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GRANVILLE SOUTH CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 2017

VISIT: http://www.granvilles-h.schools.nsw.edu.au * PHONE: 9892 2654 * FAX: 9892 2764

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Granvillesouthcreativeandperformingartshighschool

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Key Dates

Friday 7th April Last Day of Term 1 for students

Wednesday 26th April First Day of Term 2 for students

Thursday 4th May P & C Meeting - 10.30am

Wednesday 26th April ANZAC Assembly - Periods 1 & 2

Friday 5th May School Athletics Carnival

Tuesday 6th June Iftar Dinner

June Year 12 Half Yearly Reports distributed

Student Achievements Student of the Term - Term 1

Sharfil Khan Year 7

Rayan Obeid Year 8

Fatima Ahmed Year 9

Razzan El Kassab Year 10

Eman Elcheikh Year 11

Hanna Yaakub Year 11

Iasinita Fangupo Year 12

Front Page: Photos from Harmony Day, P&C Federation Meeting, Executive Director visit and Northcott swimming

carnival.

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PRINCIPALS REPORT Term 1 2017 has been another successful term

for Granville South Creative and Performing Arts

High School. We have welcomed new students

to the school, including year 7, celebrated

Harmony Day, participated in several

community partnership programs, run fund

raising BBQ’s at Bunnings, run a year 11

overnight camp, and welcomed many guests to

our school.

Year 12 now have only 2 terms until they have

finished school, so I encourage them to focus on

completing all of their required work, to ensure

they are successful in their HSC. Our 2016 year

12 students have now started at University

(31%), TAFE (12%), or employment. We

congratulate them on their success.

We are continuing this year with involvement in

many programs delivered by community

organisations and have added new partnerships,

including Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and

PCYC. These programs provide students with

opportunities that we cannot offer at school,

assisting in education and student wellbeing.

This year we welcome new staff, including Ms

Dee Saed Al-Deen, as Community Liaison

Officer. She will introduce herself to parents

later in this newsletter and is available on

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

On Friday 24th February we were visited by our

school Executive Director, Ms Jane Simmons and

on Monday 27th March we hosted a Federation

of Parents and Citizens Association of New

South Wales event, which included Principals,

Parents and Community Liaison Officers from

many schools, as well as special guests. We

were delighted to welcome the new NSW

Minister for Education, the Honourable Rob

Stokes to our school. Both of these occasions

gave us the opportunity to showcase the

amazing talent of our students and the

wonderful work that we are doing to support

the learning and wellbeing needs of our

students.

To improve educational opportunities and the

learning environment for students we have

been working on several projects. This term we

have purchased 268 laptops, all for use by

students in the classroom. We have also

transitioned to a new ICT system managed by

the Department of Education, called eT4L, and

added additional wireless access points in the

school. Early next term the boys and girls toilets

in the sport change rooms in the canteen block

will be upgraded. These have not been

accessible to students for many years. The

upgrade will provide new partitions and doors

and ensure all toilets are functioning. We have

also started the process of preparing for

installation of air-conditioning in classrooms,

which requires an upgrade of electricity supply.

Some classrooms have already had air-

conditioners installed, but no more can be done

until the supply of electricity can manage their

use in summer. These projects have been

possible due to Gonski equity finding provided

to our school.

I wish everyone a restful school holiday and look

forward to term 2.

Mrs Melissa Johnston

Visit from Executive Director - Ms

Simmons with Mrs Johnston, Mr McLean

and members of student leadership group





Improving access to Technology at Granville

South Creative and Performing Arts High

School

Students should by now be using new laptops

that have been purchased for all faculties, the

library and ‘The Circle’. We are providing greater

opportunity for student access to technology.

Teachers will no longer have to book a

computer lab for access as they will be able to

take laptops to the classroom. We believe this

will improve educational opportunities for our

students. We have been able to fund this from

the Gonski equity funding that the school

receives.

In the past we introduced the ‘Bring Your Own

Device’ policy, enabling students to bring a

device from home to use with teacher

permission in the classroom. Students can still

bring their own device to school and use when

approved by the teacher, but there will be less

need for this, particularly in relation to mobile

phone use. The school has a policy that requires

parents and students to sign and agree to

appropriate use of devices including mobile

phones. It is expected that students have their

phone off and out of sight and use in class

unless they are specifically required to use them

when approved by the teacher.

There is a tendency for youth of today to rely

heavily on mobile phones, often to the

detriment of their learning and social and

emotional well-being. They have their place and

when used appropriately enable access to

information and communication that enhances

our lives. We understand this and as such have

policy that enables students to have phones at

school. It is expected that students will have the

agreement signed by themselves and a parent

before they bring a phone to school, and that

they will abide by the expectations that we

have.

We know that parents will support us in this

expectation, as we all want students to be

focused on learning in the classroom.

PRINCIPALS REPORT





Term One was very productive and it

commenced with so many events, including

Harmony Day to celebrate our strength in

diversity in our community, our Education

Director Dr Carter and Executive Director Ms

Simmons followed by the visit by the Minister of

Education Mr Stokes, CEO from NESA, Education

Foundation, P&C Federation, colleagues,

Principals, Community Liaison Officers and

parents from schools. The biggest highlight was

welcoming our new students and continuing to

build on our positive rapport with our school

community.

Year 12 have had the opportunity to

individually discuss their future

pathways with myself, their Year Adviser

and our Careers Adviser. Wishing them

all the best with their exams, HSC and

their future pathways this year.

Year 8 students are well prepared to be

engaged in their relentless approach

towards their learning and have been

encouraged to discuss their future

decisions with our staff who are always

willing to support them in their progress.

The Homework Centre will begin early in

Term Two, with teachers supporting and

guiding our students to complete their

tasks. It will be run after school from

3:15-4:15, please pick up a permission

note from the front office.

Our Learning Centre “ The CIRCLE” is

accessible for our senior students every

Friday periods 5&6 with teachers ready

to assist our students with completion of

their assessments, assignments and any

other set learning tasks.

Scripture is on every Friday during period

4. Please pick up permission note from

the front office.

Cyber bullying workshops took place this

term and students were introduced to

many strategies to deal with concerns

when using social media by our Youth

Police Liaison Office Mr Dusan Dakic.

The effort, time and commitment our staff

put into make a difference in our students’

learning outcomes and your continued

support and engagement with our school

are greatly appreciated.

Finally, I would like to wish you a happy and

safe holiday.

Ms Issa

Deputy Principal

Years 8,

10 & 12

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT

Deputy Principal

Ms Issa

Police Liaison Officer Mr Dakic with Ms Issa and students

Minister for Education Mr Stokes with Ms Issa





It is good to see students settled in to the new

school year and engaging in all the learning

experiences that are offered at our school. It is

particularly pleasing to see our new year seven

are beginning to settle in to the routines of high

school life.

I am still concerned about the traffic congestion

outside the school, particularly in the afternoon.

Parents are reminded that traffic regulations

should be followed to ensure the safety of

students and staff when leaving the school.

Council rangers have been outside the school of

late recording infringements.

Those students who catch buses are reminded

that they are to carry the correct Opal card for

their journey. The bus companies count the

number of students using their services and

arrange bus routes around need.

I ask that parents discuss the importance of

punctuality with their children. The school day

begins at 8.50am with roll call. It is essential that

students have arrived at school by this time.

Additionally, students need to be at lessons on

time during the day. Lateness to class interrupts

the learning process for other students in the

class and may result in the lateness being

recorded as a partial truancy.

In conclusion, I wish all students and their

families a restful and safe holiday.

T Price

Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal

Mr Price

School Executive – Mrs Johnston, Mr Price and Ms Issa

Mr Price performing with students





Federation of Parents and Citizens meet with

Minister for Education, Rob Stokes at Granville

South Creative and Performing Arts High

School

On Monday 27th March, Granville South CAPA

HS hosted a discussion forum on parental

engagement, managed by the Federation of

Parents and Citizens Association of New South

Wales.

Guests included Executive from the Federation

of Parents and Citizens Association, Department

of Education executive, Principals, parents and

Community Liaison Officers from primary and

secondary schools, David de Carvalho, CEO of

NESA, David Hetherington, CEO Public Education

Foundation, and Rob Stokes, NSW Minister for

Education.

Our music students performed in A-Quad to

entertain guests as they arrived. Guests were

also welcomed by two of our student leaders,

Hanna and Atelina. Our school canteen did a

wonderful job in catering for the event.

It was a fantastic opportunity for Granville South

CAPA HS to showcase our success.

Melissa Johnston

Principal

Mr Price, Ms Issa, Hanna Yaakub, Mr Stokes, Atelina Rakuli and Mrs Johnston

Mr Price, Ms Issa, Mrs Johnston with special guests including Minister for Education Mr Stokes

Students perform for special guests









News from the administration office ….

Parent Online Payment facility All payments may now be made online. Payments can only be processed with Visa or Mastercard.

Go to the school website – click on ‘make a payment’ and complete all details. To ensure payments are made to the correct areas, eg excursion, subject contributions, etc . please ensure that all information is entered correctly. Subject contributions may be paid in instalments. If students are paying at the school please ensure this is done either before school, recess or lunch with the correct money where possible. Current Family Details – recently family details were posted with student invoices to all families requesting that the information be checked and any changes made and the form returned to the school. Thank you to those parents who have returned the form. If you have not yet returned the form please do so as a matter of urgency to enable the school records to be updated. Current information is essential if the school needs to contact you. If there are no changes simply return the form marked at the top ‘details correct’. Attached is a change of details form if you have misplaced your original copy. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Mrs S Grinyer Business Manager

P & C Association News…

The next P & C meeting will be held on Thursday 4th May at 10.30 am.

Together we can make a difference.

We would love to see as many parents attend as possible. The meeting gives you the opportunity to

hear what the school has planned for the coming terms. Any questions that you have we will

endeavour to answer, however to ensure that the questions can be answered correctly and tabled on

the agenda, please email the school, attention Mrs Grinyer with your questions granvilles-

[email protected]

During term 2 the P & C will be holding a silent auction for a 6 Burner Gas BBQ as a fund raiser. When

the information comes out, please give your support.

Membership fee is $2.00 per year and this give you a voting right at all meetings. This fee may be

paid prior to the meeting and a receipt will be issued.

Sue Grinyer

P&C Secretary



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It is a pleasure to be appointed for the role of CLO at Granville South Creative & Performing Arts High

School. I would like to introduce myself; Bodour SAED AL-DEEN, the new Community Liaison Officer.

My role is to interact with parents in regards to their children and the school with the hope that

parents engagement will assist us to work as a team to build a positive partnership.

I have started organising a Ramadan Iftar (Dinner) for parents and students of Granville South CAPA

High School, which will take place on Tuesday 6th June. I have discussed with an Islamic Organisation

who thankfully are more than happy to help assist us, in order for this day to be successful. I will

happily take any suggestions and ideas.

Feel free to contact me via the school on 9892 2654 where one of my colleagues will redirect your

call to me. I am available Monday, Wednesday and

Thursday 8:30am – 3:00pm.

I look forward to meeting you all !

Bodour

Community Liaison Officer

Community Liaison

Officer

Our new School Community Liaison Officer with guests

attending the Federation of P&C Meeting





On the 21st of March 2017 selected students from the SRC/SLG had the honour of going to the Macarthur Girls High School Prefect Cluster to talk about leadership. I learned a lot from all the other students, especially from the Macarthur Girls SRC team, in how they put their leadership skills into action and get their whole school involved. We all left the girls' school buzzing with ideas and excited about the new possibilities that we could offer our school. The SRC/SLG team will be meeting and discussing positive initiatives we wish to make possible at Granville South Creative and Performing High School, making it an even better school than it already is.

Emma Roulston

Student Representative Council





Welcome back to the 2017 school year. The LIRC is the

learning hub of GSCAPAHS. Your child is able to access the

expertise of a trained Teacher Librarian Mrs Bennett and a very experienced Library Administration

Assistant Mrs Robins to support them in their learning. The LIRC is available to students from 8.30am

in the morning and lunchtime. We are here to assist your child with assignments , assessments and

home work during these times. During class many students come to the LIRC with classroom teachers

to utilise our amazing facilities.

The LIRC has been able to secure funds for recent upgrades. The Computer Lab has been completely

refurbished bringing it into the 21st Century. This includes new cabling (both electrical and data) as

well as workbenches and a collaborative learning space. The mobile electronic whiteboard is now

located in the LIRC for use primarily in the Computer lab but can also be moved to other locations

within the LIRC as required.

Thanks to allocated funding, our 30 wonderful new Laptops are now ready for use. Classes are now

booking into our Research Space and using the laptops in the LIRC. These Laptops are touch screen

with Wi-Fi internet access. The laptops are charged in our secure PCLocs Cabinet which is located on

the Research Floor. These cabinets are hi-tech charging stations which are both safe and easy to use.

Regards,

Mrs Bennett and Mrs Robins

Library and Information

Resource Centre

(LIRC)





I’d like to pass on a genuine thank you for sending the group our way; thank you Mr Sam Abbas, for his enthusiastic, genuine and caring participation; thank you to the wonderful children who shared their ideas, took many conceptual risks, were honest, respectful, thoughtful and present, and who engaged with the complex content and ideas so genuinely; as a teacher and on a personal note, thank you to your school for your ongoing efforts in empowering children who need it. I’m aware that field trips, leadership conferences and the like can be deprioritized in today’s crowded curriculum, so making ongoing efforts in supporting your SRC is especially valuable.

I think the Workshop was a success in that throughout the day I saw examples of the students express others’ values and strengths, identify themselves as leaders, and identify their own leadership styles, attributes, strengths, values and preferences. They also showed a keen interest in the transition of the Female Orphan School building from orphanage to psychiatric hospital through to its current home of the Whitlam Institute, reading room, archive, galleries and permanent exhibition of the Whitlam legacy. The students asked many questions and expressed many ‘a-ha’ moments, such as learning about the possible causes of lunacy 100 years ago. They also had a lot of fun in the boardroom and on the WSU campus.

Praising comments from Mr Stephan Zissermann about our students. Education and Outreach Officer Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University

Mapping the Future through

Leadership





On Monday 20th March, 31 Year 11 students set off for, what would hope to be, a trip to be

remembered for the rest of their lives. Three days and two nights were spent at Milson Island Sport

and Recreation Centre, participating in archery, fishing, challenge ropes, the giant swing, and kayaking.

Highlights of the camp, other than the awesome activities, included excitable card games, bonding

sessions with staff and students and the hilarious reaction one person had to a particular activity on

day one. Overall, the camp was a huge success and an experience we, and the rest of the attendees,

will never forget. This camp would not have been possible without the help and support of many

people, and for that we give our deepest thanks. Special mention to Mrs Paradisis, whom without her

organisation and special skills in Fundraiser BBQ’s, we would not have been able to attend camp at

such a reduced cost. Countdown is on for the next camp! Who will be going next time?!

Miss Tsaloukas and Mr Abbas

YEAR 11 CAMP





HARMONY DAY





TAS Faculty

FACULTY REPORTS

Year 9 Industrial Technology Wood Coffee Table Practical Project

Year 12 Major Work For HSC 2015

Year 7 & 8 Technology Mandatory Year 7-Door Stops, Year 8-Multi-purpose boxes

Year 12 Major Work For HSC 2017

Year 9 Industrial Technology Wood Coffee Table Practical Project

Kohlahse Cherrington

Kevin Dang

Amer Abu-Issa





PD/H/PE Faculty

Be All In – This term selected students were given the exciting opportunity to be a part of the ‘Be All In’ program. This 10 week ‘sports and development’ program was presented by the Bulldogs and Western Sydney University and aimed to support new and emerging communities by encouraging social cohesion through sport. Students travelled to one of three venues each week of Term 1 - Belmore Sports Ground, Western Sydney University and Auburn Youth Centre, where they participated in sports skill clinics and educational sessions presented by local community partners. Students learned valuable lessons on self-esteem, affirming diversity, dealing with challenges, rights and responsibilities and conflict resolution. Participants also had the opportunity to visit Belmore Sports Ground, the training ground of the NRL Bulldogs, Here they were treated to a guided tour of the facility, ending in a run around the ground itself. Students also enjoyed drumming workshops, a day out at the University of Western Sydney’s Open Day, and some basic self-defence lessons. Our students thoroughly enjoyed their experience and deserve a big congratulations for the way they stepped out of their comfort zone and got involved in all activities, Students built and developed friendships, developed new skills and grew in confidence, and were recognised and praised more than once by staff and facilitators of the program for their exemplary behaviour. Well done to our Granville South Creative and Performing Arts participants, they have done their school proud!





Knockout Touch Football

On Thursday 9th March 2017 the following students participated in a knockout touch football game

against Merrylands HS -

Allanah Macatangay Atelina Rakuli Akosita Masima Siu-Ki Moana Finau Brodie Dillon Amira Charrouf Iasinita Fangupo Ebony Coker Haitelensiu Sio Margaret Langi

It was an enthralling contest. Our girls displayed excellent sportsmanship and played with great spirit and passion, but unfortunately come up just short from a victory. Congratulations to all the girls for their effort and outstanding performance.

Miss Rama PDHPE Teacher/Open Girls Touch Football Coach





VET Sports Coaching Term 1 update

On Thursday 9th February 2017 the following Year 11 VET Sport, Fitness and Recreation students assisted staff at the school swimming carnival - Bradley Salekiki Jakob Kaihea Margaret Langi Amira Charrouf Sui-Ki Moana Finau Connor Morgan Atelina Rakuli Zacharia Merhi Khaled Ajaje Students worked tirelessly all day in the heat as time keepers and runners

On Thursday 16th February 2017 the following Year 11 VET Sport, Fitness and Recreation students

assisted staff at Blaxcell St PS Swimming Time Trials -

Zeinab Al Mousawi Sui-Ki Moana Finau Jakob Kaihea Bradley Salekiki Margaret Langi Zacharia Merhi Connor Morgan Atelina Rakuli Amira Charrouf Students performed their duties as timekeepers and recorder of results with confidence and professionalism. Contratulations to all students for their ongoing assistance, effort and participation in whole school and community sporting events. Miss Rama VET Sports Coaching/PDHPE Teacher





Swimming Carnival Success

The 2017 Swimming Carnival saw Red and Gold teams battle it out for first position with many of our students participating in both competitive and novelty events. Many students excelled on the day and one in particular Bilal El-Arab who produced some excellent times in the butterfly, freestyle and breaststroke, allowing him to progress to the next level at Regionals to cement a position in the NSWCHS swimming team. Well done to everyone on the day and look forward to the Athletics Carnival in Term 2.

House Colour Results:

RED: 236 point

GOLD: 192 points

BLUE: 190 points

GREEN: 174 points

Champion Swimmer, Champion student

Bilal El-Arab has proven to be a reckoning force this year in swimming and has proven that with broken

school records and progressing to the regionals and state for representative swimming. With

aspirations to swim at the Olympic stage, he has proven to have what it takes to commit himself fully

to his training program and school. Waking up 4:30 every morning to complete his training, attend

school and participating in extra sessions in the afternoon indicates his love and devotion

Bilal El-Arab - Year 11





Girl Power at the Parramatta Eels

Congratulations to Brodie Dillon and Akosita Masima for their selection in the Tarsha Gale Cup team for the Parramatta Eels. The Tarsha Gale Cup is a newly formed rugby league competition for elite female athletes and it is great news to see we have two of our own playing in the competition. We are very lucky to have such gifted athletes attending Granville South CAPA High School and hope to see them succeed in their future endeavours. Well done.

Grade Sport and School Sport

Thank you to all staff and students who have been involved in this terms Tuesday sport. Term 1 proved to be a difficult one due to the amount of cancellations because of wet weather. We will have new sports introduced for next term and hope to have better weather permitting us to play sport.

Mr L Latulipe

PDHPE Faculty

Sports Coordinator

Brodie Dillon Akosita Masima





School Spirit and Volunteer Work

Year 12 and Year 11 students have been taking on Bunning’s BBQ Fundraisers in order to help

financially support events in their final two years of school. Volunteering their own time on Sundays

from 9am to 4pm, these students can be found cutting up to 30kg of onions, preparing over 650 bread

rolls and sausages, cleaning up workstation and conversing with the public, sometimes in extreme heat

or even torrential rain! Whilst it can be very tough to tackle the weather, students have represented

Granville South CAPA High School extremely well. These students are to be commended for their

efforts in supporting their classmates and their great citizenship. These fundraisers would not have

been possible without the help of staff and we thank them for their contributions; Mrs Paradisis, Ms

Azzi, Miss Tsaloukas, Mr Tsekas, Mr Abbas and Ms Zhang.





Year 12 BBQ

This term Year 12 participated in a BBQ at Bunnings Villawood on Saturday 18th March. They had a long, but fun day selling over 600 sausages and drinks. Money raised will go towards the Year 12 Formal. A big thank you to Ms Tsaloukas and Mr Tsekas and all the year 12 who came and helped on the day.

Year 12 Fundraiser - Line Up - Surfing with Wayne Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Prize – Surf Lesson Voucher - includes Surfing lesson for 2 people, wet suit rental and surfboard rental. Voucher expires - 31st December 2017. Tickets on sale up to the end of Term 2. Please see Ms Izmailov in the Support Staffroom or Mrs Azzi in the Science Staffroom for tickets

Mrs Azzi

Year 12 Year Adviser





Mathematics Faculty

The Mathematics faculty would like to welcome everybody back to 2017 and a

special welcome to Mrs Sujeevan to our faculty. We have had a wonderful

start to the year where we have seen the students highly engaged in their

learning. This year we will be incorporating more project based learning in the classroom and in our

assessments.

Just a reminder to all parents and students that we will continue with our Mathletics program in 2017.

The majority of the mathematics homework will done through Mathletics and we request that all

parents and carers encourage their children to complete their Mathletics homework online at home.

This term we have already seen many achievements in Mathletics with a number of students receiving

Bronze and Silver Awards.

Congratulations to the following students who have achieved either Bronze or Silver Awards

Bronze

1. Maria El Kassab 22. George Tannous

2. Yusu Dandan x 2 23. Quy Truong Ha

3. Rwenna Amituanai x 3 24. Hamzah Malas

4. Hamzah Din 25. Daniel Zappia Silver

5. Zainab Al-Faham 26. Alnaz Bashardost 1. Taylan Yilmaz

6. Sare Sadak 27. Jennah Frankel 2. Zainab Al-Faham

7. Layal Ajaje 28. Rose Hadaway 3. Nouhou Barry

8. Majiid Alesbahi 29. Francis Hill x 2 4. Maya Bahwiche

9. Rida Al-Faham 30. Juliette Kachour 5. Rayan Obeid

10. Maryam Trad 31. Kristina Kaihea 6. Mert Yildirim

11. Rayan Obeid 32. Dilara Karagoz 7. Razzan El Kassab

12. Mert Yildirim 33. Hadja Koroma x 2 8. Sydney Malu

13. Razzan E Kassab 34. Sydney Malu x 4

14. Sajjad Alkhafji x 2 35. Slaimen Mustafa

15. Mohamad Alesbahi x 2 36. Ella Dib

16. Zinab Al-Shinawa x 2 37. Fatima El Kassab x 2

17. Yasaman Ghamrai Nejad x 3 38. Sayed Zabihullah Ahmadi

18. Salehipa Salekiki 39. Hayder Al-Zwee

19. Jacob Garzoli 40. Hassan Hammoud

20. Mohamed Alameddine 41. Luke Whaanga

21. Caleb Krupowicz 42. Petelo Ika

43. Aaron Shindy

Mr Nagi

Head Teacher Mathematics





CAPA Faculty

A quick word from the CAPA Faculty:

This year we are pleased to welcome 20 new Year 7 students, and a handful of students from other year groups, into our CAPA Ensembles program for 2017 following successful auditions. 2017 looks to be another big year for our Circus, Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts Ensembles and we're incredibly pleased with the progress of our students as they prepare for some upcoming performances and showcase opportunities. Keep up the hard work, Ensembles! As Year 12 prepare to present their Major Projects, Performances, and Bodies of Work for the 2017 Higher School Certificate, students have been attending showcases and exhibitions of exemplary works from the 2016 HSC. Our students attended OnStage (Drama), Callback (Dance), Art Express (Visual Arts) and Encore (Music) to witness and reflect upon the excellent achievements of students in their courses. We hope that our Year 12 students continue to reflect on the work presented at these excellence showcases and consider the time, effort, and dedication required to achieve Band 6 results in the Creative and Performing Arts. We look forward to reporting on the excellent achievements of our Elective and Ensemble CAPA students as the year progresses. Keep up to date with our performances and events via the school's Facebook page. Already CAPA students have presented as part of official school functions and whole school events including Harmony Day, with many more events still to come in 2017.

Mrs C Collins HT CAPA





Support Faculty

Ancient Egyptian Mummies Excursion

This Term, S4 and S5 classes have been investigating Ancient Egypt as part of their Stage

6 History Life Skills Coursework. On Friday 10 March 2017, S4 and S5 were given the rare

opportunity to attend Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives Exhibition at the

Powerhouse Museum in the City.

S4 and S5 came face to face with six mummies selected from the British Museum

collection that lived and died in Egypt between 1800 and 3000 years ago.

Along these mummies, students were able to view 3D CT scan visualisations that unlock

hidden secrets of mummification and provide a unique insight into the everyday lives of

ancient Egyptians.





Students also were able to experience through their sense of smell as to how Ancient

Egyptians were mummified.

This collection; from the British Museum, have used new scientific research to discover

more about the lives of these people, their health and the processes of mummification.

Each of the showcased mummies has been carefully chosen in order to reveal various

aspects of the mummification process, religious belief and family life.

This Exhibition was enjoyed by all the students and it was a pleasure to take such a well

behaved group of students to see such an amazing exhibition.

Ms Armont Mrs Stables Ms Menezes Head Teacher Support Unit Support Unit Teachers





- RITES Program Year 9 boys program will be commencing in week 2 term 2. Students selected please

return you note by Friday 28th April

- Industry Explorer Links Program will be commencing on Wednesday 3rd May. Students must return

their notes by Friday 28th April .

University of Sydney Your Path to Uni

25 May. 6.00 to 8.00pm

Park Royal Hotel, Parramatta

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-path-to-the-university-of-sydney-registration-33104093234

21 June. 6.00 to 8.00pm

Whitlam Library, Cabramatta


Meet University Staff and Students

University staff and current students will be on hand to answer questions and discuss options about

available degrees and careers – and anything else you want to know!

Year 10 Subject Selection Seminar

Subject selections and ATAR, a presentation on mathematics, subject selection and useful resources.

Year 11 and 12 Parent Seminar

A seminar for parents and carers of Year 11 and 12 students on how to support your child through the

HSC. It will focus on support services, mental health and resilience, finances, and ATAR – as well as

university applications and transition admission, scholarships and alternative pathways.

GSCAPAHS CAREERS CORNER

PARENTS/TEACHERS/STUDENT COURSES

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17 May. 4.30pm to 7.30pm

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be helpful, even inspiring. That’s why we’re bringing together some of the most successful Chartered

Accountants in the country in one room. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and seek

advice about the exciting possibilities a career in business offers.

http://events.charteredaccountantsanz.com/events/sydney-meet-the-business-leader-2017/event-

summary-65ec61ddd18c40f596b432c3261ca678.aspx?lang=en&sms=1

Sydney Writers' Festival student sessions

22 May - Walsh Bay

25 May - Parramatta

SWF and NESA present Student Sessions, a full day of events for Years 9–12 students, featuring some

of the world's most engaging minds speaking on topics linked to the NSW school curriculum, including

a Shakespeare expert, a renowned economist and a leading writer on climate change.

More info: https://www.swf.org.au/studentsessions

HSC in July Holidays

Preliminary Subject and HSC Subject study preparation lectures.

https://hscintheholidays.com.au/our-program/

UNSW HSC Study Session - Biology

21 April. 10.00am to 12.00pm

Museum of Human Disease, Samuels Building, UNSW Kensington Campus

http://med.unsw.edu.au/event/hsc-study-session-biology

Western Sydney University Mid-Year Information Day

20 May. 10.00am to 2.00pm

Parramatta City campus, 169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta

A great opportunity to speak one-on-one with academics about your options and to get a feel for

campus life.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/future_students_home/events/mid-year_information_day

Western Sydney U Day

30 May

Senior high school students can experience a day at Parramatta South campus on

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/future_students_home/events/westernsydneyuday



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https://www.swf.org.au/studentsessions

https://hscintheholidays.com.au/our-program/

http://med.unsw.edu.au/event/hsc-study-session-biology

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/future_students_home/events/mid-year_information_day

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/future_students_home/events/westernsydneyuday



ANU Maths Day

20 May

Young maths enthusiasts from across the region find out how their numbers measure up when they

battle it out in a test of mind and muscles. Teams of five Year 12 students take part in mathematical

challenges designed to build teamwork skills and promote a love of maths.

http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-maths-day

UTS Business Info Night

26 April. 5.30pm to 8 .00pm

If you are considering a professional career in business, accounting, economics, finance, management,

marketing or related fields, this is your best opportunity to explore your options and hear from

students and academics.

http://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/upcoming-events-and-info-

sessions/undergraduate-info-sessions-2

UTS Discover Nursing & Midwifery

15 June - Discover Nursing. 5.30pm

12 July - Discover Nursing. 5.30pm

3 May. Discover Midwifery. 5.30pm

http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-and-brochures/discover-

sessions

Vantage Automotive Apprenticeship Vacancies

Volvo, Skoda, Audi, Volkswagon apprenticeships across NSW.

(02) 8014 8990 or [email protected]

http://www.vantageautomotive.com/

OPEN DAYS

TAFE



http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-maths-day

http://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/upcoming-events-and-info-sessions/undergraduate-info-sessions-2



http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-and-brochures/discover-sessions

http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-and-brochures/discover-sessions



http://www.vantageautomotive.com/



BMIHMS Career Focus Days

11 to 13 July

7 to 9 November

28 to 30 November

A 3 day residential program for students considering a career in the hospitality industry, designed for

those aged 16 and over. This program gives prospective students insight into what it’s really like to

study at BMIHMS and is held at both our Practical Learning and Executive Business Centre.

Contact T +61 2 9307 4600 or email [email protected]

http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/your-hospitality-career/career-focus-days/

Whitehouse Institute of Design 2017 Graduate Exhibition & Parade

28 November. 11.00am for 12.30pm runway show.

Bookings open in September .

2 Short Street, Surry Hills

Celebrating design thinking, creativity and innovation, showcasing the work of graduating students

from across Creative Direction & Styling, Fashion Design and Interior Design disciplines.

http://www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/about

JMC Academy Info Session

17 May. 6.00pm to 7.00pm

561 Harris Street, Ultimo, Sydney

Animation, games design, digital design, film, sound, song writing and music performance.

http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/information-sessions/jmc-academy-information-sessions

CG Spectrum 2 Week Trial

Begins 18 April

Open Week gives you access to the 2-weeks of any Industry Diploma of your choice, letting you

interact with the Mentors who could be teaching you, check out the assignments and course content

and see whether our online model suits your learning style.

https://www.cgspectrum.edu.au/free-trial-course

COLLEGES



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http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/your-hospitality-career/career-focus-days/

http://www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/about

http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/information-sessions/jmc-academy-information-sessions

https://www.cgspectrum.edu.au/free-trial-course



St Patrick’s Institute of Education Info Days

11 June. 11.00am

17 September. 11.00am

12 November. 11.00am

Diplomas in Business Admin, Business, Marketing & Communication, Leadership & Management.

University pathways to Notre Dame, ACU, CSU & UNE.

Contact: [email protected]

http://www.spie.edu.au/

Bedford College Open Days

Glebe Campus Open day. 2 September. 9.00am to 3.00pm

Norwest Campus Open Day. 9 September . 9.00am to 3.00pm

Business, Child Care, Management, Community Services.

Throughout the year, Bedford College also conducts private tours of the college campus for interested

students, families, and teachers. Booking times for tours are available on 1300 174 174.

http://www.bedford.edu.au/




http://www.spie.edu.au/

http://www.bedford.edu.au/







Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School

Principal A Community and Selective School Focusing on Student Engagement and Success

Melissa Johnston

53 Rowley Road, Guildford NSW 2161 Tel: 9892 2654 Fax: 9892 2764

Email: [email protected]

Purchase and delivery of food during the school day

It has come to my attention that a small number of students are eating food from local businesses purchased through the school day and also arranging delivery of food to the school, including the perimeter fencing. This is considered a breach of our schools Code of Conduct, and as such will be managed following our school discipline and behaviour management processes. We have a duty of care for the safety, security and well-being of our students. If students want to bring their own food to school then it must be from home or purchased out of school hours and packed appropriately in their bags for consumption at appropriate times through the school day. In 2015 Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School entered into an agreement with a new canteen operator. Feedback has been very positive. They offer a range of foods before school, at recess and lunch. Part of the contract with the canteen operator is that they must be informed in advance if students are absent on an excursion, or if food is being provided for an event. Teachers at times may arrange food for special events such as excursions, incursions or celebrations and at these times the food delivery or purchase will be arranged by the teacher with prior approval from Executive staff and notification to the school canteen. We appreciate your support in this matter. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the school to arrange a meeting with the relevant Deputy Principal.

Regards,

Mrs Melissa Johnston

Principal





















SPIRIT OF ANZAC CENTENARY EXPERIENCE





International Convention Centre, Sydney 15 – 27 APR 2017

Free tickets are now available to Australia’s largest and most complex travelling exhibition, the Spirit of Anzac Centenary

Experience.

The Award Winning, interactive exhibition displays over 200 artefacts from the Australian War Memorial, which tell the story of our nation’s involvement in the First World War.

You can watch a preview of the exhibition here.

Free Children’s Activities

As the Sydney Experience falls predominately during the Easter school holidays, we will also be hosting some fun and educational activities, in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial, from Monday 17 to Friday 21 April 2017.

Various sessions will take place throughout these dates. Whether you are a vacation care group or family, you will be able to tour the exhibition, participate in craft sessions, explore artefacts and learn more about service men and women from

the First World War.

Click Here to register your interest in participating in the Free Children's Activities

(You will then be notified by email when bookings to these activities are live)

It really is a once-in-a-lifetime, not to be missed experience.

If you don' t want to attend a holiday activity but just want tickets for the exhibition, visit: www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/book-tickets

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Further digital Marketing assets can be found here:

www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/marketing/sydney

We are utilising Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please do follow us, share any posts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpiritofAnzacCentenaryExperience Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritofanzac @spiritofanzac #spiritofanzac

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http://www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/sydney/activities

http://www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/book-tickets

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