Missing Link Term 3 2025

MISSING LINK

Term 3 2025

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Vale Xavier Reynolds 8/11/2009-29/7/2025. Missed by all of us This term Thank you to everyone involved with our school during Term 3. It was one of our busiest and best terms with students being successful in sports, academic achievements and the creative arts. One of our biggest achievements was in the results we received in the 2025 Public School Surveys, where we were above both state and local schools in the ways that our students think they learn, belong, connect, speak out and work together. Please see the rest of Missing Link for our stories.

Public Education Foundation Award 2025 In Term 3, the school won the NSW PEF Secretary's Award for School Achievement, one of the most prestigious awards for schools in NSW. The school's citation said: Since 2015, RHHS has driven its purpose to give students the opportunity to do their best through personalised learning, expansive learning, student agency and personalised “learning journeys”. All students at this school can expect to have a personalised learning plan, set their own goals, evaluate their progress, use their learning profile for planning, engage in a range of purpose designed programs that build their skills, capabilities and dispositions, write powerful applications for work and further study, and have confidence that their learning journey through high school is planned around their needs and adapted to their progress, growth and expectations.

Farewell to 2025 Year 12 Student leaders and Welcome to the 2026 Student Leaders Leading a very successful school like RHHS is a privilege and a responsibility. During Term 3, we had the chance to say farewell and thanks to our Year 12 leaders, and to welcome the new leaders. At the induction assembly, we also had the chance to hear from the 2024 Student of the Year, Taliyah Suitupe and her speech is printed below. I want to thank Ms Dadger for her work with our student leaders in 2204-2025.

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As principal I made the following remarks about leadership and its place at the heart of this school and community. Here are the key messages: •

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We’re here to celebrate today. Although the audience is mainly Year 11, by the time the video is done, the whole school will be able to see that this is one of the most special assemblies of the year. It’s the one I like the most because we get to see what leadership looks like — the legacy of Year 12 and the potential of Year 11.

This year, the school won a major award from the Public Education Foundation recognising the cultural leadership of our school. At the heart of that major award are our students. Leadership creates opportunities, presents challenges, and offers moments.

Our students know we’ve been using “moments theory”, a business concept developed by two American researchers. We talk about moments of insight, pride, elevation, and connection.

Throughout this year, we’ve had great insight into the leaders of Year 12. We’ve had powerful moments of connection and elevation as we saw both our outgoing and incoming leaders stand up when it really mattered. But most importantly, connection is key. The students who are most successful at Rooty Hill are those who find connection — with each other, their teachers, and the school. It’s leadership through connection that has sustained this school for more than ten years, and that’s why we won the award.

Other highlights • During Term 3 we also celebrated a State Gold Medal for our Girls' Open Volleyball team (see

later). We wish them well as they head to the nationals with their coach, Mr Levi.

Our Year 12 Girls relay team ran the second fastest CHS time to place first in CHS Athletics.

All Year 10 students completed All My Own Work and made their first attempts at the mandatory minimum standards tests that area requirement for the HSC. They also chose their subjects for Years 11 and 12 - making some great choices.

Year 11 completed RoSA requirements and their Preliminary examinations.

Year 12 completed all their major projects, performances and major works. The quality this year was very high and we look forward to displaying the works across the school. The HSC Open Night was inspiring and fun!

We wished staff members Brooke Mansell and Kate Garnsey every joy in their maternity leave and look forward to seeing them back next year.

We celebrated the Year 12 Graduation with another wonderful afternoon where the school community came together to recognise the achievements, relationships and opportunities that Year 12 have enjoyed. The audience really loved the photos from Year 7-12, especially Year 7.

As I finish for this term, I want to wish Year 12 every success in the HSC next term. I want to thank the staff, especially relieving Deputy Principal’s Melanie Douglas, Lauren Doidge and Clare King. I want to thank community members who have talked with me about their hopes and dreams for their children and who thanked me on behalf of the school for the daily difference we are making.

I wish you all a happy and safe holiday.

Christine Cawsey AM Principal

2024 Student of the Year Speech 2026 Senior Leadership Induction Assembly Good morning, everyone. It is an honour to be back on this stage speaking to you all today.

Not so long ago, I sat where you are now, presenting McKenzy and Lasi with their badges as the newly elected Sports Captains. Today, I'm grateful for the opportunity to stand before you all and talk to you about not just the title of being a leader, but the actions, attitude and mindset that go with it.

Since leaving school, I have been studying with SEDA Group completing a Dual Diploma of Sport and Business with the Penrith Panthers. Over the past year, I have learnt so much about the industry that I am truly passionate about, while also gaining a deeper understanding about myself and the importance of teamwork, communication, and resilience.

From my experience as a Senior Leader, I have learnt some valuable lessons that I would like to share with you all today.

In 2024, I had the privilege of serving as one of the Sport Captains here at Rooty Hill High School. The role was enjoyable, exciting, and rewarding and it taught me about what it truly means to be a leader. As Sports Captain, I would stand up at weekly assemblies and read the sports announcements, promote and help organise sports events and actively participate in all sports opportunities presented to me. I learnt leadership was not just about fulfilling these roles; it was also stepping up and filling in for other members of the Senior Leadership team when needed, using my initiative to identify areas of support, and being a positive role model for younger students in the school.

I quickly learned that leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room. True leadership is about lifting others up, showing up for your team, and setting a strong example through your actions even when no one's watching.

My experience as Sports Captain taught me valuable leadership skills that proved transferable to other areas of school life. These skills opened new opportunities, including a leadership role in the Haka Warrior Program and as a performer on Harmony Day, while also enhancing my performance in HSC subjects like SLR and CAFS. These transferable skills also allowed me to take on new challenges with confidence and easily transition into my studies at SEDA this year.

To the outgoing leaders, I wish you every success in the future. May the skills, resilience, and confidence you gained here continue to guide you in the next chapter of your journey.

To the new leaders: lead with actions, not just titles… this is your chance to take on responsibility, build relationships, and show initiative.

As you embark on this new journey, I encourage you to lead with courage, humility and kindness. Leadership is not always easy, but it is rewarding.

Thank you, and congratulations once again to both the outgoing, and upcoming leadership teams.

Miss Taliyah Suitupe 2024 Student of the Year

2025 Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement Award Written by Mr Jason Miezis, Director of Education On Monday 11 August, hundreds of people gathered at Sydney Town Hall to celebrate public education – students, staff, community and parents. It was a wonderful showcase of the ‘best of our best’ people who learn, work and volunteer in our system.

Congratulations to RHHS, awarded a Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement. Thoroughly deserved.

“Giving every student the opportunity to do their best”

Since 2015, Rooty Hill High School has been driven by its purpose to give every student the opportunity to do his or her best. Over 4 school plans the school has embedded personalised learning, expansive learning, student agency and, most recently universal, targeted and intensive “learning journeys”.

In a school of 1100 students, every student has a personalised learning plan developed from Year 6 that is built from year to year based on strengths, goal setting and self-assessment. Students have opportunities to work with a range of not for profit, industry and academic partners in an expansive sequence of learning programs that create opportunities within and beyond the school.

Students build agency, self-efficacy, resilience and confidence in using learner profiles, portfolios and data to map and plan their own learning journeys and pathways, resulting in increased numbers of students accessing university through early entry and accessing other pathways through application.

2025 Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement Award Letter Written by Murat Dizdar, Secretary - Department of Education Dear Christine, It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you, and your school, on receiving a 2025 Secretary’s Award for Outstanding School Achievement.

This award celebrates NSW public schools that have created a sustainable learning environment through a school-wide initiative or targeted program. Winning schools show strong improvements in learning outcomes , excellence in student achievement, and leadership within their community.

Congratulations to all staff at Rooty Hill High School for the commitment to Giving Every Student the Opportunity to Do Their Best. Over a decade of innovation and strategic planning has transformed your school into a shining example of personalised, student-centred learning. Rooty Hill High’s strengths-based approach – grounded in personalised learning plans, expansive programs, and student-led goal setting – demonstrates what’s possible when a school truly listens to and empowers its learners. The sustained focus on agency, resilience, and self-efficacy has not only led to improved academic outcomes but has also opened meaningful pathways into university, vocational education, and the broader world beyond school.

The impact of the initiative is evident in every layer of the learning experience – from the increases in attendance and academic performance, to the personalised career and learning pathways for each individual. By embedding wellbeing, creativity, responsibility, and student voice across your school culture, you have created an environment where all students can thrive and envision a successful future.

Rooty Hill High School’s journey is a powerful model for equity driven education, proving that when schools invest deeply in knowing their students and nurturing their potential, excellence follows.

Yours sincerely, Murat Dizdar Secretary – Department of Education

Gateway Program During the Gateway program students continue to build their skills in a range of HPGE sessions designed to extend student learning for our neighbouring primary schools.

conclusion of a wonderful first year of high school with energy and pride.

Mrs Tapuska Year 7 Adviser

Shakespeare Day Written by Patricia Sesay This term, we had the opportunity to experience Shakespeare Day by acting and learning about Shakespeare, especially who he was and what he did. We were also able to dress up in pyjamas as part of the SCR Fundraiser. We held a performance and had lots of laughs. Thank you to the English Faculty for a great day.

Students completed lithograph prints in Creative Arts with Ms Gatt, learned about English texts with Ms Savetta, solved math problems with Ms Roy, went on a bug hunt and classified insects with Mr Proctor, played an evolving rule bending football match with Mr Treharne and gained new coding skills with Ms Dadger. What a fantastic day!

Commerce Stalls Written by Malala Matatia We were able to participate in the Commerce Stalls where students from Year 10 Commerce classes sold a variety of food and held some games. I was able to enjoy some cake and chamois cups. The day was lots of fun, and it was good being able to raise money for R U Ok? Day. I hope we can do this again and enjoy the yummy food.

YEAR 7 Year Adviser Message Year 7 have experienced a highly rewarding Term 3, marked by participation in a wide range of academic, cultural and extracurricular activities. Students have embraced opportunities such as Shakespeare Day, Commerce Stalls, Book Week, R U OK? Day, Public Speaking, RIOT Seminar, Debating, Grade Sport, Data Analyst Team, Volleyball, as well as numerous class-based learning experiences. Each of these occasions has allowed students to further develop their skills, showcase their creativity, and strengthen their sense of community.

Throughout the term, Year 7 have consistently demonstrated the school values of Success, Respect and Responsibility. In doing so, they have embodied the true spirit of #TeamRootyHill, supporting one another and contributing positively to school life. Their achievements this term reflect both their commitment to learning and their willingness to take part in new challenges.

Students should be proud of the dedication and enthusiasm they have shown, and of the successes they have achieved, both individually and collectively. We look forward to an equally productive Term 4, and to celebrating the

Book Week Written by Jacob Parczyk During this term, we were able to enjoy Book Week with many activities being held in the library such as campfire stories, art and craft, and author visits. We were also able to dress up as our favourite book character which was lots of fun. It was a great day, and I enjoyed dressing up. Thank you to the library staff for running Book Week - it was fun!

RIOT Seminar Written by Rhyme Mondal This term Year 7 participated in the RIOT Seminar. I was able to sit with my friends, and we worked together to answer the questions and try to win the points. It was a lot of fun even though my team didn’t win. We learnt that when you have friends or a team, this makes things easier to accomplish and

makes life more fun. We learnt about resilience and tools to help build our resilience in different situations. Thank you to the teachers who ran the seminar - it was lots of fun!

Grade Sport Written by Leon Tuazon Throughout this term Year 7 have played a variety of sports during grade sport held on a Wednesday of Week A. I have enjoyed playing basketball with my friends. During our games, we do a round robin competition, and we practise together to make sure we succeed. I really enjoy grade sport and spending time with my friends. Thank you Miss Pozoglou and Miss Middlebrook for helping my basketball team during sport.

Data Analysis Written by Elizabeth Williams I participated in the Data Analyst Team where we were able to analyse the NSW Public School’s Survey and provide feedback to the staff at Rooty Hill. It was a good experience to work with the team and to hear what Year 7 had to say.

We look forward to continuing our analysis next term and making our recommendation for future years.

LOTE Written by Natasha Nonu During Term 3 a group of RHHS students were invited to attend the Sing For Peace, Voice The Future event at the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney.

Students enjoyed inspiring performances from neighbouring schools, including the traditional Chinese dragon dance and Bian Lian (a face-changing opera performance), which were highlights of the event’s program.

Students also took part in fun cultural activities, tried on traditional Chinese Hanfu, and made new friends along the way. The day ended with a delicious Chinese buffet where students got to try dishes from all over China — from dumplings to fried rice, spring rolls, and more. It was a wonderful celebration of music, culture, friendship, and unity. This event inspired and taught us the importance of unity and peace within the community, no matter our differences.

YEAR 8 Year Adviser Message It has been a truly inspiring and action-packed Term 3 for Year 8! The overarching theme this term has been teamwork, and you have all shown an incredible ability to collaborate, support each other, and achieve great things together.

The Inspire 8 Careers Day was a fantastic opportunity for you to explore a variety of future pathways and get a taste

of different industries. The Strength in Numbers days were a true highlight, and a perfect example of your incredible teamwork. It was amazing to watch you all work together in different activities, from wheelchair basketball and Indigenous games to working together in macrame and dance. To the hands-on learning in forensic science and the cultural experiences of the Indigenous High Tea. These two days were a wonderful way to celebrate your efforts and connect with your peers.

In the classroom, you continued to impress. The Bell Shakespeare workshop brought the world of drama to life, with your fun drama exercises helping you to engage with Shakespeare in a whole new way. You also demonstrated your inner scientists with the Solar Oven project, which showcased your problem-solving skills and creativity.

On the sports field, you truly shone, embodying the spirit of collaboration and sportsmanship. Congratulations to all our teams who participated in all sporting events, from oz tag, Volleyball Schools Cup, and rugby league. Your dedication, fierce energy, and support for one another was unstoppable.

Term 3 has been a testament to your ability to work together and succeed as a team. You have faced every challenge head-on and have truly embodied the saying "Strength in numbers”.

Enjoy your well-earned break. Rest up, recharge, and come back ready to make Term 4 your best one yet!

Miss Ratnappuly Year 8 Adviser

Inspire 8 Program Written by Maximillian Evans The Inspire8 excursion was at the start of Term 3, we looked at different stalls advertising their product and universities.

The purpose of the Inspire8 program is to open our minds to see future careers and to understand more about what we actually want to do. The day gave us more information and insight into future careers and pathways. The most fun I had of this event was the hotdogs and the game, such as cup stacking.

Strength in Numbers Written by Shayan Hussain In Week 3, Year 8 participated in the Strength in Numbers program. We had activities such as wheelchair basketball, macrame, dance and many more. The purpose of this event was to bond with our peers and connect with others. The message behind Strength in Numbers is to bring the year group together and help each other bond. We work better as a team supporting each other. In this event the highlights were wheelchair basketball and we all celebrated.

Bell Shakespeare Workshop Written by Haani Muhammad Bakhsh The Bell Shakespeare workshop took place in Week 4. Year 8 focused on fun drama exercises as well as other activities.

The purpose of the event was to have fun, improve our teamwork skills and to learn the language of Shakespeare.

By learning the language of Shakespeare, it prepares us for

when we read and learn about Shakespeare in the future. The highlights for me were to see everyone participate and having fun.

Under 15s Boys Basketball Team Written by Kobe Castanares The Under 15s Boys Basketball Team starts in Week 5 of this term. We train every day to prepare for the upcoming games. During training, we play 20-minute scrimmages to practise our 5-on-5 skills. Our goal isn’t just to play for fun, but to represent the school and aim for the state championship. Training also helps us build leadership and teamwork, which are important skills that many players don’t use or don't know how to use properly.

When it is game time, we travel to Penrith & Districts Basketball Association. I chose to be on the Under 15s Boys Basketball team because my favourite sport to play is basketball. I have a passion for basketball, and I want to represent my school since we need to make our school known to be the best.

Volleyball Schools Cup Written by Eshaal Fatima Volleyball Schools Cup is every term for one day, but Term 3 is the 2 day competition. We play against different schools to win gold, silver, or bronze (1st, 2nd, 3rd).

The purpose of the school cup is to develop teamwork and communication skills, offering a way to gain experience and insight into competition, and also it’s about having fun. The highlight of the game was seeing how much our team improved since the Term 2 Volleyball Schools Cup. In Term 2, we lost every game, but in Term 3, we won almost all of our games. We lost 2 out of 7 games combined, but even though we didn’t place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, we played together as a team, pushed ourselves to our level best, and being the most supportive team ever.

Our team enjoyed the experience, and in the end, that’s all that matters, as well as winning first place, training harder and representing our school.

Written by Fahima Bare The 2-day Volleyball Schools Cup Championship was an exciting experience where different schools competed against each other to win gold, silver, or bronze.

The School’s Cup was an amazing opportunity where we demonstrated teamwork and communication skills by working together and talking during the game. My favourite part of the 2-day championship was the energy we had during the game.

Everyone was hyping each other up, and comforting each other when we made mistakes, or even when we were feeling sad. What I love about my team is that they are supportive and energetic. Even if we lost one game, we smiled and did even better with the next game.

After 7 tiring matches, my team placed 2nd, which meant we got a silver medal. Even though we didn't get gold, what matters is that we tried our best and played together as a team. Next time we strive for gold, so we will train harder so we can show everyone what RHHS is made of!

YEAR 9 Year Adviser Message Term 3 has been another strong and inspiring term for Year 9. From the energy and teamwork shown in the playground, to the commitment displayed in classrooms, this grade continues to make us proud.

A huge shout-out to the 20 students who were selected to take part in Fast Forward with Western Sydney University.

You explored the Kingswood campus, built teamwork skills through challenges like the ‘murder mystery’, and started thinking about your future pathways, what a fantastic opportunity!

I also want to acknowledge our Haka Warriors, who have trained tirelessly this term. Your lunchtime sessions, early morning starts, and holiday practices show just how much dedication you bring to representing your culture and our school.

Finally, a big congratulations to our talented athletes. Our footy teams have also put in some huge efforts this term, demonstrating resilience and school spirit every time they step onto the field. Our volleyball girls and boys have done incredibly well, with the boys' team showing massive improvement since Year 7.

Term 4 is around the corner, let’s keep building on this momentum and keep supporting one another as a year group.

Miss Elford Year 9 Adviser

Fast Forward Written by Nua Ohi This year, 20 students were selected to be involved in Fast Forward, a program run with Western Sydney University.

This program is designed to give students an idea about what university is about and encourage us to think about our future. During this term we went to Western Sydney University, Kingswood campus.

During this day we played a bunch of games, exploring different types of skills that we will need in our future jobs or careers. We got to explore the campus, and see how big it was, and meet our Fast Forward mentors, who are students at the uni. The best part of this day was solving the 'murder mystery' case with our team.

We would like to thank Miss Elford, Mrs Andrews and the Fast Forward program for giving us this opportunity.

Haka Warrior Written by Mercy Lalaga For 2025, we are entering Haka Warriors again. There are a couple Year 9 students who are participating in this year's program (more than past years) and we are proud to have taken this opportunity to not only represent our school but also our culture.

To be in Haka Warriors can be a lot and our hard work and dedication may not be seen as much as you think. The lunch time practices, meetings, very early morning practices, having to stay back after school, school holiday practices and even still practicing when it wasn't planned, all shows how dedicated we are to winning this comp.

Are You OK? Day gave students the privilege of raising funds for an important cause whilst having fun and helping their team. They worked together in making something enjoyable for all the year groups, even including teachers.

Whilst fundraising, students delivered something valuable, either food, memories or being able to tape Mr Mangali and Mr Harper to a pole.

Since the start, we've gained a lot of new people, people who want to find their cultural identity, who want to learn their culture and different diversities of other cultures but also to make new friendships and memories for their school life.

Throughout the year, almost coming to the competition, most think it's all uphill, but we've certainly had our down moments where we would miss people due to certain school events or absences and even just the little things but as a team, we've sorted it out and came together to celebrate how far we've come.

To wrap it up, I want to take the time to thank Miss Dowling who works effortlessly for this team even when it stressed her out the most, Miss Lolomana’ia for her amazing help, and our senior leaders who take the time out of their work to teach us dances and to support us.

YEAR 10 Year Adviser Message Year 10 once again has had an eventful term, filled with a variety of academics, sporting, creative/performing arts and whole cohort achievements. This term, Year 10 participated in the BStreet Smart program, SALSA program, ABCN Future Thinkers program and the students of the commerce classes put together stalls for ‘R U OK’ Day. We even had 7 Youth Ambassadors who were invited to Parliament House for the launch of the 2025 Multicultural Day. This Term, Year 10 continued to represent our school by persisting through the challenges as a team.

Mr Mangali Year 10 Adviser

Commerce Are You OK? Day Written by Robby Ghantous Commerce students were given the opportunity to create a stall for this years Are You OK? Day. The stalls included different foods and activities that helped fundraise for a charitable organization.

During the commerce stall sessions, every student's team/group showed and demonstrated their resilient and teamwork skills through customer service, product selling and assisting their customers/peers making everything slide smoothly throughout the day.

Written by Ecrin Diler, Alivia Chojnacki & Alyssa Urfano On the 11 September, Year 10 students hosted the ‘R U Ok? Day’ market day stalls. During third period Year 10 students were working hard to set up their stalls with promotion techniques learnt in class ready for the lunch time rush.

All the business planning lessons served the students well as they successfully operated their stalls to very supportive students and staff. Everyone enjoyed all kinds of sweets, drinks, barbeques and basketball competitions. During this experience, Commerce students demonstrated the PERSIST values and learnt the importance of selling, managing money and stock levels and importantly how to calculate break-even points so they could ensure profits were made to contribute to charity.

This day was an inclusive, successful, fun and educative experience for all students and teachers, where students and staff participate in activities, ate delicious foods and impressively raised over $1,500 for the ‘R U OK?’ Day Charity.

ABCN Future Thinkers Program Written by Ulata Falemoe & Mele Lupe Sefesi The ABCN Future Thinkers was a program that helped us explore our future pathways for when we leave school. We started the program last term, and this term we worked with other students from other schools to learn about our strengths by creating achievable goals. Overall, the experience was amazing and really fun as we gained more knowledge.

SALSA YV Leadership Day Written by Maddison Briffa A group of selected Year 10 students were chosen to participate in the SALSA YV Leadership Day. Students travelled to the Giants facility in Olympic Park where there were guest speakers who spoke to us about their own experiences growing up.

We were invited to go on a tour of the facility and participate in activities. Each school had to come up with an action plan to promote physical activity and healthy eating. This experience taught the students leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

BStreet Smart Written by Jasmine Browne The BStreet Smart excursion informed Year 10 about all the many risks and dangers of irresponsible driving. This program had multiple speakers that shared with us their own personal stories.

These stories were heartbreaking and really gave us an insight into real world experiences. Year 10 had fun and were engaged during the roleplaying segment at the start of the day, which made it more attention grabbing and allowed us to fully understand the hazards of irresponsible driving.

This experience was very enlightening and eye-opening for Year 10.

Music Enrichment Program Written by Matthew Ner

Multicultural Health Week Written by Aurora Alejandro Seven students were chosen to be a part of the Multicultural Health Week program and were given the task of promoting the theme ‘Healthy Aging’ to both the younger audience and the elder audience.

I created a poster about my grandmother’s story on healthy aging and how I, as a younger person has helped her to be healthier. We were privileged to be invited to the Parliament house in Sydney. There, we celebrated Multicultural Health Week with a lot of very important people like the Minister of Health.

Overall, the experience was extremely fun, and we all left with great knowledge on healthy aging.

The Music Enrichment program has given the opportunity for students to perform in many different events. Being a part of the program has enhanced our music skills as well as allowing us to have fun along the way. It allows students to connect more to their peers and perform their favourite songs, running on Tuesday afternoon at school from 3:00pm-4:30pm.

This program has given students new and exciting opportunities such as performing with the Year 12 HSC music class for their final exam, which is one of the most important days for students and builds trust and reliability towards the people a part of the program. It also gives students a taste of what HSC is like. This program has been the perfect opportunity to display our music skills in front of live audiences.

YEAR 11 Year Adviser Message Term 3 was the last term for Year 11 for the preliminary HSC. It was a term where they had camp, applied for student leadership and completed their preliminary exams.

During the term, Year 11 showed perseverance, resilience and a fun attitude when faced with challenges. I wish them all a restful break before beginning their HSC studies in Term 4.

Ms Short Year 11 Adviser

University of Sydney – Focus Program 28 Year 11 students visited University of Sydney for the Future Focus program. Students worked with university student ambassadors on scholarship applications, a tour of the campus and attended a university class of their choice, ranging from health, law, science and art. Some students even left their mark on the walls of graffiti ally, a famous landmark at Sydney University.

Life Ready School Program Students who were unable to attend camp complete the 3 day at school program, with workshops on health, road safety and finance along with several team building games and fun activities.

Senior Leadership Team 2026 30 students participated in the Senior Leadership process, which from start to finish was under 2 weeks. Students selfnominated, wrote an application, sought teacher endorsement, participated in SLEP training, interviewed with Ms Vuki, Miss Short, and Ms Dadger and prepared and delivered a speech to all Year 10 and 11 students.

Students showed tenacity during a very quick process as well as high level leadership skills.

Well done to the 2026 Leadership team.

Life Ready Camp Torrential rain didn’t stop 61 Year 11 students at the Great Aussie Bush Camp in Kincumber for the Life Ready Camp.

All students faced challenges with excitement and a fearless attitude. The teachers recognise the conditions were tough but that didn’t stop them from flying through the air on the giant swing, leaping off a 15m pole on the power fan, crawling through the mud obstacles, abseiling, high ropes and conquering the survivor challenge.

Year 11s behaviour and resilience were commended by the staff at the camp as well as being an example for the primary school students on camp during the stay.

Year 11 Bowling Excursion The Term 3 year group excursion was to the RSL bowling and timezone. Students enjoyed an afternoon of bowling and arcade games and were able to relax and have fun with their friends before the preliminary exams started.

YEAR 12 Year Adviser Message And here we are, Year 12 have successfully completed 6 years of high school! We had an action-packed last term, with students making the most of their final term of school.

Miss Pozoglou Year 12 Adviser

Bowling & Timezone Excursion Year 12 students attended their last year group excursion in Week 7 of this term. Students were able to enjoy a fun filled morning. It was great to see the majority of the year group participate in some bowling and fun with their friends, and all students thoroughly enjoyed a “brain break” from their HSC revision lessons.

BBQ Farewell Lunch As Rooty Hill tradition serves, on the final Monday before graduation the Year 11 Hospitality students and teachers hosted a farewell BBQ for Year 12. Students participated in shirt signing and photo opportunities with their classmates and teachers while enjoying a sausage sizzle and drink. It was a lovely day where students were able to enjoy each other's company in the wind-down to graduation day.

Spirit Days We had several “Spirit Days” sprinkled throughout the end of term, where Year 12 students participated in dress up days including the themes of: Pyjama Day, Throwback Day, Neon Day and Aloha - Hawaiian Farewell. Students participated in year group games during breaks including bullrush and dodgeball and were able to have some great photos taken while enjoying their last few weeks of their schooling life.

Volleyball NSW CHS - Top 20 Written by Mr Levi Congratulations to the Open Girls, who were crowned NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Volleyball Champions, and the Boys team for finishing 4th overall. The Open Girls team will be competing at the National Tournament, the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup on the Gold Coast.

Two-Day NSW Volleyball Championships Congratulations to the following teams that won medals at the Term 3 Two-Day NSW Volleyball Championships: • Year 12 Boys – Gold Medallist • Year 10 Girls – Gold Medallist • Year 9 Girls – Gold Medallist • Year 9 Boys – Silver Medallist • Year 8 Girls – Silver Medallist • Year 7 Girls – Silver Medallist • Year 7 Boys – Silver Medallist • Year 7 Girls – Bronze Medallist

Girls Rugby League Teams The Under 14s and Under 16s Girl’s teams dominated the field at the recent Rugby League 9’s Day, going through the entire competition undefeated.

Both teams showcased skill, determination, and teamwork, capping off the day with impressive grand final victories. A huge congratulations to all the players and coaches – Rooty Hill pride was on full display!

ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION 100% Attendance in Term 3 2025

Year 12 Graduation The Year 12 Graduation Ceremony took place on the last day of Term 3. It was a wonderful day for students and their families to celebrate their achievements and success over the last 6 years. Students received their final reports, awards for the year and listened to speeches from leaders and teachers.

We also had an amazing performance from our Year 12 Drama and Music students. As always, students enjoyed watching their last 6 years on film in the video presentation.

Many guests and families gathered in the quad after the ceremony for celebrations which was beautiful to see. A massive congratulations and good luck to the Year 12 cohort of 2025!

Year 7: Rishan Ahmad Omar Al Jamhour Christopher Atos Thon Atuich Lance Baldeswis Jezfria Baniaga Mark Bautista Patrick Brockway Harrison Clapham William Condello Xantle Zhey Estrada Alexander Furlan Zameer Haidari Fardin Hussaini Ervic Isidro Abrahim Khajazada Anish Konnur

Alara Kosem Savio Nguyen Ivy Nucom Jaden Ordinario Max Ou Jacob Parczyk Elena Petrovska Aaliyah Reynolds Haddi Rezaei Enrique Sebastia Gurnaaz (Naaz) Singh Thaksika Thevakumar Thon Mabior Thon Jessica Viemero Connor Willcockson Isaac Wixted Samantha Yang

Year 8: Luis Abarca Rashed Al Kanem Abdul Kareem Alaydrus Alghasim Balla Rachael Bourne Calvin Casupanan Sienna Champion Arwin Dargantes Priscilla Darwon Joel Giannetti Kavvya Hingu Syed Hossain Ali Jalil Arnold Joseph Year 9: Aaliyah Acosta Natasha Ah Lam Ehan Ahmad Janus Alonzo Danyal Alzebari Tanmay Bhatt Jacob Brace Anton Dargantes Jacy De Leon Mercado Nathan Metua Gray Jacyinta Hanson Farrokh Hussaini Raina Kongkon Mercy Lalaga Alexandra Llagas Matthew Lucre Mustafa Mohamed Azlan Mohammed Abdiyanle Muktar Ali Year 10: Aaron Acosta Tala Ah Lam Zainab Al Hameed Danniella Annetts Serena Bingas Ezekiel Brillantes Ali Awsat Bunyadi Tristan Catalbas Taylor Cayabyab Jacob Gale Chloe Gamsby Evan Jiarui Gao Tolga Goker Raiyan Huda Muhammad Hussain Angelo Israeil Techin Kesboot Ekaterina Lapteff Uelese Lautoa Anthony Le Kelvin Li Year 11:

Issa Lafi Jack Shang Zhao Long Li Lucas Macatangay Faith Mendoza Liam Marcus Mondala Mikaela Ner Jack O'brien Mackenzie Pittman Pranshu Prajapati Jarryd Santiago Lilly Smith Alexis Tangimana Yashaswi Twati

Cayden Parsons Rham Peralta Khang Phan Harley Pittman Atharv Prasad Jayden Rapa Tyler Reeves Anthony Reyes Tasia Reynolds Maryam Rezaee Arshpreet Sakhala Zaminali Sarwari Noah Sinnett Caleb Thorpe Catherine Veng Zayne Villanueva Miguel Villena Mitchell Walker Melissa Yang Cameryn Madigan Colin Malsi Addison Marsh Elouche Gabriel Matibag Maxene Mojica Daveleen Mulbah Matthew Ner Tarnaya Patau Elijah Ponce Brayden Portelli Juan Gabriel Pugosa Clarissa Randell Zainab Rezaee Laith Saleh Mary-Elle Santiago Ava Scobie Jezelle Seaton Manusiu KaKau Tangimana Joshua Tomada Alyssa Urfano Nikhil Kumar

Samira Ahmed Saja Akl Sarah Akl Periti Anae Ethan Arnold Anuel Mussolini Atienza Aime Bastida Edil Bautista Jack Bryce Taylor Cassar Aaron Dargantes Noreen Daylo Rhian Elyse Dela Cruz Kasak Gautam Luke Gotts Maryam Hassan Annabella Hawkins Asher Hussain Taiba Hussain Firaba Hussaini Christiane Janeo Daniel Khalil Gracie Kumar Year 12: Daniel Ademovic Henrietta Ah Lam Cidra Akl Rayne Alefosio Billy Bicol Sienna Briffa Victoria Brockway Abigail Camat Zander Cassar Chrystan Cayton Jayden Chua Thomas Darley Reever Dela Cruz Chellsea Diakowsky Bailey Duncan Natalie Gamsby Saeed Hamayoun

Dylan Langford Mikayla Mantua Rahela Mirzaie Jordan Moodie Jemuel Nallas Myah Nguyen Nina Palani Vianca Pelayo Mackenzie Reeves Zahra Rezaee Jimmy Santiago Emir Selvi Ahmad Sideq Ma-Jacqueline Sinclair Shannon Strickland Anzac Thach Lewis Tierney Aden Tran Ngoc Tu Khuyen Tran Jackson Verzeletti Samuel Vista Ahmad Wissam

Parwana Hussaini Zaida Hussein Kapishay Lal Tyarn Lees Kirralea Marsh Michael Ner Alexander Perry Junior Pita Kristopher Quilao Monique Robert Ayham Saleh Himani Singh Michael Sy Phoenix Ussher-Jackson Brionne Vulimaibau Ellizah Williams

CAPA PULSE Alive Written by Mr Mobbs-Green On 21 March, selected RHHS students had the incredible opportunity to participate in Pulse Alive, a massed dance performance held at Sydney Olympic Park. The massed dance category in Pulse Alive brings together students from NSW public schools to learn and perform a unified choreography.

Congratulations to the students for representing RHHS with dedication and successfully completing two major segments of the massed dance category.

The CAPA faculty would like to congratulate all students involved in this year’s PULSE Alive performances at Sydney Olympic Park. This year, 17 students represented in the Mass Choir and 10 students represented the Combined Dancing ensembles.

Two Year 12 students, Shaun Siliva and Priya Muduliar, were selected as Featured Vocalists. Congratulations on representing RHHS and upholding the PERSIST Values.

Their hard work and commitment are truly commendable

LIBRARY Term 3 in the library was action-packed as students and staff celebrated NAIDOC Week, Science Week and Book Week - all in the first few weeks!

Our Year 9 students were entertained and inspired by the AVISTA STEM presentation—featuring dramatic science experiments and even a “creepy” robot—which encouraged many to consider future STEM pathways. Year 8 In addition, the Head Start Building and Construction course welcomed students from local schools, who joined RHHS students for a week-long hands-on immersion in safety and working at heights.

This term has also been one of significant achievement and celebration.

• 47 students successfully completed their external vocational courses.

• 5 students finished their School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

• Year 11 Construction students submitted their final compressed curriculum assessments.

• 79 Year 12 students completed the requirements of their internal vocational courses.

• 3 Year 12 students proudly graduated from the UTS Wanago program.

• 20 students undertook the White Card course here at school.

• 35 senior students participated in targeted careers information sessions to support their transition into life after school.

In Term 3, students were also focused on academics, with many junior students completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge, and senior students studying hard for their exams.

Excursions included,15 students Trade Readiness, 5 students SEDA sport, 5 students supply chain and logistics,150 year 12 students to the Careers market, 180 Year 8 students to Inspire8, and 12 students to BITZER refrigeration tour. We congratulate all students for their effort, determination, and the valuable workplace skills they have developed.

Book Week is always a highlight for the library, and this year the theme “Book an Adventure” was marked with a week of lunchtime activities. These included a spelling bee, storytelling circle, plus games and a costume day. Year 7 were also treated to a visit by author Maryam Master, whose books were all swiftly borrowed from the library.

A very special congratulations goes to Madeline Philips (Year 12, Hospitality) and Benjimen Moore (Year 11, Retail), who were recognised by their work placement employers for their outstanding leadership and strong work ethic. Both received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence from our work placement provider.

We’re looking forward to another fantastic term in the Library for Term 4.

We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to seeing how the skills and experiences gained this term will help shape their future pathways.

LIBRARY Term 3 has been a busy and exciting time for Careers and Vocational Education at RHHS. Through our partnership with the Educational Pathways Program (EPP), 18 enthusiastic Year 10 students explored a variety of TAFE courses through the Start Your Future program.

Shakespeare Day Year 7 – Miranda Sedmak On Shakespeare Day, I went to my period 3 class as normal, but instead of doing Science, we had a different teacher. She handed around 8 pieces of paper to everyone in my class.

We learned a little bit about Shakespeare, and then we were given instructions on how to make our own ‘ruff’. Although we didn’t have enough time to finish them, it was still fun and creative.

My class then went to the Hall for our surprise. I had helped get some of the props ready, but I still didn’t know what they would be used for exactly, so I was excited to see what was going on in the Hall. I first noticed that the stage was covered, and the screen was playing music which I presumed was from Shakespeare’s time. Soon, the screen lifted and showed a student who had dressed up as someone from Shakespeare’s time and was hosting a play.

It was actually the first play I have ever seen, so I was excited. The host called for some volunteers from the audience to come on stage and have a role too. I particularly liked Connor’s performance – he is a natural born actor. The experience was great, the play was funny, included a lot of people, and used words from Shakespeare’s time like “thou” and “thee” which gave me the feeling I was seeing a play from that time. I think it was excellent and highly recommended it next year at RHHS. Written by 8.6 English Hear Ye, Hear Ye! During Week 4, we had the opportunity to have fun in class during Shakespeare Day! For us, our normal Period 1 class was replaced with fun Shakespeare games! We played a game when we had to throw a stuffed animal at a student in the middle who was pretending to be a tyrant from a Shakespeare play.

Then we played a game called Stop/Go, where we learnt Shakespearean phrases like “Forbear” and “Avaunt”. We also had to act out scenes from a bunch of different Shakespeare plays like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth.

One of the best parts was when we got to insult each other using Shakespearean language. Thank you to Ms Davison and the English Faculty for organising this fun day for us.

Year 9 – Abdullah Hofiani A couple of weeks ago our school was lucky enough to watch a live performance by the Bell Shakespeare team.

They performed a funny and powerful show that brought Shakespeare’s play to us in a way we can understand and enjoy.

During the play, the actors showed us how Shakespeare’s plays still relate to our lives. A short summary of the play is that two teens from enemy families fall in love but keep it a secret from their families. After many dramas and misunderstandings, they both die but their families finally stop fighting.

They covered the themes of love, jealousy and having to

make big decisions. Even though the play was sad, it was also powerful as it reminded us that even old stories can teach us something new. After the performance, they explained how they became actors – some even starting off shy!

Year 9 – Anton Dargantes The relevance of Shakespeare transcends time, and all Year 9 students attended a Bell Shakespeare performance for this purpose. The performance was a mix of humour as well as serious topics, aiding us to grasp complicated ideas. The performance was followed by a Question and Answer session which provided a glimpse into the decisions the actors make and how the words were translated into actions on the stage.

The play itself was intense but well thought out. The mood was established as the actors were energetic and articulate.

Some modern touches were made which were very useful to bridge the gap between the ancient work and contemporary society.

One of the most impressive moments of the show for me was a kiss between the actors which startled some students and exemplified the beauty of live theatre.

Year 10 – Anthony Le Shakespeare Day was a pretty exciting event for Rooty Hill High School. Shakespeare Day allows students to celebrate the life and influence of Shakespeare in English literature.

In year 10, we did a treasure hunt around the school.

Engaging in activities such as theatre performances and matching quotes to specific characters.

These activities were very engaging and informative. We learnt teamwork skills as we solved puzzles and found clues towards our goal. This event also brought out everyone’s competitive aspects, as we were all running around the school trying to be the first one to win. We also learnt about Shakespeare’s life, theatrical performances and the characters that he created. Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable way to experience the life and literature of Shakespeare!

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS TERM 3 2025 Year 7: Mariam Abdulrahman Kirby Aguado Rishan Ahmad Paris Aialeo Omar Al Jamhour Isha Alcantara Lorelye Allen Alexa Ang Christopher Atos Thon Atuich Lance Baldeswis Farhiya Bare Mark Bautista Chanelle Bernil Amiah Jeane Breaux Vin Joshua Casuco Nishanth Chandra Gabriel Choueiry Harrison Clapham William Condello Delilah Cordtz Chloe Daylo Willow Delaney Amelia Dib Chaztiel Dominguez Caitlyn Dunn Spencer Elliott Xantle Zhey Estrada Annika Faminial Ashley Farthing Tessa Francis Hannah Fryer Aaliyah Fuiono Samuel Gale Rihanna Gauci Amelia Gazo Zayn Gloria Aisha Gurung Alizah Haider Lachlan Hallam Xavier Holmes Sani Zahra Hussain Ervic Isidro Jackson Israeil Harper James-Pullen Muskaan Janif Ejeni John Samuel Kalic Fatuma Kanneh Stephanie Khan Madyson King Eva Koirala Anish Konnur Alara Kosem Shiloh Kura Roman Lapteff Haris Mansory Ruby Marshall Axton Mason Nikki Mehta Samantha Melocotones Sakura Men Sarah Mickiewicz Rhyme Mondal Jacob Nash Jade Nato Samara Larrarte NelsonLarrarte Ivy Nucom Max Ou Jacob Parczyk Grace Poudel Aryan Prasad Michelle Pye Kayla Ramos Amelia Rankin Haddi Rezaei Toby Rigby Hudaa Saeed Enrique Sebastia Lukas Starr Jacob Stutchbury Thaksika Thevakumar Diesel Thompson Thompson

Thon Thon Mabior Talia Toleafoa Jai Tracey Zaleeqi Tutuka Tansy Ussher-Jackson Jessica Viemero Oliver Walter Connor Willcockson Elizabeth Williams Paina Wilson Isaac Wixted Alvin Yacat Samantha Yang Rauf Yosufi Kashaf Zaidi Shanae Zammit Hadia Ziayee Year 8: Luis Abarca Sione Alalea Alghasim Balla Fahima Bare Christian Bedot Mohammad Bonyad Zada Rachael Bourne Isabella Brown Andrea Cabacungan Kobe Castanares Calvin Casupanan Brooklyn Cayabyab Alexandria Cowley Ahmed Dannawe Arwin Dargantes Priscilla Darwon Neo Ektoros Savanna Ezzat Angus Foreshew Lianah Giacalone Muez Girma Mihran Haidari Taniela Haumono Eleah Hewitt Tyson Hoban Shiraz Hussein Shanista Irshita Ali Jalil Levi Joseph Shekinah Kura Ryzel Legaspi Jack Li Faith Lowe Zeth Maralang Ester Mashikura Jacob McMahon Faith Mendoza Liam Mondala Arzoo Nabizada Mikaela Ner Rachel Ofisa Joshua Onesemo Londyn Paluch Mackenzie Pittman Quincie Pugosa Tusken Rakoroi Sarthaksinh Raulaji Rhyse Rihara Laki Rimoni Marcus Risati-Joe Azlan Saeed Jarryd Santiago Lilly Smith Benni Tafolo Yehuda Taufan Uapukupuku Touariki Teariki Azize Tekin Jyrah Tongamoa Robert Toomalatai Yashaswi Twati Zacha Velasco Logan Willcockson Year 9: Aaliyah Acosta Natasha Ah Lam

Ehan Ahmad Mannix Aialeo Mossa Al Zwain John Jr Alejandro Jenayah Ali Trinity Amosa James Aoun David Arona Emanuel Arona Nathanial Asamoah Hamidulla Azizi Hasibullah Azizi Cyrus Bailey Tristan Belan Chloe Berthon Eshan Bhuiyan Amelie Bogaz Marie Carnay Aizel Cellona Riley Clark Daloba Conde Lebron Da Cunha Anton Dargantes Shriya Das Jacy De Leon Mercado Year 10: Mohammed Abdulrahman Aaron Acosta Tala Ah Lam Zainab Al Hameed Shahad Al Nemer Hussien Alayed Aurora Alejandro Zahra Al-Khled Anthony Amirkhan Chris Baluyot Melis Bilgic Serena Bingas Lisa Bourne Maddison Briffa Isabella Brooke Jasmine Browne Jordan Buist Khaila Chavaria Alivia Chojnacki Hannah Collisson Anastasia Davis Justin Delos Reyes Ceylin Diler Ecrin Diler Jacob Gale Chloe Gamsby Evan Gao Samiuela Haunga Bailey Hodson Raiyan Huda Maira Hussain Muhammad Hussain Angelo Israeil Mia Knox Ekaterina Lapteff Romeo Lavina Anthony Le Kelvin Li Julian Lintag Jamielle Lopez Colin Malsi Addison Marsh Alarna Matatia Peyton Maybury Callum Midson-Mould Maxene Mojica Gabrielle Morales Joshua Moyse Daveleen Mulbah Asli Nacakli Mitch Neich Matthew Ner Natasha Nonu Christopher Norton Darrel Nucom Leo Ohi Alecia Ostric Steven Parmar

Elijah Ponce Brayden Portelli Celesti Prasad Juan Gabriel Pugosa Leandra Pulega Alfred Ramos Clarissa Randell Justyn Raquedan Xavier Reynolds Marcus Rivera Laith Saleh Wesley Sang-yum Jasmine Santiago Ava Scobie Khian Sta Maria Naveen Subha Lillyarna Suitupe Papatani Taufoou Summer Thompson Daniel Too Timothy Tumbaga Alyssa Urfano Jordan Vella Marcela Wilder Riley Willcockson Sofia Yamin Year 11: Petra Adamovic Samira Ahmed Saja Akl Sarah Akl Nuha Anarwala Chloey Baikie Andre Bettridge Evelyn Bogaz Aneesha Chandra Aaron Dargantes Leyla Derin Khalia Evagelia Daniel Alandra Fuiono Kasak Gautam Jeeya Gawai Amy Gower Jarred Hide Taiba Hussain Zaheen Hussain Firaba Hussaini Gracie Kumar Natalie Lee Yong Guang Lim Ryan Lucre Mohammad Maliki Mikayla Mantua Micholai Marquez Riley Marshall Cooper Masterson Benjimen Moore Jemuel Nallas Myah Nguyen Tristan Nunez Vianca Pelayo Grace Pham Yonalee Polwaththa Gallage Tiana Ramos Charli Russell Zahira Sadiqi Jimmy Santiago Emir Selvi Ma Jacqueline Sinclair Lewis Tierney Jovan Tukuitonga Elizabeth Vella Samuel Vista Year 12: Jessica Abram Daniel Ademovic Melissa Adlington Henrietta Ah Lam Cidra Akl Fawz Al Jamhour Marwa Amini Melissa Amos Ysabella Annecchini

Christopher Aoun Hooria Asghar Ramon Ayoub Ahmad Aziz Billy Bicol Nabaa Boram Sabaa Boram Kayla Bustamante Cuadrado Roxanne Cajumban Abigail Camat Zander Cassar Lebron Castanares Chrystan Cayton Avantika Chand Himanshi Chand Jayden Chua Melvan Coombes Nichola Croft Tori Croft Avnith Datt Vincent Delos Reyes Chellsea Diakowsky Joshua Dillon Gabriel Dizon Alyssa Flanagan-Rogers Caitlin Flood Natalie Gamsby Lilley Gotts Harlem Grant-Cairns Saeed Hamayoun Breanna Hargreaves Sautualasi Heron Faridoon Hussaini Zaida Hussein Keliyah Jennings Cyrus Knott Tyarn Lees Matthew Lim McKenzy Lolo Laurel Lyttleton Kirralea Marsh Alaska Marshall Zane Mason Georgia McAndrew Adriel John Mendoza Jeyda Mentesh Celena Merched Priya Muduliar Awais Mushtaq Saad Mushtaq Charlie Ngatoko Angelina Ofisa Isabella Pakas Wynter Paluch Rosaleah Paulo Alexander Perry Mariam Popal Rohan Prakash Kristopher Quilao Zahra Rajayee Rita Reuelu Jadon Rissom Syed Fazal Mustafa Rizvi Monique Robert Saarim Saeed Divine Sang-Yum Lotfali Sarwari Shaun Siliva Consaij Siloi Prince Sta Maria Emily Stephenson Ashmita Subba Michael Sy Danica Tahana Duc Hieu Tran Duc Nghia Tran Phoenix Ussher-Jackson Joshua Vella Mason Villanueva Angelique Vinensig Brionne Vulimaibau Brody Willcockson Ellizah Williams Emily Xian Lena York

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