Principal's Report

TERM 3 / WEEK 7 Tuesday, 28 August 2018

DATES TO REMEMBER 2018 Monday 3 September - Student Progress Interviews 4:00pm - 7:00pm Monday 3 September Monday 10 September - New Caledonia Tour Information Evening 7:00pm Student Progress Interviews 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday 12 September - Year 7 Sustainability Expo 6:30 Monday 10 September New Caledonia Tour Information Evening 7:00pm

Wednesday 12 September Year 7 Sustainability Expo 6:30 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Student Achievement: John Marsden and Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers Congratulations to Lydia Schofield (Year 10, Rutter House) who has been shortlisted for the 2018 John Marsden and Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers. This is a great honour and an outstanding achievement even more so because Lydia was shortlisted for the same prize in 2017. This year there have been 722 submissions, so being shortlisted for the prize is amazing. CONTENTS As a shortlisted writer, Lydia will be attending a full day writing workshop on Thursday 30 August. I wish her all the very best throughout the workshop as well as in the final decision regarding the prize. We are all very proud of Lydia. 1 Principal’s Report 3 Assistant Principal’s Report Google and AGL Incursion 3 Parents and Carers On Friday, 24 August, five representatives from AGL and Google 3 Growth Mindset Inc. conducted an interactive workshop on artificial intelligence 4 Junior School and machine-learning involving 40 of our students from Years 9 to 11. The students had the opportunity to engage with cutting- 4 Middle School edge developments in the fields of artificial intelligence and 4 Senior School machine-based learning, along with real-world applications and 5 Music career prospects. Team members were at hand to assist students 8 Careers with each stage of their endeavours and provided support and feedback in real-time as needed. 9 Student Growth and Leadership The workshop aligned with the General Capabilities of Critical and Creative Thinking, 9 Sport along with Personal and Social Development as well as aligning with the STEM/STEAM 11 Art focus of the school. This was a great opportunity for our students, which they embraced 11 Languages wholeheartedly and showed great appreciation for. The following student attestations 11 Science give a clear view of the success of the initiative: 12 Student Services It was wonderful to meet people who are passionate about their work and have done well 14 Community Announcements in their respective chosen fields. It provided me with the drive to continue to excel in my studies and remain focused on my future endeavours. I learnt heaps about the career opportunities involved in artificial intelligence, especially due to the high priority given to this by Google. Anna - Year 11

I found the incursion really valuable for a few reasons, not just, because the content was extremely interesting in and of itself. The presentation was insightful into what it is like to actually be in that line of work and to the applications of specialized mathematics, with specific examples like monitoring electrical activity in homes to help improve sustainability and matrix use in machine learning being most inspiring. Seeing the actual Eltham High School T (03) 9430 5111 | Python code behind a simple machine learning program, especially after knowing a little ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 Python personally, helped bridge the gap between something, which seemed incredibly [email protected] complex and infeasible to something that seems reasonable and possible to achieve for www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au students who work for it.

1 COMMUNITY NEWS I’d love more events like this; the insight into what different careers specifically involve is SCHOOL CALENDAR particularly useful and very inspiring. Zac - Year 11

AUGUST I thoroughly enjoyed the Google incursion. It gave insight of what it is like to code with Python and doing so with Linux OS. It’s an example of inspiration for students who Wednesday 29 may be interested in certain fields like this and gives an “eye-opener”. The people who • Year 8 Games day at PEGS volunteered were very nice and knew their stuff. They were very inspiring. I would like to • Robogals Eltham High School Launch see more events like this in future as it will provide students a greater understanding of their potential career pathways. Thursday 30 Aden - Year 11 • Year 12 Drama Solo Performances at I would like to thank David Broeren (parent and friend of Eltham High School) for his 7:00pm ongoing effort, hard work and commitment to bring this opportunity for our students • Pre South Street Concert 4:00 - to fruition. Without David’s initiative and foresight, this would not have been possible. 6:00pm Furthermore, I wish to thank each of the representative from AGL and Google Inc. who • Year 9 Recreational Ten Pin Bownling captured our students’ interest and attention through their presentation. Congratulations and a big thank you to Ms Anam Javed who was the in-school contact for the organisation Friday 31 and implementation of the event. Without her preparation and support, this would not have • Wear it Purple Day run as smoothly as it did. • Intermediate and Junior Strings at The school’s collaboration with the Banyule-Nillumbik Tech School, brainSTEM and Royal South Street opportunities such as this provided through AGL and Google Inc. will continue to support students to engage in STEM/STEAM initiatives of their interest. A great success and SEPTEMBER congratulations to everyone involved! Sunday 02 - Friday 07 Junior Drama Ensemble Performance • Year 9 and 10 Ski Camp I wish to congratulate all the members of the Junior Drama ensemble and their Director Mr Monday 03 Tim Monigatti for an outstanding performance of “The Cliff”. • Student Progress Interviews 4pm -7pm The talent and participation of such a large cast captivated the audience. All students • Year 7 Games Day at Taylors Lakes performed to their very best and they must be congratulated for their efforts. • Intermediate band at Royal South I look forward to the next performance of the ensemble. Street A big thank you to the Scrambled Parents for their support with each performance and to Mrs Rhonda Bonfante for the support she provided with the organisation of the event. Tuesday 04 • Concert Band at Royal South Street Wear it Purple Day A record number of Australians will wear purple this Wear it Purple Day, held on Friday 31 Wednesday 05 August 2018, to shine a purple light on supporting young LGBTI / rainbow people. • World Challenge Launch 3:30pm Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 in response to young people taking their own lives as a • Northen Metropolital Region - result of bullying and harassment from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender Athletics Sport identity. There is a saying that when all is said and done, more is said than done. Thursday 06 The research is damning • Year 12 Exam Protocols and Valedictory • 75% of LGBTIQ youth experiencing some form of discrimination Rehersal - Period 1 • 61% experience verbal abuse • Year 11 Pyschology Healesville • 19% experience physical bullying Excursion - Group 1 • 24.4% of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual people experience depression (general population 6.8%) Friday 07 • 36.2% of Trans Australians experience depression (general population 6.8%) • Stage and Jazz Band at Royal South I wish to encourage all members of our community to wear purple this Wear it Purple Day Street to show young LGBTI / rainbow people they are loved, supported and empowered to bring • Year 11 Pyschology Healesville their whole self to life. Excursion - Group 2 Our PRISIM Group will be leading this event at school in order to promote awareness, Monday 10 acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community, with a focus on LGBTQI+ youth. • New Caledonia French Study Tour I congratulate them on their effort. 2018 Final Information Evening For more information, please visit http://wearitpurple.org/about-wear-it-purple/

Wednesday 12 Student Progress Interviews • Year 7 Sustainability Expo at 6:30 The first round of student progress interviews took place on Tuesday 28 August. This • Year 12 Literature Seminar - Guest Poet provided parents and students with the opportunity to engage in a conversation about Period 4 the student’s performance during Semester 1 and to focus on areas for improvement in Semester 2. If you were unable to attend this first round of interviews, the second session Thursday 13 will run on Monday 3 August between 4:00 – 7:00pm. Parents can book in appointment • Year 11 English Live Drama Performace times through the Compass Parent Portal. I strongly encourage all parents to make use of The Crucible - Period 1 and 2 this opportunity. • Year 11 Language Seminar - Period 2 • Year 11 Literature Screening and Seminar Period 1 and 2

2 COMMUNITY NEWS • Year 10 Maths Games Day Term 3 Working Bee • Year 7 Round Robin Futsal A big thank you to everyone who attended the impromptu Working Bee on Sunday 26 • Year 7 Round Robin Table Tennis August. It was great to see so many people there. We achieved a great deal and had some • Year 7 Round Robin Basketball fun along the way. A big thank you to Mariano Imbrioscia and family for providing the • 2018 Celebration Concert 1 at 7:30pm delicious lunch. • Year 9 Recreational Ten Pin Bownling The date of the next Working Bee is October 14. Be sure to put this date in your diary. Friday 14 We would love to see as many people there as possible. I will remind you all through the • Year 12 Outdoor and Enviromental Newsletter, as we get closer to the date. Studies - Mitchell River Rafting

Monday 17 VINCENT SICARI, Principal • Year 12 Assembly - Police Presentation Party Safe - Period 4 • 2018 Celebration Concert 2 at 7:30pm ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Thursday 20 Student Progress Interviews • Year 12 English Seminar English Exam Monday 3 September 4:00pm - 7:00pm Revision - Period 1 • Year 9 Recreational and Active Girls - SMS Alerts to Parents Ice Skating From the beginning of Term 3, all Victorian Government schools must contact parents/ carers as soon as practicable on the same-day of an unexplained student absence. Saturday 22 - Saturday 29 More information on this policy can be found on the Department’s website and the Eltham • New Caledonia French Study Trip High School Attendance Policy can be found on our school website. OCTOBER We will be utilising the Compass Attendance SMS feature to alert parents/guardians in two ways: Thursday 11 1. You will receive an sms at approximately 10:00am indicating if your child has not • Year 11 Exam Preparation Seminar arrived at school. This sms will contain a one time link to approve the absence. ATAR Notes - Period 1 2. You will receive an sms at approximately 3:30pm if your child has not been present Monday 15 for any class or activity during the day, which has not already been approved. This • Year 12 Media Film Screening will give you a summary of the attendance for the day and will also include a one time link to approve any absences. Tuesday 16 As this is a new process for our school an email account [email protected] is • Young Workers Outreach Program - available for any feedback or comments. Year 9 B, C and H - Period 1 • Young Workers Outreach Program - Year 9 A, D and K - Period 2 DARREN SQUIRES, Assistant Principal • Real Industry Job Interviews Program for Year 9 and 10 PARENTS AND CARERS • Year 9 English Live Deama Performance

Romeo and Juliet - Period 4 New Train Timetable – Hurstbridge line As of Sunday 26 August 2018, there will be a new train timetable for the Hurstbridge line. This is a result of the opening of the new train stations at Mernda, Hawkstowe and Middle Gorge, as well as extra services across the network. Please check the Public Transport Victoria website for train service changes and connecting buses which may impact on your current journey to and from school. For more information, check out the information page or call 1800 800 007. View your new train timetables and plan your journey.

LAUREN KEENAN, Business Manager

GROWTH MINDSET

Home/School Partnership Forum At Eltham High School we believe supporting our students to develop a growth mindset will provide them with greater opportunities for success in the future and as such, have been promoting the development of growth mindset at the school. However, recent research by Anders Ericsson shows that ‘growth mindset is only half the solution, you need a deliberate practice mindset too’. All families are invited to a next Home/School Partnership Forum in which we will discuss ‘how to promote a growth mindset and deliberate practice among our children’. This forum will take place on

3 COMMUNITY NEWS Tuesday 18 September - 6.30pm CANTEEN ROSTER & MENU Eltham High School 100s area This forum will delve into Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool’s research on deliberate practice. ROSTER FOR AUGUST 2018 We will look at how experts in competitive areas such as music, ballet, and chess achieved success and what kind of practices they used to become an expert. Those practices include Wednesday going out of one’s comfort zone, specific goals and target practice, feedback, and effective • Volunteer Needed mental representations. We will learn about this research, and discuss how we can help our children build up a deliberate practice mindset, establish positive learning habits Thursday and become an expert in an area of their interest. This cannot be achieved without their • Volunteer Needed parental/guardian’s support. An extract from the book ‘Peak’ by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool can be found at the Friday following link: • Volunteer Needed Exclusive: ‘Growth mindset is only half the solution, you need a deliberate practice mindset, Monday too’ • Volunteer Needed https://www.tes.com/news/exclusive-growth-mindset-only-half-solution-you-need- deliberate-practice-mindset-too Tuesday To register your interest in attending this Forum, please go to: • Volunteer Needed https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=418506&bof=1 Please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Hughes at [email protected] or by If you would like to volunteer for telephone on 9430 5270 if you would like further information. our canteen please send your email address and availabilities to our Canteen Manager, Carolina CHIZUKO INOUE-ANDERSSON, Instructional Practice Coach Constable at: [email protected] JUNIOR SCHOOL

Save The Date On the evening of Wednesday 12 September, all Year 7s will be involved in a Sustainability Expo. This evening will be the culmination of the work that students engage with on camp and then back at school. All students will be involved in presenting the work that they have completed in their inquiry and parents/guardians and families are invited to attend as part of this special evening.

MELISSA HUGHES, Junior School Team Leader

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sports For Schools Journey A big thank you to our Eltham High School Community! Our Coles Sports for Schools order has just arrived! Six large boxes filled to the brim with all manner of amazing sports equipment for our Junior School and Middle School students to use. This was a fantastic community effort and we very much appreciate it.

ROSS MCKINNON, Middle School Team Leader

SENIOR SCHOOL

VTAC App Year 12 students are asked to download the VTAC app. on the App store or via Google play. Students will be able to search for courses, access their ATAR and offers.

SEAS applications http://www.vtac.edu.au/applying/seas.html If applying for Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) students must enter one course preference to commence this process. If students are seeking a statement of support from a medical practitioner or treating specialist it is advisable to arrange the appointment. Additionally, if students will be requesting a statement of support from their respective coordinator or teacher this must be completed by the last day of Term 3, Friday 21 September, 2018.

4 COMMUNITY NEWS ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLUBS The closing date for applications to VTAC with supporting documentation is 12 October, WHY NOT GET INVOLVED! 2018. Open Days 2018 Drama Access the web link below to find out the scheduled days and times of the Tertiary Institution When: Wednesday (Junior) Open Days. Thursday (Senior) http://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays.html Location: 111 Drama Space Students are advised to create a shortlist of the institutions they wish to visit, access the Time: 3.20pm – 5.00pm institutions’ open day programs from their website and attend the information sessions of George Franklin interest. Drama Teacher Critical dates Scrambled Prince Workshops Performance and Languages oral examinations Monday 8 October - Sunday 4 When: Tuesday and Extended Investigation oral presentations November 2018 Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 6.00pm Languages (CCAFL) written examinations Tuesday 23 October 2018 George Franklin Auslan examination Wednesday 24 October 2018 Drama Teacher 2018 VCE written examinations Wednesday 31 October - Wednesday 21 November Interschool Debating Team When: Monday Lunchtime Location: Room 301 ANNA PANAS, Senior School Leader Madeleine Griffeth Debating Coordinator

PRISIM (People - Respecting - Indvidual’s - MUSIC

Sexuality - Identity - Movement) Victorian Schools Music Festival 2018 When: Thursday Lunchtime Our Concert Band competed at the Victorian Schools Music Festival on Tuesday 21 August Location: Student Services 2018 and were awarded a Platinum standard. This is the highest level possible and is a Louise Heathcote fantastic result. Congratulations to our amazing performers who should be very proud. Student Services Leader Special thanks to our awesome Concert Band Conductor, Mr Monty Mackenzie. Tournament of Minds Our Symphonic Band also competed at the Victorian Schools Music Festival on Thursday (Year 7 - 10) 23 August 2018 and were awarded a Platinum standard. The band played an incredibly hard piece and they were fantastic. All performers should be very proud. Special thanks to our When: Tuesday Lunchtime amazing Symphonic Band Conductor, Mr Rick Plummer. Location: Room 154 Loren Clarke & Naomi Edrees Volunteers required for the 2018 Celebration Concerts Tournament of Minds Coordinators The Friends of Music need some parent volunteers for a number of roles to help run the two Celebration Concerts at our school’s Performance Centre and we hope you can help out. Eltham High School Environment Group When: Wednesday Lunchtime The concerts will both start at 7:30 pm and be held on: Location: Room 154 Concert 1: Thursday 13 September 2018 Pottery Club Symphonic Band When: Friday Lunchtime Percussion Ensemble Location: Room 602 Flute Ensemble Donna Ayres Brass Ensemble Technology Teacher Low Brass Ensemble Clarinet Choir Language Conversation Club Training Band When: Friday Lunchtime Junior Strings Indonesian Club: Room 610 Intermediate Strings French Club: Room 612 Senior Strings Catherine Considine Languages KLA Coordinator Concert 2: Monday 17 September 2018 Concert Band Intermediate Band Jazz Band Junior Jazz Band Stage Band Senior Strings Choir Symphonic Band (Performance times will be advised once finalized)

5 COMMUNITY NEWS The concerts are an opportunity for our family, friends and community to experience the EXTRACURRICULAR current ensemble’s repertoire. The concerts are also an opportunity to raise funds for our CLASSES & TUTORIALS Music Program, and there will be a raffle at each concert and refreshments in return for gold coin donations. Eltham High School Swim Squad The volunteer roles require a commitment from before the start to after the concert When: Thursday finishes. Note that some volunteers (stage crew, ushers) will not require a ticket for the Location: Watermarc concert, but will also not be able to sit with family/friends as they sit/stand at the sides of Time: 7.00am – 8.00am the hall. If you have already bought a ticket and are assigned one of these roles, please either pass your ticket onto family/friends or we can arrange a refund. Phil Boyd Eltham High School Swimming Club Here’s a short summary of tasks and numbers needed to make things go smoothly. Coordinator Total of 27 Volunteers needed for each concert, all to start at 6:30pm 2# Carparking: – Need tickets Eltham High School Anthology When: Tuesday Before the concert starts: Location: Room 302 • Direct cars to park efficiently behind the basket ball courts Time: Lunchtime 8# Stage hands: – Do not need tickets Steve Ford Before the concert starts: Eltham High School Anthology • Help final stage set ups Coordinator • Familiarize with the different band/ensemble set ups Eltham High School STEM Club During the performances When: Every second Wednesday • Help set-up and re-set stage (chairs, music stands) for each band as required Location: Room 902 After the concert Time: Lunchtime • Help pack up Anam Javed Eltham High School Science 4# Front of House/Raffle: – Need tickets Coordinator Before the concert starts: • Set up and man the ticket desks and check/sell/give out tickets • Sell raffle tickets During the first 15-20 minutes: • Continue to man the ticket desk for latecomers At the interval: • Sell raffle tickets, assisted by Sympho’ students After the concert: • Clear away desk, check foyer for left bags, rubbish etc.

8# Ushers/Hall tidy up: – Do not need tickets Before the concert starts: • 2 x 2 to man the Performing Centre doors, answer queries; check tickets; encourage audience to be seated in good time for the concert • 2 x 2 to direct the audience to their seats within the performance space During the First Half: • 2 x 2 to ask latecomers to wait then assist them to their seats at breaks in the performances. During the Second Half: • 2 x 2 to assist people to/from their seats at breaks in the performances. After the concert: • All to check for unclaimed property & rubbish from seated areas after concert

5# Refreshments: – Need tickets Before the concert: • Set up tables for tea/coffee/cakes/biscuits etc. in the Study Centre space before concert; At the interval: • Run the refreshments during the interval; After the concert: • Clear and tidy up the Study Centre area

Volunteering at the concerts is a lot of fun and really shows support for our musicians. Please email our Secretary, Duncan Butler at [email protected] if you are able to take on one of the volunteer roles, indicating:

6 COMMUNITY NEWS 1. Which Concert? – Concert 1 and/or Concert 2 PARENT 2. Your preferred role - We will try to assign you your preferred role where possible; it INFORMATION will be on a first come basis though! 3. Your contact details, email and mobile number, so we can let you know which role. 2018 We are requesting raffle prize donations from Eltham High School families for our Celebration music concerts. The concerts are being held on Thursday 13 and Monday 17 Term 3: September in our Performance Centre.

Starts 16 July Each year these raffles raise much needed funds for our Music Department to be able to purchase instruments, music stands, music and much more for our students. Businesses Finishes 21 September will be listed on our Program and Logo’s will be displayed if they are provided. We will also be able to share you on our Facebook page with our school community. We are interested Term 4: in anything at all. Vouchers, items of interest, tickets, etc. Starts 8 October Please contact Jane Nicholson in the Music Office if you have any prizes to donate. Email: [email protected] or Tel: 9430 5127. Finishes 20 December (dependent on year level) We will need the donations by no later than Thursday 6 September 2018. Thank you for your continued support of our Music Program. Regards, Friends of Music

2018 Music Celebration Concerts Tickets Now on Sale Tickets for the Eltham High School 2018 Music Celebration Concerts are now available. If you would like to attend tickets can be purchased through Trybooking. There are two concerts being held. The first concert is on Thursday 13 September and the second on Monday 17 September both starting at 7:30pm. A list appears below of which ensembles are performing at each concert. Please click on one of the following links to purchase tickets. Ticket prices are: $20.00 per Adult and $10.00 per Child (if still at school) and $10.00 for Concession tickets. GROUNDS COMMITTEE https://www.trybooking.com/XSPL and https://www.trybooking.com/416817 COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND WORKING BEE DATES Bookings through Trybooking will close at 3.30pm on the afternoon of each concert. Please note the date which your child’s ensemble will be performing. 2018 Thursday September 13 Ensembles Performing at Celebration Concert 1 Symphonic Band – Conductor: Rick Plummer Working Bee Dates Percussion Ensemble – Conductor: Anna Camara • 14 October 2018 Brass Ensemble - Conductor: Rick Plummer • 18 November 2018 Low Brass Ensemble – Conductor: Alex Hurst Flute Ensemble - Conductor: Carol Galea Clarinet Choir – Conductor: Meg George Committee Meeting Dates Training Band - Conductor: Rick Plummer • 4 October Junior Strings – Conductor: Monica Edwards • 8 November Intermediate Strings – Conductor: Monica Edwards Senior Strings - Conductor: Tim Veldman

Monday September 17 Ensembles Performing at Celebration Concert 2 Senior Strings - Conductor: Tim Veldman Choir – Director: Lynlee Williams Intermediate Band - Conductor: Vanessa George Junior Jazz Band - Director: Rick Plummer Stage Band - Director: Monty Mackenzie Jazz Band - Director: Ed Fairlie Concert Band - Conductor: Monty Mackenzie Symphonic Band - Conductor: Rick Plummer (Performance times will be advised once finalized)

For enquiries regarding tickets please contact our Music Secretary, Jane Nicholson at [email protected] or 9430 5127. We look forward to these two great evenings in our very own Performance Centre.

Royal South Street Competitions 2018 Our Choir, our three String Ensembles, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Stage Band and Symphonic Band will all be competing at the Royal South Street Competitions in 2018. Please see dates below and please check Compass for details.

7 COMMUNITY NEWS Training Band and Junior Strings Music Fees ELTHAM SPORTS The third and final instalment of the Training Band and Junior Strings Music fees is due by TIMETABLE 21 September 2018. The third instalment is for the Small Ensemble, Percussion Equipment Hire and Hired Instrument Fee (if applicable).

AUGUST Payment of music fees can be made by credit card on the form included in the Resources Tab of each main ensemble, or by cash, BPay, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 Thursday 30 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”. If you make a payment via BPay • Year 9 Recreational Ten Pin Bownling please ensure you email [email protected] advising that the funds paid are for music fees. If you do not email the payment may be allocated to other areas. SEPTEMBER If you do not know your BPay reference number please contact our school’s Accounts Sunday 02 - Friday 07 Department on 9430 5118 or email [email protected]. Your prompt payment • Year 9 and 10 Ski Camp of fees is appreciated.

Wednesday 05 After School Music Lessons available for Guitar, Electric Bass and Drumkit • Northen Metropolital Region - If any student is interested in lessons on guitar, electric bass or drumkit in our After School Athletics Sport Music Program, our teachers have places available. Please contact the Music Office for more details. Thursday 13 • Year 7 Round Robin Futsal Absence from Rehearsals • Year 7 Round Robin Table Tennis Could all parents/guardians please ensure their child’s absence from a rehearsal is approved • Year 7 Round Robin Basketball via the Compass Parent Portal. Please note if you approve a full day absence this will usually not include the ensemble rehearsal time. You will need to approve this separately. You can • Year 9 Recreational Ten Pin Bownling retrospectively approve absences. Friday 14 Music Dates • Year 12 Outdoor and Enviromental Studies - Mitchell River Rafting Date Event

Thursday 20 30/08/18 Pre South Street Concert at Eltham High School (not String Ensembles) • Year 9 Recreational and Active Girls - 31/08/18 Junior and Intermediate Strings at Royal South Street Competitions Ice Skating 01/09/18 Stage Band and Jazz Band at Essentially Ellington Competition 01/09/18 Senior Strings at Royal South Street Competitions 03/09/18 Intermediate Band at Royal South Street Competitions 04/09/18 Concert Band at Royal South Street Competitions 05/09/18 Chamber Ensembles at Royal South Street Competitions 07/09/18 Jazz Band at Royal South Street Competitions 07/09/18 Stage Band at Royal South Street Competitions 08/09/18 Symphonic Band at Royal South Street Competitions 13/09/18 Celebration Concert 1 at Eltham High School 17/09/18 Celebration Concert 2 at Eltham High School

RICK PLUMMER, Director of Music

CAREERS

Year 9 Work Experience 2017: Monday 10 - Friday 14 December Students are required to complete one week of placement and can access forms through the careers website at http://www.elthamhighcareers.com or from outside the Careers Office. There is the standard Placement Form along with a Transport/Accommodation Form, if necessary. Forms need to be returned by Friday 30 November. For students competing in the Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup they are able to complete their placement at another time prior to or following the scheduled week. Students who are not 15 years old by 10 December will be restricted to placements at a kindergarten, pre-school or primary school. Alternatively private arrangements can be made by the family but please pass on the information prior to the placement. Any queries should be directed to Ross Pringle at [email protected]

8 COMMUNITY NEWS Zoos Victoria Work Experience Year 10 2019 https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers-at-zoos-victoria/work-experience/secondary A student will assist in the daily responsibilities of a Zookeeper, which may include manual work such as maintaining and cleaning enclosures, food preparation, routine health checks, and animal observation. Students are placed under the supervision of several keepers in the following six departments: Australian Bush (native mammals and birds), Carnivores and Ungulates, Wild Sea, Trail (elephants), Primates and Reptiles, Education animals and Invertebrates. Students will experience all departments on a rotating schedule throughout the week. Only ONE student application will be accepted per school for only ONE Zoo property (either Werribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne Zoo or Healesville Sanctuary) To be considered as the school nominee submit an application outlining your interests, pathway knowledge and any relevant experience. Your application should be submitted to Mr Pringle no later than Monday 10 September.

Austin Health Work Experience Year 10 and 11 2019 http://www.austin.org.au/HR/Workexperience/ Applications for Work Experience in 2019 will open in early September. Please continue to monitor the Austin website and submit your application to Mr Pringle in the Careers Office. Please be aware that only a certain number of placements are available and are therefore allocated on a “first come - first served” basis. Unfortunately not all departments are able to offer placements and not all weeks are available. Popular weeks book out very early (including school holidays) and all students must be over the age of 15 at the time of their placement.

Student Growth and ROSS PRINGLE, Careers Coordinator Leadership

STUDENT GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP

Lion on a Mission – House Leaders Project The Eltham Lions Club is running a ‘book drive’ for families with young children who do not have access to or can’t afford books for their children. The book drive they are running aims to give these families books for their children, to help and support their learning and childhood growth. The Eltham High School Year 11 and 12 House Leader team has decided to become involved with this great community project, by collecting books for these children and families in need. There will be a bookshelf set up near the General Office at the front of our school, where any appropriate children’s books are welcome to be donated, they will then be passed onto the Eltham Lions Club and distributed to families in need. Interschool Sport Being a school heavily devoted in community involvement and support we are proud to be Futsal engaging in this project and aim to collect several books for many families. The Year 11 and 12 House Leader Team

SPORT

Year 8 Girls Interschool Sport - Futsal On 22 August, 15 girls (two teams ) competed against St Helena College, Montmorency Secondary College, as well as an internal match in Futsal (Indoor Soccer). The first game of the day was our A team against our B team. All the girls kept up great teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the game. There was great work by the strikers, and an amazing defence. By the end of the game the scores were 11-1 in the favour of the A team. The next game was our B team against St Helena. Although discouraged at times, they kept up the awesome work in defence. By the end of the game the scores were 9 - 2 St Helena’s way. Then later our A team played against Montmorency Secondary College. We won 7-2 as the girls were great attackers. Then the B team played against Montmorency after the A team did. They had an awesome keeper second half and were great in defence. Lastly the A team played St Helena and won 6-3. Once again excellent work by the strikers, and great coaching by Ryan Joyce, Pre Service Teacher. Congratulations to the girls’ Futsal Teams. Alanah Sutton (Year 8, Stewart House)

9 COMMUNITY NEWS Year 7 Boys and Year 8 Girls Northern Zone Badminton Northern Zone The Year 7 Boy’s Badminton team attended the Northern Badminton Finals. The team Badminton consisted of four boys, Krystian Jaworski (Year 7,Everard House), Connor Tyndall (Year 7, Everard House), Maximilian Grussler (Year 7, Stewart House) and Anthony Pinder (Year 7,Everard House). At the Darebin Community Sports Centre on Thursday 23 August, we versed University High School and Thornbury High School. There were a few close games but unfortunately, we came third. Some of the highlights of the games were when Connor got an 18 hit rally and when Max won his singles match. Amelia Lawrence (Year 8, Rutter House), Jenna Kokkolis (Year 8, Stewart House), Darby Thomas (Year 8, Stewart House) and Olivia Baxendale (Year 8, Everard House) represented our school in the Year 8 Northern zone finals on Thursday 23 August. They faced very tough and skilled opposition, however, succeeded in winning quite a few sets. Throughout the day they improved significantly. Congratulations to both our Year seven boys and girls on a wonderful tournament. Cross Country Skiing Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Studies - Cross Country Skiing - Lake Mountain Students from the Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Studies classes travelled to Lake - Lake Mountain Mountain last week to partake in a day of Cross Country Skiing. Meeting at 6:00am at school, students travelled by bus towards Marysville. After a quick stop to pick up our equipment and refuel in the Bakery, we headed up the Mountain. Snow conditions were fantastic as the students took part in lessons, learning how to turn and stop. We continued to venture out on the trails, covering many kilometres before turning for home after lunch. On our way back to the base area, we were blessed with some amazing snow showers. Arriving back at the bus, we were able to change out of our water proof clothing for something more comfortable for the return journey. The bus trip home was certainly very quiet as many students took the opportunity to rest their eyes. A big thank you to the staff who volunteered to assist with our trip - Mr Tim Natoli, Mr Dave Matters and Ms Hannah Allen.

ROB WHITELEY and NIC COOPER, Outdoor and Enviromental Studies Teachers

Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup The Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup will be held between 9 and 14 December this year. Eltham High School is entering 16 teams. Details about the AVSC will be given out to students this week. A deposit of $100 needs to be paid by Friday 31 August. This can be paid to our school cashier or the total $460 can be paid on compass. The forms given out to players has a credit card slip if you prefer to pay in two payments. All details are in the information handed to students. If you don’t spot it by Friday, start checking the bottom of school bags. Any questions can be directed to Mr Thomas (9430 5150).

Volleyball Dates 16 October – Year 8 Round Robin 30 October – Year 8 Northern Zone Finals 31 October – Year 7 Northern Zone Finals 15 November – Year 8 State volleyball Final 16 November – Year 7 State Volleyball Final 9 December – 14 December – Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup If your child is selected in a state or national team or has a memorable sporting achievement, please let us know so we can share the good news.

U16’s and U18’s Girls Tag – North/West To be eligible for U16’s a student must be turning at least 14 and not be turning 17 in 2018 and for U18’s a student must be turning at least 16 and not be turning 19 in 2018 Date: Thursday 6 September 2018 Venue: Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows Time: 9.30am Meeting for a 10.00am start – 2:00pm Final. The Girls Tag provides an opportunity for U16’s & U18’s Girls to compete in a 9-aside Tag Competition. Winner and runners up of this day will progress onto a state finals based competition alongside Eastern district schools. For any inquiries please contact the respective development officers Ben Jack – bjack@nrl. com.au or Luke Suraci- [email protected].

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball Coach and Sports Teacher

10 COMMUNITY NEWS ART Year 7 Woodwork Year 7 Woodwork Year 7 students have been getting creative in woodwork during semester one. Our students had to investigate, design, produce and evaluate a wooden box for a specific purpose. The students created a design folio with design brief, technical drawings, inspiration and much more. The students then produced the box they had designed, they also evaluated their product and processes at end. They learnt many new skills such as using different saws, using a hammer and various finishing processes just to mention a few. You can see by the photos the end results are amazing.

DONNA AYRES, Woodwork Teacher

LANGUAGES

2018 French Study Tour to New Caledonia The countdown is on for our Eltham High School French study tour to New Caledonia! We would like to invite you to a compulsory final Information Evening on Monday, 10 September, commencing at 7:00pm in the lower 100s area of the school. This evening is designed to finalise necessary items such as updated itinerary, packing list, spending money, hotel rooming and other relevant documents. It is extremely important that you attend this Information Evening. Should you be unable to attend, please contact me at [email protected] or alternatively on 9430 5111. We look forward to seeing you at this Information Evening on Monday, 10 September in the lower 100s open space at 7:00pm. Merci beaucoup et à bientôt.

CATHERINE CONSIDINE, Languages KLA Coordintor

SCIENCE

eResearch Australasia eResearch Australiasia have extended an invite to any students in Years 10 to 12 to participate, at no cost, in eResearch Australasia which will be held in Melbourne, between 15 – 19 October (https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/).

Student Participation Options This is an outstanding opportunity for students to learn about cutting edge research and learn how information and communication technologies help researchers to make the best possible use of their data. Things to do: • Explore science datasets using Virtual and Augmented Reality environments • Meet a selection of researchers to discuss their posters and e-posters • Watch computer animations that showcase techniques for storytelling and science communication • Listen to conference keynotes – check out the conference homepage to see confirmed international and national invited speakers. More information will be announced soon! • Walk the exhibition floor and speak to researchers and technology providers • For more information see https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/students/

ROB COVENTRY, Science KLA Coordinator

11 COMMUNITY NEWS STUDENT SERVICES

The Harding Miller Education Foundation 75 Scholarships Available In 2019 Applications are now open to all eligible Year 8 girls enrolled at Australian Government schools to apply for a Harding Miller Education Foundation scholarship commencing in 2019. Girls in economically disadvantaged families don’t have access to the equipment, resources and services that girls from more affluent families have. We are awarding scholarships to high academic potential girls, facing socio-economic hardship.The scholarship provides computers, internet access, money for school expenses and access to tutoring and mentoring. When you educate a girl you break the vicious cycle of poverty. Apply now applications close 28 september 2018. For more information please: Call: (02) 9556 7537 email: [email protected] website: http://www.hardingmillereducationfoundation.org.au

Spectrum Journeys North Outreach Spectrum Journeys North Outreach are launching at the Hurstbridge Community Hub! Spectrum Journeys is a not for profit Autism service that works with carers and educators to support children on the Autism Spectrum. The service provides carer support and education for families and education staff through the following programs and initiatives: • Carer support groups and peer-based carer support • Advocacy and mentoring groups • Workshops for carers and educators • Outreach service

Advocacy and Mentoring Program for Carers Commencing: Monday 27 August 2018 with sessions on 3/9, 10/9, 17/9, 8/10. 10:00am – 11:30am at Hurstbridge Community Hub – 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge. This program consists of 5 sessions for parents and carers of children 12 years and younger on the Autism Spectrum. Session topics will include advocacy, building partnerships, working well with teachers and schools, and attending school meetings. Places are limited and only available to parents of children with Autism. To register, email [email protected] for an expression of interest form.

Parent Connect North Mondays commencing 15 October with sessions on 22 and 29 October and 5, 12 and 19 November. 10:00am – 11:30am at Hurstbridge Community Hub – 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge. The sessions will explore diagnosis, change, relationships, everyday life challenges, strengths, boundaries, self-esteem and self-care facilitated by Charlinda Parsons, Occupational Therapist To request an expression of interest form, email [email protected]. For more information about Spectrum Journeys’ services, please view their website www.spectrumjourneys.org.au.

SANE Forums Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) The SANE Lived Experience Forum on the EDV website now compliments the SANE Carers forum that has been available on the website for some time. I highly recommend The Lived Experience Forum as a safe, anonymous community for people living with mental illness, or people caring for someone with an eating disorder, it is moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals. Please note these forums do not provide crisis counselling. If you need urgent help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or in an emergency call 000. https://eatingdisorders.saneforums.org/

12 COMMUNITY NEWS YouthFest 2018 – Calling All Young Performers Applications for YouthFest performers are now open! YouthFest welcomes diversity in performances including spoken word artists, bands, solo artists plus more! If you’d like to apply, go to www.banyuleyouth.com/youthfest18-performer-call-out More info: contact Roland on 9098 8010

Strategies For Supporting Young People Online: Free support workshop for parents/carers of adolescents Banyule Youth Services are pleased to be hosting the team from PROJECT ROCKIT who will be doing a Parents Support Workshop around how to support teens with social media use When: Wednesday 29 August 6:30-8:30pm Where: Watermarc - Level 4, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough 3088 Who: parents or carers of adolescents Cost: FREE – Bookings via this link. More info: please contact Banyule Youth Services on 9457 9855 or email banyuleyouth@ banyule.vic.gov.au

BNYSN – Free Networking and PD Locally The BNYSN are planning their term 4 free PD and networking event for practitioners. To make sure it’s the most valuable session possible we’d be grateful if you could complete our simple 2 minute survey to find out what you’d like to attend. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J93DFW2

Street Art and New Hope Term 3 For young people aged 14 - 24 who have an interest in beat making, MCing, graffiti writers, freestylers and friends! When: Wednesdays throughout Term 3 – 4:30pm - 7:30pm Where: 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora 3083 Cost: FREE More info: Contact Lisa on 9457 9897 or www.banyuleyouth.com

Parent Information SBS Insight aired an episode about gaming and addiction this week. This might be of interest to any parent or familes due to the high number of inquiries’ from regarding gaming at home and school. To see the video please see the link below. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1284354627710/insight-game-on

PRISIM Hi all, The PRISIM Group and myself would like to let you know that next Friday, 31 August is Wear It Purple Day. This event is an opportunity for students and staff alike to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community, with a focus on LGBTQI+ youth. Please show your support by wearing purple on the day and spreading the word to your students. For more information, please visit http://wearitpurple.org/about-wear-it-purple/ or read the attached pdf.

PRISIM is ‘People Respecting Individuals Sexual Identity Movement’. All PRISIM members are invited to our weekly meetings every Friday during lunch time in student services. Eltham High School’s LGBT+ support group. All year levels are welcome to come and join.

LOUISE HEATHCOTE, Student Services Leader

13 COMMUNITY NEWS Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation

COLLECTING BOOKS FOR KIDS

Eltham High is celebrating book week by supporting the Eltham Lions Club in their book drive. We are looking for Video Competition children’s books to give to 16 July – 9 October disadvantaged families. If you have any to spare, please Suicide is responsible for the loss of more young people than car crashes. donate to the bookshelf in the front office. Get creative. Show someone you care.

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14 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 2018 Northern Melbourne Skills Competition

COMPETITION DATES AUTOMOTIVE - Wed 29 Aug BRICKLAYING - Thu 6 Sept CARPENTRY - Thu 6 Sept ELECTRO TECH - Thu 6 Sept ENGINEERING - Wed 5 Sept PLUMBING - Mon 3 Sept RETAIL COSMETIC/SALON ASSISTANT - Wed 5 Sept

The Northern Melbourne Skills BENEFITS FOR SCHOOLS Competition benefits everyone Give it a go! involved – the students competing, AS A COMPETITOR YOU WILL . . . • Improved image of VET programs that provide good marketing and their teachers/trainers, and industry • Be exposed to a variety of skills – by raising standards, improving promotional opportunities. skill development outcomes • Be better equipped with the know- how you need to decide your future • Improved connections/linkages and enhancing learning through to industry, employers and wider competitive processes. • Have the opportunity to build your community. character, confidence, commitment, The Competition looks at skill and self-esteem • Competition activities become an development and hands-on learning. • Celebrate and showcase your skills established tool within the teaching, It actively engages industry to judge training and learning framework. and advise the participants on industry • Prove to yourself you have what it standards and helps highlight the takes to succeed in your industry BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS sorts of skills that assist participants to & INDUSTRY successfully gain employment. BENEFITS FOR COMPETITORS The Northern Melbourne Skills • Joining a team of like-minded The Northern Melbourne Skills Competition will provide the participants business operators pledging to Competition is designed as a link with a platform to strive and be support young people by simply between education, business and recognised for excellence. Other benefits saying “I can help’’. youth. First and second-year VET include: students are encouraged to take part • Contributing to the development of • Dramatically boosting VET students’ industry and work standard skills. and showcase their skills, learn from skills and performance levels industry experts and develop networks • Raising the profile of your business in • Demonstrating VET students’ potential that may benefit them as they the local community. transition into the workforce. to current and future employers.