Deputy Principal Matters by Claire Cartwright

Term 2 Week 10 25 June 2021

Deputy Principal Matters by Claire Cartwright . Covid update Unfortunately, this week has been a disruptive and disappointing end to the school term with a return to covid restrictions. I know many of you have been forced to cancel much anticipated holiday plans and this week has seen multiple cancellations of excursions and incursions. It is always such a shame when these events are cancelled. Not only are students disappointed but the many hours of planning that goes into these excursions also goes unrewarded.

Year 7 Parent Teacher Conferences are currently scheduled for Tuesday 20th July. We have opened bookings today in the hope that the meetings can proceed. Please find booking details following this report. If the COVID situation improves, we are hoping to have the Year 8 Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday 27th July. This will be confirmed next term.

There is a possibility that next term we will return to a lockdown situation. Our school staff has been planning for this eventuality since February. At the beginning of the year, every teacher created a Google Classroom for each class they teach. All assessment materials have been placed on this Classroom page and increasingly lesson materials are placed on there during term time as teachers become increasingly familiar with using this platform.

In the event of a lockdown, our current plan will be for St Ives High School students to follow the same processes as they did in 2020. Students will: Follow their school timetable At the beginning of each period, open Google Classroom Mark themselves present on the roll for that class period Follow instructions for the lesson. Teachers may run a zoom lesson or they may provide another activity that students need to complete and upload to Google Classroom. It is important to note that attendance will be monitored and teachers will use the Google Classroom roll for this purpose. We will also apply an adjusted bell time schedule to allow for students to stand, stretch and move about between online lessons.

We are all hoping that we will not have to fall back on these measures and that this latest outbreak is soon brought back under control. However, if we do find ourselves under lockdown, please be assured that we have measures ready in place and will communicate steps in more detail if and when a lockdown occurs.

Multicultural Day – best room competition On a cheerier note, I am able to announce the winner of the best Multicultural Day room award – the Greek room! With 27% of total votes, the Greek Room was voted by students and teachers as the best room on Multicultural Day. Well done to Kiki M for her excellent leadership and organisational skills. Her team of helpers - Luca, Olivia, Cait- lin and Holly - also worked well together and did a fantastic job decorating their room with a Greek theme. They also organised some clever drama and karaoke activities that all students enjoyed. Thanks also goes to Mr Andrew Shannon for supporting the students to run the room.

Respect ~ Perseverance ~ Growth

National Art School HSC Intensive Studio Practice Congratulations to Alice R and Gemma L in Year 11 who have both been selected to attend the National Art School HSC Intensive Studio Practice next week and during the September school holidays. The highly competitive visual arts course is aimed at Year 11 students in both government and non-government high schools to enrich and extend their artmaking practice by working in a selected discipline.

Drama Showcase Years 8, 9 and 10 have had a busy, fun and productive week developing their theatrical skills by performing for year 7 classes. A big thank you goes to Ms Catherine Whittle and Ms Maria Pender for their passion and guidance. The quality of our drama performances at St Ives High School continues to grow and impress. Hopefully we will soon return to a time when our students can perform for their families. Please see full report later in the newsletter.

End of term TAS projects and Art works. As we end each term year 7 and 8 students are always busy finishing off their projects for TAS before they rotate to learn a new TAS skill. With the end of the semester, these students will also swap from Music or Art or vice versa. Later in the newsletter you will see some of the amazing work students have produced, as well as some work from older, more adept students. I am always so impressed with the work produced under the guidance of their talented teachers.

Year 8 into 9 Subject Selection process This week, year 8 students have made some important decisions about their Stage 5 elective subjects for 2022 and 2023. The data has been collected, and next term, classes and lines will be formed with a view to maximise the number of students who receive their top preferences. Students will find out later in the year which subjects they have been allocated. In the meantime, year 8 students should focus on enjoying their final semester of Stage 4 learning.

Construction update For those of you who have driven past the Yarrabung Road entrance, you will have seen the scaffolding around the hall and for those who have walked past, you will have seen the hive of activity with concrete being poured and bricks gradually getting higher. The community hub is currently on track to be finished by the end of term 3. Further- more, plans for our community sports hall, to be situated down the slope from the Sports Hall, continue. Please see flyer attached.

High Achievers Assembly This week, we recognised our Year 11 High Achievers with a special morning tea with Mr Watson, Ms Bodley and Ms Gettens. These are students who have been ranked at the top of multiple subjects for their first term of their Pre- liminary Course. We also realise that there are many students who are working hard but not necessarily gaining the top ranked spots. Our annual Presentation Day provides opportunities for students to receive awards for excellence in perseverance and growth over the course of the academic year

Finally, I would like to wish all our students a safe holiday. Year 12 students will be busily studying for their upcoming trial exams with many teachers volunteering their time to run holiday classes for their students. My advice to Year 12 is to create a balance of study and rest. Take the time to exercise, socialise and eat healthily. Try to get 8 hours sleep each night. The trick is then to maintain that balance during Term 3 to maximise your examination results.

Best wishes

Claire Cartwright Deputy Principal

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THE YEAR 7 PARENT TEACHER NIGHT TUESDAY THE 20TH OF JULY

Bookings are able to be made through the School Interviews booking website.

•Please have access to your child’s timetable and know their teachers’ names. •To access the booking system, please go to https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/. •Click on 'Make a Booking'. •Enter the event code shm8g. •Find the correct class for each subject by looking at the class code and the teachers name. •Make booking.

Please leave a time buffer between each appointment. Bookings will close on Sunday the 18th of July at 6pm.

BOOTCAMP IN COVID TIMES!

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT

On Friday 18, I met with Council representatives, Councillor Martin Smith and Liz P (Traffic and Transport Commit- tee Convenor) to discuss what steps can be taken in regards to making the area around the school precinct safer. As some next steps, there will be a Council audit for a pedestrian crossing on Hunter Street. There was an audit car- ried out in 2019 and we didn’t meet the criteria. With our increase in student numbers and regular use of Barra Brui Oval we are hopeful for a safe pedestrian crossing to be installed in this area in the very near future. In our meeting, we also discussed a crossing being placed on Yarrabung Rd (near the Kelvin St intersection) and an extension and upgrade to the fence along Yarrabung Rd. With these two steps we are hoping students will be able to cross Yarra- bung Rd in a safer way. We also discussed areas surrounding the school needing footpaths. Also on Yarrabung Rd, we discussed the possible location of a 'Drop and Collect' zone for our students. It’s envisaged that this would be on the southern side of Yarrabung Rd (school side) away from bus activity. In addition to this, Council confirmed the design of the pending refuge on Eastern Arterial (it will have reflective grabs). It was a successful meeting and we look forward to working with Council in making the school precinct a safer place.

Nathan Lawler, Deputy Principal

TERM DATES 2021

Term 2 Friday, 25 June – last day Term 2 10 weeks

Term 3 Monday, 12 July – Staff Development Day – Staff return to school 10 Tuesday, 13 July – Students return to school weeks Friday, 17 September – last day Term 3

Term 4 Tuesday, 5 October – All students and staff return to school 11 Thursday, 16 December - Last day of Term 4 for students weeks Friday, 17 December – Staff Development Day

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KZSSSA ZONE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY 16TH JUNE, 2021

With no athletics carnival possible in 2020 and a 7th placing at zone in 2019, 140 students in St Ives High’s athletics team set about trying to elevate the schools overall result this year at the KZSSSA Zone athletics carnival at SOPAC, Homebush.

The day started with a crisp but clear morning and some strong placings in the 3000m. Kirsty F won the 17-19 years girls 3000m, 1500m and 800m, Marlena O won the 15 years 1500m and 400m, and Ryan F also won the boys 16years 1500m. What a fabulous start to the carnival.

With 39 students now going through to the Sydney North carnival in Term 3, there are too many outstanding results to mention here. However, the following students also won their events: Carl W – 1st 13 years discus Nick K – 1st 13 years shot put Logan S – 1st 14 years 800m Lars A – 1st 14years 200m Felix S – 1st 15years javelin and discus Charlotte W – 1st 15years 100m Shayla G – 1st 15years high jump and shot put Lucy Wartmann – 1st 16years 800m and high jump

Throughout the day we also placed 2nd in an amazing array of both field and track events.

School relays were the culmination of St Ives students’ outstanding efforts and placings throughout the day. The following relay teams placed either first or second: Ben H, Zander J, Adam K, Sebastian D – 1st 17-19 years boys’ relay Lars A, Aaron F, Noah L, Logan S - 1st 14 years boys’ relay Zac B, Mackenzie H, David M, Kent M – 2nd 16 years boys’ relay Margot B, Amy M, Misil S, Seren W – 2nd 13 years girls’ relay Hana E, Isabella F, Naomi S, Charlotte W - 2nd 15 years girls’ relay.

Our amazing results, (relays are double points), meant that not only did the school improve its placing from 2019, but we came 2nd behind Cherrybrook Technology High School.

OVERALL PLACINGS 1ST - Cherrybrook Technology High School 925 points 2nd – St Ives High School 868 points 3rd – Carlingford High School 864 points

AGE CHAMPIONS Jayden M -2nd 13 years boys Logan S – 2nd 14 years boys – 2nd high jump, long jump, 3rd 200m Marlena O - Age Champion – 15 years girls – 2nd 1500m and 800m

This very strong athletics team augers well for future carnivals. Go St Ives – run club, boot camp and all the athletes’ brilliant hard work, resilience, personal training, and talent has resulted in another outstanding 2nd placing at a zone carnival this year.

Congratulations to everyone who competed and all reserves who attended and helped fill races wherever possible. Thanks to Mr Leggatt for completing the team on meet manager (an arduous job) and thanks to Mrs Frykberg and Mr Pursell who were team managers on the day. Additional mention to the year 10 PASS students who volunteered and ably assisted at the shot-put circle, and a massive thank you to Krispin W who worked tirelessly all day as a volunteer runner and was totally proactive in this role.

To all KZSSSA team members good luck at the Sydney North Athletics carnival at SOPAC, Homebush on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th July

Sandy Terrey Sports Organiser 2021

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CHARITY DRIVE

From Monday the 21st of June until August 6th next term there will be a charity drive for local women's shelters.

If you have any of the following items and you are happy to donate them please bring them to the front office. These are the items they have requested.

Pillows- due to health and safety we do ask for these items to be new and still in original packaging. Household cleaning products and bin bags, sponges etc Sets of Winter PJ's ( various sizes XS to XXL ) Warm socks/bed socks/everyday socks Room shoes/slippers (various sizes) Hot water bottles Store vouchers for the gift of personal choice (Target, Big W etc) and other 'experience' gift cards for example iTunes and movie /bookstore vouchers ( maximum value of $30/card)

The Girls Committee held a bake sale on Monday the 21st to raise money for local women's shelters. We were able to raise $481.15 for the shelter.

Thank you to the girls on the committee who baked all the cupcakes, muffins and brownies that were sold.

Adriana Zaki, Rel. Year 10 Advisor

SCARY SPIDERS BY 7 VISUAL ARTS 5

Students in this class looked at the sculptures of Louise Bourgeois ("Maman") then created their own version from sticks and clay. We placed them around the school and took photos.... fun!!

Patricia Gettens Head Teacher Creative Arts

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THE DRAMA SHOWCASE

Last Wednesday, Years 8, 9 and 10 Drama students were involved in an exciting Drama Showcase at St Ives High School. They performed a programme of two acts in front of Year 7 classes, who attended throughout the day for one period only. The original plan was for parents to attend at two after school performances, but unfortunately, these were cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

The students, nevertheless, performed exceptionally well, with Years 9 & 10 learning roles and working together on the Australian plays, Così by Louis Nowra, and Grounded by Alana Valentine. Year 8 developed their own group- devised scenes and improvised Commedia dell’Arte scenes.

Ms Whittle and I are extremely proud of the students. The performers were outstanding, giving highly energetic and intelligent performances throughout the day, enter- taining us fully with their various characters and situations on stage. Their behaviour backstage was also exemplary with each student taking responsibility for their props and scenery and helping one another get organised for each act.

Some highlights of this performance included the highly emotional performances given by Year 10 students in their confronting play about a group of inmates of a mental health clinic attempting to rehearse Mo- zart’s Così fan Tutte. Noah C excelled as Roy, frightening audiences with his realistic portrayal of a manic lead actor. The Year 9 monologues showcased the extraordinary talent of our students who performed a variety of different styles for their individual performances, each delivered with absolute commitment to the characters and situations. Year 8 perfected their Commedia skills with repetition and comic timing to make you shake with laughter.

Thanks to Ms Whittle for her vision with this project, setting up an intimate performance space on the school hall stage for performers to work and audiences to enjoy.

Altogether, this was an outstanding programme and showcased the talent of our students beautifully. The students were elated by the experience and we look forward to future opportunities.

Maria Pender Drama Teacher

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PROGCOMP 2021

On Friday 18th June a small group of future coders from Year 11 Software Design & Development course partici- pated in ProgComp, a competition run by the University of NSW which tests your programming skills in a computer language by solving a range of difficult problems. ProgComp is the largest high school programming competition in Australia, with teams from every state competing. The St Ives High School elite team of Felix S-H, Ethan R and Joshua B achieved a Distinction and came an awesome 16th place out of 175 entries from schools across the country. Brilliant achievement!

Below is an example of a type of problem they solved using a programming language.

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Ben Yuen TAS Teacher

ARCHIBALD PRIZE EXCURSIONS ON AND OFF!!

Year 10 Visual Arts visited this years Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW, and explored techniques that they will apply to their current homage canvas paintings. After a relaxing lunch in the park students viewed the 100 year exhibition as the Archibald began in 1921 and many winning artworks were collected for this special show. Disap- pointingly the old section was just being closed down for renovations so we were not able to view historical works, but we still had a chance to see Australian works from the 20th century. As always our students were engaged and keen to experience artworks first hand.

Disappointingly, on Thursday, Covid struck again and necessary precautions stopped our 7T trip at the last mi- nute, to see the same exhibition, hopefully we can reschedule for next term.

Pat Gettens Head Teacher, Creative Arts

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YEAR 7 TIMBER

Year 7 madly sanded and lacquered their shelf units today, completing the Minishelf Design Unit. Individually designed on paper and in CAD, students showed their creativity and new workshop skills when making their pieces. Well done Year 7, they look great.

Josh Collins TAS Teacher

YEAR 8 SOCCERBOT

Year 8 finished up their Soccerbot Unit in Technology Mandatory this week.

After studying electrical circuits, DC motors and gear ratios they set about constructing their own simple Bot from parts and sheet acrylic. The laser cutter was very handy for this.

Josh Collins TAS Teacher

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YEAR 9 VISUAL ARTS

Year 9 Visual Art students have been learning about printmaking techniques along- side the artistic practice of Australian artist and printmaker Margaret Preston. They have drawn their own designs inspired by Australian native flora and carved out these designs in lino. Students then prepared different collaged paper backgrounds to print onto. Check these out at the Art Exhibition later next term!

Sharon Skilton Visual Arts Teacher

YEAR 7 VISUAL ARTS

7VA8 and 7VA12 Visual Arts students have been learning printmaking techniques to create artworks based on our Nature and Animals unit. Students have drawn their beloved pets and created layered foam prints! They have done an incredible job!

Sharon Skilton Visual Arts Teacher

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YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY

On Thursday, 24th June, Mr Cullen and his year 8 geography class visited Barra Brui Creek in the school’s catchment area to undertake some water monitoring. Students constructed their own turbidity tests to check the clarity of the water. They also tested temperature, pH for acids and alkalis and whether there were any organisms in the water.

Students tested two spots and then compared them. Hopefully they will learn to value our local natural bush areas.

Bernard Cullen HSIE Teacher

YEAR 10 TURBINES

Year 10 finished their self-designed wind turbines this week. They had the opportunity to appraise each other’s projects in a peer marking session today. Criteria such as craftsmanship and durability were taken into account, as was how much voltage their device produced and whether computer aided manufacturing techniques were used.

A tricky build Year 10, well done.

Josh Collins TAS Teacher

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| NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure

Artist impression of stage two of the indoor sports centre

St Ives High School indoor sports centre Project update June 2021

Project overview Progress summary In early 2021 the Department of Education - The concept design for stage two of the indoor School Infrastructure NSW delivered the first sports centre has been completed. The concept stage of a new indoor sports centre at St Ives design was developed in close consultation High School. The facilities include two multi-use with Ku-ring-gai Council, Department of courts, a school canteen, two general learning Education and school leadership spaces, a fitness lab, and a seminar room. representatives, and technical stakeholders.

Ku-ring-gai Council is leading a second stage of A Development Application (DA) will be lodged the sports centre, which is being funded by with Ku-ring-gai Council in late June 2021. The Council together with a $3.5 million NSW application will be available for viewing during Government grant. School Infrastructure NSW the public exhibition period via the Ku-ring-gai will deliver the project on behalf of Council. Council website: http://www.krg.nsw.gov.au Next steps The additional facilities will include: . Ongoing development of the detailed . Two indoor sports courts design . Spectator viewing areas . Tender process for the construction . A café lounge area contractor. . Multipurpose rooms . Onsite parking You’re invited!

Once fully completed, the indoor sports centre You’re invited to attend an information session will provide a total of four indoor courts for use to find out more and talk to members of the by the school and the community. project team:

Date: Thursday 15 July 2021 Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm Venue: St Ives High School sports hall Note: COVID-19 restrictions permitting – event timing will be confirmed early in Week 1 Term 3.

For more information contact:

School Infrastructure NSW Email: [email protected] Phone: 1300 482 651 www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au | NSW Department of Education – School Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

What is being delivered? Why is the sports centre being expanded? School Infrastructure NSW is delivering Stage 2 Public schools are central to NSW of the Indoor Sports Centre at St Ives High communities. The facilities we deliver support School on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council. The our students, parents and staff, and play an project will deliver two additional indoor sports important role in shaping an area’s culture, courts, a café lounge area, an underground environment and local economy. One way we carpark, multipurpose rooms, and associated can do this is via community use partnerships. amenities. This is where facilities such as halls, libraries and The department and council are committed to sporting fields can be shared with the wider providing high-quality, inclusive, safe, inviting community outside of school hours. and well-maintained recreation facilities that are sustainably managed for the benefit of the Our shared approach to school and community community. infrastructure helps us deliver modern, purpose-built facilities available for every Where will the additional facility be located? person. The two additional indoor sports courts will be The expansion of the indoor sports centre will located at St Ives High School adjacent to provide a high-quality sport and recreational Horace Street to the south of the first stage of the indoors sports centre which was completed facility with four indoor courts and onsite in early 2021. parking for use by the school and community.

Who will be able to use the indoor sports How will traffic and parking be managed? centre? The additional facilities will include an underground carpark which will provide Once fully completed, the indoor sports centre approximately 108 parking spaces. will provide a total of four indoor courts for use by the school and the community. A transport and traffic assessment has been prepared as part of the Development Local sporting groups and organisations, Application to Ku-ring-gai Council. residents, workers, and businesses will be able to use the facility outside of school hours Can I provide feedback on the Development subject to planning approval and the terms in an Operational Management Plan. Application? The Development Application for the new The Operational Management Plan will form sports centre will be available to view through part of a licence for shared used of the indoor Ku-ring-gai Council. You can comment on the sports centre which has been entered into by application by providing a submission to the department and council. council while it is on public exhibition via the Ku-ring-gai Council website: What are the proposed hours of operation for http://www.krg.nsw.gov.au. community use of the indoor sports centre?

The proposed hours of operation are:

. Monday to Friday (during school term): 4:00pm – 11:00pm . Monday to Friday (during school holidays): 7:00am – 11:00pm . Saturday: 7:00am – 11:00pm . Sunday: 7:00am – 11:00pm

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