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Albury High School Grapevine Albury High School Grapevine Tradition, Innovation and Excellence Find us at: 625 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW 2640 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albury-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 60213488 Term 1 Week 3 2012 9th February 2012 Issue 1 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT One is seeking to represent AHS internationally for the National Youth Science V It is with great pleasure that I welcome all students, Forum. staff and families back to Albury High School for the In music for the HSC Khayl Picard was first in 2012 year. the state and Alex Cameron 10th. An As Principal, my mission is to honour the three key outstanding achievement which would be the ideals located at the bottom of the badge. result of hard work by the families, staff and 1. Tradition most importantly students alike. A school such as Albury High School is steeped in AHS had 38 entries on the Distinguished tradition and the contribution to our school culture that Achievers list with 9 students having multiple results from respecting those traditions plays an entries. important part in the success of our students. As a 10 students had ATAR‟s over 90 with a top of school community we can all play a part by ensuring 97.55 and 19 other students had ATAR‟s of uniform for example is maintained so that when our between 81.5 and 89.8. These results open students are seen in the community they are up a world of opportunity at University and representing our school with pride, by being in full beyond. uniform. Another example would be maintaining our The excursion during the Christmas holidays strong links with the community through events such is another example with all reports to date as ANZAC Day. commending staff and students. 2. Innovation There are many ways we can demonstrate the three A school and staff that rests on its laurels will be left key ideals. Several students are in the process of behind in this ever changing world, especially as starting a school based traineeship and technology advances so quickly. We need to apprenticeship in Year 10 and many students continually improve systems and modify teaching to undertake VET and TAFE courses in Senior years. My meet the needs of each and every student. I will work passion is to lead the school and support the with the school council, P & C, staff and community to leadership already evident in continuing and improving look for new relationships, strategies and experiences on educational outcomes for all students. to ensure Albury High School is innovative and moves AD ASTRA PER ASPERA – „TO THE STARS THROUGH forward building on the exceptional results both DIFFICULT WAYS‟ academic, sporting and cultural we already achieve. Darryl Ward 3. Excellence Principal At my first assembly and in Year meetings I have already broached this topic with students. My clear SUCCESS UPDATE OF EX STUDENTS expectation is for all students to achieve to the best of Nicholas Clifford and Charlie Sarroff, two ex students their ability. I can already see evidence of this in my of Albury High, have a business in Melbourne called first few days: Truce Films. They have made a short film called “The Several students have already completed Kitchen Sink” which has made the top 16 out of 800 applications for the Lions Youth of the Year short films for the TROP Fest Film Awards which will competition. be held in Sydney next weekend. Congratulations and good luck! th 9 February 2012 PRELIMINARY HSC COURSE AIDA Year 11 students have started their Preliminary HSC Albury High School musical for this year is AIDA. The courses from day one this year. Senior study requires Musical is by Tim Rice and Elton John. students to be more pro-active in their learning and The cast has been selected from auditions held at the organised in their time management. With numbers end of 2011 and rehearsals begin next week. Ms approaching 200 in the year 11 group it is important Rundell-Gordon is the Artistic Director while Mrs that all students are informed as to the school's Barber will be the Musical Director. The Principals, expectations of students' responsibilities regarding Dancers and Musicians will be rehearsing this term. assessments within the HSC program. To this end, a They will be joined by the Chorus next term. Over 80 forum evening has been organised for Wednesday students will be involved. 15th February at 7:30pm in the school hall to provide The performances will be at the Albury Performing information for parents and students. Invitations have Arts Centre in October (Term 4). been issued to all year 11 students last week and the It is essential that those who have been chosen to assessment booklets will be issued this week. I perform are at rehearsals. Rehearsals this term will encourage all Year 11 students and their parents to be one lunch time and sport afternoon each week. We attend this important information evening which will be sending home information next week that explains the complex issues of Board of Studies outlines the commitment required and costs involved. requirements, student assessment policy & Congratulations to these students in securing leading procedures and basic career information. roles: Andrew King Aida Anna Mannering Deputy Principal Senior School Radames Brendan McFarlane Amneris Georgie Currie Zoser Ben Hooppell Nehabka Glyns Van Damme DER LAPTOP CASES Mereb Harry Thurtell For students in years 9 to 12, just a reminder that Nubian King Kain Pollard laptops must be carried in a suitable laptop case Pharoah Alex Rowe which is in good repair. Laptop cases that are cracked Thank you to the SRC who voted to use the money and or broken will need to be replaced. The school raised at the swimming carnival for the musical. has laptop hard cases for sale for $15.00. You will Costumes & Props: We are searching for any white need to see Mr Mosinski in the school Library to sheets which are no longer needed to help in making obtain a suitable case. costumes. We are also looking for plastic fruit, antique looking pots, rugs & cushions to borrow closer to the In the coming weeks there will be spot checks to production date. ensure that students have suitable laptop cases and a Margie Gleeson check on the appropriateness of data stored on their HT CAPA/Producer devices. Students found without a case or a damaged case will have their laptops confiscated and held until they obtain a satisfactory case. Inappropriate data will CALCULATORS - YEAR 7 be deleted and if necessary disciplinary action will be Due to the introduction of Federal Government taken by the school. This action can include: Secondary Numeracy Test the current Year 7 will disciplinary action according to the school's “Good require a calculator for the exam. The calculator our Discipline and Welfare Code" for inappropriate data, Year 7students use is the Casio FX82AUPLUS. confiscation and removal from the laptop program for Students may purchase these through the school by a period of time or a day loan only imposed for a paying $22 at the Front Office and bringing the receipt period of time. The laptop devices are an important to the Maths staffroom where it will be issued and tool for students to use in the modern educational engraved for free. If you purchase a calculator environment. A lot of time and resources has been elsewhere we are happy to freely engrave your son or put in place to support the program. Students are daughter‟s name but we do not cover any warranty asked to have their charged units with them for use in which for a school purchased calculator is same day class and to look after the units in a responsible replacement. manner. Mr Wright Andrew King Mathematics Deputy Principal 2 th 9 February 2012 WOMBATS HOCKEY CLUB Interested in playing hockey or learning to play Coming events for Term 1 2012 hockey? We are looking for people for all our teams, that is Under 12‟s Under 14‟s, Under 16‟s, right though to seniors and veterans. Registration day is Sunday the 19th of February at the Albury Hockey Centre in WEEKS 3, 4 & 5 COMING EVENTS Cadell St (athletics entrance area) from 10am until noon. Please come and see us on the day (look for the green and gold banner) . Alternatively you can Wednesday February 15 HSC Preliminary Course give Cayte Campbell a call on 0402 435 433 or Joy Information Night Lee a call on 0438 216 085 Tuesday February 21 Zone Swimming & Diving Carnival DRAMA 2012 Friday February 24 Health Expo for Years Drama classes with the Sharyn Hill School of Speech 11 & 12 and Drama will be offered from year 7 to year 12, after school at the Albury Public School Hall. Enrolment forms are available on request. Classes involve creative thinking, improvisation, script work, dramatic movement and vocal work developing confident and imaginative individuals through group activities. All groups devise a performance for the end of year WEEKS 3, 4 & 5 CANTEEN production at Hothouse Theatre. Classes have the opportunity to participate in the Albury/Wodonga Sight and Sound Festival. Thursday February 9 Andrea Grimmond, For further information contact: Sharyn Hill 60 413 457 Jacqui Nero or 0411 181 655 Friday February 10 Help Needed Monday February 13 Help Needed NAVIGATING TEENAGE DEPRESSION SEMINAR Tuesday February 14 Help Needed For parents, teenagers and people who work with Wednesday February 15 Help Needed young people. A free Community Education Seminar Thursday February 16 Help Needed which will cover topics such as What are mood Friday February 17 Help Needed disorders? / How to spot early warning signs / How to Monday February 20 Help Needed build resilience / What to do.
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