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Executive Report

BY DI TEGOVA DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS

Term 2 is drawing to a close and therefore the end of Semester 1 Our Year 12 students continue to prepare for their Trial HSC exams which is scheduled for early Term 3 We continue to support them academically and emotionally It is both exciting and daunting period in their lives as they face their first steps into official “adulthood” Collaboration between home and school is at its most crucial and working in chorus with parents and caregivers gives stability and a sense of purpose to all our young people Ensuring that there is study time but also time for family events, friends and some fresh air is part of a holistic and successful approach we advocate for every student

Our year 7 students have fully immersed into life here at Marsden It has been a positive transition for our new members of the Marsden family Next semester, the students will be experiencing new electives and exploring new talents, another facet of life at high school. Many recently went on camp Students arrived back, happily exhausted, after forging new friendships, galvanising existing ones and proud of the steps toward independence.

WINTER UNIFORM

It is difficult to keep on top of washing and ironing as the winter months, cold weather and rain descend upon us. However, it is a responsibility for each of us to come to school smartly dressed in a full Marsden uniform each day Students take great pride in wearing the Marsden uniform which is evident as I walk around the school each day It is appreciated that our students have families who are also proud of their children and how they are seen by our community.

Year 7 Camp

English Science

Executive Report

BY DI TEGOVA

Marsden High School now has more than 1200 students. Our Learning and Support Team and Support Unit Staff support students who have difficulties or a disability which acts as an additional challenge for students to access the curriculum and have success in their high school journey. These students must be recorded on the NCCD It is a form of census so government agencies can plan for supports for these students. Please read the attached information which outlines in detail the NCCD and offers useful links to find further information

Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

Re: Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School

Students with Disability (NCCD) Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes: • year of schooling • category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional • level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive. This information assists schools to: • formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools • consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools • develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information.

To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www education gov au/privacy-policy) Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au). If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school

Kind regards Stephen Smith

Rel Principal

Marsfest

Marsfest 2024 is the main highlight of the year! Thank you to all the staff, family members and students who were involved in our diverse range of performances and cultural activities on the day. Many students spent hours perfecting their routines, which built a sense of school spirit and connection between students across many grades An outstanding lion dance performance was shown in the second assembly with a range of performances from the Philippines, Pacific Islands, India, Korea, and China

Fundraisers will be held throughout the year to fund Marsfest 2025 Congratulations to all staff and students who made this day a success!

~ Mr Danny De Alwis, Head Teacher Student Engagement | Year 12 Adviser |STEM | Science Teacher

Year7Camp

~Brigitte Roman HSIE Teacher | Year 7 Advisor

Last week our Year 7's had their camp at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation in Narrabeen! Although slightly cold, they were able to build their team work skills by raft building, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Away from the water, we warmed up by the fire making damper and had a hilarious game of archery tag Nights were spent in the indoor centre playing group games and having a lot of fun with basketballs, pool noodles and blankets. I know there were lots of exhausted but happy faces on the way home! Thank you to all the parents, carers and teachers who made this camp possible for all the year 7 students to have some amazing memories to cherish

Student& School Activities

~ Mr Danny De Alwis, Head Teacher

Student Engagement | Year 12 Adviser

|STEM | Science Teacher

MAYOR TRENTON BROWN VISIT

Congratulations to Alise Monden and the PLT who received an award of recognition personally by Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown at a Special School Assembly. Alise represented Marsden High School in an Anzac Memorial Service at Anzac Park West Ryde. Alise spoke with poise throughout the service and was also mentioned by the Written Community Recognition Statements from Hansard 15 May 2024 stated below:

Mr JORDAN LANE (Ryde) I ask the House to join me in recognising school leaders from the Ryde electorate who assisted with Anzac Day services on 25 April 2024. Anzac Day is such a solemn occasion for our community, and it is fitting that generations - young and old - come together in remembrance I particularly acknowledge Alice Monden from Marsden High School, for agreeing to MC Ryde's official service. She represented her school with distinction and presided over a timely and professional ceremony. She was joined by a Holy Cross College student, who eloquently shared the stories and letters of soldiers from the frontline, reading passages from 'Ryde Goes to War 1914 - 1918'. Finally, I acknowledge a Epping Boys prefect, who recited 'The Ode', and with it, commanded the respect and honour befitting this occasion. These students represent a future that those on the battlefields fought to protect, and it makes me proud to see yet another generation carry the Anzac legacy forward We are blessed in Ryde with incredible local schools, with reputations built on the backs of their students. Alise and other students, have once again elevated this standard, and are deserving of our thanks.

Student& School Activities

SRC

~Aela Chiang, Year 11

YR 11 ENGLISH ADVANCED EXCURSION: OTHELLO SYMPOSIUM

Students went to the Seymour Centre to watch Sport for Jove's HSC performance Symposium of Shakespeare's Othello. A theatrical performance experience of major scenes from the play which is provided with analysis and critical insights into the text and its critical interpretations

~Ms Olivia Kurdziel, English & EAL/D Teacher

Last term, the SRC team dedicated their project to raise awareness surrounding Autism through a bake sale! Proceeds were donated to Aspect Australia to aid their cause in educating people more clearly about the Autism Spectrum and assist in diagnosing undiagnosed neurodivergence. As the Autism Spectrum becomes further explored, stereotypes and stigmatisation should be reduced, and that’s what this event was all about. With the blue themed bake sale (blue for Autism Awareness Day) run by SRC and presentation run by Mr Lim, we raised $471 94 to donate to Aspect Australia and believe this event was an engaging and fun tradition we hope the next team will be interested in continuing. Additionally, this term the SRC held its annual 'Pay It Forward' event where students were able to write messages to their fellow peers and teachers. Pay It Forward day is always such a joy to organise and participate in, spreading kindness and raising school spirit! Finally, SRC is working with other faculties in order to bring back the 'Wrapped With Love' initiative, where students from all across the school participate in knitting or crocheting squares which will be sewn into a huge blanket at the end of it, then donated to charity to people in need of warmth for upcoming winters The 'Wrapped With Love' charity has been running since 1992 and Marsden is honoured to be able to contribute once more this year!

Student& School Activities

YEAR 11 VET STUDENTS PREPARE FOR WORK PLACEMENT

~Muneeza Rathore, Retail Services & TAS Teacher | VET Coordinator

On May 7th, our Year 11 VET students participated in a pivotal session hosted in the school library, facilitated by the VET Teachers with special guests, Peter and Eleni from AUSSIP, our local workplace provider. Tailored specifically for students enrolled in VET courses, where completing 70 hours of mandatory work placement is mandatory, this workshop covered essential topics including appropriate attire, effective communication with employers, and understanding pre- and postplacement expectations

Students gained valuable insights into workplace etiquette, such as the importance of punctuality, adhering to workplace dress codes, and following workplace rules diligently. A big thank you to AUSSIP for their valuable contribution to guiding our students towards success in their vocational endeavors!

A massive thank you to the staff, parents and students who contributed to the success of the first Melbourne fundraiser. In particular a thank you goes to Danielle W, Nathan C and the P&C who played pivotal roles in the organisation and success of the BBQ. We would also like to acknowledge the sponsorship from Formula Chemicals Each year Formula Chemicals makes it possible for more students to head out on excursions which adds such fun and interest to their schooling experience

~Ms Sarah Van Der Kley, Head Teacher Secondary Studies | HSIE Teacher

HSIE MELBOURNE TRIPBUNNINGS BBQ

Science

~Heather Gilchrist, Head Teacher Teaching and Learning

Science Extension is running at Marsden High school in 2024 for the first time since 2019

Sarah Mosharraf (Yr 12) is currently working with mentors from Sydney University to complete her Student Research Project into "Octonol-water partition coefficient and medication absorption " Sarah has independently designed and begun to collect data on this project to show the solubility of different pharmaceuticals in the body. We are excited to see Sarah's final report which she will submit at the end of Term 3.

In Term 1, she planned a project to investigate the nature of light, looking at the importance of Blu-ray technology in data storage. Please see her poster for this project here.

Science extension is a one unit course offered in Yr 12 only that focuses on the authentic application of scientific research skills to produce a Scientific Research Report. Students propose and develop a research question, formulate a hypothesis and develop evidence-based responses to create their Scientific Research Report which is supported by a Scientific Research Portfolio. It is a course that promotes scientific inquiry and challenges students to use their critical and creative thinking skills

We would love to offer this course again in 2025. If any Yr 11 students have questions about this course, please see Ms Dalal in the Science staffroom.

English

~Mrs Codie Beerden Head Teacher

English and EAL/D

EXEMPLARY WORK FROM RECENT ENGLISH ASSESSMENTS

An extract from a poem about landscape (Year 7)

Once damaged from human destruction, The rock is now free from human interruption. The elders are able to care for their sacred site, And all who visit stand back and marvel at her height. Red dust and desert grass as far as the eye can see, Uluru, what a spectacular place to be.

L. Inman

An extract from some imaginative writing (Year 9)

On that autumn morning, as the leaves turned shades of amber and gold, Elara sat, fishing by a large lake. The leaves, the ripples of water, and the waving trees all moved as if they were a show meant just for her. She flailed her rod into the water, intently staring at the bob floating slowly across the lake N.Karimian

A strong voice about an important issue (Year 10)

Together, we can create a world where every individual is valued for who they are, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or background Let's educate ourselves and others, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for policies that promote equality and justice Let's build bridges not barriers In conclusion, the fight against racism requires collective action. We can challenge these injustices and build a world where diversity is celebrated and every individual is treated with dignity and respect We must work together and challenge the social norms for a brighter and better future for the generations to come Let us remember the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere " Together, let us rise above racism and forge a path towards a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

I.Ajay

A visual representation of the gothic horror genre (Year 8)

R. Klowss

SPORT

~Mr Daniel Eastwood, Sports Coordinator

MARSDEN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL-

FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2024

Barton Park, North Parramtta was once again the host for the annual school athletics carnival, with more than 800 students in attendance in beautiful sunshine All participants and staff should be commended for their collective positive attitude and engagement on the day. The competitive nature in which many of our talented students approached each event, equates to a very competitive team going to the zone level, and we wish them the best of luck.

The students listed below were crowned Age Champions:

Age Group

Boys Girls

12’s Darius Dai Tiara Vargas

13’s Sevjiddorj Ayush-Tsend Ella-Rae McGregor

14’s Andre Kubatka Enguun Baatartsogt

15’s Jake Wheeler Kayla Mason

16’s Asher Rahimi Sienna Winter

17-19’s

Declan Bragg Talamasina Mele Lolomanaia- Burgess

SPORT

~Mr Daniel Eastwood, Sports Coordinator

HOUSE POINTS

The house championship was once again in contention, with points being added to the final standings Girrawi finished the carnival on the most points due to their participation, improving their position to 2nd on the House Points Table Burra are in the lead so far, however there are plenty of other opportunities to gain points this year still to come Futsal Competitions, Dodgeball Competitions and Mixed Touch Competitions at lunchtime and during sport will provide students with the opportunity to gain more points for their house!

MARSDEN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL-

FRIDAY 24TH MAY 2024

Please find the House Points Table below:

House Point

Girrawi 1143

Burra 911

Dyarrawung 698

Walu 604

SPORT

~Mrs Sarah Maguire, HT PDHPE

NORTHERN SUBURBS ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

GarciaEspada,Julia

O'Sullivan,Ivy

Ng,Ebonie Chang,Tessa Li,Huaxin

Million,Mia

Emeleus,Eve

Ng,Amelie

Ochirbat,Anand

Tinsley,Adam

Inman,Lachlan

Winter,Billy

Holman,Evan

Rahimi,Asher

Keterian,Michael

Dawson,Craig Flint,Ewan

Well done to our cross country athletes who have secured a spot to represent our zone at the next level of competition. Good luck at the Sydney North Secondary Championships in Wyong on Friday, 21 June

SPORT

~Mrs Sarah Maguire, HT PDHPE

STUDENT SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Michelle Bang- Golf NSW CHS Golf championships

Matthew Kim- Swimming at Olympic trials

Zachary Chan- Diving

CHS SWIMMING AND DIVING

Congratulations to Matthew Kim who competed in the Australian Swimming National Olympic trials in QLD He swam the 200m Breastroke.

Congratulations to Zachary Chan who won a gold medal in 13yr boys springboard diving at the CHS Diving Championships. Zachary will also be competing in the School Sport Australia Diving Championships in Adelaide in August

WESTERN

SYDNEY WANDERERS GALA DAY

Year 7 and 8 boys and girls had the opportunity to participate in the Western Sydney Wanderers gala day on 29/05/24. Marsden took 3 teams to the gala day, 2 boys teams and one girls team. The boys teams played really well with one of the teams going undefeated all day and unfortunately losing 2-1 in the grand final. The girls team had all their skills on display, going undefeated all day and winning 4-0 in the grand final. Because the girls were the champions of the competition, they move onto the next stage of the tournament which is inclusive of all the schools in the Sydney region We wish them the best of luck!

PDHPE

~Mrs Sarah Maguire, HT PDHPE

CARNIVAL HELPERS

A massive Thank You to Amy, Lucy, Brianna, Elizabeth, Seraphina, Holly, Mia, Amelie, Zoe and Amira Amy, Lucy,Maxwell, Evan, Seraphina, Holly, Mia, Amelie,Benjamin, Zoe and Amira who assisted at the Ryde Zone PSSA Cross Country Carnival. The students assisted with marshaling and recording

YR 10 B STREET SMART EXCURSION

Yr 10 students have the opportunity to attend the B Street Smart excursion to learn about road safety. The excursion is held at Qudos bank arena and features a crash reenactment along with market stalls and guest speakers. Notes have been sent out through school bytes.

YR 8 OUTDOOR EDUCATION ELECTIVE

Yr 8 have been learning how to cook on a trangia stove and prepare meals. Yr 8 have also been caring for the environment by removing weeds at school.

Congratulations to Minami Mori, Amelie Ng and Yvette Xiao who have completed their Bronze Award for Duke of Ed.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Upcoming Events& Notifications

DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday24thJune Year7Vaccinations

Tuesday25thJune Year9&10ParentTeacherNight

Wednesday26thJune NSWRegionalsOztagTournament

Friday5thJuly EndofTerm2

Monday22ndJuly StaffDevelopmentDay

Tuesday23rdJuly Studentsreturntoschool-Term3

Mon29thJulyMon12thAug Year12HSCTrials

Monday29thJuly Pinnacle&Horizon StrengthBasedCoaching

Tuesday30thJuly Year7&8ParentTeacherNight

Mon5th-Wed7th August Year11LifeReadyCamp

Mon12thAugust

Pinnacle&Horizon2025 Applicationsclose

Upcoming Events& Notifications

CANTEEN NEWS

Reminder:

Tuesday is ONLINE ORDERS ONLY- LIMITED MENU Over the counter sales include SNACKS and DRINKS ONLY

FRIDAYS will be ONLINE ORDERS ONLY- Full menu available. Over the counter sales include SNACKS and DRINKS ONLY

Avoid the queus! Ordering through My School Connect is the easiest and quickest way for your child to receive lunch orders More information, including how to set up your account should have already been emailed to you directly from My School Connect If you have not received this email, please email the school.

For more information you can go to the my School Connect web site, and read their FAQs:

My School Connect

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

Reminder:

Uniform Price Increase

Due to increasing manufacturing costs from our Uniform supplier, our Marsden HS uniforms will increase in price from Term 3 Week 1 2024. Every endeavor has been made to keep our prices as low as possible, We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to provide high-quality uniforms for our students

Current prices will be in place till end of Term 2, you have 2 more weeks to purchase at the cheaper prices

Marsden HS Uniform New Price List July 2024

Uniform Shop will be OPEN on the Staff Development Day 22nd July 9am-1.30pm

Opening Hours during School Term:

Mondays 8:30am-1:50pm Tuesdays 8:30am-11:00am

Upcoming Events&

Notifications

PARENT PAYMENT PORTAL

As previously advised, we have transitioned to a new and improved payment system using School Bytes School Bytes is used for parent payments and parent permission for excursions and school activities.

Link To Portal

IMPORTANT: To ensure that the registration process works smoothly and you can link your account to your child(ren), please make sure that you use the same email address that you have provided to the school or if using a different email address, an SMS verification code will be sent to the mobile phone number on record for you at the school

If you have any questions regarding payments or login please contact the school office

DAILY ABSENCE NOTIFICATION

Each day, Marsden sends out text messages to parents for students who are absent or late. You may reply to this text message to provide a reason for that specific absence/lateness (instead of writing a note or sending an email).

However, please be advised that you should not use this number to text the school for any other purpose. This is a randomly allocated number that is matched to the message the school sends out but will not work for any other correspondence

Please contact the school via phone or email for any other matters.

It is important that student contact details are up to date including residential address, contact phone numbers, Emergency contact phone numbers and email address. Marsden High School uses email to deliver important information to parents including upcoming events, permission notes and newsletters.

If your contact details have changed, please email changes to marsden-h.school

@det.nsw.edu.au

T UNING IN TO TEENS-ONLINE

Connecting with your teenager through emotionally intelligent parenting.

Where: Online, Zoom

Emotional intelligence isn’t rocket science. It’s a set of skills that can be learnt. People who are emotionally intelligent have better life outcomes. And kids who grow up with emotionally intelligent parents have a smoother transition to adulthood.

Tuning in to Teens teaches you how to help your pre-teen and teen grow their emotional intelligence

Build skills to support your child:

· · · Understand their emotions

Communicate in a way that builds relationships

Relate better with others when emotions run high

Build self-care and problem-solving skills, make good life decisions, and achieve personal goals.

This engaging, practical and supported workshop is for parents and carers, and will include 6 sessions.

When: Week 3,Term 2, 2024

Cost: Free

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Contact: Sally Hodges

e: sallyho@ransw.org.au p: 0434 379 786

PLEASE BOOK EARLY- NUMBERS STRICLY LIMITED

Community Noticeboard

Ryde/Meadowbank TAFE are running free reading, writing, speaking and digital courses our sectionin Semester 2 2024. These courses are at levels from introductory to advanced and run one or more days per week Click on the link below for all information

MEADOWBANK LITERACY - SEMESTER 2, 2024

HOMESTAY

The international unit of the NSW Department of Education, DE International, runs a range of programs requiring homestay families for short and long stays. We are seeking to grow our homestay community If you are conveniently located to public transport, have a fully furnished spare room in your home, are willing to provide balanced and nutritional meals, and welcome a young person into your safe and caring family, we encourage you to complete this short online expression of interest after which you will receive a follow up call with details of how to register with one of our homestay providers