l Year 10 students for Completion of Record of School Achievements. l Year 9 LEAPS graduates who have just completed the 6 month mentoring program with law firms Moray & Agnew, Makinson d’Apice, Hicksons and Department of Education and Communities Legal Services Directorate. (Pictured above) l 2014 Cantabrian scholarship winner Benedicta Sujanto of Year 10. l The seven Year 12 students who have been offered early entry to Sydney University and University of New England for 2014. l Students who have met the criteria for Volunteering Awards: Diamond Certificate: Eliva Andriamora, Tania Durham Yr 10 and Nafisa Trisha Yr 9. Gold Certificate: Jasmine Economidis, Star Jaber and Vy Nguyen Yr 10. Silver Certificate: Caitlyn Wright, Yr 10. Bronze Certificate: Alannah McCarthy, Shribika Updahyay and Katie Chung Yr 10. l Massy Mohammadi, Elizabeth Vu and Jennifer Truong, Year 11 selected for the highly prestigious University of Sydney B.Inspiring Business & Law Conferences coming up in late November. l 82 Year 10 students who have successfully completed the Australian Business Week program this week. These students should be extremely proud of themselves as they threw themselves into this Business Simulation, learning and practising really important skills. The overall winner of the simulation event was team Organica. Below: ABW Overall Winners Team Organica, and at bottom, ABW team Sonic. GHS Public and Proud DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER Lead the ChaLLenge • Leadership • exCeLLenCe • aChievement • diversity twitter: @GirlsCanterbury • visit: www.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 1 Congratulations to: CONTENTS Congratulations ................. 1 Thank You, Staff changes, Parent information ......... 2-3 BYOD Program, St George Zone Sport Presentation .... 4 Summer Grade Sport, 2014 Dance News, Zeal Theatre .. 5 MADD Night 2013 ............ 6 Class of ‘63 letter .............. 7 2014 School Contribution schedules .................... 8-11 Student Well Being..... 12-13 Live Streaming Drama, Student Diary, Moodle resources............ 13 Reserve Bank Excursion ... 14 Mathletics, 2014 State Maths Challenge ............. 15 Graduation Function......... 16 Letter from NSW State Govt: Container Deposits .......... 17 Summer Reading Club ..... 18 Australian Customs Media Release ................. 19 Summer Holiday Program - Belmore Youth Resource Centre ........................ 20-21 National Art School Summer School, Carols in Canterbury.......... 22 Australian Theatre for Young People Holiday Workshops, Parent reminders ............. 23 Boogie Fever Musical Auditions, Petersham TAFE courses .. 24
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l Year 10 students for Completion of Record of School Achievements.
l Year 9 LEAPS graduates who have just completed the 6 month mentoring program with law firms Moray & Agnew, Makinson d’Apice, Hicksons and Department of Education and Communities Legal Services Directorate. (Pictured above)
l 2014 Cantabrian scholarship winner Benedicta Sujanto of Year 10.
l The seven Year 12 students who have been offered early entry to Sydney University and University of New England for 2014.
l Students who have met the criteria for Volunteering Awards:
Diamond Certificate: Eliva Andriamora, Tania Durham Yr 10 and Nafisa Trisha Yr 9.
Gold Certificate: Jasmine Economidis, Star Jaber and Vy Nguyen Yr 10.
Silver Certificate: Caitlyn Wright, Yr 10.
Bronze Certificate: Alannah McCarthy, Shribika Updahyay and Katie Chung Yr 10.
l Massy Mohammadi, Elizabeth Vu and Jennifer Truong, Year 11 selected for the highly prestigious University of Sydney B.Inspiring Business & Law Conferences coming up in late November.
l 82 Year 10 students who have successfully completed the Australian Business Week program this week. These students should be extremely proud of themselves as they threw themselves into this Business Simulation, learning and practising really important skills. The overall winner of the simulation event was team Organica. Below: ABW Overall Winners Team Organica, and at bottom, ABW team Sonic.
GHS
Public and Proud
December 2013Newsletter
Lead the ChaLLenge • Leadership • exCeLLenCe • aChievement • diversity
congratulations to:CONTENTSCongratulations ................. 1Thank You, Staff changes, Parent information ......... 2-3BYOD Program, St George Zone Sport Presentation .... 4Summer Grade Sport, 2014 Dance News, Zeal Theatre .. 5MADD Night 2013 ............ 6 Class of ‘63 letter .............. 7 2014 School Contribution schedules .................... 8-11 Student Well Being ..... 12-13Live Streaming Drama, Student Diary, Moodle resources ............ 13Reserve Bank Excursion ... 14Mathletics, 2014 State Maths Challenge ............. 15Graduation Function ......... 16Letter from NSW State Govt: Container Deposits .......... 17Summer Reading Club ..... 18Australian Customs Media Release ................. 19Summer Holiday Program - Belmore Youth Resource Centre ........................ 20-21National Art School Summer School, Carols in Canterbury .......... 22Australian Theatre for Young People Holiday Workshops, Parent reminders ............. 23Boogie Fever Musical Auditions, Petersham TAFE courses .. 24
l Aaliyah Bradbury, Year 11 selected for the highly prestigious Opera House work placement in late November.
l Sharmistha Sarkar, Year 12 whose HSC Visual Art work (above) has been selected for 2013 Art Express for her work “Alluring NIGHT”. The works are described as: “The sun retreats and the moon arises unveiling a light source which is tranquil, mesmerizing, soothing and alluring. The shimmering stars dance around the moon with flickering spurts, like playful illuminating balls of fire. I am intrigued, I am hypnotised, I am enchanted! As I rest upon cushioned blades of grass, I sink into the ground looking up at the sky, knowing it’s there for me. The universe is now my blanket keeping me warm and keeping me safe. The celestial void wraps
itself around me with all its glory and mystery.”
l Students who received recognition at the recent St George Sports Zone recent Presentation Day. A full report is on page 4.
l Grade sport teams for the wonderful performances in the Summer competition. A full report is on page 5.
l Holly Schloeffel, Year 10 and Bronte Forvan, Year 7 on a successful year of cheerleading. Holly and Bronte train with Sydney Altitude Cheerleading & Dance putting in many hours of hard work and training each week. They competed in: Spirit Industries Regional Competition – 2nd place, World Cup State Championship – 1st place, AASCF States – 3rd place, UCA Australian Open – 1st place. We wish them continued success.
Anyone interested in cheerleading can check out information below of how to become involved: Sydney Altitude Cheerleading & Dance.
Unit 2, 1 West Street, Croydon NSW 2132. Ph: 8090 2131 www.sydneyaltitude.com.au)
l All 250 CGHS MADD performers who exhibited outstanding gain in skills across 2013 at the Matinee and evening performance at the beginning of November.
l School Spectacular Performers, (photo above) there are a number of talented students representing Canterbury Girl’s at the School Spectacular this year. Javiera Scarratt, Year 9 will be playing with the prestigious School’s Spectacular Orchestra, Zoe Viney, Year 8 and Lucy Melville, Year 7 are both in the School Spectacular Choir. There is a very strong dance ensemble of twelve girls from Years 7 to 10 also representing our school. These girls have been rehearsing together since October and will be performing in an upbeat and very technically challenging piece called “Wings”. The show will be broadcast on Channel GO on Sunday 1st December. Our Dancers are: Alannah McCarthy, Lucinda Dunstan, Ruby Tonge, Emily Grubisa, Ivy Crago, Billie Cole-Doyle, Eleanor Riddy, Lilyana Abram, Claire Bowen, Eliza Goslett, Monique Papanicolaou, Tori Regan.
l Anastasia Bampos and Caitlin Cairns, Year 7 who distinguished themselves as school ambassadors when they assisted recently at a State Parliament House Pink Ribbon Morning Tea event.
l Sheakal Adams, Year 11 who has won a place in the highly sought after CAMS Young Officials V8 Supercars Team, which aims to introduce motor sport enthusiasts between the ages of 16 and 25 to the world of motor sport volunteer officiating.
l Year 11 students who have just completed Work Placement in Business Services and Hospitality.
l SRC who have done a wonderful job collecting food donations for Exodus, Ashfield.
thank you to:l Departing Year 12 parents Anne
Vermeesch, Sue Freeman, Karen Goes, Sharni Keane and Michael Clarke who have all made such a significant contribution to our school through the Parents and Citizens Association. All five parents were highly involved in a whole range of activities to support our school across the last several years. Whether it was serving on committees, working at garden bees or serving at countless events, we thank them for their commitment to Public Education and of course being such an important part of the fabric of our community.
l The 1963 class of CGHS who visited recently for morning tea and school tours. Approximately 40 ex-students had a wonderful morning with our Student Representative Council members celebrating 50 years since completing their education. Ex-students came from all over Australia and New Zealand to have a weekend of fun and
reminisces of times past. A copy of the letter of thanks we received is on page 7.
l The P&C for the financial support of the school throughout 2013 and for the wonderful support of our MADD event.
l Mercy Connect volunteers – Anne Smith, Claudette Rones and Julie Monghan who have supported students new to Australia each week.
l St Pauls Anglican Church Congregation for their continued support of our students at Homework centre.
staff changes:l Mrs Kerri Ralph, who is our
substantive Administration Manager and has been working across the state to implement new Finance procedures for schools has relinquished her position. We wish Mrs Ralph all the best for the important work she is doing and thank her for her dedication and effort at CGHS.
l We farewell at the end of this year Mr Alec Robertson from the HSIE faculty. Mr Robertson has done a wonderful job as teacher and mentor to our Green Ambassador students. We wish him well in the future.
l Mrs Sylvia Kovanis – Language teacher, Mrs Ella Wang, our Science assistant and Ms Mary Vardakis, English teacher are all on 12 months leave and we look forward to their return in 2015 and wish them all the best for 2014.
Information for familiesl eND of Year DetaIls:
Formal lessons operate up until Monday 16 December. This is also Recognition Day. Students receive Semester 2 reports after the Recognition Day assembly. This is the last day that the School Canteen is open.
l On Tuesday 17 December picnics have been organised for all students in Years 7-11.
l Wednesday 18 December is the last official day of school for 2013. The canteen is not open so students will have to bring individual requirements on this day.
l Picnics on Tues Dec 17 are going to the following locations:
Year 7: Gunnamutta Park, Cronulla.
Year 8: Royal National Park (Audley Weir).
Year 9: Darling Harbour & ferry cruise.
Year 10 and 11: Tree Tops Adventure Park.
l start Dates 2014 Year 7, 11, 12:
Wednesday 29.1.2014 Years 8, 9, 10:
Thursday 30.1.2014l School Fee Schedules
2014, see pages 8-11.l 2014 Diaries have arrived
and are issued once fees are paid at Office C.
December 2013
st George Grade sport summer competitionCanterbury Girls High School wrapped up another very successful Summer Grade season with 12 of the 24 teams making it through to the semi finals and 6 of these teams winning their respective competitions - 1st grade Volleyball, 2nd grade Volleyball, 13A Volleyball, 13B Volleyball, 15B Mini Soccer and 14B Table Tennis. A big congratulations to the 2013 Summer Grade Sport Premiers and their coaches and well done to all the other teams who competed so well throughout the year.
Jayne Delmas, CGHS Sports Co-ordinator.
st George sports Zone annual Presentation DayCanterbury Girls High School was well represented at the St George Zone Annual Presentation Day that was held on Friday 15th November at the St George Sailing Club. Jemma Nguyen, Year 7 was awarded the Girls 12yrs Swimming Age Champion as well as breaking the St George Zone record for the Girls 12yrs 50m Butterfly. Jenny Nguyen, Year 9 was awarded the Girls 14yrs Swimming Age Champion Runner-Up. Our girls were just as competitive on the Cross Country field with Amy Tran, Year 7 being awarded the Girls 12yrs Cross Country Champion and Jessica Olrick, Year 10 being awarded the Girls 16yrs Cross Country Runner-Up.
Our grade teams were also recognised on the day with Isabella Wang collecting the shield on behalf of her team for the Winter Table Tennis Championship and Salome Taufui, Year 11 collecting the shields on behalf of her teams for both the Summer Volleyball and Winter Volleyball Championships. A big congratulations to all these students and their respective teams for their outstanding sporting achievements this year.
bring Your own Device (bYoD) Program 2014The Digital Education Revolution (DER) student laptop program, funded by the Federal Government, concludes in December 2013. The Federal Government has officially released and approved the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) Policy for implementation in 2014.
Canterbury Girls High School has already been working very hard to ensure the smooth implementing of the BYOD Program for students in Years 7–9. Parents/carers and students can visit our school’s website (http://www.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/) to access information about the 2014 BYOD program; including frequently asked questions, minimum device specifications and the BYOD equity policy.
All 2014 Year 7 students will receive final information on orientation day 2013. Current Years 8 students will receive information in week 9 of Term 4 2013 and current Year 7 students will receive information in week 1 of Term 1 2014. This information will give details about responsibilities and expectations for use of the computing devices at Canterbury Girls High School and when students will be required to bring their personal computing device to school for the first time.
Students in Years 10-12 who have previously been issued with a laptop under the DER program may also choose to bring their own device and are encouraged to donate their DER laptop to the school. This donation can be made by returning the laptop to Mr Smith so that it can be used by students in the junior years. Mr Smith will then ensure that the BYOD device meets the device specifications and complete login checks.
Not all students have the financial capacity to buy their own device and by donating the DER device to the school, students are not only performing a school community service but also enabling other students to actively engage in their learning using technology.
cGHs Dance company 2014
In addition to three ensembles which will run during Wednesday Sport afternoon, students from
Years 7 to 11 will have the opportunity to audition for a new dance company which will work towards various special events
during the year.
The audition for this will be held on Monday, 10th February and
the regular rehearsal time for the group will be from
3.15 to 5pm every Monday.
For more information regarding dance ensembles next year please contact Ms Reed or Ms Hunter.
At top: Zone Sport Representatives. Above: Zone Sport Presentations.
Zeal theatre company Visit cGHsFriday 1st November arrived and over one hundred drama students from Years 7-11 packed into the Cantabrian Hall to view ‘Burnt’ a play written and performed by Zeal Theatre Company.
I didn’t really know what to expect, but when I walked into the hall and saw three adults jamming with their guitars I wasn’t so happy about spending the rest of the day here. We sat down in the crowded room as they continued the musical accompaniment, and the loud audience fell silent as strange sheep, dogs and other various farm sounds came from the mouths of the three musicians. Were these the actors?
As the opening scene was established it all began to make a lot more sense. It was a fantastic opening scene! I’ve never heard anyone make such amazing sheep noises before. Through the course of the performance we met members of a family living on a farm in rural Australia. I was absolutely astounded at the abilities of these actors!
We followed the journey of these characters, and many others as they dealt with everyday life on a drought stricken farm. Family struggles with money and life in general. Each actor played about fifteen characters each! I have no idea how they did it with such precision. Each character was unique from the last and they had some great comic relief characters as well. The story was filled with utter joy, despair, sadness and comedy. I loved the way they used limited props to guide the story and instead relied on character and dialogue to convey it. I was extremely impressed with the play and I would jump at the chance of seeing another one. These actors have been working as a company for over twenty five years and their experience really shows. Thirty two students were lucky enough to experience a workshop with Zeal Theatre after the performance. They gave us heaps of great tips, encouragement and ideas to improve our acting skills. We also did some fun activities and viewed each other’s work. Overall I had a fantastic day, gaining skills and having fun with Zeal Theatre!
school contributions – Years 7-10Families can choose to pay fees by term or for the full year. School diaries, Textbook Deposit need to be paid for in full at the beginning of Term 1. All payments should be made at Office C via Cash, EFTPOS, Cheque, Credit Card.
Year 7 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full YearGeneral School Contribution $20 $20 $15 $15 $70Subject Contributions Technology - TAS $20 $20 $15 $15 $70
Music $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $10
Sport Coaching Terms 1/2/3 $15 $10 $15 $10 $50
Visual Arts $10 $10 $10 $5 $35
Refundable Textbook Deposit $25 $25
Technology – Cross Curricular $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
School Diary – compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
Total $137.50 $72.50 $67.50 $57.50 $335P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) GRADE Sport is $50.00 per season (this works out at $2.50 per week and covers all bus travel)
Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
LOTE Subscription $15* school subsiding costs
LOTE Workbook $20
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
December 2013
Year 9 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full YearGeneral School Contribution $20 $20 $15 $15 $70
Subject Contributions
Drama $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $30
Food Technology $25 $25 $25 $20 $95
Music $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
Visual Arts $15 $15 $10 $10 $50
Dance Elective (includes costume) $10 $10 $10 $30
Textiles Technology $15 $15 $10 $10 $50
IST $10 $10 $5 $5 $30
Photography & Digital Media $15 $15 $15 $15 $60
Technology – Cross Curricular $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
School Diary - Compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) Refundable Textbook Deposit – only for new students $25GRADE Sport is $50.00 per season (this works out at $2.50 per week and covers all bus travel)
Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
Year 10 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full YearGeneral School Contribution $20 $20 $20 $15 $75Subject Contributions
Drama $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $30
Food Technology $25 $25 $25 $25 $100
Dance Elective (includes costume) $10 $10 $10 $30
Music $10 $5 $5 $5 $25
Visual Arts $15 $15 $10 $10 $50
IST $10 $10 $5 $5 $30
Textiles Technology $15 $15 $10 $10 $50
Technology – Cross Curricular $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
School Diary – Compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) Refundable Textbook Deposit – only for new students $25Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
Year 8 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full YearGeneral School Contribution $20 $20 $15 $15 $70Subject Contributions Technology - TAS $20 $20 $15 $15 $70
Music $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
Visual Arts $15 $10 $10 $10 $45
Technology – Cross Curricular $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
School Diary - compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
Elective Fees - Art $15 $10 $10 $10 $45
P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) Refundable Textbook Deposit – only for new students $25GRADE Sport is $50.00 per season (this works out at $2.50 per week and covers all bus travel)
Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
school contribution Paymentsl Cash payments are to be made through Office C in the main school building.l Please make cheques payable to Canterbury Girls High School. Cheque payments may be mailed or
returned to school. Please write the student’s name on the back of the cheque with a contact number.l Credit card users may phone (9718 1805) their payment details to the school.l When a student leaves the school the TEXT BOOK Deposit is returned by mailed cheque when all texts/
items belonging to the school are returned and if there is no outstanding accounts.
senior students – Years 11-12Year 11 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full YearGeneral School Contribution $20 $20 $20 $15 $75Subject Contributions
Refundable TEXT BOOK HIRE $25** $25Drama $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
Food Technology $25 $25 $20 $20 $90
Hospitality $115 $115
Hospitality Uniform $75 $75
Hospitality Toolkit Hire Cost $20 per year or purchase cost approx. $80
Music $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
Textiles and Design $20 $10 $10 $10 $50
Visual Arts $25 $15 $10 $10 $60
Business Services $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
Dance $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
Technology – Cross Curricular $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
School Diary – Compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $10 $40
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) Refundable Textbook Deposit – only for new students $25
Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
school contributions – senior students, Years 11-12Families can choose to pay fees by term or for the full year. School diaries, Textbook Deposit, Hospitality Uniform and pen drives need to be paid for in full at the beginning of Term 1. All payments should be made at Office C via Cash, EFTPOS, Cheque or Credit Card. All Hospitality costs need to be paid before the course is commenced.
Year 12 Contributions Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Full Year
General School Contribution $25 $25 $25 $75Subject Contributions
Business Services $15 $15 $10 $40
Dance $15 $15 $10 $40
Drama $20 $10 $10 $40
Food Technology $30 $30 $30 $90
Hospitality $115 $115
Hospitality Tool Kit Hire Cost $20 per year
Music $15 $15 $10 $40
Visual Arts $15 $15 $10 $40
Textiles and Design $15 $15 $10 $40
Technology – Cross Curricular $10 $5 $5 $20
School Diary - Compulsory $10 $10
Week of Wellbeing $25 $25
Sport Administration Levy $5 $5 $5 $5 $20
P & C Donation $10 $10 $10 $30
P & C Building Fund (Any amount over $2 is tax deductible) Refundable Textbook Deposit – only for new students $25Other Items Price (Please indicate if you wish to pay for any of these items)
Maths Subscription $10
Calculator $22
Lockers $25 Non Refundable Hire fee $20 Key deposit refundable – if no fees/excursions etc outstanding
Extra Curricular ActivitiesOrchestra $100 per term (individual tutoring is an additional cost of $30 per half hour paid to the tutor)
Strings Ensemble $100 per term (individual tutoring is an additional cost of $30 per half hour paid to the tutor)
Percussion Group $50 per term
Dance Ensemble $50 per year
Drama Ensemble $50 per year
School Choir $20 per year
A variety of Excursions will come up throughout the year and students will receive separate notes and cost schedules for these.
As the end of the year rapidly approaches we are completing the annual cycle of well being programs. Each Year group is looking forward to celebrating the learning achievements of the outstanding and meritorious students in each subject at the Recognition Day on Monday December 16th. On Tuesday December 17th with the formalities over, all Years will head out to an end of year celebratory picnic:
Year 7 – Gunnamutta ParkYear 8 – Royal National ParkYear 9 – Darling HarbourYear 10-11 –Tree Tops Adventure ParkAll students should return permission note to Year
Advisors and pay at Office C. As all picnics are outdoor excursions please ensure appropriate footwear and sun protection is worn. Students should bring their own food & drinks where possible to avoid extra expense on the day. A water bottle is a must!
leaPs program students from Year 9 celebrated their Graduation Evening on Monday November 25th with family, friends and mentors from participating legal firms. Speeches, finger food and performances were enjoyed by all. Congratulations to Ms Naisbett in the second year as coordinator of this highly successful program which nurtures the potential of young people during Year 9. Thank you also to Ms Flannery for her assistance with the performers. A special note of congratulations and thanks to Eve Eleftheriou who showed a film of her gymnastics competition. This exemplifies the developing confidence which the LEAPS program supports.
mentor training had another successful day with the team from Rising Generations on November 14th. I was thrilled that 75 students from Years 8 and 9 participated in the training.
This is an important leadership initiative in our school and promotes strong school community connections by welcoming new Year 7s through a program run by middle school leaders. Thank you to Ms Hunter and Ms Mawassi, Year Advisors for Year 8 and 9.
In other student leadership initiatives Ms Jones has finished the year strongly with numerous students
completing many hours of volunteering. SRC and Prefects continue to contribute to the community, collecting books, stationery and canned food to assist in bushfire recovery and support to families who require it in the Christmas season. Ms Kovanis will be relieved by Ms Kastanias in the Prefect Co-ordinator role for 2014, while Ms Moodie takes over as SRC co-ordinator from Ms Salakas, who moves in the Year 7 Year Advisor position.
The final leadership event of the year is the Halogen leadership conference on November 29th at Sydney Convention Centre. Inspirational speakers will motivate our Prefects, SRC, Green DEAR and mentors / volunteers who have undertaken leadership in our school community throughout 2013. Prefects attended the GrIP leadership Day on November 1 from which they returned positive and energised with lots of ideas. At Orientation Day for 2014 Year 7 on December 4th they will conclude their year by welcoming our newest Canterbury Girls students.
Finally I would like to acknowledge two of our learning support staff. Ms Tyral in the role of relieving Careers Advisor while Ms Matos is on maternity leave, has organised Work Experience for Year 10, taking place from December 2 for two weeks. Year 10 are well prepared! Workshops in careers from Elevate Education, and in financial literacy and planning from Money Savvy were co-ordinated by Ms Tyral on November 18th and 19th , before Year 10 undertook the PDHPE Crossroads program for the remainder of the week (thank you to Ms Burgess and PDHPE faculty).
Our support teacher Ms Fox has also been busy providing transition support to students requiring extra assistance. The SRC have been helping her run transition mornings for a number of students who will benefit from additional opportunities to become familiar with the high school environment. Ms Fox is a vital source of support for students experiencing periods of difficulty in their learning, as she ensures they maintain meaningful and manageable progress to the best of their ability, through a process of planning and liaising to create an individualised support program.
Julie Ronayne, Head Teacher Student Well Being
student Diary online for studentsAccess your school diary online, both at home and at school. You should also be able to access it through your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Parent & staff log ins will be available in due course.
https://lcplanner.com/
l Please go to the Learning Curve site using the link above.
l For the first login, everyone’s password is: password
l Log in using your school network username, followed by @canterburygirls, like the example below:
firstname.lastname@canterburygirlsl (if you have any numbers in your dec
username, they should be included, eg: cathy.nguyen16@canterburygirls)
l This resource enables access to an impressive array of study and well being skills, as well as the online diary and calendar to manage time and priorities with homework, tests, exams and assessments.
moodle resources to support senior students – attention Years 11-12Senior students can go to Moodle http://web2.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/moodle/ using their school network log ins, and enrol in Learning Centre and Senior Student Support.
Both pages have various resources to support senior learners – they are a work in progress so check back regularly.
Julie Ronayne, Head Teacher Student Well Being
cGHs student well being
live streaming DramaYear 7 students and others had the opportunity to watch The Australian Theatre for Young People’s (ATYP) performance of ‘Compass’, which took place at The Wharf Theatre. The performance was live streamed to students all across the country. The play, Compass, written by Jessica Bellamy looked at human nature when encountering unknown threats. The young people away on a camp demonstrated a Lord of the Flies-esque mentality when faced with adversity. Alliances were formed just to be destroyed when people’s moral values were pushed to their limits. One of our Year 8 students, Remington Adeney, took part in this production. She played a character named Grace, who fulfilled the role of ‘class goody-goody’ or ‘teacher’s pet.’
I saw this performance in the theatre about a week before we saw it live streamed at school, and while it was a memorable and favourable experience, I saw it only from one viewpoint- right in the corner. The stage was square, with audience on two adjacent sides. Viewing it again later through live streaming I realized I saw only a fragment of all the dramatic talent offered. Watching the live stream, I could see all that was going on, seeing small pockets of dramatic brilliance that I had missed the first time around.
After the performance, a Q and A session took place with the cast, director and playwright. Questions could be asked either in person, (if you were one of the fortunate people to be seeing the play live), or through a Twitter utility on the ATYP website. Leia Ronald, a Year 8 student, submitted multiple questions and had the luck of having them answered during the session. It was different to have our school mentioned specifically and to feel a part of the whole experience, part of the audience, and yet not even to be in the theatre. Later other questions were answered via Twitter it was something of a ‘fly on the wall’ encounter.
On the whole, it was a rewarding and engaging educational experience which many of us, I suspect, will remember for many days to come.
Hsc economics team meets the sunrise team on their reserve bank excursion!On Wednesday, the economics class, escorted by Ms Michos, undertook our highly anticipated trip to the Reserve Bank of Australia. After a year of economical brain-packing, we finally had an opportunity to hone the knowledge Ms Michos had bequeathed to us and what a better way than to pick the brains of the country’s top-tier economists.
We congregated nice and early, budding with excitement as we set off. Prior to this, Ms. Michos had assured us that we’d run the opportunity of meeting Kochie, but of course this was struck off with a few laughs, forgotten here and there, however, lo and behold, her determination, coupled with our strategically planned journey, led us right outside Sunrise, and right to the man himself. Kochie and the Sunrise team were incredibly welcoming, and after a flood of smart phones making their way to the front, picture a techno-Congo line, and a call for cheesy smiles and the formula for money supply (which was met by a few shaky laughs, and a sudden interest in the floor tiles), we were once again on our way.
By the time we reached our ultimate destination, the RBA, we were in elevated spirits, amplified by the decadent quantities of chocolate we had consumed beforehand. It was only as we sat, mulling in our thoughts in the eerily quiet foyer, watching as employee’s hurried about and childishly gasping as to what quantitative possibilities lay in the vault beneath our feet, that the situation dawned upon us – our presentation would be led by none other than Dr David Orsmond, the Deputy Head of Economic Analysis at the RBA. However as we sat through the taped presentation the feeling disintegrated. Dr Orsmond engaged us in the concepts and roles of the RBA, their contributions to monetary policy and the economic
conditions elsewhere in the region, even stopping for a quick Q&A.
We were also lucky enough to listen to an economic-graduate employee, who marvelled us with her experience with working at the RBA and some handy HSC tips, however, arguably, the excitement was elevated as we were given a talk about the process of manufacturing money, noted by the ubiquitous “oohs and aahs” as everyone held their notes up in the light, examining the detail that we tend to take for granted.
This was all followed up by a leisurely stroll through the accompanying museum, admiring the historic intricacies of the process that came to manufacture the Australian dollars. The day gave us a stimulating insight into the inner workings of immense amount of work that goes into sustaining Australia’s economic growth.
2013 state maths challengeThroughout 2013 many junior Maths classes had the opportunity to use a games based Mathematics program called ‘Manga High’ to practise and develop their mathematical skills. In September there was a state wide Maths challenge where students competed in a series of Maths activities attempting to finish them with both speed and accuracy, whilst competing against other schools. We are proud to announce that through the combined effort of students from Year 7 to Year 10, Canterbury Girls High came 8th in the state. Congratulations to all those students who competed in the challenge.
Mathletics is a web-based learning platform that integrates home and school learning via the internet. Mathletics covers the Prep - Year 12 Australian Maths Curriculum and is currently used in over 2,000 Australian schools, with more than a million students worldwide accessing the site every day! It is the next generation in learning, helping students to enjoy maths and improve their results.
Canterbury Girls High School recognises the value of Mathletics for our students. Along with our regular traditional learning resources, we are planning to use Mathletics as a part of our Maths teaching programme in 2014.
The benefits of Mathletics are;l students are inspired and motivated to learnl Mathletics is adaptive, it responds to individual
student strengths and weaknessesl students instantly know if they are on the right track
and can work through the curriculum at their own pace
l animated support guides students through concepts whenever they need, like a maths tutor might do
l teachers can monitor student records in order to track progress and identify learning needs
l weekly parent emails allow you to monitor your child’s progress
Mathletics will be used for consolidation, homework and diagnostic purposes. Students in classes starting the Mathletics program will have 24/7 access to Mathletics, so you may notice your child accessing the site at home. Teachers will be monitoring usage and results and we encourage parents to do the same.
For more information about Mathletics visit www.mathletics.com.au to view the website and see comments from parents and schools.
If your daughter/ward is studying Mathematics in 2014, (all students from Years 7 to 10 plus any senior students who have chosen General, 2 Unit or Extension I/II Mathematics courses in Years 11 and 12) , then the cost of the program is $10 per student for the year. The same program, if purchased independently by parents, is $99.
The payment of $10 can be paid at Office C starting from Wednesday 4th December 2013 and payment should be finalised by the end of Week 2 Term 1 2014 ( Friday 7/2/2014).
Gayle Gibson, Head Teacher Mathematics
Summer Holiday ActivitiesCheck out pages 18-24 for School Holiday activity ideas this summer.
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Thank you for your correspondence regarding container deposit legislation.
The NSW Government recently announced the largest funding package for waste treatment and recycling in the State’s history. More than $450 million will be used to fund the development of Waste and Recycling Infrastructure, the fight against illegal dumping, tackling litter and improving the operation of the waste levy. The NSW Government has set an ambitious target for NSW to have the lowest litter count per capita by 2016. As part of this reform package, the NSW Government is developing a new state-wide litter strategy. The NSW Government has also allocated $20 million over five years to revitalise anti-littering efforts across NSW, including new education and community awareness campaigns, new and upgraded litter infrastructure and targeted enforcement programs.
Container deposit legislation and better ways to manage Australia’s packaging waste, are being considered by States and Territories through the national Ministerial Council. As part of this process the economic and social costs of different options to increase recycling and reduce littering are being assessed.
On 11 April 2013 the national Ministerial Council met and considered a progress report on the issue. The NSW Environment Minister, the Hon Robyn Parker MP, emphasised the need for the modelling to be completed as soon as possible so that a decision can be made on the best way to manage Australia’s packaging waste. When the national working group has completed its work the NSW Government will make an informed decision based on evidence.
Thank you again for taking the time to write and share your views. If you would like to be kept up to date on what’s happening across the NSW Government please sign up to the NSW In Focus Weekly Newsletter at www.nsw.gov.au.
At the end of Term 3 an evening assembly was held to recognise the achievements of our Year 12 students followed by a school function to say goodbye. The newly refurbished canteen area was transformed using candlelight and flowers into a stunning venue.
Year 11 Hospitality students volunteered their time to prepare and serve the food and did so graciously. The girls involved were: Jennifer Nguyen, Ching Yip,
Han Dong, Cindy Liu, Van Nhan, Rika Kutan, Salome Taufui, and Hasanah Rifai, who worked tirelessly to ensure food was delicious and presented beautifully.
Year 10 and Year 9 Food Technology classes were also involved in preparing food for the event. An excellent effort from the students involved. We wish the outgoing Year 12 all the best and hope they look back on their time at Canterbury Girls with fond memories.
Petersham Town Hall107 Crystal StPetersham Phone: 9335 2185
Opening HoursWednesday 9.30am - 5pm
CHALLENgE 2
Write a short poem or create an art
work entitled:
“One of life’s little mysteries…”
• Poems or art work are judged in two
categories:
12-14 years
15-18 years
• The poem should be no more
than 200 words long.
• All entries must to be handed in
by 31 January 2014
• All work must be the original work
of the individual entrant
• Entries will be judged on
originality and creativity
• Winning entries will be displayed
at the libraries
CHALLENgE 1
Read any youth fiction, youth non-
fiction or graphic novels or e-books
between 1 December 2013 and 31
January 2014.
Hand in the first two records for a
delicious lucky dip and the chance to
win a prize at the end of the
challenge.
Reading records have to be returned
to any Marrickville library branch by 31
January 2014.
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
When: 1 December 2013- 31
January 2014
The Teen Summer Reading Challenge is about having fun and reading great books over summer with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes. There are two challenges to choose from. Pick one or do both - it’s up to you!
fINE PRINT• The challenges are open to library
members aged between 12 - 18 years
of age (one entry per person)
• Register and collect your registration
pack from any Marrickville Library
branch
Youth Services | Summer Reading Club 1 December 2013 - 31 January 2014
WRAP UP PARTY
Prizes for the two challenges will be
presented at the Wrap Up Party on 7
February 2014.
Student tuition
September - November 2013 Free study help with Science, English, ESL, Mathematics, Physics, Geography and History.
Petersham Town Hall107 Crystal StPetersham Phone: 9335 2185
Opening HoursWednesday 9.30am - 5pm
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Students warned against collecting parcels for money The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is appealing to high school students, parents and the community to be wary of collecting parcels on behalf of other people. Earlier this year while executing warrants in New South Wales (NSW), ACBPS officers uncovered details of two Sydney-based high school students who were allegedly recruited to collect parcels containing an illegal substance in exchange for money. The high school students were allegedly paid a few hundred dollars to accept the parcels, on behalf of another person, and then pass on the package to the person(s) responsible for the importation. One of the parcels contained four kilograms of the illegal precursor substance ephedrine, which when converted into methamphetamine, has a street value of approximately $250,000. Charges are currently being considered against the two students. During a crackdown on importations containing the illegal precursor substance ephedrine, used to manufacture dangerous and illegal drugs such as ‘ice’, ACBPS officers executed simultaneous warrants on five premises in NSW on 14 November 2013 with the assistance of the NSW Police Force. As a result of the warrants, approximately four grams of ice was located and a quantity of cash believed to be the proceeds of crime, leading to a 24 year old man being arrested and charged by the NSW Police. A number of high school students were also interviewed in relation to their involvement in previous importations. Enquiries into this are continuing. ACBPS Regional Director NSW, Tim Fitzgerald said any type of criminal activity involving young people is particularly concerning for law enforcement agencies. “We have spoken with the parents of the students about this matter and met with the principals of the high schools to warn other students should they be approached about the serious consequences of this type of activity,” Mr Fitzgerald said. “In this type of situation, a student is approached by criminals and tricked by an offer of earning so-called ‘easy money’ to pick up or receive a package concealing an illegal substance. These ‘initial receivers’ collect, or take delivery of the goods and pass these substances onto the criminals. “Students, parents and teachers are cautioned to be aware and are asked to report any information or concerns about someone they know who may be involved in this activity to Customs Watch on 1800 06 1800. This can be done anonymously.” Those caught importing a border controlled precursor, such as ephedrine, could face a fine of up to $850,000 or 25 years in prison under the Criminal Code 1995. Also, those caught procuring children for importing border controlled precursors could face a maximum fine of $850,000 and/or 25 years in prison.
Media enquiries: Customs and Border Protection Media (02) 6275 6793
Things you need to know... PLEASE NOTE: Payment and completed permission slips MUST be made on this day or after if there are still places available. If you are under the age of 18 your parent/guardian MUST sign permission slip. Lunches are only provided when it is stated, please have lunch arrangements for those activities without lunch provided. Try to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the activity start time. You MUST be 12 - 18 years to participate and live, work or study in the Canterbury Area.
PRIVACY: Personal information requested by this form is needed for registration and will only be used for that purpose. The information is held by Council and access is restricted to Council officers and other authorized people. You may apply to access or amend the information. Photos may be taken for promotional purposes.
For more information please call Joanne or
Lauren on 9718 9848.
Belmore Youth Resource Centre Building 3, 38 Redman Parade, Belmore
NSW 2192 Ph: 9718 9848
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to participate in Holiday Activities to participate in Holiday Activities to participate in Holiday Activities at Belmore Youth Resource at Belmore Youth Resource at Belmore Youth Resource Centre Centre Centre (please tick):(please tick):(please tick):
Drop in Minute to Win it games
Jamberoo ......................................
Drop in Oz Tag ............................
Stand Up Paddle Boarding ........
Drop In Cooking & Baking……..
Drop In Revamp Fashion Comp
Movies ...........................................
Drop in Pampering & Games ....
Ice Skating & Mini Golf ..............
Learn 2 Surf………………………...
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Emergency Contact No.
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MONDAY
Drop InDrop InDrop In Minute to Win It
Games
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
TUESDAY
JamberooJamberooJamberoo $20$20$20
8:30 am—4:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
Drop InDrop InDrop In Oz Tag
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
THURSDAY
Stand Up Paddle Stand Up Paddle Stand Up Paddle Board Board Board
$8$8$8
9:30am—3:30pm
FRIDAY
Drop InDrop InDrop In
Cooking & Baking
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
12:00pm—4:00pm
MONDAY
Drop InDrop InDrop In Re-Vamp Fashion
Comp
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
12:00pm—4:00 pm
TUESDAY
Movies
$5$5$5
10:00am– 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Drop InDrop InDrop In Pampering &
Games
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
12:00pm—4:00pm
THURSDAY
Ice Skating & Ice Skating & Ice Skating & Mini Golf Mini Golf Mini Golf
Food ProvidedFood ProvidedFood Provided
$10$10$10 9:00 am—3:00pm
FRIDAY
Learn 2 Surf
$10$10$10
9:30am—3:30pm
Drop In Activities take place at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre. Activities depart from both Riverwood Community Centre (RCC) and the Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC).
Registration Day Tues17 December 2013; Registration Day Tues17 December 2013; @RCC 4:00PM @RCC 4:00PM –– 5:00PM @BYRC 4:00PM 5:00PM @BYRC 4:00PM ––5:00PM5:00PM
PareNts aND cItIZeNs assocIatIoN2014 P&C ExecutivePresident: Jo SchofieldVice Presidents: Karin Badart, Sharon GuduSecretary: Mailin SchutingAssistant Secretary: Olive BarryTreasurer: Stephen GallagherAssistant Treasurer: Michael Clarke
2014 Dates: 4th Wednesday of the month.Cantabrian Hall, entry via Church Street. Feb 26th, Mar 26th, May 28th, Jun 25th,Jul 30th, Aug 27th, Oct 22nd, Nov 26th
remINDers for familiesPlease ensure that if your address or phone number has been changed the school administration is informed. A Change of Contact Details Form can be collected from Office A.excursions: The school is more than happy for students to pay overnight excursions off across the year as long as a $50 deposit is paid prior to departure. One day excursions must be paid in full before departure.Newsletter by email: All families will receive an SMS when the newsletter is available on the webpage. This comes out each month and issue dates are on the calendar on the website. The newsletter is emailed to all students as well. If you wish to have a hard copy your daughter must collect this from Office A.school calendar: Please check the student calendar on the school website for excursion dates, upcoming events, and rehearsal times: www.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.auscope and sequence for All Subjects for Years 7-10 is now available on the website.
Please coNtact Us if any personal contact details have
Hosted by Canterbury Community Church Contact Jonathan 0466 352 611
Carols in
CanterburySaturday
14th DecemberCelebrate Christmas
with your local community!
AYTP School Holiday Workshops
It’s Summer! The sun is shining, the weather is great, and the Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) are really excited to announce their huge holiday program filled with circus, Vikings, wizards and time machines! And that’s just the first week! There are workshops for anyone and everyone aged from 4 – 26 right across the summer holidays.
We would love the opportunity to share these workshops with your community and family networks – we would appreciate you sharing this with those you feel this may be of interest to.
Visit the website for more information. View all holiday workshops http://www.atyp.com.au/workshops/holiday-workshops
Thinking about studying in 2014? Not sure what field to study in? Wanting new skills? Leaving school?Well why not enrol at Petersham TAFE!
2014 course information is now available. Please visit our website www.sydneytafe.edu.au/petersham or contact Isabelle on 9335 2500 if you have any questions. Alternatively, come speak to a Customer Service Officer at our College.
For TVET enrolments, please contact Maria the TVET Coordinator on 9335 2369 as there are still some places available for 2014 for year 10, 11 and 12 students.
CoursEs AvAiLAbLE ArE:• Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Management Studies)• Child Care• Electrotechnology• Hair and Beauty• Information Technology• Media, Journalism and Radio • Rigging and Scaffolding
TALENTED
KIDS WANTEDIF YOU CAN SING, ACT OR DANCE
Audition now for Boogie Fever the Musical
(further details see Ms Barry, CAPA staffroom)
On at the Seymour Centre, 2014
Star Power Studios Pty Ltd www.starpowerstudios.com.au e: [email protected]
a: Unit 22/65-75 Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah, NSW 2229
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