FOCUSSING ON EXCELLENCE & SUCCESS MAY 2017 BOSSLEY BIZ NEWSLETTER
Athletics Carnival
School Dance Ensemble (Anzac Day Ceremony)
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Principal’s Message
Dear Parents and Carers
Bossley Park High School will transition to the new NSW public schools’ finance system and a new bank account on 24 July 2017.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept parent or carer payments.
1. Direct deposits: As of 30 June 2017, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one. Any payments made using direct deposit after this date cannot be properly allocated to a student’s account in a timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct deposits before 30 June 2017.
2. EFTPOS payments: We will not be able to accept EFTPOS payments between 19 July and 24 July 2017. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding EFTPOS payments before 19 July 2017. From 25 July 2017, EFTPOS payments will be accepted as before.
3. Cash and cheque payments: Between 19 July 2017 and 24 July 2017, we will also not be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before 19 July 2017. From 25 July 2017, cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any questions, please contact the school’s office on 9823 1033.
Yours sincerely
Mrs V Chevell Principal
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Ms Ager (Years 8 & 11) Deputy’s Desk Mr Stanley (Years 9 & 12) Mr Hollis (Years 7 & 10) Mr Hollis & Ms Ager’s Report
There has been a lot of extra–curricular activity happening during the Easter break. Students and our dedicated staff have been out and about winning ribbons at the Easter Show, travelling to Houston Texas for World Championship Robotics competitions and competing in elite sporting events across the globe. We are very proud of all of our students and thankful to have such dedicated staff. Some of the highlights you will find in this issue, but you can see more images and videos on our social pages, facebook, twitter and our new instagram page: @bossleyparkhs. Make sure to follow us for regular updates. We have also just signed up for a new school app which will be your one stop shop for all things Bossley. We will be in contact shortly with information on how to login to the school stream app.
A reminder also that Parent Teacher Night is coming up for year 11 and 12. You will need to book appointments via the parent portal which can be accessed via our website. If you Recent Events have trouble accessing it please call the front The Anzac Ceremony was held on the 26th office and they will assit you. April. It was high class in every way and the student body behaved extremely well. Sitting in the audience was very emotional and I felt Parent Teacher Night will be on Wednesday extremely proud to be part of such a wonder- the 17th May from 3.30-6.30pm in the school ful school. Our visitors were very impressed. MPC and Learning Centre. It’s a chance to get valuable feedback on your child’s progress Exemption from School If you are planning to take your child out of and information on how to help them further school to travel overseas, you must con- improve and succeed. We look forward to tact the school for an exemption. I have the seeing you all there. Years 8 and 10 Parent authority to grant exemptions for short periods. Teacher Night will take place on the 28th June It is law that children under 17 attend school at the same times and locations. unless in home schooling. You may be held up leaving the country unless you hold the Certificate of Exemption for your child which is We would love to congratulate the Wolfgang obtained at the school. Robotics Team, the staff and parents who pulled together all the paperwork, passports and permissions for an international trip in just 1 month.
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Deputy’s Desk
The team represented us with pride and passion. There will be a presentation at the next CSG meeting which all parents are welcome to attend on Tuesday the 16th 6.30pm in the staff common room. There is a picture of the team departing from Sydney airport for the longest flight on the planet, 15hrs straight to Fort Worth, Texas. They then caught a second flight down into Houston for the competition in a huge exhibition centre where they tell us it was a 5 min walk from their home base to the competition arena, and what a playing field, it may look chaotic but the students knew exactly what they had to do. We were team 6434 and in a great alliance. The team ended up being 64th overall but 3rd for a Rookie team which is a huge achievement for their first time.
After the competition finished they didn’t waste any opportunity to visit other interesting sights like the Natural History Museum and of course NASA’s Johnson Space Centre, the home of ground control from the moon landings. We are very pleased that these student’s got to have such a great learning experience and encourage others to get involved and take part in future programs.
We would also like to acknowledge our excellent students whose work is still being exhibited around NSW. Ms Ager and the Visual Arts staff (pictured) have attended yet another Artexpress opening night, where the work of 2017 HSC student Mariam Abrim was on show. It will continue to tour through regional galleries for the rest of the year.
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Ms Ager (Years 8 & 11) Mr Stanley (Years 9 & 12) Deputy’s Desk Mr Hollis (Years 7 & 10)
Mr Stanley’s Report
With the new HSC reform ‘Stronger HSC Standards’ commencing in 2020 I encourage parents to As we head into the colder months view the following websites so to gain a greater can I take this opportunity to remind understanding of this reform. Previously, documents students and parents about some have been communicated with parents and students. uniform requirements: If you have further enquiries please contact myself or • If students wear a scarf it must be Ms Barrett (Year 9 Adviser). black and/or white. • http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/ • Beanies are not to be worn at portal/nesa/about/initiatives/stronger-hsc- school. standards • Hooded jumpers/jackets are not to • http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/ portal/nesa/about/initiatives/stronger-hsc- be worn at school. standards/minimum-standard • Shirts worn underneath shirts or blouses must be plain white I had great pleasure in reading year 12 reports • Make up to be minimal and natural recently. Over 50 merit awards were issued for including fingernails impressive report results. Mr Riddle as Year Advisor also read reports and issued students with a letter of Congratulations, Satisfactory or Needs Improvement. With the HSC Course now half way BPHS has a long tradition of high uniform standards over, students and parents are encouraged to reflect and we ask that parents continue to support staff to on their current progress and continue to work ensure these high uniform standards are maintained. hard to achieve the best possible HSC. Significant improvement can be made over terms 2 and 3 This term is also very busy with students provided students commit to a high work ethic representing the school in many areas including including attendance, classwork, home study and sport, leadership, academic and the arts. I wish all assessment tasks. students well as I am confident you will maintain the wonderful standards that are expected of a Bossley 2017 formal venue has been decided. It will be student when representing the school. at LeMontage in Leichhardt on Wednesday 22 November from 6-11pm. (The school was asked by Year 9 and 12 Update the venue to move the date to Thursday 23/11/17 Term 2 is an important time in the school year for which I did announce to the students however our year 9 with a major focus on semester 1 assessment original date has now been confirmed). Payment of and reporting. Throughout the term teachers will be all school fees and high attendance rates will be finalising assessment results and completing student needed for students to be able to attend the formal. reports. Can I remind students to consistently work Unpaid School fees invoices will be placed in Mid to achieve their personal best both in class and Course reports. Please pay these invoices in a timely at home. This continued good work will then be manner. reflected in a pleasing report. In closing, what makes Bossley Park Year 9 recently completed the NAPLAN Testing Week. I can report that on the whole students a great school? applied themselves very well over the 4 days. Wonderful staff, fantastic students, supportive parents and community.
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Wellbeing Report
by Ms Sari-Daher / Ms Chehade (HT Wellbeing)
Following up from the last newsletter, Year 11 and Year 12 will be receiving the single vaccination for the meningococcal disease later this term on Friday the 16th of June. The vaccination forms and information sheets were all distributed to students in Week 3 and they are to be returned to the Head Teacher Wellbeing office by Friday the 2nd of June. If you do not wish to have your child vaccinated at school they can receive this vaccination through their GP. If you have any concerns please contact the school to discuss them with Ms Sari or Ms Chehade.
Just a reminder as we start approaching the winter months that hoodies are not acceptable as part of the Bossley uniform. Students need to be in the correct school uniform every day. During colder days, students can wear long sleeve white shirts under their school shirt with the school jumper and jacket/blazer on top. Any occasion where a student is out of uniform requires them to see their deputy prior to roll-call or during recess to obtain a uniform pass. Just a reminder, if you have concerns or queries please contact your child’s year advisers.
On Wednesday the 3rd of May, our mental health student ambassadors attended the Youth Mental Health Summit at Casula Powerhouse. The students attended various workshops and heard from inspirational organisations such LIVIN and batyr about the effects of mental health issues on young people. Our students were able to gain outstanding resources and new perspectives which they will bring back to the school to implement in our Mind Matters framework for all students to benefit from. We are currently in our third year of becoming a Mind Matters school. Our students represented the school to such a high standard that our school was highly commended on the day with student Tayla Walsh been invited to share our school’s experience with the audience. The event also held a design a t-shirt competition which Year 11 student Holly Maniti won (along with four other students from
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other schools attending the event). Holly’s design will be getting made up into a t-shirt.
I will leave you with some interesting readings and information on social media usage amongst teenagers.
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POSITIVE PARENTING
Fathering daughters
By Michael Grose
6 practical tips for dads on how to be 1. Make the connection When fathers can have a purposeful a great father. physical relationship with their One of the most natural ways a daughters, which is done in a way A father’s influence lasts a lifetime, father can make a connection with that supports her feelings of safety and it is an important compliment his daughter is through purposeful and connection, it can also help to to the mothering role. More and physical affection. A hug, shoulder stress-proof them. When girls are more research is confirming that a squeeze or a kiss on the cheek helps given opportunities to be involved female’s sense of worth as a woman, to create an emotional bond with in physical play outside the house is commonly rooted in her experience daughters who desperately crave and in outdoor activities, they begin with her father. these displays of affection. This is to understand the skill of risk-taking. great news for fathers, because if you Fathers affect the lives of their Girls who are treated too softly and can’t find the words to say it then you daughters in intriguing ways. Including are not provided with opportunities to have a second opportunity to show it her academic and vocational path, experience risk, are left in a vulnerable through physical gestures. her career success and financial position. well-being. The well-fathered Studies have proven that physical daughter is also the most likely to touch makes us feel better both 2. Invest in her have relationships with men that are physiologically and psychologically. As a father, you can appreciate your emotionally intimate and fulfilling, and But children — especially daughters daughter for who she truly is. Help her have better emotional and mental — need more than just everyday to identify her unique qualities and health. gestures given in passing. When a value them. Here are five tips to help you be a girl’s need for affection is met by her Avoid investing in who you think she great father to your daughter. father it has a protective measure on her future sexual relationships. should be. This can happen when fathers feel like they don’t understand their daughters. Remember, this can happen easily as girls tend to morph into what is expected of them rather than excel towards who they truly are. Instead, do whatever it takes to try to understand her. Spend time together, share stories and experiences. Give her opportunities to show her true self, and this will strengthen the relationship. Be there and be engaged. Get off the bench and into the game, be enormously present and don’t let anyone dull her spark.
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POSITIVE PARENTING
Fathering daughters
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SPORTS NEWS
by Mr Chehade
BPHS Athletics Carnival
The school’s annual Athletics Carnival, held at Blacktown Olympic International Sports Park on the 5th of April, ended off a busy Sports term. There was a strong turnout for students who came along to compete in both Track and Field events such as 100m Sprint, Long Jump, Discus and Shotput. By competing, students had the chance to gain a result in the top 2 of that event and go on to attend the Lansdowne Zone Athletics carnival being held in late term 2. There were also novelty events, a Year 12 dress up competition and race and plenty of cheering throughout the day, all which contributed towards house points.
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Age Champions
Age Girls Boys
12 Eleni-Kueni Nielson James Ratcliffe 13 Georgia Robbins Adam Noor 14 Alicia Phuong Jesse Vine 15 Isabella Rawlins & Jerome Williams Aiesha Lewis-Zraika 16 Emily Kamenjasevic Harrison Greer 17+ Doveinah Vine Elemani Shabani House Points
House Points Rank
Edina 700 3rd
Gandangara 641 4th
Sartor 702 2nd
Tarburton 1060 1st
UPCOMING EVENTS
Zone Cross Country 26th May SSW Cross Country 15th June Zone Athletics Carnival 26th, 27th June
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SCIENCE NEWS
by Mr Killeen (HT Science)
If you are in Year 9 or 10 and are interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics then you should consider applying for this program. We have had students attend in the past who loved it. It is a 3 or 4 day hands on science program conducted at a number of universities across Australia. There are a range of dates from September 2017 to January 2018 depending on which university you select. It costs $150 for 3 days or $200 for 4 days though this can be reduced with sponsorship from our local Rotary Club. See Mr Killeen or visit www.scienceexperience.com.au for more details.
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The assemblies also included several speakers Anzac Day from Year 10 Elective History as well as a performances from our school Dance Ceremony Ensemble. Ashley Gorgees introduced the purpose of Anzac Day, Daniel Hunnam talked By Ashely Da Silva about the Gallipoli campaign, followed by Tara Magri who spoke about the Kokoda campaign. Emily Kamenjasevic talked about the Vietnam On Wednesday the 26th of April, students at War and its significance; Emily Kerbage spoke Bossley Park High School commemorated about the Anzac legend, and Serena Voung Anzac Day with two assemblies. The talked about the importance of commemorating assemblies were a powerful and informative Anzac Day and our fallen soldiers. These event which gave students an insight into brilliant speeches were performed alongside what Anzac Day is all about and why it is a slideshow which helped tell the story of important to commemorate. There were Anzac Day. This was followed by a moving several distinguished guests who attended the performance from the School Dance Ensemble. assemblies, including John Rowe and Mitch Teagan Nolan of Year 10 then shared her Oddy from Smithfield RSL, Matt Ross from compelling personal story of Anzac soldiers Parramatta RSL Bagpipe Band, John Rogers in her family history. She reflected on the (Vietnam veteran) as well as members of the importance of Anzac Day, her family history CSG community. and what Anzac Day means to her. Marian Shaya read the Ode of Remembrance, which was followed by an emotional playing of the last post by Danilo Garovic on synthesiser. A minute silence concluded both assemblies and the official party exited the hall to the playing of the bagpipes.
A wreath laying and poppy ceremony took place after the Senior Assembly, whereby the Official Party, special guests, School Captains and the students of Year 10 Elective History, placed poppies made by GAT Visual Arts students in the grounds of our school garden as a sign of commemoration (pictured).
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YEAR 7 REPORT by Ms Melville & Mr Zantiras Year 7 Advisers
Welcome back following a restful break. At our recent year meeting, students were spoken to about dealing with stress and study tips. 1. Young people need to be getting 8-10 Key Dates and Information hours sleep a night in order to be productive the next day. 7th June: Year Meeting 2. Students need to be eating breakfast before coming to school in order to set them up for the day. 3. Participating in extra-curricular activities can Term 2 Vaccinations have improve focus as well as social skills. been moved to Term 4
Study tips • Create flashcards for key terms and ideas $100 should have been paid • Create mind-maps or diagrams to illustrate concepts by now for Year 7 camp • Study in a group so you can test each other and clarify issues • Take regular breaks from studying 26th May: next $50 due for • Create a study timetable that incorporates all of your fun activities as well as set times to camp study and complete homework.
30th June: next $50 due for camp
18th August: final $60 to be paid for camp
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SRC Camp
By Ms Simic
Students returned from a relaxing two-week break, refreshed and ready for Term 2. For the SRC, it all started on the second day back, with the majority of the SRC students heading off to Outdoor Adventure Camp at Wisemans Ferry for a two-day camp.
The SRC also took some time to sit down as a group and revise the constitution to ensure it reflected the current SRC procedures in place. The SRC were divided into small groups and selected a section of the constitution to edit. Each group presented their amendments and initiated a discussion that led to a formal decision being made. Students discussed each section of the During the camp, students participated constitution with consideration and in a variety of team building and passion that reflected their commitment leadership activities, along with and dedication to being and SRC sessions on public speaking and a member. detailed session on the roles and responsibilities of an SRC member Overall, the two days spent at camp at Bossley Park High School. SRC proved to be a success with the members from all year groups SRC students returning home with a collaborated and were tasked with stronger bond across year groups, a numerous challenges that required deeper understanding of the purpose them to work as a team, communicate of the SRC, and a new approach to effectively and achieve a desired responsibilities and teamwork. The SRC outcome. Archery, campfire cooking, are looking forward to another great orienteering and hikes were just year. some of the activities that students participated in.
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Premier’s Debating Challenge - Yr 11
by Ms Simic
Bossley’s Year 11 Debating Team participated in Round 2 of the Premier’s Debating Challenge last week against Cecil Hills High School. The students presented a strong argument with well thought out rebuttals and demonstrated outstanding public speaking skills. Round 3 of the Premier’s Debating Challenge will be held in a couple weeks where Year 11 will debate against Fairvale High School.
Year 12 English Studies and Special Education Activity Day
by Ms Melville
Last term, Year 12 English Studies were studying a unit called ‘Playing the Game’. Through this unit, they were to organise an Activity Day for a group in the school. After much planning and organising by Ms Melville and Mr Apps, it was decided that the Activity Day would be run for the Special Education unit. The classes met each other several times throughout the term to plan the day. On Tuesday 4th of April, the Year 12 English Studies class ran activities such as painting, Wii games and obstacle courses. Such a fun day was had by all.
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What peace means to me
By Ms Hammond
Congratulations to Vicky Shabari of Year 10 who won a prize for her poetry entry in the 2016 Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Awards. A writing competition run by NSW Teachers Federation. Vicky was awarded a certificate and $25.00 prize money for her winning entry.
Below is Vicky’s poem titled What is peace?
What is peace? I looked around myself bound to the world around me trying so hard to know the answer
What is peace? some say its freedom other say its well-being but the answer doesn’t satisfy me
What is peace? The internet says its living without fear my parents say its the opposite of conflict Mr Gassner hands Vicky I am still not satisfied her certificate.
Peace smells like fresh roses in the garden peace smells like a cat and a mouse getting along peace sounds like relaxing, calm meaningful music peace taste like sweets peace feels like a dream coming true
What is peace? 5 letters, easy to say hard to get, pleasant to have
What is peace? Peace is something everyone wants yet few seem to find peace is related to the actions and attitudes of individuals
What is peace If you love someone you will find peace with them to me peace is love
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Our honey won first place in the Agriculture Show dark honey school class. One of our Australian Langshan roosters won its Team – Sydney class in the open competition. Our Royal Easter Show duck eggs were judged as the best school duck eggs. By Mr Killeen
Bossley Park had a very successful 2017 Royal Easter Show. The team exhibited Angora goats, winning a few ribbons in the school classes of the competition. Three Yr 9 students Trey Allan, Jennifer King and Isabella Rawlins who have worked tirelessly for many months to train and prepare their wether goats performed creditably Three students (pictured), Isabella in the paraders competition, with Trey Campanelli, Billal Kilicoglu, and Isabella taking out third place. Rawlins competed in the NSW State Finals of the Angora Youth Judging. To qualify for this prestigious event they had been successful at one of the earlier regional shows. In this event students compete on how well they judge a group of animals and fleeces. It also requires them to justify their decisions in front of the judge and the audience. As you can imagine this is a very daunting task. Isabella and Jennifer also submitted a written report on the broiler chickens Our students did exceptionally well that they had prepared for the show. especially as this was their first time. They achieved an outstanding second All members of our show team students place for the report against over 80 were great ambassadors for our school. schools. They put in long hours and have also learnt a lot from this experience. A special thanks to all the parents who helped out with transport to the show. year.
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Year 7 & 8 Agriculture Excursion to the Sydney Royal Easter Show
By Mr Killeen
On Thursday 6th April over 200 students from Year 7 and 8 spent the day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show learning about agriculture and farm livestock. They also managed to squeeze in some time at the rides and show bags at the end of the day.
Jewellery Club Mother’s Day sale By Ms Iaali
Congratulations to the jewellery club on their pop up jewellery store for Mother’s Day. It was an absolute hit with both staff and students purchasing quality, hand made items. Students in the club meet every Tuesday during junior lunch to learn new skills and create unique designs. If you wish to join, please see Ms Iaali in Visual Arts.
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Amazing leather- works at the Easter Show
By Mr Mai
It is clear that it was a successful year for Bossley Park at the Easter Show with the Agriculture team winning a number of ribbons across many catergories. Congratulations to Mr Killeen and the team for their well- deserved awards.
However, the agriculture team weren’t the only success story this year. Our very own deputy, Ms Ager, also showcased some of her exceptional leather-works, resulting in three first- prizes, one second-prize and two highly commended entries. These achivements have made Ms Ager the most successful leather-craft aritst for the second year in a row.
This year, many of the works were inspired by nature and utitlise Australian motifs, for example Turtle Reef, which took Ms Ager over 100 hours to complete. The symbolic meaning behind tthem is to encourage people to be more environmentally conscious.
According to National Geographic, there are 5.24 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Every year, countless seabirds and marine animals are killed due to pollution.
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