RESPECT DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY UNLEY HIGH SCHOOL The Utmost for the Highest NEWSLETTER,7 November, 2016 From the Principal..... Since the last Newsleer, among many other things, the new Rowing season started and Year 12s received their Academic and Service Awards and have begun their final exams. We wish them every success. Year 11 exams start on 28 November and provide valuable preparaon for students in what to expect in 2017. To further enhance the consistency of our school structures, in 2017 we will begin the day with Home Group me. Students will be with their Home group teachers at 8.45 am where school acvity informaon, daily pastoral care, aendance, uniform and punctuality will be dealt with as the first order of the day. Unley High School has always had a proud focus on student success and academic achievement and connues to do so. In keeping with contemporary educaon we also offer quality vocaonal programs, including Cerficate III in Fitness. We recently celebrated the opening of a new facility for another VET program – Plumbing. The Honorable Simon Birmingham Minister for Educaon and Training and Senator for South Australia along with Ms Nicolle Flint Member for Boothby officially opened our Plumbing Skills centre. Mr Andrew Clarke CEO of the Master Plumbers Associaon joined representaves of the Local Inner South Curriculum Alliance, Greenway Architects, TAPS, PEER, Fusco Construcons, Reece Plumbers and staff trainers and plumbing students to celebrate the facility and the successes of Unley’s programs. Plumbing began at UHS in 2011 and those first students are finishing their apprenceships this year. Now fully qualified, they are beginning to host work experience students from our current groups. When desnaon data was analyzed early this year of the 15 students in the 2015 Plumbing Plus group, 12 were in full me apprenceships, 1 was at University and 2 were compleng their SACE by including their vocaonal training toward SACE Credits. These are great outcomes. In 2017 we will be running four days a week in this great new facility with two Cerficate I courses and two Plumbing Plus courses. We are very happy to be able to offer our courses in the new Skills Centre and thank Assistant Principal Richard Whaites, our VET coordinator Toby Was and our other great trainers for their work. We also acknowledge our many strong connecons to the plumbing and building trades, and recognise their generous support. At about this me last year we expressed interest in the DECD Voluntary Amalgamaon Program. As you would be aware, the process is now at an end following a vote by parents of the current students at Pasadena. I would like to thank both communies for their consideraon of the program. At Unley High we will move forward with our usual busy school calendar, and in 2017 look forward to welcoming our largest group of Year 8s for many years . Students, staff, parents and Governing Council will connue to promote our successes and progress our improvement agenda – in our daily work of teaching and learning, and through the STEM building work and our other facilies plans. As tradion dictates, Remembrance Day was commemorated with the Air Force Cadets leading our school’s ceremony in the Rose Garden. In recognion of the centenary of the Bale of the Somme , the Ode was recited both in English and in French. Our students truly exemplified our school values and reflected the seriousness of the occasion in their demeanour. Parents are reminded that any planned absence of more than 3 days requires an exempon form to be completed and approved by the Principal at least 2 weeks prior to the period of absence. Forms are available from Student Services or by request - 8394 5400 or email [email protected]I hope you will enjoy reading about the many acvies and successes of the Unley High School community that are outlined in this Newsleer. Brenda Harris, Principal
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RESPECT DIVERSITY EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY
UNLEY HIGH SCHOOL The Utmost for the Highest
NEWSLETTER,7 November, 2016From the Principal.....
YEAR 8-11 PRESENTATION MORNING
The dust has barely settled on the Year 12 Graduation morning and planning is underway for the Year 8-11 Presentation morning which will be held in the George Cresswell Hall on Friday 25 November from 9.00am to approximately 10.30am. Everyone is welcome to attend this important occasion and prize winners and their families will receive personal invitations closer to the event. This is a morning where students are acknowledged for their academic excellence, outstanding commitment to learning and general school life, school service and sport. Each year there are a series of special awards presented to students who have excelled in the area of leadership in various areas within the school and the local community.
Joanne Costa, Deputy Principal
Since the last Newsletter, among many other things, the new Rowing season started and Year 12s received their Academic and Service Awards and have begun their final exams. We wish them every success. Year 11 exams start on 28 November and provide valuable preparation for students in what to expect in 2017. To further enhance the consistency of our school structures, in 2017 we will begin the day with Home Group time. Students will be with their Home group teachers at 8.45 am where school activity information, daily pastoral care, attendance, uniform and punctuality will be dealt with as the first order of the day.
Unley High School has always had a proud focus on student success and academic achievement and continues to do so. In keeping with contemporary education we also offer quality vocational programs, including Certificate III in Fitness. We recently celebrated the opening of a new facility for another VET program – Plumbing. The Honorable Simon Birmingham Minister for Education and Training and Senator for South Australia along with Ms Nicolle Flint Member for Boothby officially opened our Plumbing Skills centre. Mr Andrew Clarke CEO of the Master Plumbers Association joined representatives of the Local Inner South Curriculum Alliance, Greenway Architects, TAPS, PEER, Fusco Constructions, Reece Plumbers and staff trainers
and plumbing students to celebrate the facility and the successes of Unley’s programs. Plumbing began at UHS in 2011 and those first students are finishing their apprenticeships this year. Now fully qualified, they are beginning to host work experience students from our current groups. When destination data was analyzed early this year of the 15 students in the 2015 Plumbing Plus group, 12 were in full time apprenticeships, 1 was at University and 2 were completing their SACE by including their vocational training toward SACE Credits. These are great outcomes. In 2017 we will be running four days a week in this great new facility with two Certificate I courses and two Plumbing Plus courses. We are very happy to be able to offer our courses in the new Skills Centre and thank Assistant Principal Richard Whaites, our VET coordinator Toby Watts and our other great trainers for their work. We also acknowledge our many strong connections to the plumbing and building trades, and recognise their generous support.
At about this time last year we expressed interest in the DECD Voluntary Amalgamation Program. As you would be aware, the process is now at an end following a vote by parents of the current students at Pasadena. I would like to thank both communities for their consideration of the program. At Unley High we will move forward with our usual busy school calendar, and in 2017 look forward to welcoming our largest group of Year 8s for many years . Students, staff, parents and Governing Council will continue to promote our successes and progress our improvement agenda – in our daily work of teaching and learning, and through the STEM building work and our other facilities plans.
As tradition dictates, Remembrance Day was commemorated with the Air Force Cadets leading our school’s ceremony in the Rose Garden. In recognition of the centenary of the Battle of the Somme , the Ode was recited both in English and in French. Our students truly exemplified our school values and reflected the seriousness of the occasion in their demeanour.
Parents are reminded that any planned absence of more than 3 days requires an exemption form to be completed and approved by the Principal at least 2 weeks prior to the period of absence. Forms are available from Student Services or by request - 8394 5400 or email [email protected]
I hope you will enjoy reading about the many activities and successes of the Unley High School community that are outlined in this Newsletter.
Brenda Harris, Principal
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I am a local. I live locally, shop at the local shopping centre and have been a part of the Unley community as a parent as well as a teacher. It is no surprise that when I buy my bread, or order my coffee, eat out, or go to the movies that my paths cross many Unley High students, both past and present. It is with great pleasure that I say Hi, maybe stop and have a chat, and for those that left school some time ago, catch up with what they are up to and what they might be doing with their lives. We might share a story, a memory or have a laugh. Inevitably, the stories these young people share are positive. Students talk about Unley with great pride. They acknowledge the relationships and connections they have made here with genuine fondness. Many have returned to the school to be a part of the volleyball programme, to be a guest speaker in a class, at an assembly or to coach a basketball team or rowing crew. Some recognise that while they didn’t take advantage of what was offered at the time they still appreciate the experiences that helped shape them into who they are. When I think back about the student they were at school, I think about the contributions they may have made while they were here, the experiences and interactions that we may have shared along the way but more importantly who they are at that moment. What I don’t remember about any of these students is their ATAR score. As you move toward the end of the year there is this number looming ahead of you and it may be something that you aspire to or it may be inspiring you to study. It may or may not be the number that opens a door for you next year. But remember it is only a number and it does not define the person you are or who you will become or how you will be remembered. Who you were at school and the person you become when you leave is all about the choices you have made along the way and what and how you have learnt from them. How you relate to others, accept responsibility, bounce back from the things that have made you angry or have made you sad, how you have demonstrated kindness and compassion and how you have taken advantage of the opportunities offered you are all important factors in who you will become in the future. Unley has played a part in shaping who you are. I want to congratulate this amazing group of young people on your journey through Unley. I said at the beginning of the year that I would only take this job on because I knew that managing this group of students would be a pleasure. I was right. I said to a group of students last week that the thing I love about being at Unley is that students never fail to surprise me, continue to inspire me and inevitably teach me things I didn’t know before. You haven’t let me down. Some of you already have your pathway set. Some of you are still deciding which path to take. Either way, remember that you will always have a connection here, that what happened for you at this school was significant and be confident in taking the next step. I sincerely value the relationships I have made with you all this year and remember to say “hi” when I see you down the aisle at Woollies.
Ms Gill Forster’s Speech to 2016 Graduating Students
Year 12 Graduation 2016
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UNLEY HIGH SCHOOLYear 12 Graduation 2016
“Whatever venture you set out to explore next year, look at it as yet another chance to step out of your comfort zone and EMBRACE your future.”
Hannah Crockett-Naini(Head Prefect)
“Thank you for opening my eyes to how great people can be, and how important they are in creating a happy existence. I’ll look back on these last five years as some of the best years of my life.”Jacob Millard (Head Prefect)
On Friday 28 November, the day that most of our Year 12 students and their families had been looking forward to had finally arrived: “Year 12 Graduation” and what a day it was! The sun shone brightly as students arrived at 7:30 looking stunning in their school uniform for the graduation breakfast. It was a relaxing time with everyone chatting with their classmates and friends and reflecting on special moments that occurred throughout the year. As the hall started to fill with parents, students and special guests, the Year 12 students and their home group teachers excitedly waited outside for the signal that it was time for them to move into the hall. As the music played, hundreds of eyes turned to see the Graduates enter. You could see the pride on their faces as their families and teachers watched on. Ms Wendt expertly compered the ceremony and entertainment was provided by Riley Muxlow who played guitar, Ms Hollis’s Year 12 class performed “Back Home” and closing the ceremony was Nathan Turtur with stunning dance performance.
The hard work and determination of this year’s cohort to succeed was evident by the number of students who were acknowledged by their achievements both academically as well as for school service and leadership.
As always our Graduation ceremony was filled with emotions; happiness that the students have reached their goals and sadness as they were saying goodbye to their teachers and Unley High school after 5 years. I have had the privilege of knowing this group of students for the last 5 years and I have watched them grow into wonderful young adults, I wish them every success for the future in which ever pathway they choose to follow.
Joanne Costa, Deputy Principal
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UNLEY HIGH SCHOOLYear 12 Graduation 2016 - Award Recipients
Subject Academic Excellence Outstanding Commitment to AchieveBiology Elaine Thomas Hannah Crockett-Naini, Miranda StoccoChemistry Sophie Muusse Savvas Dimitriou, Elaine ThomasChild Studies Sharee Grimshaw Erika GavrilovaChinese (Background Speakers) Hao (Maxine) Ling Yirui (Kathy) WuChinese (Continuers) Billie Lambert-Stockman Joseph ZhaoCommunication Products James Kotaras Hakeem Beedar, Max GrasselliDrama Emily Jo Downing Sudhashree SomersEnglish as an Alternative Language Chae Yeong Yoon Hao (Frank) XuEnglish as an Alternative Language Studies Baiyu (Amber) Chen Ling Chih (Lilian) Yu
English Communications Jack Cheshire, Elli Kolovos, Isaac Thiele-Swift, Natalie Wehrs
Hannah Crockett-Naini, Kasia Crowley, Stephen Dittmar, Luella Rosella-Stevenson, Courtney Santostefano
English Studies Kaylee Fietz Georgina TrottaFood and Hospitality Natalie Wehrs Koby Hawes, Alice Thompson
French (Continuers) Sarah Jeisman (Yr 11) Madison PaulHealth Rio Mignone, Georgina Trotta Stephen Dittmar, Erika Gavrilova, Emily Ryan-Cooper
Mathematical Methods - Jasmine GraeberMathematical Studies Baiyu (Amber) Chen, Gamin Kim Jack Cheshire, Jun Hee JangModern History Isaac Thiele-Swift Elli Kolovos, Hannah Crockett-NainiMusicianship Caitlyn Hearne (Urrbrae) Elizabeth PetrieMusic - Composing and Arranging Patrick Jenkins Madison PaulMusic - Ensemble Performance Taelah Rowlands Georgina TrottaMusic – Individual Study Georgina Trotta -Music - Solo Performance Emily Jo Downing Maxine LingMusic Technology Matthew Cartledge Nicholas IrelandNutrition Miranda Stocco Anastasia SasopoulosOutdoor Education - James PattersonPhysical Education Cai O’Loughlin Stephen Dittmar, Taylah GabrischPhysics Jack Cheshire Sophie Muusse, Priyanka NagarajanPsychology Isabel Gawel, Georgina Trotta Reagan Burpee, Rebeca Rayner, Lily Walker
Research ProjectJack Cheshire,
Hannah Crocket-Naini, Elli Kolovos,
Elaine Thomas, Isaac Thiele-SwiftSociety & Culture Isabel Gawel Emily Ryan-CooperSpecialist Mathematics Baiyu (Amber) Chen Johnson LiTourism Ari Kolovos Blake PattersonVisual Arts (Art) - Hannah Crockett-NainiVisual Arts (Design) Brooke Bowering Lawson Dodd, Michael Jones
Academic Excellence in a Single Subject and
Outstanding Commitment to Achieve in a Single Subject
Outstanding Contribution to School Sport James Aldridge Brooke Bowering Chelsea Couzner Stephen Dittmar Taylah Gabrisch Claire Harris Koby Hawes Taj Heald Edward Holmes Sam James William Longshaw Vanessa McGlinchey Arno Norrito Cai O’Loughlin Mackenzie Slaughter Lily Walker
Brownhill Creek Good Sportsmanship Award Chelsea Couzner Edward Holmes
Phil Perrotta Prize Emily Jo Downing
International Student Achievement Award Baiyu (Amber) Chen
Verna McCarthy Outstanding Service Awards Jack Cheshire Alastair Correll Hannah Crockett-Naini Lawson Dodd Emily Jo Downing Nicholas Endenberg Sharee Grimshaw Sam James Jakob Millard Cai O’Loughlin Sudhashree Somers Danielle Stafford Miranda Stocco Isaac Thiele-Swift Georgina Trotta
Gillard Award for Outstanding Leadership Isaac Thiele-Swift
Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Georgina Trotta
Outstanding Academic Performance Brooke Bowering Yijie (Jessie) Cao Baiyu (Amber) Chen Jack Cheshire Stephanie Ciampi Hannah Crockett-Naini Stephen Dittmar Emily Jo Downing Isabel Gawel Jordyn Iovino Gamin Kim Elli Kolovos Vanessa McGlinchey Tom Muller Priyanka Nagarajan Emily Ryan-Cooper Miranda Stocco Isaac Thiele-Swift
Georgina Trotta Anh Tu Van Natalie Wehrs John Teng Ee YikChae Yeong Yoon Ling Chih (Lilian) Yu
Oliphant Award for Outstanding Scholarship Georgina Trotta
Year 12 Graduation 2016 - Award Recipients
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Design & Technology NewsMaterials Technology Students Win
This semester students in Year 9 Materials Technology have been building, engineering and decorating scalextric cars to compete in the Concept 2 Creation (C2C) - Junior Vehicle Challenge which is part of the Northern Advanced Manufacturing Industry Group (NAMIG).
On Tuesday 25 October students went to Golden Grove Arts Centre to compete against other schools. The contest was judged by how fast the students raced and the presentation of their vehicles. Out of the class of 12 students only 5 could compete but all students were part of the overall team efforts.
It is with great pleasure to announce that Unley High School won the Junior Vehicle Challenge.
Congratulations to the following students –
Ryan Singleton, Samuel Pallis, Harrison Brady, Andrew Steel, Sakaranpaaree Senthil Ilangovan, Daniel Allen,
Rohan Clark, Adam Mower, Tyson Smith, Sam Head, Michael Kirby, Hae Woon Park
Darryl Oliver Design & Technology Coordinator
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Oliphant Science Awards Oliphant Science Awards named in honour of renowned scientist and former Governor of South Australia and Unley High School Alumni, the late Sir Mark Oliphant. It is the prime science competition for all schools in our state and attracts the most talented and innovative students from Reception to year 12.
Learning Science encourages students to develop a range of skills such as observation, prediction and communication as well as expanding their knowledge within and between the diverse domains of Science. The Oliphant Science Awards provide students with an opportunity to expand their scientific literacy by showing interest and understanding in the world around them and engaging in discussions about Science. The Awards recognise the excellent work of students with prizes in each age group and category,along with sponsor and school prizes for outstanding achievements.
The SASTA presentation night was held at The Brighton Concert Hall on Friday 25 September 2016. First Prize in the year 8 computer programming and Robotics went to Maeve Allen-Horvart along with the sponsor prize from Australian Radiation Protection Society. This is an amazing achievement for a student only in year 8. Maeve has shown in the past her skills and interest in this area and won awards in previous years. First place in the year 9-10 Crystal Investigation categories went to Bethanie Yik and Emily Zhang for their potassium Alum Crystal and report. They worked hard on their crystal for 10 weeks to grow a perfect size and shape. We are very proud of the students and their own pride in their achievement was well deserved.
We have five Highly Commended entries this year;
Kylie Ho -Year 8 Scientific Enquiry Tayla Wood - Year 8 posters Steph Madigan - Year 8 photography
Maeve Allen –Horvart Denil Kollakombil
Year 8 Model & Inventions Year 11 Models and Inventions.Melna Puthiyedahtu - Oliphant Science Coordinator
Science News
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Friday 4 November saw the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training and Nicolle Flint MP, Member for Boothby open the Unley High School Plumbing facility. The opening was MC’D by Brenda Harris, Principal and attended by many of the people who helped make this building a reality, including Ms. Susan Cameron, DECD, Mr Richard Whaites and Mr. Andrew Clarke, Master Plumbers of SA plus the architects and builders. Plumbing students and teachers also attended, showing off their skills to guests gathered for the opening. This state of the art centre is the new learning space for our highly successful plumbing certificates. For more information on Pathways to Construction and other VET courses, please contact our VET Coordinator Toby Watts at [email protected] or call the school on 8394 5400.
Plumbing Trades Skill Centre Opening
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Students, teachers and families of the current Year 8 and 9 Music classes enjoyed a wonderful spring evening concert in the Rose Garden Thursday, November 3. Beyond the picnic rugs, the musicians presented renditions of classic and current tunes, Eric Clapton to Twentyone Pilots.
For many Year 8 students, this was their first opportunity to play at an Unley High Music event, and it was terrific to hear some skilful playing. Well done to the Year 9 Music classes who have worked hard throughout the year. Their ensemble skills have really gelled. The Rock Band continue to perform with confidence showcasing excellent musicianship. Thank you to Year 9s Dory, Daphne and Zoe, who entertained us with their solo and duo efforts. Simply fabulous!
Next major event is the CABARET, Friday, December 2, organised by the Year 10 Music classes. The show features senior music students and our extra curricular groups. In the George Cresswell Hall, 7:15 - 10:30 pm. Tickets at the door, adults $10, seniors and juniors free entry. Bring your supper and refreshments. Be prepared to take prizes home from the quiz and raffle! Further enquiries, please email [email protected] or [email protected]
Carol Hollis, Music Teacher
Middle School Twilight Concert
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UNLEY HIGH SCHOOLYear 9 News
Home group 9233 chose Fred’s Van for its Year 9 Community Service project. Students ran a sausage sizzle at lunchtime. Fred’s Van provides comfort and a warm, nutritious meal for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and marginalisation. Operating from eight sites across Adelaide this emergency service is delivered by the work and commitment of more than 550 volunteers. The money raised was used to purchase food to place in containers for Fred’s Van volunteers to give to people who come to the van for a meal. Recently, Theresa from St Vincent de Paul Society who run Fred’s Van, came to collect the boxes of food and cheques from the students. Pictured is Adam Neville, homegroup teacher with Theresa from Fred’s Van. Well done Home Group 9233!
Jenny Brisbane, Home Group Teacher 9233
Year 11 News End of Year Arrangements Year 11 students at Unley High School are approaching the end of their school year with some important weeks and events coming up. All students are expected to attend the Year 8-11 Awards Ceremony on Friday 25 November 2016 and take part in all remaining lessons after the Ceremony. This is the last day of lessons for Year 11 students.Year 11 Exam Week will be held from Monday 28 November through to Friday 2 December 2016. Exam timetables will be distributed to students shortly and attendance at all examinations is compulsory for completion of these subjects.The Research Project Summer School will run from 28 November to 9 December 2016 (during weeks 7-8). This will consist of sessions run by teachers for students who are yet to complete their Research Project. As a compulsory requirement of SACE completion, students must achieve a C- or better. Those students who are required to attend the Research Project Summer School and their parents will be notified in the coming weeks.Year 11 students will also receive their preliminary timetables for 2017 before the end of Week 6. Students who have any queries regarding this timetable are asked to see myself or Andrew Hall, Student Counsellor, as soon as possible.All Year 11 students must attend school at 2:00pm on Wednesday 14 December 2016 to receive their School Reports. They must wear correct school uniform on this day. If you need any further clarification on any of these events or dates, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by phone on 8394 5400.I wish all Year 11 students the best for their exams. Richard Whaites, Assistant Principal
Library NewsIt is that time of year again to start looking
in cupboards, under beds, in school bags, in lockers and wherever else your school resources are kept, to make sure all your
library items are returned before the end of the school year.
Students receive automatic emails when they have an overdue Library item.
Items can be returned to either Student Services or the Library.
If you have any queries please phone the Library on their direct number: 8271 5620
ApologyLast newsletter we thanked our sponsors of the Greek Spring
Dance. Unfortunately,we forgot to thank the Hilton Hotel Adelaide for their generosity, so a belated “Thankyou” to the
Hilton Hotel Adelaide.
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Helping Teens Manage their BehaviourWe have great students here at Unley High. However, they are learning to be adults and sometimes as they go through this process, teenagers push everyone’s buttons. If you, or a family friend, has a teenager who is testing the boundaries and pushing buttons, below is some advice from the WebMD website (see link below), which I hope may be of use. There are also some other resources listed, which I invite you to examine at your leisure. Sulking, arguing, lying, and rebelling are just a few of the ways teens misbehave. There’s a good explanation for these bad behaviors. As teens become more independent, they still lack the emotional maturity they need to make informed, thoughtful decisions. The parts of the brain that control decision making and impulse control haven’t fully developed. The combination of autonomy and immaturity can lead to risky teen behaviors, like drinking and smoking, to name only two.You want your children to do the right things, but disciplining teens isn’t easy. When they talk back, you can’t just put them in a time-out like you did when they were toddlers. Effective parenting of teens requires a few adjustments to your discipline strategies.
Smarter, Stronger Discipline Strategies The goal of effective discipline is to gain more control over your kids -- without being too controlling. Set clear rules. Tweens and teens push boundaries to see how their parents will respond. It’s important to establish clear rules, and to have consequences for breaking those rules. For example, the punishment for breaking curfew might be that your teen has to stay home the next weekend. You’ll get less resistance if you involve your kids in designing their own consequences. Just don’t forget that you still have the final say. Put it in writing. so that there can be no misunderstandings, create a formal list of house rules, or type up a behavior contract that you and your teen sign. Post the list or contract on the fridge or in another central location where your kids won’t be able to miss it. Examples of clear rules include: “Curfew is 8 p.m. on weekdays, 10 p.m. on weekends, and no going out until homework is finished.” Anyone who breaks one of these rules loses television for a day. If your kids do break one of the rules, all you have to do is point to the list. Be firm and consistent. Teens are master negotiators and manipulators. They’re adept at spotting any sign of parental weakness. When you waffle and give in to their pleas for leniency, they are going to expect the same response every time they misbehave or break a rule. Being consistent about teen discipline also means that both parents need to be on the same page. If one parent always says “yes” and the other always says “no,” your teen is going to know exactly which one to approach when they want something – “I’ll think about it” or “I’ll speak to your father/mother and get back to you” may help you get out of trouble. While you’re being firm, don’t forget to also be fair and understanding. A little empathy goes a long way when disciplining teens.
Following the outcome of our uniform survey as reported in the previous newsletter, we are happy to be able to show you the prototype of the new Unley High School Polo shirt.The new polo shirt will be available early in 2017. Orders can be placed now for delivery before the beginning of Term 1 and the price will be $26.55. Some sizes of the existing polo are still available for sale for the special price of $10.00 ( only on existing stock while it lasts).There will be a two year phasing in of the new polo shirt, with all students expected to be wearing the new version by Term 1 2019.
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UNLEY HIGH SCHOOLRowing News2016/17 Rowing Captains
On Saturday 5 November the Unley High School Rowing Club proudly announced its leadership team for the 2016/17 rowing season. Our Rowing Captains are responsible for representing the Rowing Club at school functions and events, assist the Rowing Manager when required and most importantly uphold and advance the values and culture of the Unley High School Rowing Club through their actions and attitude. Junior Captains – Annie Size & James PalmerJunior Vice-Captains – Annabel Nettelton & Oliver Neate Senior Captains – Anna Ford & Alistair Rowe Senior Vice-Captains – Cymbie Puce & Hans Siegloff
Matthew Draper Cup 2016
At the beginning of each rowing season the Unley High School Rowing Club holds the Matthew Draper Cup. This fun all club event allows rowers of all ages and gender to combine in a head race format over a distance of 300m. The winner of the Matthew Draper Cup is the rower who finishes the day undefeated. The beauty of this event is that any rower, regardless of age or gender, could win on the day. This year Gabby Grimwade (Year 8) and Tom Ogier (Year 10) took out this prestigious event following a dead heat in the final race of the day. Congratulations Gabby and Tom.
Joshua Whitwell, Rowing Manager
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This is a new competition set up by the UHS Rowing Club Committee There will be 4 timed ergo challenges throughout the season for you to get points – the
rowers with the most points will win! An Award Ceremony will be held before the Head of River
There will be awards for the
Fastest and Most Improved girl and boy
for each year level
As well as medals for the overall
Fastest and Most Improved Boy and Girl
Each group will race the following ergo distances
yr7-8: 1000m
yr8-9: 1000m
yr9-10: 2000m
Seniors: 2000m
The 4 Test Weeks Are
1. Week starting 23rd October
2. Week starting 12th December
3. Week Starting 16th January
4. 2/3 weeks before Head of River (25th March)
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Sports NewsWith the start of term 4 all of our summer weekly sport teams are into their competitions. Our mid-week teams, who have been playing since last term, are recording some great results so we’re hopeful of some grand final competitions later this term. Our badminton teams are doing well and we’re particularly happy with the number of players we have this term which has resulted in an additional team entering the competition since term 1. Our Touch Football Girls have started the season with two wins out of two and our Summer League Volleyballers have also got off to a good start.This term we have less knockout competitions than previous terms, but our Year 8-9 Badminton Girls have done very well to make it through to the minor rounds and will be competing in the finals very soon. We have our year 8-9 Girls’ Softball competition starting soon too.
Term 4 sees a lot of carnivals for our younger students. Three years ago one of our senior students requested a mixed netball competition so Southern Zone Sport got a competition up and running. Since then Unley has always been well represented at this carnival. This year was the first year that mixed netball has been offered to year 8-9 students and again Unley was well represented with three Year 8/9 teams competing. As with the senior competition, our teams were outplayed by netball specialty school, Blackwood, but our players still played really well. Other carnivals to come soon are Year 8/9 handball and, for the first time ever, year 8 to 10 Ultimate Frisbee. We have lots of keen students lining up to play Frisbee and we are lucky enough to have our new Pastrol Care Worker, Ellie Wheatcroft, on board to help them out as she has represented Australia in the sport. We’re also looking forward to Beach Volleyball and a mixed beach sports day which includes paddleboards. Hopefully summer will decide to kick in before those two carnivals!
Congratulations to all of our year 12 students who graduated last week. A number of the year 12’s received Sports Awards for outstanding contribution to sport at Unley High School throughout their time here. Recipients of this award were:
James Aldrdige Brooke Bowering Chelsea Couzner Stephen Dittmar Taylah Gabrisch
Koby Hawes Claire Harris Taj Heald Eddy Holmes Sam James
Will Longshaw Vanessa McGlinchey Arno Norrito Cai O’Loughlin Mackenzie Slaughter
Lily Walker
An additional sports award is The Brownhill Creek Good Sportsmanship Award given to just two students who have been outstanding in their representation of Unley High School in the area of sport in regard to the volume of sport they have played, their high level of sportsmanship and commitment and the example they set for younger students. The 2016 recipients of this award were Chelsea Couzner and Eddy Holmes. Congratulations to all of the year 12 sports awards recipients and we wish them, and all year 12’s, good luck for their exams and future endeavors. I look forward to seeing many of them back here as coaches and umpires!
Anna Henderson, Sports Coordinator
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UNLEY HIGH SCHOOL The Utmost for the Highest
NEWSLETTER 7. November, 2016TERM 2 DIARY DATES......Nov 14 -23 Year 12 ExamsNov 22 Year 7 Family Information Night 6.30 - 7.30 George Creswell HallNov 22 Year 11 Drama Production 6:00pm Performing Arts CentreNov 23 Year 12 Art Exhibition 6:00pm South GalleryNov 25 Year 8 - 11 Awards Assembly 9:00 -10:30 George Creswell HallNov 28 -30 Year 7 Transition VisitsNov 28 -Dec 2 Year 11 ExamsNov 28 - Dec 9 Research Project Summer SchoolNov 30 Phoenix Art Exhibition 6:00pm Mitcham Gallery OneDec 2 Last Day for Year 11Dec 6 Governing Council Meeting 7:00pm Staff RoomDec 9 Last Day for Year 10Dec 12 STUDENT FREE DAY Staff Training Dec 12 -16 Volley Ball Trip ( Melbourne)Dec 13 - 15 Year 9 PresentationsDec 14 Year 8 ShowcaseDec 14 Reports available 2.00pm Home Group Dec 16 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 12.30 DISMISSAL
TERM 1 2017 DIARY DATES........Jan 30 FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR YEARS 8 & 12Jan 31 FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR YEARS 9-11Feb 20 Governing Council Meeting - AGM 7.00 pm Staff RoomMar 13 Adelaide Cup Public HolidayMar 25 Head of the River RegattaMar 28 -31 Year 8 CampMar 28 Governing Council Meeting 7:00 pm Staff RoomApr 13 LAST DAY OF TERM - EARLY DISMISSAL Apr 14 Good Friday Public Holiday
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, all Newsletters are published on our school website. Hard copies are no longer issued to students unless specifically requested. To ensure that you stay informed of our school activities, newsletters and announcements you must register to be notified of new information posted on our web-site. Visit www.uhs.sa.edu.au click on Announcements and then complete the email subscription request. If you are unable to access our website, please write a brief letter which includes your student’s name, Home Group and your signature, then pass to your student’s Home Group Teacher. Arrangements will then be made for you to receive a hard copy.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
8:45am Home Group 9:00am Lesson 1 3 6 5 3 7
9:55am Lesson 2 4 6 (4) 5 3 7
10:45am Recess 11:05am Lesson 3 5 2 1 4 1
12:00pm Lesson 4 Ext. HG 2 1 4 2
12:50pm Lunch 1:30pm Lesson 5 2 5 7 (3) 6 (5) 3
2:25pm Lesson 6 6 (1) 1 Dismissal 7 (2) 4
3:15pm Dismissal
2017 Unley High School Daily Timetable
Our new school timetable moves Home Group to the start of the day instead of after recess in order to improve:1. Pastoral care – As students will meet their Home Group teacher at the beginning of the day, they will each be able to communicate current information.2. Punctuality & consistency - Lesson times and breaks will be consistent.3. Alliance – Our timetable now matches Urrbrae & Mitcham Girls. This helps senior students to access a broader range of subjects.
