23 September 2019

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Some of our Year 12 students at their last assembly this morning

From the principal’s desk: Our assembly today was quite

amusing with Year 12

attending for the last time.

They managed to fit into their

old primary school uniforms

which were somewhat

stretched for some students.

They also sat where Year 7

normally sit and managed to

sing the second verse of

Advance Australia Fair which

was quite impressive.

Tomorrow Year 12 will go on

their picnic to Bobbin Head.

On Wednesday they have

chosen to come to school in

their pyjamas. I am not sure

what members of the public

will make of this. On Thursday

there will be a rehearsal for

their graduation assembly

followed by a netball game

and a softball game against

the staff. Friday, of course, will

be the graduation assembly in

the gym. It is sure to be a

bitter-sweet day with lots of

emotion. Thank you in

advance to the P&C who are

catering for the morning tea

on Friday.

Cont P2

Cover: Year 12’s last school assembly

In this issue: Baulko News – From the Mathematics department

Our new school App

P&C News

Band News

Creative and Performing Arts Faculty

BHHSACU “Timber Wolf” Camp 2019

Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards recipients

100% Attendance Award recipients

Term 4 Recreational Sport costs

Careers News

Scholarships for Teachers Are Now Open

Grease The Musical: Session Times and How to Purchase Tickets

Lifeline Giant Book Fair

Hills Bus – changes to service

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Calendar 2019 This calendar is subject to change so please check carefully each

week for any alterations. A whole year calendar is on the school

website at www.baulkhamhillshighschool.com.au

Term 3 Week 10 Monday 23 September - Y11 Yearly Examinations 16/9 to 27/9 incl. Tuesday 24 September - P&C General Meeting 7.30pm - Y12 Picnic Day Bobbin Head (Milne/Zhu) Wednesday 25 September Thursday 26 September - Y8 Commerce Final Exam in class 8SSA P1 (Dumas), 8SSL P6 (Iaconis)

8SSO P8 (Mogoko) Friday 27 September - Y12 Graduation - Y11 Welfare Afternoon P7&8 (Gyenge)

Term 4 Week 1 Monday 14 October Tuesday 15 October - Gotcha 4 Life Mens Mental Health Foundation P3 & 4 (all years) - Y10 & Y11 Scripture Seminar P7&8 - Y7/8/9 Scripture Seminar P5&6 Wednesday 16 October Thursday 17 October - HSC Examinations 17/10 to 11/11 incl. - School Musical Evening Performance 7pm (Arblaster) Friday 18 October - School Musical Evening Performance 7pm (Arblaster) Saturday 19 October - School Musical Matinee 2pm and Evening Performance 7pm (Arblaster) Week 2 Monday 21 October - HSC Examinations 17/10 to 11/11 incl. Tuesday 22 October - P&C General Meeting 7.30pm Wednesday 23 October Thursday 24 October - Y8 Mini Skills test 1 in class (8SSA Dumas P1), (8SSL Iaconis P6),

(8SSO Mogoko P8) - Peer Support Y-Lead Training Day (Fletcher) - Support Unit Coastal Environment Centre excursion (Chaggar0 Friday 25 October - Y8 Concert P1&2 – Music Aviva (Sleight) Sunday 27 October - Orchestra Workshop 1-5pm (Panjan) Week 3 Monday 28 October - HSC Examinations 17/10 to 11/11 incl. Tuesday 29 October Wednesday 30 October - Y8 VALID Science Test online (Chilwell) 30/10 to 05/11 Thursday 31 October - Y8 Mini Skills test 2 in class (8SSA Dumas P1), (8SSL Iaconis P6),

(8SSO Mogoko P8) Friday 1 November Week 4 Monday 4 November - HSC Examinations 17/10 to 11/11 incl. - Y10 Yearly Examinations 04/11 to 08/11 - Y8 VALID Science Test online (Chilwell) 30/10 to 05/11 Tuesday 5 November Wednesday 6 November Thursday 7 November Friday 8 November - Y11 and Support reports issued - Y7 Vaccinations

Year 11 continue with their

assessments this week. When they

return to class in Term 4 they will

begin Year 12 coursework in

preparation for the HSC. The cycle

continues.

Interviews have been held for new

students who will join us in Years 8 –

11 in 2020. If your child will be

leaving Baulko at the end of the

year please let the office know, in

writing, as soon as possible.

Best wishes to all families for a

wonderful and safe holiday.

School resumes for everyone on

Monday, 14 October. The HSC

commences for Year 12 on

Thursday, 17 October. Good luck

to our Year 12.

Jeanne Bathgate

Preferred option for fees

is to pay online

Parents are reminded to pay

all school fees online

Please check our website

for instructions

Fields marked with a red

asterix (*) on form are

mandatory

Please note:- Payment for

excursions must be made

before 6pm the day before

due date on permission note

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Baulko News

FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

I recently had the pleasure of attending

the UNSW 58th Annual School

Mathematics Competition award

ceremony in which a number of

Baulkham Hills High School students were

recognised for their outstanding

achievements.

In the Senior division, I am pleased to announce that James Bang (Year 12) was awarded first

prize (along with $250). Max Sun (Year 11) was awarded a high distinction (and $100). Other

certificate winners were Nirooshan Athithan (Year 11), Bing Rong Jiang (Year 11) and Patrick

Kim (Year 11) who all received a credit.

In the Junior division, congratulations to Frank Zhang (Year 10) who achieved a high distinction

(and $100). Distinctions (and $50) were awarded to Robinson Tong (Year 9) and Lior Yoffe

(Year 10), while Kaelan Nah (Year 9), Sid Malhotra (Year 10), Janiru Liyanage (Year 9) and

Anthony Han (Year 10) all received credits. Congratulations to all these students and a special

thank you to former Baulkham Hills HS student, Andy Tran, who has taught and mentored a

number of these students at 7:30am each week to not only train them in preparation for these

competitions, but also inspire them in their love of Mathematics.

But wait, there’s more…

I received an email recently from the Australian Mathematics Trust informing me that two of

our students, James Bang (Year 12) and Frank Zhang (Year 10) will be awarded medals in this

year’s Australian Mathematics Competition. The medal ceremony will be held in Government

House in Melbourne on Thursday, 24th October.

Congratulations to all these students on your outstanding achievement. We are so very proud

of your efforts.

Jason Ribbans - Head Teacher Mathematics

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Baulkham Hills High School has a new phone app!

The school mobile app is used to send parents important notices, make forms available

electronically and a place to find out school information. To download the new phone app

developed by school Enews, follow these instructions:

iPhone and iPad Users

1) Press App Store icon on your device

2) Press Search and type in "Baulkham Hills High School"

3) Press "Get", the app will download

4) Press "Open" and accept "push alerts"

5) Configure “Push Alerts” – see instructions below

Android Users

1) Press Play Store icon on your device

2) Press magnifying glass and type in

"Baulkham Hills High School"

3) Press "Install", the app will download

4) Press "Open"

5) Configure “Push Alerts” – see instructions below

Configure Push Alerts

1) Press the "Settings / Cog" icon

2) Ensure General News / Messages is set to on,

to receive important updates from the school

then press done.

Any old Baulkham Hills High School phone apps on your device can be removed.

More updates to the app will be coming over the following months.

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P&C News

The next P&C general meeting will be held this Tuesday 24 September, at 7:30pm in the

School Library. All parents are welcome to attend.

Multicultural Food Fair – Volunteers, Performers & Sponsorship

Planning is well underway for the Multicultural Food Fair. So far, parents have volunteered to

coordinate Indian, Sri Lankan, Korean, Chinese, South-East Asian and Aussie food stalls. The

Indian and South-East Asian stalls are still very short on volunteers, so if you are from India or

a South-East Asian country (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam,

Thailand etc) and are able to spare some time to assist by serving or cooking, please let us

know via bhhspandc@hotmail.com.

The P&C is also looking for students to showcase their dance, vocal, musical or comedic

talents on the night. Please contact us via bhhspandc@hotmail.com.

Q&A Session with Master Academy (Tuesday, 15 October, 7:30 pm @ Library)

It’s an opportunity for parents to ask about the debating and public speaking programs at

BHHS. The Managing Director (James Smith) and Program Manager (Sarah Jackson) will be

here to answer questions. They will talk about the program and listen to parents’ input on

how to improve the programs in future years.

No registration is required. (*This is not a P&C General Meeting*)

Multicultural Food Fair Poster Competition: Winners Announcement

The MFF poster competition has received an overwhelming response and all the entries were

of high standard. The P&C would like to thank all participating students for their efforts.

Congratulations to Linda Ye (Year 11) for producing the most visually striking poster that ticked

every box. She will receive $100 as her prize. Runners-up Nethmi Sellahewa and Nichol Xu

(Year 9 – joint entry) and Kadie Dao (Year 10) will also be awarded $20 MFF Vouchers for their

excellent entries.

Sau Wan Liew

P&C President

The next General Meeting will be held on 24 September (Tuesday), 7:30pm at the library.

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Band News

Do you want to keep up with the latest information with Band activities? Make sure

you follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Baulko-Band-and-

Orchestra-100848740521209

1. Europe Tour 2021 expression of interests – forms to be returned either in the

band letterbox or email eurobaulkoban2021@gmail.com. Closing date is

30th Sept.

2. Stage Band Cafe Performance on Sunday Sept 29th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Outdoor performance at Glenorie cafe and Bakery.

3. Orchestra workshop on Sunday 27th Oct from 1pm to 5pm at TLC.

4. String Ensemble to attend orchestra workshop on the 27th Oct from 1pm to

5pm at TLC

5. Christmas Concert on Wednesday, 20th November @ 6:30pm

6. Multi-cultural Food Fair band performance on Saturday, 23rd November

7. Beginner Band Recital on Wednesday, 27th November from 6:30pm to

7:30pm at TLC.

8. Band Auditions will be held on Saturday, 30th November from 10am to 4pm.

The conductors will be Steve Clark, Yvonne Brown and Luis Madrid.

SAVE THE DATE:

Stage Band Café Performance – Sunday, 29th September Europe Tour 2021 expression of interest – 30th September Orchestra Workshop – Sunday, 27th Oct Beginner Band Recital – Wednesday 27th November Band Auditions – 30th November

The Band Committee

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The Creative and Performing Arts Faculty

As Term 3 comes to a close I would like to congratulate all of our amazing Creative and

Performing Arts students on their sensational effort this term. The CAPA staff are blessed to

work with students that are creative, imaginative and hardworking!

Important upcoming dates to remember:

Year 12 Music Graduation Performance 27/9/19

Grease The Musical Term 4 Week 1

CAPA Showcase 12th of December 2019

In the Creative and Performing Arts faculty we strive for excellent results and we have seen

this come to fruition this Term with our graduating Music and Visual Arts students. Year 12

Music 2 and Extension students performed their HSC works and all walked out of their

examinations with big smiles on their faces. Year 12 Visual Arts students celebrated a

wonderful exhibition which had many parents and community members come to view it. The

high standard of work exhibited in 2019 is exemplary and we as a faculty are very proud of

the submissions.

Please encourage your children to get involved and have a go at the variety of programs

we have running in the Creative and Performing Arts faculty to expand and strengthen their

skills across all the arts. Interested in joining a CAPA club? Why not join one the following?

Graphics Club

Events Team

Junior Choir

If you are interested and not already involved please send your child to the CAPA staffroom

to sign up.

I would like to mention my

Superstar student of CAPA for the

Month. This Month I award it to:

Harley who consistently attends

class with a positive attitude and

enjoys art making and music

playing. Congratulations to

Harley! Harley is pictured below

with his latest masterpiece.

We aim for extraordinary results with all of our students in the Creative and Performing Arts

Faculty. To assist us developing your sons and daughters, it is essential that each student in

our classes has the appropriate equipment for each lesson. Please check with your child to

ensure that all students are prepared for each lesson.

Miss Kristy Pugliano Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts

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HSC Body of Work Exhibition The artworks of the 2019 HSC Body of Work Exhibition amazed and delighted students, parents

and teachers with their aesthetic beauty, technical prowess and sophisticated concepts.

Below are a few photographs of the successful event.

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Drama

This term Year 9 Drama had been busily preparing for their puppetry performance which

required the students to utilise their research of puppetry across time and differing cultures to

create their own script. The students created a myth that represented our contemporary

context drawing on the well-made play structure and their knowledge of Dramatic Elements.

The students utilised the all-purpose built puppet stage and dramatic lighting to enhance

their performance. Students created a range of different puppets including rod puppets,

shadow puppets and sock puppets for their character portrayals. The students

demonstrated excellent sewing and craft skills to produce interesting and quirky characters.

The myths and moral messages embedded in their performances were thoughtful and

reflective of contemporary concerns. It was a fantastic opportunity to see some of the

students who enjoy art combine this interest with performance.

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Year 10 Drama

In Yr10 Drama, students have been studying elements of production and design in theatre.

They read a number of plays before creating a directorial vision for the plays. The class also

looked at set and costume design and promotions and marketing materials. This culminated

in a pitch presentation where each student presented their directorial vision for their chosen

play and a design aspect to illustrate this vision. The work was of a high standard and the

class should all be proud of their efforts.

Photos in order are

Abhiniti Negi with her costume design, Diya Goswami with her poster and program, Justina

Devaranjith with her costume design and Siyu Yan with her poster.

Music

Year 9 elective class have been studying Jazz this term. They are currently composing a

piece of jazz music as their final assessment of the topic.

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Year 10 elective music students, rehearsing their ensemble piece for the Film Music topic.

Year 8 choir rehearsed throughout Term 3 and performed to the Year 12 students

during a lunchtime University lecture with Ms Hardy.

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BHHSACU ‘Timber Wolf’ Camp 2019

From Friday, 23 August to Sunday, 25 August 2019, the BHHSACU went on their first camp of

the year. Code-named ‘Timber Wolf’ at Baden-Powell Scout Camp in Pennant Hills.

The first day was the shortest. It was dark when we arrived on-site. All the cadets and ACS

were there on time. All I saw was a crowd of camouflage, huddling together in groups so

that they all could be in the same cabin. We were given a quick orientation and then were

sent to our rooms. Before lights out, we entertained ourselves or watched a movie before

the real work began on Saturday morning. Time flies when you are having fun, and that I

can’t deny. We were all so excited for the next day that we barely slept.

We promptly woke ourselves in the early morning, had breakfast and then went to our lessons

in preparation for the weekend. We were taught the basic skills of the bush; navigation,

routine and how to effectively manage the location and safety of a platoon via radio. We

were then shown how to efficiently make a fire in wet scenarios. We then applied all our skills

in a game of capture the flag. In a forest…… fun! Our stealth skills were put to the test in a

game of red light green light. You first had to crawl silently past some ‘guards’ before

crawling across a field to get to the final objective. In the night, yes NIGHT, we played hide

and seek. All the higher ranked cadets were hiding in the forest, using all their skills of

camouflage, light and shape to stay hidden. We were tasked with the almost impossible task

to find them without any light. In one round, a cadet was camouflaged, trying to look like a

log. He was then trampled by a section who wasn’t paying attention. This night, we actually

slept faster, not to mention like a ‘log’.

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Next morning, we were up early again, with no regrets of missing out on sleeping in on a

Sunday morning. A small handful of students were called to a makeup room. They then

‘attained’ many VERY realistic looking bruises, fractures and burns. They then hid among the

bush and we had to find them, treat them and send for help via radio. We used compasses

to navigate around the bush in a ‘treasure hunt’. During those moments, I truly realised how

crucial these exercises and camps are, to develop and attain all those skills it takes to be an

efficient cadet. Alas, it was time to head home, what a weekend we had!

I would like to thank all the NCOs and ACS for taking the time to attend and organise a very

memorable camp. Overall, it was a great and memorable camp, so I can’t wait for the

longer camp that goes for 5 days in November.

Ansh Ahuja 7B

Dorothea Mackellar

Poetry Awards recipients

Left Janiru Liyanage

Middle Aanya Phansalkar

Right Munira Tabissum Ahmed

100% Attendance

Award recipients

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RECREATIONAL SPORT COSTS - Term 4, 2019 (10 weeks) for Years 8-10

Payment MUST be made by Friday, 18th October

*please collect your sports permission note from sport, signed note must be provided to your sport teacher

Venue Sport Cost

Anytime Fitness Old Northern Road Baulkham Hills

Fitness Gym

$80

The Edge Castle Hill Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing $150

Fred Caterson Tennis Castle Hill

Tennis – Recreational $125

Hills Stadium Fred Caterson, Caste Hill

Basketball Courts (7 weeks – centre not available 14/2 & 7/3)

$120

AMF Wondabowl Salisbury Road Castle Hill

Ten Pin Bowling

$140

Castle Hill Indoor Sports Anella Avenue Castle Hill

Indoor Soccer

$165

Baulkham Hills Indoor Sports Hills Street Baulkham Hills

Squash $80

School – UPSTAIRS TLC Tae-Kwon-Do $80

School – P1 SHAOLIN BOXING

NEW SPORT IN 2019 $60

Castle Hill Cheer Energy

TUMBLING & STUNTING $150

Baulkham Hills Area Walking No Charge

Your Recreational Sport selection can only be made online at www.schoolinterviews.com.au

The code for Term 4 is: hc58k

The site will be open for use from Wednesday, 25th September at 7:30pm and close on Thursday, 26th September at 7:30pm.

After you have made your selection, your confirmation email will be the invoice for payment.

Payments are made online at: http://baulkhamhillshighschool.com.au/ and must be received by Week

1, Term 4 (Friday 18th October) - No student registration number or invoice number is needed for online payments, select the item ‘sport’ as the payment type

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Careers News

Resources for parents myfuture parent resource: https://myfuture.edu.au/footer/assist-others

Career Industry Council of Australia #Work2030 video for parents: https://youtu.be/9YMKnZezOLc

Career Planning Conversations Podcast with Kathryn Taylor (who will be speaking with Year 11 and 12

students this year): https://www.vicparentscouncil.vic.edu.au/news/2019/3/28/vpc-podcast-series-career-

planning-conversations-with-kathryn-taylor

Events & Resources for students A Career Competency Checklist has been published on Google Classroom so that students can make sure they

are on track for Years 10/11/12

Students have access to hard copy Career Portfolios with the Baulko logo (pick up from Careers Office)

Online Careers Portfolios can be built via the Study Work Grow website (see info below)

Students and parents can access the Study Work Grow Careers Subscription (please ask your child for the user name and password). A personalised school page is available via the above link (requires log in) which includes important event information

Students also have access to resources on Google Classroom

Yr 10 and 11 students have 1 year access to a new resource to explore various careers – The Careers Department

Please see the Careers page on the school website for an overview of the Careers Program

Updates for parents of Year 10 students Work Experience FAQs and form (Student Placement Record) are on Google Classroom (opportunities that have

been advertised by universities/organisations will be emailed to students however it is the student’s responsibility to organise their own placement)

UAC’s Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students (online and hard copies) and new online tool (Subject Compass) have been shared with students to assist with the subject selection process

All Year 10 students have access to the Online Study Hacks Masterclass (taught by Dr Jane Genovese who has qualifications in Law & Psychology) from Term 3 onwards (1 year access)

Updates for parents of Year 11 students Year 11 has undertaken Motivational Mapping using the Youth Maps profiling report (as well as a 1-hour

explanatory session) and can book a follow up appointment with the Careers Advisor to discuss this. They have also had a career planning session as part of combined Careers/Wellbeing Day from a speaker experienced in HR on elements of CVs, work experience & scholarship applications

All Year 11 students have access to the Online Study Hacks Masterclass (taught by Dr Jane Genovese who has qualifications in Law & Psychology) from Term 3 onwards (1 year access)

Updates for parents of Year 12 students UAC Guides have been delivered to the school and are available in the senior study for all Year 12 students. Year

12 have been briefed on uni procedures and are now able to apply (the full timeline has been sent to students)

Year 12 students can use the UAC online tool Course Compass to assist their decisions

Year 12 students need to finalise their UAC applications (with at least 1 preference which can be changed/deleted) by 30 Sep to avoid a late fee (ATARs will be released Tues 17 Dec 1pm)

Ms Hardy, Careers Adviser

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Scholarships for future teachers are now open

The NSW Department of Education is offering a range of scholarship opportunities for high

achieving students entering teacher education degrees after their HSC. Applications are

now open for 2020 scholarships for future teachers.

The scholarship programs for future teachers offer a range of benefits, including financial

support whilst studying and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public

school on successful completion of studies.

The scholarship programs for future teachers include:

Teacher Education Scholarships

Teacher Education Scholarships - Aboriginal

teach.Rural Scholarships

teach.MathsNOW Scholarships are now open https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy/teachmathsnow Parents and carers, this is for you. Do you know an industry professional or current university student in a career area requiring tertiary studies in mathematics - for example, in engineering, accounting, finance or IT - who would make a great secondary mathematics teacher? The teach.MathsNOW Scholarship offers an opportunity to change career path and retrain as a mathematics teacher in a NSW public school. teach.MathsNOW scholars will receive up to $50,000 in equivalent upfront course contribution fees, paid part-time employment during studies and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public school on successful completion. To find out more about these and other great opportunities, please visit the teach.NSW website and follow the teach.NSW social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

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Baulkham Hills High School Presents Grease The Musical

TICKET SALES please click on https://www.trybooking.com/BEQJW

Session Date & Time Description

17 October 2019

7:00 PM

Thursday Evening Performance

18 October 2019

7:00 PM

Friday Evening Performance

19 October 2019

2:00 PM

Saturday Matinee Performance

19 October 2019

7:00 PM

Saturday Evening Performance

Venue: Baulkham Hills High School Tiered Learning Space (TLC)

Audience Cost: Adult (17 Years +) $15.00

Child (5-17 Years) $10.00

Family (2 Adults and 1 Child) $30.00

0-4 Years (Must be seated on lap of parents) Free

Booking Fee (0.50c)

To purchase ticket/s you will need to follow these steps:

1. Visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BEQJW

2. Choose either the Matinee or Evening performance (or the session you choose to

attend).

(If you are after tickets to both performances you can return to this page after your

first selection has been made).

3. Enter your details.

4. If you are wishing to purchase tickets for the other show click on Other Event’s (in

blue at the bottom, left hand side of the page). This takes you back to the Home

page where the process repeats, as per the first selected show.

5. After completing your 2nd selection your invoice will be displayed. Proceed to the

checkout. Complete booking and payment details.

6. Print out the ticket confirmation. Show upon entry to the TLC.

Read the Terms and Conditions on the website.

Miss Pugliano, HT CAPA

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For bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BEQJW

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