Cardiff High School Newsletter http://publish.newsserv.com.au/epublisher/newsletter.php?id=1679&school=cardiff_hs[3/08/2012 12:48:39 PM] May 2012 From The Principal Year 9 Laptops Dates To Remember "Speak up and stop the violence" CHS Cross Country Adidas Fun Run Sports Report Advertisements From The Principal Welcome back to term 2. We finished the term with a very successful Athletics Carnival where many records were challenged. I was privileged to watch Adam Lanske break a 46 year record in 13year High Jump. Well done Adam and all students who participated in such high spirits during the day. Thank you to Mr Jones who assisted with coaching in the throwing events. We also had a parent/teacher interview night on the Monday April 2 which was also very successful. If you have any feedback please don’t hesitate to contact me. Staffing Changes We welcome: Mr David Sowden (HSIE) who is the permanent replacement for Mr Wales. We would also like to thank Ms Dallen for her work in Term 1. Ms Samara Fidden is replacing Mrs Jayde Kerr in Science. Ms Rebecca Riddell is taking over Ms Chan’s English classes while Mrs Chan will be fulfilling the role of Support Teacher Learning Assistance. Ms Toni Hancock is the permanent replacement for Mrs Carney in the Support Unit. We thank Mrs Willmot for her work and we will continue to see her at school as she job shares with Mrs Dixon in Home Economics. We also congratulate Mr Mangovski who has received a permanent appointment to Wyong High. A permanent replacement is currently being finalised. 5oth Anniversary 2013 A committee is hard at work readying for a celebration weekend on April 6 2013. If you are a former student and would like to loan any memorabilia it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact either myself or Ms Heather Cleary in the library. We are planning an open weekend, displays, tours of the school, entertainment and a commemorative Munibung. Claim the weekend and help us celebrate a milestone for the Cardiff [email protected]http://www.cardiff- h.schools.nsw.edu.au Address: 30 Boronia Street, CARDIFF, NSW, 2285 Phone: 02 4954 9966 Fax: 02 4956 6413 Email: Web: Our Sponsors Please click on any advertisement to email the affiliated business or view further details such as company brochures, flyers or promotions Print Tool
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From The Principal
Welcome back to term 2.
We finished the term with a very successful Athletics Carnival where many records were challenged. I wasprivileged to watch Adam Lanske break a 46 year record in 13year High Jump. Well done Adam and allstudents who participated in such high spirits during the day. Thank you to Mr Jones who assisted withcoaching in the throwing events.
We also had a parent/teacher interview night on the Monday April 2 which was also very successful. If youhave any feedback please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Staffing Changes
We welcome:
Mr David Sowden (HSIE) who is the permanent replacement for Mr Wales. We would also like to thank MsDallen for her work in Term 1.
Ms Samara Fidden is replacing Mrs Jayde Kerr in Science.
Ms Rebecca Riddell is taking over Ms Chan’s English classes while Mrs Chan will be fulfilling the role ofSupport Teacher Learning Assistance.
Ms Toni Hancock is the permanent replacement for Mrs Carney in the Support Unit. We thank Mrs Willmotfor her work and we will continue to see her at school as she job shares with Mrs Dixon in HomeEconomics.
We also congratulate Mr Mangovski who has received a permanent appointment to Wyong High. Apermanent replacement is currently being finalised.
5oth Anniversary 2013
A committee is hard at work readying for a celebration weekend on April 6 2013. If you are a former studentand would like to loan any memorabilia it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact either myself or MsHeather Cleary in the library. We are planning an open weekend, displays, tours of the school, entertainmentand a commemorative Munibung. Claim the weekend and help us celebrate a milestone for the Cardiff
As part of this celebration we have gained status as Tax Deuctible Gift Recipient from the Taxation Office.Our plan is to set up a Library Air Conditioning Fund in order for this target to be achieved. Any donations tothe fund will be tax deductible.
We are again privileged to be invited to participate in “Friends of Newcastle University” where universitypersonnel link with our senior students to assist in their transition to uni life.
ME program (Manufacturing in Education)
We have purchased the Lego Robotics kits and Mr Diehl and Mr Greentree have undertaken training. 9-1Maths will be invited to participate in an orientation day with the equipment on the May 29 . Following that,students can nominate to further pursue the challenge to create a robot that plays soccer which willcompete at the University later in the term. A great opportunity for budding engineers and programmers.
EPP (Employability Passport Program) Graduation
Congratulations to the following students who were involved in this very successful program:
Jessey Reed Mitchell Straumer Alex Armstrong
Frank Cannon Jacob Maher
GATS Program
Looking forward to seeing parents on the 7th when we explain the GATS project. An invitation has beensent with students who are involved.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN for Year 7&9 – May 15 – 17. A letter has been sent with students with further details.
P&C AGM
Cardiff High would like to pass on our thanks to the outgoing committee. Many thanks to Kristine Eyre whohas stepped down as President after 2 years. Our new committee:
President: Kim Knight
Vice President: Kristine Morgan
Treasurer: Katrina Fennell
Secretary: Darlene Robinson
Canteen Treasurer: Julie Ann Niass
I’d like to thank these ladies for their ongoing support of the P&C and Cardiff High in taking up thesepositions.
Following a request from the Resource Committee, the P&C will focus on the purchase of InteractiveWhiteboards for our classrooms this year. Looking forward to another successful year.
Thanks to Louise Stewart and Linda Bradshaw who relieved in the canteen while Annette was on leave.
EXPO Day
A very successful day was held when 134 students from our partner primary schools attended and undertooka variety of lessons including Mathematics, English, Visual Arts, Science, PDHPE, Music and TAS. Thestudents were also entertained by Year 10 and 11 Music talent. Parents also came during the evening tobegin their orientation and transition to High School. Thanks To Lachlan Knight and Joshua Thompson whoaddressed the parents. Thank you to the following students who assisted on the day:Brandilee Antes Blake Burrell Jessica Duncan
These students competed on March 21: Lachlan Knight, Bowen Parnell, Courtney Parnell, Jarrod Smart,Sara Woodbridge, Nathan Dos, Gabrielle Geary-Conroy, Ali-Jae Sweeney, Rhys Taylor, Kate Williams.
Yr 9 Commerce
Yr 9 Commerce are doing the ASX share market game. One syndicate, led by Bowen Parnell, is todayplaced 3rd in Australia (first in NSW) out of over 16000 syndicates entered. The game continues for a whileyet, but pretty impressive young man!
NAMITJIRA
Many of our Aboriginal students took the opportunity to attend this excellent play about the life of AlbertNamatjira. Kyle Hunt and Cyarn Garvey then had the further opportunity to attend a Namatjira paintingworkshop. Thanks to Mrs Cussans who supervised on her day off.
Thank you
Thanks to the Garvey family. Recently Leonie, Lilly and Cyarn participated in Super Tuesday BikeRide.which resulted in a donation of $150 to our school. Thank you for thinking of us.
Year 7 Sport
Year 7 Sports – a new initiative. Thanks to Ms Harvey and Mrs Gibson who have liaised with sportingassociations to bring in”experts’ to lead and coach Year 7 during sports.
Looking forward to another busy and successful term.
Sue Russell
PRINCIPAL
Dates To Remember
May 9 Year 8 Welfare Day May 9 P&C Meeting 7pm May 11 Hunter Cross Country, Broadmeadow May 14-18 Year 11 Exams May 15-17 NAPLAN (Years 7 & 9) May 18 Careers Expo, Newcastle Jockey Club May 21-25 Year 8 & 9 Exams May 23 CHS Cross Country Fun Run May 28-June 1 Year 10 Exams June 4 Year 10-11 Course Information Night June 4-8 Year 7 Exams June 7-8 Westlakes Zone Athletics June 11 Queens Birthday Holiday June 13 P&C Meeting 7pm
Year 9 Laptops
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Lenovo will be carrying out a service on all Lenovo ThinkPad X130e ‘Silver’ laptops as a result of theidentification of loose cabling in a small number of laptops and a faulty fan component that sees somecomputers shutting down intermittently. Lenovo will be completing this service free of charge to all DECstudents.
Our school has been scheduled for 21st May 2012 for this onsite service.
To minimise disruption to your son/daughter’s educational use of the laptop, we would ask that you provide
your support by ensuring that your son/daughter presents their laptop to the School TSO on 18th Maybefore 09:00 am.
We have been advised that this service should not take too long and we will endeavour to return laptops inan efficient manner upon successful completion of the service.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your School TSO, Mrs Copas or MrsHicks (Computing HT) between the hours 10.00am-3.00pm
Once again, on behalf of the DER NSW Program and the school we appreciate your support in thisinitiative.
Please note that if Laptops are not presented and serviced by Lenovo at this time, then the Warranty is voidand all repairs will be at the cost of the student/parent.
Mrs Hicks
Laptop Manager
“Speak Up and Stop Violence”
On the 20th 23rd and 27th of March a program called “Love Bites “came to Cardiff High School to educatethe students about domestic violence and sexual assault.
The program consisted of video presentations, case study scenarios and discussion led by community casemanagers. Students had the opportunity to express their concerns on these topics through art and song.
Students composed rap lyrics such as “Break the Silence, Speak up and stop violence”.
A bus provided by the Oasis team at the Salvation Army assisted students in musical back-up andequipment to create these songs.
The students also created banners, posters and artworks with messages such as “There’s always a helpinghand”.
The purpose of the program Love Bites is to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault byproviding students with strategies and services to contact if required.
Year 10 Students of Cardiff High School
Cardiff High School Cross Country Adidas Fun Run
We will be holding an adidas School Fun-Run as a major fundraising event this year. Theevent will be held on 23 May 2012 from the school grounds.
The adidas School Fun-Run is a healthy, fun and active fundraiser that ensures we send the right messageto our students about getting active, having fun and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The main focus of thisevent is on participation. Family support is most appreciated as we encourage all students to get involved.
All students have received a Sponsorship Form to help collect sponsorship on behalf of the school. Thefunds raised will be used to purchase specialised sports equipment and uniforms.
We ask all parents to read the Sponsorship Form and sign the front page to grant permission for their childto fundraise and participate in this event. Students who raise just $10 or more will receive a reward foreffort. In the Sponsorship Form you will also find many other benefits like the chance to win a family holidayin Disneyland!
Students wanting to train for our event and to receive advice from sporting heroes like Scott Prince, DaleThomas, Sally Pearson and other elite adidas athletes can do so by logging ontoschoolfunrun.com.au/students and clicking create a profile. Students who register will be in therunning to WIN a Nintendo Wii and bonus Wii Fit Plus!
The heavens cleared for our annual swimming Carnival and sun shone on Charlestown pool for the day. Itwas well attended and fun was had by all. A close battle was held throughout the day the day with manyindividual standout performances. A highlight of the day was witnessing Carissa Borrow fly down the pool,seemingly without getting wet, to smash the long standing(1987) 17yrs girls Butterfly record. Age Championswere:
12yrs Boys – Jeremy Wilson 12yrs girls – Bonnie Luxton
13yrs Boys –Max Milton 13yrs girls – Emma Skaza
14yrs Boys – Liam Parkinson 14yrs girls – Brooke Fennings
15yrs Boys – Sam Tuxford 14yrs girls – Ashlee Taylor
16yrs Boys – Drew Lambert 16yrs girls – Kate Fairbairn
17+yrs Boys – Jack Tuxford/Josh Cunningham 17+yrs Girls - Carissa Borrow
The victorious House at the end of the day was Valtiri, followed by Yirrig in 2nd place, Kalori in 3rd place
and Waru rounding it up in 4th place.
Congratulations also to Carissa Borrow, Bonnie Luxton and Jeremy Wilson who were Westlakes Zone AgeChampions at the Zone Swimming Carnival on February 21. They competed at Regional Championships inMarch along with the following students:
Adam Lanske Max Milton Jesse Parkinson Sam Tuxford
SUCCESSFUL CARDIFF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Congratulations goes to:
Tye Ansell (Y12) & Aaron Niyonkuru(Y10) for selection in the Hunter Region Open Boys FootballTeam.Jarrod Flanagan (Y11) for selection in the Hunter Region open Boys RugbyLeague Team.Cullum Jones (Y9) for selection in Hunter Region U15’s Greater AFL ExchangeTeam.Joel Futcher (Y9) for being identified as one of the top 40U16’s Rugby Union players in NSW CHS Rugby and has beeninvited to trial for the NSW U16’s Rugby Team.Blake Windred(Y9) for excelling again this year coming 2nd inthe Hunter Region for the CHS Matchplay GolfChampionships.Jeremy Wilson (Y7) has been selected in the Northern NSWU12 Football (soccer) Team to tour Japan in July.Adrienne Harvey (Y8) for selection in the Hunter RegionTennis Team.
Early in term one, both the boy’s and girl’s state knockout volleyball teams participated in their respectiveknockout gala days at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium. The boys’ team, consisting of Brodie Kirkbride,Dean Razmovski, Brad Roser, Lucas Blanch, Zach Bremner, Brendan Andrews and Nick Mullen, playedsome excellent volleyball to defeat their first two opponents but were eventually beaten in a tight match byMorisset, who then went on to represent the Hunter Region at the State Titles. The girls’ team, consisting ofRhiannon Upsall, Lauren Finn, Brooke Fennings, Abbey Morris, Kaminya Boney, Stephanie Richardson,Grace Dixon, Caitlin Waide, Tamara Thompson and Chloe Morris, also performed extremely well, beatingtheir first two opponents, but fell at the last hurdle to just miss out on progressing to the State Titles.Congratulations to all players for their wonderful efforts and exemplary behaviour when representing ourschool.
Many of the boys are now playing in the Newcastle competition on Tuesday nights and are currentlyundefeated in B grade. They recently travelled to Orange for the State Cup where they played someexcellent volleyball and demonstrated a dramatic improvement in their overall level of skill.
KO LAWN BOWLS (Coached by Mr Welch)
On an overcast day in early March, our school KO Lawn Bowls Team, comprising of Guy Wahlstedt (lead),
Matthew Pichaloff (2nd) and James Broderick (skipper), were involved in Round 2 of the State Knockout.The boys played some very good bowls and pushed their more experienced opponents right to the last endbut were eventually defeated in a close match. Guy and Matthew are to be commended on such a strongperformance with little previous experience. James performed admirably as skipper against much olderopponents.
CRICKET –OPENS & U14’s (Coached by Mr Clape)
Both boys cricket teams faced Callaghan Campus in their first match of their respective Regional KnockoutCompetitions. All boys performed admirably but were defeated. Ray Steadman was the standout for theOpen boys scoring 58 runs off 62 balls. Cullum Jones admirably led his team by example as the highest runscorer for the juniors.
The Open Boys Cricket Team were as follows:
Jordan Hunt Cullum Jones Thomas Maher
Connor Evans Jacob Maher Joshua Van Berkel
Ben McCabe Shannon McKellar Ray Steadman
Brandon Nielsen Jeremy Fitzsimmons
The Under 14's Bakers Shield Cricket team were as follows:
Joel Taylor Jake Wills Cooper Smith
Rourke Armstrong Holden McCabe Zac Ansell
Luke Wahlstedt Lucas Roberts Brock Taylor
Jacob Bambach Cullum Jones (C) Josh Van Berkel
RUGBY LEAGUE (Coached by Mr Clape)
The Open boys played 3 games in their knockout gala day, they had no wins but David Allanson scoredthe standout try of the day against Whitebridge and man of the day was Frank Cannon for his tenacity indefence.
Open Rugby League
Jordan Hunt Alex Armstrong Tyler Budsworth Frank Cannon
Shannon McKellar Sam Morgan Trent Thompson Ray Steadman
James Walters Brendan Apps Zach Bremner Cody Griffen
Matthew Taylor David Allanson Ben Arkley Mitchell Herring
Buckley Shield Knock-Out Rugby League Competition Team
Caleb Gordan Tyler Mason Zac Ansell Jake Bawden
Kai Weedon Josh Hazell Cooper Smith Jusiah Manapari
Jake Wills Wayne Wyborn Jesse Munro Sam Lynch
Lucas Roberts Kaden Hooper MIcheal Hooper MIchael Russell
Kyle Hunt Jade Porter Liam Parkinson Heath Gibbs
NETBALL
The first phase of the NSW School Knockout Open Netball Competition was held on Thursday 8 March inthe form of Westlakes Gala Day. The girls that were selected in the team were extremely young for an OpenAge side but were extremely enthusiastic and very talented.
Celeste Alley Tegan Barry Megan Crook Jaime Drysdale
Brooke Fennings Adrienne Harvey Ashlea Herring Morgan Haimau –Ikihele
This year Cardiff High’s Cross Country will be an Adidas Fun Run to be held on 23 May during sport time.The emphasis will most definitely be on the fun with students as the students will be encouraged to dressup and compete for their house with bonus points being awarded for Best Dressed in House Colours.Students will also be given the opportunity to collect sponsors to help them earn awesome prizes including achance to win a trip to Disneyland! Funds raised will go towards the purchase of new sportingequipment/uniforms with a percentage funds being donated to the McGrath Foundation on behalf of theCardiff High School Community.
YEAR 7 SPORT PROGRAM TERM 2
During Sport this term Year 7 will be participating in a multi-sport skill development program. Students arelucky to have experts in baseball, netball, football (soccer), rugby league, rugby union, AFL and basketballcoming to Cardiff High to coach our students through fun development programs, with all students getting anopportunity to try most of these sports. The cost of the program for the term is just $30.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
On the final school day of Term 1 staff and students of Cardiff High School converged on the Hunter
Athletics Centre at Glendale to put our athletics prowess to the test. A fantastic day was had by all withanother balmy/sunny sports carnival for 2012. Several new School Records were set on the day.Congratulations to the following students who have grabbed a place in the record books:
Brad Roser (Yr 12) - 17+ Boys High Jump clearing a height of 1.70m breaking a
26 year record by 5cm
Morgan Haimau-Ikihele (Yr 7) -13yr girls Shot Put with a distance of 11.40m breaking a 30
year record by 33cm
-13yr girls Discus throwing a distance of 32.47m breaking a 30
year record by 7.64m
-13yr girls High Jump clearing a height of 1.26m setting a
new record
Adam Lanske (Yr 7) -13 boys High Jump clearing a height of 1.57m breaking a 56
year record by 1cm
Congratulations to the following students for an outstanding all round effort achieving Athletics ageChampion for 2012:
12yrs – Girls- Angelina Hutchinson Boys – Jeremy Wilson
13yrs – Girls – Morgan Haimau-Ikihele Boys – Wayne Wyborn
14yrs – Girls – Brooke Fennings Boys – Jake Bawden
15yrs – Girls –Stephanie Richardson Boys – Samuel Ryan-Allen
16yrs – Girls – Grace Dixon Boys – Gavin Coates
17+yrs – Girls –Caitlin Waide Boys – Bradley Roser
