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ISSUE 19 | 7 December 2017

The Heights School has received $3.5 million to upgrade student facilities to provide vital new learning spaces and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)

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A Fair Go Have a Go, Go Hard, Keep Going! Go Together

DIARY DATES

• Junior School Assembly Awards• ICAS English and Maths results• Celebration of Success• Valediction - Class of 2017

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

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See next page for 2018 Pupil Free & School Closure dates

YEARS

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGECelebrationsThe Year 12 Valediction and Celebration of Success Assembly recognised and showcased student achievement in 2017. Acknowledging SACE completion of our graduating students supported by family and friends and witnessed by staff and special guests is always a special time. Well done to the completing class of 2017. Your Formal on Friday 1st December was the last scheduled school event and didn’t you all look good! Well done to the completing class of 2017. Fingers crossed you achieve the results you are hoping for.

The Celebration of Success Assembly continued this theme for students in Year 6 and above. Once again it was a pleasure to see high levels of achievement and effort in front of invited guests, parents, staff and a large cohort of the student body. Well done to you all.

These events plus many more will feature in our 2017 Yearbook.

To complete the school year the community is welcome to join us for our final event, Celebration in the Courtyard on Tuesday 12th December from 6.00pm. Although there will be a range of performances our Junior School classes will feature.

Ritsumeikan Junior High School VisitFifteen students from Ritsumeikan Junior High School in Japan have been with us from the 22nd November to the 5th December. They are here to immerse themselves in the English language, experience our school and learn about our city and culture. Whilst here they buddy with our students and stay with volunteering homestay families. This provides opportunities for learning to be shared and the making of friendships that can continue after they return.

Thank you to our families and students who support and make this program possible.

End of School Year and Farewelling StaffAt the end of the year we always have staff to farewell. Leaving at the end of the year are Ms Alston, Ms Beatty, Mr Remfry and Ms Tetlow to retirement.

Ms Lyon, Ms Close, Ms Hart, Ms Verdon and Ms Stephenson are taking on different roles in new locations next year. Ms Lyon is moving to a Deputy Principal appointment at Reynella Primary School. Ms Close is going to work in a Special Education Program in Queensland. Ms Hart and Ms Verdon have won leadership positions at Heathfield High School and Ms Stephenson has won a leadership role at Gawler B-12 School.

Thank you and all the best to these people.

We also have many staff to thank who are completing contracts and this will occur at staff farewell.

Finally I’d like to thank all staff for the valuable contribution you make to the education and care for our students. To our Governing Council, Parents and Friends members as well as all parents, thank you for the support of The Heights P-12 School.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

We look forward to a successful year in 2018. Students return to school on Tuesday 30th January 2018.

Nigel Gill Principal

8/12 Junior School Disco R-Yr 2 11am, Yr 3-5/6 11.50am Middle School Social 1pm-3.05pm STAR Group Meeting Night

11/12 RTA Prep Day (NO YEAR 8/9 CLASSES) Year 7 Graduation 1.20pm-2.30pm

12/12 Year 8/9 Round Table Assessments Celebration in the Courtyard 6pm-8.30pm

13/12 Year 5/6 End of Year Celebration (CF5, CF6 & 5/603)

14/12 Junior School Assembly (CF10 & CF5) 1.30pm - Gym

15/12 Last Day of School (see last day of school information for dismissal times on next page)

School Tour Dates 2018 All scheduled school tours for 2017 have now concluded. The 2018 school tour dates can now be booked on our website.

(Pictured: Subs in Schools National Competition - see article on page 6)

CONTENTS2-3 Around our School

4 Junior School

4-5 Middle School

6-7 Senior School

8-10 Celebration of Success

11-12 OSHC News

13 Community Notices

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AROUND OUR SCHOOL

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 2017

PUPIL FREE & SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES 2018

Friday 15 December is the last day of the 2017 school year. Students in Reception - Year 9 will have the opportunity to be dismissed at 12.45pm on receipt of a written permission slip.

Permission letters have already been sent home. Students who do not return this slip will not be dismissed early.

Students who remain after the optional 12.45pm dismissal will be supervised and involved in clean-up activities to help prepare for the following year. Please note that the remaining students will be dismissed at 2.05pm. Any student who remains until 2.05pm and uses the school bus service will need to make alternate travel arrangements.

School Bus Service: The only school bus service on Friday, 15 December will depart the school at 1pm.

Out of School Hours Care: OSHC will open at 12.45pm for students that are booked in for the Friday afternoon session.

Please note the following closing times for offices around the school for Friday 15 December 2017:• The Finance Office, Junior, Middle & Senior School Student Services will be closed at 1.00pm• The Front Office will be closed at 2.30pm• The Resource Centre will be closed at 12.45pm• The Uniform Shop will not be open for the afternoon session

PUPIL FREE DAYS 2018

Monday 29 January (Term 1, Week 1)

Tuesday 13 March (Term 1, Week 7)

Monday 23 July (Term 3, Week 1)

Friday 31 August (Term 3, Week 6)

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY 2018

Monday 3 September (Term 3, Week 7)

PRESCHOOL - NOW ENROLLING FOR 2018

LET YOUR CHILD GROW WITH USThe Heights Pre-School is an integral part of The Heights P-12 School. It is committed to developing mutually respectful partnerships with families, professional colleagues and support agencies in providing a high quality Pre-School program that reflects the values and vision statements of The Heights School and The Early Years Learning Framework: ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’.

Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, The Heights Pre-School aims to consistently provide a personal, welcoming, caring, safe, stimulating and appropriately challenging environment that upholds the rights and voice of the child and celebrates all young children as competent, creative individuals.

For all enquiries; Email: lindsie.shipham567@school.sa.edu.au Website: https://www.theheights.sa.edu.au/preschool.html

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AROUND OUR SCHOOL

SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEEDAt The Heights School, providing a caring P-12 community has always been something we are proud of, which we are and always will be committed to. Ensuring nurturing platforms for children to blossom and be themselves is crucial for their development. Our school has a wonderful relationship with the Pathways Community Centre who assists us in supporting families within our community. We are fortunate enough to find this relationship growing and with their help aim to provide further assistance to families in current need.

The Christmas Season is a time for families & friends to come together, celebrate life and show gratitude. This time of year can often be very hard for those around us. We ask for generous donations of food to ensure no child at our school goes hungry. We also ask for kind donations of Christmas themed food items & basic decorations that may brighten up the spirits of our families. We have large boxes placed in our Front Office and Junior School Office for items to be placed. These items will be collected by the Pathways Community Centre and made into vital hampers for identified families.

Any contribution you can make, no matter how small, will have a huge impact on a child’s day and home environment.

Donation boxes are now available for your generosity and will remain until the end of term. Please donate to spread the feeling of joy and care during this Christmas Season.

Our biggest thanks, Noelle Wallis (Pastoral Care Worker) & Vicki Cook (Business Manager)

CELEBRATION IN THE COURTYARD JUNIOR SCHOOL DISCOThe Heights School staff and students would like to invite you to join in with a celebration in the courtyard on Tuesday, 12 December from 6pm-8.30pm.

Please join us for a fun evening of entertainment performed by students, food, drinks, various stalls, volunteer of the year award, The Heights School 40th Anniversary birthday cake, memorabilia display and an appearance from a surprise visitor to end the night.

We would love to see you there!

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JUNIOR SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL

JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Positive Yard Play Awards: Jayden and Seth

Good Citizenship Award: Saskia De Vries

Class Golden Rule Certificates

ICAS ENGLISH AND MATHS RESULTSCongratulations to all students who sat the ICAS Competitions in English or Mathematics this year. Many of these students were recognised for their outstanding achievement in the competitions, particularly from our Year 8 cohort.

Sanjana Perumal Raja did exceptionally well in the English competition, achieving not only a High Distinction, planning her in the top 1% of students, but also receiving a medal for scoring the top score in South Australia. Congratulation Sanjana!

Congratulations also to the following students:

EnglishYear 2 Liam Coad CreditShaya Ismail CreditJaebeen Lee CreditYear 3 Wiliam Richardson MeritYear 4 Shayla Retnaraja CreditJamie Ramoso DistinctionYear 5 Tom Pham DistinctionYear 6 Cyrus Kelly MeritZainul Hassan Karim CreditYear 7 Jasmin Yaxin Wu DistinctionYear 8 Talia Liu MeritLijo Santhosh MeritSamantha Arnold CreditChandana Galaeti CreditOnesimus Hewett CreditNeha Martin CreditGrainne O'Connell CreditShanna Yin DistinctionSanjana Perumal Raja High DistinctionYear 10 Joshua Nguyen CreditJessie Wattie CreditCooper McDowall DistinctionYear 11 Willow Mather Distinction

MathsYear 2 Shaya Ismail CreditVikram Rajaram CreditYear 3 William Richardson MeritYear 4 Jamie Ramoso CreditYear 5 Jack Matteucci MeritZoe De Bue CreditGleb Dubinin CreditAveril Oon CreditTom Pham CreditRyan Ritter CreditYear 6 Aprilia Oon MeritMithuni De Silva CreditZainul Hassan Karim CreditCyrus Kelly CreditYear 7 Gemma Blake MeritJasmin Yaxin Wu Credit

Year 8 Talia Liu MeritNeha Martin MeritGrainne O'Connell MeritShaun Palihakkara MeritGurnoor Singh Sibia MeritBrennan Finch CreditChandana Galaeti CreditJayden Orcales CreditMia Pham CreditMalachi Ashby DistinctionUrvi Ghosh DistinctionSanjana Perumal Raja DistinctionShanna Yin DistinctionOnesimus Hewett High DistinctionYear 9 Austin Evans CreditJeffrey Chen DistinctionYear 10 Denis Vasilyev MeritNamal Gunawardane CreditSoubin Kim CreditJoshua Nguyen CreditCooper Mcdowall DistinctionGabe Williams DistinctionYear 11 Willow Mather CreditSamuel Wallis Credit

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INDONESIAN COOKING

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL

The week that every Year 8 looks forward to in Indonesian is the week where they are given the opportunity to cook up an Indonesian banquet for their class. Each class took a step onto the streets of Indonesia exploring the menus of kaki limas (food carts), warungs (street sides stalls), cafes and restaurants before taking on their own culinary journey creating Bihun Goreng (a fried rice noodle dish) and Gado Gado (an Indonesian salad with tofu and a peanut sauce). Enak sekali!!

Want to give it a go???

Bihun Goreng Bahan - Ingredients (feeds 4 people as a main)2 x packets vermicelli noodles1 x onion chopped finely5 cloves garlic or 5 tsp garlic paste2 stalks spring onion5 tbs kecap manis3 tbs oyster sauce10 x snow peas sliced vertically½ x red capsicum sliced thinly and vertically2 x chilli

Cara masak - cooking method1. Place noodles in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Leave until soft. Drain.2. Add 1 tbs oil to a frying pan or wok and heat. Add chopped garlic and onion and saute for 3-5 minutes stirring regularly.3. Add sauces, vegetables and chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes.4. Add rice noodles and noodles and fry for a further 5 minutes. 5. Place on a serving platter to share.

On Sunday 12th November, two teams, Newspaper and Octopi, represented The Heights School at the First Lego League Tournament. At the tournament each team had to present their project on a topic about water, compete with their robots to solve Lego challenges, and complete a teamwork challenge.

Both teams had ups and downs throughout the long day, but kept going. Our new team, Octopi, persisted in solving problems with their robot to finally got their robot working on the challenge table in their last robot game. Congratulations to Newspaper for winning the teamwork award.

Pictured: Newspaper with certificate. Newspaper, with some of the newspaper hats remaining at the end of the day. Ocotopi practicing for their project presentation.

NATIONAL ALL SCHOOL GAMESOnesimus Hewett (Year 8) Sporting Achievement

Onesimus represented The Heights School in the All School Games on October 21-22 2017 where he came second in the under 14 boys high jump. He jumped 1.60m and this qualified him to compete in the National All School games in Adelaide from 8-10 December 2017. He will compete in the Long Jump and High Jump.

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SENIOR SCHOOL

YEAR 10 CHEMISTRY EXCURSIONOn Tuesday 21st of November students who selected SACE Stage One Chemistry and led by Mr Robin Parsons and Ms Robyn Van Hoof and were invited to a Chemistry spectacular put on by the School of Physical Sciences, University of Adelaide. The students were treated with a range of incredibly spectacular experiments, culminating with the lecturer theatre raining ping pong balls from a simple change of state of a liquid to a gas. The students left amazed by the power of only small quantities of chemicals and how incredibly different they can act in different circumstances. The students would like to thank the University of Adelaide and Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) for sponsoring a taster of the power, excitement and fun of chemistry.

Mr Robin Parsons and Ms Robyn Van Hoof

SUBS IN SCHOOLS NATIONAL COMPETITIONSubs in Schools Nationals - Western AustraliaOnce again The Heights School participated in the prestigious engineering challenge - Subs in Schools. The Subs in Schools program is focused on engaging student interest in the technology of submersible vehicles and submarines. By taking part in such an educational challenge students embark on an educational journey of what it is like to be an Engineer. The program is designed to equip students with the employability skills and knowledge to allow them to take part in the new set of industries being developed as a result of projects such as the Future Submarine Program.

As of the year 2015, The Heights School begun its involvement in the Subs in Schools challenge, with the team at the time given a short timeframe to construct a model submarine. During this year (2017) two ROV teams from The Heights School, Heights and Depths and Atlantis competed in the State event at the Royal Show.

The teams faced many challenges along the way, but persevered and due to their outstanding results in the State competition were invited to compete in the National Finals, this year held in Western Australia. Aspects of the challenge were that we had to document our journey in a 20-page portfolio, present our orthographic drawings and do an 8 minute presentation to representatives from industry and defence.

Students were also required to get the help of sponsors and to come up with ways of marketing and promoting their teams by designing a team logo which would be prominent on the team’s uniforms, trade booth, business cards and any other forms of marketing.

Although we weren’t the National Champions, the challenge has given us an overwhelming amount of knowledge on how to build a working vehicle that can overcome certain challenges and how to work as a team and to use various software like Inventor etc. This all could not have been done without our Industry mentors from SAAB Will and Steve, who helped us so much along the way.

The 2 teams were - Heights and Depths: Jakob Phelan as the Team Leader, Dean Saing as the Design Engineer, Shaun Gunawardane as the Resource Manager, Cooper McDowall as the Manufacturing Engineer and Adam Sobhi as the Graphics Designer.

Atlantis: Jessie Wattie as the Team Leader, Daniel Ko as the Resource Manager, Isabella Shaw as the Graphics Designer, Maximus Schellhase as the Manufacturing Engineer and Josh Ngyuen as the Design Engineer.

Adam Sobhi from Heights & Depths on behalf of the 2 teams

From being named State champions to preparing to go the National competition in WA, the timeline was tight. After successfully securing funding to support the students to attend the event, both teams worked hard to get their ROVs and required documentation and marketing materials ready for the start of the competition. It was clearly evident from competing in the State competition the 2 teams had a better understanding of what was expected of them in the Sea trials and judging stages.

While they weren’t named National Champions (always hard to bet the home team), Atlantis won first place for Innovation and Heights & Depths was named 3rd place winners overall in the ROV class.

I would like to thank Nigel Gill for supporting the students to attend the event. Sharon Robertson for all the preparation and planning she did prior to the teams leaving. Renae Lambden in finance for ensuring that everything was booked. Alix Verdon and Craig Holyhrim for occupying the teams to WA and managing the day to day operations of being away from home. I know the students truly appreciated all the help and support they provided.

Kylie Turton, Defence Industry Schools Program Manager

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VALEDICTION - CLASS OF 2017

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CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS

CELEBRATION OF SUCCESSThe ‘Celebration of Success’ assembly was held on Tuesday 28 November 2017. This event was attended by over 100 parents and caregivers, local dignitaries and in excess of 500 Year 6-10 students. The MCs, Alexandra Wilson and Samuel Wallis, were incredibly polished in their hosting duties.

Students were acknowledged for their academic achievements, sporting achievements and service to others. All of these recipients clearly embody our shared school values in a multitude of ways.

The behavior of all students in the audience was extremely positive and the way they acknowledged the success of their peers reflected our school value of ‘We Go Together’.

Congratulations to all award winners, including the following recipients of the ‘Special Awards’:Lions Club Vocational Education and Training Awards - Natalie McKellar & Mitchel ElsmoreGoverning Council Equity and Respect Award - Gráinne O’Connell (Middle School) and Dylan Grivell (Senior School)Florey Music Awards - Ruhi Aiden (Middle School) and Kane Lehmann & Marija Maric (Senior School)Florey Science Award - Jessie WattieFlorey Consistent Commitment Award - Krystal MusolinoHillcott Ward Community Service Award - Samuel Wallis & Caleb WallisAdelaide Pest Control Encouragement Award - Mackenzie GowICAS Medal Award Winner - Sanjana Perumal Raja (English)STEM Awards - Onesimus Hewett (Middle School) and Rajat Sukhija (Senior School)Long Tan Year 10 Award - Daniel Hor

Adelaide Pest Control Encouragement Award - Mackenzie Gow (Year 9)Thank you to Mick Robbins and Adelaide Pest Control for sponsoring the Encouragement Award in 2017. This year the award was awarded to Year 9 student Mackenzie Gow who has participated in a range of major music events, representing the school in two outside orchestras – Festival of Music and Secondary Schools Orchestra. She is a quiet achiever who deserves recognition of her achievements. Mackenzie received a certificate and a $150 gift card from Adelaide Pest Control.

Florey Consistent Commitment Award - Krystal Musolino (Year 12)Krystal is always a positive, respectful and helpful student with peers and staff alike. She has engaged in a number of extra-curricular activities including being involved in the LGBTIQ support group, Street Smart High and many Sporting events. In all of these activities, Krystal has been actively involved in organisation and a voice for all students. Krystal will always go above and beyond to help others.

Florey Science Award - Jessie Wattie (Year 10)Jessie works tirelessly in both Ignite Science and Cutting Edge Science. She wants to pursue a career in the Science field. Jessie is also a team manager in one of the ROV teams that has experienced success this year.

ICAS Medal Award Winner (English) - Sanjana Perumal Raja (Year 8)Sanjana Perumal did exceptionally well in the English competition, achieving not only a High Distinction, placing her in the top 1% of students, but also receiving a medal for attaining the highest score in South Australia.

Long Tan Year 10 Award - Daniel Hor (Year 10)Daniel is to be highly commended for his academic record, continually striving for and achieving A grades in a growing number of subjects. Daniel is a long term member of our Student Leadership Team formerly known as the SRC. Through this role, Daniel has given his time to work with both staff and fellow students, and taken an active leadership role to help plan and organise a range of school community activities and events. These have included charities week, the Middle School Social, a range of fund raising and anti-bullying activities as well as working in our Library. As several staff has said “Daniel is always a most willing volunteer and the first to volunteer to help others and says thank you to those who have asked him to assist with events”.One of our staff working with the Student Leadership Group is quoted as saying – “if you need a reliable, trustworthy student, someone to get a job done, no matter what the challenge may be and with very minimal supervision, Daniel is that person.”Daniel Hor is a worthy recipient of the Year 10 Long Tan leadership and Teamwork Award.

Hillcott Ward Community Service Award - Samuel Wallis (Year 11) & Caleb Wallis (Year 8)Samuel and Caleb have continuously volunteered with many programs throughout the school over the years of being students at The Heights. This year Caleb has been mentoring a junior school student in need and has been volunteering weekly at a children’s program at a local church. Caleb has been volunteering each Friday lunch time with the Junior School ‘Flag’ program as well as assisting every Monday lunch with Year 6/7 Dodgeball. Both boys each week are helping set up the Breakfast club program on a Friday morning as well as helping to keep the Junior School teachers hydrated by carrying filtered water to their classrooms on a daily basis!

STEM Awards - Onesimus Hewett (Middle School - Year 8) and Rajat Sukhija (Senior School - Year 12)The STEM awards acknowledge the work our students do in STEM learning where their learning is integrated to include Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. (Absent: Rajat Sukhija)

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CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS (continued)Governing Council Equity and Respect Award - Gráinne O’Connell (Middle School - Year 8) and Dylan Grivell (Senior School - Year 12)Gráinee consistently models positive behaviours, both in and out of class. She has supported other students to do their best throughout the year. This has been particularly obvious during rehearsals for the Canterbury Tales where she worked with her peers to help them achieve and was supportive of all in the group.Dylan is supportive, kind and caring to all staff and students. He is a role model to younger students and has made a positive impact on many. Dylan has volunteered on many occasions throughout his schooling at the Heights, always willing to help both staff and students in many different areas. This year he has been mentoring a Junior School student every Friday night as well as on Sundays assisting with a children’s program.

Lions Club Vocational Education and Training AwardsThe Heights School wishes to thank the Lions Club of Modbury for their sponsorship of the Vocational Education and Training Awards that they present to one female and one male student on an annual basis. This award recognises their efforts and encourages them on their chosen path. Congratulations to Mitchel Elsmore (Year 11) and Natalie McKellar (Year 11) who received the awards for 2017. Thank you to President Mr Alan Zwar and Mr Robert Gregory who attended the Celebration of Success. The Lions Club of Modbury presented each award winners with a certificate and a $250 cheque.

- Natalie McKellar (Year 11) This year, Natalie started the 18 month long Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance course, only to be told part way through Term 1 that the course had been changed to finish in November and she had eight assignment tasks to complete in one week to meet the first course deadline, a challenge in itself, without adding Year 11 subject work into the same time frame. Not only did Natalie meet that challenge and the complexities of the required work placement hours and successfully completed both the course and her Year 11 subjects.Natalie’s first work placement with Meals on Wheels was very enjoyable. She then spent both weeks of the Term 3 holidays at an Aged Care Facility working with elderly people, some frail and others with dementia needing high levels of care. A very demanding job that Natalie approached in a positive yet determined way.She has planned to complete Certificate 3 in Individual Support - Disability Stream next year after school hours while she completes her Year 12 studies.

- Mitchel Elsmore (Year 11) Mitchel has undertaken the first steps towards completing the training required to become a Diesel Mechanic with great enthusiasm. He has demonstrated a commitment to achieving his personal best and working with others in a very mature manner.He successfully completed Certificate 2 in Automotive Vehicle Servicing along with achieving good results across all of his Year 11 subjects. During the Term 2 holidays, Mitchel worked on tasks similar to those undertaken by a first year apprentice in their truck and bus workshop of multi-national company, Scania Australia at Wingfield. Mitchel has completed the application process for a school-based apprenticeship as a Diesel Mechanic, which if successful, he will start while completing his Year 12 studies in 2018.

Florey Middle School Music Award- Ruhi Aiden (Year 8)Ruhi has continuously contributed to the music programme through performance as a member of the Primary Schools Festival Choir. She has also been a support in promoting brass playing across junior school being a trombonist. Ruhi has featured in school concerts, as well as external representation in Secondary Schools Concert Band.

Florey Senior School Music Award- Kane Lehmann (Year 11)Kane has continuously contributed to the music programme in Junior, Middle and Senior School through performance as a classical and rock guitarist, member of The Heights Guitar Ensemble, featured in School Concerts, Primary Schools Festival and promoted music at open nights as well as external representation in the International Guitar Ensemble.

- Marija Maric (Year 12)Marija has made a continued contribution over 5 years to the Music programme through performance as a violinist, support in promoting string playing across the junior school, featured in School concerts, as well as external representation in Secondary Schools String Sinfonia.

Celebration of Success morning tea Another delicious and nutritious morning tea was enjoyed by students and their guests at the Celebration of Success. Thanks to Gail van Ryswyk and Amanda Pryor for all the wonderful school grown produce that went into an assortment of tasty treats, from vegetable goyza to beetroot brownies cooked by our year 3, 4 and 5 students. Three of our most amazing volunteers are to thank for set up and pack up of the food and refreshments offered at this event. Jodie Warner, Tara Mather and Monique Palmer, we couldn’t have done it without you!

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CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS (continued)School Awards

Middle School Academic Achievement AwardsDeborah Baker Academic Excellence Award Year 6Amberlyn Tung Academic Excellence Award Year 6Mithuni De Silva Academic Excellence Award Year 6Jaein Jung Academic Excellence Award Year 6Emily Marschall Academic Excellence Award Year 6Aimee Wilson Academic Excellence Award Year 7Hae-Yun Kim Academic Excellence Award Year 7Jasmin Wu Academic Excellence Award Year 7Gemma Blake Academic Excellence Award Year 7Jane Yao Academic Excellence Award Year 7Gráinne O'Connell Academic Excellence Award Year 8Hannah Lehmann Academic Excellence Award Year 8Jirah Baker Academic Excellence Award Year 8Rosemary Joseph Academic Excellence Award Year 8Amalin Norishaam Academic Excellence Award Year 8Evan Johnson Academic Excellence Award Year 9Icchaka Andrews Academic Excellence Award Year 9Ashley Tan Academic Excellence Award Year 9Linh Mai Academic Excellence Award Year 9Frank Krinis Academic Excellence Award Year 9Jeffrey Chen Academic Excellence Award Year 9Madeleine Botterill Academic Excellence Award Year 9Kimberlyn Selvin Academic Excellence Award Year 9

Middle School Significant Improvement AwardsCaleb Kenny Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Aprilia Oon Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Bayad Hasan Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Meg Kerin Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Kayley Tan Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6John Blacket Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Caitlin Bull Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 6Sarah Oake Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7Declan Tomney Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7Zoe McDowall Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7Joshua Parrott Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7Huy Tuan Mai Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7Miguel Pelaez Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Logan Mackinlay Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Emma Beck Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Mekhia Khiev Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Tyler Willetts Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Francesco Campisi Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8Ben Evans Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Chalang Fardi Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Joshua Goodwin Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Claudia Doeland Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Hannah Holland Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Matthew Broucil Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9Jemma Green Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9

Senior School Academic Achievement AwardsAadam Jawad Academic Excellence Award Year 10Jessie Wattie Academic Excellence Award Year 10Cooper McDowall Academic Excellence Award Year 10Joshua Nguyen Academic Excellence Award Year 10Keaton Bond Academic Excellence Award Year 10Jaimee Lake Academic Excellence Award Year 10Prashansa Singh Academic Excellence Award Year 11Willow Mather Academic Excellence Award Year 11Alexandra Wilson Academic Excellence Award Year 11Meenal Dhaka Academic Excellence Award Year 11Elyssa Yeo Academic Excellence Award Year 11

Senior School Significant Improvement AwardsAntony Grant-Matcott Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10Tayla Simon Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10Sophie Launer Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10Patrick Brealey Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10Tahlia Groom Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10Yad Hasan Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11Dillan Shaw Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11Shrutti Vashist Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11Demi Murray Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11Alex Chrisanthakopoulos Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11

Sports Awards Lucas Fenn Middle School Sports Award Megan Marron Middle School Sports Award Nathan Maunder Senior School Sports Award Krystal Musolino Senior School Sports Award

Pedal Prix Awards Gemma Blake Pedal Prix AwardDeborah Baker Pedal Prix AwardOnesimus Hewett Pedal Prix AwardAnthony Ward-Colbert Pedal Prix Award

Student Leadership AwardsJasmine Booth Tasmia Haque Daniel Hor Sunny Lockett Marija Maric Karl Goerner Onesimus Hewett Gráinne O'Connell

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OSHC NEWS

THE HEIGHTS VACATION CARE

WHERE: OSHC Building (in front of Augustus St carpark) The Heights School Brunel Drive, Modbury Heights Ph: 8395 6879

WHEN: 18th December 2017 – 25th January 2018 Times when centre is closed are specified *Please note Xmas closure 7.00am-6.00pm

WHO: Children aged 4-13 years

COST: $52.00 for each day

BOOKINGS: * Places in care can only be made by ensuring your child(ren) are enrolled in the OSHC service and submitting a Vacation Care booking form. Please contact OSHC staff on 8395 6879 to discuss enrolment.

* Bookings for care are filled in order of the forms being returned

* All outstanding fees need to be paid before booking forms are accepted

* Please note our five business day policy of cancellation. All cancellations made within five business days of nominated care, will incur FULL FEES for families for each child. (Without CCB)

Please return vacation care forms ASAP to ensure your place!

We ask that families pay a small deposit to secure their child’s place.

Program - December 2017

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THE HEIGHTS VACATION CARE (continued)

Program - January 2018

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Carlos Cravo

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

GFGSA support grandparent carers having full time care of their grandchildren either through the Family Court, Youth Court or private arrangements. It is an NGO, receiving some funding from SA government to support grandparents raising their grandchildren covering legal, social, educational and financial services. The organisation provides information, works in tandem with government agencies, particularly in assisting in educational needs, negotiates and assists in supporting medical and hospital related issues, and referring clients to psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and lawyers who can represent grandparents in the Family and Youth court. These services are free and aim to improve the quality of life for grandparents and the well being of the grandchildren in their care. GFGSA provides reliable information and support services to enable grandparents to have access to every available care for their grandchildren and enhance the welfare of their children who are at risk or in crisis to live within a safe, loving, healthy and supportive environment. Grandparents For Grandchildren is a registered charity and is a star service programme, located at: Level 2, 345 King William Street, Adelaide, Phone 8212 1937 Email: peter.biber@gfgsa.com.au and/or www.gfgsa.com.au

Wishing all families a safe and happy festive season