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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students Welcome back to Term 2 at Marryatville High School. New Building In particular I would like to welcome students and I am very pleased to report that lessons commenced in families who are new to our school community. I hope our New Building on Monday 28th April. Facilities in everyone had an enjoyable and restful holiday. the New Building include: • 8 Science laboratories with preparation facilities Generations in Jazz • 2 large classrooms with storage space On Friday 9 May 73 students, 3 Marryatville High • 4 standard classrooms School teachers and 2 teachers from the Instrumental • In excess of 400m2 on the ground and first floors for Music Service travelled to Mount Gambier to participate Resource Based Learning, learning commons and in the national Generations in Jazz Music Competition. meeting rooms Marryatville High School continued the tradition of success • staff offices and preparation areas in this competition. Below is a summary of our results: • Toilets Division 1 Big Band • Landscaped outdoor areas 1. Blackburn College While we have established some initial protocols 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 1 guiding the use of the building we are in the process of 3. Northcote consulting with students and staff to refine them. Division 2 Big Band A number of our parents had the opportunity to see the 1. Caulfield Grammar building at last week’s Parent Teacher Interviews. 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 2 3. Prince Alfred College Aquatics Camps Division 3.1 Big Band Year 9 students and a number of staff participated in 1. Prince Alfred College Aquatics camps at Murray Bridge last week. Students 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 3 were engaged in a variety of activities, including water 3. Eltham College skiing, sail boarding, kayaking and knee boarding. Division 1 Jazz Vocal Parent Teacher Evening 1. Marryatville High School – Pops Vocal 2. St Johns College It was pleasing to see so many parents taking the 3. St Marys College opportunity to meet with subject teachers at our Parent Teacher afternoon and evening on Wednesday 7th May. Division 2 Jazz Vocal If you missed this opportunity please feel free to contact 1. Pembroke subject teachers to discuss any concerns you have.
Newsletter 2. Marryatville High School – Swing Tones 3. Immanuel College Year 7-8 Transition Division 1 Superband participants If you have a son or daughter in Year 7 who currently Bonnie Aué (Bass) attends a school other than a Department for Education Joseph Steer (Bass Trombone) and Child Development primary school and who wishes James Morley (Trombone) to enrol at Marryatville High School for 2015, you can Daniel Handsworth (Tenor Sax) either download the information from the DECD website Future Finalists of 7 or alternatively contact DECD directly on 8226 1000 Daniel Handsworth (Tenor Sax) and they will direct you to the appropriate section. Ben Finnis (Guitar) Eden Park Garden James Morrison Jazz Scholarship On Saturday 3rd May we were fortunate that the David Goodwin impending rain held off and we enjoyed some crisp Division 1 Jazz Vocal autumn weather. We would like to sincerely thank the Special Mention – David Goodwin volunteers and coordinators who came to help on the day. Division 2 Superband participant Those who kindly donated a few hours of their time to Harrison Smith (Trumpet 2) help keep the gardens looking lovely were Di Banbury, Ros Blue, Mary Hughes and son William, Puty Towill, I would like to congratulate all students and staff on Fay and John Towill (grandparents) as well as Linda Zhou, their achievements in Mount Gambier last weekend. Sharon, Mackenzie and Dave Ouwerkerk. The effort from The willingness of Marryatville High School and the everyone was very worthwhile and a marked difference Instrumental Music Service teachers to devote their could be seen at the end of our 3 hours in the garden. Department for Education and Child Development weekend to supporting our students is acknowledged T/A South Australian Government Schools and appreciated. A detailed report on the competition Mark Leahy CRICOS Provider No: 00018A will appear in the next newsletter. PRINCIPAL
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SUMMARY OF GOVERNING COUNCIL BUSINESS 8 APRIL 2014 The Governing Council welcomed Leonie Shelley as the Parents and Friends representative and now has a full complement of members. Marryatville High School is eagerly waiting for the Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation team report. The Council thanks all staff for their efforts in preparing the CIS report and hosting the visiting accreditation team. The Principal reported on a minor delay to the commissioning of the new building which delayed handover. The new building is expected to be fully operational at the start of Term 2. Work has commenced on Stage 2 of the building program with E Block. During this building work safety of the students, staff and parents is a priority and is being managed by the school, Contractor and Department. The Council approved an adjustment to the schools 2014 budget. The Council completed their review of the 2013 Annual Report. Angus Paton Vice Chair – Governing Council Council News
LE FESTIVAL DE FILM FRANÇAIS CINEMA VISIT FOR THE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Vendredi, 28 mars, Palace Nova, Belle The film showcased a mountainous area of France et Sébastien, film français. and from the opening scene we were struck by the countryside and the resilience of the creatures On Friday, March 28 over 200 students which live there. While dealing with serious issues of French attended a screening of the of friendship, trust, faith, war and liberty, the director never lost his sense of beauty, humour and surprise. beautiful French film, Belle et Sébastien, There were many memorable moments in the at the Palace Nova in Rundle Street. film and two striking moments where our students This film, by director Nicolas Vanier, is a remake of spontaneously applauded the action on screen. the fabulous 1960’s French television series which I’d like to congratulate our students from Years 8-12 tells the story of how Belle (a dog) and Sébastien for their marvellous behaviour on the day and their (a young boy) meet and become friends against cooperation in moving 200 people very quickly the odds. Set in World War II France close to the onto buses in Rundle Street of all places. To those Swiss border and against a backdrop of invading parents who were able to take advantage of the soldiers and the French Résistance movement, it tells offer to view the film with us thank you very much the story of a ‘beast’ which is attacking sheep on
French News for your support and I hope you enjoyed the film. the local farms and how to protect their own. The And to Mr Pugsley and Mrs Queale – a very farmers become hunters to track the beast, which special thank you. they believe to be the dog, Belle. At the same time Chris Thorburn German soldiers arrive to arrest Résistance operators Professeur de français helping Jewish refugees escape across the Alps to Switzerland. Through danger and adventure Belle and Sébastien forge an indestructible friendship.
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NEW SCIENCE LABORATORIES THE SCIENCE FACULTY – NEW LEARNING CENTRE The Science Faculty comprises of: Nitsa Karageorge, Kathryn Bereny, Roger Shortland, Clive Nikkerud and After many years of planning we have Paul Gavini teach Chemistry. finally moved into our new laboratories and Alana Rologas, John Nitschske, Manuel Pontikinas, Anna preparation areas. It was a frantic farewell Palombaro and Preeti Gupta teach Biology. to Blocks A and E. David Graham, Paul Gavini and Roger Shortland teach We are pleased with our new spaces and all goes well Physics. Rachel Lee teaches Nutrition. for the future. Feedback from students also indicates Jenny Hunter, John Fletcher and Paul Pielschmeidt teach that they too are pleased with the move. It’s an exciting Psychology. We are supported by Tim Bryce, the Senior time for the Science Faculty. We have the opportunity Laboratory Assistant. to finally be located with other science staff close to our teaching spaces. The new spaces which will cater for new pedagogies proposed for the 21st Century are YEAR 12 ACADEMIC SUCCESS taking shape. – 2013 The performance of students completing Year 12 subjects in 2013 was again outstanding across all four Year 12 subject areas.
Science News A total of seven merits were awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. These results are a testament to the solid Science program we offer in Years 8-10 and the quality curriculum that is offered by the Science Faculty.
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARRYATVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Science students at Marryatville High School
are given opportunities to further their Science experiences by participating in activities both within and outside the classroom. ‘Zoosnooze’ in Term 4 is an opportunity for Year 8’s to experience the new Adelaide Zoo Education Centre where students camp on the first level of the Education Centre. For 2014 there are going to be six camps ( two per week) from Weeks 4 to 6 of Term 4. Unfortunately we have only been allocated 168 places. Allocation of the available places will be on a ‘first in’ with their payments. Keep an eye on the ‘Zoosnooze’ information that will come home later in Term 2 via their Science teacher and through ‘Moodle’. The camps are in Term 4 and will include an overnight stay. Cost is $70.00. We have been running this program for six years and it features as a most memorable camp for Marryatville High School students.
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NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM – 2015 Current Year 11 students will be applying for the 2015 National Youth Science Forum. A high turn-out at a recent meeting indicated great interest in this program. Applications are due at the end of May, 2015. The Rotary Club of Burnside has assisted the costs of attending this career changing conference. The individual cost for YEAR 12 ‘GET INTO GENES’ a student to attend NYSF is $2,395.00. WORKSHOP The rotary Club of Burnside is prepared to support/ On Thursday the 20th of March, Mrs Gupta’s sponsor successful students for 50% of the cost. We are indebted to the continued support of Rotary. We had Year 12 Biology class visited the Adelaide three successful applicants who attended the Perth and University Waite Campus to participate in Canberra, NYSF in January 2014 – please see the the ‘Get Into Genes’ workshop. report in Newsletter 2, Term 1. During this workshop, we looked at various DNA Please visit www.nysf.com.au for further details. technology applications, including conventional
Science News breeding, use of molecular markers and genetic modification. This hands-on approach to learning encouraged the students to apply the theoretical knowledge to practical experiences using the proper skills and tools. We were split into small groups and were taught by a group of PhD students and professionals. We WHAT IS THE BIG SCIENCE were able to observe how selective breeding of plants COMPETITION? is done, the process of a polymerase chain reaction and how the gel electrophoresis technique is applied. Suitable for students of all abilities in Years These detailed workshops covered a huge range of our 7 -12, the Big Science Competition is a one Year 12 Biology topics content and proved to be both hour paper of 30 multiple-choice questions enjoyable and beneficial to our learning. held at school. Vanessa Di Stasio, S01 Year 12 Student The questions are designed to challenge students to think critically and solve scientific problems using everyday examples. WHEN IS THE BIG SCIENCE COMPETITION? In 2014, the Big Science Competition will take place during the week 21 and 28 May. Students are encouraged to watch the daily bulletin for more details. Although entries have now closed for this competition there may be one or two spaces available if your student sees me this week. David Graham Science Teacher
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Competitions Rio Tinto Competition – BIG Science Competition (all Year levels), Science and Engineering Challenge (Open to students in Year 9 & 10), RACI Chemistry Quiz (all Year levels), The Conoco Phillips Science Experience 2015 – http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/ Rotary on application will also assist with the costs. It provides science activities for 3-4 days in January 2015 for Year 9 and 10 students (see article in the next newsletter). Guest Speakers Year 8 – Beneath the Southern Seas /Term 2 & Year 9 – Forensic Science Workshops, Term 4. Excursions Excursions include Monarto Zoo (Year 8), CSIRO Laboratories – Hindmarsh, Life Impact – Adelaide University, Flinders University – Engineering Opportunities for Women – Year 10 and 11. The remainder of the year promises to be exciting for our staff and students. Science News Manuel Pontikinas Science Coordinator
QUIZ NIGHT – WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT – SATURDAY JUNE 21 YEAR 8 PARENTS The MHS Quiz Night will be held at The A Wine and Cheese Night will be held in Forge on Saturday June 21 at 7pm. A the Forge for parents of all Year 8 students fantastic opportunity to support the school later in Term 2. community and maybe win a prize or two!!! An informal evening, it is a great opportunity to come along and to meet other Year 8 parents whilst enjoying a glass Everyone is welcome! So grab a group of and savouring the legendary cheese platter. Keep an eye ten friends or family, bring along some drinks out for the final date. and nibbles and get your thinking caps on! If you can’t muster ten then it is easy to be NEXT MEETING added to a table. The more the merrier. Our next meeting will be held at the Kensington
P&F News There will be a raffle and a silent auction on the night, so Hotel at 7pm on Monday June 16. lots of chances to win! Tickets are $10 per person and are All are welcome. Come along, meet other parents and available from the Finance Office. Telephone 8304 8420. help support your school community! You can give as little Press 3 for Finance. or as much time as you wish – from volunteering for the We are also looking for donations for prizes on the night. occasional event to joining the committee and attending All donors will be well thanked and acknowledged with meetings and coordinating events. announcements and a display board on the night. Please contact the P&F email if you have a prize to donate. Support MAILING LIST: your school and contribute to the success of the night. If you would like to be included in our mailing list, [email protected] please send your details to our new email address: [email protected]
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MEGA MATHS EXPERIENCE: ROBOTICS AT ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY On Wednesday the 26th of March, Alisa (Year 8), Minjoo (Year 9), Selina (Year 8) and Jenny (Year 9) were given the opportunity to take part in a Mega Maths workshop. It was targeted at students who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. The four of us after school went with Mr Goodwin to the University of Adelaide. The name of the Mega Maths session was called Robogals. There were 32 students who came to this workshop, including the four Marryatville High School Maths News machine - we even including a little war-cry for our students. The people who hosted this were third and robot for the beginning of each match. 20 minutes after fourth year female students currently studying Engineering playing with and tweaking our strategies to win this or Mathematics at Adelaide University. small competition, the 16 robots were put into a tourney. The challenge started off with a PowerPoint about Our robot, K-9, easily knocked out our first opponents. engineering and some discussion about what is The Year 8s’ robot at the time was still having trouble Engineering, the branches of Engineering and some moving away from the border and when we first saw inspirational engineers. theirs in action, it simply kept spinning around in circles (surprisingly, they won). Then it was round 2- K-9 won this After that we were shown the basic tools needed to round as well. The Year 8s’ robot, Optimus, also won program a Lego Mindstorm, which was a Lego Robot. their round and then the semi-final came. K-9 was up We were then set a difficult challenge in pairs, which against Optimus and Optimus won. K-9’s reign of terror was to program the robots so that they would travel a was brought to end by Optimus’ weird 360s spinning. path in the shape of a square. Interesting sounds and Alisa and Selina’s robot made it to second place after animations on the screen could also be added to the reaching the grand final. The tourney was absolutely robot. Students then had to figure out the rest of the the highlight of the Mega Maths workshop! Finally, the programming by themselves. workshop ended with a quick quiz with some lolly prizes. There were 16 robots all together. They all had different The university students had us totally engaged in every names, Minjoo and Jenny’s Robot’s nickname was K-9, second of the workshop and everyone had fun. The and Alisa and Selina’s robot was Optimus. We had a session has motivated us to perhaps pursue some form little trouble at first but then soon enough we managed of engineering as a career in the future. It was great to to make the robot do what we wanted it to do. Every be involved in this extension activity and it was a very student was then introduced to another challenge called interesting activity that we would gladly do again! ‘Fight for Survival’; a challenge where all the robots would fight each other to knock them over a boundary Alisa Cho, Selina Tran, Minjoo Kwon & Jenny Hu which was a black line around a flat cardboard arena. For this task, each team had 20 minutes to experiment and use the light sensor in creative ways to keep the robot within the boundary. This was because the robot had a sensor that moved it away from the boundary once it was detected. It was a ‘fight for survival’ in this sumo-wrestling type game. Preventing our robot from going out of the area was a bit harder than the previous task, but Minjoo and I got there by experimentation and finally programming it to turn away from the boundary lines when it sensed the black border with the light sensor on the bottom of the
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MARRYATVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WINS! Div 2 Big Band Marryatville BB2 – 2nd The Generations of Jazz Competitions were a Director – Dave Winnall great success both educationally and musically. Div 1 Big Band Not only did our Pops Vocal Ensemble win the Division One Marryatville BB1 – 2nd Jazz Vocal prize, every group which entered placed in the Director – Rob Chenoweth top two of their section. This result highlights the outstanding There will be more details about this fantastic event in the success of Marryatville High School’s Special Interest Music next newsletter. Program and the dedication of its staff and students. The biggest accolades of the weekend go to Year 12 student David Goodwin who was awarded the prestigious James Morrison Jazz Scholarship, which offers great learning and performance opportunities and a monetary prize of $10,000. Results from Mt Gambier – Generations in Jazz 2014 Div 2 Superband participant Harrison Smith – Trumpet 2
Music News Div 1 Superband participants Bonnie Aué – Bass Josteph Steer – Bass Trombone James Morley – Trombone Big Band Workshop Daniel Handsworth – Tenor Sax Future Finalists of 7 BIG BAND WORKSHOP WITH Daniel Handsworth – Tenor Sax Ben Finnis – Guitar ROSS IRWIN James Morrison Jazz Scholarship winner On Friday of Week 1, Big Band 3 were very David Goodwin privileged to be able to work with musician Div 1 Jazz Vocal and composer Ross Irwin. Special Mention – David Goodwin Ross Irwin is well known as a member of the Australian Ska Div 2 Jazz Vocal and Jazz band The Cat Empire, the band The Bamboos and Marryatville Swing Tones – 2nd various other projects. He has also been associated with The Director Jasmin Feneley Generations in Jazz competitions in Mt Gambier for a number Div 1 Jazz Vocal of years as guest performer, adjudicator, and composer. Marryatville Pops Vocal – 1st Members of our other two Big Bands and some other Director Jason Hammond students observed the workshop and also gained invaluable Div 3.1 Big Band knowledge about performance technique, style, attitude, Marryatville BB3 – 2nd grooves and musicianship. Director Jasmin Feneley The Workshop focussed on the pieces Big Band 3 were preparing for the Generations in Jazz competition, but Ross Irwin was able to take the students on a journey of discovery that included: concepts of self; positive attitude; seeking out specific instrumental timbres, not just accepting an existing sound; ensemble cohesion in rhythm, feel and grooves; and a holistic approach to ensemble playing.
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JAZZ CABARET On May 2nd, the Music Centre presented the Jazz Cabaret at the Latvian Hall in Wayville. Parents, friends and guests sat around Music News tables in a balloon filled venue, enjoying the high quality performances by seven groups of talented students and teachers. The evening began with Big Band 2, directed by Dave Winnall. Their first number, The Flintstones Theme arranged by Roger Pemberton. Their set included the competition pieces for Generations in Jazz at Mt Gambier: The Hudson Dusters by Ross Irwin; Bayou Farewell by Graham Breedlove; A Few Good Men by Gordon Goodwin. Angus Graham was soloist on Alto Sax, Luka Poulain on Guitar and Erin Cook on Tenor Sax. They were followed by Big Band 3 and were directed by Jasmin Feneley. They also presented the competition pieces for Generations in Jazz: Havana Holdout, I’ll Always smile in the Spring, and The Real McCoy by MHS alumni Nick Mulder. The next items were from the Year 9 Jazz combo which is directed by Music Tutor Mark Fergusson. Mark is a well respected performer, composer and educator and we are very privileged to have him as the Jazz Improvisation teacher at Marryatville High School. The Swing Tones performed My Funny Valentine by Richard Rogers. Maria Zdanovich sang an amazing solo. Next was the set piece Hide Away with Me by Idea of North’s Andrew Piper. This included solos by Maria, Ciara Fergusson, Arthur Craig and Lily Coats. Pops Vocal, directed by Jason Hammond sang Gøta’s Girl written by MHS alumni and member of Idea of North Naomi Crellin. This rhythmically challenging song was written to ‘separate the sheep from the goats’ at the Generations in Jazz competition. Pops’ last song was the beautiful ballad ‘Round Midnight arranged by Dave Barduhn. David Goodwin and his combo Royal Flush is now a familiar feature of Jazz venues around Adelaide. This well respected combo is made up of Marryatville High School students in Year 12 and two graduates. After the raffle prize draw, the evening concluded with Big Band One and its pieces for Generations in Jazz. They performed: There’s the Rub by Gordon Goodwin of the Big Phat Band; Prelude and Mood by David Springfirld;Mr Dodo by Bert Joris; Atonal by Bet Joris; and Feline by 2013 Year 12 student, and SIMC Governor’s Award recipient, Max Grynchhuk. The evening was a great success and enjoyed by all. Aldis Sils Head of Music Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 4 I May 2014 8 Issue 4 May 2014
YEAR 9 STUDENT LIFE PROGRAM – RED CROSS BELS FIRST AID ACCREDITATION As part of our Year 9 Student Life Program, our entire Year 9 cohort is completing the Red Cross BELS First Aid Course. This comprises of two parts – an online study component and a 4–hour practical session with a Red Cross trainer. On Wednesday April 28, half of the Year 9 students (120 students) successfully completed the practical session. They developed skills such as CPR, use of a defibrillator, the treatment of bites and stings and the treatment of different kinds of burns. Student Life The students now have the BELS qualification which will certainly come in handy! The second half of the Year 9 group will complete the practical session on Thursday in Week 5 (29/5/2014). Manuel Pontikinas Year 9 Manager
YEAR 9 – YEAR LEVEL UPDATE Year 9 students have had a busy start to the year. The year started with a most successful ‘Induction Day’ which featured activities from ‘Life be in it’. Students did enjoy the fun side of these activities. As part of the ‘Student Life’ students completed an Year 9 Year on-line ‘First Aid’ unit with practical sessions being completed in Weeks 1 & 5 of Term 2. Year 9 students are also involved in NAPLAN testing in Week 3 as well as participating in the ‘Aquatics Camps’ in Weeks 2 & 5. Immunisations have also been on the agenda. The second round is listed for Tuesday 27th May 2014. Manuel Pontikinas Year Level Manager
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HOMESTAY FAMILIES NEEDED Marryatville High School has a wonderful reputation for hosting students from our partner schools around the world, thanks to the generosity and openness of its students and their families. This year we have 5 groups visiting during the second half of the year – from June to August we have groups from Singapore, France, and Japan with about 20 students in each group. There will be another group visit from Japan in November. From past experiences, visiting students enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and warm hospitality of their Australian host families. They have fun practising English conversation with you and trying various foods. On week days they are involved in school-based programs or excursions. We are currently looking for more homestay families to support our International program. If you would like to help or gain further information please contact Chris Thorburn or Phyllis Dimou on 8304 8420 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your support. Below are some initial details about each of the programs running this year. ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL (SINGAPORE – 26/06/2014 to 06/07/2014) The Marryatville High School Drama sister-school relationship see students between 13 and 16 years of age visit each other annually. In 2014 students from Singapore will visit Adelaide to co-present a drama production. COURS ST-CHARLES, ORLEANS (FRANCE – 04/07/2014 to 02/08/2014) The Marryatville High School French sister-school relationship see students between 14 and 16 years of age visit each other annually. In 2014 students from France will visit Adelaide for 4 weeks with hosting students being able to travel to France on the return visit in December/January 2014/15 for 5-6 weeks.
Homestay News SOJA MINAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (JAPAN – 26/07/2014 to 08/08/2014) The Marryatville High School Japanese sister-school relationship see students between 13 and 16 years of age visit each other every two years. In 2014 students from Japan will visit Adelaide for 2 weeks with the return visit programmed for two-three weeks in September 2014. KOISHIKAWA (JAPAN – 04/08/2014 to 15/08/2014) This tour is organised by the International Education Service of the Department for Education and Child Development. There is a payment of approximately $200 per week with all transport costs covered. The visiting students are between 13 and 15 years of age. RITSUMEIKAN (JAPAN – 18/11/2014 to 03/12/2014) This tour is organised by the International Education Service of the Department for Education and Child Development. There is a payment of approximately $200 per week with all transport costs covered. The visiting students are between 13 and 15 years of age. Chris Thorburn Languages Coordinator
EDEN PARK GARDEN GROUP On Saturday 3rd May we were fortunate that I can say that the effort from everyone was very the impending rain held off and we enjoyed worthwhile and a marked difference could be seen at the end of our 3 hours in the garden. some crisp autumn weather. We hope to see you all again next month in late June. We would like to sincerely thank the volunteers and coordinators who came to help on the day. Those who We invite all parents, students and grandparents to join kindly donated a few hours of their time to help keep the us on our next working bee, so keep a look out for our gardens looking lovely were Di Banbury, Ros Blue, Mary notice on the Garden group get together times. Hughes and son; William, Puty Towill, Fay and John As they say, “Many hands make light work”. Towill (grandparents), as well as Linda Zhou, Sharon, Mackenzie and Dave Ouwerkerk. Ros Blue, Sharon Ouwerkerk and Peter Turner
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2014 SCHOOL BASED IMMUNISATION PROGRAM - YEAR 8 2ND VISIT REMINDER FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 8 STUDENTS • 2nd HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINE • DIPHTHERIA/TETANUS/PERTUSSIS VACCINE (dTpa) The Eastern Health Authority (EHA) (www.eha.sa.gov.au) will soon be visiting Marryatville High School to administer the 2nd Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Diphtheria/Tetanus/ Diphtheria for those Year 8 students where consent has been provided. If for some reason you did not receive a consent form and you wish your child to be vaccinated, contact EHA on 8132 3600. If any information you gave on the original consent form has changed, please inform the Authority’s immunisation staff before the date of vaccination on 8132 3600. Please notify us if: • Your child has already had the dTpa or 2nd HPV vaccine with another provider. • You wish to withdraw your consent. Immunisation • Your child’s medical condition has changed. Remember: It is your responsibility to advise the vaccinator on the day of immunisation of any change in the information on the consent form, in particular, your child’s medical condition. A signed and dated note presented to the vaccinator on the day of immunisation, from a parent or guardian in your child’s diary is acceptable.
2014 SCHOOL BASED IMMUNISATION PROGRAM - YEAR 9 REMINDER FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 9 STUDENTS Notice 2 – For Use at 2nd Visit when Immunisations given to both Boys & Girls • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunisation Dose 2 for Boys only • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping cough) (dTpa) Immunisation for all Year 9 students The Eastern Health Authority (EHA) (www.eha.sa.gov.au) will soon be visiting Marryatville High School to administer the Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping cough) (dTpa) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for those Year 9 students where consent has been provided. If you did not receive an immunisation consent form from your child, please ask at the school office for one, if unavailable contact EHA on 8132 3600. If any information you gave on the original consent form has changed, please inform EHA immunisation staff before the date of vaccination on 8132 3600. Please notify us if: • Your child has already had the dTpa immunisation with or commenced the HPV program with another provider. • You wish to withdraw your consent. • Your child’s medical condition has changed. Remember: It is your responsibility to advise the vaccinator on the day of immunisation of any change in the information on the consent form, in particular, your child’s medical condition. A signed and dated note presented to the vaccinator on the day of immunisation, from a parent or guardian in your child’s diary is acceptable.
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YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT FORMS Has your son/daughter organised their work experience placement? Year 10 students not attending the Snow Tour will be undertaking a 35-hour work experience placement during Week 3 of Term 3 (Monday 4th to Friday 8th August 2014). The agreement form must be completed and returned to Mrs Hudson by Monday12th June. If students need another form or help finding a placement they must see me as soon as possible. Laura Hudson Coordinator Counsellor - Pathways
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 2014 TIMELINE (4th – 8th August) Date Induction Program March 2014 Letters to parents/caregivers circulated.
Returns to the letter due to home group teachers. A list of participants compiled.
17th March Information session. Work Experience Agreement form
1st March until 12th June Work Experience placements arranged by student. Term 2 Thursday Week 7 A completed and signed work agreement form is returned to home group teachers by 12th June at the latest. Home group teachers forward forms to Laura Hudson
Friday Week 7 Work agreement forms are processed – and copies sent to parent and employer.
Work Experience Work Contact with employer by MHS.
TERM 2 Induction Program Mandatory training in: Thursday 19th June • Work Health and Safety legislation • Child Protection Act Thursday 26th June • Workplace policies and procedures • Workplace expectations. Non-attendance means the work experience cannot be undertaken (DECS Workplace Guidelines, 2004)
24th July Final briefing before work experience week.
25th July Students to make contact with work supervisor.
4th – 8th August Work Experience week. Journal writing to reflect on work experience. A teacher will make contact with you during the week.
14th August Journal to be handed up as part of PLP Task 3.
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CO CURRICULAR RESULTS 5/4 Teams Scores Best & lead scoring players GIRLS BASKETBALL Charlotte Bond (10), Karla Gavranic (10), Evelyn Green (6), Senior B defeated Cabra (Grand Final) 47 20 Anna Haythorpe (6), Jess Turner (6), Faith Bernhardt (4), Zoe Zealand (3), Monika Gavranic (2)
Year 8/9 defeated Mary Mackillop 24 18 All played well GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL Results Year 8/9 defeated St Ignatius 7 1 All played well
Term 2: 2014 (Week 3–5)
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 3 12/5 13/5 14/5 15/5 16/5 17-18/5 Year 12 Drama Production – Tech Week FORGE NAPLAN Leaders Meeting NAPLAN (re-testing) SIMC Wellbeing Newsletter Applications Meeting Home close Prof. Learning Meeting Calendar Year Level Meeting SSO Meeting Governing Council 4 19/5 20/5 21/5 22/5 23/5 24-25/5 Year 9 Aquatics Camps Year 12 Drama Year 12 Drama Production FORGE Special Bump Out Interest Year 9 - Year 8 Boys/ Prof. Dev. Music ISEC Meeting Solid State Girls vaccinations Meeting auditions Circus (Gym) ICT Meeting 5 26/5 27/5 28/5 29/5 30/5 31/5 -1/6 Year 11 Class 1 Drama Production – Tech Week FORGE Guest Speaker – Year 9 Boys/ Beneath the 4C group to Girls SIMC Auditions all day Southern Seas meet 3.30pm vaccinations (FORGE) PSMF Auditions Leaders Meeting Band Room Faculty Meeting Aust. Curr. Meeting
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Term 2: 2014 (Week 6–10)
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 6 2/6 3/6 4/6 5/6 6/6 7-8/6 Year 11 Class 1 Drama Production FORGE Student Prof. Learning Newsletter WHS Meeting Development Meeting Home Staff Meeting Finance Meeting 7 9/6 10/6 11/6 12/6 13/6 14-15/6 QUEEN’S Chamber Music Class of STUDENT Maths Apps Calendar BIRTHDAY Concert Cabaret FREE DAY Exam 9am HOLIDAY 7.00pm Stables Workshop Governing Year 12 Prac. Music exams Council Aust. Curric. Ref Group 3.30 to 4.30pm 8 16/6 17/6 18/6 19/6 20/6 21-22/6 Assessment Year 10 Drama Production E1 Closes Prof. Learning ICT Meeting ISEC Meeting Year 11 Exams (TBC) Meeting Year Level Whole School Meeting Assembly 9 23/6 24/6 25/6 26/6 27/6 28-29/6 Assessment & Reporting Week Year 11 Exams (TBC) Singapore Drama Tour Inbound Australian Chamber Orchestra SSO Meeting Workshop 10 to 1pm The Stables 10 30/6 1/7 2/7 3/7 4/7 5-6/7 Singapore Drama Tour Inbound Assessment Aust. Curric. Ref Wellbeing Reports go uploaded to Faculty Meeting Group 3.30 to Year 12 Formal Meeting home server 9am 4.30pm Aust Curr. Newsletter FORGE Concert Meeting Home Leaders Meeting Assembly
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DIARY DATES SCHOOL CONTACTS
Phone 8304 8420 Monday to Friday Year 9 Aquatics Camps 19 – 23 May Press
1 for Reception, 2 for Student Services, Year 8 Boys/Girls 3 for Finance, 4 for Music, 5 for Business Manager Monday 19 May Vaccinations Direct Lines
Special Interest Music Saturday 24 May Student Services 8304 8426 Auditions
Gymnasium 8304 8437
Year 9 Boys/Girls Tuesday 27 May Vaccinations Music Centre 8304 8431
The Forge 8304 8414 Thursday to Friday Special Interest Music 29 – 30 May Auditions (Round 2) Student Counsellors:
Christopher Leech 8304 8428 Jenny Hunter 8304 8482
Contact Details 2014 ABSENTEES, LATE ARRIVALS, General Information EARLY LEAVERS Year 8 Manager Janelle Morrissey For all absentees please call Student Services Year 9 Manager Manuel Pontikinas on 8304 8426.
For late arrivals from 8.30am, students need to sign Year 10 Manager Kathryn Bereny in at either Student Services or the Library. Year 12 students can sign in at the Eden Park campus. Year 11 Manager Maya Brookes They are expected to have a note for their home group teacher the next day. Year 12 Manager Geof Bailey Students who need to leave early need to sign out through Student Services. International Education Sarah Goldfain
Please contact Student Services Career & Transition Laura Hudson if you have messages about students arriving late or needing to leave early. Co Curricular Tony Byles
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