HHS Newsletter Issue 7

Henley High School - Issue 7 - November 2010 1

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Issue 7 - November 2010

Important Dates:

2010 Term Dates Term 1: 27 Jan - 1 Apr Term 2: 19 Apr - 2 Jul Term 3: 19 Jul - 24 Sep Term 4: 11 Oct - 10 Dec

Our Philosophy: The Henley High School Community values a diverse learning environment supporting all

students to achieve their best as future global citizens.

Our Values: Respect, Responsibility, Equity and

Achievement.

Contact Us:

Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach 5022 Ph: (08) 8355 7000 Fax: (08) 8355 7070

Email: [email protected] Website: www.henleyhs.sa.edu.au

Important Dates:

2010 Term Dates Term 1: 27 Jan - 1 Apr Term 2: 19 Apr - 2 Jul Term 3: 19 Jul - 24 Sep Term 4: 11 Oct - 10 Dec

Our Philosophy: The Henley High School Community values a diverse learning environment supporting all

students to achieve their best as future global citizens.

Our Values: Respect, Responsibility, Equity and

Achievement.

As this is the final newsletter for 2010, it is appropriate to reflect on what has mostly been a very exciting and rewarding year at Henley High. We gained full International Accreditation following almost 12 months of very hard work. We opened our Trade Training Centre and launched the Advanced Technologies Project. We rolled out almost 450 laptops to our year 8 and 9 students. We applauded the achievements of many of our students, and grieved when Cory Siemers was tragically killed in a car accident. Many of his Henley mates only last week were successful in being drafted into the AFL. We have met many old scholars, including ex- students who supported our aspiring engineers, and made a commitment to have a focus on this network in 2011. Our Special Sport students went to Hunter Valley Sports School on exchange for the first time. Dance will be part of our Special sport program for 2011. We now have a kiln in the arts centre to support pottery, an operating commercial kitchen, and formal working agreements with Adelaide University and a number of local employers. We signed on 15 school based apprentices. Henley continues to be recognised as one of the flagship government schools in Adelaide. It has a very stable, committed and professional staff, supportive parents and fun, very capable and committed students – mostly. Our enrolments have been maintained – facility limitations

have meant we have been unable to accept most of the daily requests for additional places. The waiting list for additional 2011 year 8 positions alone is the biggest ever! We do at this time need to make some farewells. Darryl Ashby, our Deputy Principal for the past 6 and a half years, has taken up a leadership role at a new school; we sincerely thank him for his contribution. Carolyn OReilly, Rose Treilibs and Jeff Searle will retire at the end of this year. Barb Kwiatek, Greg Oleschenko and Deborah Dodd leave us after lengthy stays while Cameron Bedeau, Rebecca Parquette, Geoff Barreau, Greg Kurtzer, Laura Piovesan have been with us in 2010. We sincerely thank them for their contributions to Henley High School. We also need to acknowledge the support of our Council in 2010 and wish them well in their deliberations about converting to a Governing Council in 2011. On behalf of our community, please accept our best wishes for the coming festive season and we look forward to an equally productive year in 2011.

Liz Schneyder Principal

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2011 Scholarships

2011 SCHOLARSHIPS

The council will be offering 4 $1000 Scholarships per year for next 3 years which can be used at discretion of parent/caregiver towards the

successful student's education - uniform, excursions etc - but must cover fees.

Eligible - Senior students in years 10 - 12 from 2011

Scholarship to exist for all future years of successful student's education at Henley

Selection Criteria - to support the retention of highly successful and academic students at Henley from 2011 - students must have a history of academic success,

support of the school's culture and evidence of a clear pathway through and post school.

Applicants to be sought from the staff and community, with cut off being the end of week 1, 2011. A panel comprising Principal or delegate, chair of council and student

rep from SVC or prefects will make decisions in week 2. Liz Schneyder


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VISIT to HHS by the Kofu Daiichi High School 2011

From March 13th to March 19th (Monday March 14th is a public holiday) students from Kofu will attend HHS for 5 school days. This is the 7th year HHS has hosted students and each year both the HHS families and Kofu students have had a wonderful experience. I would like to organise most of the Homestays during this term so would appreciate your support in the provision of accommodation for their stay. Could you please complete the reply slip during the next 2 weeks. I understand that it is sometimes difficult to think beyond Christ-mas but your help will ensure that this program is a success. The students will need accommodation for 7 nights and will appreciate the opportunity to join in with everyday family routines. They will attend HHS with their HHS buddy during the day. If you can assist, but need additional information please contact me or Ms Mandy Matz on 8355 7003. Could you please complete the reply slip and return it to the Student Services Office during the next 2 weeks. Please do not feel this is a binding commitment as I realise that in any family things can change most unexpectedly! My office is in Room 129 if students want to discuss the program with me. I look forward to hearing from you all! Naomi Bond International Student Program Manager _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Please return this slip to Student Services. Student’s name: _____________________________________ Care Group : _________ I am happy to host a student in March for the Kofu Daiichi High School visit from 13th March, 2010. Parent Signature: ______________________________


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While we exchange students were producing a magazine about our experience at Henley High School, the other students in our English as a Second Language class were writing arguments for their opinions on global issues they are interested in. Their selected issues were...

Should we do something to stop global warming? Why should we stop Acid rain? Can we prevent hunger in the world? Is it good to give the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo? Should we protect Biodiversity? Should humans stop using fossil fuels? Why should we reduce car use? Should Australian troops stay in Afghanistan? Is Australia a good place to live?

I think the students chose really actual and important issues about the world. They are good to discuss and to think about. We know some of them from the news and because we feel or notice it by ourselves. We have to start thinking about important issues and start to get active to do something for the next generations and our generation. Leonie Schacherer Exchange student from Germany Ms. Gray’s Year 10 ESL

Comment from an Exchange Student

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES

In 2011 the uniform shop will be open on the

following days:

Tuesday 8-9 am Wednesday 8-9 am Thursday 3-4 pm

Uniform price lists can be downloaded from the school website.

The email address for the uniform shop is [email protected]

We look forward to serving students and parents in the new school year.

REPORTING ABSENCES

To report any absences please contact the school

through Students Services on

8355 7014 or

8355 7015

A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE FROM HENLEY HIGH SCHOOL


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Michael Bellati and Henley High students Chanelle Andris and Kristina Fletcher, with his project”Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Utilis-

ing Bio-inspired Vision”

Shevron Lobo (2nd. From left), his project team with their “Cricket Bowling Machine”. Winner of

best Commercial Project

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On Wednesday 27th October thirty Year 11 and Year 10 students from our Physics and Science classes travelled to the Goyder Pavilion, Wayville Showgrounds to take part in the annual visit to the Adelaide University Engineering Expo. This Expo which is an important part of our Science calendar is run by the School of Mechanical Engineering Adelaide University to showcase final year student projects.

Our students were impressed by the quality of projects this year. It was also extremely pleasing and with a great deal of pride that we were able to introduce to our students old scholars of Henley High school who were part of the final year teams presenting their projects. Each of these old scholars spoke to our students about the benefits of studying Science and Mathematics, what engineering has to offer and describing their projects in detail.

Old Scholars and their projects The photographs below show Henley High s c h o o l O l d s c h o l a r s a n d their projects. Overall Winner on the day was David Caldecott and h is team for their “Micycle”. David Wilke and h i s t e a m w o n t h e b e s t Aerospace project. Congratulations to our Old Scholars we wish them continued success in their future careers.

ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE

David Caldecott (left) with Henley High stu-dents Marshall Tearle, Kristina Fletcher and Chanelle Andris and his project: “Micycle” A

project winner on the day.

Christopher Penny with his “Autonomous Micro-drone” won best project in

Aerodynamics.

David Wilke (4th from left) his team and their project “External burning scramjet” a Project

winner on the day.

“EDWARD 2010” a project utilising the power of modern control techniques

David Wilke and his team launched their project “External burning scramjet” at Woomera Test

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Students in semester two, year 10 Visual Art have been developing many-layered paintings and sculptures related to the theme of 'Human Figures'. Year 11 art students have explored themes, materials and techniques of their own choosing. Jay Bennett My sculpture is named Daisy. It is inspired by the thought of taking something so simple and turning it into something that inspires you and makes you happy. My initial idea was to show flowers gradually opening. First I made drawings of a classmate, then I made a small model using paper clay and finally, I took the measurements of the same student - these measurements were the boundaries of my sculpture, meaning it is in the correct proportions of a human being. The next step was to make paper cut outs of the body parts. I used these cut outs as patterns to construct the body; for this stage of the process we used chicken wire. After this, I wired everything together, spray-painted the body yellow and then I decorated it. For the decorations, I used paper cupcake pans (or patty pans). I crumpled up the ends, folded them and then turned them into flowers; I fastened them to the sculpture using thin wire.

The finished product is colourful and is a variation of my initial idea, but I think it looks excellent.

Ruby Smith, Year 10 student

My sculpture is pink with white ribbons, and a white mask with a pink ribbon painted on it. The reason for the colours and my inspiration for this project is cancer, focusing on breast cancer. My family has been affected by cancer of many types over many years, so I wanted to take this opportunity to make something in memory of all that they’ve gone through.

The mask represents the pink ribbon in the breast cancer sign and the white ribbons attached to the body represent all the types of cancer that a person can suffer from. The initials on the ribbons are the initials of the people who are related to (or are known by) the people in my class; those who have died, survived or are still suffering from cancer.

The ribbon on the back that says ‘2009, Emma Bland’ is dedicated to my best friend who died early last year.

Caitlin Tait Year 10 student

YEAR 10 AND 11 ART WORK

Art work by Ruby Smith

Art work by Caitlin Tait

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Bryce Parker, Year 11

Bryce Parker, Year 11

Ruby Smith, Year 10

Kimberley Chuong, Year 10

Tarryn Chambers, Year 10

YEAR 10 AND 11 ART WORK CONT’D

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AJ Coronel, Year 10

Ashleigh Robertson, Year 10

Tkay Maidza, Year 10

Marshall Tearle, Year 10 Anna Arthur-Worsop, Year 10


Morgan Hipps, Year 10 Erik Praekelt, Year 10 Yungu Jung, Year 10

Lauren Andris, Year 11

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Becky Graetz, Year 11

Brigette Rivers, Year 11

Luca Muench, Year 10


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sent to the parent’s nominated email account; we believe this form of communication is less intrusive and a more accurate process to legally advise parents of unexplained non-attendance.

Finally a few reminders for families who have take home laptops;-

Over the holidays our technical staff will not be available from Friday December 10th 2010 until Monday January 10th 2011 for technical support

It remains the family’s responsibility to

secure the laptop at all times and as advised previously we are unable to provide insurance cover off site. Please check your home and contents insurance policy to ensure coverage. Any damage, loss or theft the school will seek recovery of costs.

Brenton Evans

Assistant Principal; Technology

Like to thank the teachers who have been challenged to find solutions and in particular the hard working SSOs. Their commitment and energy have been outstanding.

Repairs; we have experienced a component failure that has taken time to isolate. Once the fault was identified and replacement components tested we have proceeded with a “whole of fleet” replacement; this has occurred over the last few weeks and we are very pleased with the support ACER has provided.

As a part of the review process the following changes have been put into place for next year to improve service and learning opportunities for students. The changes and improvements are:- Establishment of a one stop HELP DESK

AREA that incorporates increased working space for “on site” technical services to allow an expanded diagnostic and minor repairs provision.

An additional Technical Support Officer has been employed to further improve service.

Linked to the establishment of the HELP DESK we with ACER’s support will now be able to provide a “hot swap” loan of a laptop for any laptop being serviced or repaired.

We have also negotiated an extension to the warranty of our existing fleet to four years.

To further improve communications we are currently working with our Learner Management Software Provider (Scholars) to have in place an automated email non-attendance advice to parents. Next year for any student with an unexplained absence at 12.00pm, an advisory email will be

MIDDLE SCHOOL LAPTOP PROGRAM

After a year of the middle school having an allocated laptop for each student it is now an opportunity to reflect/review and inform our school community of progress. As one of the first schools to take on the 1:1 laptops in South Australia we are pleased with our efforts but readily acknowledge we are very much a “work in progress”.

The successes;-

All students in the middle school have now access to an allocated laptop; ownership and anywhere, anytime internet access

Henley has a robust wireless network where student access our network anywhere on our campus (including ovals)

For the most part we have found our students responding positively to the challenges of “owning” their machine whether the machine is a take-home or school only allocated

Our middle school teachers have responded very enthusiastically to their new teaching environment and all the expectations/challenges it brings.

The challenges:-

We have had to evolve and refine operating processes and service protocols as issues have arisen. I would

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use ratios to create scale models of a section of the wall. The class worked in pairs over two weeks to build their section of the wall. Students thoroughly enjoyed the task and were really pleased with the results of their hard work.

During English and SOSE students participated in several different discovery activities and learnt basic phrases in Mandarin Chinese like, hello (nǐhǎo) and my name is... (wǒ jiào...). Students also learnt some hanzi (Chinese characters or pictograms). Through our study we had learnt that China was known to the Chinese as The Middle Kingdom so learnt the hanzi

for China was 中国 Zhōng guó where 中 (Zhōng) means middle. Students also explored the history of the lantern and made their own lanterns as well as looking at acrobatics and dance, Chinese astrology and kung fu. The classes also viewed China Revealed and got an insight into everyday life in modern China and how the past has helped to shape current day China.

As a class we explored the link between food and culture and explored Chinese cuisine before all choosing a recipe to cook. During Maths students learnt to budget for shopping and how to divide and multiply recipes and during English students then

For the first time ever, Henley High students participated in the recently concluded annual APSMO Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO). 17 selected Year 8 students across the Middle School competed in this year’s edition of the APSMO. The overall aim of this competition, in consonance with the theme of our Gifted and Talented program, is to introduce students to important mathematical concepts, to encourage them to develop creative problem solving skills, as well as to spark their lifelong interest in Mathematics. Participating students were all nominated by their respective Year 8 Mathematics teachers for the competition, based on the aptitude, potential and performance which they had exhibited in the subject in the early part of the year.

Students competed on an individual basis within an Olympiad team. They not only completed five separate contests held approximately one month apart between May and September, but also attended weekly one-hour practice sessions prior to each of the Olympiads. Certificates of Participation are proudly awarded to the following: Marie Andrea 08OL3 Jayne Arnold 08FL2 Jessica Gibbons 08MI1 Shannon Harris 08OL3 Luke Langmead 08OL3 Shanna McGrath 08OL3 Travis Miller 08MI1 Jonathan Norodom 08MA2 Matthew Perkins 08OL3 Cassie Pyman 08MA2 Jade Robertson 08OL2 Megan Saffell 08FL2 Jake Scheide 08OL1 Jacob Smith 08MA1 Olivia Smith 08MA2

Christopher Thyer 08OL3 Jessica Turcinov 08OL2

In addition, the 2010 Olympiads Encouragement Award is presented to Megan Saffell for her exceptional effort and progress in the Olympiads. Megan has demonstrated keen attention, interest and spirit of learning in all the training sessions, as well as shown marked improvement in her problem solving skills.

Finally, we congratulate Luke Langmead and Travis Miller for jointly achieving the highest individual scores in the competition. Their outstanding performance places them within the Top 25% echelon of all students who participated in the competition nationwide. Well done, Luke and Travis!

Jeshurun Tan PICO (Person In Charge of Olympiads)

and Coach of the 2010 APSMO Team

During Term 4 the Middle School has had a focus on integrated learning. Integrated learning involves creating cross curricula connections and an inclusive curriculum. 8 Florey has had a focus on looking at China through English, SOSE, Maths and Science. Students have explored a variety of topics and tasks from Ancient China and Chinese inventions such as the compass, abacus and gun powder through to looking at construction of the Great Wall of China and the history of martial arts and playing mah-jong. Students also explored proverbs and sayings and discussed the idea of various character traits in relation to the film Kung Fu Panda.

Maths and Science saw students investigate the building of the Great Wall of China and

2010 Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads (APSMO)

INTEGRATED LEARNING

JJ, Sam and Rhys with their Great Wall scale models


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The esky kept the milk at around 35 degrees so that the cultures would not be killed. Having done this we had half an hour to wait while the cultures did their job.

In the half hour we had to wait we entertained ourselves by watching a few documentaries about cheese making, one specialising in a very expensive brand of French blue cheese which was quite interesting. Watching those documentaries made me realise how precise a process cheese making is, one miscalculated detail and the cheese is ruined. Blue cheese making especially seems to require particular finesse, needing exact temperatures and conditions as it matures. When the half hour had passed we were able to open the esky and add the rennet and water and stir the mixture for 50 seconds while the substance curdled the milk. We then had to wait another 50 minutes while the rennet separated the milk into curds and whey.

The 50 minutes over, we were able to open the esky and cut the curd into cubes to help it separate from the whey. It was really amazing how what had once been a creamy white liquid had become a thick jelly-like substance in just 50 minutes. After cutting the curd we had to leave it in the esky for 20 minutes so that more whey could seep out of the curd. Then we had to open the esky stir the cubes of curd and leave them for another half hour. We repeated this procedure three times until finally enough whey had separated.

At last we were able to put the cubes into the container they would set in, which is called hooping. We each took it in turns to spoon the velvety curd cubes into the containers with a straining spoon, leaving the watery, transparent yellow whey behind.

focused on procedural writing. On November 12 we ventured to the Adelaide Central Market and China Town where students purchased ingredients for their chosen recipes and explored the many different foods on offer in the food court for lunch.

Students then returned home where they prepared a dish for the family and then presented everything they had learnt with a reflection on their cooking task success or failure, in a presentation to the class.

8 Florey 1 also participated in a tourism activity where they were given a budget of $10,000 and asked to design a 10 day tour of China where they needed to visit at least two cities and four tourist attractions. Their tours were then presented to the class. Students enjoyed the task and most were able to avoid the lure of business class airfares and had plenty of money to plan an interesting 10 day trip.

It is hoped in the future we will be able to use our relationships with schools in China so students can link up via video conference and Skype to extend their learning with first hand information and primary sources.

Overall our integrated study of China has been very successful with the majority of students deciding that whilst China is a really interesting place and they’d like to visit, they are happy and thankful to be growing up in Australia.

Alicia Polman and Paul Whaley

On Wednesday the 11th of August, our class made cheese with Mr Egglestone. We were allowed to choose from fetta, which would be ready to eat the next day, or camembert, which would take a week to mature, along with an additional two weeks in the fridge for the skin of the cheese to harden. I decided to make camembert.

To begin with we all separated into groups of 6, I was in a group with Alinta, Neesha, Bryton, Angela and Monique. Between us we were given 4 litres of milk and 1/8 of a teaspoon of starter culture which we had to heat until it was 35 �C, before turning off the heat and pouring the milk into an esky.

Integrated Learning Cont’d

Students at China Town

Cheese Making

Recount


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show and not just the rides and the side shows. Some students indulged in the foods at the show, like dagwood dogs and oversized turkey legs. Overall it was a good day because we got to see all different things, learn about the animals and enjoy the atmosphere of the show.

Our cheese would have to wait a day in this state before being soaked in salt and special fungi, a process called brining, to grow the furry skin of the camembert.

A week later we were able to collect our furry camembert cheeses. I was really surprised at how alien the skin that the fungi had grown over the cheese felt, like the hide of a baby mouse. I decided to keep my cheese in the fridge an extra two weeks at home so that the outer fungi layer could harden as eating the furry skin didn’t really appeal to me and I wanted the middle to be as smooth and thick as possible. My cheese still has to wait another week before I cut it, but the suspense is killing me.

Overall, participating in this cheese making workshop was really interesting and enjoyable. It has inspired me to try the procedure again at home if the cheese that I made works out all right. I found the whole project like doing an edible experiment, exciting and rewarding.

By Rose Crocker, Science 9MA2

On the 8th of September Mawson Year 9’s went on an excursion to the Royal Adelaide Show. The reason we went was to find out information about the different animals and horticulture. We had to walk around the show grounds in groups and find the answers to different questions that our Science teacher had given us. We had to visit the alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, ducks and the flower and fruit hall. Some of the things we learnt at the show were the reasons for farming the animals and the different breeds of the animals; we talked to some of the breeders about their stock and asked them a couple of questions so we could fill in our answers on our work sheet. It was good to see the other side of the .

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Year 9 Science Excursion to the Show

By Staci Digance

Maddi, Caitlin, Olivia, and Liana answering questions about horticulture

Neesha , Billie and Alinta in the sheep pavilion

Laxmi in the alpaca pavilion


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WELL DONE HAPI MURPHY

THE bravery and quick thinking of Year 8 student Hapi Murphy saved his best friend’s life.

Brad Allchurch, a fellow Year 8 student, and Hapi were tunnelling in sand dunes at West Beach after school in October when Brad’s tunnel collapsed on him.

Hapi tried digging Brad out but when he realised it would be impossible on his own he got help from a family on the beach. “I didn’t know whether to leave him or not but I couldn’t pull him out so I left him . . . I went and got them,” Hapi said.

Brad remembered the terrifying seconds as his oxygen slowly ran out.

“Little breaths, really fast, then I couldn’t get any more so I held my breath,” Brad said.

Hapi and the family of strangers dug until they could free Brad.

“I started digging at his legs and there was a gap so he could breathe, when they got there the woman started digging, we pulled on his legs and he came out. He was crying and he was purple,” Hapi said. They used the woman’s mobile phone to ring for an ambulance and both boys went to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital until Brad was able to be discharged four hours later.

Brad’s mother, Deb, said doctors told her Brad’s strength and fitness are what kept him alive.

“It was terrifying, absolutely terrifying, especially when the doctor told me, he said if he wasn’t as strong and as fit as he is he wouldn’t have made it. He was drowning, like drowning in water but drowning in sand,” Ms Allchurch said.

“He was seconds away, that’s how close he was to death.

“But we don’t dwell on that now. Thank God, thank God that Hapi had his quick thinking and did the right thing to save his mate.” Brad and Hapi appeared in The Advertiser on October 23 to warn other beach goers about the danger of tunnelling in sand.

Hapi has been awarded a $200 bank account from the West Beach & Districts Community Bendigo Bank. Profits from the community bank branch are then paid back into the community to schools, kindergartens, sporting groups and volunteer organisations. To help the bank support your community, simply open your account at the West Beach branch – you can then use any other Bendigo Bank branch around Australia. Call into the bank at 695B Burbridge Rd, West Beach or phone 8235 0208.

Written by Amy Noonan

Photographs courtesy of The Advertiser. Photographer: Jo-anna Robinson


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Year 9 Maths: Trigonometry

Students in Mr McLaren’s year 9 Maths Class enjoyed hot chips and icecreams at the Henley Jetty, whilst putting some trigonometric theories into practice. Equipped with, tape measures, large rulers and geoliners, as well as a theodolite, their mission was to measure the length of the jetty without setting foot on it. The results were to be checked on Google Earth later.

Students had to measure the angle from the walkway to the end of the jetty, and measure the distance from this point to the foot of the jetty. Some great results came in, and students got the chance to use a simple but effective method, which is also used to work out the width of an expanse of water, like a river.

Mrs Queen assisted them in their deliberations.

Year 10 Science Students in Mrs Queen’s Year 10 Science class recently used Data logging equipment to help them measure the difference in temperature between a model glasshouse and a control model. Temperature probes were placed in the models, and recorded the temperature at one minute intervals for 30 minutes. This data is then able to be graphed, and the graphs are analysed by students. The Data loggers are being used in a wide range of classes for many applications, and are fun to work with.

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Katherine Queen measures the angle with the theodolite

Ashley Williams, Jordan Saprinidis and Drew Ogg in the field during their

greenhouse experiment

Chloe Barr, Shaine Bates and Brittney Capel finish their measurements. Students in 9FL 1 setting up the

theodolite

Brandon Rayfield and Alex Roberts setting up the Data Logger

Harrison Lowe and Rob Mclaren


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Adelaide University recently invited a group of year 10 students from Henley High School to visit the Institute of Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS). Photonics is a branch of science which is becoming increasingly important. It encompasses new technologies such as lasers and optical fibres which are becoming vital for telecommunications and for a variety of sensing applications. The work of IPAS is highly regarded in the world scientific community.

Students were provided with some information about the career paths available to students and then taken on a guided tour of the IPAS facility. This was followed by morning tea, during which our students were invited to provide feedback about possible changes to the name of the Optics and Photonics degree offered by the university.

After morning tea some of the students, as part of Henley High School’s program for extending gifted and talented students, continued the tour. This time they visited the chemistry and genetics laboratories. In the chemistry laboratory they were able to undertake an experiment in making biodiesel from canola oil. In the genetics laboratory they learned about the fascinating work being undertaken into the genetics s of the platypus.

This visit was part of an increasingly close relationship between Henley High School and the Faculty of Science at the University of Adelaide. University staff commended our students for their behaviour and enthusiasm.

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PHOTONICS AND OTHER SCIENCE

Anna Arthur-Worsop and Kimberley Chuong check the progress of their biodiesel

Students watching biodiesel being tested

Joel Eyles, Lachlan Murray and AJ Coronel learn how a Geiger counter is used

David Magadia and Joel Eyles making biodiesel


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Many parents would remember Deane Hutton as a presenter of “The Curiosity Show” and for occasional appearances on “Hey Hey It’s Saturday”. Deane, who began his teaching career at Henley High School and still has a family connection with the school, kindly offered to perform a live science show for our year 9 students. The show was held in the school hall on Wednesday, November 23rd.

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The theme of the show was the four ancient Greek elements of earth, air, water and fire and comprised a variety of demonstrations supple-mented by some video clips from Hey Hey It’s Saturday. The demonstrations included a simulated earthquake, water rockets, a fireball (shown above) and a chain reaction simulation and had the students enthralled from start to finish.

We are very grateful to Deane for providing this stimulating and entertaining event

SCIENCE SHOW COMES TO HENLEY

Matt Scherwitzel prepares to set off a chain reaction Deane Hutton with staff members Jeremy LeCornu and Adam Spencer


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Year 12 Formal in May at the National Wine Centre – 4 students attended. RECONCILIATION WEEK: 27/5/10 – 3/6/10 including National Sorry Day on 26/5/10 for the School Assembly when Carol Karpanny was the Special Guest who performed many musical items for the students. ABORIGINAL CULTURAL AWARENESS WEEK: MONDAY 6/9/10 – FRIDAY 10/9/10. A very successful Whole School Assembly was achieved for the ABED Team on 8/09/10 with our Guest Speaker Ribjna Green and our Special Singer, Naomi Hicks. Special thanks to Mark Blackman for his contribution to the success of the week including student based workshops with Aboriginal HPIs such as Stephanie Gollan.

3 Year 12 Aboriginal students completed 2010 and their SACE. The Aboriginal Education Team wishes them successful outcomes when they receive their results prior to Christmas. Special congratulations to Cameron for his Sport Award in Swimming Special Congratulations to Matt for his School Sport Award in Football and his Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award in the U18 League Football State Team.

Special Congratulations to Tjimarri for his Top of Subject Award in Community Studies.

Parent involvement within the school and their presence at key functions such as the Western Futures ATSI Career Pathways Dinner at the lakes Resort. Increased student enrolment in Year 8 with 9 students because of the HHS environment. It was good to see the increase in female student numbers. We welcome a further increase in enrolments in Year 8, 2011 with 14 students participating in our Transition Days for year 7 students in 2010 on Wednesday December 1st and Thursday December 2nd. The ABED Team will be providing a luncheon for these students plus Middle School Aboriginal students and invited staff members. Success of students completing their SACE units in Years 10, 11 and 12.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2010 INCLUDE:

Michael Brusnahan successful in DECS Award Presentation of the Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship at Flinders Street, City, 31.5.10

Ribnga Green

Naomi Hicks


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Aboriginal Education

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CONT’D NUNGA BOYS AND NUNGA GIRLS TOUCH KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT was held at HHS with 16 other schools on 5/11/10. It was organised by Tui and Ross from Centacare with the theme of the day being “Say No to Violence”. Families from most schools were there to show their support & enjoy the Hungi lunch that Centacare provided with extra helpers. Special thanks to Tui and Ross plus Mark Blackman, Paul Whaley and Barry Hank for their special efforts for this successful event. APAS Tutoring: This provision of support for students was particularly successful during both Semesters. We were able to secure the services of Amanda Clarke from Yunggorendi, Flinders again for 2010. The Aboriginal Education Team and students would like to thank Amanda for all of her support and we wish her well in her new position at Mount Barker High School in 2011. ABORIGINAL EDUCATION TEAM FOR 2010: Darryl Ashby: Deputy Principal until Week 3, Term 3, Deb Carey: Assistant Principal from Week 4, term 3, Mark Blackman: ASETO: Aboriginal Secondary Education Transition Officer, Carolyn O’Reilly: AET: Aboriginal Education Teacher / Manager, Paul Whaley: SSP Football, igh Whitford: School Counsellor Carolyn O’Reilly is retiring at the end of this year. She wishes all Aboriginal students the very best for their future endeavours. She has thoroughly enjoyed her role of working with students and families since 2007. Being a part of the Aboriginal Education Team at Henley High has been very rewarding for her. Kay Gillett will be the Aboriginal Education Teacher/Manager in 2011. Kay will be an outstanding Aboriginal Education Team member. For 2010, our Team would like to wish all of our students and their families Seasons Greetings and a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We are looking forward to seeing you next year. Our Team would like to wish all of our students and their families Season’s Greetings and a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We are looking forward to seeing you all next year.


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News Supported Learning Centre

Transition of students from the Supported learning Centre to life beyond school is one of our key curriculum priorities within the SLC. Our curriculum supports work experience, community access and independent living skills in the aim of students following their lifelong pathways beyond school.

We have ten students from Year 12 graduating in 2010 and have enjoyed the ongoing celebrations including a recent formal dinner at the Lakes Hotel hosted by Western Futures.

The staff and remaining SLC students would like to farewell the following students: Jonathon Boffa, Dylan Grant, Sarah Hamilton, Ramon Hancock, Matthew Johnson-McEvoy, Ben Marrett, Tim Naylor-Vane, Stevan Savic, Shaun Sellers, Franz Theadore. We wish all of these students success and happiness in the future as they embark on the world of work.

I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of one of our key teachers of the SLC-Ms. Barbara Kwiatek. Barbara is leaving us after 7 years for a sea change on the Yorke Peninsula. Barbara has worked tirelessly with all of our students focussing on Numeracy Skills, Work Education and the development of independent living skills within her learning programs. Barbara has been a Care Group teacher to the Senior Students playing a key role in supporting the transition of her students including developing partnerships with Phoenix Society and Minda where many of our students take up employment opportunities.

I would also like to acknowledge Rose Treilibs who is retiring from Henley High School. In addition to her mainstream teaching commitments Rose has played a key role in the Gardening program within the SLC working in partnership with

Henley / Grange Community maintaining and developing a Community Garden. SLC gardening students have been given the opportunity to be involved with the community and learn many useful independent living skills, as well as learning skills in how to live sustainably.

Since the organic garden began, there have been many plans and trial plantings until it has evolved into what it is today with many vegetable plots, herb gardens and fruit and nut trees. The students have enjoyed their involvement in this process. This has included mending and changing wheelbarrow tyres, path making, planting and maintaining seedlings and later harvesting, cooking and eating the produce. Many cross –curriculum links have been established as a result of this gardening as students have used their grown produce for cooking healthy and balanced meals.

As 2010 draws to an end, we celebrate the enormous contributions of the staff and Year 12 students who are leaving the Henley High School Supported Learning Centre. You will remain a part of the culture and fond memories of the Supported Learning Centre of the future.

Deb Carey Assistant Principal

SLC Year 12 boys 2010

Ms Barb Kwiatek and Franz Theodore

Ms Rose Treilibs and SLC 3 gardening class

SLC Year 12 students at formal Ms Rose Treilibs and John Cirillo


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Sports News

On a very recent note, congratulations must go to the following students of Henley High School who were drafted into the AFL on Thursday the 18th November. Each has been under the guidance of our own Paul Whaley in the Football program and as each student has openly stated, it is the program and Paul’s assistance that has helped them to get where they are.

Jared Polec to Brisbane Brodie Smith to Adelaide Scott Lycett to West Coast Brad Helbig to Richmond

These boys add to other ex Henley students who are currently on AFL lists –

Nathan Bock - Gold Coast Rhys Stanley - St Kilda Jared Petrenko - Adelaide Paul Stewart - Port Adelaide BD Sumner – Sydney

Well done and we look forward to following each student throughout their career.

2011 sees the same challenges, and more, set for each of the staff and students involved in the program. Two new programs are being implemented in Year 12 coinciding with SACE requirements and the accreditation available for students. Year 8 students will be involved in a Specialist Camp in Term 1 introducing them to the program, and be involved in Specialist days throughout the year. It is set to be yet another busy year but one full of reward and achievement.

James Treagus

Coordinator Specialist Sport Program

Students within the program have gained coaching and officiating accreditation for their sport and used these qualifications to coach primary school students throughout the year. Feedback from each of the Primary Schools has been exceptionally positive commending our students on their positive approach and professional attitude. Senior students have also been involved in a number of seminars throughout the year delivered by guest speakers on a number of topics ranging from ‘Time and Stress Management’ to ‘Financial Planning for Athletes’. Completion of these seminars has assisted students to gain accreditation towards the completion of their Certificate II in Sport and Recreation.

Results in the school’s sporting participation have been terrific in 2010. We have won State titles in 11 different events including Tennis, Soccer, Hockey, Golf, Football, Cricket and Basketball which is an outstanding achievement. We have won Knockout titles and Zone sport titles in addition to having some very skilled and dedicated students selected for State and National representation. In 2010, 41 students have represented the State in their chosen sport which is a credit to themselves and the time and effort they put into their sport.

Sports have continued to use the best facilities and coaching available with many able to continue their use of club and state facilities and coaches. Partnerships with Governing Bodies and feeder clubs are as strong as ever with each of the students involved in the p r o g r a m representing their club on a regular basis.

2010 has once again been a busy, yet very successful year within the Specialist Sport Program. It has seen the first year of the New SACE implemented at Stage I with Year 10 and 11 students studying a revised curriculum aimed at improving the knowledge and understanding of each particular sport. This will be taken through to Stage II next year where students can again study SSP and use it toward their particular pathway. Results for Year 12 students have been very pleasing with some outstanding results being achieved. Students across all year levels have worked hard to improve on their skills in practical sessions and gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of being an athlete.

Ms Barbara Kwiatek and Sean Sellers

Supported Learning Centre Cont’d

SPECIALIST SPORT PROGRAM


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Special Sports News

Henley qualified for the FINALS in this State-wide Tennis Knock Out Competition by defeating both Brighton Secondary & Adelaide High School in preliminary Rounds.

The Finals - for the top 8 schools remaining in the competition - were played over 2 days at the West Lakes Tennis Club.

Day 1.( Nov. 1st.): Henley finished top of their pool defeating Cabra ( 4-2), St. Marks (5-1) and Unity (5-1)

Day 2. (Nov. 2nd.) Henley defeated Faith (4-2) in the Semi Finals earning the right to meet Marryatville in this years Knock-Out final. Unfortunately Henley -despite playing some great tennis -went down to Marryatville in straight sets.

HENLEY - RUNNER UP IN THE YEAR 8/9 BOYS KNOCK OUT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Year 8/9 GIRLS KNOCK OUT TENNIS

HENLEY - RUNNER UP IN THE YEAR 8/9 GIRLS KNOCK OUT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Year 8/9 BOYS KNOCK OUT TENNIS

Representing Henley: Brodie OWENS, Jonathan NORODOM, Kal AZHAR,

Angelo SPARTALIS and Steven ARCANGELLI

Representing Henley: Emily WYATT, Jess TURCINOV, Laura MCINERNEY, Kelsey BENCI and

Victoria LANGTON (absent from team photo – unfortunately Victoria was injured and unable to play in the Finals)

Day 2. (Nov.9th.) Henley defeated Mt.Gambier in the semi finals and like the boys, the girls came up against Marryatville in the Final. After the 2 doubles and 3rd. & 4th singles things looked promising with both schools evenly tied on both sets and games. Eventually Marryatville took out the rubber 4-2.

All players – in both the boys and the girls teams - are to be congratu-lated on the efforts and sportsman-ship that they displayed throughout the competition. Henley should continue to be very competitive in 2011.

Bruce Alston SSP Tennis manager)

The girls also qualified for the finals with wins against, Thomas More, Xavier and Trinity in earlier rounds. The Finals Day 1. (Nov 8th) Henley girls also finished top of their pool defeating Seaview (5-1), St Marks (5-1) and Glossip (6-0)


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Materials and Services

2011 Materials and Services Charges

(School Fees) Please find attached a copy of our Materials and Services Charges for 2011. These have been approved by DECS (Department of Education and Children’s Services) and bear the official watermark verification for complying with the Education Act 1972, Section 106A. The proposed charges were tabled and approved at the School Council meeting on 27th October 2010. Invoices will be posted to parents/caregivers mid January 2011. The school will be open next year for school fee collection on the following days and we have extended our opening hours for convenience to the school community:

Parents/Caregivers are able to organise the following:

Payment of school fees Collection of uniform orders School Card applications School fee instalment applications Centrelink instalment applications

Thank you

Monday 24th January 8.30am – 12.00pm

and 1.00pm – 6.00 pm

Tuesday 25th January 8.30am – 12.00pm

and 1.00pm – 6.00pm


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Community News

School Dental Service The South Australian Dental Service provides a range of dental services for children at clinics throughout Adelaide and all major country regional centres. Dental care is provided by dental teams comprising of Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants.

All preschool, primary and secondary students aged under 18 years, are eligible for care with the School Dental Service. Fees and conditions apply.

From 1 July 2009 there will be some changes to School Dental Service fees.

All School Dental Service care is free for preschool children (general and emergency). Children who are dependents of/holders of Centrelink Concession Cards, Veterans Affairs Pension Concession Cards or School Cards are eligible

to receive free dental care (general and emergency). For primary and secondary school children who are not dependants of/holders of the above concessions, a fee will apply for each course of gen-

eral dental care provided. Students with a Commonwealth Government Teen Dental Voucher are welcome to use it at the School Dental Service. If presented at a School

Dental clinic it will entitle them to a full course of dental treatment including preventive care and any treatment. Dental emergencies treated at a School Dental Clinic between check ups will be covered by the fee paid at your child’s most recent check up.

For information about appointments and fees, contact your local School Dental Clinic on: Parents of children with special physical or intellectual needs should contact their local School Dental Clinic to discuss their child’s needs.

FULHAM GARDENS SCHOOL DENTAL CLINIC C/- Primary school

Mitton Avenue, HENLEY BEACH SA 5022 Ph: 8356 8394

In case of a dental emergency contact your local clinic to arrange an appointment. For after hours emergency advice phone 8232 2651 (Children only).

The clinic will be closed from Monday 20th December and will reopen New Year on Monday 24th January 2011

For any emergencies during this period please call Somerton Park Dental Clinic on 8294 4433.

FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY

PLEASE RING: 8232 2654 which operates from 4.30 – 9.00pm on weekdays and 9 am - 9pm on weekends and public holidays.

The Fulham Gardens School Dental Clinic staff would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a safe New Year!

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