenrithcitynswgovauindexaspid=2690
Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships
What six $5000 scholarships to help eligible students focus on their future
When Applications close 31 January 2012
Contact csrteacherscreditunioncomau or 13 12 21
AFTRS HSC Video Intensive
What work intensively on your HSC Video Project with a film teacher
When 12 to 14 Dec
Cost $350
CSU Change your preference information sessions
Sydney information session
When 4 January 9am to 5pm
Where Suite101 Quad 3 102 Bennelong Parkway Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Contact 1800 334 733 to talk to a student adviser about your options
httpwwwcsueduauapplychange-your-preference
Randwick Vocational College Information Evening
When 14 November 6pm ndash 8pm
Where Auditorium Building B Level 2 Room 214
Contact 02 9469 8500
Coastal Maritime Cadet Program
What Info day
When 17 November 1pm
Where National Maritime Museum (Terrace Room) Darling Harbour Sydney
Who students parents and Careers advisers
Contact 0418 449 528 or infocoastguardeduau
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 34
Discover Tourism amp Discover Hospitality Websites
wwwdiscovertourismcomau
wwwdiscoverhospitalitycom
Demand driven funding for undergraduate student places
What This year there are more than 480000 undergraduate student places at public
universities Next year there will be over 500000 In total the number of undergraduate
student places will have increased by 20 per cent between 2008 and 2012
httpwwwdeewrgovauhighereducationresoursespagesfundingundergradstudentas
px
Australiarsquos Highest paying jobs httpaupfinanceyahoocommoney-managercareerarticle-10865531striking-it-rich-australias-highest-paying-jobs
Canberra Institute of Technology
Photography Floor talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Thursday 24 November 10 ndash 11am Fashion Floor Talks at CIT Momentum 2011 Tuesday 22 November 130 ndash 230pm or Wednesday 23 November 1pm ndash 2pm CIT Fashion Parade Thursday 24th November 7pm for an 8pm start Lower level Old Bus Depot Markets Pre-sold tickets only Tickets will go on sale through itripiskip in Braddon The Department of the Exterior in Manuka and online at httpwwwoutincanberracomau wwwciteduaucitmomentum2011 CIT Forensic Science Research Showcase Wednesday 30 November 530pm ndash 930pm A022 lecture theatre CIT Bruce Campus RSVP to Barbara Larkin by Tuesday 15 November on Barbaralarkinciteduau CIT School Stars Band Competition 2011 Register your schoolrsquos interest Event at CIT Music Industry Centre Southside CIT campus on Thursday 10 November 2011 arriving at 530pm for a 6pm start Email alisonhalpinciteduau or schoolstarsbandcompetitiongmailcom The CIT Communications Media and Music department Enrolment sessions Session 1 Mon 5 December 12pm Session 2 Mon 5 December 5pm Room C203 CIT Bruce campus infolineciteduau
CATC Design School Scholarships
Scholarship applications close 18th November 2011
Diplomas are available for Graphic Design Interior Design and Photography
Contact 02 9251 0029
Find us at Level 41-5 Hickson Rd The Rocks Sydney
wwwcatceduauscholarships
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 35
FOR YOUR ONGOING
SUPPORT
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ndash PARKLEA RESTAURANT
bull Lot 4 1190 Old Windsor Road
Parklea Telephone No 8824 5012
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions
procedure for certain categories of applicants
To learn more about the STAT including dates and locations of upcoming tests go to
wwwuaceduaustat
Pilot Cadetships Ab-initio and PATS Training Packages
Cadetships Ab-initio are ideal for students who have just completed Year 12 and have no
previous flying experience
Jetstar Pilot Cadetship amp Cathay Pacific Pilot Cadetship
PATS offer training packages to help students with their application forms CV interview
and to increase their aptitude test scores
wwwpilotaptitudecom
To receive these messages by email register your email address at
httpwwwmhscareerscomContactUshtml
Copyright copy 2011 Ron Sylvester All rights reserved
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 36
Year 11 IEA Careers Excursion 20th September 2011
Today the students followed the agenda they created for the day and attended school for roll call and then we
caught the bus to Castle Hill RSL Club We arrived at the Club at 1030am and were given an extensive tour of
the club which included all restaurants lounge areas function and training rooms sports and childcare
facilities cellar and their recycling area (cooking oils papercardboard and glass plus the use of gas to heat the
pools)
The students asked many questions and were given valuable information on the requirement of being an
employee of the Club and the benefits they are offered which include fun days on the job training plus
qualifications and access to club facilities
The students had lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Club before returning to school
The students were well behaved and polite throughout the excursion and I felt it was a great success
Ms A Perry Careers Advisor
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 37
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
TERM 1
TERM DATES 2011
FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2011 - FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2011
TERM 2 WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL 2011 - FRIDAY 1 JULY 2011
TERM 3 MONDAY 18 JULY 2011 - FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2011
TERM 4 MONDAY 10 OCTOBER 2011 - TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2011
PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS (FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 2 amp 3 AND LAST TWO DAYS OF TERM 4)
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
MONDAY 800AM - 1100AM WEDNESDAY 1200NOON - 100PM FRIDAY 100PM - 430PM
OFFICE HOURS 800AM - 315PM
OFFICE HOURS
OFFICE HOURS for Payment of fees 830AM - 230PM
Correct money would be appreciated when making payments by cash
as the school is unable to change large dominations especially prior to 900am
LATE ABSENT OR LEAVING EARLY NOTES
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 38
Notes are required from Parent Guardian to explain reasons for lateness absence or leaving early Please ensure your childrsquos full name and year is clearly written on the note
If a student does not produce a note for lateness a detention will be issued for that day
ALL notes are required to be handed in at Student Reception at the beginning of the day to enable a pass to be issued to the student and for the details to be noted in the system to avoid a truancy note being issued
OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
NEWSLETTER is on our website just prior to the P amp C Meeting (see below for
dates)
P amp C MEETING DATES 2011 bull 3 August 2011
bull 14 September 2011
bull 19 October 2011
bull 2 November 2011
bull 7 December 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PARENTS As information and communication is forwarded to you by email or SMS mobile phone it is
essential that the school has your correct details Please complete the form at the end of the newsletter if any of your personal details (email or
mobile phone number) have changed
Completed forms can be returned to the school by
1 Email glenwood-hschooldetnsweduau
2 FAX 9629 2796
3 POST Attention Cheryl Sheahan
Glenwood High School ndash Cnr Forman Ave amp Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood NSW 2768
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 39
information sheet
Education Tax Refund (ETR)
To help families pay for the costs of educating their primary and secondary school aged children the Government has introduced this new tax offset to be claimed for the first time in the 2009 tax return This document is an overview of the workings of the ETR if you require further information please contact your local office
The refundable tax offset is $39700 per child undertaking primary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $794 $79400 per child undertaking secondary studies which is 50 of all eligible expenses up to $1588
NOTE Education expenses in excess of that which can be claimed in a financial year can be carried forward to the next financial year If they are not claimed in the following year they are lost
These amounts have risen by CPI in 2011 Tax Year
Eligibility Those who have received FTB Part A in respect of children undertaking appropriate study in the relevant financial year Those parents who would have received FTB part A except for their childlsquos entitlement to Youth Allowance a disability support pension ABSTUDY Veteransrsquo Children Education Scheme and payment under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 School children undertaking secondary education independent of their parents may be eligible Students moving from primary to secondary school will have the full secondary entitlement to ETR and students ceasing education will have their entitlement limited to the period they attended school Families with home schooled children can qualify provided the children are registered with the relevant stateterritory government Shared care families will calculate the ETR on the same basis as the shared care
The claimable expenses are
Laptop computer amp home computer purchases Internet costs Printers paper and consumables - like printer ink disks and flash drives School textbooks Prescribed trade tools (where required and compulsory acquisition for education) Stationery Any other expense (but not school fees excursions tuck shop or uniforms) that relates to your childrenrsquos education
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 40
These expenses must have been incurred in the financial year and receipts will be required to substantiate claims made However expenses for which a tax deduction has been claimed or a Commonwealth Government subsidy has been received no ETR can be claimed
NOTE for the 2012 tax year the Tax Office will allow uniform expenses to be claimed So be sure to keep your receipts
This information sheet is intended as a guide for HampR Block clients All actual details and circumstances differ please discuss your situation with an HampR Block Tax Consultant Use one of our Taxsaver envelopes to keep all your receipts and documents remember ndash if you are not sure if you can claim an expense keep the receipt and we will ensure we claim all allowable deductions and rebates for you whilst preparing your tax return
HampR Block are the largest tax return preparation group in Australia through a network of 400 offices throughout Australia
For more information call 13 23 25 to connect to your nearest local office
To subscribe to our quarterly tax newsletter Insight and receive regular tax updates go to wwwhrblockcomau
HampR BLOCK
June 2011
We take the burden out of tax for you
Dear Parents Some of our students may be currently learning to drive or about to get their Learner licence This milestone raises concerns for some parents NSW Transport and Blacktown City Council provide free workshops to assist parents and others to learn about their role as a supervising driver The next Free Workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner drivers will be held on Tuesday November 15 Location - Level 5 Blacktown Civic Centre 62 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown Time - 600 pm to 800 pm To register please phone Council on 9839 6014 Please advise your parents and community of this free workshop David Tynan Road Safety Officer Blacktown City Council
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 41
August 2011
ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 42
For Further information Contact
HampR Block NORWEST ndash norwesthrblockcomau
G10 25 Solent Circuit NORWEST BUSINESS PARK NSW 2153
Tel 9659 5733
Fax 9659 6701
When to lodge You need to lodge your tax return by 31 October unless you register with a Tax Agent and your tax agent can get extensions to as late as May of the next year depending on your circumstances
Failure to lodge penalties can be as much as $110 for every 28 days up to a maximum of $550 for every year not lodged plus the General Interest Charge (GIC) the Tax Office charge if you owe them money This rate is currently 1192 Per annum and 003265753 Daily rate
Self Assessment tax system what is it
This means that the tax office will accept at face value the information you lodge with the tax return and process the return without checking or verifying any of the information
Checking will happen at a later date this can be in the form of a substantiation audit (verifying the claims by sighting receipt) Completing work expense schedules which detail to the tax office what form of records you have to prove your
Media Release
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 43
claims If you cannot substantiate your claims the penalties can be between 25 and 100 of the tax avoided plus GIC
What can you claim as a tax deduction
Expenses that relate to your work as an employee You can claim deductions for work-related expenses you incurred while performing your job Generally a work-related expense is incurred when you have spent the money or paid by cheque or credit card
Basic rules to consider before you decide to make a claim
You must have incurred the expense in 2010ndash11 tax year
You cannot claim an expense which has been or will be reimbursed to you by your employer or any other person
You must have necessarily incurred the expense in the course of earning your assessable income and it must not be private domestic or capital in nature For Example the costs of normal travel to and from work or buying lunch each day are private expenses and not tax deductible
If you incurred an expense that was both work related and private or domestic you can only claim a deduction for the work related portion of the expense
If you incurred an expense for services paid in advance read Advance Expenditure on this page to decide what part of the expense is allowable in 2010ndash11
You must be able to substantiate your claims with written evidence if the total claimed for expenses not including claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses calculated worked out your claims - but you do not need written evidence
Allowances
Receiving an allowance from your employer does not automatically entitle you to a deductionmdashyou must still meet the basic rules listed above to make a claim You can claim only the total amount you incurred even if the allowance is more
Substantiation - what is it
What sort of records do you need to keep for how long do you need to keep them
Written evidence rule - records you need to keep for claims of more than $300
You must have written evidence to prove your claims if your total claims exceed $300 The records you keep must prove the total amount not just the amount over $300
The $300 limit does not apply to claims for car meal allowance award transport payments allowance and travel allowance expenses There are special written evidence rules for these claims
What is written evidence
1 Written evidence can be
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 44
a document from the supplier of the goods or services showing - the name of the supplier
- the amount of the expense
A description of the goods or services purchased If not shown you may write this on the document
- the expense was incurred
- the date of the document
2 Evidence you have recorded yourself
For expenses of $10 each or less and the total of these expenses is $200 or less or where you have been unable to obtain written evidence - for example for toll or parking fees where you cannot obtain a receipt
Your records must show the same details as a document from a supplier as described above
How long you need to keep your records
You must keep your written evidence for five years from 31 October or if you lodge later for five years from the date you lodge your tax return If at the end of this period you are in a dispute with the Tax Office that relates to a work expense you must keep the relevant records until the dispute is resolved
For depreciating assets you must keep records for the entire period over which you claim deductions for the decline in value of those assets You must keep your records for a further five years from the date of your last claim The five years start on 31 October or if you lodge later from the date you lodge your tax return This period is extended if when the five years end you are in a dispute with the ATO that relates to a depreciating asset
Declaring all your income
Ensure you declare all your income young people tend to forget a Pay As You Go Summary or Centrelink income The Tax Office match all these sorts of income form reports from Employers and Centrelink and they conduct interest matching audits each year
Complete special areas of the tax return for under 18 year old
Under 18 year olds can have special higher rates of tax applied to income is unearned income for example interest dividends etc This is to stop parents splitting income with their children
Remember help is only a phone call away ndash HampR Block is Australiarsquos largest lodger of tax returns with over 400 offices throughout the country Call 13 23 25
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 45
Surviving Exam Stress
You may have heard the saying that ldquoparents are only as happy as their least happiest
childrdquo If this is indeed the case then exam time is a time of significant stress and
challenges for both parents and their children The key to survival during this time is
therefore in parents supporting their children to manage their stress and in managing
the contagious effects of this stress on the rest of the family system
This information sheet is designed to give parents some survival tips and strategies for supporting children and young people during exam time
bull Maintain perspective Success in exams is wonderful and can lead to further success and confidence in children and young people At the same time success in exams at the expense of a young personrsquos mental health or their relationship with their parents may not be worthwhile
bull Tune into what your child wants to achieve This may be completely different to the goals that you hold for your adolescent
bull Help your child to think about goal setting ndash knowing what goals they want to achieve is an important first step in planning for the future Then they can research what is needed to reach their goals
bull Support your child to find a level of balance in their life of study socialising and recreation that is appropriate to the goals that they wish to achieve
bull Notice and praise your childrsquos efforts at developing and maintaining a study plan If necessary and appropriate help them to develop the plan manage their time and to avoid other distractions eg accessing social networking sites phone-calls etc
bull Ensure that child has an appropriate environment for study They should have a dedicated quiet space that is comfortable has adequate lighting and is free of clutter
bull Provide emotional support Acknowledge the challenges and perseverance it takes to stay focused on studying Be there for them be supportive and encouraging Praise them for all of their achievements
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 46
ST MATTHEWrsquoS NETBALL CLUB ndash Low Fees amp
Local Competition 2012
bull Play at Gooden Reserve Baulkham Hills every Saturday afternoon ndash Register 511 and receive a free ball bull Registration ndash Saturday 5th November from 10am to 12 noon at Winston Hills
Mall bull 2012 fees ndash Fun Net $40 Under 16rsquos $75 and 16 and over $85 bull Uniform from $40 bull For further information please contact Deanna Moore on 9896 3631 or Belinda Schuster on 9688 6664
bull Be supportive by giving your child space and leeway as they go through a very stressful time in their life Try to have realistic expectations about what you can expect of your child in terms of helping around the house and try to avoid nagging them about minor issues
bull If your child feels unprepared and anxious donrsquot panic with them or make things worse with ldquoI told you sorsquosrdquo Reassure them that they can only do their best and help them to develop and apply relaxation and time-management techniques
Lastly and very importantly prepare yourself for the exam results This can be a very
emotional time for families either in celebration of a great achievement or problem
solving after a disappointing result Either way it is good to allow your child to have the
feelings that come with the result If it is a disappointing one it is good to name the
feelings (eg disappointment shame and jealously) and to help your child manage this
intense new feeling and to eventually move on to look at other options that are available
as well as what they can learn about themselves in the process Often just being able to
sit with your childrsquos despair creates closeness and a sense of support Adults usually
want to move away from those feelings and start problem solving too quickly Of course
we know there are a number of ways forward after a disappointing result but it is
important for us to be there with our child through this challenge and give them time to
feel to heal and then move on with problem solving
If you want to talk about how you are managing parenting a HSC student with one of our
professional counsellors call 1300 1300 52 or visit our website wwwparentlineorgau
for tips sheets and parenting stories
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 47
GLENWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS amp ADVERTISING
RIO PARIS NY AND MILAN ALL IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home By opening your door and hearts to an international
exchange student your family can
bull Make a life long link to a family in another country
bull Learn about another culture
bull Share the beauty of Australia and our culture
bull Gain a new family member
bull Contribute to International goodwill
bull Develop a friendship that will last for many years
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or
our student exchange programs out of Australia
Call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit wwwstudentexchangeorgau
ARE YOU NOT QUITE READY TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE
Or Do you want your family to share in your exchange experience and return the favour of being hosted by a family while
on your exchange
WELL ITrsquoS EASYBECOME A VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILY
Each year there are hundreds of students from around the world who choose to visit Australia You can be a part of the
experience by welcoming an exchange student into your home
Our students bring with them their own spending money health insurance and a wonderful attitude and desire to learn
about their new host country Your whole familyhellipand your relatives and friendshellipwill grow and learn as you all get to
know your new lsquosonrsquo or lsquodaughterrsquo from another land If your family can offer a friendly supportive and caring home
environment contact us today
To hear more about this wonderful opportunity or our student exchange programs out of Australia log onto
wwwstudentexchangeorgau or
call us on 1300 135 331
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-
School Telephone 9629 9577 School Facsimile 9629 2796 Website wwwglenwood-hschoolsnsweduau 48
GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Opportunity Through Learning
Telephone 9629 9577 Facsimile 9629 2796
Email glenwood-hSchooldetnsweduau
AUTHORITY TO CHANGE STUDENT RECORD DETAILS
Dear ParentGuardian
The need for our school to keep records up to date and accurate is extremely important particularly in the case of emergencies Please fill in the following change of record details and return to the school at your earliest convenience
STUDENTrsquoS FULL NAME (Include Siblings ATTENDING Glenwood High School)
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAMES
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
HOME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
PARENTGUARDIAN 1
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
PARENTGUARDIAN 2
PHONE NUMBERS
MOBILE
WORK
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME amp NO
(OTHER THAN PARENTGUARDIAN)
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
NAME PHONE NO
RELATIONSHIP
ATTENTION
If you have moved out of the Glenwood High School local enrolment area you need to attach a letter to the Principal outlining the reason for your move The letter must also explain why you wish your child to remain at the school as a non local enrolment instead of moving your childchildren to their local High School
_________________________ _________________ _____________
PARENTGUARDIANrsquoS NAME SIGNATURE DATE
- OFFICE HOURS for
- Payment of fees 830am - 230pm
- OUR NEXT P amp C MEETING will be held on 7 December 2011 in the Conference Room Please come along and join us 700pm start
- P amp C MEETING DATES 2011
-
- ldquoMAKE YOUR FIRST TAX RETURN LESS lsquoTAXINGrdquo
- Tax Assistance for lodging your first tax return
- This handy tax guide is for people lodging their first tax return
- It outlines their obligations and an understanding of the tax system
-
- When to lodge
-