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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT During Education Week this year two Upcoming Events of our Year 11 students, Deni Hoxha Education Week Highlights and Hannah Trethewy were selected Education Week was another great 30 August P&C Meeting as part of the Secretary for a Day 30 August RSA Course success with students being program to shadow members of the 31 August Gifted & Talented acknowledged for achievements, DoE. Deni was selected as one of commitment and cooperation at our twenty students in NSW to shadow 2 Sept CAPA Fundraiser Recognition Assemblies. Education Week one of the State Office team and 3 Sept Animal Nursery is a celebration of public education. The Hannah was selected to follow 8 Sept RUOK Day 2016 theme for Education week was Christine Tasker, Director Public 8-9 Sept State Athletics 'Shared stories, better learning, stronger Schools NSW, Macarthur Network. communities'. 9 Sept Dance Spec Evening We all know the strength Deni’s experience is given below: of stories and the impact that stories can 14-16 Sept Yr 9 Pass Camp have on us. Stories also allow us to “On the first day of the Secretary for a 19 Sept Netball Gala Day understand, appreciate and be inspired. Day leadership event we merely 19 Sept Yr 10 History Elec Exc The Department of Education suggested checked into our hotel and were 20 Sept Yr 7&8 CAPA Evening involved in a number of activities to schools that as part of acknowledging 21 Sept Yr 12 Graduation where we were able to acquaint the proud history of NSW public schools, 23 Sept Yr 12 Picnic Day we should focus on celebrating the ourselves with the other students, be 13 Oct HSC Commences success of our graduates. Well we are briefed on the events of the following well ahead on this suggestion as the days and identify what we wished to 14 Oct OZ Tag Gala Day school started doing this a few years ago learn from the experience. On the 24 Oct Yr7 Vaccinations and thanks to Ms Dennis she has been second day we attended the launch 27 Oct Yr 10 CAPA Evening providing stories about our Alumni in our event for Education Week 2016 at 31 Oct Yr 8 & 9 Exam Period Georges River College, Peakhurst Parent Bulletin. She tells me that See back page for more details students say that this the best part of the Campus in the presence of the Bulletin and I can thoroughly understand Honourable David John Hurley AC, why. I hope the stories offer inspiration DSC, Governor of NSW and the NSW to you. We are very proud of our current Premier, Mr Mike Baird, who both and past students. gave inspiring speeches at the event. Inside This Issue Additionally we viewed several videos During Education week we were very that highlighted the priorities and Principal’s Report 1-2 happy and honoured to see Mr Gray, the success of the education system in Deputies’ report 2-3 first principal of Elderslie High School at Australia as well as several amazing From the Office 3 one of our recognition assemblies. Mr performances from students. Macau Student Visit 3 Gray was a highly regarded and Afterwards we began our Secretary respected principal and it was great to Careers News 4 for a Day experience, in which I see him on the day. SRC News 4 travelled to the Department of Support Unit 5 Education Oxford Street branch and shadowed Mr Peter Vicary, Executive Science News 5 Director, Media and Communications. TAS – Home Economics 5-6 We were informed on how internal Sports Report 6-7 and external communications are CAPA Update 7-8

conducted within the Department and Catching up with Alumni 8 about the current incentives and plans Camden Pre School 50yrs 9 being formulated for the Media and Position Vacant 10 Communication branch, which was Proposed Calendar 11

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consolidated by the opportunity to speak to individuals Year 12 also have a great many exciting activities who worked within the branch and attend meetings where approaching including their graduation events and picnic these incentives were discussed. The following day all the day. Mrs Kelly and Ms Malcolm, our Year 12 Year Advisers students travelled to the Bridge Street branch of the have contributed endless hours to the organisation of Department of Education where we were furthermore these events and I would like to thank them for these informed through a variety of presentations and activities tireless efforts. There are also a large number of Year 12 on certain, larger incentives being implemented within the students who have volunteered their time to help put Department, such as the development of new these events together for their peers and they also should communication services, connecting students, parents and be commended. the Department and plans to encourage healthier canteen options within NSW schools. We discussed and provided Widespread Student Success opinions and feedback on these incentives, providing the The staff of Elderslie High School have been so proud lately Department with valuable perspectives from young people of a great many of our students. I thoroughly enjoyed who experience the education system.” watching our Year 12 Music, Dance and Drama students at the Year 12 Creative and Performing Arts Evening in Week Official Opening of Spring Farm Public School 3. Some of these students are just so talented that I feel On Monday 8 August 2016 the School Captains, Mai sure they can only go onto big things in the years ahead. O’Regan, Michael Stapleton, and I attended the official We also enjoyed perusing the Year 12 Visual Arts works in opening of Spring Farm Public School. The school was the intermission. officially opened by the NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird. Mr Chris Patterson, Camden MP also attended and spoke Our Stage 4 and 5 Debating and Mock Trial students have highly of the local schools and their communities to which also been taking on a wide range of NSW schools and have Spring Farm PS is now a welcome member. Thank you to performed impressively. The topics the debaters have Mr Jance, principal Spring Farm PS for inviting us to attend. faced have required a fair degree of intellect and knowledge of current affairs. It’s been fantastic to see how highly skilled our student are in this area. More on this later in this edition of Parent Bulletin.

Our student successes are well publicised on our Twitter feed so if you don’t yet follow us, we strongly encourage you to do so to keep up with the results of our school and the opportunities your child could be a part of in the future.

Year 12 all the best for your HSC Year 10 Leadership On behalf of the school I would like to wish Year 12 all the I am excited to see so many Year 10 students keen to take best in their preparation for the HSC examinations and also on a leadership role at Elderslie High School in the senior acknowledge our Captains Mai O’Regan and Michael years. Many of these students have already nominated for Stapleton, and our Vice Captains Brittany Stoker, Courtney the position of Prefect in 2017. We look forward to Martin, Alessandro De Nuntiis and Keaton Bates. Well watching these students step up and maximise their done and all the best! potential in the not too distant future. Prefect roles for Mrs Fawcett, Principal 2017 will commence in Term 4 of this year when our

present Year 12 students leave to commence their HSC From the Deputy Principals examinations. Positions will be finalised this term in Jennifer Lawrence (DP Years 8, 10 & 12) readiness for these new roles. Year 12 News Our Year 12 students are, of course in their final weeks of Natalie Martin (DP Years 7.9 & 11) school. Having received the results from their Trial HSC Vocational Education and Training Awards Examinations, all students should be focused on the On Monday 15 August I had the pleasure of attending the improvement strategies that they can implement between NSW Public Schools Vocational Education and Training now and the HSC. We encourage all students to Awards with Mrs Johnson and Mrs Castelli at Revesby concentrate firmly on their goals. There is still a lot that Workers Club. We were there to support and celebrate the students can do to make a difference to their final results achievement of Taylor Robinson in Year 12 who was the at this stage. If there are any students who are still successful recipient of an award for her consistent clarifying their post-school destination, I would strongly performance in practical competencies and commitment suggest they make appointments with our Careers Adviser, to the Hospitality Food and Beverage course. Thank you to Mrs Whitfield to seek guidance. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Castelli for nominating Taylor for this prestigious award.

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our school so that they could teach some of our Agriculture students about basic sign language. Gillian was able to successfully implement this project with the support of Mrs Atkinson. Thank you to Gillian and Mrs Atkinson for initiating this positive experience for students at both schools.

Vocational Education courses provide students with a TAFE From the Office qualification provided they successfully complete the course. At the end of this year Taylor will qualify for a Attention: Parent/Guardian Certificate II in Hospitality Food and Beverage which will Regarding Text Messaging: place her in a good position to gain employment in 2017. When a student is absent a text message is generated, if The course can also contribute to the HSC and an ATAR, you have more than one student absent on the same day provided students sit for the optional HSC examination. you will receive a separate message for each student. You Other Vocational Education and Training courses offered need to respond to all the text messages that you have at Elderslie High School include; Primary Industries, received. Lately a lot of parents have been replying to only Construction, Retail Operations, Business Services, and one message for eg. Jack and Jill are sick today. This one Sports Coaching. response will save into only 1 of the student’s files and then the other student’s absence reply will remain Year 11 Assessments unexplained. If no written reply is received within 7 days Students in Year 11 have just completed an assessment an absence letter will be generated. period. This is an extremely stressful time and may lead to Please note the text message you reply to is at no cost to students making poor decisions about how to complete you. their tasks. If students are found to be involved in malpractice they will be awarded zero marks for the task. Macau Student Visit This can seriously impact on the student’s overall During Education Week, Elderslie High School was performance at the completion of the Preliminary HSC. privileged to host 15 students and 3 teachers from the Therefore it is important for students to seek assistance Worker’s Children High School, Macau. The purpose of from staff if they are feeling overwhelmed and unable to their visit was to immerse themselves into Australian cope with the increased workload. Various forms of school and home life as well as see significant places of support can be offered as we would like all students to interest within the Sydney region. successfully complete their HSC. After the initial culture shock, the 15 Macanese students With the Yearly Examinations approaching at the end of were surprised at the opportunities available to Australian the term I would like to remind parents that under no students. During their visit, they were able to attend circumstances are students to have mobile phones on several classes, learn about Australian agricultural them during the examinations. Students will be awarded practices in the ag plot, make Australian food and zero for their examination if they ignore this instruction experience ten-pin bowling at Campbelltown City Bowl.

Max Potential Leadership Program A huge thank you to the host families for opening up their On Wednesday 10 August I attended the Max Potential homes to these students. It is a generous act to look after a Showcase and presentation at Campbelltown Catholic person from another country and they should be Club. Gillian Kowalick in Year 11 participated in this commended for volunteering. leadership program and was presented with a certificate of completion on the night. Participants in the program have to implement a community project with the support of an adult who is trained as a coach. Gillian coordinated ‘Signing for Sustainability’ which involved developing a sister relationship with Robert Townson High School.

Students from RTHS Hearing Impaired Unit visited EHS to learn about growing and maintaining vegetable gardens which would help them to grow their own garden so that the fresh produce could be used in the school coffee shop. The Hearing Impaired students then paid a second visit to

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Careers News SRC News I have been sending Year 12 lots of emails containing Jeans for Genes Day information on Open Days, Early Entry and different career On Friday 12 August Elderslie High held a mufti day to information. An Elderslie High School Careers Facebook support Jeans for Genes Day and our World Vision sponsor page has now been established. Please ‘like’ it to see what children. There were some fantastic denim outfits, and is happening in Careers at school and in various locations. some were even brave enough to wear double denim! We

Please take a look at our new careers website – raised a total of $935, which will be split to $467.50 for www.eldersliehighcareers.com each of the charities. Jeans for Genes is the fundraising campaign of the I would like to encourage your child to register with the Children’s Medical Research Institute, which raises money website to learn more about post school opportunities and to support genetic research. It helps scientists at the to receive email alerts pertaining to their interests eg Children’s Medical Research Institute discover treatments University Open Days or application closing dates. There is and cures, to give every child the opportunity to live a long also lots of work readiness information, latest news and and healthy life. events, resume writing guides and interests tests. R U OK Day Some Year 12 students attended the Early Entry talk given Coming up on Thursday 8 September is R U OK Day. R U OK by University of Wollongong representatives and they is a campaign to support people who have been having a found it very helpful. You are reminded that Early Entry tough time. Its aim is to inspire people to start a applications must be submitted before Friday 26 August. conversation movement to all people, in order to have

Our Year 12 students have been selected to apply for regular meaningful conversations about life’s ups and Internships at CSR. This is a great opportunity and the downs. interviews will take place at school on Tuesday 6 Students at Elderslie High will be allowed to wear a yellow September. accessory with their full school uniform. SRC students will be selling R U OK wristbands for a gold coin donation Some Year 11 girls were invited to be part of the ENID during DEAR. program whose aim is to empower women, explore their Ms Jan & the SRC Team career options, discover their purpose and reach their career ambitions. This is an ongoing program and I hope to DEC SVA July 2016 include more girls as time goes on. Student Volunteering 2016 for Years 9 and 10

Year 10 students have been busy preparing resumes, Our first 2016 Black Opal award, over 150 hours of applying for Work Experience and completing career volunteering, has been achieved, congratulations Olivia De profiles. We have had incredibly positive reports from local La Mare! employers who have been generous enough to welcome our students into their businesses.

We will be attending a TAFE Taster day on Friday 2 September with the students who have already registered. They will have the chance to attend such classes as Hospitality, Graphic Design, Automotive, Floristry and many more.

If we get the numbers we will be running a Responsible Since last month more students have been logging onto Service of Alcohol course here at school on Tuesday 30 their student portal and submitting their hours for August. The cost is $120 and is payable to the front office. volunteering. There are three Diamond awards, over 80

The Defence Forces were here on Tuesday 23 August in hours, four Gold Awards, over 60 hours, ten Silver Awards, the Library to talk to those who were interested in finding over 40 hours, and sixteen Bronze Awards, over 20 hours out more about recruitment, entry requirements, courses of volunteering, have been achieved this year. and pathways. There are many other students in Years 9 and 10 who could be added to our awards list by completing their A reminder that students aiming to secure an registration and submitting their hours. SRC, apprenticeship should attend My Gateways Apprenticeship Entertainment Crew, animal nursery helpers and sports and Traineeship Day on 17 September. Appointments are helpers should get on and log their hours. Volunteering essential – there are no walk ins on the day. To register can be outside school hours too. your interest email your resume and job preference to Mrs Rouen, Mrs Shortt and Mr Kafataris [email protected] or call the office on 4627 1388. Student Volunteer Coordinators

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SUPPORT UNIT TAS – Home Economics Animal Nursery Year 9 Child Studies On Saturday 13 August, Lyam and Shane represented the Over the past 2 terms, students in the Year 9 Child Studies school at the Carrington Fair, assisting with the class have been focusing on fine motor skills. We were preparation and showcasing of a variety of farm animals given the task to design and create a coloured fabric we raise here at EHS, while giving local kids the canvas featuring a bird of our choice. The canvas was to be opportunity to get up close and personal with our furry suitable for a child’s bedroom. Some of the designs friends. included buttons; stitching; applique; different patterned fabric and felt. Each creation was different and unique Community Access Program each including a personal touch. This term, Cosmic and Titan students will be honing their By Georgia Cunnion orienteering skills in the local community to explore the local environment as they complete team based challenges. Galactica students will also have the opportunity to gain more experience in navigating the public transport system including buses, trains and ferries in order to explore some of Sydney’s famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanical Gardens, Circular Quay, Milson’s Point and Rose Bay.

Science Fair Work is well underway for our Science Fair at the end of Year 11 Hospitality Term 3, as our students begin to develop their skills in During Term Two, Year 11 Hospitality students have been identifying and classifying living and non-living things. developing their culinary skills in the kitchen. Throughout Students have been jointly constructing dichotomous keys the term the students have prepared recipes including rice to identify a variety of creatures, objects and organisms in paper rolls, chicken noodle stir-fry, fruit flan and preparation for their independent assessment task, to bruschetta all in preparation for their final assessment task design a dichotomous key on a chosen topic. Students will for the unit, in which the students were required to work then have the opportunity to present their research to an individually to showcase their skills in the preparation of audience of EHS staff, family and peers at the Science Fair. Minestrone Soup. Below are some images of the students working and enjoying themselves in the kitchen. Science News During Term Three, Year 11 Hospitality students have Big Science Competition started to learn how to use the Espresso Coffee Machine. Science students at Elderslie High took part in the Big To accompany their hot drinks, the students have been Science Competition in May. It allows students to preparing a variety of recipes that are typically served with tea or coffee. Below are some images of the Year 11 experience an online examination, testing their science students having a tea party with students from Macau in skills in a competitive situation outside the normal school early August. assessment framework. Of the students that competed, half of them achieved a result of Credit. Congratulations to those students that competed!

University of NSW Science Competition Elderslie had 30 students who participated in the University of NSW Science Competition on 5 May. It assesses students’ skills in the key scientific areas of observing and measuring, interpreting data, applying data, investigating, and higher-order skills.

The following certificates were awarded: • 8 students awarded Participation certificates • 9 students awarded Merit certificates • 12 students awarded Credit certificates • 1 student achieved Distinction certificate.

A special mention to Keziah Holderness in Year 9, who was awarded the Principal’s Award for achieving the highest mark in the competition!

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Year 10 Textiles Technology 14yrs Girls rd Throughout the year students in Year 10 Textiles 3 Ella Wooldridge Technology have been working very hard on two projects 14yrs Boys 7th Vanya Kamenjas in particular. During Term One and Two, students were 16yrs Girls required to design a textile art piece from the inspiration 3rd Reese Bacon “In the Garden”. Two students’ work have been selected to 4th Hannah Wright be entered into the NSW Technology Educator’s 17-19yrs Male Association Textile Art Piece Competition which will 4th Jordan Cracknell commence in late September. Congratulations to Hannah Jenkins and Rachel Anthofer on your creative efforts. Their INDIVIDUAL PLACINGS Girls 4x100 Metre Relay 15 Years Textile Art pieces can be viewed below. st 1 Ella Wooldridge, Jaide Gayle-Weiling, Tamzin Paterson and Rashaun Nimorata

Girls 4x100 Metre Relay 16 Years 1st Reese Bacon, Hannah Wright, Jamie McMurdo and Brearna Palmer

Boys 4x100 Metre Relay 17+ 1st Jordan Cracknell, Cameron Speed, Riley Richardson and Reece McDonald.

Year 8 Textiles Enrichment Day Girls 800 Metre 13 Years Boys 200 metre 12 Years nd On the 7 June students in Year 8 were given the 2nd Erin Wooldridge 2 Mitchell Van Der Saag opportunity to participate in a Textiles Enrichment Day at Girls High Jump 13 Years Boys 800metre 12 Years Elderslie High School. On the day, students learnt tie-dye 1st Tia Keighran 3rd Mitchell Van Der Saag techniques, how to use the sewing machine and creative Girls 800 Metre 14 Years Boys Long Jump 14 Years st nd embellishment techniques to create a personalised 1 Ella Wooldridge 2 Vanya Kamenjas, Girls 200 Metre 16 Years Boys High Jump 15 Years decorated tote bag. The students involved really enjoyed st nd 1 Ryan McNeill the day and developing new skills. Images of the students 2 Hannah Wright Girls 400 Metre 16 Years Boys 100 Metre Hurdles 15 Years work can be seen below. rd 1st Hannah Wright 3 Ryan McNeill Contributed by Mrs Saunders Girls 800 Metre 16 Years Boys 110m Hurdle 16 Years rd 1st Hannah Wright 2 Brock Chisholm Boys 200 Metre 17-19 Years Girls 100 Metre Hurdles rd 0.76m 16 Years 3 Riley Richardson nd Boys Pentathon 17-19 Years 2 Reese Bacon nd Girls High Jump 16 Years 2 Jordan Cracknell st Boys 400 Metre 17-19 Years 1 Reese Bacon rd Girls Long Jump 16 years 3 Jordan Cracknell rd Boys High Jump 17-19 Years 3 Reese Bacon rd Girls Triple Jump 16 Years 3 Jordan Cracknell st Boys Long Jump 17-19 Years 1 Reese Bacon rd Girls 400 Metre 14 & Under 3 Cameron Speed SPORT REPORT 2nd Ella Wooldridge Boys Triple Jump 17-19 Years 2nd Jordon Cracknell Congratulations to students will be represented Elderslie Girls 1500 Metre 14 & Under 1st Ella Wooldridge High School and themselves at the following competitions. nd 2 Erin Wooldridge Lawn Bowls Girls 3000 Metre 14 & Under 1st Ella Wooldridge Brianna Smith, Samuel Dukes & Josh Lord have been nd selected into the NSW CHS Lawn Bowls 2 Erin Wooldridge

Sydney South West Regional Athletics carnival 2016 SSW Orienteering Championships th Elderslie High School was ranked 4 overall at the SSW Tia Keighran, Libbi Kynaston and Lachlan Taylor regional athletics carnival. This carnival involved 49 represented Elderslie High at the SSW Orienteering schools. Championships. OVERALL POSITIONS Their behaviour was excellent and their interest in 12yrs Boys orienteering commendable. All their coaches were th 5 Mitchell Van der Saag impressed with the knowledge they bought with them to 13yrs Girls th the event and the conversations they had with them after 4 Erin Wooldridge their run.

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The Year 9 team then went on to defeat Elizabeth UNIFIED NSW STATE Macarthur High School in the Inter Zone Final. Good luck TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS in the Regional Quarter Final against Fairvale High School.

TOURNAMENT Alessandro De Nuntiis won the Gold Medal at the Unified NSW State Taekwondo Championships Tournament at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Information. The Year 7 & 8 Debating Teams have started their 2016 Silver and Gold Award participants should now be well on campaign with the Year 8 Team defeating Campbelltown their way to completing their respective awards. Performing Arts High School in Round 1. So stay tuned for Online Record Books should be regularly updated and updates on our progress! completed sections submitted to Mr Marshall for approval. Ms Dennis Bronze level participants should be aiming to complete all sections of their award by the end of the year so that Silver CAPA Update awards can be started early in 2017. On Thursday, 4 August, 2016 the Year 12 CAPA students

Dates to remember: presented their HSC performances and projects to an Bronze participants will be introduced to their instructor, audience of parents and friends. They did a wonderful job Bob Willey on Wednesday 19 of October at an information and we wish them all the best in their practical examinations. meeting after school in the library from 3.15pm. Parents are encouraged to attend if possible. The next CAPA Evening will be Year 7 & 8 on Tuesday, 20th

Bronze Kayaking training day activities will held on Sunday September, 2016. Please come along and support the 30 of October at Grove bridge near the airport in Camden Music, Drama and Visual Arts classes, as well as the Dance Ensemble and Junior Drama Ensemble. in preparation for bronze level expeditions. Participants need to meet there at 9am and will finish at 2pm. The cost On Sunday, 31 July, 2016 the Dance Ensemble and Dance of the training day is $25. Company performed at the Sydney Eisteddfod at the

Bronze Kayaking expeditions are being planned for Science Theatre, University of NSW. Both ensembles Thursday and Friday of Weeks 7, (24-25/11) & 9, (8-9/12) performed very well with Dance Company receiving a Highly Commended award. in Term 4. Participants need to make sure they check these dates so they can attend the camps. Any problems with On Sunday, 21 August, 2016 the Dance Ensemble, Dance these dates see Mr Marshall ASAP. Company, Ballroom Dance Ensemble, Year 9 and Year 10

Silver and Gold expeditions will be starting early in Term 1 Dance classes performed at Dance Blitz at Ambarvale High 2017. Hopefully every participant who wishes to continue School. All ensembles performed very well. First place the award will have completed their previous award and Dance Company, Second Place Year 10 Dance, Third Place be ready for another big year! Dance Ensemble, Fourth Place Year 9 Dance and Highly Commended the Ballroom Dance Ensemble. If there are any questions or problems please see Mr Congratulations to all of the dancers who represented Marshall. Elderslie High School at this event. Paul Marshall, D of E Coordinator. The CAPA Calendar, 2017 will go on sale at Dance Debating Update Spectacular 2016 for $ 20.00. Make sure you purchase one The Year 10 Debating team, consisting of Lachlan of these great calendars celebrating the work of our CAPA students. Willingham, Dylan Maclou, Anneliese Munro, Jasmine Cardona, Merralisa Wintzloff and Erica Sheather won their Dance Transition Program is back for 2016. Two of our first round against Camden High School. The Year 9 partner primary schools, Mawarra and Elderslie Public Debating Team consisting of Georgia Cunnion, Alyssa Schools are very excited about participating. The sixth Heyward, Nancy Haggerty and Serena Chowna also won rehearsal for this program was on Tuesday, 9 August, 2016 their first round against Camden High School and their and the final rehearsal is on Tuesday, 23 August, 2016 from second round against Mount Annan High School. In the 3.25 pm – 5.00 pm in the School Hall. third round battle between both of our teams the Year 9 team was victorious, making them the Zone winners. Elderslie High School’s Dance Spectacular will be held on Friday, 9 September, 2016 in the School Hall from 7.00 pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Our Partner Primary

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Schools will be invited to see the show during Period 3 on CATCHING UP WITH ALUMNI that day and the whole school will be invited to attend during Period 4. This is an event not to miss! Emily Hurtz Class of 2006 Achievements at Elderslie High School The Year 11 Drama students represented Elderslie High • Various athletics achievements School at the Drama Festival Ultimo Public Schools on • 2005 - Selected into the U/16 Thursday, 11 August, 2016 at NIDA. The girls performed Australian School Girls Hockey their amazing piece titled I’m Just So Scared on the NIDA stage for an audience of over 200 people. Team - toured and competed in South Africa. Congratulations to Jordan Freeman for completing her HSC • 2007 - Accepted into the Dance Practical Examinations. Congratulations to Mara Bachelor of Science/Master of Aplin, Bianca Berryman, Janaye Farrell and Emily Millen for Nursing program at the completing their HSC Drama Practical Examinations on University of Sydney. Tuesday, 23 August, 2016. Achievements since 2007 The HSC Visual Arts students are working to complete their bodies of work. All works must be completed and • Member of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team brought into school by Monday, 29 August. No work can 2009-2014 be done on them after this date. Good luck to all of the • Member of the 2012 London Olympic Squad students involved. • Member of the 2014 World Cup Team – Silver The HSC Music Practical Examinations are approaching. Music Practical Examinations will be held at the Camden • Member of the 2009 & 2011 Champions Trophy Uniting Church on Friday, 9 September, 2016. Good luck Team to all of the students involved. • Awarded high goal scorer award at the 2009 Thank you to all of the parents who assist with aspects of Women's Australian Hockey League the performing arts, without your help the students would not achieve such • Lived in Amsterdam for two years (2012-2014) excellent results or and played hockey with Amsterdam Hockey & experience as many Bandy Club in the Hoofdklasse Division (1st Div). fantastic opportunities. In the 2012-2013 season, we became National So during 2016, come Champions. along and enjoy the performances of our • Although having retired from international talented CAPA students. hockey, I’m still highly involved in hockey in Victoria (due to now residing in Melbourne). CAPA Faculty • I currently play for Hawthorn Hockey Club and am Mock Trials Update coaching various hockey teams including the U/18 A group of dedicated Year 10 and 11 students have Victorian Girls Hockey Team and school hockey excelled during the Round Robin trials, coming through coaching at Caulfield Grammar. undefeated. The team members are Ashleigh McMurdo, Alexandra Berry, Gillian Kowalick and Deni Hoxha from • I’m still in the process of finishing my Year 11, Rebecca Stiff, Marialee Truong, Jacob Reed, Dylan undergraduate degree, planning to finish at the Thorpe, Lachlan Willingham, Karni Woods, Erica Sheather end of 2016. Due to my hockey commitments and Anneliese Munro from Year 10. These students have between 2008-14, I’d been unable to complete a nd made the 2 Elimination Round and are to be significant part of the practical side of the nursing congratulated on this massive feat. They are one of only 32 degree. In the future I plan to complete my schools left in the state. I would like to wish them the best Masters in Mental Health Science or Mental of luck for the 2nd Elimination round which will take place Health Nursing. in August. Miss A Roberts

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UNIFORM SHOP COORDINATOR POSITION VACANT

Elderslie High School and Daylight Sportswear are looking for a bright, happy and friendly person to fill the position of Uniform Shop Coordinator. The new Uniform Shop will be operated at the school from early November 2016.

Hours will be approximately 8 hrs per week, with extra hours during busy periods. Successful applicants will need to have a friendly personality, good written and oral communication skills, excellent organization skills and general computer knowledge. Previous retail, cash handling experience, customer service background and/or a previous position in school or community organization will be highly regarded.

Please forward a cover letter addressing the above criteria and a resume to: [email protected] or call 02 4648 1600 Closing Date Friday 16th September 2016

UNIFORM SHOP COORDINATOR JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. To open the shop at beginning of each day and secure the premises at the close of day.

2. To sell items of uniform to students and parents/carers of students.

3. To handle payments for uniforms by way of cash, on-line orders, cheque or credit card.

4. To record all details of sales, refunds and exchanges on P.O.S computer system.

5. To balance takings at the end of the day and send sales summary to Daylight Head Office.

6. To act in accordance to special instructions from the Principal.

7. To count and record stocktake figures on all items of uniform held in the store at the request of Daylight P/L

8. To keep the shop premises in a clean and tidy condition at all times.

9. To assist in advertising by way of displaying dummies, price lists, school newsletters and any approved promotional material.

10.“SPECIAL OPERATING TIMES” – During this period, assist in the planning and operational procedures, and to make time available to attend the shop during the days scheduled, e.g. Orientation Day, January holidays and ‘return to school’ periods.

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PROPOSED CALENDAR – More detailed Calendar events can be found on our school website

Wk MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 29 August 30 August 31 August 1 September 2 September 7B RSA Couse G&T Workshop CAPA Fundraising Event P&C Meeting Animal Nursery Cobbitty for 3 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 8A State Athletics State Athletics RUOK Day Dance Spec Evening 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16 September 9B YR 9 PASS Camp YR 9 PASS Camp YR 9 PASS Camp CAPA Excursion 19 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September Netball gala Day Year 7&8 CAPA Evening Year 12 Graduation Yr 12 Picnic Day 10A Yr 10 History Elective Ceremony & Supper Excursion School Holidays School Holidays School Holidays School Holidays School Holidays 26 September 7 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 14 October HSC Commences OZ tag Gala Day 1 HSC WEEK

17 October 18 October 19 October 20 October 21 October 2 HSC WEEK HSC WEEK HSC WEEK HSC WEEK HSC WEEK

24 October 25 October 26 October 27 October 28 October 3 Yr 7 Vaccinations P&C Meeting HSC WEEK Yr 10 CAPA Evening HSC WEEK HSC WEEK HSC WEEK HSC WEEK 31 October 1 November 2 November 3 November 4 November 4 Yr 8 & 9 Exam Period Animal Nursery Cobbitty for 5th November

Elderslie High School 40-48 Hilder Street Narellan NSW 2567 P & C MEETINGS 2016 Phone: (02) 4658 1110 Fax: (02) 4658 0219 [email protected] ALL parents of students and interested members www.elderslie-h.schools.nsw.edu.au of the Elderslie community are invited to Excellence. Honour. Service. these meetings.

Meetings are held in the School Library starting at 7.00pm

30 August 25 October 22 November

We look forward to see you at

Elderslie High School.

EHS—Proud to be a public school

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