Term 2 | Week 9 | 30 June 2017 Principal’s Welcome As educators, what we are on about is teaching and learning to extend the knowledge skills, understandings and disposions of young people. As a staff, we constantly look at improving the quality of teaching processes and programs to deliver the best outcomes for students. Mostly, though, we see all of this from our side of ‘the desk’. Unfortunately, we rarely get to see this from the student’s side. Teachers, in developing their professional relaonships with students, try to probe what this looks like and seek feedback about teaching processes and assessment tasks. But does this really enable us to get a true student’s perspecve? This week I intend to begin a process called ‘Follow a Student’ and connue this through Term 3 in order to inially provide me with a more accurate student perspecve across Years 8 to 12. This process, which was designed by what was formerly the Quality Improvement and Effecveness Unit in DECD, involves aending classes with an idenfied student to observe their learning and to ask quesons regarding what they perceive lessons to be about, how they believe they are going with their learning and how they know this. I plan to share the outcomes of this process with staff, and use the informaon to further inform our improvement agenda. As well, in the near future, I plan to offer staff the opportunity to undertake this process. In this way I hope we can collecvely gain a much deeper and collaborave insight into learning from a student’s point of view, reflect on what we learn from this and, hence, refine our pracces if necessary to build teacher efficacy and greater engagement and outcomes for students. Semester 2 This week is the start of Semester 2. Many classes have started new units of learning. Therefore, it is important to remind students of the opportunity this provides and the key behaviours and strategies that will support them to be successful with their learning so they can achieve their personal best. No maer how Semester 1 went, I ask all students to: • Aend school each day and arrive to Care Group and subject classes on me. • Be organised with all required equipment including your charged laptop. • For each assessment task, be sure that you understand what it is you have to do to be successful and how the task will be marked. • Plan ahead and record key due dates, such as those for draſt work and final submission, in your diary. • Ask your teachers for help when you don’t understand. • Aempt all tasks to the best of your ability and complete homework regularly. Obviously, students should seek the support of their subject teachers who are key to assisng students with their learning to achieve their best. However, students in Years 8 to 10 may also be referred to the Teaching and Learning Centre for targeted learning support to assist the compleon of assessment tasks. Year 11 and 12 students should use the Senior Learning Centre for study lessons where supervising teachers are available to assist students with their learning. Staff car parks Finally, a reminder to parents/caregivers that the school car parks located on the southern side of Seymour Street are only for the use of Blackwood High School staff. These car parks are not for student ‘drop off and pick up.’ I ask for your support with this to ensure student safety and allow staff access to the staff parking area. I acknowledge that there are limited safe places for student ‘drop off and pick up’, and that the traffic congeson along Seymour Street before and aſter school is a major concern. I plan to contact Mitcham Council to discuss this issue and possible soluons.
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Term 2 | Week 9 | 30 June 2017
Principal’s WelcomeAs educators, what we are on about is teaching and learning to extend the knowledge skills, understandings and dispositions of young people. As a staff, we constantly look at improving the quality of teaching processes and programs to deliver the best outcomes for students. Mostly, though, we see all of this from our side of ‘the desk’. Unfortunately, we rarely get to see this from the student’s side. Teachers, in developing their professional relationships with students, try to probe what this looks like and seek feedback about teaching processes and assessment tasks. But does this really enable us to get a true student’s perspective?This week I intend to begin a process called ‘Follow a Student’ and continue this through Term 3 in order to initially provide me with a more accurate student perspective across Years 8 to 12. This process, which was designed by what was formerly the Quality Improvement and Effectiveness Unit in DECD, involves attending classes with an identified student to observe their learning and to ask questions regarding what they perceive lessons to be about, how they believe they are going with their learning and how they know this.
I plan to share the outcomes of this process with staff, and use the information to further inform our improvement agenda. As well, in the near future, I plan to offer staff the opportunity to undertake this process. In this way I hope we can collectively gain a much deeper and collaborative insight into learning from a student’s point of view, reflect on what we learn from this and, hence, refine our practices if necessary to build teacher efficacy and greater engagement and outcomes for students.
Semester 2This week is the start of Semester 2. Many classes have started new units of learning. Therefore, it is important to remind students of the opportunitythis provides and the key behaviours and strategies that will support them to be successful with their
learning so they can achieve their personal best. No matter how Semester 1 went, I ask all students to:• Attend school each day and arrive to Care Group
and subject classes on time.• Be organised with all required equipment
including your charged laptop.• For each assessment task, be sure that you
understand what it is you have to do to be successful and how the task will be marked.
• Plan ahead and record key due dates, such as those for draft work and final submission, in your diary.
• Ask your teachers for help when you don’t understand.
• Attempt all tasks to the best of your ability and complete homework regularly.
Obviously, students should seek the support of their subject teachers who are key to assisting students with their learning to achieve their best. However, students in Years 8 to 10 may also be referred to the Teaching and Learning Centre for targeted learning support to assist the completion of assessment tasks. Year 11 and 12 students should use the Senior Learning Centre for study lessons where supervising teachers are available to assist students with their learning.
Staff car parksFinally, a reminder to parents/caregivers that the school car parks located on the southern side of Seymour Street are only for the use of Blackwood High School staff. These car parks are not for student ‘drop off and pick up.’ I ask for your support with this to ensure student safety and allow staff access to the staff parking area.I acknowledge that there are limited safe places for student ‘drop off and pick up’, and that the traffic congestion along Seymour Street before and after school is a major concern. I plan to contact Mitcham Council to discuss this issue and possible solutions.
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Safe Travel on Public TransportThe school has been working with Light City Buses to ensure the safety of Blackwood High School students travelling to and from school. Recently, members of the Executive Team have been talking to drivers and students as the buses arrive at the beginning and leave at the end of the day. We have noticed that many students get off the bus in the morning with a cheery ‘thankyou’ and a smile for the driver. Many drivers have commented on this courteous behaviour which reflects positively on the school community.
However, recently on some of the buses, there have been instances of concerning behaviour. As a result, we remind students (and families) about the behaviours expected when travelling on public transport:• All students are required to have a current ticket and to validate upon boarding.• Eating and drinking is not allowed as indicated by signage, therefore there should be no litter left on public
transport.• Students are to speak quietly so as not to distract the driver and other members of the public. Offensive
language will not be tolerated.• Shoes and feet are to remain off seats and on the floor.• Only push the bell for your designated stop.
Inappropriate behaviours on buses/public transport can attract significant fines. Light City Buses can also charge the costs for cleaning up or for damage caused by passengers and it is possible for individual passengers to be banned from using buses. All buses are equipped with security cameras which, in many cases, make it possible to identify offenders. Light City Buses would prefer to work with the school community using an educative approach rather than issuing fines. However, students need to be aware that it is possible for fines to be issued.
We are proud of our students, the great majority of whom exhibit the school values of care, achievement and respect and are great ambassadors for Blackwood High School. This reputation is on public display when students travel on public transport.
UniformAt Blackwood High School it is an expectation that students wear school uniform. The school uniform policy was developed by the school community and is endorsed by the Governing Council, parents/caregivers, staff and students.
All students who enrol at Blackwood High school are expected to proudly wear the school uniform because it:• Assists with the safety and care of students by identifying them as Blackwood High School students on the
school grounds and while on excursions, and in the community.• Provides appropriate, cost effective clothing for the wide range of teaching and learning activities.• Develops a positive image of Blackwood High School in the wider community.• Contributes to school identity and develops a sense of belonging.• Reduces competitive dressing.• Develops discipline in wearing a prescribed uniform, often required by employers.
The student diary and school website clearly state the school uniform requirements. I ask that parents/caregivers speak to their children about these requirements and ensure that the following are not worn to school:• Leggings or yoga pants• Jeans of any colour• Track pants• Ugg boots• Coloured clothing worn under polo tops
The July school holidays provides an opportunity for families to ensure students have the correct uniform attire ready for Term 3. From the beginning of next term students who arrive to school wearing non- uniform items, without an explanation from parents/caregivers, can expect a consequence.
If families have questions or concerns about the uniform requirements or require support, please contact the school.Sharon Goldman, Principal
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• Congratulations to Tynan Carney, in Year 12, who was selected in the 30 man SANFL under 17 Futures State Squad. He participated in the U17’s Futures Game against WA at Laithan Park in Perth on 24 June.
• Congratulations to Jamie Lunn, in Year 8, who will be participating in the Inline Hockey Nationals in Victoria from 25 to 30 September.
• Congratulations to Cooper Gilbert, in Year 9, and Kye Dean, in Year 10, who have been selected to represent Secondary School Sport SA at the School Sport Australian Football Championships. The championships will be held in Perth and Mandurah WA from 22 to 29 July.
• Congratulations to Amanda Bowne, in Year 11, who was awarded the Dame Roma Mitchell Scholarship.
• Congratulations to Jacquelyn Banko and Hannah Haynes, in Year 9, who will participate in the Australian Calisthenics Federation National Championships in Sydney from 2 July to 9 July 2017.
• Congratulations to Bailey Dyer, in Year 12, who has been selected to participate in the Secondary School Sport SA Interstate Cross Country Championships held in Hobart, Tasmania from 11 to 14 August 2017.
Blackwood High School High Achievers
IBMYP NewsYear 10 Personal Project The Year 10 students are currently working hard towards completing their Personal Projects and from some of the conversations I have had with students, there are some amazing ideas. The overall grade for Personal Project will reflect the assessment of the written report that students are now completing. The journal extracts and the product itself form vital supporting evidence and students include extracts and photographs as appendices.
Early in Term 3, teachers will work together to give IBMYP predicted marks for the report and will also mark the task against the SACE Performance standards for the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) so it can be counted towards their PLP. In line with the IBO’s policy, external moderators will mark samples of final projects then confirm the IBMYP final grades given to all students during Term 4.
A celebration of the Personal Project will be early in Term 3 where parents/caregivers and friends will be able to view the finished products.
Kate Young, Leader, IBMYP
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Music On Monday 29 May music students from Year 10, 11 and our Certificate II in Music course presented pieces to family and friends at the Music Showcase. Performances ranged from solo works to small ensembles. The evening certainly demonstrated the depth of talent in our students. A big thanks to everyone who performed and to Michael Winter and Benjamin Dening for preparing the performances and helping on the night.
The Arts NewsTerm 2 has been a busy one for The Arts, with a few performances and exhibitions across both Performing and Visual Arts.
Dance Our Dance Star performers competed in the State Finals on Sunday 25 June at Norwood Town Hall. All 8 teams were placed and 7 out of the 8 teams were selected to compete in the Nationals on the Gold Coast in August. Katrina Constantopoulos has worked tirelessly with the majority of the teams with support also from Tash Thornton and Shauna Thompson. We wish all of the competitors the best of luck at the Nationals.
On Wednesday 28 June, Dance students from across Years 9 -12 performed in the SACE Dance Evening. This performance included the External Assessment for the Stage 2 Dance students, so again we wish them the best for the assessment of their performances on the night.
Drama On Thursday 1 June our Stage 1 Drama class presented the musical Do Not Forget Australia written by an Adelaide playwright, Dr. Lane Hinchliffe. The musical is a moving account following a group of Australian soldiers and nurses during World War I. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Hinchcliffe attend the performance and the students were really excited to get a chance to talk with him after the play. Dr. Hinchcliffe was himself excited to see the performance and highly praised them on their efforts as this was the first time he had actually seen the play performed!
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Visual Arts We had 5 students exhibit their works at the VAESA “Dream Big” Art Exhibition this term (Jazz Jones, Madi Gayther, Arielle Hipper, Isabella Alexander and Emily Jane). Applications come from schools all over the state for the exhibition with only a limited number of works chosen to be included, so congratulations goes to the 5 students were selected.
On Thursday 1 June a group of 36 students participated in the Flinders University Arts Experience Day at Adelaide College of The Arts. Students were able to experience a variety of art media such as printmaking, sculpting, drawing, painting and photography. The feedback received from the students was overwhelmingly positive, and Flinders University are looking to hold these days on a regular basis so we look forward to offering the opportunity again to our students in the future.
During the July school holidays we will have 4 Visual Arts pieces from Year 11 and 12 students being entered in the Blackwood Rotary Club 2017 Art Exhibition and Sale. This exhibition features works from students and community members from across the Blackwood/Coromandel Valley area and is a fabulous opportunity for our students to have their work promoted to the community.
All of the teachers in The Arts are looking forward to working with our students in Semester 2 and giving them every opportunity to showcase their talents, so keep your eyes open for more performances and exhibitions to come!
Dale Evans, Leader, The Arts
Do Not Forget, Australia
Ms Esvelt’s Year 11 Drama class have done it again! With maximum effort and commitment in only 5 weeks they created an exceptionally polished, heartfelt and thoroughly enjoyable production of Dr. Lane Hinchcliffe’s musical theatre show Do Not forget, Australia.
The playwright himself attended the evening performance and expressed great appreciation for the interpretation of the work that he wrote for the 2015 ANZAC centenary. The story resonated strongly with audiences who recognized that the performers were the same age as their characters who had gone off to fight the war in France during World War I.
Congratulations and thanks must also go to our Year 12 singer Natalie and Year 10 students Callum, Emma, Rylee and Colm who volunteered as extras in the show.
Brigitte Esvelt, Drama teacher
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Drama Club
Drama Club is alive and well at Blackwood High School. Some fifteen regular members representing Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 meet regularly twice a week at lunch times to try their hand at both short form and long form improvisation. Developing skills in communication, quick thinking and problem solving, they work as a team to find solutions to tell their stories.
Two Year 11 students, Jack Chaplin and Riley Brown facilitate the action, introduce new material and organize both the regular participants and audiences. Having started this year with a dedicated group of Year 11 students, the club has been steadily increasing in younger members. “It has been a crazy but wonderful journey into the imagination, fun and friendship”.
Any student interested in drama and improvisation can come and join in with the fun on Wednesday and Friday lunch times in the Drama room.
Brigitte Esvelt, Drama teacher
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Year 10 Football Camp In Week 5 the Year 10 Specialist Football Program travelled to the Murray Mallee Region for the Year 10 football camp. On the first day of the camp we played a match against Murray Bridge High School. This match provided an opportunity for the Year 10 Special Interest Football class to play together as a team. As the game progressed our speed and skill with the football deemed to be too much for Murray Bridge and our boys ran away with it, eventually winning 25.17 to 1.4.
Best Players: Connor McCarl, Kye Dean, Jayden Hunter, Jules Marjanac, Troy Hocking, Luke BullGoal Kickers: Connor McCarl 7, Kye Dean 7, Luke Bull 4, Troy Hocking 4, Zane Millington 1, Jules Marjanac 1, Tyson Stewart 1
We were up bright and early on the second day of our camp as we travelled to Karoonda to umpire a 9 aside competition with five local schools competing. Our students displayed good leadership and umpiring skills and this was evident with the successful running of the carnival. Overall the camp was a fantastic community experience and we look forward to continuing this camp in the future.
Glen Little, Leader, Health and Physical Education
Sports News
Girls Football Adelaide Football Club VisitOn Thursday 22 June our Girls Football class was invited to Adelaide Football Club by Crows Womens players Chelsea Randall and Anne Hatchard. Chelsea and Anne gave us a tour through the facilities which included the women’s locker room, physio facilities, lap pool and weights rooms. They then ran a training session with the girls which included skill drills and game strategies. At the conclusion the girls were given footballs and posters to take away. The event was an excellent way to celebrate the end of a fantastic, inaugural semester of Girls Football at Blackwood High School. The girls are looking forward to progressing on with the class in Semester 1 of 2018.
Janet Bradley, Health and Physical Education teacher
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Specialist Football Program – ‘Pursuing a career in elite sport.’
On Tuesday 20 June the Year 9 Girls and Boys Football classes participated in the Flinders University workshop ‘Pursuing Professional Football as a Career’. The Flinders University Access Unit conducted the session which included information on becoming a professional athlete and also the diverse career opportunities in elite sport.
The focus of the workshop was to demonstrate that students could follow their dreams and pursue a career as a professional athlete in elite sport and also have the opportunity to continue to study during this phase of their sporting careers. The workshop outlined the many careers that exist in elite sport including; player/athlete, medicine, coach, statistician, sport psychologist, sports scientist, nutritionist, physiotherapist, public relations officer, player manager and marketing and administration roles.
Following the theory session students participated in a football training session. Students enjoyed having the opportunity to train together under the guidance of current SANFL players Nick Liddle and Tom Fields (South Adelaide Football Club) and AFLW player Sarah Allan (Adelaide Football Club). Students found the workshop invaluable and were impressed with the emphasis on “striving for your goals”.
The personal experiences shared by Sarah, Tom and Nick were vastly different and demonstrated to students that students could both follow their passion to pursue sport at an elite level and also continue to study.
Thank you to Kirstie Salter (Flinders University Access Project Officer) and the Flinders University Ambassadors Nick Liddle, Tom Fields and Sarah Allen for facilitating the session.
Glen Little, Leader, Health and Physical Education and Janet Bradley, Girls Specialist Football teacher
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Year 8/9 Knock Out Football
On Wednesday 21 June the Year 8/9 Football Team played Cornerstone College and Henley High School in the statewide knockout competition.
Game one was against Cornerstone and the first quarter was an even contest with both teams having equal scoring shots. With some accurate kicking we held a lead of five points at quarter time. We extended the lead slightly by half time but the margin was only ten points. The second half remained close. However by taking the game on and playing attacking football we were able to win the game by nine points.
Game 1 Results – Blackwood 12 – 6 – 78 defeated Cornerstone 11 – 3 – 69Best Players – Jordan Cock, Taine Mitchell, Alex Strauss, Sam Matters, Tyson Dyer, Declan Henty-SmithGoals – Rhys Galliford 3, Oscar Hodge 3, Tyson Dyer 2, Jordan Cock 2, Declan Henty-Smith 1, Blake Hall 1
After sitting back watching Henley defeat Cornerstone by 95 points it was time to play our second match. We started strongly to hold a five-point lead at quarter time. At half time we trailed by 10 points. Our players played a good brand of attacking and contested football. Henley proved the stronger team in the second half to extend their lead and win the match.
Game 2 Results – Blackwood 7 – 6 – 48 lost to Henley 15 – 8 - 98Best Players – Taine Mitchell, Tyson Dyer, Jordan Cock, Declan Henty- Smith, Tyler WarrenGoals – Declan Henty-Smith 2, Ben Burbridge 1, Tyson Dyer 1, Jordan Cock 1, Oscar Hodge 1, Rhys Galliford 1
Glen Little, Leader, Health and Physical Education
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Open Knock Out Football
On Wednesday 14 June the Open Football team played Reynella East College and Birdwood High School in the statewide knockout competition.
Game one against Reynella East was an even contest throughout the first half. We started well playing a strong team game to take an early lead. The team’s ability to win one on one contests and to create scoring opportunities was a highlight of the game and allowed us to win the match.
Game 1 Results - Blackwood 7.7 49 defeated Reynella East 2.1 13Best Players – D’Arcy Mitchell, Nathan Beenham, Ryan Williams, Daniel Nash, River Moore, Reece Milsom, William BaeGoal kickers - Ryan Mountford 2, Matthew Walton 2, Daniel Nash 2, Taaid Fallah 1
The second match against Birdwood was a more open game. We worked well as a team linking up to allow multiple scoring opportunities. Some inaccurate kicking in front of goals kept the score line closer than it should have been. However we eventually straightened up to kick a winning score.
Game 2 Results - Blackwood 12.15 87 defeated Birdwood 2.2 14 Best Players - Nathan Beenham, Reece Milsom, D’Arcy Mitchell, Ryan Mountford, Ryan WilliamsGoal Kickers - Nathan Beenham 4, Cameron Clohesy 2, D’Arcy Mitchell 2, Taaid Fallah 1, Ryan Williams 1, Matthew Walton 1, Hayden Kernahan 1
The team now progresses to the Preliminary Final round of the Knock Out competition.
Glen Little, Leader, Health and Physical Education
Girls Football Clinic at Blackwood Primary School
On 6 June our Girls Football class conducted a girls only football clinic at Blackwood Primary School. The class had attended an Auskick training session conducted by Daniel Herbert from West Adelaide Football Club beforehand. They then practiced their clinic stations in preparation for the session. It was great seeing primary school girls aged from 8 to 11 participate in skill learning without the pressure of more experienced boy footy players. Our girls felt the session was very rewarding and Blackwood Primary School teachers and Deputy Principal, Kris Robson were impressed with their organisation and skill teaching.
Janet Bradley, Health and Physical Education teacher
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Congratulations to the Year 10 cohort who undertook Work Experience during Week 8. Students participated in a diverse of workplace learning experiences including retail, hospitality, hair and beauty, construction, mechanical, legal, electrical, plumbing and the Arts. Some students also took part in Defence Force programs at different times during Terms 1 and 2. Many students also took the opportunity to see schools from the other side of the desk taking opportunities to work at local primary schools, kindergartens or child care centres. We would like to thank all those in the community who supported students with places and to the parents and staff who assisted in our students being able take part in such a valuable experience. It was pleasing when making contact with employers or visiting students on their placements to hear the positive comments about our students, their work ethic and friendly natures. 99 Bikes Marion Craigburn Primary School Michael Grear SurveysAberfoyle Hub R-7 School David Hocking Gutter & Roofing Mosh Australia (Op Shop)Aberfoyle Hub Vet Clinic Doc Adams Wines My KitchenAdelaide College of the Arts Dog Play Care Nu4u Op Shop - Aberfoyle ParkAdelaide Designer Homes Drake Blackwood Nu4u Op Shop - O’Halloran HillAdelaide Gaol Duthy Street Art Supplies Odd GamesAdelaide Youth Theatre Eden Hills Kindergarten Office for Recreation and SportAdonai Hair and Beauty Family Pet Vet Pondok Daun RestaurantAir Con Serve Foot Locker Inc Revive FitnessAJ Paternos & Son GD Wholesale Fuit & Veg Reynella Sports Injury ClinicAlyce’s Fringes Blackwood Glenside Veterinary Clinic SA Aquatic and Leisure CentreARMI (Australian Rock & Goodhouse Architecture SA WATERMetal Institute) Bains Rd Preschool Goodstart Aberfoyle Park Safety Hot Water ServicesBalhannah Small Animal Vet Green Pritchard Accounts Office of Sam Duluk MPBanner Mitre 10 Hall and Baum School of the NativityBasketball SA Hills Christian Community School Seaside ConstructionsBeaumont Tiles Hills Veterinary Centre Smooth HairBedford Industries Holdfast Dog Centre Spotlight Belair Primary School Homestart Finance SR & TE JafferBellevue Heights Primary School Intersport Blackwood St Peters WoodlandsBHBC Café 72 ISHKA Handicrafts St Vincent de Paul SocietyBlackwood Community Jacobs Tyres The Eyebrow StudioChild Care Centre Blackwood Hills Café 72 Jamestown Community Studies The Fawcett GroupBlackwood House of Hair Fashion JMN Communications Ultrasafe Products Australia Pty LtdBlackwood Kindergarten Just Tiling Uniting Communities-GoodwillBlackwood Primary School Kalyra Belair University of AdelaideBlackwood True Value Kalyra Communities Victor Harbor Public LibraryBlackwood Veterinary Surgery Elliot Landscaping Walk the Talk BlackwoodChandlers Hill Kindergarten Lamar Group Walkerville Primary SchoolChandlers Hill Vetenary Clinic Lillys Doggy Day Care Wallbridge Gilbert AztecClovelly Park Primary School Mangan Ey & Associates Woodcroft CollegeColes Marion Matthew Hearn Physiotherapy Woolworths BlackwoodCoromandel Valley Primary School
Ben Dening, Leader, Year 10
Year 10 Work Experience
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Week 10 of this term is Year 12 trial exam week. Only subjects with an exam at the end of the year will have an exam during this time unless specifically organised by the class teacher.
It is important that students use these exams as an opportunity to work on their study skills, which have been addressed in assemblies and Care Group this term, and their ability to perform under pressure. These skills will support their preparation for the end of the year as well as important skills for the world out of school.
Please contact the school at any time if you have any queries about exams for your child.
Luke Northcote, Leader, Year 11 and 12
Year 12 Exam Week
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What do you need to know as parents and carers?We have been lucky enough to gain a small grant from DECD to allow us to explore some of the current issues in the Cyber safety area and innovative ways to address them. As a result we are currently redeveloping our cyber safety program for students in Years 8 through to 12.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in supporting young people to stay safe online. Recent feedback from the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner suggest that 66% of parents feel confident in their ability to protect their child online but 60 % of parents say their child is being exposed to risks by being online.
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner says parents want more information about managing what their child does online, guidelines for managing online time and age appropriate website or apps. See the info graphic for more information. For further information on a wide range of cyber safety issues go to https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent/online-risks.
If you would like to let us know how you think we could help you to help your children be safe online please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Lee Knight, Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing
2018 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship Now OpenThe 2018 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship opens on Monday 4 December 2017 and will close on Friday 5 January 2018.
The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate and post-graduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $50,000 over 3 years.
Information about the C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship and an application form are available at www.hawkerscholarship.org or by contacting the secretary to the Trustees in Adelaide on 08 8127 1654.
The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the memory of scholar, soldier, politician and pastoralist Charles Allan Seymour Hawker. The Scholarship commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected statesmen.
“C.A.S. Hawker was a truly remarkable man and a great Australian. Our challenge as Trustees is to encourage young Australians to apply. We are always interested to hear from students in regional Australia. Many are reluctant to participate in what is a simple process,” Mr Andrew Hawker, Scholarship Trustee and Hawker family member said.
C.A.S. Scholarships are available to all Australian students. The majority have been awarded to students entering their first year of university study. Since 1990, the Trustees have awarded 118 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships.
Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. Undergraduate and post-graduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of Australian educational institutions. Post-graduate Charles Hawker Scholars are also able to follow in Charles Hawker’s footsteps by enrolling at Trinity College and studying at Cambridge UK.
More Information:Cesare SilvestriSecretary to the TrusteesC.A.S. Hawker ScholarshipP: 08 8127 1654E: [email protected]
In memory of Gerry W Carrapiett
Gerry W Carrapiett was an ex teacher at Blackwood High School (1968-1992 Retired). He recently passed away on 22 May 2017.
Martin ForsythGerry was a great colleague and over the last twenty years or so a very good friend who shared in our love of Philately. A knowledgeable and genuine person. A true gentleman. He has a very close and loving family.
John SalamonVale Gerry Carrapiett who sadly passed away. A true gentle man and educator.
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Calendar DatesTerm 2 2017Monday 3 to Friday 7 JulyYear 10 and 11 Melbourne Netball PlayoffsYear 12 Exam Week
Tuesday 4 JulyMeningococcal B Immunisation (Year 10/11) Year 7 STEM Program
Wednesday 5 JulySemester 1 Reports distributedCASUAL DAY
Thursday 6 JulySTUDENT FREE DAY
Friday 7 JulySTUDENT FREE DAY
Term 3 2017Monday 24 JulyFirst day Term 3
Tuesday 1 AugustPrincipal’s Tour 9amSnow Trip Parent Informaiton Session 6pm PACYear 10/11 SACE Parent Information Evening 7pm PAC
Thursday 3 AugustYear 12 Exam Reports distibuted
Friday 4 to Monday 7 AugustDance Star Nationals
Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 AugustPersonal Project Display Resource Centre
Monday 7 to Friday 18 AugustHimeji Cultural Exchange Visit
Tuesday 8 AugustGoverning Council Meeting 7pm
Tuesday 15 to 26 AugustUshiku High School Study Tour Visit
Saturday 19 to Saturday 26 AugustYear 10 Snow Trip
Tuesday 22 AugustSATAC Information Session 6:30pm
Monday 28 AugustSubject Counselling Day Year 10 and 11 by appointment (TBC)
Friday 1 SeptemberSCHOOL CLOSURE
Monday 4 SeptemberSTUDENT FREE DAY
Tuesday 5 SeptemberPrincipal’s Tour 9am
School ContactsStudent Absences: [email protected] Services: 8278 0900 or see website for staff email contacts
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