Aberfoyle Park Newsletter High School Taylors Road East, Aberfoyle Park 5159 Phone: 8270 4455 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aphs.sa.edu.au Issue 1, Februar19Issue 9 FROM THE PRINCIPAL CRICOS Provider No. 00018A MARION COADY As we start the third term of 2019 it is clear this will be filled with students undertaking their continued learning as well as opportunities to expand their learning. Some of our subjects which have a performance component move towards completion and we will see our senior students drama production and annual Elder Hall music evening. Five of our students returned safely from their travel to Fiji having worked alongside scientists in the field studying unique terrestrial and marine life. Shortly a group of our students will travel to the snow to undertake an outdoor experience skiing and snowboarding. I have no doubt that the students will return from this trip exhausted as their days are filled with intensive physical activity. We have welcomed some new staff to our school. They include: • Mr Lee Pope who has taken up the position of Business Leader working as member of the Executive team and leading the support services staff. • Ms Vanessa Crane – teacher. • Mr Kerry Pinchbeck – teacher. • Ms Jessica Searle – teacher. Term 3 sees not only the continuance of the learning programs, it heralds the commencement of significant planning for the 2020 school year. Over the next few weeks we will be working with students and families regarding the course counselling process. In addition to the communication sent home at the beginning of the term, information has been included in this newsletter. I would invite any parents and caregivers to contact the school if you require further information. Our international connections continued with the arrival of 16 Kyoto Board of Education students on Sunday 28 July. Thank you to our families who have taken on the responsibility of hosting our Japanese visitors. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our year 12 students and their partners for their exemplary behavior at the year 12 Formal held towards the end of Term 2. Their respect for each other, conduct in the venue and interactions with each other were exemplary whilst having a great time. This term will see a whole school assembly on 7 August where we will be publically acknowledging our students’ achievements. Issue 5, July 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School Page 1 We are currently finalising the redevelopment of the school through the Capital Works funding. It is intended that the 2D and 3D designs will be on display in the Hub Community Library once all plans have been finalised. A reminder also that we have a School Closure Day on Monday 2 September and a Student Free Day on Tuesday 3 September. 2019 STUDENT EXCHANGE Applications for Nacel Australasia’s short term 4, 10 week Language and Cultural Student Exchanges to France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Canada close on 30 August 2019. Students can improve their language skills, experience a new culture and grow their confidence as they spend Christmas in Europe or Canada and make friends for life with their host family. For more information click here. WELL KNOWN ADELAIDE IDENTITIES Recently the Advertiser enlisted the help of the Education Department and public schools to search their archives and find out what well known South Australian identities attended their schools. Where did they get their start in school footy sides, musical casts and debating teams? Below is a list of famous Adelaide identities that attended Aberfoyle Park High School. Do you know them all? Adam Cooney (attended until 2003) Adam Cooney won the Brownlow Medal in 2008. He played 219 AFL games for the Western Bulldogs from 2004-14, and 31 for Essendon. Nathan Eagleton (NA, born 1978) Nathan Eagleton played 56 games for Port Adelaide and 221 for the Western Bulldogs in a career from 1997-2010. Ben Marsh (NA, born 1976) Ben Marsh played 48 AFL games for Adelaide from 1998–2003, and seven more for Richmond. He was a premiership player in 1998. Andy Strachan (attended until 2001) Andy Strachan was drummer for Pollyanna and The Living End. Brenton Sanderson (NA, born 1974) Brenton Sanderson played 199 AFL games for Geelong from 1995-2005 after brief stints with Adelaide and Collingwood. He coached the Crows from 2012-14. Beau Waters (attended until 2003) Beau Waters played 120 AFL games for West Coast from 2004-14. He was a 2006 premiership player and All- Australian in 2012. Caleb Daniel (attended until 2014) Caleb Daniel has been a Western Bulldogs player since 2015 and was part of the 2016 premiership side. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Phoebe who was selected to go with the SA Army Cadets to Canberra in the July school holidays. Only 40 students were chosen from the state and she is one of the youngest. Phoebe got to experience Kapooka for basic training then Duntroon, a visit to the war memorial and also a meet and greet with the Governor General. Issue 5, July 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS (Cont’d) Congratulations to Oliver Sigley (year 10 ) who has been selected as a member of the School Sport SA team competing in the School Sport Australia 16 and under boys soccer championships. Oliver will be travelling to Brisbane to compete from 14 to 19 September. Congratulations to Joshua (year 8) and Lachlan (year 10) who were selected for the Secondary School Sport SA Golf U15 Championships. MARION COADY PRINCIPAL ICAS COMPETITIONS 2019 In 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School will once again be participating in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Science, Mathematics and Digital Technologies competitions. Over the last 30 years, ICAS has taken place each year in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, the Pacific region and South Africa. It provides the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding in science across five skills areas: observing/measuring, interpreting, predicting/concluding, investigating and reasoning/problem solving. All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly along with their overall level of achievement. These competitions are excellent preparation for tests and examinations requiring students to work independently and concentrate for a sustained period of time. The student report is useful for highlighting your child’s strengths and areas in need of development. The certificate and individual student report are suitable for your child to include in a portfolio. For more information on either of these competitions, including online practice tests, visit the Educational Assessments Australia website at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au. The competitions will be held on the following dates: • ICAS Digital Technologies (Years 8-10) – 2 September- 4 September • ICAS Science (Years 8-12) – 4 September - 6 September • ICAS Mathematics (Years 8-12) – 19 September – 20 September If you would like any further information or would like to register your child for any of these competitions please contact me either by phoning the school or by email: [email protected] JARROD CHAVE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Issue 5, July 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School Page 3 CALENDAR DATES Term 3 2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 8 & 1st Year IGNITE International Baccalaureate Diploma Thursday 01/08/2019 Program – Parent Information Evening Tuesday 06/08/2019 Year 10 Immunisations Tuesday 13/08/2019 Year 11 Immunisations Tuesday 13/08/2018 7.00pm Governing Council Friday 16/08/2019 9.00am Principal Tour Wednesday 21/08/2019 11.00am-7.30pm Year 10 & 2nd Year IGNITE Course Counselling Thursday 22/08/2019 11.00am-7.30pm Year 11, 3rd & 4th Year IGNITE Course Counselling Wednesday & 28/08/2019 & 7.00pm Stage 1 & 2 Drama Group Production Thursday 29/08/2019 Monday 02/09/2019 School Closure Day Tuesday 03/09/2019 Student Free Day Tuesday 03/09/2019 5.30pm Finance Meeting Wednesday 04/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 12 Prep for Parents & Caregivers (Year 11’s) Thursday 05/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm SATAC Parent/Student Evening Monday 09/09/2019 9.00am Principal Tour Tuesday 10/09/2019 7.00pm Governing Council Wednesday 11/09/2019 7.00pm Music Showcase Elder Hall, Uni of Adelaide – Year 8, 9, 10 & 11 Wednesday 11/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 12 Prep for Parents & Caregivers (Year 11’s) Wednesday 18/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 12 Prep for Parents & Caregivers (Year 11’s) Thursday 19/09/2019 7.00pm Year 9 Drama Group Production Thursday 19/09/2019 Casual Day for Student Voice – Kickstart for Kids Tuesday 24/09/2019 3.00pm-7.00pm Year 8-11 Parent/Teacher Interviews Friday 27/09/2019 Term 3 concludes: 2.15pm dismissal Term 4 2019 Tuesday 22/10/2019 9.00am Principal Tour Thursday 24/10/2019 3.30pm-4.00pm SACE Stage 1 & 2 Community Studies Exhibition Tuesday 29/10/2019 5.30pm Finance Meeting Tuesday 05/11/2019 7.00pm Governing Council Tuesday 12/11/2019 9.00am Principal Tour Thursday 14/11/2019 7.00pm Year 10 Drama Group Production Friday 22/11/2019 Year 12 Orientation Day (Year 11 and 4th Year IGNITE students) Monday 25/11/2019 7.30pm Junior Band Night – Years 8, 9 & 10 Tuesday 26/11/2019 5.30pm Finance Meeting Wednesday 27/11/2019 6.00pm Senior School Awards & Presentation Night, Adelaide Town Hall Tuesday 03/12/2019 Year 8 Immunisations Tuesday 03/12/2019 7.00pm Governing Council Friday 13/12/2019 Term 4 concludes: 2.15pm dismissal Issue 5, July 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School Page 4 COURSE COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION FOR 2020 The important process of course counselling and subject selection for 2020 is continuing during term 3 for all current year 8 to 11 and 1st to 4th year IGNITE students.