ENDEAVOUR SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL Taren Point Rd & The Boulevarde Caringbah NSW 2229 + 61 2 9524 0615 www.endeavour-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
ENDEAVOUR LOG ISSUE 2 2017
Reports:
• Language • Debating
• Extension Class
Deputy Principal Deputy Principal • Clontarf Principal Mrs Sophia Kapsimalis Mr Ross Dummett • International Mr James Kozlowski
Students FEATURED ARTICLES • SKWAD - Christmas in July Dinner • SRC • Fernwood Miranda • Homework Centre • TSP Rugby Union • TSP Netball • TSP Football
• TSP Rugby League • TSP Swimming Special Education 3D Models Swimming Bronze Class
DATES: 2017
Term 2 Fri. 30 June End Term 2 Sat. 1-16 July School Holidays
Term 3 Mon. 17 July Staff “Good Bunch Lunch” Debating Development Day Tues. 18 July Students return 7-18 August Yr12 Trial Examinations Wed. 13 Sept. Whole School Presentation Day Fri. 22 Sept. Year 12 Graduation
Click for 2017 ESHS CALENDAR
Endeavour’s Coffee Indigenous Cultural Macquarie University Bound Café Awareness Field Trip Fieldtrip
Message from Sophie Kapsimalis – Deputy Principal
Dear Endeavour Family,
It is with mixed emotions that I farewell our school community. As announced, I have been appointed Principal at Blakehurst High School and will commence in this role in Term 3. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to firstly thank the many students, families and colleagues who have congratulated me in the past few weeks. Your best wishes and thoughts are humbling and have made the departure even more difficult.
Indeed, I would like to extend my gratitude to the Endeavour school community for their continued support over the last five years, it has been quite a journey. Endeavour Sports High School is truly a unique school. Every day is completely different, the excitement, the buzz in the classrooms, corridors, playground, and sporting fields is like no other.
Our students are warm, caring, intelligent and talented. Our teachers, mentors, coaches, student support officers and office staff, are committed professionals who genuinely want every student to succeed, they empower and transform our students’ livelihoods – they ensure everyone belongs. Our executive team are united in ensuring Endeavour Sports High School continues to enact teaching that works, empowering staff and each other. Our Principal, James Kozlowski and fellow Deputy Ross Dummett, are leaders who inspire and motivate all, to be the best they can be, setting high standards for all. They, along with staff are future focused, and dedicated to making Endeavour Sports High School a high impact school. I feel privileged to have worked with such students and colleagues, in such a wonderful school setting.
I have much to be grateful for. The warmth, positivity, the learning, the feeling of being part of a school community intrinsically connected by a shared purpose. It is so simple to give, when you have so many people who are reciprocal in giving back. I am thankful for the genuine conversations and relationships that I have developed with students, families and colleagues, the challenges which have extended me, the successes, the opportunity to lead teaching and learning and to make a difference.
In this final opportunity to make a difference, I would like to reiterate to our students:
Think about your learning, be kind to each other, cooperate with your teachers, ask questions – you only get to do school once, so make the most of it. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle”.
I will ask you once more -
Who can stop you?
What can stop you?
Now ask yourselves –
Who can stop me?
What can stop me?
I know that my experiences at Endeavour have shaped me immensely, making me a worthier teacher, leader and person – thank you Endeavour.
I sincerely wish you all – students, families, colleagues, and community members the very best.
Sophie Kapsimalis Deputy Principal
HOME LANGUAGE – Year 8
All Year 8 students have submitted 3D models for their major assignment. They have truly stepped up and created some unique, quality models that we are proud to display in our school library and in the Language classroom.
In addition, Language classes have been busy counting up to the millions in Greek. Many famous mathematical theories and mathematicians are Greek! ... such as: Pythagoras, Trigonometry and the letter π.
Students have also studied the duties and traditional dress of the Greek Presidential Guards and some students were lucky enough to dress up as Guards for their class.
Classes are ending the term by sampling Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki sauce on pita bread and Greek salad.
Ms K Mouratidis Language Department
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DEBATING
Endeavour Debating Success
This term has been exciting for all members of Endeavour’s debating teams. Mr Grose’s seniors were successful in their first round debate against Cronulla High School. This newly formed team will now go on to compete against Caringbah High School in Round 2 of the Premier’s Debating Challenge for 2017.
Mr Moller’s junior teams have also had an exciting start to the debating season, taking on each other in Round 1 of the challenge. The area of Education saw both teams battle it out over the posed topic of “The school curriculum should include two hours of charity work per week for all high school students”. Both teams performed to their personal best. This was the first debate for our new Year 7 team, who put up a mighty fight against the Year 8 side. The Year 8 team, arguing against the topic, was victorious. Congratulations to all students involved in debating and best of luck in your upcoming debates.
Year 7: Mr Daniel Moller, Caleb Strahl, Brae Year 8: Byron Kay, Marina Hilellis, Tyler Ovens, Damien Murphy, Dane Kingston Sherman, Joshua Kermond
Endeavour Public Speaking
On Friday 28 July Endeavour will be hosting the Legacy Public Speaking Final in the Library. Endeavour is honoured to have the opportunity to host this event for the second year in a row. This event allows us to showcase the wonderful facilities we have at Endeavour to a broad range of schools from the Sydney region. The day will see a number of junior speakers from around Sydney compete for entry into the final stages of the competition. Harrison Parker and Byron Kay will be representing Endeavour and are busy preparing their speeches for the day.
Endeavour would like to extend an invitation to parents and carers to attend and celebrate the success of our students.
Time: Commencing 9:30am Date: Friday 28 July 2017 Location: Endeavour Sports High School Library
Daniel Moller English Department
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EXTENSION CLASS
Term 2 has been a very busy term for the students in the J classes as they have participated in a number of activities as well as State Science & History competitions. It has been pleasing to see both year groups undertake Elevate workshops in May where, they worked with professionals to modify their study behaviour by understanding what they need to do when revising for exams. The challenge in any study skills program is getting students to use and apply the skills they learn and this is what the workshops fostered throughout the day.
Fieldtrip to Macquarie University’s Museum of Antiquities
In Week 10 of Term 1, 8J had the opportunity to accompany the Year 9 Forensic Archaeology class to Macquarie University where they had their first real experience of working with the Professors of Antiquities to examine a cold case from Ancient Rome. Artefacts from around 130BC, during the time of Gaius Marius’ encounters with the Germanic tribes were on display, with a skeleton representing the deceased soldier who may have owned them. The students were encouraged to ask questions about the objects and the condition of the skeleton to make inferences about the deceased’s occupation, his livelihood, his social activities and how he may have died.
Following this was a tour of the museum with countless artefacts from Ancient Rome, Persia, Mycenae, Crete, Egypt and Libya to name a few. The students were also engaged in a PPT presentation with the curator who talked them through forensic methods in studying artefacts, bog bodies, burials and mummification.
It was an exceptional day and a very valued excursion, with many students thanking Ms Jessop and me for the experience.
Principal Awards & Students Of The Week
Principal Awards Tamara Girdwood-Reich and Will Cameron, 7J
Language Student of the Week Kynan Hodges, 8J
Library & Literacy Students of the Week Miranda, Jeffrey, Ariella, Damien & Brae, 7J
TSP Cricket Student of the Week Will Cameron, 7J
TSP Athletics Student of the Week Tom Jessep, 7J
HOME Extra-Curricula achievements: Congratulations to Reneigh Scott, who was selected to become part of the Ultimo Operational Directorate-Gili Dancers, where she performed at the Ultimo Public School Dance festival and other cultural events around the Sydney region.
Competitions & Extension Initiatives
On 22 May, 7J and 8J participated in the Big Science Competition, where students attempted questions that required more than factual recall. Students can gauge their performance against national averages and be recognised for their achievements.
8J competed in the Australian History Competition which had questions from Stage 4 and general knowledge components testing student abilities in a variety of topics on world history.
Hotmaths is still running for Years 7 & 8, challenging students in problem solving and applying mathematical formulas to everyday challenges.
STEM continues to broaden the learning of our students across Years 7 & 8 in the areas of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering. Mr Dummett has secured a financial grant that will enable the STEM coordinator Mr Glenn Tindall to purchase our own 3D printers and various technological devices that will enhance the program and allow our students the facilities and tools to work collaboratively on projects involving robotics.
8J Indigenous Cultural Awareness Fieldtrip
As part of the Strong Brother Indigenous Program our very knowledgeable art teacher Rick O’Brien takes indigenous students deep into the bush in the Royal National Park to connect with and be educated by stories of the Dreaming. These stories have been told through the rock art and engravings of the Dharawal people over many generations.
This term 8J were given the opportunity to undertake a similar educational and cultural journey. Two groups were taken out over two different days and on each day were shown unique finds of rare rock engravings, hand prints, middens and views of greater Sydney that money can’t buy. Their Stage 4 History on Early Man and Early Communities came alive for them outside of the classroom in spectacular ways.
Each group came back from the experience with a new appreciation of the mystique and beauty of the bush, the never-seen-before engravings of the Dharawal people who told stories of their ancestors through art and colour. Rick O’Brien’s expertise in telling thoroughly researched accounts of the Dreaming and his passion for the energy and connectedness of the natural environment left the students awestruck. They were some of the most outstanding educational experiences I could have hoped for our extension students and I sincerely thank Rick for leading the two days as professionally and ethically as he did.
Below is a comment emailed to me from Ms Chung after her daughter Felicity returned from the bush:
Thank you so much for taking Felicity on the history excursion today. She called home buzzing with excitement about the walk through the bush where there were no trails, the art, the water, the explanations and theories which were presented. Please thank Mr O'Brien for sharing these significant places with the students.
Staff Professional Learning On Gifted Education
On June 5, all 7J and 8J Extension class teachers attended professional learning on Gifted Education and concept- based teaching strategies. The rationale for the workshop run by Bronwyn McLeod, Director of Gateways Education, was to provide professional learning on programming for differentiated learning across all classes but with an emphasis on extending our gifted students through tiered-instruction and assessments.
The staff came out of the workshop bursting with enthusiasm for differentiating their lessons and programs and were keen for further opportunities with Bronwyn’s expertise and knowledge in the area. It was a pleasure to organise this event as it brought so much new knowledge to many of the staff and gave them a better understanding of the traits of gifted learners and students with learning difficulties that have gifted capabilities. They left with the confidence to try new strategies and ideas for extending and adjusting their programs and lessons in order to cater for the many needs of our students.
Follow up sessions will be had in Term 3 between the staff and myself so that our collaboration on programs and initiatives will lead to ongoing improvements in the education of our extension students.
Confirmed Upcoming Events/Programs
7J: Fieldtrip for Mathematics -Enviromaths at the Botanic Gardens was rescheduled to August with Mr O’Riordan, due to Naplan conflicting dates. At the gardens the students explore Mathematics through a study of the natural environment.
8J: Harrison Parker will be competing in the 2017 Sydney Local final No.4 Public Speaking contest on 28 July at Endeavour Sports High School, where we will be hosting the event. Other schools competing include Kirrawee High, Port Hacking High, Danebank, St George Girls High, Sydney Grammar, Gymea technology High and Caringbah Selective High.
7J & 8J: On the July 28 two teams of six in both 7J and 8J will be competing in the Mind Marathon that is run annually by East Hills Boys. It is a competition testing knowledge in the areas of English, HSIE, Mathematics, & Science against a range of schools across the Shire and St George district.
I look forward to more exciting opportunities for our Extension students in Term 3 and wish them and their families a happy and safe holiday break.
Karina Dunne Coordinator Extension Classes 7 & 8 HOME
CLONTARF
The Good Bunch The “Good Bunch Lunch” brings together all students with 100% attendance each week for a healthy cooked meal, made by a local chef and supporter of the Clontarf program. The boys continue to learn the value of life skills by setting up the tables, chairs, plates and cutlery, and then washing and cleaning in the kitchen afterwards.
National Sorry Day Several students from the Endeavour Clontarf program attended the National Sorry Day in Redfern last week, to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the country's Indigenous population. These students met various community leaders and elders and learnt the importance of recognising their indigenous history.
Manly Fun Run Waking up early at 5.00am on a Sunday morning is no easy task. Endeavour students, Jaiden French and Ethan Thompson, who are enrolled in the Clontarf program volunteered their time to help at the Manly Fun Run. The boys even managed to sneak in a 5km run with Clontarf staff member, Mr Clements. The Clontarf program has a key focus on improving the life skills and self-esteem of its students through engaging them in the wider community and various activities.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION – BRONZE CLASS
Term 2 has been a very busy time for our class. We have been learning about the evolution of transport and the various uses in our community. The students have enjoyed learning about all the older models of aeroplanes, trains and automobiles in comparison to what they see today. As well as watching, researching and reading about their chosen form of transport, the students also completed a project which is displayed in the classroom. To consolidate their learning we had a wonderful excursion to the Power House Museum. This gave the students the opportunity to see firsthand what they have been learning about in the classroom.
Mrs Jane Coleman ENDEAVOUR
CHRISTMAS IN JULY DINNER
Dear Parents, carers, and friends
Tickets are now on sale for our major fundraiser
When: Tuesday 25th July 2017, 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm Where: St George Leagues Club, 124 Princes Highway, Kogarah Who: Anyone who wants to support SKWAD (adults preferred as alcohol will be served) (students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/carer) How much: $100 per person, tables of 10 available or let us seat you Use of Funds: Programs and resources for the ESHS Special Education Unit Menu: 3 course festive meal including wine, beer and soft drinks (See below) Raffle: Raffle tickets can be purchased from the Special Education Unit and will also be sold on the night - Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20
Prizes include: • Jim Flood original oil painting • Melanie Ingram uniquely designed decorative surfboard • Infront soft surfboard • Signed Sharks jersey • Cruiser skateboard • Assorted hampers
Enquiries to Helen Mabbutt on 0416 648 084, [email protected] or; Special Education at 9524 0615 (ext 118)
2017 CHRISTMAS IN JULY SET MENU
Entrée Lamb Neck Fillet with Nuka Radish, Labneh and Miso Caramel Chargrilled Prawns with Salmonjero and Pancetta
Main Course Oregano and Thyme Seasoned Slow Roasted Beef with Pan Jus and Béarnaise Sauce Festive Rolled Chicken Breast with Sage and Onion Stuffing dressed with Port Soaked Cranberry Reduction
Mains Accompanied by Traditional Roasted Vegetables
Dessert Cinnamon and Ginger Spiced Caramel Buche De Noel with Caramel Sauce and Toffee Nut Bark
Rich Dark Chocolate Brulee with Hazelnut Biscotti Bread Rolls with Whipped Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee and After Dinner Mints
HOME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Throughout the past year I have had the pleasure and privilege of being part of Endeavour Sports High School. I arrived from Italy in July 2016 and started halfway through Year 11. The cultural differences were immense but I felt immediately welcomed by the amazing teachers and soon settled in with the Aussie way of life. Being a student at Endeavour has allowed me to make amazing memories and friends that I know I will keep for life. Highlights definitely include being part of the Girls Soccer Team, the excursions to the Royal National Park and bush walks, the NSW Futsal School tournament and the trip down to Canberra. Even the most common and ordinary things have been different and really enjoyable; I’m going to miss the Thursday morning sausage sizzles, the Friday morning coffees and the thousands of handball games that go on in the quad every day.
What I really found great about Endeavour is the open mindedness and interest everyone showed towards us exchange students. It is hard to describe what it feels like landing in a country twenty-four hours away from home, knowing absolutely no-one and having to build a completely new life. Having to face homesickness and cultural shock was definitely made less challenging thanks to the fact that I felt like part of Endeavour and the friends that I made early on.
It’s crazy to think that it is my last week wearing this red, white and black uniform. I can’t even say how lucky I have been to be able to be part of this school. This year in Australia has been memorable to say the least, and I hope to be visiting soon. Thank you so much to everyone, teachers and students, and good luck to my year group in their HSC this year!
Emma Zucchelli Year 12 HOME
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Daudi Graduates
Daudi at The School of St Jude has GRADUATED! This has been achieved through the economic sponsorship of Endeavour Sports High School students. Without the school’s continued support, Daudi would not have completed his education and helped himself and his family out of poverty.
St Judes wishes to thank the SRC for their continued support and for their willingness to help others to improve their education. Below is their letter of appreciation:
Dear All at Endeavour Sports High School,
On Saturday 27 May 2017, Daudi graduated from Form 6 at The School of St Jude. Daudi is one of this year’s 133 graduates who are leading the way to a new future for Tanzania.
After a colorful graduation ceremony with Masai pride dancing, a Form 6 musical performance, and the presentation of a cow and goat to those who have supported our students’ journey, our Class of 2017 paraded out of the hall as only the third group of St Jude’s students to have graduated from Form 6. Joining our school community at this year’s graduation ceremony were over 60 sponsors and visitors from across the world including Australia, New Zealand, the United States and France.
Completing the final year of secondary school is a milestone in the life of any young adult, and here in Tanzania it is an achievement attained by too few young people. Together with hard work and the opportunities you have helped make possible, Daudi has accomplished so much during his time at St Jude’s. We are so proud of his achievements!
It can take some time for the government to publish students’ final academic results however, we will forward Daudi’s results to you as soon as they are released. For now, we wish to say a heartfelt thank you as it is due to the generosity of sponsors like yourself that we have been able to continue fighting poverty through education and fulfill our vision of educating the future leaders of Tanzania.
Regards,
Valentina Mboya Sponsor Relations Team The School of St Jude PO Box 11875, Arusha, Tanzania
Cancer Council
The SRC helped to prepare High Tea for the Survivors Morning Tea. They cooked fresh delicious ANZAC biscuits which were added to the day’s program.
HOME ENDEAVOUR’S COFFEE BOUND CAFÉ
The expansion of our Coffee Bound Café is finally complete with the outside deck and indoor café fully operational. The Coffee Bound Café was established in 2011 and has been operating in a section of the commercial bay of the kitchen. This café has served as an important training facility for Hospitality students and consolidates Food and Beverage skills.
In 2016 The Hospitality and Construction frameworks came together to develop and put into action the Café Project. This was primarily an expansion of the café facility to provide real experiences with real customers (staff and students). The Construction students built the deck, and were exposed to real building site requirements and expectations.
The café project has highlighted the work undertaken by VET students and the positive achievement of VET competencies. Construction students worked in teams over several weeks and undertook tasks from the planning, layout, calculation of measurements, material selection, construction, tool usage through to the finishing. These specific tasks provided an avenue for students to learn new skills which could then be assessed for competency achievement in assessment tasks.
Hospitality students now have access to a real venue to demonstrate their skills in providing food and beverages to customers. Every Friday the café is set up and run by the students to produce and sell beverages to staff. The café is now open at lunch on Wednesdays for students to purchase a milk shake or hot chocolate. This has been extremely popular with students. All hospitality students are required to work in the café on a rotational system as well as operating the café for special functions, such as Open Night, Year 6 Orientation, Principal functions and most recently the visit by the US Consul General Valerie Fowler.
Fiona Murphy Head Teacher Home Economics HOME
LEARNING SUPPORT HOMEWORK CENTRE
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR HOMEWORK OR
ASSIGNMENTS?
MONDAYS: 2:00pm – 4:00pm TUESDAYS: 1:50pm – 2:50pm THURSDAYS: 12:50pm – 2:50pm in A15
All students Year 7 – Year 12 are welcome to attend
To book in:
• Come to Learning Support staffroom (A5) before the end of RECESS
• Receive a yellow permission note to be signed by your teacher/coach for approval to be out of class/sport
• The SIGNED permission note is to be presented to teachers in the Homework Centre on arrival in A15.
Parents may also choose to use the school app to register online and then inform their child's teacher/coach they won't be at training as they will be in the Homework Centre.
Please bring assessment tasks, worksheets and any equipment required.
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TSP RUGBY UNION
After training each Thursday morning at 7am, our Girls Sevens Team competed in the U16's Western Sydney Rugby Sevens Pool at Merrylands. They lost the first game 5-30 to Westfield, but then beat Chifley College 35-5. Endeavour bounced back to win the final playoff against Westfield 15-10, after a sensational kick-chase-try by Zali Hopkins, in the final seconds. The improvement during the day was outstanding. The team is full of confidence ahead of the State Finals at The Kings School on Tuesday 27 June.
The U14's Boys Sevens competed in the North Sydney Sevens Pool this term. The squad achieved two wins against Killara High School but then narrowly lost to Davidson High. Endeavour improved to win the final playoff against Davidson High 25-20.
B Cameron, L Dwyer, J Rigg Coaches and Mentors HOME
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TSP NETBALL
On 23 and 24 May, our under 15 girls travelled to Berkeley to compete in the NSWCHS State Finals. They played 15 thrilling games of Netball against the top teams from all regions over NSW.
They performed beautifully showcasing their talents, hard work and sportsmanship. We felt so privileged to be a part of this group of young aspiring athletes who not only achieved on the court but enjoyed the challenge of competition and the company of their team mates. The girls were prepared for each game, always smiling and walked off at the end acknowledging the opposing team.
Their outstanding efforts were rewarded with a Bronze Medal. Congratulations girls!!
NSWCHS State Championships
Early in June, the NSW CHS State Championships were held in Minto, Campbelltown. The most talented girls from across NSW, who were selected in their respective Area and Regional teams, battled it out against each other for nine games across three days, in the hope of victory.
Five talented girls were selected from Endeavour as part of the Sydney East team –Shannon Brown (Yr 9), Lauren Hamilton-Smith (Yr 12), Zoe Kirby (Yr 9), Ella Robinson (Yr 10) and Ky Mani Schwenke (Yr 11).
The Sydney East team performed beautifully across an arduous three days and finished undefeated – Gold Medallists. A fabulous result!
Special mention to:
- Ky Mani Schwenke who was selected in the NSW Open CHS team. Well done Ky! - Alani Sullivan (Yr 9) and Georgia Kirby (Yr 7) for giving up their time to umpire over the three days. Thank you so much!
Endeavour Sports High School Open Knockout Netball Team
Our Open Knockout Netball team has progressed to the Sydney East Final 16 Central Venue Rounds. The girls will play early in Term 3 in the hope of securing a place at the NSWCHS Finals.
Netball NSW State Cup 2017
On Wednesday 21 June, our Years 7–10 TSP girls competed in the NSW State Cup held at Heffron Park, Randwick.
We entered three teams across the 90 team competition – 2 x Year 7/8 teams and 1 x Year 9/10 team.
All teams played with intensity, demonstrating their skill and sportsmanship.
Two of our teams will progress to the State Finals in August after finishing the Pool rounds undefeated.
Congratulations to all involved. We are very proud of your efforts!
A big thank you to the parents who came to support their daughters on the day.
L Blades and K Mouratidis Netball Coach and Mentor HOME FERNWOODFERNWOOD MIRANDA
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Teen Girls between ages of 13-17 can come join us between 3:30pm – 5.30 pm Monday to Thursday, with a Fitness class on Thursdays @ 4.30pm
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TSP RUGBY LEAGUE
In Week 4 of Term 2, our Year 7 Rugby League boys played their first game on the "Field of Dreams" against Illawarra Sports HS. While the score wasn't officially kept on the day, it was an opportunity for the boys to have a competitive game and for the coaches to see them in action. The boys displayed a lot of spirit, put together some good play and scored some entertaining tries. Many smiles all round.
Year 9 Excursion to Rugby League Central
Early in Term 2, the Year 9 Rugby League class visited the Rugby League Museum at NRL Central as the culmination of the History of Rugby League unit studied in Term 1. The boys were required to complete a workbook on the day whilst using the interactive displays at the museum. The museum provides a unique opportunity to see some old Rugby League memorabilia and enhance student learning on the history of the game.
Sydney Red Representatives
A number of Endeavour students were selected to represent Sydney Red at the CHS trials in both the 15s and Opens age groups. The carnival, run over three days, involves three tough games and results in the selection of the NSW CHS team. The following boys represented Sydney Red:
Opens: Jensen Taumoepeau , James Russell, 15s: Douglas Levi, Billy Burke, Dylan Falesita
Dylan Smith, Teig Wilton, Bronson Xerri and Nikau Wrathall
NSW CHS RUGBY LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES
New South Wales Combined High Schools representation is the highest honour a student in New South Wales can achieve. Congratulations to the following students on their selection:
Billy Burke (15s), Douglas Levi (15s), Bronson Xerri (18s), Dylan Smith (18s) and Teig Wilton (18s).
Buettner Shield and Stanley Cup
During Week 6, Endeavour hosted the preliminary rounds of the Stanley Cup (under 15s) and Buettner Shield (under13s). The other schools competing on the day were Illawarra Sports High and Westfields Sports High. Each school played the other two schools on the day with each team ranked 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the completion of the day’s games. The 13s started the day off well with a solid win over Illawarra which was matched by the 15s who also had a win against Illawarra. The 13s scored some good tries against Westfields but went down in the end and the 15s toiled away against the bigger Westfields team but couldn’t get the win. The final rankings in both age groups were Westfields 1st, Endeavour 2nd, Illawarra 3rd. The games were all played in great spirit and the quality of football played by all teams was outstanding.
St Marys Cup
St Marys Cup v Chifley College match report: A very young Endeavour team suffered a 22-8 defeat to Chifley College in the round robin stage of the St Marys Cup. Over half the Endeavour team was made up of Year 10 students, whereas the Chifley College team was entirely Year 11 and 12 students. Despite the mismatch in size and age our boys competed well, led for large sections of the game and can be proud of their efforts. Highlights for the match included a great team try to Joshua Scales and a brilliant leaping effort by Charlie Hook from a Thomas DeMeio cross kick.
Buckley Shield
In Week 6 our Buckley Shield team played Westfields Sports High School. The game was a tight tussle for the majority of the match but too much size from Westfields proved to be the difference in the end, Westfields winning 24-10.
GIO Cup
ESHS V Hills SHS GIO Cup Match Report:
Endeavour opened its 2017 GIO National Schoolboy Cup campaign against Hills Sports HS with a high scoring 36 all draw.
A fast paced opening saw Endeavour lead 18-0 after 10 minutes with tries to Year 10 debutants Alec Brennan and Thomas DeMeio as well as recent NSW CHS selection Bronson Xerri. A further burst of scoring with three tries to NSW CHS fullback Dylan Smith in 11 minutes extended our half time lead from 18-12 to 36-12 with 20 minutes remaining. From there, possession weighed heavily in Hills’ favour and a steady flow of points resulted in our lead evaporating and scores becoming level in the shadows of the siren.
After being in front for the entire game a draw was a difficult result to swallow. But when you factor in that 13 boys were playing their first game in the Black Jumper and only five Year 12 students were amongst the 17 players, a draw against one of the favourites to win the GIO Cup translates to a solid start.
This game was the first in three pool games during the round robin stage of the GIO Cup. Our next game is in Canberra against Erindale College during Term 2 Week 10. State of Origin
We had a number of Endeavour graduates represent the NSW State of Origin under 20s team at Suncorp Stadium prior to the first State of Origin game. Curtis Scott, Billy Magoulias and Reece Robson represented the blues in a convincing victory over the Maroons.
Congratulations to past and present Endeavour students Teig Wilton (below left) and Luke Metcalf (below right ) on their selection in the NSW Origin 18s Rugby League team. The boys will take on Queensland in the curtain raiser game to NRL State of Origin Game 2 at ANZ Stadium on Wednesday 21 June.
Dave Howlett, Brad Kelly, Paul Leary, Georgina Haralambous, Daniel Hundt and Jeff Hardy Coaches and Mentors
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TSP SWIMMING
It has been a very hectic first two terms for TSP Swimming. We welcomed to the squad 10 talented new swimmers. Under coach Craig Steven’s guidance and expertise they are training particularly well and have adjusted quickly to the rigorous training session and are an asset to the program. Commitment and fine form was evident early at the commencement of the squad’s competitive swimming season where records tumbled at the Endeavour Sports High School Swimming Carnival. Records broken included: Miranda Watson - the Girls 12 years 200m Freestyle Leslie Neilsen - the Boys 13 yrs 200m Freestyle, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly Hannah Higgins – the Girls 15 years 100m Breaststroke Nathan Clarke – the Boys 17-19 200m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Butterfly, 100m Backstroke, 100m Butterfly
Endeavour Sports High School’s success continued at the Port Hacking Zone Carnival with outstanding performances by Miranda Watson, Adam Griffin, Hannah Higgins (photo right), the Boys 17-19 Years Relay Team (Nathan Clarke, Adam Griffin, Reece Bereveskos, Jamee Smith) and Leslie Neilsen who won five events with two second placings. He was named 13 Years Boys Age Champion. Another exceptional performance was by Nathan Clarke who broke the 100m Butterfly record. Endeavour was strongly represented at the Sydney East Carnival with determination in the pool contributing to some excellent performances and personal best times. Swimmers who competed were Nathan Clarke, Adam Griffin, the Boys 17-19 Years Relay Team (Nathan Clarke, Adam Griffin, Reece Bereveskos, Jamee Smith) Hannah Higgins, Ryan Dowling, Leslie Neilsen (photo left), Miranda Watson, the Boys 12 Years Relay Team (Liam Christie, Jonathon Korkidas, Corey Ackers, Jack Palma). These swimmers represented Sydney East in the NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Carnival. Congratulations to Leslie Neilsen who was named Boys 13 Years Age Champion and Ryan Dowling who won four events and broke two Sydney East Records. Ryan was named 12-15 years Boys Multi-Class Age Champion. Other Multi-disability swimmers who performed well were Zac Talau, Thomas Neilson, Aden Clarke and Nick Fotopoulos.
The NSWCHS Carnival saw a great effort by Endeavour swimmers. Leslie Neilsen performed admirably with two 2nd places and three 3rd places. Nathan Clarke was placed 4th in the 100m Butterfly. Endeavour’s very talented multi-class swimmer Ryan Dowling’s seven 1st places in the 12-15 years Boys Multi-Class events was a tremendous effort. Ryan also broke two records and was named Multi-Class Swimmer of the Championship. The Boys 17-19 Years Relay Team (Nathan Clarke, Adam Griffin, Reece Bereveskos, Jamee Smith) were placed 2nd. Hannah Higgins also performed commendably on the day in a very tough and competitive 100m Breaststroke event where she was placed 4th .
Success continued in the All Schools Championships with three students Nathan Clarke, Leslie Neilsen and Ryan Dowling being selected in the NSW team to compete in the Pacific School Games later this year. These swimmers have trained exceptionally hard throughout the year and thoroughly deserved this result.
Our TSP Swimmers also had the opportunity to help in the Sutherland PSSA Zone Swimming Carnival where they did an outstanding job time keeping. It was a good chance for them to experience swimming from a different perspective and realise the hard work and time volunteers put in to make a carnival run smoothly.
Ms L Jackson Swimming Mentor HOME TSP FOOTBALL
Term 2 has been a busy period for the Sydney FC/ESHS Football program.
We have been involved in numerous competitions including Futsal, in the under 14’s through to the Opens, our Open Boys and Girls Sports High School round robin competition and Under 15 competitions for both boys and girls.
To the left is our boys Turner Cup team playing against Caringbah High School. We are through to the regional finals, which will be held early next term.
Our Sydney FC talent identification days have been delayed until next term as a consequence of all this action.
To the right are some of our dedicated students who have just finished a training session in the soaking rain.
We have also just completed our trials for 2018 with the final trial being held out at Valentine Park, the training home of Sydney FC. Once again the intake reflects the growing elite culture that is being developed through our association with Sydney FC.
Kelly Cross, Sydney FC Academy Director addressing our potential new boys and girls for the 2018 Year 7 program
Beyond the school our students have been very prominent in Sydney East Sport through to NSW All Schools tournaments. We had 3 girls, Alex Tims, Savannah Clift and Melody Nelson representing the school in the girls NSWCHS whilst Alex Lopez, Nathan Hancock, Tristan Michelmann and Jared Kadar represented the school in the boys NSWCHS teams.
All four boys and Melody Nelson were then selected in the NSW All Schools teams and will be representing all of NSW schoolgirl and schoolboy football in upcoming Australian Championships to be held later in the year. Our congratulations on this outstanding achievement.
Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy have now become partners with the Sydney FC/ESHS Football program and as part of the association have conducted testing on all our students. More recently they have correlated those results that will help us to design programs to strengthen our students and ensure that they have the best opportunity to avoid injury in our sport. Additionally, they are offering discounted physiotherapy for all students in our program. This is a real bonus for our students especially as Jubilee physiotherapy is just 50 m away from the school grounds.
In the last couple of weeks we have had visits from two of our past students, Demi Koulizakis who is currently at Texas Technology University where she has been recognized for her outstanding efforts academically, as well as on the football field, and Daniel Wong, who has just signed a first team contract with Spanish club Espanyol, in the La Liga. Both were happy to catch up with staff and chat with our students about their experiences.
It is also very pleasing to see so many of our students participating in whole school activities, from singing to debating to cross country to athletics. When you look on our Facebook page you can see how our students are really displaying such commitment to the school. It makes us all very proud.
Enjoy the school break and we look forward to continued progress in Term 3.
Chris Bradley, Pat McCann, Peter O’Riordan and Karen Bradley Coaches and Mentors Sydney FC/ESHS Football HOME