Senior School Weekly - Term 1, Week 3

Issue – February 2021 Term 1, Week 3

Senior School Weekly Year 7 Best Start Monday 15th February to Thursday 18th February ISD Basketball Comp Year 7 Camp Girls - Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March Boys – Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd March Bellfield College 3-12 Swimming Carnival Thursday 4th March 2021

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PDHPE - PASS Stage 5 Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) represents a broad view of physical activity and the many possible contexts in which individuals can build activity into their lifestyle. It incorporates a wide range of lifelong physical activities, including recreational, leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games, individual and group physical fitness activities, and the use of physical activity for therapy and remediation.

The students have kick started the year with the coaching unit. This module develops skills in coaching and instruction. Students investigate qualities of effective coaching and assess their own and others’ coaching skills to become more effective coaches. In preparation for their first assessment task, students have been applying the fundamental coaching styles on the field, by organizing training sessions which consist of drills to focus on skills in the sport; soccer.

Thus, providing the students with opportunity to practically apply their coaching skills in reallife situations.

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Meet the teacher Introduction to Parents: Mr Ali Fawaz HSIE/commerce As-salamu alaykum Bellfield families and community.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as a new member of the HSIE faculty. I am excited to be a part of Bellfield College. I look forward to continuing to work with our lovely students and helping your sons and daughters enhance their knowledge in the world of HSIE. To give you some brief information about myself, I have previously worked in the Business environment within a corporate level and I am very excited to share my knowledge and experiences within Commerce.

Having now the opportunity to work as an educator, I seek to continually grow within the school as a professional teacher. I believe through values such as respect, honesty and integrity are part of my teaching philosophy to be put in action, in order to help our students learn and grow in knowledge as one within the Bellfield community with my support and yours.

Mr Ali Fawaz (HSIE/Commerce)

Introduction to Parents: Ms Layel Jomaa HSIE/English As-salamu alaykum parents, community and friends, My name is Layel Jomaa and I have recently joined the HSIE/CALE faculty at Bellfield college.

As a teacher, I believe that education is a key component that unlocks pathways and opportunities for all students. I am committed to delivering quality teaching and assisting students in achieving personal excellence. Personal excellence to me refers to each individual student achieving to the best of their abilities, setting challenging goals and growing as individuals within the school and wider community.

My passion for History, Society & Culture and English is what drew me to this profession. However, the most rewarding part of being a teacher for me is witnessing students finding their own passions and mastering their own skills. It is also amazing to see the development of student character across time.

As students mature I aim to assist their character growth. Traits such as respect, kindness, compassion, empathy and honesty are examples of values I hope to instill in my classroom and beyond.

I am thrilled to have joined the Bellfield community and look forward to engaging with all soon.

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Introduction to Parents: Mr Andrew Smith Music Teacher As-salamu alaykum My name in Andrew Smith and I am the new music teacher here at Bellfield College.

I grew up in Melbourne and was lucky enough to attend a high school with a very good music program. I studied at the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne University and throughout my career I have taught in Melbourne, Sydney and London.

I play the piano, percussion and the drum kit and my teaching philosophy is based around the idea of blending the theory with the practice.

While it is important to be well versed in the traditional skills of music, I believe that there is much to be gained on a personal growth level from having the opportunity to develop practical skills as well. The wealth of knowledge and resources available today in the world of music education provides our students with many possibilities for study. Naturally, this must be pursued in a well-structured, ethical and safe way; which is a priority within any good school in our country.

I am really excited to be here and I must say, I am already feeling the great team spirit that exists in this wonderful school. I particularly enjoy getting to know and working with my colleagues; and this is only the beginning.

We have made a solid start with music this year in Years 7 – 8, which are the mandatory levels at which music must be studied in all schools in N.S.W. In first term, our students have been studying music theory, focusing so far on on time, notation, duration and pitch. That’s a really good start.

Our aim at Bellfield, is to build the music program into a fully-fledged Music Department, with the capability to offer and fully support music studies to students all the way to HSC level, should they choose to do so.

The school is making significant investments to this end and we are already experiencing enthusiasm and excitement coming from our students at the prospect of being able to learn piano. This is wonderful.

As I come to know each student, I will most certainly seek to identify those who may wish to pursue music studies at college and I look forward to building a safe and creative environment in which our students may flourish, in keeping with the values, faith and mission of our school.

Once again, I am delighted to be a part of the Bellfield family.

Mr Andrew Smith

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Introduction to Parents: Ms Maysaa Balhas Arabic Asalamu alaykum Thanks for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself. I’ am Mrs Balhas and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Arabic teacher for year 7 students beginner and Intermediate and all year 8 students. To give you some brief information about myself, I was formerly in the Junior School Arabic team and I have joined the Senior School in 2021.

I’ am very excited to be given the opportunity to work with year 7 and 8 students, about whom I have heard great things. I see my role as supporting them to achieve the best outcomes, in close collaboration with you as parents.

Introduction to Parents: Miss Monika Kumar HSIE Asalamu alaykum My name is Monika Kumar and I have recently joined the HSIE/CALE faculty at Bellfield college.

I went to high school in Sydney and had an amazing English teacher during my senior years.

He inspired me to become a teacher myself as he not only supported me academically but also fostered my love for the subject.

I then attended Macquarie University where I completed a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in English with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). During my years at the university, I learned a lot about the world and about myself. It also allowed me to understand and be able to implement the strategies of an effective teacher.

In my spare time I love to read books and write as I believe it is a productive outlet that can help organise thoughts and extend knowledge.

As a teacher I believe in the growth mindset. I believe that all students are able to learn and grow as long as they are able to put in the effort and the work for their subjects.

I strive to support all my students through their academic studies and as they grow into a valued member of society. I am there to guide them and share my passion for learning with them. I have dedicated my life to helping young adults in all ways that I can, and I look forward to working with you all as we work towards a shared goal.

Best regards, Monika Kumar

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Stage 6 Mathematics In Mathematics all students have been given Mathsonline login and they will be completing a weekly quiz to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses. The data will be collected to support students with difficulty from previous contents. Students are being engaged in Mathematics and some students are preparing for Mathematics competitions this year.

Stage 6 compression students have started their journey into HSC last Term week 6 and they are working hard to obtain the best possible outcome. In Advance Mathematics students were given an assessment task and they needed to design a roller coaster. Students needed to create an accurate graph of their roller coaster including all the functions and restrictions and build a 3D model of their roller coaster that can run for 20 seconds if a marble was placed on it.

There were range of efforts being put into the assessment task and some students were happy about their results and some were disappointed initially. After a feedback lesson students understood what they needed to improve on and they were all pleased that they have learnt something as a result of this assessment task. Overall, the assessment tasks were performed at a satisfactory level and all students enjoyed the experience.

In Standard 2 mathematics students have completed two topics and are currently learning the third topic.

Students are engaged and with Mr Khalil new homework procedures more students are completing their homework. Through daily quizzes students in Standard 2 Mathematics and Advance Mathematics are improving and gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts in Mathematics.

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COVID Communication for parents The NSW Health guidelines provided by the DoE advises the following:

Parents and carers should regularly be reminded that they are not permitted on school grounds except for the reasons outlined.

• Parents and carers are not allowed on school sites or at off-site school events held during

school hours except for the following purposes only:

1. Essential parent and carer meetings with teachers and/or school executives, with a scheduled appointment.

2. Entering a school administration building for the purpose of picking up your child if they are unwell 3. To attend the uniform shop via appointment only All parents are required to 'COVID Safe' Check-In at Bellfield College. Please look for the COVID Safe QR code posters when you enter the College. Be sure to sign in at the Business Support Office (white house) when you arrive.

Students should only attend school if they are well.

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Students will be sent home if they become unwell at school with even the mildest flu-like symptoms. Symptoms can be found on the Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncovhealth-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#symptoms If a student has been absent due to flu-like illness or develops flu-like symptoms while at school, they are not to return to school until they have a negative COVID-19 test and are symptom free.

The negative COVID-19 test result must be sighted and received by the school for both students and staff members before their return to school Please send your negative test result to the College mobile number: 0430 842 666

Students who do not undertake a COVID-19 test result will not be permitted to return to school for a 10-day period. Additionally, they must be symptom-free for at least 3 days prior to returning to school.

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Reminder Year 7 Outdoor Education Camp / Islamic Retreat Year 7 students at Bellfield College will participate in our annual Outdoor Education Camp and Islamic Retreat. The students will have the unique prospect of developing themselves emotionally, socially, mentally, physically and spiritually through their outdoor education and Islamic workshop experiences.

Outdoor Education serves many purposes within the school environment. Students working together deal directly with concepts such as leadership, inclusiveness, the value of working towards a common goal and the recognition of the unique attributes each individual can bring to a team. The student learns about their own strengths and weaknesses and how persistence in extending ones, often self imposed, limitations can bring success in the most challenging situations. This is a vital tool for any young person as they enter adolescence and adulthood.

Students will attend spiritual workshops each evening in the college ethos allowing them to build on care values.

All students are expected to attend this compulsory camp and will be participating in individual programs specifically designed for this year group.

The students in Year 7 will focus on social interactions to develop trust, communication and cohesiveness within their year group as well as self-discipline and responsibility. The students will be developing these skills through a variety of Outdoor activities including: Campfire, Rockwall and Vertical Challenge, Laser Tag and Tree Climbing.

Details of the Excursion Date and GIRLS - Monday 1st March to Tuesday 2nd March 2021 Time Leaving the College on Monday at 8.45am and returning on Tuesday at 3.00pm

Location What to Bring Transport Clothing Cost

BOYS – Tuesday 2nd March to Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Leaving the College on Tuesday at 8.45am and returning on Wednesday at 3.00pm Wedderburn Campsite 208 Minerva Road, Wedderburn NSW 2560 See list attached College organised Bus Casual clothing (practical sporting activity attire, and must adhere to the Islamic dress correct) Included in the levy

Permission notes are due back no later than Friday 19th February 2021.

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Parent portal Bellfield’s Student portal is a one-stop shop for everything. Students can access the portal using their school logon, which gives them access to their timetable, assessment marks, attendance history and reports from anywhere at any time.

In addition, the parent portal provides parents with 24/7 access to their child’s data. Parents can log in to access their child’s reports, attendance and welfare details as well as updating family contact details. Furthermore, if you are a parent and want to see your child’s records, contact the college and you will be given an access code for the parent portal, which you will use to access your child’s data You can access the portal here: https://bellfield.sentral.com.au/portal

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Suspension A suspension from school is offered to students as a last resort or for a serious breach of College rules.

Students can be suspended from school from anywhere between 2 - 3 days. The length of time is dependent upon a number of variables and is at the discretion of the CEO/Principal.

An immediate suspension will be given to a student who: swears at a teacher, engages in physical fighting, violence directed toward a person, steals from someone or engages in immoral behaviour.

Other behaviours may also result in suspension at the CEO/Principal’s discretion and include vandalism, high level bullying, an ongoing accumulation of issues and an inability to demonstrate improved behaviour.

Mobile Phones Our College is a student phone free zone.

Mobile phones MUST be placed in the school bag and switched off before entering school grounds, this includes before the 8.30am bell and after the home time bell. If seen, heard or used on school grounds devices will be confiscated immediately and held for two weeks. Please note that this also includes mobile phone devices such as Air Pods and headsets. Other technology items including IPADS and Apple watches are also not permitted.

Students also have the option of handing in their mobile phone to the senior administration office each morning. Pick up occurs at 3.20pm, not earlier.

Afternoon Detentions Your child may receive an on-the-spot afternoon detention for reasons including but not limited to: o Late to class o Out of Uniform o Non completion of class work If a student is absent from school when the afternoon detention is served, then he/she will have to serve it on another day and families will be notified accordingly.

Failure to attend the afternoon detention may result in a suspension as this is considered a serious breach of college rules.

Homework Homework is sent home every night. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you have any questions.

The Main Types of Homework are • • • •

Practice Exercises – providing students with the opportunities to apply new knowledge, or review, revise and reinforce newly acquired skills Preparatory Homework – providing opportunities for students to gain background information on a unit of study so that they are better prepared for future lessons Extension & Research Assignments – encouraging students to pursue knowledge individually Revision and consolidation – reading over class notes, applying information and organisation or reformatting notes

Students late to class Students late to class will receive an Afternoon Detention. Late to class can be defined simply as ‘wrong place, wrong time’. If a student is late to class / truant an entire period they are marked as absent on the Sentral roll marking system. This is then followed up by the class teacher and the Head of Department the next day. Continued late to class / truancy may result in further action being taken.

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Withdrawing from the College If you are withdrawing a student from the College, please be advised that 10 weeks’ notice is required If you do not provide the College 10 school weeks’ notice of withdrawing from the college, a term’s fees will be charged to your account.

Roll Call Students must arrive prior to 8.30am and will attend period 1 class immediately after the morning bell (8.30am). Attendance rolls will be marked at the commencement of period 1 and throughout the day occurring at the beginning of each period. Students late to class will be issued with an ‘on the spot’ afternoon detention.

Travel Policy Please ensure that prior to booking any holidays during term time, that you seek approval from the college. We only allow 10 school days leave maximum during a calendar year. Any families who are in breach of our travel policy will be asked to repeat their current grade.

Please note that students enrolled in the Compression classes will not be granted leave during term time.

Private Buses Students travelling to and from school via private buses should use the foot path along the front driveway. When leaving school, students must use the Junior crossing and the student exit pedestrian gate.

Afternoon Pickup and Morning Drop off – Kiss and Drop If travelling to and from school by car, pick up and drop off is strictly via the school car line zone. Car line may be accessed through the Junior school gate, follow the road through to the senior school library and wait in your car for your child. Children must wait in front of the library until mum or dad are seen to approach the library.

Students are not permitted to wait along the grass area, nor should they be encouraged to cross carline to enter your vehicle. o o o o o o o

ALL students must be picked up from the car line.

NO students will be permitted to exit to enter cars parked on the street.

Gates will open at 2.45pm.

Please join the car line. No cars will be permitted to make a right turn to enter the car line.

ALL cars must exit the driveway and turn left ONLY. Right turn and U-turns will not be permitted.

Students will be lined up in family groups during afternoon pick up to allow for faster access.

Please be respectful and courteous to our staff as they are only doing their job.

Sick Bay Illness at School o Students who are sick during the school day should: 1. See a teacher for written permission to go to the sick bay.

2. Present themselves promptly to the senior administration office.

3. Follow instructions from the administrative staff politely.

4. Stay at school until the administrative staff have contacted parents. o o

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Students must not telephone parents to arrange for their parent/guardian to collect them. This will be done by the office staff.

The sick bay is used for a short time only and students will be monitored by the senior school administration officer. If the problem persists parents or caregivers will be contacted.

For serious problems, parents or caregivers will be contacted immediately and for very serious cases medical help will be sought.

It is extremely important that the medical information in each student’s file is accurate. If there is a change in your child’s health status, the school MUST be notified. For students who are on medication parents are required to complete a ‘Prescribed Medication’ form explaining the nature of the medication and give clear guidelines for administering the medication. This form is available from the front office. Prescribed medications must be distributed from the office.

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Bellfield College Uniform Senior School Senior Girls Summer Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Long striped summer skirt

Senior Girls Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Long teal check winter skirt

Seniors – Teal head scarf Bellfield College logo bag White school socks to cover the ankle Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Charcoal lycra tights

Senior Girls Sport Uniform (7-10) Long teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) White sport socks School hat Microfibre long jacket

Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

GIRLS

Senior Boys Summer Uniform (7-12) White short sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Seniors - School tie Bellfield College logo bag Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Sport Uniform (7-10) Teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) White sport socks School hat Microfibre jacket

BOYS

Sport Uniform Sports Uniform is worn for PE PRACTICALS and Sport days only. Please refer to the student timetable and CANVAS classroom for PE practicals days. o Year 7 - Year 8 students attend sport on Wednesday afternoon. o Year 9 - Year 10 students attend sport on Friday afternoon.

Students not in the correct and full summer uniform will be issued afternoon detention.

NOTE ** Our College uniform shop stocks open toe tights suitable for ablution Not wearing leather school shoes is a WHS risk and students will not be allowed to participate in practical lessons (ie Food Technology)

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Senior School Contact Ms Mouina Ramadan Head of Senior School mouina.ramadan@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Cameron Barrington HSIE/English cameron.barrington@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Zeinab Rammal HSIE/English zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Ayah Balloot Head of Department – CA.L.E ayah.balloot@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Mariam Bazzi HSIE/English mariam.bazzi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah English chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Wassim Hijazi Head of Department – HSIE wassim.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mohamed Mohamedali HSIE mohamed.mohamedali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Owen Gates Science and Mathematics owen.gates@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Hussein Akil Head of Department – PDHPE hussein.akil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Ali Fawaz HSIE/English ali.fawaz@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Zahrah Shaddad PDHPE zahrah.shaddad@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Dr Abdi Ali Head of Department – STEM abdi.ali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Layel Jomaa HSIE/English layel.jomaa@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mustapha Khalil Mathematics mustapha.khalil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Javid Karimi Mathematics Coordinator javid.karimi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Monika Kumar HSIE/English monika.kumar@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Staphanie Laguna Science and Mathematics stephanie.laguna@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Moustafa Nehme Year 7 Year Advisor moustafa.nheme@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain English mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Science and Mathematics shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah Year 8 Year Advisor chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Riem Derbasi English and Learning Support riem.derbasi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Marwa Hijazi Science and Mathematics marwa.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain Year 9 Year Advisor mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Maysaa Balhas Arabic and Languages maysaa.balhas@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Rana Chebli IST rana.chebli@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Zeinab Rammal Year 10 Year Advisor zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Sasha Hayes Visual Arts sasha.hayes@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Eman Soliman TAS eman.soliman@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Year 11/12 Year Advisor shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Jenna Crisp Learning Support Senior School jenna.crisp@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Yasna Dench Learning Support Senior School yasna.dench@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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A simple formula for parenting Show kids how to behave.

Keep pets to develop nurturance and responsibility.

Be the adult in the parent-child relationship.

Cultivate good manners.

Build character daily.

Catch kids being kind, gentle and strong.

Establish healthy habits early.

Stick to routines.

Have fun.

Eat together every day.

Focus on excellence, not perfection.

Spend individual time with each child each week.

Expect kids to change.

Keep an adult only place at home.

Admit it when you’re wrong.

Choose time and place to deliver big messages.

Keep the meal table free from arguments.

Prepare for tomorrow the night before.

Expect children to help.

Encourage siblings to apologise.

Send kids to school with breakfast, a kiss and a smile.

Celebrate success as a family.

Spend time in nature together.

Let go.

Michael Gross

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