Newsletter No 5 27th June 2012 Contents: From the Principal War Memorial Univeristy Aspiration Project Literacy Support ANZAAS – Science News Tutoring Program Governing Council FLO Success Year 10 Humanities Fundraising Term 2 & 3 Literacy Developments Arts/Musical Showcase Year 12 Health Chinese Cultural Board School Sport Is your Teenager Getting Enough Sleep?

School Uniform Term 3 Calander

From the Principal

Learning is Inspiring The end of Term 2 marks the halfway point of the year. Recently our midterm snap shot results of academic progress identified students requiring assistance. As a result, parents and targeted students have been notified and intervention strategies have been put into place. These include:

Extra Senior Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, Maths tuition.

For targeted students, tuition lessons are occurring in the Senior

Student Services area, negotiating and assisting the students with outstanding work that needs to be completed.

Individual teachers are using non contact time to assist students

individually and in small groups.

Tuition during set timetabled lessons for students with a NEP (Negotiated Education Plan).

Supporting students with drafting of formal assessment tasks.

Holiday workshops are occurring during the July break. Please support your child in accessing our intervention strategies.

Ann Prime – Principal

Senior students during Exam week.

Student Led

Conference

Wednesday 27th June

2:15pm to 6:45pm

Reminder

Subject Counselling

Day

8th

August, 2012

Inauguration of Memorial Wall

An event celebrating Reconciliation Week was held on Wednesday 30th May. Our School was fortunate to win a grant from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Council to build the memorial, honouring both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal armed forces members, who served Australia in past conflicts. The concept behind the grant was the realization that throughout Australia’s history, recognition of the important contributions of Aboriginal armed forces members has, too often, been understated. We want our students to understand this and our teaching about Australia’s involvement in war to address the issues in a positive way. The memorial has given us a focal point from which to teach and learn about Australia’s involvement in war and for students to give honour to the past. The wall commemorates all fallen soldiers, including Aboriginal soldiers, and was funded by an $8000 grant from the Premier’s Department. The mural painted by Dennis Graham, an Aboriginal FLO student takes the iconic image of a stylized Australian setting at sunset, reflecting on the words, literally, “in the morning we shall remember them”.

A $1,500 cheque was presented by Leesa Vlhas Member for Taylor on behalf of Jack Snellin, Minister for Veterans Affairs. We also thank Bill Hignett from the Aboriginal Veterans Commemorative Service Committee for the presentation of books to our school. Ann Prime

Ryan O’Connor, Trischaye Newchurch, Mick Lennon – President Salisbury RSL

Marg Tripp WRAN – Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service 1963 to 1965

and Dennis Graham

School Uniform Wearing school uniform reinforces school pride, respect and positive relationships. Students are required to wear our uniform when attending school and undertaking school activities. The Uniform Policy is endorsed by the Salisbury High School Governing Council and is formulated to comply with the regulations and guidelines set out by the Department for Education and Child Development. The school believes that this is also an effective way of deterring intruders, thus providing an additional standard of safety to students in the school yard. Care teachers follow up with students who are inappropriately dressed in the first instance. We ask for parent support in ensuring that the correct uniform is worn. Uniform choices:

Dark blue or navy pants, shorts or skirts. No jeans, Blue, yellow and white striped polo shirt with school logo

Salisbury High School windcheater

Short sleeve white shirt/blouse and school tie

Salisbury High School zip jacket

Physical Education Uniform

Navy/blue shorts, netball skirt or blue/navy tracksuit. Pale blue polo shirt with school logo. Track pants may only be worn if students are participating in Physical Education, Sport or Dance.

Footwear Closed shoes or sneakers are the only acceptable footwear. Salisbury High School encourages students to wear black footwear. No open shoes or thongs may be worn.

Uniform Prices* Striped Polo Shirt $45 - $51

Pale Blue PE Polo Shirt $25 - $29

Windcheater – Gold Lettering $52 - $56

Boys Short Sleeve White Shirt $23

Girls Short Sleeve White Shirt $25

Hip Skirt $40 - $42

School Tie $22

Zip Jacket – Navy with Logo $60 - $62

Canvas Cargo Shorts $20- $22

Cargo Pants (Boys) $26 - $29

Girls Bootleg pants $29

Microfibre Unisex Track pants $27 - $31

Plain Knitted Navy Jumper $80 - $86

Summer School Dress $88 - $99

* Prices vary according to size, include GST and are subject to change.

Credit card facilities are available – cheques should be made payable to Devon Clothing.

A refund or exchange cannot be given without a receipt or if the tag has been removed.

Uniform shop opening times Located in the Maths building

Monday Closed Tuesday 8am to 9am Wednesday Closed Thursday 2.45pm to 3.30pm Friday 8am to 9am

Subject to change

Term 2 Fundraiser Our fundraiser for Term 2 was Cookie Dough which raised just over $700.

Term 3 Fundraiser

Partylite Candles. If you would like to purchase please see enclosed order form or contact Cheryl at school. Many thanks to all the students and parents for continuing to support us in our fundraising to provide more shade for students.

Cheryl Bermingham

Literacy

Developments

Earlier this term, staff took part in workshops looking at different comprehension strategies to use in the classroom. These included questioning, visualizing, making connections, vocabulary and inferencing. Why not ask your son or daughter what interesting things they have been doing in class? Curriculum leaders are looking in detail at the types of writing (genre) that students need to be familiar with, from persuasive pieces to convince people of a particular point of view, to investigative and practical reports and, of course, reflection and evaluation as well. A consistent and coherent approach to this will support students in their learning and prepare them well for senior school.

Julie Wilson

Year 10 Humanities Year 10 Humanities students have been learning about Australia’s involvement in World Wars, with a particular focus on World War One. We were fortunate enough to be involved in the reconciliation school ceremony, which focussed on remembering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who served in the Australian Defence Force. While they have served in every conflict and peace keeping mission from the Boer War to the present, it is impossible to accurately determine how many Australian Aboriginal people have served in the Defence Force. Students learned about the Indigenous “Forgotten Heroes” through watching a presentation titled “Coming Home” which told the stories of Indigenous Australian Veterans’ experiences. Some non-Indigenous Australian veterans who fought in Vietnam and Korean Wars have also been recognised as “Forgotten Heroes”. Thank you to Adrian Borlace from the Defence Force who visited the classes to share his stories and experiences with the students. We would also like to say a big thank you to Sergeant Mick Schooley from SAPOL for his involvement in organising the excursion to the local Edinburgh Military Vehicle Museum and to the Salisbury R.S.L, where students viewed war memorabilia, had lunch and shared stories with the R.S.L war veterans and members. Thank you also to the R.S.L President Mick Lennon, for welcoming us all and providing students with this experience. The students paid their respects to all those who have, and are currently, fighting for our country at the local war memorial site on Orange Avenue- “Lest We Forget”.

Mrs Sharp & Mr Ditty

Resource Centre News What students are saying about the Resource Centre? I love Salisbury High School Library because it is so different from all the schools I have been to. I like to go to the library at recess and lunch because I can play a game of chess and it helps me to relax. I like the library because it is a safe place to be. I like to sit on the lounges and read! The fish are interesting to look at. I like the figures and ornaments on the shelves – they go with the books! There are lots of interesting books to look at. Jill is really helpful and makes the library a good place to be! Various Student Comments

The culinary safari continues to give students an opportunity to share their traditional dishes in a welcoming environment. Students and staff enjoyed the rice and spicy meat dishes prepared by Suzana Irumva, the buttered spicy rice and grilled chicken by Emma Dumbuya as well as the chicken and vegetable soup cooked by the Resource Centre manager! Coming soon – Mango salad and Cupcakes! Julie Wilson

Stewart Sparrow

Flexible Learning

Options Success

Hayden Whitcombe has been successful in gaining a full time apprenticeship in Construction. He has been completing his studies in the FLO (Flexible Learning Options) program over the past two years. This has enabled Hayden to gain his driver’s license, White card Certificate. Currently he is on track to complete Certificate 3 in Wall and Ceiling Lining.

Debbie Haines and Elaine Warner

Governing Council It has been a positive start to the 2012 School year for Salisbury High School. As Chairperson of your Governing Council and a parent, the achievements and accolades to date have clearly shown the quality of education and amazing standard of student engagement led by the passionate and committed leadership and teaching staff. There is a high personal expectation by students that they will fulfil and reach their learning potential, which continues to result in many wonderful moments of recognition for them and the school: from the fabulous results of students who participated in the Maths Olympics competition, to the awareness and safety for our children’s desire to embrace Social Networks with the Carly Ryan Presentation. During Reconciliation Week, we had the opportunity to experience and understand the challenges placed on those who stood to represent our country, in what will always be the greatest personal sacrifice that any Australian can make, when we honoured them with the War Memorial Wall. The Career Expo provided students with opportunities to investigate possible future careers for them to aspire to. Students will plan their pathway through a better understanding of the essential skills they need to develop in preparation for fulfilling these goals and dreams. Our Open Night resulted in fantastic attendance by potential students and families who heard the personal experiences of our students and the quality education received at Salisbury High. Given the importance that secondary years of education have for future careers, opportunities and lifestyles, the partnerships which we establish are crucial to ensure our invested children are supported both academically and emotionally. As your Governing Council, we are very interested in knowing what events or activities you would be interested in being a part of to promote greater parent representation and involvement.To achieve this, during the Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences we will be seeking your feedback and suggestions. The Governing Council is confident that our students will continue to achieve their best and that Salisbury High will continue to be recognised with even more successes during 2012.

Stewart Sparrow Chairperson

Salisbury High School Governing Council

Unpaid School Fees and School Card

Materials & Services charges for 2012 are now due for payment. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, credit card/EFTPOS or by Bizgate (internet). Bizgate can be accessed from the Salisbury High School website. If you require assistance for payments please ring our Finance office. School Card - All families wishing to be considered for school card must apply each year. For further information please contact either Heather Parker or Elaine Warner in Finance.

Carol Miller – Business Manager

Literacy Support

for Students

Y8 and Y9 Indigenous students’

reading program

Twice a week Neil Walters works

with Indigenous students in Years

8 and 9 to support them with their

reading. Students meet with Neil

in the Nunga Room and are timed

reading different passages.

Students track their progress from

week to week. The program so far

has seen students grow in

confidence, not only in their

reading, but also in the way that

they are able to answer questions.

Here Neil is working with Year 8

students Shae-Lee Sutton and

Jaylon Newchurch.

Julie Wilson

University Aspiration Project (SEAP)

The SEAP project (School of Education Aspirations Project) is a collaboration between Uni SA Mawson Campus and a small number of Northern Area schools including Salisbury High School. The focus is on developing pedagogy, increasing student engagement in learning and participation in higher education. In 2012, four projects are underway at Salisbury High School:

“If they can talk about it they can write about it” – Stage 1

Physical Education focus on literacy in the curriculum.

Science and Maths inter-disciplinary curriculum development and

delivery at Year 9.

Humanities curriculum development and delivery of choice units

for students at Year 9

The Aspirations Film Project (see below)

Aspirations Film Project Making a short film and holding Salisbury High School’s first ever Aspirations film festival is our main goal for this year. The short film will be about the environment. The year 9’s will be screenwriting, the year 8 science class is researching topics, the year 10 Drama class will act it out and the year 11 film and TV will be filming and editing. - Kaitlyn Mayberry

The school’s Year 8 Science class, Year 9 Extension English class, Year 10 Drama class and Year 11 Film and Television class are working on a short film project and we need funding for a film festival to showcase our production. This project would increase levels of understanding in many different subjects and is a cross-curriculum project. - Matthew Kelly

Students are hoping to get the chance to learn how to produce a film for the first time. This will be a great event to host at Salisbury High School. It will give great exposure to both the students and the school. We hope that other schools will come and participate in the festival. People will see that our school offers all pathways for our students and that the school cares about our learning. - Stefan Simic

So many students are excited and are keen to get involved with this project and work on it as a team. This project has and will bring so many students to work together and show how much talent they really do have. I hope that after this project has been complete that the look on the students’ faces would be delightful. - Tahlia Karpinski

AdrienneGregory

Tutoring program

and classroom

support SSO Lia Halls assists students in their literacy development through both the tutoring program, which aims to develop basic literacy skills, and classroom support in Years 8-10 Link Literacy classes.

Lia works closely with classroom teachers to ensure that the students gain maximum benefit.

Julie Wilson

Congratulations to Mary-Anne Frost who has been selected to represent Australia (1 of only 25 students in Australia) at this year’s Youth ANZAAS in New Zealand. This is an annual residential international forum for science students in Years 10 to 12. She will travel to Dunedin, New Zealand from Friday 29th June through to Friday 6th July which coincides with the University Of Otago International Festival Of Science. During her stay she will experience behind-the-scenes tours, lectures with leading scientists, hands-on research and the use of cutting edge technology.

On Thursday 14th June, 11 female math and science students from

Salisbury High school in years 9 and 10 participated in the 7th annual Young Women in Technology Challenge delivered by The University of Adelaide’s Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. This event introduces young female students to the opportunities available through studying an engineering course. It was a fun opportunity for students to engage with student ambassadors, academics and like-minded peers while using problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to find creative solutions to stimulating problems. Students learned about a number of different engineering fields by participating in an exciting and interactive program including an information session and hands on activity challenges throughout the day: electronic (mading a simple motor), civil (building a bridge), petroleum (experiencing 3D technology), mathematical science (using computer software to analyse a happiness survey) and mechanical (programming robots to complete a dance sequence and compete in a dance off competition). Congratulations and thank you to the girls involved. They were outstanding ambassadors for our school. Chloe Hoskin, Connor Furness, Danielle Gray, Britany Hobbs, Brook Jenner, Sonia Ghimire, Abbey Morrison, Shailee O’Brien, Stephanie Nicholson, Kate Dalton and Kimberley Molenaar. Everyone had a great day and we really enjoyed it. It was a great opportunity to give students ideas about what we want to study at University and explore all of the possibilities for our future. I really enjoyed this and I would like to go again if this experience was offered again. I hope that more students from SHS might join in this challenge next time – Chloe Hoskin Rebecca Ludewig

OPEN GIRLS

NETBALL

The Open Girls Netball team travelled to St Columba College much like the Yr 10 Girls for their first round of the SASSSA Netball Competition. The Open Girls had a bigger task to face as they had 3 schools to play if they were to advance. The schools played were Gawler High School, Salisbury East High School and St Columba College. The girls played superbly in all 3 games, came away undefeated and progressed through to the next round of the Competition which is to be played early Term 3. Results: Salisbury Defeated Gawler 36 – 14 Salisbury Defeated Salisbury East 39 – 19 Salisbury Defeated St Columba 40 – 31 Team included: Connor Furness, Demi Winstanley, Danielle Gray, Tori Chesters, Rachel Mudge, Abbey Morrison, Shannon Easter, Tahlia Karpinski, Elizabeth Bertossa, Kimberley Haydon, Deanna Greenwood.

Is your Teenager getting enough sleep? As part of Stage 2 Health, students undertook a Lifestyle where they selected an aspect of their lifestyle to make improvements to over four weeks. This year, there was a larger number of students wanting to improve their sleeping patterns than in previous years. Reasons sighted for not getting enough sleep ware the temptations to be using technology late at night. Phones, Facebook, X-box, TV and even movies meant that they were continually engaging or communicating with others and lost track of time. Also the consumption of caffeine via energy drinks by some students made getting to sleep difficult . Most students were successful at improving their number of hours sleep and noticed positive improvements in their health such as their ability to get up in time in the mornings. They had more energy during the day and were able to concentrate in class better. Some even noticed mood changes for the better. As their teacher I noticed their improvements too. Sleep is especially important for teenagers growing bodies and developing brains. If you feel your teenager is not getting enough sleep there are strategies you can try. Limiting TV and computers in their bedroom is one, but if that is unavoidable, negotiate a time that they are switched off. If phone use is getting out of hand, suggest you could look after it at bedtime. It does take a bit of effort to negotiate possible changes but if it means your teenager is happier and healthier and may perform better at school, then it may be worth it. I challenge you! Good luck

Mandy Price Student Counsellor

OPEN BOYS SOCCER The Open Boys Soccer team went to Salisbury East High School to play in the first round of their Knockout competition. With some exciting players and a real good show to beat Salisbury East it just wasn’t the boys day.They found it really hard to get into the game and came away with a 6 – 0 defeat. Well done to the boys who participated. Team was: Cody Lewis, Alex Simic, Miso Mirkovic,Zoran Tanaskovic, Lee Richards, Tomas Lee, Callum Webb, Jean Marie Sengiyumva, Jack Burns, Mitchell Peacock, Stefan Simic, Atem Marou, Brodie Bampton, Erike Irakoze, Reece Williams, Josh Antonuccio, Deven Sapkota.

Mark Haines

Health – Stage 2 As part of stage 2 Health, students were required to work in groups to organise an activity to promote health in the community. With 3 health classes this year, there was a great variety of activities and a lot of thoughtful planning, organising and team work occurred. The activities students participated in included fundraisers for: Motor Neuron Disease- $601, Breast Cancer- $451, Starlight Foundation- $284 and Heart Foundation- $73. Well done organisers of these events and thankyou to all staff students and parents who gave generously to these worthy causes. Other students organised guest speakers such as a Yr 12 seminar on Save-a -Mate, a speaker from the Royal Society for the Blind, and Epilepsy centre. Headspace presented to the yr 8’s and youth workers from Reconnect also spoke to the yr 12’s. One group organised a lunch time obstacle course to promote healthy lifestyle to yr’s 8 and 9s, and another group led 2 sessions of fun fitness to yr 2-3 students at Salisbury Primary school. Two students volunteered at Lyell McEwin hospital crèche and another group organised the breakfast for the power cup students. Four students volunteered their time to collect for the Salvation Army Red Shield appeal and one group organised for 9 students to donate blood at the Red Cross blood bank. On refection of these activities students wrote that they had gained teamwork skills, confidence in speaking and interacting with adult members of the public, and a positive sense of well-being at being able to do something that would help other people. I was very impressed with all student’s contributions and enjoyed watching them take on the opportunity for self development and ‘giving back’ to

their community. Thankyou and well done Stage 2 Health students

Mandy Price

ARTS SHOWCASE On Wednesday 6th June, the Performing Arts Centre was the venue for our first Arts Showcase in several years. We actually haven’t had one for the past four years as we have been focusing on our school musicals so much. All of the arts teachers agreed that although our musical is a brilliant experience for those involved, not all of the students who do arts subjects participate in the musical, and so miss out on the opportunity to perform or exhibit what they have been learning in their arts classes. We decided an Arts Showcase would be a good opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning, perform to an audience and receive feedback and praise for their efforts. It was also a friendly way of setting them a goal and placing a little pressure on them to reach it! The arts staff and students delivered an hour long show that consisted of performances by Year 9 and 10 Dance students, a group of Year 9 Drama students doing theatre sports, a Year 9 Keyboard Ensemble, a new musical trio (Albert & Thomas Kong and Minthang Lai Thang) the Year 11 Band, Junior SWD drama with their emotions movie, the SWD choir and finally the Year 11 music and Year 11/12 Stage Production classes in their rendition of ‘The Time Warp,’ (a taster for this years’ musical.) All who participated are congratulated for putting on a very enjoyable performance. Well done! Our intention is that in 2013 we will have an Arts Showcase evening where parents and friends will be invited to enjoy and celebrate our students’ achievements and successes in the arts.

MUSICAL NEWS Rehearsals are going well so far and the students involved are commended for their commitment to after school rehearsals. Rehearsals will run during the first week of the school holidays Monday 2nd-Friday 6th July from 10:00am until 2:00pm and it is expected that all students will attend as this is a vital time for preparing for the performances. (A notice/ consent form will be coming home about this.) The performance dates have now been set: Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st August 7:00pm - 9:30pm. All tickets are priced at $5.00 and will be available for purchase from the Finance Office from the 13th August or at the door on the evening of the performance.

Sarah Macaskill

SURF DAY Whilst Boys Surf Day went ahead this term due to unfortunate circumstances the Girls Surf Day had to be called off. Twelve boys battled the elements on Thursday 24th May and went down to Pt Noarlunga Aquatics for a great day Surfing. Despite the weather being terribly cold, the boys put on their wetsuits and got in the water (which was 5 degrees warmer than being on the beach). All boys had an amazing time and in the end it was one of the best days we have had at Pt Noarlunga. Boys participating were: Josh Crawley, Adam Ramsay, Tyler Brannon, Boris Tanaskovic, Perrin Pfenning, Raymond Reddy, Darren Duncombe, Jake Fidanov, Kynan Fernandez, Zoran

Tanaskovic, Brandon Merris.

YR 10 GIRLS

KNOCKOUT

NETBALL The Year 10 Girls Knockout Netball team participated in the first round of the SASSSA Netball competition at St Columba College. They played one game and were clinical in their display rolling the opponents 55 – 11. The girls showed a great display of skills and effort for the deserved win. They now progress to the next round to be played early in Term 3.

Mark Haines

CHINESE CULTURAL BOARD

This time, we will look at Laozi. Who is Laozi? Laozi was born 604 BC, Zhou Dynasty. He was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of philosophical Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He was depicted as a Taoist god. So now let’s learn more about Laozi with Thomas Kong.

Ms. Zhang

Laozi’s Life According to the legends, Laozi looked very special when he was born. As a baby, he had white eyebrows, a very large forehead and ears, and even had a light, white beard. In his childhood, he thoroughly enjoyed thinking. He was already a very intelligent person. When he grew up, he left home to go to study in the capital city. Upon arriving, he felt very excited. He visited many famous teachers. He met a very famous, high reputation teacher called Shang Rong. He taught Laozi many morals and truths. Later, Laozi served as Zhuo Dynasty’s official historian, equivalent to the role of a state library’s manager. There he read many books. His mind slowly began to mature with thoughts and ideas. He did this job for several decades. During this period of time, the country began to suffer from civil strife. The twelfth emperor had recently died from illness. The princes all wanted to be crowned as emperor. The eldest prince inherited the throne and hadn’t even ruled for a year before he was murdered by the youngest prince, who also wanted the title of emperor. Little did he know, the second eldest prince had already stolen the position of emperor. While this was taking place, several neighbouring countries had also begun a war with each other. Through this conflict, a few countries had gradually become more powerful while Zhuo Dynasty slowly became weaker. Laozi witnessed the constant fighting between the countries and disliked this inharmonious lifestyle more and more. Before long, Laozi saddled a blue cow and rode it out of the capital. When Laozi reached the country’s strategic pass, he met the Army General of Zhuo Dynasty. The general asked him, “Since you are going to withdraw and live a secluded life, aren’t you going to leave something for the people? Why don’t you write a book?” So Laozi wrote the book ‘Tao Te Ching’, which is also called ‘Laozi’. Afterwards, Laozi left the country with his cow. No one knew where he went.

Thomas Kong Year 8