Belmont High School Quantum May 2017 Building Harmony and Success We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to elders past and present
Phone: (02) 49450600 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE www.belmont-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Staffing News I would like to welcome Natalie Hilder to Belmont High School as the new Careers Adviser. Natalie comes to us from Morisset High School and is replacing Celestine Porter - Burns, our previous adviser. Thanks to Erin Fin nane who relieved in the position of Careers Adviser for first term.
If any students have enquiries about careers, work placements and experience, or University placements they can contact Mrs Hilder in the careers office in A block.
New Finance System Belmont High School is in the process of moving to the new state wide finance system. To allow this change over to take place the school will not be able to take any payments for the period commencing 15 May 2017. Parents wi ll be informed when the system i s back up and running.
School Captains visit to Parliament and Government House At the end of last term the school captains Hayley Banks and Cody Bartho took part in the Secondary Schools Leadership Program which included a visit to the NSW Parliament an d afternoon with the Governor of NSW, General David Hurley.
This program is a great opportunity for our school leaders to understand the workings of government in NSW as well as visiting historic Government H o u s e .
Building Upgrade It was hoped that we w ould have some of the initial plans for the proposed building upgrade at the beginning of this term. We believe that these initial concept plans will be presented to the planning reference group shortly. The school community will then have the opportunity to comment on the proposals.
Parent Teacher Interviews We have completed the first round of parent teacher interviews for all year groups. If you were unable to attend these interviews and would like to check on the progress of your child you can c o n t a c t teachers by telephoning the school office on 49450600.
The next parent teacher interviews for all years will be held on Monday 24 July 2017. On - l i n e bookings will be available closer to the date.
P&C MEETING Vale Del Coulter The next P&C It was sad to hear of the recent passi ng of Del Coulter meeting will who had been a long - time supporter of Belmont High be held S c h o o l .
Wednesday Del had been actively involved in the Belmont High May 1 7, 2017 Canteen Committee for many years and served at 5.30pm in recently as supervisor for HSC exams. the staff common She had also been actively involved in the l o c a l community particularly with the Girl Guides. We would room. like to pass on our sympathy to her family at this time. Everyone welcome to G eoff Robinson attend. P r i n c i p a l
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Uniform Prize May Congratulations to Lucy Sargent and Molly 16 Year 11 Wetlands Excursion Wheeler of year 7 who were each recipients 17 P&C Meeting of a voucher prize in recognition of their continued efforts in wearing the correct full 18 Year 10 Career EXPO school uniform during Term 1. Well done girls! 26 Muswellbrook Eisteddfod 26 Yr 12 HSC Seminar Day Singleton 30 White Card Course
June 8 Year 11 Crossroads 12 Public Holiday 13 Year 11 & 12 Vaccinations 14- 16 Starstruck Per f or m an c e s 19 Year 11 2018 Parent Meeting 21 Music & Art Festival P&C Meeting 23 Year 10 Subject Interviews 30 Last day Term 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FAMILIES
Belmont High School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools’ finance system and a new bank account on 22 May 2017.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents and carers.
1. Direct deposits: As of 12 May 2017, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one. Any payments made using direct deposit
after this date cannot be properly allocated to a student’s account in a
timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct
deposits before 12 May 2017.
2. EFTPOS payments: We will not be able to accept EFTPOS payments between
15 May and 26 May 2017. Please ensure that you have made any
outstanding EFTPOS payments before 15 May, 2017. From 29 May 2017,
EFTPOS payments will be accepted as before.
3. Cash and cheque payments: Between 15 May 2017 and 26 May 2017, we will
also not be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to
close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please
ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments
before 15 May 2017. From 29 May 2017, cash and cheque payments will be
accepted as before.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new
finance system. If you have any questions, please contact Belmont High
School administration office on 49 45060 0.
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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL UPDATE Ye a r 12 S t u d e n t s are rapidly heading towards the end of their time at school. Students need to ensure they keep up to date with all classwork and assessment tasks and start to engage more fully in a regular home study program as they move toward their Trial HSC Examination in early Term 3.
T h e H S C timetable has been released for 2017. You can reach this at the following link: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps /portal/nesa/11 - 1 2 / h s c / k e y - d a t e s - e x a m - timetables/2017 - h s c - w r i t t e n - e x a m - t i me t a b l e
Students should seek support if they are struggling with their class work. They can speak to their class teachers; subject Head Teachers, their Year Advisors or Deputy Princ ipal for advice. The Learning HUB is available on Thursdays and students are encouraged to book in by contacting Ms Terry in the English staffroom.
Ye a r 10 S t u d e n t s are encouraged to maintain their focus and keep up to date with all class work and a s s e s s m ent tasks to achieve a successful RoSA grade in all their subjects. If your student is struggling please make contact with their classroom teachers or Year Advisor so we can assist them. Students are able to book into the Learning HUB for assistance after sport on a Thursday.
Ye a r 8 S t u d e n t s have settled into Ter m 2. They have a Positive Lifes tyle Day coming up on Wednesday J u n e 7 , 2017. This will involve a number of team building activities to help unite the year as a group. They will be involved in a wor kshop called ‘Cyberia’, which focuses on the safe use of Social Media. Year 8 students can be particularly vulnerable to the incorrect use of social media and this will be an important tool for them to ensure their own cyber safety.
Students will also att e n d y ear meetings over the coming weeks where the Year Advisor will address them on the criteria for attending rewards excursions. Students need to be aware of the importance of having high attendance, no unjustified absences, positive behaviour record, and a strong work ethic keeping up to date with both classwork and assessment tasks. This will keep them on track to be eligible to attend reward excursions.
With the weather continuing to cool down I would like to remind parents/carers and students that we are a uniform wearing school and that short black shorts and coloured hoodies are not part of our uniform. Michele Spinks Deputy Principal P&C REPORT How has the study of Maths changed in the last generation? Is it still taught the way we were taught? What are we trying to emphasise? Why is maths important? What role does homework play in learning and mastering maths?
To help us with these questions (and many more) our next P&C meeting will focus on maths. We have invited a member of the maths faculty t o come along and talk to us about these issues and they will be there to answer our questions (but not do our maths homework f o r u s ! )
As normal we will be meeting on third Wednesday of May (17 th M a y ) from 5:30 - 6:30pm in the staffroom and all parents and citizens are welcome.
At last month’s AGM the followi ng executive were appointed; P r e s i d e n t Stephen Taylor T r e a s u r e r Kath Sullivan S e c r e t a r y Kim Melliger Vice President David Sullivan
Hope to see you on Wednesday M a y 1 7 . Stephen Taylor P&C President
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STARSTRUCK 2017 ~ SHINE ON Preparations are well underway for our amazing Star Struck performance this year. We are only a month away from the show week and excitement is building amongst our group of dancers. Belmont High School is largely represented in the show with over 70 dancers in 2017. We have 4 dance groups that are in an item called 'Orinoco Flow' and we also stay on to dance to Moana's ' H o w F a r I ' l l G o'. We have one group opening the whole show to the song ' D i a m o n d s ' a n d o ur fantastic Special Education dance group is performing to 'Love is in t h e A i r ' . We have 2 featured dancers that successfully auditioned for an item in contemporary and tap ensembles. Well done to Emily Gill (Contemporar y/Ballet), and Lauren Harrison and Abigail Prentice (Tap).
The show is always an excellent showcase of vo calists, musicians, thespians and dancers and the talent amazes audiences year after year. We would like to thank everyone that supported the students in their fundraising campaign during the pie drive last term. The money raised goes towards costumes and other costs and ensure s that students from Belmont High School can have maximum participation in the event.
If you haven't already got your tickets for this year's show they are available through the Newcastle Entertainment Centre and online through Ticke tek. Shows are on June 16 and 17 and there are matinee and evening shows. See you next time, The Star Struck Dance Team MENINGOCOCCAL SCHOOL-BASED VACCINATION PROGRAM YEARS 11 and 12 The NSW Minister for Health has announced the start of a scho ol- based Meningococcal vaccination program targeting Year 11 and 12 students in Term 2 2017.
Meningococcal W has emerged as a significant cause of invasive Meningococcal disease with the number of cases almost tripling in NSW in 2016 compared to 2015. M eningococcal disease is a rare but serio us illness that can present as M eningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) or Septicaemia (blood poisoning) and may be caused by one of several serogroups (or types), incl uding A, B, C, W and Y. Use of M eningococcal C vaccine on the National Immunisation Program has almost eradicated M eningococcal C disease in Australia.
Evidence from Australia and overseas suggest that meningococcal disease caused by serotype W is significantly more severe than the other serotypes currently circulating in Australia. More information about meningococcal disease is available here: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectiou s/factsheets/Pages/Meningococcal_disease.aspx .
The vaccination program will target and protect Year 11 and 12 students based on national expert advice that older adolescents have a greater risk of carrying and transmitting meningococcal disease and that s c h o o l - based vaccination programs are the most effective way of achieving high vaccine uptake in this group. The vaccine is given as a single dose, protects against serotypes A, C, W and Y and has been shown to be both safe and effective.
The Meningococ cal W Response Program for students in Years 11 and 12 will run alongside the routine Year 7 vaccination program, with some mo dification. The second dose of Human P apillomavirus (HPV) vaccine normally given to Year 7 students in Term 2 will be deferred, which will allow school immunisation teams to commence the Year 11 and 12 Meningococcal W Vaccination Program. There is no harm for Year 7 students in delaying the second dose of the HPV vaccine.
Further consideration will be given to completion of the HPV course for Year 7 students, and correspondence about these arrangements will be made to parents and schools as soon as possible. In determining this schedule, NSW Health has been working with education authorities in the Government, Catholic and Independen t sectors so as to minimise disruption to schools and senior students.
T h e local Public Health Unit (available on 1300 066 055) has confirmed arrangements t o o f f e r M eningococcal vaccina tion to Year 11 and 12 students at Belmont High on TUESDAY JUNE 13 .
Your support is greatly appreciated and will help maintain the health and well - being of your students and the broader community.
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REACH FOR THE STARS: Year 12 On the last Wednesday of term 1 Year 12 held their inaugural ’Reach for the Stars’ day. The purpose of thi s day was to bring year 12 together as a group and give them some skills to make their time in Year 12 a positive experience as well as preparing them for life after school. Prior to the day students had to nominate to be in one of the following groups: H awaiian, Hippies, Occupations, or Superheroes. Appropriate dress to show you were part of one of these groups was ma n d a t o r y .
Carly and Tresne from My Kitchen Rules (MKR) presented a motivational talk sharing their experiences of reality TV. They were able to offer insights into the skills required to work under duress and maintain their positive attitude to their fellow contestants. They offered great advice on how to stay focused on achieving your goals and at the same time maintain your integrity. N a t h a n Johns our School Police Liaison Officer offered some very sound advice on turning 18 and the legal responsibilities that accompany this. Our students engaged positively and asked some very mature questions.
Students then moved into smaller groups based o n their team selection. They attended ‘Switched on for Life’ presented by Lisa Van Koeverden and then a team building exercise in the form of a Scavenger Hunt arranged by Ms Fagg and Mrs Finnane. After lunch, the group reconvened for a workshop presented b y Byron Williams from Headspace called HSC Stress Less. The day finished with all students completing the Tell Them from Me Survey.
Overall it was a day of fun and inspiration. A big thank you to all our presenters and to the school staff Karen Sawyer, Se anne Jones and Karen Newman for their behind the scenes organisation . Huge thanks also goes to the staff and students from the Special Ed unit who kept everyone fed and watered on the day. You did a fantastic job! Lastly, thank you to Year 12 for engaging i n a l l of the activities on offer throughout the day. It was a great day all round.
The following p r i z e s were awarded on the day; Scavenger Hunt - 1 st H a w a i i a n 2 nd Occupations 3 rd H i p p i e s 4 th Superheroes Scavenger Hunt - Most Enthusiastic Participants - Kacey Lovett and Georgia Gowie Best Dressed Hawaiian - An n a G l a t z Best Dressed Hippy - Lachlan Jarvis Best Dressed Occupation - The Golfers - Travis Donohue, Ben Reeves, Lochie Stanford Best Dressed Superhero - Bryce Stonehouse Best Dressed Overall - An t h o n y G a t e n s - (H i p p y ) Best Dressed Stars - Mrs Jones, Mrs Newman Michele Spinks Deputy Principal Year 12
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P & C P r e s i d e n t PULLI
What’s Deadly!! Aboriginal W elcome Back to Connecting to C o u n t r y Dominic Dates came Education T e r m 2 This term is a busy one At t h e e nd of last and played some Room for our students. Some term, all of the Indigenous games . We have moved o f o u r s e n i o r s t u d e n t s Aboriginal students A few men from into our new room, will be visiting the took a friend each to Bahtabah Land upstairs in B Block. U n i v e r s i t y of Newcastle visit all the local Council came and We now have in Ourimbah and also c u l tu r al sites in the spoke about local a c c e s s t o t h e N e wc a s t l e T a f e community. The day a r t e f ac t s . computers and a campus to learn some was ran by Jodie bigger learning Deadly Skills. Stewart (ACLO) and Tunbilliko s p a c e . Our junior stu dents will Uncle Noel Simon. The Pr o g r a m be participating in a kids learnt a lot about Maddy Schumacher Cultural Virtual Reality the past of our local a n d S h a k a yah Edwards PLP’s p r o g r a m. area and also went on a camp to p a r t i c i p a t e d i n Bourke with girls from We will continue to learning how to do Personal Indigenous Elders Cardiff and Hunter w e a v e . S p o r t s Hi g h S c h o o l s as L e a r n i n g P l a n s t h i s O l y m p i c s well as our local t e r m. S p e e r s P o i n t Year 9 Cultural p o l i c e c o m ma n d . Looking forward to Over the school W o r k s h o p meeting you. holidays, the Elders Last term Year 9 O l y mp i c s w a s h e l d i n studied Aboriginal Lake Macquarie. cul tu r e a s part of their 2 4 t e a ms participated Uniform English Curriculum. To w i t h 6 s t u d e n t s All our students g i v e them a positive a t t e n d i n g f r o m B HS need to make sure o u t look on our culture along with Chloe and that they have we arranged a day of my s e lf. Our kids leather shoes an d w o r k s h o p s . participated well, be wearing the Will Schumacher and scoring and running appropriate Malcolm Hancock also w a t e r for the teams . equipment for went to Glenrock with The Elders loved having practical classes. some of the boys from a yarn with the young As well as the B o u r k e , Hunter Sports o n e s . correct jumper now and Cardiff High that it is starting to S c h o o l s. g e t c o l d e r . We had Aunty Laurel Williams and Uncle Darryl French and Stephen Schmidt come and talk about their lives and play kinship g a me s .
Tutoring Available! Chloe Anning works in the School on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday’s. Chloe will be working in class tutoring students a s w e l l as assisting with assign ments and assess ments. Chloe wi l l a l s o be working i n t h e Learning Hub e v e r y Thursday, which is a vailable for Year 11 and 1 2 s t u de n ts during sport time and availa b l e f r o m 2 . 30pm- 3 . 30pm f o r j u n i o r s t u de n t s . Please feel free to contact me, Todd Anning (AEW) on 49450600
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WORLD OF SCIENCE Robotics Anniversary 2017 marks the 10 th anniversary of th e Robotics interest elective, previously offered to Year 9 students and now available to Year 8 students.
Over the last 10 years Belmont High School have been active participants in the Regional Robocup Junior C ompetition drawing on the expertise of these s t u d e n t s .
I n 2 0 1 2 the school team won the Rescue C ompetition and came second in the soccer, g o i n g on to compete in the NSW C hampionship in S y d n e y .
I n 2 0 1 3 B e l mo n t H i g h also fielded a very strong team going on to compete in Sydney as well.
I n 2 0 1 6 B e l mo nt High won the regional Robocup J u n i o r S occer event.
It is fitting with such a great track record that on the anniversary of 10 years of t h e elective we have our very first team preparing to enter the Robocup Dance C ompetition.
The competition is again hosted by the University of Newcastle and is on at the end of Term 2. The two teams entering this year are both drawn from the current Year 8 interest elective class run by Mr Barnes in the Science Faculty. M r B ar n e s S c i e n c e
Forensic Investigations Students learn varied scientific skills in their Science lessons and it’s an excellent opportunity to use them by studying Forensics!
Over the last term Year 8 students have analysed paint, fibre, hair and glass samples using improved microscopy skills. Thei r analytical skills were tested to complete on - line CSI cases and identify suspects using facial reconstruction.
Lab chemical procedures were put to the test to analyse stomach contents and make plaster casts of foot impressions to match with the footwear identification library.
A combination of notes, puzzles and video re - enactments provided an elective full of real world situations to interest all would - be super sleuths.
M r Wa l k e r Applied Sciences
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CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC Shanell’s last Last Post! Our Belmont High Anzac ceremony on April 2 8 was again a very moving occasion for many reasons. The main address was supported by our very capable musicians and singers who helped bring the ceremony to life.
Many thanks to our a mazing Concert B a n d w h o played a lovely arrangement of the ever poignant `Dan ny Boy’, our Vocal Ensemble w h o sang `Go The Distance’ with conviction and beauty, Dylan McElhone who accompanied the vocalists on sax for some spine - tingling moments and Shanell Van Koeverden who played `The Last Post’ on trumpet.
It was an especially significant performance for Shanell who is in Year 12 as it is the final time she will play this important piece at Belmont High. We cannot thank Shanell enough for her years of fa ithful service providing this moving and techni cally challenging part of the Belmont High ANZAC ceremony. She will no doubt be employed to play The Last Post at many venues f or the rest of her life so she had better not stop practising it just yet! Band st u de n t s are already busy discussing who will be the next trumpeter to receive the honour of taking Shanell’s place in future ANZAC ceremonies!
C h o r a l fe s t What a beautiful performance the audience at Choralfest was treated to on May 2 when our Vocal E n s e mb l e and Senior Vocal Ensemble competed in the high school division at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts h all. `Sing’, ` G o t he Distance’, `Price Tag’ and `Save My Love’ were the songs p r e s e n t e d .
The adjudicator Mrs Julie Bevan was very impressed by the convict ion with which the singers presented their pieces, the tone achieved and the security of the harmony parts. So impressed was she that she presented 1 st place trophies to both of our ensembles! Congratulations to all singers who have worked very hard to pre pare their performance programs during Term 1. The certificates, ensemble photographs and trophies will soon be o n display in the J Block music trophy c a b i n e t .
Upcoming Events Band and vocal students, please prepare yourselves for the following performanc es which will be here before we know it: Muswellbrook Eisteddfod - Friday May 2 6 (Vocal and Senior Vocal Ensemble must obtain a note from J6 about this, and pay for the bus) Starstruck - J u n e 1 5 - 17 (all singers in the choir must return their paperwork ASAP) Starstruck Schools Matinee - Friday June 1 6 (open to any students who would like to go and be in the audience to support our perf o r me r s ) Music Art Festival - J u n e 20- 22
Thank you, Mrs Honey As Mrs Honey’s block of music teaching draws to a close, we wish to thank her very much for her contribution to the music department while Mr Gill has been absent. Mrs Honey’s quiet confidence a nd gentle, efficient approach to students and staff has been greatly appreciated.
F a c e b o o k We communicate through the private BHS Music page to all musicians/singers. If your child is a singer or musician and you have not yet `liked’ our page requesting t o join, please do so immediately so you do not miss out on important information every week.
Hunter Wind Ensemble is welcoming new members for this year’s concert season t h i s S a t u r d a y . Membership is open to all talented woodwind, brass and percussion players from NSW Public Schools in the Tamworth Operational Directorate. Students from Year 6 to Year 11 are encouraged to audition.
In January 2018, the ensemble is embarking on a tour to Spain and Portugal, with exciting workshops and performances scheduled with world renowned wind bands. New members are welcome to join the ensemble for this tou r.
Auditions will be held at Merewether High School on May 13 from 10am to 4pm. Please bring your application for membership form to this audition. For further information, contact the Alison Tenorio by email [email protected] or search Hunter Wi n d Ensemble on Facebook.
Yours in another term of memory - making musical moments! Mrs Johnson, Mrs Gill, Mr Gill Building Harmony and Success PO Box 2345, Gateshead NSW 2290
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VISUAL ART CLICK: Schools in Focus CLICK is a gallery initiative by Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery (located in Booragul) to showcase secondary school photographic projects from across the Hunter and Central Coast region s . E ac h year two exhibitions of work are selected and proudly displayed in the education room. After s u b mi t t ing an application for this amazing opportun ity, we are excited to announce that Year 11 a n d Ye a r 12 Photography students at Belmont High were successful with their application . T h e exhibition will be on display from May 5 - 25 June. We look forward to tak ing the students over to view their work at the gallery!
The following Year 11 students have participated: Aaron Anthoney, Kyle Barrett, Bernadette Coleman, Jayden Gilmore, Zoe Heaney, Breeanna Kelly, Elise Lane, Zachary McLennan, Jayden Petersen, Elissa Sauzier, Bianca Smart, Amanda Stokes, Shannae Todd, and Blake Urquhart.
The following Year 12 students have participated: Lani Cleary, Marley Debnam and Lilli Ramplin.
Cyanotype Snapchat by Detail of photograph by Marley Debnam Bernadette Coleman
Last term, Year 12 students visited Lake Macquarie Art Gallery to view the 1 st C lass exhibition. This is an exhibition showcasing the best of the Hunter Region HSC Visual Art students.
O u r ve r y own Georgia Beeton from 2016 HSC Visual Art was one of the artists featuring in the exhibition . A huge honour and a great opportunity for t his year’s HSC students to enjoy the success of a fellow s t u d e n t .
Year 12 now have their heads down working towards their own journey as they move closer towards the HSC. Thursday’s during sport time and until 4pm HSC students can work on their body of w o r k as well as anytime they have a “free” period.
Our Visual Art teacher s are dedicated to our students and we are always available for any student wanting to excel, develop and work towards finding success in Visual Ar t s . Georgia’s work can be seen in the background.
Mrs Proudlock Visual Arts
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SPECIAL EDUCATION This term the Special Education Faculty will be embarking on a new program called STEAM in conjunction with Big Picture. This integrated approach to learning consists of the following key a r e a s ;
S : Physical and Social SCIENCES T : I n c o r p o r a ti o n o f TECHNOLOGY E : Principles of ENGINEERING a n d D e s i gn A : Incorporation of AR T S including embedded literacy M : Application of MATHEMATICS
STEAM in the classroom is hands on and interactive, and requires students to problem solve and work as a team . It is a format for understanding and exploring how things are related to each o t h e r .
M e l Av e r y S p e c i a l E d
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STUDENT WELLBEING The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence , held on the third Friday of March each y e a r, is an opportunity for Australian schools to highlight their everyday work to counter bullying and violence.
This year the whole school participated in this day by taking a stand with a whole school presentation by Brett Murray from Make Bullying Histor y Foundation. Make Bullying History Foundation is committed to raising leaders within communities, schools and families to ensure that all people are treated with honour, dignity and respect.
After this powerful presentation, the students and staff had the opportunity to sign a banner showing their commitment to taking a stand to making bullying history within their school and community. This was a positive experience for the whole school and is now displayed with pride in the school library for a remin der and talking point to provide reflection in those times when we lose sight that “Bullying is Never OK!”
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Top Blokes Mentoring Program T h i s t erm our school has been lucky enough to be involved in The Junior Top Blokes Mentoring Program, which is a p e e r - led mentoring framework, targeted at male high school s tudents aged 14 - 1 7 . Wi t h an early intervention focus, participants of the program explore various social trends t h a t a f f ect young men’s health and well being. We hav e secured 15 placements for term 2 and term 3.
Breakfast Club Each Tuesday this term the Wellbeing team have been supplying a free breakfast to students. T h i s is a great time to connect with friends as well as the bonu s of having a cheese toastie, a piece of fruit and a juice.
We would like to thank the combined churches of Belmont for their sponsorship of the breakfast and for Mount Hutton Bakers Delight who donate the bread.
In term two, the breakfast wi l l b e h e l d in the foyer of the h a l l .
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COOKING IN TAS S enior Hospitality and Food Technology S tudents visited Sydney Tower Restaurant last term. They first experienced a guided tour of both front of house and back of house facilities and gained an insight into one of Sydney's top tourist attractions.
After their tour, they were able to experience a 360 - degree dining experience in the Tower Buffett where they indulged in traditional Australian cuisine such as emu and kangaroo as well as multicultural dishes and sp ectacular desserts. Students will now be able to use their experience and insight in their HSC courses.
Year 12 Hospitality S tudents would like to thank the dedicated staff at Belmont 16's Sailing Club for working with them and enabling them to compl ete their practical assessment event. Students worked with Sous Chef Brendan to prepare and present a delicious two course meal to the executive staff of Belmont H i g h . T h e s e s tudents gained a valuable insight in working in a commercial kitchen and producin g food for multiple guests. Thank you to Dave and his team.
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TRANSITION REPORT Cinema Readiness Program For the past 8 weeks we have been participating in the Cinema Work Readiness Program at Event Cinemas Kotara. Throughout the course we had many opportu nities to further develop our skills, such as team building, hospitality, a n d customer service as well as an insight into how the cinema w o r k s .
One activity involved selling a random item on the spot, which helped with thinking on the spot under pressure and convincing people to buy the object. We made coffees and had the opportunity t o e x p e r i e n c e the hospitality side of the cinema. The course was very well organised and thoroughly enjoyable.
Event Cinemas Kotara is 1 of 6 venues across Australia that ha s Atmos Sound which fully immerses the viewer with a 360 ° sound experience. During the course we were lucky enough to experiences the Atmos cinema, each time leaving fully amazed and smiling over the whole experience. We have thoroughly enjoyed the program and would definitely recommend the course to fellow students. It was an experience that left us all wanting to go again. The Cinema Crew
UON JOBS OF THE FUTURE EVENT On Thursday May 4, Year 11 Engineering Studies, Mathematics and Physics students were o ffered the opportunity to attend the University of Newcastle’s Jobs of the Future Information Day. We were given the chance to speak with UON students and professors to learn of the increasing impact of engineering in the workforce.
The day consisted of l ectures about Engineering, Architecture and Built Environments. We also heard from in dustry leading advocates on a Q& A p a n e l , before touring the labs and workshops.
My group was lucky enough to tour the Mechanical Engineering workshop and learn of the automotive designs of formula style racing vehicles. We engaged with the UON students and were able to learn of the various opportunities the University offers to engineering students throughout their studies.
This event was a fantastic experience for stude nts, allowing them the opportunity to glimpse their future and understand how the world of work is forever changing.
Jessica Haugh Ye a r 1 1
SPORT REPORT Athletics Carnival Our Athletic s Carnival was held on Wednesday March 8 a t H u n t e r Region Sports Centre, Glendale. Beginning with our 1500m event, we had the most entrants I’ve ever seen in this event! Students were prepped and keen to gain as many house points as possible to ensure thei r house won!
Sports coaching students and teachers helped in the recording and running of the track and field events and our house patrons and captains dressed in their house colours! A pentathlon was run this year, organised by Mrs O’Brien which included long jump, 100m, shot put, javelin and 1500m. Anderson Magri and Sarah Noble were the winners of this newly introduced event!
The involvement from the 350 students that attended the carnival was matched with their positive attitudes! I’m so thankful to all the students and parents that attended the day and strongly anticipate that student attendance at carnivals will continue to improve. It’s the memories like these that will be cherished in our student’s minds!
Zone Athletics is to be held on Wednesday J u n e 7 , again at Hunter Region Sports Centre Glendale. There will be a bus departing to and from Belmont High. Departure from school is at 7.30am with a cost of $10 to be paid on the day (this includes entry). Building Harmony and Success PO Box 2345, Gateshead NSW 2290
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The winning house of Athletics was Marks on 1 063 points! Well done to Mrs O’Brien and Mr Laurie for their competitive spirit and excellent costumes as well as the house captains Jessica Noble, Daniel Mateo, Meg Lovett and Josh Laity!
Athletics Age Champions
B o y s Girls 1 2 Y e a r s J a y d e n - Dean Graham Chloe Davis
1 3 Y e a r s Liam Granato Ashlyn Blackstock
1 4 Y e a r s James Downie Mikala Poulsen 1 5 Y e a r s Blake Gorton Abbey O’Toole 1 6 Y e a r s Brandon Bourke Jessica Pickering
1 7 Y e a r s Jackson McCombie Eloise Dorans - K n o w l e s
1 8 Y e a r s Anderson Magri Shanell Van K o e v e r d e n S p e c i a l E d R h y c e M a h e r, Jason Heaney Georgia Levi
Certificates A large number of certificates from the Athletics Carnival have not yet been collected. I f y o u c a me 1 st - 4 th in any event, please see Ms Fagg in the PE Staffroom for your certificate. A nice addition to the portfolio!
Relay Teams Please check to see if you made the 4x100m relay team. These are the 4 fastest 100m sprinters from each age group. It is important that you attend zone if you are in a team or let Miss Fagg k n o w ASAP if you cannot attend so that the reserve can be notified. If you would like to practice at l unch time, please see Miss Fagg .
Cross Country Carnival T h e C r o s s Country Carnival was held on Thursday M a r c h 30 at Cahill Oval Belmont. With wh at was expected to be a dodgy day in terms of weather, it was looking as if it may be postponed. However, nature was kind to us and we went ahead regardless and only got caught in the rain at the very end of the carnival.
A big thanks to staff and student s that braved the weather and made it a successful and enjoyable day for all involved. Thanks to the staf f that helped around the track r e c o r d i n g , ma r s h a l l i n g and also run n i n g the course with the s t u d e n t s !
The top ten students of each age group progress ed through to the Zone Carnival which w a s h e l d on Friday May 5 at Gwandalan. Congratulations to the following age champions and all students that progressed to the next level.
Cross Country Age Champions
A g e B o y s Girls 1 2 Y e a r s Layton Bernie Chloe Davis 13 Y e a r s Jake Robertson Olivia Wright 1 4 Y e a r s Flynn Wallace - S mi t h Mikala Poulsen 1 5 Y e a r s Dean Larson Abbey O’Toole 1 6 Y e a r s Bailey Barnett Jessica Nobel 1 7 Y e a r s Jake Foster Amelia Heinrich 1 8 Y e a r s Anthony Gatens Sarah Noble S p e c i a l E d Jason Heaney Georgia Levi
Certificates There are a large number of certificates that have not yet been collected from Cross Country. If you did not receive yours, please collect it from Ms Fagg in the PE staffroom.
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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
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CROSS COUNTRY
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Zone Cross Country On Friday April 29, Belmont High had 63 students attend the Zone Cross Country Carnival at Tunkawalin Oval, Gwandalan. It was a beautiful day at the end of a week of rain and all students were motivated and excited to run. It was great to see students of all years bonding with each other and supporting each other in their events.
Belmont had one of the highest participation rates and had 11 individual students and two school teams achieve a position in the Regional carnival to be h eld on Friday June 2 at Cessnock Racecourse.
N o t e w o r t h y students were Jessica Noble placing 1 st in 16 years girls, Emelie Houston placing 1 st i n 17 years girls, Bailey Barnett placing 2 nd in 15 years boys, Abbey O’Toole placing 2 nd in 15 years girls, Byron Proudlock placing 4 th in 12 years boys, Olivia Sweeting 3 rd in 17 years girls.
The boys 16 years team consisting of Bailey Barnett, Matt Ayliffe, Connor Veale and Zac Burgess (R. Rhys Panizza) and the boys 17 years team consisting of Jake Foster, Adam Woo dger, Liam Bartlett and Jason Heaney all progress through as a school team to the regional carnival.
All students did a great job and achieved great results, well done!
Students placing in top ten positions:
A g e Girls P l a c e A g e B o y s P l a c e
Byron Proudlock 4 th 1 2 y r s C a i l e n e D o w 7 th 12yrs Layton Bernie 7 th
Jake Robertson 6 th Olivia Wright 8 th 1 3 y r s 13yrs Ethan Harding 7 th S i e n n a G i u di c e 9 t h Guy Speakman 8 th 1 4 y r s Eliana Hogan 8 th 14yrs Flynn Wallace - S mi t h 7 th Abbey O’Toole 2 n d Cooper Simpson 8 th 1 5 y r s 15yr s E m ma Yo u n g 5 th Brett Stevens 9 th
Bailey Barnett 2 nd Matt Ayliffe 5 th 1 6 y r s Jessica Noble 1 st 16y rs Connor Veale 6 th Zac Burgess 8 th Rhys Panizza 10th
Jake Foster 5 th Emelie Houston 1 st Adam Woodger 8 th 1 7 y r s 17yrs O l i vi a S w e e ti n g 3rd Liam Bartlett 9 th J a s o n H e an e y 10th
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Student Sporting Achievements Australian Athletics Championships Kayne Gilmore and Ashlyn Blackstock of year 8, proudly competed at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney h e l d f r o m M a r c h 2 6 – Ap r i l 2 . Ashlyn competed in the Women’s U 1 4 s discus and shot p ut. Kayne competed in the U14s Men’s Discus. Both Ashlyn and Kayne took out the Discus National Australian title and Ashlyn also took out bronze in the U14s and U15s Shotput.
The pair enjoyed co mpeting at the venue a l o n g s i d e S a l l y Pearson, Julian Truck and Matt Denny. They also got the pleasure of meeting and chatting to Dani Samuels , a n Australian Discus thrower who became the youngest ever female world champion in the event in 2009.
Congratulations Ashlyn and Kayn e ! (See Newcastle Herald a r t i c l e Ap r i l 4 ).
Ae r o b i c s Mackenzie Glover, Ella Douglas and Maddison Dodds competed in their first aerobics competition of the year on the first weekend of April. Mackenzie took out gold in the singles category, with Ella achie vi n g 3 rd and Maddison p l a c i n g 4 th. In the trio’s category, Mackenzie and Ella joined forces and a c h i e v e d 1 st place. Well done girls! Good luck for the rest of the year!
Our aerobics girls a l s o competed at the Coffs C oast Aerobics competition l a s t w e e k e n d and as always achieved great outcomes. Mackenzie Glover c a me 2 nd in singles and trio, Ella Douglas 2 nd in singles and trio, Madeleine Towers came 2 nd in pairs and 4 th in singles, Maddison Dodds got 3 rd i n singles and the fitness team consisting of Shauna B oots, Ella Douglas and Maddison Dodds, came first! Well done girls!
D i vi n g We had four students compete at the CHS Diving Championships on April 3 a n d 4 at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush. Jessica Pickering, Jai Starrett, Taya Moody and So phie Davies displayed a strong performance which earned them excellent result s and gained another wi n for Hunter.
Jessica Pickering won the 16yrs Springboard event, Jai Starrett came 2 nd in the 16yrs boys springboard event, Taya Moody came 3 rd in the 13yr s gi r l s Springboard and Sophie Davies came 4 th in the 13yrs girls Springboard.
A very difficult sport that these students have been training hard at in preparation for the competition. These students will now represent CHS at NSW All Schools Diving on M ay 12. Congratulations to these s t u d e n t s !
Touch Football Lily Unterrheiner trialled for the Open G irls Hunter SSSA Touch Team on M ar c h 3 1 at Raymond Terrace. The trials involve d a gruelling process with girls put through skills and drills and assessed on their ability level amon gst a number of highly skilled o p e n girl players from around the Hunter. Lily was able to conquer this process, gaining a position in the team. Well done Lily!
L e a g u e T a g Caitlan Johnston of year 10 will be representing as part of the Newcastle Rebel Representative team competing at Wauchope this weekend. Good luck Caitlan!
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CAREERS NEWS www.belmonthighcareers.com.au Hello, Check out our new school I am Mrs Natalie Hilder the Careers Website! newly appointed Careers Adviser at Belmont High. I have only just arrived at Year 10 Work Experience Belmont and am currently We encourage ALL Year 10 students to busy meeting staff and participate in the Work Experience program. Students should source their students. Everyone has been own placement. Students need to attend very welcoming. Please feel a work experience meeting to receive all free to contact me at any time. appropriate information and paperwork. See Mrs Hilder for further enquires. [email protected] Term 2 WE dates – June 26 -30
UPCOMING EVENTS Get qualified! Deadly Skills Newcastle TAFE Belmont High have upcoming courses for students to May 10 gain qualifications. Newcastle Careers EXPO White Card (Construction Safety Induction) $85 May 18 White card course 2 - 30/5/17 Year 12 University of Newcastle Info TALK White card course 3 - 8/9/17 May 25 White card course 4 - 1/12/17 White Card Course May 30 Provide First Aid Course $70 JHH - Nursing Showcase First Aid course 2 - 22/6/17 June 19 First Aid course 3 - 14/9/17 Provide First Aid Course First Aid course 4 - 24/11/17 June 22 Year 10 Subject Interviews Students should collect a permission note from the June 23 Careers office and pay at the front office to confirm Work Experience Week their position in the course. June 26-30 All student will need a USI to complete the course.
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SCHOOL SHOE REQUIREMENTS The school must abide with the W H&S safety rules that are now law in all DEC school s across the state. When purchasing your child’s footwear, use the following images as a general guide.
All shoes MUST be full leather, black shoes. Our uniform code states that these shoes are to be worn on all school days except Thursday, when full leat her sports shoes must be worn.
Correct Footwear – for use with our school uniform – black leather, lace up shoes . Must not e x tend over the ankle or have a platform. The leather must cover the whole foot for safety.
Incorrect Footwear – D u e t o WH&S policy and the safety of your child slip on shoes and shoes that do not cover the whole foot are NOT acceptable.
Correct Footwear for Sport – Sport shoes should be predominantly white, either lace up or Vel cro. Shoes should be supportive of the feet during exercise. The whole of the upper foot must have a solid cover.
Incorrect sports shoes - Slip on sports shoes are not permitted , these include canvas shoes as they are not supportive or appropriate for sport and PE.
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