2018 Moocooboola

2018 MOOCOOBOOLA

HUNTERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL OPERA AD MAIORA Contents WHAT’S INSIDE 01 06 45

Principal’s Message School Captains Year 12 of 2018

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Deputy Principals Report Academics

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Parents and Community Events

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Hunters Hill High School Staff Students Message from Message from the Principal the Deputy

2018. Probably the year of biggest Secondly, there needed to be a far Principals change since the attempted closure greater emphasis on the higher of the school over a decade and order thinking skills of analysis and a half ago. This has come about critical evaluation less of things due to a variety of factors. First of when identifying, describing and all, we had, at the end of 2017 the comprehending. In conjunction retirement of educational legends with this there had to be a push for Judith Felton and Michael Mur- getting the students themselves to phy, followed by the moving on of be more engaged learners, rather One of the most enjoyable aspects 2018 has been a year of growth for Our school was successful in their This emphasis has been combined other key school personnel through than passive learners, as learning of the year has been being able to Hunters Hill High with our student application to be accepted into with a focus on developing students’ promotion and transfer as well as is far more effective when students see our really talented musicians numbers approaching 700, and the University of Sydney’s STEM literacy and writing skills using the significant changes to existing cur- understand how they are learning play at both school functions and many new teachers joining our Academy, a program designed to ALARM scaffold (A Learning and riculum and syllabi. things as well as why. Finally, there at a range of competitions and school, bringing with them a wealth equip teachers with the skills to to Responding Matrix). Still, despite it being a busy year needed to be a way to involve our venues. I have been really proud and breadth of experience. Our motivate Australia’s young people We will further improve the teach- it has been a very positive one for parents and carers in the learning of the efforts of our students, by school community has celebrated to choose science, mathematics ing and learning culture over the me as I have been able to forge a process which we have tried to do the dedication they show, and the many successes across a number of and technology subjects at school, next two years of this school plan positive relationship with the school with the utilisation of a social media happiness, they gain from pursuing community, started to get to know platform and the upcoming intro- their talents. I am really grateful for different areas throughout the year then to pursue science, technolo- with a change to the timetable and and be impressed by the students of duction of the parent portal. the effort the P&C make in co-or- including in sport, the Creative and gy, engineering and mathematics curriculum pattern studied by Year Hunters Hill. dinating all these ensembles, the Performing Arts, as well as academ- (STEM) career pathways. There has 7-10 to be implemented next year. Of course, we have welcomed a Unfortunately, to support all these commitments of so many parents ically. Our Year 12 cohort success- been an increase in the cross-cur- lot of new staff and a number of changes the school has needed to and the support of the CAPA staff. fully completed their HSC and their ricular and Project Based Learning Deputy Principal’s new Head Teachers as well as a make a number of changes to its Our student’s individual suc- secondary schooling and began the activities that students are involved Susan Turnbull (7,9,11) new Deputy Principal Ms Chiew- structure to facilitate a stronger cesses are spread across a range transition into their adult lives. We in and this will continue in 2019 and Michelle Chiew (8,10,12) Meldrum. I am sure you will read pedagogy and to introduce a men- of disciplines. We have talented wish them all the best. beyond. more about them in the faculty spe- toring structure within the school. artists, sportsmen, photographers, cific sections of the Moccooboola More details on the school plan will chess players, cheerleaders, public This year, Hunters Hill High has Increased student engagement, but I am pleased that, for the most be found in the 2018 Annual School speakers and young civic leaders. been led by a new Senior Execu- student-centred learning and part, they are settling in well and Report. Our students are heavily involved in I am pleased that the new school volunteering for a range of causes, tive Team. As Principal, Mr Greg future-focused learning has been executive is developing a strong- So 2019 will at least be a year that which reflects the public-spirited Lill and Deputy Principal’s Ms a priority for Hunters Hill High ly shared sense of purpose and a looks different aesthetically but nature of our school. One thing that Michelle Chiew-Meldrum and Ms School, and teachers have been positive approach to the reality of also even more different pedagogi- definitely deserves a mention this Susan Turnbull, have implemented focusing on the development of school change. cally than 2018 as the teaching and year is the first Hunters Hill High many changes at an administrative students’ higher-order and crit- The focus for this year began with initiatives take hold. I have not had School Colour Run. Once again level to make teaching and learning ical thinking skills. The ability to a hard and open look at the results the chance to get to know Year 12 the P&C with the support of Mr priorities successful. An emphasis problem-solve, evaluate and think the school has been achieving and as well as I normally would, having Habbouchi were the driving force in on the development and refinement critically and creatively are essential the resultant school plan has been in mind, they’ve had a lot of study this event which was both fantastic of instructional leadership skills of skills for students if they are to developed from that analysis. The to do and I’ve had a busy last year for school spirit and raised money those in key positions has contrib- be successful in an ever-changing very clear result of that critical as well. towards air-conditioning. uted to pedagogical change. world. analysis has been to develop a two Mind you the best things about pronged approach to the renewal of Still, they have been a cheerful, Hunters Hill is that the best things pedagogy in the school. respectful group of young men and are still to come. We are going to women and I know that their teach- get bigger and better over the next Firstly, in the way that students ers have generally been happy with few years. Make sure you are part of writing skills have been developed their application to their studies. the journey. and how they get feedback along I am hopeful that there will be the way. some strong results from them and that they will be able to fulfil their Greg Lill 1 dreams post high school. Principal 2 Parents

& Community Performing arts highlights in 2018 included the Jazz A Dance Troupe, Hunters Hill High School P&C Association volunteers were Senior Percussion Ensemble and very active supporting the HHHS community during 2018. Year 7 Cellist (Daniel Connard) being accepted into the Ryde School In addition to the P&C operating the school canteen and Spectacular and performing at the uniform shop, school parents/carers provided invaluable Sydney Opera House, a Gold award support by volunteering in the both shops every week. The at NSW Band Festival for the Stage uniform shop was moved to larger premises to provide Band, and a second place for a stu- more space for change rooms (with particular thanks to dent band in the covers section of the school and to the uniform shop staff for the significant the Joey’s Battle of the Bands. work involved).

P&C funds (around $50K) supported P&C volunteers supported a number of working bees in the following improvements in the the grounds and a number of parent representatives as- school: air conditioning of 3 class- sisted with teacher merit selection panels during the year. rooms; cricket net/pitch upgrade; P&C volunteers also helped the school to identify a sound drones for students to participate technician to significantly improved the sound in the hall in a schools’ aeronautical challenge; and maximise the audience enjoyment of events. computers and software for a video Hunters Hill High School P&C Association volunteers were editing suite and TAS department very active supporting the HHHS community during 2018. purchase of an industrial standard drum sander to support HSC major In addition to the P&C operating the school canteen and works. The canteen needed major uniform shop, school parents/carers provided invaluable cool room repairs and a new stove, support by volunteering in the both shops every week. The both funded by P&C. uniform shop was moved to larger premises to provide more space for change rooms (with particular thanks to Lastly, the P&C meetings during the the school and to the uniform shop staff for the significant year provided a great opportunity work involved). for constructive dialogue between A significant achievement in 2018 was the inaugural HHHS parents, the school principal and Colour Run. This fun event built a strong sense of connec- other school staff/students, as well tion within the school community and raised $13K towards as a social opportunity for HHHS air conditioning more classrooms. parents/carers to connect.

P&C volunteers and the Principal were also active in lobbying Mitch Kirkman surrounding schools, council and RMS for improvements in HHHS P&C Association President footpath/road crossings in Reiby Street (and nearby areas) to increase the safety of all school students approaching from this direction.

P&C volunteers provided a record number of performing arts opportunities for the school’s students this year, with four dance troupes (Jazz A & B, Tap and Hip Hop) and five music ensembles (Concert & Stage Bands, Junior & Senior Percus- sion Ensembles plus a Strings Ensemble). Performances from these groups enriched school events as well as representing the school at the HHHS Open Day, Moocooboola Festival, Ryde Eisteddfod, DanceSpec Eisteddfod, Bedlam at the Bay Community Event, Ryde Schools Spectacular, Joey’s Battle of the Bands, Boronia Park Carols and a Red Earth Christmas Benefit Concert (with the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra and seven feeder primary schools). The school also contributed with much improved strings and percussion storage areas being constructed in the music block.

3 4 I thoroughly enjoyed my time Our Senior Percussion and Dance playing great music with the other ensembles both represented the Staff Photo School students of the stage band, and it school with style at the Opera House was experiences and interactions on Monday 29th October and in my Captains’ like this that built friendly bonds be- opinion stole the show- [slight bias]. tween myself and others of Hunters Robert Oetomo and Kate Hickey Hill High School’s community. have both developed outstanding Report performance skills in these commit- Huon Kirkman, Vice Captain ted students. Parents Monique Col- This year, as vice-captain, I regu- man and Delphine Davies continue Hunters Hill High’s creative and larly found myself in front of fellow working tirelessly behind the scenes. students and guests from outside performing arts faculty has been the school, whether it be to relay extremely progressive this year. Alexander Galati , CAPA Captain announcements to all the students As the senior student body repre- on Monday’s morning assembly, or sentative of CAPA Captain, I have This being my HSC and graduating, tackling the ambitious role as an viewed the enormous transforma- being events captain made for a busy MC for school assemblies. I even tion of our school’s music program schedule. Open Day was a fantas- had the privilege of conducting from its infancy to where it is now. tic opportunity to welcome new my own Year 12 Graduation Day With the school’s numbers growing, families and connect with familiar alongside Fiona Schnitzler, female our performing arts community families. The evening concerts vice-captain for 2018, which is a succeeds to achieve and strive for including Variety Night and Soiree memorable experience. not only performance excellence, taught me how much work goes into I’ve found these opportunities for but also student enjoyment. Our no- creating performance events for the public speaking and interactions table concert and stage bands have teachers particularly. But I loved with people have helped build my concentrated their efforts to outside being involved in the process from overall confidence and ability to competitions, placing a credit score start to finish. The roll of Events communicate well with others, in the Sydney Eisteddfod and a gold Captain is an amazing opportunity to developments that will positively award in the NSW Band Festival. connect with students and teachers and the wider school community. I impact my life from here on. I feel Although, my journey at Hunters Hill really enjoyed the experience of be- as though I have created strong has come to an end, I’m glad to have ing the EVENTS captain and greatly connections with teachers and stu- witnessed our school’s creative side encourage future year 12 students to Principal Mr. Gregory Lill dents (throughout the year groups), Mathematics Counsellor flourish. apply for the roll. Deputy Principal Ms Michelle Chiew-Meldrum Neilsen, Mr. Ben (R/HT Maths) Shelley, Ms. Elizabeth especially through my involvement Deputy Principal Ms Susan Turnbull Kim, Ms. Lucy Campagna, Ms. Pina in the school’s music program. Lenard, Ms. Ria (Yr. 8 Adv) Somers, Ms. Lee English Nguyen, Mr. Anthony Goulousis, Ms. Elena (HT Term 1-2) Sadh, Ms. Shefali TAS O’Donnell, Ms. Alicia (HT) Shen, Dr. Anne Pickles, Mr. Warren (R/HT –TAS, PDHPE) Brierty, Ms. Julia Wild, Ms. Nadine (Yr. 7 Adv) Herlihy Went, Ms. Amber STUDENT LEADERS Cockburn, Ms. Meghan Hunt, Ms. Vanessa Dagwell, Ms. Brianna Science Karac, Ms. Zeljka Malagre, Ms. Samantha Aubusson, Mr. David (R/HT) (Yr. 9 Adv.) Cartwright, Mr. David (Yr. 9 Adv) Naguid, Ms. Krestin Sawyer, Ms. Deanne (HT) Patten, Ms. Edwina Bruce, Mr. Robert PDHPE Slavica, Ms. Iva Dennis, Mr. George Bastian, Mr. David Walkom, Mr. Michael Richardson, Mr. Alex Habbouchi, Mr. Daniel Riviera, Ms. Julia Neild, Mr. Michael Student Support Team Law, Mr. Ivan Styles, Ms. Nicole Simpson, Ms. Ruth (HT Teaching & Learning) Willoughby, Mr. Russell Wade, Mr. Greg (Yr. 12 Adv) Austin, Ms. Jess Woolford, Ms. Belinda (Sports Co-Ordinator) Dickinson, Ms. Suzanne HSIE De Santis, Ms. Jessica Sherwin, Mr. David (HT) School Admin Office Payne, Ms. Aviva Aniello, Ms. Theresa Bergin, Mrs. Kim Schroeder, Ms. Victoria Barclay, Mr. Bruce Cowan, Ms. Rose Hutchinson, Ms. Sonia Demetri, Ms. Paris CAPA Luk, Mr. Kenji Flanagan, Ms. Sharon (Enrolments) Sibley, Ms. Jenny (HT Capa) Mcalpine, Mr. Warwick (Yr 7 Inspire/Yr 10 Adv) Harris, Ms. Jo O’Toole, Ms. Mara Razko, Ms. Eliss Jabbour, Ms. Hiam Scenna, Ms. Dominique Skinner, Mr. Adam (Yr. 11 Adv) Kandalaft, Ms. Rosabelle Tombs, Ms. Riley Wong, Mr. Will Maroon, Ms. Martha Wong, Ms. Anne O’Grady, Ms. Beth Languages Thomson, Ms. Ros Talbot, Ms. Clare IT Support Library Range, Mr. John Alexander Galati (CAPA Captain) From left to right: Errington, Mr. Jeffrey and Kayla Hayden-Moraes School Vice Captains Fiona Schnitzler, Huon Kirkman and School Captains General Assistant Careers Roose, Mr. Alan (Events Co-ordinator) Ben Jones and Aina Ibrahim 5 Polak, Ms. Nikki Edwards, Mr. Rod 6 English

Another year has gone by, where There are also some new faces in our wonderful students have English in 2019. We have farewelled proven themselves to be a united our Head Teacher, Ms Elena Gou- and positive group of young adults. lousis, who has taken up a position Year 12 have once again conquered closer to home and we thank her the challenges of the HSC. This is for her years of dedication and the final year group to graduate leadership. Ms Alicia O’Donnell has under the ‘old’ syllabus and they joined our school community as are the last group to engage in the Head Teacher English and has set- SECTION ONE: Area of Study topic ‘Discovery’. The tled in nicely to begin a fresh year students will be sorely missed as in 2019. Ms Meghan Cockburn has they leave our care to discover the also joined us as a new permanent world. member of staff and we welcome As the first year group through the her to our passionate team. ‘new’ syllabus, Year 11 have show- ACADEMICS cased their skills in both analytical With the new members of staff and 08 English 15 Mathematics 21 Japanese and creative writing, and they have the new changes to the English 09 Library 17 TAS 22 Raise approached the new tasks and syllabus, we are implementing some skill set with enthusiasm. They are fresh and exciting learning strate- 10 CAPA 19 HSIE 23 International wished all the very best as they gies for the year ahead. Each year Science Aboriginal Education Sport 13 20 24 enter their HSC year, engaging group will now engage in a study of with the topic of ‘Texts and Human a Shakespearean text, inquiry based Experiences’. Year 10 have engaged learning and reflective imaginative in a robust end of year examination writing. Additionally, in fitting with and have approached their work the demands of the syllabus, each with maturity and dedication. We year group will now complete a have been proud of the way that multimodal presentation that in- they have engaged with the new corporates skills in technology into skill of reflective writing and we are their learning. excited to see what they will create as seniors in 2019. Year 9 have been English have a fantastic year of stu- utilising their skills in ALARM with dent learning and growth ahead and a comprehensive study of Shake- we can’t wait for another exciting speare’s ‘Macbeth’. Year 8 developed year in 2019. their public speaking skills through a dramatic reading of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Head Teacher of English Alicia O’Donnell Year 7, our newest and most bright- eyed students, have enjoyed their literacy lessons and have learnt valuable skills in critical reading and writing. They also embraced their “dark sides” in our unit on gothic literature.

8 The Library I have built a rich collection and Poetry writing classes have meant I am confident that I can connect that the library not only distributes It’s been a wonderful year for our all students to a book that they will literature but it also creates litera- library. This is my second year in enjoy. ture. It’s been a wonderful privi- this position and I have enjoyed lege to be in this position and I am positioning our library as a central In addition to building a solid looking forward to 2019. Thank you hub of teaching and learning at reading culture we have provided to all staff, students and community Hunters Hill High School. We have support for teaching and learning. members. delved deeper with fermenting a The building of the film studio must rich reading culture. I have heard be mentioned. Next year we hope to Teacher Librarian visitors comment when they enter embed film creation across faculties Jeffrey Errington the space that it is often full of stu- and the possibilities are endless. dents deeply immersed in the novel that they are reading. Seniors have enjoyed deepening their learning as they use the study This is a wonderful event to witness room to focus on preparing for their as it means our library is a gateway exams. to 19th century Paris, Medieval Spain and even Mars.

Drama This HSC play is a beautiful com- CREATIVE AND bination of political commentary, Drama at Hunters Hill High School PERFORMING ARTS black humour and Splatterfest The- CAPA has been busy this year with excur- atre - a number of students, with The challenge of writing a thorough Riley has brought her energy and sions, ensembles and community Students of Hunters Hill High front row seats, went home with CAPA report is ensuring that it en- enthusiasm for both learning areas School enjoy a vast music and projects. ‘blood stains’ on their clothes! compasses the multifaceted nature and after creating up a fabulous dance program with an array of of this faculty. The following is just rock band arrangement of instru- performance training opportunities The Year 7 Drama Ensemble repre- Head of Teaching and Learning a snap shot of teachers, classroom ments in room 102- took to the available each week. All ensembles sented the school at the Arts Alive Ruth Simpson programs, student work, ensem- walls of room 403 with a fresh coat are led by professionals in each Festival with their engaging per- bles and performances, support of paint during the school holidays. specific area of study. This includes formance “Break Out.” A big thank students staff and parents. Both rooms are now inviting learn- Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop Dancing, you to their director Bec Jones ing centres enjoyed by many of our Percussion ensembles, a Concert for working with the group over Early January 2018 we all enjoyed year 7-10 students. and Stage Band as well as our Semester 1. the exciting news of the safe ar- growing String ensemble. rival of Harry Vowell. Claire Vowell Special note must be made of our was our full time music teacher three Music Practicum teachers who Senior Drama students also attend- Two Guitar classes conducted by throughout 2016 and 2017 and is have each contributed to the CAPA ed a production of “The Lieutenant a professional musician allow stu- enjoying a wonderful year off with learning environment throughout dents of all standards to grow their of Inishmore” at the New Theatre in her busy bub. 2018. Mara O’Toole, Danielle Colli- skill level whilst having fun with Newtown. gan and Amy Kang each completed new friends. At the end of Term 1 Ms Riley Tombs their University of New South Wales was appointed through merit training whilst at Hunters Hill High selection to the full time position of School and demonstrated that future Music and Visual Arts teacher. state high school students will be in excellent hands. 9 10 Some of our students are members of the Lane Cove Youth Orchestra and our school had the privilege of hosting their recent rehearsal in preparation for their annual Christmas Concert RED EARTH. This concert will also be held at Hunters Hill High school on De- cember 10th from 6.30pm and all funds collected will go toward supporting the farmers and community of Gunnedah. Our stage band will also feature at this event and David Cartwright and his culinary crew has become a sort after addition to our many after hours events with high tasty canopies. Many hours of work in preparation for this event have been undertaken by Tim Manefield and his family and this is a great opportunity for the school community to showcase our hall and breathe taking views.

Head Teacher of CAPA Jennifer Sibley

All of these ensembles meet and At the heart off all great perfor- HSC performances can be stressful rehearse before or after school in mance events are the people how but our year 11 students pictured DANCE our facilities and engage in concerts, supported the performance. here are taking a moment to ‘Jam’ 2018 has been a year of incredible JUNE VARIETY NIGHT - All 4 eisteddfods, workshops and special Our tech crew headed up by Mr with Ben Higham in year 12 before growth for the dance program. Not troupes’ performances assemblies. Several ensembles have John Range are vital at all school the big event of the HSC perfor- only in numbers with four troupes represented the school at the Ryde assembly and special events and mance exam. but also an amazing progress in Achievement Assembly – Hip Hop School Spectacular annual concert performances both during and after standard. In all genres from Jazz to performance at the Sydney Opera House over hours. Most of their work goes Elective music students often Hip Hop, students have improved the last five years. Coupled with our unnoticed mostly because they do support each other in performanc- enormously on their technique and JULY TUDC Dance competition - elective Music program and Drama their job so well but to Liam, Harry, es as back-up singers, drummers performance skills. The troupes are Hip Hop 3rd place opportunities throughout the year- Kenny and those who often join and guitarists. This gives younger starting to reap the fruit of their the Creative and Performing Arts are them we say a massive thank you. students a deeper understanding of hard work. AUGUST -MOOCOOBOOLA alive and well at Hunters Hill High. all that is involved in preparing for FESTIVAL – Jazz A and Hip-Hop This thank you also goes out to this major event. I really enjoy being involved in performances Ruth Simpson will miss her dynam- our back stage crew members who this program. It is very reward- ic year 12 Drama class who used set up and pack up silently in just The HSC also celebrates musical ing to witness students, boys and SEPTEMBER Ryde Eisteddfod - Google classroom to broaden their moments allowing each act to move traditions from around the world. girls, from all years growing in Jazz A 2nd place, Hip-Hop Highly academic preparation for the HSC seamlessly. To Sarah Osborne, Yujin played several of her recent confidence, making their mark Commended + Edna Wilde Encour- written examination but of spe- Aiden Lee, Natalie Harrison, and Al- performance pieces on a traditional within the school community while agement Award $500.00!! cial note was the news that Meg exandra Larkins and …..We express Korean instrument. developing great friendships and Dortmans’ costume design will be our deep appreciation for your time becoming a tight unit. DanceSpec Schools Challenge on display at On STAGE in February and talent. Music Soiree – Tap troupe perfor- 2019. Big congratulations to both 2018 Performances and mance fabulous women!! Competitions OCTOBER Ryde School (Our dance card has been full this Spectacular Jazz A performance year) 11 12 Science During Semester Two, Year 8 and SCIENCE STUDENTS Year 10 students undertook the INVESTIGATE, VALID Tests. The Validation of ECPERIMENT, AND Assessment 4 Learning and Individ- ual Development (VALID) program LEARN. is provides an online end-of-stage assessment for the Science KLA. It has been an exciting year for VALID assists the school to monitor Science at Hunters Hill High School. the students achievement and will We welcomed Ms Sawyer as Head continue to inform planning, pro- Teacher Science from the beginning gramming and assessment practices of term 4. Unfortunately we also said for the future. a very sad goodbye to Mr Aubusson as he moved on as Head Teacher Year 7 completed their first cross Science of Killara High school. We curricular STEM activity this year. thank him for all his work as reliev- Students designed, built and tested ing Head Teacher during 2018. their wind turbines in TAS, Mathe- matics and Science. We look forward A highlight of 2018 was the Taronga to more cross curricular projects Zoo excursion. Our Year 7 students next year. visited the zoo as part of a Maths and Science task to answer the In line with our goal to aid tran- question: ‘To Zoo or Not To Zoo’. sitions, we welcomed years 5 and On their trip, they evaluated the 6 students from our local primary sustainability and diversity practices schools for Hands on Science and of the Taronga Zoo, whilst wander- Top of the Hill. After several days ing some of the exhibits, viewing the extracting DNA from strawberries, seal show and seeing some native building a model space capsule, animals up close. dissecting eyes and various combustions, it’s safe to say they had a blast. The Science faculty focused on introducing the ALARM framework to writing in Science this year. Head Teacher of Science Students used scaffolds to improve Deanne Sawyer the depth of their writing. We will continue to develop student’s ability to demonstrate deep understanding in Science. Next year we will work to ensure assessment tasks are rich and engaging

13 14 Math- ematics This year has been an engaging year for Hunters Hill High School students in Mathematics. Once again, the MANSW (Mathemat- We introduced a new member staff, ics Association of NSW) Annual con- Mr Anthony Nguyen, to the Math- ference gave us the opportunity to ematics Faculty this year and said get out of the classroom and engage farewell to Ms Lucy Kim. in some professional learning. With the focus on “New Horizons”, the The Numeracy Centre has continued seminars covered a range of topics, to shine throughout 2018, giving such as preparing for new syllabus- students a space to engage with es, new NESA standards, as well as their peers and teachers outside of Two Year 7 students ranked in the Once again, Year 8 students enjoyed addressing the need for investigative their normal classroom. Primarily top 2% of the competition and a their Ratio Party in which they par- tasks in Stage 6 assessment. The two used by students to receive support total of 18 students ranked in the top ticipated in a number of fun activities keynote speakers, Dan Meyer and with their learning and their diffi- 20% across both Year 7 and 8. related to ratios, and got to make (and Eddie Woo, engaged attendees with culties, students also use the time eat) chocolate crackles. through discussions on creating to complete outstanding homework Additionally, our first team, the Year surprise in mathematics. It’s always a and assessments. I am grateful to 7 class 7D, ranked in the top 10% Year 9 students investigated their great experience and an opportunity the staff who volunteer their time. of the competition. These are very household’s electricity bills to deter- to network and learn about new or Numeracy Centre will continue in demanding competitions, com- mine how they could reduce the cost engaging practices. 2019 four times each week. pleted without the assistance of a of their bills. Some students even con- calculator, and the students are to vinced their parents to make changes We look forward to another Whilst we introduced the new be congratulated on their achieve- to their billing and saved significantly constructive and engaging year in Mathematics Standard HSC course ments. Congratulations to Ms Shefali on bill payments. Mathematics in 2019. DNA from (replacing Mathematics General) this Sadh for her excellent work with her strawberries, building a model space year, we are currently working hard students. Year 10 students made use of their capsule, dissecting eyes and various to plan for the changes to the Math- skills in data analysis to help identify combustions, it’s safe to say they had ematics Advanced and Mathematics We have continued to work to a criminal from a line-up of famous (?) a blast. Extension courses. Our staff are ex- engage students in alternate as- faces in their CSI: Maths task. cited by the course changes and the sessment tasks this year, stepping Relieving Head Teacher of new content being introduced. 2019 away from the written examinations In June, the World of Maths Roadshow Mathematics will be an interesting year for those to allow all students to show their visited Hunters Hill High School, and students studying the new higher progress and knowledge. These students in Years 7 and 8 were able Ben Neilsen level maths courses. tasks reinforce higher-order think- to apply mathematics to practical and ing skills and allow for constructive real-life situations through a number The APSMO Maths Olympiad, feedback and reflection. of challenging mathematical puzzles. a problem solving competition Students worked in small groups pro- consisting of five extremely diffi- Year 7 students visited Taronga Zoo moting collaborative problem solv- cult problem solving tests, was a and used their time to investigate ing. The students thoroughly enjoyed highlight this year. The students problems in Measurement and the experience which is important in in the Navigate classes of Year 7 & Statistics. promoting a positive attitude towards 8 completed the competition with maths. outstanding results.

15 16 Technology Applied A SNAPSHOT OF THE YEAR 2018 IN TAS Studies Food Technology and Textiles have also seen our junior students excel I would like to thank the entire TAS Faculty for an outstand- in the production and understanding year. It has been a productive year with many students ing of dietary needs. Through the reaching heights they may have thought not possible at the study of nutrients and their own commencement of the year. ability to design a healthy pizza they have worked in a way that has helped To Mr Cartwright in Hospitality, who managed to get 40 them further understand dietary students out to work placement and prepare various lun- diseases which society face today. In cheons including Graduation and Presentation day, a sin- Textiles the students looked at the cere Thank You. It was great to see a number of Hospitality impact of the textiles industry on students apply themselves in their final year and though the society, ethics in design and the en- Year 12 class was challenging, Mr Cartwright and the year vironment. Many students designed group performed exceptionally well in their HSC results. a soft toy suitable for young children in society while not impacting copy This year was the first time we have run Year 10 Engineer- write laws or the environment when ing at Hunters Hill High School. Thanks to Ms Herlihy-Went the life of the toy was over. for establishing the robotics and electronic arm which has led to developing our Coding units. Other new activities in Ms Hunt’s dedication and countless Engineering include bridge building activities, bottle rock- hours in Design and Technology ets, drones and aeronautics that soared across the oval over the last twelve months has re- throughout class time. The students who selected Engi- sulted in the successful production neering have greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn of the student’s portfolios; covering and implement new and exciting skills. a vast range of project management elements such as proposal, develop- Junior Technology has seen the introduction of our first ment, manufacturing, time and fi- STEM unit which has been a huge success with junior class- nance management plans. Obstacles es using Ozbots and Makey Makey to develop their coding and challenges occurred at every skills. Both woodwork and metalwork classes produced step of each project with students some outstanding practical projects during 2018. The wood tackling their issues with a problem classes built a pencil holder that they can sit on their desk at solving mindset together in positive home while doing their homework or additional study giv- learning environments. ing them no excuses about not having a pen available. Our Year 8 wood students designed and built an iPhone hold- 2018 has been an interesting year for er. The design of this holder required the students to use the Year 12 Industrial Technology a great deal of design knowledge and we have seen some (Wood) students. There were many The building of the oil stone case, The two years were again full outstanding thought processes and workshop practices re- ups and downs in what has been the tool box and the step ladder which of highs and lows with many sulting in some impressive final products. Our junior metal most rewarding teaching experi- saw the entire student group memories and friendships forged work students have applied some in-depth design prin- ence. As a class we had a few “oppor- improve their hand skills and in the kitchen and out on work ciples learnt through the year to produce some very fine tunities and challenges“(a nice way knowledge which set them well for experience in many top quality products that they have impressed themselves with some of saying problems) to overcome, their work experience. restaurants. The food prepara- the main one being time. The class amazing design pieces. tion, cooking techniques and food have produced some outstanding The school offers special thanks presentation of our hospitality major projects. Well done to Harri- to the constructions students for students was amazing and resulted son Akadeniz for a challenging but inspirational project. Giorgio Leven- their efforts in the construction in Makaylie Clayton receiving an tis for an outstanding comeback to of the cricket pitches. It was a apprenticeship at the Star Casino. produce an industry quality project massive job and will be appreciated Congratulations. and Jamie Odges, Aaron Swinton by the school for years to come. and Todd Smith for producing work Congratulations to the students It gives me great pleasure to close that was unique and special. who have received apprenticeships the year on such a high in the TAS through their application in the department for 2018 and we wish Well done to our group of students Construction course. everyone great success with their who completed the constructions future endeavours. pathways. The two years was full of Well done to our group of students highs and lows with many memories who completed the hospitality Head Teacher of TAS and friendships forged in the workshop and out on the works site. pathways. Warren Pickles

17 18 Whilst 2018 was a busy year we anticipate an exciting year ahead HSIE in 2019 as we offer a selection of new subjects such as Economics HUMAN SOCIETY AND and Aboriginal Studies as part of ITS ENVIRONMENT our elective options. The faculty The HSIE Department has had yet has been delighted to be part of the another busy and productive year in growth of Hunters Hill High School 2019. Whilst the HSIE Staff remained and we anticipate another year of largely unchanged, we welcomed action in 2019. across Mr Kenji Luk from East Hills Girls High School to the faculty in Head Teacher of HSIE addition to his role as the Hunters David Sherwin Hill High School Administration Coordinator.

The HSIE Faculty has had a number of highlights through the year and has seen the continued pastoral In addition, Mr Sherwin attended The HSIE Faculty has been fortunate roles of Year Advisors Mr McAlpine, the Downing Centre Courts with the to have outstanding students repre- Mr Skinner and Assistant Year Ad- Year 12 Legal Studies class to observe sent the school in initiatives organised visor Ms Hutchinson. This has seen and view a range of cases which will by the faculty. Imogen Corfield was them take on incredibly active roles help students obtain a greater under- selected after a written submission to and meant that the HSIE Staffroom standing of the effectiveness of the represent the school at the Constitu- has always been a busy venue. As legal system. tional Convention at NSW Parliament a result, the staffroom is fortunate House and Alex Manefield wrote a to have regular interaction with the Further opportunities have been piece for the Hunters Hill Times on student body and hope that this en- embellished by the students of what ANZAC Day means to young courages safe and inviting learning Hunters Hill High School that have Australians. In addition, our Year 10 spaces for our students. been offered through the facul- Elective History students completed ty. Ms Hutchinson has successfully research assignments on the contribu- ABORIGINAL The HSIE Staffroom has overseen hosted and run an Ethics Debating tions of local citizens to World War 1. A numerous excursions to add to the Team which has provided students selection of these students then pre- learning outcomes of students who the opportunity to question and de- sented their research findings at the EDUCATION study the diverse range of subjects bate a range of topical issues and Mr school’s annual ANZAC Assembly. which are offered in the faculty. McAlpine has once again provided As a testament to their achievements Aboriginal education has continued to In Term 2, the school was pleased to With the support of other members These included a trip to Villawood outstanding opportunities to stu- the school was successful in receiving grow in profile at HHHS in 2018. The announce that Naya Cook was named of the SRC, Naya hosted a book swap with Mr Wong and Miss Aniello for dents to gain outdoor knowledge and an Armistice Grant from the Depart- school celebrated the NAIDOC theme as an ILF student ambassador. Naya in Lane Cove Plaza and raised over Society and Culture to examine the experiences as part of his coordina- ment of Veterans Affairs which will “Because of Her, We Can.” Planning is prepared an audition video with the $2000 to support the work of the ILF. cultural influences and significant tion of the Duke of Edinburgh Pro- go towards the purchase of display underway for the naming of the garden expertise of Mr Wong, and she at- changes that have occurred in the gram. cabinets will showcase their research surrounding the amphitheatre, which tended a series of events at the Syd- In Term 4, Alirah McIntyre was an- area over time and a visit to Sydney tasks. We are grateful for all the efforts Ms Felton requested be named after ney Opera House. nounced as the SRC Aboriginal Stu- Tower for Business Studies with Mr In addition, Mr Barclay and Ms Razko of our students for their continued a prominent Aboriginal woman before dent representative for 2018, and the McAlpine and Mr Luk to examine the took our Modern and Ancient Histo- support of HSIE Faculty initiatives. she retired. Community artwork is also Thanks to Naya’s efforts, the school HHHS Aboriginal Education Com- operations of the restaurant which ry students to the History Teachers planned for the garden. was also given the opportunity to mittee commenced formal meetings. forms a vital component of the HSC Association Study Days at Sydney Whilst 2018 was a busy year we antic- host visitors from the Binjari commu- In 2019, Year 9 and Year 11 students Business Studies course. In addi- University which provided students ipate an exciting year ahead in 2019 as The school marked NAIDOC Week nity and students from St Catherine’s will begin Aboriginal Studies with Mr tion, Mr Skinner and Mr Sherwin with the opportunity to experience we offer a selection of new subjects commemorations with a Welcome to College in Katherine to celebrate the Skinner, adding another dimension attended the Veolia Water Recycling university life and hone their under- such as Economics and Aboriginal Country delivered by Uncle Ray Davi- launch of Moli det bigibigi (Molly the to Aboriginal Education at Hunters Plant with 8N to examine a range of standing of important course con- Studies as part of our elective options. son and a smoking ceremony. Dr Err- Pig) by Karen Manbulloo. Naya was Hill High School. important issues relating to the stu- tent in the company of students from The faculty has been delighted to be ington hosted the Great Book Swap in given training by the ILF to host a dents study of “Water in the World” across the state. part of the growth of Hunters Hill the school library, and the SRC hosted Great Book Swap fundraising event Adam Skinner as part of the Geography course. High School and we anticipate anoth- fundraising events in support of the in her own community. Aboriginal Education Coordinator 19 er year of action in 2019. Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). 20 Japanese

Japanese classes in 2018 have Term Four saw Pam Sensei visited participated in a wide range of the school for our ‘Japan Culture activities. Excursions and cultural Day ‘. After a fifteen-year history incursions have been organized in at the school, this day has become order to supplement and enhance something of an HHHS tradition. the communicative and cultural All our Elective Japanese students outcomes of the students’ language and a group of interested Year 8 studies. We have enjoyed some very students were given the treat of rewarding incursions and excur- preparing and eating their own sions this year. Japanese ‘okonomiyaki’ lunch in the Canteen area and trying their hands During Terms One, Two and Three at calligraphy. Most of the groups all of our Year 8 students and the had the chance to play a traditional Elective Japanese Year 10 class were Japanese game, ‘kendama’, too. given the opportunity to visit the ‘Nihongo Tanken Centre’ (Japanese As we draw to the end of another Immersion Centre) at Kirrawee busy and productive school year, High School. The Tanken Centre is a The LOTE staff wishes all the best purpose-built, traditional Japanese to all our HHHS families at Christ- house, complete with a wonderful, mas and throughout the holiday state of the art computer room. season. There the students participated in a variety of language games and computer activities. The Year 8 students よろしくおねがいします。 RAISE FOUNDATION - YOUTH FRONTIERS even played ‘Twister’, entirely in Raise MENTORING PROGRAM Japanese! Everyone enjoyed a fresh LOTE teacher and delicious obentoo lunch in the Japanese This year Hunters Hill High School The strong relationships that devel- garden at the Centre. The students partnered with the Raise Foun- op and the enthusiasm of the stu- displayed a wonderful appreciation Clare Talbot dation for their Youth Frontiers dents are evident at the end of the of this wonderful experience and Mentoring Program in Terms 2 and program when Raise and H.H.H.S their language skills rose to the 3. A group of twelve students se- hold the final graduation ceremony. challenges provided by these new lected from Years 8 to 10 joined the This year we had Raise Program stimuli. program and were each paired with Counsellor Nicole McEncroe help a mentor from Raise. The students ‘graduate’ the students from the Term Three began with an incursion and mentors met each week and program. Each student was able to program, when Tyke-Oh Japanese focussed on helping the students share final words to their mentor, drumming group visited the school. make informed choices, improve offering their thanks and gratitude All Year 7, Year 8, Elective Japanese their relationships, advance their for their time, kindness and effort and Music classes and the members wellbeing and coping strategies, over the past few months. We are of the Drumming Group were given increase their self-confidence, very proud that our students em- the opportunity to attend drum- identify and achieve their goals, and braced the program with positivity, ming workshops and to watch a engage in further education and engagement and respect. performance by a Furutate Sensei, a employment. Raise Mentor visiting Taiko sensei from Japan. Each year we receive positive feedback from both students who have Jessica De Santis

gone through the program and the 21 Raise mentors. 22 Sport

International Students

The Hunters Hill High School com- The highlight of the day was defi- In 2018 we have put different munity is enriched by the diverse nitely the visit from the Taronga support structures and programs cultural and linguistic backgrounds Zoomobile, which enabled the stu- in place to enable the international of its student population. In 2018, dents to get up close with a range of students to achieve academic suc- our school has welcomed a growing exciting Australian native fauna. cess and to ensure that their social number of international students and emotional wellbeing is main- who come from Chile, China, Ger- At the end of Term 2, the Year 11 tained. As a school, we are looking many, Iran, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and 12 students said goodbye to forward to building our international Thailand, The Maldives and The their dedicated EAL/D teacher Ms student cohort in 2019 and Philippines. Despite the challenges Jessica Austin when she went on continuing to work collaboratively which face our international stu- maternity leave. However, since towards a culture of excellence. dents as they adapt to life and study having her baby, she has continued in a new environment, the contri- to provide invaluable support to bution of their rich life experienc- our senior international and ESL Mandarin Support Teacher es, cultural knowledge and world students in Semester Two as they Victoria Schroeder perspectives benefit our teaching enter into their final year of high and learning environment, and the school or embark upon the HSC students form an integral part of exams. our school community. As well as a specialist EAL/D teach- 2018 has been a busy and eventful er, the international students are year for our International Students. supported by a team of staff led by On February 19th, the school cele- International Student Co-ordinator, brated Lunar New Year, welcoming Ms Ruth Simpson, along with Learn- in the Year of the Dog with a wearing and Support Teacher, Ms Jes- it-red mufti day and yum cha lunch. sica De Santis, Mandarin Support Students Baiyang Hu, SRC Inter- Teacher, Ms Victoria Schroeder, and national Student Representative, International Student Enrolment and Tammy Tao hosted a special Officer, Ms Sharon Flanagan. assembly and performed a colourful Lion Dance to mark the occasion.

On August 8th, Hunters Hill High School held its annual International Hunters Hill High PDHPE team Whether it was indoors or outdoors, As a result of this high level of Student Day celebrations, in which were proud to deliver the school in the wet or in the dry, represen- participation within the school our the international student body came sport program for 2018. Hunters Hill tative or just for fun, the students Grade teams looked set for a force together to participate in a range Highs sports program continues to have done themselves justice when to be reckoned with. of engaging activities, focussing on provide an opportunity for our stu- wearing the blue and white. building the students’ confidence in dents to participate in a wide range The sporting culture at Hunters We had four teams reaching the English communication, developing of sporting competitions, whilst dis- Hill would appear to be on the rise grand finals in the grade competi- effective study skills and creating playing enormous amounts of pride judging by the amount of students tion. Our success has been based meaningful peer connections. and loyalty towards their respective selecting Grade based sports in Colleges, either as a spectator or both the summer and winter com- on committed coaches and a wide participant. petitions. With the option of fifteen range of fantastic sportsmen and The 2018 School Sport year was different sports for both boys and women here at our school. without a doubt another huge girls this was sure going to be an 23 success. active year. 24 The following report will highlight The school Cross Country Carni- the major achievements for each of val was great success this year. The the sports conducted during 2018. windy, steep course consisted of Some of the achievements for the the footpaths, school oval and sur- 2018 Hunters Hill High Sports pro- rounding streets of Hunters Hill. gram included:

On Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st Cross Country carnival July 40 students represented both Athletics carnival Swimming carnival Hunters Hill High School and the Northern Suburbs Zone at the An- nual Sydney North Athletics carni- CROSS COUNTRY val, which was held at Sydney Olym- CARNIVAL pic Park. Congratulations to Astrid Kingsmill, Alissa Jordaan, Ingrid The school Cross Country Carni- Kingsmill, Brayden Duguid, Samuel val was great success this year. The Galati and Cale Duguid who made windy, steep course consisted of it through to the CHS Carnival. A the footpaths, school oval and sur- special congratulations to Samuel rounding streets of Hunters Hill. Galati who was crowned overall Age Champion in the 16 Boys Age Group. There was a strong targeted Sports Program presence at the carnival In Term 3, on Wednesday 5th, with boys and girls demonstrating Thursday 6th and Friday 7th Sep- their endurance and determination. Congratulations to Astrid Kingsmill, The 100 and 200m events were tember HHH had 5 students repre- The top 10 finishers in each age divi- Curtis Kingsmill, Ingrid Kingsmill, a definite attraction as students sent both the School and the North- sion earn the right to represent the Brayden Duguid and Cale Duguid pitted themselves against their col- ern Suburbs District at the State school at the Zone Carnival on May who represented the Region at this leagues to settle some long awaited Athletics Championships at Sydney 30th. Some dominant performances level. A further congratulations to scores. There were some fantastic Olympic Park. Congratulations on all from the carnival included the 12, 13, Ingrid Kingsmill who made it to the achievements on the day with a students who participated, we had 14 years boys and girls. Nationals which were held on the number of records being broken in some excellent results over the days Sunshine Coast in Queensland on various age groups. The highlight and I am so proud of you all: Cross Country is the type of activity Saturday 25 August. Ingrid finished of the day was the much antici- Brayden Duguid – 4th in the 15 Years that requires discipline and resil- The day is an important one for Thank you to all the parents for your 4th in the 12 years age group and pated teacher / student race, 10 4x400 Metre Relay ience to be successful. All students 53rd in the 13 years age group. teachers and 10 students lined up Hunters Hill High as it helps to support, the staff for a job very well serve various functions, which in- done, the wonderful sports cap- who completed the course showed to complete a 100 metre leg each, Astrid Kingsmill – 4th in the 17+ Years 800 Metres and 4th in the 17+ clude: to promote the value and tains for their tireless work behind they have these valuable qualities. after a tough battle the Year 12 stu- Years 1500 Metres Race benefits of physical activity to our the scenes and enthusiasm on the Well done to all competitors. ATHLETICS dents ran for glory and ended the students in a fun and fair competi- day, and finally those students who CARNIVAL final Athletics carnival on a high. Ingrid Kingsmill – 4th in the 12 Years tion, to assist coaches in the selec- gave it their best as your efforts and Thank you to all the staff for their 800 Metres tion of students to represent HHH accomplishments. help on the day – without you all Congratulations to all the students at the Zone, Regional and State It would be fair to say that the Ath- Cale Duguid – 4th in the 14 Years our carnivals wouldn’t happen. Well who attended competed and broke Swimming Championships, and as a Overall 2018 was one of the best letics carnival has been the most Shot Put and 8th in the 14 Years 800 done to the student leaders as well personal best records on the day. Metre day to build school and house spirit years yet for the Sport program at successful carnival held this year. who organised dress up costumes A lot of time and effort goes into amongst the students and staff of Hunters Hill. Our representation at We had a huge increase in partici- Alissa Jordaan - 2nd in the 12 – 15 and chants for their Houses. A huge the smooth running of an Athletics the school. While there were many elite levels has continued to grow pation which was the topic of con- years 200 Metres thank you goes out to all the offi- Carnival. Thank you to all staff who wonderful individual performanc- and it is a testament to the talent versation amongst staff throughout es, it was quite evident from early that we have at the school. Our staff cials and parents who have con- assisted on the day whether it be the entire day. in the day that history was in the have worked tirelessly with our stu- tributed their time and knowledge running events, time keeping, re- A fantastic attendance, almost 450 making, overwhelming participa- dents at school to prepare them for and countless help throughout the cording results, managing Houses, SWIMMING students competed during the tion from students was evident, their competitions and the results year. We had several students make taking photos, or entering data CARNIVAL day. After the early morning 800m amazing outpouring of school and are continuing to please. We look it through to the Regional Carnival results. This day would not have races were run students moved off On Thursday the 15th of February, house spirit was heard, records forward for to another stellar year and from there a fantastic effort been a success without the help of into their age groups to begin the the staff and students of took part were broken and age champion tro- in 2019. saw the school represented further each person. phies were won. program. in our annual Swimming Carnival at at the CHS Carnival. Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Sports Coordinator Belinda Woolford 25 26 SECTION TWO: EVENTS 28 Duke of Edinburgh 29 Student Representative 30 Volunteering Council Duke of Edinburgh Today I have the opportunity to look Late in term three, the Dukes The Duke of Ed will be offered as back on the activities and achieve- joined Ms Aniello, Dr Errington, Mr winter sport in 2019, it is available ments of the students who under- Richardson and Mr McAlpine to find for students 14 years and older. For took the Bronze Award in the Duke their way through the Royal National the students that are heading into of Edinburgh this year. Park. After setting out from Otford Year 9 next year, you are ready to The Duke of Ed Award is designed Railway Station, the groups camped take the challenge. It will give you to develop a range of skills in young at North Era and trekked to Bundee- new skills, it is a well-regarded people. The program has run for na the next day. achievement that is fun to complete, over 50 years and is offered in over it will improve you as a person and 100 countries. Participants work at The Qualifying Journey was on the is a great way to impress your next their own pace to reach personal Great North Walk. The groups began employer. goals in four areas; developing a new the hike at Cowan station with Mr skill, being active at sport, volun- McAlpine, Ms Aniello, Mr Richardson Finally, congratulations to Xavier teering a service and completing an and recently retired Mr Murphy. It Cavanagh-Downs, Alex Manefield, adventurous journey. took all morning to get to Brooklyn Mairaid Nash & Boyd Kirkman who where took a ride on a water taxi to have been awarded the Duke of Ed This year, 16 Hunters Hill students Potonga and continued the chal- Bronze this year. It is an accom- chose to participate. We worked lenging hiking over two tough days. plishment to work independently together to develop the skills to through the requirements of the achieve those goals and planned our Students made their own plans, program and each of them should adventurous journeys. plotted a course and practiced the take pride in their hard work. skills to find their way using maps We had students developing their and compasses. DOE Organiser creative writing skills and improving Warwick McAlpine their kayaking for fitness. 28 Volunteering

RED SHIELD LEGACY BADGE DAY POPPY DAY SRC STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL DOORKNOCK APPEAL 29 Hunters Hill High students Hunters Hill High Students vol- volunteered to sell merchandise on unteered to sell merchandise for Nine Hunters Hill High students The SRC have made a great effort in This involves possible strategies The SRC students have also been Badge Day and they successfully Remembrance Day to support volunteered for the Red Shield improving our school community, such as providing more water bub- involved in discussions about how raised $3,233.10 for Legacy’s 2018 the families of soldiers who died the new Wellbeing framework for Doorknock by the Salvation Army and participating as positive global blers; eliminating plastic bottle sales Badge Day Appeal. during the war. The students sold next year will be implemented, and and collected a total of $543.70. over $1100 worth of merchandise community members throughout and selling our own reusable school Our students marvelled at all what students would like to gain out which was a tremendous effort and 2019. Firstly, they have participated water bottles; putting more visible the snippets of information Lane in multiple fundraising events; from recycling bins around the school and of this momentous change. Hunters Hill High thanks them for UP2NOW Cove shoppers and visitors shared their efforts. The students enjoyed the ration challenge, to Canteen so on. All of these student driven ini- with our students regarding the Overall, I think we can say the SRC Added 12 students to the UP2NOW, every minute and enjoyed Lane Bandanna Day and the Indigenous tiatives show their love and care for experiences of their families on the have had an extremely produc- my ongoing learning portfolio. Cove shoppers relating their stories Literacy Foundation, we have making Hunters Hill a better place. tive year - and we look forward to war front, during the war and what of their families during the war. raised over $3000. In this, the SRC seeing the impact of these changes Legacy means to them. It made the Throughout this process, the SRC have learnt some incredible life and the fruits of their labour in the REMEMBRANCE DAY day so worthwhile and our students have also begun thinking about a COUNCIL VOLUNTEER lessons! They have gained a sense future! benefited from this interaction. “School Beautification Proposal”, but Lane Cove Council invited Hunters of agency towards their ability to SRC Coordinator MORNING TEA maybe that is for another year. Hill High students to assist with the create change in a world that needs Sonia Hutchinson Pena On top of this, the SRC have partic- Commemorations of the Centenary ANZAC SERVICE 3 students represented Hunters change-makers. ipated in a conference day with Bo- of the Armistice of World War One. Hill High School at the Hunters Hill Alexander Strassberg represented ronia Park and Hunters Hill Primary Five of our students presented the Council Morning Tea in honour of Hunters Hill High School at the An- On a more local level, we have writ- Schools, assisting younger students wreaths and helped with the selling Volunteering in Hunters Hill. zac Commemoration Service 2018 at ten a “Hunters Hill Green Schools in making decisions about where merchandise to help support fami- the Lane Cove Plaza. Proposal” to be actioned in the near they choose to go in high school and lies of war veterans. Volunteer Coordinator Ria Lenard future. making that transition just that little 29 bit easier. 30 Student Awards Honour Roll

Year 12 Awards Year 10 Awards Year 8 Awards Year 7 Awards Zarina Aguilar Xavier Cavanagh-Downs Aaron Sopena Angus Mackay Andrhea Calamino Imogen Coyle Greta Stacy Malakai Brophy Roger Chen Sasha Curdie Abby Sullivan Angus Kenchington Sebastien Davies Hugo Gentle Violet Craven-Sands Abhijit Khinda Leonardo Macedo- Lub Guo Sofia Johansson Tahlia Minassian Domingues Tianzhen Guo Jake Gazzana Patrick Campisi Meg Dortmans Conor Hay Alexander Hart Frances Doyle Angus Fletcher Yubo Huang Jasper Lindsay-Mate Robert Little Larissa Fowell Curtis Kingsmill Ethan Bowes Natasha Grant Alexander Galati Dorian Mackic Nathan Gazzana Vaughan Palmer Emma Hollomon Eva Madden Ava Johansen Amelia Yoshida Isabella Hoogenhout Ayana Minagawa Jacqueline Davies Charlotte Fowell SECTION THREE: Aina Ibrahim Max Modesto Lawson Isok Karli Gray Benajmin Jones Jacob Morris Sophia Kane Jacob Johnstone Charlotte Jones Isabella Parry Teya McMahon Nelson Lanfear Min Seok Kang Rose Schafer Alexander Norris Rayyana Singh Huon Kirkman Hugh Service Mia Salvia Sebastian Bunce Giorgio Leventis Emma Stowers Oscar Leo Charlotte Fowell James Odgers Minh Anh Tran Sam Modesto Bridgette Kirkman STUDENTS Fezo Rantos Rantos Natasha Tran Keona Rangwala Eliza Russ 32 Honour Roll 37 Year 8 43 Year 11 Karla Redden-Tuijter Tianna Vicary Greta Stacy Natasha Dixon-Dowd Fiona Schnitzler Fengying Zhu Alexander Strassberg Tony Lo 33 Student Awards 39 Year 9 45 Year 12 Heather Service Manuel Villasmil Rivas Jacob Alpert 35 Year 7 41 Year 10 Bosko Stanarevic Neila Manson Eliane Steger Year 9 Awards Charlie Peni-Pearson Nathan Stodolka Zane Benfell Robert Little Lili Van Gelder Emily Bennett Nirvan Sherpa Cate Wong Zachary Clifton Milla Tanchitsa Cameron Zirn Tommi Cloutt Lachlan Macdonald Millie Cole Jacinta Smilas Harry Irhamni Nina Schafer Year 11 Awards Samuel Jones Mason Anthony Ashley Vella Alissa Jordaan Natasha Wong Imogen Corfield Darcy Kimber Taylor Dickson Duncan Lai Joshua Epple Kieran Miller Eloisa Harrison France Omana Biance Hermoza Thomas Siame Baiyang Hu William Tu India Jamieson Oscar Van Gelder Oliver Jenkinson Conan Williams Billy Keall Yajun Wu Astrid Kingsmill Madelaine Zwart Luca Kladnig Trang Mai Spyridon Mylonas Riley Nylund Jacob O’Loughlin Lois Parsons Belinda Ramsay Daniela Rose Olivia Saint Lola Wollaston Yanchen Yang 32 Student Awards Student Awards 12-9 8&7

Year 12 Awards Year 11 Awards Year 10 Awards Year 9 Awards Year 8A Awards Lucas Hamilton-Foster Jocelyn Cameron Ryan Kimpton Aliyannah Webb Roger Chen Imogen Corfield Lucy Carcione Takumi Aikawa Raphael Hoedeman Japanese, 1st History, 1st Visual Arts, 1st English, 1st English Advanced,1st English Extension 1, 2nd Photography and Digital Japanese, 1st History, 1st Geography, 3rd Music, 1st Music, 2nd Mathematics, 1st Physics, 1st English Advanced, 2nd Media, 1st Science, 1st Science, 3rd Science, 2nd PDHPE, 1st Business Studies, 2nd Modern History, 2nd Patrik Benc Japanese, 1st Tech Mandatory, 3rd Patrick Lucraft Science, 2nd Society and Culture, 3rd Georgia Curnow IT Wood, 1st PDHPE, 1st Patrick Hay Visual Arts, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 1st Visual Arts, 2nd Sebastien Davies Drama, 3rd Textiles, 1st English, 1st English, 1st Mathematics, 2nd Senior Science, 1st Myles Colman Music, 1st Mathematics, 1st Maynard Dadgar English, 3rd Year 7E Awards Biology, 2nd Taylor Dickson Brayden Duguid Science, 1st Mathematics, 2nd Visual Arts, 1st Japanese, 1st Science, 3rd Ronan Hurrell Business Studies, 3rd Mathematics, 1st Commerce, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st Geography, 1st Music, 3rd Mathematics, 2nd Leonardo Macedo English Standard, 3rd PDHPE, 1st History, 3rd Jessica Rule Mathematics, 1st Mathematics, 2nd History, 2nd Domingues PDHPE, 3rd Work Education, 2nd Music, 3rd Visual Arts, 1st Music, 2nd PDHPE, 3rd Madeline Smilas English, 3rd English EAL/D, 1st Geography, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st PDHPE, 3rd History, 1st Physics, 3rd Eloisa Harrison Brianna Gray English, 2nd English, 2nd Jonathan Francis PDHPE, 1st Ingrid Kingsmill Work Studies, 1st PASS, 1st PDHPE, 2nd Science, 2nd Matthew Ho Mathematics, 1st Mathematics, 1st Meg Dortmans Investigating Science, 1st Music, 2nd History, 2nd Japanese, 3rd Amber Szucs Music, 1st Drama, 1st Community and Family Charlie Hughes William Colman Japanese, 3rd Japanese, 3rd English, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st Studies, 3rd IT Engineering, 1st Music, 2nd Mathematics, 3rd Mathematics, 3rd Laura Gallace Science, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Larissa Fowell Science, 2nd History, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 3rd English, 1st Music, 1st PDHPE, 3rd Community and Family Baiyang Hu Max Kennedy Commerce, 2nd Mathematics, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Studies, 1st Physics, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Geography, 2nd Yaraphon Sridaloet History, 2nd PDHPE, 2nd Nelson Lanfear English EAL/D, 1st Tech Mandatory, 2nd Jace Philips Music, 2nd Science, 1st Alexander Galati Chemistry, 2nd Boyd Kirkman Hannah Coyle PDHPE, 3rd PDHPE, 1st Visual Arts, 2nd Year 7I Awards Tech Mandatory, 2nd Ancient History, 1st Music, 1st English, 1st Science, 3rd English, 2nd Sage Brophy Mathematics, 3rd English Extension 2, 1st Oliver Jenkinson English, 2nd Food Tech, 1st Visual Arts, 3rd Music, 3rd Edward Hudacek English, 2nd Music 1, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Science, 2nd PASS, 2nd History, 1st Science, 1st Mathematics, 2nd Rayyana Singh Visual Arts, 1st History, 3rd Yaxin Wu Geography, 2nd Science, 3rd History, 1st English Extension 1, 2nd Astrid Kingsmill Japanese, 3rd Cameron Duffy Mathematics, 1st Raiden Towers Tech Mandatory, 3rd PDHPE, 2nd English Advanced, 3rd English Advanced, 1st PASS, 1st Japanese, 2nd Ellen Sullivan PDHPE, 1st Music, 3rd Modern History, 1st Alexandra Larkins Geography, 3rd Geography, 1st English, 2nd Hannah Brown Isabella Hoogenhout PDHPE, 2nd Drama, 1st Year 8N Awards Japanese, 2nd Geography, 2nd Visual Arts, 1st Lola Tanchitsa English Extension 1, 1st Emily Duffy Rosalba Joyce Science, 2nd PDHPE, 3rd English, 1st Modern History, 1st Luca Kladnig Alexander Manefield PDHPE, 1st History, 1st Visual Arts, 2nd Year 7U Awards Visual Arts, 1st History Extension, 1st Business Studies, 1st Science, 1st Photography and Digital English, 1st Aiden Apoyan Aiden Petersen Science, 3rd English Extension 2, 2nd Work Studies, 2nd Geography, 1st Media, 1st Music, 3rd Year 8L Awards Mathematics, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st English Advanced, 2nd History, 1st PASS, 1st Gabrielle Bond English, 3rd Science, 1st Clare Thomas Legal Studies, 2nd Riley Nylund Graphics Technology, 2nd Food Tech, 2nd Hayden Mak Mathematics, 1st PDHPE, 3rd PDHPE, 1st Music 1, 1st English, 3rd Geography, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Geography, 2nd Elsa Pulvirenti English, 2nd Benajmin Jones Investigating Science, 2nd Minhyuk Kang History, 2nd English, 1st Tech Mandatory, 2nd English, 1st Society and Culture, 1st Erin Norris Visual Arts, 1st Japanese, 2nd PDHPE, 2nd Geography, 1st Year 7D Awards Legal Studies, 1st Jacob O’Loughlin Photography and Digital Science, 2nd Science, 2nd Edward Leece History, 1st Ella Arpino Ancient History, 2nd English Extension 1, 1st Media, 1st Duncan Lai Tech Mandatory, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 2nd Science, 2nd Mathematics, 1st PDHPE, 1st Modern History, 2nd Society and Culture, 1st Japanese, 2nd Graphics Technology, 1st PDHPE, 2nd Music, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 3rd PDHPE, 1st History, 1st History Extension, 3rd Drama, 1st Geography, 3rd Visual Arts, 1st PDHPE, 2nd Legal Studies, 1st Hannah Ottewill Kianah Mazzitelli- Sophie McCreanor Pearl El-Melki History, 3rd Science, 2nd Science, 2nd Charlotte Jones Modern History, 3rd PASS, 1st Campbell Mathematics, 1st History, 1st Tech Mandatory, 2nd Society and Culture, 2nd PDHPE, 2nd Work Education, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Music, 1st Kerry Relon Amelia Yoshida Visual Arts, 2nd History Extension, 2nd Daniela Rose Science, 1st PDHPE, 3rd Geography, 1st History, 2nd Geography, 3rd Business Studies, 3rd Community and Family Trinity Stace Phoebe McClelland PDHPE, 1st Science, 3rd History, 2nd PDHPE, 2nd Modern History, 3rd Studies, 1st Work Education, 1st History, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st English, 2nd English, 3rd Keira Bailey Society and Culture, 2nd Geography, 3rd Tully Smith PDHPE, 1st Marco Gazzana English, 1st Year 7T Awards Science, 1st Giorgio Leventis English Advanced, 3rd Ivo Urbanczyk Liam McDonnell History, 3rd IT Timber, 1st IT Wood, 1st Japanese, 3rd Japanese, 1st PDHPE, 1st Hannah Contino Tech Mandatory, 1st James Odgers Luke Stowers IT Wood, 1st Mathematics, 3rd Science, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st Geography, 2nd Photography, 1st Construction, 1st IT Engineering, 3rd Morgan Nylund Sena Minagawa History, 3rd Science, 1st Mathematics, 2nd PDHPE, 2nd Design and Technology, 1st Drama, 2nd Music, 1st Japanese, 1st Tech Mandatory, 1st Fiona Schnitzler Music, 1st Anyssa Titterton Music, 1st Lucas Manefield Sebastian Bunce Biology, 1st Lola Wollaston Dylan Waldron Geography, 2nd PDHPE, 1st Geography, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Chemistry, 1st English Standard, 1st English, 1st Science, 1st Nina Schafer History, 1st Community and Family Japanese, 1st Keona Rangwala Tech Mandatory, 1st History, 1st Science, 1st Dakshin Karthik Bosko Stanarevic Studies, 2nd Tech Mandatory, 1st Visual Arts, 2nd Visual Arts, 1st Geography, 1st Work Studies, 1st Graphics Technology, 1st Year 8E Awards English, 2nd Visual Arts, 1st Yanchen Yang History Elective, 2nd Mercia Atkins Alex Liebetrau Mathematics, 3rd Mathematics, 3rd Eliane Steger Chemistry, 1st Year 8G Awards Visual Arts, 1st Visual Arts, 1st PDHPE, 3rd Business Studies, 1st Physics, 2nd Louis Grainger Tech Mandatory, 2nd Tech Mandatory, 3rd Bridgette Kirkman Visual Arts, 2nd English EAL/D, 2nd Music, 1st PDHPE, 2nd Year 7N Awards Visual Arts, 1st Drama, 3rd Science, 1st English, 3rd Lachlan Duffy Thomas Mickels Lili Van Gelder History, 3rd Mathematics, 3rd History, 1st History, 1st Tahlia Minassian English Standard, 1st English, 3rd Music, 3rd Visual Arts, 1st Geography, 2nd English, 1st Drama, 3rd Mathematics, 1st Tech Mandatory, 2nd History, 3rd Science, 2nd English, 3rd Tech Mandatory, 3rd Science, 3rd Lewis Park PDHPE, 3rd Mathematics, 1st 33 34 Year 7

This year, the whole cohort participated in a On Friday 21st of September the whole school year 7 Thursday afternoon sport program run came to the oval at period 3, ready to run. The by the PDHPE staff. We all participated in a P & C had previously sold tutus, sunglasses and rotation of different sports such as: Basket- t-shirts for the students to wear on the day. ball, Soccer, Volleyball, European Handball, Some of the students even came in fabulous Softball, Rugby Touch and Ultimate Frisbee. costumes, and won a prize for best dressed. In term 4 the year 7 cohort participated in The pupils completed a wide range of tasks a Rugby Touch Sevens for three weeks the such as jumping in hoops and gathering a New South Wales Wallabies trainees run this group of a certain number, then became co- activity. We really enjoyed learning the skills lourful and ran along to the next task. Overall, for this game. the school raised around $16,000 to buy some new air conditioners, and became colourful In term 3 year 7 was given an assessment along the way. and essay to create a dance that went for approximately 2-3 minutes, we had eight On the 15th of February, the Year 7 group also weeks to create choreography, choose a song had a chance to participate in the Year 7 Camp, and practise our dance. This dance was 40% where the grade was supervised by Mr. Pickles, of our PDHPE grade. After we performed our Mr Habbouchi, Mr. Wade, Ms. Razko, Ms. Wild

Dance we had to write a small essay on how & Ms. Turnbull.The Year 7’s also had the chance Illustration by Robert Little (Year 7) our Dance went and elaborate on certain to meet their future peer support leader, areas we could have succeeded in more. who also come along. The Year 7’s did: Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Abseiling, Waterboarding, Also this year, Hunters Hill High School has Ziplining, Archery, Trivia and more. held many fundraisers, one being the colour run. The school has been looking forward to Overall we have had a really fun year packed with learning and events. the day when they get air conditioning in all of the classrooms and the money raised from Written by Charlotte Fowell, Kaitlyn 35 the event has gone to this cause. Gnaden and Ryan Fairbank 36 Year 8

Year 8 enjoyed a year of song and dance. Every Year 8 cohort excelled at art and Scarlett morning our school lightens up with students Kimber Camila Camero Rivas, Violet Cra- doing dance lessons or playing a musical in- ven-Sands, Greta Stacy, Ayn Gatchalian and strument. A group of Year 8 students involved Oscar Leo walked off with prizes at the Young- in the Guitar and Percussion Band performed in-Art Exibition at Hunters Hill Council. at Variety Night and Soirée. Students involved were Pam Sridaloet, Jasper Lindsay-Mate, Alexander Strassberg represented the school Sam and Zac Modesto, Oliver Bunting, Polina at a wreath laying ceremony in Lane Cove. Sofronova, Rosie Rosalba, Andrea Tello, Patrick Eleanor Crompton and Patrick Boyle repre- Boyle, Camila Camero Rivas, Patrick Hay and sented Year 8 in the Student Representative Mitchell Faulkner. Council for 2018.

Andreo Tello, Polina Sofronova and Whitney Our Year 8 students enjoyed the experience of Mueller represented our school at Remem- subject selection and they are so excited for brance Day Service in Lane Cove. Pearl the coming year. El-Melki and Louis Grainger played the piano at the soirée. Cale Duguid Many students from our cohort were involved participated in the State Athletics in Cross Country, the Athletics Carnival and Championships in shotput and 400m. the Zone Athletics.

Eleanor Crompton, Sena Minagwa, Whitney Another highlight was the Colour Run which Mueller and Scarlett Kimber danced away at was enjoyed by all but the highlight of the the Ryde Eistedford,, Ryde School Spectacular, year was the Reward Excursion to Luna Park North Shore, Variety Night, Presentation Day, Sydney. Students pushed themselves to the Open Day and Moocooboola. limit, enjoying every experience on all the different rides. Year 8 Adviser 37 Ria Lenard 38 Year 9

2018 has been a year of many changes. The representation in sporting areas continue I would like to take this opportunity to with year 9. Special mentions to Alissa Jordan thank Mr. Pickles (Head Teacher of PDH/ I would like to acknowledge the former Year for representing Zone and Regional in both PE/TAS) and Mr Lill (Principal) for their advisor Mr Aubusson, who moved from Hunt- Cross Country and Athletics, Will and Myles ongoing support of the TAS Department. ers Hill this year and allowed me the opportu- Coleman in NSW Schools State Triathlon and Without the support of this great community to be guiding the Year group through to Aleida Toprak in NSW Schools State Triathlon. nity many of things we have achieved would their senior studies. Also representing Hunters Hill High School not have been possible. were again School age Swimming Champions There have been plenty of successes both Myles Coleman and Aleida Toprak and Ath- I would also like to take this opportunity to in and out of the classroom. I could not be letics Age Champions Dellacruz Paita, Emily thank all the Year 9 parents and guardians prouder of the year’s academic results and Duffy and Alissa Jordan . for your continual support throughout the sporting achievements and the way in which last term, I look forward to next year and they have upheld the schools ethos through- I would like to also thank my Year 9 Food the challenges it brings. out 2018 Technology students who assist in providing the catering for school events such as The role of Year Advisor is multifaceted and Academically, Year 9 has continued to build the Soiree, Academic and Sporting Assem- I endeavour to do all that I can to assist our upon their base skills in 2018. This year bly Morning Tea’s and the Lane Cove Youth students through their school life, please students have embarked, for the first time, Orchestra Event. With their assistance they know if you ever have any concerns about on Elective Courses and I hope that all stu- place the school in a good light with the lo- the welfare of your child my door is always dents have enjoyed these subject areas. In cal community and I’m very proud of their open. 2019, students will be called upon again to continued efforts in this area. make important decisions for their Senior Working together as a community we can Courses of study for the Higher School 2018 also brought us many challenges, achieve anything. Certificate. which I can honestly say strengthened our bond for the experience and put us in a Year 9 Adviser good position for the future. David Cartwright

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What an eventful year we have had! Year In this group, they have created a great 10 have seen people come and go and have bond, and a deep understanding of ethi- created incredible friendship bonds, as they cal decision making - something that they move into their senior schooling. will take with them beyond their schooling careers. Some of our students have participated in extracurricular activities that have truly What an incredible final year of junior stretched them beyond their limits phys- schooling! As we close one chapter, and ically and mentally! From our champion open the next with fresh white and blue uni- athletes, Brayden Duguid, Sam Galati and forms. Congratulations Year 10, as a group Curtis Kingsmill, to our eisteddfod winning you exceeded expectations on behaviour, dancers, Ayana Minagawa, Hannah Ottewill, attitudes in the classroom and contributions Claire Butterfield, Poppy Burton and Natalia to the school community. Your efforts and Benc. We think it is safe to say they year 10 successes are greatly appreciated through- has had a very successful year! out the year. We are poised for success in 2019. On a different front, a group of students have been participating in Wednesday lunchtime ethics classes. Here, they have discussed challenging ethical concepts Year 10 Adviser such as deontologism, existentialism, Warwick McAlpine marxism and relativism. After studying the schools of thought, they were posed with difficult situations in which they had to make a decision based on these ideas.

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Year 11 commenced their senior school- In recognition of commitment to academic Year 11 sat their first formal exams at the end ing with great enthusiasm. New Stage 6 and athletic achievements, Astrid Kingsmill of Term 3, and this marked the completion of syallbuses were implemented in English, was presented with Pierre de Coubertin their Preliminary HSC courses. Term 4 marked Maths, Science and History, providing Award. Pierre de Coubertin was a French the commencement of the HSC courses, and new challenges and opportunities for all educator and the founder of the modern the beginning of the end of their high school students. Early in Term 1, a select group of Olympic movement. This honour is testimony education. 2019 and the final HSC exams will Year 11 students were invited to accompany to Astrid’s embodiment of the ‘Olympic spirit’. bring challenges and opportunities for all of Year 7 on their Peer Support camp. This was these students. an excellent opportunity for students to Imogen Corfield represented the school at As a year adviser, these students constantly enhance their leadership and maturity, the the NSW Youth Constitutional Convention, challenge and surprise me, and I have learned perfect preparation for the busy Preliminary discussing and debating a range of issues, more about myself as a teacher by working year. Year 11 forged bonds with Year 7, whilst from constitutional recognition for Australia’s with them. I look forward to celebrating the demonstrating leadership and positive ex- first peoples to the citizenship rules that have success of Year 11 as they become the Year 12 amples for the new HHHS students. affected the Australian parliament. Both Astrid Class of 2019. and Imogen are active members of the wider Across the state, Year 11 students no longer community who contribute to the life of the Year 11 Adviser Adam Skinner sit formal half-yearly examinations, giving school. students more time in the classroom with a greater emphasis on written assess- In Term 3, Year 11 students nominated them- ment tasks and projects. In preparation for selves for the highly-sought after leadership their ever-increasing workload, students positions. Captains are elected by Year 11, Year began the Elevate study program, working 10 and the teachers. However, those wishing with student mentors who have recently to be considered needed to deliver a speech completed the HSC. Year 11 students greatly at the leadership assembly. Astrid Kingsmill valued the learning from the recent experi- and Baiyang Hu were elected captains, and ences of their peers. Tess Szeto and Jacob O’Loughlin were elected vice-captains. Taylor Dickson and Brendan 43 Spivak were elected sports captains. 44 Year 12

I’ve never seen the hall this full, it warms my I packed up the photos and presents you had Teachers, your all amazing role models who Witnessing this year group come through for But seriously there are not enough words to Your graduation is a wonderful achievement heart but you guys deserve it. made me and I took the farewell cards from my have inspired and encourages our year 12’s the last 6 years and how they have bought this describe how thankful I am to you all for your that in time you will look back in pride regard- failed financial career and put them in the bin. to strive for greatness, to live to their fullest community together. support and kind words over the years. I thank ing the friends you have made. The battles you I was in pretty early this morning, in fact, I was potential and to see the best in themselves. you for the endless amount of love that you have both won and lost and the experiences really early for 5 years I have been wishing for Now there’s a lot of emotion around today and To Ms Woolford, Mr Habbouchi, Mr Bastian have for your kids even in the really hard times. you have enjoyed and the success you have this day. But for this sixth year, I kind of didn’t to be honest it’s tearing me up a bit you can A role model is someone that we admire and Mr Pickles, Mr Gain, Ms Maroon, Ms Slavica I know those hard times, thank you for your achieved. want to come around. I keep thinking of ways probably gather that. But my classroom more someone we aspire to be like. I hear what and Miss Austin who have been with me every support no matter what you’ve had my back. I could sabotage it maybe issue you all with like your common room, hey Wade can we your saying do you mean like a superhero Mr step of the way and I would also like to thank Let’s take a trip back to year 7 let’s see how N-Awards so no one could graduate and we can chill? Hey Wade new season of Brooklyn Nine- Wade...Nar, much better someone who doesn’t you for your efforts not just as colleagues but Thank you for listening to me rank, ramble well do you remember our very first day in this have one more together. And I thought that’s Nine your room? Nine-Nine… Wade I’ve got a wear a mask, someone greater who turns up as friends, especially through this tough term, and dribble over the phone and thank you for hall. The fear in the rumours about perhaps probably not fair. party coming u, the sales are on, online shop- every day regardless of what’s going on at thank you. making me so happy by letting me be a part of what the older kids will do you and perhaps me ping, your room? To Wade, I’ve had a bad day home or what government is in power, making your kids lives for the last 6 years. saying don’t blink it will go very fast. Perhaps I thought maybe we could all go to the same Uni- your room? Wade, I’ve got English can I hang. some decision when they haven’t seen inside To the parents, the Guardians, the families. even the first crush in the school grounds or versity, all 97 of us to Macquarie University. We Wade can I speak to you I’ve got a few things on of a classroom in however long. I’m talking I’ve walked in every morning for the last 6 Without the parents, guardians and PC I even your first ever kiss, the sporting achieve- could all get the same degree a Bachelor of Arts my plate. Wade gym? “No what have you got? about real heroes, who still believe in changing years, most likely running late for meeting or don’t know where I’d be or what school I’d be ments, the medals, those long run around the or something. Just imagine that we could share Maths. Yes. Wade Uber eats your shout, No. Ok the world one student at a time and I’m talking class. My voicemail light flashing with 15 plus teaching at and I realised I haven’t thanked oval which seem so much bigger in year 7. And the same assessments, plagiarism would be yes, go get me a zinger. about your teachers. message from parents asking me to call them you enough for having raised such amazing perhaps the moment when you realised in year through the roof. And the lectures, we wouldn’t back urgently, I wouldn’t have it any other way. humans so I thank you, because of your grit, 10 that I had just yelled at a wall at year 7 camp all go we could send one at a time we work in I straighten the tables, and I stacked all the We learn through them, through their I have to call the Kirkmans to ask when the honestly and moral strength shine through all to make sure you stayed in bed. The moment alphabetical order. Now group assessments that chairs up how you like them with the above commitment to excellence and through their next P&C meeting is, ring Delphi Davies to see of them which is why I know they’re all going you realise that being in year 10 meant you would be a problem, how do 97 of us get out a memories going through my head; I folded the ability to make us realise our personal growth. if Habbouchi and I are too old for the hip hop to be ok. actually had to think about what you wanted to group assessment task on the same day. So this blankets and put them neatly back in place and We look to them for advice and guidance and crew. Speak to Margett Schnitzler basically do when your future. morning, I walked down to the PDHPE corridor I took down all the photos from the back wall. today I like would like to formally thank you because she is my life coach. Year 12, Omar your hair looks good. I wasn’t and I took all the messages off the year 12 notice all and praise you for your efforts with this Text Julie Service to make sure she’s on top sure about this intro but I got some good ad- To the blur of being in year 11 and 12 and the board. Don’t do that I turned around and walked 6 years that’s been nothing but love. year group. Also to those who have been there of Heather’s 18th, from all reports I think she vice. How lit is this? I’m ain’t here to get turned dramatic visitors to my office to see perhaps to upstairs to my classroom and I took the Year 7 Habbouchi walks in, looks at me and said: so since the beginning in 2010 and measured the was. Ring the Hansford to see if we can book a or throw any shade I’m just here to reminisce who was getting an academic review and if I 2013 picture from the wall. what now? change. fishing charter up the coast and when the next and perhaps even share some tea. have already posted about the reports. 45 container of caramel slice is being delivered. 46 Year 12

The colour run and the planned attack on your You can rightfully take credit for setting new I would completely lie to you and say year 12 year advisor which I’m still recovering from standards in so many of things that you have your not on my mind. What you don’t know and my phone, my poor phone, I’m sure my in- done, you have been excellent role models is that later Habbouchi will take me out to our surance company will believe that I was chased for those younger students who are to follow Italian restaurant for two there will be our usu- down by 95 18-year-old down the street. you and as a school, we are lucky indeed to al table, he will order the prawn linguine and Perhaps the most memorable is still to come. have shared students of your caliber. As you the barbeque chicken pizza no mushrooms For many, it will be the formal, the red carpet, have enriched our lives and I know I speak on and then he will order the cheapest bottle of the beautiful centrepieces and a partying the behalf of your parents and teachers in saying Pinot Noir, he will reach into his jacket pocket night away. that you have exceeded our expectations. and put a packet of quickeze on the table because if he knows we don’t get heartburn from I would like you would consider what it means At Hunters Hill High School we have a very the red we’ve paid too much. It’s then that he to succeed and what that will mean for all of clear idea of the type of student we hope to will perhaps he will look across the table with you that today success for most of you is that graduate from school and moving into the those piercing green eyes and say how are you you have graduated. Graduated after 6 hard world there is nothing accidental about the doing bro? You alright? And maybe its then years at Hunters Hill High School. Understand- skills and attributes you are leaving with today. year 12 Ill be forced to face the truth and that ing the success is coming or is coming in the The fantastic parenting skills including love, is no matter what I say that I’m not over you, If coming months may be measured by qualifying discipline and time are probably key influenc- I had a chance to renew with this year group I for University coure, get into TAFE, getting into es on the type of people you are today. Your would take them over and over again and like paid employment or even embarking on some school, however, has also very deliberately the lyrics to our entry song ‘walking on sun- travel. Regardless of what your endeavour may tried to create young adults who will not only shine’ I don’t want you back for the weekend, I be, the future is yours, to take advantage of to thrive in an exciting and ever-changing world don’t want you back for the day I just want you make a difference and to understand the great but you’ll be able to make a significant and back and I want you all to stay. opportunities are there for the taking. positive contribution to that world. To the graduating class of 2018 I love you, So as I left you before at the beginning with congratulations and goodbye. I couldn’t have asked for you to give any more Mr Habbouchi saying “ What now”, I stand to your school, individually and as a year here in front of you pretending to be ok and if Year 12 Adviser group. I’m so proud of all of you. you ask me how I’m doing I would brush it off Greg Wade 47 and say I’m fine . 48 Year 12

From left to right: From left to right: Jemima Adam Sebastien Davies Zarina Mae Aguilar Meg Dortmans Harrison Akdeniz- Ravi Douglas Newton Jacob Dowling Maria Antonova Chelsea Drake Patrick Bennett

Millie Bown Lindon Durrant Saxon Boyd Omar Edlebi Andrhea Calaminos Angus Fletcher Royce Carnelutti Larissa Fowell Cheng-Meng Chen Makoto Fujimoto

Oscar Chen Alexander Galati Roger Chen Blake Goss Jun Sang Choe Jay Gosselin Makalie Clayton Scott Hansford Stephanie D’Amico Rhianna Haralambides

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From left to right: From left to right: Kayla Hayden-Moraes Brendan Kim Ruifeng He Huon Kirkman Stephanie Hewish Giorgio Leventis Benjamin Higham Kaiqi Li Emma Hollomon Zijian Liang

Isabella Hoogenhout Leonardo Macedo- Joel Hussain Domingues Aina Ibrahim Dali McDonald Angus Jamieson Cameron McLeod Rhiannon Johnston Yiming Mu Ciara Murphy

Benjamin Jones Benjamin Murray Charlotte Jones Noori (Hailey) Na Lexus Joubert James Odgers Min Seok Kang Lillian Paish Gemma Rose- Marko Pavlovic Karagiannis

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From left to right: From left to right: Gabriel Perkes Nathan Stodolka Oscar Poirier Aaron Swinton Suchakree Prabhawat Haotian Tang Ester Rui Quan Amelia Tawfik Ella Rantos Liam Terpens

Karla Redden-Tuitjer Sacha Thomas Liam Regent Lili Van Gelder Joel Robertson Noah Whitehouse Fiona Schnitzler Liam Williams Emma Scott- Cate Wong Stevenson

Heather Service Xueyan (Iris) Yang Taylor Smilas Cameron Zirn Todd Smith Bosko Stanarevic Eliane Steger

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