GREAT EXPERIENCES IN TERM 3 Week 5 10-14/8/15 – Trial HSC Exams Week 6 18/8/15 – P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library 19-20/8/15 – Central Coast Showcase 20/8/15 – Police Liaison Workshop Year 9 Week 7 28/8/15 – Yr12 Police Liaison Workshop Week 8 2/9/15 – SRC Investiture 3-5/9/15 – CHS Athletics DEPUTY PRINCIPAL REPORT UNIFORM REVIEW RESULTS Thank you to all members of our school community for your contribution to the uniform review. The community indicated as a whole the uniform is supported, however the following recommendations were presented to the P&C last week and the following changes have been supported for 2016 implementation: Introduction of black shorts for boys and phase out grey shorts. Introduction of black microfiber tailored tracksuit for wear in winter and sport days in summer. Phasing out of the woollen jumpers for both juniors and seniors. Senior jacket to be introduced in Year 11 so students will have two years of wear. The green fleece jumper will still be available. STAGE 6 PREP PROGRAM FOR YEAR 10 A note was sent home to Year 10 parents in regards to implementation of this program in Term 4. Additional notes are available on the school website and the front office. Please be reminded to pay the deposit for this course ASAP to the front office – full course payment of $80 is required by Friday, 16 October. YEAR 11, 2016 SCHOOL JACKETS As mentioned previously the uniform review has supported an introduction of the senior jacket for two years. Year 10 have received a note in regards to a $20 deposit for the senior jacket, payable at the front office ASAP. Finalisation of the jacket price will be communicated to students and parents at the beginning of Term 4. UPCOMING EXCURSIONS Date Excursion Cost Permission Note & Money Due 14/8/15 State Parliament & Supreme Court Train Fare 14/8/15 26- 27/8/15 Special Ed Central Coast Camp $130.00 27/7/15 26- 28/8/15 Spec Ed Katoomba Camp $190.00 14/8/15 11- 12/9/15 Duke of Edinburgh Walk $50.00 13/8/15 21/10/15 Matilda the Musical $95.00 Final payment 21/8/15 11- 13/11/15 Special Ed Canberra Excursion $300.00 21/8/15 10- 11/10/15 Relay For Life $15.00 Week 2/Term 3 14- 15/10/15 Yr11 Crossroads Camp $150.00 11/9/15 Term 4 Weeks 7-10 Stage 6 Preparation Program $80.00 16/10/15 HKHS Highlights 7 August 2015
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GREAT EXPERIENCES IN TERM 3
Week 5 10-14/8/15 – Trial HSC Exams
Week 6 18/8/15 – P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library
19-20/8/15 – Central Coast Showcase
20/8/15 – Police Liaison Workshop Year 9
Week 7 28/8/15 – Yr12 Police Liaison Workshop
Week 8 2/9/15 – SRC Investiture
3-5/9/15 – CHS Athletics
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL REPORT
UNIFORM REVIEW RESULTS Thank you to all members of our school community for your contribution to the uniform review. The community indicated as a whole the uniform is supported, however the following recommendations were presented to the P&C last week and the following changes have been supported for 2016 implementation:
Introduction of black shorts for boys and phase out grey shorts.
Introduction of black microfiber tailored tracksuit for wear in winter and sport days in summer.
Phasing out of the woollen jumpers for both juniors and seniors.
Senior jacket to be introduced in Year 11 so students will have two years of wear. The green fleece jumper will still be available.
STAGE 6 PREP PROGRAM FOR YEAR 10
A note was sent home to Year 10 parents in regards to implementation of this program in Term 4. Additional notes are available on the school website and the front office. Please be reminded to pay the deposit for this course ASAP to the front office – full course payment of $80 is required by Friday, 16 October.
YEAR 11, 2016 SCHOOL JACKETS
As mentioned previously the uniform review has supported an introduction of the senior jacket for two years. Year 10 have received a note in regards to a $20 deposit for the senior jacket, payable at the front office ASAP. Finalisation of the jacket price will be communicated to students and parents at the beginning of Term 4.
UPCOMING EXCURSIONS
Date Excursion Cost Permission Note &
Money Due
14/8/15 State Parliament
& Supreme Court
Train
Fare 14/8/15
26-
27/8/15
Special Ed
Central Coast
Camp
$130.00 27/7/15
26-
28/8/15
Spec Ed
Katoomba Camp $190.00 14/8/15
11-
12/9/15
Duke of
Edinburgh Walk $50.00 13/8/15
21/10/15 Matilda the
Musical $95.00
Final payment
21/8/15
11-
13/11/15
Special Ed
Canberra
Excursion
$300.00 21/8/15
10-
11/10/15 Relay For Life $15.00 Week 2/Term 3
14-
15/10/15
Yr11 Crossroads
Camp $150.00 11/9/15
Term 4
Weeks
7-10
Stage 6
Preparation
Program
$80.00 16/10/15
HKHS Highlights
7 August 2015
TRIAL HSC
Year 12 are presently completing their trial HSC examinations. Thank you to parents for your ongoing support – as we are aware this is a stressful time for students. Stress management for students is important in helping them finish the HSC journey. Please refer to the links below for some practical and useful tips in helping your child at this time:
As readers of our newsletter would be aware, Year 11 Legal Studies students have been involved in the Mock Trial Competition, which is conducted by the Law Society of NSW and is a practical means of introducing students to the law and to increase understanding of the basis of our judicial system.
The first four rounds of the competition are run on a regional round robin-basis, and the rounds are held in each of the ten regions from February to late June.
The top 64 scoring teams across NSW and the ACT then compete on a knockout basis until two schools are left to meet for the Grand Final in early December. The winner of the State Grand Final is then eligible to compete in the International Mock Trial.
We are very proud to announce that Henry Kendall High School is one of the top 64 scoring teams across NSW and the ACT. We are the only public comprehensive High School from the Central Coast left in the competition and we are set to compete against Barker College on Thursday 13 August 2015.
A local lawyer acts as a Magistrate for the Trial and our team consists of; Cooper McKenzie and Ella Whelan as barristers, Jarrod Gibbs as solicitor, Laura Johnstone and Marli Geesing as witnesses and our Magistrates Clerk is yet to be announced. We wish them all the very best, and stay posted for results.
Mrs Julia Kostalas – Legal Studies
Cooper Ella Jarrod Laura Marli
YEAR 12 ADVISER REPORT
As we move towards the end of this term we are looking to finalise details for our celebrations of the great achievements of our students completing Year 12. Year 12 will be publishing a Yearbook that celebrates the last 6 years at Henry Kendall High School. The cost will be $20 to purchase the Yearbook and some students are choosing to put the refund from their jackets towards this purchase. We do not arrange to have this paid before the end of this term.
We have a formal Graduation Ceremony the last week of Term 3 on Thursday 17 September. The Graduation will be held in the MPC at Henry Kendall High School. This is when students receive the major Year 12 Awards and their School Reports. This concludes the students’ classroom and school experiences. Classes are then over for students and all they have to complete are the HSC exams from Monday 12 October until Friday 7 November 2015. Students should have their own HSC timetable by now. The Year 12 Formal will be on the evening of Monday 16 November 2015. This will be held at the Ettalong Beach Club where we will have a sit down dinner for all of Year 12 and 3-4 guests, usually parents and caregivers and/or a friend. We are expecting about 200-250 guests and it becomes quite costly event for families, with tickets priced at approximately $70.00. We have found that apart from seeing your students looking fabulous, and enjoying a nice meal, the speeches and formalities become a repetition of the Graduation Ceremony and are not always relevant to Parents and Caregivers. We would like to propose that all family and friends come for the arrival of the Year 12 students and enjoy nibbles and drinks (non-alcoholic) on the outside balcony overlooking the water at Ettalong starting at about 5:30 – 6.00pm. All guests at this stage would pay a cost of approximately $15.00. Parents and caregivers could then leave to enjoy their own evening meal and pick up their Year 12 student at the conclusion of the formal function at approximately 10:00pm. Year 12 students could invite a friend into the formal function, but it would primarily be seen as a celebration of the completion of Year 12 for Year 12 students. The formal function usually consists of a meal, speeches and goodbyes, funny awards, thankyou’s and a DVD of some funny Year 12 photos and moments which will be available to collect if you wish. Further details regarding payment and ticketing will be advised after the HSC trial examinations. Mr David Ardley – Year Adviser
The ‘Pierre de Coubertin Award’ recognises secondary school students who demonstrate values which are consistent with the Olympic Movement through participation in sporting activities.
More than 13,000 young Australians have received the Award since its inception in 1993 including 2012 London Olympic Silver Medallists Kim Crow (Rowing), Jessica Fox (Canoe/Kayak – Slalom) and Nina Curtis (Sailing), London 2012 Bronze Medallist Kaarli McCulloch (Cycling - Track) and Youth Olympians Luke Noblett (Hockey), Annalese Smith (Handball) and Clair Dennerley (Handball).
Each year, secondary school teachers are invited to nominate one recipient for the Pierre de Coubertin Award from Year 11 or 12.
Lauren Riley in Year 12, received a Pierre de Coubertin Award for her outstanding sporting career at Henry Kendall High School. Lauren is a committed all round student who excels in swimming and outside of school in Physical Culture. Lauren demonstrates good sportsmanship and is well deserving of the Pierre de Coubertin Award.
Lauren Riley with the Team Leader for the Olympic Games 2016
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN VET
All of our classes are continuing to work very well. Year 12 Retail had a visit from Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) last week and they discussed opportunities for Retail Apprenticeships in various retail organisations. All of the students found this to be a rewarding experience. Stage 5 Hospitality has been excelling at their Barista and customer skills and many staff has been enjoying a custom made espresso coffee over the past couple of weeks. Year 11 Hospitality have been very busy with their sandwich unit and have now mastered the many different styles of sandwiches available in cafes and restaurants.
We wish Year 12 the very best in their Trial Exams. After the Trial Exam is completed Year 12 students not requiring an ATAR are able to exit our courses. There is a process which students must follow for this to occur. Year 12 students must complete all competencies, assessment tasks and work placement hours to satisfy the requirements of their qualifications; they can check this by talking to their classroom teacher.
Students are unable to exit the course until this has been addressed. In addition to this all students must complete an exit survey, this provides our RTO (Recognised Training Organisation) with data which is then used to better meet the needs of our students in the format of tasks and delivery of content and practical experiences .This will be completed in class during Week 6.
There is now another requirement for all Vocational Educational students to complete. All students must now apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number to be able to receive their credentials. This will be completed in class however, there is privacy form that needs to be completed by parents/caregivers. This will be sent home in the next fortnight and must be returned to Mrs McTeigue. All students studying a SVET or TVET course will need this number. Some TVET students have already completed this process at TAFE, if this is the case it is of the utmost importance that they see Mrs McTeigue so the number is recorded on our database which then has to be uploaded to our RTO, which is Macquarie Park. Students only require the one number. All students in Year 10 and Year 11 studying a Vocational Education course must also register for their USI number; this will be completed in class over the next two weeks. If you have any concerns or queries about this new requirement please do not hesitate to contact me.
ABC RADIO INTERVIEW & LIVE PERFORMANCE Congratulations to Amber McAlpine and Owen Butterworth who performed live on ABC radio 92.5 on Thursday 23 July. The students also did an interview with Brad Storey representing both the school and their participation in the highly prized Central Coast Showcase. The students represented their school with pride, performed beautifully and spoke exceptionally well. The producer was so impressed with our student performance, he replayed it the following day. Special thanks to Brad Storey and the ABC for their support of our school. If you would like to see any of the student performances who are representing our school in the Central Coast Showcase, tickets are available from the Laycock St. Theatre for both concerts on 19 and 20 August. The direct link to buy tickets is: http://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?&presenter=AUGOSFORD&killLogin=true
Owen Butterworth & Amber McAlpine PREMIERE CONCERT PERFORMANCE Congratulations to Zac Hegyessy, Caylyn Dumpert and Samantha Wardle who performed in the Central Coast Conservatorium Premier Ensembles Concert. The students performed in various ensembles including the Central Coast Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Central Coast Youth Orchestra. This concert included the inaugural performance of the work 'Cooling Zephyrs Breathe' by the local composer Chris Sainsbury
SCHOOL SPECTACULAR ORCHESTRA The applications for the 2015 School Spectacular Orchestra and Stage band are now open. To see more details regarding auditions, schedule and to apply please go to our website https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/2015-schools-spectacular-instrumental-music-ensembles-application-form . Applications close Monday 21 September 2015. Mrs Mary Gillard - CAPA
Those students intending to apply for university, the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) book is now in the school. It is a user-friendly guide about everything you need to know about applying for university. With this in mind, I draw your attention to some very important points.
It is important to register on-time preferences by 30 September. After that, the processing costs increase substantially. So long as one preference is loaded, students can change their preferences for the main round up until midnight on the 6 January 2016. The front inside cover of the book has information on all the important dates.
Alternative entry paths to university also exist. The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) is a pathway that students can use to gain entry to university. It is highly recommended that students apply for this as the admission rate is very high. The STAT test is another viable option for students to use which is addressed in chapter 8 of the UAC book. All these options have closing dates.
Another source of information is the Open Days which are held by the universities. Look up the relevant institution to find out when they are being held. Remember that every university has its own rules and I would encourage students and parents to contact them by phone or email to seek answers to various questions you might have. Ask for the Head of the School or Faculty or alternatively send your query via email.
Students leave early on Thursdays and I will be taking advantage of this time slot to invite guest speakers to talk to Year 12. On 20 August the University of Newcastle will be at the school. For all students, Central Coast Group Training will be at the school on 27 August to talk about the process of applying for apprenticeships and traineeships. These talks will commence at 12.45 pm.
Please contact me if you have any concerns.
Year 10
TAFE applications need to be submitted by the end of term. When studying TAFE as part of your school pattern, it is referred to as TVET. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to combine studies in two different institutions as part of their pattern of study for the HSC. A booklet is available at the Student Hub. Some courses allow for the calculation of an ATAR. Students need to be aware of the status of their respective courses.
Year 11
TAFE students need to re-apply for their courses in Year 12. Enrolment is not automatic. Forms are available in the Student Hub.
Mrs Lyn Hawker – Careers
YEAR 9 ADVISER REPORT
I would like to firstly congratulate all of Year 9 on a successful first semester and welcome them back for what will be a busy yet rewarding Term 3. Electives Throughout semester one, Year 9 began to excel in their chosen electives. The Year 9 Photography class has produced some excellent landscape and nature photography, the Physical Activity and Sports Studies class created, filmed and analysed sporting set-plays using coaching analysis software and the Music class has developed their group performances and are preparing a class performance for the upcoming PAN night. All Year 9 students should have begun the process of choosing their 100 hour elective for 2016.
Photography Work by Alexa Hillard-Gardiner, Year 9
Photography Work by Laura Cooper, Year 9
Duke of Edinburgh A small group of Year 9 students have been working hard with the support Miss Brien and Mr Banks in preparation for the Duke of Edinburgh program. Congratulations on your efforts so far and good luck with the attainment of your personal goals. Youth Frontiers Youth Frontiers is an innovative and new leadership program being offered to Year 9 students for the first time this year. A small group of students have taken on the challenge and are currently working on their community based research projects. I would like to commend these students on this significant undertaking and wish them luck with the remainder of their project. PE Elective Snow Trip Good luck to the Year 9 students who have taken the opportunity to travel to Thredbo as part of the PASS elective Snow Trip. The students will experience one of Australia’s most unique landscapes and will have the opportunity to learn how to Snowboard or Ski with their peers.
Mr Michael Mellish - Year 9 Adviser
MAX POTENTIAL
We are in the final stages of what has
been another fantastic year of Max Potential in the Gosford RSL Club program. We are all looking forward to a tremendous Showcase event to celebrate and showcase our amazing young adults who have successfully completed the program in 2014. All are welcome to attend the Showcase event at the Gosford RSL Club on Wednesday 12 August 2015 from 3pm-5pm.
The young adults are finalising their community service projects and have enjoyed the experience greatly. All have really enjoyed the interaction with their dedicated Community Coach, who have helped them to identify and achieve their life goals.
We are very grateful for the contribution of our Community Coaches, for the purpose of growing personal leadership capability in our youth. Over 50% of these coaches are repeat coaches, which is not only a credit to the individuals, but also to the program.
Congratulations to Emilia Gibson of Year 11 who will soon complete the 2015 Max Potential programme. Below is her overview of the experience.
The Max Potential Experience by Emilia Gibson Upon beginning my journey with the Max Potential program I had my doubts about what the experience would be like. I had no preconceptions about what we would be asked to do except for the Community Service Project, so when it came to the introduction workshop of the program I was greatly relieved. Max Potential is, what the title proclaims it to be, about you attaining the highest position you can, achieving what you set out for. It's about challenging yourself, to test your abilities and see where you end up - if you have been able to achieve your goal, or if you've been led in a different, yet successful direction. Through this program I feel I have been able to pinpoint and establish many characteristics of myself, both negative and positive. Features I am now able to work on, which were standing in the way of me achieving what I'm striving for, now and in the future. My community service project that I am currently working on involves the topical issue of poverty and its impact on people around the world. It's something I feel passionate about, so much so that within the last month have decided to sponsor a child living in Africa. This ties into my project, which is aiming to involve my school and their contribution to a worthy cause that will significantly impact a child's life. My project also aims to bring awareness to poverty stricken countries and also bring attention to the differences between our lifestyle and opportunities in comparison to a child in a third world country. I personally feel that my involvement with Max Potential has been helpful to recognise my strengths and weaknesses and prove that with hard work, you can achieve anything you set out to do.
YEAR 8 ADVISER REPORT
I would like to start by congratulating Year 8 for an excellent turn out at the Course Selection Evening held on Wednesday 29 July 2015. It is clear that all students have thought seriously about their selections and have submitted their forms promptly. I was impressed with the quality of report comments that Year 8 received at the end of last semester, but I would also like to take this opportunity to remind all Year 8 students that it is important to take responsibility for your own learning, make sure you stay on task in the classroom and that you are completing all assessment tasks at home. Even if you have not been set a particular homework task for a course, you can always revise past work, create summary notes and complete any unfinished class work. If you are able to establish high expectations for your study in the early years of high school you will ensure that you set yourself up for success in the future. Keep up the great work Year 8! Miss Carly Brien – Year Adviser
YEAR 10 ADVISER REPORT
Wow! Week 4 already! Year 10 students should be aware that there are many assessment tasks due to be disseminated, or to be completed, soon. If any students are having issues understanding the task at hand, their classroom teacher should be their first port of call. In the past, there has been some misunderstanding as to the correct procedure when a task has been missed. If a student has missed a task due to illness or misadventure, they should:
Collect an ‘Illness and Misadventure Form’ from outside the Deputy, Mrs Wearne’s office.
Complete the form, filling in all necessary details.
Attach appropriate documentation such as a Medical Certificate or Statutory Declaration.
Hand the form to their classroom teacher.
This process must be completed as soon as the student returns to school. It is important that students understand the correct protocol, as their understanding of it is pertinent for their senior years. Many students have received a Year Award recently. The recipients are: Shalise Bailey, Jesse Baker, Kevin Gilmore, Tyler Gunn, Danielle Guyot, Ka Po Kan, Benjamin Kemsley, Alicia Kostalas, Rhys Mathieson, Jade McAtamney, Alec Miles, Caitlin Neelands, Nicholas Seabrook, Danielle Shepherd, Caitlin Waller and Byung Hyun Yun. Congratulations! I am also pleased to say that several Year 10 students have also received a Principal’s Award. Students need to have received three Year Awards to be awarded a Principal’s Award. The awardees are: Jessica Buth, Christian Doroszak, Tyler Gunn, Rhys Mathieson, Skye Rawlings, Sarah Robinson, Nicholas Seabrook, Danielle Shepherd and Colin Smith. Well done! Mr Blake Wawrzyk – Year 10 Adviser
HSIE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT
On Wednesday 29 July, Ms Pamela Hogan and I ventured to the University of Newcastle, City Campus to attend lectures by world-renowned historian, Sir Richard Evans. Sir Richard Evans is considered one of the pre-eminent authorities on Nazi Germany, and his Third Reich trilogy is regarded as the definitive account of Hitler’s reign. He was also the key expert witness in the high profile Irving v Lipstadt libel trial, where he successfully defended Lipstadt. Professor Evans delivered two lectures, ‘Why did democracy collapse in Germany in 1933?’ and ‘To what extent was the Third Reich a dictatorship by consent?’. Both of these lectures were directly applicable to the HSC
Modern History course and the audience was kept enthralled by Professor Evans’ comprehensive knowledge of the time period. The enthusiastic audience treated Sir Evans as somewhat of a Modern History rock star. Preliminary Modern History students here at Henry Kendall will benefit from the detailed information and understanding gained from these lectures. Paul Kiem, President of the History Teachers’ Association of NSW, also delivered an informative lecture entitled ‘HSC Essay Writing’. This interesting lecture will prove beneficial to our students as they approach the beginning of their HSC. Mr Blake Wawrzyk
Year 7 Jess Chen
Amy Crampton
Jasmin Cuthel
Jesse Delmas
Abbey Devlin
Andres Duran Blancas
Lexci Kaczmarczyk
Shireen Khoshnoud-Rad
Mitchel Kiskonen
Xinyue Li
Yasmin Long
Liam Martens
Melissa McCarthy
Michael Porter
Willow Pratt
Casey Purvis
Georgi Rudd
Kane Simmonds
Thomas Simpson
Ethan Walsh
Alina Watson
Siobhan Wilby
Ebony Wright
Victor Zheng
Joshua Zwanink
Year 8 Harrison Bissett
Braden Edwards
Nicholas Lee
Emily Lewis
Joshua Potger
Wanda Rassmussen
Adam Woods
Year 9 Angeliqua Elin
James Johnson
Luke Reeves
Year 10 Shalise Bailey
Jesse Baker
Kevin Gilmore
Tyler Gunn
Danielle Guyot
Ka Po Kan
Benjamin Kemsley
Alicia Kostalas
Rhys Mathieson
Jade McAtamney
Alec Miles
Caitlin Neelands
Nicholas Seabrook
Danielle Shepherd
Caitlin Waller
Byung Hyun Yun
Year 11 Zachary Burrell
Joshua Herbert
Adam Moyle
Ethan Russell
Liam Wafer
Year 12 Sophie Boyd
Brendan Gage
David Garlick
Brendan Jones
Principal’s Awards
Year 7
Lexci Kaczmarczyk
Melissa McCarthy
Year 10
Tyler Gunn
Nicholas Seabrook
Danielle Shepherd
Year 11 Joshua Herbert
Year 12 Sophie Boyd
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Contacts
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