Newsletter 7 2018

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Edition No. 7 | July 2, 2018

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

In this Edition From the Principal

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Calendar Dates

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Rowing Award

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Paul Harris Fellow

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Year 9 Paddlewall Challenge

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Year 8 Dance Off

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Food & Hospitality High Tea

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Year 10 Dance Concert

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Year 10 PLP Week

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Refugee Week

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Year 8 French Quiz Night

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Spanish Excursion

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DaVinci Decathlon

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Meet the Writers Festival

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Year 9 Soccer Challenge

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Vinnies School Sleepout

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Year 9 Camp

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Student Pathways Report

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Uniform Shop

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Entertainment Books

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Website 6

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Dynamic weeks like this don’t just happen.

They involve a significant amount of preparation and hard work.

Last Saturday saw the launch of AHS live streaming in a dynamic coverage of AHS senior football. This innovation will enable us to share with the school and community school events in real time. Mr Michail Darley’s leadership has driven this opportunity to present our school to the wider community.

It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of Term 2. There have been so many highlights and I would like to take a moment to mention just a few.

Week 8 saw not only the culmination of Semester 1, but provided the platform for the Year 10 PLP week, led by Mr Alex Garlick, the Year 9 camp led by Mr Taly Trayans, the sustainability program coordinated by Mr Michael Gurr, Ms Julie Ralph, Ms Marni Trevena and Ms Ashleigh Bandera, and Year 11 and 12 exams coordinated by Ms Nicole Bryant.

Last week, I saw examples of graduate qualities and gutsy learning in a range of areas; from visiting Woodhouse and watching students designing shelters, navigating and problem solving, making damper and experiencing talking circles, bike riding, engaging in physical and fun competitions and challenging their resilience, to being on an interview panel for the PLP and watching students arrive to be interviewed, overcoming nerves and ‘nailing’ their interview. I saw students cramming for exams in the learning hub but, no matter how pressured they felt, they took the time to stop and share with me how they were going, how prepared they felt, and how much they were looking forward to the holidays.

Our Governing Council have declared unanimous support for the AHS Performing Arts Centre refurbishment. The Performing Arts Learning Area has been working in partnership with Mr Jim Dounas and JPE Architects to design a dynamic PA Centre which will comprise specialist areas, collaborative spaces and connectivity with the outside.

Highlights to come….

Our External School Review is scheduled for the July 30, July 31 and August 1 and our review panel comprises Ms Kathryn Entwistle (Review Officer), Ms Julie Taylor (Principal, Open Access College) and Ms Ngaire Benfell (Principal, Penola High School).

The AHS Performing Arts Centre refurbishment is scheduled to begin December 1 2018 and we are hoping that completion will align with the commencement of Semester 2 2019.

The AHS electronic sign has been designed and approval received from all stakeholders.

Construction will begin shortly.

All the very best for a safe and happy holiday period.

Kind regards, Ms Cez Green | Principal

CALENDAR DATES July Mon 23 Beginning Term 3

ROWING AWARD It is with great delight that the AHS Rowing Community share the news that the Senior Boys 4+ were recently honoured at the Rowing South Australia Awards Breakfast for their performance across the 2017/2018 Season.

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They won the Champion Schoolboy Crew as the schoolboy crew who won the most races during the season.

Sat 4

Old Scholars Conversazione

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Governing Council Meeting

The award winning crew comprised current AHS students Finn Castrique (Year 12), Stevan Hinic (Year 11), Miller Backman (Year 11), Thomas Verbart (Year 11) and was coxed by Rahul Ashokummar (Year 11). It was coached by Daniel Ralph (Class of 2010) and Rory LeeHammat (Class of 2015).

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Thurs 9 Prefect Casual Day & BBQ Fri 10

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Sun 12 - Wed 15 MacRob and Melbourne Exchanges

Ms Lauren Kolega | Rowing Coordinator

Thurs 16 Subject Counselling Day

September Wed 5

Student Free Day

Thurs 6 School Closure Day Fri 7

Prefect Talent Quest

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Sun 9

Tournament of Minds

Mon 10 - Tues 11 Prefect Information Sessions Wed 12 SATAC Assembly for Year 12s Wed 19 Governing Council Meeting Mon 24 Deadline for Yearbook payments 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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PAUL HARRIS FELLOW Congratulations to Assistant Principal Michael Black who has been recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow for exemplary work in community service by the Rotary Club of Adelaide. Michael has worked with the Adelaide High School Interact Club since 1997, mentoring a group of 50 – 70 dedicated students each year who work at raising money and awareness for various charities through a range of fundraising activities and initiatives.

Michael also set up ‘Ecovision’, the school’s environmental group. There are around 80 students in this group and they grow approximately 250 Trees For Life seedlings each year. In July, on National Trees Day, the group plants the seedlings out around the school and parklands.

Thank you Michael for your service to the community and for your work with the Adelaide High School Interact Club and Ecovision students over many years.

3 YEAR 9 PADDLEWALL CHALLENGE Congratulations to 9R14 who won the Year 9 Paddlewall Challenge with a record Year 9 score of 164, which is just shy of the Year 8 record which stands at 172.

9V127 and 9V130 both came in 2nd place with a score of 127, with 9R15 placing 3rd with 125.

Congratulations to Adey House which was the overall winning House over Morriss, West and Macghey.

YEAR 8 DANCE OFF Congratulations to all the Year 8 students who participated in the Turn Your Health Around / Australian Curriculum synchronised movement Dance Off. Special congratulations to joint winners, 8R11 and 8V133, 8G03 who took out 2nd place and 8V132 who came third.

STAGE 2 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY HIGH TEA The Stage 2 Food Hospitality Class showcased their learning by preparing and serving High Tea to a number of staff last week. Well done to our student master chefs on the wonderful array of sweet and savoury delights they served.

YEAR 10 DANCE CONCERT The Year 10 Dance students showcased their learning to an appreciative audience of friends and family in the School Hall.

Well done to the students and to the teacher, Ms Supriya Panjwani, on their entertaining performances.

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YEAR 10 PLP WEEK During Week 8, all Year 10 students and Year 9 ALEAP students participated in PLP (Personal Learning Plan) Week.

Throughout the week, students listened to and engaged with a number of guest speakers, completed assessment tasks and learning activities and participated in mock interviews. The purpose of the week was to prepare students for casual and part-time employment, as well as initiating thoughts on the career pathway they may wish to take.

Students were offered invaluable information through a vast array of guest speakers. Presenters ranged from Peter Karounis, a psychologist who previously worked for AFL club Port Adelaide in order to maximize performance through relationship building, to Jessica Perry from Career BluePrint who provided insight into the types of jobs we can expect in the future. Vulnerability of the current labour market was acknowledged by a number of presenters who highlighted the importance of developing soft skills such as team work, communication and problem solving in order to gain employment.

Over the course of the week, students submitted a job application for one of nine pretend positions advertised. Examples of advertised jobs included; a game attendant at Pete’s Pinball Mania, a waiter at Bob’s BBQ Bonanza, and a mascot for the Swift

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Snakes Lacrosse Team. Upon dropping their résumé and cover letter in the job application boxes, students were allocated an interview for that position where they were asked a series of challenging questions.

Dressed in their semi-formal attire, students were interviewed by panel members consisting of retired teachers, old scholars, and volunteers from local businesses. All panel members were thoroughly impressed with the students’ responses as they displayed excellent communication skills, expressed confidence, and answered questions effectively by providing examples with their statements. Although it was a nerve-wracking experience for many, the value in receiving feedback on their interview will be highly beneficial for when students seek their first job.

At the conclusion of the week, the successful applicant/s for each of the 9 positions were announced and awarded certificates for their accomplishment. Well done to all who participated in the mock interview process, and a special mention to the winners; • Bobs BBQ Bonanza – James Beasy • Jeans R Us – Eva Jones • Crafty Cup Café – Ben Kelly & Ella Prowe • Burgers for Days – Tonya Lokteff & Jack Barton • Nifty News – Lilli Vitagliano & Jasmin Williams

• Pete’s Pinball Mania – Maaike Williams • Smith Street Green Grocer – Jack McArdle & Annie Baek • The Swift Snakes Lacrosse Team – Tayha Christison • West End Cinema & Theatre – Renee Gamms & Tina Djurasevic Mr Alex Garlick | HASS Coordinator

Student reflection on the week Participating in PLP week allowed me to establish an identity. Over the span of five days, I listened to guest speakers, gathered valuable information regarding my future and positively recognized my character strengths. Through the abundance of information available, I was able to effectively construct a résumé and understand more fluently the art of gaining employment as a young person.

An equally beneficial element of PLP week was the supportive and insightful emphasis on developing a clearer understanding of the potential steps I will take regarding my future pathway. What seemed like a jumble of crossroads now appears a clear progression in making considered decisions to eventually arrive at my ideal career. Upon completion of PLP Week, I am looking at pursuing a career in robotic engineering or as an international ambassador.

Eva Jones | 10R21

5 REFUGEE WEEK On June 18, the International Student Ambassador Executives represented Adelaide High School at the 2018 Youth Poster Exhibition and Presentation of Awards at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery in UniSA. Refugee Week was launched by Assistant Minister to the Premier, the Honourable Jing Lee MLC. The exhibition featured posters created by refugees and local students alike, ranging from primary school students to university students from over 50 schools. The creativity and thoughts poured into each poster delivered a different story. However, all posters demonstrated how Australia welcomes refugees whilst appreciating their hardship and struggles to push the restart button on their lives. There were students who gave speeches about their own experiences seeking refuge in Australia, and local students who shared their personal understanding about refugees. All in all, it was an exuberant launch of 2018 Refugee Week.

perseverance of refugees globally. The general public, as well as school representatives of all colours joined together to celebrate the occasion in the Banqueting Room of Adelaide Town Hall.

Louise Duran and Aniza Abdul Halim | Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the International Ambassadors

Launch of World Refugee Day 2018 Held in the Adelaide Town Hall, the Australian Migrant Resource Centre launched the 2018 World Refugee Day, with guest speakers His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, with the Honourable Jing Lee MLC, Assistant Minister to the Premier; The Lady Mayoress of Adelaide, Genevieve TheseiraHaese; President of the Australian Hazara Federation and World Hazara Council, Mr Hussain Razaiat; AMRC Chair, Judge Rauf Soulio; and CEO Ms Eugenia Tsoulis OAM. As the International Student Ambassador Executives, we were honoured to represent Adelaide High School at such a prestigious event. Each guest speaker commemorates the strength, courage, resilience and

YEAR 8 FRENCH QUIZ NIGHT

In Week 8, 10 students from the Year 8 French classes of Mesdames Enriquez, Datsenko and Waldron attended the French Quiz Night at Seymour College, where they competed against a number of other schools in the Adelaide region.

The students were able to taste traditional French food such as pain au chocolat, which is a viennoiserie sweet bread roll consisting of a yeast-leavened and laminated dough with dark chocolate in the centre.

During the quiz night, the students were questioned on a number of different aspects related to the French culture and language through a variety of activities. Some examples of activities that the students participated in included answering questions on the French culture, sorting out numbers into telephone numbers, answering questions relating to the French language on Kahoot, and translating French phrases into English.

It was an amusing night for everyone present, especially the students as they were provided with an opportunity to express their knowledge on the French culture and make new discoveries.

Overall, our school performed very well. One Adelaide High School team finished in first place and the second team came third.

Aryan Raj Dhawan | 8V131

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EXCURSION TO GUZMAN Y GOMEZ MEXICAN TAQUERIA In Week 6, both Ms Enriquez and Ms Gonzalez’s Year 10 Spanish classes went on an excursion to Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taqueria.

We had recently been studying the cultural aspects of food in Latin America. We had looked at topics such as flavours, produce and cooking techniques, therefore the trip tied in perfectly with what we had been learning about in class.

On arrival at the Mexican restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by staff who encouraged us to speak and order using our knowledge of the language. A variety of dishes were ordered off the menu, the favourites being nachos, burritos and enchiladas. As we ate, we took notice of all the flavours that were incorporated into the dishes. It was observed by the whole class that the service from the staff was

exemplary and they were quick to bring the food while engaging in Spanish conversation and discussing their culture. The restaurant offered a wide range of dishes and we were also able to choose between fillings and toppings. This allowed our food palates to experience new tastes, such as the hot spices and sauces on offer.

After all the theory, it was nice to go out and try delicious Spanish food with our friends. The environment was extremely inviting with bright colours that caught our attention and traditional Spanish music that made us feel like we were involved with their culture.

They also had handmade decorations and table pieces on show; a bonus was their trendy, central and popular location.

Charlotte Fleming 0R20 & Lily Haines 0V123

DA VINCI DECATHLON On May 31, 8 students - Jasmine Kaur, Sophie Wheaton, Ronan Baker, Ying Stokes, Maddie Berryman, Jordan Heng, Imogen Wearing and Preshna Nakarmi - represented Adelaide High School at the Knox Grammar School 2018 Da Vinci Decathlon at St Peter Girls College.

We participated in the 11 disciplines of engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography, and general knowledge. The tasks consisted of several complex components which challenged our ability to work as a team, as well as applying our acquired knowledge to the different disciplines of the competition.

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With our competitive drive, we were able to place 3rd in codebreaking. In all the tasks, we were required to use higher-order thinking skills and we gained valuable experience.

On behalf of the team, we would like to thank former participants, Daphne Dale, Janna Tapales, Dain Lee, Gianni Cirocco, Shardul Mulye, Axel Hoffmann, Jagreet Malhi and Peng Qin for helping prepare us for the decathlon. Thanks to Mr Kim for helping arrange our school to participate and to Mr Gurr for organising the funding for the event for us. Overall, it was an enjoyable yet challenging day.

Jasmine Kaur and Preshna Nakarmi | 9G04

7 MEET THE WRITERS FESTIVAL On Thursday, June 21, students from all the Year 8 English classes went to the Adelaide Convention Centre for the Meet The Writers Festival held by the South Australian English Teachers’ Association (SAETA).

The Meet the Writers Festival has been an SA event for 25 years. Many famous authors have attended, including Jackie French, who was this year’s keynote speaker. Other writers were John Marsden, Phil Cummings Archie Fusillo, Rosanne Hawke, Jack Heath, Sally Heinrich, Dan McGuiness, Thomas Sullivan, Jared Thomas, Sally Hardy, Kristin Weidenbach and Allayne Webster. Originally, Andy Griffiths was going to come too but had to cancel at the last minute.

The opening ceremony was awesome! I was given the opportunity of a lifetime listening to Jackie French speak about how books gave her a window to another world and allowed her to use her imagination and discover hope and possibilities at a time when she was homeless and hungry during WWII. She stressed that every time we read a book, we are in another reality and how books are safe and powerful.

The first workshop I attended was by Phil Cummings, who wrote books like Breakaway, Angel, and Ride, Ricardo, Ride.

Although I was not familiar with all of his books, I walked out of that session as if I had always been a huge fan of his work.

He advised us to keep ideas and write down notes on anything we can find, even on “vomit bags” in aeroplanes, and most importantly, to develop a filing system so we can revisit those ideas and know where to find them. He also explained how he writes from personal experience and to not be afraid to make mistakes, as even professional writers have many drafts before they can get their story right. The next writer I met was Sally Hardy, a playwright.

She spoke about her passion for drama and how she came into playwriting. When she was younger, she wanted to be an ambassador as she spoke foreign languages, which is what I want to become, and I also have a great interest in performing arts as well. Therefore, it seemed like I met my future self.

believes that character driven stories like Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen are more memorable and stand the test of time. He explained how we need to give each of our characters a unique voice to make them come off the page. He finished his powerful speech by advising us to get out more and create new experiences and not stay behind our screens all day long.

John Marsden’s closing session gave us ideas on how to improve our writing. He

Lucia De Ross-Field | 8V132

The Meet the Writers Festival inspired me to continue reading great books and to want to improve my writing as I love English and using my imagination to write stories. It was also an enjoyable experience meeting all the authors, talking to them and asking questions. It was also fun walking to the venue with my friends and meeting friends there from other schools.

On behalf of all the students who attended, I would like to thank Ms Shannahan for organising this worthwhile excursion as well as my teacher of English Ms Vassiliou, Ms Aviet and Mr Varricchio for accompanying us.

PREFECTS YEAR 9 SOCCER CHALLENGE Just prior to the commencement of the FIFA World Cup, the Prefects’ Soccer Challenge took place in Week 5 of Term 2, with all Year 9 Pastoral Care classes participating in the event. The annual competition was held over five days, encouraging student participation in fitness and sport, along with some healthy interhouse rivalry and a chance for each PC class to prove their soccer ability.

In the light of the world’s most anticipated soccer event, it was only fitting that the athleticism and excitement of the students reflected a strong passion for the sport. The fast paced, skilled matches were avidly watched by everyone who came out at lunchtime to cheer on their friends and classmates, allowing for a fantastic atmosphere all week long. Dribbles, tackles, and snazzy soccer boots were aplenty, along with some first class goals which showcased the diverse sporting skills of the Year 9 cohort and kept the umpires and spectators on their toes. The games were spread out across the back half of the main oval, with the initial games being held for

seven minutes, increasing in time at each stage before an action packed 20 minute grand final on the Friday.

Despite strong competition from West and Macghey, Morriss and Adey succeeded in advancing teams into the grand final. The sportsmanship and skill of 9V128 and 9R14 allowed for a strong, competitive match. However, in the end, 9R14 succeeded in becoming the 2018 champions after a 1-0 victory, winning SJ Dowdy Cup points, the Year 9 Challenge Cup and glory for the Adey House.

The organisation and dedication of Kaartik Walia, who headed up the Soccer Challenge committee, ensured that the event ran smoothly, and the enthusiasm of the participants, along with the supporting students and teachers must be acknowledged. While the Prefects’ Soccer Challenge may not play on the global stage of the World Cup, it continues to delight and engage the school community in a way that sometimes only sport can.

Cecile Moylan | Head Prefect

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VINNIES SCHOOL SLEEPOUT Homelessness is a heartbreaking and devastating notion, but it is unfortunately a reality for many children and adults alike. On June 1, a group of student leaders and 3 staff spent a night underneath the stars as part of the Vinnies’ Sleepout, to help raise awareness of those experiencing homelessness in the wider community and raise funds for Vinnies homelessness services. In the weeks leading up to the Sleepout, the Prefects, SRC and SAPOL class members participated in numerous fundraisers, with a Casual Day and BBQ raising over $1500 for the cause. Each student leader was tasked with raising funds individually as part of a House competition, with Macghey taking the win at $3055 raised.

The evening started off with dinner, which consisted of warm soup and bread donated by the Victory Church and Bakers Delight Brighton, and an introduction by a Vinnies worker, Jane. Following this, the students heard of the life experiences of two men experiencing homelessness, and it was their stories which brought home to all of us the purpose of our Sleepout and how our money would help those less fortunate than ourselves. Of course, no school event is complete without some competition, so the students participated in various small games as part of a House competition which was organised by the SAPOL group. The time eventually came for the students to retire to bed outside in The Plaza, armed with a thin mat and a sleeping bag. Many students managed to get some hours of shut-eye, but the freezing weather and relentless winds made it difficult to get comfortable.

West $2048 Maja Dickel $584.35 Leah Menzies $436 Adey $1700 Samantha Kounnas $292 Morriss $1589 Mahshiat Tahsin $531.40 Tharaki Aluthwala $338.39 Spending a night away from the security of their beds allowed the students to gain a lot of awareness about the state of homelessness in Adelaide, as well as providing opportunities for them to make a tangible contribution to this cause. The success of the Sleepout demonstrated how passionate Adelaide High is about making positive and effective change within the wider community.

Andrew Tu | Prefect

Overall the students raised $8392 for Vinnies, and the highest fundraisers for each House were: House Highest Fundraisers Macghey $3055 Samyak Jain $632.80

Tayha Christison $381.74

YEAR 9 CAMP Under sunny, late autumn skies, the Year 9 students attended the Year 9 Camp at Woodhouse Activity Centre in Week 8. Students in Adey and Morriss Houses attended on Wednesday and Thursday while the West and Macghey Year 9s attended on Thursday and Friday. Students were engaged in a number of outdoor activities including mountain bike riding, damper making, orienteering,

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shelter building, team games and frisbee golf, and given the great weather, everyone was able to spend some time at Challenge Hill.

Night activities included the traditional night walk and the Mini Olympics which saw students competing in teams in a number of challenges.

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Tertiary Open Days 2018

STUDENT PATHWAYS UPDATE

It is important for anyone considering tertiary study in Adelaide to be aware of these Open Days and to go along, if possible. There may be other ‘open sessions’ during Semester 2, but I have listed the big events that showcase what the institutions have on offer to prospective students. Feel free to find out more detailed information from their individual websites.

• Torrens University: Sunday 4 August • University of Adelaide: Sunday 12 August • University of SA (UniSA): City West and City East Campuses: Sunday 12 August • Flinders University: Friday 10 & Saturday 11 August • Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide, Regency Park: Saturday 18 August (11am – 3pm) • tafeSA Adelaide College of the Arts: Sunday 12 August (10:30am – 2:30pm)

EA Career Expo 2018 A reminder about the East Adelaide Career Expo, to which our students and parents / carers are cordially invited, which will be held at Marden Senior College on Thursday, August 16 from 12 noon till 1.30pm. There will be representatives from the universities, tafeSA, The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), the Motor Trade Association (MTA), Maxima, the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Association, Chartered Accountants ANZ, Tabor College, CDW Studios, Clip Joint and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE).

There will be other industry focussed career expos run later in the year by other organisations, which I will promote to the school community.

Future Jobs During PLP Week Jess Perry from Workforce Blueprint addressed the Year 10s about building capacity and capability for the 21st Century workforce. She gave a very engaging presentation, sharing her experiences as a young entrepreneur. I recently had the pleasure of viewing a presentation from Wendy Perry, Managing Director, who outlined 21st Century capabilities, which was also very stimulating and thought provoking. I thought I would share the following article with you https:// www.financialexpress.com/jobs/artificialintelligence-and-the-future-jobs-you-needto-upskill-for/1200783/ which discusses the rapid pace of developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the effect it has had on other industries. It also looks at the impact

of technological advancements on current and future jobs and how important it is for young people to upskill to keep up with economic growth.

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) On Friday, June 22, as part of the Year 10 PLP Week, Ms Vicki Bryant, our Career Pathways Manager, spoke to interested students in Years 10 and 11 about Schoolbased Apprenticeships. She said that more students are taking advantage of the flexibility in the SACE to commence training in their desired career pathway. Employers appreciate the advantages of commencing the employment of an apprentice or trainee in a part-time school capacity.

For students, it is a chance to develop their skills (presentation, communication, reliability, punctuality, etc) and to start their formal apprenticeship contract, working 8 – 25 hours per week. Students are able to earn wages and accrue Stage 2 SACE credits. Some employers tend to prefer students who have already developed an understanding of and gained some experience in the chosen industry, either by having completed a work experience placement and / or a taster VET course.

Some of the challenges involved for students include finding a vacancy in their preferred industry at an accessible location and then ultimately balancing school and work demands. However, any interested students are invited to follow up with me, regardless of what stage of the process they are at, so that they can be given guidance and advice.

She advised that there is an employer looking for school-based or junior full time apprentices to work around the eastern suburbs area, and that they would prefer that the candidate lives close to the restaurant. If your son / daughter is interested, please ask them to make initial enquiries to her via email paula.j@ salfordcollege.edu.au.

I am also able to assist with resume preparation.

Purchased VET courses I am so proud of the current Years 10 – 12 VET students who have either concluded their formal vocational training at the end of Semester 1 or who are continuing their training into Semester 2. Those continuing students who need to undertake Structured Work Placement as a compulsory component of their VET course, and who would like to firm up any July school holiday placements are reminded that the paperwork needs to reach me by the morning of Monday, 2 July.

VET and Subject Selection at AHS for 2018 As the Term 3 course counselling is fast approaching and students are considering their options and researching possible pathways, I urge particularly Years 9 – 11 students to consider the purchased VET offerings that will be listed in the 2019 Adelaide High School Curriculum Booklet and the more recent 2019 information that I will disseminate as it comes to hand. The booklet contains some basic general VET information that all might find useful.

There are also School-Based Apprenticeships on offer for Years 10 and 11 students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background available through NAB, who is working in partnership with Maxima, commencing in December 2018.

The qualification to be gained is Certificate III Business and is ideal for students who wish to kick start their career in banking or finance. Interested students are invited to contact with Mr Kay or Mr Babirat in the first instance.

Year 9 – 11 students who wish to undertake purchased VET in 2019 are encouraged to supply me with a completed Expression of Interest Form, which I have emailed to students. I have also placed hard copies in Student Services and on the tray outside my office, as I need to be aware of the actual course or the type of VET course in which your son / daughter is interested.

Note that VET study incurs training fees for the families concerned and that a high commitment level is required by students.

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In the meantime, aspiring VET students must still choose a full cohort of school subjects for course counselling purposes.

Once the VET course is confirmed, which is likely to be in Term 4 (or in a few cases, very early Term 1, 2019) the students concerned will be able to negotiate to drop a non-compulsory subject (per semester) to help them manage their load. Many students enrol in full year subjects, but

Paula Jacques, Marketing and Apprenticeship Officer from Salford College, recently advised that they have several positions in Adelaide for potential new school based apprentice chefs. There are also vacancies for current or graduate students interested in becoming an apprentice chef.

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STUDENT PATHWAYS UPDATE cont some courses only last for a semester. They can give students valuable insights into and experience in particular industry areas.

Stage 1 credits, need to indicate this on their Year 10 subject selection form. This course generally runs in Semester 1.

It is also possible for Years 10 and 11 students to complete integrated VET at Adelaide High School for a minimal cost only. We have been running the food processing pathway for many years and it continues to be popular. Students complete partial Certificate II in Food Processing, due to our partnership with tafeSA. Note that:

• current Year 10 students who wish to select this Year 11 subject will need to indicate this on their Year 11 subject selection form. This course generally runs in Semester 2 and successful students could earn 20 Stage 1 credits. Students don’t have to have done the Year 10 course in order to enrol for this course.

• current Year 9 students who wish to select the Year 10 food processing pathway, for which they could earn 10

Short training courses It is still possible for students to enrol in

short courses which are run by external providers and which last for only one day.

Barista has been hugely popular this year amongst Years 10 – 12 students. The other short courses on offer are Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA: for Year 12 students who are almost 18 years of age), First Aid and White Card Construction Industry training.

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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