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Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 11 I November 2016 1

Issue 11 November 2016

FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and StudentsMaterials and Services Changes for 2017Governing Council approved the Materials and Services Charges for 2017 being set at $820 plus any relevant subject charges. The Polling process has commenced and closes 4.00pm on 18 November 2016.

Student Free DayAs previously advised, there is a Student Free Day on Friday 2 December as staff will be involved in a Professional Learning Day.

Art Exhibition 2016The Art Exhibition 2016 will be held in ‘The Studio’ (D19) Visual Art / Design Block, it will officially open at 6.30pm on 17 November, however you are welcome to view all the artwork from 6.00pm until 7.30pm. It should be a wonderful evening celebrating the creative talents of our Stage 2 Visual Art and Design students, so please come along and support this event.

Arrangements for Friday 16 DecemberOn Friday 16 December 2016 students will be dismissed at 12.30pm and staff will be farewelling colleagues who will not be at Marryatville High School in 2017. See page 13 for information about issue of reports.

Farewell and Presentation EveningThe Farewell and Presentation Evening was held in the Adelaide Town Hall on Monday 31 October 2016. This occasion provided an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our Year 12 students and we wish them the very best for their exams and future.

Regional First Lego League CompetitionOn Sunday 13 November 2016, Marryatville High School entered two teams in the Adelaide Regional First Lego League competition. Teams not only had to design, build and program a robot to complete a number of challenges within a time limit, they also needed to present a project on Animal Allies and demonstrate the Core Values of teamwork and cooperation. Marryatville Drifters, represented by Nelson, Ethan, Jack, William, Hugh, Tyson, Nicholas and Josh, did extremely well, winning the Programming Award and the Robot Performance Award. Overall they finished in the top four and have been invited to the Nationals, to be held in Sydney in December. The second team, Seal of Approval, competing in their first competition, also did very well, presenting their project with great confidence and demonstrating the Core Values. Both teams represented the school with distinction.

Annual General Meeting of the Governing CouncilParents and Caregivers are invited to attend the AGM of the Governing Council which will be held on Tuesday 22 November 2016 at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start in The Stables. Meeting details were provided in the last Newsletter. If you would like to nominate for Governing Council please contact Elaine Casey on 8304 8425 or email [email protected] to obtain a Nomination Form.

Printed below is my report to the 2016 AGM.

2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of Marryatville High School, established as one of four Special Interest Music Schools in 1976. Looking back over forty years there is much to celebrate, to be proud of and importantly to be thankful for. Many thousands of students have fond memories of their time here and continue to enjoy friendships established at our school. While we acknowledge our past and live in the present, we place considerable emphasis on preparing our students for the future through contemporary and relevant learning and wellbeing programs.

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At our recent Farewell and Presentation Evening I congratulated our Year 12 students on their achievements and expressed my appreciation for their significant contribution to Marryatville High School. Our graduates have enthusiastically embraced all facets of school life. We have been privileged to see their successes in the classroom, on stage, on the sporting field and in the community and I hope that each student is personally proud of their own achievements. I am sure that there is excitement for what lies ahead, maybe tinged with some sadness at leaving behind school days.

As our graduates depart from Marryatville High School and enter tertiary study, training or employment we hope that they take with them many happy memories of their time here and their interactions with peers and staff. We also hope that each person feels a sense of pride when they tell people in the future that they are an Old Scholar of this school. I would like to extend those sentiments to other students who may be leaving our school at the end of 2016 and hope that they take with them many happy memories of their time here and the people who have shared it with them.

Parents, caregivers and staff have played an integral role in these successes through their support, encouragement and advice and I would like to acknowledge their invaluable contribution. We are very fortunate to have a school community in which students, staff and families can work together so effectively to ensure that each individual can pursue his or her goals in a caring and safe environment.

It isn’t possible in this report to capture all the highlights and achievements of 2016. Our regular newsletters and the Annual Report together with our Yearbook provide a snapshot of 2016 at Marryatville High School.

Highlights and achievements in 2016 include but are not limited to:• continuation of our accreditation by the Council of

International Schools• excellent results by our 2015 Year 12 students with

90% aspiring to University study• strong NAPLAN results• opening of our redeveloped facilities by the Minister

for Education and Child Development, Susan Close, on Monday 19 September 2016

• a wonderful Town Hall Concert showcasing the ability and work of our students and staff and outstanding results at the 2016 Choral Eisteddfod

• excellent achievement by our Music students at the Generations in Jazz national competitions

• student involvement and success in a range of competitions

• student commitment and involvement with our Co-Curricular Program and a very successful Sports Day in Term 1

• the evolution of our Student Life and Wellbeing Programs incorporating feedback from students and staff

• Wellbeing Week activities and celebrations• a range of successful events and opportunities for parents

and families to engage with the school community including Year Level Information Evenings, Open Day, Grandparents Day, Parent Wellbeing Forums, the Art Exhibition, Course Counselling Days, Music Concerts and Drama performances

• hosting a number of international visitors and study tours• upgrading our Information and Communication

Technologies Infrastructure• our 40th Anniversary celebration hosted by the City of

Norwood, Payneham and St Peters on 15 November 2016.

I would like to thank our School Captains, Tess McKenzie and Harrison Evans for their leadership of the Student Representative Council and their work in ensuring that the voice of our students is an integral part of decision making. I have appreciated the strategic leadership and support of our Governing Council and would like to thank each member for the time and energy they have devoted to our school. In particular I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution of the Chairperson, Ms Lorraine Karunaratne.

The assistance provided by our volunteers, including the Parents and Friends Association, the Sports Council and the Friends of Music enriches the experiences we are able to offer students. Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your work. I would like to thank our staff whose professionalism and commitment ensures that students have a rewarding and enjoyable time here and are well prepared for life.

On behalf of our school community I would like to thank Mr Wally Pavan, Ms Leonie Hempton, Ms Carmela Culshaw, Mr Kieran Cassidy and Mr James Stevens for their commitment and work over many years and wish them well in their retirement.

I would also like to thank Mr Geof Bailey who is taking some leave and then will be moving into well-deserved retirement. Mr Bailey has been a member of staff since 1992 and Year 12 Manager since 2002. Students, both past and present, have greatly valued his enthusiasm, his unique sense of humour and his commitment to ensuring that everyone has a happy and unforgettable Year 12.

Finally, I would like express my appreciation to everyone involved with Marryatville High School for making the last thirteen years the most professionally rewarding and enjoyable of my career.

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ENGLISH / EALD / ESL FACULTYOur very experienced team currently comprises Liz Aziz, Alex Dixon, Christopher Eldridge, Jacqui Francis, Kerry Friedrichs, Peter Godden, Sarah Goldfain, David Strempel, Robyn Herczeg, Carl Matthews, Ruth Ramsey, Emma Thrussell, Kayla Tsoutouras and Andrew Weiland. This year we welcomed Chris Bourlioufas and Nikki Poppy to the faculty as permanent staff, whilst Dawn Hyatt continued as the Coordinator this year.

It has again been a very busy year with a range of English, EALD and ESL activities, student learning experiences and opportunities taking place, as well as continuing to work within our redeveloped English teaching areas. Students have enjoyed a range of curriculum presentations again this year with the return of our regular poetry and public speaking presenters.

Changes and challenges in using a range of ICT learning tools and opportunities to deliver the curriculum continue with our staff accessing a range of training opportunities in this and other areas. We are continuing this work as we implement the Australian Curriculum in our Years 8 to 11 courses along with setting up new SACE / Australian Curriculum aligned courses for Stage 2 students in 2017.

ENGLISH, EALD AND ESL AT MARRYATVILLE HIGH SCHOOLIn Years 8 to 10 all students undertake either English or EALD.At Years 9 and 10 there is an Extension class in addition to general English classes, while at Stage 1 (Year 11) level students will choose an EAL or English focus depending on their particular needs. New SACE courses are currently being phased in, with changes at SACE Stage 2 for 2017.

All Stage 1 English and EAL courses aim to provide students with the skills and learning opportunities needed to prepare them for continuing on in the subject area to Stage 2. We offered Essential English in 2016. This two semester course, under the guidance of Ms Herczeg, provides a further opportunity to meet the SACE literacy requirement at Stage 1 level.

A high proportion of our students are choosing to continue their English or EAL study into Year 12 in one of the four Stage 2 courses we provide; these being English Studies, ESL Studies, English Communications and ESL, each with a different focus, and each providing our students with success. This will be the final year of these courses as new courses are to be introduced in line with SACE changes from 2017.

WHAT DO STUDENTS DO IN OUR COURSES?Literacy in its various forms is at the heart of all of our courses in English, EALD and ESL. While the focus of each course will vary along with what and how texts are studied and produced, an understanding of literacy and ability to analyse, understand and produce a range of text forms is central to our purpose.

Critical literacy, or understanding how texts, across a range of forms and modes, are constructed and manipulated to meet audience and purpose forms a large part of our studies as do everyday texts such as web pages and feature articles. We study written, film and oral texts and texts that are based in technology.

English courses have an additional focus on a study and appreciation of literature with programs including both shared and independent studies of a wide variety of classical and contemporary texts drawn from both Australia and overseas. Many students in Years 10 and 11 also study a Shakespearean play or poetry.

Depending on their particular course focus, students also create a variety of their own texts such as critical essays, poetry, print or film advertisements and oral presentations. They are increasingly interacting and sharing their learning using a range of ICT based tools including podcasts and video tutorials. As a faculty we are keen to continue our expertise in using collaborative 21st century teaching and learning tools, including iPads.

When preparing written responses we strongly encourage the use of the drafting process and careful attention to written accuracy and clarity. A number of competition opportunities arise during the year and we encourage students to showcase their skills through participation in competitions such as Young Writers Award and Dorothea Mackellar Poetry as well as publishing student work in the newsletter and the Yearbook.

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ENGLISH, EALD, ESL AND TECHNOLOGYTechnology is a rapidly expanding and increasingly important tool for both teachers and students in our courses. While students in Years 8 to 12 access their own laptops, full use is being made of faculty equipment, including tripods and ipads, particularly useful for film-making.

While most students use technology responsibly, there have been occasions where plagiarism has been an issue. It is important that all students develop an understanding of acceptable practices and can provide verification of the originality of their work. Students must also be aware of what constitutes an acceptable level of non teacher assistance when preparing responses, an issue that has raised some concerns especially in the senior years. The best ways to do this are through ongoing discussion with their teachers during response preparation and by using the drafting process.

FACULTY AREAThis purpose designed area has been welcomed by students and staff and has been visited by staff from other schools as a model of how to renovate older classrooms into 21st century learning spaces.Providing large teaching screens and a central spill zone for a multitude of collaborative and individual work spaces, a multi-purpose ‘glass room’ providing space for group meetings, filming and recording and faculty office and storage areas, the space currently houses the majority of 8-10 English and EAL classes. Teachers and students are making full use of these areas as we explore further ways to engage and challenge our students. With our faculty continuing to increase in size, other classes will continue to be housed in N Block.

WRITING AND MORE…In English, EALD and ESL students regularly develop their own texts and responses to texts in a range of creative ways, including writing original poems and stories, developing advertisements, spoken texts and films.We have many very talented creative writers and each year we strongly encourage students to submit to a range of competitions such as the annual Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Award, a nationwide competition and the Young Writers’ Award. Congratulations to Francesca Queale in Year 8 who received a certificate for her poems this year.

This year we had students enter a range of public speaking competitions. Ellen Pettigrew spoke well at the Burnside Probus competition for Year 11 students, and Adam Thorstensson took out the trophy as State Champion in the Rostrum Voice of Youth competition which saw him speak at Parliament House and travel to Melbourne for the National Final.

We look to encourage more students’ participation in future years.

We also had a large number of junior students enter the Premiers’ Reading Challenge again this year with many receiving certificates for Eight, Nine and Ten years participation. These will be presented at the next school assembly.

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THE SACE BOARD OF SA HAS ACCREDITED NEW SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 11 FROM THIS YEAR AND YEAR 12 FROM 2017.Stage 1 English has an emphasis on responding to texts, creating texts, and intertextual study. Students critically and creatively engage with a variety of types of texts including novels, film, media, poetry, and drama texts. Stage 1 English articulates with the Stage 2 English subjects.

Stage 2 English will be taught for the first time in 2017. English is a 20-credit subject at Stage 2. In English students analyse the interrelationship of author, text, and audience, with an emphasis on how language and stylistic features shape ideas and perspectives in a range of contexts. They consider social, cultural, economic, historical, and/or political perspectives in texts and their representation of human experience and the world. Students explore how the purpose of a text is achieved through application of text conventions and stylistic choices to position the audience to respond to ideas and perspectives. They have opportunities to reflect on their personal values and those of other people by responding to aesthetic and cultural aspects of texts from the contemporary world, from the past, and from Australian and other cultures.

Stage 2 English Literary Studies will be taught for the first time in 2017.

English Literary Studies is a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.

This course focuses on the skills and strategies of critical thinking needed to interpret texts. Through shared and individual study of texts, students encounter different opinions about texts, have opportunities to exchange and develop ideas, find evidence to support a personal view, learn to construct logical and convincing arguments, and consider a range of critical interpretations of texts.

English Literary Studies focuses on ways in which literary texts represent culture and identity, and on the dynamic relationship between authors, texts, audiences, and contexts. Students develop an understanding of the power of language to represent ideas, events, and people in particular ways and of how texts challenge or support cultural perceptions.

Stage 1 English as an Additional Language is designed to improve students’ general proficiency in the English language. There is an emphasis on communication, comprehension, analysis, and text creation. This subject leads to Stage 2 English as an Additional Language, which has a focus on developing students’ academic literacy skills.

Stage 2 English as an Additional Language will be taught for the first time in 2017.

English as an Additional Language is a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.

This course is designed for students for whom English is a second language or an additional language or dialect. These students have had different experiences in English and one or more other languages. Students who study this subject come from diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

Stage 1 Essential English is designed for a range of students, including those who are seeking to meet the SACE literacy requirement, students planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocational pathways, and those intending to continue their study of English at Stage 2. There is an emphasis on communication, comprehension, analysis, and text creation. This subject leads to Stage 2 Essential English.

Stage 2 Essential English will be taught for the first time in 2017.

Essential English is a 20-credit subject at Stage 2.

In this subject students respond to and create texts in and for a range of personal, social, cultural, community, and / or workplace contexts. Students understand and interpret information, ideas, and perspectives in texts and consider ways in which language choices are used to create meaning.

Ms Dawn HyattEnglish Coordinator

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YEAR 12 MUSIC STUDENT FAREWELLOn Thursday of Week 2 the staff and students of the Music Centre celebrated the graduating music students with food, laughter and song.The highlight of the evening was a slide presentation of the students over 5 years at Marryatville High School. The Year 12 class performed a song dedicated to their music teachers. Using specially chosen music for each teacher, the students expressed their feelings and shared their memories of each. In response, the music staff sang a song to the tune of Mr Sandman, wishing the students all the best in their new adventures in the big wide world.

YEAR 12 PRESENTATION EVENINGOn Monday of Week 3, the school gathered at the Adelaide Town Hall to honour the graduating year, and present Merit awards to chosen students.There were two musical items. Lily Hormer performed spectacularly on Harp. Angus Graham, Jessica Graham and Nadia Suphke performed a stylish and heart-felt rendition of Chanson dans Lar Nuit composed by Carlos Salzedo.

CONDUCTING WORKSHOPOn Friday 4 November the Music Centre played host to a conducting workshop given by Luke Dollman – conductor of the Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra and Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra.The workshop was designed to give teachers a basic grounding in the general principles of ensemble conducting – getting your hands going in the right direction to beat in different time signatures and at the same time indicating musical instructions relating to style, phrasing and dynamic levels.

Luke shared his wealth of professional training and expertise with fourteen teachers from Marryatville High School and the Instrumental Music Service. We were put through our paces attempting (with varying degrees of competency and success) to conduct each other in a series of complex rhythmic exercises taken from a Russian conducting treatise.

The next step was to put into practice what we had learnt in the first session. The Marryatville High School Senior Band joined with the teachers to patiently be the ‘musical guinea pigs’ as individual teachers stood in front of the band testing out their new-found skills. Senior Band members were given an insight into what is required as a conductor and also how it has an impact upon them as players.

The most valuable part of the workshop was the constructive feedback given by Luke during all of the exercises. Despite a few nerves early on, we were all put at ease by Luke and were open to advice on how to correct our stance, beat direction, body language, facial expressions etc.

A little more confronting was the video camera aimed at us as we stood in front of the Senior Band, but it was a valuable tool in seeing what the students see when we are ‘out the front’.

All feedback from the participants has been glowing and we would like to thank Luke Dollman for generously giving his time and providing us with a fantastic and constructive day of professional development. Hopefully this may be the beginning of a productive collaboration with the Elder Conservatorium on all things musically educational.

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ELDER HALL CONCERTThe Elder Hall Concert is the Music Centre’s major performance opportunity for music students in Years 8 to 10. This year’s event was on Thursday the 3 November. The evening was co-hosted by 2016 Music Captains Imogen Tonkin and Isaac Bate, and the new 2017 Music Captains Madi Sanders and Will Madden.

The concert began with Big Band III directed by Jasmin Feneley. With soloists Darcy Cheatle (vocals), Ruben Carreno (trumpet), and Bailey Coates (saxophone). They performed Come Fly with Me by Sammy Cahn & James van Heusen, and Birdland by Joe Zawinul, arranged by Victor Lopez.

Next on stage were the year level class Choirs. Year 8 Boys’ Choir directed by Mr Aldis Sils, and accompanied by Ms Leonie Hempton OAM, performed Sinner Man, an African-American spiritual, arranged by Roger Emerson.

Year 8 Girls’ Choir was directed by Mr Jason Hammond and accompanied by Ms Trudy Hart. Soloists were: Emily Anschutz, Georgia Firth, Hayley Moore & Melissa Roylance. They performed Accentuate the Positive by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen, and Happy by Pharrell Williams.

Year 9 Boys’ Choir was directed by Mr Aldis Sils and accompanied by Mr Jason Hammond. They performed Can’t Help Falling in Love by Weiss/Peretti/Creatore, arranged by Ed Lojeski, and Theme from Spider Man by Bob Harris, Paul Webster, arranged by Kirby Shaw.

Year 9 Girls’ Choir was directed by Ms Jasmin Feneley and accompanied by Ms Trudy Hart and Ms Josie Hawkes. They performed Say a Little Prayer by Bacharach, arranged by Mark Brymer, and Happy Together by Garry Bonner & Allan Gordon, arranged by Ed Wilson.

The Guitar Ensemble II is directed by Alex Tsiboulski. They performed two traditional Irish tunes: The Eavesdropper, Cockles and Mussels arr. Andrew Forrest, and The Tenpenny Bit.

After the interval the Head of Music Mr Aldis Sils and Music Coordinator Ms Jasmin Feneley handed out the Junior Music Awards for Commitment and Conscientious Participation in Extra-Curricular Ensembles.

Junior Awards MEDALLIONBIG BAND II Luka HornerBIG BAND III Taylah MuncasterBOYS’ CHOIR Justin NguyenCONCERT BAND 2 Grace BlackebyFLUTE ENSEMBLE Taylah MuncasterGIRLS’ CHOIR Odette BiggsGUITAR ENSEMBLE 1 Sebastian Reyes-HewittGUITAR ENSEMBLE 2 Jessica RussellJUNIOR CHOIR Casey SullivanJUNIOR ORCHESTRA Daisy ElliotRECORDER ENSEMBLE Kael ThomasSTUDIO STRINGS Odette Biggs

The Junior Choir directed by Ms Trudy Hart performed Cry Me a River by Arthur Hamilton, arranged by Jay Althouse, and We Can Dream by Pink Zebra, arranged by Ms Trudy Hart. The Choir was accompanied by Jason Hammond, Paul Stacey, the Year 9 String Ensemble, and Shayna Tran. The soloists were: Emily Anschutz, Casey Sullivan, Peter Yeoh, Odette Biggs, Eleanor Carrig, Georgia Firth, Megumi Hodson, Alyona Kutyaev, Hayley Moore, Melissa Roylance.

Junior Band was directed by Mr Ryan Gerlach. They performed Celtic Air and Dance No. 2 arranged by Michael Sweeney, and Crocodile Rock by Elton John & Bernie Taupin, arranged by Larry Norred.

The final ensemble was the Junior Orchestra. Directed by Mr Ryan Gerlach and Ms Leonie Hempton OAM with soloists Clara Gillam-Grant, Maya Pettigrew, they performed In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore, arranged by John Whitney.

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“Music is Life!”

40 years of Special Interest Music CentreMarryatville High School in 2016

CELEBRATING

DANIEL DE BORAH MASTERCLASSOn Monday 7 November we had the privilege of hosting world renowned pianist Daniel de Borah, in a Masterclass with our students. The masterclass was supported by Recitals Australia and Diana Harris.The students all performed really well and got a lot out of the class. Daniel de Borah is a very knowledgeable young musician who communicated very well with the students.

Selina Tran October TchaikowskyHaowei Yang Sonata in E major D495 1st Mvt SchubertJustin Nguyen Etude in Ab major Op 25 No 1 ChopinWesley Tang Sonata in Bb Major Op 22 No 11 1st Mvt BeethovenMarco Callisto Scherzo No 2 in Bb minor Chopin

COMING EVENTSMarryatville High School Latest Events. http://www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au/Music Performance Calendar. http.//goo.gl/Qb7JGD

TERM 4Week 6: Mon 21 November SACE Stage 2 Musicianship Exam 9.00am Year 12

Mon 21 November Norwood Symphony Orchestra Proms- Rehearsal Norwood Town Hall 7.30pmJapan Tour Orchestra and Concert Choir

Mon 21 - Fri 25 November Year 8 Special Music HASS Week Year 8 Special Music

Tues 22 November Concert Practice Lesson 6 and 7 Year 10 Elective Music

Tues 22 November 2017 Special Music Information Evening 6.00pm - 6.50pm

Wed 23 November SACE Stage 2 Musical Styles Exam1.30pmYear 12

Wed 23 November 2017 Special Music Student Transition Day

Thurs 24 November Concert Practice Lesson 1 and 2 Year 9 Elective Music

Thurs 24 November Concert Practice Lesson 4 and 5 Year 8 Elective Music

Thurs 24 November Japan Tour Farewell ConcertThe Stables6.30pmJapan Tour Orchestra and Concert Choir

Sun 27 November Norwood Symphony Orchestra Proms Norwood Town Hall2.30pmJapan Tour Orchestra and Concert Choir

Week 7: Mon 28 - Wed 30 November Hired Instrument stocktake and returns Those with MHS hired instruments

Fri 2 - Thurs15 December Japan Tour Tour Orchestra and Choir

Sun 4 December Burnside Carols Hazelwood Park 6.30pm Junior Choir

Week 8: Sat 10 December Carols By Candlelight - Rehearsal4.00pm - 7.00pm Concert Choir

Carols By Candlelight - Dress Rehearsal 8.00pm - 10.00pm Elder ParkConcert Choir

Sun 11 December Carols By Candlelight - PerformanceElder Park8.00pmConcert Choir

READING LISTThe following two articles are related to the importance of music education and help support why we do the things we do here in the Music Centre.

Choir singing ‘boosts your mental health’http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/10496056/Choir-singing-boosts-your-mental-health.html

Want To ‘Train Your Brain’? Forget Apps, Learn A Musical Instrumenthttps://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/oct/24/want-to-train-your-brain-forget-apps-learn-a-musical-instrument?CMP=share_btn_link



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What is the Big Science Competition?Suitable for students of all abilities in Years 7 to 12, the Big Science Competition is a 50 minute paper with 30 multiple-choice questions held at schools across Australasia.The questions are designed to challenge students to think critically and solve scientific problems using everyday examples.

2016 Big Science CompetitionThis year Marryatville High School had a total of 39 participants. Our students performed exceptionally well, scoring above the state average in all year levels. This year 67% of all entrants received a Credit or higher. Congratulations to all students who participated, with particular mention of our 9 Distinction winners and 3 High Distinction winners.

High Distinction Winners: David Yoon (Year 11), Justin Nguyen (Year 10) and Lukas Suphke (Year 8).

Distinction Winners: Bailey Edginton, Eleanor Bowley-Schubert, Sophia Taplin (Year 11)

Hugh Holfeld, Jessica Kim (Year 9)

Ruby Saulwick, Perry Livingston-Slade, Kanchna Balamuthukrishnan, Aeriel Zecchin (Year 8).

Credit Winners: Callum Pritchard, Matthew Cail (Year 12)

Xinyue Xu, Hannah Chu, Wesley Tang, Sally Jolliffe, Haowei Yang, Ella Di Stasio, Alexandre Carrara (Year 10)

Rishun Sakai (Year 9)

Vishnu Rao, Geargia Nathan, Ethan Roberts, Charlotte Loipersberger (Year 8).

Science Competitions are a great way to practice exam conditions and can be an impressive addition to your portfolio. We look forward to continued support and interest in Science competitions in the future.

Mr David GrahamScience Teacher

YEAR 12 CHEMISTRYAfter a long year the Year 12 Chemistry students silver plated their bottles and let their hair down a little with a small class party with horrible music from the 80’s - but with some well-informed cupcakes. Wishing them and all Year 12’s success with their upcoming exams.

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s VETMarryatville High School offers students a range of flexible learning opportunities including Vocational Education and Training (VET).

VET courses provide students with the opportunity to:• personalise their learning pathways• develop and practice business and industry specific

skills, often including on the job structured workplace learning

• work to attain nationally accredited certificate against the Australian Qualification Training Framework

• achieve their SACE and an ATAR through diverse and rigorous learning experiences

This year over 160 students have undertaken a VET course. Thirty-eight students enrolled in a course offered by the East Adelaide School Cluster including Game Design, Building Links, Design Fundamentals, Screen Media, Health Services Assistance and Photography. Thirty-six students enrolled in Independent VET courses with Cert III in Fitness being the most prevalent. Seventy students enrolled in our Industry Pathways Program in Community Services (Children’s Services) that is run at Marryatville High School, three students commenced an Australian School Based Apprenticeship and thirteen students enrolled in a Traineeships in retail.

WORK EXPERIENCEIn 2016 over 140 Year 10 students participated in Work Experience. Staff supervising students reported very positive feedback and the Workplace Supervisor Reports received were of exceptionally high standard.Students participating will now have a better understanding of employer expectations and the types of values, behaviours, skills and commitment needed to be successful in a workplace. The supervisors report will be an asset to the student’s graduate portfolio.

I would be very pleased to hear parent’s feedback to inform the process for 2017. If parents are in a position to offer a Year 10 student a Work Experience placement in a business, we would be very happy to add your details to our register. Please email Laura Hudson at [email protected] or contact during school hours on 8304 8420. Year 10 Work Experience dates for 2017 are Monday 7 to Friday 11 August.

Ms Laura Hudson VET CoordinatorKaede Ikegami

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s SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPSThe continued growth of the Trade Schools for the Future program reinforces that more students are taking advantage of the flexibility to commence their desired career pathway while completing their SACE.Employers continue to appreciate the many advantages in commencing an apprentice or trainee in a part-time school-based capacity.

School-based Apprenticeships have become a preferred option with many employers who are seeking to train and take on part-time staff. It is a great opportunity for Year 10 and 11 students who know their career pathway, to approach employers for apprenticeship and traineeship prospects.

For students, it is a chance to showcase their skills and start their formal apprenticeship contract, working on average 8 to 25 hours per week. They have the opportunity of earning wages and at the same time, accrue credits for Stage 2 of SACE.

If you are a student who has been successful in gaining a job or a work trial, contact Vicki Bryant, the school’s Apprenticeship Broker. Vicki’s job is to review the viability of the arrangement with all parties and facilitate the process. We will also ensure SACE credits can be recognised and that it can be supported by the school as part of the student’s learning plan.

If an employer is not seeking workers at this time, the student should leave a copy of their resume with them. Staffing situations can change within a week and to have an applicant’s contact details handy is a great advantage.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, make an appointment today to meet with your Apprenticeship Broker, Vicki Bryant, by contacting Mrs Hudson, Coordinator Counsellor-Pathways, Marryatville High School.

Start Your Career Now!Ms Laura HudsonVET Coordinator

Our promising Doctors at a UMAT Information session held in the Forge.

Tess McKenzie, Kezia Riggs, Jacob Nemcic, Sarah Odell, Solomon Bedi, Jyle Elmondorp and Yury

Safin participated in the inaugural Defence Force and Adelaide Football club Leadership clinic.

‘Where Can The Tech Industry Take You?’ presented by Data Scientist State Director of SA Microsoft, CEO Department of Environment, ITC Manager

Tourism SA Commission, Technical Account Manager Microsoft was well received by parents

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NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE STUDENT FORUMOver the past several weeks, students from Marryatville High School have been involved in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Student Forum, concerning the current nuclear waste storage debate. Four students, Ella Di Stasio, Xinyue Xu, from Year 10 along with Angus Pattinson and Nelson Petersen from Year 9 attended the initial forum held at Adelaide Oval on the 30 August 2016. This was at the request of the Premier of South Australia, Mr Jay Weatherill, who wanted student voice to be part of the citizen’s jury established as part of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission.

We were introduced to the four main categories in the debate regarding the Nuclear Fuel Cycle; safety, community consent, economics, and safe geological storage. Each of us went to specific breakout sessions where we also had a chance to discuss and ask questions.

To conclude the forum, the general responses and questions were presented to the Premier, who answered them directly to the large audience representing sixty Partnerships schools across the state.

In the weeks after the forum all four met, together with Mr Theodoros to discuss our findings and what actions we would take to use our new knowledge to the fullest. We decided to hold a similar educational forum for primary school students in our partnership of schools. On the 19 October, twenty-seven students and a teacher from each primary school came to join us for an information session in The Forge. Schools involved were Marryatville, Norwood, Rose Park and Burnside Primary Schools.

After a shared lunch, we presented information about the debate and an introduction to the process before splitting of into four breakout groups, each designated to one of the four main categories designed to inform the primary school children about the topic and to prompt discussion. These breakout sessions were led by us, along with four other Marryatville High School students chosen to take the minutes; Julia Wright and Nick Taplin from Year 9 along with Blessell Gulle and Naomi Burkhardt from Year 10.

The discussion gave us an insight into the Year 6/7 student’s ideas, concerns and overall opinions. We all agree it was a great experience to be able to discuss those ideas and also to see how genuinely interested they were to learn more and share their opinions.

Following this the eight of us met with Mr Theodoros to put together a report of the findings from the small forum we held with the primary school students which has now been sent to the Premier of South Australia.

Overall we were honoured to be given the opportunity to not only learn, give our opinions and be picked to represent our school, but to also be given the chance to make a difference by informing people and prompt people to learn about this important nuclear waste storage plan, which will affect South Australia for many generations to come.

Special thanks on behalf of the students involved to Mr Theodoros for all the hard work and organising he has done, to the primary schools involved and to the various Marryatville High School teachers for the support you have shown.

Ella Di Stasio and Xinyue XuYear 10 Students

YEARBOOK 2016 Our Yearbook is a publication to be proud of. It is a celebration of our achievements and an excellent memento of the year, full of photographs, articles and student work. The price of the Yearbook is $30 (GST incl). As there will only be one printing run, all copies must be pre-paid before production.

How to place an order for the Marryatville High School Yearbook 2016Payment can be made:• Over the telephone via the Finance Office -

8304 8461 • Through the Finance Office by cash, cheque

or credit card• By internet payment on our school website

(this is a secure method of credit card payment.

Please pay by 25 November 2016After the deadline for payment no further orders can be accepted, therefore, to avoid disappointment, pre-pay as soon as possible, as there will not be any extra copies printed for later purchase. It is anticipated at this stage that pre-paid copies will be available for collection by the end of the school year.

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REPORTSReports will be available for students to collect on the last day of term (16 December 2016) as per the arrangements made by the Year Level Manager.

If a report cannot be collected on that day at the arranged time, a stamped self-addressed envelope can be given to the home group teacher to post the report home or the report can be collected from Student Services the following week.

NO reports will be given out prior to the last day of term.

LIBRARY AND TEXT BOOKSAll Library and Text books need to be returned to either the Resource Centre (for fiction and non-fiction books) or Student Services (all text books) by the end of Week 9. If your student doesn’t return all of their books, an invoice will be issued out during the holidays.

END OF YEAR LOCKER PROCEDUREPlease ensure lockers are empty and clean of any rubbish. Anything left at school will be permanently removed.Combination locks need to be taken home – attaching them to school bags is a good way to keep them safe.

Store combination somewhere safe (maybe in a phone) so it will be remembered, as both the number and the lock and will be reused next year.

Any lost locks will need to be replaced at a cost of $20.00.

Ms Penny Borelli & Ms Kerrell Cheers Student Services & Resource Centre

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JAPANESE CLASSES ATTEND JAPANESE FILM FESTIVALOn Thursday 27 October, the Year 9, 10 and 11 Japanese classes travelled to the Mercury Cinema to see the film Bakuman as a part of the 2016 Japanese Film Festival.The film was about two high school students who worked as a team to produce a number one serial manga (cartoon) strip for Japan’s most popular manga magazine, ‘Shonen Jump!’ They go through significant issues and the film follows their efforts to achieve their dreams.

Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the film, in particular the two main characters and the many side stories attached to the main direction of the film. Before the film began, Year 10 student, Isabelle Raven, took part in a quiz against students from other schools. Isabelle came out on top, representing the school beautifully! I then took part in a quiz against other teachers but unfortunately let the team down. The students and I would like to thank Jacqui Francis and Talitha Watson for accompanying us to the film.

Mr Bryce WoodleyJapanese Teacher



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This Semester’s Drama classes are experimenting with the construction of horror and how to break those rules with the use of comedy.‘Leaf Me Alone’ follows a group of teenagers who are lost in the woods and must follow the rules to get out.

‘Mary’s Monster’ revisits Mary Shelley and her monster.

So come and see our Year 10’s re-think the rules, re-contextualise well known tropes and re-imagine what lies in the unknown.

The Forge 29 November - 7.30pm Gold Coin Entry

Ms Sara MacCullochArt & Drama Coordinator



FAREWELL TO A GREAT SUPPORTERIt was with a tinge of sadness but a sense of achievement that Governing Council had its last meeting of the year with Mark Leahy in attendance as Principal.The current Governing Council, and indeed all previous councils, has valued their time with Mark over the years. His breadth of experience at the school, and as an educator generally, has been an invaluable asset in the guidance of Governing Council’s deliberations. It will be missed.

All Governing Council members wish him well in his retirement and thank him for his steadfast commitment and contribution to Governing Councils over the years.

MATERIALS AND SERVICES CHARGEGoverning Council resolved to endorse the Materials and Services charge for Years 8 to 12 in 2017 at $820.00. Any applicable subject charges are in addition to this.As the charge is above the DECD standard sum a poll of parents and caregivers is required in order for the sum to be legally recoverable.

To this end Governing Council resolved to poll all relevant parties to comply with the DECD process.

Letters have been posted out and Governing Council urges all interested parties to participate in the poll.

EXAM WISHESGoverning Council wishes all students, especially our Year 12 students, the very best with the upcoming exams.

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PASTORAL CARE WORKER My name is Cuong Banh and I am the newly appointed Pastoral Care Worker (School Chaplain) at Marryatville High School. I work alongside the school counsellors and other staff in providing a chaplaincy service supporting students/teachers/parents and community centres in school based activities. I have been working in the youth work field for over six years and my passion is to see students grow to their full potential in all that they seek to do in order to transition successfully into their adult years.

Students are able to contact me for a chat in the Student Services Office or whilst I am present in the school grounds during lunch and recess. Should you have any enquiries, I am contactable on: Phone: 8304 8420Email: [email protected] available: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm

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bring you all the best in current events and significant dates in Aboriginal culture and history.Please be advised that the following article may contain the names, pictures and details of Aboriginal people who may be deceased. Some of the content may be distressing to some readers.

11 November Lloyd McDermott’s Birthday1 December Anniversary of South Australia’s first Aboriginal Governor 9 December Anniversary of the passing of the 1976 Aboriginal Land Rights Act

Lloyd McDermott: Born the 11 November 1939.Lloyd Clive McDermott is Australia’s first Indigenous barrister, and also the first Aboriginal person to represent his country in Rugby union playing for the Wallabies.

1 December: Anniversary of South Australia’s first Aboriginal Governor Sir Douglas Nicholls. Sir Douglas Ralph ‘Doug’ Nicholls was a prominent Aboriginal Australian from the Yorta Yorta people. He was a professional athlete, Churches of Christ pastor and church planter, ceremonial officer and a pioneering campaigner for reconciliation. Sir Douglas was the first Aboriginal person to be knighted and also the first appointed to vice-regal office, serving as Governor of South Australia from 1 December 1976 until his resignation on 30 April 1977 due to poor health.

9 December: Anniversary of the passing of the 1976 Aboriginal Land Rights Act.The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA) was the first attempt by an Australian government to legally recognise the Aboriginal system of land ownership.

The Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) can be updated or changed by the Australian Government and it has been changed many times since it was first passed.

The main purpose of the Land Rights Act is to allow for grants of land to Aboriginal people, both through the automatic granting of what had been designated as Aboriginal reserves and through a process to claim other land. Key features are that Aboriginal land is inalienable freehold, meaning that it could not be traded or given away, and that traditional owners could control mineral exploration and other activities, meaning that Aboriginal people could protect their land.

Ms Stephanie HelpsAboriginal Community Education Officer

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There was a Marryatville High School flavour to the Adelaide United Women’s team for their Round 1 clash against Melbourne Victory on Sunday 6 November at Coopers Stadium. Congratulations to Year 12 student Kelsey Zafiridis, former student Ally Ladas (2014) and PE teacher Ms Marijana Rajcic on being selected in the Lady Reds’ squad for Season 2016/2017. The girls opened their campaign with a 3-3 draw.

Good luck for the season!

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Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Junior C defeated St Ignatius 40 16 All played well

GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL

Senior A defeated Wilderness 4 1 All played well

Senior C defeated Wilderness 4 1 Erika Barrett (2), Marie Broikos (1), Simeona Stakic (1)

Junior A1 defeated St Ignatius 3 2 Julia Camilos (1), Millie Scott (1), Jazi Andrae (1)

Junior C2 lost to St Dominics 1 2 Sophia Camilos (1)

TENNIS

Boys Senior A defeated St Peters 7 - 51 2 - 34 All played well

Girls Senior B defeated Sacred Heart 3 - 29 3 - 21 All played well

VOLLEYBALL

Girls Senior B1 defeated St Aloysius 3 - 81 1 - 66 All played well

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Junior C lost to Loreto 19 30 All played well


Senior A defeated St Ignatius 7 1 All played well

Senior C lost to Seymour 1 9 Olivia Champion (1)

Junior A1 defeated Pembroke 4 1 Millie Scott (3), Maddie Kelly (1)

Junior C2 defeated St Ignatius 4 0 Sophia Camilos (3), Rhiannon Simpson (1)

Junior C4 lost to Mary Mackillop 1 6 Ella Gosse (1)

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Girls Senior B1 lost to St Ignatius 1 - 62 2 - 74 All played well

Girls Junior C2 defeated MHS 3 3 - 78 0 - 58 All played well

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Senior A lost to Loreto 4 6 All played well

Junior A1 defeated Wilderness 4 1Juliette Robinson (1), Jazi Andrae (1), Millie Scott (1), Asha Lodge (1)

Junior C3 lost to Loreto 2 7 Bianka Gavranic (1), Georgia Petrenko (1)

Junior C4 lost to Mary Mackillop 2 5 Ella Gosse (1), Chelsea Casey (1)

TENNIS

Girls Senior B lost to Mary Mackillop 0 - 19 6 - 36 All played well

VOLLEYBALL

Girls Senior B1 lost to O.L.S.H 1 - 65 2 - 73 All played well

Girls Junior C2 defeated St Michaels 3 - 75 0 - 64 All played well



KEEP YOUR KIDS SMILINGDental care is FREE for all babies, children not yet at school and most other children under 18 at School Dental Service clinics.Your local clinic is located at:Magill Primary SchoolPark StreetMAGILL SA 5072

All babies, children and young people under 18 are welcome.

First dental check-ups are recommended from 12-18 months.

SA Dental Service participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Please call 8333 0707 to make an appointment.

www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/sadental

You are cordially invited to attend the Opening of the

2016 Marryatville High School Year 12 Art Show

Thursday 17th November 6-7.30pm The Studio MHS Art/Design Block D19 Official Opening/Awards Presentation at 6.30pm Open 9am-3pm on school days 21st -25th Nov. RSVP with numbers attending by Monday 14th Nov. Call MHS 8304 8420 or [email protected]



SCHOOL CONTACTS

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Student Services 8304 8426

Gymnasium 8304 8437

Music Centre 8304 8431

Student Counsellors:

Christopher Leech

Jenny Hunter

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8304 8482

Contact Details 2016

Year 8 Leader Jennie Boisvert

Year 9 Leader Rachel Lee

Year 10 Leader Manuel Pontikinas

Year 11 Leader Maya Brookes

Year 12 Leader Bryce Woodley

International Education Sarah Goldfain

Career and Transition Laura Hudson

Co Curricular Tony Byles

STUDENT ABSENCES, LATE ARRIVALS & EARLY LEAVERSFor all absences please contact Student Services by 8.30am on the morning of the absence

by phone or by email stating: • Student’s Name • Home Group • Reason for absence

CONTACT OPTIONS PHONE: 8304 8426 OR EMAIL: [email protected] late arrivals, students need to sign in at Student Services. They are expected to have a note for their Home Group

teacher. Students who needto leave early need to sign out through Student Service with a note in their diary.

DIARY DATES 2016Thursday 17 – Wednesday 30 November Ritsumeikan Study Tour

Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 November

Year 11 Aquatics Group 1 & 2

Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 November Zoosnooze – 5

Monday 21 – Thursday 24 November Year 12 Art Show

Tuesday 22 November AGM Governing Council & Year 7 Parent Night

Wednesday 23 November Year12 EXAMS END

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 November Zoosnooze – 6

Thursday 24 – Monday 28 November Year 11 Aquatics Group 3

Thursday 24 November Japan Tour Concert Performance

Friday 25 November Year 11 Practical Assessment

Monday 28 November – Thursday 1 December Year 11 Assessment & Exams

Friday 2 December Professional Learning Day & Student Free Day

Friday 2 – Thursday 15 December Japan Music Tour

Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 December

Year 11 into Year 12 Transition Days

Monday 5 – Thursday 8 December Year 10 Production

Wednesday 7 December Year 11 FINAL DAY

Friday 9 December Year 10 FINAL DAY

Monday 12 – Friday 16 December ACTIVITIES WEEK

PUPIL FREE DAYSFriday 2 December Professional Learning Day

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