Bordertown High School

Issue 1

9 February 2018

ATTENDANCE

Term 1 Week 1 93.2% Term 1 Week 2 94.7%

Ph: 87521455 Fax: 87521091 Email: dl.0894.info@schools.sa.edu.au Web: www.borderhs.sa.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

MYTERN SESSION Study Hub

Wednesday 14th February 7pm

SESSSA Swimming 16th February

Mount Gambier

Standards Day 19th February

Sports Day

23rd February 7.30am Start

STUDENT FREE DAYS

2nd March 8th March

Welcome all to the 2018 school year and particularly families new to the school. The year has started with its usual rush of sorting out timetabling, attending introductory lessons all mixed in with swimming heats and the carnival. We start the year with around 224 students, 20 teaching and 10 support staff. Naomi Excell has taken on the role of English/HASS Coordinator, Lauren Kirk is SACE Coordinator for term 1, Beth Cuthbertson has returned from accouchement leave and Hayley Artz is working in the student support area. The focus for staff on our planning days has been to create the environment that ensures that all students have a great start. Research shows that many students have identified the most important characteristics of good lessons as: effective explanations, useful feedback, passionate and committed teaching, teachers enjoying working with adolescents and teachers demonstrating a deep subject knowledge. Our teachers are fully prepared to create the sort of learning environments and conditions that will challenge students to improve their learning outcomes. Our 2017 SACE results were pleasing with 95% of students achieving their SACE. We were excited to learn that Gema Nunn achieved the ATAR required to become eligible to take up her scholarship at the Australian National University. As well as that, each student who applied for a university place received their first choice in the first round – an excellent reward for their efforts. Term 1 is traditionally busy with numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their sporting skill. Last Friday saw a successful swimming carnival completed in glorious weather with Walamba taking out honours. Well done to all students who participated, with many putting in really hard to contribute to their team’s performance. The day was superbly managed by the PE faculty led by Shane Orrock. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) building project is making steady progress with all spaces that will be redeveloped gutted ready for the new fit out. The builders are talking about a late May early June completion which sounds encouraging. STEM learning will create a clear direction for the school this year and beyond with staff development being focussed on changing teaching practice to reflect more the demands of changing ways of working beyond school. Competencies such as Critical and Creative Thinking along with increased Numeracy and Literacy will form the backbone of teacher development this year starting with a student free day devoted entirely to improving literacy in secondary school. Our second student free day will be on developing staff skills in implementing the iPad rollout so that they begin to develop the skills to use the devices with classes. This will allow students to be more creative as they work through their inquiry and project based learning tasks. Staff are looking forward to learning ways to use iPads to improve their teaching and raise student outcomes. We have timed the day early in the year so that staff will be able to use the iPads in their classrooms as soon as possible. The school is in the process of implementing a Learner Management System that will eventually allow parents to access things like student timetables, attendance, progress and end of term reports. Our Governing Council AGM is scheduled for 27 February at 7.30pm and is an ideal opportunity to become involved in school governance such as finance, grounds and facilities and Verco’s Farm management. Involvement in Governing Council gives a great insight into the behind the scenes workings of the school. On Wednesday I met with the members of our new Tatiara Partnership made up of Keith, Bordertown and Mundulla schools and preschools, to look at ways of continuing the collaborative work we started last year. We are not aligned with any other high schools but will be working more closely with Keith Area School and our feeder primary schools. Our new Education Director is Jim Michalanney (recently Murray Bridge High School Principal) who seems committed to helping us create growth for every student in every class. Markus Trnvovsky

School Photographs

SEMESTER TWO MERIT AWARDS 2017

Year 8 Year 9 Anna Will Rose Piggott

Eva Day Kahli Lock Lili Jaensch Alexandra Nairn Lucy Steer Aaryan Ghimire Nikki Ballinger Jared Ballinger Alyssa Conlon Shania Cornish Arabella Hinge Clare Langley Mary Mao Eliza Staude Amelia Williams Hayley Weatherald Tahlia O’Sullivan

Year 10 Year 11 Hannah Dinning Asha McCarthy Saphanmai Mao Savannah Shillabeer Thomas Halliday Hayden Shuttleworth Paris Pickering Lauren Brown Lachlan Makin Jessica Pretlove Caitlyn Conlon Whitney Rowett Kelly Will Lexi Plum Amber Dimitriadis Tahlia O’Sullivan Hayley Weatherald

School photographs will be taken on Thursday 15th February. All students have an order

envelope which they need to bring to school on the scheduled day. There are 2 options for payment: either on-line by midnight Feb 14

th, or correct cash on 15

th February. Students

having family photographs with siblings from the Primary School need to have contacted Mrs Walter to coordinate this prior to the day.

Athletics Carnival Help

Can you assist at our Interhouse Athletics Day on Thursday 23rd February, 2018? If so, please indicate below and return this slip to the High School Front Office as soon as possible. I am able to assist with :

Shotput

Discus

Javelin

Long/triple jump

High jump

Track—judging/timing

Canteen Parent Name________________________

Last year, 14 students and 2 teachers, accompanied with an Expedition leader, went to China,

Laos and Vietnam for World Challenge. In Laos, we did our community project phase, which

was to help a village of nearly 90 people dig a trench all across their village so that they could

have running water in every household. The trench digging was hard work as it involved climbing

and digging on steep hills and in the blistering sun. After this, we headed to one of the biggest

countries, China. In China, we had our Trek phase, which involved a 5 day trek that was 60km

long. Our Tour Guide Sam, helped us along the way, teaching us many things about his culture

and how Chinese people in the fields work and farm. After China, we headed to a Tourist

Highlight Country, Vietnam. In Vietnam, this was our relaxation phase, as we all pondered and

experienced the sights in Hanoi, Vietnam's Capital. We also went to Halong Bay to experience

the views, beautiful food and explore the caves around the bay.

Overall, the experience was one to never forget, as everyone liked their time over there.

Zac Puckridge

World Challenge Trip 2017

56th

ANNUAL

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

HOUSE SHIELD

Walamba—1169 points Pinjali—1026 points Glenora—989 points

KIRBY CUP WINNERS

Tyson Leigh (1:17.34) with Harry Dowling runner-up, and Bonnie Kennett (1:15.03) with Caitlyn Kupke runner-up.

AGE GROUP RESULTS

Under 14 Girls

Winner ............. Asha Weatherald 38pts

Runner-Up ....... Ruby Schwarz 36pts

Under 14 Boys

Winner ………...Hamish Young 35pts

Runner-Up ....... Makenzie Pickering 30pts

Under 15 Girls

Winner ............. Jade Schneider 42pts

Runner-Up……..Demi Lovelock ……..34pts

Under 15 Boys

Winner ............. Billy Whittlesea 47pts

Runner-Up ....... Harry Kuchel 45pts

Under 16 Girls

Winner ............. Whitney Rowett 44pts

Runner-Up ....... Eliza Staude 35pts

Under 16 Boys

Winner ............. Reagan Tink 43pts

Runner-Up.. ..... Dylan Butler 31pts

Over 16 Girls

Winnner ........... Caitlyn Kupke 48pts

Runner-Up….. . Bonnie Kennett 42pts

Over 16 Boys

Winner…. ........ Tyson Leigh 44pts

Runner-Up Riley Kuchel/Lachlan Makin 38pts

The 2018 Swimming Carnival, was held Friday of week 1 in perfect weather conditions. The competition was tight throughout the day, with Walamba winning for the 3rd year in a row. The level of support shown by all was excellent with many students swimming in older age groups, or events to get points for their team. The encouragement given to swimmers in the water was exemplary, as some swimmers battled to reach the end of the pool. Well done to everyone.

One of the highlights of the day was the girl’s Kirby Cup with a really tight finish with just .07 of a second separating Bonnie and Caitlyn in a great race.

A big thankyou to the pool staff for their assistance, at both the carnival and heats day and all school staff that assisted throughout the day and to Sandy Crawford who again returned to be referee. It was great to see so many spectators enjoying the day and supporting the swimmers. This was a fantastic way to start the school sporting year.

HPE Faculty

SCHOOL CARD 2018 The School Card Scheme provides financial assistance towards educational expenses for low income families who meet the eligibility criteria of having a child or children from 4 years of age attending school full time, independent full time students undertaking 6 subjects in year 10 or 11, or 5 subjects in year 12. Applicants wishing to be considered for School Card assistance must apply each year and the income limit is documented in the table below. Please contact Jo Gabriel for an application form if you wish to apply.

Number of Dependent Children

Gross Annual School Card Income Limit

Gross Weekly School Card Income Limit

1 $57 870 $1 113

2 $58 903 $1 133

3 $59 936 $1 153

4 $60 969 $1 173

5 $62 002 $1 193

Each additional dependent child

$1 033 $20

YR 12 PARENT INFORMATION EVENING Our first Year 12 Parent meeting for 2018 was held on Tuesday night, where policies relating to our Year 12 students, including attendance and assessment, were outlined. It was also an opportunity to re-outline SACE protocol and answer questions in relation to this. The Year 12 study line format was an important focus of the information session, with parents and Year 12 students aware of the expectations for these lessons, and also the consequences for inappropriate use of the study area for this valuable time. Parents were given a timeline for 2018, highlighting key dates for our Year 12 students, particularly in relation to the Tertiary Careers Expo (Adelaide Convention Centre April 8

th &

9th), the Adelaide Careers Expo (Wayville Showgrounds May 25th and 26

th ), University Open

Days and SATAC application dates. Any parents who were unable to attend on the evening can contact Sue Walter for any of the above information, although all Year 12 students have been issued with a timeline sheet. Sue Walter Yr 12 Home Group teacher

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MYTERN (Take Emotional Responsibility Now) is a simple yet powerful language that helps students, staff and parents cope with their response to the ever-increasing stresses of life. This is particularly important for secondary school students, as they are exposed to increased peer pressure and mounting work expectations. Far too many students are becoming overwhelmed by the accumulation of the little things. MYTERN gives students a strategy to handle the small pressures so that they don’t feel they have lost control. Rather than trying to eliminate the stress (which is impossible) and allow it to decrease your health, MYTERN teaches you how to build your emotional intelligence and create health and resilience out of these everyday stressors. Using the common metaphor of driving, the simple yet powerful language is designed to cross age and cultural barriers, so that it can be used effectively both at home and at school. MYTERN replaces blame and judgement with responsibility, empathy and compassion. As MYTERN was introduced to Bordertown Primary School last year, it is important that the language evolves so that secondary students understand that they may not be able to control circumstances, but they can control how they respond to it. On Wednesday 14

th February, Dr Jane Foster (a teacher for over 35 years)

will be presenting to our parent/community body. During the session, she will be explaining what MYTERN is and how you can apply the simple language every day, helping to positively impact you, your family and your wider community. As Dr Foster found in her research; it can literally save lives As MYTERN is going to be implemented across our school community, we believe that attending this meeting is an opportunity not to be missed. Hearing first hand from the creator will assist in understanding just how powerful learning the skill of MYTERN can be. Even if you have attended a MYTERN presentation before, it is well worth attending again. The Parent session will be held in the Study Hub at 7pm, Wednesday 14

th

February. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Year 11 Surf Camp

Term 1, 2018 Term Planner

Year 11 Surf Camp

Week MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY WEEKEND

0

22 23 Staff return

24

25

26

Australia Day

27/28 Jan

1 Jan

29

30

Swimming Heats

31

1 2

Swimming Carnival

3/4 Feb

2

Feb

5

Year 8 Parent Meeting 6.30pm

6

Year 12 Parent Meeting 7pm

7 8

9

Newsletter

10/11 Feb

3

Feb

12 Open Boys

Cricket (Bordertown)

13

14 MyTern meeting Study Hub 7pm –Parents

15 SAPOL 1.50pm Yr 11

students MyTern

Session ,Hall for Students

School Photos

16 SESSSA Swim

Mt G 17/18 Feb

4

Feb

19 Standards Day

20

Burge & Maddern

21 8/9 Cricket

TWC

22

23 Sports Day 7.30 start Newsletter

24/25 Feb

5

Feb

26

27 Governing

Council AGM

28 SSSSA

Swimming

1

2 Student Free

Day - Reading 3/4 March

6

Mar

5

6

7

8 Student Free Day – iPads

9

Newsletter

10/11 March

7

Mar

12

ADELAIDE CUP HOLIDAY

13 14

15 Year 8

Immunisation

16

17/18 March

8

Mar

19

20 21

SESSSA Aths St Martins

22

23

Newsletter 24/25 March

9

Mar

26

27

28

29

30 GOOD FRIDAY

31/1 April EASTER

(Daylight savings ends)

10

Apr

2 EASTER

MONDAY

3

4

5 6 7/8 April

Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo

(Sun)

11

Apr

9

10 11

12

SSSSA Athletics

13

Newsletter

14/15 Apr

Apr 16

17 18 19

20 21/22 Apr

Apr 23 24 25 Anzac Day

26 27 28/29 April

Year 11 Surf Camp

Athletics Day Lunch Order Form

Thursday 23rd February 2018 Please return order to School by no later than Wednesday 21st Feb

PLEASE ORDER FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR FAMILY ON THIS FORM

Family Name___________________________________________________________________

Student/s _______________________________________ Home Group________________

_______________________________________ Home Group________________

_______________________________________ Home Group________________

MONEY WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

TO BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 11:00am-12:00noon TEA, COFFEE & SLUSHIES & WALK IN FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CANTEEN

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No. ITEM TOTAL PRICE COST

Ham or chicken salad rolls $ 5.00

Ham or chicken salad wrap $ 5.50

Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Cranberry, Lettuce Baguette $ 6.50

Chicken,Ham,Salami Salad Box $ 7.00

Toasted Turkish bread melt with Chicken, Bacon, Spinach & Cheese

$ 6.50

Ham, cheese and pineapple focaccia $ 5.50

Sweet chilli chicken focaccia $ 5.50

Sausage roll $ 3.50

Pie $ 4.20

Pasties $ 4.20

Cheese sausage roll $ 3.80

Yoghurt & strawberries $ 3.50

Hummus snack tub-Carrot, Celery, Cucumber sticks $3.50

Powerade $ 4.00

Amount enclosed $ TOTAL $

I AM ABLE TO HELP IN THE CANTEEN ON ATHLETICS DAY

Name__________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________

(Please tick appropriate time slot)

8:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 12:00 9:00 - 10:00 12:00 - 1:00 10:00 - 11:00 (clean-up)

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