Senior School Weekly - Term 3, Week 4

Term 3 - Week 4 l August 2021

SENIOR SCHOOL WEEKLY VALID SCIENCE – Year 10 Monday 23rd August to Friday 27th August 2021

Year 12 Compression English Class

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HSIE Year 10- HSIE This term year 10 students have been studying the topic ‘Australia and the Vietnam War Era’. Students have been learning about the historical context and the events of the Vietnam War as well as Australia’s response to it.

As the Vietnam war gained a lot of media attention during the time, I created a task for my students that reflected this.

Students were asked to create a newspaper article on the events of the Vietnam war informing Australians of what was happening at the time.

Students were able to examine the topics content as well as be creative in the process as seen in these samples.

Ms Kumar HSIE Teacher .

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Creative Arts, Languages and English This term in English, year 7 students have been learning about Picture Books and their different styles. Students were given the opportunity to attend a Virtual Excursion, hosted by the State Library of New South Wales. They learnt more about the types of illustrations and the process of illustrating a picture book, from draft to final product. It was an enjoyable experience which provided students with invaluable knowledge on their current unit.

In year 8, students are learning about the art of persuasion, and the use of ethos, pathos, and logos across a variety of texts.

Students have been looking at how these persuasive devices are used in commercials and advertisements, and this has helped develop their understanding of the concepts further.

Students are also to be commended on their efforts whilst online learning. It can be a difficult task to stay motivated at a time like this, however, their hard work and diligence remains. Well done to all our wonderful students!

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Sport @ Bellfield College PDHPE Within PDHPE lessons this week many discussions (which has been fantastic considering the circumstances) have been had about our mental health and wellbeing during lockdown. It has been identified that finding a positive in everything that we do can have massive benefits on our health. As a result of this we as a department have agreed that instead of looking at this time as a barrier it is a challenge that we will overcome!!

Our students have shown the way to implement strategies to ensure we are taking care of our mental health and also checking up on others during this time.

Below are some of the strategies that students have identified to assist us in overcoming the challenge of lockdown and coming out the other side as a stronger, happier individual and community.

Self Strategies

Community/family Strategies.

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Positive self talk Goal setting Self Monitor Be realistic ( Control what you can control )

Reach out to family and friends Create new games No screen times!

Positive communication Respect

Below are some posters that our amazing year 7 students have created to assist everyone with self talk and the importance of doing it everyday!

From everyone within the PDHPE department, Look for the positives in everything!!! Stay safe!!

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TAS Teacher (Food Technology) Year 7 TAS are introduced to Food Technology. Part of this involves kitchen safety and hygiene and moves on to food preparation and cooking Ordinarily these lessons are conducted at school in our Food Tech Lab. However, 2021 the question was How Do Cook Online??

Mrs Hijazi produced a You Tube Video at home demonstrating a step-by-step method of cooking pasta using either meat or vegetables. She guided the students through Kitchen Safety, Ingredients, Preparation, Cooking and cleaning.

The video was done with one take only in her kitchen, using ingredients that almost everybody would have in the home.

This video was uploaded to You Tube and shared with the students via Canvas. During an online learning lesson, we reviewed the Video discussed various things and then let the students go and try to replicate the recipe at home at a time convenient to their Mum and Dad and family and with parental permission The students had a wonderful time doing this at home and submitted various photographs of their efforts. Here are just a few.

WELLDONE YEAR 7 TAS.

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Know what makes boys tick Boys can be a mystery to many parents, particularly those who were raised in all-girl households or who have had minimum exposure to males in their formative years. Here are some insights into what makes boys tick:

Boys are more likely to learn from experience than being told Boys, more than girls, are likely to learn many of their lessons from experience rather than being told. This can be make parenting them challenging, particularly if you don’t have an appetite for risk yourself. Perhaps the biggest challenge is keeping them safe so some risks need to be out-of-bounds. It can also be difficult as a parent being the support person when the lessons that boys learn bring hardship and tears.

Boys mature differently to girls The maturity gap between boys and girls of anywhere between 12 months and two years, seems to be consistent all the way to adulthood. Parents should take this into account when deciding the school starting age of their sons. This maturity gap is also evident when kids finish school and move into tertiary studies or the workplace. Girls are often better placed to succeed, and many boys get lost once they leave school. You need to be prepared to keep supporting boys well into their adulthood.

Loyalty is high driver for boys Understand that a boy’s loyalty to his friends and family is a key driver and you’ll begin to understanding the male psyche. They are incredibly influenced by their peers, which can hold many of them back. It takes a brave boy to get too far ahead of the pack, so they often hold each other back when it comes to achieving. Use encouragement rather than praise to motivate your son, thus decreasing his reliance on others for approval.

Boys are more likely to be visual learners Boys generally need a reason to learn. If you are having difficulty motivating your son then try linking learning to their interests. They may play a musical instrument when they know they can play in a band or practise their kicking a football if they can see it will help kick more goals. If they love skateboarding the chances are they want to know more about it, so use this as a lever to motivate them if reading is a problem.

Boys just want to blend in Boys are group-oriented by nature. They want to fit in. They tend to play group games and form themselves into structured friendship groups. Boys generally don’t want to stand out from the crowd.

Don’t put them down in front of their friends and understand that they may make poor friendship choices rather than be in a group of one – by themselves. They prefer the ‘wrong friends’ rather than no friends at all.

Approval is at the heart of parenting boys Approval is at the heart of working parenting boys. They will walk over broken glass or hot coals if they feel you like them. In a sense this notion holds many of them back, as most boys will only work for a teacher if they like them and close down on learning if they sense the teacher doesn’t like them. If as a mum or dad you show your love and approval of them personally, even though you may not always approve of their choice of behaviours then you’ll more than likely enjoy a strong relationship with your son.

Take the time to nurture a relationship with your sons or the boys that you interact with. Some boys like to talk; others like to share an activity; some like you as an adult to do something for them; others are very kinaesthetic and love to be touched, cuddled and hugged; while some just love gifts and mementoes. Work out the relational preferences of the males in your life and make sure you match these.

Michael Gross

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Examination tips!!

Tip #1: Read the paper properly Tip #2: Make notes Tip #3: Start with an easy one Tip #4: Look for keywords Tip #5: Make sure you really understand the question

Practical wellbeing tips for senior students Being in years 11 and 12 can be stressful, and the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) has only added to the uncertainty and challenges of senior studies.

You might feel worried about what will happen this year, as well as what lies ahead in 2022 and beyond. These emotions, while understandable, can be distracting and draining. So, it’s important to have some strategies to manage our worries, re-focus our thinking and look after ourselves.

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Be balanced and compassionate in your thinking It’s important to be kind to yourself and realistic in your thinking. Try to be as kind and supportive when speaking to yourself as you would be if you were talking with a good friend.

Keep connected In challenging times we're better together, so stay in touch, look out for each other and keep connected.

There are lots of new and different ways you can catch up from the comfort of your own home.

Your friends are likely experiencing similar worries and it can really help to talk about it together and support each other. Your family are also there to support you. Make time to be around people who make you feel good and are there to help.

Take back some control When a major change occurs, it’s important to think about how much control you have over the situation. Understanding your role and how much you are able to change can help you put things in perspective. Identify things in your life that you are in control of, make a "to-do" list of what you are going to complete and check them off when done.

Accept what you are unable to change and re-frame When unwanted change is beyond your control, look to take a reflective approach. Accepting that there are things beyond your control, and choosing to be comfortable with that fact, is likely to bring greater peace of mind and use less energy than fighting something you can't change.

Try to see change as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than as a setback.

Make healthy choices Stay active - do a free on-line work-out or get outdoors and do something physical to give yourself a break, get the blood flowing and boost your mood.

Make sure you get enough sleep to give your brain a rest and allow you to recharge. Eating well and staying hydrated will help to improve your mood, boost your energy level and support your general health.

Remember that you are still in control of your own path, and there are lots of different pathways to study and to work.

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Careers Advisor – Bellfield College Students may access careers advice via their CAREERS CANVAS. Ms Lina Abduljabbar is currently available Monday and Friday supporting year 10 -12.

Ms Lina is an experienced careers advisor with extensive knowledge across VET, TAFE and UNI courses.

Pressing tasks currently on the agenda include UAC schemes, EAS, SRS, early offers, uni pathways, future leaders schemes, scholarships, subject choices.

"Hi All, My name is Lina Abduljabbar, and my career lies in both the business and education industry. Specifically, my experience falls under administration, coordination, management, and the facilitation of courses predominately in colleges and universities. I also withhold experience in teaching business courses to a diverse range of students including young adults.

I am very passionate about education and with hold a master’s in strategic People management."

ICAS Assessments Postponement The ICAS assessments that were scheduled to commence next week have been postponed for students in NSW. They will now be held in the period between 4th October 2021 and 29th October 2021.

We will provide more information about the new schedule closer to the new date.

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Liverpool, NSW Parent and Carer mental health education session Headspace are hosting additional free mental health education sessions with a focus on Covid, titled Supporting young people impacted by COVID-19. They provide Parents and Carers with information and strategies to proactively support their young people during these uncertain times.

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About this event headspace National is hosting a free mental health education session for parents and carers of young people in the Northern Sydney region to support their mental health.

The session aims to: • Strengthen your understanding of mental health and mental health literacy.

• Strengthen understanding and skills in how to cope and where to find help.

• Build skills and strategies to support the mental health and wellbeing of your young person, including their transition to work and study.

• Build awareness of local, state and national supports available to young people.

This will be a live session and will not be recorded. You will receive a digital information pack following the conclusion of the session.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government and delivered by headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd.

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Parent Communication - Sentral 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

Please download the Sentral for Parents app from App Store or Google store. Enter the name of the college (Bellfield College) and Click ‘Next’

Parent Communication - WhatsApp Save the college mobile number:

0430 842 666

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Students are required to wear their hair in a neat and tidy manner. Haircuts should be of an even grade. Hair should be well brushed and combed and it is assumed that hair will not be in such a condition as to invite comment.

Please be aware of the following: •

Extreme styles of hair are not permitted.

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Gel, mousse and hair spray or other similar substances should not be used.

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There will be no undercuts or steps.

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Nothing shorter than a number 4 comb is acceptable.

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Hair should not extend below the eye brows or touch the shirt collar.

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Beards should be well groomed / or clean shaven at all times.

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Long sideburns are not permitted.

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Students who do not abide by the haircut requirements will be asked to fix the identified problem and not return to school until the issue is resolved.

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Regular hair blitzs will be conducted to enforce these expectations.

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

Ms Mariam Bazzi HSIE/English mariam.bazzi@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

Mr Mohamed Mohamedali HSIE mohamed.mohamedali@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 Ali Fawaz HSIE/English ali.fawaz@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

Miss Monika Kumar HSIE/English monika.kumar@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

Mr Mahdi Hussain English mahdi.hussain@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

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

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

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

Ms Maysaa Balhas Arabic and Languages maysaa.balhas@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

Mrs Sasha Hayes Visual Arts sasha.hayes@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

Mr Matthew Kent PDHPE matthew.kent@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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

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

Mr Andrew Smith Music Teacher andrew.smith@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mark Pardi Technology Teacher mark.pardi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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

Ms Aspasia Zakos HSIE/English Teacher aspasia.zakos@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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