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JEHS Newsleer - August 2013 Page 1 JOHN EDMONDSON HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Established 2005 August 2013 • Volume 9, Issue 4 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL How oſten have you heard that there is an urgent need to include a program in the school curriculum to address highly publicised maers related to violence, aggression and bullying? As parents we are too often shocked by media reports of unprovoked violent and aggressive behaviour. If we are serious about solutions to violence, aggression and bullying then perhaps we need to have an honest diagnosis of the factors that contribute to the problems. Perhaps it is too simplistic and easy to expect the solution to miraculously appear in the educational curriculums. Consider the impact of the following on children and teenagers; • Verbal (and at times physical) abuse in State and Federal parliaments • Politicians verbally insulting and abusing each other in the media • International political and military conflicts • Religious zealots advocating violence and denigration against those who do not share their beliefs • Domestic violence, Racism and Sexism • Alcohol and illegal substance abuse and subsequent anti-social behaviour Unsupervised use of social media by children & teenagers • Unsupervised use of the internet that allows children and teenagers to access inappropriate sites – pornography, violence, gambling, etc. • Violent electronic games • Music lyrics that advocate violence against women and other sections of the community such as the police • Films and television shows that gratuitously promote violence and bullying • Radio shock jocks – a number of whom have been held accountable in the courts • Sports such as the UFC, boxing and wrestling • Mainstream sports where coaches promote the need to physically and verbally intimidate the opposition to win matches • Tolerated verbal harassment in sport – e.g. “Sledging” in cricket How many do you believe to be acceptable or reasonable? How many are manageable? How do children and teenagers process these messages? Detailed analyses of most of the listed impacts and their social and economic effects have been completed nationally and internationally. Hundreds of books have been written advocating advice and solutions. Yet the problems persist, it appears the solutions are not so easily implemented. I do not believe it unreasonable to suggest that a number of these examples of violent, aggressive and bullying behaviour affecting children and teenagers are outside the responsibility of schools and educators. Most of the examples provided are not illegal and indeed some are highly celebrated; it is complicated and solutions are difficult to achieve. To their immense credit schools implement a diverse range of curricular and extra-curricular programs to help young people make sense of the conflicting messages that come their way. Schools do teach and promote values of achievement, inclusiveness, tolerance, integrity and courage; to suggest otherwise is dishonest. They will not always be able to solve the difficult problems that some students bring with them and there will be those who cannot understand or accept this because they do not see or appreciate the scope and complexity of these problems. So who should be taking responsibility when it comes to the problems associated with violence, aggression and bullying? Look at the list – families, politicians, the media, sports coaches and associations, religious leaders, community leaders and schools. The “hot potato” solution must not be allowed to continue as the modus operandi of our leaders. It is not enough to be seen to be doing something. A memo sent by a politician or a referral to a new or old policy by a bureaucrat is not good enough because it merely shifts to another person or group the responsibility. The responsibility must be a shared one and acknowledged as such. Gary Joannides PRINCIPAL Violence, Aggression, Bullying Where do the kids get it from?

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JEHS Newsletter - August 2013 Page 1

JOHN EDMONDSON HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSLETTEREstablished 2005

August 2013 • Volume 9, Issue 4

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

How often have you heard that there is an urgent need to include a program in the school curriculum to address highly publicised matters related to violence, aggression and bullying?

As parents we are too often shocked by media reports of unprovoked violent and aggressive behaviour. If we are serious about solutions to violence, aggression and bullying then perhaps we need to have an honest diagnosis of the factors that contribute to the problems. Perhaps it is too simplistic and easy to expect the solution to miraculously appear in the educational curriculums.

Consider the impact of the following on children and teenagers;

• Verbal (and at times physical) abuse in State and Federal parliaments• Politicians verbally insulting and abusing each other in the media• International political and military conflicts• Religious zealots advocating violence and denigration against those who do not share their beliefs • Domestic violence, Racism and Sexism• Alcohol and illegal substance abuse and subsequent anti-social behaviour• Unsupervised use of social media by children & teenagers• Unsupervised use of the internet that allows children and teenagers to access inappropriate sites – pornography, violence, gambling, etc.• Violent electronic games• Music lyrics that advocate violence against women and other sections of the community such as the police• Films and television shows that gratuitously promote violence and bullying• Radio shock jocks – a number of whom have been held accountable in the courts• Sports such as the UFC, boxing and wrestling • Mainstream sports where coaches promote the need to physically and verbally intimidate the opposition to win matches• Tolerated verbal harassment in sport – e.g. “Sledging” in cricket

How many do you believe to be acceptable or reasonable? How many are manageable? How do children and teenagers process these messages? Detailed analyses of most of the listed impacts and their social and economic effects have been completed nationally and internationally. Hundreds of books have been written advocating advice and solutions. Yet the problems persist, it appears the solutions are not so easily implemented.

I do not believe it unreasonable to suggest that a number of these examples of violent, aggressive and bullying behaviour affecting children and teenagers are outside the responsibility of schools and educators. Most of the examples provided are not illegal and indeed some are highly celebrated; it is complicated and solutions are difficult to achieve.

To their immense credit schools implement a diverse range of curricular and extra-curricular programs to help young people make sense of the conflicting messages that come their way. Schools do teach and promote values of achievement, inclusiveness, tolerance, integrity and courage; to suggest otherwise is dishonest. They will not always be able to solve the difficult problems that some students bring with them and there will be those who cannot understand or accept this because they do not see or appreciate the scope and complexity of these problems.

So who should be taking responsibility when it comes to the problems associated with violence, aggression and bullying? Look at the list – families, politicians, the media, sports coaches and associations, religious leaders, community leaders and schools. The “hot potato” solution must not be allowed to continue as the modus operandi of our leaders. It is not enough to be seen to be doing something. A memo sent by a politician or a referral to a new or old policy by a bureaucrat is not good enough because it merely shifts to another person or group the responsibility.

The responsibility must be a shared one and acknowledged as such.

Gary JoannidesPRINCIPAL

Violence, Aggression, BullyingWhere do the kids get it from?

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL REPORT Mrs Dorrell

Congratulations to our many award winners this year. These students are displaying a commitment to their studies that deserves recognition. Mrs Dorrell, reports.

The final presentations for Year 12 medallions will occur at their Graduation Assembly later this term. It is important that all students are handing in Recognition Awards to their teachers for Faculty Awards and then trading these up for Excellence and Medallion awards.

EXCELLENCE AWARDSYEAR 7: Jayden BAJADA, Jennifer DENG, Kapisi FILIPO, Tiffany LIM, Shane MICHELIN, Nancy NGUYEN, Samantha PHAN, Shanisha, PRASAD, Sherwin SAMI and Jackie WUYEAR 8: Azhar ALI (x2), Courtney ALLEN (x2), Sofia BALINGIT (x2), Sakina BEGG (x2), Vishaal BEHARI, Quinn CALCOPIETRO (x5), Daniel CARDONA (x2), Jordan COX, Melissa DESISTO (x3), Angela DUPUY, Bindushree GOWDA, Rhys HAWKINS (x2), Kuljit JAGDEV (x2), Corey JIMENEZ, Tracy JUNG, Nadine KALAOUN, Jasmine KANJ, Vibhuti KHANNA, Joshua KOENIG, Nishant KUMAR, Anmol KUMAR (x2), Vanessa LIM (x2), Furqaan MAHMOOD, Ben MANISIER, Yashveer NAND (x3), Cooper NORRIS (x2), Penny PROTOGEROS, Pierce RATTANAWAN, James RODRIQUEZ, Ayman SAID (x2), Shania SHELTON-OLIVER, Gurnoor SINGH, Luey SISOUVATH (x3), Rainbo TSUI, Hassan TUNAKAN, Ellouise VARJACIC, Chang-Song WANG and Jerry XIAYEAR 9: Ava ADABYAR (x3), Navinga AMARASINGHE, Jasmine ARTHURSON, Sania ASLAM, Paris DAVIES, Mouhammad EL KASSIR, Tynisha FAALUA, Rabiya FATHIMA (x2), Emma HATTON, Inshrah HUSSAIN, Elizaveta KHAMITOVA, Monique NGUYEN, Carolyn SIFRI (x2), Nabiha TALAT, Briane TESORIERO (x2), Derell TESORIERO, Lochlan THOMSON, Brodie TORRENS and Carina TURNERYEAR 10: Belinda CAPRIN (x2), Tahlia IVACHOFF, Jake KRAUSE, Monique RAYHANNA (x2), Ashleigh SLUIS, Raymond SU (x4) and Hui Min WANG (x3)YEAR 11: Sarah ARTHURSON, Andrew ATTARD, Bilal CHOUMAN, Sandra CROCONO, Bianca DJORDJEVIC, Jessica GRIMA, Jason HO, Danielle IULIANO, Tahlia LANG (x4), Marija POLIC, Uelese UELESE, Catherine WILLIAMS and Linda YANGNOUVONGYEAR 12: Faraz AHMED, Patrice ALLEN, Azraa AZMAL (x2), Christian BARILLA, Tanya BLOWER, Monique FAHY, Brandan HOUANG, Briana JIMENEZ (x2), Navreet JOHAL, Kemle KANJ, April KENTON, Tanya SIDANA, Evelyn VAIGALU, Jordanah WHITEFORD (x4), Naomi WHITTAKER and Alexius WOTTON

BRONZE MEDALLIONSYEAR 8: Azhar ALI, Courtney ALLEN, Sakina BEGG, Melissa DESISTO, Rhys HAWKINS, Kuljit JAGDEV, Vanessa LIM and Jerry XIAYEAR 9: Ava ADABYAR and Elizaveta KHAMITOVAYEAR 11: Bianca DJORDJEVIC, Jessica GRIMA and Danielle IULIANOYEAR 12: Patrice ALLEN, Tanya BLOWER, Tanya SIDANA and Jordanah WHITEFORD

SILVER MEDALLIONSYEAR 8: Sofia BALINGIT, Quinn CALCOPIETRO, Vibhuti KHANNA, Anmol KUMAR and Yashveer NANDYEAR 9: Lochlan THOMSON PLATINUM MEDALLIONSYEAR 10: Raymond SU YEAR 11: Andrew ATTARD

AWARDS: SEM 1Page 2● Deputy Principal Report

Page 3● Year 7 Report

Page 4● Year 9 Report

Page 5● Year 10 Report

Page 6● Year 11 Report

Page 7● Year 12 Report● Work Experience Report

Page 8 & 9● Photo Gallery

Page 11● Industrial Arts Report

Page 12● HSIE Report

Page 13● Events Calender

Page 14● T&L/Careers Report

Page 15● Public Speaking Report

Page 16● Events Calender

May 2013Volume 9, Issue 3

Inside this issue

John Edmondson High School64 Horningsea Park Drive

HORNINGSEA PARK NSW 2171Tel: (02) 9825 9815Fax: (02) 9825 9857

Email:[email protected]

Website:www.jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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YEAR 7 REPORT Mr Moreland, Year Adviser

By now, parents would have received their child’s half yearly report and hopefully made the most of the opportunity to get feedback from the parent/teacher nights that were recently held. I had the pleasure of reading EVERY single report and on the whole, they were very pleasing. Year Adviser, Mr Moreland, reports.

On another positive, Tatiana Tilman continues to shine in the sporting domain. She recently came second in the high jump at the Regional Championships and is now off to the state titles. She was also part of the 100m relay team that ran third. Congratulations to Tatiana, Bediha Ozturk, Jennifer Deng and Angela Truong on your tremendous effort. Adding to this we had a number of students who made it to the Regionals in their different events. Well done Smanatha Beuk, Maritha Raitala, Alex Miljusevic, Melanie Sananikone, Andrew Saunders and Luke Caronna on proudly representing your school at the Regional Championships.

It is not only on the sporting fields that we are doing well. Recently, five of our Year 7 girls have been dominating the Area Debating Competition and they are now in the final. Congratulations to Emily Djurovic, Maleeka Gazula, Rosanna Luppino, Nancy Nguyen and Taneil McLachlan and good luck in the final.

OPPORTUNITES GALOREStudents at JEHS are very lucky when it comes to the extra-curricular opportunities that are provided at this school. We have two gala days where students will participate in a variety of sports against other schools. Add to these, things like the Art Club, Dance Club, Chess Club and much more and there is something for everyone at this school.

Some important points to remember:• Uniform - Winter uniform is required for ALL

of Term 3. This includes blazer and tie. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE.

• Attendance – While our attendance as a year group is respectable, the minimum attendance rate that is expected at JEHS at 85%. If your child is not meeting this target you may be asked to come up to the school for an interview.

• Explaining absences – If your child is away it is vital that you provide an explanation. This can be done in a number of ways but the simplest is to reply with an explanation to the school text that you received when your child is absent.

• Make-up and coloured nail polish are prohibited at JEHS

Finally, it was great to see so many Year 7 students receive an award at our recent Recognition Assembly. What was also so pleasing was the amount of parents that come and supported their child’s fantastic achievement. «

ELECTION DAY BBQSaturday, September 7th

Whether you vote Green, Independant, Labour or Liberal make sure you supportthe JEHS P&C Fundraising BBQ when you come to the school to vote

in the upcoming Federal Election.

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YEAR 9 REPORT Miss Bantoft, Year Adviser

Parents/Caregivers should have received their child’s Half Yearly reports by now, and like myself I hope you are proud of your child’s efforts. I had the pleasure of reading every single comment and was amazed by some of the encouraging words some teachers had to say. Year

Adviser, Miss Bantoft, reports.

At the end of last term I was invited to partake in the Recognition excursion to Luna Park. Despite it being very overcast and rainy for most of the day students and teachers alike had an amazing day.

Our Year 9s continue to shine on the sporting field with two of our students excelling in the Area Athletics. Joe Uelese got a triple crown on the field by coming first in the 14’s Shot Put, second in Discus and second in the Javelin. Pele Vaigalu was also part of our winning boys relay team. Well done boys!

We also had a large number of Year 9 students participate in our annual Stage 5 music night. Parents were invited to listen to their child’s acoustic talent as they performed some of their original pieces and covers. Thank you to Miss Popovic for her wonderful efforts with the class.

I have also had the pleasure of visiting some of our more dramatic and artistic students. Ms Hulbert’s drama class performed their first monologues late last term and I was invited to be a guest marker. I

TIME HAS FLOWN THIS TERMwitnessed some amazing talent and am excited to see their performances in MADD night later in the year. Students in the art elective have recently been making some creative sculptures out of clay. The focus for these sculptures were marine creatures and their efforts have exceeded expectations.

Students in Year 9 Food Technology also continue to excel. This semester students were asked to create a dish from a country of their own choosing. We had countries from all over the world chosen. Some of the dishes we had were Churros from France, Gozleme from Turkey, Butter Chicken from India, Teriyaki Chicken from Japan and Pizza from Italy. A fine effort from all the Year 9 masterchefs.

Year Nine girls have also been participating in Junctionworks over the past three terms. Junctionworks is a program that focuses on anger management, dealing with family stresses, being resilient, being assertive (not aggressive) and how to deal with those bullying issues.

Most girls have found the program quite educational and informative and have put some of this knowledge into practise.

Lastly, I would like to remind students (and parents) that if they are going to be absent for an assessment task/exam, that they need to fill out a Request For Consideration form – which can be found on the school website and return it to the appropriate teacher on the first day of return. «

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YEAR 10 REPORT Mrs Campbell, Year Adviser

Term 3 brings decision making for many Year 10 students. Students attended a Subject Selection evening with their parents, giving them an opportunity to discuss possible subject options for their senior years. Year Adviser, Mrs Campbell, reports.

All students returning in 2014 were asked to return their forms by Friday 2nd August 2013. In addition, many Year 10 have participated in work experience to give them an insight of a possible career choice.

For students returning to Year 11, all students must successfully complete their Year 10 course and receive a ROSA certificate for all subject areas studied. It is crucial that all assessment tasks and course work are completed successfully, so that means NO outstanding N awards. If assessment tasks/examinations are missed due to illness/injury, an Illness Misadventure Form must be completed by both parent/s and doctor/s on the day of absence and task. Further information has been provided in students “Learning Guides” which all students received at the start of the year.

DECISION MAKING TIMEAt the end of Term 3, all Year 10 students will be sitting their yearly examinations in the auditorium. Revision and preparation is advised for all students to allow students to demonstrate their true potential.

As mentioned in previous newsletter, four Year 10 students, Shilpa Singh, Shimali Gupta, Kate Bennett and Nicole Jones participated in a conference regarding World Vision. The girls organised an opportunity for any student at JEHS to participate in the 40 hour famine, which many students did. In addition the Year 10 Food Technology class and Miss Bantoft organised a cake stall to raise funds for World Vision. Thank you to both Miss Bantoft and Year 10 Food Tech for raising $317.00.

Finally, I would like to congratulate two of our elite soccer players, Dean Mallia and Nikola Djorjevic who made it to the State Futsal Competition. «

JAPAN 2014Do you want to see the famous Japanese Cherry blossoms in Kyoto?

Do you want to see the famous Golden Temple or other Shrines in Kyoto?Do you want to go to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park?

Do you want to go to Universal Studios Japan?

The HSIE Faculty is planning a school group tour to Japan, during the April holidays in 2014. The tour is designed for students studying Japanese as well as students studying Year 11 & 12

Business Studies, Economics, Modern History. The tour will also benefit students with theNew National Curriculum in Geography and History which will be starting in 2014.

However, anyone with an interest or passion for these areas is welcome to participate. The invitation to participate is open to;

• All students that are in year 9 to year 12 in 2014 • Parents, teachers and other staff members of JEHS •• Preference will be given to students studying Japanese • Students in the junior years will be considered

if accompanied by a parent or guardian and if there is sufficient room available •

All interested students, parents and staff are invited.Pay your deposit to the front office ASAP

or see Mrs Vidakovic for more information.

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YEAR 11 REPORT Mr Canobra, Year Adviser

We have had a very busy Term 3 with Year 11 students being involved in all manner of activities from representative sports to

academia and even a wonderful ski trip where I had the pleasure of carving up some powder with a wonderful group of young people. Year Advisers, Mr Canobra & Miss Davidson, report.

The Semester One Recognition Assembly was in July. It provided a great opportunity to acknowledge students who have demonstrated outstanding results in their Semester One Report. It also recognised those students who have shown improvement in attitude and application this year by attaining Excellence Awards and Year Adviser Awards.

The Year 11 students who received recognition included: Sarah Arthurson, Andrew Attard, Chantelle Attard, Bilal Chouman, Sandra Crocono, Safiyyah Ghaznavi, Jessica Grima, Sanaa Hakim, Jason Ho, Annie Huang, Emily Huggett, Syed hussain, Danielle Iulianno, Lilian Jabur, Haya Kaiyum, Vanessa Korkise, Thalia Lang, Thi My Tham Li, Emily Margetts, Kalinda Moore, Casey Moren, Chelsea Newham, Victoria Petrou, Marija Polic, Shreynit Prasad, Nadia Rayhanna, Valerie Rodriguez, Rawand Salman, Yasmine Sari, Catriona Shepherd, Andrew Sifri, Wendy Su, Uelese Uelese, Sakina Wakily, Sarah Walker, Catherine Williams and Linda Yangnouvong.

I would like to congratulate these students on their achievement, their application and on their dedication to their studies. As I mentioned at the assembly, these students reflect the school motto of Virtus et integritas in all of their educational pursuits. They are great role models to their peers! I also send out my thanks to the many parents, carers and family members who attended this ceremony.

I should also acknowledge the many examples of fine work completed by my Year 11 cohort. Many did not receive an award but have produced very good work results this term. I urge them and others to keep striving.

I congratulate all extra involvement and contribution to the school culture, for instance:

YEARLY EXAMS PENDING• Representatives in the SRC representing JEHS at a

formal ceremony commemorating VP (Victory in the Pacific 14th August 1945) day.

• Open State Futsal representatives were, Alex Arias, Robert Perre, Richard Darko, Domenic Delrosario, Dylan Heffernan, Allan Aziz.

• Jessica Grima recognised for outstanding achievements in the TVET course.

• A host of year 11 students promoted their respective subjects during the year 8 and year 10 subject selection evening. Their enthusiasm was simply beyond all expectations.

• There are many other examples of excellence across all areas of the school community to mention, and I apologise for not mentioning all the other great accomplishments.

Finally, with Yearly Examinations scheduled for Week 8 and 9 I urge all students to study, plan, and create summary notes to better prepare for their upcoming examinations. Unlike past years, the Preliminary course results will be reported to the BOS and become part of the ROSA to be issued with the HSC.

With the end of the yearly examinations we conclude all the formalities for the Preliminary course and we begin the process of making ready for the HSC that begins day one of Term 4. I urge all students to wind down during the September two week break and do nothing that might be school related. On the first day of next term, I will once again insist that everyone begins with a well planned home study schedule that encompasses class work, topic summaries and assessment work on a daily basis. To help in this area, I will once again email all students a Study Planner Template on the first day of next term.

On a side note, I’ve already had some parents inquiring into taking holidays during Term 4 and even next year. My advice is, “don’t do it”. Attendance during the HSC year is of critical importance as generally for each school day attended you still have several hours of personal study to do at home on a nightly basis. Catching up on a single missed day is very difficult; missing out on a week’s worth for holidays can take a very long time to catch up. The most important element missed is always the classroom discussion that lends context to topics being studied. The other issue is that BOS requirements mean that a missed assessment task will earn a Zero mark and that could mean the difference on an ATAR for the University of choice.

I wish you all the best of luck in the coming yearly examinations. «

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YEAR 12 REPORT Ms Tran, Year Adviser

WORK EXPERIENCE REPORT Mrs Violi, Careers Adviser

We are more than half way through Term Three or in less than six weeks, the HSC examinations start. It is good to see most of the kids are starting to step up and take their studies more

seriously. Year Adviser, Miss Tran reports.

With the final “In-School” assessment task approaching, tied in with practical HSC assessment task, it is all happening for Year 12.

Now is the time, if you haven’t already done so, to start revising and developing your notes for your HSC exams as this will ease the stress and cramming later.

I would like to congratulate all Year 12 students for their outstanding attendance rate. I have no doubt they have set a fine example for junior years.

On Monday July 15th Alexander Milosevski and Joshua Arcuri set out on their first day of Work Experience with Green Valley Police.

We first met up at the PCYC in Miller. On our first day we saw the Highway Patrol car from the station, then went on a tour of Greenway Police Station and the last on the Agenda for the day was Penrith Police C o m m a n d Centre. Then we returned to PCYC.

On Tuesday, July 16th we travelled to Goulbourn Police College. After a Fun filled day of exploring the academy seeing the Virtual Training centre, classrooms, the student’s

I have a few important upcoming dates for you to add to your calendar:

19th September

Year 12 Picnic day20th September

Year 12 Graduation14th October

First day of HSC11th November

Year 12 Formal at Camden Lakeside

rooms and the practice arena, we ventured home for another two hour drive back.

On Wednesday, July 17th we went to Homebush to the Public Order and Riot Squad then we went to Bankstown to the Aviation Unit.

T h u r s d a y, July 18th was our final day. We were taken

to Redfern to see the Mounted Police. Then we travelled to the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit, In Alexandria. The Bomb Squad were probably the funniest Police Officers we will ever meet.

After that we finished off at the PCYC with the recruiting agency. We recommend this

Work Experience for anyone who wants to join the police force. A very special thank to Mrs Violi for going through so much in organising it for us. «

HSC LOOMING

GREEN VALLEY POLICE

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PHOTO GALLERY - BOOK WEEK

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PHOTO GALLERY - CURRICULUM EVENING

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS REPORT Ms Johnson, Head Teacher

On Tuesday, August 6th, a group of girls from Years 8 and 9 took part in a ‘Hands-on Engineering & IT Day’ at the University of Technology Sydney. Industrial Arts teacher, Mr Prasad, reports.

These students experienced a wide range of hands-on activities from

various engineering sectors in design and innovation, across diverse systems and the services that could be delivered by Engineers.

The JEHS girls enthusiastically and successfully c o n s t r u c t e d and completed

On Wednesday, August 7th Jason Ho, Jaison Varadaraj, Shyrenit Prasad and Rawand Salmon from Year 11 Engineering Studies took part in multiple Engineering Challenges with design and construction projects at the University of NSW. Industrial Arts teacher, Mr Prasad, reports.

They experienced making structures such as bridges using spaghetti in which they needed to understand the properties of the material and how forces act on them. The second project was the Stretch Limousine where

various projects such as Mousetrap Racers, Web Development, making computer Games and Solar Cars. These girls had a great hands-on day with lots of fun and enjoyment. They gained a good knowledge and

understanding in choosing their subjects at school in order to better their careers in a range of engineering fields such as Mechatronics , C o n s t r u c t i o n , B i o m e d i c a l , C i v i l /Environmental, A e r o n a u t i c a l ,

ICT-Software, ICT-Telecommunications, and ICT-Computer Systems.

I would like to thank Mr Campbell and Mrs Kirk for their support and assistance in making this day very enjoyable for our students. «

the students needed to display different forms of energy, such as kinetic, potential and friction. The third

project involved the Wind T u r b i n e c h a l l e n g e w h e r e s t u d e n t s needed to u n d e r s t a n d many of the principles of aerodynamics and how they

can be harnessed to power a generator.

Overall the day was extremely enjoyable for the students who learned much about the many fields of engineering and the opportunities that await them after their HSC. «

GIRLS IN ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

 

 

 

 

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On Monday 22nd July Year 8 attended a performance from a Japanese drumming group TaikOz. Mrs Vidakovic, Japanese Teacher, reports.

Three members of the group, Kevin Man, Anton Lock and Sophia brought along many Japanese drums

and invited students from the audience to help out with the performance. They explained the different types of Japanese drums and their uses in Japanese Festivals. Here are some student reports.

by Nikhil Prasad & Deniz Halil, 8T

All of Year 8 attended the brilliant TaikOz performance held on July 22nd. The TaikOz performers were Kevin, Anton and Sophia. It went

for the whole of sixth period. They showed us drumming techniques, history of the art form and where it is played. It is something we have never seen before and it is a god cultural experience.

By Kayla Spurway 8O

On Monday July 22nd, Year 8 had great experience getting to see TaikOz perform in our school auditorium.

What we saw TaikOz perform was the Taiko, Japanese drums. There are many different types

of Taiko drums that make different sounds. They used these drum in festivals and music and have been used in Japan for thousands of years.

The things that TaikOz taught us is that in one of the festivals they would have to play the taiko for 12 hours straight. I also learnt the taiko is not just learning about the drums, there is making your own music for the different types of taiko drums. As you hear the beat of the taiko this helps you write a song. They told us these are the sorts of things you had to learn before starting to play on the taiko.

There were a few lucky people who had a chance to have a go at playing the taiko on stage.

I think the best part about the performance was learning about the culture, storytelling and how they got us involved by singing the beats to their music and having a little contest on which side of the audience could sing louder. Of course my side won! This was an amazing experience for all of us.

I would like to thank Ms Vidakovic for the organisation of the performance.

Everyone enjoyed the performance! «

HSIE REPORT Mr Fawcett, Head Teacher

TAIKOZ DRUMMING

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Then on Friday July 26th as part of the Liverpool-Toda Sister City exchange program, JEHS welcomed 24 students, a Junior High School Principal Mr Suzuki and Ms Sato, a representative of the Toda International Friendship Association (TIFA). Japanese teacher, Mrs Vidakovic, reports.

Our guests arrived with their Tour Guide Mikako at 9:30am and were warmly welcomed in the library by Mr Khanna, Mrs Kirk, 8T, Catherine W i l l i a m s , L i n d a and Jenny Yangnouvong.

Linda was especially eager to see the Toda students as the younger sister of the family she stayed with during the 2010 Liverpool-Toda Sister City Exchange was part of this year’s group.

Catherine Williams gave a beautiful speech in Japanese which Linda said in English. The Toda students sang a song in Japanese titled “My Country Home”, it was so beautiful it brought a tear to both Mrs Kirk’s and my eyes!

The Toda students then presented the school with a beautiful hanging scroll of Mt Fuji. That was the end of the formal part of their visit.

We were then treated to a delicious morning tea organised by Mrs Khanna and the senior Hospitality students. While Mrs Owen had organised some great photo

opportunities for us in the library, check out the photos on the School’s website.

After recess 8T took the students to the Art Workshop where the s t u d e n t s d i v i d e d t h e m s e l v e s in to different groups. Mrs Hayward had one group colouring and making 3D models of the

Opera House.

The Toda students then led the other groups making Origami and Japanese Calligraphy. The final group of boys from Toda were

showing us tricks on the yoyo, spinning top and a traditional Japanese toy called a Kendama. Many 8T students and Mr Khanna became hooked on trying to master the Kendama!

After one last photo in front of the school we had to say goodbye to our new friends. We

hope to continue with the Liverpool - Toda Sister City Exchange next year! «

HSIE REPORT Mr Fawcett, Head Teacher

LIVERPOOL-TODA VISIT

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TEACHING & LEARNING / CAREERS REPORT Mrs Violi, Head Teacher & Careers

Term Three began with the important process of subject selection for Years 8 & 10. It was wonderful to see so many families and caregivers attending the Curriculum Evening in support of their children’s important decision making process. Careers Adviser, Mrs Violi reports.

While subject choice and future career paths may be linked for Year 11 & 12 students, it is very important to remember that subject choice will not limit the post school options for students. Even the most complex university courses do not require compulsory subjects – in some cases, they do assume that some courses will be studied by students at school. Today, with so many pathways to university and so many options post school, it appears that our students seem to have the world at their feet – they just have to strive and work hard to achieve their desired goal.

It is currently a very exciting time for Year 12 as they count down the days that will mark the end of their secondary schooling. This term also signals the start of the formal HSC examinations in Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Industrial Technology and Music. While these major project style examinations have required planning, commitment and consistent effort, once they have been completed, the students will have a shorter written examination in the Term 4 written HSC examination period. The students should be proud of their efforts in creating and producing an excellent range of projects and display of skill.

To assist Year 12 with their plans beyond 2013, I hosted a Year 12 Careers Day. Past students showcased their strategies in succeeding and surviving the HSC. They will also discussed their own personal pathways and explained what life at University, College, TAFE, an apprenticeship or work is like. Current students had the opportunity to ask questions regarding their own UAC applications and to further explore their options for next year. There has been so much information disseminated regarding University courses and Open days, apprenticeships, scholarships and employment, that I urge all students to check their DEC emails for these daily updates.

Some students in Years 10, 11 & 12 may be also thinking of alternative options post school in 2014. TAFE options will be advertised through the TAFE NSW website

this term. Processes for enrolment and the range of courses available will be advertised on this website. There are many TAFE Information Days so I do urge all interested students to attend. All TAFE course are available through the TAFE online application process.

Year 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations take place at the end of this term and Years 7, 8 and 9 are busy with their respective assessment tasks. However while these are key events, it is equally important to ensure that daily school work and homework are completed. Students need regular revision, organisation, good diet and a consistent schoolwork pattern in order to optimise success.

The Board of Studies will send all results for Year 10, 11 & 12 through the students’ Schools Online account. I urge all students (who were instructed back in Term 1 on how to activate this account) to access this account regularly for up to date BOS information and results.

Finally, I would like to include some important UAC dates and information for Year 12 –

• UAC on time applications close on the 27th September. After this a late fee will apply. The UAC application processing charge is $28

• The UAC 2013-2014 International booklet is available for students who wish to complete an Australian Year 12 qualification overseas. The booklet lists fee-paying courses (over 1300) offered by UAC’s overseas institutions

• Educational Access Schemes applications open 7th August for students who have been disadvantaged in some way – disrupted schooling, financial hardship, home environment and responsibilities, English language difficulty, personal Illness/disability, refugee status or school environment. This scheme offers bonus points or extra places set aside for students who suffer hardship. Applications close on the 27th September. See www.uac.edu.au/eas/

• Equity scholarships help financially disadvantaged students with higher education costs. Students apply online for an Equity Scholarship through UAC – see website www.uac.edu.au/equity/

• All scholarships are now open – they do contain a selection criteria and all have a closing date.

To all our JEHS students, I wish the best of luck for Semester 2. Work hard, strive and succeed! «

BUSY, BUT PRODUCTIVE

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PUBLIC SPEAKING REPORT Ms Davidson

At the beginning of Term Three, Friday July 19th, JEHS was proud to host the Legacy Public Speaking Competition for our local area. Ms Davidson reports.

There were participants from a whole range of schools (Malek Fahd Islamic School, Moorebank High

School, Hurlstone Agricultural High School and of course our own school), all presenting on issues of their own choosing, including such topics as Sharks, Mateship, Asylum Seekers and the Exploitation in the Fashion Industry.

We had two participants enter from Year 9, Tina Kameas and Rabiya Fathima. Both students wrote impressive s p e e c h e s , respectively about “Society’s Idea of

a Perfect Woman” and “Sexual Education Should Be

Taught In Australian Schools.” Their public speaking skills were sophisticated as was their ability to employ rhetorical devices and effectively engage the audience. I was very proud to witness these girls represent our school in such a manner, demonstrating an ability to advocate for social issue.

Unfortunately the competition was high and only three students could go through to the next round, but both Tina and Rabiya should be proud of their efforts. «

LEGACY PUBLIC SPEAKING

Seek2b.com is an excellent career website that students at JEHS are encouraged to use. There have been

changes to this exciting new website.

These include up-to-date course and ATAR information, information regarding scholarships, Open Days, bonus

points, alternative entry, deferment and information regarding a diverse range of occupations and

apprenticeships.

It will be password protected so you will need the password shown below.

Our school’s password for entry to www.seek2b.com is

Koala

Seek2b.com

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JEHS 2013 EVENTS CALENDER MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

T3W7

Aug 26HSC Music ConcertEvening for parents

Aug 27Yr 11 Visual Arts

Excursion to AGNSW

Aug 28 Aug 29Yr 7 Gala Day

Aug 30U15s Boys Basketball

@ Minto

T3W8

Sept 2Yr 11 Yearly Exams

P&C Meeting in Library

Sept 3Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Year 11 Glenwood Exchange

Sept 4Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Sept 5Yr 11 Yearly Exams

CHS Athletics @ Sydney Olympic Park

Sept 6Yr 11 Yearly Exams

40 Hour FamineFundraising BBQ

Legacy Day

T3W9

Sept 9Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Sept 10Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Sept 11Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Sept 12Yr 11 Yearly Exams

U15s Netball Knockout

Sept 13Yr 11 Yearly Exams

Yr 12 Careers Expo

T3W10

Sept 16Yr 10 Yearly Exams

Yr 11 CAFS YoungParenting Seminar

Sept 17Yr 10 Yearly Exams

Yr 12 Drama Excursion @ Belvoir Street Theatre

Sept 18Yr 10 Yearly Exams

Sept 19Yr 12 Picnic Day @

Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney

Sept 20Yr 12 Graduation Day @

JEHS Auditorium

Last Day of Term 2

T4W1

Oct 7Labour Day

Public Holiday

Oct 8Students & Staff return for Term 4

Oct 9 Oct 10 Oct 11Yr 9 Georgraphy

Excursion@ Nan Tien Temple

T4W2

Oct 14HSC Examinations

Oct 15HSC Examinations

Oct 16HSC Examinations

Oct 17HSC Examinations

Oct 18HSC Examinations

T4W3

Oct 21HSC Examinations

Yr 7 Testing Week

Yr 10 Food Tech & Yr 11 Hospitality Excursion @

Sydney Tower

Oct 22HSC Examinations

Yr 7 Testing Week

Oct 23HSC Examinations

Yr 7 Testing Week

Oct 24HSC Examinations

Yr 7 Testing Week

Oct 25HSC Examinations

Yr 7 Testing Week

T4W4

Oct 28HSC Examinations

Yr 8 Testing Week

Oct 29HSC Examinations

Yr 8 Testing Week

Oct 30HSC Examinations

Yr 8 Testing Week

Yr 7 Boys & Girls & Yr 9 Boys

Vaccinations

Oct 31HSC Examinations

Yr 8 Testing Week

Nov 1HSC Examinations

Yr 8 Testing Week

T4W5

Nov 4HSC Examinations

Yr 9 Testing Week

P&C Meeting in Library

Nov 5HSC Examinations

Yr 9 Testing Week

Nov 6HSC Examinations

Yr 9 Testing Week

Nov 7HSC Examinations

Yr 9 Testing Week

Nov 8HSC Examinations

Yr 9 Testing Week

Dates are subject to change without notice

PARENTS/CARERS: Please be aware that during HSC Examinations the public address system is NOT able to be used,so if you intend on collecting a child early from school you MUST ensure that the child has an early leavers note handed into the administration

office prior to roll call on the day that you are to collect them and that you must present suitable identification upon collection.