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Term 1 2016
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT As we come to the end of Term 1 2016, I would like to acknowledge the outstanding participation and performance of our students this term. Many of the highlights appear in the following pages. Term 1 always “sets the scene” for the rest of the year and, starting with the smooth enrolment of 1120 students, through to the Excellence Assembly and annual reporting, to the carnivals, excursions, peer support, debating, sporting knock out competitions and, of course, Harmony Day, this term has been an opportunity for us to work and learn together. We chose our PERSIST value of Teamwork and Leadership to be the focus of 2016 and, in so many ways our staff, students and parents have responded with a big commitment to collaboration – a key 21st century skill. We have had hundreds of parent contacts, culminating with Parent/ Teacher Night on 4 April and we were delighted to welcome almost 100 parents and ex-students to help or take part in Harmony Day, along with all the students in Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) at the partner primary schools. At the same time, students have continued to learn using the Google
Classroom, with more and more learning resources being accessible online. Congratulations to Years 7 and 8 for starting their digital portfolios this term – we look forward to seeing the shift as students understand their own learning skills and capabilities. At a school level we have formed new partnerships in school to work transitions with Social Ventures Australia, United Way and Western Sydney University. We have been chosen as a focus school by the University of Sydney Compass program and we continue to have close relationships with UNSW. One very special partnership we have formed is with 13 other comprehensive high schools, the Mitchell Institute and Professor Yong Zhao from Harvard to develop 21st century skills in entrepreneurship and collaboration. The result is that we have significantly increased opportunities for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to receive traineeships and scholarships when they leave school. These are exciting times, reflecting the needs of a very different generation of parents and students.
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The School Council One outcome of our work was the decision of the P&C to disband as a P&C and amalgamate with the School Council, the major decision making body of the school. This happened in March at the AGM of the P&C and I would like to thank Lincoln Jurd, Helen Fone, Gail Thick, Donna Brown, Debbie Johns and Vanessa Lancaster, the six parents who have kept the P&C going. They are all members of the School Council and we look forward to working with them during the rest of the year. End of Term Events Week 11: • 4-8 April: Year 7 Celebrations Week • 4 April: I have already mentioned the Parent Teacher Night • 5 A p r i l : Ye a r 9 X e l e c t i v e excursions • 6 April: Deputy Principal Recognition Assemblies (Years 8, 9 and 10) • 8 April: last day of term
SCHOOL AND STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS Trade Training Centre It was with great pleasure that the school took handover of the Minchinbury Trade Centre for Metals and Advanced Engineering on 29 February. The school would like to thank the team from Cliffords (the builders), Robyn from Public Works and Cameron and Sam from DoE for their relentless support in giving this school a really important new facility for use by our students and Mount Druitt TAFE, with whom we are partners. Can we extend particular thanks to Mr Movia for his outstanding leadership of the school team and his attention to every detail? Can we also thank Mr Buhagiar for his critical work at the design phase and Mr Hickey and the TAS team for putting up with the inconvenience during the building period. This building is the next stage in our renewal into a 21st century learning facility (see photos below left). Our First Highly Accomplished Teacher
On a final note I would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday break and I would like to extend thanks to our staff whose work is so important to the success of our students and school. Staff return to school on Tuesday 26 April and students on Wednesday 27 April. The uniform shop will re-open on Thursday 28 April for supply of winter jackets, long pants, jumpers and other winter items.
Christine Cawsey AM Principal
Trade Training Centre
The school would like to congratulate Linda Graham, Rlg HT TAS for her work over the last three years to demonstrate her achievement against the rigorous BOSTES process for accreditation as a “highly accomplished” teacher. This is a significant professional achievement and, for the many students who have achieved very high grades with Ms Graham a recognition of her work and commitment. We are all very proud of her achievement.
Fiji Fund Raising In the weeks after the terrible cyclone that destroyed much of the infrastructure of Fiji our students and teachers wanted to “do something”. Thank you to Ms. Vuki, the Music staff and the amazing young people of this school community who raised $2600 to send to help re-establish schools in Fiji. Thank you to the student leaders, performers and donators who, in many cases, sacrificed both time and money they would have normally used for themselves to help others. A great effort.
A C A D E M I C ACHIEVEMENTS & EVENTS Mathematics Faculty We have had another successful term in Mathematics highlighted by some fantastic results and learning activities. Apart from Mathematics we have also been facilitating some wonderful extracurricular activities. The Origami Club is held every Tuesday at lunchtime in E011 with Ms Tran. Below are some photos of what we will be making this year. If you are interested in origami, then you can come and join us in E011 or add the code 8bve3c on Google Classroom to view all the latest projects.
The Chess Club is held every Wednesday and Friday at lunch in E002. All students and teachers are welcome to challenge and most likely defeat Mr Corias. Remember if you are looking for maths work to do at home you can login to www.mymathsonline.com.au or Manga High. You can obtain your password from your math teacher.
LOTE Faculty Chinese Games In 2016 the LOTE department has introduced Chinese games as part of Chinese cultural learning. All Year 7 students have the opportunity to participate in Chinese games such as: Eagle Catches the Chickens; Ping-Pong Challenge; Shuttlecock Kick; Hide the Handkerchief; using traditional Chinese fans as well as practising with chopsticks. During the games, students demonstrated great interest and enthusiasm. Not only was individual potential fulfilled, but team spirit was built up throughout the games.
Eagle Catches the Chicken
Chinese Cultural Incursion Day
The LOTE faculty would like to congratulate a group of Year 8 students for their participation and enthusiasm in the Chinese Culture Incursion Day this term. The Year 8 students were given the opportunity to participate in specific Chinese activities such as traditional Chinese paper cutting, Chinese calligraphy, practicing how to use chopsticks as well as making Chinese lanterns. Students had great fun while understanding and learning about Chinese culture. The faculty would like to encourage more Year 8 students to participate in the language incursion program next term. Term 1 in Science This term Year 7 has been learning to be Scientists. They have learnt about laboratory equipment, safety, how to light a Bunsen burner and how to conduct experiments.
Practising with chopsticks
Ping-Pong Challenge
Year 8 has learnt about body systems and have had fun doing a heart dissection to explore the structures within the heart.
Year 9 has been researching infectious diseases, the immune system and vaccinations. They have created pamphlets on relevant infections that can be used to help inform the wider community. Year 10 studied forces and Newton’s t h r e e l a w s o f m o t i o n . To demonstrate their understanding, they built paper roller coasters and used them to explain how the three Laws apply to a roller coaster.
Year 11 Biology has studied local ecosystems this term and enjoyed a fabulous day on excursion at Olympic Park where they were able to measure both biotic and abiotic factors existing within the Olympic Park ecosystem. Year 12 Physics has been studying Space and have investigated the actual value for acceleration due to gravity at Rooty Hill High School using a simple pendulum.
TAS Faculty Term 1 has been very rewarding for the staff in the TAS faculty. The Year 11 and Year 12 Construction students had fun completing their various Cluster Tasks such as constructing framing joints and erecting formwork for a concrete slab applying the 3, 4, 5 method.
Year 9 History Assessment Task
Students completing White Card Training
Year 9 Textiles
Industrial Technology students were successful in turning wooden bowls on the lathe and finishing their serving trays with laminated handles.
New Metalwork Trade Training Centre The new metalwork Trade Training Centre is the latest addition of assets to the TAS faculty and both students and staff treasure this new facility. Year 11 Metals & Engineering and Stage 5 Metals students are keen to lay their hands on the new tools. They have already started with metal fabrications as shown in the photos below.
An extract from a convict journal created by Rosalie Bankler for the Year 9 History assessment task, for which she received a Significant Achievement Award.
THE ARTS
Robotics Extracurricular Activity
For more information please see Ms Graham in the TAS faculty.
Diverse Drumming RHHS hosted a drumming workshop on 8 March, organised by The Arts Unit of the Department of Education. Students and teachers came from surrounding schools and were taught African drum rhythms from a Master African musician. They played on djembes supplied by The Arts Unit. The workshop participants performed for an audience of Year 7 students in the afternoon.
Darrren Balbin Year 10, Akanisi Vuki Year 8 & Beverly Misionare Year 8
HSC Music Study Day Rooty Hill High School hosted the annual HSC Music Study Day on 2 March. Co-ordinated and organised by Mrs Hibbard and Mr Diaz, the Music Study Day involved intensive Music workshops in Aural Skills, Musicology, Composition and Performance. 170 Year 12 students from 21 local high schools attended. Guest presenters from St Marys Senior HS, Richmond HS and St Clair HS talked to students about how to improve their HSC Music results in the various component areas. Mrs Hibbard worked with the Music 2 students on Musicology and Aural Skills and then worked with Music 1 students on Composition Elective. Mr Diaz directed the popular afternoon performance session where students performed a piece from their HSC repertoire, receiving feedback from a panel of experienced HSC markers.
SPORT Term 1 is always an extremely busy term for sport at RHHS. Baseball The Boys Baseball Team faced Erskine Park HS in the first round of the Knockout competition. With some solid pitching, fielding and batting displays from our boys we fell short in victory. The boys are remaining positive, softball knockout is still on the cards for a redemption next term. Softball The Girls Softball Team played exceptionally well in their first knockout game of the year against Granville South HS. Multiple home runs, an outstanding pitching combination, excellent fielding and powerful batting lead the girls to a well-deserved victory. Our next game is to be played in the next couple of weeks but if we play like the first game, we will be hard to defeat!
Amilda Kasper, Shannen Fenech, Byron Lloyd, Kyle Pont and Jarred Wright represented Mount Druitt at t h e S y d n e y We s t S w i m m i n g Carnival. Jarred Wright won the 200IM, 100m Breastroke and placed second in the 100m Backstroke at the Sydney West Championships. Netball Students from Years 8 and 9 have been a privilege to coach in Netball this term. Their skills have improved dramatically and they all participate to the best of their ability. The Opens Netball Team trials were conducted over the term. Congratulations to the following players who have been selected; Kiata Hemi, Rochelle Shaw, Lyrical Fllisi-Tone, Angel Tseros, Jovilenn Hartley, Tahlia Finn, Janice Salevao, Mirae Hemi, Emily Stirk The girls were to play Riverstone in their first game next term. Unfortunately Riverstone have had to forfeit, progressing the girls into the second round. Students from Years 7 and 8 who are interested in trialling for the 4 Netball State Cup teams please see Miss Edney in the Maths Faculty. Final trials will be held early Term 2. The Local Gala day will be held on Wednesday 1 June (Week 6).
Marielle Aquino (voice) and Zachariah Laufili (guitar) performed ‘Big White Room’ a challenging vocal solo which was warmly applauded by the student audience. Students reflected on the performances and were able to apply the markers advice to their own situation The overall feedback from the visiting students was very positive.
Swimming Amilda Kasper and Jarred Wright were the winners of the Blue Ribbon event at the 2016 School Swimming Carnival while Jemma-Lee Butler and Byron Lloyd were crowned Ironman and Ironwoman after winning the endurance event. RHHS won the Mount Druitt Zone Champion School for the 7th year in succession. Tayisha Kamoe, Rachel Viemero, Katie Toogood, Tahlia Rademaker, Kianah Hardy, Jovana Borovicanan, Natalie O’Connor, Caitlin Puckeridge, Shania Fenech,
Congratulations to Mirae Hemi and Lyrical Filisi-Tone on their selection in the Sydney West Opens Netball team. T20 Cricket Gala Day Students enjoyed the round robin competition held at Blacktown which developed their skills in batting and bowling.
Tennis The Boys Tennis Team progressed to the next round after a dominating display, winning all matches against Blacktown Boys HS. Team: Kenan Hukic, Jaiden Abela, Cameron Eccles and Toby Stannard. The Girls Tennis Team lost their opening round against a strong Glenwood HS team. The girls showed great commitment going down 5 matches to 1. Team: Kopal Gupta, Carmen Sant, Deborah Gaskin and Rachel Varley
Cricket The Opens Boys Cricket Team, lead by captain Bailey Seaton and Vice captain Kieran Mills, won the toss and elected to bat first. Hawkesbury set RHHS a total 171 to win, with RHHS falling short, finishing on a total of 121. Man of the match went to Kieran Mills, scoring 31 runs and taking 4/28.
Futsal
The Girls Futsal Team
The Boys Futsal Team played 6 games and finished with 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses. Blake Ford scored the teams golden boot with 5 goals for the day. Opens Boys Knockout Soccer The round 1 match up was against Jamieson HS. Jamieson took the l e a d e a r l y, h o w e v e r, R H H S dominated possession and field position for the majority of the game. The final score was 5-1 to RHHS with 2 goals to Furat Alimoali, and one goal each to Mark Marocchini, Dylan Marshall and Blake Ford.
Opens Girls Touch Football The Opens Girls Touch Football team played their first game against Model Farms HS this term. Well done to all players for showing commitment to the team at training sessions and persistence during the game. A special mention to our try scorers Mystique Paul and Akanisi Vuki.
Rugby League So far we have had our Opens Team progress through the University Shield Gala Day, going through undefeated. Brian Too and Sione Taufa were also picked to represent Sydney West Opens Rugby League, a great achievement considering they had to compete with students from Hills Sports High School for their position. Our Under 14s Team also progressed through the Gala Day of the Buckley Shield winning all 3 games and scoring 88 points while only conceding 4.
The Girls Rugby League Gala Day a to rounded out the term and we are looking to take a record number of teams to the Panther Trophy early next term to give students of all ages the chance to participate and represent the school.
The Open Boys Rugby league team qualified for the final four of the Sydney West division of the University Shield by remaining undefeated during the Sydney West Gala Gay. The team had wins against Doonside HS, Merrylands HS, and Wyndham College.
Girls Knockout Volleyball Team
Mount Druitt Zone Representatives • Boys Soccer - Dylan Curmi, Jackson Overton, Blake Ford and Furat Almoail • Girls Soccer - Rachel Viemero, Jemma-Lee Butler, Ailima Mativa, Aaliyah Williams- Kennedy • Girls Volleyball - Ati Maa, Rose Euese, Kiata Hemi, Emily Stirk, Leena Salemah, Shaniah Tukuitonga, Franjesca Taoipu, Maja Zlomislic and Peapea Ah Foon
This terms Teachers vs Students competition has been extremely hard fought. The teachers won Ultimate Frisbee to kick off preceding, only for the students to respond with a last minute Oztag victory. The teachers went on a streak and won both Netball and Softball, but again the students responded with a comprehensive victory in Volleyball. The teachers then featured in one of the greatest underdog stories of all time to win Basketball and claim the series victory 4-2.
• Boys Volleyball - Will Carroll, Denilson Pereira, Zach Laufili, Eric Siutu Leilua, Dane Terekia, Joshua Deo, Danny Edwards, Ari Ngati, Danny Vaeono, Seuga Pula and Khyle Blando • Boys Tennis - Kenan Hukic, Jaiden Abela and Nathan Johnson • Girls Tennis - Kopul Gupta • Girls Netball - Mirae Hemi and Lyrical Filisi-Tone • Under 15s Rugby League - Drew Lloyd, Jozelle Agaimalo Masame and Jeffry Ofoia • Boys Basketball - Will Carroll, Denilson Pereira, Jhamer Villalon, Warren Cabban and Amol Sharma • Girls Basketball - Geordian Villoria and Joy Cayabyab Sydney West Representatives • Tennis - Kenan Hukic, Jaiden Abela and Kopul Gupta • Girls Volleyball - Rose Euese, Kiata Hemi, Shaniah Tukuitonga and Peapea Ah Foon • Boys Volleyball - Joshua Deo, Danny Edwards, Khyle Blando, Ari Ngati, Seuga Pula and Danny Vaeono • Opens Rugby League - Brian Too and Sione Taufa • Opens Rugby Union- Eden Vaoutumala Teachers Vs Students
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION Governor General’s Your Hopes for Australia Video 2016 Australia Day 2016 was a thrilling day for the students who were selected to join the Governor General at Admiralty House for the Your Hopes for Australia Video presentation. These students produced a video outlining their Hopes for Australia and they were chosen to represent Rooty Hill High School at this function. Congratulations to Zane Catlett, Evan Ademovic, Hanna Ngo, Emily Stirk, Amanda Fuiono, Nansita Charan, Venesse Angeles, Jaeda Zlomislic, Mae Limbaco, Ky Staal and a special thank you to Ryan Revilla and Joseph Amurao who produced and edited the videos.
Student Representative Council Congratulations to all newly elected members of the 2016 SRC. A reminder that meetings take place every Tuesday during lunch in A001. A special mention to all SRC helpers who supervised the Harmony Day stall or decorated chalk boards for the event.
International Women’s Day Breakfast International Women’s Day was celebrated on Tuesday 8 March. Girls from Years 8 - 11 attended and discussed issues surrounding gender parity and domestic violence.
Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program Nash Wiseman and Madeline Romero had the opportunity to attend the Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program at NSW Parliament House. They learnt about levels of government and what young people can do to become leaders in their own community.
Mock Trial RHHS is once again participating in the Law Society of NSW Mock Trial Competition. Already this year RHHS has gone up against Montgrove College in the first round of competition, acting as the prosecution in a “reckless driving� case. It was a close round with Montgrove just taking home the win. Students argued their case well and were congratulated by the magistrate on their ability to analyse the case material in a sophisticated manner. A huge congratulations to Nathan Johnson, Mae Limbaco, Ky Staal, Kyla Fischer, Alec Remoticado, and Daniel Roberto for all their hard work and effort. Also a huge thanks to Zane Catlett, Harsha Kumar, Rene Men, Melis Ozakca and Rachelle Rativo for their assistance in preparing students for this round. RHHS will now go up against Chevalier College in Round 2 of the competition early next term. Best of luck to all students involved.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
capabilities of Year 7 students. These include ICT4Me Immersion lessons, Peer Support, Harmony Day, Milo T20 Blast Schools Cup, local primary school visits, Debating, Ambassador Training Day, SRC and the Zone Swimming Carnival. Year 7 Celebrations Week held in Term1, Week 11 Monday to Thursday was a great way to celebrate a very successful start to high school. Peer Support Program
For 6 weeks, 1 period every week, in Term 1, Year 7 participated in the Peer Support Program. The program taught the students personal and social understanding, and the relationship, problem solving and resiliency skills that students require in high school. The peer support groups were led by Year 9 Peer Mentors, who over the 6 week program focused on the following themes: 1. Getting to Know You 2. Friendships 3. Exercise and Health 4. Positive Engagement 5. Skills and Achievements 6. PERSIST and Goal Setting
Congratulations to Year 7 and Year 9 Peer Mentors on successfully completing the program.
Ambassador Training Day On the Ambassador Training Day 34 Year 7 students attended a workshop to develop their skills to join the School Ambassador Program. During the Ambassador Training Day students were given the opportunity to work with the Principal and Deputy Principals, School Captains and Senior Leaders, Public Speaking Teams and Teachers from RHHS. This day allowed students to develop skills that are involved in leadership such as; public speaking, working as a team, leading a team and meeting new people. This training is beneficial to students who may wish to participate in future leadership opportunities at RHHS. Year 7 Ambassadors will be invited to an Induction Assembly in Term 2 to formally join the School Ambassador Program.
YEAR 7
In Term 1, Year 7 successfully transitioned into high school. Throughout the term Year 7 have been involved in a number of programs and events that have highlighted the skills and
Ms Alyce Coleman Year 7 Adviser
YEAR 8 Year 7 into Year 8 Transition It has been a smooth transition for all the former ‘little fish’ of the school, into the brand new Year 8 2016 students. We have all been eager to begin another year at RHHS, and show once again that we can consistently demonstrate the PERSIST values in and out of the classroom. Through the chaos of assessment tasks, socialising with old friends and making new bonds, we have all kept our heads high and persevered. Our fantastic transition is evident, with over 847 Above The Line Sentral Wellbeing entries throughout the term. Term 1 for Year 8 - Written by Tarsha Daly and Aleeya Balfas: • Ladies Breakfast In Week 4, Tarsha Daly, Hannah McDonald and Raizza Miclat represented RHHS by attending a Ladies breakfast on International Women's Day. This day is to raise awareness for women’s rights to be independent and have authority over their own life. At this event, prominent women spoke on issues related to women’s rights, and strategies to lessen their impact. • Fiji Fundraiser Appeal A s p a r t o f R H H S ’s F i j i Fundraising appeal, held Monday of Week 7, student performances were held in the Cola during lunchtime. A group of 6 girls, including 5 students from Year 8 Te-Rau-Orwia Ngapuhi, Alexia Khalil, Akanisi Vuki, Yvonne Delatabua and Beverly Misionare performed as a part of this miniconcert. These students spent all their Recesses and Lunchtimes in the week leading up to the miniconcert practising a Hula dance routine, which was the finale for the mini concert. • Ambassadors, Library Monitors & S t u d e n t R e p re s e n t a t i v e
Council Year 8 students have again shown exemplary leadership and participation skills by demonstrating that they have the skills to represent their school and year group through the Ambassadorial Program, Library Monitor Program and Student Representative Council. Student Ambassadors have continued to fulfil Office Ambassador duties on a rotating basis. Year 8 students still make up the bulk of Library Ambassadors, and just as office ambassadors are called to duty on a rotating basis. Year 8 students wishing to be apart of the SRC, completed a training day in Week 10 and will be inducted next term. • Harmony Day Many students from Year 8 participated in dance and musical performances during Harmony D a y. T h e s e p e r f o r m a n c e s integrated a wide variety of cultural heritages, backgrounds and interest groups including North Indian, Vietnamese, United States Hip-Hop to name a few. All students involved represented Year 8 fantastically. • Sport Year 8 have actively participated in many sporting events throughout Term 1, with many students going on to represent RHHS in further sporting events. Tayisha Kamoe and Rachel Viemero after a stellar performance at the school swimming carnival were also asked to participate in Mount Druitt Zone. A number of students have also participated in school cross-country. Students in Year 8 have also been participating in a wide variety of sporting teams across the school this term: • Zane Catlett – Open Boys Cricket • Rachel Viemero – U16’s Futsal and Mount Druitt Zone Soccer
• Monique Powell – Girls Knockout Softball • Akanisi Vuki – Open Girls Touch Football • Remiel Merlan, Jay Micallef West, Isszzc Harrison, Matthew McKechnie, Jonathon Thomas, Jye Kennedy, Luke Hyde, Joshua O’Niell, Mike Zamora, Thomas Morris, Zane Catlett, Benjamin Curmi, Corey Hadden, Jaskirat Saini, Vince Tumbago, Evan Ademovic, Rachel Viemero, Gemma Ross and Pritik Ali – T20 Boys and Girls Cricket Congratulations to all Year 8 students who have enthusiastically participated in the swimming carnival, cross-country event and various sporting teams across the term. • Tell Them From Me Survey This is the second year that Year 8 has participated in the Tell Them from Me Survey. This is an anonymous survey where students are able to provide their thoughts on different aspects of school, home, social and community life. Year 8 completed their TTfM Surveys during ICT periods in weeks 8 and 9. Year 8 looks forward to seeing the findings of these surveys and interpreting this data to better identify and facilitate focused programs. Year 8 Adviser Message Year 8 you have shown that you are a year group that loves to get involved as both a team player and leader. Your consistent enthusiasm to be a part of the RHHS community, through demonstrating Above The Line behaviour and making positive choices all whilst having fun is to be commended. Congratulations on a fantastic start to Year 8. As always, you have me proud, remember to always make yourself proud! Miss Melanie Douglas Year 8 Adviser
YEAR 9 It has been a very busy term for Year 9 students at RHHS. In just 11 weeks, it has been incredible to see just how involved Year 9 have been in all the programs and opportunities presented to them. In addition to all the extra-curricular activities, Year 9 have been working hard towards completing their first lot of assessment tasks for all of their subjects! It has been amazing to hear the feedback coming from Year 9 teachers all of whom are so excited about the work being produced by students in their classes. The hard work, commitment and application to their studies have been recognised by their class teachers with Year 9 being awarded an incredible 810 Merit Awards. In addition to this, 93 Significant A c h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d s a n d 5 PERSIST Awards have also been issued to students in Year 9.
for a total of 5 weeks and ended with a gala day at Merrylands Oval on the 18 March run by ex-NRL players. The boys attended a workshop every week where they covered topics such as teamwork, understanding diversity and difference and embracing their identity. The boys were outstanding ambassadors for the school and walked away from the program having learnt some important skills to use on and off the rugby field! NRL Ambassador Program Following on from the success of the NRL In League In Harmony program, Drew Lloyd and Jarrod Jones were chosen to be NRL Ambassadors for 2016.
9X Elective Excursion Year 9 students participated in their X Elective excursion on Tuesday 5 April. Students went to a variety of different venues for their excursions. The elective excursions are mandatory for all Year 9 students so they can complete the required BOSTES hours and it was great to hear the feedback from all students. Next term, students will attend their Y Elective excursions which will once again provide students with an exciting variety of activities! In League In Harmony Program
LEAPS Launch 20 Year 9 students have been invited to take part in the Lawyers Encouraging and Assisting Promising Students (LEAPS) program in 2016. Now entering its 12th year, the LEAPS program is a partnership with Ashurst Law Firm based in Martin Place. The LEAPS program has been a tremendous success at RHHS with previous participating students building their self-confidence, setting post-school goals and learning more about the opportunities available to them as Year 9 students and beyond. Keep up the outstanding effort Year 9. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday and see you all again next term!
This term, 18 boys from Year 9 were involved in the NRL In League In Harmony Program. The program ran
Mr Manvir Singh Year 9 Adviser
SENIOR SCHOOL YEAR 10
It has been a positive and enthusiastic Term 1 for Year 10. They were out in force during our annual Swimming Carnival and participated with eagerness and zest. Both the all ages Ironman (Byron Lloyd) and Ironwoman (Jemma-Lee Butler) were from Year 10 and proved once again that we are always willing to have a go and have some fun. There are many Year 10 students already participating in work placement and working towards their goals for the future. They have worked hard and with diligence to complete their first assessments for Year 10 and continue to show focus and motivation to always improve. Year 10 can be a stressful year and I encourage all of Year 10 to continue to work to manage their time effectively and ensure they make use of all the support on offer at RHHS, including the Senior Study and Learning Centre.
Well done Year 10. Ms Sarah Haigh Year 10 Adviser YEAR 11 Various programs were adopted with this year group while they were in Year 10 to facilitate a smooth transition to the demands of Year 11. These programs were both targeted at specific students in need and whole year programs. They proved
successful this term as Year 11 settled into their Preliminary Higher School Certificate year with positive results. As students have been settling into the subjects they will study until they graduate high school, teachers have been busy establishing positive learning environments. Students are to be commended for their positive contribution to these environments that will ensure an enjoyable year ahead.
As usual this year group did not disappoint in their participation in Harmony Day, sporting events, the Swimming Carnival, SRC and Mock Trial. As the year group is becoming established as the senior students of the school, they are providing a superb example for younger students by demonstrating the PERSIST values consistently both in class and the range of extra-curricular activities in which they participate. There has been a lot of new aspects of school life to become familiar with this term; new teachers; new subjects; zero periods; study periods; longer and more arduous assessments, but as a whole, Year 11 have embraced these changes and are well positioned for a successful year ahead.
immediately hitting the ground running. It is impressive to see the amount of work that is going into classwork, assessments, the school community and sporting teams. It was a huge turn-out for the Swimming Carnival and Harmony Day showing the commitment of Year 12. Being able to represent the school in various events while completing a HSC is a big responsibility and our students are doing exceptional work!
L E A R N I N G NEIGHBOURHOOD Harmony Day 2016 Harmony Day at RHHS was a wonderful expression of our community’s cultural diversity demonstrated through amazing concerts, cultural food and a range of SRC activities and games. Our school community all worked together to make the day a huge success. A very big thank you to all the staff who worked so hard on the day and a special thank you to Ms Reyes who coordinated the day and to Mr Diaz, Mr Lefoe and the entertainment team who produced and organised the incredible concerts. The day was AMAZING!
Mrs Kate Kennerson Year 11 Adviser YEAR 12
Winners of the Harmony Day Poster Competition
It has been a quality start to 2016 by Ye a r 1 2 w i t h o u r s t u d e n t s
Kopal Gupta of Year 12 third place, Morwarid Faiz of Year 10, first place and Jethro Ocampo of Year 10, second place.
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS TERM 1 2016 Year 7 Josiah Acosta Kirsten Barbeau Jovana Borovicanin Nergiz Celik Lorrye Genobili Shara-Lee Green Kianah Hardy Cassandra King Tahlia Rademaker Katie Toogood Asha Tukuitonga Aeron Vicente Aaliyah WilliamsKennedy Year 8 Tarsha Daly Yvonne Delatabua Tayisha Kamoe Alexia Khalil Hannah McDonald Raizza Miclat Beverly Misionare Te-Rau-Oriwa Ngapuhi Rachel Viemero Akanisi Vuki Year 9 Sarah Abbot Jozelle Agaimalo Masame Uneque Aialeo
Tony Aiatia Saja Alhameed Furat Almoail Venesse Angeles Emma Ayre Caitlin Bain Skylar Bairstow Rosalie Bankler Jasmine Bayliss Aidan Beath Amanda Birmingham Tanisha Bischof Felicia Bosel April Bryce Nansita Charan Chioma Chukwuani Jayden Cleary Emily Cosgrove Alessandra Delfin Jonathan Delos Santos Shania Fenech Lyrical Filisi-Tone Kyla Fischer Aylee Fraser Amanda Fuiono Shaeleigh Gibson Komal Gupta Fatima Hakeem Janaya Hammond Vaughn Holyoak Charm Ilaya
Caitlin Johnson Jarrod Jones Tiarna Keen Pranita Kumar Rhea Kumar Drew Lloyd David Lolomanaia John Marcos Danielle Marshall Samantha Mendoza Aaliyah Miles-Tinao Kieran Mills Kayla Munday Eshleen Naicker Aliana Norris Chloe Norton Natalie O'Connor Lemah Orya Anika Paul Freshta Popal Narisha Prasad Maisom Rajayee Sinnaway Rakoia-Marsters Alec Remoticado Natasha Risteski Andrew Sacca Paris Staal Angelina Steeden Holly Steeden Emily Stirk Ruwand Talabani
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