Aberfoyle Park High School Taylors Road East Aberfoyle Park 5159 Phone: 8270 4455 Email: [email protected]Website: www.aphs.sa.edu.au Newsletter Issue 7, October 2017 Diary Dates October 30 Last Day Year 12 Lessons 31 Year 12 Celebration Assembly and Morning Tea 31 Finance Meeting 6.30pm Governing Council Meeting 7.30pm November 1-21 Stage 2 Exams Start 6 Principal Tour 9am to 10.30am 8 Year 12 Visual Art Exhibition 5.30pm to 7.00pm 13 Junior Band Night 16 Dance Production 20-24 Stage 1 Exams 24 Last Day Year 11 lessons Final Assembly Lesson 6 Principal Report Provider Name: Department for Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider No. 00018A Term 4 is characterised with students progressively finishing the requirements for their courses. On 30 October our Year 12 students will finish their formal lessons. As a school we will celebrate the 2017 Class of Year 12 at a whole school assembly and then a morning tea where staff and Year 12 students can reminisce about the year. We wish all Year 12 students all the best as they complete the final requirements of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which may include examinations. To assist our Year 12 families in planning and supporting their children, information has been sent home about final assessment requirements as well as the scheduled examinations. Some of our Year 12 students have already commenced their language examinations. I wish all of our students the best as they complete the final requirements of their twelve years of school and look forward to the celebration with families at the Year 12 Valedictory and Graduation on 4 December. We have been informed that SACE results will be available on 19 December from 8.30am. Year 12 students will have access to their results online as well as official documentation will be delivered. Staff will be at school on 19 December to work with students and families in relation to any issues in relation to SACE results. The complexity of life impacts on us all in different ways. A website designed to support young people and their parents/caregivers that is useful is reachout.com. On the website there are links to cover topics such as sleep, coping, bullying and stress. For the Year 12 students who will be facing examinations there are some steps for coping with exam stress. There are also some featured support articles including techniques to deal with mind blanks and foods that help our brain as we study. Whilst I have highlighted areas that may help our Year 12 students there is information that families can access and use with our students across the whole school. The end of Term 3 saw two of our debating teams, the Year 10 and Open Division take out the State Championships for their division in SA Debating. It was a delight to see our students competently and confidently present their arguments in the finals. Sitting and listening to young people present coherent, logical and incisive arguments is always a delight. The debates highlighted to me that we are seeing the next generation of leaders and decision makers.
Term 4 is characterised with students progressively finishing the requirements for their courses. On 30 October our Year 12 students will finish their formal lessons. As a school we will celebrate the 2017 Class of Year 12 at a whole school assembly and then a morning tea where staff and Year 12 students can reminisce about the year. We wish all Year 12 students all the best as they complete the final requirements of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) which may include examinations. To assist our Year 12 families in planning and supporting their children, information has been sent home about final assessment requirements as well as the scheduled examinations. Some of our Year 12 students have already commenced their language examinations. I wish all of our students the best as they complete the final requirements of their twelve years of school and look forward to the celebration with families at the Year 12 Valedictory and Graduation on 4 December. We have been informed that SACE results will be available on 19 December from 8.30am. Year 12 students will have access to their results online as well as official documentation will be delivered. Staff will be at school on 19 December to work with students and families in relation to any issues in relation to SACE results. The complexity of life impacts on us all in different ways. A website designed to support young people and their parents/caregivers that is useful is reachout.com. On the website there are links to cover topics such as sleep, coping, bullying and stress. For the Year 12 students who will be facing examinations there are some steps for coping with exam stress. There are also some featured support articles including techniques to deal with mind blanks and foods that help our brain as we study. Whilst I have highlighted areas that may help our Year 12 students there is information that families can access and use with our students across the whole school. The end of Term 3 saw two of our debating teams, the Year 10 and Open Division take out the State Championships for their division in SA Debating. It was a delight to see our students competently and confidently present their arguments in the finals. Sitting and listening to young people present coherent, logical and incisive arguments is always a delight. The debates highlighted to me that we are seeing the next generation of leaders and decision makers.
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Well done to the two teams and all of the students who took up the challenged associated with debating; oral and aural communication, decision-making, research and collaboration. I would like to recognise the support of our teaching staff who volunteered their time with the debating teams. Two staff members, Nisan Tuazon and Shannyn Siemens have been selected to be Champions as part of the Academy of Science reSolve: Mathematics in Inquiry. During the school holidays they undertook training. Aberfoyle Park High School has air conditioning throughout the school. As the warmer weather approaches, students are in cool spaces during school hours. The school does not dismiss early in hot weather. We have just been notified that the school has been allocated $10 million to upgrade our teaching and learning facilities as part of the Building Better Schools program.
Marion Coady, Principal
SERVICE TO MUSIC AWARDS At the recent Year 12 Final Assembly we congratulated and celebrated the achievements of some of our Year 12 Music students. These students received Service to Music Awards in recognition of their significant contributions to the APHS Music Program through involvement in one or more of our co-curricular music ensembles, sectional leadership and mentoring of younger musicians during their years at the school. Ensemble rehearsals, tutorials, performances and individual practice all take place outside of normal scheduled lesson times. The commitment, dedication, persistence, teamwork and leadership that these students have demonstrated helps maintain the high performance standards of our school’s premier music ensembles, as showcased at this year’s Elder Hall Music Showcase in August. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate these students on the many successful performances they have presented at other music concerts over the past five years. I want them all to know how proud we are of all their musical achievements. I feel delighted to have had the opportunity to work with such a great group of well-rounded, good-humoured young people, and thank them for their music and friendship, and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. The 2017 Year 12 Service to Music Award recipients were:
• Chelsea Zilm – Concert Band • Harry Guan – Concert Band • Sarah Bullitis – Concert Band and Choir • Brittany Cutts – Concert Band and Choir • Mitchell Love – Concert Band and Big Band • Demian Jeong – Concert Band and String Ensemble • Jarryd Sutton – Concert Band, Choir and Big Band • Zoe Chandler – Concert Band, Choir and Big Band • Xuan Ye – Concert Band, String Ensemble and Choir • Emily Siemensma – Concert Band, Big Band, Choir and String Ensemble • Ryan Grunwald - Concert Band, Big Band, Choir and Percussion Ensemble
Vicki Holland, Senior Leader - Visual and Performing Arts/ Director of Music
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APHS INTERSCHOOL DEBATING 2017 Debating SA is a not-for-profit Association that conducts an Interschool Debating Competition, involving some 200 schools within South Australia, and is proud to acknowledge His Excellency, The Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia, as its Patron
Over Terms 2 and 3, 21 Aberfoyle Park High students enthusiastically committed themselves to preparing and delivering up to eight challenging debates, against teams from a range of independent and state schools, in the 2017 Debating SA Competition.
This year, we again entered four teams, in Year 8, 9, 10 and Senior Divisions supported by Ms Bridie Connell, Ms Donna-Marie Ferguson, Ms Riley Sabey, and Ms Vanda Farrall as coaches. These hardworking and dedicated teams put in many hours of their own time to prepare complex responses to a range of challenging social issues. In particular, with much pride and jubilation, we congratulate our Year 10 and Senior Teams, whose powerful arguments and sophisticated presentation skills won the Grand Championship Trophy in the Year 10 and Open Division Finals, at Parliament House on Saturday 23 September, against teams from Pembroke Senior School and Tatachilla Lutheran College, respectively. Year 10 Finals Debate Team: Ella-Mae Redington – Timekeeper; and speakers Sam Herden, Molly-Eve Day and Khevalin Parekh
Open Finals Debate Team: Katie Kozaderova – timekeeper and speakers Dylan Oliver, Alex Herden and Ellyane Wall.
We are particularly thrilled to congratulate Ellyane Wall and Alex Herden who have helped to bring home a Grand Championship Trophy for APHS for the THIRD YEAR in a row!
Vanda Farrell, Interschool Debating Coach
GOVERNOR’S RECEPTION The annual Governor's Reception was held on the 18th of September for Year 12 representatives of schools across SA. We had the immense privilege of representing our school in attending this evening reception. The evening commenced impressively with an introduction to the Honourable Mr. Hieu Van Le and his wife Mrs. Van Le in the lavish foyer of Government House. Following this, we were met with generous hospitality and ‘finger food and drinks’ of the highest calibre. The Governor then gave an inspiring and thought-provoking speech about his life story regarding his younger years spent in his war-torn home country - giving all the students in the room a new perspective on some of our own high school struggles. Mrs. Van Le toured some students around the grand Government House detailing some of its significance and historical background. We were most impressed by the exuberant furniture and incredible paintings. The event also gave us the opportunity to speak with students from schools across the state. Some of our most memorable conversations were with the students from Adelaide High School and Yankalilla Area School discussing, rather impendingly, our plans for the future. We are both so grateful for the experience and the amazing opportunity the evening gave us to meet the Governor, his wife, and the student leaders from around Adelaide. School Captains: Dylan Ricardi and Sarah Bullitis
Dale Hoffman, Director of Senior School
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INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY PROGRAM Would you like to host a Japanese student? Aberfoyle Park High School are always looking for willing families to host International High School students from Japan. Study tours are held in March, July and August each year. The length of these study tours are usually between one to two weeks. For the duration of their visit the students are placed with a homestay family.
The experience of hosting an International student can be very rewarding and definitely worth trying! Host families come from all backgrounds such as our school community, retirees or other families in the area.
Homestay families receive approx. $250 reimbursement per week.
If you would like to join the Homestay Program and would like an application pack or more information please contact:
Sarah Johnson, International Secretary phone 8270 4455 (option 3) or email: [email protected]
Sarah Johnson, International Secretary
THIRD YEAR IGNITE PROGRAM Third Year Ignites conquer Mt Lofty Challenge On Thursday 14 September, third year Ignite students completed a challenge to walk from Mt Lofty to Waterfall Gully. Completing this walk was a part of their Ignition program which has a focus on developing a healthy body and mind.
The students had been completing fitness training prior to the walk, and also participating in mindfulness exercises to develop their resilience. This training was put to the test, as we braved wet and windy weather throughout the walk.
We were incredibly proud of the team spirit and resilience demonstrated during the day.
Rebecca Smitran and Kathryn Lamb, Ignition Teachers
MUSIC SHOWCASE The annual Music Showcase held in Elder Hall, University of Adelaide on Wednesday 30 August was a spectacular success again in 2017. The quality and professionalism demonstrated by all the performers was admirable. It was a spectacular exhibition of talent, dedication and perseverance teamed with energy and passion. The audience enjoyed performances from the school’s Big Band, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Choir and Concert Band, and the variety of repertoire performed was drawn from a range of cultures and musical styles.
Stage 2 percussion student Ryan Grunwald presented an exceptional marimba solo that demonstrated his remarkably mature levels of musicality and technique. Many thanks to Mr Steve Reece, Mr Nisan Tuazon and the instrumental staff who teach, accompany and direct our young instrumentalists in these premier ensembles. Thank you also to the school staff that volunteer to supervise students and provide front-of-house and backstage support, the students, parents and other supporters of Music. We look forward to presenting another great Music Showcase in 2018.
“Thank you for a wonderful evening. You have such a talented group of students and it was great to hear from the year 12 students how significant the teachers and music program has been to them. I'm always impressed by the enjoyable and varied selection of pieces presented. Looking forward to next year.”
“It was amazing. It just seems to get better every year!”
Vicki Holland, Senior Leader - Arts
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YEAR 9/10 LIFT RUBBISH AND RECYCLING INVESTIGATION Did you notice how clean the school yard and oval was at the end of Term 3? During this time, the Year 9/10 LIFT class investigated the amount of rubbish collected at the school and how much of it was recycled correctly. To start the investigation the class invited Malinda Roberts who is the Waste and Recycling Education Support Officer at the Onkaparinga Council to come and speak to the class about the correct use of bins in the council area and how to recycle. Did you know that in the Onkaparinga Council Area? • Shredded paper and tissues must be disposed of in the green
organics bin. • Hard plastics, plastic which can’t be crumbled with your
hand, go into the yellow bin. • Soft plastics, plastic which can be crumbled with your hand,
and foam goes into the red bin. • Empty aerosol containers go into the yellow bin • Containers don’t need to be rinsed before placing them in
the recycling bin. • If you have old paint tins contact the council for options to
dispose of them. Over 40 staff members and students were surveyed about their knowledge on recycling and the above facts were ones that many people got wrong. The class then conducted three rubbish audits around the school and found that soft plastics including glad wrap and small chip packets contributed 52% to 65% of the rubbish not put in the bin at break times. Hard plastics including straws was the second highest. Some soft plastics can be recycled by putting them in the bag collection bin at Coles and hard plastics should be put in the yellow recycling bins. Posters were then designed to put next to bins to explain what type of rubbish goes into each bin. Students also used rubbish collected to produce artwork to promote the concept of reusing and recycling, instead of throwing away items they can be used to produce excellent pieces of art. To conclude the investigation the Onkaparinga Council Education Support Officers returned to the school to help the class conduct a whole school audit investigating what the school community put into the bins each day and what could have been recycled. Over 45 large bags of rubbish were collected overnight and sorted, weighed and counted the next day by the Year 9/10 LIFT class. A report will soon be collated by the Onkaparinga Council and will be presented to the school. Findings so far indicated that many 10 cent recyclable cans/bottles were going to landfill, zip lock bags outnumbered other sources of rubbish and that paper was rarely put into recycling bins provided by the school.
Cheryl Peat, Learning Support Teacher
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2017 SNOW TRIP TO FALLS CREEK Monday morning on August 7 at 8.55am Falls Creek at the top of the mountain in a slight blizzard, just outside of Cloud 9 a huddle of our ski Instructors gather in conversation.
v Me- “……how good is this snow and how does it compare with the snow in Canada?” v Instructor from Canada- “it’s very similar just not quite as dry”
This short conversation highlighted the both the quantity and quality of the snow that we were lucky to get in our week between August 5 to 12. Approximately 150cm, with nearly a metres in two days on our arrival which is often unheard of in Australia! They extended the season past the normal October long weekend due to one of the biggest seasons ever!
The physical preparation for our trip started at the end of Term 1 with some Fitness Testing. This was followed with weekly Circuit Training sessions and some Hub Gym Fitness sessions with an Instructor over Term 2 and 3. Also, students were expected to do some fitness preparation at home. Some might say we still did not do enough, as it is always going to be a challenging week in the snow- physically, mentally, sometimes socially, and it was for all!
We had regular lunchtime meetings over this period to communicate and inform students about the alpine environment, snow safety, expectations and their overall preparation. A Parent and Student information evening was held in early Term 2 to assist this.
We were lucky to arrive at Falls Creek mid- morning, with the snow gently falling, as other later bus trips were stuck down or half way up the mountain due to snow blocking the roads! The week ahead looked very promising!
The majority of the group enjoyed a full packed week of fun in the snow developing their boarding/skiing, taking in the ‘Alpine’ atmosphere complemented by Après ski activities, including Village Markets and marshmallow roasting, Night skiing- under lights, meeting Pete the Snow Dragon, the amazing Falls Creek Night Show and Firework display. What a week!
Unfortunately, some struggled with a combination of illness, injury and fatigue taking hold, myself included, but still managed to improve, learn the ‘Alpine’ living and have some fun in the snow!
Students resilience was tested from the outset and the first couple of days presented the challenges of navigating the new environment, learning to stay upright, sharing a room, walking and carrying poles, skis, boots and boards around in the snow- no one to give a lift or a hand, just all walking in the snow!
I always find that the mountains are amazing and majestic, with conditions ever changing throughout the week from blizzard and windy, to calm and ‘whiteout’- no visibility to clear blue sunny skies, with fresh powdery flakes of snow
that make no sound as you skim, carve or slide, depending on your ability, down the slopes. Coping with these variables is always the challenge, and we did well!
Thank you to all students for smiling, persevering and contributing in making this trip both successful and memorable. Thank you to all staff back at school for their support.
A special thank you to my band of hard working staff in preparing the students and especially on the mountain 24/7. Staff who attended the Snow Trip included Leigh Rayner, Rebecca Jackson, Jayne Andrews, Samantha Grigoul, Narelle Day and Fraser Howard. Dave McCulloch, Snow Trip Coordinator
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Student Workbooks for the new SACE
Chemistry curricula in South Australia.
Stage 1 commencing in 2017
Stage 2 commencing in 2018
Individual pdfs are available for the six Stage 1 Units as well as a 314-page book printed in colour. Individual pdfs are also available for the four Stage 2 Units. For information, email [email protected] or visit the website: www.totalchemistry.com.au
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LIBRARY RESOURCES E Magazines in the Library! Is your magazine pile in your lounge room increasing? Maybe it is time to make the switch to eMagazines via RB Digital. With access to over 400 titles many of which are Australian this service is available for FREE and all you need is your library card to get started. Go to https://www.rbdigital.com/SAPLN/service/magazines/landing For more information contact the team at your local Onkaparinga library. #rbdigital #emagazines
Julie Morgon, Liaison Officer
YEAR 12 DRAMA PRODUCTION A funny, moving and realistic human drama, Between These Lines, written by Michael Butler and directed by Jayne Andrews, followed the stories of a range of characters as their lives intersected with both humorous and far-reaching consequences, proving that the simplest actions can have the greatest impact.
Taking place all within one day, the play contained the many phases of life: family life, school life, pre-school, married life, mid-life, and old age. A snapshot of human experience. The title, Between These Lines, suggests that there are many other threads or lines or stories that could have been included. The play examined the way in which people’s lives are interconnected, and the way we affect each other knowingly and without realising. The way we treat each other then has an influence on how the future unfolds. As do the choices that we individually make. That is the message that, as a class, we chose to share with our audiences this year. We write our own futures, and those of others, yet we are also subject to things beyond our control. These are the things that form the ‘plot’ of the human story.
Producing Between These Lines took the SACE Stage 1 and 2 Drama class just over 13 weeks, nine after school rehearsals, two school holiday rehearsals, and four Sunday rehearsals. With an article in the Southern Time Messenger, and a great publicity campaign by Louise Weekley, we experienced two fantastic evening shows and received fantastic audience response. Featuring sound design by Daniel Penberthy, and set design by Bek Sarre and Katia Rawlings, the play was both visually and orally exciting. Our hard work resulted in not just a brilliant performance from all students involved, but in a strong and supportive bond between the members of our ensemble.
Standing L-R – Daniel Penberthy, Jacinta Teigler, Amy Warkand, Katia Rawlings, Kade Campbell, Robert Fritz, Emily Calder, Keziah Penton, Jake Tyler, Bek Sarre, Jake Fowler, Eleanor Kirkwood, Maddison Leach, Meg Griffiths, Ronan Dobson, Jayne Andrews Seated row L-R – Louise Weekley, Alex Wilson, Mia Withers, Ryanna Kulmer, Chelsea Smith, Kira Rawlings Standing L-R Jake Fowler, Mia Withers, Jake Tyler, Alex Wilson Seated Ryanna Kulmer L-R Emily Calder, Kade Campbell, Robert Fritz, Ryanna Kulmer, Ronan Dobson, Katia Rawlings
Jayne Andrews, Drama Teacher
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YEAR 8 IMMUNISATION PROGRAM 2017
3rd Visit - Thursday 23rd November
(Week 6 Term 4)
All Year 8: Gardasil (HPV) dose 3
MISHIMA SCHOLARSHIP 2018 We are pleased to announce that the successful candidate for the 2018 Mishima Scholarship is Angus McHendrie from 906 and we congratulate all applicants on very strong applications and interviews. All applicants this year would have made outstanding ambassadors for our school and country. Angus will be representing Aberfoyle Park High School on a trip to Japan to undertake a homestay through our sister school, Mishima for two weeks, together with representatives from other Southern Valley high schools. Angus was selected based on his academic merits, as well as his contribution to the school community and international program. We wish him well in his preparations for and during his time in Japan. Applications for the 2019 scholarship will be available in Term 3, 2018 to Year 9 and 2nd Year Ignite students who are continuing their Japanese studies into 2019. If you have any questions about the scholarship please feel free to contact Mr Webb or Ms Nicolle.
Ilana Nicolle, Teacher
SPACE MISSION To coincide with the 68th Annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) being held in Adelaide this year, the Schools Space Mission was developed to give students the opportunity to design an experiment with the potential to be sent up to the International Space Station. Six students from Aberfoyle Park High School, ranging from Year 8 to 11, have been working over Term 2 and 3 to create, refine and develop a viable experiment entitled ‘Space Potatoes’. The group wanted to test how food – in particular potatoes - spoiled in the space environment. This has implications for food storage in a growing population with increasing food demands, in addition to storing food for future manned space missions.
The talented group of students presented at the IAC and received a lot of attention, with industry professionals giving valuable feedback on their design. Out of the 14 schools who have presented at the conference, six schools will be shortlisted to further test and develop their design. Shannyn Siemens and Jen Shinnick
STEM AMBASSADORS PROGRAM On September 27, a group of 10 first year Ignite students attended a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Hallett Cove School.
The students involved represented our school extremely well, working on problem solving tasks with students from other schools from the Southern Adelaide area.
Congratulations to Alesha Brewer (102) and Natalie Perkins (102) who have been selected to represent APHS as student ambassadors of STEM.
Cameron Sparkes, Maths/ Science, Ignite Teacher
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YEAR 11 ENGLISH POETRY Congratulations to Annalise Timms Budding poets from all year levels were encouraged to submit original poems for this year’s SAETA Spring Poetry Festival. The festival encourages student to produce original poems with the potential for winning entries to be published in Opinion, the Spring Poetry Festival magazine.
From the student body, we received many impressive entries that showcased their creative writing abilities. Congratulations to 3rd Year Ignite student, Annalise Timms, who has had two of her poems published in the Spring Poetry Festival magazine. This is a significant achievement, and we are proud to share one of her selected poems below:
Everything is Grey It was the colour of her stormy eyes when you fell in love with her, the clouds when you took her on a date but the weather ruined it (although even years later she would still say it was perfect).
It was the colour of the dress she wore when you took her out to dinner, and the scarf that tickled your neck when you kissed her.
It was the colour of the couch that you made love on for the first time. It was the colour of the laptop you used to illegally watch movies in bed. It was the colour of the track pants you both changed into after you got drenched by the rain, and the smoke that billowed from the kitchen when you tried to cook her dinner.
It was the colour of the cement path you walked along together every Sunday, the rocky mountains you hiked through to get that perfect photo for her Instagram. The colour of the car that took you on adventures to McDonald's together, and the hoodie that used to be yours but she took because it smelled like you.
It was the colour of the camera that you captured your memories with. It was the colour of the pebbles that you skimmed along the lake where you asked her to marry you, The colour of the curtains that you hated, but let her buy because she loved them, The colour of the tie you wore on the day you both said 'I do'.
The colour of the wall in the study that you painted together (and ended up painting each other), and the cat fur that initially annoyed you but, much to her triumph, became a comfort. It was the colour of the stillborn child that shattered you both, and the bags that were under her eyes for months afterwards.
It was the colour of the suitcase you left with when things got heated, but also the pavers on the driveway you'd walk back up with flowers and chocolates to apologise, and the bed where you'd 'make it up to her'. It was the colour of the office where you wasted away your years; the colour of your desk, your chair, your computer.
It was the colour of her hair as she grew old, It was the colour of your hair as you grew old with her. It was the colour of the dust that settled while you stayed by her bed side in the hospital, and the colour of her skin as you said goodbye. Rebecca Smitran, English Teacher
CONCEPT TO CREATION: SA POWER DRONE CHALLENGE The SA Power Drone Challenge took place on Wednesday 20 September at SA Power in Angle Vale. Students from a range of schools competed in this challenge where they are required to find various markers through a drone with an attached camera.
Four students from Aberfoyle Park High School participated after working hard throughout Term 3 to develop skills in drone piloting and photography.
Well done to Ronan Bolton, Harrison Joseph, Tyler Read and Ashton Chandler who committed to a significant amount of their time in Term 3 to this program and their efforts at the challenge.
Also a big thank you to Ms Samantha Griguol for accompanying the students to this event. Jarrod Chave, Assistant Principal (STEM)
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ABERFOYLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL
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36a Taylors Road East � Aberfoy le Park � SA � 5159 Telephone: 08 8270 4455 � Facsimile: 08 8370 5819 � Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Department for Education & Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider No. 00018A
CANBERRA 2018 The Senior School Leadership Team have organised an excursion to Canberra for June 2018.This invitation is extended to all Year 11 Students who will be undertaking SACE Stage 1 in 2018. All students who attend this excursion will be eligible to undertake and complete an Integrated Studies unit with a cross curricula focus. This will allow them the opportunity to gain an additional 10 SACE Credits. An excursion of this nature is very rewarding as it allows students to engage in various learning activities beyond the classroom. The value of the excursion has benefits for all students and include personal development, time management and organisational skills. Often new friendship groups are formed and students support and care for each other increasingly becomes more evident. Experience in running such an excursion have shown Student’s awareness and interest in learning and acquiring new knowledge increases and they appear to have a better sense of their own personal direction and pathway. Some of the venues that will be visited include the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, National Museum, National Art Gallery and the High Court of Australia. Additional highlights include a night tour of the Botanical Gardens and Telstra Tower as well as the very popular Questacon which has four levels of advanced interactive science activities and a ferry cruise over Lake Burley Griffin. Accommodation is very comfortable en-suited cabin style with approximately four students per cabin. No personal bedding is required.
A member of the Executive Team will accompany the supervising teachers on the tour. Please find attached a full itinerary for the week which more fully details all the events and attractions
The cost will be approximately $830.00 per student. This cost includes all travel, food, accommodation and entrance fees to the various venues. The only cost to the student will be their own personal spending money. As we have a limited number of seating on the bus we ask that students who are interested in being part of this very exciting excursion secure a seat with a preliminary $50.00 deposit (non-refundable) payable to the Finance Office by Tuesday 31 October. Students will have the ability to pay of the remainder of the cost of this trip by regular instalments by May 2018.
If you would like some additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Oksana Kaczmarsky Organising Teacher Canberra
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Canberra 2018 Itinerary
Date Activity Time
Sunday 17 June Depart from Aberfoyle Park High School 2:00pmPinaroo for tea 7:00pmTravel Overnight to Canberra
Monday 18 June Arrive in Canberra, breakfast at McDonalds 6:00amArrive at Eagle Hawk Holiday park- accomodation 7:30amVisit Cockington Green and morning tea 10:00amLunch at Canberra Central 12:00pmTour of AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) 1:00pmReturn to Eagle Hawke-accomodation 4:00pmDinner 6:00pmNight visit to Telstra tower 7:30pmInto cabins for the night 10:00pm
Tuesday 19 June Walk Mt Ainslie, return Mt Ainslie, walk down Anzac Parade 8:00amVisit Australian War Memorial 10:00amLunch 1:00pmPersonal time City central 2:00pmReturn to Eagle Hawke-accomodation 5:00pmDinner 6:00pmNight Visit to Botanical gardens 7:30pmInto cabins for the night 10:00pm
Wednesday 20 June Ferry trip Lake Burley x2 9:00amMuseum of Australian Democracy-Old Parliament House 11:30amParliament House question time 2:00pmTour of Parliament House 3:00pm
Hospitality Parliament house meet with Federal Member Boothby 4:00pmReturn to Eagle Hawke-accomodation 5:30pmDinner 6:00pmPrivate timeInto cabins for the night 10:00pm
Thursday 21 June
Visit to Government House Yarralumla and tour of the International Embassies 8:30amQuestacon 10:00amHigh Court of Australia (HCA) 12:00pmLunch HCA 1:00pmNational Gallery/ Portrait Gallery/ National Library 2:00pmReturn to Eagle Hawke-accomodation 5:30pmDinner 6:00pmBelconnen Cinemas 7:30pmInto cabins for the night 11:00pm
Friday 22 June Depart Canberra 7:00amBreakfast- YassLunch- BakeryDinner in Pinaroo 7:00pmArrive at Aberfoyle Park High School 10:00pm (approx)
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ST I TCH-A-STOCKING[SIX WEEK SEWING PROGRAM]
Use your imagination to design and create your own patchwork, quilted Christmas stocking!
Have fun learning skills on the sewing machine, quilting and hand embroidery as you create your own stocking to keep, in this six week sewing program.
Bookings essential.
DATE: Wednesdays Term 4, 25 October–29 November 2017
TIME: 4.30–6.00pm
COST: $30 for term/$5 per week
AGE: 8–14 years
WHERE: Studio 20 Youth Centre, Shop 20, Aldinga Shopping Centre
The Aberfoyle Community Centre welcomes a new Community Development Officer, Wendy Looi-Penhall. Wendy will be working closely with the Board of Management and the volunteers to bring the
community more innovative programs and events to residents in our area. Feel free to drop in to say hello!
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
Celebrate Melbourne Cup with us: Tuesday, 7 November, 12.30pm
Lunch: $18 per person
• Complimentary drink on arrival
• Lunch: Chicken, salads, dessert • Big screen telecast, Sweeps • Wine and soft drinks for sale
Bookings essential on 8270 5377 Limited tickets available.
DAY MEETINGS NOW AVAILABLE
Aberfoyle Park & Happy Valley Neighbourhood Watch is now offering day meetings for those residents that don’t wish to attend an evening. First day meeting will be held at Aberfoyle Community Centre on Monday 16 October, 10.30am. Enquiries on 0416 282 596.
BRUSH STROKES
Spaces have now become available in this popular adult art program. Explore your inner creativity and be guided by an experienced artist.
Enhance your skills and techniques at this weekly program.
Wednesdays, 9.30am to noon. Enquiries and bookings on 8270 5377
FREE EVENT: ALL ABOARD THE NATURE TRAIN!
Tuesday 24th October 2017
1.00pm – 2.30pm Travel along the imaginary tracks and participate in different ‘nature themed’ activities. When you hear the conductor’s whistle follow the train tracks to the next activity station. Aimed at pre-school aged children and their carer. Join in all the activities supported by “The Climbing Tree” including nature craft, loose parts and cubby building. Contact the centre to reserve your seat on the Nature Train!
WEDNESDAY WANDERERS
Would you like to be a tourist in your own city? Why not join the Wednesday Wanderers. This is a friendly social group who organises to see the sights, hear the sounds and taste the delights within the City and in the surrounds.
The Wednesday Wanderers meet on the 4th Wednesday of the Month and cost of outings varies as it depends on the activity.
Call the centre to find out more about the next outing (25th October)!
CENTRE FOR HIRE
Are you looking for a venue for your next corporate meeting, family birthday or to run your own program? We welcome enquiries about one off casual hire or long term regular tenants. We have a room size and set up to suit any needs; including outdoor space, playground and commercial kitchen.
