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23 September 201623 September 2016

Principal ReportAs another busy term draws to a close, it is time for us to saygoodbye to our outgoing Year 12 group, the Class of 2016.It has been a pleasure to get to know many of the studentsover the past year and to see them working hard towardstheir goals. I’m confident that many of them will achieve HSCresults that they can be really proud of and I wish them all thebest for the exams ahead and for their lives beyond school.A special thank you goes to the outgoing leadership teamand in particular, our outgoing School Captains, Vanessa Fryerand Zac Bruce, who have been fantastic young leaders androle models for the rest of the school. We were able to saya small thank you to the leadership team at a lunch we hadlast week at the Mount Annan Botanical Gardens, where the2016 and the 2017 captains, vice captains and prefects wereable to share stories and experiences about the roles they haveundertaken. I’m extremely confident that our new leadershipteam, led by Lauren Cislowski and Derrick Luvuhze, will followin the footsteps of the outgoing group and be wonderfulambassadors for Mount Annan High School in the year ahead.

I would also like to sincerely thank our P&C group for thefundraising barbeque they ran last week at school during thecouncil elections. It was great to see a large number of our SRCstudents working along side our parents to serve sausage andsteak sandwiches to the voters as they came into the school.All funds raised go towards equipment and resources for ourstudents, so the assistance of everyone involved was reallyappreciated.

Finally, can I take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe andrestful Spring vacation and I look forward to a busy Term 4.

Brad MitchellPrincipal

Next P&C MeetingThe next P&C meeting is on Tuesday, 25th October at 7:30pmin the school library. Please come and support your P&C.

Upcoming Events

Head Teacher Administration

Student Attendance

Each week student attendance is monitored at attendancemeetings and Home School Liaison Officer visits. Mount AnnanHigh School has good attendance patterns from our studentsbut at this time of year some students are forgetting theimportance of attending school each day and on time. Eachweek we meet with students to discuss their attendancepatterns and any support they may need to encourage ongoingand improve attendance outcomes. The Department ofEducation has clear requirements for parents/guardians whenstudents are absent from school and these include theexplanation of their absences. Parents are required to providean explanation of their child’s absences to the school withinseven school days from the first day the child is away. Theseexplanations can be

• Crossroads: Tuesday 20 September to Friday 23September 2016

• Year 12 Picnic Day: Friday 23 September

• Verbal - including a phone call or a conversation inperson with the parent. A record of the conversationmust be made by school personnel and kept withother absence explanations.

• Written - a letter from the parent or a doctor’scertificate explaining the absence.

• Electronic - an email or text message explaining anabsence. A record must be made by schoolpersonnel and kept with other absence explanations.

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The only approved reasons for absence include-

We have many students who have been progressing well withtheir attendance so far this year and we recently had an awardsceremony for the 54 students with 100% attendance. I wouldlike to congratulate all those students for their dedication andcommitment to their learning and continued good health.

Throughout Term 4 we will be holding more “Don’t be Lateto School Weeks” with the emphasis on unexplained lateness.There is a strong correlation between lateness and learningoutcomes and ensuring that our students are punctual is a traitthat any future employer will require. If your son or daughter hasissues with lateness please contact me at school and we maybe able to work together in ensuring they are better prepared tostart the school day.

On occasions, Principals may also request that some studentsobtain medical certificates for all absence due to ongoing orfrequent illness and days off school. This allows the school togain a full understanding of your child’s medical needs attendto any supports that may be required. There have been someoccasions where parents have not realized the amount of timetheir child has missed from school because they only have aday off ‘here and there’ but please remember these days addup quickly. As a general guide students should be aiming foran attendance rate of over 90% which equates to 20 days ayear. Please feel free to contact the school to enquire aboutyour son/daughters attendance rates and any outstandingabsences.

ThanksDale WhiteHead Teacher Administration

Library NewsThe Library at Mount Annan High School is opened each day atRecess and Lunchtime.

Students are able to borrow 2 Books for 2 weeks.

At Recess students are able to sit with friends, use resources,access computers and borrow books. At Lunchtimes we havea Chess Club for anyone to play. Students can do theirhomework, access technology, read a book or play aboardgames.

We also have Bookclub at our Library, students can pick up anorder form and place an order for books that they would like.Please get students to bring back their money and order formto the Library.

For the School Holidays students are able to borrow books.

At Mount Annan High, I look after the Student ID/LibraryCards.If your students require a ID Card, please get your childto come and see the Library Staff.

This week we are celebrating the author Roald Dahl. We have adisplay of his books in the Library.

My role as the Teacher Librarian at Mount Annan High Schoolis to work together with students to achieve a love of readingand to enhance successful life-long learning.If your child hasany suggestions for books, please get them to see us in theLibrary.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact meat school.

Mrs Shellie CochraneTeacher-Librarian

Human Rights Action Group NewsRegular meetings of the Human Rights action group haverestarted after a busy start to Term 3. We now meet every WeekB Friday at recess in the Interview room in Top E Block oppositethe HSIE staffroom.

Our latest meeting started by congratulating the studentsinvolved in the 40 Hour Famine appeal that raises money toassist people in communities around the world who do nothave access to basic services such as clean water or enoughfood to eat. Our students were; Abyan Khalif, Naveena Singh,Emily Backhouse, Theresa Taeiloa, Josh Williams and JamieGonzales. Together we raised $673.00 towards the nation wideappeal. Great work everyone…. many thanks.

We also heard from Lauren Phillips and Derrick Luvunze whospoke at length about an appeal designed to raise money foreducating girls in countries of Africa. We are planning to get onboard with the fundraiser called, Do it in a Dress in October2016.

Mr Allen has reintroduced our commitment to raisingawareness of the plight of refugees and asylum seekers byorganising a possible screening of Constance on the Edge afilm about the plight of refugees in the world. We hope to usethis as a fundraiser for a contribution to the Refugee Councilof Australia so that they can employ legal personnel to betterrepresent asylum seekers held in detention on Nauru of ManusIsland.

New members to our group are always welcome. Don’t forgetthat we meet every second week in E Block opposite HSIEstaffroom. We could do with your help.

Ian Backhouse

HSC Parent Information EveningAs Year 11 students will be moving into Year 12 next term andbeginning their HSC courses, we will be holding an informationevening for all parents and carers of these students. Theevening will be aimed at assisting you to support your child intheir HSC year and will cover a range of topics including timemanagement, dealing with stress, study tips and techniques,and accessing resources and support.

• Being sick or having an infectious disease

• Having an unavoidable medical appointment

• Being required to attend a recognised religiousfestival

• Exceptional or urgent family circumstances (eg.Funeral)

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The information evening will be held on Wednesday 19thOctober at 6.30pm in the Learning Centre. We hope to see youthere.

If you require further information, please call Mrs Pooley or MrsJohnson on 46480111

Debating News

On Wednesday the 14th of September, SamanthaEisenhuth represented Mount Annan High Schoolat the UN Youth NSW Public SpeakingCompetition for Stage 4 and Stage 5 students.This competition was hosted by Ambarvale HighSchool and as one of the competitors, Samanthawas required to deliver a 5 minute preparedspeech on her chosen topic. She chose to speakabout how we as a community could encouragethe youth of today to engage in positive interfaithdialogue. After presenting her speech, she wasthen required to answer 2 questions from theadjudicator as part of the impromptu componentof the competition. Whilst we won’t find out theresults of the competition for a few more weeks,Samantha represented Mount Annan High Schoolexceptionally well and should be commended forher efforts.

Sheetal Krishnan

Over the past two terms, four students from year9 have participated in the Premiers DebatingChallenge for years 9 and 10. These students(Samantha Eisenhuth, Tiana Ah-Sam Perez, AnnaAmaro and Erin Holland) have workedexceptionally hard to work as a cohesive teamto produce well-written and delivered arguments.While the students did not progress to the nextstage of the competition, they showed greatimprovement, exceptional team work and a strongcommitment to debating. Each student should becommended for their hard work and dedication.

Allison Hearfield

P & C NewsThanks to the following people who helped out at the CouncilElections BBQ on Saturday 10 September for the P&C:

David AckermannKeith JohnsonScott HayesSamantha EisenhuthJohn MitchellHeather Austin

Bree HayesMrs HuntMatthew HallDamon HallSarah TidymanRoslyn JohnsonLauren PhillipsMonique PearceDerrick LuvuhzeMichelle DelaneyKim FenwickSue AustinSarah BruceZac BruceAgata PiaskowskaBradley Mitchell

P&C FUNDRAISER

Mt Annan High School P&C are organizing a shoppingtrip on Saturday 22 October 2016. If you came along lastyear, you will know how much fun we had. We visited 9different factory outlets and enjoyed a great lunch whilstbeing ferried around Sydney in air-conditioned comfort.

We also raised a lot of money for the school.

The cost is $55 which includes bus and lunch (venue tobe advised shortly).

For your chance to participate this year, please make fullpayment to the school office by 19th of October.

Contact Brooke at the school office or Michelle Delaneyon 0425 327 229.

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Things to do in School Holidays

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Camden Library

Camden Libraries has heaps of programs for young people atthe moment. Their current WHAT’S ON looks like

YOGA & CHILL – a weekly afternoon workshop whichpromotes mindfulness and coping with stress

HSC PROGRAM

All bookings are made through our website.

ThanksJessica BruceYouth LibrarianCamden Council Library Service

Dental ClinicPlease see attached information on a Free Dental Clinic offeredto children under 18.

SaverPlusAfter 12 years, Saver Plus has been refunded again to assistlow-income families, and individuals who are studying, to

We are NOW OPEN for new people to join and start saving fora better future.

Anyone who ticks the boxes of eligibility is welcome to join –

Liz Tinney

Phone 46 333 722 or Mobile 0407 310 205

Macarthur No Interest Loan SchemeMacarthur NILS lends up to $1200.00 for a variety of essentialhousehold items such as refrigerators, washing machines,household furniture and computers. We also lend for essentialservices such as green slips.

• Discovery lecture day

• Maths and Science forum

• Tutors

• Quiet study

1. Develop a savings habit,

2. Further their money skills and

3. Receive up to $500 free matched savings to spendon education expenses – uniforms, computers,subject fees, after-school activities, camps and muchmore!

1. 18 yrs and over, and

2. Centrelink Healthcare or Pension Card, and

3. A child in school or studying themselves and

4. Some income from ‘work’ – them or their partner oreven a child’s income – part-time, full-time, casual oreven cash in hand is eligible.

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Our loans can also help families with children take part in schoolcamps, major sporting representation, and to have completeschool uniforms.

Repayments are tailored to suit your budget and start at around$30 a fortnight.

All of our loans have no interest and no charges.

You can apply for a loan if you have lived in the Macarthurarea for the past three months, have a Health Care Card or aCentrelink Pension Card, and have enough in your budget toeasily repay a loan.

To apply please call us on 4625 6487 or email us atadmin@macarthurnils.org.au. We are located at 22 IolantheStreet, Campbelltown.

We have also attached our service’s brochure for yourinformation.

The Next E-Newsletter

The next E-Newsletter will come out onWednesday 19 October 2016.

Term Four Assessment Schedules

Term 4

Year 10

Faculty CAPA, English, HSIE,

Mathematics

TAS, PDHPE,

Science

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4 Geography/History/Commerce Yearly Exam

Science AT4Yearly

Week 5 Geography/History YearlyExam

Week 6 Maths all classes

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week10

Year 11

Faculty CAPA, English,

HSIE,

Mathematics

TAS, PDHPE,

Science

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8 Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Snr ScienceAT1

Week 9

Week10

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