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Public and Proud Term 1 Ed. 1
Feb 2018
NEWSLETTER
Left: Ms Sue Holden and Special Guest Speaker ex student Kia Ferrell with Students and parents at High Achievers Assembly. Right: 2018 House Captains.
Reminders
Staff Update
yyMIX BERRY FEST Mix Berry Fest is fast approaching Friday March 16 2-8pm (see flyer on page 5) – CALL FOR DONATIONS of books, clothing, white elephant – please drop off to Office A, thank you for many donations so far, more welcome! See screenshot from Facebook on this cover about the art show at Mix Berry Fest, please enter your artworks!
FAREWELLTO MR DAVE RALPH
For Mix Berry Fest updates find us on Facebook and Instagram: facebook.com/ canterburygirlshighschool/ Instagram.com/cghsofficial yyIf your daughter has a health condition such as anaphylaxis requiring a health care plan, see page 23 for health care plan update information yySAFETY FIRST ON ROADS around school – see road safety information on page 6 from Inner West Council yyNEW SCHOOL APP HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED THE CGHS SCHOOL STREAM APP? See instructions on page 7. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD GUIDE FOR BYOD now on school website and link sent out via the CGHS SchoolStream App
CONTENTS Reminders; Congratulations, Staff News, Thankyous........................ 1-3 From the Deputy Principal's Desk.....4 Features & Special Events.....................6
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Faculty News .............................................11 Notices & Adverts.................................... 17 Dates for the fridge................................24
After 15 years as the most wonderful General Assistant a school could ask for at CGHS, Mr Ralph has taken up a part time position much closer to home as he transitions out of work and into retirement and grandparent duties. So many projects around the school grounds and in our buildings are due to Dave’s skill and hard work over the years. The canteen upgrade and the Rusty Cott Pavilion are but two recent examples. We thank him for his dedication, good will and cheer at all times, and wish him well. All of Office A and our School Administration and Support staff will miss him especially. Dave was farewelled with the traditional staff morning tea and Yr 12 gathered in the afternoon to clap him off as he made the final trip down the back carpark drive in Period 4. Click here to watch the video on our Twitter page.
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Left: Year 7A winners of the Premier's Sporting Challenge. Right: CGHS representatives at Sydney Local Health District Youth Mental Health.
NEW STAFF We welcome to our team this year the following new temporary and permanently appointed staff: yyMs Jana Mawassi has officially been appointed as permanent Head Teacher HSIE, after a period of relieving. Congratulations to her. yyThe very experienced Mrs Sue Di Rosario joins us in the TAS faculty. Sue comes to us from Tempe HS on transfer. Sue has previously worked at CGHS and is an asset to our team. We farewelled Mrs Janet Kastanisas at the end of 2017 who Sue replaces. Janet has moved to Tempe HS. We wish her well and thank her for the years of wonderful work with CGHS students in TAS, VET Hospitality and Prefects coordination. yyHighly popular young temporary staff Mr Duncan Trinh (Maths, Science) and Ms Kate Wilson (Music) have been appointed permanently as of the beginning of 2018. We wish them all the best for long careers in education. yyMrs Gayle Gibson (our recently retired HT Maths) returns to us 2 days a week doing administration Support for 2018, as part of the state government’s new leadership strategies to support school Principals yyMs Laura Humphreys joins us as a temporary staff member for 2018, after being an intern from Sydney University last year in the English area. yyThe very experienced, Ms Renee Fountas, joins us from Peakhurst High in the HSIE area for 2018. yyToby Prentice is replacing our General assistant Dave Ralph this term and next term Rick Pulsford takes up this position for the rest of the school year. 2
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Congratulations to: yySports House captains elected in House Meetings Adelaide Captain: Aaliyah Sowaid Vice Captain: Ruba Hussain and Lilli Pollard Brisbane Captain: Emma Lemonjian Vice Captain: Chaltu Strachan Canberra Captain: Georgia Kirkwood Vice Captain: Pofavia Penitani Darwin Captain: Juanita Takapo Vice Captain: Rebecca Thomas yyAll recipients of awards at the High Achievers Assembly held on February 15th, see full list of awardees and photos of the assembly on pages 8 and 9. yyEleanor Dunstan and Franki Eastment of Year 11, who auditioned for Senior Drama Ensemble with the Arts Unit, and Ella Hosty-Snelgrove and Honey Spence of Year 12, who auditioned for the Drama Company with the Arts Unit. yyNell Bryson-Smith, Yr 11, who will be at state cricket competition, representing Sydney Region, later this month. yyHeather Miller-Saford, Yr 9, whose synchronised team with Majestic Ice at Canterbury Ice Rink won the national championships in their division of Novice A, in December 2017, at the national iceskating championships in Brisbane. yyYear 7A students who were winners in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) in 2017. They are pictured at Canterbury Ice Rink enjoying a suitably active outing to recognise their achievement. We thank Mrs Cooper for her coordination of PSC in 2017. yyRuby Gee, Eleanor Dunstan & Emma Lemonjian of Year 11 (pictured above) for their public speaking as CGHS representatives at Sydney Local Health District Youth Mental Health Strategy Forum, see photos and details on page 14.
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Left: Year 7 Orientation. Right: Year 7 Mentoring.
Thankyous yyRuby Wilkinson from Yr 8 and Doha Al-Hasan from Yr 9 for their roles in the SBS ads we participated in at the end of last year. Several other students were also in this ad, well done to all. Thank you also to Ms Barry for her support. A great example of schoolcommunity partnerships. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW73iCyennA yySophie Costis, MP for Canterbury who recently approved a $25,000 grant towards our Solar Project. yyParent Cherie Blackburn, who as Convenor of the P & C Grants committee and her team who continue to seek out ways for the Parents and Citizens to access additional funds for school improvements. yyParent Lucia Marin who has taken over layout and design of the school newsletter since Term 4 2017. yyCommunity member Dimity Flowers for recent donations of equipment for the school. yyAll students who have started the year so well with uniform and attendance and been so supportive of work towards the Festival coming up. yyGayle Gibson for the donation of her mother’s piano to the school. Now in Cantabrian Hall, this piano was owned by Enid Davis, who was Dux in the early 1930s. See if you can find the Honour Board with her name. yyKathie Burgess for her expert coordination of the High Achievers Assembly, with support from School Office, and Year 12 Hospitality who managed catering. yyMs Burgess again, and Years 9-10 mentors, who conducted the Year 7 mentoring sessions over weeks 1-3. See pics on page 14. yyMrs Cooper for coordinating the outstanding public speaking done by CGHS students at Sydney Local Health District Youth Mental Health Strategy Forum. yyMr Tony Kazzi for many years of service as coordinator of annual School Photo Day.
TEL: 9718 1805 • FAX: 9718 3501 • EMAIL: canterburg-h.School@det.nsw.edu.au
Uniform and BYOD monitoring We monitor uniform and BYOD each day, including Wednesday Sport uniform. Class teachers note any students out of uniform or without BYOD. A record is kept and families notified when there are repeated instances. Further information is in the Student Information Booklet and on the school website. Monitoring began in week 2; with Yr 7 BYOD checks due to start once their laptops have been set up for use at school in week 4.
Application for Extended Leave Link to our website for any families requiring Application for Extended Leave of more than 5 school days. Not to be used for sick leave. https://web3.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Documents%20for%20Uploading/2016/School%20 Docs/application%20for%20leave%20student.pdf
Premier's Reading Challenge 2018 CGHS is taking part in the Premier's Reading Challenge in 2018! P remier's Reading Challenge 2018 will be open for Year 7, 8 and 9 students from March 6th. Open to all students in Years 7, 8 and 9. Please encourage your child to participate!
ASK Homework Centre
A reminder to all students and families about Monday afternoon homework centre ASK, coordinated by our Youth Support Officer Mr Safi, in the Library every week until 4.30pm, afternoon tea provided. All students 7-10 welcome. Senior Student Support continues on Wednesday afternoons during Sport time for Year 12 in the Library with Mrs McLelland.
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From the Deputy Principal's Desk
Inner West Digital Literacies Community of Schools
If any parent or carer would like to raise any issues in relation to Aboriginal education at the school, please contact Mr Nolan or myself.
Canterbury Girls is one of three high schools in NSW to successfully gain one of the Australian Government’s Digital Literacy School Grants for 2017. This grant has enabled a project involving, firstly, Canterbury Girls working with Ashfield Boys’ High School to integrate Digital Literacies into joint Year 9 Science, Mathematics, Technology and Creative and Performing Arts curriculum through Project Based Learning. Staff undertook curriculum planning in Term One and then during Term 2, targeted Year 9 students participated in planning days with Ashfield Boys students where they designed rave gloves using led lights and then undertook a dance performance using the gloves they designed. In Term 4 last year, Year 9 students involved in Term 2 initiative served as ICT leaders on a Rich Task Day held on November 14 with Year 4 female students from Canterbury, Canterbury South, Campsie and Ashbury Public Schools.
Assessment
This year, students from 8A attended Sydney University’s Girls and Women in Science Forum at the Westmead Campus on 8 February, and two staff professional learning sessions for our Community of Schools have been scheduled with Amanda Hogan, ICT Educators NSW, on 26 February and 26 March. Tim Payne, a Year 8 parent, and Director, Higher Education Policy and Projects at Sydney University, who has been supporting our Community of Schools will be presenting at Mixed Berry Fest on “the future of work: what’s coming and how to prepare for it”, and I would encourage as many people as possible to attend Tim’s presentation.
Parent meeting for years 7, 10 and 11 were held on Tuesday 13 February to go through assessment requirements for 2018. A copy of assessment materials issued and Scope and Sequence for all years are available on the school website under Curriculum. https://web3.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Curriculum%20-%20Subjects%20Offered.html I would strongly encourage all parents and carers to download these in order to monitor their daughter’s learning. If you have any enquiries relating to Curriculum, Assessment or Reporting, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone on 9718 1805 or email, andrew.anderson@det.nsw.edu.au.
Students & Parents as Partners for Learning This project will again be implemented with Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8) in 2018. Details of this project are listed below. Please contact me should additional information be required.
Activity
When it Occurs
Students complete a Personal Learning Plan
Term 1 during DEAR – Parents to monitor
Students complete an Assessment Task Reflection Sheet
From Term 1 and ongoing for any MAJOR assessment tasks
Students complete Survey on Teaching and Learning
English, Maths, Science – End of Terms 1, & 3 All other subjects – End of Terms 2&3
Reports / Parent Teacher Night
Students develop their Learning Presentation
Half Yearly Reports for Year 12, and interim reports for Years 7 and 11 will be issued prior to Parent Teacher Night for these three years which is Tuesday April 10, 2018.
Classes stopped for one day in Term 4, Week 4 to enable Learning Presentation to be developed
Students present their Learning Presentation
Presented to Parent & Staff in Weeks 8 & 9 OR to DEAR Teacher Weeks 5-9. It is now compulsory for students to present
The following is an article linked from the Australian Government’s website regarding ways families can encourage girls’ interest in computing, and which parents may find to be of interest. https://www.ncwit.org/resources/top-10ways-families-can-encourage-girls-interestcomputing/top-10-ways-families-can
Parent Teacher Night for Years 8, 9 and 10 will be Tuesday July 3, 2018.
Indigenous Education Mr Nolan, assisted by Mrs McLelland, is currently meeting with individual students and carers to finalise this year’s Personal Learning Plans. An Indigenous Leadership Dear Class has been established under Mr Nolan’s leadership to enable additional support to be provided to our wonderful Indigenous students. Sam Altman continues to provide Numeracy support for Aboriginal students on Thursdays and Fridays. 4
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From Term 1 – for any reflection Parents comment on Assessment Task sheets students complete (optional) Reflection Sheet Parents complete feedback sheet on Learning Presentation
Term 4 - Optional
I would like to wish our amazing school community a very happy 2018 school year!
Andrew Anderson, Deputy Principal TEL: 9718 1805 • FAX: 9718 3501 • EMAIL: canterburg-h.School@det.nsw.edu.au
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#CANTERBURY GOES SOLAR Block B
Block C
A “how-to” fact sheet is included with this edition of the newsletter (See pages 18 & 19). If you would like any help with online payments, please feel free to contact me on 9718 1805 extn 106, where I will be only too happy to talk you through the process, or if you happen to be about, call in, and I will give you a demonstration.
Heather Finnan
School Administrative Manager
Road Safety around the school SAFETY COMES FIRST at school drop off & pick up PARK SAFELY & WALK is best practice 1. Observe the 40km speed limit. 2. Park legally to avoid fines and danger to children. 363 Solar panels were installed across the Summer break, with final cutover for the system to happen next week. This will save the budget a significant percentage on our power bills and goes a huge way to make our site more sustainable. A SOLAR ANALYTICS monitoring system is being installed as well and as soon as operational we will link it on the website so you can see how much energy is being harnessed by our panels. Our next challenge in the drive for a sustainable school is to apply for a lighting upgrade to LED lights across the site. For those very generous families who adopted a solar panel we will have a new version of where your panel is located on the school website sometime this term
Online Payments Dear Families, Many families have been asking when we will be issuing statements of account. We generally aim to issue statements twice per term, and starting this year, we will be moving over to School Bytes, a company that some of you, it seems, are already familiar with, whereby we will now be able to email statements. Each statement will contain a link to Westpac online payments, and, whereas up until now, parents have had to manually input what they would like to pay for, your daughter’s invoiced items will now be automatically populated to the online payments screen where you can choose to pay in full, or in part. The exception to this will be sundry items, such as calculators, or activities where the numbers are capped, e.g. first 30 students to pay can participate. The feedback from other schools already on this new statement/payment system suggests that it will “revolutionise” the payment of student accounts as we now know them. Other than online, payments can also be made at Office C, via cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card.
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3. Turning in a school zone is dangerous AND Double parking in a school zone is dangerous. Please do not do so in front of the school gates, particularly on the other side of the road, and then call your child(ren) to cross over to you. 4. Double parking in a school zone is also dangerous when your children walk out between cars to reach your vehicle and put their bags in your boot. 5. Your children should get in from the kerb side. 6. The vehicle should not be moving when children open the door to get in or out. Astonishingly senior executive supervising on Church St have seen far too many instances of the dangerous examples mentioned above on Church St in front of the school. Not only can you be fined for many, each is an example of a potential tragedy if something goes wrong. Thank you to parents who park and walk to the school gate to safely pick up their child(ren). Students have been instructed to use the crossing in front of the primary school or to walk to the roundabout at princess st to cross over Church St – crossing Church Street in the bus zone and 5 minute parking zone is dangerous, especially in the afternoons. See page 20 for details on applicable fines.
Year 12 2018 late start & early finish times have begun Students in Yr 12 may be eligible or can apply to start late and finish early when their Learning Centre periods allow. Families will be texted when a student confirms flexible timetable arrangements. yyDoes not apply to students who have LC Mon p5, Thurs - Fri p4 – students may depart at these times automatically. yyAll other times must be confirmed with Deputy, and students are to sign in/out on arrival/departure at Office A. Contact School Office or Deputy Principal Ms Ronayne if you have any queries. TEL: 9718 1805 • FAX: 9718 3501 • EMAIL: canterburg-h.School@det.nsw.edu.au
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INSTRUCTIONS TO DOWNLOAD SCHOOLSTREAM APP TO YOUR DEVICE- 2018 iPhone / iPad iOS
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Android / Tablet
From your mobile device go to the App Store search for School Stream Tap the FREE/GET button to the right of the School Stream listing Tap the INSTALL button Enter your Apple ID and password & tap OK Wait for the install icon to change to OPEN Tap the OPEN button You will be prompted to accept push notifications, you will need to select OK
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From your mobile device go to the Play Store search for School Stream Tap the School Stream listing Tap the INSTALL button Tap the ACCEPT button Wait for the app to install then tap the OPEN button Start typing Canterbury Girls High School into the search then SELECT Canterbury Girls High School Tap the DONE button in the top left
Start typing Canterbury Girls High School into the search then SELECT Canterbury Girls High School on your mobile device
Windows Phone/Other Devices
Use the following link, and follow the instructions below: Canterbury Girls High School
To pin a website on your Windows Phone: 1. Open the website you want to pin 2. Tap More icon, 3. Tap Pin to Start You will be able to access all of your school’s information, however you won’t be able to receive notifications. Note: Some devices may vary please follow your usual installation procedure for downloading and installing an app to your device.
Other useful information
Troubleshooting tips: Follow this link.
Are your children attending different schools? Don’t worry, School Stream caters for multiple schools from within the app itself. Jump between your children’s schools by touching the school logo/name, or switch schools from the slide-in menu. Choose which notifications you receive: 1. Open the School Stream app on your mobile device 2. From the slide-in menu, go to Settings 3. Under Edit/Alerts select My Schools and select your School to open the Notifications page 4. Toggle notifications on or off individually (e.g. Alerts, Events, Newsletters, etc.) 5. When you have finished, use the Back button to return to the Settings page, then select Done to return to your School 6. Return at any time to change the notifications you receive
Click here to access instructions online
Year 7, 2019 - OPEN NIGHT Tuesday 6th March, 2018 4:00pm – 7:30pm School tours 4:00pm – 6:30pm 7:30pm
Presentation 6:30pm –
School in Action Tours Tuesday 13 March 2018 Tuesday 20 March 2018
9.30 – 11.00am 9.30 – 11.00am
Phone for specific enquiries – Contact person: Georgina Nohra Year 7 Enrolment Co-Ordinator on 9718 1805 Entry through main school entrance in Church Street
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YEAR 12 2017 – HIGH ACHIEVERS IN HSC Lilyana Abram
Ying He
Stephanie Phu
Celine Agustin
Jing Qun Hu
Elizabeth Quach
Jessica Aird
Weiting Hu
Eleanor Riddy-Baker
May Aung
Saneeya Hussain
Leia Ronald
Jeong Bang
Daria Iefremova
Diana Sabouni
Claire Bowen
Montana Kirkwood
Miriam Sands
Brydie Ashton-Curd
Desiree Le
Mohadeseh Shahhosseindastjerdi
Duong Bui
Uyen Bao Tran Le
Jessie Simon-Fitzpatrick
Hannah Cazar
Coco Lin
Madeleine Smith
Mandy Chen
Cuiming Liu
Emily Su
Yun Chen
Beixi Lu
Sarah Tang
Chrisanthea Chrysanthou
Matisse Lunardi
Jocelyn Taura
Jae Yeon Chung
Kylie Ly
Jessica Tennent
Billie Cole-Doyle
Qianhua Ma
Jessica Thomas
Isobelle Cooper
Jill Micla
Thi Quynh Anh Tran
Marina Cositore Hill
Nuha Mohamed Khair
Sevi Tsakiris
Rhea Mae David
Aisha Nabhan
Ametisi Tupe
Sharnee Dingwall
Sarah Nady
Ana Tupou
Minh Phuong Doan
Mai Nakamoto
Zoe Viney
Mabel Donovan
Anna Nam
Sun Yuan Wei
Kezang Dorji
Nabila Namira
Zhixiu Yan
Liana Duong
Taylor Ngo
Jayda Yilmaz
Lina El-Afshal
Huynh Thuy Bao Nguyen
Eileen Zhang
Michelle Farah
Jennifer Palusa
Chenhui Zhao
Nicola Foley
Janice Pan
Qinyi Zhou
Jada Fulcher
Renee Pelaia
Xu Zhou
Eliza Goslett
Giovanna Penitani
Michelle Zhu
Matilda Goslett
Thu Pham
Remy Graf
Quynh Boi Phan
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High Achievers Assembly Full List of awards given out at the High Achievers Assembly to recognise HSC 2017 academic achievement and Years 7-11 2017 academic achievers, as well as special awards for outstanding achievements, citizenship and leadership in 2017:
2017 AWARDS
RECIPIENT
NAME
Smith-Anderson HSC Modern History Award
1st Y12 Modern History
Billie Cole-Doyle & Jessica Thomas
Bailey Award for Best Student Year 11 HSIE 2017
Outstanding in Modern History and Legal Studies
Bella Bauer
Grace Sparks Award for Excellence in English
1st Y10 English
Maddison Whereat
ADF Award for Leadership
Y10 Leadership
Eleanor Dunstan
Pierre de Coubertain Award
Best & Fairest Sportsperson
Giovanna Penitani
Citizenship Award from the Zonta Club of Western Sydney
Y10 Citizenship
Ruby Gee
Matthew Brady Memorial Citizenship Award
Yr 8/9 Leadership
Isabelle Epps
St George VET Workplace Learning Award
Y11 Hospitality
Xanthia Marinelli
St George VET Workplace Learning Award
Y11 Business Services
Emilia Andriamora
Dux Awards Dux Y7
Annabel Payne
Dux Y8
Caitlin Maloney
Dux Y9
Sarah Veitch
Dux Y10
Maddison Whereat
Dux Y11
Coco Wang
Outstanding Achievement for 2017 Dux Y12
Matilda Goslett
Academic Achievers Awards 2017 1st in 7A
Annabel Payne
1st in 7P
Rory Cotsios
1st in 7M
Jialan Li
1st in 7E
Dhriti Iyengar
1st in 7L
Genevieve Knighton
2nd placegetter Y8
Ava Haywood White
3rd placegetter Y8
Maria Zaccheo
2nd placegetter Y9
Lillian Smith
3rd placegetter Y9
Hannah Veitch
2nd placegetter Y10
Belinda Carmona
3rd placegetter Yr 10
Kayla Htoo
2nd placegetter Y11
Matilda Grimm
3rd placegetter Y11
Cindy Tran
2nd placegetter Y12
Eliza Goslett
3rd placegetter Y12
Renee Pelaia
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Women and Girls in Science at Sydney University
Helping change the gender bias WESTMEAD
On February 9th 16 girls went to Westmead to participate in Sydney Uni’s Women and Girls in Science event. We travelled by train with Mr Anderson and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We then participated in a conference with a panel. The panel were made up of 5 amazing women and one man who have achieved outstanding things in science. The host was Sophie Scott who is the national medical reporter for the ABC. The stories of these people’s lives were really inspiring and showed that even though there is a stereotype that men are more prominent in STEM subjects, women can achieve the same if not more. We then got a tour of the lab by one of the speakers. She is an engineer at Sydney Uni and showed us what she does. We found that she makes devices for children with 3D printers. She showed us an amazing advancement in broken bones and new braces for children with ankles. While we were there for a bit of fun they were 3D printing a Harry Potter wand. All in all this was a fascinating event and we were all so lucky to be a part of it. We would like to thank Mr Anderson for escorting us there and back and to Tim Payne a parent, who got us our tickets and tour. Samantha Walker 8A
Mentoring youngsters
Stacy Thomas LEADING women in science spent the day inspiring high school students in a hope of ending gender bias. Canterbury Girls High School students gathered at Westmead Medical Research Institute to hear from a panel of high-profile Sydney scientists about their achievements and the challenges women face in the industry. The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Clinical School Dean Louise Baur was mistaken for every role but a doctor in the first 20 years of her career. She said they lost well trained and talented people when women weren’t encouraged to combine a family and their scientific careers. “These areas are made for men and women. The barriers are only social,” Prof Baur said. Children’s Medical Research Institute’s Hilda Pickett gave birth to her daughter on her last day at work and returned seven weeks later because she was
worried about not progressing her research enough to obtain government funding in the next grant round. “Taking time out can have a real impact. It’s a big consideration and I’ve noticed it substantially,” Assoc Prof Pickett said. The University of Sydneyorganised event included Prof Heiko Spallek, who said change needed to start at the top. She said only 32 per cent of high-level professors and academics were women. “Given past discrimination of women in science and the still-prevailing gender stereotypes, we need to do everything to nurture female academics,” she said. The Sydney Women’s Mentoring Program and the Strategic Promotion Advice and Mentoring Program are some programs redressing the gender gap at mid and senior level academics. “I would like to see my daughters growing up in a society that recognises the achievements of individuals regardless of their gender, race or ethnic background,” Prof Spallek said.
Year 7 Dance Ensemble Cracker roll up for this years first Yr7 Dance Ensemble Rehearsal TY Ms Reed #talent #enthusiasm #greatcommunity.
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Sports Reporting 2018
Futures Learning
WHAT IS PHYSICAL LITERACY? Physical Literacy is defined as “the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge to maintain physical activity at an individually appropriate level, throughout life” (Whitehead, 2006). WHAT IS HAPPENING? Continuing in 2018, your child will receive a report based on Sport. This will summarise how your child has been progressing throughout their given Sport on Wednesdays. Your child’s Sport teacher will monitor each student’s skills, abilities and achievements throughout the season and report on this at the end of the semester. Each fortnight, there will be a ‘Fortnightly Focus’ to help guide students to achieve the outcomes for Sport. This will be announced at assembly as well as posted on the Sport Noticeboard for students to work towards. Teachers will follow the guidelines of the Physical Literacy continuum; a Department of Education document that identifies the knowledge, understandings, skills and attitudes regarded as critical to success and lifelong involvement in physical activity. It maps how critical aspects develop through the years of schooling by describing key markers of expected student achievement. It is informed by international and Australian studies, reports and research. Sport season
Reporting period
Physical Literacy focus
Summer Sport
Semester 1
Personal and Social Attributes
Winter Sport
Semester 2
Motivation and Behavioural Skills
During Sport, your child will be expected to attend regularly and engage with organised Sport, including willingness to participate, demonstrating effort and bringing the correct equipment.
Teaching in our new futures focused classroom space in B7 shows Year 9 PDHPE starting a Project Based Learning unit designed by Ms Naisbett and Ms Conroy, where community guest speakers from Youth Off The Streets have been invited to ‘hook’ student engagement by linking learning to real world issues of relevance to adolescents. Keep watching Twitter and future editions of the newsletter for more details of how our B7 space is being used to teach collaboratively in ways which promote the development of 21st century skills.
Library Refurbishment With a reconfiguration of space in the library we are upgrading this facility in stages to be an even more outstanding hub of learning, resources and support services to enhance student achievement and engagement at Canterbury Girls.
For further information on the Physical Literacy Continuum follow this link: https://education. nsw.gov.au/curriculum/pdhpe/physical-literacy Any questions, please contact Mrs. Jamie Moliterno, relieving Head Teacher PDHPE on 9718 1805.
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Yr 12 drama off to ONSTAGE
Year 7 PDHPE 7A students created board games from content learnt in theory lessons on First Aid, Water, Sport, Road & Fire Safety for their final unit. This board was created by Zoe, Polly & Savannah in 7A.
Ms Barry with Year 12 drama students
Yr 9 Art elective In Year 9 Art elective last year, we were studying geometrical figures. Our task was to study a human body position and make it into a sculpture out of Balsa wood. Balsa wood is an extremely light-weight and soft wood which is easy to manipulate and cut. The first thing we had to do was to sketch the design of our sculpture using straight-sided geometrical shapes. Once we were sure of the design, we used cardboard to create a 3D model of the sculpture which we could use as a reference when we cut out the Balsa wood. Finally, we pieced together the different parts of Balsa wood and glued each shape together with hot glue, joining the whole sculpture together. This project took a long time to complete and perfect but it was worth it because we could take the sculpture home at the end. It was a challenge to create a 3D object from the ideas in our sketches but it was extremely fun and interesting to see it come together.
Senior Legal Studies
Hannah Veitch
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VET - Hospitality News
Ensembles have commenced, gigs have been booked and the dulcet tones of music students practicing can be heard through the corridors. Senior students have had the chance to attend Encore, a concert that showcases outstanding performers and composers who have achieved the highest results in music in the HSC, on the 19th of February. It is important for our students to see and hear excellence in performance skills and practice in order to reach their potential in music.
Year 12 Hospitality class finished their final work placement week for their Kitchen operations Certificate, completing their 70 hours mandatory requirements. They enjoyed working in some exclusive restaurants throughout Sydney. Learning new skills and extending them in working as a team member in new environments. Well done. Maria Stephenson VET – HOSPITALITY TEACHER
The Inner West Council has invited the percussion ensemble and elective music students to perform as part of International Women’s Day at Petersham town hall on Thursday 8th of March. Another upcoming event is The Arts Unit 2018 Diverse Drumming initiative hosted at CGHS. This workshops educate students on many of the techniques and forms of West African music on April 3rd. In the rich tradition of attending live theatre at Canterbury Girls, the next production that we will be seeing is Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Wednesday 4th of July at the Capitol Theatre. This is a great opportunity to experience live theatre, this excursion is open to all students and relatives. We are planning a day of workshops for the concert band and singers led by two industry professionals, John Morrison and Jacki Cooper, Make it Swing. They will be working with the band on various aspects of playing, dynamics, style, groove and rehearsing specific repertoire. Jacki will be taking the elective music singers and choirs in groups workshopping pieces, vocal technique, scatting and teaching new charts. Stay tuned in for photos in the next edition of the newsletter!
Congratulations to our award winning Year 11 musicians! Watch the video here: https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/964068918938673154
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Student Wellbeing & Leadership / Learning Support Three students from Canterbury Girls High School were invited to speak at the Sydney Local Health District Youth Mental Health Strategy Forum at the Centre for Education & Workforce Development Auditorium in Rozelle this week. This speaking opportunity came about through the girls involvement in the annual Mental Health Public Speaking Challenge and their previous speaking engagement at a mental health conference last August. The audience at the forum were key stakeholders in youth mental health ranging from University of Sydney Professors to health services providers such as Head Space & Youth Block. Congratulations Ruby Gee, Eleanor Dunstan & Emma Lemonjian on a well executed speech and highlighting again the issues around the stigmas surrounding mental health facts and myths. Mrs Cooper
Yr 7 mentoring Year 7 enjoyed a number of sessions of peer support mentoring with their Year 9-10 mentors over weeks 1-3. Getting to know you, finding your way around, managing timetable and homework, making friends and having positive, respectful relationships were on the agenda as our trained mentors honed their leadership skills to support the transition to high school.
Numeracy support classes
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Year 7 2018 Orientation Day 2017
HSC Preparation Program Students in Year 12 are well underway in their preparation for the HSC 2018. A number of assessments have already taken place in Term 1. This preparation program is now operating for a second year providing specific HSC study support in the Library Learning Centre all day every Wednesday and Thursday. All students in Year 12 are encouraged to work closely with Mrs McLelland, an experienced Head Teacher of English and History and HSC English examiner. Every Wednesday afternoon, a special seminar is being held on aspects of the HSC English course, often with a focus on Creative Writing. This is a strand which is examined in ESL, Standard and Advanced courses in English. While this program provides a strengthening of skills and achievement it also enhances student confidence and reduces stress and anxiety associated with the challenges of the HSC. If you require more information about this program, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
Prefects Valentines Day
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SAFER INTERNET DAY Families and caregivers, this is a useful site to support your knowledge and skill in ‘Teens and Technology’, part of reachout.com’s promotions for the recent Safer Internet Day on February 6. For more information, read an article about the impact of the screen on teen mental health: https://theconversation. com/with-teen-mentalh e a l t h - d e te r i o ra t i n g over-five-years-theres-a-likelyculprit-86996
Blue Star Citizenship Applications for our first Blue Star Citizenship intake are now open. An application pack including camp date information for 2018 has been emailed to all students 7-12.
On successful completion of the Citizenship program, participants will then be invited to apply for Blue Star Leadership next year. Blue Star Leadership is a continuation of our Blue Star Citizenship program and Blue Star Citizenship is the first level in a young person’s consists of 3 camps that run in January, April & July. leadership journey with Blue Star. Participants are Within Blue Star Leadership you will complete the required to attend two camps and complete 20hrs of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Level Award – attendance volunteering in between at the participants local PCYC. at all camps is necessary to complete all components There is a fee of $100 for this program, this fee covers of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. You also must make you for BOTH camps. We are aiming for the volunteering a commitment to complete a minimum of 40hrs of within the club to be a fun and positive experience for volunteering over the 6mth period at your local PCYC. the young person, exposing them to more of what we As well as your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Level Award, do and teaching them how to do this in a safe and happy qualifications completed in Citizenship are carried over environment. so young people will also complete a Certificate 1 in Our first camp will be in April from the 16 – 19th at Point Active Volunteering, as well as facilitate a project within Wolstoncroft Sport & Rec Centre, the second camp will their local PCYC. run from 9 – 12 July at Myuna Bay Sport & Rec Centre. Citizenship camps will be challenging but fun, and will focus on team building, individual character building, citizenship values and an introduction into what PCYC NSW is, what we do and what can be achieved.
The deadline for our April intake applications will close on Friday 30th March 2018. Please note that applications must be received by this date as travel arrangements and online registrations need to be completed before the camp start date.
At the completion of a Citizenship program, the young Contact - RCepero@pcycnsw.org.au person will have gained their CPR Accreditation and First Aid Certificate, and will have completed 2 modules of the Certificate 1 in Active Volunteering: 1. Be an effective volunteer 2. Participate in Workplace Health & Safety.
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BLUE STAR is a youth development and leadership program created by PCYC to assist in creating “young leaders for tomorrow” in our local communities. The program aims at young people between the ages of 16 and 18 years, and gives practical, real-life skills that young people can apply to work and family, helping them on their way to becoming great community leaders.
BLUE STAR CITIZENSHIP
Citizenship is your first step in your leadership journey with PCYC NSW! By committing to complete our Citizenship level, you will be required to attend two consecutive camps (dates below) and complete a minimum of 20hrs of volunteering at your local PCYC in between. On completion you will receive your First Aid Certificate and complete 2 modules of your Certificate 1 in Active Volunteering.
CITIZENSHIP – AUTUMN GROUP CAMP 1: 16 – 19 Apr - Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Rec
CAMP 2:
9 - 12 July - Myuna Bay Sport & Rec
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CITIZENSHIP – WINTER GROUP CAMP 1:
9 - 12 July - Myuna Bay Sport & Rec
BLUE STAR LEADERSHIP
Leadership is the next level of your leadership journey with PCYC NSW. By committing to our Leadership level, you will be required to attend 3 consecutive camps (dates below) & complete a minimum of 30hrs of volunteering at your local PCYC in between. On completion you will recieve your Certificate 1 in Active Volunteering, your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Level Award, & complete a community project at your local PCYC. Leadership gives you the tools to develop your skills & confidence to become positive young leaders within your community.
LEADERSHIP CAMP 1: 22 - 25 Jan – Myuna Bay Sport & Rec CAMP 3:
CAMP 2: 16 – 18 Apr - Point Wolstoncroft Sport & Rec
9 - 12 July - Myuna Bay Sport & Rec
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Blue Star Co-ordinator Mob: 0407 252 913 Email: bluestar@pcycnsw.org.au or contact your local PCYC club
pcycbluestar.org
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Statements of Account - Online Payments Canterbury Girls High School will now be sending student statements of account directly to parents via email. These statements will include a unique link to make secure payment online through the Westpac Parent Online Payment (POP) system (Visa/Mastercard credit & debit cards accepted). To make an online payment for your child(ren)'s school fees, please follow the steps below: 1. You will receive an email from the school's email address ( canterburg-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au) with the subject 'Student Statement of Account'. Account' All children in a family will be included in the same email.
2. To make an online credit card payment, click the secure payment link next to your child's name in the email.
3. Once this link is clicked, you will be taken to the following screen. On this screen, you will see a list of all currently outstanding school fees for your child. By default, all fees are selected/ticked for payment.
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4. If you wish to change the amount you would like to pay for an item, enter the desired amount in the text field under the column 'Balance Owing'. Owing' To not pay for a certain item, untick the checkbox in the left-hand column of the table next to the fee you wish to remove.
5. Once you have selected what fees you wish to pay, enter your name, phone number and email address under 'Payer Details'. Details' This allows the school to know which parent/caregiver is making the payment. Now, press the 'Next' button to be redirected to a secure Westpac site to finalise your online payment.
6. Once redirected to Westpac, you will see the following screen. Enter your credit card details into the appropriate text fields on this screen. Once ready, press 'Next'. 'Next'
IF YOU REALISE YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE IN SELECTING WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO PAY ON THE PREVIOUS PAYMENT PORTAL SCREEN, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK IN THE ORIGINAL EMAIL AND START AGAIN. 7. You will then see a payment summary screen where you confirm your details. When ready, press the button at the bottom of the page to confirm and make your online payment. NOTE: To pay for another child in the family, return to the original email you received and click the payment link next to the other child's name.
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ParentWise Strengthening your relationship with your teenager FREE parenting course
Registration is essential
ParentWise is a six-week parenting course for parents and carers of 12–17 year olds.
To make an enquiry call 8571 7800 or email reception@goodshep.org.au
The program supports parents to better communicate and strengthen their relationships with adolescents. ParentWise is facilitated by experienced adolescent and family workers.
ParentWise provides you with • Strategies to connect with your adolescent based on their stage of development • The skills to identify and set appropriate limits and boundaries • Knowledge and understanding of various parenting styles • Tools to effectively communicate with your adolescent • The opportunity to share experiences and ideas with other parents
What parents say about ParentWise “ParentWise helped me feel more confident in my choices as a parent.” “I now have a better understanding why my teenager acts and feels the way they do.”
Program details WHEN Wednesday evenings, 5:30 – 7:30pm One session per week for six weeks, from 21 February to 28 March, 2018 Light refreshments provided WHERE Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand 440 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
440 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204 02 8571 7800 reception@goodshep.org.au www.goodshep.org.au
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Health Care Plans & Medication
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS - If your daughter has an emergency health care plan for anaphylaxis, allergies, severe asthma, diabetes or epilepsy, please make sure we receive an updated colour copy annually or each time it is reviewed by the doctor. Anaphylaxis and allergies plans must be on the templates provided by ASCIA. EPIPENS held at the Office must be updated prior to expiry and the one carried at all times by students must also be updated prior to expiry.
MEDICATION- Any medication which is to be taken at school must be stored at Office A. Families must complete a request for assistance in storing and/or administering medication which will be assessed and a management plan put in place in accordance with Department of Education policy. Please communicate with us, through Office A and / or your daughter’s Year Adviser, about any health care support requirements that should be known to the school in order to ensure we take appropriate steps to meet health care needs at school.
BURWOOD YOUTH LEAGUE SOCCER, PERSONAL TRAINING AND BOXING SESSIONS FREE for young people aged 12 - 24 years
Are you ready to be part of BURWOOD’S NEW YOUTH LEAGUE? Come along and play a GAME OF SOCCER, enjoy a FREE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION, build your BOXING SKILLS or just hang out and have some fun! BURWOOD YOUTH LEAGUE DATES JANUARY 2018
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Dates for the Fridge TERM 1 yyFriday 23 February 2018 – Swimming Carnival Day yyTuesday 6 March 2017 – Open Night for Year 7 2019 yyMonday 12 to Wednesday 14 March 2018 – Year 7 Camp yyTuesday 13 March 2018 – School In Action Tours yyFriday 16 March 2018 – MIX BERRY FEST from 2pm - 8pm
yyTuesday 20 March 2018 - School In Action Tours yyThursday 22 March 2018 - Field Study Day for all Years yyFriday 30 March 2018 - Public Holiday - Good Friday yyMonday 2 April 2018 - Public Holiday - Easter Monday yyTuesday 3 April to Friday 13 April 2018 - Y11 Business Services Work Placement
yyTuesday 10 April 2018 - Year 7 Vaccinations yyTuesday 10 April 2018 - Years 7, 11 and 12 Parent & Carers/Teacher Evening
yyWednesday 11 April 2018 - School Cross Country Carnival
yyFriday 13 April 2018 - Last day Term 1 2018
School Terms for 2018 yyTerm 1 – Tuesday 30 January 2018 to Friday 13 April 2018
yyTerm 2 – Tuesday 1 May 2018 to Friday 06 July 2018 yyTerm 3 – Tuesday 24 July 2018 to Friday 28 September 2018
yyTerm 4 – Monday 15 October 2018 to Wednesday 19 December 2018.
yyDay One of Terms 1, 2 and 3 are School Development
Days for staff professional learning as are the last two days of Term 4. The days above are the first and last days of each term for student attendance.
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REMINDERS for families
Please ensure that if your address or phone number has been changed the school administration is informed. A Change of Contact Details Form can be collected from Office A.
Excursions:
The school is more than happy for students to pay overnight excursions off across the year as long as a $50 deposit is paid prior to departure. One day excursions must be paid in full before departure.
Newsletter by email:
All families will receive an SMS when the newsletter is available on the webpage. This comes out each month and issue dates are on the calendar on the website. The newsletter is emailed to all students as well. If you wish to have a hard copy your daughter must collect this from Office A.
School Calendar:
Remember to check the student calendar on the CGHS website for excursion dates, upcoming events, rehearsal times and assessment items.
www.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Parents & Citizens Association 2017/18 P&C EXECUTIVE President: Heather Veitch Vice Presidents: Lee White & Adrian Smith Secretary: Lynne Scouller Treasurer: Shane McArdle : Canterbury Girls High School P&C
Download the School App (instructions on page 7 for alerts, latest news info, absentee and change of details forms, & a general consent form if hard copy permission note is unavailable.
See all excursion and information notes on the website for download: canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the month during term
Cantabrian Hall, entry via Church Street. 21st February, 2018 7.30pm 21 March 7:30pm 16 May AGM 7:00pm 20 June 7:30pm 15 August 7:30pm 19 September 7:30pm 17 October 7:30pm 21 November 7:30pm
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