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Empowering girls Issue 5 - Friday 9 June 2017

From the Principal CALENDAR Commitment to learning: Teachers have continued on a TERM 2 2017 learning journey through a series of professional learning sessions 12 June - Public Holiday based on our School priority of providing purposeful learning 15 Jun - EC Parent Information Evening through appropriate curriculum, engaging pedagogy and use of 21 Jun - EC Orientation Day appropriate technology. Last Wednesday teachers attended a 12 June - Public Holiday professional learning session at School on Building a Feedback 6 July—Whole School Culture. This is an area that Ms Rudolf and Mrs Rowley were Assembly particularly interested in, after attending the Teaching and Learning Conference in Melbourne earlier this year. Teachers are very keen TERM DATES 2017 to improve their teaching practice by supporting each other in the Term 1: 8 Feb - 12 April classroom through targeted observation of practice. Ms Rudolf and Term 2: 1 May - 7 July Term 3: 24 July - 29 Sep Mrs MacGregor presented at the state Maths Conference recently Term 4: 16 Oct - 21 Dec and following this Ms Rudolf has been selected by Curriculum Services (DoE) to be funded to attend the national conference in Teachers are on duty from Canberra in July. This is a testament to the leadership and 8.15 am - please do not send approach being taken in Maths at Ogilvie. Students using Ozobots students to school earlier than this time as they are not Digital Literacy School Grant: Ogilvie High School was the only high school supervised in to be awarded a federal government Digital Literacy School Grant

Find us on Facebook, and part of this $50,000 grant will be used to fund Mr Hortle and Mrs J Williams Twitter, Schoolstream and to attend the EduTech Conference this week allowing them to then share their the Internet: learning with teachers. The grant will also be used to fund our project, #codelikeagirlprojectOHS to increase the exposure of girls to Digital www.facebook.com/OHSTasmania Technologies through school wide implementation of Australian Curriculum: www.twitter.com/OHSTasmania Digital Technologies and a primary school outreach program, through which https:// Grade 5 & 6 students from our feeder primary schools will have opportunities to www.schoolstream.com.au/ work with peer leaders from Grade 7 & 8. download/ https://ogilviehighschooltas.org/ Mr Hortle and Mrs J Williams are also interested in finding out more about ClickView, which will replace our DVC system. ClickView provides educational videos from renowned content DEDICATED providers and free-to-air TV channels, as well as ClickView Original Series videos designed for ABSENCE LINES educators. ClickView Interactive Videos enable teachers to create active learning experiences by adding built-in questions, which encourage students to engage more deeply with the video and we CALL: 6228 8890 are sure these features will provide for engaging opportunities in classes.

TEXT: 0417 968 541 Being a Respectful School and workplace with a safe and supportive environment: A Call any time (24/7) to number of initiatives are occurring using funding from the Combatting Bullying Grant that the leave a message about a School was successful in obtaining. The Gr 8 Big Sisters will be working with all Gr 7 classes on student’s absence activities to reduce bullying with a theme of We deal with problems when they are small. Next week in our Staff Meeting we will be focusing on a review of our Positive Behaviour Support strategies SCHOOL TIMES with a goal of ensuring that we have consistent approaches to developing relationships and 8.35am Warning Bell appropriate consequences for inappropriate behaviour. 8:40am Home Group 8.55am Period 1 Staffing: This term we welcome Mrs Rowley to the position of Assistant Principal. Our Business 10:35am Recess Manager, Cindy McDonald has taken up a position at the Professional Learning Institute and we 11:05am Period 2 welcome Helen Hale as her replacement. We thank Cindy for the work she has done to support 12:45pm Lunch the provision of first class facilities at our school. We also congratulate Mrs Street who has been appointed substantively to an AST position at High School. 1:35pm Period 3 3:15pm Dismissal Julie Bird Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)

On 19 to 21 of June, four Ogilvie students attended the Model United Nations Assembly in Deloraine supported by Rotary. MUNA is an engaging debate about current world issues between students from all over Tasmania representing countries in the United Nations. Fraya Kay-Thompson and Jemima Methorst-Moore represented Argentina and Sophie Leszczynski and Meagan van Emmerik represented Kenya. Argentina won the most improved award, which commended them for their participation and debate skills over the weekend.

We strongly recommend that Grade Nines participate in MUNA next year and take this excellent opportunity. Participating in MUNA has been a fantastic experience that we will never forget; with many laughs, life long memories and new friends made.

Meagan van Emmerik, Sophie Leszczynski , Fraya Kay- Thompson, Jemima Methorst-Moore.

Alliance of Girls’ Schools

An Alliance of Girls’ Schools Dinner was held at Ogilvie on Wednesday 17 May, which provided an opportunity for teachers to discuss girls’ education with teachers from the other four alliance schools in Tasmania. Past Ogilvie student, Dr Jessica Melbourne-Thomas was well received as guest speaker. Ogilvie girls catered for the event and served the guests. Prefects also assisted as guides and with photography. Thanks so much to Ms Roberts for co-ordinating the catering for the Dinner – the girls were amazing and many guests commented on the presentation of the girls, the delicious food, great service and how well-run the event was. Thanks to staff who attended, and other staff who assisted - Ms MacDonald, Ms Karpiniec, Ms McGrath-Kerr and Ms Sullivan at the dinner and Ms McDermott for administration assistance. Thank you also to all the girls who made this event such a showcase of the talents of girls at Ogilvie.

Hobart Eisteddfod Results and Success

On Tuesday 30 May, Ogilvie High School students competed in a number of ensemble as well solo sections in the Eisteddfod. Ogilvie students not only competed very successfully but also represented their school very well in the way they conducted themselves throughout the day, which was quite long for some of the Ogilvie girls.

Our ensemble results were:  Grade 7/8 Band received a Merit Certificate in the Brass or Concert Band (Yr 8 & Under) section, which is second place.  Combined Ogilvie/New Town Symphonic Band received a Merit Certificate in the Brass or Concert Band (Yr 12 & Under), which was second place.  Combined Ogilvie/New Town Stage Band received 1st Place in the Jazz or Stage Band (Yr 12 & Under).

There were also some individual entries and awards from Ogilvie Students. They were: Megan Cowley – Timpani Solo (18 Yrs and Under), Snare Drum or Drum Kit Solo (18 Yrs & Under) 1st Place. Mabel Sward – Mallet Percussion Solo (14 Yrs & Under) 1st Place.

Well done and congratulations to all soloists and ensembles for their hard work, success and for the way they conducted themselves throughout the day. A very big thank you to Mr Simon Reade, Ms Sara Mason, Ms Tracey Patten and Mr Phil Grinham for their assistance in preparing individuals and the ensembles for the Eisteddfod as well as attending on the day.

The success of this Eisteddfod adds to the long history of doing well in these events that Ogilvie has maintained for many years.

The Combined Ogilvie/New Town Band now turns its full focus to preparing for the upcoming Melbourne tour, which includes them competing in the Victorian Schools Music Festival. We wish them well for the preparation and participation in the tour and the Festival.

David Edwards Music Teacher

House Drama 2017

This year’s House Drama was another great success. A big thank you goes to Ms Wilson for organising and running the event and to House Leaders and Ms Alexander for their support of the casts and crews.

The House Drama Captains, Sophie Wilson (Steane), Ebony Sirgunas, Ki Chalker, Ella Triffit (Dando), Maggie Debnam (Williams), Fraya Kay-Thompson, Jorden Stirling (Venn), Remy Bailey and Samantha Ditchfield (Miller) did a fantastic job of writing the scripts, holding auditions, managing the rehearsals, designing the sets and costumes, directing the shows and for some, also acting in the productions.

Well done to everyone involved and congratulations to Steane on winning House Drama for 2017.

Sandra Ley (Steane House Leader)

Grade 10 Reminders AFL Clinics

Grade 10 parents are reminded that the Elizabeth Students attending an AFL College Parent Information Session for 2018 clinic delivered by Hobart students will run on Thursday 15 June at the FC as part of our Friday Elizabeth College Theatre from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Community day activities Also, EC Orientation Day for all Grade 10s is on Wednesday, 21 of June.

Australian Gymnastics Championships

Five students from Ogilvie High School were recently selected to travel to Melbourne to compete at the Australian Gymnastics Championships as part of the Tasmanian State Team. Emma Elliott, Grace Saltmarsh and Abbie Wilson were selected to compete in U15 Tumbling, with Grace making it through to finals and placing 6th.

Jemma Webster competed in U17 Tumbling. Tala Castro Sherrin was selected for Junior International Tumbling and placed 3rd overall. The girls should all be congratulated as the qualification process is not easy, and being selected as part of the team is a huge achievement.

Community Day Activity

The school hosted Dan from Energiser Youth Group on Friday 26 May for some fun and several awesome Lip Sync battles. The seventy students who attended were entertained by the courageous lip syncers, none more so than our very own Ms Boas and Ms Rowley, who wowed the crowd.

Stay tuned for more Community Day activities on Fridays at lunch time.

City to Casino

The morning was fine and cool but on Sunday 21 May a group of 21 staff and students entered into the City to Casino Fun Run. The challenge started at Cornelian Bay and finished at the Casino, 7 kms later. Everybody finished well, receiving their participation medal. The whole team is to be congratulated on their endurance and tenacity. A special mention to our fastest student, Madeline Stee finishing in a time of 34:52 minutes – 48th female in a field of 394 at an average pace of 4:58 min/km. Well done!

Some of the student team: Back Row: Keeley Burns, Hannah Bonnitcha, Maggie Coulson, Jessi Jarvis, Lucy Semmens, Zoe Kerr, Teegan Clay, Front: Tempany Hall, Madeline Stee, Aimee Geard.

2017 Female Kick-Start/All Nations Expression of Interest

Regional and State Training sessions will be on a date to be announced.

Are you:  Aboriginal /Torres Strait Islander or have a Multicultural background  Female between 13 - 16 years of age, and  Interested in being selected in Tasmanian State Teams to compete in the National Kick-Start/All Nations Championships in Byron Bay from 10 - 13 October 2017

If you are interested please lodge your expression 30 June with Barry Gaby on 0418 339 959 or email [email protected]

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information Session www.ndis.gov.au

Thursday 15 June 3:30pm - 4:30pm Ogilvie High School Boardroom

Contact Alice Karpiniec for more information: [email protected] or Ph: 6228 8800

School Association

Students who are selected as members of state teams may apply for assistance from the School Association for $100 towards costs of that participation.

Application can be made through the school office or by emailing the Ogilvie High School Association:

[email protected]

Eco Schools News

Eco Schools Excursion

On Friday 26 May, members of the EcoSchools team visited the TasNetworks facility. On arrival we were greeted by Richard Balding, who showed us around and explained to us how all the machines, transformers, conductors, cables, and other parts worked together. These pieces of machinery generate the electricity that powers our households every day. It was especially intriguing to hear about the variety of positions suitable for both males and females at TasNetworks. We were informed by Richard that approximately a third of employees are female. We were taken inside a switch-room, and in there we saw an array of machinery. I was personally interested in all of the safety procedures that were readily in place in case something malfunctioned.

Overall, visiting TasNetworks was a great experience for us as young females who are passionate about the environment, and we are excited and thankful to have been lucky enough to visit.

Bridie Thorp Eco Schools Prefect

Eco Schools Plant Propagation

Last spring the Eco-Schools Group helped plant some native plant seeds. We raised them in the greenhouse and potted them up in recycled soymilk containers. Over summer they have grown into magnificent plants! We have about 60 plants which are a mix of coastal wattles, casuarinas, banksias and melaleucas. We were excited to donate most of the coastal wattles to wildcaretas.org who planted them in front of the surf lifesaving club at Clifton Beach. The rest of the plants will be donated to Glenorchy City Council who are creating a new green space at the mouth of New Town Rivulet. Also, some will be planted at school. Wildcare Tas planting our coastal wattles at Clifton Beach

If anyone knows of a place that needs revegetating, we would be more than happy to grow more natives!

Anna Minchin and Eco Schools Group

Tasmania’s wombats need your help!

We are collecting the lids of 4L ice-cream containers to be used for making Burrow Flaps (as pictured) to treat wombats who have sarcoptic mange. For further information visit https://taswildlife.org/wombat-mange-management/

Please bring your ice-cream container lids to Mrs Williams in N11.