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The Horsley Drive Principal: Mr. C. Borg FAIRFIELD 2165 Deputy: Mrs. A. Conray

Email: [email protected] Deputy: Mrs. F. Bardouh Phone: 9727 2111 Facsimile: 9724 3496 Deputy: Ms. D. Knapman

Web Address: www.fairfield-h.school.nsw.edu.au Volume 3 September 2015

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.fairfield-h.school.nsw.edu.au/

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Contents Diary Dates 3 Bell Times 4 From the Principals desk 5 - 6 Year 7 report 8 - 9 Year 8 report 10 - 11 Year 9 report 12 Year 10 report 13 Year 11 report 14 Year 12 report 15 - 16 SEU report 17 - 18 IEC report 19 Kip McGrath 14 Students of Term 21 - 24 Blast from the Past 25 - 27 Welfare Team 28 Welfare report 29 - 36 Equity 32 - 37 Tell Them From Me Survey 38 – 39

Training for Parents 40 Multicultural Day 41 - 44 History Faculty 45 - 51 History Quiz 52 - 53 Fun with Science at Home 54 - 55 Science Puzzle 56 Solar Cars 57 - 58 Kick Start 59 - 60 Biology Excursion 61 Maritime Museum 62 Industrial Technology 63 - 64 Glee Club 65 Work Skills 66 - 67 English Faculty 68 - 69 Slam Poetry Day 70 Sport report 71 - 72 Basketball 73 - 75 Change of Student Details 76

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DIARY DATES

TERM 3 2015 TERM 1 2016

Last day of Term 18th September Staff return 27th January

TERM 4 2015 Years 7, 11 & 12 return 28th January

Public Holiday 5th October Years 8, 9 & 10 return 29th January

Students & staff return 6th October School Swim Carnival 22nd February

HSC Exams - starts 8th October Zone Swim Carnival 29th February

Sport fundraising BBQ 22nd October SSW Swim Carnival 14th March

HSC Exams - finish 4th November School Cross Country 11th March

Year 12 clearance day 4th November

Year 10 Exams - starts 9th November

Year 8 Achievers Excursion 13th November

Year 12 Formal 13th November

Year 10 Exams - finish 20th November

Sports Awards Assembly 23rd November

Our Faces – Surf Practical 3rd December

Presentation Assembly 9th December

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Change Bell Times and Timetable Organisation ~ 2015

The school timetable is organised around six periods each day in a ten day cycle, with Week A and Week B. Subjects studied in particular periods may vary each of the two weeks. A morning assembly is held each Monday at 8:45 with Roll Call taking place on the assembly. On Mondays school will finish at 2:40 pm for students with staff attending meetings and professional learning activities.

Warning Bells – Evacuation and Lockdown

A continuous bell is the warning bell for evacuations. Students are to proceed under the

direction of the class teacher to the football field (Evacuation Area). You must line up in ROLL

GROUPS.

Ten short bells indicate “Lock Down”. All students are to remain in the classroom or make their

way to a supervised building and remain there until the all clear is given. Following this an assembly

will take place.

PERIOD

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Roll Call

Assembly/Roll 8:45 – 9:05

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

1

9:05 – 9:50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

2

9:50 – 10:35

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

Recess

10:35 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

3

11:00 – 11:45

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

4

11:45 – 12:30

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

Lunch 1

12:30 – 12:50

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

Lunch 2

12:50 – 1:10

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

5

1:10 – 1:55

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

6

1:55 – 2:40

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

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Marvenia Odisho Josuha Thuy James

Year 12 Farewell Once again the time has come to farewell our most senior students. I know they will make us proud when they move into the world beyond Fairfield High School. Hasn’t the time gone very quickly. I know each student will be working hard towards achieving their personal best in the weeks to come. I encourage each of them to take the opportunity to get last minute tutoring, exam notes and hints from their teachers who are more than willing to give them all they have to help them succeed. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank their teachers for all their hard work, commitment and patience. To all the parents and guardians reading this…thankyou too, your children couldn’t have reached this point without you. Well done! I wish all Year 12 students every success in the future, as they use the skills and values we have taught them to shine through on the next stage of their journey through life. I wish them all the very best and look forward to seeing parents and families at their final

assembly on the 16th September. Public Schools NSW, Ultimo VET awards It was my pleasure to attend the annual VET awards on Wednesday 19 August 2015 at the Revesby Workers Club. Our school had nominations in the VET frameworks of Business Services, Hospitality, Retail Services and Sports Coaching. The winners included: Marvenia Khoshaba, Thuy Trang Ngo, James Sae and Odisho Yagow. Joshua Suli-Ruka, our School Captain was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening and he was a wonderful ambassador for our school. I would also like to thank the VET staff for all the hard work often behind the scenes that results in the successes of our students.

E d u c a t i o n a l l e a d e r s h i p a n d m a n a g e m e n t a c r o s s O u r S c h o o l

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Multicultural Day On Friday 14 August 2015 the school celebrated our annual Multicultural Day celebration. What a wonderful day!! It was great to see all the students enjoying each other’s culture. Whether it was the flag parade, the traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony, the talent quest or the food stalls and other activities the day was marked by respect, tolerance and an appreciation of the cultural richness of others. Well done to all the students for their excellent behaviour and all the staff who worked so hard to make the day a success. A special thank you to Ms Bardouh who was instrumental in the organisation of the day.

Appointment of New Deputy Principal This term, it is my pleasure to announce that Ms Deanna Knapman has been appointed to our school as Deputy Principal. Please make Ms Knapman welcome. I look forward to working with the senior executive as the whole school strives to improve student learning outcomes and make our school the best it can be. Year 10 Transition Program On 25 August 2015 we held a Transition Evening for Year 10 and asked students to make choices about the subjects they would like to undertake for study in Year 11 and 12. This is an important time where students are asked to think on their future and consider what they would like to do after finishing school. These choices have been given to our timetable team and each student has been interviewed to make sure they are making the best choices for their own success. The next stage is for the timetable team to use these choices to create the Year 11 timetable for 2016. The student’s choices are extremely important as they determine the range of subjects we can offer and how the timetable will be structured. As soon as this happens the team will be able to confirm choices and make any changes should a course not run. It is great to see how thoughtful the students have been in their subject selection and I know a great many spoke to lots of people to find out about the courses on offer to make sure they made the right choices.


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Year 11 The Year 11 Preliminary course is quickly coming to a close as the students are now completing their end of course exams. This is the culmination of three terms of hard work by the students and their teachers. We will all be looking with interest to see what the students are able to achieve in their exams. I would like to thank all of the Year 11 teachers for their hard work, guidance and expertise in helping the students complete their Preliminary courses. When they return next term Year 11 will be transitioning over to their HSC courses and all their skills and knowledge will be called upon to achieve the best results possible.

Cyber Safety and Mobile Phones at School We have had a number of issues this term with students about their use of mobile phones. Students are not to use mobile phones at school unless a teacher has given them permission to do so because it is part of the curriculum. The school cannot take any responsibility for lost or stolen mobile phones. If students need to make an urgent phone call or parents need to contact their children I ask that this always go through the front office and the correct school procedure is followed. It is also timely to remind parents to have ongoing serious discussions with our Gen Y and Z children about privacy issues related to cyberspace. Research reveals that these generations have a very different concept of privacy compared to earlier generations. It is imperative that parents discuss with their families the matter of protecting your own privacy and respecting the privacy of others. Please reinforce this matter with your families in regards to what is appropriate information to be sharing on the internet. Cars on School Grounds The only cars that should be on our school grounds are staff cars or cars of people conducting official business in the school. Students must not bring cars onto school grounds and I ask that when parents are attending special events on school days, they park off the campus. I ask those parents who drop and collect their children to and from school in the morning and afternoon to drive very carefully and follow any directions given them by staff on duty at the front gate. We also have three reserved parking spots at the front of the school which must not be taken by anyone other than the Principal, Deputy Principals or anyone who has prior permission to park there. Reviews and Evaluations As a school we conduct a number of reviews and evaluations throughout the year on a continual basis. Some of the evaluations and reviews we are conducting at present and shortly are in the areas of: assessment and reporting, uniform, transition curriculum and a whole school evaluation based on the strategic directions in the school plan. These reviews often involve consulting with staff, students and parents, usually via surveys and focus groups. I would encourage all parents and guardians to take the opportunity to provide the school with the valuable feedback we need to improve what we do at Fairfield High School. Finally I would like to wish staff, students and parents a safe and restful break ready for more wonderful learning at Fairfield High School in Term 4. Mr C Borg Principal


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YEAR 7 REPORT WITH MS. wilkinson

Term 3 has been a busy term for Year 7. They have been involved in a number of activities and programs. Some of these are described below. A group of actors representing the University of Western Sydney (UWS) visited our school and surprised us all with a wonderful and jovial performance named Aim Higher. They presented a performance which inspired Year 7 to think about their future career paths. The students learned about what university has to offer, the array of courses available and the many extra-curricular activities that university students can participate in. The performance stressed that students should follow their dreams and not to choose a path other people expect them to follow. Two students offered the following opinions about the performance:

‘I didn’t know university could seem like so much fun.' Dani Hanna

‘I liked it, it was good. They should perform more often so that more kids can know about Pango and UWS.’ Jaydn Ferguson Best Enemies Program is a cyber-safety program which uses an engaging and confronting film to provide resources on cyber safety to young people. Best Enemies targets schools to address the causes and consequences of the serious social problem of cyber bullying and cyber safety. The aim of the program is to:

To show young people that their actions online have consequences offline. To make young people aware of the choices they should be making to deal with or prevent the

problem.

To combine both an educational and entertainment component to directly relate and connect with teenagers and students

The Best Enemies Program will be running at Fairfield High School with the involvement of all of the Year 7 students. This will be an opportunity for our students to understand the perspectives of both the victim and the bully to promote a deeper understanding of underlying issues facing victims, bullies, bystanders and the people who are affected around them such as their families and wider communities. The date that the program will begin is on Tuesday 6th October in Term 4. This will be the first day back after the school holiday break. A friendly reminder to parents and students that the next vaccination date for Year 7 students will be Term 4, Wednesday 14th October. Please have breakfast on the day of the vaccinations.


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A message to Ms Lay: Farewell to Ms Lay who will be leaving Fairfield High School and all of us at the end of Term 3. Her last day is Friday 18th September. I would like to express my gratitude for your dedication you have shown these students. Thank you for being with us on this ride, for your hard work, enthusiasm and support. You have instilled in these students knowledge, wisdom, inspiration and motivation and they shall never forget that. Life is full of great adventures and you’re about to embark on a brand new one. Good Luck from all of us! ‘On behalf of all year 7 I would like to say: Tomorrow will come as it always does, but it will not be as bright as it was. Without your smile and guiding light, the day will seem as dark as night. Now, your radiance will brighten another’s day, while the memories you’ve made are all that stay. Farewell, to a very special year advisor and teacher who will never be forgotten. Good bye Ms Lay’ Jaydn Ferguson

S u p p o r t i n g O u r s t u d e n t s t h r o u g h p a s t o r a l c a r e

Year 7 - 2015

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YEAR 8 REPORT WITH Ms. hayes

We can’t believe it has been nearly two years since we first meet you as a cohort on Orientation Day in Term 4 2013. You walked in as a spilt group some of you so quiet and passive, scared of all the stories that you had heard about “Fairfield High School”, the others confident and eager to take on “high-school life”. We have had our ups and downs but it is nice to see Year 8 growing into a mature, confident group of young adults. It has only now come to some of your attention that Ms Rosewell and Ms Hayes will be your Year Advisors on the journey all the way to Year 12, and I do look forward to watching you all grow further into mature, confident young adults willing and ready to take on life beyond Fairfield High School. As your Year Advisors it has been a pleasure to see a dramatic improvement in the majority of your behavior and attitude and application towards your studies. This is especially important leading into the next period of your high school life. As your Year Advisor our job is to ensure you feel welcome and safe to receive the best results academically. At Fairfield High School you have a large support network to ensure this occurs. This support network ranges from your classroom teachers, your Year Advisors, counselors, Equity staff members (in particular Ms Ishakov), our new Deputy Principal (Ms Knapman) and our new Deputy Principal for Special Projects (Ms Bardouh). It is important that if you are being recognised for your effort and application you are to hand your merits in to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in the hope that during your time at Fairfield High School achieving the highest award on the merit system a “diamond award”. In the short time you have been at Fairfield High School we have a number of students who have already received a number of silver awards. Well done to these students.

As you are moving towards Year 9 and 10 you will need to start thinking about your elective and your future career choices. It is important to choose electives based on a number of factors:

1. Subjects you are interested in 2. Not choosing a subject because your friends are choosing them 3. Not choosing a subject because you would like a certain teacher 4. Not choosing a subject based on a stereotype attached to the subject e.g. bludgey, boys subject or girls subject If you need additional support and advice with choosing your subjects please feel free to speak to Ms Rosewell or Ms Hayes, the Deputy Principals, the Head Teachers of Faculty areas or classroom teachers.

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Events for Term 3, 2015: 1. Aim Higher Presentation – Week 4, Thursday. This was discussing the prospects of attending University and strategies to achieve such goals. 2. Multicultural Day – Week 5, Friday. This was the first time Year 8 had experienced a complete Multicultural Day with Assembly, Talent Quest and Food Group Stalls. 3. Gala Day – Week 7, Thursday. This again will be the first time Year 8 have experienced a Gala Day. This event was cancelled last year due to wet weather. 4. Moari Performance – Week 7, Tuesday. 5. Year Assembly – Week 7, Tuesday. The focus of this assembly will be to start the elective process, recognise student achievement and the importance of attendance to achieve your personal best. Events for Term 4, 2015: Week 2 – 8 (Every Day, Period 1) - Intensive Health and Exercise Program - All Year 8 Week 5 (Friday) – Year 8 Achievers Excursions – Cronulla Beach

Year 8 students receiving and being rewarded for excellent 1st semester reports


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YEAR 9 REPORT

WITH Mr. domenicos

Congratulations to Year 9 students of 2015 who worked diligently and consistently during the Intensive Writing Program (IWP). This program aimed to support students’ writing, with particular emphasis on vocabulary and sentence structure. A booklet providing a snapshot of the cohort’s work was compiled by Ms. Isakov, representing the focus and effort that all students demonstrated during the program. This booklet was distributed to each Year 9 student during our recent formal assembly. Year 9 you are hereby commended for your focus and effort throughout your involvement. NAPLAN testing has come and gone for another year with our Year 9’s demonstrating academic progress across all sections of the test. Particular mention ought to go to ESL student Tarek El Bortol – most improved in the Reading and in Numeracy. Congratulations Tarek! Can I urge all Year 9’s to keep working on their literacy and numeracy, as both of these are important lifelong skills to acquire beyond school. At our recent year group assembly I spoke to the students about the importance of being mindful of their own behaviour and attitude across the school. It’s the little things that we do that can either build to something positive or to something negative, it is up to us to make the right choice and to think about what our choices mean, both for others and ourselves – especially in terms of our student records and what they may reveal by the end of high school. Can I urge all Year 9 parents to take a moment or two to speak to your son/daughter(s) about how they are going at school and how important the right attitude is to achieving success. I believe that a teacher/parent partnership is the way to go with this and I would gratefully welcome any correspondence at any time, concerning not just behaviour but issues such as attendance and school uniform as well. I am vigilantly watching Year 9 in terms of their behaviour and attitude, in order to decide whether to organise an excursion for next term. Last year we went to Luna Park but only a selected group of students were entitled to go. This year I would like to see all of Year 9 there but it all depends on you Year 9! Finally, I would like to wish you all a restful and inspiring term break and to come back rejuvenated and ready for your final term as Year 9 students!


Tarek

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YEAR 10 REPORT WITH mr. lieu

As we begin to approach the last term of being seniors of the junior school, students have remained focused on their studies with many students involving themselves in extra-curricular activities that they have taken up in earlier years, while others are finding new opportunities for enjoyment. Recently, Year 10 has been provided a lot of detailed information on the subject selection process, as well as specific information on different subjects offered by different key learning area faculties. Year 10 students need to be mindful of the subjects they choose. Choose subjects that you are interested in, will assist you in a pathway after school or you are passionate about. Choosing subjects centered around these factors will increase your chances of performing well in your senior studies. Do not choose subjects because your friends are in there or because you deem it to be a boy or girl subject. Time is precious and we must value it and minimise wastage of this precious resource. When you are in class use your time efficiently and effectively. Ask questions if your need help. Do not leave it to the last minute. Apply yourselves, even when you are struggling because the work is too hard or because you may consider it monotonous. This too is a life lesson. You will have to adapt to situations, which you do not prefer and this in turn facilitates in the development of grit and determination. Remember that we have two students in Year 10, Karl Schuch & Kristina Stevanovic that have volunteered to become Blood Ambassadors of the school. They will be involved in the Blood Ambassadors program run by the Red Cross Blood Service. Their roles would involve encouraging their peers to donate blood. If you are interested in becoming a blood donor, make sure you ask Karl or Kristina for more details.

Finally, as this is your final term before you commence your senior studies, this is a great time for reflection. Think about who you want to be and where you want to be in ten years. There is a lot of support and information for you to access. On that note, continue working towards your dreams and continually improve yourself. Continue along the journey of becoming the strongest version of yourself. Mr. Lieu Year 10 Advisor


Kristina Karl

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YEAR 11 REPORT WITH Mr. jackson

Well folks this is the last newsletter as Year 11 for our group. At the recent year assembly, I gave a little speech on how to deal with some of the difficulties of Year 12 study. The following is an edited version of the speech: Tips for success in Year 12

Firstly let’s look at sleep. Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. Staying awake for 24 hours leads to a reduced hand-to-eye coordination that is similar to having a blood alcohol content of 0.1. A lack of sleep can result in poorer memory, reduced concentration and a loss of motivation. It has also been found that high school students who regularly score C, D or F in school tests and assignments get, on average, half an hour less sleep per night than high school students who regularly get A and B grades. As a general rule of thumb, teenagers need about nine to 10 hours of sleep per night. Another issue for senior students is how to stop worrying and feeling

guilty. One way is to distinguish between worry that is useful and worry that inhibits study. Worrying that inhibits study needs to be seen as not useful and stopped. Students need to accept the essential role of non-study time and its long term benefits towards effective study. It is difficult to simply stop worry if stopping worry means doing nothing while not worrying. So with that in mind, try to find something other than worry to do that is relaxing and will give you a break from study e.g. reading, sports, walking, coffee with friends, etc. The goal is to develop a balance between relaxation and study that maximises effectiveness. Everyone will have a different measure of what works for them. You as a student need to be aware of your own abilities and limitations in dealing with stress. It also helps to not let school work and assessments that you’ve missed, build up.

Lastly, are some thoughts on preparation for exams: Write summaries by hand as this helps memory retention. Paste maths formulas on cereal boxes or bedroom doors, stick your favourite English quotes up on the wall. Try to memorise the necessary information for subjects by doing open book sessions with practice papers. (You’ll kill two birds with one stone here). The Homework Centre is

always available in the library for that extra bit of help and finally, don’t forget that your teachers are happy to help out anytime with further explanations and guidance. Good luck with the challenges of study in Year12!


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YEAR 12 REPOrt WITH Ms. lykourezos

Congratulations to all students for completing their HSC trial exams. I have been given some great feedback on the way you conducted yourself during the trial period. The exam facilitators commend your behaviour and promptness to exams. As I walked through the playground I could see the support you all provided for each other in planning for exams. This was excellent to see. Thank you to all Year 12 teachers for their continued efforts in preparation for their trial exams. I encourage Year 12 to continue the commitment and dedication right through to the last exam you will sit at the end of the year. Remember your attendance is important right through to the last day. Well done to those students who attended workshops with Mrs Tyler at the University of Technology (UTS) in preparation for their tertiary education in 2016. Hats off to the students who have completed major projects, they have achieved some outstanding results. Some of the projects look fantastic; you are commended for the time and dedication you have put in. Behind the scenes the Year 12 committee group members are working countless hours to ensure that they provide their year group with the best memorable experience at Fairfield High School. I am proud of your efforts thus far. Yearbook is almost complete and will be ready for collection on clearance day. Weekly committee meetings continue to happen on Thursdays for those students who wish to be further involved. If you have not paid for your yearbook and school formal you need to do so as soon as possible and bring your receipts to Miss Lykourezos. Important Dates to Remember: YR 12 Graduation organisations and Rehearsal: 14th September YR 12 Graduation: Wednesday 16th of September YR 12 Formal: Friday 13th of November Year 12 as we are coming close to wrapping up the year, I encourage you to remain focused to attain the best possible results for yourselves in HSC exams. I look forward to spending time with you at the Formal and Graduation. All the best with your studies and good luck in “It isn’t what you do, but how you do it. Be prepared and be honest. Nothing will work unless you do.” – John Wooden Year 12 Year Advisors Ms Lykourezos and Mr Hourani


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Year 7 – 2010

Year 12 – 2015

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SUPPORT UNIT REPORT WITH mr. grech

Student Tour de Force As part of the Life Skills Community Access program, students participate in activities that extend teaching and learning beyond the school gates. On the 21st of August, students visited the Fairfield Police Station. After being greeted by Constable Sentana, students were given a short tour of the

police station. Thankfully, this tour did not include the cells where prisoners are detained. Students were shown police badges and weaponry, and they got to hear about the different duties that a policeman must perform. This includes: directing traffic, patrolling the Fairfield area, solving crimes and providing the community with exciting and informative tours. Afterwards, several students had their photographs taken in a highway-patrol car. For many, this was the highlight of the tour. The tour ended with a lively Q&A session, where a large number of interesting questions about police work were posed.

Here are some of the comments we received from students who attended the tour: “I saw lots of interesting badges that were displayed” (Johnathan Nguyen, Year 10) “I liked seeing the police weapons the best, especially the guns on their

belts.”(Tristan Kalab, Year 7) “The best thing was sitting in the police car.” (Darren Ma, Year 7)


SEU Visit Fairfield

Police Station

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Work Experience Placement Program Selected students in Years 8 and 9 will participate in a supported Student Work Experience Placement Program in Term 4. This work-based learning program provides students with real-world, hands-on experiences that connect classroom lessons with learning in the workplace. The program also promotes greater awareness of career pathways and options, as well as workplace rights and responsibilities; work, health and safety and job seeking skills. Some students have even gained part time employment through participation in previous programs - success. Ultimate Social Skills Program This month students have enjoyed regular visits to the Ultimate Soccer Complex which has recently opened at Fairfield High School. On the state-of-the-art Astro Turf grass, students participate in a range of sporting activities that focus on personal, social and sport development. Most students agree that the Ultimate Soccer Complex is a premier learning setting.

Promoting Positive Partnerships Working and learning together to build positive partnerships, teachers, students and their families showcased their sharp bowling skills during a LSCA outing to Fairfield’s ten pin bowling venue, 7/10 Split. LSCA Coordinator, Mr Oz, reported that he observed several spectacular strikes, great sportsmanship and excellent pedestrian safety skills on the day. Information about our Life Skills Community Access Program will continue to be conveyed via student permission notes and online at the Fairfield High School Website.


SEU students enjoying the new soccer complex

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Intensive english centre report WITH Mr. o’connell

It has been a busy term for sport in the IEC with a number of exciting programs taking place. Earlier in the term the AFL conducted the Auskick Multicultural program with a group of IEC students, with the program concluding with participation in the AFL Inter-IEC AFL Gala Day, which was held at Blacktown International Sports Park. The IEC performed very well and finished runner up in the Senior Boys and fourth place in the Junior boys. It was a fantastic day and a privilege to play at a state of the art facility. Both Mr Ward and Mr O’Connell were proud of the behaviour and effort of the IEC students. The Football United program is becoming

increasingly popular, especially with the completion of the Ultimate Soccer facility. The students who have been regular participants in the after-school program were rewarded with a Football United Gala Day, which was held at the Ultimate Soccer venue and involved the participation of four other Football United Schools. In week seven, the Football United program was visited by Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque and a throng of media to come and see the good work that Football United are doing at Fairfield High School. The students were very excited to meet the Socceroo and there was a cheque presented to Football united to help them to continue carrying out their work of providing opportunities for students who have a passion for the game of soccer. If anyone is interested in joining the Football United program, it runs every Wednesday at 3pm at the Ultimate Soccer facility. Please see Mr O’Connell and Mr Tobiya in the IEC for more information.


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YEAR 7

STUDENT OF TERM

An Thai An joined the Student Representative Council at the beginning of the year. She has responsibilities like organising mufti’s and running fundraisers for charities. She came second in two subjects, Geography and Music and received a mark of 20/20 in her most recent English assessment task on Charlotte’s Web. To date she has been awarded 3 bronze awards and she qualified into the zone cross country. She has been a member of the debating team. Currently, An is a library monitor and outside of school she participates in extracurricular activities such as dance. The style of dancing is a mixture of ballet and jazz. She competes with other clubs for many prizes and titles. Ms Wilkinson Year 7 Advisor

YEAR 8 STUDENT OF TERM

Sulliven Kepu The following student has been awarded Term 3 Year 8 Student of the Term for their outstanding results in the Sydney South West Athletics carnival. He has qualified to compete at the NSW Combined High Schools Championships in Week 8 of Term 3. We would like to wish Sulliven Kepu the best of luck but Fairfield High School staff and students will be proud of you regardless of your results. It is an achievement in itself to qualify for this event. Ms. Hayes Year 8 Advisor

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Emmanuel Winpea It is with heartfelt acknowledgement that I commend Emmanuel for the academic and social diligence he has demonstrated during the term. As a Homework Centre teacher I witness Emmanuel’s presence there, week in week out, working on his essay structure and ability to respond to academic requirements. He works diligently with Mr Pelka and often seeks feedback in order to improve. Apart from this Emmanuel has been involved with the Youth Frontiers program, in partnership with a mentor who tailors a personal plan to help Emmanuel achieve his goals, and with this attitude ladies and gentlemen, he will! Congratulations Emmanuel! Mr Domenicos Year 9 Advisor


Annabell Santoso & Karl Schuch Annabell and Karl have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements and participation in extra curricular activities. They are frequently ready and willing to rise up to the call of duty and assist in whatever task that needs to be completed. They are both advocates of the school's CARE code and distinct role models to their peers. They are keen contributors to the smooth operations of the Red Cross blood donations. Overall, Annabell and Karl are both mature, diligent students who consistently display excellent application to their

studies and extracurricular activities.

Mr Lieu Year 10 Advisor


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Vicky Li This Student of the Term accolade (our last for Year 11) goes to a quiet achiever. Teachers were adamant that Vicky Li deserved praise for her consistency as an awesome person. Vicky has always been a hard worker in class who leads by example, rather than words. She has developed a terrific attitude to study in terms of her preparation and execution of assessments. In class, she is a diligent and considerate student. Vicky has regularly performed well academically due to steady hard work. Vicky has also been keen to participate in other elements of school life. She sees the value of making her quiet contribution without feeling the need to dominate the interaction with others. Her polite and intelligent approach to any challenges that arise is impressive. With unfailing respect for others, Vicky has had a successful time at school during her years here and this term was no exception. There are many ways that someone can influence others. Some are

subtle, while others are not quite so gentle. Often, the more delicate ways of having a positive impact on people is either not recognised or is even invisible to humanity. When those gentler ways are recognised, the world is a better place for it - congratulations Vicky! Mr. Jackson Year 11 Advisor


Sallu Kamara Sallu Kamara is to be commended for making NSW CHS state soccer team. His dedication and commitment is clearly evident in his achievements. Sallu has worked very hard in achieving his results. Well done and keep up the outstanding effort. Ms Lykourezos Year 12 Advisor


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ATHLETE STUDENT OF TERM

Jamie Ladewig, Damian Morgan, Adrian Correa & Sulliven Kepu

The following students have been awarded Term 3 Athlete of the Term for their outstanding results in the Sydney South West Athletics carnival who have qualified to compete at the NSW Combined High Schools Championships in Week 8 of Term 3. We would like to wish these athletes the best of luck but Fairfield High School staff and students will be proud of you regardless of your results. It is an achievement in itself to qualify for this event. Jamie Ladewig (Year 11) – 16 Girls Hurdles and 17+ Girls Pentathlon Damian Morgan (Year 11) – 17+ Triple Jump Adrian Correa (Year 9) – 14 Boys 400m and 14 Boys 800m Sulliven Kepu (Year 8) – 13 Boys Shot Put and 13 Boys Javelin

Mr Johnson HT PDHPE

BASKETBALL STUDENT OF TERM

Marco Nikolic Marco is an outstanding young man who is passionate about basketball. Marco gives 100% effort and commitment every game he is involved in. Marco is a valuable member of the school’s U/18 boys’ team playing in the Parramatta competition, he also plays in the lunchtime competition and was a member of this year’s school open team. As well as playing Marco has recently gained his referring credentials, Marco ref’s games every Friday night before then playing, he also ref’s the lunch comp, amassing more than 20 games in this comp, more than any other player.

Ms Hudson Coach


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BECKMORE, (nee Endacott) Val 1956 – 1960 FGHS I have fond memories of some of the staff with whom I had contact, particularly in my final two years at school. Being involved in ISCF also gave me an opportunity to know those teachers involved on a different level. In my first year at the school, there was heavy rain, and flooding in the area was imminent. Each class was sent to the Home Economics block where we were individually questioned by the Principal if a parent would be at home. If so, we were allowed to leave the school and journey home. Because of the lack of paths we had to walk on planks of wood over the large puddles of water. Having the opportunity to attend concerts in the Sydney Town Hall for school students, encouraged my appreciation of classical music. It was also an honour for our school to be selected to sit above the orchestra on one occasion. Occasional attempts were made in senior years for the students from both Boys’ and Girls’ schools to socialise, so dances were organised in the Girls’ School Needlework room immediately after school while still dressed in our school uniforms!! Our School Dances each term were held at Cabramatta Town Hall. Because I lived outside the Area and had to commute by train, my mother would accompany me and remain in the hall for the length of the evening. For exams we each supplied our own writing pad on which to record our answers. At the conclusion of the exam the papers were tied together with a piece of wool also supplied by us. One of the subjects studied for the Leaving Certificate was Economics. Miss Boland (Deputy Principal) was our teacher. When we received the results of our trial Economics exam just about everyone in the class had failed. I received my lowest mark ever! Miss Boland had written many comments on each of our papers all the way through. When we sat the Leaving Certificate exam, everyone passed in that subject. During the exam we kept on questioning ourselves as we wrote our answers as Miss Boland’s comments were still fresh in our minds. Her strategy produced positive results! When in 5th Year, our final day at school was spent having normal lessons, while the 5th Year boys were down on the oval having flour fights and a tie burning ceremony. We were expected to behave as ladies at all times, but would have preferred to have some fun. After gaining my Leaving Certificate in 1960, I attended Sydney Teachers’ College studying Primary Education during 1961 – 1962. Then 1979 – 1980 I attained my Diploma in Primary Teaching as an external student at Newcastle University to gain 3 Year trained status. My career since leaving school has been involved in teaching. I taught at Holsworthy, Penrith and South Grafton Public Schools before resigning to raise my children – nine years as a full time mother. I then taught casually in the Cessnock area as a classroom and specialised teacher for nine years.

L i n k i n g o u r s c h o o l w i t h p a s t s t u d e n t s a n d t e a c h e r s

Val Beckmore

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In 1986 I received a permanent appointment as Teacher Librarian to King Street Public School, Singleton, four years later transferred to Kurri Kurri Public School in the same role, until retirement from full time teaching in early 2003. It is now over fifty years since leaving school and a great deal has happened within that time. I have been involved in a career in Teaching, married, have three children and four grandchildren. A decision was reached to follow my husband’s career path, so we lived in a number of areas in NSW – Springwood, Grafton, Merrylands (my husband was employed with Fairfield Council), Cessnock and currently in Tenambit I still lead a very active and involved lifestyle outside the home. I have travelled within Australia and overseas, but hope to achieve more travel in the years ahead. Some Thoughts for Students of Today. Although your school years are an important part of your life, the result you gain in your Higher School Certificate is not the end of academic opportunities. Do not lose sight of your dreams or what you want to achieve in life, as the opportunity will always be there, even if it is not attempted until later in life when you have added maturity. Life is a continual learning journey. BISCOE, Paul 1964 – 1969 FBHS FGHS (Fairfield Girls’ High School) from a FBHS (Fairfield Boys’ High School) perspective (circa: 1963 to 1969) –

On reflection, it has amazed me how a large geographical area dedicated to educating young, healthy, attractive and virile males and females could co-exist in a somewhat shared environment without there being more interaction. It was perhaps by pure economic design that the two schools should be at the same locality, and yet each entity was distinctly different by virtue of their clientele occupying their own separate space and with each having autonomous governance. This was something that we mostly took for granted because that was just the way it was. The fact that we both shared a common access and egress gate and “playing field” were ingredients which

alone, you would expect would physically bring us together. We also both shared a common gymnasium and an Assembly Hall, and yet except for a common internal roadway which didn’t have a 10 foot high dividing wall, our paths rarely crossed. You arrived at school randomly before starting-time. Upon entry through the Horsley Drive gate, the boy’s then turned left and the girl’s continued up the internal driveway on the right side of the road (this occurred without any mandatory instruction or signage and I don’t recall having seen it policed by Prefects of either gender). Leaving school, at home-time was however a different story. Our ‘knock-off’ times were different. On the surface, this was done to reduce congestion as the roughly 1,800 combined population would have been expected to converge on that single departure point and all squeeze through that same Horsley Drive gate. However I now believe the more sinister reason was to deliberately keep us apart as we left the daily scrutiny of school supervision. There were a few formal occasions we were allowed to ‘mix.’ At the annual School Opera, out of necessity, both schools got together and the resulting production was to their respective and combined credit. There were of course the occasional School Dances which despite being heavily supervised by off-duty teachers, it was an opportunity for boy to meet girl. Both these events tookplace in our Assembly Hall and this was probably the extent of authorised ‘formal’ interaction.


Paul Biscoe - 1st

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I do not condemn our respective school authorities maintaining this separation as goodness knows what might have been created as a result of any other condoned fraternisation. The resulting scandal and reputational destruction of both entities would have put the Education Department in a spin. Despite all these well-made plans, there were other things occurring, beyond the control of the system. To put it simply, it was the one thing that defiled the best made plans and rules of those in charge, it was the uncontrollable and natural phenomenon of Physical Attraction between the sexes. It was this taboo that they had to somewhat address and which they were up against. From a normal, average-looking boy’s perspective wearing a fairly unattractive school uniform and with natural instincts kicking in at this very highly sensitive and virile age, it was a veritable dream come true to have my school strategically placed alongside this smorgasbord of glamorous young ladies. I’m now not sure who were the most vulnerable - us or them. For me, this plethora of gorgeous young ladies of all shapes and sizes and with all the best that multi-nations could offer were there and no one could stop you from looking, even if you weren’t game enough to make the first move. Most of our liaisons were kept in secret as these were times when “young love” was publicly frowned upon. I did have a list of pretty girls who took my fancy and from recollection I would like to acknowledge: Sue, Barbara, Belinda, Annette, Julie, Janette, Jean, Jan, Edna, Kerrie, Lyndal, Maree and others (if I haven’t mentioned you, I haven’t forgotten you, I’ve unfortunately forgotten your name – forgive me). It was my carefully considered opinion that Fairfield Boys’ High was advantaged with having Fairfield Girls’ High as its neighbour. I often think of those bygone, dear old High School days. They were the happiest, carefree days of my life. I think too, of all those pretty girls who attended FGH School in my time and I wonder how many nuptials resulted from the union of those two great HIGHS. I wonder how many of them ended up marrying boys from FBH School. For me, Fairfield Girls High School’s young ladies were the best! I sat the HSC in 1969 after which I went onto -

Join NSW Police Force and retired after many years of service, due to Hurt on Duty injury. Was an Army Reservist

Became a Director on Board of Police Credit Union/Police Bank (12 years) Currently, State President of Retired Police Association of NSW Currently an operative in State Emergency Service Also a Director on Board of City of Sydney RSL Many other interests and commitments BOWEN, Sean 1994 – 2004 Deputy Principal FHS

I always have special memories of Fairfield High School because of the work and dedication of staff and students. The students always amazed me as many of their backgrounds were not easy and in Australia they were also taking on responsibilities for their families as the only speakers of English. Many times I have met ex-students and they have always been the first to call my name and come and say hello. Even at the school I am in at the moment I have parents that I taught at Fairfield and their children are now attending our school. It is always pleasing to see students who have made their way in the world and who

are trying to do the best for their children. The school has seen many changes over the years but they have always been for the better. The prime purpose has always been to improve students and give them a good start to life after school. Congratulations on 60 years of educating students and developing good people who are giving back to their community.


Sean Bowen

2004

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Careers Advisor

Ms Tyler

Supervisor Girls

Ms McPherson

Year 6 Transition

Mr Pelka

Counsellor

Ms Jolliffe

O u r W e l f a r e t e a m s u p p o r t i n g l e a r n i n g f o r a l l s t u d e n t s

Advisor Cameron Jackson

Assistant Megan Hayes

Assistant

Mrs Rosewell

Deputy Ms Conray

Year Advisor

Ms Hayes

Deputy

Ms Knapman HT Equity

Mrs Weber

HT Welfare

Mrs Coonan

Year Advisor

Ms Wilkinson

Assistant

Ms Lay

Assistant

Mr Tregidgo sistant

Year Advisor

Mr Lieu

Assistant

Mr Rahmi

Year Advisor

Mr Domenicos

Year 8

Year 7

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Assistant

Mrs Arunachalam

Year Advisor

Mr Jackson

Year 12

International Students

Mr Downie

Assistant

Mr Hourani

Year Advisor

Ms Lykourezos

Deputy

Mrs Bardouh

Principal Mr Borg

Counsellor

Ms Wong

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It has been a pleasure getting to know the students here at Fairfield High School over the past three terms. I appreciate the callouts across the playground and the occasional drop-ins to my office in S Block. We are planning to present some great welfare initiatives in Term 3 to enhance the wellbeing of our students. Our major welfare program for Term 2 was the very popular Fish Tank 101, run by Senior Constable Nick Mougios from the local PCYC. Students engaged in the program at the PCYC once a week for 2 hours. At the end of the program, students had created their very own fish tank and chosen their own fish to take home and look after. Mr Rahmi, our Year 9 Assistant Advisor, was invited to accompany the students for a session. He had a great time and reported how engaged the students were with the program. He shared the following photos of the experience:


Fish Tank 101

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Senior Constable Nick Mougios provided the following feedback about the program: “I was very happy with their (the students), efforts whilst on the program. They all behaved well and engaged for the duration whilst they were here. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the school for partnering the program and supplying the participants.”

In the last week of Term 2, Year 7 enjoyed a performance by Ryka Ali from PIE Productions during Naidoc week. Ryka was accompanied by his grandmother Cindy. They entertained the group with their knowledge and stories of Aboriginal culture. Year 7 students and their teachers were taught traditional Aboriginal movements and dance. The performance was enjoyed by all. In Week 8 of Term 3, Year 8 were audience to another PIE Production, this time by Tony Mason, presenting a show based on Maori culture, Mana—The Spirit of Polynesia.

Students enjoyed watching Tony as he used rings to transform into animals. Tony also encouraged the students to persevere when faced with difficult challenges in life and to respect wisdom and advice from adults.


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The Youth Frontiers program run by MTC Australia has now begun. Nominated Year 8 and 9 students are paired with a mentor whom they meet on a regular basis to design and produce a civics project. Through their involvement, the students are challenged to develop their ideas, will learn skills and develop confidence in their abilities and a belief in their potential. It will be exciting to see their completed projects next term. To assist Year 7 in developing strategies to deal with bullying, they will all be involved in an anti-bullying workshop next term. Ms Wilkinson will give more details about this valuable workshop in her Year 7 report. Finally, I would like to introduce and welcome three new members of our Welfare Team: Dorian Pelka—Year 7 Advisor, 2016 Gina Sansom— Assistant Year 7 Advisor, 2016

Mr Pelka and Ms Sansom will be working with Year 6 students this year, assisting with their transition to high school. I am sure Year 6 will enjoy their introduction to Fairfield High School. Janene McPherson—Supervisor of Girls Supervisor of Girls is a new position at Fairfield High School, we are lucky to have a new support person for our female students. Ms McPherson will be working to support Year Advisors and offering

some special programs to educate and address issues facing girls. I hope everybody enjoys a happy holiday, Ms Coonan


Mana—The Spirit of Polynesia

Mr Pelka Mrs Sansom

Ms McPerson

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The Equity Faculty continues to strive to make education equal and accessible to all students. The Equity team develop programs targeted at specific year groups, train staff to deliver these programs and report back to the school community regarding the student outcomes. Two whole year literacy programs have been delivered thus far – Year 9 Intensive Writing Program (IWP) in Term 1 and the Year 7 Intensive Reading Program (IRP) in Term 2. Currently, about 30 teachers across the school are involved in delivering the Intensive Numeracy Program (INP) to Year 7 students. Presently, the Equity team is made up of three head teachers who are determined to make a difference to student outcomes. Equity Faculty: Ms Cheryl Weber – Equity Head Teacher, HT Teaching & Learning, HT Learning Support Ms Natalie Isakov – HT Curriculum Delivery Ms Helen Castanedo – HT Secondary Studies • We welcome Ms Castanedo to Fairfield HS and the Equity Faculty. She brings to the school a wealth of technology skills and knowledge. Students have benefitted from a lunchtime technology club that is very popular across the years. Focus On Reading (FoR) Now in its fourth year, we continue to train staff in FoR as we utilise the common language of instruction of the FoR comprehension strategies – predicting, visualising, questioning, making connections, monitoring and summarising. We have forged strong links with Fairfield Primary School (FPS) under this banner and this remains a priority. We were very happy to have the Year 6 FPS teacher’s visit and watch Year 7 involved in IRP. Ms Kathleen Hannigan, Ms Rebecca Goldsmith & Mrs Cheryl Weber are trained DEC facilitators of this program, ensuring its ongoing growth at FHS. In 2015, Ms Fadia Bardouh and Ms Natalie Isakov are also training as facilitators. Over 50 staff in FHS, from all key learning areas, have been/are being trained in the strategies. Staff from the IEC and SEU have also joined this team to form a cohesive group working towards making learning more meaningful and focused for our students. We are constantly seeking to make learning more accessible for our students.

T h e E q u i t y T e a m – s u p p o r t i n g s t u d e n t l e a r n i n g a n d s u c c e s s

Focus on Reading

Focus on Reading

Focus on Reading

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NAPLAN Results NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy) results were released in August this year – a month earlier than in previous years. Parents of students in Year 7 and 9 received a full report from EMSAD (Educational Measurement and School Accountability Directorate) reporting on the progress of their child, in relation to the results of the school, the region & the state. Fairfield HS posted these results to all parents. This year we had an overwhelming percentage of students achieve higher than anticipated growth (about 65% across the board) in areas of Reading, Language, Numeracy, Grammar/Punctuation and Writing. The persuasive writing task in this year’s NAPLAN, was one student’s were well prepared for, after all Year 9 completed the three day Intensive Writing Program prior to NAPLAN. The results were extremely pleasing, our students increased by an average of over 40 points, compared to the state average of 27 points. Year 9 students are to be congratulated on the focused approach to tackling these three days of national testing. An information session for parents was held on September 2, explaining the results package and prepping parents on how best to assist their child at home. Mrs Weber

Year 7 and Year 8 Debating The start of Term 3 bore witness to our brilliant Year 7 and Year 8 Debaters preparing for their final debate against Prairiewood High School. The general topic was “The Media”. However, for those of you who don’t know, the students do not get the actual question to be debated until one hour before the debate. Nevertheless, our argumentative Year 7 and 8s diligently prepared, brainstormed and ran mock debates leading up to the big day. However, 18 hours before our Year 7s were due to debate, their opposing team from Prairiewood High School unfortunately had to forfeit. Disappointment was written on our students faces. Fortunately, the debate between Fairfield’s Year 8s and Prairiewood’s second team would still be able to go ahead. We were even lucky enough to have the State Coordinator, Lloyd Cameron, come and adjudicate the much anticipated debate. Sadly, our Year 8s were narrowly defeated by Prairiewood High School. Like true champions, with heads held high, our Year 8s congratulated the Prairiewood team, shook their hands, and invited them to indulge in the scrumptious lunch that was waiting for them. Congratulations and well done to our Year 7 and Year 8 Debaters. You are each to be commended for your representation of Fairfield High School. You are hereby acknowledged and thanked. Year 7 Debaters 2015: Aya Alkhafaju; Catherine Ta; Adnan Gagula; Ashor Anwiya;


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Year 8: Sebastian Sebial, Holly Rowley; Madison Keedle; Jonathan Boonkasem; Philip Bounkongkeo; Kenan Cehic.

Year 7 Intensive Numeracy Program The term Numeracy involves the use of mathematics to meet the practical demands of everyday life and to make sense of the world. While being numerate and having good numeracy skills will benefit all students across Key Learning Areas at school, such as Science, TAS, Geography, PDHPE, History and, of course, Maths, it will also profit students in many activities in their everyday lives. Numeracy is important to our students as it enables them to: build confidence

develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies solve problems make sense of time, numbers and patterns accurately interpret instructions access the multiple uses of technology

gain employability skills To strengthen our students numeracy skills, this Term, Fairfield High School implemented the Year 7 Intensive Numeracy Program. The Program ran every Period 1, Monday to Friday, from Week 4 to the close of Week 9 and involved every Year 7 student. The cohort was organised into three ability based groups and engaged in learning activities involving: Number; Multiplication; Data Analysis and Interpretation; Measurement; Fractions; Mapping; and Money – to name few. For the duration of the Program, the students managed their group’s

resources independently and were actively engaged in their learning. As a group, Year 7 is to be congratulated and commended for their application over the course of the Program. Well Done. Finally, thirty staff were involved in the delivery of the Intensive Numeracy Program to Year 7 students. I hereby acknowledge and thank each and every one of you for your commitment and dedication demonstrated on a daily basis during the Program.


Sebastian Holly Madison Jonathan Philip Kenan Jonathan Philip Kenan

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Year 8 Intensive Health and Exercise Program Health Exercise Nutrition These are 3 terms that are receiving greater attention on a global scale and are all linked to one of the most serious health issues facing the developed world – obesity. Today, Australia is ranked as one of the most overweight nations in the developed world; with the prevalence of obesity more than doubling in the past twenty years. With a population of over 23 million people, approximately 14 million Australians are overweight or obese. Obesity and being overweight poses a major risk for many of our modern day chronic diseases: Type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension

Stroke

Certain forms of cancer Sleep apnea

Kidney disease

Obesity most commonly begins between the ages of 5 and 6, or during adolescence. Studies have shown that a child who is obese between the ages of 10 and 13 has an 80% chance of becoming an obese adult. Poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyles and low self-esteem are some contributing factors in teenage obesity. At Fairfield High School, our students are central to all we do. Just as the essentials of literacy and numeracy are pivotal to academic success and life beyond the school gates, so too is the overall health and fitness of our students. To combat the growing levels of obesity and inactivity in teenagers, Fairfield High School will be launching the Intensive Health and Exercise Program targeting our Year 8 students. This Program will:

start in Term 4 run every Period 1 Monday – Friday run for 7 weeks (Week 2 -Week 8)

involve 32 teachers involve all Year 8 students in the mainstream, SEU and IEC focus on areas such as strength and conditioning High Intensity Interval Training ( HIIT ) flexibility training cardio vascular endurance sessions muscular endurance sessions diet and nutrition

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IEC Transition Mainstream Experience Week 7 was a busy week for the students exiting from Fairfield High School’s Intensive English Centre at the end of Term 3, and transitioning into the mainstream High School at the beginning of Term. On the Monday of this week, the IEC Transitioning Students completed a number of diagnostic assessments in Reading, Literacy and Numeracy; followed by an Information Session covering school expectations, key personnel in the School, and study tips. The testing for these students continued over the Tuesday and Wednesday, this time in the IEC. On Thursday and Friday, the IEC Transition Students were able to get a taste of what life, expectations and classes are like inside Fairfield High School. Each IEC Transition Student was buddied up with a mainstream student in the corresponding Year, and then spent two days going to mainstream classes. Overall, this was a valuable and informative experience for the IEC students who will be joining us permanently next term. The IEC students are to be congratulated for their excellent behaviour and application in the mainstream classes over the two days. The mainstream students who acted as buddies are also acknowledged and thanked for their leadership and mentoring. These students are: Louis Preclaro Lina Nguyen Deborah Conteh Tania Stefanovic Rite Perese Fadi Alhasan Saemat Abbood Manar Jameel Maryam Raheem Adrian Correa Jackson Taylor Klarita Akkary Afshin Zahrouni Khoshaba Abdal Nohara Abdal Aornela Al Shammas Finally, I would like to thank the teachers for welcoming the IEC Transition Students into your classes and inspiring them to engage in their learning. A great and worthwhile experience was had by all involved. Ms Isakov Head Teacher Curriculum Delivery


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Minecraft Club Students from across Fairfield High School meets in K block every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime to be part of the Minecraft Club. During this time students are given the opportunity to play and collaborate on specific servers/world together using MinecraftEDU. MinecraftEdu is a classroom friendly version design of the original smash hit game Minecraft, played by over 30 million people worldwide. It is a digital, virtual collaborative, three dimensional world made of blocks where students can explore ideas, test concepts and experiment with designs and concepts. It is successfully used around the world to teach and foster critical 21st century skills. It is hoped that teachers at Fairfield High School will take the experiences of the Minecraft Club and incorporate MinecraftEDU into lessons and programs as a valuable and engaging teaching and learning tool. In the future, students will be encouraged to showcase their building designs, engineering projects, and mining/survival skills online through our Minecraft Club - Edmodo Group. Badges will be awarded by completing various challenges and results will be displayed in a league of champions table every week.

Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education Recently teachers of the Year 8 Self Select Class participated in a Chromebook and Google Apps for Education training workshop. Teachers learn the best ways to maximise the use of chromebooks through the integration of Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Google Drive and a host of different educational apps used to effectively communicate, collaborate and create in across all subjects. As part of the adoption of Chromebooks Fairfield High School has established its own Google Apps for Education domain that can evidently be accessed by the whole school as a valuable 21st century teaching and learning tool.

Ms Castanedo – Head Teacher Secondary Studies


Minecraft Club

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FHS will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents' and carers' perspectives on their child's experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements to the things that matter to you. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically takes 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 17 August and 16 October. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/images/TTFM_Parent_Survey_FAQs_Parent_and_Carers_v3.pdf To complete the Parents and carers survey please access the survey via this direct link: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/j_acegi_security_check?j_username=parent17916&j_password=Fai8550 Once the survey is complete please print the confirmation page with your child's name clearly written and return with your child to go into a draw to win a $50 gift voucher.

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C e l e b r a t i n g o u r M u l t i c u l t u r a l i s m

Gerwyn San Luis 1st Hand Drawn

Gemma Palmer 1st Digital

Valentina Franssy 2nd Hand Drawn

Amir Ali Jalili 2nd Digital

Emily Grover 3rd Hand Drawn Mareta Joseph 3rd Digital

Poster Competition Winners 2015

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Flag Ceremony 2015

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Entertainment/Talent Quest 2015

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Food Stalls/ Enjoying the Festivities 2015

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Welcome to the History Report for Term 3, 2015. Firstly, a big thank you to Mr Borg for attending two History lessons this term. Mr Borg sat in Mr Curtis’ Year 11 presentations on ancient societies, and he also presented a lesson on the Holocaust to Year 12 Modern History. Student feedback was very positive and so Mr Curtis and I could be out of a job soon. Also another thank you goes out to Ms Santangelo for organising the “Boot Camp” session in the last holidays. Year 12 Modern History was lectured by Robert Peconivik, an experienced fellow HSC marker. The Advanced English class who attended had Brian Thornton, my high school teacher, senior Advanced English HSC marker and very good friend. Thank you to all involved for your commitment to our senior students at FHS. Year 7 class looks like they’re wrapped in their lesson on Ancient Egypt. As you can see by the photos, Year 7 have made 3D paper sarcophagi and have done a great job making them come alive with such colour. Mr Curtis’ class also immersed themselves in Ancient Egyptian board games to extend and even challenge their strategic abilities. No X Box needed here.

Year 8’s went walkabout this term as part of studying an Aboriginal unit of work. It was strange how it all happened. 8 Orange and 8 Red were, as usual, working solidly when suddenly an Eastern Red kanga, reminiscent of the 80s “Skippy” days, appeared at one of the windows of U008. I wanted to try and start a conversation with it about Sonny, but I feared that a stage hand with kangaroo paws on the end of a stick might jump up at me from the window sill. So instead Year 8 and I gave chase, until we cornered the beast on the back oval. There, Year 8 exercised their primordial instincts and brought the animal down. Everyone agreed that we should have kangaroo meatballs. Who was I to argue, the 8 Orange and Red Tribes had spoken. Take a look at the happy faces.

D e v e l o p i n g s t u d e n t k n o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s t h r o u g h a v a r i e t y o f t o p i c s

Year 7

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Year 9 have been studying the events of WW1. They have engaged in a number of activities, including this newspaper article about the causes of WW1 and Gallipoli in an attempt to accurately recreate the past.

To supplement these classroom based activities, Year 9 had the opportunity to visit the Australian War Memorial and some of the important sites in Canberra late last term. The following is a recount from Mandy Vuong about the excursion.

It was in the early morning of the 19th of June, where the sun had just woke up, that our bus arrived for our amazing adventure to Australia’s capital – Canberra. We had to wake up extremely early and be at school by 6:15am to ensure that we didn’t miss our bus. As we entered the bus, Mr. Petrakis, Ms. Hudson and Ms. McPherson did a head count and marked the roll to make sure that we didn’t leave anyone behind.


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It was around a four hour drive to Canberra and boy, it was a long, long ride, but luckily on the way there, we stopped at a McDonalds to take a break and to eat breakfast. The McDonalds we stopped at sure was packed with other people trying to get their breakfast and coffee too so it was quite a wait but in the end, we still got our food and that’s the important part. After we had breakfast, it was time to get back on the bus to continue our enduring journey to Canberra. Although we had a strict bus driver where we weren’t allowed to eat or drink, we passed the time by going on our phones and other technologies, sleeping, or just talking with our friends. It was an extremely long ride but eventually, we reached our destination. The bus driver drove around and gave us a tour until it was time to go to the War Memorial – the whole point of our marvelous trip to Canberra. We drove past the International Flag Display, Parliament House, National Gallery of Australia, Questacon, The Foreign Embassies and High Commissions, The Royal Australian Mint and The High Court of Australia. Soon after the tour, it was time to go to the War Memorial. The war memorial was a very respectable place so we had to turn all our phones off and make sure that we behaved in a good manner. The walls of the war memorial were filled with the names of the courageous Australian men who went and fought in the war, and beside each name was a red poppy in honour and remember them as brave soldiers who went and fought for their country – Australia. After we had a little walk around the place, we were split into groups where each group had a tour guide leader. Each tour guide focused on one aspect of the war. The group I was in focused on World War I. Our tour guide showed us many weapons and objects that were used in World War I and told us everything we could know about World War I. He often told us jokes and made us laugh a lot. He sure was one funny guy! After our tour was over, our whole year group gathered in front of the War Memorial to take a whole year group photo. Our bus driver suggested that we go to the Mount Ainslie Lookout to take a whole year group photo too and that’s what we did. From the Mount Ainslie Lookout, the view from up there was just incredible. What a great place to take a whole year group photo! It was so much fun in Canberra but we finally had to head back to Sydney. On the way back, we stopped at McDonald’s for lunch but since it was so packed, some of us went to the petroleum next door and bought some hot food for their lunch instead. Then, after we had lunch, we went back on the bus for a long, long ride home – back to Sydney. Everyone was exhausted but what an exciting day that was! – We went into another state and back in one day! But by the end of the day, I can say that the long, long bus ride to Canberra and back was totally worth it. Written by: Mandy Vuong (Year 9)


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The Battle of Death (WWI) – The Dreams of a Battle Become a Nightmare

Today we remember our fallen soldiers who went and fought courageously at Gallipoli on the 25th of April 1915 to help and support our ‘Mother Country’, Britain. Over 20,000 Australian soldiers and 10,000 New Zealanders sacrificed their lives to fight for their country in the war. Australia recruited an army named the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). The Australian and New Zealander soldiers were recognized as the ‘Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’, (ANZACS).

On their way: Australian soldiers embarking at Melbourne to fight in World War One in December, 1914. World War one started in 1914 and didn’t end until four miserable years later in 1918. The war consisted of two sides; The Triple Alliance – Germany (Turkey), Austria – Hungary and Italy while on the other hand, the Triple Entente which included Russia, France and Britain (Australia and New Zealand). It all began, when the ANZACS were put ashore on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula but in the wrong place. This made it difficult for the ANZACS as they were then confronted with steep hills and cliffs while being shot at by relentless Turkish fire.

The ANZACS were meant to land on the Dardanelles – a strait between the Aegean and Black Seas, in Turkey but the landing did not go to plan due to too many bunched up boats which resulted in a landing about one mile north of the designated beaches.

The ANZACS were surrounded on three sides by the enemy and had sea at their back but they were ordered to advance and go forward. They also were ordered to charge across open ground which they bravely followed but unfortunately were shot down by Turkish fire. When they evacuated the ANZACS from Gallipoli in December 1915, about 7594 Australian soldiers and 2431 New Zealand soldiers were left behind dead. Today, the soldiers who fought in a war which had nothing to do them, as it was just to help our ‘Mother Country’, Britain are being remembered for their bravery and loyalty on the 11th of November every year. They have done us proud. They have sacrificed themselves to fight for our country. We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

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Year 10 are currently studying the last stages of the Vietnam War. They have an assessment task in Week 9 which will test their knowledge and ability to build and sustain argument in an extended response answer. That should put them in good stead for when they all turn up next year in either a Modern or Ancient class. No doubt the outstanding History stall manned by the dynamic duo of Petrakis and Curtis had a significant impact. Get those subject selection forms in. Good luck to Year 11 in the last two weeks of term with your Prelim’ exams. Our Ancient, Modern and SAC students should now have the requisite skills to excel and be well prepared for the HSC course that awaits them when they return in Term 3.

Finally Year 12 Ancient, Modern and Extension History have been treated to the study days at USyd held by the History Teachers Association of NSW. It was great to hear highly experienced teachers and senior markers echoing what we have already taught in the classroom. The experience gave our Year 12s solid revision and a hopefully a little more confidence in their work and themselves. The History staff would like to congratulate all of their students in their efforts and wish them the very best for their upcoming HSC.

P.S. Take a look at the speech delivered by Guy Zangari at State Parliament about this year’s ANZAC Day at our school, and don’t forget to have a go at guessing who the historical figure is in Mr Curtis’ “Who am I?” History Guessing Competition. Mr Petrakis History – For lovers of all ages.


Year 10 Subject Selection

Year 12 study day at Sydney University

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Fairfield Anzac Day Services Speakers Zangari Mr Guy Business Private Members Statements, PRIV Page: 1549 Mr GUY ZANGARI (Fairfield) [5.55 p.m.]: A number of special services were held in Fairfield in the lead up to Anzac Day this year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the spirit of Anzac. We have seen spectacular turnouts to commemorative services across the State. Many community groups and organisations have been involved and have gone the extra mile to make this year's services special. I attended Patrician Brothers College Fairfield's

commemorative service, organised by Mr Michael Bilton, Ms Layla Mardini and the Human Society and Its Environment department. The commemorative service was solemn and incredibly moving. Present at the service were local RSL members, parents and students. The service entailed a procession of 100 names and 100 lights, marking the 100 years of Anzac. Respect was paid to the fallen Australian and New Zealand troops through the Prayers of the Faithful and the Tribute Address. I commend the Patrician Brothers College community for organising a moving commemoration. Throughout the service there were many times when not a dry eye could be seen. It was a truly fitting commemoration of those brave men who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The event was also marked by the distribution of a commemorative order of service designed by a student commemorating 100 years of Anzac history. Fairfield High School also held a special service. I was in the company of Fairfield RSL President, Mr Paul Bryant, Captain Raoul Cernaz, S33 Headquarters 5th Brigade representing the Australian Defence Force, former students and representatives of Fairfield High School. School Principal Mr Charles Borg officially opened the recently constructed World War 1 memorial inside the school grounds. The memorial consists of three plaques on a commemorative wall and a sandstone plinth that holds a bronze slouch hat. Of the three commemorative plaques on the wall, one contains a replica bronze helmet, another contains the historical perspective of Gallipoli, and the last is a list of names of the brave men from Fairfield who served our nation. The memorial has a hedge of rosemary, which symbolises the protection of the hills of Gallipoli, as well as pebble stones representing the Gallipoli shoreline. The sandstone plinth represents the sandstone that is a feature of the hills of Gallipoli. The entire monument symbolises all that is Anzac. The concept for the memorial came to fruition under the stewardship of former principal Mr Robert Mulas and in partnership with Fairfield RSL. The theme of the service was how our diggers forged the concepts of who Australians are and mateship. I was honoured to address the assembly on the theme of "The life of an 18-year-old serving at Gallipoli", and what that meant to me as an Australian. I touched upon how the Gallipoli campaign was an opportunity for young men to see a new world, only for that trip to be their last. For full speech go to: http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA20150604066?open&refNavID=HA8_1


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WHO AM I? I was born in the first half of the 19th Century in Shropshire at my

family home.

I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Cambridge University.

I undertook a voyage around the world lasting almost five years

which greatly influenced my thinking.

I wrote many books including a famous one which aroused

international interest and changed the way we see life.

One of the most famous theories of mine is to do with finches.

Even today some people find my work controversial.

Who am I?

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History Quiz Term 3, 2015

Test your History knowledge and research skills, compete in the race! The first person to deliver the correct answer to Mr Curtis in the English/History staffroom written on this piece of paper, completing the sentence below will receive a $20.00 voucher from JB Hi Fi. Your answer must be written clearly and spelt correctly. The History Quiz is a new initiative, it is a great opportunity for you to test the knowledge you have gained from your History teacher. --------------------------------------------------------------------Cut Here--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer The famous history figure from the clues provided in the Fairfield High School newsletter for Term 3, 2015 is ___________________________________________________________________________. My Name is _______________________________________________________________________. My Roll Call is _____________________________________________________________________.

Quizz Answers

Handed in ______________________ Time

______________________ Date

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Pendulum Clocks In 1656, Christian Huygens van Zulicham, a Dutch scientist, invented the first pendulum clock. Based on the principle established by Galileo’s experiment in 1583, the new clock was driven by a single weight – the bob – suspended on a long rope. Because pendulum clocks were housed in tall wooden cases designed to hide the unattractive weights, they were known as tall clocks. Later these clocks became known as grandfather clocks. Pendulum clocks became more accurate, first minute hands and eventually second hands were added to the clock faces. Robert Hooke, an English physicist, was the first one to use the word ‘second’ for one-sixtieth of a minute. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, Hooke divided a minute into 60 parts, too. He called each part a second because he was dividing by 60 a second time.

Make your own: Equipment: 4 lengths of string: 25cm, 50cm, 97.5cm & 120cm Metal washers or pebbles Clothes hanger Watch with a second hand Pencil Paper Procedure: Tie a weight to the longest string and suspend it from the clothes hanger so it hangs freely. Pull the string slightly to one side and let it swing. Count the number of swings it makes in 60 seconds. Then pull the string further over one side and let it swing again, counting the number of swings in 60 seconds. Add additional weights and try swinging the string, again count the number of swings made in 60 seconds. Write down your results. Do the same thing with strings of different lengths 25cm, 50cm & 97.5cm. In each case note how many times the weight moves back and forth in 60 seconds and jot down the results. What happens: When the string is 97.5cm long, the weight moves back and forth 60 times in one minute. Why: A pendulum takes the same length of time to make every swing no matter how far it travels or how heavy the weight at the end of it. But the longer the pendulum, the longer the time it takes to complete its swing, the shorter the pendulum the more quickly it travels back and forth. Since it takes one second for a length of string measuring 97.5cm to swing back and forth, time can be measured with accuracy.

Pendulum Formula

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JOKE What do you call a story that one clock

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Scientist - Christiaan Huygens Christiaan Huygens, (14 April 1629 – 8 July 1695) was a prominent Dutch mathematician and scientist. He is known particularly as an astronomer, physicist, probabilist and horologist. Christiaan Huygens was a mathematician, physicist and astronomer who formulated the wave theory of light. He also discovered the pendulum clock, centrifugal force and the true shape of the rings of Saturn (as well as its moon, Titan). Huygens is credited as the first theoretical physicist to use formulae in physics. He published major studies of mechanics and optics, and a pioneer work on games of chance.

Scientist – Robert Hooke

Robert Hooke, (18 July 1635 – 3 March 1703) was an English natural philosopher, architect and polymath. Robert Hooke is best known for his law of elasticity (Hooke’s Law) and for first applying the word ‘Cell’ to describe the basic unit of life, along with his work on gravity and the spring watch (clock). Hooke’s also built the vacuum pumps used in Boyle’s gas law experiments, along with some of the earliest telescopes. He investigated the phenomenon of refraction,

deducing the wave theory of light. He was the first to suggest that matter expands when heated and that air is made up of small particles separated by large distances. Why Clocks Count to Twelve Do you know how hard it is to count the chimes when a clock strikes 12? Well, imagine what it would be like to have to count 24 chimes? That’s what people had to do years ago when more and more clocks were striking the hour in village squares all over Europe. That’s why, in the early 15th century, a double 12 hour system took the place of the 24 hour system in many countries. This system of dividing the day into two sets of 12 equal hours starting at midnight originated in southern Germany, scholars claim, where the sale of locally made mechanical clocks was thriving. Most military organisations and some parts of Europe, however, still use a 24 hour system starting at midnight. For example, 12:59am is 0059; 1:00am is 0100; 12 noon is 1200; 12:59pm is 1259; 1:00pm is 1300; 10:59pm is 2259. When you convert from a 12 hour clock to a 24 hour clock, the minutes are unchanged, but you add 12 from 1:00pm on. To convert from a 24-hour clock to a 12 hour system you just subtract 12 hours between 1300 and 2359 and add p.m.

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FACT The clocks created by the people in

the past were not accurate to tell

time. However, there was a big

clock created in

1389 in Normandy, France. It still

works today.

RIDDLE This thing runs

but cannot walk, sometimes sings but never talks. Lacks arms, has hands, lacks a head but has a

face? Answer - A clock

FACT Do you know

that the oldest clock in the

world is located in Salisbury,

England? It was created in 1386.

JOKE Why did the

scientist drop a wrist watch into

his flask? He was looking

for a timely solution.

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How to solve the puzzle: Each number refers to a different letter of the alphabet, so as 6 is an ‘E’, you can write in E everywhere a square contains a 6. As you find a letter write it in the grid. Two letters have been done for you. Remember, all letters of the alphabet are used in the puzzle and all of the words are ‘science’ words. When you’ve found all of the letters solve Einstein’s quote. (Hint: it contains no spaces.) The first student to bring the completed puzzle to the science staffroom will win a prize.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

E Y

Quote: Albert Einstein said, 19 8 22 6 25 8 6 22 19 7 3 23 25 10 6 4 13 26 21 12 9 22 25 20

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I’m a 4th year Electrical Engineering student with The University of Technology Sydney, and over the past two months, I’ve been helping Alison Galagher run the Australian Power Institute’s (API) Solar Car Challenge with Year 10 Science. The solar car challenge is designed to give students an introduction to a real world problem that as a society we are being forced to face. The car is equipped with a device capable of generating renewable electricity, a device to use this electricity and a way of storing that electricity. The students were encouraged to see these three things as the basic sources of the world of the

future. Until now, our world has focused on the first two – the generation and use of electricity. Over the next half century, we will have to develop, harness and master the use of the third element – the storage of electricity – before we are overwhelmed by Global Warming and the depletion of our natural resources.

Through the construction of these cars, the students encountered all sorts of questions – how fast would the car go, how long would the storage last, whether the car would run faster using both the storage and the generation, amongst other areas of interest. I and the API belong to the power sector – we are responsible for the generation and transmission of electricity to everyone, so that it is available whenever you need it. When it is considered that the electricity being used in lightbulbs was generated less than 3 seconds ago, and transmitted from 100-200kms away, the scale starts to sink in. The students were investigating on a micro scale, the problems that the power industry is fighting to solve on a macro scale. We need to know how to store enough power from enough solar cells to keep the lights going all night. We have to know how we will be able to run the grid on purely renewable sources.

Unfortunately, during my final visit, the inevitable happened, and the gloomy clouds wouldn’t let most of the class run their tests. However, for the ones that were able to run, one thing was always in common – the storage device was essential to the conduct of the test. So too the use of residential and industrial scale solar cells is critically dependant on the use of storage devices.

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The class will get to perform their experiments when the weather allows them to do so, however, the experience of translating lines and funny symbols on the whiteboard into physical copper connections is something that I hope propels every person in that class to pursue science and the transformation of ideas into implementations. It is that crucial step which makes a huge difference – the movement from theory to practical which keeps science relevant, everything in the curriculum is there for a reason, and I hope I was able to provide a small, yet solid, example of this.

In closing, for those who may have missed out, I really want to stress that if you like solving problems and helping people, then look more closely at the things around you. When you do this, I hope you will see that behind everything, science and mathematics was used to create it. People who wield science and maths just like a builder wields their tools are called Engineers, and we need more of them. Engineers begin as people who like knowing how things work, or want to make something to help someone, or want to solve problems. They are not limited to gender stereotypes, nor are they bound by anything more than their imaginations. You do not have to be smart, you just have to be curious.

Curious like the Year 10 class who wanted to know how long their solar cars would run on their storage, without realising that they were asking one of the biggest questions of our time, intrinsically tied to the biggest problem our world faces. I really want to thank Alison Galagher, Science 10.1, the API and everyone else who gave me the opportunity to share some of the things I’m most passionate about. It really meant a lot to be able to encourage potential Engineers and Scientists to help build the world of the future. Written by - Chris Cabrera - Electrical Engineering student UTS

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HSC Physicists and Biologists go to University On Friday 21st August the HSC Physics and Biology classes attended the University of Sydney for a full day of exciting and educational activities. The day was paid for by the Compass program and by Fairfield High School. The University of Sydney’s Kickstart Program brings students into the science laboratories to use the university’s facilities and equipment to undertake a range of experiments. They work in small groups under the supervision of an expert tutor to complete hands-on activities. These experiences support and build on what the students learn in class.

The Physics students saw superconductors cooled with liquid nitrogen to a temperature of 77 degrees above absolute zero. A magnet was levitated over the superconductor and this principle was applied to a model maglev train so that it travelled around a track made of semiconducting tiles. The students also saw the vapour trails made by alpha and beta particles as they pass through alcohol clouds. These activities and many more reinforced the students’ knowledge and understanding of quantum physics and its application to the real world. The Biology students dissected a fresh cow’s eye to

investigate the anatomy and function of human visual organs and a mammalian brain to identify the parts of the brain involved with receiving and processing input from the eye and ear. They also undertook experiments with fruit flies to investigate sex-linkage of different traits. Overall, this was an exciting day of valuable learning experiences. Well done scientists. Written By;- Mrs Galagher, Head Teacher Science Isabell Schaubert, Zeshan Maqsoodi, John Baradaran and Maryos Tooma wrote;- The kick-start excursion to the University of Sydney was an exceptional experience for HSC Biology students. The instructors were great and we had hands-on experience to gain a deeper understanding of the Genetics and Communications topics. This included observing specimens of embryos, fossils and reptiles as well as obtaining experience in blood typing, dissecting the brain and classifying fruit flies. We especially enjoyed handling Glen and Russel, the resident lizard and snake!

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On a perfectly perfect day a brilliant Year 11 Biology class was accompanied by the photographer Ms Dmitrieff and the navigator Mr Lieu. They travelled far distances to Olympic Park to undergo a firsthand investigation on a local ecosystem. Everyone gathered at 8am to catch the train at Fairfield Station. A passionate speaker came to preach and just 2 minutes before the arrival of the train, our heartfelt group joined hands together and said a prayer. We arrived at Concord West station and went to Sydney Olympic Park's Education Centre. We gathered around to meet with our instructors and had morning tea until 9:30. During morning tea, our inner child came out as we had a moment to play in the local playground, we then continued our journey. In the mangrove classroom we investigated many abiotic variables in the mangrove ecosystem. There were expensive instruments so we handled them with care during our investigation. Majority of our results were within range, which shows that the mangrove environment was healthy. In groups of 3-4 people, we had to construct an investigation about the relationship between the height of the pneumatophores and the tidal inundation. We planned our investigation by measuring three shortest and longest pneumatophores. The results weren't accurate due to limited time but the average showed that the closer the pneumatophores were to the creek, the taller they were. Our next activity was to observe around the Grey mangroves along the boardwalk. Surprisingly, we had the chance to taste the leaves of the mangrove and there was a difference in taste between the upper and lower epidermis. We then calculated the abundance and distribution of an estuarine plant and animal in the Badu Mangroves, This is when we counted the

amount of seedlings and crab holes in each quadrant from the creek to the end of the footpath. A discussion about trends concluded our activity. As we continued through our journey of knowledge our stomachs rumbled and the hungry stomachs were feed and rested while the fasting community were laying back and enjoying the wonderful scenery. Roqaya and Vicky


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The interactive and adaptive programs for HSC Chemistry students, covered a variety of key curriculum areas and are responsive to the needs of the students – Arunachalam The excursion was engaging throughout the day and we had a great and exciting experience going around the ship and the submarine. Felt like taken back to those Titanic days. Our host was very friendly and jubilant which made us feel comfortable. Overall it was fun and we gained further knowledge on our HSC topic - Deveena Kumar and Christina Carol.


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Timber Products and Furniture Technologies - HSC Major Projects: Industrial Technology Timber students from Fairfield High School have come up with their own designs and sketches of what they intended to design as their HSC Major Project. Students have constructed projects such as; a chess board, coffee table, dressing table, cabinets, entertainment unit and kitchen tidy trolley. These students enjoyed working on their major projects. “On behalf of our Year 12 Industrial Technology Timber Class, I would like to thank our teacher Mr Singh for spending his valuable time with us to help us complete and finish our Major HSC projects and also not to forget to mention a special thanks to Mr Singh for his great support for staying after school just to help us complete our major projects as well as attending school on the weekend (Saturdays). Throughout the project there have been both ups and downs.” Year 12 Students: Daniel, Meshel, Revan, Cameron, Marco, Martain, Welyam, Gemma, Tony, Frandi and Rafi. Student Reflections: “It’s has been a fun year in designing and building my project from my own choice of timber. The help and motivation I have received throughout the construction of this project has been greatly appreciated and honoured. My fellow peers have also helped and motivated me throughout this project. Industrial technology timber is a fun subject, anything is possible to build and just think wisely and be positive with all your decisions.” Revan Shores “Mr Singh helped us a lot during the construction time to complete our projects. My project has come out the way I wanted it. I really appreciate the bond and incentive from my fellow class mates as they were all keen and interested in what I was doing. I received a lot of feedback from those who have seen my project and it has helped me to improve my project as well. I would like to thank everyone for helping me and motivating me and showing interest in what I have accomplished.” Martain Marookey “It was fun and interesting working with my class mates to achieve the same goal as my peers. Without the motivation and support that I received from my teacher, I would have struggled to complete my HSC project on time including portfolio worth 20% of the HSC mark.” Frandi Tobya

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WELL DONE YEAR 12!!

S u p p o r t i n g o u r s t u d e n t s l e a r n i n g

Marco

Rafi Revan Frandi

Welyam Gemma

Meshel Daniel Martin

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Work Skills has had a busy Term 3 this year. The regular on-going Landscaping/Construction activities continue unabated, but at a reduced pace. This slowdown in our garden edge work is due to the expected arrival of some professional contractors who are to complete the paving adjacent to our garden edges. Horticulture students (a mix of Year 11 Work Skills and Special Education Unit students) have been busy with garden maintenance. No new gardens have been established this year: instead the focus has been on garden maintenance. The initial success at the 2015 Royal Agricultural Society’s Royal Easter Show by Students from Fairfield High School winning two Second Places in the Decorated Pumpkin Section, has spurred the Work Skills Staff and Students to undertake preparations for the 2016 Royal Easter Show. Weeding and ground preparation, (turning over soil, testing soil and soil food applications) ready for spring sowing have been the focus. The first seeds (beetroot, parsley, carrots) have been sown.

Hair and Beauty began in Term 2 and continued into Term 3. Students went on an excursion to a wholesale beauty supply business to learn more about running their own Beauty salon. Students purchased some products for personal needs at a considerable discount .Another excursion for this class was a visit from a company called “Fitted for Work”. This business helps people to get work by dressing them in an appropriate manner for job interviews, and assists with resume writing and interview skills.

D e v e l o p i n g w o r k b a s e d s k i l l s i n o u r s t u d e n t s

Landscaping

Landscaping

Horticulture Horticulture

Beauty

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Introduction to Floristry began this Term, and has stalled for a few weeks while the students do examination preparation. There will be four more session in Term 4. Rojena Khoshaba took her floral arrangement to the Fairfield Nursing home, where it was appreciated by the residents.

Year 12 Work Skills students and some other members of their cohort undertook the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and the Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) qualifications successfully. This qualification allows the students to more easily access work in places where alcohol is consumed or gambling takes place. By law they must have these qualifications to work in these venues.

In Week 8 the Year 12 Work Skills students had a presentation to which their parents were invited. The students were presented with a folder which held certificates for competencies achieved during the Trade taster courses students had completed. We wish the Year 12 Work Skills students all the best in their studies and in their pursuit of a vocation which they will enjoy and find financially rewarding.


RSA & RCG

Floristry

Floristry Floristry

Beauty

Hair Hair

Graduation

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Another busy term in the English/History faculty. Staff have been working hard to deliver outstanding and innovative lessons to all students. Q005 – Interactive Literacy Classroom The new 21st Century classroom has been up and running for a couple of terms now and classes are appreciating what this room has to offer; two 10 touch Interactive boards, Interactive projector, laptops, iPads, as well as modern and latest design furniture. The Intensive Numeracy Program has been using this room as one of its venues and students have been excited about using this room as their learning space. Extension Courses Congratulations goes to those students who have completed all course requirements for their extension courses. Tara Rowley’s English Extension 2 Major Work has been uploaded onto the BOSTES site for marking; a 6000 word short story entitled Vincent. It has been a long process to get the story complete and Tara has to be commended for the hours she has devoted, not only to this subject, but to her studies overall. Best of luck with the results Tara. He had the most beautiful smile. He didn’t just smile with his mouth. He smiled with his face, his body and voice. The corners of his mouth stretched to create tiny crevices in his cheeks. His eyes would direct themselves in a manner most intriguing. His lashes bashed against each other instantly creating a small spark in your heart because you knew. You knew in that moment that you had created a beautiful memory in a box full of broken toys. You knew you put a pin prick in the box, letting just enough light in for him to see what it all could be, at least until the sun went down. Until he was alone. (excerpt: Vincent, 2015 HSC. EE2) Outsiders Day

A tradition that began 3 years ago in our faculty, when we realised just how much our Year 9 classes enjoyed S.E Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. Mr Whittemore, Mr Pelka and I were among a small group sitting at our central table in the staffroom, when one of us came up with idea of coming to school one day dressed as Greasers. The rain tried to stop us this year, but the greasers muscled

up and made it work. This year we welcomed new greasers to the gang: Ms McPherson, Ms Kim-Rich, Ms Pasalic, Ms Pascua and even Mr Petrakis debuted as a grease.


Greasers Greasers

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Year 12 HSC On behalf of the entire English/History faculty I would like to wish our current Year 12 HSC group the best of luck in their final exams and wherever the future guides them. Congratulations to you all for completing your career as a high school student and we look forward to hearing about your future pathways. Mr Whittemore Lastly from me this term, I would like to publically thank Mr Whittemore for his outstanding services to the students of Fairfield High School. He leaves behind big shoes to fill and we will certainly miss his professionalism and expertise. Good luck Danielson! You’re always welcome to get the old leather jacket out next year and help us celebrate Outsiders Day 2016. Mr. M. Bianca Relieving Head Teacher English/History

I m p r o v i n g s t u d e n t ’ s l i t e r a c y s k i l l s

Mr Whittemore

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On the 16th of June, Fairfield High School was lucky enough to have the reigning Australian Slam Poet Champion, Zohab Khan, come in and workshop slam poetry with English students from Year 8 and 11. Zohab’s poetry is a unique combination of rap, spoken word and freestyle improvisation. He is also a proficient didgeridoo player, harmonica beat-boxer and percussionist. As a result, his award-winning poetry is surrounded by music and rhythm, which entertained us for hours - “It was never boring!” The workshop itself is designed to offer a learning experience that develops performance skills, increases student confidence, promotes self-expression, and enhances memorisation and poetic writing techniques. Zohab’s activities are engaging and active, building students’ self-confidence and presentation skills. By the end of the workshop students produced a polished piece of poetry and even got up on the microphone and performed it in front of the crowd. Student Quotes “It was very hands-on. It was never boring. His stories were encouraging and we felt like there was a connection between what he said and our own experiences” – Meron Bahnam, 8 Yellow “Just by him talking he made us want to participate” – Ashel Singh, 8 Yellow “He taught us not to give up” – David Hanna, 8 Yellow “It was perfection” – Veara Yousef, 11EST1 “We really want him to come back!” – Ashel Singh, David Hanna and Meron Bahnam

I m p r o v i n g s t u d e n t ’ s l i t e r a c y s k i l l s

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The end of the Term 2 and beginning of Term 3 continues to be a busy period for representative sport at Fairfield High School. And again we have had outstanding results across a variety of sporting domains. Our students are not only being recognised for their sportsmanship and dedication to their chosen field they are also being recognised with outstanding results. Zone Athletics – Week 9, Term 2 After hesitation if Lansdowne Zone Athletics would go ahead after some terrible weather in the lead up, we were fortunate to be blessed with two amazing days at Blacktown Athletics Centre. The students were once again well-behaved and competed to the best of their abilities. A large number of students stepping up to fill positions of absent students. A special mention to Kyra Donnelly (Year 11) who was the only 17+ Girl who attended the event and competed in nearly all the events for that Age Group.

Over the two days our outstanding results meant we finished 5th overall on the Point Score Tally. Fairfield High School had approximately 30 students qualify to attend the Sydney South West Athletics Carnival in early Term 3. A special mention to two students who were crowned Lansdowne Zone Athletics Age Champion: Jamie Ladewig (Year 11) – 16 Girls Age Champion Damian Morgan (Year 11) – 17+ Boys Age Champion

CHS Cross Country - Week 1, Term 3 From the SSW Cross Country Carnival in Term 2, we had Adrian Correa (Year 9) represent Fairfield High School, Lansdowne Zone and Sydney South West at the NSW All Schools Athletics. With very unpleasant weather on the day Adrian is to be commended on not just qualifying for this event but also completing the race and finishing in the 50’s. Well done Adrian. Regional Athletics – Week 3, Term 3 With approximately 30 students qualifying for the Sydney South West Athletics Carnival the majority of students who attended this carnival competed and achieved outstanding results. We had four Fairfield High School students qualify for the NSW Combined High Schools Carnival. This is the most students we have had qualify for the event in a number of years. Along with these 4 students we had another 5 students narrowly missing out on qualifying as well. A special mention to these students: Po Da Da (Year 11), Daniel Cooper (Year 11) and Kimron Palin (Year 11) – 17+ Boys 4 x 100m Relays Kyra Donnelly (Year 11) – 17+ Girls Hurdles Emiliano Felipe (Year 10) – 15 Boys High Jump

D e v e l o p i n g O u r s t u d e n t s s p o r t i n g s k i l l s t h r o u g h c o m p e t i t i o n

Jamie Damian

Adrian

Po Da Da

Daniel

Kimron

Emiliano

Kyra

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In addition to these students I would like to congratulate the following students and wish them well at the NSW Combined High Schools Athletics Carnival in Week 8 of Term 3. This will be mentioned again in the Term 4 Newsletter. Jamie Ladewig (Year 11) – 16 Girls Hurdles and 17+ Girls Pentathlon Damian Morgan (Year 11) – 17+ Triple Jump Adrian Correa (Year 9) – 14 Boys 400m and 14 Boys 800m Sulliven Kepu (Year 8) – 13 Boys Shot Put and 13 Boys Javelin Opens Boys Rugby League This team has had amazing results over the past 2 year. Each year getting better and better. This year Mr Hourani and the boys reached the top 4 in NSW. The boys played Inverell High School in Term 2 and after a tight start to game were convincing winners. In Term 3 the boys played Shoalhaven High School and were narrowly defeated 28-26. We would like to congratulate the boys on this amazing effort and thank Mr Hourani for his endless hours of work for this team.

Upcoming Dates Term 3, 2015: Week 7 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) - Year 7, Year 8 and SEU Gala Day – Various locations in Fairfield Local Council Area Week 8 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) – CHS Athletics – Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre – (4 students involved) Week 8 (Friday) – Oz Tag Gala Day – Endeavour Reserve – Year 7-10 students Week 9 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) – Ultimate Soccer Gala Day – Ultimate Soccer Facility, Fairfield High School – Year 7 – 12 students Week 9 (Thursday) – U15s Netball Competition Upcoming Dates Term 4, 2015: Week 2 – 8 (Every Day, Period 1) - Intensive Health and Exercise Program - All Year 8 Week 3 (Thursday) – Sport BBQ Week 6 (Friday) – Lansdowne Zone Blues Awards – 1:30pm at Prairiewood High School Week 8 (Monday) – Fairfield High School Sports Awards – 11am at Fairfield High School Week 9 (Friday) – Boys Excursion – V8 Supercars – Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush


Open Rugby League 2015

Sulliven

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Lunch Competition – Another very successful competition has come to a conclusion with the finals being played during Week 8. The Senior final was played between One Last Ride and We R, a very close game with only one point difference at full time, One Last Ride claiming the title. The Junior final was also a very close game with only two points separating REKT and All Star Ballerz at the final whistle, All Star Ballerz claiming the Junior title. I would like to thank Mr Petrakis for cooking our BBQ once again, and to Mrs Galagher for her continued support.

The awards for this competition went to the following players in each team:- Team Players Player Highest points Foulest Player Smokin Frees’ Gerwyn San Luis Luke Lovero Jayson Garcia One Last Ride Francis Amit Francis Amit Joshua Suli-Ruka Blank Tim Nguyen Tim Nguyen Khanh Nhan Tran Di Box Marko Nikolic Marko Nikolic Mathew Nguyen We R Alan Heng-Tauch Damian Morgan Adrielle Mamerto Coops Football Club Illaita Nitiva Colin Dith Illiata Nitiva Chalkies Ms Tyler Mr Lieu Mr Lane REKT Naomi Castro Jude Cabildo Cheyenne Mikaere All Star Ballerz Mohamed Mohamed Sebastian Sebial Sebastian Sebial Little Einstein’s Sylvia Li Lillian Tavete Cain Faiva Tulemau Little Einstein’s Cain Faiva Tulemau Team lists need to be in by the end of Term 3 so that the new competition can begin Week 1, Term 4 and conclude and the end of Term 1, 2016.


All Star Ballerz & REKT One Last Ride & We R

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Under 15 knockout:- Girls vs Airds HS Team - Lillian Tavete 15, Malik Eprahim, Samantha Granados 6, Catherine Kavea, Nitiva Ruci, Suoiesi Tiueti 2, Gitika Singh 9. The girls travelled to Airds by car, thanks to Mrs Dmitrieff. Once we found the gym and met the other team we were under way, with a very young inexperienced side the girls gave ir their all, trying hard the whole game, a very inspiring effort. Unfortunately Airds had too much height over us, but we will be back bigger and better next year.

Boys vs Moorebank HS Team - Olymous Mose 4, Luke Lovero 11, Wilson (Do Thein) Phan, Gerwyn San Luis, Edilberto Remo 2,Christopher Gallego, Georges Moshe, Jayson Garcia, Paul Adjei 2, Sebastian Sebial, Cain Faiva Tulemau. The boys were lucky and had a home game, but as hard as they tried they were up against a much stronger team in Moorebank. The boys should be proud of their effort and like the girls will be back bigger and stronger next year.

Parramatta Competition:- U/18 Boys Team – Francis Amit, Damian Morgan, Luke Lovero, Cameron Hunt, Marko Nikilic, Nelson Phan, Mathew Nguyen, Joshua Sulu-Ruka, Raymond Do, Tim Hatton, Gassim Yagoulo. The boys improved continually throughout the competition, with seven wins in a row at one stage, beating teams that they had been unable to defeat in the past a great effort. The boys played as a team and got the results making it through to the Semi Final, unfortunately this was not their year with two bad injuries during the game the opposition got the upper hand and went onto win. It was great to see so many students from our school come along and support the boys in the Semi Final. The boys should be very proud of their effort as I am of them.


Under 15’s

Under 15’s

Under 18’s

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Girls Team – Jamie Ladewig, Lillian Tavete, Jayda Matavesi, Cheyenne Mikaere, Naomi Castro, Nea Petelo, Jovana Alavanja, Julie Mose, Marni Stanley, Masoka Wakilongo, Dianne Sengmeny. The girls are now half way through their new competition and are doing very well to date they have only lost one game. We are certainly building a strong team. We currently have one of our students, Cameron Hunt who has gained his referee’s qualification, we also have two students, Marko Nikolic and Nelson Phan who are training and nearly ready to go for their grading. As well we have two other students who have recently started training Jayda Matavesi and Cheyenne Mikaere, I would like to congratulate all five of these students for having the courage to get out there and have a go. The next competition for the boys begins Week 1, Term 4 and concludes at the end of Term 1, 2016. Next term we will have four teams playing in the Parramatta competition the girls, U/16 boys, U/18 boys and U/20 boys all on a Friday night games start at 5.30 so if you are at a loss for something to do on a Friday why not come over to Auburn and support our teams.


Jayda Chyenne

Marko, Cameron & Nelson refereeing U/15 boys game

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