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MUIRFIELD HIGH

SCHOOL

Term 4 Week 10 Issue 12 2018

Muirfield Matters

Term 4 has been, and always is, a busy term for us all.

This term we have had not only the normal day to day activities, but

Summer Arts, Year 10 Camp and Work Experience, Peer Support

Training, Orientation Day, Transition programs, The Farmers Cup,

Presentation Night, as well as our usual business of teaching and

learning. These programs are integral, and at times, unique to

Muirfield and would not succeed without the goodwill of many staff

members and the dedication of our students.

I would like to acknowledge the teachers and support staff of

Muirfield High School for their work this year and in particular those

teachers who have taken an active role in major school events. At

the end of the day staff commit to these programs because of their

belief in the benefit of a holistic and well-rounded education for our

young people. Unfortunately, as the server was down, we cannot

include photos.

Year 10 Camp

In Week 8 Mr Wilcox successfully led his charges through the trials

and tribulations of the Year 10 Camp. Although exhausted on their

return, the students reflected that they found the experience both

rewarding and challenging.

Students participated in numerous activities and seminars over the

three day camp. In groups, they completed a number of

challenges unique to outdoor learning centres.

Issue 12 2018

From the Deputy Principal - Mr Jankovics

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From Mr

Jankoviks

Year 10 Camp

Staff Farewell

Year 7 2019

Orientation Day

Summer Arts

Uniform

Reminder

1-6

Equipment Lists 7-9

Summer Arts 10-11

School

Spectacular 12-13

NSW All School

Athletics Carnival 14

Uniform Shop 15

Calendar of

Events 18

Term 4 Week 10

Students were challenged to step out of their comfort zone and try activities

that tested their limits such as the power fan leap, abseiling, commando,

survivor challenge, giant swing, archery and the high ropes. They also

completed the mandatory Crossroads Program which covers important issues

around sex and drug education. All the activities are designed to develop

positive relationships, fostering the right kind of attitudes about themselves

while learning about safe risk taking in a supportive environment.

Students returned very tired with remnants of mud still behind their ears but

clearly had a terrific couple of days away at the Great Aussie Bush Camp at

Kincumber. I am sure that they will share these experiences with each other

for many years to come and in particular the highly energised way that

several boys reacted when they faced their fear of heights. All of the staff

who attended, Mr Wilcox, Ms Bligh, Ms Hyland, Mr Pearson, Mr Williamson and

Stu, were very impressed with the behaviour of all the students. The Aussie

Bush Camp leaders repeatedly told us how impressed they were with the

Year 10’s behaviour and attitude. Thankyou to the teachers who spent time

away from their families to supervise the camp goers.

Staff Farewell

At the end of this year we are sadly farewelling one of our

dedicated agriculture teachers who was successful in gaining

a position at Kincumber High School.

Mr Skevington leaves with our very best wishes and a huge thank you for

everything he has done in the teaching of agriculture and maintaining our

school farm. Good luck with the rest of your career Mr Skevington.

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Year 7 2019 Orientation Day

The biggest incoming year group that Muirfield High has ever seen at just over

185 students joined us for Orientation Day. A terrific and informative day was

had by all as the students explored the school, met their Peer Support Leaders

for the first time and finished their visit with a sausage sizzle. Many parents

reported that they were much more nervous than their children and even

where there was a little anxiety on display amongst the students it evaporated

quickly by the afternoon, with many citing how much they had enjoyed the

day and the increased confidence it gave them.

An exciting new multimedia production was premiered on the day which was

a film made by the student body aimed at communicating information about

what it is like to live the ‘Muirfield Experience’ from the perspective of a Year 7

student. Elijah Barclay and Ella Clasie were outstanding as the presenters.

Thank you to Mr Alley, Ms Kidd and Ms Bopaththage for your efforts in guiding

students through the creation and production of such a professional and

polished film.

A big thank you to the Year 10 Peer Support Leaders who, under the

leadership of Ms Au and Mr Roberts, spent a lot of time to ensure the delivery

of high quality and engaging activities that had all the students feeling

confident and excited about starting in 2019. The Peer Support Program not

only allows our new members of the Muirfield community to get to know some

friendly faces, but it allows our students to build their leadership abilities. It is

amazing how some of our quiet and unassuming students are able to shine

during these programs.

I would also like to thank the 2018 SRC students who helped out during

Orientation Day, greeting parents and guiding our future Year 7.

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Summer Arts

Summer Arts was an incredible success as always, with an evening which

showcased the talents all of all our artists, musicians, dancers and drama

students.

A huge thank you and well done

goes to Ms Frame and her team for

putting on such a magnificent

evening for the students and their

parents. I would also like to

acknowledge the parents who

supported their children by

attending the evening.

Equipment Lists

Equipment lists for all years are contained in this newsletter. Help your child

be ready for the new school year.

Uniform Reminder for 2019

The P&C and the wider Muirfield community strongly support the wearing of

the school uniform; hence the uniform shop is totally managed by the P&C.

Before parents purchase any uniform items I urge parents to use the uniform

shop to ensure that the purchased items will definitely be approved by the

school.

The Department of Education has very clear guidelines on what is

appropriate footwear. To help parents avoid any confusion I have included

visuals of what is approved footwear in this newsletter. Also to further help

parents, information about uniform and footwear is also available on the

school website. To avoid students getting into unnecessary trouble next year

please support the school when purchasing uniform for 2019. I thank you all

in advance for your support.

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The most common items that our students wear that are NOT uniform include:

Branded running shorts on girls instead of

designated school sport shorts

Sports shorts and track pants on non-sport days on

boys

Non-leather shoes on both boys and girls

Tight black elasticised skirts and tights

Sometimes our young people tell their parents that, “It doesn’t matter” or “That

everyone is wearing these.” It does matter and most students do not breach

the uniform requirements. Breaches of school uniform are followed up and

reported on student reports from Year 7 - 12. Please support us in maintaining

our positive public image and strong school spirit that wearing correct uniform

engenders. Your cooperation in this important matter will be appreciated.

If you have any preloved uniforms you no longer require, could you please

donate them back to the school to top up our emergency stock, by handing

them in to the front office.

SCHOOL TERM TRADING HOURS Monday

12:30 - 1:30pm 1st Monday of the month

5:30 - 7pm ADDITIONAL TRADING HOURS

Uniform Shop Open Dates Times

Tuesday 29 January 2019

(School Development Day) 9.00am -12.00pm

Wednesday 30 January 2019

(first day for Years 7, 11 & 12) 8.00am - 10.00am & 12.30-1.30pm

Thursday 31 January 2019

(all student return) 7.30am-9.00am

Monday 5 February 2019 Resumption of normal Monday open-

ing hours during school terms.

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*Please note: Vans are NOT acceptable school shoes nor are

Rabens acceptable sports shoes

YEAR 8 STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST 2019

ALL SUBJECTS

2 blue or black pens 2 red pens 2 HB pencils & a set of coloured pencils

Eraser Ruler—preferably plastic Glue Sticks and scissors

Highlighters USB Flash Drive

Box of Geometric Instruments (including a protractor)

Calculator CASIO 82AU (available from the school office $22)

Students are not to bring permanent marker pens eg. Artline textas, graffiti pens, whiteout or

liquid paper to school.

ENGLISH

A4 exercise books x 2 (128 pages and 64 pages)

Display Folder

MATHEMATICS

A4 exercise books (128 pages)

Grid book 5mm (128 pages)

Textbook

SCIENCE

Minimum of 2 x A4 exercise book (128 pages)

Display folder for SRP

HSIE

2 x A4 Exercise Books (128 pages)

VISUAL ARTS

A4 Visual Arts Diary and drawing pencils 2B, 4B and 6B

MUSIC

Exercise Book with manuscript (96 pages)

A4 Display Folder

Headphones/earbuds (cheap)

PDHPE

MHS sport shirt

MHS sport shorts

Sports footwear

LOTE

Exercise Book (96 pages)

A4 Display Folder

YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST 2019

ALL SUBJECTS

2 black or blue pens 2 red pens 2 HB pencils and a set of coloured pencils

Eraser Highlighters Glue sticks and scissors

Ruler – preferably plastic Box of Geometric Instruments

Calculator (purchased through the school) USB Flash Drive



ENGLISH

A4 exercise books (2 X 128 pages)

A4 Display folder

MATHEMATICS

A4 exercise books (128 pages)

Grid book 5mm (128 pages)

Textbook

SCIENCE

A4 Exercise Book (128 pages)

Display book

HSIE – includes Australian Geography and History, as well as elective Commerce and History

require you to have the following for each subject you are studying.

A4 Exercise Books (128 pages), for each subject that your child will be studying

VISUAL ARTS

A4 Visual Arts Diary 11” x 14” and

drawing pencils 2B, 4B and 6B

MUSIC

Exercise Book with manuscript (96 pages)

Display Folder

PDHPE and PASS

Exercise Book (96 pages), for PASS only

MHS sport shirt, and sport shorts

Sports footwear

DANCE DRAMA

Black tights and black shirt Black shirt and MHS tracksuit pants or

Black hairband school sport shorts

Dance shoes (optional) A4 Visual Arts Diary (Logbook)

JAPANESE

Exercise Book (96 pages)

A4 Display Folder

YEAR 11 & 12 STUDENT EQUIPMENT LIST 2019

ALL SUBJECTS

2 blue or black pens 2 red pens 2 lead pencils

Eraser Ruler – preferably plastic Highlighters

Calculator Glue sticks and scissors USB Flash Drive



.

ENGLISH

A4 exercise books x 2 (128 pages)

MATHEMATICS

2 x Exercise books (128 pages minimum)

Box of Geometric Instruments (including a protractor and compass)

Calculator CASIO 82AU (available from the school office $22)

Advanced & Extension 1 Maths—MATHAID 4 (available from the school office $22)

SCIENCES

4 x A4 Exercise Book (96 pages) – one for each unit of work

Folder/Ring binder

Calculator (see mathematics list)

HSIE SUBJECTS – Business Studies, Legal Studies, Society and Culture, Modern and Ancient

History, require you to have the following for each subject you are studying.

A4 Exercise Books (240 pages)

Plastic document folder

VISUAL ARTS MUSIC

Visual Arts Diary Exercise Book with manuscript (96 pages)

Display Folder

DRAMA DANCE

Black shirt Black tights and black shirt

MHS sports tracksuit pants or school sports Dance shoes (optional)

shorts

PHOTOGRAPHY Sports Coaching

A4 Visual Arts Diary 11”x14” MHS sport shirt, and sport shorts

Digital Camera Sports footwear

It is recommended that all senior students use a folder system to store all

work documents together to ensure the organisation of their resources.

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Summer Arts

Summer Arts was a spectacular experience. The musicians, performers, and

artists highlighted throughout the evening were enthusiastic and talented.

There were a great selection of performances from singers, instrumentalists,

dramatic actors and dancers. The MCs were festively dressed and guided

the audience through the show in an entertaining manner.

Each performer showed an

impressive effort to deliver their

performance beautifully. Along

with the showcase of Music,

Dance and Drama, there were

a wide range of artworks

displayed in the annual exhibit,

ranging from impressive HSC

Body of Works and Senior

Photographic images, through to the our Junior Visual Artists displaying skills

developed in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and Ceramics.

The variety of goodies before the concert and during the intermission

provided the audience cool relief from the heat with their homemade

punch, along with the CAPA cookies which were delicious, but also

beautifully decorated with our CAPA logo.

The winners of the Sculptures By The Sea, People’s

Choice Awards were announced. Isabelle Copland

won, with High Commended going to Katya

Schwalbe. Well done, both those artworks were

amazing, we hope you use your prizes to go on and

make even more amazing artworks.

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A massive thank you to the CAPA Committee for their help throughout the

year and on the night. In addition, the kind donations from Concrete Online

Services for the BBQ and our peers to the refreshments stand were greatly

appreciated. All of this helps raise funds that go towards our future events.

Thank you to the staff giving up their time to make the night a success, we

do value and appreciate you. Congratulations to all the performers!

A special shout out to the Mc’s, Bree Fowler, Lucy Castelletti and Joshua

Barton, the official photographer, Amber Laing-Marshall and the behind the

scenes organiser Phoebe Copland and her team of hosts, as well as the

hard working sound/lighting students. Without all these behind the scenes

CAPA kids, our on stage CAPA kids would not shine as bright.

By Charlotte Wynn Year 11

Muirfield Matters

Muirfield High in the 2018 School Spectacular

Including more than 5,000 students, Schools Spectacular 2018 lived up to its

name - The Greatest. With talented dancers, a terrific choir and featured

artists, and the tremendous marching band, it was guaranteed to be an

incredible two days of performances, along with the countless hours of

rehearsal in preparation.

Not only was Muirfield lucky enough to have a group of brilliant dancers

join in on this year’s Schools Spectacular, but an octet of musicians was also

involved as a part of the NSW Public Schools Millennium Marching Band.

With an array of instruments ranging from drumline to sousaphone, to

saxophone, to trombone, we performed both at Spec Fest and the train

station before each show began, as well as a part of the intermission inside

Qudos Bank Arena.

Our outside show consists of parading to an area then “choreography,”

that is standing in a block and performing completely memorised music

along with choreographed moves, while our inside performance or “drill”

involves marching in well-planned formations and lines in time with more

memorised music. It’s both mentally and physically challenging, but that’s

what makes it so rewarding in each and every performance that we do

together. This year, our drill show in Schools Spectacular included the

pieces ‘Uprising’ by Muse, ‘Dynamite’ by Taio Cruz, and ‘Confident’ by

Demi Lovato.

Also known affectionately as the “Harry Potter Band” by the presenters of

the ANZAC Day Parade because of our purple sashes and

feathers in our shakos, we rehearse one weekend a month

at Galston High School, coming together with students from

public schools all over New South Wales. Led by band

director Katrina Andrus, we participate in a range of events such as Schools

Spectacular, the ANZAC Day Parade in the city, Southern Stars - Wollongong's

very own spectacular, Sydney Kings matches, NRL games, and the Invictus

Games.

If you are interested in applying for our exhilarating 2019 ensemble, read

about us and apply online at

www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/Music/Music Ensembles.

For more information email Katrina Andrus, [email protected] or

call 0409 929 908. You can also view photos and videos of past performances

on our Facebook and Instagram pages @nswmmb. Applications are open to

anyone from years 7 to 12. Whether or not you play an instrument, we have a

place for you in the band, and we cannot wait to meet all our new members

next year. By Lucy Castelletti

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http://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au

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NSW All Schools Athletic Carnival

At the NSW All Schools athletic carnival, held in the last week of September

at Sydney Olympic park, a few Muirfield students represented our school.

Emma Thomas, Year 7, came 1st in the 13 year old girls 3000m Walk

and 12th in the 1500m run.

Chloe Krklinski also from Year 7, finished 1st in the 12 year old girls

3000m walk and

Caitlin Roach Year 9, ran 9th in the 15yrs girls 3000m run and 14th in the

1500m run.

With their results both Emma and Chloe became NSW All Schools State

Champions. Due to her age group, Under 14 Girls, Emma has qualified to

compete for NSW at the Australian All Schools championships in Cairns QLD

on 7 – 9 December 2018. As the 12yrs girls don’t qualify for Nationals,

hopefully next year Chloe will get her chance.

Emma Thomas

Year 7

Chloe Krklinski

Year 7 Caitlin Roach

Year 9

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Uniform Shop

With our new online ordering system in place, parents now have much more

flexibility when ordering uniforms for their child. Students are still encouraged

though, to come into the Shop during Monday lunchtime trade, to try on items

for sizing. Items can then be purchased in the shop using cash, cheque or card

or, at a later date/time using the Qkr app.

All orders made on Qkr for a Monday lunchtime pickup (12.30pm to 1.30pm),

must be placed by midnight the Sunday before.

Black Jacket orders made on Orientation Day, are expected to arrive by the

end of Term 1 2019 and dates will be confirmed in 2019. Black Jackets are

available in the Shop for try on to confirm sizing. Please visit us during Monday

lunchtime trade.

Any questions can be directed to the Uniform Shop Committee via our email:

[email protected].

Thank you for your continued support.

Muirfield High School Uniform Shop Committee

SCHOOL TERM TRADING HOURS Monday

12:30 - 1:30pm 1st Monday of the month

5:30 - 7pm

ADDITIONAL TRADING HOURS

Uniform Shop Open Dates Times

Tuesday 29 January 2019

(School Development Day) 9.00am -12.00pm

Wednesday 30 January 2019

(first day for Years 7, 11 & 12) 8.00am - 10.00am & 12.30-1.30pm

Thursday 31 January 2019

(all student return) 7.30am-9.00am

Monday 5 February 2019 Resumption of normal Monday opening

hours during school terms.

MUIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP

UNIFORM SHOP PRICE LIST

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019 School Terms

Term 1 - Tuesday 29th January 2019 to Friday 12th April 2019

Term 2 - Monday 29th April 2019 to Friday 5th July 2019

Term 3 - Monday 22nd July 2019 to Friday 27th September 2019

Term 4 - Monday 14th October 2019 to Friday 20th December 2019

*Please Note - The 1st day of Term 1, 2 & 3 and the last two days of Term 4

are Staff Development Days.

Staff Development

Day

School Resumes for

Year 7, 11&12

School Resumes for

Year 8, 9 & 10

School Photo

Day

Swimming Carnival

Year 7 Camp

School Cross Country

Carnival

Year 7 Vaccinations

Last Day of Term 1

COMMUNITY NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

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COMMUNITY NEWS AND ADVERTISMENTS






Parramatta Boys AAL Squadron is enrolling for Term 3

2018

We are writing to let you know that the Parramatta Boys Squadron of the Australian Air League has is enrolling cadets for Term 4 2018 at its meeting location at LOT 1 Edison Parade, Winston Hills NSW 2153 on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 until 9:15pm. The Parramatta Boys Squadron is one of the oldest Squadrons in the Australian Air League, forming in 1935 and for many years met in their hall at Jubilee Park, Parramatta. Unfortunately, progress took its toll and the hall that the Squadron had met in since the 1940s will soon be redeveloped, so the Squadron has taken the opportunity to move into a new area at Winston Hills.

The Air League is inviting young people, who may be interested, to come down with their parents and learn what the Air League has to offer. The Australian Air League is a nationwide organisation for young people aged from 8 to 18 years. Staffed by volunteers and self-funding, it teaches leadership skills and provides a wide range of interesting and exciting activities such as camping and hiking, sport and physical recreation, building and flying model aircraft and ceremonial drill. Through classes and practical demonstration members learn the theory of aviation and a wide range of associated topics such as Meteorology, Navigation, Aero Engines and Aircraft Construction, as well as general interest subjects such as photography, field craft and community service.

The Air League also provides a range of flying experiences for its members, from simple scenic joy flights through to gliding and powered-flying training, from private pilot licence (PPL) through to airline entry standards – all in aircraft owned, operated and professionally maintained by our staff.

The Australian Air League is also approved as an Active Kids Provider registered with Service NSW. Active Kids is a program to help NSW families meet the cost of getting their kids into sport and active fitness and recreation activities. Information can be found online at https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids

Running a strong program that is both fun and educational, the Australian Air League is making fine citizens out of young Australians. Currently there are also a number of other Squadrons in Western Sydney including Penrith, Richmond, and Blacktown as well as Squadrons at Epping and Ryde. Girls with an interest in aviation may also contact the Blacktown Girls Squadron via our 1800 number below. For more information please contact: Parramatta Squadron: c/- Peter Gledhill <[email protected]> Or NSW Group Raymond Bell (1800 502 175)

https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids

https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids




DON’T WAIT! Get moving today by contacting:

Ph: 0432 718 530 Email: [email protected]

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We are also eligible to help your child

obtain the $100 grant under ActiveKids NSW from the government!

Do you want to learn a new sport or challenge the fastest racket sport on the planet?

Parents! Do you want to find a reason for your child to put down their phone?

TRY BADMINTON!!

Improve your kid’s coordination in badminton with our coaches, former and current National & State Team players.

When: Sunday mornings 9:00am–11:00am (Beginners) Sunday mornings 11:00am - 1:00pm (Intermediate) Where: Muirfield High School Cost: $30 per lesson for 2 hours

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