MISSING LINK
Term 3 2025
PRINCIPAL’SMESSAGE
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 busiestandbesttermswithstudentsbeingsuccessfulinsports,academicachievements 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.
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:
• 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 isoneofthemost special assembliesoftheyear.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 culturalleadership of our school.At theheart ofthat 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!
• WewishedstaffmembersBrookeMansell andKate 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 valuablelessonsthatIwouldliketosharewithyoualltoday.
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.
Iquicklylearnedthatleadershipisn't about beingtheloudest 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, includingaleadershiproleintheHakaWarriorProgramand 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 awardcelebrates NSWpublicschools 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.
Congratulationstoall staffat RootyHill HighSchool forthe commitment to Giving Every Student the Opportunityto 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 whenaschooltrulylistenstoandempowersitslearners.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 yourschool culture,youhavecreatedanenvironment 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.
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!
YEAR 7
Year Adviser Message
Year7haveexperiencedahighlyrewardingTerm3,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.
Throughouttheterm,Year7haveconsistentlydemonstrated 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
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.
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.
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 thoughmyteamdidn’twin.We learnt that when you have friends or ateam,thismakes thingseasier toaccomplish and
whenwereadandlearnaboutShakespeareinthefuture.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 gainexperience 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.Welost 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. Thisprogramisdesignedtogivestudentsanideaaboutwhat 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,andmeet our Fast Forwardmentors, whoarestudents 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.
Sincethestart,we'vegainedalotofnewpeople,peoplewho 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.
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.
Written by Ecrin Diler, Alivia Chojnacki & Alyssa Urfano
On the 11 September, Year 10 students hosted the ‘R U Ok? Day’ market daystalls. DuringthirdperiodYear 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.
Wewereinvitedtogoonatourofthefacilityandparticipate in activities. Each school had to come up with an actionplan to promote physical activity and healthy eating. This experience taught the students leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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 thetheme‘HealthyAging’toboththeyounger audienceand 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 beinvited tothe 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.
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 ustheirown 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
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 performtheirfavouritesongs,runningonTuesdayafternoon 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
Life Ready School Program
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 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 staffat thecampas well asbeinganexample fortheprimary school students on camp during the stay.
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.
Year 11
Bowling Excursion
The Term 3 year group excursion was to the RSL bowling andtimezone.Studentsenjoyedanafternoonofbowlingand arcade games and were able to relax and have fun with their friends before the preliminary exams started.
Year 8:
Luis Abarca Issa Lafi
Rashed Al Kanem
Abdul Kareem
Alaydrus
Alghasim Balla
Rachael Bourne
Jack Shang Zhao Long Li
Lucas Macatangay
Faith Mendoza
Liam Marcus Mondala
Calvin Casupanan Mikaela Ner
Sienna Champion Jack O'brien
Arwin Dargantes Mackenzie Pittman
Priscilla Darwon Pranshu Prajapati
Joel Giannetti Jarryd Santiago
Kavvya Hingu Lilly Smith
Syed Hossain Alexis Tangimana
Ali Jalil Yashaswi Twati
Arnold Joseph
Year 9:
Aaliyah Acosta Cayden Parsons
Natasha Ah Lam Rham Peralta
Ehan Ahmad Khang Phan
Janus Alonzo
Danyal Alzebari
Tanmay Bhatt
Jacob Brace
Anton Dargantes
Jacy De Leon Mercado
Harley Pittman
Atharv Prasad
Jayden Rapa
Tyler Reeves
Anthony Reyes
Tasia Reynolds
Nathan Metua Gray Maryam Rezaee
Jacyinta Hanson Arshpreet Sakhala
Farrokh Hussaini
Raina Kongkon
Mercy Lalaga
Zaminali Sarwari
Noah Sinnett
Caleb Thorpe
Alexandra Llagas Catherine Veng
Matthew Lucre Zayne Villanueva
Mustafa Mohamed Miguel Villena
Azlan Mohammed Mitchell Walker
Abdiyanle Muktar Ali Melissa Yang
Year 10:
Aaron Acosta
Tala Ah Lam
Zainab Al Hameed
Danniella Annetts
Serena Bingas
Cameryn Madigan
Colin Malsi
Addison Marsh
Elouche Gabriel Matibag
Maxene Mojica
Ezekiel Brillantes Daveleen Mulbah
Ali Awsat Bunyadi Matthew Ner
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
11:
Samira Ahmed
Saja Akl
Sarah Akl
Periti Anae
Dylan Langford
Mikayla Mantua
Rahela Mirzaie
Jordan Moodie
Ethan Arnold Jemuel Nallas
Anuel Mussolini
Atienza
Aime Bastida
Edil Bautista
Jack Bryce
Taylor Cassar
Aaron Dargantes
Noreen Daylo
Myah Nguyen
Nina Palani
Vianca Pelayo
Mackenzie Reeves
Zahra Rezaee
Jimmy Santiago
Emir Selvi
Rhian Elyse Dela Cruz Ahmad Sideq
Kasak Gautam
Luke Gotts
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
Ma-Jacqueline Sinclair
Shannon Strickland
Maryam Hassan Anzac Thach
Annabella Hawkins Lewis Tierney
Asher Hussain
Aden Tran
Taiba Hussain Ngoc Tu Khuyen Tran
Firaba Hussaini Jackson Verzeletti
Christiane Janeo
Daniel Khalil
Gracie Kumar
Year 12:
Daniel Ademovic
Samuel Vista
Ahmad Wissam
Parwana Hussaini
Henrietta Ah Lam Zaida Hussein
Cidra Akl Kapishay Lal
Rayne Alefosio
Tyarn Lees
Billy Bicol Kirralea Marsh
Sienna Briffa
Michael Ner
Victoria Brockway Alexander Perry
Abigail Camat
Zander Cassar
Chrystan Cayton
Jayden Chua
Thomas Darley
Reever Dela Cruz
Junior Pita
Kristopher Quilao
Monique Robert
Ayham Saleh
Himani Singh
Michael Sy
Chellsea Diakowsky Phoenix Ussher-Jackson
Bailey Duncan Brionne Vulimaibau
Natalie Gamsby Ellizah Williams
Saeed Hamayoun
Year
Nikhil Kumar
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 successfullycompleting 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 3inthelibrarywasaction-packedasstudents andstaff celebrated NAIDOC Week, Science Week and Book Week - all in the first few weeks!
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.
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 treatedto a visit by author Maryam Master, whose books were all swiftly borrowed from the library.
We’re looking forward to another fantastic term in the Library for Term 4.
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.
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 HeadStartBuildingandConstruction 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.
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.
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 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.
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 someofthepropsready,but Istilldidn’t knowwhatthey 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,andusedwordsfrom Shakespeare’stimelike“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.
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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!
