THE PENINSULA PRESS
BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S
Phone: 9918 8811Term 3 Week 7
4th September, 2019
Lulu Papworth
Year 8 in action at
Perisher
Investiture of the 2020 Captains, Vice Captains and Senior Leaders
Student leadership has a high profile at Barrenjoey and our senior school students are pivotal in
setting the tone of the school, creating a positive culture and in enhancing our school spirit and
pride.
Congratulations to the following students who were inducted as the Senior Leaders for 2020 at the Investiture Assembly on September 2.
Alannah Amet
Euan Bates
Sienna Coate-Thompson
Zoe Coles
Maja Dalby-Ball Olsen
Herbie Hawkins
April Oliver
Nina Paton
Flynn Poelmann
Matthew Sutcliffe
Will Vallis
In describing themselves for the purpose of the selection process these young people defined
their best features, they commented on the importance of role modelling and promotion of
‘worthy causes’ but… I heard them speak of another point, which is equally important amongst
strong leaders…. selflessly giving of themselves to continually advance the Barrenjoey culture
while being brave enough to challenge the status quo and promise to change the things that
may need changing.
At Monday’s Investiture Assembly the Student Leaders recited the Leadership Pledge, some of which I have included below, as it is a challenge attainable by all Barrenjoey students…
Congratulations
“…and do my best at all times to promote the best interests of my fellow students…
I will set a good example in both word and deed
And I will willingly work with teachers, parents
And students to maintain and promote the good name of
Barrenjoey High School.”
Five weeks ago prospective leaders presented their speeches to the entire Formal Assembly.
Following those speeches the staff, SRC, Executive and students voted for their preferred
Captains and Vice Captains.
I have the privilege to announce these office bearers.
Captains for 2020 will be: Vice Captains for 2020 will be:
Zoe Coles and Euan Bates Maja Dalby-Ball Olson and April Oliver
Zoe EuanAprilMajaI’d like to thank the out-going Captains; Heidi Wiseman and Flynn Maynard, Vice Captains;
Skye Holloway and Zoe Kemp and the other 8 Senior Leaders Lachlan Bates, Ella Brady,
Fergus Cole, Elena Newlyn, Cherie Pont, Layla Salz, Isabella Turner and Zoe Whitlock for being such fine examples to their peers and younger students.
Maja April Zoe Euan
Successful leaders make a difference. I am sure that everyone is aware that our 2019 Senior
Leaders were symbols of a maturing Barrenjoey. The way they conducted themselves at
school, running assemblies, promoting the uniform, acting as role models, representing
Barrenjoey at community and public events such as the ANZAC Day’s Dawn Service and
through organising ‘fundraising’ and promotional initiatives…. most notably this group of leaders
were responsible for surveying the student body to focus the light on needed change while
continuing Barrenjoey’s focus on constant improvement.
You have led well… congratulations!
Have a great week everyone... Ian Bowsher
The Raise Foundation is assisting
adolescents across Pittwater reach their
full potential, providing school students
with volunteer mentors to guide them
through their troubles.
Vicki Condon AM (founder of the Raise
Foundation 2008) wants adolescents to
become ‘resilient, capable and connected’
through the help of the Raise Foundation.
Volunteers needed!
Becoming a mentor is easy – just fill in the application form online and complete the compulsory six
hours of online training then one day of face-to-face training. Mentors are then matched by a
Raise-employed, highly qualified program counsellor to an adolescent from a school close by.
At the moment the foundation has 4,000 volunteer mentors throughout Australia, with many in the
Pittwater Region. Barrenjoey High School has been involved with this program since the beginning
in 2008 and have helped hundreds of students. They are aiming to recruit more than 15,000
volunteers from the community. It’s concept is simple – once a week, on the same day, a mentor
sits with a student to “chat about really anything and everything” The pair set goals together, and
the mentor provides advice, just listens, builds up the student’s confidence, helps them work on
resilience and a whole lot more.
For more information on Raise Foundation or to volunteer please phone: 0406 412 376 or
raise.org.au
Full article in August Edition of Peninsula Living Magazine on page 31
VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED – CAN YOU SPARE A DAY!
ORDER YOUR TOASTIE FOR NEXT FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
On Friday 13 September the P & C
have organised for the Toastie Truck to
come to the school for Lunches 1 and
2. All proceeds of the sale of the
toasties goes to the P & C which in
turn goes directly back to the school.
Toasties Cost $3 for a double
cheesed toastie (yes that is a thing).
The toasties will be made by parent
volunteers and all toasties need to be
pre-ordered.
Please encourage all your students to
participate. You can order your toastie
through Flexi Schools or at the
Canteen prior to the day.
Thank you for your support!
Kalinda and the Barrenjoey P & C
Order your toastie PRIOR to
Friday 13th by:
1) Flexi Schools
2) At the Canteen
CONGRATULATIONS TO EX STUDENT KIRSTEN MILENKO
Congratulations to ex student Kirsten Milenko
young composer who will receive the prestigious
commission of the Roche Young Commissions
program for 2021.
She was selected by Wolfgang Rihm, the Artistic
Director of the Lucerne Festival Academy in
Switzerland yesterday, on 2 September.
Kirsten will write a work for orchestra, to be
completed by 2021, which she will then revise
and rehearse with Rihm and the Orchestra of the
Lucerne Festival Academy in the summer of
2020. The world premieres of each of their works
will take place as part of the 2021 Summer
Festival.
Exciting News!
SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH – PRACTICE JOURNEY
Last week eleven Silver Duke of Edinburgh students along with Ms Clark, successfully completed
their first canoeing trip for the Adventurous Journey component of the Award. The group started
on Wednesday and finished on Friday afternoon at Wisemans Ferry.
The first day the group battled against the strong tides and the wind when travelling to our first
campsite. There were many squeals about the wind capsizing the canoes. After the wind settled
down we finally arrive at our campsite where we all set up our tents and cooked dinner. We were
all exhausted and keen to get into our warm sleeping bags and get out of the wind so we had an
early night.
The second day had a slight change. Due to the strong winds, the group couldn’t canoe to our
next campsite. It was a very windy morning, so we decided as a group to wait till the wind dies
down before going canoeing. While we waited we did dry capsize drills and teamwork scenarios.
Finally the winds settled down and it was time to go canoeing. We all geared up and set off on a
little adventure. The scenery was amazing! The red cliff faces surrounding us, we saw many
jellyfish and even cows. The group found a tunnel in the mangroves, where it really put our
canoeing skills to test, going through narrow paths, having to go under tree branches and having
to dodge rocks. The tide started to rise, so we quickly had to canoe back to the campsite. As the
sun started to set, we all cooked dinner and planned out the next day.
As it started to get dark and there was no wind, the group all agreed on going on a night canoe.
Everyone was very excited, so we all put warm clothes on, grabbed our head torches, all geared
up and were ready to go. The moon on the water was amazing, we all raft up and turned our head
torches off and listened to the night wildlife and looked at the stars. We paddle back to camp, put
all the equipment away and then got into our warm clothes and beds.
The third and final day saw us paddling with the tide, no wind and the sun!!! Hurrah! The morning
started off a little bit colder than the other mornings with frost on some of our tents, but it warmed
up quickly with the sun and no wind. It was an amazing day and perfect conditions to canoe in.
We are packed up and started our journey back to Wisemans Ferry. We were all sad that the trip
was over, excited for a warm shower and cosy beds and full of the best memories!
SPORT NEWS
INTERSCHOOLS SNOW SPORTSThree Barrenjoey High School students competed in the State Interschool Snowsports
Championships which were held at Perisher 2 weeks ago.
All 3 competitors then qualified for the National Championships which begin at Mt Buller this week.
Lulu Papworth in Alpine, Hudson Rose in Snowboard Cross & Snowboard GS plus Indy Rose in Snowboard Cross.
Good luck Lulu, Indy and Hudson!
HSC SHOWCASE – IN THE SCHOOL HALL - 6PM – 9PM
Adults $10 Students $5 Family $20
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Year 8
Student Lorcan Brondum
who was a finalist in the
Northern Beaches Art
Prize for his abstract ink
and wash on canvas,
“Faces of Mercury”
Lorcan’s work and other
amazing works are on
display until the afternoon
of Sunday 8th September
at The Creative Space in
North Curl Curl.
TOMORROW EVENING – Hope To See You All Here!
Year 9 and Year 12
French students had a
fantastic evening last
Thursday at Bistro
Boulevard on their
French cuisine
excursion. Students
had the opportunity to
practise their French
while enjoying a
delicious meal of
snails, garlic bread and
coq au vin. They were
then served some
amazing desserts such
as tarte au citron,
mousse au chocolat
and of course, crême
brûlée. Miam miam!!
Un très grand merci to
Patrice and all of the
incredible staff at Bistro
Boulevard, Avalon for
their amazing support
of French here at
Barrenjoey.
Bon appétit
Year 12 Construction
During Week 6, Barrenjoey’s Year 12
Construction class completed one of
their final practical assessment
tasks. This involved preparing,
placing and finishing a concrete slab.
This new pathway is now operational
and allows access down the eastern
side of A Block and is one of the
many yearly activities to enrich
VET learning experiences of our
students. This task is the culmination
of almost 2 years of study learning
and engaging in a variety of skills
and content relevant to the
construction industry and is a great
course if students are considering
entering this field, post education."
SUSTAINABILITY AT BARRENJOEY
By Ben Ritchie
For this week, the tip is being replaced by a survey. Please fill it out, it takes less than 5 mins and
will help a lot in what I am doing here.
Thank you, here’s the link: Environmental Tips
5pm-9pm
CLASS OF 2020 – Year 12 Jacket Order
$94.00
Information for Year 12, 2020
Payment cut off is strictly
September 6th this year!
How to Order Link to Order
PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
WEEK 7 (A) TERM 3
MONDAY
2 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY
3 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
4 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
5 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY
6 SEPTEMBER
Year 12 Tutorial
Program Week
Year 12 Visual
Arts Bodies of
Work to be
submitted
Formal School
Assembly
including
Leaders and
SRC Induction
Year 12
Flexible
Learning Day
Band
Rehearsal
6pm-8pm
NSW CHS CHAMPIONSHIP
S Sydney
Olympic Park
NSW CHS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sydney Olympic
Park
HSC SHOWCASE
EVENING 6PM –
9PM in the school
hall
Year 12 Wellbeing
Presentation (Safe
Schoolies
Presentation)11.40-
12.40
NSW CHS
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sydney Olympic
Park
WEEK 8 (B) TERM 3
MONDAY
9 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY
10 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
11 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
12 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY
13 SEPTEMBER
Year 12
Tutorial
Program Week
Year 12 Music
Major Works to
be submitted
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 4 Day
(BILGOLA)
Year 8
Mathematics
AT3 Due
Year 7
Wellbeing
Production
(hall)
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Band
Rehearsal
6pm-8pm
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 12 Music
Practical
Examinations
FULL MOON
NIGHT
MARKET
5pm-9pm
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
9AM – 12PM
Morning Tea Provided
Can you lend a hand! We would
love to see you here…
WEEK 9 (A) TERM 3
MONDAY
16 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY
17 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
18 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
19 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY
20 SEPTEMBER
Year 12 Tutorial
Program Week
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 9
Mathematics 5.2
AT3 Due
Year 7 Tutorial
Program Week
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 10
Wellbeing
Production
Year 9
Wellbeing
Production
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
Year 11
Preliminary
Exams
MONDAY
23 SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY
24 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY
25 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
26 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY
27 SEPTEMBER
Year 12
Graduation
Rehearsal
Year 7 Tutorial
Week
Year 10 Science
Skills Test
Year 12
Valedictory
Dinner
(Miramare
Gardens)
Warringah
Zone Surf
Titles (Avalon
Beach)
Band
Rehearsal
6pm-8pm
Year 12
Barrenjoey
Lighthouse Walk
and Breakfast
5.10am -7am
YEAR 12
GRADUATION
CEREMONY!
WEEK 10 (B) TERM 3
YEAR 7 TUTORIAL
STARTING TERM 3 WEEK 9
TO
TERM 4 WEEK 4
Ian Bowsher Belinda Waterson
Principal Tutorial Co-ordinator
Barrenjoey High School is offering small group tutorials in English and Mathematics. The six-
week program starts Term 3, Week 9 Monday 16 September up to and including Term 4,
Week 4 beginning Monday 4 November. The sessions will go for 1 hour starting from 3.30
onwards and all tutorials will be held at school in A Block. Skilled and experienced tutors will
work with students in a friendly environment delivering course material, challenging concepts,
revision topics and exam strategies. As we run on a cost-only basis the tutorials are offered
at the very reasonable price of $150.00 per subject for the six-week program.
Be quick! Enrolments are now open!
Confirmation of places will be emailed by along with invoices requesting payment by Friday
20th September. Please wait for your confirmation place before making payment to the
Treasurer.
Please email your enrolment to [email protected] indicating what tutorial(s)
you would like to enrol your child in.
Student Name: Afternoon NOT available
• Extension Maths
• Consolidation Maths
• Extension English
• English
We look forward to having your child participate in the tutorial program, which will assist
them to develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills, encourage confidence and
facilitate students to reach their academic best.
Thank you and kind regards,
The Barrenjoey Careers Website is a great resource for
students, parents and staff with information on careers
and post school.
Good Afternoon everyone,
Here is the careers newsletter for this week.
http://bit.ly/bhscareersnews2919
Year 10 Work Experience
Reminder: All students should be well on the way to securing their work
experience placements.
The completed / signed paperwork is due at the end of term 3.
You can find all the relevant info and forms with the link below.
https://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.com.au/intranet/year-10/careers-information/
Password: 8454
Please contact me if you would like to make an appointment.
Regards,
Michael Moylan
Careers Advisor
Year 10 Advisor
*Come and do your homework with
the support of a teacher
HOMEWORK CLUB
When: Tuesday afternoons 3.15 - 4.15pm
Thursday mornings 8.15 – 9am
Where: In Top Deck, upstairs in D block next to D18
Any questions ask Ms Smith or Ms Hines in the LASS
staffroom upstairs in C block, next to C12
EXCURSION INFORMATION
EXCURSION YEAR GROUP DATE OF
EXCURSION
PAYMENT
DUE DATE
COST
Band Uniform 7-12 $65 or $75
Instrument Hire 7-12 $250
Dance 7-8 T3 & T4 DUE NOW $100
Science Comp 7-12 5th September DUE NOW $10
Grade Sport 8-10 Term 3 DUE NOW $60
Year 9 Camp –
Morisset
9 16th-18th October DUE NOW Deposit $150
Balance = $210
Total = $360
Year 7 Tutorial
Program7 Commences
Week 9 (6 weeks)
$150
Year 12 Tutorial
Program12 Commences
Week 6 (4
Weeks)
$150
UNIFORM STORE
Trading Hours
Phone : 9918 7569 during opening hours
Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL FEES, EXCURSIONS, BAND FEESCan now be paid through POP
How to make a payment through Parent Online Payments(POP)
PLEASE GO TO BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE AND FOLLOW THESE PROMPTS:
About Us
Fees and Voluntary Contributions
$ Make a Payment
Make a Payment
Complete Student Details, Payment Details, and Payment Options
Describe the payment description as stated on the excursion form or fee statements
Green asterix highlights the need for mandatory information
All outstanding payments can be paid via Parent Online Payments (POP)
Click here to: $Make a Payment
If you feel there are any discrepancies please contact Felicity Hance on 9918 8811.
PAYMENT BY POP
If you make a payment via the online POP please
ensure you attach your receipt to your child’s
permission note when they bring that into the
Treasurer’s Office. This makes it much easier to match
payments or your child can bring a screen shot of the
receipt to the treasurer.
Many thanks, Treasurer
Very
Popular
BHS
CAPS
FOR SALE
$20
If you would like to volunteer at the school canteen, even for a couple of hours
please contact the school on Ph: 9918 8811
CANTEEN ROSTER
Week 9 CANTEEN ROSTER
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Jo Willmore
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Emma Karpin
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
Week 7 CANTEEN ROSTER
MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
TERM 3, 2019
Week 8 CANTEEN ROSTER
MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Paula Lowe
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER HELP NEEDED
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER Bridgit Osborn & Pauline Wright