The Heights School NEWSLETTER The Heights School Brunel Drv, Modbury Heights SA 5092 Ph: (08) 8263 6244 Fax: (08) 8263 6072 E: [email protected]www.theheights.sa.edu.au /heightsschool CONTACT The Heights School has received $3.5 million to upgrade student facilities to provide vital new learning spaces and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Additionally, The Heights School has received a further $10 Million to develop state of the art new buildings and facilities. > Educating young minds > Serving our community > Instilling values and embracing our future A Fair Go Have a Go, Go Hard, Keep Going! Go Together DIARY DATES Click here to view our online calendar 6/12 Year 7 Waterworld Excursion 7/12 Last Teaching Day for Year 7-9 Students 10/12 Year 6 Graduation (1-2.30pm) Year 7 Graduation (10.45am-12.00pm) Round Table Preparation Day Year 8/9- No scheduled classes 11/12 Round Table Presentation Day 7-9- No scheduled classes Celebration in the Courtyard (4.30pm-7.30pm; Concert starts 5.45pm) 12/12 Years 1-7 in 2019 Transition Day (10:00am-11:10am) 12-14/12 Year 7-9 Activity Days 14/12 ASSA Public Viewing Night (Observatory) Last Day of Term 4 (12.45pm Dismissal) First Day of School 2019 Tuesday 29 January 2019 Preschool - Year 12 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE National Final Subs In Schools David Eglinton (Coordinator Ignite and STEM Industry Skills) with support staff member Alison Ryan are currently looking after a small group of senior students at the Subs in Schools National Final held at the National Maritime Museum Sydney Darling Harbour. This is two years in a row The Heights students have made the National finals! Well done and it great to see the learning and collaborative problem solving involved when maths, science and technologies are brought together. A special thank you and acknowledgement to VeroGuard, a cyber security company creating 600 new jobs in Adelaide’s northern suburbs for providing $2800 sponsorship to make this happen. Also to Blair Boyer MP State Member for Wright who has taken a keen interest in our STEM programs and was the catalyst responsible for connecting the work of these students with VeroGuard to help the students, their families and the school with the funding shortfall. Celebrations The Year 12 Valediction and Celebration of Success Assembly recognised and showcased student achievement in 2018. Acknowledging SACE completion of our graduating students supported by family and friends and witnessed by staff and special guests is always special. Well done to the completing class of 2018. Your Formal on Friday 30th November was the last scheduled school event and didn’t you all look good! Well done to the completing class of 2018. Fingers crossed you achieve the results you are hoping for. The Celebration of Success Assembly continued this theme for students in Year 6 and above. Once again it was a pleasure to see high levels of achievement and effort in front of invited guests, parents, staff and a large cohort of the student body. Well done to you all. These events plus many more will feature in our 2018 Yearbook. To complete the school year the community is welcome to join us for our final event, Celebration in the Courtyard on Tuesday 11th December from 4.30pm- 7.30pm with my welcome commencing at 5.45pm. There will be a range of performances featuring our Junior School. Nigel Gill Principal • Celebration of Success 2018 • Year 12 Valediction • School Awards • Year 12 Visual Art ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS: Pictured: Year 12 Valediction (See article on page 9) ISSUE 19 | 6 December 2018 Last Day of School 2018 Friday 14 December 2018 School Bus & OSHC organised for 12.45pm finish First Day of School 2019 Tuesday 29 January 2019 Ritsumeikan Junior High School Visit Students from Ritsumeikan Junior High School in Japan have been with us from the 22nd November to the 4th December. They are here to immerse themselves in the English language, experience our school and learn about our City and culture. Whilst here they buddy with our students and stay with volunteering homestay families. This provides opportunities for learning to be shared and the making of friendships that can continue after they return. Thank you to our families and students who support and make this program possible. End of School Year and Farewelling Staff At the end of the year we always have staff to farewell. Leaving at the end of the year are Mr Pizimolas, Mr Pfitzner and Ms Irranca to retirement. Ms Tibbits, Ms Davis, Ms McKenzie and Ms Charlesworth are taking on different roles in new locations next year. Ms Tibbits is moving to an English Coordinator appointment at Heathfield High School. Ms Davis a Senior Leader at Gawler and Districts School. Ms Charlesworth to a Coordinator Student Wellbeing role at Unley High School. Ms McKenzie is still determining her preferred option. Thank you and all the best to these people. We also have many staff to thank who are completing contracts and this will occur at staff farewell. Finally I’d like to thank all staff for the valuable contribution you make to the education and care for our students. To our Governing Council and all parents, thank you for the support of The Heights P-12 School. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to a successful year in 2019. Students return to school on Tuesday 29th January.
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The Heights School NEWSLETTER
The Heights School Brunel Drv, Modbury Heights SA 5092 Ph: (08) 8263 6244 Fax: (08) 8263 6072 E: [email protected] www.theheights.sa.edu.au
/heightsschool
CONTACT
The Heights School has received $3.5 million to upgrade student facilities to provide vital new learning spaces and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).Additionally, The Heights School has received a further $10 Million to develop state of the art new buildings and facilities.
> Educating young minds > Serving our community
> Instilling values and embracing our future
A Fair Go Have a Go, Go Hard, Keep Going! Go Together
DIARY DATES
Click here to view our online calendar
6/12 Year 7 Waterworld Excursion
7/12 Last Teaching Day for Year 7-9 Students
10/12 Year 6 Graduation (1-2.30pm)
Year 7 Graduation (10.45am-12.00pm)
Round Table Preparation Day Year 8/9- No scheduled classes
11/12 Round Table Presentation Day 7-9- No scheduled classes
Celebration in the Courtyard (4.30pm-7.30pm; Concert starts 5.45pm)
12/12 Years 1-7 in 2019 Transition Day (10:00am-11:10am)
12-14/12 Year 7-9 Activity Days
14/12 ASSA Public Viewing Night (Observatory)
Last Day of Term 4 (12.45pm Dismissal)
First Day of School 2019 Tuesday 29 January 2019
Preschool - Year 12
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGENational Final Subs In Schools David Eglinton (Coordinator Ignite and STEM Industry Skills) with support staff member Alison Ryan are currently looking after a small group of senior students at the Subs in Schools National Final held at the National Maritime Museum Sydney Darling Harbour.
This is two years in a row The Heights students have made the National finals!
Well done and it great to see the learning and collaborative problem solving involved when maths, science and technologies are brought together.
A special thank you and acknowledgement to VeroGuard, a cyber security company creating 600 new jobs in Adelaide’s northern suburbs for providing $2800 sponsorship to make this happen. Also to Blair Boyer MP State Member for Wright who has taken a keen interest in our STEM programs and was the catalyst responsible for connecting the work of these students with VeroGuard to help the students, their families and the school with the funding shortfall.
Celebrations The Year 12 Valediction and Celebration of Success Assembly recognised and showcased student achievement in 2018. Acknowledging SACE completion of our graduating students supported by family and friends and witnessed by staff and special guests is always special. Well done to the completing class of 2018. Your Formal on Friday 30th November was the last scheduled school event and didn’t you all look good! Well done to the completing class of 2018. Fingers crossed you achieve the results you are hoping for.
The Celebration of Success Assembly continued this theme for students in Year 6 and above. Once again it was a pleasure to see high levels of achievement and effort in front of invited guests, parents, staff and a large cohort of the student body. Well done to you all.
These events plus many more will feature in our 2018 Yearbook.
To complete the school year the community is welcome to join us for our final event, Celebration in the Courtyard on Tuesday 11th December from 4.30pm-7.30pm with my welcome commencing at 5.45pm. There will be a range of performances featuring our Junior School.
Nigel Gill Principal
• Celebration of Success 2018• Year 12 Valediction• School Awards• Year 12 Visual Art
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:
Pictured: Year 12 Valediction (See article on page 9)
ISSUE 19 | 6 December 2018
Last Day of School 2018 Friday 14 December 2018
School Bus & OSHC organised for 12.45pm finish
First Day of School 2019 Tuesday 29 January 2019
Ritsumeikan Junior High School Visit Students from Ritsumeikan Junior High School in Japan have been with us from the 22nd November to the 4th December. They are here to immerse themselves in the English language, experience our school and learn about our City and culture. Whilst here they buddy with our students and stay with volunteering homestay families. This provides opportunities for learning to be shared and the making of friendships that can continue after they return.
Thank you to our families and students who support and make this program possible.
End of School Year and Farewelling Staff At the end of the year we always have staff to farewell. Leaving at the end of the year are Mr Pizimolas, Mr Pfitzner and Ms Irranca to retirement.
Ms Tibbits, Ms Davis, Ms McKenzie and Ms Charlesworth are taking on different roles in new locations next year. Ms Tibbits is moving to an English Coordinator appointment at Heathfield High School. Ms Davis a Senior Leader at Gawler and Districts School. Ms Charlesworth to a Coordinator Student Wellbeing role at Unley High School. Ms McKenzie is still determining her preferred option.
Thank you and all the best to these people.
We also have many staff to thank who are completing contracts and this will occur at staff farewell.
Finally I’d like to thank all staff for the valuable contribution you make to the education and care for our students. To our Governing Council and all parents, thank you for the support of The Heights P-12 School.
Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday.
We look forward to a successful year in 2019. Students return to school on Tuesday 29th January.
BEAT THE RUSH - TO OUR UNIFORM SHOP The beginning of a school year creates busy times and there is no busier place than our Uniform Shop. To help families we are offering additional opening times the week after school finishes.
Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th December 9:00am-1:00pm
Please take advantage of these additional openings and avoid the possible queues at the beginning of 2019. Our Finance Office will also be open at these times, so if you’d like to settle your 2018 account it would be great to see you.
ADVANCE NOTICE – ADMINISTRATION / FEE PAYING DAYS Families of our enrolled students will receive Materials & Services Charges with other helpful school information via mail early in January 2019. To provide convenience for families with payment of these charges, the school administration opens during the below times the week prior to the school term commencing:-
Wednesday 23rd January 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday 24th January 9:00am-1:00pm
During these times the school also opens its Uniform Shop, offers payment plan services, school card application and provides customer service to assist parents with queries relating to administrative forms and general information. It is also a great opportunity to verify and update any family information we have recorded to assist with correspondence and your child/ren’s wellbeing (for example postal address, email, emergency contacts, medical plans).
ADDITIONAL TIMES FOR OUR UNIFORM SHOP TO BEGIN 2019 To further support our families as they prepare their child/ren for a successful start to 2019, we are offering additional times and extended opening times to our Uniform Shop the week before school starts and the first week of the school term.
Please note the following times:-
Tuesday 22nd January 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday 23rd January 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday 24th January 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday 29th January 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 31st January 8:30am-10:30am & 2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 1st February 8:30am-10:30am
The Ignite Program Test is scheduled for 23 February 2019 for entry into the 2020 Year 8 Ignite Program.
Applications are available online at www.theheights.sa.edu.au
Payment to be made online no later than Thursday 21 February 2019 or in person at The Heights School Finance Office no later than Friday 22 February 2019.
If your child is currently in Year 6 at The Heights School and you would like them to be a part of the Ignite Program, they will need to sit the test in February to be eligible for entry into the Ignite program for 2020.
CELEBRATION IN THE COURTYARD - TUESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2018
We would like to invite all families to attend the Celebration in the Courtyard end of year event on Tuesday 11th December, from 4.30pm – 7.30pm.
Our theme this year is “Broadway Musicals”, and our students and staff have been working hard to perfect their musical items to entertain you on the night.
Food will be available to purchase from 4.30pm.
The School Canteen will be selling sausages in bread, bacon & egg sandwiches, hot chips, cold drinks and iceblocks.
There will be food vans on site as well offering Pizza (4 toppings to choose from), ice cream and coffee.
Students will need to be dropped off at their classrooms at 5.30pm. The Principal’s welcome and Volunteer of the Year Award presentation will commence at 5.45pm, the performance will begin at 6.00pm. Students can be collected from classrooms at the end of the performance at approximately 7.15pm.
Congratulations to our poster competition winners, thank you to all students who entered, your posters were amazing and will be displayed around the school.
AROUND OUR SCHOOL
2018 Celebration in the Courtyard Poster Competition 1st Prize – Abby Angely and Mia Stevens from F2$10 canteen voucher
2nd Prize – Shayla Retnaraja from F2$5 canteen voucher
3rd Prize – Jamie Ramoso from F2$3 canteen voucher
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MAKE A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS EXTRA SPECIAL THIS YEAR
Our school has a wonderful relationship with the Pathways Community Centre who assists us in supporting families within our community.
The Christmas Season is a time for families & friends to come together, celebrate life and show gratitude. This time of year can often be very hard for those around us.
We ask for your generosity of Christmas themed items to spread joy and bring smiles to the children in our community:- Christmas decorations, story books, mince pies, Christmas cakes, puddings, etc. Your donations will brighten up the spirits of our local families. We have large boxes placed in our Front Office and Junior School Office for items to be received. These items will be collected by the Pathways Community Centre and will be added to vital hampers for identified families. Any contribution you can make, no matter how small, will have a huge impact.
Donation boxes will remain until the end of term.
Our sincere thanks,
Noelle Wallis, Pastoral Care Worker & Vicki Cook, Business Manager
AROUND OUR SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL - THIS FRIDAY!
The Middle School Social is this Friday 7th December.Get your dancing shoes on!
All Year 6, 7, 8 and 9 students are invited.
Join us from 1pm to 3pm in the Drama room for a DJ,
competitions, door prizes, dancing, and lots of fun. Student who
have a Social ticket can wear casual dress on the day.
Entry is $5 that needs be paid by the end of Wednesday to the
Finance Office. Drinks are available at the event for $1 each.
If student aren’t at the Social they will be in their usual classes.
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CHEMISTRY SPECTACULAR
YEAR 10 UNISA PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE PRAKASH BABU – 10/3/1999 TO 27/11/2012
On Tuesday 20th of November, students undertaking Stage 1 Chemistry in 2019 were invited to attend ‘Chemistry Spectacular.’ Hosted by
Adelaide University’s School of Physical Sciences, twenty students and two teachers from The Heights School, Ms Amanda Lamming and Mr
Enrico Penna were wowed by a variety of chemical reactions involving small quantities of chemicals. Luminescence,
fire and loud explosions were the big crowd pleasers, with the grand finale resulting in close to 3000 ping pong balls
exploding out of a steel drum via the power of liquid nitrogen. Students who attended, left the auditorium eager to
learn more about Chemistry and the power of chemical reactions. Students and teachers would like to thank the
University of Adelaide and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for sponsoring a world of Chemistry wonderment.
Ms Amanda Lamming and Mr Enrico Penna
On Friday 23 November students from SS01 and SS06 visited University of South Australia Mawson Lakes Campus to experience the Planetarium and receive a tour of the campus. Students were engaged in an interactive experience, learning about constellations, stars and light years. During the tour students were shown what life as a university student would be like; visiting a large lecture theatre, the engineering department and the research building.
Ms Lamming, Mr Roubanis and Mr Penna
It was great to see everyone gather at the school recently to commemorate the passing of our great friend and fellow 806 classmate Prakash Babu.
Prakash’s family and many friends from the graduating class of 2016 gathered by his memorial, laid flowers and shared special moments together. We were then treated to a special lunch generously prepared by mother Bavani and sister Madhu.
It was great to see everyone once again and we intend to remain in contact and meet annually on the anniversary of Prakash’s passing.
Attached are photos of the memorial sundial at the front of the school and also a photo we all took in our 2012 classroom.
Until next year,
Mr Arthur Roubanis 806 HG Teacher 2012-2016
AROUND OUR SCHOOL
601 BUSINESS DAY
I would like to congratulate all the 601 class that participated in the Business Day held last
Wednesday, 28th November (Week 7). They put a lot of hard work into planning, organising
and preparing for the day and this was evident in the amazing amount of funds that were
raised. In total, the class raised $332 for Cystic Fibrosis SA, a charity that they chose and feel
very strongly about. From all the students and myself we would like to thank all those who
were involved with buying the goods that were sold on the day.
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CELEBRATION OF SUCCESSThe ‘Celebration of Success’ assembly was held on Tuesday 27 November 2018. This event was attended by over 100 parents and caregivers, local dignitaries and in excess of 400 Year 7-10 students. The MCs, Gráinne O’Connell and Icchaka Andrews (pictured right) were incredibly polished in their hosting duties.
Students were acknowledged for their academic achievements, sporting achievements and service to others. All of these recipients clearly embody our shared school values in a multitude of ways.
The behaviour of all students in the audience was extremely positive and the way they acknowledged the success of their peers reflected our school value of ‘We Go Together’.
Congratulations to all award winners, including the following recipients of the ‘Special Awards’
STEM Academic Achievement AwardsMiddle Years - Paul CyrilSenior Years - Sarthak Mehta
Florey Music AwardsMiddle Years - Aimee WilsonSenior Years - Sarah Sabateen
Modbury Lions Club VET AwardsTanara PopeSally Lee
Long Tan Year 10 AwardMackenzie Gow
Governing Council Equity & Respect AwardsMiddle Years - Felicity BirseSenior Years - Samuel Wallis
Adelaide Pest Control Encouragement AwardMisri Shah
City of Tea Tree Gully Councillors Community Service AwardDaniel Hor
ICAS Medal WinnersJasmin Wu - EnglishWillow Mather - Writing
DUX Award - Community StudiesMonica Damiral
Adelaide Pest Control Encouragement Award Sponsored by Mick Robbins from Adelaide Pest Control.
Award Winner: Misri Shah- Year 7
Misri Shah has made an outstanding effort and achieved excellent results in her Quicksmart program. Misri finished all operations in half the scheduled time. She was never held back by an error, was keen to practise at home and was never late to a session.
Misri received a certificate and a $150 gift card from Adelaide Pest Control.
City of Tea Tree Gully Councillors Community Service Award Sponsored by Cr Bernie Keane - Pedare Ward and Cr Sandy Keane - Hillcott Ward.
Award Winner: Daniel Hor – Year 11
Daniel has been a member of the Global Leaders, a student leadership program in the school. He drove the fundraising efforts for the Northern Domestic Violence Service. Daniel has worked hard on RUOK day preparations. He is part of the Secondary Student Leadership Team and has been the Governing Council representative for this group and has instigated a membership drive for this, was has seen an increase in numbers as a result.
CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS 2018
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University of New South Wales ICAS
Each year The Heights School participates in the University of New South Wales ICAS Tests. This year we had 358 students sit the six ICAS Tests with 25 Merits, 79 Credits, 28 Distinctions, and 6 HIGH Distinctions being awarded to students.
ICAS Medal in English
Award Winner with the highest score in South Australia - Jasmin Wu – Year 8
ICAS Medal in Writing
Award Winner With the highest score in both South Australia and the Northern Territory - Willow Mather - Year 12
Long Tan Award Award Winner- Mackenzie Gow – Year 10
Mackenzie Gow is an example to us all. She is a young woman who balances the demands of a chronic genetic illness, with the demands of school, plus her involvement as a violinist in the Secondary Schools String Orchestra, and as a member of the City of Tea Tree Gully Youth Advisory Council who developed and facilitated the Youth Leadership Conference early this term.
At school Mackenzie has continued to achieve academic excellence, participated in Rainbow group activities, and has been a member of the team who put together the 2018 school production running the sound and lighting desks. And she has done all of this after spending most of year 8 studying through the Open Access College because she was too unwell to come to school. Mackenzie has been a regular volunteer at the Pooraka Farm Community Centre and she and her sister Lizzie planning on putting together a support group for people with invisible chronic illnesses. This follows on from Mackenzie’s has been involved in Epilepsy Awareness.
When she was in Year 9 Mackenzie became a member of the Secondary Schools String Orchestra and she participated in the Big Rehearsal Program with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, sitting and playing with the Associate Concert Master. She has continued to be a member of the Secondary Schools String Orchestra through 2018 and she has been a member of the Festival of Music Orchestra for the last three years, playing at the Entertainment Centre and supporting the Year 7 choirs.
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CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS
Middle Years Governing Council Equity and Respect Award Award Winner: Felicity Birse (Year 8) Felicity continuously models respectful relationships with both her peers and her teachers and is proactive in helping those who need it. She has participated in school groups aimed at supporting other students. She has been part of the school’s Rainbow Group and was involved in organising International Day Against Homophobia by organising pledges for staff and students, and distributing rainbow ribbons to those who had signed.
Senior Years Governing Council Equity and Respect Award Award Winner: Samuel Wallis (Year 12) Samuel continuously displays characteristics of our school’s values in various ways. He values our school community by being a student mentor for our Primary Schools students for the past two years. His role in the Secondary School Leader-ship Teams and the Global Leadership team to raise money for Northern Adelaide Domestic Vio-lence shows an understanding of social issues and ways our school can contribute to helping others. He also volunteers every Friday morning at The Heights Breakfast program. He has won this whilst studying for Stage 2.
Modbury Lions Club VET Awards The Heights School wishes to thank the Lions Club of Modbury for their sponsorship of the Vocational Education and Training Awards that they present to two students on an annual basis. This award recognises their efforts and encourages them on their chosen path. Congratulations to Sally Lee (Year 11) and Tanara Pope (Year 11) who received the awards for 2018. Thank you to President Mr Alan Zwar and Mr Robert Gregory who attended the Celebration of Success. The Lions Club of Modbury presented each award winner with a certificate and a $250 cheque.
Award Winner: Tanara Pope (Year 11) Tanara has enrolled in Certificate 3 in Hospitality and has worked tirelessly this year to complete her VET course; she has done this on top of a full load at school and attended all sessions after school hours, for 3 hours per week. Tanara demonstrated a highly effective work ethic that should be modelled and respected by her peers. She is to be commended for her consistent approach to her studies and the time she puts in over and above to achieve her personal best. Tanara is intent on completing her SACE in 2019.
Award Winner: Sally Lee (Year 11) Sally has only been with us this year. Before enrolling at The Heights School, she had organised to enrol in a VET course, Certificate II in Food Processing, as she wants to be a baker. Sally spent a great deal of time negotiating with her previous school and The Heights School to be able to continue her VET placement despite the change in schools and was successful. Sally has completed her Certificate on top of a full school load, and is currently working towards completing a school based apprenticeship as a baker.
STEM Academic Achievement Awards The STEM Academic Achievement Awards sponsored by Blair Boyer MP, Member for Wright acknowledge outstanding commitment to and achievement in the study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Middle Years Award Winner – Paul Cyril – Year 8 In just one year of being at The Heights, Paul has been an avid and enthusiastic member of his Year 8 Solar Vehicle Challenge team in Semester 1. He has excelled in his studies in Science and Mathematics and represented the school at a workshop in Python Programming at the University of Adelaide. He has combined his many skills in Science, Mathematics, Technical Studies and his Python training during many hours of extra-curricular time spent working on the South Australian Schools Space Mission Challenge, designing an experiment to send into space and be attached to the International Space Station.
Senior Years Award Winner- Sarthak Mehta – Year 10 Sarthak is an outstanding and exceptional student in the field of STEM, completing 2 semesters of Stage 1 Chemistry whilst in Year 10. During the last three terms, he has also participated in the Subs in Schools competition and the South Australian Schools Space Mission. He is participating in and researching for the Google Science Fair, and is participating in the Conoco Phillips Science experience during the December 2018 and January 2019 school holidays. He has applied for the Young Leaders program held in Melbourne and is awaiting notification of the outcome. He participated in the Australian Science Olympiad and was awarded a Distinction in Chemistry and a Credit in Biology
CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS 2018
Florey Music Awards Sponsored by Frances Bedford MP, Member for Florey.
Middle Years Award Winner: Aimee Wilson - Year 8
Aimee plays the classical guitar and has been a member of the Primary Schools Guitar Ensemble and the Heights Guitar Ensemble for three years. She has performed as a soloist and part of the Ensembles and in the Show Case Concert and The Heights Got Talent. She was also a supporting artist in the Primary Schools Music Festival, and has been highly committed to supporting the Music Program at The Heights.
Senior Years Award Winner: Sarah Sabateen - Year 12
Sarah is a committed, passionate and reliable musician. She has been learning singing through the Instrumental Teaching Service since Year 8. She has always been supportive of all the activities made available through the Music programme including Workshops, masterclasses and concerts including Showcase concerts. She is always willing to help other students with their performances and is a positive role model for music.
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SCHOOL AWARDS
SCHOOL AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who have received School Awards in 2018:
Secondary School Student Leadership Team Award
Bonnie van der Veer
Secondary School Student Leadership Team Award
Tasmia Haque
Pedal Prix Award Deborah Baker
Pedal Prix Award Gemma Blake
Pedal Prix Award Jirah Baker
Pedal Prix Award Jamie Habbershaw
Pedal Prix Award Yaxuan Zhu
ICAS Medal Winner - English Jasmin Wu
ICAS Medal Winner - Writing Willow Mather
Sports Award (Middle Years) Jordan Starr
Sports Award (Senior Years) Nathan Maunder
Inaugural Internationalism Award Kane Lehmann
Dux Award for Community Studies Monica Damiral
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Emily Marschall
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Jaein Jung
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Mithuni De Silva
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Aprilia Oon
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Amberlyn Tung
Academic Excellence Award Year 7 Deborah Baker
Academic Excellence Award Year 8 Aimee Wilson
Academic Excellence Award Year 8 Macey Biggs
Academic Excellence Award Year 8 Gemma Blake
Academic Excellence Award Year 8 Mckenzie Walden
Academic Excellence Award Year 8 Aida Hazirah Norishaam
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Amalin Uzma Norishaam
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Shreya Mitra
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Stuti Patel
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Grainne O’Connell
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Chandana Galaeti
Academic Excellence Award Year 9 Brennan Finch
Academic Excellence Award Year 10 Ashley Tan
Academic Excellence Award Year 10 Sanjana Perumal Raja
Academic Excellence Award Year 10 Ken Hin
Academic Excellence Award Year 10 Frank Krinis
Academic Excellence Award Year 10 Jasminie Obordo
Academic Excellence Award Year 11 Aadam Jawad
Academic Excellence Award Year 11 Cooper McDowall
Academic Excellence Award Year 11 Nina Tran
Academic Excellence Award Year 11 Soubin Kim
Academic Excellence Award Year 11 Eliyar Kurban
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7
Mieke van Niekerk
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7
Brianna Stewart
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7
Mayen Panchol
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7
Kevin Le
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 7
Reece Johnson
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8
Aiman Khandoker
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8
Huy Tuan Mai
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8
Tylisa Orcales
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8
Isabella Gogos
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 8
Dean Zaric
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9
Jakeisha Mullens
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9
Thea Ellis
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9
Dominic Jose
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9
Riley Hensing
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 9
Nicholas Morrell
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10
Max Cebulski
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10
Evan Johnson
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 10
Madeleine Botterill
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11
Dylan Mudge
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11
Chloe Dix
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11
Shannon Stepanian-Fard
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11
Tiah Blute
Significant Academic Improvement Award Year 11
Liam Lyons
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YEAR 12 VALEDICTION
Seeing our students grow from wide-eyed adolescents, to confident young adults is certainly a privilege. On the 22nd November, The Heights School Year 12 student body united at Sfera’s for the last time to celebrate this very success in front of a proud audience of staff, family, friends and invited guests.
Special guests participating in this year’s valediction included Tony Zappia MP, Frances Bedford MP, Blair Boyer MP, Lucas Jones JP, April McLennan, Jim Rouse, and guest speaker Alexandra Harvey, an old scholar, who entertained the audience with her experiences of life after school, and how to cope with change with honesty and grit.
Probably by far one of the most touching moments for me was the high regard and emotion each Home Group teacher showed introducing the official awards for their students. A touching moment was when Nick Pizimolas presented the award for Caltex All Rounder and was given a thorough standing ovation from staff, parents and students. Thank you to all involved, especially the parents whose support and diligence we could not function without. We wish the Class of 2018 all the very best in their future pathways.
Lyn Davis Senior School Leader
DUX Creative Arts, Visual Art
- Mir (Yuri) Park
DUX Legal Studies - Elyssa Yeo
DUX Food & Hospitality and Child Studies - Shenyll Datario
DUX Material Products Metal -
Nathan Stevenson
DUX Research Project, Specialist Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical
Methods - Prashansa Singh
Caltex All Rounder Award - Mya Lorefice
Guest Speaker - Alexandra Harvey
Year 12 Mentor - Ian Benjafield
Welcome to Country - Briney Lampard
Principal’s speech - Nigel Gill
Emcees - Samuel Wallis & Tasmia Haque
Valedictory Speakers - Sarah Sabateen and Bonnie Van Der Veer
Introduction - Lyn Davis
SS21
SS23 SS26 SS27
SS22
DUX English as an Additional Language
- Tasmia Haque
DUX Modern History - Elena Derer
Initiative, Perseverance and Determination Award - Leo Gilbert
DUX Ensemble Performance
- Sarah Sabateen
DUX Integrated Learning - Liam Rouse
DUX Music Performance
- Kane Lehmann
Long Tan Award - Tasmia Haque
DUX Essential English and Workplace
Practices - Alicia Ellul
DUX Communication Products CAD.CAM
- Lucas Hirons
DUX of School - Prashansa Singh
Makin Humanitarain Award - Samuel Wallis
DUX Essential Mathematics
- Anthony Storti
DUX General English, Chemistry
- Alexandra Wilson
DUX Psychology, General Mathematics
- Courtney Smith
VET Achievement Award - Jessica
Muggeridge
Music Performance - Kane Lehmann
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YEAR 12 VISUAL ART
YEAR 12 VISUAL ART SHOWCASE
Six students completed Stage II Visual Art in 2018. Here is a sample of their work.
Cayla Lynneford
Kane Lehmann
Sarah Sabateen
Clarissa Kent
Miriyam JubayevaYuri Park
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SPORTS NEWS
YEAR 9 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
YEAR 6 WEST LAKES AQUATICS DAY EXCURSION
NATIONAL CHEER & DANCE COMPETITION
VISTA YEAR 8/9 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET
Some of our Year 9 HPE classes have been completing a football codes unit this term. We were fortunate enough to have players from the UniSA Eagles Gridiron Club jump on board to support and develop our students Flag Football skills. Students participated in a 1.5hour session which focused on the skill development of throwing, catching, defensive stance, routes and of course game play. It was a great way for students to finish the unit and we are grateful for the support of Sam, John and Mr Holt from the UniSA Eagles Gridiron Club.
Nick Schild & Eulaly Allen, Health and Physical Education Teachers
On Monday 3rd December and Tuesday 4th December, the three Year 6 classes enjoyed an aquatics day at West Lakes Aquatics centre. Students experienced sailing, kayaking, canoeing and body boarding. As part of the day students learnt about water safety at the beach and in rivers. They learnt what a rip tide was and what to do if caught in one. A few students were lucky enough to spot a starfish.
Congratulations to Ava for winning 3rd place in the Cheer and Dance
Competition that included six states, one territory, and three countries for her
age division. I have heard from her Mum that she had a fabulous time and enjoyed
the competition thoroughly by competing against the other competitors.
Ms Ravi, Year 4/5 class
On Friday the 23rd of November, the Year 8/9 Boys Indoor Cricket Team participated in a NE VISTA Carnival at Brahma Lodge ICA. The Heights School started off the day with plenty of enthusiasm by having a strong win over Modbury High. As the day continued we encountered some tough competition and we had heavy losses against the eventual winners and runners up. However, the last game of the day was a lot closer. It came down to the last couple of overs where unfortunately we couldn’t capitalise and finish the game of going down to The Avenues by 32 runs. In their words… ‘I enjoyed the day as we showed great communication and most of the time played to our strengths. The day was fun as we got to hang out with mates and play cricket, what a better way to spend a day. It was enjoyable as we showed great sportsmanship and never gave up.’
Eulaly Allen, Sports Coordinator
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
WHO CAN DO LITTLE ATHLETICS? There are over 50 Little Athletics venues throughout metropolitan and regional SA. All of which cater for children aged 3 to 17 years, with many centres able to accommodate athletes with disabilities. No matter what your skill level or ability may be, Little Athletics is all about family, fun & fitness and making sure you can be your best!
WHAT EVENTS CAN I DO? Depending on your age group Little Athletics offers: Sprints, Middle and Long Distances, Hurdles, Relays, Walks, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, High Jump, Triple Jump and Cross Country.
HOW WILL I LEARN? All of our centres have coaches to help you improve and learn about athletics. Learning is fun and in no time you will see your personal best (PB’s) performances improve.
HOW DO I JOIN? Simply visit our website,
littleathleticssa.com.au to find a centre near you. Once you have found your centre, follow
the prompts to complete the online registration process.
We welcome children to join at any point throughout the season, which runs from
September - July.
STILL NOT SURE? Why not sign up for two COME AND TRY
sessions at any one of our centres? For all questions, call 8352 8133 or email
