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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Student Achievement: Adelaide Fringe FestivalI congratulate all our students, past students and staff who participated in this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival. Three ensembles performed at the Festival and each of them was very well received by the public and critics alike.

Here is one review of “Children of an Idle Brain” By: Anthony Vawser at “Stage Whispers”:

Devised and directed by cast, with George Franklin. Adelaide Fringe. Scrambled Prince Theatre Company. Bakehouse Theatre. 2 - 7 March, 2020.

“It feels entirely appropriate that a playwright whose canon contained multiple instances of gender-based deception from various characters – and whose female roles could initially be played only by men – has inspired Scrambled Prince to devise and present a rethinking of perhaps his most iconic tale - Romeo and Juliet - that features not just a number of female cast members playing traditionally male characters, but also more than one romantic relationship that – certainly in the Elizabethan era - could be considered ‘unconventional’.

Such a liberating step away from Shakespearean formula is merely the best of many reasons why this production is both commendable and recommendable. Another reason: the many strong and striking performances on offer, particularly in the role of Tybalt, performed by Luci Rawson.

For a piece of theatre that takes just 45 minutes to play itself out, Children of an Idle Brain manages to make each one of its minutes count, texturing each scene and each encounter with drama, humour, intrigue, or any combination of the three. Direct traces of Shakespeare’s language remain to orientate us, but the minds and personalities of Scrambled Prince ensure that this new conception feels not only original, but also unpredictable and memorable.”

I want to thank all our students across the three ensembles for their passion, commitment and hard work in taking our school out into the community with such strong performances, which are considered both original and well thought through.

A big thank you also to the past students who continue to embrace us with their presence, creativity and talent and who provide the evidence for all of us that once you become a member of the Eltham High School community you remain a part of it forever.

Finally, I wish to thank all our staff and our two volunteers, Sophia Kokkolis and Michael Smith (parents) who travelled to Adelaide with our students, as well as all those who were involved in the organisation of the tour, in particular Rhonda Bonfante and Fran Mullins. Last but not least I want to thank and congratulate Tim Monigatti, teacher (and a past student of the school and of the Drama Program) for all his hard work and for stepping up to take the reins and lead the Program in the interim as we appointment our new Drama Coordinator, Ryan Patterson.

It seems from all aspects that the tour was a great success and that the students had a wonderful time and “did you very proud”.

DATES TO REMEMBER 2020

Wednesday 18 MarchAnnual General Meeting of Eltham High School Council - 7:30pm

Friday 20 MarchFrench Film Festival 2020

Wednesday 25 MarchVCAL 2021 Information Evening at 7:00pm

Thursday 26 MarchElevate Education: Parent Seminar Study Skill - 7:00pm

Friday 27 MarchLast day of Term 1

1 Principal’s Report3 Parents and Carers3 Middle School4 Senior School4 VCAL4 Careers5 Music6 Sport7 Volleyball8 VET Hospitality9 Swim Squad9 Drama10 Art10 Languages11 Science12 Student Services13 Community Announcements

TERM 1 / WEEK 7Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March - Year 8 Surf Camp 1 (8A, 8B and 8C)

Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March - Year 8 Surf Camp 2 (8D, 8E and 8F)

Wednesday 18 - Thursday 19 March - Year 8 Surf Camp 3 (8G, 8H and 8J)

Thursday 19 - Friday 20 March - Year 8 Surf Camp 4 (8K and 8L)

Friday 27 March - Last Day of Term 1

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Tour to FranceUnfortunately, due to the global epidemic of Coronavirus, the Department of Education and Training, late last week sent out a communication advising that all overseas school tours should be cancelled until further notice. The French Tour that was scheduled to leave on Sunday 22 March will not proceed.

Students are both very disappointed, at same time as being somewhat relieved.

It is our intention to offer the tour again at a future time.

Whilst the current planning for both the Space Camp Tour to the USA in September and the Music Tour to the USA in Decemberr is continuing, if the current advice remains long term, there is the potential that both of these Tours will be at risk of cancellation. However, they are months away and the situation may well change.

We will most certainly keep parents and students informed of any changes to the situation as time progresses.

CoronavirusAs the Coronavirus continues to spread within our State and around the world. I remind parents to ensure that our young people get into a routine of managing their own health and hygiene. There are some very simple behaviours that you can support your children with, which will benefit them and others around them. Let’s start with practising good hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene:

• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, or cough into your elbow;

• Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards; and

• Wash your hands regularly, after using the toilet, and before eating.

These behaviours will be encouraged at school both through a communication to all students as well as being consistently reminded by a series of posters, which will appear in a range of locations around the school.

We want to ensure that everyone in our school takes responsibility for their own health and supports others to do the same so that we can all remain healthy and well.

Can I also ask parents/guardians to ensure that if your child has or develops flu like symptoms: persistent coughing, running nose, temperature, sneezing etc. that you do not send them to school and that you seek medical advice even if it is just to confirm the dreaded common cold.

This is a measure to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child as well as that of every other member of our school.

School Council ElectionsI congratulate Sarah Koops on her appointment to the Eltham High School Council for a two-year term. Sarah has three children in the school in Years 10, 9 and 7. We look forward to working with Sarah as we engage in the very important work of the School Council over the next two years.

All vacancies have now been filled and I look forward to the first meeting of the new School Council on Wednesday 18 March.

School Council Annual General MeetingThe AGM of the Eltham High School Council will take place on Wednesday 18 March at 7:00pm in the School Conference Room. The Annual Report will be presented at this meeting. The meeting is open to all member s of our community.

If you wish to attend can you please inform Kate Scalzo on 9430 5111 or sca@elthamhs.vic.edu.au.

Sporting Precinct ProjectA great deal of work has taken place on the south end of the Southern Carpark on Ely Street. This area has been stripped of weeds, has had fresh top soil delivered and has been planted with a number of amazing trees and plants. Mulching of the area is taking place today when this work will be completed.

These plants will eventually mask the concrete retaining wall of the carpark and even now add a sense of beauty to the space.

A job well done.

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020

MARCH

Thursday 12• NMR Final - Senior Boys Cricket• Year 12 Humanities Seminar - Period 1

Friday 13• International Women's Day Music Celebration

Friday 13 - Sunday 15• Year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies - Wilsons Prom Bushwalk

Monday 16 • Year 11 Legal Studies - Court Visits

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17• Year 8 Surf Camp 1 - 8A, 8B and 8C

Tuesday 17• Year 7 Round Robin

Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18• Year 8 Surf Camp 2 - 8D, 8E and 8F

Wednesday 18• Annual General Meeting of Eltham High School Council - 7:30pm

Wednesday 18 - Thursday 19• Year 8 Surf Camp 3 - 8G, 8H and 8J

Thursday 19 - Friday 20• Year 8 Surf Camp 4 - 8K and 8L

Thursday 19• Year 11 English Seminar - WW1 History for 'Maus' - Period 1

Friday 20• French Film Festival Excursion 2020

Monday 23 • The Young Carer Project Presentation Period 3• Friends of Music Annual General Meeting - 7:30pm• Interem Reports Published to families

Monday 23 - Tuesday 24• Year 11 Study Camp to Forrest Edge

Wednesday 25• VCAL 2021 Information Evening 7:00pm• Workshop and Concert with Christian College Geelong• NMR Swimming

Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26• Chamber and Orchestra Strings Music Camp

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Thursday 26• Elevate Education: Parent Seminar Study Skill - 7:00pm• Space Camp 2020 Student Meeting at Lunchtime

Friday 27• End of Term 1 (2:30pm finish)

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Tuesday 14• First day on Term 2• Year 8 Tech School Design Challenge

Thursday 16• Year 7 Open Day and Information Evening

Friday 17• VCE Top Designs

Sunday 19• Jazz Ensemble Workshop Day

Monday 20• Year 10 and 11 Journey's Seminar - A Presentation from Various Speakers - Period 3

Tuesday 21• Athletics Day

Thursday 23• Student Progress Inteviews 11:00am - 7:00pm (No scheduled classes)

Friday 24• ANZAC Day Ceremony

Monday 27• 2020 Jazz Night - 7:00pm• VCE Seminar - The Arts Folio - Period 4

Tuesday 28• Student Progress Inteviews 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday 29• Year 7 Film Screening - Edward Scissorhands

Thursday 30• Year 12 Seminar - Humanities and Psychology - Period 1

Thursday 30 - Monday 4 • Art Enrichment Tour

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Monday 4• Year 12 VCE Careers Expo 2020

PARENTS AND CARERS 2020 CSEF ApplicationsThe Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provides payments for eligible students to attend activities such as:

• School camps or trips;• Swimming and school-organised sport programs;• Outdoor Education programs;• Excursions and Incursions.

Applications for 2020 are now open, through until the end of term 2, 2020. If you applied for the CSEF at Eltham High School in 2019, you do not need to complete an application form in 2020 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. Eltham High School will apply for the CSEF on your behalf.

You will only need to submit an application form in 2020 if any of the following changes have occurred:

• New student enrolments: your child has started or changed schools in 2020 or you did not apply at the same school in 2019 or

• Changed family circumstances: such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2020.

Schools are able to accept and process applications up until the end of term two each year. CSEF payments are made to schools from March onwards each year.

CATHERINE ZERNA, Finance Manager

MIDDLE SCHOOL Year 9 CampThis camp will take place the week beginning 4 May and runs for three days. This event is an adventure and leadership camp that will support the outcomes set for our students around student agency, resilience and motivation.

There will be two camps running from Monday 4 - Friday 8 May, including a compulsory two day school program covering a careers workshop.

Camp 1 - 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D and 9E Monday 4 - Wednesday 6 May

Camp 2 - 9F, 9G, 9H, 9J and 9K Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 May

Middle School CoordinatorsJust a reminder that the current list of coordinators in Middle School is as follows

Natalie Tate 8D tat@elthamhs.vic.edu.auJon Baly 8B, 9D, 9H bay@elthamhs.vic.edu.auJohn Elordieta 8C, 8J, 9F elo@elthamhs.vic.edu.auSimon Maurdev 8H, 9A, 9K mau@elthamhs.vic.edu.auTracey Parker 8K, 8L, 9G, 9J pak@elthamhs.vic.edu.auPeter Seymour 8A, 8G,9C, 9E sey@elthamhs.vic.edu.auChris Serong 8E, 8F, 9B sen@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

It is important that contact be made with the appropriate coordinator for any concerns/issues. If you require to see you child’s coordinator this must be done via appointment.

Sport UniformAll students are required to bring their sport uniform to PE/Sport classes. Afterschool detentions are now being implemented for students who have presented to class three or more times without their sport uniform. If your child has outgrown or lost their uniform a new one can be purchased from the General Office.

Year 8 CampYear 8 Camp will be taking place the week beginning 16 March. All students not attending camp are required at school for the two days their class is out on camp. They will be placed in an alternative class for those two days. It will be a normal timetabled day for all students not participating in camp.

NATALIE TATE, Middle School Team Leader (Acting)

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SENIOR SCHOOL Year 11 Camp - 23-24 March, 2020 Any students who are not attending the Year 11 Forest Edge Camp are expected to attend school on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March for an alternative school program.

2020 VCE Special Exam Arrangements Applications- Students Undertaking VCE Unit 3/4 Studies The VCAA Special Provision Unit accepts Special Examination Arrangement applications that may be approved to meet the needs of students who have disabilities, illnesses or other circumstances that would affect their ability to access a VCE external assessment.

Please find below a link to the VCAA webpage that outlines the types of special exam arrangements that are available.

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/schooladministration/notices/2019/Pages/146.aspx

Students must make contact with their respective coordinator as a matter of urgency if they are considering submitting an application as the application as moved to be online and it will require supporting evidence by a treating specialist or professional in addition to school based information. The closing date of applications is Friday 13 March, 2020.

AMANDA SALIBA, Senior School Team Leader (Acting)

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING 2021 VCAL Applications: Invitation for 2020 Year 10 Students and ParentsYear 10 students considering a VCAL pathway in 2021 are invited to attend an Information Evening on Wednesday 25 March at 7:00pm in the Eltham High School Nalleijerring Performance Centre.

This will be an opportunity to explore the VCAL Program and current pathways. The transition from Year 10 studies to a Vocational Education will be presented including the prerequisites for selection to the Eltham High School VCAL Program.

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a hands-on option for students in Years 11 and 12. The VCAL Program provides students with practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work. Like the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCAL is an accredited secondary certificate.

I would encourage all students and families who are considering a VCAL Pathway to attend this Information Evening.

TERRI WOOD, VCAL and VET Coordinator

CAREERS Year 10 Work Experience for 2020 - September 7 - 11Forms can be accessed through our Careers website at www.elthamhighcareers.com or they can be found outside the Careers Office. There is the standard Placement Form along with a Transport/Accommodation Form, if necessary.

Forms need to be returned by Friday August 28. Any queries should be directed to Ross Pringle at pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Note: *For students undertaking an enhancement subject they are still required to complete a work placement.

*Any student not completing work experience will be required to attend school.

WIRL - Work in Real LifeWIRL is an online career investigation site that provides career specific information, links to external sites and videos of people working in many areas. Eltham High has a school account and this can be accessed at https://wirl.com.au/

Username: elthamhsPassword: galaxy75

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers and Pathways Coordinator

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MUSIC Music Fees First Instalment Is Now OverdueMusic Fees first instalment is now overdue. All outstanding instalments must be paid as soon as possible (not Training Band and Training Strings).The first instalment, which covers your Instrumental Music Lesson fee, was due for payment on 1 March 2020.

The lesson fees are listed below for each ensemble:

VCE Lesson Fee $1600.00Symphonic Band $1400.00Concert Band / Chamber Strings $1000.00Wind Ensemble / String Orchestra $950.00

Payment of Music fees can be made by completing and returning the credit card details form, which has been added to your child’s main ensemble in the Compass Resources Tab, or by cash, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”.

If you have any queries regarding payment of the fees please contact the school’s Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at accounts@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

The second instalment for the Main Ensemble levy is due for payment by 1 May 2020.

The third instalment is for any other items i.e. instrument hire, percussion equipment hire, other ensembles like Stage Band, Junior Jazz Band etc. The third instalment is due by 20 June 2020.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jane Nicholson in the Music Office if you have any queries.

Jane's telephone is: 9430 5127 or email: nio@elthamhs.vic.edu.au Your prompt payment of fees is appreciated.

String Orchestra and Chamber Strings Music Camp 25 to 26 March 2020The Chamber Strings and String Orchestra Ensembles Music Camp will be in Healesville, staying overnight at Ferngully Lodge. This Music Camp is a very important aspect of an ensemble’s calendar.

A medical and dietary form has been distributed to students. As this is an overnight camp we are required to have a completed hard copy of the medical and dietary forms. Please ensure all forms are returned by Thursday 12 March even if there are no medical or dietary requirements.

Generations in Jazz 1 to 3 May 2020The Stage Band and Jazz Band will be attending the Generations in Jazz Festival at Mount Gambier from 1 to 3 May 2020.

A medical and dietary form has been distributed to students. As this is an overnight tour we are required to have a completed hard copy of the medical and dietary forms. Please ensure all forms are returned by 13 March even if there are no medical or dietary requirements.

Friends of Music Annual General Meeting: Monday 23 March 2020 at 7:30pmFriends of Music are parents and friends who are affiliated with our Eltham High School Music Program, who volunteer and assist in the running of music events such as concerts and fundraising. Their primary aim is to support the running of music events that allow our students performance opportunities. Our fundraising activities go towards the purchase of instruments for our students to use and perform with.

The Annual General Meeting for Friends of Music will be held on Monday 23 March 2020 at 7:30pm, where positions on the Committee will be elected.

We are calling for parents who want to get involved with supporting their student’s music education and your participation is welcomed.

If your child has been at the school for a couple of years and you see how positive the music events are, you are a new parent and want to be involved supporting FOM, or you have some ideas for FOM, please consider attending the Annual General Meeting where the committee will be elected and the agenda for activities and fundraising for the coming year will be discussed.

We also seek nominations for the Committee and positions on the Committee for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and general committee members. If you want to nominate for a role or want to nominate a person please pass the details to Duncan Butler, FOM Secretary at FriendsOfMusic@elthamhs.vic.edu.au.

CATRIONA MCKINNON, Friends of Music President

ROSTER FOR MARCH 2020

Wednesday• Jennifer Barry

Thursday• Michelle Spotswood

Friday• Jaime Stephens

Monday• Volunteer Needed

Tuesday• Volunteer Needed

If you would like to volunteer for our canteen in 2020 please send your email address and availabilities to our Canteen Manager, Carolina Constable at: cob@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

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Eltham High School Swim SquadWhen: Thursday Location: Eltham Leisure Centre Time: 7.00am – 8.00amPhil BoydEltham High School Swimming Club Coordinator

Eltham High School AnthologyWhen: Tuesday Location: Room 302 Time: LunchtimeSteve FordEltham High School Anthology Coordinator

Eltham High School STEM ClubWhen: Every second Wednesday Location: Room 802 Time: LunchtimeAnam JavedEltham High School Science Coordinator

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Lessons and Ensembles 2020All music lessons and rehearsals have now commenced. Please ensure you check Compass for your scheduled lesson and rehearsal times.

Please see a list of the 2020 large ensemble rehearsal times below:

Stage BandMonday 3:30-5:30pm in Room 306

Chamber Strings (Senior Strings)Monday 3:30-5:30pm in 700s Open Space

Training BandMonday 3:30-4:45pm in Room 101 (commences 16 March)

Training Strings (previously Junior Strings)Tuesday 7:30-8:45am in Room 306 (students are to arrive by 7:15am) (Commences 17 March)

Concert BandTuesday 3:30-5:30pm in Room 306

Wind Ensemble (previously Intermediate Band)Wednesday 7:30-8:45am in Room 306 (students are to arrive by 7:15am)

Big Band (previously Junior Jazz Band)Thursday lunchtime in 306

Symphonic BandWednesday 3:30-5:30pm and Friday 3:30-4:45pm in Room 306

Jazz BandThursday 3:30-5:30pm in Room 306

String Orchestra (previously Intermediate Strings)Friday 7:30-8:45am in Room 306 (students are to arrive by 7:15am)

ChoirFriday lunchtime in Room 904

RICK KEENAN, Director of Music

SPORT Athletics 2020 Victorian Track and Field ChampionshipsFieke Van Der Kamp (Year 10, Stewart House) finished in third place in the final of the Womens Under 17 3000m at the 2020 Victorian Athletics Championships. Fieke finished the 3000m in 10:14.64 to claim the bronze medal.

Flynn Connolly (Year 10, Andrew House) finished in 14th position in the Mens Under 17 3000m final. Flynn completed the 3000m in 9:46.98.

Three Eltham High School students will journey to Sydney to compete in the 2020 Australian Athletics Championships:

Elyssia Kenshole (Year 11, Andrew House) – Pole Vault; Fieke Van Der Kamp – 3000m; and Flynn Connolly – 2000m Steeplechase.

DVAC Results:Womens Under 17: 3000m: Fieke Van Der Kamp 10:14.64 (3rd); Mens Under 17: 3000m: Flynn Connolly 9:46.98 (14th);

2020 Australian Track and Field ChampionshipsSaturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March 2020, Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre

Eltham High School Entries:Womens Under 18: Elyssia Kenshole – Pole Vault;Womens Under 17: Fieke Van Der Kamp – 3000mMens Under 17: Flynn Connolly – 2000m Steeplechase

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Athletics TrainingEltham High School students interested in preparing for the school athletics and the school cross country season are invited to join in training sessions under the guidance of coach, Max Balchin (Lv.4 Senior IAAF Coach - Middle and Long Distance). Sessions are held at the athletics track at Willinda Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm. On Wednesday afternoons there is a training run from Lower Eltham Park at 5:00pm. All are welcome.

For further information, contact Max on 0409 350 280 or mbalchin29@bigpond.com

MAX BALCHIN, Athletics Coordinator

Timetabled Sport – Year 7 and 8Students in Year 7 and 8 participate in a sport session once each week. Students participate in a range of sports throughout the term. We aim to provide students with a small taste of a variety of sports, many of which are offered in the Inter-School Sports Program.

Participation is the main goal of these sessions and students are encouraged to experience a range of games. There is an expectation the students change into their PE uniforms for this session.

For any questions regarding the Sports Program, please feel free to contact us at school.

NIC COOPER and BREE PASCOE, Inter School Sports Coordinators

VOLLEYBALL Big 3 VolleyballA new initiative between Rowville Secondary College, Maribyrnong Secondary College and Eltham High School is being trialled this year for volleyball.

As our Eltham High School teams are improving at such a rapid rate, the level of competition from other regional schools is not sufficiently challenging. In response to this, three of the stronger volleyball schools in Victoria have decided to collaborate and design a new competition that will provide a greater level of competitiveness. Currently it is tentatively titled the Big 3 Competition. The competition involves each school hosting a round robin day of volleyball matches.

In term 1 Eltham High School will travel to Rowville and play both Rowville and Maribyrnong.In term 2 Maribyrnong will host, and in term 3 it will be Eltham’s turn. At the end of the round robin matches, the top two teams from each division will play off in a grand final. Current plans indicate this will occur at Dandenong Stadium on a Sunday evening. This will provide families with the chance to watch their children play in a high level game.

As the competition is in its infancy, at this stage select age groups have been proposed for this year. Therefore each travel round will need to be paid for as it occurs, similar to how interschool sports works. The event will be placed on Compass. Both girls and boys will compete in the following age groups.

• Year 8

• Intermediate (Year 10)

• Senior (Year 11 and 12)

Program Fees Year 8 - 12Full program fees will be added to accounts within the next two weeks. If you have not already done so, please complete the form outlining any uniform orders. Please spend 5 minutes completing the form as it will assist to ensure correct charges appear on your family account.

https://forms.gle/1QPYGxrL3xM8hYdd9

Another order form will be provided for those wishing to purchase a tracksuit uniform or backpack. I am waiting on the final charge for the backpack. This will be sent via email, so keep a lookout.

Victorian State Team TrialsThis years' State Team trials will be commencing soon. Last year ten Eltham High School students represented Victoria at the Australian Volleyball Junior Championships. I strongly encourage Eltham players to consider trialling. The experience of participating in trials with

Chess ClubWhen: Friday LunchtimeLocation: LibraryJunior School Teamr

DramaWhen: Wednesday (Junior)Thursday (Senior)Location: 111 Drama SpaceTime: 3.20pm – 5.00pmGeorge Franklin, Drama Teacher

Scrambled Prince WorkshopsWhen: ThursdayLocation: 111 Drama SpaceTime: 5.0pm – 7.00pmGeorge Franklin, Drama Teacher

Interschool Debating TeamWhen: Monday LunchtimeLocation: Room 301Madeleine GriffethDebating Coordinator

PRISIM(People - Respecting - Indvidual’s - Sexuality - Identity - Movement)When: Friday LunchtimeLocation: Student ServicesLouise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Violet Fems When: Tuesday LunchtimeLocation: Room Student ServicesLouise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Tournament of Minds (Year 7 - 10)When: Tuesday Lunchtime Term 2 and 3Location: Room 154Loren Clarke and Naomi EdreesTournament of Minds Coordinators

Language Conversation ClubWhen: Tuesday LunchtimeIndonesian Club: Room 610French Club: Room 612 Catherine Considine Languages KLA Coordinator

STEM ClubWhen: Monday Lunchtime (Week B)Indonesian Club: Room 610French Club: Room 802 Anam Javed STEM Club Coordinator

ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLUBSWHY NOT GET INVOLVED!

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the best coaches in the State is an invaluable experience. Please pencil in the dates of the trials, and ask Mr Young if you have any questions. Full details on how to register will be emailed when they are released.

Trial Dates (Sundays)

• 19 April

• 26 April

• 3 May

Volleyball Program 2020Volleyball trials have nearly concluded with Year 8 and onwards having squads selected. Please be aware of training times for your squads. For Year 7 the first stage of trials is almost complete.

Additional information will be provided to Year 7 students on what the process will be. Very soon a form will be sent to all players to be completed for any uniform requirements for the year. Sizing shirts are available to try on.

Morning Training - 7:00am - 8:30am Tuesday: Year 10, 11 and 12 Girls Wednesday: Year 8 and 9 BoysThursday: Year 8 and 9 Girls Friday: Year 10, 11 and 12 Boys

ANTHONY YOUNG, Volleyball Coordinator

VET HOSPITALITY Year 12 VET HospitalityOur Year 12 VET Hospitality Program was back in full swing with the annual Home Harvest at Edendale Farm being hugely successful last weekend. The community growers bring produce to our school and over the three days, students, guest Chefs and the community, prepare cook and return the food to the community in the form of a delicious vegetarian buffet. Students gain a wealth of knowledge, work with community volunteers and serve the community whilst completing work shifts for their Portfolio requirement.

Well done to: Xanda Brown (Year 11, Stewart House), Hunter Campi (Year 12, Rutter House), Bianca Connolly (Year 11, Stewart House), Lewis Cran-Oinonen (Year 12, Rutter House), Aimee Driessen-Lee (Year 11, Andrew House), Ellie Hardin (Year 12, Andrew House), Byron Jones-Kelly (Year 11, Rutter House), Mikhayla Krajcovic (Year 11, Rutter House), Maya Secchi (Year 12, Stewart House), Mia Smale (Year 11, Andrew House), Frank Sparks (Year 11, Everard House) and Gabby Vincent Gilmartin (Year 12, Andrew House). Special thanks to Gareth, Josh, Michelle and Richard from the Social Food Project and all our community volunteers for facilitating this opportunity for our students.

Year 11 VET HospitalityWelcome to our “New recruits”: uniforms have arrived and everyone is very excited!

Brylea Cartledge (Year 10, Everard House), Spencer Cowell (Year 10, Everard House), Benjamin Cox (Year 10, Everard House), Claudia D’Adam (Year 11, Rutter House), Lexi Dickinson (Year 10, Stewart House), Breanna Hogan (Year 10, Stewart House), Alex Jutson (Year 11, Everard House), Daniel McCallum (Year 11, Andrew House), Michaela Molenberg (Year 11, Stewart House), Kate Murphy (Year 10, Everard House), Maxi Partridge (Year 11, Andrew House), Emma Walton (Year 10, Andrew House) and Logan Ward (Year 11, Stewart House).

YASEMIN ZIADA, Technology KLA Coordinator

Year 12 VET Hospitality Home Harvest Festival

Year 11 VET Hospitality New Recruits

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SWIM SQUAD Eltham High School Swim Squad

PHIL BOYD, Swim Squad Coordinator

DRAMA Eltham High School Drama ProgramThe Eltham High School Drama Program will again run two ensembles in 2020:

Junior Drama Ensemble (Years 7 - 8) Wednesday afternoons from 3:20pm – 5:00pm

Senior Drama Ensemble (Years 9 - 12)Thursday afternoons from 3:20pm - 5:00pm

Both ensembles are fun, co-operative and educational cross age experiences and are an Eltham High School institution.

It is the Ensembles that create our school’s major productions and improvisation performances, and provide the springboard into our School’s elite Drama performance groups.

Both Ensembles are open to all students. There is no audition, and all participating students are guaranteed a part in any Ensemble production. The emphasis is on the process rather than the product; on learning and enjoyment rather than the production alone.

There is a fee of $180.00 per semester and a two week free trial. If you would like any further information please email Rhonda Bonfante at bon@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

RYAN PATTERSON, Drama Coordinator

PARENTINFORMATION

2020

Term 1:

Finishes Friday 27 March

Term 2:Starts Tuesday 14 April

Finishes Friday 26 June

Term 3:Starts Monday 13 July

Finishes Friday 18 September

Term 4:Starts Monday 5 October

Finishes Friday 18 December

GROUNDS COMMITTEECOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND WORKING BEE DATES

2020Working Bee Dates

• 22 March

• 3 May

• 21 June

• 23 August

• 11 October

• 22 November

We are always seeking new members for our Grounds Committee.

If you wish would like to get involved please contact Anna Panas via email: pan@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Thank YouELTHAM

  HIGH SCHOOLfor supporting the 2019

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ART Extracurricular Opportunities: VCE Lunchtime ClassesArt, Studio Arts and VCD are offering regular lunchtime classes for VCE students. These sessions will enable students to access resources, gain feedback and participate in extra workshops which will be offered from time to time.

All VCE students of these subjects are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this time to build their folios. Regular sessions will be held in Room 412 for VCD and Room 613 for Art and Studio Arts students.

LISA FOOTE, Arts KLA Coordinator

LANGUAGES Education PerfectThis year students of Language are to purchase our compulsory online learning tool, Education Perfect, via the direct website link: https://www.educationperfect.com

Please see payment instructions below. Payment cut off date is Friday 27 March. This same information has been distributed to parents of Language students.

Merci beaucoup / Terima kasih.

Education Perfect is a compulsory online learning tool that Eltham High School has integrated into its Languages and English curriculum.

Education Perfect enables students to focus on a wide range of learning tasks independently or as assigned by their teacher in class or for homework. The digital platform has been successfully implemented in hundreds of schools around the world, with notable impacts on students’ motivation and grades. Inter-class, state and global competitions run throughout the year which encourage students in their learning.

In 2020:All Language students in Years 7 – 12 are required to purchase this Program.

Subscription payments are made directly via your student’s Education Perfect account.

Please note: your child will be provided with their username and password in the first weeks of Term 1, in order for you to access the account to make these payments.

The cost is $31.50 per subject and the cut-off date for payments is Friday, 27 March, 2020.

1. Go to: https://www.educationperfect.com from a web browser (not the App)

2. Click on the Log-in link.

• (Username is “EHS” followed by student ID (e.g. EHSABC0001)• (Default password is your student’s first name, all in lower case (e.g. brodie)

3. Click on the subject you wish to pay for. Year 7 students can pay for both subjects at the same time via either English or French.

4. Click on PAY NOW.

Prior to the cut-off date, students can click on “Remind me later” and access the platform. After the cut-off date, students will not have access to the platform until payment is made.

All queries should be made directly to the company via support@educationperfect.com or (02) 6100 3723.

French Film FestivalAs part of our Languages Development Program, all Year 9 and 10 students of French will be attending a screening of “Donne-moi des ailes / Spread Your Wings” at the Palace Cinema Westgarth on Friday, 20 March. “Donne-moi des ailes”, an opening feature in the 2020 French Film Festival, is a feel-good story about a boy, Christian, who together with his father, strive to save an endangered bird species. Please note that the film is PG rated.

The film will compliment our Years 9 and 10 French recent units of study of French music, whilst also exploring cinema’s role in our continued pursuit of authentic French texts.

Students are to meet at Eltham Station no later than 9:05am on Friday 20 March, for a 9:21am train to Westgarth station. From there, students will continue the short walk on foot to Palace Cinema Westgarth for a 10:30am film screening.

MARCH

Thursday 12• NMR Final - Senior Boys Cricket

Friday 13 - Sunday 15• Year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies - Wilsons Prom Bushwalk

Monday 16 - Tuesday 17• Year 8 Surf Camp 1 - 8A, 8B and 8C

Tuesday 17• Year 7 Round Robin

Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18• Year 8 Surf Camp 2 - 8D, 8E and 8F

Wednesday 18 - Thursday 19• Year 8 Surf Camp 3 - 8G, 8H and 8J

Thursday 19 - Friday 20• Year 8 Surf Camp 4 - 8K and 8L

Wednesday 25• NMR Swimming

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Students will require sufficient funds on their Myki card for a return concession fare to Westgarth station ($5.00 is suggested). Students will have a short break to each their packed lunch, before catching the 1:01pm train back to Eltham Station. We will be walking back to school, arriving in time for Period 4 classes. All students are to attend their Period 4 class that day.

Please provide consent as well as payment of $23.00 by Friday 13 March. Parental consent/payment can be made directly to the Cashier at the front office or online via Compass.

Merci beaucoup!

CATHERINE CONSIDINE, Languages KLA Coordinator

SCIENCE RACI Titration Competition 2020This competition is open to all students enrolled in VCE Chemistry classes. The students will compete in their school laboratories in teams of three. Team members may be from the same year level or from different year levels.

By participating in the competition, students have an opportunity to practise their science investigation skills by performing two series of acid-base titrations to determine the concentrations of supplied solutions of a strong base and hence the concentrations of supplied solutions of a weak acid.

Detailed instructions are provided and should be given to all participants. They must work under a time limit of 2 hours:

• 30 minutes to familiarise themselves with the experiment and set up the equipment; and

• 90 minutes to perform the analyses, process their results, check their calculations and report their findings on an online spreadsheet.

All students in a team will be responsible for determining the concentrations of each of three solutions of the weak acid and three solutions of the strong base that are provided to the school. They therefore must work together to agree on their measurements and calculations. Teams will be ranked on how close they get to the true concentration of each solution.

Once they have received the chemicals and online link, schools have until Friday 7 August to compete in the State Competition. The top 10 percent of teams in the State Competition will be invited to compete in the National Competition, which will take place later in the year. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in the State Competition and certificates of recognition will be sent to winning schools. The top-placed team in the Victorian Competition will be awarded the inaugural Jenny Sharwood OAM Shield, which has been named by RACI in recognition of Jenny’s lifetime service to chemistry education.

Schools going through to the National Competition will be required to carry out a further series of volumetric analyses, usually to determine the amount of a weakly acidic solid present in a solid mixture.

Victorian schools have been well represented in the National Competition in the past and will be in competition with schools from across Australia. The top-placed Victorian team in the National Competition will be awarded the St Bernard’s College Shield.

Key information

• There is no limit on the number of teams schools can sponsor.

• The entry fee per team is $45.00.

• The closing date for entry is Friday 27 March 2020.

Solutions will be delivered to participating schools soon after the start of Term 2, so that the competition can be carried out at a time convenient for each school. Results must be submitted online by Friday 7 August 2020.

Based on the results achieved at the State level, teams will be notified if they are selected to take part in the National Competition, and will receive the required chemicals and instructions in August. Results for the National Competition are due in late September.

Please email Ms. Anam jav@elthamhs.vic.edu.au and Mrs. McDonald mcd@elthamhs.vic.edu.au if interested. We are looking for two teams comprising 3 students each.

ANAM JAVED, Science KLA Coordinator

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STUDENT SERVICES Initiate Youth Conference - Registrations Now Open!I am very excited to let you know that we are now taking registrations for our Initiate Youth Conference!

Initiate will be a dynamic, youth-led gathering that brings together young people from across the state to network, explore leadership and active citizenship and demonstrate how young people are living by the Victorian Value Statement of “it’s up to all of us to contribute to a Victoria we can be proud of”.

Initiate will include• A powerful line-up of young keynote speakers;

• Performances and displays from emerging young Victorian artists;

• A showcase of youth-led projects from around Victoria that have made a positive impact in the community;

• Youth-led interactive workshops, panels and conversations to stimulate bold ideas;

• A social media campaign.

The DetailsWhat: Initiate Youth Conference

Theme: Connect Change Makers, Showcase Talent and Elevate Voices

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Where: Meat Market, 3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne

Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm

Cost: Free

Age: 12 – 25

Young people are able to register via the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/96594198849/

Rotary Club of Eltham – ‘Community Organisations in Nillumbik and Environs’The Rotary Club of Eltham has compiled a publication: "Community Organisations in Nillumbik and Environs" which is available for download from www.rotaryeltham.org.au.

This pdf document provides an extensive listing of the broad range of community, recreation and sporting clubs and activities available to residents in the area. It has live links to the Website or FaceBook page of each organisation.

We believe the directory will be of benefit to staff, students and your broader school community, particularly new residents looking for ways they can engage in the community; existing residents seeking new interests or responding to changed circumstances; and young people exploring the opportunities for community, recreation or sporting participation.

Kevin Hadingham, Rotary Club of Eltham

LOUISE HEATHCOTE, Student Services Leader

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Whether YOU are new to the area or just looking for new recreation activities, sports, or like minded community groups to get involved in……Check out this extensive smorgasbord of organisations and activities in the Nillumbik area compiled by the Rotary Club of Eltham.

Download your electronic copy NOW at

www.rotaryeltham.org.au

The online copy has direct live links to the Website or FaceBook page of each organisation. It is periodically updated and you will always find the latest edition on the Rotary Club of Eltham home page.

Eltham

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Bushfire Fundraiser supporting WILDLIFE VICTORIA  

Come along to an afternoon of fundraising fun.  

Money raised from this event will go to supporting fire affected wildlife throughout Victoria. Funds will help rebuild shelters, replace equipment, 

provide food, medical supplies and support vet bills to injured, displaced and orphaned animals. 

 Event Details….. 

Date & Time: Saturday May 2nd  1.00pm – 5.30pm 

Location: Eltham High School  (the 400 space near the library) enter via the carpark behind the Wildcats 

Basketball Stadium Pricing: 

Children 16‐20 $20 Adults 21 + $25 

Book via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/BITOB 

Tables of 4 or 8 available Catering: 

Vegetarian and Vegan menu supplied in the form of finger food courtesy of the Hospitality Vet Students of EHS 

This fundraiser is a dry event due to under age attendees but please byo your other beverages. 

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Depending on where you live, we may refer you to another scout group closer to you, while our Weekly Meetings are open to:

Joeys 5-7y WED 6-7pm Cubs 8-10y WED 7-8.30pmScouts 11-14y FRI 7.30-9.30pm Venturers 15-17y WED 7.30-9.30pm Rovers 18-25y MON 7.30pm-late

Parents welcome to join as Leaders or Committee

1ST LOWER TEMPLESTOWE SCOUTS

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Define your own LEARNING

Interested kids and parents please email gl.templestowelower1st@gmail.com or text David at 0419 391 712 or Peter at 0434 474 928

www.1LTscouts.com.au

Ted Ajani Centre, 284 Thompsons Road, Lower Templestowe

Some memorable moments~ ‘Camping in tents is so fun!’

‘Falling off the stretcher!’‘I learnt to make some cool stuff!’

‘Spilling everything in cooking!’‘The billy cart went so fast!’

‘I had no idea how much fun four wheel driving could be!’

‘Wearing a white shirt in mud!’

Challenges. Friends. Laughs. Life skills and beyond.

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Space4UsHoliday Program

Space4Us is a peer support group for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 years who have a parent, older sibling or other adult family member who is affected by a mental illness.

This is a great opportunity to meet other teenagers who have similar experiences, to learn more about mental health and illness,

to explore ways of coping, and to have some time out and fun!

Topics will include:● Understanding different mental illnesses● Relationships with family and friends● Communication and problem solving● Responding to stigma and different

ways to take care of ourselves

Fun activities include laser tag, bowling, photography

and circus skills!

FREE 3 day program 1-3 April 2020

9.30AM TO 3.30PM

at 360 Boroondara Youth Resource Centre,

Level 1, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn

More information:This is a free program inclusive of all activities, snacks, meals and laughs. Enquire by phone about how we can help with transport as well. To enquire about the program please contact:

Tamar Spatz0466 937 982 or tamar.spatz@boroondara.vic.gov.au

Helen 0419 658 694 or helen.carter2@svha.org.au

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DISCLAIMER: “Eltham High School does not endorse any company, organisation, service or product referenced

in Community Announcements”

Tuning in to Teens

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting A six-session parenting program

for parents of adolescents aged from 10-16 years

Would you like to learn how to:

• be better at talking with your teen?

• be better at understanding your teen? • help your teen learn to manage their emotions?

• help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen? • teach your teen to deal with conflict?

Tuning in to Teens

shows you how to help your teen develop Emotional Intelligence. Adolescents with higher Emotional Intelligence: • are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure • have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with

peers

• are more able to cope when upset or angry • have fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties

• have more stable & satisfying relationships as adults • have greater career success –

• Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ!

Where: Viewbank College Warren Road, Rosanna

When: Wednesdays 6 May - 10 June 2020 7.00 - 9.00pm

Cost: $160 / $240 couples for 6 x 2hr sessions

For more information visit www.theparentingjourney.com.au Parenting Journey

Or visit us at For all enquiries or to make a booking please call: Kate Culy - 0404 042 789 or Jodie Harris - 0412 822 858