Cooks’ Watch

James Cook Boys’ High School

Term Four~ December 2013

We are about to bring down the curtain on another successful academic

year at James Cook Boys High school. Our school community celebrated

and acknowledged the wonderful achievements of our students during the Sports Presentation day, held on Tuesday 10th December, and the Academ-

ic & Citizenship Awards day, held on Thursday 12th December 2013. Con-

gratulations to all the students recognised for their excellence and every

student for performing to the best of their ability. The key to every perfor-

mance is consistency and a commitment to continuous improvement in all

areas of study. A special mention must be given to all the students receiv-

ing special commendations from their respective Year Advisors. Please refer

to the published list of students in each of the year groups.

A very special “thank you” to all the teachers and the school administration

staff for their commitment, dedication and tireless efforts throughout the

year. Their attention to detail ensured our students received all the care,

support and tuition required to fulfil their potential as they continue to de-

velop into productive members within our school community. All the edu-

cational opportunities presented to our students throughout the year are

due to the efforts and good-will of our staff working beyond the required

responsibilities of the classroom. Special thanks and mention to our Exec-

utive team of teachers that provide the strategic educational leadership to

ensure the quality teaching and learning within the classrooms; our Wel-fare team of Year Advisors for ensuring the wellbeing of our students; all

the classroom teachers for teaching their expert subject content and being

role-models for our students; all the SAS staff for ensuring the efficient

functioning of the entire JCBHS educational organisation and all the par-

ents / carers for their unconditional support of our students at all times.

At this point, our school community would like to acknowledge the wonder-

ful contributions of Mr Mark Richards (Science faculty), Ms Amita Kumar

(Maths faculty), Ms Susan Dunn (Library) and Ms Lesley Rae (Head Teach-

er CAPA) to our school over a number of years. Our school is very grateful

for the all the good work these teachers have contributed to their respective

faculties and the entire school community. We wish these teachers all the

very best in 2014 as they continue their respective educational journeys

within NSW DEC Public Schools.

Also, our school community would like to sincerely congratulate Mr An-

drew Green (Head Teacher TAS), Mr Howard Forrester (Careers) and Mr

Keith Chung (Librarian) for a wonderful and distinguished career in Public

Education. These educators have enjoyed a life-time commitment to teach-

ing and supporting students. Their individual and collective efforts have

contributed in making a difference to many lives over a number of years.

They deserve plenty of accolades and should be very proud of their

Principal - T Vallis

18 Dec

Last day of

school—students

HSC Results

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Development

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Last day of

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Development

Mon

27 Jan

2014

Australia

Day

Tues

28 Jan

Staff

Development Day

Wed

29 Jan

Year 7, 11, 12,

and any new

enrollments return to school

Thu

30 Jan

All students

return

Fri

14 Feb

School

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Camp

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achievements as educators within NSW DEC Public Schools. We wish them all the very best in their

futures as they retire from their role as public educators.

Among the many thoughts, impressions and reflections of the year that comprised 2013 the most sig-

nificant are, our numerous mentoring programs; peer tutoring; Harmony & Multicultural days; anti-

bullying programs; wide-ranging excursions; sports competitions; BEACON work programs; hosting

international education delegations; CAPA exhibitions and the BAYSIDE Primary Partnerships. All of

these extra-curricular educational opportunities assist in the social and emotional development of our

students. These programs strengthen the core values within our students and promote safe, respectful

and responsible learning at all times.

In 2014, we will see the first of the Gonski funding model appear in schools. This will mean an addi-

tional $80 000 of additional funds available to support student learning. This will be the first instal-

ment of funding through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM). Also, our school will continue with its

commitment to focus on “Reading to Learn” through the National Partnership funding. The prioritised

areas will be to continue developing teacher capacity and sustainability of programs through intensive

professional learning and classroom support throughout 2014.

On behalf of the entire school community, I wish everyone a very safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

We look forward to seeing everyone fit, healthy and ready for an exciting 2014 academic year at James

Cook Boys High School.

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Year 11

Ray (Shurui) Miao

Jack Yow

Abbas Zaher

Adam Bogos

Yun Li

Jacky Lee

Thomas Levy

Ali Ghacham

Hassan Sheeth

Ali Wehby Lewis Chang

Issa Hussein

Mohammed Issaoui

Seth Jones

Sergey Litvinov

Year 10

Aaron Thimakis

Adam Zaher

Ahmed Zahr

Ali Najm

Andy Nguyen

Arunesh Narayan Ashay Narayan

Christian Jovanovski

Daniel Kuskovski

Danyal Aslam

Farhan Gena

Filjohn Flores

Gary Yang

Principal’s report continued

Special Commendations

Ilija Stamenkovic

Jason McClelland

Mohamad Eldroubi

Nathan Alves

Shivam Prajapati

Tennay Chauhan Thomas Singleton

Tony Sekulovski

Jaidon Amosa

Year 9

Mohammad Abdallah Justin del Prado Anthony Hudd Abdallah Ibrahim Georgio Koloveros John Ng Dion Paraskevopoulos Michael Yao Mohamed Zahr Hassan Zein Mohamed Saab Hassan Taoube Ravnesh Narayan Cameron Mason Billy Haidar Hussein Boussi

Year 8

Mohammed Al-Gharib

Masrur Ali

Jake Beloborodov

Saeb Chamaa

John Corcuera

Houssien Fardous

Mohamad Hijazi

Muhammad Khamis

Emmanuel Lidden

Hussein Najm

Arch Patel

Phi Pham

Supreme Rawal

Ali Mohammad Saadi

Hadi Taoube

Claren Ye

Mohamed Zaher

Year 7

Yusif Ayik

Joon Bahk

Joshua del Prado

Volkan Er

Samite Illyes

Christian Jorge

Vincent Luo

James O'Kane

Alfonzo Ortiz

Lonish Padarath

Selimon Shukurzad

Darko Stojkovski

Deputy Principal - V Manos

The 2013 school year has come to a close and I would like to take this

opportunity to wish all our staff, students and families a joyous Christ-mas and safe holiday period. It has been another productive year at

James Cook and we are all looking forward to a well-earned rest before

we return refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges of 2014.

Staff have been developing new teaching programs for the National

Curriculum which will be implemented in 2014 for Years 7 and 9 in

the core areas of English, Maths, Science and History. Along with

many other programs that we have in store for 2014, it already looks

like shaping up to be a successful year awaiting us.

Years 7, 11 and 12 return on Wednesday 29th January, with Years 8, 9 and 10 returning the fol-

lowing day, Thursday 30th January. I ask that you have your son prepared with the correct full

school uniform, proper black lace up school shoes and all equipment required for a successful start to the new school year. Lowes at Rockdale Plaza is well stocked with all uniform items and

has a special of $50.00 off School Blazers purchased between 12th January to the 12th February.

I urge you to make your uniform purchases early and avoid the last minute January rush.

James Cook holds a special part in all our lives and it with sadness that we farewell several staff

this year, which is always a difficult thing to do. I wish all those staff moving to new schools best

wishes and good fortune. Your colleagues and students will always remember you with fondness

and your commitment to all facets of James Cook will not be forgotten.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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P&C Report The P & C would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff students and parents who sup-

ported our fundraising for 2013.

We would like to wish our whole school community all the very best for the festive season and a hap-

py and safe holiday.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at our P & C Meetings for 2014, with new ideas for fundrais-

ing to help support all our students!

From all of us best wishes for the New Year, 2014!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Our Next Meeting: Monday 3rd February, 2014

Our AGM Meeting: Monday 3rd March, 2014

Margaret Paraskevopoulos

President

Figen Dormanli William Siafakas

Secretary Treasurer

SPORTS PRESENTATION DAY

PRESENTATION DAY 2013