Adelaide High School News Edition Number 4: June 30 2020

IN THIS EDITION FROM THE PRINCIPAL Learning’s impact on behaviour is central From the Principal 1 to Snow’s research which aligns with the Calendar 2 essence of our Response to Intervention strategy. Lucy (our Speech Pathologist) Virtual Cross Country 2 studied under Pamela Snow and I know she Write a Book in a Day 3 would embrace the opportunity to chat to you further about this research (lucy. Winter Sport Update 3 [email protected]). Modern Greek Spotlight 4 http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2020/01/ Lap of Australia 4 Thank you for your ongoing partnership updating-language-and-literacy-house.html Give Way in the Front Driveway 5 throughout Term 2. I have really enjoyed watching your children stretch their Sandra Greenan is the South Australian Student Drop Off / Pick Up Zone 5 learning, transition to our new normal representative for Secondary Schools on the national body coordinating the design Direct, Dialogic, Discovery 5 (post COVID-19 restrictions), begin a new semester and embrace new experiences. and development of Learning Progressions. ISEC Class & International Ambassadors Throughout Term 2 we have refined the As part of this process, Sandra gathers 6 design for our new capital works investment feedback from Learning Area Leaders as each milestone is achieved. We look forward Curriculum Design 6 and look forward to watching the High School landscape transform. We have to sharing further information with you over News from The Arts 7 also invested a lot of time in designing and the next few months. Student Pathways Report 8 embedding the response to intervention strategy. I acknowledge the hard work of all staff Entertainment Book 8 If you get an opportunity, please read throughout Term 2 and thank you again the blog below by Pamela Snow as it for your partnership and support. I thank encapsulates our vision for our students Helen Douvartzidis and Thomas Phillips who moving forward. This blog both explains the complete their contract positions this week. relationship between language development They have been a fantastic addition to the and social emotional development and the Adelaide High staff. impact on student learning, plus provides Kind regards, strategies for teachers to think about Ms Cez Green | Principal when designing and implementing learning programs.

Adelaide High School From the beginning of Term 3, as the Canteen closes due to the building West Terrace, Adelaide program, Canteen orders should be placed via the Qkr! app to ensure food availability and avoid disappoinment. Phone 61 8 8231 9373 Facsimile 61 8 8212 7827 Information available @ [email protected] https://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au/portal/canteen/canteen www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au VIRTUAL CROSS COUNTRY CALENDAR DATES The School Sport SA ‘Virtual’ Cross Country was held at Adelaide High School on Thursday, June 4 in place of the usual annual Oakbank interschool competition. Approximately 130 students from Years 8 to 12 competed in the event over the challenging course which took in most of the Adelaide High School grounds, with a few hills and bumps along the way. The July age category winners and runners up for the event were as follows: Fri 3 Casual Day. Open Boys (6km): 1st Connor Kent 22:54mins 2nd Ben Kelly 23:11mins End Term 2. Reports issued. Open Girls (4km): 1st Ruby Ridgway 27:11mins Fri 17 Unifom Shop open: 9am - 12pm 2004 Boys (5km): 1st Chandan Saddi 19:46mins 2nd Sid Farquharson 20:07mins Mon 20 Term 3 begins 2004 Girls (4km): 1st Lilli Baxter 18:42mins 2nd Rachel Yin 20:57mins Fri 31 Balaklava Eisteddfod 2005 Boys (4km): 1st Ed Milner 15:02mins 2nd Lachlan Kelly 15:55mins August 2005 Girls (3km): 1st Caitlin Shillabeer 13:56mins 2nd Sophia Georgakopoulos 15:12mins Wed 5 Governing Council Meeting 2006 Boys (3km): 1st James Hutchins 11:03mins 2nd Josh Koster 11:21mins Mon 10 - Fri 14 2006 Girls (3km): 1st Kitara Truong 14:22mins 2nd Chloe Lockwood 15:18mins Year 12 Exams 2007 Boys (3km): 1st Roman Crawford 11:50mins 2nd Jay Saunders 11:54mins Tues 25 Parent Teacher Interviews 2007 Girls (3km): 1st Bebe Nelson 14:31mins Fri 21 Newsletter 5 Results for the event are now available via the following link: https://www.education.sa.gov. au/teaching/sport/sports-and-competitions/school-sport-sa-home For a comprehensive list of upcoming events, log onto the searchable Calendar Congratulations to all students who competed on the day. and Events database on the website Glen Little | Director of Sport and Jeremy Appleton | Sports Manager (http://www.adelaidehs.sa.edu.au/ About/Calendar-and-Events).

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WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY Congratulations to all the students who research. Look out for the publication (https://writeabookinaday.com/school- participated in the Kids’ Cancer Project and launch of the books soon and the groups/?id=6622) and click ‘Sponsor’ on ‘Write a Book in a Day’ event. All 8 books documentary made of the event by the one of the teams. On behalf of all the were completed within the time limit Media Club. students involved, thank you so much for and throughout the day the students your generosity supporting this fantastic If you haven’t had a chance to make demonstrated their literacy, teamwork and cause! a small donation to support The Kids’ collaboration skills. In the process the teams Cancer Project go to the following link also raised over $6000 for childhood cancer

SPORT UPDATE – WINTER SEASON After a delayed start due to COVID-19 Further details, including the payment in Term 3. We have nominated 20 teams restrictions, we are excited to see the process, will be emailed to students across the Years 8/9 and Open age groups return of Adelaide High School sport. Thank and parents/caregivers as they become and across ten different sports. you to all students who have completed available. Final fixtures have not been COVID-19 compliant trainings have the required nomination process as this released, however matches will commence commenced during the second half of the information has allowed us to enter with a staggered start across Weeks 1 and term for most sports. It has been exciting to accurate teams in the relevant competitions. 2 of Term 3. Most competitions will be see the enthusiasm of students as they take Nominations are now closed and we have conducted as an 8-week season. up the opportunity to again be active and 30 teams ready to commence the ‘weekly’ State-wide Competitions (formerly known as participate in their chosen sport. winter season. Knockout Sport) are being planned to start Glen Little | Director of Sport

Edition Number 4: June 30 2020 MODERN GREEK SPOTLIGHT

The Hellenic community plays an integral role in the lives of passionate student and we wish her well for her future endeavours. our students and while COVID-19 has knocked us around a bit, Thank you Sophia for making a difference! our students continue to embrace their responsibilities to their Dimitra Rozaklis | Teacher of Greek respective communities, ensuring their language, culture and religion continue to thrive. Over the course of the year, you will be introduced to some of our students who are making a difference in our community. One such student is Sophia Zavlagkas. Having migrated to Australia in 2019, Sophia is stamping her mark on the Australian landscape. Sophia has many talents which seem to have no limits, playing at state level, being selected for the She Leads Women in Leadership course in 2019 and she will soon have her artwork showcased at the Saint Claire Skate Park. Furthermore, she is a fundamental member of the Environmental Group E-TAG and volunteers her time at her community art classes. Sophia has also recently joined the 5ebi 103.1fm Greek Radio team, reading the news segments in Modern Greek and having time to share her thoughts on current events. You can catch her segments every Friday 2:30-3:30pm and Saturday 12:00-1:00pm. Sophia is a

LAP OF AUSTRALIA To initiate physical activity, Adelaide High School, Mac.Robertson Adelaide HS students simply need to register their interest via the Girls’ High School sports staff, and student leaders have invited QKR App. students and staff of Adelaide High School to join us on a Lap On the back of the successful School Sport SA ‘Virtual’ Cross of Australia. For the Lap of Australia, our female students and Country, the Lap of Australia is another opportunity for our students participating staff will compete against MacRob Girls HS and their to maintain healthy lifestyles and enjoy the benefits gained through staff to see which school can travel the furthest around Australia. physical activity. The male students will have an internal challenge with the goal of travelling as far as possible around the map of Australia in 50 days. This is an ‘opt in’ event that students may choose to participate in. The aim is to measure all participants’ runs/walks and add them To receive full details and the required log in, you must nominate via to a cumulative total, which will go towards our challenge against QKR. No cost is involved. MacRob and our male students’ Lap of Australia by Monday, August Glen Little | Director of Sport & 17 2020: Jeremy Appleton | Sports Manager To be part of the cumulative total in the Lap of Australia challenge,

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CHANGES TO GIVE WAY ARRANGEMENT FOR THE EASTERN (HORSESHOE) DRIVEWAY The school has been advised that the entry the City and resulted in confusion, which and exit to the ‘horseshoe driveway” at the may have contributed to some near misses. front of the school will be signposted and As such, the give way priority has been marked (painted) so that drivers give right reinstated to the path users to provide a of way to cyclists and pedestrians on the consistent path and road user environment footpath. This scenario is typical of most and improve the safety and convenience driveways (including homes). of path users. To support drivers in The Australian Road Rules require drivers this change, green markings have been to give way to any people walking or riding painted across the driveway to highlight a bike on a path when entering or leaving the continuation of the path. Additionally, a driveway or car parking area. Until now give way signs and line marking have been there have been give way signs aimed at installed. path users in front of Adelaide High School. Please be mindful of these changes when This created inconsistency when compared entering or exiting the driveway in front of to other shared paths and footpaths around the school.

STUDENT DROP OFF / PICK UP ZONE - GLOVER AVENUE A reminder to the school community about ensure the safety of all students. As you can to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 4.00pm Monday parking around the school and the location imagine, 1500 students exiting the school to Friday, however parking there for an of the drop off / pick up zone. each day is a significant logistical exercise extended period during those times may and we ask that you take into consideration result in a fine from the Before and after school, the front of the the safety and wellbeing of all of our Council. school is quite congested and although we students, and arrange to drop off and pick have previously asked parents/carers to Parents/carers are requested to use the up your family away from the school. organise drop off and pick up areas away Glover Ave drop off zone to drop students from the school, there still seem to be many We also wish to remind all parents/ in the morning and to pick them up in the parents/carers who continue to use the carers who pick up and drop off students afternoon to alleviate congestion in the front driveway. We have also had parents at Adelaide High School that the City of front carpark during these busy periods. in cars lined up along the driveway and Adelaide Council has installed a drop-off We look forward to your support in this banked up along West Terrace to enter the zone in Glover Avenue adjacent to the Hall endeavour to help us provide a safe entry driveway. This is unsafe practice. and the Language Centre. into the school for all students, staff and This concerns us as we are working to The drop-off zone operates from 8.00am visitors. DIRECT, DIALOGIC & DISCOVERY…THE 3DS IN ACTION! Direct, Dialogic & Discovery. strategies to implement in the classroom. Larissa challenged us to think deeply about Year 12 student, Francine Legaspi, the literate demands of our learning tasks, designed the 3D logo, demonstrating the provoking rich discussions regarding how interrelationship between direct teaching, we support students to meet these literacy opportunities for oracy and dialogue in expectations. the classroom, and finally, student-driven learning. Thank you for your amazing work, Furthermore, Jack Cunningham and Casey Francine! Swansson led a session on accessing the Power BI app to gather data and gain a Professional learning on the day reflected deeper understanding of the student the 3Ds, allowing staff to engage in explicit learner profile. Through utilising key data learning, collaborate with colleagues, and sets, staff are refining strategies to intervene undertake independent planning. and stretch every learner. We were lucky to be led by Associate We are excited to continue the momentum Professor Larissa McLean Davies from The of this professional learning, in conjunction University of , who shared High with our curriculum mapping and 3D Impact Writing Strategies, demonstrating Our recent professional learning day on Pedagogical Framework, in order to improve a strong link to our SIP goal 1: improving June 9 saw the Adelaide High School 3D learning outcomes for students. pedagogical framework come to life! This writing. Larissa affirmed our commitment year, the 3D Pedagogical Framework was to explicit vocabulary instruction and Sandra Greenan | Assistant Principal: introduced, depicting the three overarching opportunities for structured dialogue, Curriculum, Pedagogy & Learning elements of effective teaching practice: and provided staff with other practical Improvement

Edition Number 4: June 30 2020 INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS WORK WITH ISEC STUDENTS As it is with every year, Semester 1 saw the International surely last throughout high school and beyond. Ambassadors work together to ensure a smooth transition into The end of this semester saw the ISEC class successfully graduate school life at Adelaide High School for the new international and permanently enter mainstream, where they were introduced students. Some students come here for a short stay and join to a typical AHS student’s daily school life for the first time, with mainstream classes immediately after their arrival. However, the brand new lessons, teachers and home groups. So, if you’re lucky ISEC students generally plan to stay at AHS for several years in order enough to have a new international student in your classroom, to complete the SACE. take the initiative to go up to them and start a conversation. All The International Ambassadors have worked closely with this the international students are very keen on making new friends, year’s ISEC group, a group of 12 students, during the last two so don’t hesitate! A simple step on your part could catalyze the terms. During this time, we visited the ISEC class twice a week, on beginning of an irreplaceable friendship, so don’t shy away from Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesdays, the Ambassadors the chance! To all the students of Adelaide High, thank you for assisted the ISEC class in writing letters to each other and giving the new students a warm welcome into our wonderful school other Ambassadors. On Thursdays, the ISEC students and the community! Ambassadors played different sports/games to give the ISEC Priyasha Sharma and Annrose Giji | International Ambassadors students experiences of what physical activities are like here in Australia. As a result, we not only strengthened their understanding of Australia and the English language, we were also able to create many wonderful memories and build new relationships that will

ESSENCE OF CURRICULUM DESIGN Recently, Learning Area leaders participated with key staff to map the learning scope and programs and build cohesion across learning in a collaborative workshop focusing on sequence, reflecting on the needs of the areas with a strong focus on adolescent curriculum essence and cohesion, with a learner, whilst evaluating the effectiveness learners, particularly as we prepare to particular lens on the needs of adolescent and relevance of current topics, content welcome our new Year 7 cohort arriving in learners. and tasks. The Comet’s Club was abuzz with 2022. staff engaging in collaborative reflection, Sandra Greenan | Assistant Principal: Rich discussions provided clarity regarding discussion and planning. the elements of curriculum design that are Curriculum, Pedagogy & Learning fundamental to our learners. Our curriculum Our commitment is to continue Improvement and learning programs must be: collaborating and refining our learning • Developmentally responsive • Challenging • Empowering • Equitable • Structured, yet organic • Australian Curriculum compliant From this, Learning Area leaders worked

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NEWS FROM THE ARTS The Arts faculty have been thinking of a range of ways to provide percussive sound of the travelling ensemble. If you are in Rundle performance opportunities for our talented students. We have Mall on July 2 at midday, stop and listen and say hello! been continuing our lunchtime concert series with a range of co- Year 11 Drama students were invited to attend the short season curricular bands and ensembles playing in different spaces around of the Slingsby Theatre show The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy to the school. We have ventured outside into the quadrangle, the area celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Her Majesty’s outside the canteen and, in the inclement weather, opened Studio Theatre. The show provided wonderful opportunities for our 3 in the Performing Arts area. These young people have truly learnt students to observe production design and staging. We were also the skills required to set up equipment, sound check in readiness very privileged to be have been taken on a behind the scenes tour for performance, and clear the space after the gig! of the new theatre. The students and Mrs Moors returned to school The Showcase was a huge success and the students rose to buzzing with excitement from what they saw and heard and knew the occasion. Whilst it felt strange without an audience, we they had been given the opportunity of a lifetime. congratulate the performers on their professionalism and for In Visual Arts as we enter the new semester, students in Year 10 are showcasing the skills they learnt in dance, drama, music and visual completing works using found objects inspired by the artist Louise arts in Semester 1. A very special congratulations and thank you to Neveleson. Year 9 students are beginning a unit on printmaking, the Media Club who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure starting with an exploration of bugs and insects using lino print. Year the show came into the homes of our community. 8’s are learning about still life drawing and focussing on detail and The Adelaide High School Big Band and Jazz Band were invited to proportion. Our senior students are engaged in developing their share their talents to the local community at the re-opening of the skills in preparation for an exhibition in Term 4. Adelaide Town Hall. The students were particularly excited to play, Art Club are working with the SRC on a project selling custom as this was the same venue used to greet the Beatles during the painted tote bags to students and staff to raise money for the late 60’s. Both ensembles performed exceptionally well, with our Salvation Army. This project also reminds them of sustainability and students expressing passion and affinity for playing music. we are proud of their proactive response to this hot topic. It is with excitement we follow on from our ‘extending into the Ae we head into the holiday break, our final week of Term 2 community’ performances as we did on the balcony of the Town concludes with Year 12 Music Assessments. We wish our students Hall and take our inaugural Street Band into Rundle Mall on July 2. studying ensemble and solo performance every success in this We will start at midday at the western end (near Beehive Corner) assessment task. Auditions for main roles in our 2021 musical, and travel east along the Mall to the Hungry Jack’s end. From here Legally Blonde, conclude and we wish the team every success we loop around and venture back down the Mall and take some making decisions; it will be tough as we have incredible Arts time out in the centre to wow the shoppers with the amazing students at AHS! The Arts Team

Edition Number 4: June 30 2020 STUDENT PATHWAYS REPORT

Marden’s August Career Expo regularly for important communication and updates. Our students and parents/carers are cordially invited to the East VET and Subject Selection for 2021 Adelaide Career Expo, which will be held at Marden Senior College As the Term 3 course counselling is fast approaching and students in Building 600, Marden Road, Marden on Thursday, 13 August are considering their options and researching possible pathways, from 11.30am till 1.30pm. There will be representatives from the I urge particularly Years 9 – 11 students to consider the 2021 VET universities and tafeSA, and a range of other organisations, such offerings that will be uploaded and the more recent information as The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), the Motor that I will disseminate as it comes to hand during Semester 2. Trade Association (MTA), Maxima, the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Year 9 – 11 students who wish to undertake VET in 2021 need to Association, Tabor College, CDW Studios, Clip Joint Academy supply me with a completed Expression of Interest Form, as I need and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). For more to be aware of the actual course or the type of VET course in which information contact Mr Gabe Turci on 8366 2800 or via email your son / daughter is interested. It is also vital that I meet with [email protected]. each student so that all queries can be answered and I can make expectations clear. Note that VET study incurs training fees for the 2020 VET courses families concerned and that a high commitment level is required by Only a few students concluded their formal vocational training students. at the end of Semester 1. This is because most VET students are In the meantime, aspiring VET students must still choose a full undertaking full year courses. There are a few students who will cohort of school subjects for course counselling purposes. Once commence training in Semester 2. I have enrolled students in the the VET course is confirmed, which is likely to be in Term 4 (or in a following: few cases, very early Term 1, 2021) the students concerned will be • Certificate II Creative Industries able to negotiate to drop a non-compulsory subject (per semester) • Certificate II Food Processing to help them manage their load. Many students enrol in full year • Partial Certificate III Hospitality training course, but some only last for a semester. These can still • Certificate II Retail Cosmetics give students valuable insights into and experience in particular • Certificate III Beauty Services industry areas. • Certificate III Business • Pre-Vocational Engineering Short training courses As restrictions due to COVID-19 are easing, I remind those It is still possible for students to enrol in short courses which continuing students who need to undertake Structured Work are run by external providers and which last for only one day, Placement as a compulsory component of their VET course, to such as Barista, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA: for Year 12 investigate possibilities and organise this as soon as possible. students who are almost 18 years of age), First Aid and White Card Students are encouraged to organise placements for the coming Construction Industry training. July or September holidays. They are also able to consider other Contact me if you have any questions at all. time slots that suit them and the work placement provider, such as after school, Saturdays or Student Free Days. Ms D’Aloia | Student Pathways Leader [email protected] I would like to wish all new VET students all the best for their Semester 2 training and remind all students to check their emails Entertainment Book Purchase your Entertainment Book from Adelaide High School today and support student-led initiatives in the school. https://www.entertainmentbook.com. au/orderbooks/165k098

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