Newsletter 1 2019

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Edition No. 1 | March 4, 2019

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

In this Edition From the Principal

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Government for supporting this to occur.

Calendar Dates

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Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade

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Greek Parents Association

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Congratulations

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Interact Valentine’s Day Roses

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Swimming Carnival

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Running With Scissors

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Student Leadership Training

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There have been so many highlights to the 2019 school year and many are reflected in this newsletter. The launch of The Show, coordinated and led by our Movie Making Club, has provided our school community with an insight into life at Adelaide High School, our Swimming Carnival has set the dynamic culture of our House system for all and our transition program has enabled our Year 8s to settle comfortably into school and prepare them for a fantastic secondary schooling.

2019 Vitae Medalist

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Peer Leader Training

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Pastoral Care Workers

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Prefect Seminar

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International Student Camp

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Student Pathways Report

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Entertainment Book

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Premier’s Reading Challenge

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We have had a fantastic start to the year.

I warmly welcome our new families to Adelaide High School and look forward to working in partnership with you over the coming years.

We have certainly had a big start to the year culminating with the recent announcement of an $18 million investment in our school to support an increased enrolment in line with Year 7 students joining our school. I look forward to updating you regarding the development in due course.

We are all preparing for two significant events that occur in March each year; Head of the River, led by Mr Dylan Harvey and Open Night, led by Ms Julie Ralph.

Thank you for your support of your child in participating in these very important events.

Also announced recently is the $1 million investment in making the West Terrace intersection, adjacent to Adelaide High School, safer for our students. Further information is detailed in this newsletter.

I thank and recognise the outstanding work of our Governing Council led by Mr Stephen Halliday, Mr Jim Dounas our Facilities manager, our students, staff, the City of Adelaide Council, SAPOL and State

As you will read in our newsletter, Term 1 has been extremely busy and our students are embracing the opportunities that Adelaide High School provides. Thank you for your support and partnership.

All the best too to our Year 12 students who will participate in their Year 12 Formal later this month.

Kind regards, Ms Cez Green | Principal

Adelaide High School Open Night Wednesday 20 March 2019 5.30pm – 8.00pm

Special Language Entry for 2020 Adelaide High School is South Australia’s Special Interest Language School.

60 students are accepted into Year 8 through the Special Language Program.

Students commit to study two languages other than English for three years and at least one language until the end of Stage 2 (Year 12).

The following languages are offered: Auslan | Chinese | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Modern Greek | Spanish.

Special Cricket or Rowing Entry for 2020 Places are available through the Rowing and Cricket Programs.

Centre for Hearing Impaired Adelaide High School enrols students into a Centre for the Hearing Impaired.

Adelaide High School West Terrace, Adelaide South Australia Phone 61 8 8231 9373 Facsimile 61 8 8212 7827 office@adelaidehs.sa.edu.au www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au

Online applications for Special Entry Programs are available from the Enrolment Options page of the Adelaide High School website. Applications close on Friday 29 March, 2019.

CALENDAR DATES March Mon 4 GPA AGM Wed 6

Governing Council AGM

Mon 11 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday Tues 12 Student Free Day Thurs 14 Year 8 Vaccinations Wed 20 Early Dismissal, 1.00pm Open Night, 5.30 - 8.00pm Fri 22 - 12 April

Italy Study Tour

STATE GOVERNMENT AND ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL TO JOINTLY FIX ADELAIDE HIGH SCHOOL’S PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

State Government and Adelaide City Council to jointly fix Adelaide High School’s pedestrian crossing The riskiest school crossing in Adelaide will get a major safety upgrade, under a deal between the State Government and Adelaide City Council.

The two tiers of government have agreed to fix the West Tce junction in front of Adelaide High School, which links Currie St with Glover Ave.

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Head of the River

They have each committed $500,000 to the project, although a start date is yet to be set.

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Year 12 Formal

Last year research by Carnegie Mellon University, in conjunction with the State Government, revealed the crossing was the most risky traffic location for Adelaide students, recording scores of crashes each year.

Mon 25 Year 10 Meningococcal B Tues 26 Athletics Carnival Wed 27 Year 11 Meningococcal B Fri 29

Special Entry Applications Due

A NEW pedestrian crosswalk at the northern side of the intersection;

April Wed 3

International Understandings Assembly

Thurs 11 Interschool Athletics Carnival Fri 12

As it stands, students and other people who cross West Tce at the junction have to wait on a small pedestrian island, which does not provide adequate room during peak time. The safety upgrade will include:

End Term 1. Reports issued.

For a comprehensive list of upcoming events, log onto the searchable Calendar and Events database on the website (http://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au/ About/Calendar-and-Events).

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REMOVING the left-turn slip lane and installing a signalised left-hand turn from West Tce to Currie St; CREATING new Disability Discrimination Act-compliant kerb ramps, and; ESTABLISHING a section of bicycle lane on Currie St. Infrastructure Minister Stephan Knoll said the safety of students and other pedestrians was a priority.

“This is a precarious intersection for pedestrians during peak hour, especially for the students who use this crossing to get to school every morning,” he said.

Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor said the council had previously pushed for the crossing to be fixed under the Federal Government Black Spot funding program.

“The reality is we’ve been unsuccessful in gaining Federal Government funding, so we are delighted the Marshall Government has stepped in to help the council make vital safety and access improvements to this intersection,” she said.

State Liberal Member for Adelaide Rachel Sanderson said the much-needed upgrade would keep students safe.

The new crossing will also provide access to a new $3 million skate park which will be built at the corner of West Tce and Glover Ave. Courtesy The Advertiser: February 28, 2019 https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/city/state-government-and-adelaide-citycouncil-to-jointly-fix-adelaide-high-schools-pedestrian-crossing/news-story/67683076751ed 7008d15c7de7987ad65

GREEK PARENTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Greek Parents Association invite parents of students studying Modern Greek, and anyone interested in Greek language and culture, to a Meet and Greet on Monday March 4th. Please come to the Staffroom at 7pm to meet the teachers of Greek and other parents. Light refreshments will be served and the AGM will follow. Look forward to seeing you there.

3 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Soloman Bushby, Harrison Pascoe and Isaak Dick who have been selected by Volleyball South Australia (VSA) into the VSA Academy Program. The VSA Academy Program is about providing young athletes the opportunity to develop into elite volleyball players through a carefully designed high performance training program. The purpose of the VSA Academy program is to identify and develop athletes who are capable of being selected into State, National and International teams to overall become part of the National Beach Volleyball Senior Program.

Congratulations to Zachary Marriage who has been selected in the Junior State Team to represent South Australia at the 2019 Cycling Australia Junior Track National Championships. This year the event will be held at the Anna Meares Velodrome in Brisbane in March.

Congratulations to Tonya Lokteff who has been selected in the Rowing SA Women’s Youth 8+ crew to represent South Australia at the Interstate Regatta held as part of the Sydney International Rowing Regatta in late March. She has also been selected in the Rowing SA Pathway Women’s 8+ to represent South Australia at the Australian Selection Trials in Sydney in April.

INTERACT CLUB VALENTINE’S DAY ROSES In Week 3, the Interact Club hosted its annual roses selling fundraiser, a very popular event for the school community.

On Valentine’s Day and during the weeks leading up to it, a large group of members who were willing to give up their time, volunteered to sell, pack and deliver roses that would be delivered via a runner to the recipient. This year was also a year of experimentation for us as we included some new limited edition tags that were available in the seven languages our school offers.

In all, due to the support of the school, we were able to earn a

revenue of almost $2000, and the money raised will be donated towards a deserving charity which will be decided upon in a future meeting.

We were delighted with the overall positive response of the annual fundraiser and we thank our committed and enthusiastic Interact Club members, as well the overall school community, for making this a success.

Interact Executive Team

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL The annual Inter-House Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday, February 21 at the Adelaide Aquatics Centre. The participation rate was high with approximately 650 students attending including all Year 8 students, Year 9 to 12 competitors and Prefects and House Leaders.

Congratulations to the individual age group winners and runners up for their outstanding performances.

A special mention must also be made for the two record breakers in the U14 Backstroke. In an exciting race, Brendan Ho and Rei Tanaka

had a dead heat and broke the existing record by over 2 seconds.

The new record now stands as 34.07 seconds.

The House Competition was a lively and spirited competition.

Congratulations to all House Leaders for their efforts and leadership to ensure all events were filled. Congratulations to Macghey House for winning the overall competition.

Thank you to all staff, students and parents for their involvement in making the carnival a fun and enjoyable day for all.

Mr Glen Little | Director of Sport

Swimming Carnival House Results 1.

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Girls Results

Boys Results

Novelty Results

Overall Results

West 382 Macghey 346 Morriss 310 Adey 246

Macghey 420 Adey 332 Morriss 326 West 254

Macghey 304 West 294 Morriss 240 Adey 218

Macghey 1070 West 930 Morriss 876 Adey 796

Individual Age Group Winners Age Group

Female

Under 14 Winner Under 14 Runner Up Under 15 Winner Under 15 Runner Up Under 16 Winner Under 16 Runner Up Open Winner Open Runner Up

Samantha Millar / Eliza Moroney-Plouffe Azra Mac-Archer Amy Frisby-Smith Ingrid Asenstorfer Alana Ho Elycia Felder-Shueard Rebekah Frisby-Smith Alicia McNeill West / Mina Borijevic

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Male House Macghey Morriss Macghey Macghey West Macghey West Macghey

Brendan Ho Rei Tanaka Thomas Macleod Oggie Stankovic Connor Kent Jack McArdle Liam Kent Douglas Miller

Morriss Adey Macghey Morriss Morriss West Macghey Adey

5 RUNNING WITH SCISSORS Running With Scissors have wasted no time in 2019, getting right into rehearsals during the very first week back. The company’s upcoming piece A Hymn to the Hateful opens on May 20, giving the ensemble just a couple of months to perfect it. Written by awardwinning playwright Fin Kruckemeyer, the play shows hate from all aspects, presenting it in all of its varied glory from the polite daily hatreds that are sprinkled throughout our lives, to the explosive, volatile hatreds that consume everything in their path. This production marks the return of our wonderful movement expert Ms

Michaela Black, who choreographed the company’s 2017 depiction of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven. Ms Black is working indefatigably with the company members to create beautiful and intriguing choreography for the production. A Hymn to the Hateful will be the company’s primary focus for the first half of 2019, but make sure you keep an eye out for us later in the year: we may have something else in store for you.

Daphne Dale | Running With Scissors

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING DAY Braving the harsh summer heat and venturing to the UniSA City West Campus on January 21, the first test this year’s student leaders faced was finding the location in which the annual Student Leadership Training Day would take place. The program, intended to foster discussion of ideas, initiatives and possible improvements to the school within each leadership group, has become a yearly tradition for the ambitious cohort. Throughout the day, many opportunities were provided for student leaders to become familiar with one another, strengthen their leadership skills and jumpstart plans for the upcoming year.

To kick things off, we were led through a presentation about the significance of leadership at Adelaide High School, which gave us valuable insight into what it means to be a leader, the importance of our commitment to the role, and the necessity of teamwork for success. We then participated in a role-play activity, which encouraged everyone to put forward creative ideas and get out of their comfort zones to solve problems effectively. Subsequently, the skills and knowledge we had quickly developed were put to the test, with groups splitting up to attempt event planning.

Afterward, we had the chance to work in our respective leadership groups, planning agendas, forming committees and establishing goals to work towards throughout the year. The last planning session was centred around House groups, with each team fervently brainstorming strategies and tactics to win the coveted SJ Dowdy Cup. A bit of light-hearted House competition served as the last activity, ending the day with an intellectual challenge which stumped many groups, but would be the first official event for the SJ Dowdy Cup this year.

The student leaders began the year in quite a strong position, given this opportunity to work in our respective groups and gain a head start on the many exciting ideas we have planned. However, this would not have been possible without the amazing efforts of many staff members who worked tirelessly to organise such a helpful, valuable event for us to take part in. The enthusiasm, collaboration and dedication shown by all provided a very promising outlook on leadership at Adelaide High School for the upcoming year.

Kim Van | Prefect

PETER BURFORD: 2019 VITAE MEDALIST Congratulations to Peter Burford who is the 2019 Vitae Medal Recipient.

Peter Burford was enrolled at Adelaide Boys High School between 1957 and 1961.

Peter left ABHS to attend Teachers’ College in 1962. After graduation from Teachers’ College, Peter taught in many schools, including some time at Bordertown Area School. He was Deputy Principal at Adelaide High School between 1994 and 2002. He also taught Physics and Maths. Peter did not want to pursue promotion above Deputy Principal as he loved teaching – his students always came first. He would not organize meetings when he was scheduled to teach.

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After retiring from Adelaide High School, Peter worked as a consultant for the Education Department in Shanghai, China for one year.

Peter has sustained the School’s Motto and values throughout his student and adult life. He has been Secretary/Treasurer and is currently Secretary of the Old Scholars Association. Peter was also a member of the Centenary Celebrations Organising Committee and accompanied students on many Melbourne/Mac.Rob exchanges. Peter is Chair of the local Neighbourhood Watch Committee and has volunteered for Meals on Wheels for a long time.

7 PEER LEADER TRAINING Late in Term 4 last year, a large group of enthusiastic Year 10s waited outside the library to complete a two-day training course to develop leadership, listening and understanding skills to be successful as a Peer Leader in 2019.

help them through the giant maze that is high school. During the two-day course we learnt essential skills but we also planned the structure of our lessons and interactive activities we would present to the Year 8s.

The Peer leaders learned vital skills for their roles such as public speaking, active listening and teamwork with the help of Ms LeDolĂŠdec, Mr Macleod, Mr Varricchio and Mrs Salem. As Peer Leaders, we learnt about the role itself too and how we could be mentors, role models and companions for the 2019 Year 8s and

The Peer Leaders also met the new Year 8s on Transition Day last year and have worked with them on a number of occasions already this year.

Riya Shiju| Peer Leader

PASTORAL CARE WORKERS (SCHOOL CHAPLAINCY PROGRAM) Pastoral Care Workers (previously known as School Chaplains) are found in over 300 government schools across the state and are coordinated by the Schools Ministry Group. This varied role offers 6 dimensions of support to create a safe learning environment: social and emotional support, spiritual support, role modelling and mentoring, school engagement, community engagement, and extracurricular contribution.

In 2019, I have joined Adelaide High School as the new Pastoral Care Worker, working alongside Andrew Babirat in this role to provide pastoral care to the school community.

We make ourselves available as a listening ear for all members of the school community; supporting as needed, or referring where

necessary. Throughout the year we will be involved in extracurricular activities within the school, along with developing other ways to best support the students here at Adelaide High School. We run a student initiated weekly meeting for staff and students of faith to meet together and connect with each other; all are welcome to join.

We work closely with the Wellbeing Leaders and are trained to assist with the emotional needs of students and also academically or organisationally, if need be, as we are both trained teachers. Our office can be found opposite Rooms 11-12 in the Adey corridor and students are always welcome to pop by to chat to us.

Ms Bec Burfitt | Pastoral Care Worker

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PREFECT SEMINAR On Tuesday, February 5, the 2019 Prefects got together for our first official meeting of the year, the Prefect Seminar. This was a perfect opportunity for the Prefects to get to know each other better and share our thoughts with the team. Filled with enthusiasm and ambitiousness, every member of the team had lots of new ideas and concepts we want to apply to Adelaide High School in order to make a positive impact.

Led by our Head Prefects, Rebekah and Samyak, the Seminar began with an overview of last year’s achievements, followed by the topic of our vision for 2019 and how we want to create our own legacy that will last. One of the key topics which was discussed was the Prefects’ impact on the school community. We asked ourselves, “What do we want to be remembered for?” This then led to more debates and discussions on unique ways to raise money for the school such as a BBQ at the school during the Federal Election, a quiz night, school fair and more. On top of that, Vinnie’s Sleepout and the Prefects’ barbeque were discussed. Furthermore, we

considered how we wanted to utilise the money raised by previous Prefects to benefit the school and the wider community.

Another major topic that was discussed was our weekly visits to Year 8 and Year 9 Pastoral Care groups. We brainstormed activities that we could do with the students which would give them greater involvement in the school as well as how we could be a positive role model to them.

We then branched off into our different committees which will take the lead on organising different events throughout the year, such as the Melbourne Exchange, the MacRob Exchange and the various fundraisers that we hope to organise. The room was quickly full of chatter about new ideas, plans and decisions.

Clearly, the 2019 Prefects are determined to accomplish their goal and make this school year a memorable one.

Skye Wongjirathiti | International Prefect

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CAMP: TERM 4 2018 From 11-12 Dec 2018, 22 international students from ISEC and mainstream classes attended a two day camp at Woodhouse Activity Centre. We began the excursion by visiting Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf where we all picked strawberries together.

This was a most enjoyable experience harvesting large, quality, delicious strawberries in such a scenic setting. We then went to the Woodhouse Activity complex where we stayed in the Old Woodhouse Manor House and this was really enjoyable as it is a heritage listed two story character laden house built in 1863.

Surrounding the house is a 54 hectare property where we were able to do many individual and team activities.

ice-blocking (sliding down grassy slopes on a massive block of ice).

The highlight activity was the Laser Skirmish game on the final day.

This game brought out many qualities that we had not yet seen in the students! The participants included Mario Gervasini, Le Thuong Nguyen, Pengbo Zhao, Que Min Tran, Shoki Matsubara, Shuang Tian, Thi Nguyen, Tran Nguyen, Xier Tan, Yuna Kim, Akane Ohira, Alan Yu, Alberto Baccanti, Cecilia Lanzavecchia, Chu Jie Ou, Enhsi Li, Jingyi Zhang, Juliette Bourgeois and Louise Haddad. Three of our International Student Ambassadors also participated and they were: Dain Lee, Jingya Liu and Lini Leng. The teachers leading the group were Ms Helen Manning-Bennett and Mr Campbell Menzies.

We had our own activity leader, who was an ex-scholar from AHS, and he encouraged us all through the obstacles on Challenge Hill and led us through other activities such as survivor, orienteering and

Ms Helen Manning-Bennett| Acting Senior Leader: Global Education / Special Language Programs / International Programs (Term 4 2018)

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9 STUDENT PATHWAYS UPDATE successful completion of all requirements to a satisfactory level, students will either secure Stage 1 or 2 credits, which count towards their SACE. In addition, those undertaking full Certificate III courses, where the majority of the units of competency are deemed to be Stage 2 level, as recorded on the SACE Board’s VET Recognition Register, can have their Certificate III qualification assist in ATAR generation, needed for university entrance.

The Tertiary Studies & Career Expo Adelaide 2019 This expo will take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Sunday 7 April from 10am – 4pm and Mon 8 April 9.30am – 1.30pm. Young people will be able to talk to representatives from a variety of institutions. Parents / carers are welcome.

The free event is annual, so if you are unable to attend this year, you may be able to attend in the future. More information about this event will be provided in due course.

The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo This expo will be held on Friday 10 May from 9am to 3pm and Saturday 11 May from 10am to 4pm. It is a leading careers, training and education and employment event in SA, which offers the opportunity for students, job seekers and career changers to connect with organisations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. There will be over 100 exhibitors in the Jubilee Pavilion at the Adelaide Showgrounds, showcasing: • Tertiary, VET Education & Training • Graduate, Apprenticeship & Traineeship Opportunities • Defence Force Recruiting • Career Workshops & Résumé Advice Services, provided by CDAA • Top Growth Industry Leaders • Pathways to University • Subject Selection Students can experience the interactive stage and perhaps even “Try a Skill.”

For more information, visit http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au/ Adelaide.html.

2019 VET enrolments Years 10 – 12 students have commenced their chosen VET courses, which are conducted at a number of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Upon

• Australian College of Sport (Certificate III Sport – Elite AFL Pathway) • Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (Certificate III Fitness) • Avenues College (Certificate III Music Industry) • Clip Joint Education (Certificate II Salon Assistant) • Grand Junction Trade Training Centre (partial Certificate III Carpentry) • Marden Senior College (3D Games Design and Digital Effects, Digital Photography and Lighting, Partial Certificate III Visual Arts and Certificate III Screen and Media) • Media Make Up Academy (Certificate II Retail Cosmetics and The Basics to Retail Cosmetics) • QAT (Certificate II Automotive Servicing Technology) • Queensford College (Certificate III Business, Certificate III Fitness and Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care) • Rosewater Trade Training Centre (Certificate II Construction Pathways) • Salford College (Certificate III Hospitality) • Star Academy (Certificate III Dance) • tafeSA, Tonsley (Certificate II Electrotechnology) • tafeSA, Gilles Plains (Certificate I Animal Studies) • tafeSA, Regency Park (Certificate II Hospitality) • Thebarton High School (Certificate III Information, Digital Media and Technology) • Unley High School (Certificate I Construction (Plumbing) and Doorways to Construction (Plumbing Plus)) Some of our students are also accessing SACE subjects at various venues and so will be able to secure credits.

• Stage 1 and Stage 2 Scientific Studies (Aviation) – Glenunga International High School • Stage 1 Integrated Learning (Animation course run at Rising Sun Pictures) • Stage 2 Cross-Disciplinary Studies – SAASTA

Other training opportunities Queensford College have advised that, due to the popularity of their Certificate III Business course, they are putting on an extra class on Monday nights, commencing May 6. They will also have a midyear intake for this course, which attracts Stage2 credits and assists with ATAR generation.

Queensford College also runs a school holiday Hospitality Program that enables students to secure some units from the Certificate III Hospitality. The dates for this course at 15 – 18 April (four days in the first week of the April holidays). The cost is $450 and enables students to gain 20 Stage 2 credits. Therefore, it can help students secure their SACE and the training allows them to develop skills and learn about this industry, which may help them gain part time or casual employment. This course is very popular as well, so I would advise any interested students to enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. It is highly likely that it will be offered again during the July and October school holidays.

The Rosewater Trade Training Centre offers a midyear intake for Certificate II Construction Pathways. Interested, eligible students (who are over 16 years) will need to see me very soon to ascertain if they meet all criteria and then to enrol, as this course fills very quickly.

I have invited students in Years 10 – 12 to enroll in the Queensford College short courses advertised for Term 1 and the coming April holidays, namely RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) for students who are 18 years or almost 18 years), Barista and First Aid. There will be more training opportunities advertised later in the semester if these dates are unsuitable for your family. They do not allow students to secure SACE credits, but they add to skill sets and supplement résumés. The dates and details for the Construction Industry White Card course, run elsewhere, have not yet been announced.

For all courses I would advise the prompt return of completed paperwork and contact with the Finance office at Adelaide High School, so that I can secure a place.

Important reminders Students must remember that attending VET / SACE subjects offered elsewhere takes priority over all other things, or they run the risk of falling behind and incurring extra fees. Many RTOs have advised that they will also charge late submission fees to students who submit work and log books past

STUDENT PATHWAYS UPDATE (cont) stipulated due dates, especially the final due date of mid-November, 2019. Students who ignore the exact final deadline (when announced) will be unable to have their results entered and counted for the 2019 academic year. It is crucial that Year 12s observe all due dates, to allow for work to be marked, results to be entered and copies of verified documents to be sent to the SACE Board of SA. This is vital for SACE and ATAR generation for those students.

This term students who have their regular VET or SACE course on Tuesdays must attend as normal, even though there may be a special event at school, such as the Student Free Day on Tuesday, 12 March and Sports Day on Tuesday, 26 March.

This applies to VET / SACE students who have allocated training on the evening of Wednesday March 20, when we will have our Open Night.

I wish all the enrolled VET /SACE students in 2019 all the best for their training.

I remind all students and families that communication, full regular attendance and perseverance are crucial to their training success. VET students who need to complete structured work placement, as a compulsory part of their course and who are planning to organise a placement for the coming April holidays, must provide me with the completed Workplace Learning Agreement Form by the start of Week 8, Monday 18 March. I will be departing

for the 2019 Italy Study Tour soon after and I would like to process all forms that week, ensuring all parties have copies. Any students who don’t meet this deadline will need to liaise with Assistant Principal, Mr Woolfall. His email is mark.woolfall@ adelaidehs.sa.edu.au Please do not hesitate to contact me (via email preferably) if I can be of any assistance till Week 8. I will return to work at the start of Term 2.

My office is in The Help Hub, but the best way to contact me if via email livia.daloia@ adelaidehs.sa.edu.au.

Ms Livia D’Aloia | Student Pathways Coordinator

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PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Adelaide High School will again be involved in the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. The Premier’s Reading Challenge is a literacy engagement program which was introduced by the Premier to encourage students to read more books, enjoy reading and to improve literacy levels. The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September. As well as developing students’ reading and literacy skills, participants also gain House points for the SJ Dowdy Cup. Reading Record Sheets and information have been emailed to all students and the record sheets can be filled in electronically this year. Hard copies will also be available.

The PRC website is http://www.premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/ prc/pages/home and on there students will have access to the reading lists.

In an effort to support students in title selection, the Library’s fiction collection has been genrified and we are already seeing the benefits of the reorganisation of the collection.

We encourage all students to be involved in the Challenge and ask parents / carers to support this initiative and encourage their child to read at home.

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