1 Principal’s Message Drawbridge Special points of interest: 2016 High Achievers P & C News Meet the Teachers Fee Sheets Volume 2 17 February 2017 Telephone: 96344199 Facsimile: 9899 6527 Email: [email protected]Website: www.castlehill-h.schools.nsw.edu.au High Achievers’ Assembly for the 2016 HSC year We had a lovely ceremony last Tuesday to celebrate the successes of last year’s HSC group. In front of very proud parents, staff, the current Year 12 and Director of Schools in Dural, Mr Tim McCallum, it was a pleasure to see 141 awards given to students for outstanding performances in the 2016 HSC. Among the highlights were the following: Landy Huang, dux with 98.9 43 students receiving an award for an ATAR over 90 4 students who received positions in the state – Hannah Spinks – 8 th in Society and Culture, Ovais Rathani – 5 th in Standard English, Victoria Fernandez-Jones 3 rd in Spanish Continuers, Seyedehmehraneh Mousavimasooleh – 2 nd in Persian Background Speakers 5 All Rounders – Dylan Bender, Georgia Fugar, Connor Holmes, Landy Huang, Mitchell Perl 10 students who received Band 6 having completed accelerated Business Studies while they were still in Year 11 Connor Holmes who received 7 Band 6s Henrietta Amevor who was chosen as one of 8 individual performers in the state at this year’s OnStage, the showcase of exemplary HSC Drama performances To top it off we were entertained by our very own Phat Brass who did a stylish number, “Hello” by Adele. And as always, the audience was just thrilled by their performance.
High Achievers’ Assembly for the 2016 HSC year We had a lovely ceremony last Tuesday to celebrate the successes of last year’s HSC group. In front of very proud parents, staff, the current Year 12 and Director of Schools in Dural, Mr Tim McCallum, it was a pleasure to see 141 awards given to students for outstanding performances in the 2016 HSC. Among the highlights were the following: Landy Huang, dux with 98.9 43 students receiving an award for an ATAR over 90 4 students who received positions in the state – Hannah Spinks – 8th in
Society and Culture, Ovais Rathani – 5th in Standard English, Victoria Fernandez-Jones 3rd in Spanish Continuers, Seyedehmehraneh Mousavimasooleh – 2nd in Persian Background Speakers
10 students who received Band 6 having completed accelerated Business Studies while they were still in Year 11
Connor Holmes who received 7 Band 6s Henrietta Amevor who was chosen as one of 8 individual performers in the
state at this year’s OnStage, the showcase of exemplary HSC Drama performances
To top it off we were entertained by our very own Phat Brass who did a stylish number, “Hello” by Adele. And as always, the audience was just thrilled by their performance.
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Enrolments Unsurprisingly, we have surpassed the 1600 mark in student enrolments. The two additional demountables, installed at the end of last year, are coming in very handy! NAPLAN changes I flagged with you last year changes to be made to NAPLAN testing for Year 9 students this year. It will be necessary for students to achieve at least a band 8 in numeracy and literacy (reading and writing) as a prerequisite to the attainment of the HSC in 2020. An information evening for Year 9 parents will be held on Wednesday March 8 at 6pm. Ms Jennifer Dane will be providing details on these changes and the strategies the school will be using to ensure that students have the best chance possible of attaining band 8 achievement. Parents and students need to know that there will be ample opportunity for students to acquire the relevant benchmark in future testing throughout the course of Year 10 and 11. Classroom renovations Finally, some of the new furniture for the classroom renovations, flagged with you last year, has arrived. The pictures of Ms Donna Rodgers’ room don’t do it justice but I can assure you these rooms are places of flexibility and comfort. Students love the 21st century aesthetic and the adaptability of the furniture to suit their learning needs each lesson.
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Meet the Teacher Evening and Open Night and Days It was very satisfying to meet many of our new parents on Wednesday evening over a light dinner and informal conversation. It was a pleasure to assure parents that Year 7 have settled so well, enjoying the camp, adjusting very quickly to new routines and contributing to the warm spirit of this school. We open our doors again next Wednesday February 22 during the evening for Year 6 parents to tour the school and talk with some of our personnel. Year 6 students will join us on Tuesday February 21 and Wednesday February 22, during the day, to taste- test high school and enjoy an exploration of are-as that have not yet been experienced in primary schools.
Communication – so important Thank you to the P and C who keep us posted on a whole range of matters that are helpful to you in understanding more about the school. Our app is being used more regularly to keep the communication channels flowing – so please download this if you haven’t already - and our website is updated with important information. Vicki Brewer
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Your P&C Executive
President: Ingrid Waite
Vice-Presidents: Anne-Maree Kinley
Trinity Quinn
Treasurer: Thomas Kunzler
Minutes Secretary: (currently vacant, please see notice be-low)
Communications Secretary: Kirrily Corradi
Executives: Elizabeth Madders
Carolyn Vanderklauw
Mary Van Goor
Tracey Garnett
Graham Rosolen
Ishan Galapathy
The P&C urgently needs a Minutes Secretary. What’s involved? Before the meeting email out a reminder, the last meetings minutes and the agenda
to the database.
You can complete this at your own convenience and work it into your own schedule!
At the meeting circulate the sign in sheet and note the apologies.
Great way to informally meet new parents!
After the meeting prepare and send out the Agenda & Minutes for each meeting (once
approved).
On most occasions the minutes can be typed during the meeting to lighten the load!
When are the meetings? We usually have one general meeting per term. The only time it will take more work is
when we have Executive meetings in between - but again this will only be 3 or 4 times per year, as most of our
Executive communications is done via email.
What if I can’t make it to a meeting? Never fear! The P&C committee are friendly and welcoming and understand that everyone’s lives are busy. We will
arrange for someone to take notes for you.
If this sounds like something you can help us with, we would love to hear from you.
Castle Hill High School P & C News Stand ...where Parents and Community stay informed
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Follow your P&C on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CHHSPC
Stay informed 2017 posts include: Parents tips on what students should bring in Day 1.
Bell time, where to drop off/pick up & student timetable tips. Year 12 school photos & new student ID photo into.
Canteen & Uniform Shop updates & information.
Castle Hill High School P & C News Stand ...where Parents and Community stay informed
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We’ve had an incredibly busy start to 2017. Luckily, our staff and volunteers have been amazing,
coping with long lines of students, all desperate for an ice block or a cold drink. Thank you ladies!
There have been several requests for more vegan food in the canteen. Obviously, some of our existing
menu items already fit onto this category (salads, for example) but we are researching Vegan websites
for more ideas.
If you are interested in expanding the list of Vegan foods in the canteen please
give us a call. (9634 1188 during school hours). Any tried and true recipes
would be most appreciated– especially those suitable to freeze! Really, any idea
or suggestion would be great.
Some new items have been added recently to the canteen menu, CoCo Water is now available.
We stock ‘Foco Coconut Water’ which comes in three flavours - Plain, Lychee and Pome-
granate. The cost is $3. This is a very popular addition.
With the exceptionally hot summer we are experiencing , we have also reintroduced the Mount
Franklin Lightly Sparkling Water, both plain and flavoured - no added sugar a bargain at $2.50.
Lastly, if you use the (wonderful, convenient) Flexi
schools online ordering system, please remember to
update your class details. It really slows the whole
process down when lunches are put in the wrong year
box because an update has not been made. Thank you.
Joanna Sutherland
(Canteen Manager 9634 1188)
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STANDARD OPENING HOURS TERM 1
MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8.15-11.30 AM
Uniform Shop News Junior Girls Year 7-10 Check Dress Sizes 1 - 24 $70.00 To be worn Terms 1 & 4 2017 Senior Girls Year 11 & 12 Check Senior Skirt Sizes 2 - 22 $65.00 Blouses Sizes 6G - 14G $40.00 The blouse is the same for both years Junior Boys Year 7 - 10 Grey Junior Shorts Sizes 12 - XXXL $30.00 Shirts Sizes 32 - 46 $40.00 The shirt is the same for all years Senior Boys Year 11 & 12 Blue Senior Shorts Sizes 76 - 107 $40.00 Long Blue Trousers Sizes 14 - 22 $50.00 Shirts Sizes 32 - 46 $40.00 The shirt is the same for all years Socks White for all years & students Sizes 2 - 8 & 8 - 11 $5.00 We are always happy to exchange or refund items but when returning an item please return in the same condition as you received it and, if possible, in the same packaging.
P.E. stock - Shirts Sizes 10 - 2XL $40.00
Shorts Sizes 10 - 2XL $25.00
PE POLOS & SHORTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES. If you ordered any P.E. item and have
not received it, please come to the uniform shop before school or at recess and we will check the order
for you.
Jackets - Sizes 2 - 18 $75.00
Size 12 jackets are due at the end of March. If you require one in this size, you may order now.
SALE ITEM - Boys short sleeve white shirts size 42. These do not have the blue trim on the collar and
are only in plain white. Price reduced to $30.00 (were $40.00).
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2017 School Term Dates
Term 1 30.1.2017 – 7.4.2017 Term 2 24.4.2017 – Staff Development Day – No Students 25.4.2017 – Public Holiday – ANZAC Day
26.4.2017 – 30.6.2017
Term 3 17.7.2017 – Staff Development Day – No Students 18.7.2017 – 22.9.2017
Term 4 9.10.2017 – 15.12.2017
18.12.2017 – 19.12.2017 – Staff Development Days
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CALENDAR Term 1 Week 4B Monday 20 February Swimming Carnival - Parramatta Pool Tuesday 21 February Year 6 Open Day Wednesday 22 February Year 6 Open Day and Parent Info Night 6.30pm Assembly Years 7-10 Thursday 23 February Year 9 Scripture Seminar Friday 24 February HSC English Study Day – Sydney Uni
Week 5A Monday 27 February Year 12 Design & Technology Excursion – Powerhouse Museum Tuesday 28 February Hills Zone Swimming Year 7 Drumming Workshop Year 9 PASS Bronze Medallion
Year 12 Parent Teacher Night 4pm-7pm Wednesday 1 March Hills Zone Swimming Assembly Years 7- 9, 11 & 12 Year 10 Meeting Thursday 2 March Year 8 Scripture Seminar Year 12 Industrial Technology Excursion Friday 3 March Year 9 PASS Bronze Medallion Year 11 Textiles Excursion Peer Support
Week 6B Monday 6 March Diversity Week - March 6-10 Tuesday 7 March Wednesday 8 March Assembly Years 7-10 Thursday 9 March Year 10 Drama – Blackrock Friday 10 March
