School Buses Thank you to all of the parents who have contacted the school to raise concerns about school buses. On Friday 4 October, the chair of our Governing Council, Kay Govin and I met with two representatives from Transfield Services. This followed a letter to the Minister of Transport outline concerns about the buses, from the Governing Council. The meeting saw a number of possible solutions discussed including:

Buses leaving the school later on Monday to accommodate Blackwood Primary School’s decision to finish at 2.30pm.

Possible dedicated school bus run from Marion Shopping Centre to the school. All school buses scheduled to arrive before 8.40am when lessons start.

Changing any service will take time and the suggestions will need to go through an approval process. At this stage, approval has been given to change the School Bus K from Stop 18D Springbank Road. The bus will leave five minutes earlier at 8.07 am (instead of 8.12 am). This change is effective from 21 October. Information was provided to students through the student bulletin, an email sent to families and leaflets distributed by the bus operator. Any parents have concerns or suggestions about the buses please continue to make contact with me. It is important that all students who catch the buses travel with a valid ticket or Metrocard. Students who evade bus fares may be referred to the Prosecutions Department for DPTI for assessment as they are committing an offence under the Passenger Transport Act. Metrocards can be purchased from the school canteen. However, we do not have the facility to recharge them. School Car Parks / Roadways Parents/caregivers are reminded that the two car parks on Seymour Street are not kiss and drop areas. Students can be dropped off at the end of Seymour Street, adjacent to the school. Also, the school bus access road should not be used to drive through between 8.15am and 4pm, as students are present. We want students to be safe at all times, particularly in areas where motor vehicles are present. Year 12 Students This week marks some significant events for our 2013 Year 12 Graduating students. On Wednesday 23 October, we joined with family, friends and members of our school community to celebrate the academic, leadership, sporting and community achievements of our Year 12 2013 class. The occasion was a mixture of joviality and tradition, as we gathered at the Adelaide Town Hall. Congratulations to all of our students who completed their Year 12. On Friday 25 October, we held a whole school assembly to farewell our Year 12s followed by brunch. The brunch was organised by Sam Thomson our Christian Pastoral Support Worker, ably supported by a group of youth volunteers. We wish our Year 12s all the very best as they navigate the last few weeks – revising for and sitting examinations, completing final assessment tasks and assembling the evidence of their achievements for the SACE Board moderation. Staff Changes for Term 4 Welcome back to Ms Peta Maher who has returned after the birth of her son late in 2012. Mr John Forster is replacing Mr Richard Tan. Ms Bianca Reddy is replacing Mr Glen Little. Torrens University Australia The Torrens University Australia is a private university and is part of the Laureate International Universities network. The first campus in Australia is in Adelaide. It offers a number of bachelor, masters and doctoral degree programs in business, education and public health. Further information is available on www.tua.edu.au. Flinders University – Bachelor of Environment Flinders University is introducing a new degree in 2014, the Bachelor of Environment - SATAC Code 224681. The degree incorporates aspects of Science and Management to train the next generation of environmental professionals in South Australia. (cont. on page 2)

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CALENDAR Tues 29 October

Governing Council Mtg 7pm Parents invited re 2014 School Charges

Thur 31 October Yr 11 Physics & Chemistry excursion to Adel Uni Expo

Fri 1 November School Photo IDs – Yrs 8-11

Mon 4 to Wed 20 November Yr 12 Examinations

Tues 5 November Principal’s Tour 9.00 am

Wed 6 November Yr 11 Drama Perf. PAC 7pm

Thur 7 November Canteen Meeting 2.30pm

Mon 11 November Remembrance Day – Student reps to lay wreath at Blackwood Mem. 10.30am

Mon 11 to Fri 22 November Yrs 8-10 Supervised assessment (exams) in lessons

Tue 12 November Yr 9 Aquatics Day

Wed 13 November Blackwood’s Got Talent Arts Extravaganza 5pm onwards

Fri 15 November Yr 8 Aquatics Day

Mon 18 to Fri 22 November Yr 11 Exam week

Tue 19 November Finance Advisory Mtg 7pm

Thur 21 November Ritsumeikan Study Tour arrive

Fri 22 November Mitcham Hills Cluster Sports Day held at Blackwood High.

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Flinders University – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Flinders University is making changes to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) -SATAC Code 224671. The degree is aligned to ensure that it works collaboratively with industry. This will be through students undertaking a twenty week national recognised industry placement program. Flinders University – Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) A new Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance), SATAC Code 224691 will be available from the beginning of 2014. The degree is a collaboration with the Adelaide College of the Arts and Flinders University. Entry requirements are a minimum ATAR of 60 as well as an audition and other requirements. Further information available on 1300 657671 or www.flinders.edu.au or success@flinders.edu.au. Flinders University – two new degrees Two new degrees have been developed for people interested in Information Technology. The degrees are the Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Systems) - SATAC Code 224701 and Bachelor of Information Technology (Network System) Honours - SATAC Code 224711. Flinders University has joined with TAFE SA to develop a suite of dual programs. Further information about the Flinders TAFE SA dual offer can be found at www.flinders.edu.au/tafe.

NAPLAN RESULTS The results for the Year 9 National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2013 have been received at the school. Parents and Caregivers of Year 9 students received some information about the NAPLAN results as part of our parent-teacher interviews in the last week of Term 3. When the individual student reports arrive from ACARA, we will be posting them home. Below is a summary of the results:

Comparison of the mean score for writing between 2010 and 2011 is not appropriate as the genre of writing changed from narrative to persuasive. However, comparisons can be made in the writing component from 2011 through to 2013. Overall, the school’s results show improvement in reading, spelling, grammar and punctuation from 2010. The graph indicates that there has been an improvement since 2011 for all of the five components of the assessments. For our current Year 9 students, progress from Year 7 to Year 9 is as follows:

In Reading 75% of our students showed progress in the medium to upper levels. In Numeracy 87% of our students showed progress in the medium to upper levels.

The results from the NAPLAN will be analysed by question type to identify curriculum adjustments and emphasis that we may need to implement in order for future students to engage with and achieve in the NAPLAN. We also will be looking at the results to identify whether the introduction of the Quicksmart Literacy Program in 2012 has impacted specifically on the NAPLAN results of the students who were involved in Quicksmart last year. As a school, we have been using information from the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER) Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics (PAT Maths) as a means to measure student progress in mathematics in Years 8 to 10. This work is being led with our mathematics teachers by Amanda Aulert our Senior Leader in Numeracy Coach.

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Course Counselling and the 2014 Timetable Following the course counselling process in August, we have been in the process of finalising subject offerings and the construction of the 2014 timetable. As part of the parent-teacher interviews late last term, parents and caregivers received a confirmation of subject allocation form for their child(ren). If you wish to discuss the information you have been provided with, please contact our student counsellors Michael Winter or Argie Buesnel. Where there is a need for re-counselling, parents and caregivers will be provided with further information.

Marion Coady, Principal

2013 IBMYP EVALUATION A key feature of Blackwood High School’s involvement in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) is the set of accountability requirements for curriculum and student assessment by which we are bound. As well a requirement that teachers participate in ongoing reflection, review and refinement. Blackwood High School, as part of the Mitcham Hills College (MHC), goes through an external evaluation process which reports on the effectiveness of our curriculum delivery, accuracy of curriculum documents and the appropriateness of its overall educational program. From 24 to 26 June of this year such an evaluation took place. A three member international team reviewed the quality of curriculum and educational programs across the MHC, which included our school, along with Belair, Blackwood, Coromandel Valley and Eden Hills Primary Schools. The evaluation report has now been received and the Mitcham Hills College, collectively and as individual schools, has been found to be an effective and responsive educational partnership that provides a quality educational program to its local community. Key findings in the report included:

Blackwood High School’s educational beliefs and values reflecting those of the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.

Leadership within our school ensuring effective implementation of the program. Resourcing that ensures the effective operation of the program. Written curriculum reflecting the IB philosophy. Teaching and learning reflecting the IB philosophy. Collaborative planning of, and reflection upon the curriculum, thus enhancing the program’s delivery.

The evaluation report has provided valuable information on areas that will inform our continued work in the IBMYP over the next five years. This work will focus on further improving the provision of the program; standardisation of assessment and a focus on encouraging students to engage in further self-reflection and review throughout the learning process. These areas will form an ongoing area of focus across the MHC, and will be explicitly addressed in curriculum teams. Success in the 2013 Evaluation is in no small part due to the extensive preparation undertaken by a range of individuals, both past and present, across the Mitcham Hills College. On behalf of Blackwood High School, I would like to note the contributions of all teaching and support staff, especially Chris Rebbeck (our retired IBMYP coordinator) and MHC primary schools IBMYP coordinator Liz Black. Special thanks to our Governing Council members Kay Govin, Terry Goessling, Lynn Stratton, parents Averill Britt, Louise Williamson, Kim Milde and Murial MacConnell, and students Jasmin Gallagher-Bohn, Taylor Thomas, Matt Albrecht and Ronan Naidu who all contributed to answering questions to the evaluation team on behalf of the school community. Raphael Zadey, IBMYP Co-ordinator

BLACKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL HIGH ACHIEVERS Congratulations to Kyle COLLIER in Year 9 who was selected for the third year running

to compete in the South Australian 15&U Inline Hockey team that competed at the National Competition held at the Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre, Brisbane from 27 September to 5 October. The 15&U team came third in their division and SA came third overall in the tournament. Kyle in action in black in photo right.

Congratulations to Zak CAVOURAS in Year 11, who plays for Flagstaff Hill U16s who won the Southern Football League Mail Medal. Bradley PATTERSON in Year 11, who also plays for Flagstaff Hill U16s, was the runner-up for the Southern League.

Congratulations to Zak CAVOURAS in Year 11 as the recipient of the Future Leaders Indigenous Award. His certificate and cheque towards his educational costs were presented at the Year 11 Assembly on 14 October.

Congratulations to Asha THURLOW in Year 10 who has been selected to train with the Volleyball Australia’s Junior Women’s Development Program at its AIS Camp during the period November 18 – 24 2013. This is an exciting opportunity for Asha as the Australian training squad is normally selected from these participants, and if selected in the Australian Team it could result in the opportunity to play internationally during 2014. Participants will also, as part of the training camp, be playing in a Women’s Honours Division of the Volleyball ACT Good Neighbour Senior Volleyball Tournament during the same period.

OLD SCHOLAR SUCCESS Congratulations to Edward Chittleborough who graduated from Blackwood High in 2010, who will join the Australian U21 Burras Hockey team as the goal keeper and travel to India for the Junior World Cup in December.

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TERM 4 – YEAR 11 NEWS Year 11 students participated in a presentation by Uni SA. Students were given information regarding courses available at the range of campuses, ATAR scores bonus points and prerequisite subject requirements for some courses. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and collect information on the wide range of degree courses available to study through Uni SA. This session follows on from the Flinders University information presentation from Term 3 with the aim of students understanding options beyond school. At the Year 11 Assembly on Monday 14 October, the following students were presented with their Term 3 awards.

Triple A Awards for Term 3 were 11A Corey Cramp 11B Sam Upton 11C Ashlee Grigg 11D William Hill 11E Meg Curzon 11F Bradley Patterson 11G Nelson Edwards

Year Level Leader’s Award - Eddie Pistorius

Academic Excellence Awards were presented to Year 11 all A’s Marina Deller-Evans Sam Upton Erin Frick Eduard Pistorius Daniel Mosler Academic Achievement Awards were presented to Year 11s with one B Madeline McCarthy Fern Buranasak Corey Bridger Erin Guppy William Hill Rachael Thompson

Future Leaders Award - Zak Cavouras The Future Leaders Indigenous Awards recognises students who show leadership and academic potential. Congratulations to Zakaria Cavouras as the recipient of this award for showing leadership and an exceptional positive attitude. Katrina Constantopoulos, Year 11 Leader

2013 INNER SOUTH TRADE SCHOOL AWARDS On Thursday, 17 October the annual Inner South Trade School Awards were held at the Marion Cultural Centre. These awards recognise the outstanding work being done by students in our region in their Vocational Learning or as School Based Apprentices and Trainees.

This year, Blackwood High School students and staff helped to make the night a resounding success. Before the awards began, Mr Ben Dening and Madeline Winter entertained the crowd with some amazing music, and during the

ceremony, Mr Tom Oliphant kindly donated his time to take photos of all the winners. Two Blackwood High School students were winners at this year’s Awards. Jarrod Bowden took out one of the VET Student of the Year Awards for his outstanding commitment to the electrical trades and Jess Smythe was crowned the Inner South School Based Apprentice of the Year for her amazing work as a chef at Assagio Restaurante. Former Blackwood Student, Josh Dunn was also kind enough to speak on the night to the large crowd about his journey through school into an Apprenticeship with the Australian Submarine Corporation. Josh was also presented with a Transition Award on the night by Southern Adelaide Regional Director, Richard Costi. Congratulations to all of the winners from Blackwood High School and for everyone who helped to make the night a success. Luke Northcote, VET Coordinator / Trade School Senior Leader

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YEAR 8 BOYS BASKETBALLERS ADVANCE TO STATE FINALS On Thursday, 17 October, the Year 8 Boys Basketball squad travelled to Aberfoyle Park High School to compete in the first round of the SSSSA Knockout competition. In the first match, Blackwood faced Unley in what was to be the most evenly contested game of the day. Blackwood started strongly, stretching out to a 13-3 lead early in the first half. However, Unley were able to hit back, eventually levelling the game at 18 all just before half time. Blackwood were able to wrestle back control of the match, once again stretching out to a handy lead at 33-20, eventually winning 42-33, with a baseline jump shot from Willy Bae putting the icing on the game. Star performers were guards D’Arcy Mitchell and Daniel Nash, with some good inside work from big man Callum Coleman-Jones. After a short break, Blackwood faced Reynella East. After a fairly even start, Blackwood were able to stretch out to a match winning lead of 26-5 at half time. Blackwood continued their early dominance in the second half, winning 54-7. Top scorers were Callum Coleman-Jones with 10 and Nathan Beenham with 8. In the third and final game, Blackwood faced the hosts Aberfoyle Park. In a rough match, Aberfoyle Park came out very determined, however, it did not deter our boys, stretching out to a 33-6 lead by the half time, and continued to run away with it winning 57-12. Star performers were Cameron Clohesy and Ryan Mountford. Blackwood now advances to the state finals at Wayville in Week 5. Thanks to Tom Oliphant for his efforts as coach. Thomas Gibbs, Sports Trainee

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL INSTITUTE (RACI) - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHEMISTRY QUIZ. Congratulations to all Year 11 & 12 students who participated in this competition. They performed very well collectively in this very challenging event. In particular congratulations to the following students who performed exceptionally well: HIGH DISTINCTION - Colin Han (Year 12) Colin’s achieved a score that was in the top 3% of the state! Well done Colin! DISTINCTIONS Fern Buranasak (Year 11) Eddy Pistorius (Year 11) CREDITS Madeline Meldrum (Year 11 ) Caitlin Merlin (Year 11) Daniel Mosler (Year 11) Jarrod Chave, Senior Leader: Innovations in Science & Technology

YEAR 11 AQUATICS Year 11 Physical Education classes enjoyed great weather and waves during their aquatics days on 23 and 24 September at Noarlunga. They were involved in learning the skills of surfing and body boarding. Glen Little, PE & Health Leader

YEAR 8 AQUATICS DAY IN NOVEMBER As a part of the Pastoral Care Program, all Year 8 students participate in one day of aquatics. The Year 8 Care Group teachers look forward to this event, which it is an opportunity to celebrate the year with their students. Students choose two of the following activities to do on the day.

CANOEING SURFING SNORKELLING BODYBOARDING SAILBOARDING WAVESKIING FISHING SAILING

DATE: 15 November TRANSPORT: Bus leaves Blackwood High School at 8.40 am and return to Blackwood High School by 3.10pm VENUE: Port Noarlunga Aquatics Centre COST: $12 to Student Services at recess time, before the end of Week 3 of Term 4 with the signed consent

forms. Chris Olenich, Year 8 Leader

“Chemistry in Action” at Blackwood High School

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HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED Planning is underway for our final Study Tour visit for 2013. Ritsumeikan Junior High School in Kyoto, Japan (last year’s students in photo) is bringing their entire Year 9 cohort (more than 230 students!) to Adelaide. They will be hosted by 16 different high schools. Our group of 7 boys and 7 girls are arriving in Adelaide on Thursday 21 November and departing Wednesday 4 December. I am still looking for homestay families for 2 of the girls and 4 of the boys. A homestay payment of $450 will be paid to families to help defray expenses. During their stay in Australia, the Japanese students will travel to and from school each day with their hosts. At school, they will have a full schedule of activities that will include English lessons, a chance to experience classes such as Aussie Sports and Home Economics and some excursions. Host students will be invited to join the Japanese students for some activities. On the weekends, our visitors will welcome the opportunity to experience our typical Australian lifestyle – a visit to relatives, a drive or short trip, watching their host play sport, a picnic in the park, a game of cricket/swimming at the beach, shopping or any routine family activity. You will also be invited to attend a farewell dinner for the visiting group. If you are interested in hosting a student from Ritsumeikan or are interested in getting more information, please contact me here at school on 8278 0900 or email karyn.jones@bhs.sa.edu.au

Karyn Jones, Coordinator LOTE and International Student Programs

ONLINE SURVEY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 8 TO 13. Calling all high school teenagers who are full of energy, sleep

heads, or somewhere in between!

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So we’re asking you to fill out a short, online questionnaire

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Completion of the survey will allow you to select a charity, which the researcher will donate money to on your behalf. Any questions? Contact Kate at kate.anderson@flinders.edu.au Approval to advertise research in DECD sites is not to be interrupted as official

department support for or endorsement of any aspect of the research or of its outcomes or

recommendations. Such approval is granted conditional upon the researcher’s compliance with the Department’s Research Guidelines and national standards of ethical

research conduct.

INVITATION YEAR 8 PANEL PRESENTATIONS on Monday 9 December

Members of the Blackwood High School Community are invited to be panel members to view our Year 8 students present what they have learnt in 2013. Each student presentation is scheduled for 15 minutes starting from 8am until 4.30 pm. Panels will consist of the Care Group teacher, a parent or family member, and a member of the community. If you would like to be involved in this positive experience please contact Christine Olenich (Year 8 Leader) by email chris.olenich@bhs.sa.edu.au to arrange a short time that is suitable for you.

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UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS Year 11 Drama performance: LIZZIE BORDEN Wednesday 6 November, student matinee and 7pm evening performance. “Lizzie Borden took an axe……” The SACE Stage 1 end-of-year production is set in a playground and poses the question “What would Lizzie Borden have been like as a child?” Set in America in the late 19th Century it centres on an American woman who was tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother and looks at schoolyard bullying, juxtaposed

with excerpts from the real-life trial transcripts. With several Year 11 Musical items to lighten the mood, the entire program will take less than 1 hour and is the final performance examination for our students, so we would love to see you in the audience. A donation at the door would be appreciated to help us cover our costs.

Year 9 Drama performance EVIL SHALL NOT TRIUMPH will be showcased in the matinee performance (11am) on the same day – a good old fashioned melodrama with the evil landowner, the maiden in distress and the all-conquering hero coming in to save the day. Lots of fun and featuring some of the very fine student performers we have coming up from Middle School.

BLACKWOOD’S GOT TALENT SUNSET FESTIVAL It's that time of year again - the Sunset Festival Blackwood's Got Talent show is less than a month away. The program begins at 5.30pm on Wednesday 13 November on the Front Lawns with live music acts while the World Challenge Team puts on a sausage sizzle and refreshment stall. At 7.30pm, the Auditorium plays host to yet more talent - dance acts, singers, acoustic music acts, jugglers, comedians, magicians, acrobats. $275 in prize money will be spread between the indoor and outdoor acts. Auditions are currently underway.

Robyn Trebilcock, Arts Leader

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BLACKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOREST SOCCER CLUB supported four teams this year that have gone from strength to strength and are all led by a terrific team of coaches and managers along with parents support. What a great effort from everyone involved and well appreciated by the committee. The U18 Blue team, led by Coach Dave, ended the season well winning the league closely followed by the Red team as runners up. Well done to both teams for an outstanding year. The two U16 teams improved

immensely from the start of the year and will go into the 2014 season with great expectations. Well done to both Coaches Sue & Matt for all their effort in developing some fantastic players. The U18 Reds took out the Cup Final against Cardijn College led by coaches John & John. What a great effort by the Red Team. We hope to see some new players for 2014 season which will commence in May with an information night early in March to meet new parents coming from the Primary School. For information please contact Mark Bridger (President) mark.bridger@sawater.com.au or 0404022292

RECRUITS REQUIRED FOR CFS Country Fire Service Cadets are now recruiting in the Blackwood Area. Cadets are both male & female, aged 11 - 16 and train weekly/fortnightly. If you want to learn new skills as a Fire fighter, receive some recognition towards your SACE and have some fun along the way, please contact Tom Painter on 0400 594 280. Tom Painter, Sturt Group Cadet Coordinator

Does your child have a sleep problem? The Child and Adolescent Sleep Clinic in the School of Psychology at Flinders University, is providing treatment for children (aged 6 months to 18 years) who are experiencing at least one of the following: Refusing to go to bed at night Having trouble falling asleep Waking up and cannot get back to sleep Having trouble waking up or getting out of bed in the morning Often sleeping in their parents’ bed or bedroom Places are limited. For more information, please call 8201 7587.

RED CROSS SHOP - BLACKWOOD Blackwood Red Cross shop on Shepherds Hill Road has wide variety of clothing, accessories and gift-ware at great prices. Mention this advert being in the Blackwood High newsletter and you will receive 20% discount on pre-loved goods until the end of November. We appreciate your support.

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YEAR 12 GRADUATION It was a great pleasure to stand before our Year 12 cohort of 2013 and announce the recipients of awards and wish our students the best for their future beyond Blackwood High School. It was an evening filled with anticipation, excitement and joy in celebrating the end of their school experience.

The evening was hosted by our SRC Presidents Talia McIntosh and William Candy who did a marvellous job in representing the school and ensuring the evenings proceedings progressed smoothly. Students received awards ranging from Service

Awards to Highest Academic Subject Awards and Community Awards. Both Tosh Glenn and Hannah Worden delivered reflective speeches, which gave insight into the journey they travelled with their fellow classmates. The evening was enhanced further by fantastic musical performances from Tosh Glenn, Hannah Worden and Alice Jervis.

Congratulations to all the Year 12 students, award recipients and those who participated in the ceremony which was a success and enjoyed by all in attendance.

Mary Hodson, Assistant Principal Senior School

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YEAR 12 GRADUATION AWARDS Families and friends of the Year 12 2013 Class attended the Graduation at the Adelaide Town Hall on Wednesday 23 October. Congratulations to the following recipients. Governing Council Medal: William Candy presented by Kay Govin Rotary Club Shield: Parshad Sankey presented by Mrs Margaret Chappell Long Tan ADF Leadership & Teamwork Award: Talia McIntosh presented by Dr Andrew Southcott Caltex Award: Ellie Roper presented by Marion Coady Rotary Scholarship: Colin Han Mr Michael McClaren

Lions Club of Blackwood Bursaries: Alisha Thompson and Gemma Stewart presented by Margaret Lucas International Student Award: Bryan Zhou presented by Karyn Jones Mayor of Mitcham Award: Ayooluwa Oni presented by the Mayor, Michael Picton 2013 Sports Award: Brett Turner presented by David Garrett Adelaide Festival Awards: Toshiro Glenn and Alice Jervis presented by Robyn Trebilock 2013 Student Citizenship Highly Commended Certificate: William Candy presented by John Spencer OAM RDF ACADEMIC AWARDS: Frank Scriva Memorial Art Prize: Bianca Warren CE Wattchow Shield – Music: Hannah Worden Lions Club Shield – Language: Nadia Albrecht School Based Apprenticeship Award: Jessica Smythe Vocational Student of the Year: Jarrod Bowden 2012 Dux of Blackwood High School, Harrison Vince received his award and spoke about his post school experiences. The Southern Adelaide Regional Director, Richard Costi presented the Academic Subject Awards, in the order listed below: Parshad Sankey Biology Colin Han Chemistry Matthew Zupancic Community Studies Lana Bourke Dance Laura Oliver Design Tori McMillan English Communication Kelsey Fotheringham Food and Hospitality Brandon Kennedy Furniture Construction Chelsea Drews Health Education Zoe Collier History Emily Lundborg Mathematical Methods Harry Billington Mathematical Studies Nicky Mellonie Photography Taylor Moore Physical Education Ellie Roper Psychology Kerri Stratton Spanish Jarrod Bowden Mathematical Applications Jarrod Bowden Workplace Practices Lauren Jaensch English Studies Lauren Jaensch Legal Studies Hannah Worden Business & Enterprise Hannah Worden Drama Bryan Zhou English as a Second Language Bryan Zhou Physics Bryan Zhou Specialist Maths

Service Awards were presented by Davenport MP, Hon Iain Evans: Sean Anderson Ashby House Captain Lana Bourke Performing Arts William Candy SRC President Aidan Davies Performing Arts Chelsea Drews Mills House Captain Toshiro Glenn Mills House Capt, Performing Arts Alice Jervis Russell House Capt, Performing Arts Lina Kubilius Performing Arts Brendan Maidment Technology Support, Performing Arts Talia McIntosh SRC President, Ashby House Captain Lachlan McKinnon Performing Arts Taylor Moore Madigan House Capt, Football Umpiring Ellie Roper Madigan House Capt, Performing Arts Thomas Rowett UN Conference Matthew Rowley SRC Parshad Sankey SRC, UN Conference Jacob Taylor SRC, UN Conference Brett Turner Russell House Captain Skye Welsh Performing Arts Jack Wilkins Ashby House Captain Hannah Worden Performing Arts