Issue 5 April 9, 2019 FinNews FINDON HIGH SCHOOL “Start with a dream. Finish with a future”

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to this week’s newsletter

The Governing Council AGM was held on Thursday 28 March. Below is a list of members:

Governing Council

Chairperson: Stephanie Kleyer Phil Fitzsimons - Principal Deputy Chairperson: Trevor Jenkin Treasurer: Jodie Berden Minutes Secretary: Jodie Berden Principal: Phil Fitzsimons 2019 Prefects Student Representatives: Heather Reyes, Ayse Egitmenoglu, Mathew Williams & Yahya Giirre Student Uniform of term, can collect their report from the Staff Representatives: Craig Palamountain front office during the school holidays, & Steven Barclay As the cooler weather fast approaches or collect their report from their house Parent Representatives: Dina Pereth, parents and caregivers are reminded of the teacher when school returns in Term 2. Carolyn Weckert, Hassan Abdallah, and need to ensure that your student maintains Nisrine Mardanli. the correct full school uniform every day at As this is the last newsletter for Term school. The wearing of hooded jumpers is 1, I would like to take this opportunity Governing Council meet twice per term, on not part of the school dress code. I ask that to wish everyone a safe and relaxing Tuesdays of Week 3 and Week 8. The next all families support this policy, as has been holiday break and look forward to a meeting will be held on Tuesday, 14 May. predominantly the case for this year. If your highly productive and successful Term All parents, whether elected to Governing student has to walk for an extended period 2 starting on 29 April. A reminder that Council or not, are welcome to attend these to school, please encourage them to bring this Friday is a student free day. Staff meetings. We look forward to a productive an umbrella on days of inclement weather. will be using this day to further embed year’s work. On numerous occasions last year students their skills and understanding in student arrived at school drenched, which is not an centred learning. Annual Report ideal situation for learning. Enjoy reading this week’s newsletter. The 2018 Annual Report was formally Assessment and Reporting endorsed at the Governing Council Annual General Meeting. An electronic copy of the Friday, 29 March marked the end of the first report is available on the school’s website. assessment period for 2019. Staff will report A paper copy can be collected at the front on student achievement for Term 1. The Pupil Free Day office for interested parents. first report is a formative report. Reports will be issued to students to take home at Friday 12 April, 2019 the end of the school day on Thursday, 11 April. Students, not present on the last day

Findon High School : Drummond Avenue FINDON SA 5023 P: 8445 7944 E: [email protected] GRADUATE STAGE 2 PRIVATE STUDY SESSIONS

Dear Parent/Guardian

The school is informing you of our arrangements around Graduate 2 students and their Private Study sessions from Term 2 onwards. In line with our student centred approach and allowing students to have greater flexibility with their starting and finishing times the following will be offered to the Graduate 2 students starting Term 2. This practice will also help prepare our students for tertiary education where time management is crucial for success as students need to be able to demonstrate discipline, responsibility and independence.

Morning Private Study Session (Monday – Friday) • If your child has Private Study timetabled during Session 1 (8.45am – 10.00am) he/she does not need to attend school until Session 2 (10.25 am) • It is expected that time at home is used for Home Study purposes • Students will be required to register their arrival at the Front Office computer • Students will need to ensure they arrive in time to attend to their lockers and read the daily Notices before their scheduled Session 2

Afternoon Private Study Session (Tuesday – Friday) Absent • If your child has Private Study timetabled during Session 4 (1.45pm – 3.00pm) he/she may from school? sign out as a Home Study pass and may sign out from the start of lunch Parents are • It is expected that time at home is used for Home Study purposes advised that if • Students will be required to register their departure at the Front Office computer their child will • Monday Session 4 is scheduled as a Graduate Tutorial and the expectation is that all be absent or late Graduate students attend in the Resource Centre for school for any reason, they are Students will not be permitted to leave school for Home Study purposes between Session 2 and 3. asked to contact the school by 9.30 Students may, of course, remain at school during Private Study sessions to work in the Resource am. Centre or particular subject areas with the consent of their subject teachers. However, students must Phone: 8445 7944. sign in at the Resource Centre if they are deciding to stay at school. Student Records Students have been briefed about the expectations concerning Private Study; To ensure that all • It is not free time, it is Private Study where students are expected to complete assignments, student records revise, read their texts, study and ensure they are on top of all their work. are accurate • If outside appointments need to be made, then the best time to make them is during and up to date, Private Study time so that students do not miss lesson time could you please • This Home Study privilege may be revoked if deemed necessary after consultation with ensure that the parents. school is notified of any changes If you have any concerns regarding the above, please feel free to contact me at school to address, phone number, emergency contact, etc. Principal’s Tours 2019 Attendance = Open Day is every day at Findon High Success School We ask families Contact us for your personalised tour. to please call Steve Atsalas Findon High School will also be holding a the Front Office, Deputy Principal Principal’s Tour in Term 2 Week 5 on : or write a note Friday 31 MAY 2019 @ 9.15am in your child’s Please phone Natalie Critchley on 8445 Communication 7944 for bookings or further information. book if there is a legitimate reason for their absence. GRADUATE STAGE 1 CAMP

To aid in the transition of students to the senior school years, and SACE in particular, Findon High School arrange a three day, two night study camp during Week 8 of Term 2. As well as providing an opportunity to develop important student- student and teacher-student relationships, the camp will endeavour to develop some very important skills required this year. In particular, work will be conducted on time-management, literacy, study habits, career orientation and goal setting during the three days. The camp also has SACE credits attached to it in the form of ‘Health, Recreation and the Community’ subject status. In short, the details for the camp are as follows:

Dates: Wednesday, 19 June to Friday, 21 June 2019 Location: Encounter Conference Centre Cost: $195.00 per student

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any matters relating to the camp, however more information will be given out to students as the date of the camp approaches. Naturally we see it important for all Graduate 1 students to attend the camp to receive the benefits from the program. Looking forward to an excellent camp. UN YOUTH AMBASSADOR VISIT TO FINDON HIGH SCHOOL

UN Youth Ambassador, Kareem Al-Ansary, will be taking the views of Australia’s young people to the world at the UN General Assembly in New York later this year and he will be taking the views of Findon High School students with him! Kareem visited Findon High School on Thursday 28 March, 2019 as part of a seven month listening tour where he engaged with young people about their views on issues that impact them. As part of the portion of his tour, Kareem also spoke with students from , Cabra Dominican College and the Australian Science and Mathematics School. At Findon, our SRC engaged in a workshop to prompt thinking around the issues most relevant to them, as well as their suggestions for ways to ensure a positive future. Following the UN General Assembly, where Kareem will work with members of the Australian Delegation and United Nations Youth Ambassadors from around the world to identify the common issues and desired solutions, he will present to all levels of Government in Australia, bringing the world’s collective youth voice back home to inform of the policy decisions that impact young people everywhere. Findon High School’s student leaders took up the opportunity to become part of the UN Youth Council, and the Findon High School community is excited about the prospect of one day following their journey to the UN General Assembly, inspired by Kareem and this opportunity to share their opinions. Roving Reporters, Angela Lefteriotis and Karleisha Geischek, were on the ground covering the story and they will bring the student perspective to the next Finnews!

SRC representative and Foundation student, Rachel Vawser shared her experience live on radio, later in the day, speaking to Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Radio Adelaide’s afternoon program. Sonya connected to her audience, asking, ‘Imagine if someone who wanted to listen to your teenage-self had asked what you had to say?’ In response, Rachel shared the opinions of Findon High School’s SRCs in an insightful and articulate manner, characteristic of our school’s student leadership team. Rachel explained that the experience was ‘eye opening’. Many young people don’t really get a voice and it was gratifying to realise how lucky I am that I got this opportunity to speak on behalf of the school. She went on to explain that the issues discussed included the environment, gender equality and the voting age. Rachel and the SRC are adamant that climate change is a critical issue and that ‘if we don’t change the situation, it could impact the world for the worse.’ Rachel also shared the view of Findon’s leaders that ‘lowering the voting age to 16 would be a way to give younger people a voice.’ CLEMENT RUKUNDO’S SUCCESS AT SCHOOL LEADS TO SUCCESS ON THE STAGE!

2017 Findon High School graduate Clement Rukundo is now in his second year of study at the Adelaide Arts College, studying Acting and Technical Production alongside a group of talented young Adelaide performers and renowned State Theatre Company Director, Corey McMahon. Most recently Clement played multiple roles in an adaptation of UK Playwright, Fin Kennedy’s ‘How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found’. This stage production tells the story of Charlie, a successful advertising executive who is at the top of his game; that is until his world crashes down around him when his mother dies. The play explores ‘the nature of identity and humanity’ and speaks strongly to those of us who are searching for meaning in the face of tragedy.

Clement is a remarkable young man; playing multiple on stage roles is a challenge seasoned actors grapple with. However, Clement drew on his personal experience of ‘switching roles’ in real life, balancing school, work and facing significant personal struggles to transform from one character to the next with relative ease. He credits his success in part also to the caring and nurturing approach of Findon High School staff who ‘paid attention to the things he loved and helped find out who he really was.’ Clement said that Findon is different be- cause ‘while most schools care about students passing, Findon cares about students finding out who they really are and helping them to become that.’

Teresa Bulmer, one of Clement’s teachers, went along to the performance, noting ‘it was so good to see Clem- ent working in such a professional manner with the other actors. Staying in character, stony faced between his parts, playing an enthusiastic business associate of a frighteningly cold stand-over-man. He displayed high levels of enthusiasm and maturity. I love seeing students follow their passions!’

Clement has expressed a keen desire to stay connected to Findon High School and later in the year Clement and his class will perform one of Shakespeare’s plays, so stay tuned for more information about the season dates! He is also committed to working with our aspiring Findon High School actors and directors should they require a mentor. We are also excited about the opportunities this connection with him, and the broader world of theatre, will bring!

Karla Huffa Teresa Bulmer

DIARY DATES 11/04/19 END OF TERM ASSEMBLY

12/04/19 PUPIL FREE DAY 29/04/19 TERM 2 COMMENCES POETRY USING SENSES LUCIE HALLIWELL

Moving… Fear whispers through the air, but excitement screams.

The cabin crew conduct final checks before departure, While a neighbouring plane begins to taxi. I hear the echo of the doors lock; We are like caged dogs. The final seatbelts click into place. I take one last breath of the petrichor smell that swarms the UK, Accompanied by the mint breeze of the gum dad’s frantically chewing. Fear whispers through the air, But excitement screams. One hand holding my little sister’s, The other grabbing the arm of my chair, uncertainty turning my knuckles white. I feel ready, Ready to say goodbye.

The cabin crew conduct first checks upon arrival, While the neighbouring bay awaits a new plane. I hear the echo of the doors open, Like wild dogs, we are free. The seatbelts begin to unclick. I take my first breath of the brackish smell that swarms Adelaide, Accompanied by the sweet breeze of the complimentary hand scrub step-mum’s using. Fear whispers through the air, But excitement screams. One hand holding my little sisters, The other grabbing the handle of my over-weight suitcase, anticipation pulling me forward. I feel ready, Ready to say hello.

FINDON HIGH SCHOOL COFFEE MORNING

Thursday 9 May 2019 9.00am to 10.30am For current Year 7 students and their families Why send your child to Findon High School?

• To ensure your child is supported to build the skills required for success in the 21st century, through a student centred approach. • To build employability skills and establish connections with local, national and global industry networks. • To enable your child to build their leadership potential. • For real world learning opportunities. • To access a broad range of extra-curricular offerings.

Please phone Natalie Critchley on 8445 7944 for bookings or further information. EMPOWERING YOUTH PROGRAM

THE Port disengaged with their learning This has a significant impact on and Foodbank have teamed up to to re-engage with their schooling the child’s wellbeing. help empower young people to stay and complete their education “Students from Findon connected to their schooling and give requirements. High School identified their back to the community at the same The program sees students volunteering would help many time. with flexible learning option families in need,” said Port On Wednesday, students from Findon enrolments get SACE credits Adelaide Youth Programs High School, in Adelaide’s western by learning about wellbeing, Manager Jake Battifuoco. suburbs, volunteered at Foodbank’s health and lifestyle and in 2019, “It is important for students Edwardstown headquarters, helping the program became a Stage 1 to experience the value of sort food hampers in the organisation’s Integrated Learning subject. volunteering and contributing to warehouse. As part of the new format students a positive community. Power players Jack Watts and are required to complete three “It’s about building a sense of Matthew Broadbent were there to assessment tasks which contribute purpose where they not only lend a hand and to discuss with the to their SACE credits, including help those in need, but step students some of the core values and engaging in volunteering activities outside their comfort zone ideas they live by including resilience through directly working a and develop their social and and leadership. community group or charity. relationship skills.” Last year alone, Foodbank South In doing so, students are provided Students will also reflect on their Australia provided enough food the opportunity to experience the experience to identify what they for more than 3,400,000 meals by value of volunteering and giving learnt and how they felt during redistributing surplus food to those back to those in need. their time while also reflecting most in need. The Findon High School students on the positive impact it has on The organisation has had a chose Foodbank as the charity others. longstanding partnership with the they wanted to volunteer for Empowering Youth participants Port Adelaide Football Club. after recognising hunger is a from other schools will The Findon High School students are major concern in Australia and volunteer at other organisations part of Port Adelaide’s Empowering that many students go to school throughout 2019. Youth program, which is aimed without breakfast or a packed at supporting students who are lunch.

https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/2019-03-27/port-adelaide-and-foodbank-empowering-youth THE FOUNDATION CAMP WAS ENJOYED BY ALL.

A summary of the camp has been compiled by Charlotte, a foundation student.

Foundation camp ran from 13 March to 15 March, 2019. On the first day of camp all students participated in the Adelaide tree climb, a tree top obstacle course that runs along the cusp of the city. You walk, jump or slide your way through and end with a flying fox that takes you across the whole park. Most students loved this activity and couldn’t wait to do another course after they finished their first. Some students got a little frightened, but with the support of other students got through it and had fun.

We stayed in the bunk house at the West Beach Caravan Park. Students in groups of four shared a small cabin and the staff had hired the kitchen to prepare meals for us. Students really enjoyed the jumping pillow at the caravan park and spent spare time there. The second day we headed to Adelaide Oval for a tour. We were split into two groups and explored all over the oval; we saw the locker rooms, ice baths, the old score board, the highest point of oval seating and much more.

After lunch we walked to Rundle Mall to do the Adventure Room. We were in rooms next to each other but each group had different goals. The goal for group one was to unlock the door and catch the other team. The goal for the second team was to try and escape. We then swapped over so you got a turn at both. Occasionally, clues were slipped under the door so if you were stuck they helped. Everyone tried their best and both teams managed to succeed. That evening we went to Sports SA and held a trivia competition where teams answered questions about sport, entertainment, Findon High School and more.

On our last day we went to the The Beachouse, Glenelg. We walked there along the coast line. Students were given access to everything. We especially enjoyed the waterslides and dodgem cars. After that we ate lunch outside The Beachouse and the students played some games or relaxed on the lawns until it was time to head back to school. The camp was filled with great activities and things to experience. Everyone did something great that they have never done before.

Charlotte Corcoran NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING AND VIOLENCE (NDAAVB)

The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, or NDAAVB, was Friday, 15 March 2019. Findon High School is a registered Bullying No Way! School and has been involved in NDAAVB for several years and annually runs activities to raise awareness and promote bullying prevention.

At Findon we aim to build and sustain positive relationships for all in our community. This year, to ensure our young people are safe and informed, from Friday 15 March during house class and for the remainder of the term, staff and students have and will discuss the following ideas and videos from the e-safety commission regarding online safety:

"I get back up" "I question things" “I am responsible" "I feel for others" "I respect differences"

If you are seeking information, tips or advice to help your young people be safe online, or deal with the big issues around online safety, I really recommend the e-safety website and it’s link for parents and carers: https://esafety.gov.au/parents. Topics covered include: Screentime; When to get a first smart phone; Cyberbullying; Gaming; Nudes and Sexting; Unwanted contact and grooming and Online Pornography. There are also links to support young people and how to report offensive or illegal content. Together we can all make a difference to inform and support young people to keep safe and have a positive online experience.

Findon High School are selling Entertainment Books again this year, in both digital and hard copies. Your support really helps our School. You are able to purchase the books by credit card via the following link: https://www. entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/16p1655. A sample book is available to look at in the front office. Please tell family and friends that our school is selling them to help our fundraising. For further information please contact: [email protected].

SENIOR INDOOR CRICKET CARNIVAL

On the April 3, 2019 Findon High School participated in an indoor Cricket Carnival at the ICA Sportzworx Stepney. The team was very excited, arriving first and hitting the practice nets straight away to warm up. The team was made up of eight Graduate and one Foundation student. The players who represented Findon High School were: Adrian, Ryan, Jose, Joel, Josh, Hayden, Joe, Manas and Cooper. Each game of the carnival went for approximately 1½ hours (32 overs). This meant everyone got a chance to bat and bowl.

In the first game we played Woodville High School, where we had a very pleasing result and everyone was pretty happy with the win. The game came down to the final delivery where Woodville needed three runs for victory. Fortunately, our team were on their game and managed to complete a run out on the last ball. The final score was 134-126.

In the second game we played SEDA College. Unfortunately, we lost that game 210-40. It was still a good experience to play opponents who were very skilled. There were lots of funny moments throughout the day. For instance some people were scared of the ball and there were lots of people joking around. The two amazing highlights of the day involved people learning how to play cricket for the first time in their life and everyone giving their best performance.

At the end of the carnival there was a presentation where SEDA College were announced the champions for 2019 and the runner up was Findon High School. In my opinion it was a thrilling day filled with lots of fun.

Manas Sharma

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN

The Woolworths Earn & Learn program gives schools around Australia the chance to earn amazing school equipment. Findon High School is participating in the program again this year.

Stickers will be available in store from 1 May until 25 June, 2019.

Let’s stick together and make this one the biggest yet.

More information coming soon. COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

HENLEY SHARKS FOOTBALL CLUB

Henley SharksJUNIORS is looking for Under 18 Girls - Wanting to play football! The Henley Football Club is looking for additional players, in our senior women’s under 18 team for the 2019 season. Girls interested will need to be born in the year’s 2000, 2001 & 2002 Games are played on Friday nights and sometimes on a Sunday depending on the fixtures released by the Adelaide Football League.

Trainings are Monday and Wednesday nights 4pm till 5.30pm at the Henley Sharks Oval.

If you wish to register please follow the link below: http://www.henleysharks.com.au/womens-open-under-18s-football- registration/

If you require any further information please feel free to contact our girl’s and women’s football director Danielle: Email: [email protected]

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