Aberfoyle Park High School Taylors Road East Aberfoyle Park 5159 Phone: 8270 4455 Email: [email protected]Website: www.aphs.sa.edu.au Newsletter Issue 1, February 2017 Inside this issue: Provider Name: Department for Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider No. 00018A Diary Dates February 25 Ignite Testing March 7 Governing Council Finance Meeting 6.30pm Governing Council Meeting 7.30pm 10 Immunisation 13 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday 21 Open Night I am delighted to have been appointed as the Principal of Aberfoyle Park High School from this year. I look forward to meeting our students and families throughout a range of events. We have started the school year with all teaching and support staff in place to support our students in their learning and wellbeing. On 30 January we saw 252 Year 8 students arrive at the school to be greeted by staff and the senior school Big Sisters and Brothers. Our Year 8 students spent the day being orientated to the school and meeting their subject teachers. The Year 12 students travelled to Flinders University and undertook a whole day program including presentations from our staff, Flinders University staff and students. 31 January saw the Year 9, 10 and 11 students commence with subject lessons starting in lesson 3. I wish all of our new and continuing students and families all the best with their association with our school. The beginning of the school year herald our acknowledgment of the 2016 Class of Year 12 achievements. The results for SACE 2016 are as follows: • SACE completion of 98.46% which is 1.98% above the state. This also represents an increase from 93.38% in 2015. • 35.94% of students completed their SACE with a Vocational Education and Training VET component. • Eighteen VET Qualifications were completed with 16 at Certificate III and two at Certificate II level. • 95.62% of all grades were ‘C’ or higher with a marginal increase in the grade bands of ‘A’ and ‘B’. • Eleven students achieved the highest grade of ‘A+’. • 90% of students received a first or second choice tertiary offers. 81% of students received their first choice. Congratulations to the students who achieved ‘A+’ with MERIT. Well done to the 2016 Class of Year 12. We wish them all the best in their paths beyond school. Marion Coady, Principal Welcome to the 2017 School Year • Welcome to 2017 New Principal • SACE Merit Ceremony • Deputy Principal Welcome • 2017 School Captains • International Education • Student Wellbeing Team • Welcome to Year 8 students • ASD Information • Student Support Services • 2016 World Challenge Trip • T20 Knockout Cricket • Music Dates • Immunisation Dates
7 Governing Council Finance Meeting 6.30pm Governing Council Meeting 7.30pm
10 Immunisation
13 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
21 Open Night
I am delighted to have been appointed as the Principal of Aberfoyle Park High School from this year. I look forward to meeting our students and families throughout a range of events. We have started the school year with all teaching and support staff in place to support our students in their learning and wellbeing.
On 30 January we saw 252 Year 8 students arrive at the school to be greeted by staff and the senior school Big Sisters and Brothers. Our Year 8 students spent the day being orientated to the school and meeting their subject teachers. The Year 12 students travelled to Flinders University and undertook a whole day program including presentations from our staff, Flinders University staff and students.
31 January saw the Year 9, 10 and 11 students commence with subject lessons starting in lesson 3.
I wish all of our new and continuing students and families all the best with their association with our school.
The beginning of the school year herald our acknowledgment of the 2016 Class of Year 12 achievements. The results for SACE 2016 are as follows:
• SACE completion of 98.46% which is 1.98% above the state. This also represents an increase from 93.38% in 2015.
• 35.94% of students completed their SACE with a Vocational Education and Training VET component.
• Eighteen VET Qualifications were completed with 16 at Certificate III and two at Certificate II level.
• 95.62% of all grades were ‘C’ or higher with a marginal increase in the grade bands of ‘A’ and ‘B’.
• Eleven students achieved the highest grade of ‘A+’. • 90% of students received a first or second choice tertiary offers. 81%
of students received their first choice.
Congratulations to the students who achieved ‘A+’ with MERIT.
Well done to the 2016 Class of Year 12. We wish them all the best in their paths beyond school. Marion Coady, Principal
Welcome to the 2017 School Year
• Welcome to 2017 New Principal • SACE Merit Ceremony • Deputy Principal Welcome • 2017 School Captains • International Education • Student Wellbeing Team • Welcome to Year 8 students • ASD Information • Student Support Services • 2016 World Challenge Trip • T20 Knockout Cricket • Music Dates • Immunisation Dates
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SACE MERIT AWARDS CEREMONY Subject merits awards in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) for 2016 students were awarded at the annual SACE Merit Ceremony on Tuesday 7 February 2017. The event, which marked its 29th year at Government House, saw 996 students awarded 1302 subject merits for outstanding achievement in Stage 2 subjects.
Subject merits recognize meritorious achievement in a Stage 2 subject, where students gain an overall subject grade of A+ for that subject, and demonstrate exceptional achievement in the subject.
Aberfoyle Park High School would like to congratulate the following students who were presented with merit awards at the SACE Merit Ceremony:
Katie Kozaderova Spanish Ryan Grunwald Music Erin Wickstein Research Project Joy Szyjko-Oshodi Research Project
All four students worked extremely hard throughout the year and demonstrated great commitment to their studies and we are very proud of their achievements.
From Left: Joy Szyjko-Oshodi, Katie Kozaderova, Erin Wickstein and Ryan Grunwald at Government House for the SACE Merit Ceremony. Dale Hoffman, Director of Senior School J O B V A C A N C Y : H U B P O S T O F F I C E / N E W S A G E N C Y We are looking for a Magazine sorter in the post office and Newsagency at The Hub. Details as below: Position: Magazine Sorter Position, To sort & label magazines and other duties as required. Monday and Thursday, 9am to 2 pm School leavers encouraged to apply, Apply at : [email protected] If you need further clarifications please phone 8270 2212
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL WELCOME Welcome to the 2017 school year and to Aberfoyle Park High School if joining us for the first time. I would like to thank the large number of parents, caregivers and students who have made me so welcome in my first few weeks at Aberfoyle Park High School. The staff have also been very welcoming and supportive as I start my new role. I am really excited and pleased to have been appointed as the Deputy Principal of Aberfoyle Park High School for the next five years and I look forward to working with all members of the school community in the interests of the young people in our care. DAYMAP Connect Parent Portal
Daymap Connect is an extension of the Daymap Learning Management System which provides Aberfoyle Park High School parents and caregivers with access to key school and student information both at home 24/7. The easy-to-use system allows parents to create and manage their own accounts for Daymap Connect, requiring only one login and password per parent, with the option to provide multiple logins to access details for all of their students enrolled in the school.
To access Daymap Connect, go to our school website at aphs.sa.edu.au and click on the Parent Portal link at the top right hand corner of the page. This will take you to the Daymap Connect log in screen.
If you are a new user then select the “New User?” option. Once prompted on the next screen you will be required to enter your email address which is the email address registered at the school, and a student code which is your child’s ID number on their student card.
Once you have entered the details, a username and password will be sent to your email account.
We have also developed a Daymap Connect Quick Start guide that provides further information about how to navigate in the Daymap Parent Portal. The guide is on our school website and can be accessed via this direct link http://www.aphs.sa.edu.au/web/node/336
DAYMAP Connect Parent Portal session
I would like to offer parents the opportunity to come into the school to work with staff on how to access the Daymap Connect Parent Portal and to show you some of its features. If you are interested in attending such an event, please email me [email protected] so that I can gauge interest and then plan a session for later in Term 1.
Craig Duguid, Deputy Principal
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2017 SCHOOL CAPTAINS Dylan Ricardi – School Captain "Hey Everyone! My name is Dylan Ricardi, and I am one of your School Captains for 2017. My background at this school includes being a part of the IGNITE program since 2013 and I have had previous leadership roles in groups and science extra curricular activities. My focus this year will be on improving the rate of attendance and overall spirit at Sports Day through student participation. Also, I plan on making more use of the sports equipment facilities by the oval for all year levels to encourage physical activity and provide an opportunity to those who wish to participate in sporting activities. Our aim is to be approachable and fully represent the ideas of the students, so feel free to send us an email or catch up with us in the yard!"
From Left: Jacinta Teigeler, Marion Coady, Sarah Bullitis and Dylan Ricardi
Sarah Bullitis – School Captain Hi, my name is Sarah Bullitis and I am the female school captain for 2017. I have been at APHS since Year 8 and have enjoyed being part of the Ambassador program, Student Voice and the Big Brother/Sister program in Year 11. To have the opportunity to be a school captain this year allows Dylan and I to ensure that we are doing all we can to make our last year a great one and be able to leave it in it’s best condition for the following years. In doing this I would love to see that we are getting the ideas and opinions of all students in many different ways so that no student feels as if they don’t have the opportunity to have their voice heard. Dylan and I are very excited to get the ball rolling and can’t wait to see what this year will throw at us!! Jacinta Teigeler – Student Voice President Hi! I’m Jacinta and I am the Student Voice President for 2017. The Student Voice President is a newly formed role within APHS dedicated to ensuring that the opinions and ideas of all students are being heard. Previously, I have been a School Ambassador, a member of the Environment Committee, an International Ambassador as well as a few other leadership roles. Due to these experiences, my aim for this year is to focus on the health and wellbeing of all students as well as improving leadership within our school and improving our school culture. I’m so excited to work with those of you who may be interested in Student Voice. Together we can come up with some awesome ideas and plans to make 2017 an enjoyable year.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Aberfoyle Park High School welcomed 13 new International students at the beginning of term. Of the 13 new students one student is part of the Graduate High School program which is SACE Completion and the other 12 are here as part of the International Study Abroad program. All International students has been allocated a buddy as part of the school run International Ambassador Program which is led by Year 12 students Xuan Ye, Jessica Langton and Paula Holstein. The International Ambassadors are doing a fantastic job and are enjoying sharing the culture of Australia with our new students. The first study tour for 2017 is coming up in March when we will welcome Chuo University High School from Japan. We are seeking families who are willing to be homestay families for students on this tour and ask that you contact Sarah Johnson if you are able and willing to assist. [email protected] 2017 New International Students Year 12 Roberta BERTANZA (Italy) Year 11 Catharina GAIGG (Austria) Theresa VILLUNGER (Austria) Leopold TRAUNER (Austria Jiajon LI (China)
EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH ASD Prof Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett are presenting an all day workshop on Emotion Management for Children and Teens with ASD. The workshop is on Friday 24 March, 2017 from 9.30am until 4.00pm at the Arkaba Hotel, 150 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton SA 5063. The presentation is for parents, carers and family members as well as health and educational professionals. Children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder have difficulty with comprehension, expression and regulation of emotions, resulting in high levels of anxiety, stress, anger and/or depression and subsequent effects on family, teachers, friends and peers. Conventional strategies that encourage emotion management for “typical” children do not seem to be as effective with those who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The child’s quality of life, self-esteem and well-being will be influenced by their ability to manage emotions and difficulties with emotion management can lead to being suspended and having a notoriety that will affect the attitude of teachers and peers as well as the attitude of the child to themselves. Through several decades of working with children and adolescents with ASD and thier families and schools Michelle and Tony have discovered, developed and evaluated emotion management strategies based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that have proven to be effective in assisting children with ASD to learn about and manage their emotions from anxiety to love and affection. For further information and to register go to www.mindsandhearts.net
Sally Wilson, Learning Support Team
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES From time to time students may require support. Within the Department of Education and Child Development is Student Support Services. Our school staff may with Student Support Services about your child(ren). Student Support Services include social workers, behaviour support coaches, psychologists, special educators, speech pathologists and provide support to students and teachers in state schools. If our staff feel that your child or their class as a whole is having difficulties, they may engage with the Student Support Services team regarding these difficulties. Our school seeks your consent before making a formal request for support for your child. For more information, speak to us at the school or visit www.decd.sa.gov.au
DECD Support Services
STUDENT SERVICES The Student Services team at APHS is here to support your child throughout their schooling. We can assist in a variety of ways, including:
• Subject counselling • Career pathways • Tertiary options • Personal and social issues • General school support
The best way to get in touch with someone from the team is to make an appointment at Student Services. A new space in the Student Services building called ‘The Zone’ has been created, providing a safe, relaxed space for students to study quietly, chill out, or speak to someone. Sue Goodman – Administration Carol Davey – Counsellor Nathaniel Steele – Counsellor Jo Dean – Youth Worker Aneleise Truman – Work Skill Youth Worker Fraser Howard – Chaplain
Nathaniel Steele, Student Counsellor
WELCOME TO OUR NEW YEAR 8 STUDENTS With only our 253 new Year 8 students on site on Day One this year, our students set about meeting their classmates, making new friends, finding their way around and most importantly having fun. Student Feedback: What did you enjoy about your first day at Aberfoyle Park High School? o The APHS
Explorer task, as it let us find our way around the school on our own.
o Meeting new friends and getting to know the school o I enjoyed pretty much everything, it was a great new
experience o I enjoyed using Kahoot in science because I had used
Kahoot a little bit in primary school, so using it made me feel a bit more comfortable.
o Pretty much everything. It seems really awesome and all the activities we did were fun and interesting
o I really enjoyed getting to know more people. I also liked being able to meet some new teachers that we will be having and getting to know the school a bit more and where everything is.
o I enjoyed all the games that the Big Brothers and Sisters ran to help us get to know the other students.
o Bonding and getting to know different students doing the APHS Explorer.
o I enjoyed meeting new people and being the only ones in the school. It made me feel a lot more at ease and better about starting.
Jenny Johns, Middle School Director
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YEAR 10 T20 KNOCKOUT CRICKET On Tuesday 14/2, the boys played Wirreanda at Wirreanda. The weather was perfect and after winning the toss, APHS decided to bowl first. In his 2nd over James Hay was on fire taking three wickets, including two that were caught and bowled. At the end of the over he had the astonishing figures of 3/2. Wirreanda never really recovered, to finish out for 53. Although the outfield was slow our opening batsmen, Jack Arthur and Bryce Wickstein, were never really under pressure given the small target that was set. They both managed to share evenly in the run chase without losing their wickets. Next match the team will be up against Reynella East. It will be a big challenge but coming off such a dominating win the boys are confident this year could be special!
Keith South, Mathematics Teacher
2016 WORLD CHALLENGE TRIP From 26 November to 23 December 2016, ten senior students, accompanied by Mrs Nicolle, Mr Mosley and our World Challenge Leader Ben, undertook a World Challenge Expedition in Peninsula Malaysia. Whilst being challenged and learning a lot about life and themselves, they had a lot of fun and made life long bonds with each other. During the month the students challenged themselves by working together to organise the budget, book transport and accommodation, navigate their way around an unfamiliar country, make decisions about what to do with their rest and relaxation time, food and how best to support the community for their project. Our volunteer community project was at Kirtarsh Home for under privileged and disabled children and adults, which tested the resources of the students who dug deep to put aside their feelings of pity for the residents’ plights and find engaging activities for the large range of ages and abilities of people in the home, living up to their guiding motto: ‘it is about them, not us.’ Whilst in a week we couldn’t implement a lot of difference, we agreed that long term, as a group, we would attempt to raise more money to help them to continue to rebuild their fire damaged home and also find ways to contribute through volunteering in our community here in Australia.
Other highlights of the trip included, white water rafting, beach days on a gorgeous island, sleeping in a cave in the jungle, the stunning views from the day hikes in the Cameron Highlands, the night markets, as well as the delicious food in Little India.
We will always remember, amongst so many other memories, the feeling of relief and luxury of returning to the dry and leach-free cave after our nights in the jungle, the amazing chicken soup, our pimped-out bus to the Cameron Highlands and tuk tuks in Malacca, the hours of amusement from the rope on the beach, the farewell party at Kirtarsh, the beautiful light show on the department store and all the many in jokes. Well done to all the students who managed the budget so well that we had enough money in the kitty to splurge on a ‘beach resort’ at the end of the trip, as well as a few other luxuries along the way.
Mr Mosley and I were very impressed with the group’s maturity, reliance, persistence, commitment and support of one another. World Challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to test themselves whilst gaining valuable life skills and confidence. If you are interested in finding out more about this experience head to the World Challenge website, talk to some of the team members who have just returned and look out for the expression of interest meetings and notes soon.
Illana Nicolle, LOTE Teacher
2017 APHS GIG GUIDE WHO WHAT WHERE WHEN
TERM ONE Concert Band
Big Band
APHS Open Night
APHS PAC Tuesday March 21st (Wk 8)
5.45-7pm (CB) 7:30 - 8pm (BB)
Stage 1 and 2 Music students Formative solo assessments
APHS PAC Friday March 31st L4-7 (Week 9)
TERM TWO Choir / String Ensemble /
Percussion Ensemble/ Stage 2 Soloists
St Augustine’s Church Concert
St Augustine’s Church 183 Unley Rd, Unley
Thursday June 1st 7pm (Week 5)
Concert Band / Big Band / Year 9 and 10 Bands
Band Night
APHS PAC
Monday June 5th 7pm (Week 6)
Stage 1 and 2 Music students Summative solo assessments
APHS PAC
Friday June 16th L4-7 (Week 7)
TERM THREE Concert Band / Big Band /
Percussion Ensemble/ String Ensemble / Choir
Music Showcase Elder Hall University of Adelaide
Wednesday August 30th 7.30pm (Week 6)
Stage 1 and 2 Music students Stage 2 Summative and
Stage 1 Formative solo assessments
APHS PAC Friday September 15th L4-7 (Week 8)
Stage2Musicstudents/ConcertBand/Percussion
Ensemble
Stage2SoloandEnsemblePerformancefinalexam
assessments
APHSPAC TBC(Week10)
TERM FOUR Stage 1 Music students Stage 1 Summative solo
assessments APHS PAC Friday November 3rd
L4-7 (Week 3)
Year 8 Band Year 9 and 10 Bands
Junior Band Night
APHS PAC
Monday November 13th (Week 5)
6:30pm 7:30pm
Selected Stage 2 soloists APHS Valedictory Adelaide Town Hall Monday December 4th (tbc) (Week 8)
*Ensembles and performance dates are subject to change Vicki Holland, Performing Arts Coordinator
YEAR 8 IMMUNISATION VISITS 2017
1st Visit - Friday 10th March (Week 6 Term 1) All Year 8: Gardasil (HPV) dose 1 All Year 8: Varicella (Chickenpox)
2nd Visit - Thursday 19th May (Week 3 Term 2)
All Year 8: Gardasil (HPV) dose 2
All Year 8: Boostrix
3rd Visit - Thursday 23rd November (Week 6 Term 4) All Year 8: Gardasil (HPV) dose 3
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BOOKINGS: NOT ESSENTIAL
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