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Term 3 Week 4B 7 August 2012

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Student Engagement

Always as a school our main focus is on quality teaching It’s not too late to sign up for the and learning that engages students in their schooling. 40 hour famine. Over the last term head teachers have led focus group discussions with students selected randomly to have a If you are interested please see Mrs Crowe in the voice in how they best learn. Learning Support Area. Through professional development, as a staff we are exploring different strategies to challenge students in their thinking. For example, today after school staff are Calendar Dates revisiting the Thinkers Keys by Tony Ryan which can Term 3 Week 4B

promote deeper thinking and offer variety in learning tasks in the classroom. On Saturday the executive staff is Uniform Shop SALE August – Every Tuesday and Friday between meeting for a conference where we will continue to explore future directions for Pittwater High with the focus on 8.15-11.15

continually improving the learning outcomes for our Tuesday 14 August 6.30pm:

students. Combined Concert at Pittwater RSL – Symphonic Band members are to wear full Jindabyne Camp band uniform please. All welcome Last week 68 year 11 students attended a skiing camp at Saturday 25 August Jindabyne. The week was full of fun and education. There Garage Sale at PHS Hall to raise money for were many students who had never attempted snow sports Wilmette student exchange before and some who had never seen snow, so the week Sunday 30 September was particularly challenging and interesting for them. All Senior Stage Band at Manly Jazz Festival students were involved in snow sport lessons each Wednesday 22 August -Friday 24 August morning with qualified Perisher instructors and in the Art camp Bundenon afternoon the students were able to hone in on their skills and practice in restricted areas dictated by their morning lesson. In the evening, although exhausted from the days’ physical activity the students and staff were involved in other supervised group activities such as trivia, movie and games nights.

I would like to commend the students on their excellent behaviour which made for a smooth running camp. I would A very big thank you

also like to thank the staff members who attended the camp giving up their own time to allow the camp to run, to all who participated in and also their colleagues back at school who covered their Jeans for Genes Day classes. Jane Ferris -we raised $530 Principal be responsible be respectful aspire

Principal: Jane Ferris Email: [email protected] Deputy Principals: Tania Turik and Martin Hardy (Relieving) Website: www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Year 8 Debating Excursion

On Friday Harry H, Will B and I went to Sydney University with Ms Waters to watch the Hume Barber Year 12 State Debating Finals with Manly Selective competing against Sydney Boys.

When we arrived we were impressed by the old traditional style of Sydney University. We went in to The Great Hall to see the debate. It was a very tough debate between the two teams and I was very impressed with the standard of the speeches as the teams had had only one hour to prepare.

The topic was "We should stop reporting statements made by perpetrators of terrorist attacks". Both teams had very strong opinions and arguments and it was a very interesting to experience such a high quality debate. The debate was so close that the adjudicators were divided – the first split decision in 15 years. Sydney Boys were declared winners.

At the end of the day I was glad to have seen Sydney University (it reminded me of Hogwarts), and I saw some great skills and techniques to use in debating in the future.

Steffie H – Year 8

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Over the last couple of months the Under 15 Rugby Union team have continued on their winning way from successful 2011. After going through undefeated in the 2011 Peninsula Cup, they have again been effectively accumulating wins in the NSW state-wide Buchan Shield for Under 15s.

On 24 May they attended Northern Beaches Rugby Gala Day at Freshwater Campus.

In their first game they accounted for Davidson HS to the tune of 45 - 0 (what a way to blow the cobwebs out). Try scorers - Jamie Perry 2, and one each to Clint Maguire, Max Bertock, Luke Milham, Jasper Damp and Lachlan Rose. Captain Daniel England kicked four conversions.

Their second game was against a combined team from the Northern Beaches Secondary College (Balgowlah Boys, Cromer and Manly Selective schools). This contest was always going to be a more difficult assignment. Pittwater showed great skill, composure and determination to lead 7 – 0 at halftime. Captain Daniel England and forwards leader Luke Milham led by example, as we weathered the opponents many promising raids. Despite losing the penalty count convincingly, our boys proved just too good finally putting the game out of reach with a smart try and goals to Daniel. The final score 17 – 0. This victory would allow Pittwater to progress into the extended draw of the Buchan Shield Knock Out as the No. 1 team from the Northern Beaches.

The next opponent, Asquith Boys, unfortunately had to forfeit.

Last Friday 27 July we played the No. 2 team from the Hunter Region, Whitebridge HS, on the Pittwater oval. The winner of this game would then progress through to the final 8 (Quarter Finals) of the State knockout. The Pittwater boys were absolutely clinical in their resounding victory 51-0. Throughout the game we had the ascendency in pretty much all departments. Credit should go to the Whitebridge team for the way they played the game, right up to the final whistle. Our best included the usual suspects :- Daniel England, Luke Milham, Lachlan Rose, John Ferguson, Clint Maguire, Jamie Perry, Trenton Crosse and Jasper Damp. The contribution from the rest of the players cannot be understated. Connor Bradshaw and Mason Binge, both made the most of their opportunities. The whole teams’ commitment, enthusiasm and courage should be commended. Just getting through some of our physical training runs can be an accomplishment.

Over the next two weeks, the team will train hard with John Milham (parent and guest coach) and myself, and prepare for our next opponent (Endeavour Sports HS from the “Shire”). The winner will progress to the semi finals of this prestigious competition.

The final eight remaining teams makes interesting reading and puts the Pittwater HS efforts into some perspective. Eight teams, five of which are specialist Sports High Schools, another being a multi high school college, another comprehensive high school and Pittwater.

Thanks to John Milham and other parents, for their continued support.

Mr Askew (PHS Rugby Co-ordinator)

Manly/ North Schools Champions

After placing equal fifth in the state-wide Buckley Shield last year, the PHS under 15 team entered the all schools carnival full of confidence. In our first game we accounted for St Pauls fairly emphatically 16-4 on the back of tries to Clinton Maguire, Sam Groom and Lachlan Rose. We then played our “grand final” (knowing Cromer were going to be tough after both teams had a win apiece last year against each other, with only two points separating them on both occasions) against Cromer High where we won 6-4 in another classic.

Talented lock forward Jamie Perry made an uncharacteristic error in the play the ball which led to a Cromer try only to see him save our tournament with a diving cover tackle, at full stretch in copybook fashion, to bring a runaway attacker down a metre from the line. Captain and most instrumental player Daniel England at five-eighth then sealed the victory by converting his own try after some real razzle dazzle on the last play in the previous set of six that forced a line dropout to Cromer, and a repeat set for us.

Next pool game saw us defeat a depleted but gallant Narrabeen Sports 30-4 which put us in the final against surprise packets The Forest High. In this game PHS really clicked and put on a brilliant display of solid defence and blistering attack. One particular move involving a decoy runner in the backline, created havoc on each occasion attempted and led to two tries. Zac Purll opened the scoring with a beautiful whole run off a Lachlan Rose pass before crosses by fullback Connor Bradshaw, Daniel England twice and Jamie Perry completed the rout.

This was a victory to be savoured as to the best of my knowledge, no PHS team has won this tournament before, and certainly not in the past two decades. It qualified us for the finals where the winners of each NSW district are invited to battle to be the best in the state.

The Victorious Under 15 team- Manly/ Norths All Schools Champions Back L to R: Mr Dailhou, Stefan Ubiparovic, Callum Watts, Max Bertock, Clint Maguire, Rob Fabro, Connor Bradshaw, Lachie Rose, Josh Wandl, Tyler Stowe, Jamie Perry, Tim Kovacs, Zac Purll, Tommy Bowden Front L to R:,Jasper Damp, Ben Sedgwick, John Ferguson, Sam Groom, Daniel England (Captain), Dylan Ambrosius, Nick Fretton

The Under 13 team also entered the All Schools carnival and expected to be competitive after defeating Barrenjoey High and narrowly losing to Cromer and Narrabeen Sports in the Jamie Lyon Cup last term. Unfortunately we failed to reproduce that form and had disappointing losses to Barrenjoey (14-0), The Forest (26-0) and Balgowlah (20-10) where we showed some form through tries to hooker Adam French and centre Luke Trbojevic.

Coach Mr Tesoriero nominated Adam and Luke our best alongside classy halfback Patty Gililland, five- eighth Brendan Murphy, prop Marcus Larosa and centre Lachlan Creagh.

Mr Dailhou (Rugby League Co-ordinator)

Aug 2012 | Pittwater High Instrumental Music Program Term 3, Week 4B

Music News THANKS GERI and KIM FOR RUNNING THE MUSIC ENSEMBLE CANTEEN DURING THE PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL

CONGRATULATIONS to

Georgina Gwatkin-Higson (Year 8), for her success in the Ryde Eisteddfod. Georgina won the Brass & Woodwind ‘Under 14 Baroque Solo’ and ‘Under 14 Contemporary Solo’ Sections; she also won the ‘Age 13 – 14 Woodwind Solo’ Section. In her first attempt at the Brass & Woodwind ‘Under 14 Jazz Solo’– playing the only flute in a crowd of Trumpets and Saxophones – she was placed second.

ARTS UNIT CONGRATULATIONS go to: Gemma Lawton (Year 10), Timothy Kovacs and Georgina Gwatkin-Higson (Year 8), for being selected for the NSW Senior State Wind Band – they are playing 1st French Horn, Baritone Saxophone and 1st Flute respectively and will be performing at the Sydney Opera House on 26 and 27 August. Caelan Lee for being selected for the Arts Unit Boys Secondary Choral Program (held late last term) and the Musical Theatre Workshop held at the Sydney Dance Company at the beginning of Term 3. We encourage all PHS musicians to aspire to be actively involved with all extra curricular and external music programs that are on offer. For more information regarding external events please visit The Arts Unit website, and for all extra curricular events, please contact your music teachers. There is an extraordinary wealth of musical talent in this school – please let us know of all your endeavours and achievements, so that we can share in them.

PERFORMANCE and MEETING DATES ** Please continue to check back as various dates are subject to change

TERM 3 Tuesday 7 Aug 6.30pm: Band Meeting at Pittwater RSL in the Auditorium; Tuesday 14 Aug 6.30pm: Combined Concert at Pittwater RSL – Symphonic Band – full band uniform please; Sat & Sun 25/26 Aug: North Coast Band Combined Concert & Workshop – details to follow.

HOLIDAY Sunday 30 Sept 5.00pm: Senior Stage Band at Manly Jazz Festival. Well done for achieving selection!

TERM 4 Tuesday 16 October: Symphonic Band performing in the ‘Australis Concert’ at the Opera House.

 European Tour Families should please note that there are books of raffle tickets to be sold. Every ticket sold will reduce the amount of your final payment. Please collect your book(s) from Kim or Sharon at the school office.  Junior Stage Band is looking for a Bass Player (double or electric). Anyone interested should please contact John Pennings, Band Director on [email protected].  Symphonic Band Musicians - We are still waiting for the return of some of those signed Permission slips … If you have any questions please contact Band President Karin Krueger at [email protected] or 0419 991 267 or Secretary - Joanne Gwatkin-Williams at [email protected] or Babette Lake (Europe Tour and general info) at [email protected].

CAREERS NEWS

YEAR 11

TAFE - Please notify me if you’re unable to attend for any reason!

YEAR 12 UAC Books were distributed last week during Roll Call. If you did not receive one please come to Careers office to sign for your copy.

You should have also received your UAC Pin Number in the mail.. SO… enter it into your phone so you don’t lose it! For handy hints on how to apply, click on the link below: http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/year-12.shtml and select *view applying to uni presentation

.Remember: I am also your assistant Year Adviser if you need any support

YEAR 10 Careers Classes: will commence this week during science classes, roughly once a fortnight, (following on

from subject selection interviews and work experience).

This term we will be looking at work safety, writing resumes and investigating different types of jobs!

The “Job Guide” Book: If you would like a copy, please send a note with your child to me requesting one, otherwise check out the website: www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au

Work Experience last week: It was a very positive and exciting week for those 37 students. Evaluation forms are due back to me now. Next week there will be an article including some photos of the experiences!

YEARS 10, 11 and 12 STUDENTS:

Please log on to

“My High School Careers” website.

Pittwater High School subscribes to this website. To log in: use “parent” or “student” then password “outlook”. You can also register for email alerts! The “Calendar” is great info!

Mrs Bates (Careers Adviser, ext 106) or [email protected]

No apprenticeships this week, so please browse: www.indeed.com

PLEASE…. If you have any spare 8 inch plastic pots could you please give them to Stephen Rawlinson in the Science Faculty.

Canteen News

Wednesday 8 August Janet Carter Anne Carolan Dani Britton Liz Macdonald

Thursday 9 August Fiona Little Deb Holmes Greg/Debbie Edwards Carolyn Currie Sharon Winney

Friday 10 August Lisa James Karen Santos HELP NEEDED

Monday 13 August Cher Bailey Karen Lambert Deb Steward

Tuesday 14 August Jo Van Hesden Debbie Van Der Saag Katrina Mellon

If you are unable to make your rostered day please try to arrange a swap or advise canteen managers Lisa/Katrina (9999 4035; ext 122).

If anyone is available to help out on Friday 10 August it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Penny as below.

Thank you to all the helpers that we have this year.

Penny Winterbottom Canteen roster co-ordinator [email protected] 0432 679977

Saturday 25 August 7am - 2pm

All donations forBig the BBQ garage Breakfast sale are greatly appreciated. All proceeds go towards the Wilmette Exchange students’ trip to Chicago. Please bring all donations to BL3 or B14 before this date. For all enquiries please see Mr Mitchell or call on 0407075516

PHS STOCKBUSTER UNIFORM SALE

Throughout AUGUST Only

Opening Hours – Tuesday and Friday 8.15am – 11.15am

An opportunity to purchase selected winter and summer uniform items at near cost price!

This is your chance to update your child’s uniform wardrobe at minimal cost

WEAR OUR UNIFORM WITH PRIDE

ITEM OLD PRICE SALE PRICE

Hoodies $50 $40 Grey Jumper $70 $40 Junior Girls Winter Skirt $55 $30 Junior Girls Summer Tartan Skirt $45 $25 Junior Girls Blue Polo Shirt * $28 $19 Senior Girls Grey Hipster Front Pleat Skirt $45 $29 Junior & Senior Boys Grey Surf Style Shorts $45 $39 Unisex Blue Track Pants $45 $37 4GB Portable USB’s $15 $4

*This shirt is being phased out and will not be part of the uniform after 2013

Mail order option available only where stock available, see attached order form

PITTWATER HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP ORDER FORM at August 2012 DATE ______Order Taken By (Internal Use): ______

STUDENT’S NAME ______ROLL CALL: ______

CONTACT PHONE NO’s (Home): ______(Parent Mobile) ______

Order Details Total Item Sizes Price Size Qty Price Junior Tartan Tunic – Summer 6-22 65 Junior Tartan Skirt – Summer (new) 6-22 45 Junior Blue Short-Sleeved, Pintucked Blouse 10-22 25 Junior Pleated Tartan Skirt – Winter 8-22 55 GIRLS Junior & Senior Long Black Pants – Winter 4-16 20 Senior White Short-Sleeved Blouse with Maroon 8-22 30 Piping, PHS Embroidered Senior Grey, Front Pleated Skirt – Summer and 8-22 55 Winter Junior Maroon Polo Shirts with PHS Emblem 10-26 30 Junior & Senior Grey Surf Style Shorts XXS-5XL 45 Junior Midford Grey Elastic Waist Shorts 12-18 28 Senior White Collar Short-Sleeved Button Shirt 16-26 28 BOYS* Senior Maroon School Tie with PHS Embroidery 16-26 22 Maroon Fleecy Zippered (Hoodie) with PHS XXS-XXL 50 Embroidery Junior Grey Woollen “V” Neck Jumper 10-18 70 Senior Maroon Woollen “V” Neck Jumper with PHS 10-24 75 UNISEX Emblem Senior Maroon School Blazer with PHS Emblem 14-24 110 Maroon Microfibre Shorts PHS Logo XS-XXL 35 White Polo Shirt with PHS Emblem 10-24 30 Navy Microfibre Tracksuit Pants 12-Xl 45 SPORTS Navy Microfibre Tracksuit Zip Up Top with PHS UNIFORM Emblem 12-Xl 45 UNISEX PHS Maroon Rugby Shorts XS-XL 22 Maroon and White Long Rugby Socks 10 Black Winter Stockings – Girls S,M,L 9 Scientific Calculators – required for Yr 7 33 OTHER Mathematics Junior Maroon Sweatshirt (Sloppy Joe) 12-22 29

TOTAL AMOUNT TO PAY

Please CIRCLE method of payment CASH CHEQUE Credit Card – MASTERCARD VISA

NAME OF CARDHOLDER: ______(exactly as shown on card)

Card No: ______/______/______/______

Expiry: ______/ ______Total Amount $ ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

1. No EFTPOS facilities available 2. Cheques are to be made payable to “Pittwater High School Uniform Shop” 3. All orders must be accompanied with payment and put in an envelope, clearly marked “Uniform Order’, and placed in the Red Box in A Block or given to a supervisor in the canteen. Collect uniforms during opening times. 4. A selection of second hand uniforms are available for purchase at reduced prices 5. The Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8.15am to 11.15am, and located at the far end of the Canteen – enquiries 9979 6968 or contact the Uniform manager Kim Gobbe.