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NCAPAHS – Quality Learning and Creativity in a Caring Environment , The Achiever February 2016

The Achiever

Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School newsletter

Campbell Street, Northmead 2152 Email: [email protected] Tel: 9630 4116 Fax: 9630 2769 Web: www.northmead-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Mrs N E Vazquez (Principal) Mrs F Clifton ( Deputy Principal) Mr L Madry (Deputy Principal)

No 1, Term 1 February 2016

TERM DATES - 2016 TERM 1 27.01.16 to 08.04.16 TERM 2 26.04.15 to 01.07.16 TERM 3 18.07.16 to

In this issue

Principal Matters 2

PLEASE NOTE THAT 21, 22 & 23 DECEMBER 2016 ARE

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS Students last day of

attendance 20/12/2016

IMPORTANT DATES 2016

2.3.16 P&C Mocktail Evening

4.3.16 Year 10 Agriculture excursion—Castle Hill Show

7.3.16 School Photos catch-up

8.3.16 OPEN DAY Year 11 excursion—Longneck Lagoon

14.3.16-18.3.16

Year 11 Entertainment Work Placement CAPA Auditions GAT Enrichment Week year 8

18.3.16 Cross Country Harmony Day

22.3.16 Parent Teacher Evening years 8,10 & 12

24.3.16 Year 10 Food Tech—Easter Show

25.3.16 GOOD FRIDAY

9.3.16-11.3.16

Year 12 Hospitality Work Placement

28.3.16 EASTER MONDAY

29.3.16-8.4.16

Year 12 half-yearly Assessment

29.3.16 Parent Teacher Evening years 7, 9 & 11

6.4.16 P&C meeting

17.3.16 Parent Chromebook Meeting

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Principal Matters

I trust that everyone is now settled back into the habit of school and that students are clearly focused on achieving their best. There have been a myriad of events, I hope you have been able to enjoy some of these events: Open Day and Night, Mocktail Evening for Year 7 parents, P&C Welcome to the School meeting, Congratulations to all the students who proudly served as ambassadors on these occasions, in particular thanks to our Captains Suren Missaghi and Annie Brown, the Hospitality students and the Entertainment crew, and of course the perform-ers who showcased their talents. The first of our Parent Teacher Nights for Years 8, 10, and 12 will be held on 22nd March followed by Years 7, 9 and 11 on 29th March.. Parents who attend these evenings are apprecia-tive of the feedback given to them about their child’s learning. I look forward to seeing you on the evening. I hope this helps parents to provide the guidance students need to perform to their own personal best. Interim reports for Year 7 and 11 which will soon be issued to parents providing an idea of how students have transitioned into their new courses. I hope parents will find our interim re-ports useful in identifying areas of strengths for students and in par ticular areas where students can improve or direct their energies to achieve at an even higher level Next week is the celebration of Harmony Day 21st March. A day run by the Multicultural Committee to celebrate diversity and unity within our school community. Mrs Squires with help from Ms Simpson will organise a day which celebrates the diversity and richness of our society. This week has also seen the beginning of the Max Potential Project. This is a student lead-ership program sponsored by Castle Hill RSL which focuses on firstly personal leadership and then leadership in general. Raneen Hessen, Molly Dallas and Kaylah Walsh Year 11 success-fully won three of these scholarships. I am very proud of our Northmead CAPA High School students.. A school is only as good as its students; our students are impressive and have won-derful skills in a variety of areas. Keely Oswald Year 12 had her wonderful Children’s party dress entered in the Castle Hill Show . The workmanship on this Textiles project was outstanding and she was honoured with a first place. Students from Agriculture have also entered the Castle Hill Show. The students won first, second and a third placing. Congratulations Macey Salecich, Lachlan Vanderburg, Tiffany Naylor, Eleanor Campbell –Rogers and Alyssia Gibbs. Year 7 Chrome Books are well in use. On the 17th March, parents are invited to a Chrome Book Workshop at 6.30pm in the Library., Mr Johnson will lead this learning which will help parents assist their students at home with the functions of chrome books. We have had many enquiries from parents about the provision of chrome books for students in Years 8-11.


Principal Matters

Negotiations with a reputable supplier are currently in place to provide an interest free instalment plan for students in Years 8-11. We will provide information as the details are confirmed. It is wonderful to be back at school and I hope your month has been enjoyable as mine. It is such a pleasure to work with such fine young people on a daily basis. I look forward to seeing you at the next P&C meeting on 6th April. Regards, Narelle

NCAPAHS App


Governor General—”Hope for Australia”


Governor General—”Hope for Australia”

NCAPAHS staff & students with the Governor General

Mitchell Farrugia, Mireille Renzaho & Stefanie Delzeit


Corey Dohmen


The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s leading centre for education and training in the performing arts. Last week, Brittany Hickey and myself were given the most amazing opportunity to attend the university for a brimful week of music, movement, voice, yoga, acting, screen, and microphone skill classes, not to mention immerse ourselves in lectures and learning expe-riences that we will be reminiscing about for quite some time. The people we were given the privilege to observe and work with ranged from the very welcoming NIDA First, Second and Third year students, to the illustri-ous industry professional teachers/tutors. Over the week’s duration, the two of us found ourselves becoming increasingly familiar with the people, the timetable, general university vibe and the creative atmosphere that we honestly dreaded having to leave at the end of the week. Particular standouts, personally, would have to have been the microphone skill class with the Third year class, this grounded my understanding of NIDA’s ex-ceptionally high standard and expectations for students, as well as the second acting class with the First year students, this being the first class I found myself desperately not wanting to leave; even after the exorbitant amount of time we had already spent in that room! Departing the lush, university lifestyle on the last day, left Brittany and myself inspired to do greater things with our acting careers and by using our updated knowledge towards the broad industry of the arts we have come to know and love. Greatest of gratitude to Mrs Armstrong for her logistics and organization and NIDA for having us! Stefanie Dellzeit


NCAPAHS Bicycle Policy


International Student Award

Congratula ons Junjie (Calvin) Lei, whose outstanding academic achievements were recognised by being nominated to receive the NSW Government Schools Interna onal Student Award. Junjie achieved an ATAR over 90 and has commenced a combined Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Science degree at the University of NSW. While at Northmead CAPA High school, Junjie studied Mathema cs Extension 2, Physics, Economics Chemistry and ESL Eng-lish. Our school has benefi ed significantly from having interna onal students as it has enriched the school’s cultural diversity, built networks and strengthened intercultural understanding. We wish Junjie success in all his future endeavours.

Ms Tina Karayannis


CAREERS News

Careers News February, 2016 From Ms Armstrong (Careers Adviser)

In this edi on: Check your emails! Careers News Facebook Page FREE Career alerts : mhscareers and jobjump Cadetship opportuni es for Year 12 in 2016. Year 10 Work experience 2016; HSC informa on for parents and students : 2 useful links

Every student is advised to regularly check their DET email address as I o en send important informa on and forms to that address. For example, every week I forward 2 newsle ers to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 from mhscareers and jobjump. These newsle ers are full of informa on about careers, courses and opportuni es to a end events which could assist students to make decisions about their future. I also pass on part me job opportuni es when employers contact me seeking employees.

Here is the link for the Careers News Facebook Page: h ps://www.facebook.com/Careers-News-at-

Northmead-Crea ve-And-Performing-Arts-High-School-433605563425997/ meline/ FREE – FREE – FREE – FREE – FREE CAREER NEWS!

FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS To assist students and parents to keep up to date with all the career news, the school subscribes to 2 Ca-reers websites:

“My High School” Careers Website allowing students and parents access to the latest Careers news. Updated weekly, the site contains loads of informa on about Open Days, new courses, applica-on procedures, scholarships, appren ceships training opportuni es and much more.

By registering your email address with the site, you can be kept informed about what’s on, especially recom-mended for parents of students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Follow these 3 steps then bookmark the site on your computer:

Go to h p://www.mhscareers.com/LatestNewsPage.html/ to see the full stories. MHSCAREERS.COM Login: ncpahs Password: cs252

Go to http://www.mhscareers.com/EventsCalender.html to see upcoming events. To receive these messages by email, register your email address at: http://

wwwmhscareers.com/Emailform.html

www.jobjump.com.au - besides having the latest careers informa on listed under school subject in a weekly newsle er(which I email to every student in Years 10-12), this website also has videos on each of the careers areas on the website, careers quizzes, HSC subject selec on help, ATAR and other uni informa on, earnings, employment prospects and gap year informa on plus more. The school’s password for entry to www.jobjump.com.au is o er.


Over the last nine years, Professional Cadetships Australia (PCA) has provided Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a cadetship with leading companies. The cadetships provide cadets with paid employment while they undertake university studies.

This year they will again be running two cadetship programs: the Business Cadetships Program and the Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program.

Under the 2016 Business Cadetships Program, UBS intends to con nue to provide cadetship opportuni es

across the firm. Business Cadets study at the university of their choice in Sydney and may select from degree programs in business, commerce, economics and the humani es. Applica ons are made online. They open on 7 March and close on 11 May. Interested Year 12 students should visit the website: www.businesscadetships.com.au Applica ons for the Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program will open on 26 April. The 2016 Program provides Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a Technology Cadetship at Westpac. On comple on of their cadetship, Technology Cadets are well-placed to pursue a career in IT and in business. This year Rolls-Royce will not be offering Engineering Cadetships. Informa on on the ETCAD Program may be found at www.etcad.com.au Applica ons close on 17 June.

5. For work experience for Yr 10 students in 2016 ‐ students can go any week except:

Weeks 1-5, Term 2 (27 April - 27 May) and Week 8, Term 2 (14-17 June) and Weeks 1-4 of Term 4 (11 October-4 November)

Students are advised to check the school calendar on the website to see if they are involved in any extra‐curricular school ac vi es such as dance, drama, sport etc. The school calendar is in the parents sec on. Students are advised to start planning now for work experience this year if they have not already started. Students should check their DET emails on a regular basis as I also email Work Experience opportuni es:

eg: Defence Work Experience Opportuni es There are numerous work experience programs listed for all aspects of the Defence Force. They will provide an opportunity to get a taste of the job as well as learn more about the ADF and Public Ser-vice: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.listJobs&audiencetypecode=defenceworkexp Academy of Interac ve Entertainment: Work Experience Program The work experience program runs throughout the year and is open to students in years 10, 11 and 12. Students will get the opportunity to do a range of ac vi es such as 3D anima on and program-ming. h p://www.aie.edu.au/StudentInforma on/workexp

6. Here are 2 useful links for students and parents embarking on their HSC journey: Students on line: h p://studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/ How your HSC works: h p://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/yourhsc/


Administration Matters


School Parking


CAPA News


Uniforms


NHS UNIFORM SHOP / COMMUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL NOW BE OPEN ON:

MONDAYS 12:30PM – 3:00PM WEDNESDAYS 7:30AM – 10:30AM

SECOND HAND CLOTHING

We are in desperate need of second hand

clothing.

If your child has outgrown their school uniform and

it is still in good condition - Why not donate it back

to the school. We could send these uniforms to a

good home.

Message from Back to Basics Due to overwhelming amount of bounced cheques we have been receiving through the Uni-form Shop, we will no longer be accepting cheques. We now offer Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos and Cash.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

UNIFORM

WHITE SOCKS ONLY

BLACK LEATHER SCHOOL SHOES ONLY

SCHOOL CAP ONLY


Northmead CAPA High School does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes or services as mentioned in this newsletter.

Community Information




Baulkham Hills Football Cub

Soccer is one of the most popular sports played in the Hills District. Baulkham Hills Football club is a friendly, family orientated club, involving sisters, broth-

ers, fathers, mothers, and in some cases even grandparents. And a great place to form forever friendships. One of the largest clubs in the district, Baulkham Hills is now affiliated with the new ‘Hills Football Association’. The 2016 season will soon commence. And you are invited to join us.

The club is seeking players in the following age groups:

Boys and girls: Under 6, 7, 11, and 13 Girls Only : Under 9

For further information: Call Rob: 0428526018 Or visit our website: www.bhfc.org.au

FOR SALE

The school currently has 60 brand new laptop bags for sale, they retail for $30.00 each and are available through the front office for the low price of just $10.00 be quick stocks will sell fast.




Parents Again Support Group

Parents Again is a social support group for Grandpar-ents, Aunts, Uncles and other care givers who provide permanent care to Grandchildren, nieces or nephews.

Our group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Cafés, clubs and Hills Community Aid and is a great way to meet people in similar circumstances who can understand and share your experiences in a friendly, relaxed and non-judgmental environment.

On the 3 March we will be meeting at Hills Com-munity Aid Rouse Hill, Civic Lane Rouse Hill (next door to Westpac), our guest speaker is Senior Constable Robert Patterson from Castle Hill Po-lice to inform us of internet and social media secu-rity for youth.

If you would like further information or to attend please ring Hills Community Aid Rouse Hill on 96296038 or email [email protected] to book a place.

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