MISSING LINK
Term 2 2015
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT As we come to the end of Term 2 can I thank staff, students and parents for their efforts. As many of you know I took extended leave this term and I would like to thank Ms. Mattimore, Ms. Vuki and our new deputy principal for ensuring the school continued to deliver high quality curricular and extra curricular programs for students. Thanks also to teachers who have created learning opportunities for all our students. This edition of Missing Link is very large, reflecting the many opportunities students had to learn and participate in Term 2. There are stories of success in academic studies, sport, school service and the arts. At the same time student assessment for first semester is now finished and reports were issued at the Principal Presentation Assemblies on Thursday 25 June. Congratulations to the 850 students in Years 7-10 and the staff who completed interviews
during personalised learning week and set goals for next semester. Congratulations to Year 12 on successfully completing their trial examinations. Some other highlights of the term included: • The Young Writers awards with the partner primary schools in The Learning Neighbourhood. • SALSA training with over 100 Year 10 volunteers leading groups and Dr Smita Shah winning an AMA (Australian Medical Association) award for her work with the SALSA program. • Success in cross country, athletics and basketball - with the Boys Basketball team, coached by Mr. Diaz, finishing 5th in the state - the school's best ever result in the sport. • The continued roll out of BYOD and the use of technology in classes. • The redesign of a number of classrooms and learning spaces to be 21st century learning spaces with new furniture and work flows. • Ms. Callaghan's successful trip to the USA representing Australia at the Microsoft Educators’
Conference. • Presentations on the innovative work of the school by Mr. Langfield, Ms. Mattimore and Rachelle Rativo (Blacktown Youth Ambassador) at the NSW Secondary Principals' conference. • The school's success in being chosen to work on a major DEC trial in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by developing innovative programs in project based learning and problem solving. • The selection of the school as the place to launch the Bridges to Higher Understanding report and the selection of Liam Walker and his mother Loretta to speak about Liam's participation in the program and plans to study at university. • The successful completion of the Year 6-7 selection panel. At the time of writing 216 Year 6 students have been offered local or competitive places in the school. • The successful introduction of new DEC performance and development procedures by the teaching staff. • The success of the administrative staff in introducing and embedding new DEC software systems and procedures for managing school operations and finance, including a special thanks to Mr Burki for his work on eT4L and the library staff for introducing the new online Oliver borrowing system. • The nomination of Helen Fone as Vice President of the P&C filling the casual vacancy created by Rodney Johnson's resignation. We would like to thank Rodney and Sharon Johnson and Gwen Briggs for their service to our P&C and wish them well in their move to Victoria. As we come to the end of this term, it is easy to reflect on the past. It is more difficult to predict the future
but that is something we must do if we are to have students who are ready to learn, live and work in the future that is coming. This year, across the OECD nations, 39 million young people aged between 19 and 25 are unemployed and, two weeks ago the World Economic Forum was told that in the next 5 years the world economy will be disrupted and transformed in ways we could never have imagined at the start of this century. New terms like collaborative consumption and STEM (see above) are shaping the kinds of learning students need to have. It will not be enough to just go to high school and hope for the best. Schools, students and families have to be able to learn and work in different ways. In Term 3 Ms. Mattimore and Mr. Langfield plan to launch our new digital student portfolios and there will be great opportunities for students to develop and present their portfolios to parents and the community in the next 12 months. Our school has also been doing a lot of work on creativity (the in-demand skill for the 21st century) and we have thought about the nature of creative thinking. Creativity requires curiosity, imagination, collaboration, discipline and perseverance….. capabilities that our school is seeking to embed as ways of working in all that we do. As we go to the holidays with best wishes to all for a safe and happy break, we should all be thinking of what we will do next and how what we choose to do will influence our individual futures and the future success of our school community.
Christine Cawsey AM Principal
An update on the BYOD Program @ Rooty Hill High School
Becoming Digital Learners
Term 2 has seen many students take up the opportunity to bring their own device for learning to school. All students have had the opportunity to use Google Apps for Education which has given them access to a range of free software from Google which include: • Google Drive: Gives students access to secure online storage. • Google Classroom: An online classroom for students that gives them access to their subjects. • Google Docs: The suite contains 3 main apps - Google Docs (word processor), Google Sheets (spread sheet) and Google Slides (presentation). • Google Sites: Students have the ability to create and design websites. Students now have the ability to store, share and access files and collaborate with other students anywhere, anytime using their @rootyhillhighschool.nsw.edu.au email accounts.
STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS AND EVENTS Microsoft Educators Exchange Noelene Callaghan Being 1 of 1,000 Expert Educators from 80 countries to attend Microsofts Educators Exchange at Microsofts Head Quarters in Seattle, USA was truly an experience of a lifetime. Being a part of a prestigious group of educators gave me the opportunity to represent Australia and share what we are doing here at Rooty Hill High School. Throughout the Exchange, workshops by teachers were delivered on how they use Microsoft Office and other technology tools in their classrooms. Every session delivered great solutions and resources that could be used in EVERY classroom regardless of language or culture. I was very fortunate to be invited to participate on a panel (for 2 sessions) to share how we use Minecraft in the classroom and how, globally, teachers can implement it in their own schools. The panel included myself and 3 other teachers from Canada, Ireland and Brazil. What is clearly apparent, is that Australia is innovative and advanced in the educational sector and we should be proud to share our work with teachers working in other parts of the world. Rooty Hill High is amongst the best and thank you to the school for supporting me in this experience.
Beyond the Bridge On Wednesday 10 June, Rooty Hill High School hosted 21 pre-service teachers from the University of New South Wales for the Beyond the Bridge school visit. Pre-service teachers participated in an induction to the school that included learning about the school's shift to using Google classroom. They then observed lessons periods 2,3,4 and all reported a welcoming student community. All said that they found the experience to be very enriching and it was the first experience for most entering classrooms since they had left school themselves. Thank you to all staff involved in the event.
Deputy Principal Brenda Quayle welcomes preservice teachers
SALSA in the News Over 100 year 10 students volunteered to be involved in the SALSA program in 2015. SALSA stands for Students As LifeStyle Activists. The program involves Year 10 students delivering healthy lifestyle lessons to Year 8 students. All 100 students displayed their willingness to promote change with not only their own lifestyle but the lifestyle of other students and the community. The leaders have delivered the program to the Year 8 students, discussing the importance of eating a balanced diet and finding every opportunity to be physically active.
On Thursday 18 June, the SALSA program was recognised by the Daily Telegraph as a leading example of a Health Promotion Initiative. It highlighted the dedication and commitment of Associate Professor Dr Smita Shah and Dr Lim in assisting in the development and implementation of the SALSA program at Rooty Hill High School. Leaders and students alike spoke of the positive impact the SALSA program has had on their lifestyle both in school and out.
Personalised Learning Interviews During weeks 7 and 8 Years 7-11 prepared their personalised learning plans for semester 2. After previewing semester 1 reports, above and below line entries and self assessment of PERSIST values students set goals to achieve by the end of 2015. Student Personalised Learning Plans will be available in semester 1 documents. There are a number of support services available to all students for assistance with: • Assessment tasks • Career pathways • Class work Ways students can access additional assistance:
Mathematics Staff Achievements • Mr Eddie Woo, Head Teacher Maths, Cherrybrook Technology High School, delivered an excellent workshop to all Rooty Hill High School Maths teachers about student engagement. Check out Mr Woo’s Youtube channel on how to make Maths fun https://www.youtube.com/user/ misterwootube • Congratulations to Mr Brian Hickey, Ms Joanna Wilkins, Mr John Meng, Mr Manvir Singh and Ms Joanne Jin who held and contributed to a DEC online c o u r s e d e v e l o p m e n t : Te a c h Numeracy Across Curriculum. This BOSTES accredited course will be made ready to all public school teachers in Term 4 2015 and is particularly beneficial for teachers from schools in remote and isolated areas. Confucius Classroom The LOTE faculty is delighted to announce that an additional funding of $1500 has been granted to the Rooty Hill High School Confucius Classroom to support our trademark Outreach Program. Our LOTE team is now maintaining a Google Site where all the locally developed teaching and learning resources are shared with Confucius Classrooms across the state.
ACADEMIC UBS Finance Academy Recipient Congratulations to Harshita Sabharwal who has received a placement at the prestigious UBS Finance Academy to take place at Macquarie University during July 2015. The objective of the Academy is to provide leadership in investment banking education with a particular focus on senior secondary school students. The UBS Finance
Academy offers selected students an opportunity to explore and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in finance. This year 50 students have been chosen from public schools in ACT, NSW and Victoria. The program is a residential course designed to be a creative mix of theory, industry exposure, field visits, syndicate work and fun. A key learning tool is the finance sector case study. For the students there is a chance to explore a previously unknown career opportunity and develop new relationships with their peer group from other schools.
Time Travellers’ Ottoman Feast
Year 9 Time Travellers held an ‘Ottoman Feast’ in HSIE during week 8. This coincides with their current topic the Ottoman Empire. They were exposed to and enriched in the Turkish culture, music and food, as they transported themselves back to the days of the Ottoman Empire. 9Y Time Travellers Excursion to the Sydney Jewish Museum On Tuesday 23 June, our Year 9 students studying Time Travellers (Elective History) attended the Sydney Jewish Museum. Students
had the unique opportunity to hear from Holocaust survivors and gain valuable insight into the tragic events that unfolded under the dictatorship Adolf Hitler’s regime. Students were exposed to primary sources that have survived since World War II and got to see firsthand stories about the impact of the Holocaust on the lives of families and how they have survived both physically and mentally. Ye a r 1 1 & 1 2 G e o g r a p h y Fieldwork – Barangaroo and Greensquare Partway through this term, Years 11 and 12 students currently studying senior Geography completed a fieldwork excursion to Sydney CBD to view the urban developments occurring at Barangaroo precinct, Darling Harbour. Students were given the opportunity to talk with urban planners to discuss the nature of the development as well as view the impacts of the construction. Year 11 students have been working hard towards completing their Senior Geography Projects – congratulations on your outstanding work Year 11. Year 12 students have completed their trial HSC examinations – well done to each and every one of you for your effort and dedication towards completing your trial HSC examinations.
Society & Culture Study Day Excursion & Major Work Update The Year 12 Society and Culture class participated in the Society and Culture Association Study Day Excursion on Tuesday 26 May. It was an opportunity for the class to receive expert tutorials from HSC Markers on the new Society and Culture syllabus that is being examined this year. Some students were also able to use the day in the city to gain some useful research for their Personal Interest Projects. Students are to be congratulated for their progress towards their major works (worth 40% of the HSC Examination mark for the subject) that are due to the Board of Studies on Monday 27 July via electronic submission. The major works represent a 4000-5500 word mini thesis (including an annotated bibliography) that reflect a topic of the student’s choice requiring sociological and anthropological analysis. Students will be finalising their works over the July school holidays and in the first two weeks of Term 3. Keep up the fantastic effort Year 12!
L a n g u a g e P e r f e c t Wo r l d Championships In May, Years 7 and 10 language students participated in the L a n g u a g e P e r f e c t Wo r l d Championships. The LOTE Faculty would like to congratulate the following students who achieved outstanding results in the competition: • Silver Award - Claire Paler and Raizza Miclat • Bronze Award - Craig Ortiz, Courtney Hagan, Shayla Tran and Bianca Fuller
• Credit Award - Zane Catlett, Marina Ott, Ruselle Panis and Esmay Smith LOTE (Languages Other Than English) This term, Year 7 students were introduced to the topic My Family. They have learnt how to introduce family members to others. They have improved their language skills through activities on LOTE Google Classroom. Their enthusiasm and participation in the use of ICT in LOTE have impressed the teachers. Keep up the good work, Year 7! In term 2, Year 10 language students undertook a new unit on traveling and tourism. Students had the opportunity to explore a number of attractions in China as well as learning about different kinds of transport used for travelling. Students also had the opportunity to participate in a cultural activity making sticky rice dumplings and learning about the Dragon Boat Festival.
Mathematics Achievements This term has been very successful in the Mathematics faculty. All students completed their Half Yearly examinations with pleasing results. The top achievers overall this semester in each year were as follows: Year 7 - Shayla Tran Year 8 - Rosalie Bankler Year 9 - Murtathah Al Khazaaly Year 10 - Lisa Vu & Sabrina Zaman Year 11 General Mathematics Jacob Keaton Year 11 Mathematics - Jason Ma
Years 7 and 8 Maths Olympiad In term 2, 60 Year 7 and 8 students actively participated in a national premium school maths event, ‘Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad’. The leader of this team of Olympians is Ms Susan Dowling. We are thrilled by the enthusiasm and energy exerted from our students when they are competing to solve authentic mathematical problems that are fun, relevant and challenging. Year 9 Money Smart During week 6 of this term, all Year 9 students participated in the Commonwealth Bank Start Smart workshops. These workshops were aligned with syllabus requirements of the NSW curriculum and aimed to teach students about financial literacy, empowering them to start making wise financial decisions from an early age. Students participated in lecture style seminars and engaged in open discussion about getting their first job, rates of pay, taxation and workplace rights and responsibilities. The response from students was overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting how informative the workshops were and how much they enjoyed themselves. Years 11 and 12 Advanced Maths University Visits Students of Year 11 and Year 12 Advanced Maths classes will be attending an excursion to the University of Sydney on Friday 26 of June. The purpose is to experience the life of tertiary study and also to discuss study opportunities that are available for those students who wish to pursue further study in Mathematics and Science at the end of Year 12.
Years 7 - 10 Science Year 7 studied mining and land formation this term and created a website in which to display their work. Year 8 studied the cell theory this term and learnt how to use microscopes. The students learnt about cell organelles and created cell models.
and snow peas. They are building their scientific inquiry and practical skills while having lots of fun with their friends. Interested year 7 students are still able to join. We meet at lunchtime every Wednesday in F001.
Year 9 learnt about nuclear reactions this term and researched the use of nuclear reactions in power production and medicine. The students came up with their own opinions and presented their ideas to the class. Year 10 studied Chemistry this term and learnt how to write up their experiments in a professional laboratory book. Competitions 66 students from Years 7 to 10 participated in the National Science Competition and students from our Senior Chemistry classes participated in the National Chemistry Competition. Congratulations and well done to all those students. Science Club
Term 2 has seen the introduction of the Rooty Hill Science Club for year 7 students. A large number of students have taken up the opportunity to explore Science outside of the classroom environment. During the first few weeks, students have been able to create flubber and conglomerate rocks (rocky road). We are currently colouring flowers and growing mint
TAS Multimedia TAS Multimedia students spent semester one designing their future dream house. Using SketchUp, a 3D modelling and visualisation tool, students developed skills to create housing models. By developing their dream houses, students not only demonstrated their creativity, but also had the opportunity to practise maths skills by designing to scale and using their understanding of sustainability to incorporate environmentally friendly features into their housing design. Students found this unit engaging and challenging and students worked very hard to produce excellent results. The following design, by Bianca Fuller (7F) shows the attention to detail shown by many students as worked hard to complete their projects.
TAS Students Become Inventors TAS multimedia students are proving to be imaginative inventors and are using Makey Makey to invent new ways to interact with computers. A group of students have tossed away keyboards and have invented ways to use paper to play computer games. Planned projects in progress include using stairs to create music and using the school quadrangle to create Dance Dance Revolution. By incorporating concepts of simple circuits taught in Science classes, students are coming up with a variety of interesting and creative ways of engaging with computers. We look forward to seeing how far their creativity can take them.
After School Programming Club Once a week, a small group of Year 9 students meet after school to develop their programming skills. Students are currently participating in a national programming competition where they compete against students around Australia and New Zealand to test their ability to solve problems using html and CSS. We wish these students all the best in the five week competition. Year 9 Engineering Students researched Truss bridges to develop an understanding of engineering principles. I groups they were tasked to design a model timber truss bridge to carry as much weight across a span of 500mm. Each student sketched a possible design for their group to use, and using provided timber strips students marked out, cut and glued using only PVA and cardboard to secure each joint. Each bridge was loaded with
gym weights using a test rig supported from the bridge. Students could clearly see how basic engineering principles, and truss designs worked to support the amazing weight of 120 Kgs without failing.
add to the comfort and convenience of visiting the library in 2015, whether to borrow a book for the holidays, utilising the computers for assessments and research, asking a friendly member of staff for printing services, or to simply indulge in the wealth of knowledge housed here.
opening times and resources to help them transition out of school with the best results possible. On behalf of Mr Capouski and all Library staff, we look forward to working with more students and teachers in the future. Senior Study Strengthening in Support
Embracing the digital-age has been at the core of our efforts this year, with our new website ‘Oliver’ being accessible to students and teachers via their DEC portal and more importantly, providing access to our new range of E-Books, available for borrowing online! To take advantage of this or any of our other online offers, please see Mr Capouski or Mrs Billingsley at your earliest convenience.
Year 11 Retail Services A huge congratulations to all year 11 VET Retail Services students for completing another busy term. Early this term, students completed their first 35 hours of mandatory work placement at a variety of retailers. It was fantastic to see students apply what they had learnt in class to the real world and one of our students, Timothy Ban, was even taken on as a permanent-part time employee by his work place provider!
Library Heating Up The colder months in Term 2 have seen the library host a growing number of students during recess and lunch. The arrival of new furniture during Term 3 will only
Readers are leaders, and for those participating in the Premier ’s Reading Challenge, they are encouraged to continue reading their books online, as the more one reads, the swifter their literacy grows. “Guantanamo Boy”, by Anna Perara & “Steelheart”, by Brandon Sanderson have been the focus of our weekly Book Club, who have been meeting fortnightly in our smaller study rooms to enjoy the magic of literacy and the pleasure of reading. The remainder of 2015 will see the Library continue its improvement in services and facilities, and in light of the upcoming trials and HSC, all Senior Students will be given precedence with respect to library
The arrival of Ms. Aroney has added to an already progressive and quickly developing system of senior support this year, with the facility now equipped with the resources and know-how to assist seniors with all their courses, assessments, and schooling needs, including motivation, time-management or simply a place to study. In addition to the new teaching expertise, the Senior Study now houses the school’s collection of Senior Study guides, which are available for students to borrow or use at their convenience. As the year has progressed, we have continued to see a growing number of students utilise the Senior Study to complete assessments or seek assistance with classwork. All senior students are reminded to book themselves in for a session with either Ms Aroney (NumeracySpecialist) or Mr Ali (LiteracySpecialist) should they require assistance in the coming terms, especially with the impending trials and examinations. As a result of our newfound capacity to assist our Seniors, students are becoming increasingly aware that there can be no excuse for not being able to punctually submit assessment tasks provided they make the effort to invest some time in the Senior Study seeking help.
THE ARTS
Year 10
Year 12 The complexities and idiosyncrasies of nature, culture and the human condition are represented in the bodies of work being created by the 15 students studying Year 12 HSC Visual Arts this year.
Mrs Kennerson, Year 10 Advisor, Business Studies guru, and p a s s i o n a t e We s t e r n S y d n e y Wanderers supporter was the focal point and subject of 10X and 10Y’s portrait paintings.
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design and Textiles and Fibre make up the varied practices of this class.
Year 8 students have been creating, planning, moulding, glazing, carving and printing while at the same time studying the lithographic prowess of the incomparable MC Escher and his “Reflecting Sphere”. Clay vessels of all different shapes and sizes with intricate and detailed coil work and glazing finishes were produced by this semester’s cohort of imaginative individuals.
After a series of in depth interviews, students became more aware of the many facets of their respected year adviser. Over time portraits took shape representing Mrs Kennerson through symbolic colours, seafoam, shapes and forms.
The impressive input and output of Year 12 is to be commended and can be seen at the school’s annual Art on the Hill Exhibition (Wednesday 29 July) and HSC Open Night early to mid term 3.
Singit Choir in partnership with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Many students have signed up to join the Rooty Hill High School Choir. We have been rehearsing every Thursday lunch time and have now learnt a number of interesting warm up songs. We are also preparing three songs for concert performance later in the year. Both girls and boys are welcome to attend as our concert songs include parts for all voices. As well as enjoying singing together, students are also learning how to sight sing and read music. Singit is an initiative of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Our choir will join choirs from four other Western Sydney schools for a combined choral concert later in the year. Year 12 Music students lead Year 8 Drum Circles Year 12 Music students led the drum circles for the Year 8 Being Unique Day. The students, led by Ryan Revilla, taught the students Djembe rhythms and a Djembe call and response piece. Students assisting Ryan were Falakiko Uhatafe, France Blando, Paul McCarthy and James Cabban.
REACH Concert 2015 Preparations are underway for the forthcoming term 3 REACH Concert. Our Djembe Ensemble rehearses every Wednesday week A at lunch. Students are learning the new Djembe piece composed by Mr Peter Kenny. Music elective students from Stage 5 and 6 are preparing items for the
concerts. The Reach Concerts will be held in week 10, term 3. ICT in Music
Zachariah Laufili and Philip Fuiava of Year 11 have been composing songs this term. They have used the new iMac computers to both record their intentions and gain help in notating the compositions for final publication. We look forward to the finished songs.
their next debate, researching interesting statistics and facts to use, and planning fun and exciting minidebates, where the teams compete against each other in friendly debates. We have faced a lot of experienced teams and prestigious Sydney schools, and are proud of our achievements thus far! A first big congratulations to our two Senior teams who were given the challenge of facing James Ruse in their first two rounds of competition. Third speaker Keanna BaldwinHartmann had this to say: “This competition has been challenging, but has rewarded us with a sense of accomplishment, improved our teamwork, debating and public speaking skills, as well as helping us to form unbreakable bonds with our fellow debating team members.” Another big congratulations to our Year 9 & 10 Teams; as both teams have now faced Girraween High School and Blacktown Boys High School- the A Team were especially “on their game”, defeating both schools and keen to progress through to the quarter final rounds.
Arvee Francisco, Tyler Hopkinson, Samraat Grewal, Joshia Laufili, Brendan Watson, Liam Camilleri and William Carling of Year 10 have been completing highly successful 16 Bar Blues compositions on Chrome Books. Students were initially guided through the composition process by Mr Peter Kenny who demonstrated how to use Noteflight. Debating It has been a busy time for us, with around 40 members in our debating club and 6 teams competing in 2015. We have a lot of new members, as well as some seasoned professionals joining us. The debating teams meet up every Thursday lunch time, where they spend time preparing for
Again, we congratulate several new debaters from Years 7 and 8, as they faced the team from Doonside High School recently- one team emerging triumphant, and the other learning great lessons about the high school debating scene. This is an exciting year for debating at Rooty Hill High School, and there will be more to come! In the mean time, please check in with us on the school website and wish the teams the best of luck in future debates!
SPORT Panther Trophy Rooty Hill High School entered 4 teams in the 2015 Panther Trophy Competition. The under 13s, Captained by Francis Tafa had a successful day to finish second in their pool. The Under 15s, captained by Junior Sene, unfortunately lost their semi final to the eventual winners Chifley Bidwill. The Under 14s captained by Eddy Akatapuria progressed through the gala day to take on St Dominics in the final at Western Weekender Stadium. After an extremely tight first half and a few rough bounces of the ball they unfortunately lost the final. The Opens team captained by Ben Tangaroa similarly progressed through to the final to verse St Clair High School. After leading for most of the match and being 1 point up with 10 seconds left, they fell agonisingly short of victory. Rooty Hill High School was the only school to have two teams qualify for the finals day which is a fantastic achievement. The dignified and stoic way all the teams dealt with defeat really displayed the true meaning of sportsmanship and all the values of Rooty Hill High School.
The Under 14s Buckley Shield The Under 14s Buckley Shield team have progressed through the initial gala day after comfortably accounting for 3 schools. They await their next opponent as they aim to continue their march through the nation-wide competition. Athletics We had a very successful school and zone carnival with many students progressing through to the Sydney We s t c o m p e t i t i o n . E x t r a congratulations to Dylan Curmi and Carlos Torzar who both broke long standing zone records on their way to victory. Cross Country We h a v e h a d a n e x t r e m e l y successful year this year in Cross Country winning Junior School, Senior School and Overall School Champion of Mount Druitt Zone. Jayden Rowe, Matthew Varley, Paris Staal and Dylan Curmi all placed first at the zone carnival with Dylan finishing 3rd at the Sydney West event. He will represent at CHS in the next few weeks. We had an amazing 24 students compete at the Sydney West carnival. They are: Ali Almoail, Benjamin Curmi, Emma Campbell, Gemma Ross, Jay Micallef-West, Rachel Viemero, Rheece Vassallo, Sophie Lee Wenning, Holly Steeden, Paris Staal, Byron Pochodyla, Rhys Steward, Crystal Bandal, Emily Johns, Kaitlyn Morris, Matthew Varley, R a c h e l Va r l e y, E m i l y C l a r k , Maddison Toms, Ricki Manuhuia, Daniel Hicks, Dylan Curmi, Helen Liang, Jayden Rowe. Boys AFL
Touch Football
The Years 9/10 Boys and Girls Touch Football teams competed in the NSW All School State Championships on Friday, 12 June. Both teams were competitive in all their games, winning a game each and displaying quality team spirit.
This year our Boys Opens Touch Team progressed through to the gala day after defeating Blacktown Boys and Glenmore Park High School. They then progressed through to the quarter finals of the gala day where they defeated Blaxland High School. They came up against the formidable Hills Sports High School in the semi-final where they unfortunately lost 5-3. A fantastic result by all the boys, captained by Damon Finn. Open Girls Soccer The Open Girls Soccer team played their first game this year in term 2 against St Marys Senior. The team won with Jemma Butler and Sophie Read scoring our two goals to nil, making their way to the semi-finals. Unfortunately we did not progress through to the finals, however, well done to the team for making it a step further in the competition this year. The girls showed consistent
commitment to the team at training sessions and persistence throughout the game. A special mention to Brittany Menolotto, for her captaincy and Natalie Pate for her leadership.
Opens Boys Basketball The Opens Boys Basketball Team are currently placed 5th in the State. Congratulations Amol Sharma, Warren Cabban, Jhamer Villalon, Theo Ranara, Will Carroll, France Blando, James Cabban, Yeshneil Gounden, Brandon Kamoe, Renz Miclat and Aecel Sunga. N S W C H S Vo l l e y b a l l Championships Congratulations to all of the students from Rooty Hill High School who represented Sydney West Volleyball this term at the NSW CHS Volleyball Championships. Both the boys and girls teams came second at the championships. Special congratulations must go to Kiata Hemi who was selected in the NSW CHS team. She was also named Most Valuable Player for the tournament. This is an outstanding achievement for a Year 10 student in an open age competition. The students who represented Sydney West Volleyball were: Boys: Joshua Deo, Danny Edwards, Ryan Fitzgerald, Brandon Kamoe, Sweeney Mauli’o, Mark McCarthy, Paul McCarthy and Jodeci Tukiutonga Girls: Kiata Hemi, Charie Taia and Shaniah Tukuitonga
Opens Boys Basketball Team with Coach Mr Diaz
S y d n e y We s t Vo l l e y b a l l Champions Congratulations to both the Open Girls and Opens Boys Volleyball teams who successful defended their S y d n e y W e s t Vo l l e y b a l l Championship titles from last year. Both teams played against Baulkham Hills High School in their respective finals which were held in week 7 at Baulkham Hills High School. The girl’s final was played first with the girls winning in straight sets. The set score was not an indication of how close the game actually was with our girls coming from 12 points behind in the second to go on and win the set. This was a remarkable comeback which set the girls up for victory. The boy’s got off to a shaky start in their final dropping the first set, despite doing an excellent job defending against Baulkham Hills’ two NSW CHS representatives. However, upon rectifying their unforced errors and serving strong, they managed to shut Baulkham Hills completely out of the match to take the final 3 sets comfortably. Both teams have now qualified for the NSW CHS top 16 knockout
competition. This event will take place week 2 of term 3. Good luck to all of the players involved. The Open Girls Squad : Peapea Ah
Foon, Taishia Cason, Rose Euese, Kiata Hemi, Mirae Hemi, Heidi Lelevaga, Ati Maa, Dorothy Scott, Shanna-April Stuart, Charie Taia, Shaniah Tukuitonga and Jody Wells The Open Boys Squad: Joshua Deo,
Danny Edwards, Ryan Fitzgerald, Brandon Kamoe, Sweeney Mauli’o, Paul McCarthy, Mark McCarthy, Denilson Periera, Benjamin Tangaroa and Jodeci Tukuitonga
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION ANZAC Day 100th Centenary Commemorative Ceremony On Friday 24 April, the staff, students and community of Rooty Hill High School stood still and commemorated a very special and momentous ANZAC Centenary. This year marked the 100 year of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli and reinforced the true meaning of ANZAC, examining both the ANZAC and Turkish perspective. th
A special visual presentation highlighted what the meaning of ANZAC Day holds for members of the Rooty Hill community, including staff and students.
On Saturday 25 April representatives from the school and the Learning Neighbourhood schools were invited to the March to lay a wreath and Dawn Service at the Rooty Hill RSL where the four schools were highlighted in the 100 year commemoration, attended by 10,000 people. This year’s ceremonies truly opened up a new chapter of commemoration on a personal level of the Rooty Hill High School community. The feedback received from both staff and students was overwhelmingly positive and the recognition of the hard work and dedication by everyone involved showed the true spirit of what binds this community.
Aboriginal Education Aboriginal Education in Term 2 has seen many events across the AFL Indigenous Academy, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience, School 2 Work program and a Year 7 & 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day at the University of Sydney. Thank you to Ms Graham for taking the first AIME excursion, Mr Mondinos for the AFL Indigenous Academy program and Miss Melanie Douglas for her work with the Year 7 & 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day. The Aboriginal Education Team is currently planning for NAIDOC Celebrations early in Term 3. AFL Indigenous Round Launch Three of our students represented the AFL Indigenous Academy, Western Sydney and Rooty Hill High School at the 2015 AFL Indigenous Round Official Launch in Week 6. Leroy Jones, Hayley Matheson and Carlene Lever were given the honour of meeting Sydney Swans stars Adam Goodes, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, Lewis Jetta and Abaina Davis, as well as, AFL legend Michael Long. The students were treated to an amazing performance by members of the Bangarra Dance Theatre, some wonderful cultural food and interviews celebrating Indigenous culture.
AFL Indigenous Academy The AFL Indigenous Academy has been in full swing this year with students participating in exciting workshops, programs and excursions. So far this year students have attended GWS Giants AFL games, helped run a stall at Harmony Day, had some fun at Flipout, participated in different workshops, learned how to cook some tasty new food and Reconciliation Week. We have had an increase in the number of students attending the academy this year and encourage all Indigenous students to get involved. AIME: "AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) is a program designed to help indigenous students get through school and into university so they can become the person they want to be. The people there are really friendly and are willing to help anyone who needs it, they also encourage students to come out of their comfort zone a little to become more comfortable with who they are. “My personal experiences have been great, it has allowed me to meet a bunch of really awesome people from different schools and also people from the university. The atmosphere around you is satisfying because everyone is smiling and having a good time and everyone wants to share their talents. I’ve made new friends and met old ones to because of this program and honestly it has made me more involved in my culture" -Tyler Hopkinson Year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Day Twenty Year 7 and 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students participated in the 7&8 ATSI Day at the University of Sydney on Wednesday May 27. Students were able to participate in sessions that
introduced them to University style learning with hands on workshops. A favourite for students was being able to see mummies in the Nicholson Museum. Thank you to Miss Melanie Douglas for taking this excursion and the University of Sydney Compass program who made this opportunity possible. Students thoroughly enjoyed their day.
riders. Once students completed all their skills training they took home their bikes free of charge with a new helmet, lock and lights. It was a fantastic opportunity for students and, as always, Rooty Hill High School students participated in the program with enthusiasm.
PATHE (MY) Conference Friday of Week 8, 30 Maori and Pasifika students from Years 8 & 9 attended a PATHE Middle Years (MY) Conference at the University of Western Sydney Werrington Campus. Through the PATHE initiative, the PATHE MY Future Conference was developed to increase the vocational and career aspirations with Pacific youth across Greater Western Sydney. Students were asked to consider the importance of their education and its impact on their future. Students were also given a guide that helped them understand the various pathways available to achieve higher education goals. The students that attended displayed model behaviour, and participated enthusiastically throughout the conference.
NRL School to Work Program Matthew Field of Year 11 is continuing to work with the School to Work program and is to be commended for his dedication to the program. This program enables transitions for motivated Aboriginal students and offers opportunities to develop leadership. The Happiness Cycle This term 148 students from Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 had the opportunity to participate in The Cycle for Happiness Program. Prior to the program all students were asked to make a pledge and commit to a goal in hopes that students would increase their levels of physical activity. Each student, with the assistance of technicians helped to build a Reid hybrid bike. Students then rode through a number of fun and interactive stations challenging endurance, balance, and skills needed to become safe and confident
Job Club Hopes of using the senior years to achieve a successful work/study balance or to transition straight into the workforce have been at the heart of this term’s Job Club Program. Students who participated received the latest information about career opportunities and more importantly, were given the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with Mrs. Marchich and Mr. Ali.
SRC and Ambassador Induction
On Monday 25 May, Rooty Hill High School held its annual induction assembly for both the Student Representative Council and Year 7 Ambassadors. This year 50 Student Representative Council members and over 90 Year 7 Junior Ambassadors were inducted, in front of an audience of Year 7, teachers and many parents and family members.
Mock Trial
It has been an incredibly busy term for our Mock Trial team here at Rooty Hill High School. After 2 exceptionally difficult rounds, against Katoomba High School and Marsden High School, Rooty Hill High is currently ranked 8 out of 116 schools in the state! th
Rachelle Rativo of Year 11, and 2 0 1 5 / 1 6 B l a c k t o w n Yo u t h Ambassador, was invited to speak to the assembly about leadership and her experiences. A special video featuring Nova’s 96.9FM Fitzy & Wippa was shown during the assembly that commemorated the training days of the SRC and Ambassadors and congratulated the newly inducted school leaders.
This is a phenomenal achievement and it’s all due to the hard work of our dedicated team. A huge congratulations to Rachelle Rativo (Year 11), Melis Ozakca (Year 11), Nathan Johnson (Year 10), Mae Limbaco (Year 9), Ky Staal (Year 9), Patricia Lazaro (Year 11), Keanna Kay Baldwin-Hartmann (Year 11) and Amilda Kasper (Year 10).
Next term Year 7 Ambassadors will be undergoing further training for leadership in the school’s front office, and the SRC will be raising funds for Stewart House for kids in less fortunate circumstances. Congratulations on your induction to both the Student Representative Council and Junior Ambassadors.
Rooty Hill High now continues into the fourth round of competition and will be working hard during the holidays in preparing for their next case.
Previous programs have helped to land students positions in local fastfood and retail outlets, and hearing of Amber Burke’s (Yr 10) recent employment success is the latest in the string of students who are working to better prepare for their future. Aside from the content related to finding and securing employment prospects, students benefited from the program’s belief that where students are now does not determine where they can be in the future, and all were encouraged to take the first step towards closing this gap. Certificates of attendance and completion were given in recognition for the students’ efforts in a graduation ceremony that can be viewed on our school’s YouTube page. We thank the efforts of all involved in continuing to inspire students to raise their standards in terms of where they should be as young adults, and with continued efforts we will be seeing more students stepping into adulthood with authority, instead of merely being ushered through.
JUNIOR SCHOOL Year 7 Police Liaison Visit
In Week 3, Year 7 received a visit from Constable Monique Fitzgerald. Constable Fitzgerald talked to Year 7 about the rules and regulations that apply to students their age both in and out of school and the consequences that apply when you break the rules. Students now know both their rights and responsibilities when it comes to the law. Digital Thumbprint Workshops In week 5 Year 7 were enthusiastic participants in Optus Digital Thumbprint Workshops. These workshops are designed to teach students the advantages of a positive online presence, whilst arming them with the facts they need to stay safe online. All of year 7 learnt about the privacy of different social media accounts, understand why reading terms and conditions of websites are important and test the strength of their passwords. They learnt about how the infamous social media websites can profit off of your profile and what you put online. The students were told to be careful about what type of content they were to put online and as well as protecting your accounts with secure passwords. Year 7 enjoyed the talk thoroughly. UWS AIM Higher Workshops Aim Higher is a dynamic, hard hitting 60 minute high energy “magazine style” interactive performance that uses humour, music, multi-media and popular culture to engage, inspire and inform
Year 7 students about the many different progression routes into tertiary education. Monday of Week 7, Year 7 spent their afternoon learning about higher education in a fun and interactive way including lots of audience participation from students. Presented by Gibber, students learnt about all the possibilities available to them if they were to choose to extend their learning through TAFE or University. Students were shown scenarios that involved speaking to their parents their future, and career choices. Students were also introduced to the Pango website, which is a website designed just for students with the intent of assisting in increasing career choices through further education. Students left the presentation excited and deep in thought about their future and education.
Year 8
Being Unique Day Year 8 had another successful term where they made an active effort to be involved in many school activities. In particular, 90% of the year participated in an all day workshop titled ‘Being Unique’. All students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities throughout the day that promoted self-esteem and team work. The students enjoyed learning a hip hop routine and releasing some energy with various boot camp style fitness programs. Many students experimented with African drumming and learnt the art of song writing and recording. It was a funfilled day of learning and personal development.
Personalised Learning Week Well done to all Year 7 who participated in their first ever Personalised Learning Week. Students were able to view and reflect on the grades they received for each subject and set goals for the upcoming semester. Students displayed exemplary behaviour throughout the week.
Written by Piyatida Jade Ratanasirilak and Claire Paler with assistance from Miss Douglas - Year 7 Adviser
Optus Digital Thumbprint Ambassador Program Ten Year 8 students were selected to take part in a new program run by Optus called Digital Thumbprint Ambassadors. It was a fun and interactive session that illustrated the positive online presence as well as arming students with the facts to stay safe online. The select group of students were used to trial the program and were invited to give detailed feedback after the session. This is an exciting program that we will look to embed into our personalised learning program, to compliment the Year 7 and 9 Optus Digital Workshops that are currently running. Ms Cain - Year 8 Adviser
Year 9
It has been another busy and jampacked term for Year 9 at Rooty Hill High School. This term saw the beginning of the LEAPS Program. This is an initiative for twenty Year 9 students to work with mentors from Ashurst Law firm for three terms. The students take part in workshops on leadership, career choices, role models and more. The twenty students have already met with their mentors and completed the first three excursions. I look forward to a beneficial and amazing three terms with these twenty students.
In other Year 9 news, students have been doing great things with debating and mock trial, as always Year 9 ambassadors have been jumping at opportunities to take part in school events such as the Young Writers Presentation evening where we had several high quality entries. Congratulations to the grade winner Anneka Shankar as well as all the class winners.
SENIOR SCHOOL Year 10 There have been numerous opportunities for Year 10 students to become involved in the life of RHHS this term. Due to the large number of interested students there was a need to run two SALSA leader training days this term. Graduates from this program will become SALSA Leaders for younger students which involves supporting them to make healthy dietary, exercise and general lifestyle choices. Year 10 have been heavily involved with our School Careers Adviser and associated programs. Job Club has continued to have a positive impact on the year 10 students involved. This term there have been a class graduate and another job club begin, each Graduate being more employable for attending the course. Other students have been involved in the "Taste of Tafe" and "Eye on My Future" programs as they work towards achieving their future career goals. During all of this, students have participated in various sporting events, exhibited art works in galleries, participated in Young Writers, debating and Mock trial to name a few. In each instance, year 10 students have excelled. Academically, Year 10 have completed their first Semester of Senior School exams this term. While this has been both rewarding and challenging, it has allowed students to reflect and plan their learning goals for next semester which were articulated in their Personalised Learning Interviews towards the end of term 2.
Year 11
A big term for Year 11 in term 2 with many events unfolding. UWS Day, Zone and Regional Cross Country, Debating, Mock Trial, Crossroads Camp and not to mention all of the sporting teams Year 11are involved in. The lucky Year 11 PDHPE students were also involved in the Cycle For Happiness, an activity where they got to build their own bike to promote physical activity a good link to their courses unit of Better Health for Individuals.
The Crossroads camp was also a huge success with students showing excellent teamwork and support to one another along with many students conquering their fear of heights and getting dirty in the mud on the obstacle courses. The participation and success shown throughout this term by Year 11 has been exceptional and I am looking forward to continuing this level of interaction throughout next term.
Ms Haigh - Year 9 Adviser Ms Kennerson - Year 10 Adviser
Mr Hay - Year 11 Adviser
Year 12
Huge congratulations to the students of Year 12 here at Rooty Hill High for successfully completing another term in their last year of school! This term, Year 12 students have been working hard in all of their classes, submitting assessments and gearing up for their trial HSC examinations. Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 2 were exam week for Year 12 and I just want to congratulate all year 12 students for their dedication, commitment and hard work during this time. In addition to working hard, Year 12 have started to meet with Ms. Camillos, our careers adviser, to discuss post-school goals. This is a great opportunity to start thinking about what post-school pathway year 12 students want to pursue in 2016 – if you do have any questions make sure you book an appointment to see Ms. Camillos, Ms. Munzenberger or myself.
These holidays, I encourage all year 12 students to rest, recharge and continue to revise as they head into term 3. Term 3 is particularly significant for year 12 students as it is their final term of high school – ever! I encourage all year 12 students to check their assessment booklets to find out when their final assessment tasks are due in term 3. Have a safe and relaxing holiday Year 12 – You’ve earned it! Mr Singh - Year 12 Adviser
LEARNING NEIGHBOURHOOD Outreach Day During week 7 of Term 2 the Confucius classroom’s Outreach Program took place. the program involved about 100 students from Rooty Hill Public School. During the day students had the opportunity to experience how to make traditional sticky rice dumpling, paper cut as well as traditional Chinese calligraphy.
Science Fair Year 5 students from Rooty Hill Public School, Minchinbury Public School and Eastern Creek Public School were excited and intrigued by our Rooty Hill High School Fair. Some of our wonderful Years 9 and 10 students helped on the day by running experiments in the laboratories and scientific investigations in the Hall. Congratulations to all our helpers for their outstanding efforts in making it such a fun day for all the Year 5 visitors.
Young Writers Presentation On Wednesday, 27 May, the annual Learning Neighbourhood Young Writers Presentation was held in our school hall. We have invited a renowned author each year and this year was the turn of Catherine Jinks, whose book, ‘A Very Singular Guild’, has been named as a ‘Notable Book’ in the Younger Readers category of the C h i l d r e n ’s B o o k C o u n c i l o f Australia’s Book of the Year Awards for 2015. We have had fantastic speakers in the past including Jane Caro, Ursula Dubosarsky, Debra Oswald and Irini Savvides. Catherine was happy to speak on the occasion and spoke eloquently about the craft of writing and her own experiences.
This year student writers were asked to write about the theme Heroes. There were book prizes for the 4 major prize winners and certificates for the other participants. The overall school winner for RHHS this year was Angus Shephard (Yr 12) with his work “In the Year of the Centenary”. The afternoon was a celebration of the efforts of student writers from the four schools in our Learning Neighbourhood group which comprises Eastern Creek Public, Minchinbury Public, Rooty Hill Public and Rooty Hill High. With the audience made up of K-12 students from the four schools, teachers and parents. Music was provided by Alessandra Delfin. As always, this was a great afternoon of celebration, thanks to all the staff from the Learning Neighbourhood community who helped to make it a success.
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS TERM 2 2015 Year 7 Kimberly Aba Evan Ademovic Preeti Aisha Ali Divina Ambat Sara Anwar Keila Barbeau Jaimelen Camacho Emma Campbell Zane Catlett Christiane Convento Tarsha Daly Ruchelle Dawe Bianca Fuller Maryrose Guerra Courtney Hagan Shya Hedgman James Herning Lucie Hing Jaspreet Kaur Tiarne Kennedy-Pearson Atsupui Koudakpo Ronnie Lagazo Tony Lee Kobe Lepua Megha Martin Vanshita Marwaha Kanyapat Meekoh Rumman Memon Remiel Merlan Raizza Miclat Chantell Molloy Kylah Morgan Thomas Morris Marvin Muller Hanna Ngo Ella O'Neill Craig Ortiz Patricia Pagalanan Ruselle Panis Abbey Parnham Monique Powell Julianna Raquedan Piyatida Jade Ratanasirilak Maddison Redman Aaron Reyes Jade Ridley-King Patricia Ross Emily Rough Jose Mari Sio Tahlia Spiteri Sarah Stanley Atelaite Tamale Kealoha Tautuiaki Hayze Tauveve Francis Tinei Carlos Torzar Shayla Tran Vince Tumbaga Akanisi Vuki Sophie-Lee Wenning Chad Zahra Sussana Zaman Mike Zamora Year 8 Sarah Abbot Jozelle Agaimalo Masame
Sajid Al Hameed Saja Alhameed Venesse Angeles Rosalie Bankler Amanda Birmingham April Bryce Nansita Charan Chioma Chukwuani Jayden Cleary Samara Colwell Alessandra Delfin Jonathan Delos Santos Kyla Fischer En-Rogel Folau Amanda Fuiono Janaya Hammond Mason Kamoe Pranita Kumar Rhea Kumar Carlene Lever Hayley Matheson Iosia Mekuri Samantha Mendoza Kieran Mills Lemah Orya Anika Paul Pornkewarin Annie Phromma Narisha Prasad Hadrien Quesada Nikkash Raj Mya Rizk Paris Staal Holly Steeden Emily Stirk Maria Vilca Valencia Kearna White Maja Zlomislic Year 9 Maryanne Abouchanab Matthew Allen Crystel Bandal Gladeomae Bandeleon Brittany Bishop Joy Cayabyab Tarynn Cooke Alexa Cruz Dylan Curmi Francesco Demasi Masse Faiz Morwarid Faiz Lara Ferri Tahlia Finn Blake Ford Miguel Garcia Joanna Gevero Abby Giles Kiyan Gucel Mitchell Hawkins Mirae Hemi Samiyah Hussein Oscar Jennings Ayca Karsanbas Ankit Kaushal Helen Liang Mae Limbaco Courtney Lockett Ashaldine Mailei
Sahar Mohammed Salih Jethro Ocampo Reyhan Outim Imico Pablico Renee Panis Alyssa Parreno Brianna Pelayo Kyle Pont Caitlin Puckeridge Daniel Roberto Alexandra Robson Sharon Rogers Marion Schroeder Anneka Shankar Amol Sharma Romesh Sharma Nicole Singh Sonia Soliz Ky Staal Rhys Steward Chaithra Sumesh Aemar Sunga Daniel Thick Geordian Viloria Giandawn Viloria Andrew Vu Jaeda Zlomislic Year 10 Abdullah Ahmed Qasim Al Hameed Tayne Andrew Desiree Autor Taylor Ayoub Kevin Barrientos Khyle Blando Logan Carling Pallavi Chauhan Marso De Leon Cameron Eccles Deborah Gaskin Jovilenn Hartley Kiata Hemi Jayden Hicks Tyler Hopkinson Emily Jerome Emily Johns Nathan Johnson Leroy Jones Tia Kalic Amilda Kasper Harsha Kumar Jeremy Kumar Kelsey Laval Sydney Lavaro Samantha Lazaro Jane Lee Laura Matekovic Sparrow McCarthy Mikayla McNee Sarah Mendoza Jake Mesa Kaitlyn Morris Araluen Phillips Laila Popal Chloe Quintero Jefferson Ramos Bailey Seaton
Mico Singalawa Bianca Singleton John Sio Monique Story Abdullah Umar Aisha Umar Tricia Valenzuela Matthew Varley Rachel Varley Sanjani Vikash Lisa Vu Sabrina Zaman Year 11 Shanyce Attard Robin Del Rosario Joshua Deo Taylor Henare Kahoa Kupu Joshua Lancaster Zachariah Laufili Patricia Lazaro Jason Ma Jaryd Mccormack Ashleigh McCormick Melis Ozakca Rachelle Rativo Harshita Sabharwal Emily Sloan Tamara Smith Year 12 Ethan Ball Clare Da Silva Nicole Delos Santos Hannah Deo Kristine Diaz Tristan Filio Jessica Franco Mitchell Gilzean Marian Guerra Ashleigh Hanshaw Alyssa Herning Brittany Holroyd An-Nhu-Duong Huynh Thi My Chau Huynh Sokkhim Katherine Khov Raelene Kumar John Paolo Lopez Patrick Matekovic Olivia Morales Ashlee O'Toole Natalie Pate Bailey Phillips Ryan Revilla Caitlin Rough Mary Salvador Alaaddin Sari Catherine Sausa Angus Shephard Benjiman Small Aecel Sunga Helen Tuiafiso Falakiko Uhatafe Megan Varley
Year 11 Crossroads
Bridges to Higher Understanding
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