Marryatville High School Issue 4 May 2014 170 Kensington Road, Marryatville South Australia 5068 | P +61 8 8304 8420 | F +61 8 8332 3228 E [email protected] | W www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au | P (Music Centre) +61 8 8304 8431 FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Caregivers, Staff and Students Welcome back to Term 2 at Marryatville High School. New Building In particular I would like to welcome students and I am very pleased to report that lessons commenced in families who are new to our school community. I hope our New Building on Monday 28th April. Facilities in everyone had an enjoyable and restful holiday. the New Building include: • 8 Science laboratories with preparation facilities Generations in Jazz • 2 large classrooms with storage space On Friday 9 May 73 students, 3 Marryatville High • 4 standard classrooms School teachers and 2 teachers from the Instrumental • In excess of 400m2 on the ground and first floors for Music Service travelled to Mount Gambier to participate Resource Based Learning, learning commons and in the national Generations in Jazz Music Competition. meeting rooms Marryatville High School continued the tradition of success • staff offices and preparation areas in this competition. Below is a summary of our results: • Toilets Division 1 Big Band • Landscaped outdoor areas 1. Blackburn College While we have established some initial protocols 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 1 guiding the use of the building we are in the process of 3. Northcote consulting with students and staff to refine them. Division 2 Big Band A number of our parents had the opportunity to see the 1. Caulfield Grammar building at last week’s Parent Teacher Interviews. 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 2 3. Prince Alfred College Aquatics Camps Division 3.1 Big Band Year 9 students and a number of staff participated in 1. Prince Alfred College Aquatics camps at Murray Bridge last week. Students 2. Marryatville High School Big Band 3 were engaged in a variety of activities, including water 3. Eltham College skiing, sail boarding, kayaking and knee boarding. Division 1 Jazz Vocal Parent Teacher Evening 1. Marryatville High School – Pops Vocal 2. St Johns College It was pleasing to see so many parents taking the 3. St Marys College opportunity to meet with subject teachers at our Parent Teacher afternoon and evening on Wednesday 7th May. Division 2 Jazz Vocal If you missed this opportunity please feel free to contact 1. Pembroke subject teachers to discuss any concerns you have. Newsletter 2. Marryatville High School – Swing Tones 3. Immanuel College Year 7-8 Transition Division 1 Superband participants If you have a son or daughter in Year 7 who currently Bonnie Aué (Bass) attends a school other than a Department for Education Joseph Steer (Bass Trombone) and Child Development primary school and who wishes James Morley (Trombone) to enrol at Marryatville High School for 2015, you can Daniel Handsworth (Tenor Sax) either download the information from the DECD website Future Finalists of 7 or alternatively contact DECD directly on 8226 1000 Daniel Handsworth (Tenor Sax) and they will direct you to the appropriate section. Ben Finnis (Guitar) Eden Park Garden James Morrison Jazz Scholarship On Saturday 3rd May we were fortunate that the David Goodwin impending rain held off and we enjoyed some crisp Division 1 Jazz Vocal autumn weather. We would like to sincerely thank the Special Mention – David Goodwin volunteers and coordinators who came to help on the day. Division 2 Superband participant Those who kindly donated a few hours of their time to Harrison Smith (Trumpet 2) help keep the gardens looking lovely were Di Banbury, Ros Blue, Mary Hughes and son William, Puty Towill, I would like to congratulate all students and staff on Fay and John Towill (grandparents) as well as Linda Zhou, their achievements in Mount Gambier last weekend. Sharon, Mackenzie and Dave Ouwerkerk. The effort from The willingness of Marryatville High School and the everyone was very worthwhile and a marked difference Instrumental Music Service teachers to devote their could be seen at the end of our 3 hours in the garden. Department for Education and Child Development weekend to supporting our students is acknowledged T/A South Australian Government Schools and appreciated. A detailed report on the competition Mark Leahy CRICOS Provider No: 00018A will appear in the next newsletter. PRINCIPAL Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 4 I May 2014 1 Issue 4 May 2014 SUMMARY OF GOVERNING COUNCIL BUSINESS 8 APRIL 2014 The Governing Council welcomed Leonie Shelley as the Parents and Friends representative and now has a full complement of members. Marryatville High School is eagerly waiting for the Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation team report. The Council thanks all staff for their efforts in preparing the CIS report and hosting the visiting accreditation team. The Principal reported on a minor delay to the commissioning of the new building which delayed handover. The new building is expected to be fully operational at the start of Term 2. Work has commenced on Stage 2 of the building program with E Block. During this building work safety of the students, staff and parents is a priority and is being managed by the school, Contractor and Department. The Council approved an adjustment to the schools 2014 budget. The Council completed their review of the 2013 Annual Report. Angus Paton Vice Chair – Governing Council Council News LE FESTIVAL DE FILM FRANÇAIS CINEMA VISIT FOR THE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Vendredi, 28 mars, Palace Nova, Belle The film showcased a mountainous area of France et Sébastien, film français. and from the opening scene we were struck by the countryside and the resilience of the creatures On Friday, March 28 over 200 students which live there. While dealing with serious issues of French attended a screening of the of friendship, trust, faith, war and liberty, the director never lost his sense of beauty, humour and surprise. beautiful French film, Belle et Sébastien, There were many memorable moments in the at the Palace Nova in Rundle Street. film and two striking moments where our students This film, by director Nicolas Vanier, is a remake of spontaneously applauded the action on screen. the fabulous 1960’s French television series which I’d like to congratulate our students from Years 8-12 tells the story of how Belle (a dog) and Sébastien for their marvellous behaviour on the day and their (a young boy) meet and become friends against cooperation in moving 200 people very quickly the odds. Set in World War II France close to the onto buses in Rundle Street of all places. To those Swiss border and against a backdrop of invading parents who were able to take advantage of the soldiers and the French Résistance movement, it tells offer to view the film with us thank you very much the story of a ‘beast’ which is attacking sheep on French News for your support and I hope you enjoyed the film. the local farms and how to protect their own. The And to Mr Pugsley and Mrs Queale – a very farmers become hunters to track the beast, which special thank you. they believe to be the dog, Belle. At the same time Chris Thorburn German soldiers arrive to arrest Résistance operators Professeur de français helping Jewish refugees escape across the Alps to Switzerland. Through danger and adventure Belle and Sébastien forge an indestructible friendship. Marryatville High School Newsletter I Issue 4 I May 2014 2 Issue 4 May 2014 NEW SCIENCE LABORATORIES THE SCIENCE FACULTY – NEW LEARNING CENTRE The Science Faculty comprises of: Nitsa Karageorge, Kathryn Bereny, Roger Shortland, Clive Nikkerud and After many years of planning we have Paul Gavini teach Chemistry. finally moved into our new laboratories and Alana Rologas, John Nitschske, Manuel Pontikinas, Anna preparation areas. It was a frantic farewell Palombaro and Preeti Gupta teach Biology. to Blocks A and E. David Graham, Paul Gavini and Roger Shortland teach We are pleased with our new spaces and all goes well Physics. Rachel Lee teaches Nutrition. for the future. Feedback from students also indicates Jenny Hunter, John Fletcher and Paul Pielschmeidt teach that they too are pleased with the move. It’s an exciting Psychology. We are supported by Tim Bryce, the Senior time for the Science Faculty. We have the opportunity Laboratory Assistant. to finally be located with other science staff close to our teaching spaces. The new spaces which will cater for new pedagogies proposed for the 21st Century are YEAR 12 ACADEMIC SUCCESS taking shape. – 2013 The performance of students completing Year 12 subjects in 2013 was again outstanding across all four Year 12 subject areas. Science News A total of seven merits were awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. These results are a testament to the solid Science program we offer in Years 8-10 and the quality curriculum that is offered by the Science Faculty. SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARRYATVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Science students at Marryatville High School are given opportunities to further their Science experiences by participating in activities both within and outside the classroom. ‘Zoosnooze’ in Term 4 is an opportunity for Year 8’s to experience the new Adelaide Zoo Education Centre where students camp on the first level of the Education Centre. For 2014 there are going to be six camps ( two per week) from Weeks 4 to 6 of Term 4. Unfortunately we have only been allocated 168 places. Allocation of the available places will be on a ‘first in’ with their payments. Keep an eye on the ‘Zoosnooze’ information that will come home later in Term 2 via their Science teacher and through ‘Moodle’.