Cumberland High School Quality Education in a Caring Environment Find us at: 183 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford NSW 2118 Phone: 9871 7718 Fax: 9872 5381 www.cumberland-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]Issue 3 4 April 2014 So much talent and excitement at Cumberland High School this month! The Faculty of Arts Term 1 Music Concert was absolutely delightful with our extraordinary students across all year groups entertaining and showcasing their tremendous musical talents! Thank you Mr Andrews and Ms Son for coordinating such a wonderful event! Thank you also to our fabulous P&C for their delicious snacks on the night! (I have never had the privilege of working with such a generous and supportive P&C – thank you!!) We also had our Year 7 camp at Broken Bay which was a fabulous opportunity for students and staff alike. Students (and staff) were able to challenge themselves with many activities including the high ropes course, flying fox and canoeing adventure. My sincerest thanks to Ms Nelson, Mr Smith, Ms Ashton, Mr Thomas and BrendOn Walker (our Youth Worker) for attending and supporting our Year 7 students for this three-day experience. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Ms Nelson for organising this fun-filled camp for our Year 7 learners. Our Scholarship Assembly was yet another fantastic whole-school assembly which gave the school community the opportunity to acknowledge our generous sponsors and reward our wonderful students for their ongoing commitment in the classroom, on the sports field, in specific areas of interest and across the whole school in various leadership roles. This was a wonderful event and again many thanks to our fabulous coordinator, Ms Hupalo for organising such a magnificent celebration of student talent! In the last two weeks we have also launched the AMPing IT Up Mentoring Program. This is a mentoring program that was made available to all Year 12 students to support them through the HSC year. We have 28 teachers volunteering as mentors and 43 Year 12 students as mentees and the feedback has been extremely positive already! Thank you Mr Thomas for initiating and coordinating this valuable program! Events for Term 1 2014 7-10 April Yr 12 Half Yearly Exam Period 8 April Yr 9 BYOD Information Evening 10 April Anzac Day Ceremony 11 April Last Day of Term 29 April Students Return 1-9 May Yr 11 Half Yearly Exam Period 6 May P&C Meeting 7.30pm 7 May Zone Cross Country 9 May Vaccinations Yr7 & Yr9 13-15 May NAPLAN 16 May Crossroads Yr10,11 & 12 19 May Parent Teacher Night Yr7 & Yr12
Last week we also celebrated Harmony Day with our student leaders presenting workshops to peers across all year
groups. There was a wonderful buzz across our school as students reflected on HARMONY and how lucky we are
to live in a nation and attend a school where harmony and peace prevail. Thank you Ms Cassell for organising this
memorable event!
As we approach the end of term, and with that, the end of my first term at Cumberland High School, I would like to
take this opportunity to thank parents, staff and students for what has been a most rewarding and enriching start to
the school year! I said it in my first newsletter and I will say it again - it doesn’t get better than Cumberland High
School! Thank you!
Mechel Pikoulas Principal First I wish to thank everyone involved in the organisation and running of the wonderful Scholarship Assembly on
Monday 24th March. Mrs Hupalo and her team did a great job to ensure this showcase unique concept that draws
considerable local community and business support for students at CHS continues within the school.
The Music Concert organised and run by Mr Andrews and Ms Son from the CAPA Faculty was also a highlight of
Term 1 and very well attended by parents, relatives and friends. The P&C were also there in strength to support the
event with coffee, tea and cakes. Thank you to them all and the wonderful group of performers and presenters on
the night.
Student Early Leavers Procedures
Students may be granted permission to leave school with appropriate notification by a written request by the
parent/carer stating the reason for the early leavers. The student requesting leave is to bring a signed note (a
contact number should be included on the note for verification purposes) into school and present their request note
to their Year Adviser or the Head Teacher in charge of the students Year Group who will sign the request. The DP
may be approached if the other 2 staff members are not available. This signed note is then presented to the
students’ teacher if they need to leave a class early, and then the student reports with the signed note to the front
office to be signed out. A confirmation phone call from the parent/carer is appreciated, and in urgent situations a
phone call requesting an early leaver permission is acceptable – but a confirmation note is preferred for our
records.
NOTE: Please where possible avoid making appointments during school hours, especially on Sports Wednesday as sport is compulsory for all students from Years 7 to 11.
Mentoring Program for Year 11 – Seeking Mentors The school is currently investigating the possibility of developing a vocationally-based mentoring program for Year 11 students who would benefit from having an interested and experienced adult to guide them with making choices and to develop career goals for the future. A similar program has been proven highly successful in a few schools including Crestwood and Glenwood High Schools. The program will run in the mornings from about 8.00am to 9.00am for up to 20 weeks with at least one mentor session per month at the school. The idea is for interested mentors to volunteer to be placed on our data-base to be potentially matched with a student that has an interest in your particular area of expertise or work. Training in being a mentor, as well as being a mentee will be conducted once the matches have been arranged. More detail will be made available as the program develops over next term. At the earliest this new program will not commence until Term 3. If you would be interested in being part of this new program as a mentor and can give some of your valuable time to support a young person in their growth and development please contact me on the school number – 9871 7718.
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Easter Holidays I wish everyone a happy and safe Easter holiday period commencing next week after the last day of term one 11
th
April. All students return to school for term two on Tuesday 29th April.
P. Wood Deputy Principal
Dear parents, students and staff, A few reminders / points:
ALL students should be at school ready to attend roll call at 8.40am every day (unless their flexible
timetable deems otherwise). Students who choose to catch the M54 to school should ensure that they
catch one of those services around or before 8am to ensure timely arrival at CHS. A note should always be
sent in to explain lateness or absence. These notes should be delivered promptly to Roll call teachers.
Any concerns about a particular student’s academic progress in a particular subject should be
directed to that subject teacher or to the head teacher of that subject. A list of head teachers is provided
Biology Mad - excellent resource for senior Biology students with course notes, images and relevant weblinks.
http://www.chronozoom.com/#/t00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 Chronozoom – interactive Biology and Earth Science timelines
Teasers The 1
st student to Mr. Walford with correct answers for all 5 questions will receive a prize.
1. Golden syrup can be made from which two plants? 2. Which animals are affected by the fungal disease chytridiomycosis? 3. What is the name of the galaxy that contains the Solar System? 4. What is the antiparticle of the electron? 5. Which geologic period occurred between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods?
Answers next edition. Answers to last edition’s teasers
1. An octopus has eight arms. 2. A litre of nitrogen gas weighs more than a litre of hydrogen gas. 3. Quartz is composed of oxygen and silicon. 4. The dodo became extinct almost 300 years before the thylacine. 5. A shark’s skeleton is made of cartilage.
Science Joke of the Month Did You Know? Two atoms are walking down the street. Says one atom to the other, "Hey! I think I lost an electron!" The other says, "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm positive!"
The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest underground water reservoirs in the world, and supplies freshwater for four Australian states..
Biointeractive Click and Learn - cool free app from The Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Each module features supporting videos and animations (Internet connection required). Learn about topics in evolution, neurobiology, infectious diseases, bioinformatics, stem cells, RNA, obesity, cancer, and genomics.
Famous Science Quotes “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” -Isaac Newton
A smash at the Edinburgh Festival, Baba Brinkman presents this hilarious and scientifically accurate audio-visual show at the Riverside Theatre 24
th and 25
th June. Suitable for years 7-
12. See the following website for more information. http://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/the-rap-guide-to-evolution/
Newsflash! Everyday people who make our lives extraordinary
Sydney Morning Herald Comment March 18, 2014 Catriona Jackson
Look around you, anywhere on any day, and you will find examples of Australian scientific and technological genius. The wireless technology that cut the cord for laptops and mobiles was discovered by the CSIRO's John O'Sullivan. The astronomer, electrical engineer and physicist wasn't looking for it, he tripped over it while searching for radio waves bouncing off exploding black holes.
More than 100,000 Australian families have Carl Wood, the father of IVF, to thank for their children. Wood's team at the Monash Medical Centre implanted the first embryo into a woman in the early 1970s, leading to the broad-scale availability of IVF treatment for infertile couples.
Australians invented the scram jet, the bionic ear, the black box flight recorder, permanent press fabric, the ultrasound, the dual flush toilet … the list goes on and on.
Not everyone is a John O'Sullivan or a Carl Wood, and they don't need to be. The discoveries made by these scientists provide the fuel for the thousands of other working scientists, engineers, technologists and mathematicians, who take the ball and run with it, who improve industrial processes, develop better drugs, create jobs and industries that replace dying ones.
It is often said Australia punches above its weight, creating 3 per cent of the world's knowledge with only 0.3 per cent of the world's population, and that means we are doing OK.
What this tells us is we have an abundance of natural talent, and must use it to the full extent, just as we would on the football field or in the swimming pool.
If we don't, we will find Australia has been left behind, not just by Europe and the US, but in our region, and that's not what any Australian wants. I want to live in a country where we grab the scientific ball and run with it. Catriona Jackson is CEO of the peak advocacy group Science & Technology Australia. Upcoming Events
7th April - 11 Biology to Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre
21st May - Big Science Competition
4th June - International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
17th June - Yr12 Chemistry Day UWS
18th June - Australian National Chemistry Quiz Yr11 and 12
18th August - National Science Week commences
Apr 2015 - proposed CHS HSC New Zealand Tour
Mr. Walford HT Science
More than 100,000 Australian families can thank IVF pioneer, Professor Carl Wood for their children. Photo: Robert Leeson
Scientists are not particularly famous, or rich or good looking. They are average in many ways. What distinguishes them is what they do, day in and day out, and the fundamental place their work holds in securing a bright future.
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF 2014 Last Monday 24
th March, our 11
th annual Scholarship Assembly was highlighted by a growing number of
scholarships and sponsors. These scholarships funds are donated by local businesses, community groups and private individuals. Many of these sponsors have been supporting our program since its inception in 2004. This year 51 scholarships and over $5000 in scholarship funds were granted to students The school community would like to thank our sponsors:- Dr & Mrs Psarommatis Ms Janelle Simpson-Goodwin Mr & Mrs Rappoport & Family Mr Michael Farbenblum AusCater Hospitality Supplies Pty Ltd Ms Therese Hanna Business with Blooms Florist Ms Anne Abraham Rotary Club of Carlingford Mr Bill Ferguson Carlingford Music Centre Mrs Mary Brehony Cumberland High School P & C Association Mr Peter Marriott Dundas Shopping Business Centre Mr JP Macasaquit Macro Computer Services Mr Frank Walter NSW Teachers’ Federation Mr Partho Das Uttaran Western Sydney The program is open to students from year 7 to year 12, the Scholarship Committee and teachers encourage all students to apply in February /March each year. These sponsorship funds are used by students to purchase resources to assist them with their studies in their respective year of study. Mrs Maree Hupalo Scholarship Co-ordinator
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Year 7 Red Angles Today in Maths, we learnt about angles. We went outside and used an app on the iPad called field protractor. We first took pictures and then we used the app to measure the angle. It was FUN! Today we used the iPad to measure the angles of our bodies. The girls used our feet and shoes to make a pattern of w’s and m’s. We managed, using star jumps and back arches, to make every different type of angle. Eg: acute, right, straight. Then we tried to find angles in other shapes. We had a very fun maths lesson.
PDHPE & Sport Report It has been a hectic month of Sport at Cumberland High School. Thanks to the enthusiasm of our students and the dedication of many staff, Cumberland has competed in a wide variety of Knockout competitions in recent weeks – in addition to normal Sport activities and scheduled carnivals! Here is a snapshot of the past few weeks.
Girls Soccer – WON against Holroyd HS 1-0
Boys Soccer – WON against Holroyd HS 7-3
Boys Touch – WON against Rooty Hill HS 7-3
Girls Touch – WON against Cranebrook HS 11-4
Girls Hockey – lost against Castle Hills HS 1-6
Open Girls Basketball Team invited as an entire team to Sydney West Tournament
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Girls Knockout Touch Football Team
Upcoming games over the next few weeks:
Girls Soccer – against Crestwood HS (away)
Boys Soccer – against Wyndham College (home)
U/14 Buckley Shield – Rugby League
Opens University Shield – Rugby League
Boys Touch – competing at Sydney West Gala Day
Girls Touch – competing at Sydney West Gala Day
Boys Hockey
The teams that have been knocked out of their competitions now move forward in preparation for Wauchope 2014, looking solid wins. SYDNEY WEST NEWS Congratulations to Abbey McGregor who was selected for the Sydney West Basketball Team. Abbey then took part in the NSW Combine High Schools Championships last week in Wollongong. Sydney West finished 3
rd overall in this
event. Abbey only began playing basketball two years ago but had a strong netball background. This is an amazing achievement and no doubt Abbey will continue to be a valued member of our Wauchope Basketball team. Well done Abbey! GIRLS KNOCKOUT SOCCER
Round 1 – Cumberland HS vs Holroyd HS
In both the Boys and Girls Knockout draws, Cumberland drew Holroyd HS. A double header was played at Holroyd on Thursday 13
th March.
The girls played first and secured an early goal through some great teamwork and passing, finished off by Kayla Forbes. However, injuries then started to take their toll with Mel Kidd succumbing to an ankle injury late in the first half. Cumberland went into the half-time break with a 1-0 lead. Early in the second half, another mid-fielder Dusanka Momcilovic had to also come off the field due to a heavy collision and impact to her leg. With no-one on the bench, the girls were down to nine players. Sheer determination and some wonderful defence by Vivienne Wilson, Georgia Bradbery, Brittney Bagnat, Suzi Monaghan and our goal keeper Karissa Kuka helped us to secure the 1-0 win. A sensational effort by all the girls – Brittney Bagnat, Georgia Bradbery, Kayla Forbes, Melinda Kidd, Karissa Kuka, Tamara Lazarevic, Dusanka Momcilovic, Suzi Monaghan, Helen Perry, Vivienne Wilson, and Nikolina Velimir. We will be taking on Crestwood HS this week in Round 2. Regardless of the outcome, training will continue on Tuesday afternoons in preparation for Wauchope.
Miss C Brown, Girls Soccer Coach
WAUCHOPE IS COMING….. The annual Cumberland vs Wauchope visit is nearly upon us – again! For those of you who are first-time Cumberland parents this year, a little background information: Each year since 1976 there has been an annual sporting/cultural/social exchange between the students and
staff of Cumberland and Wauchope High Schools.
Wauchope is a small country town about 20 km inland from Port Macquarie on the North Coast. Each year 100 students are selected from each school to make up the various teams that will compete for the Jack Parsons Memorial Shield. We take turns hosting the event and this year it is Cumberland’s turn to provide the accommodation. The main reason why this interschool event has been able to be maintained for the last 38 years is the support shown to both schools by the parents – especially those who agree to take a student or
two from the visiting school into their home for two nights. This practice not only makes the annual event possible, it keeps the cost to all involved down to an acceptable minimum. We would like to take this opportunity to urge all Cumberland families to seriously consider whether they can assist with the billeting of the Wauchope students at the end of TERM 2 (25-27
th June 2014, Wednesday
to Friday). Students who are billets will also have the opportunity to attend ALL events and games over the three days as they play host to a Wauchope student. More information will be available early next term. Please take some time in the holidays to discuss the possibility of billeting as a family. #GoCumberland
TERM 2 SPORT Sport selections for Term 2 sport will be occurring before the holidays. Sports on offer include: BOYS Soccer 15’s Volleyball 15’s Rugby League 15’s 7-a-side
Soccer Opens Volleyball Opens OZ-Tag Opens
GIRLS Soccer 15’s Basketball 15’s Touch 15’s
Soccer Opens Basketball Opens Touch Opens
MIXED Ultimate Frisbee and Hockey A reminder that Wednesday afternoon sport is compulsory for all students in Years 8-11. All students must be part of either a Grade Sport team (competing against other schools) or part of a Recreational Sport Group (round robin of activities on school grounds). GRADE SPORT Reminder: FULL SPORTS UNIFORM IS COMPULSORY. Failure to meet uniform requirements may result in a grade team FORFEITING. SLIP-ON SHOES are NOT PERMITTED LAUCHING our TEAM APP We have launched our GO CUMBERLAND Team App! Download this free app to any platform for your smartphone or tablet to keep in touch with news about Knockout & Wauchope Sport teams. Once you have downloaded the app, search for ‘Go Cumberland’ to access our very own app. You can also access the information in the app from any web browser via this URL: www.gocumberland.teamapp.com Details of TRAINING SESSIONS and upcoming GAMES will be added so students and parents always know what’s going on in for Knockout and Wauchope teams. Teams, training sessions and match times will be updated regularly. #GoCumberland Miss C Brown (HT PDHPE) Miss O Nicholls (PDHPE Teacher)
Girls Knockout Soccer Team Boys Knockout Soccer Team Girls Knockout Hockey Team
