9484 2144 http://cths.nsw.edu.au [email protected]Term 2 Week 3A 12 May 2017 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT NAPLAN Exams This week all Year 7 and 9 students completed their NAPLAN (National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy) exams in Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation. This test is a diagnostic tool, which gives teachers and parents a snapshot of what their child can and cannot do on the day of the test. As a school, we will analyse the results, looking at strengths and weaknesses in particular groups, as well as individual students. This information will be used to put strategies in place for matters, which may require attention in the future. Mr Jones, along with a selection of Year 9 students, were interviewed by the media regarding the link between NAPLAN testing and minimum literacy and numeracy standards. If you missed these interviews the links below will allow you to see how articulate and well informed our students are and how well our school is perceived in the wider community. ABC News: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-07/naplan-challenge-for-year-9-students/8501582?pfmredir=sm Channel 7 News: https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/35361078/naplan-tests-start-this-week/#page1 If parents wish to clarify any issues regarding NAPLAN and HSC Minimum Standards, below is the link to the NSW Education Standards Authority’s (NESA) media release, dealing with this issue: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/news/media-releases/media-release-detail/year-9-naplan-and-the-hsc- minimum-standard?utm_source=TractionNext&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=NESA+News+8+May+2017 Sleep Seminar for Parents Over the past two years, we have endeavoured to emphasise to our students, the importance of sleep. All Year 7, 10 and 12 students have undertaken sleep sessions, which have provided a range of information, encouraging strategies for improving sleep patterns. Due to the many inquiries from parents regarding the difficulties in helping their children to ‘switch off’ at the end of the day, we will also be holding a sleep session for parents to attend. This session has been organised for Tuesday 13 June at 7pm, directly following the conclusion of the Year 7 Parent/Teacher Night. Parents from all years are welcome to attend, as well as anyone connected through the local community. We have asked internationally recognised sleep expert, Dr Carmel Harrington, to deliver this session at the school. Dr Harrington has delivered many sessions with various year groups and says she is amazed at the seemingly little importance given to sleep. Research shows, sleep is critical to our physical and mental health and is fundamental to our ability to think and learn. Emerging research clearly shows sleeping well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game, we must ensure we obtain the best sleep possible. Uniform Matters It has come to our attention, Lowes is currently out of stock of the junior boys’ grey school tie. I have contacted Lowes Castle Hill, who assure me they will endeavour to have these ties back in stock within the next two weeks. As an alternative, our other supplier, School Uniforms Australia, has stock of the grey ties, which can be purchased from their website via the following link: www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au Canterbury have also had some supply problems with size M and L Jackets. However, we hope this issue will be resolved in the near future. Other sizes are still available for purchase from their website: https://cherrybrook.portalogue.com I would also like to remind everyone our school socks are part of the school uniform. While most students are happy to comply with this, some insist on wearing black socks as an alternative. Black socks are not acceptable and not part of the school uniform! Students are also out of uniform if they wear a hoodie! There are plenty of alternatives to keep warm with school jumpers, zip jackets and Canterbury Jackets available. Students unable to wear full school uniform MUST provide a signed note from their parent/carer, explaining the reason. Cherrybrook Technology High School
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT NAPLAN Exams This week all Year 7 and 9 students completed their NAPLAN (National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy) exams in Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation. This test is a diagnostic tool, which gives teachers and parents a snapshot of what their child can and cannot do on the day of the test. As a school, we will analyse the results, looking at strengths and weaknesses in particular groups, as well as individual students. This information will be used to put strategies in place for matters, which may require attention in the future. Mr Jones, along with a selection of Year 9 students, were interviewed by the media regarding the link between NAPLAN testing and minimum literacy and numeracy standards. If you missed these interviews the links below will allow you to see how articulate and well informed our students are and how well our school is perceived in the wider community.
If parents wish to clarify any issues regarding NAPLAN and HSC Minimum Standards, below is the link to the NSW Education Standards Authority’s (NESA) media release, dealing with this issue:
Sleep Seminar for Parents Over the past two years, we have endeavoured to emphasise to our students, the importance of sleep. All Year 7, 10 and 12 students have undertaken sleep sessions, which have provided a range of information, encouraging strategies for improving sleep patterns. Due to the many inquiries from parents regarding the difficulties in helping their children to ‘switch off’ at the end of the day, we will also be holding a sleep session for parents to attend. This session has been organised for Tuesday 13 June at 7pm, directly following the conclusion of the Year 7 Parent/Teacher Night. Parents from all years are welcome to attend, as well as anyone connected through the local community.
We have asked internationally recognised sleep expert, Dr Carmel Harrington, to deliver this session at the school. Dr Harrington has delivered many sessions with various year groups and says she is amazed at the seemingly little importance given to sleep. Research shows, sleep is critical to our physical and mental health and is fundamental to our ability to think and learn. Emerging research clearly shows sleeping well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game, we must ensure we obtain the best sleep possible.
Uniform Matters It has come to our attention, Lowes is currently out of stock of the junior boys’ grey school tie. I have contacted Lowes Castle Hill, who assure me they will endeavour to have these ties back in stock within the next two weeks. As an alternative, our other supplier, School Uniforms Australia, has stock of the grey ties, which can be purchased from their website via the following link: www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au
Canterbury have also had some supply problems with size M and L Jackets. However, we hope this issue will be resolved in the near future. Other sizes are still available for purchase from their website: https://cherrybrook.portalogue.com
I would also like to remind everyone our school socks are part of the school uniform. While most students are happy to comply with this, some insist on wearing black socks as an alternative. Black socks are not acceptable and not part of the school uniform! Students are also out of uniform if they wear a hoodie! There are plenty of alternatives to keep warm with school jumpers, zip jackets and Canterbury Jackets available.
Students unable to wear full school uniform MUST provide a signed note from their parent/carer, explaining the reason.
Building Project Update There has been a lot of activity on the building site this week. The piling rig is in the final stages of drilling 85 pier holes in preparation for the ground floor slab. Prior to the ground floor slab being poured, we will see surveyors on site to map out the area for the installation of the passenger lift. We have also seen the commencement of the electrical trenching works from the bui lding site, down past the basketball courts and through to D block. LMBR and School Finances As mentioned in a previous Network, a new Learning Management and Business Reform (LMBR) program is being introduced to all public schools throughout NSW, by the Department of Education. Our ‘Go Live’ date for this to occur is Monday 22 May 2017. As this day rapidly approaches, parents are reminded our Finance Department will be closed from Monday 15 May until Monday 22 May. Therefore, no payments or receipts can be processed during this time.
New Staff CTHS would like to welcome new additions to our teaching staff and SASS team. In HSIE, Katherine McLean has joined us from Pittwater High School, Belinda Eathorne has joined the PDHPE Department from Moorebank High School and Kanchan Saxena has been appointed in our Mathematics KLA. In the SASS team, Terry Craig has joined as a General Assistant and Joanne Ede has been appointed as a First Aid Officer, as well as completing administrative tasks related to health care. I hope they feel most welcome at the school.
Year 12 Reports Parents of Year 12 students will be pleased to hear Year 12 reports are in the process of being completed and will be posted on Friday 26 May. These reports provide valuable information on the progress of your children as they approach the Trial and future HSC exams.
2016 Annual School Report The 2016 Annual School Report is complete and available for viewing on the CTHS website via the following link: http://cths.nsw.edu.au/information/documents-and-policies/annual-school-reports/
Congratulations to…
Su Ha Hwang, who has been awarded Winner of the 2017 Harmony Day Poster Competition, with her entry themed Strength in Harmony. Su Ha has been invited to receive this prestigious award at Parliament House.
Areas of NSW have recently experienced an outbreak of measles. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, which can have serious complications. NSW Health issued an infectious disease alert, notifying the public of the outbreak and recent locations visited by those affected by the virus. NSW Health is urging people to take advantage of the free measles vaccine, available at GPs and to look out for measles symptoms. Symptoms include:
Fever
Sore eyes
Cough
Following fever, sore eyes and cough - a red, blotchy rash, typically spreading from the neck to the rest of the body, following three to four days later.
Measles is mostly spread by coughing and sneezing. Students and staff who have been in close proximity to individuals with measles should be monitored and consult a doctor if they are showing signs of any of the above mentioned symptoms.
Dangerous Student Behaviour in the Pyes Creek Area A very concerned member of the general public contacted the school on Thursday regarding two unidentified male students, wearing CTHS uniform (believed to be juniors), who were throwing rocks towards New Line Road at approximately 4.50pm. One of the rocks hit his windscreen, which caused it to crack. Fortunately, this did not cause him to lose control of his car. It is unlikely we will be able to determine who these students were. However, if anyone has any information regarding this issue we would be very grateful. Students will be addressed regarding the criminal nature of this action. Mrs Bevan
Cherrybrook Winter Wonderland Ball
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Cherrybrook Ball via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=280995
F1 in Schools On Friday last week the students from CTHS’s F1 in Schools competitive teams went on an excursion to the Gulf Western Nitro Thunder Top Fuel Dragster competition, held at Sydney Dragway in Eastern Creek. The six students spent most of the day observing races of a range of different purpose built drag racing cars, including street legal performance cars, one cylinder Junior Dragsters, racing motorbikes and Top Fuel Dragsters. The goal was to analyse the vehicles racing down a 400m straight track in an effort to learn about acceleration and aerodynamics in a drag racing context. The Top Fuel Drag racing is the highest level of competitive drag racing, which the F1 in Schools program emulates. The students engage in design and construction of model drag racing cars, which race down a 25m track. Just like the Top Fuel Dragster teams, the F1 in Schools teams build pit stops, document their design process and present to senior engineers and industry professionals. We were given access to Pit Lane, where the students got up close with the Top Fuel Dragsters, and were able to spend time talking to the engineers and drivers of the professional teams. We spent a large amount of time talking to the team from Rapisarda Autosport International, whose car runs the 400m track in about 4.5 seconds, burning 80L of race fuel, and accelerating from 0-200km/h in under 1 second! Nope, that’s not a typo! The team learned a lot about the competitive scene, and the structure of the tournament, which is very similar to the F1 in Schools Regionals coming up in August, and have taken away some design strategies which they will use in the creation of their cars. Mr Kennedy
WEEKLY SPORTS REPORT Zone Cross Country A full list of teams will be posted out the front of the PE staffroom sometime next week. Please see Mr Vaux for a permission note and good luck to all who are running!!!
Netball Gala Day Last week our school netball team participated in a Netball Gala Day at Gosford. They lost to Narrabeen Sports High, but came back with a win against Manly Selective High. Congrats to all players!!!
Tennis Congratulations to Tiernan Thorne, Rahul Desai, He Chuan Tee and Howie Yu, for their excellent results competing at Gosford Tennis Centre this week, representing CTHS and achieving great results, finishing second overall. Well done boys!!!
Grade Sport Trials for grade sport were held this week, on Thursday 11 May. Teams will be posted online, so check your timetables for the upcoming season.
Athletics Carnival The rescheduled date for the CTHS Athletics Carnival is Wednesday 31 May at Greenway Park. It should be a great day for all to participate and compete for your house, it’s been a long wait so get keen!!
Georgia Clements and Jack Dickinson, Sports Promotion Officers
CAREERS UPDATE Macquarie University Early Entry GLEP Applications If you are a driven, well-rounded, service orientated leader who is achieving good results at school, the Global Leadership Entry Program (GLEP) is the perfect entry pathway to Macquarie University and the GLP. If selected for the program, students will:
Be offered a place with Macquarie before finishing Year 12
Get an early start on the Global Leadership Program with invitations to events and workshops
Build networks which will last a lifetime
Have access to Macquarie University’s state-of-the-art facilities including the library. Applications for our 2018 GLEP intake are now open with a variety of new courses, including Engineering (Honours) and Psychology (Honours) double degrees. If you have any questions about the program or webinar, you can contact Student Connect via the online enquiry form or call (02) 9850 6410. Australian Catholic University Early Achievers' Program Applications Now Open Applications are now open for the Early Achievers’ Program at Australian Catholic University. Your positive community impact could help you get into ACU, and if successful, you will receive an offer to study at ACU as early as August, and benefit from opportunities to enhance your leadership and volunteering skills. Full details on how to apply visit http://www.acu.edu.au/early-achievers Meet the Business Leader 2017 Sydney Are you considering a career in business? Meet the Business Leader 2017 is an exciting opportunity for current Year 10-12 students to secure a cadetship. The event, hosted by Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, is on Wednesday 17 May, 4.30pm - 7.30pm at Luna Park. This is a free event. However, you will need to register at http://bit.ly/MTBLNSW17 Study in the USA - SAT and ACT Testing Summary and Dates Internationally Educated has published an article on US standardised tests for admission purposes, the SAT and ACT. This article outlines the differences between the standardised tests and provides updated 2017 test dates. http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/single-post/2017/04/27/The-SAT-and-ACT-Standardised-Tests---Updated For more information on studying in the US, call 02 8006 9737. Mrs Bower
FROM THE LIBRARY Year 12 For the Discovery unit in your HSC English course, you can search Oliver for Related texts. Go to the home page, change Basic search to Lists and type Discovery in the search space. Some Study Leave Passes have still not been collected; please do so promptly! Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 Please collect your photo ID cards so you can use them for printing and borrowing. Renewing Resources Date due stamps are a reminder to bring resources back, most typically after two weeks. Logon to your school library page/Oliver to renew a loan before it is overdue. Once it is overdue, this option is not possible so you need to speak to library staff. Ms Halder
