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BUSH BULLETIN Bridge HOMEBUSH Road, Homebush 2140 Phone: 02 97643611BOYS Fax: 02 HIGH97463614 www.homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.edu.au SCHOOL Editor: K. Meucci IT’S RAINING PREMIERSHIPS! Homebush Boys High School fielded Term #3.1 thirty-three teams in the 2010 winter season of the Metropolitan North- West Zone competition. The range of sports included Rugby, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis and Lawn Bowls. A total of thirty teams participated in the semi-finals with 17 progressing to the grand final. As a result of grand-final washouts most teams were declared co-premiers 1 as only a few games could be played. Term #04 The 15’s Rugby and 1st grade Hockey recorded premiership victory in their 2010 games. Epping and Homebush shared the Tim Davidson is on top of his game. honours as champion Winter Schools. Term #01 Homebush had already been named Champion Swimming and Athlet- Football, and Senior Lawn bowls. Sport Co-ordinator, Ron ics school.The remaining Premiership teams were the 13A Rugby, Tedford said “The results reflect the efforts of the boys and 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade,15A, 15B, 14A, 14B, 13A and13B their coaches.” CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM PLAYERS! Andrew Depta, Mitchell Davidson, Roberto Speranza and football Sports Coordinator Ron Tedford and Principal Tim Jurd coach Mr Belgre. congratulate Paul Carter. Homebush Boys students Roberto Speranza, Mitchell Da- Year 12 student Paul Carter is following in the footsteps vidson and Andrew Depta recently represented the Sydney of a former student Arthur Summons when he tours North Region at the CHS Football Championships held in Port Europe later this year with the Australian Schoolboys Macquarie. The carnival consists of boys from all over NSW Rugby League Team. Paul was chosen as Captain of ranging from the North Coast, South Coast, Western NSW and the New South Wales Combined High Schools Rugby the Riverina. The three day carnival is held as a selection trial League team that contested the Australian Schoolboys for the CHS Football squads. (See story on page 13) Championships during the June school holidays. (See story on page 5 ) ing program currently being run by Mr Andrew Fairley (and also Ms Annabel Chapman). Ms Milovanovic has taught in the PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Fairfield area and is also an experienced teacher mentor. As such she will bring great experience in the support of our early It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Bush career teachers. Ms Milovanovic is very experienced in the Bulletin Term 3 Edition #1. Again this high quality teaching of literacy which is greatly valued by the broad school document ensures that the wonderful achievements of community. the past weeks are recognised and applauded. Term #3.1 At the end of term 2 the school bid farewell to three valued members of staff. These staff members were in addition to Mr Frank Rodi who retired from the science staff midway through term 2. 2 Mr Tim Jurd presents Ms Ilea with a parting gift. 2010 I am thrilled to see the report of year 11 students Wessam Had- id and Christian Iacullo who took the opportunity to represent Homebush at the Strathfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon Ms Ross (centre) is farewelled by Mrs Chadwick (left) and where they heard the world renowned economist and speaker, Mrs Donohue. Peter Switzer, discuss the global financial crisis and the loom- Ms Annette Ross has managed our canteen for 20 ing environmental problems of global warming. I am sure you years and looked after the culinary desires of staff and will enjoy reading their report in this bulletin. students and she has chosen to retire. The canteen is not only a source of nourishment it is also a source of profit Note, also the flyers on the RTA’s decision to mark “Dragon’s for the community and with all profits being ploughed Teeth” on the school zones surrounding our school. This will back into school resources. We wish her all the best. The assist road users slow their speed and increase the safety for our canteen is continuing to thrive with Ms Lily Lee assum- students in the vicinity of the school. I continue to be amazed ing the role of manager and Ms Kelly Whelan joining at the large number of cars that drop off or pick up students the staff. in unsafe locations, like near or on the car park driveways, or near the bus stop in McKenzie street in the afternoon. There are many places, slightly further away than the front or back gate, but much more safe for your son and other users of the school. The opening of our newly refurbished science labs was a fantastic occasion. Our local member and great supporter of the school, The Honorable Ms Virginia Judge, along with the School Education Director Ms Angela Lyris, attended this gala event. Ms Judge praised the school for its academic and sport- ing successes but made a strong plea to continue to promote and develop such learning areas as languages and the perform- ing arts. The P&C was also well represented with Vice Presi- dent Ms Simone Burton and the School Council was represent- ed by Ms Joanne Coverdale. The SRC attended and assisted Mr Thomson presents his humorous farewell speech. with the function which was chaired by Vice Captain Tom Burton, with Captain Dennis Griffen-Colls and SRC President The school also saw Mr Michael Thomson and Ms speaking strongly in support of this state government initiative. Doina Ilea retire from the Creative and Performing Arts faculty. Ms Ilea has taught music with great passion and Thanks to all the parents who attended parent teacher evenings has inspired many young men to further their own musi- in terms 2 and 3 as your support for your sons encourages cal dreams. She will be missed from the CAPA staff. them to strive for their best. Many students are trying to choose Mr Thomson is an art teacher and former student. Mr courses for 2011 and again I will say that students should Thomson has set up the wonderful Duke of Edingburgh choose those courses that they enjoy, are good at, and that they scheme and we are very fortunate that he is continuing want for their career plans. to lead that program. Let us not forget our year 12 students who are doing their Trial The school welcomed a new executive member of staff, HSC and completing major works. We wish you all the very Ms Suzana Milovanovic, Head Teacher Teaching and best for your assessments. Learning. Ms Milovanovic is a trained English teacher and she will be supporting our rich teaching and learn- Mr Tim Jurd DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING & LEARNING Term 3 greets us with a series of significant curriculum events – one is, of course, the Trial HSC. It’s reas- suring to see Year 12 students applying what they’ve learnt in their study skills programs over the course of Term #3.1 high school: note taking, mnemonics, practice papers, using the library effectively during study periods. For some, the demands can begin to seem overwhelming. An important strategy is ‘chunking’ – breaking down a large task into more manageable chunks. The feeling of success generated when a chunk is complete is motiva- tion in itself. Subject selection processes are well underway for Year 8 and Year 10. Parent attendance at our information ses- sions was excellent. The same guiding principle applies 3 to both years: choose subjects that you are interested in and are good at. I encourage students and parents Mr Tim Jurd welcomes Ms Milovanovic to the school. to think carefully about their choices and adhere to the timelines given, as we can’t guarantee that any later 2010 changes can be accommodated and these are subjects that they will be doing for TWO years.. BOB (Battle Of the Brains) is one of the many extra- curricular events that our students are involved in. BOB happens at the end of each term and involves 30 enthusi- astic readers (chosen from the Premier’s Reading Chal- lenge participants) to test their knowledge of all things literary, against 30 enthusiastic readers from Birrong Girls. There are two trophies to be won – last term each school earned a trophy. Congratulations to all students involved, including the helpers, and to the staff who organised this wonderful event where students continue to impress us with their detailed knowledge. Our teachers have participated in a very productive School Development Day at the beginning of this The happy band of canteen workers welcomes Ms Kelly Whelan to term, undertaking workshops in literacy, ICT skills and the fold. student engagement. This knowledge was then put to great use, developing lessons and refining programs for Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10). Visiting classrooms around HISTORY the school, it was fabulous to see these lessons being put into action. Most HSC students studying Modern, Ancient and Extension history attended lectures over several days in Week 10 last Thank you to the students, parents and staff who have term. The lectures were held at Sydney University and were welcomed me so warmly into my new role as Deputy organised by the History Teacher’s Association of NSW. Principal. Having been at Homebush Boys for 13 years, in a variety of roles, I feel very fortunate to be able to Presentations revised historical content and provided valuable continue to contribute to our school community. Our insights into achieving HSC success. I would like to thank Ms. central school values - striving for excellence, safety, Caramancion and Mr Doenau for attending the excursions.