I I NEXT ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS PRINCIPAL’S MORNING TEA The semester 1 morning tea was held for approximately 30 students with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) scores from semester 1. The event served to congratulate these students from years 7-12 for their excellent effort in achieving consistently high results across a range of subjects. It was also an opportunity for leaders to listen to the students’ stories of how they show persistence and maintain self-motivation. We look forward to this cohort of students increasing each semester and appreciate the support of key SSOs for the delicious food. Below is the list of High Achievers who attended the Principal’s Morning tea. Lynton Terrace, Seaford, South Australia 5169 Telephone: [08] 8327 5200 Facsimile: [08] 8327 5244 Email: [email protected]www.seafordhs.sa.edu.au DIARY DATES CONTENTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL AUGUST 27, TUESDAY COURSE COUNSELLING AUGUST 29, THURSDAY STEM CENTRE GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 5, THURSDAY PUPIL FREE DAY SEPTEMBER 6, FRIDAY SCHOOL CLOSURE SEPTEMBER 27 TERM 3 FINISHES 2:12PM DISMISSAL NOVEMBER 1, FRIDAY PUPIL FREE DAY NEWSLETTER 05 2019 CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Seaford News SOUTHERN ADELAIDE Emphasis on Mathematics Extended Absences Finance Office Immunisation Calendar Library News Lost Property Middle School SILC Sport News Student Wellbeing Uniform Shop Vet & Career Pathways News First Name Care Group Year Level EMMA B19 7 MIA B19 7 KIRI B19 7 ISAAC A14 8 HANNAH C03 8 ROOBA C03 8 SUMMER A14 8 MARLEY D04 8 NICHOLAS E02 8 SARAH E03 8 JAIDA B09 9 BRAELIE B09 9 ZANDER C01 9 ZOE C02 9 CONRAD C08 9 First Name Care Group Year Level ASHLEY D07 9 JACK 10 03 10 ELOISE E14 10 MACKENZIE 11 02 11 CHARLOTTE 11 03 11 NEAVE 12 05 12 LAUREN 12 03 12 LILLI 12 03 12 JEMMA 12 04 12 BAILEIGH 12 01 12 TAHLIA 12 05 12 LEXIE 12 01 12 TIAHNI 12 05 12 CHARLIE 12 05 12
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS PRINCIPAL’S MORNING TEAThe semester 1 morning tea was held for approximately 30 students with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) scores from semester 1. The event served to congratulate these students from years 7-12 for their excellent effort in achieving consistently high results across a range of subjects. It was also an opportunity for leaders to listen to the students’ stories of how they show persistence and maintain self-motivation. We look forward to this cohort of students increasing each semester and appreciate the support of key SSOs for the delicious food.Below is the list of High Achievers who attended the Principal’s Morning tea.
Lynton Terrace, Seaford, South Australia 5169Telephone: [08] 8327 5200 Facsimile: [08] 8327 5244
NAPLAN UPDATEThe preliminary report will be released on August 28 with results available to schools early in September.
NEW STEM WORKS LEARNING SPACES OFFICIAL OPENING AUGUST 29, THURSDAY 3:20PM – 4:20PMPlease join us in celebrating the new spaces created as part of the 3.5 million dollar STEM Works upgrades Seaford Secondary College STEM Spaces. Attending:
• The honourable Rob Lucas MP – Treasurer • Chris Picton – Labor Party MLC• Rebecca Moore and Linda Oliphant – DfE
Noarlunga House• Our schools governing council representatives
who are a vital part of the decision making processes at our school.
• Teachers and families from the 5 primary schools in the River Hub partnership
• Other STEM leaders from schools in the southern region
Regards, Harry Stassinopoulos, Principal
An invitation to the
New STEM Works Learning SpacesOfficial OpeningPlease join us in celebrating the new spaces created as part of the 3.5 million dollar STEM Works upgrades.
Please contact Ben Hardy on 8327 5200 with any queries or email at [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOPOPEN TIMES 2019
Term time - Mondays and Fridays - 8.30am-11.00amPayments may also be made over the phone at any time
and items can be collected when the shop is open.
Thank you to all families who have paid school fees or submitted School Card Applications. Reminder - school fees are now overdue. Please contact the Finance Officer to discuss payment options.School Card applications are available from the school or online. School Card must be applied for every year at each school your children attend. Please submit School Card applications as soon as possible, if you think you may be eligible.
The table below list the income limits for applications lodged in 2019 – based on the family’s gross income in 2017/2018. To qualify for school card, your family’s gross income must be below a certain limit. This limit depends on how many dependent children you have and whether your child attends a government, independent, or Catholic school. You may need to provide proof of income – eg payslips or Centrelink information.
ELIGIBILITY INCOME LIMITS FOR A STUDENT ATTENDING A GOVERNMENT SCHOOLNumber of Dependent Children Gross Annual School Card Income limit Gross Weekly School Card Income limit
1 child $59,432 $1,143
2 children $60,493 $1,164
3 children $61,554 $1,185
4 children $62,615 $1,206
5 children $63,676 $1,227
More than 5 children Add $1,061 for each dependent child Add $21 for each dependent child
FINANCE OFFICEPayment Window for students is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am – 8.35am and Recess time 10.35-10.55.
SCHOOL FEES ARE NOW OVERDUE
EXTENDED ABSENCESStudent absences of more than 1 week require an Exemption form to be submitted. The form is available on request from Student Services. It should be completed 2 weeks prior to the start date of the exemption.
This includes extended exemptions due to medical & other exemptions. Delays could result in an exemption NOT being approved, thus resulting in unexplained absences recorded for students.
Leanne Carter, Finance Manager
LOST PROPERTYPlease check the Lost Property box (in Student Services) for missing items. Clothing that is clearly named has a
chance of making it back to the owner. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of each term.
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Earlier in the term we held a Middle School assembly to celebrate students who have been successful in a range of areas, including academically, demonstrating school values and showing a growth mindset. SRC members also reported on activities within STEM. We are delighted with the increasing number of students attaining a higher Grade Point Average. There has also been a strong uptake on students participating in organised lunchtime activities and sporting events. Students are reminded of the need to return notes and payment for excursions by the due date to allow our processes to run smoothly.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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WHY SCHOOLS NEED TO INCREASE THE EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING AND STICKING WITH MATHEMATICS?For decades students have been asking – Why do we need to learn Mathematics, and why is Mathematics so important for our future? Tahlia, one of our Year 12 students has responded to these questions from her point of view. Hopefully her insights will help more students to see the benefits of continuing to learn Mathematics throughout their school lives.
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Mathematics. Everyone knows it. And there seems to be a clear divide if you mention it. You either love it, hate it, or do it only when necessary. But why does this extreme exist when the beauty of mathematics is at the core of everything we do? Think about it. You’re given a problem to solve and it’s just a bunch of information. Some is useful, and helps you solve the problem, and some not. You then figure out what this useful information is and simply work through the steps to find the solution. This is relevant to both mathematics and real-life problems, including when gaining a job. As Michelle Silverstein says, ‘Math skills are associated with
broader cognitive abilities, and they are reflective of a candidates critical thinking and problem-solving ability’. The 7 skills students always require, according to Tony Wagner, all can be developed through maths. Some students do not care about mathematics. They are unaware of its importance, relevance and meaning. Will every student excel in mathematics and succeed at a high level? No. But Silverstein also mentions that, ‘basic numeracy is unavoidable in everyday life, and those who do avoid it are at a fundamental disadvantage.’ Literacy is rooted in every subject, and it can be developed outside of an English classroom, whereas if the basic numeracy taught only in a maths class cannot be grasped, then students will fall behind. And while, calculators are readily available to today’s youth and these can perform complicated and basic maths, they cannot solve a problem if you do not understand the crucial mathematics that you need them to perform. Students are more likely to choose maths if they understand the relevance. About 75% of growing occupations require STEM skills and more
than 82% of employers highly value studying STEM. The government of South Australia recognises this and has provided $250 million for STEM works in schools; however, this places an emphasis on science and technology, through the building of labs. Science simply cannot be promoted alone. Mathematics is the elemental connection within STEM and if it isn’t promoted, then students will simply quit and not embrace the challenge. STEM degrees have unpredictable applications in a range of industries, and this is largely unknown amongst students. These jobs have high growth, high job satisfaction, and pay well, on average around 26% higher than other jobs, with a lower unemployment rate. These figures ring true across the world, and especially in Australia. It is a mere fact that the current generation will work several different and unrelated careers in their lives. This is constantly being pushed. You are told that the career you start in, may not be the career you finish in, or the one in the middle. The Foundation for Young Australians New Work Smarts report predicts ‘today’s 15-year-olds will likely
SPORT NEWSWe had lots of knock out and zone sports competitions throughout term 2. Well done to all our students who took part in the following competitions: • Open Boys Futsal• Year 8/9 Volleyball • Year 10 Volleyball • Year 7 Boys Football• Open Boys Football • Year 8/9 5 a side Soccer
navigate 17 changes in employer across 5 different careers.’ If this is the case in the ever-changing workforce, then why aren’t students encouraged to study a degree that is applicable across a broad range of careers? One that provides all these skills, like one in mathematics? Why is it that students can drop mathematics when it is so universally applicable? Students and teachers need to be further educated to take risks and persist with mathematics. The analytical skills will translate across careers and ensure success. Yes, infrastructure can and will be built, but until the passion is ignited in mathematics classrooms and the STEM focus expanded, students will simply fail to understand the possibilities. STEM degrees are reliable and universally applicable and can provide a huge pool of job opportunities, take you across so many fields and, if you desire, across the world. If you encourage students to take risks and inform them of all options available, just maybe, they can and will change the world.
Tahlia (Year 12 student).
• Year 7 Girls Netball • Year 8/9 Girls Netball • Open Boys Basketball Make sure you listen out to the bulletin notices for all upcoming sports and competitions as well as the Inter-House Cup activities.
Anita SharradHPE & Sports Coordinator
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VET & CAREER PATHWAYS NEWS SEAFORD INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTRESILC IMPROVEMENT WEEKIn week 3 students engaged in a modified program and put their practical skills to work by upgrading our facilities. All students who completed the work are eligible for SACE accreditation to recognise their efforts and were taught some invaluable skills by our magnificent volunteers, Paula and Wade, from Bunnings Seaford. The final product was an incredible upgrade from the existing building (see before and after picture) and the students are very proud of their new space that is used for wood work and other technology related subjects. A huge thanks to Bunnings Seaford for the donation of their time and the painting supplies, this community spirit really drives the enthusiasm of our young people. Continuing with community news, Kalari PTY LTD and Harvest Co. have teamed together to donate a shipping container for us to use as storage
and for students to convert into a technology classroom. We thank Kalari PTY LTD and Harvest Co. for their generosity and support of SILC. An official opening for the spaces will occur late term 3 where we will formally acknowledge our sponsors.In other news, our SRC continues to do great work and have some very exciting projects on the horizon for the students at SILC to engage in. Some ideas include introducing a cans and bottle recycling initiative, a compost program with worm farm and a student garden to be self-sustainable and fertilised by the products from the worm farm. Finally, the team at SILC would like to thank the continued support of families, Seaford Secondary College and our dedicated students.
Brad Kirk., Interim FLO Coordinator.
The VET and Careers Team at Seaford are committed to providing our students with support and advice about pathways and transitioning from school to work. Whether it is a short course, a certificate qualification, University, work experience, Apprenticeship or Traineeship. If you would like to know more, please email or call Deb Scotton (SACE & VET Pathways Leader) [email protected] or Lori Turner (Career Pathways Admin Manager) [email protected] at the school on 8327 5200.
COURSE COUNSELLING Course counselling commences in Term 3 on Tuesday August 27 (Week 6). Between now and Week 6, the VET and Careers team will be talking to classes and students about career pathways options and opportunities available in 2020.
PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER – CHRIS HOULTBY Fortnightly, on Friday mornings, Chris Houltby – Partnerships Manager for the South is at the school working one to one with any Year 11 and Year 12 students seeking support and/or advice about Apprenticeship/Traineeship opportunities, post-school options, University, work experience or anything relating to careers or pathways. Students need to make an appointment with Mrs Scotton or Ms Turner in Q08 office. LEARN 4 YOUR LEARNERS PERMITStart your driving adventure and get help getting your Learners Permit! The Wardli Youth Centre are offering weekly sessions on Wednesdays to ensure students have the knowledge of SA road laws to pass the learners test. These sessions are free and
run from 3:45pm-4:45pm on Wednesday’s. Please come in to Q08 to register your interest.
CONGRATULATIONS Mikala L, through placement for her VET course in Hospitality, has gained casual employment at Annie’s Café at Christies Beach. Recently Mikala volunteered at the Jeans for Genes charity event that Interact Australia hosted. Mikala was selling delicious cakes baked and donated by Annie’s Café and did a fantastic job raising funds for such a good cause, well done and congratulations Mikala!
Tylah T graduated from Seaford in 2018 and has since been busy volunteering with Foodbank SA for 4 days per week to build her experience and skills while giving back to her community. STUDENT WELLBEING
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END OF TERM QUIZTerm 2 ended on a high with a fantastically fun lunchtime quiz on Wednesday of Week 10! We had many of the usual teams and contestants returning with the hope of achieving a win, as well as quite a few new faces, which was great to see. The results were very close, with the outcome too close to call before seeing the final scores, but ultimately team Uno! lived up to their name and emerged victorious as numero uno! Runners up, only a couple of points behind, and probably also true to their name, were Cheesed Off! All participants were very engaged and enthusiastic, and we all had a lot of fun. As usual, we look forward to doing it all again at the end of this term! The victorious team Uno! (pictured) consisted of Tah’lia, Sam, Hollee, Ethan (C01), Kaleb (A14), Jessie (C01).
Just a little reminder for those participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge, that the challenge ends on Friday 6th September (Week 7), and that all reading records must be finalised and submitted to the library by the end of that day. Those students who complete the challenge will not only receive their official award, but will also be eligible to win a $500 laptop prize donated by the Friends of Seaford Library. Awards
usually arrive in November and will be presented to students soon after. Now’s the time to finish off those books to make sure you complete the challenge in time!
BOOK WEEKWeek 5 is Book Week, with this year’s theme being ‘Reading is My Secret Power’. It is a time each year when libraries across Australia celebrate books and Australian authors and illustrators, and highlight the importance of reading. We want students to enjoy their reading experiences, so we try to make sure that our library has a fantastic selection of books on a huge range of topics, to meet the needs of all students and their reading abilities. If students are after a book that they cannot find in the library, they have the opportunity to request that we purchase it, and in many cases we are able to do so if we cannot find it at another library for them. We encourage all students to visit us in the library and see what we have on offer, because there’s something here for everyone!
Karla Pickett, School Services Librarian
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laptops & tablets
uniforms & shoes
sports fees & gear
lessons & activities
books & supplies
camps & excursions
Join Saver Plus and we’ll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
Could $500 help you with school costs?
* many Centrelink payments are eligible, please contact your local Coordinator for more information.
Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment*
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laptops & tablets
uniforms & shoes
sports fees & gear
lessons & activities
books & supplies
camps & excursions
Join Saver Plus and we’ll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
Could $500 help you with school costs?
* many Centrelink payments are eligible, please contact your local Coordinator for more information.
Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment*
Contact your local Saver Plus CoordinatorPhone or SMS your name and postcode to 1300 610 355 Email [email protected] saverplus.org.auFind us on Facebook
