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Ashfield Boys’ H.S. Community Newsletter June 10th, 2009

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Ashfield Boys High School Community News Time for you and your child Find us at: 117 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield 2131 Tel: 9798 6620 Fax: 9716 8004 Email: [email protected]

June 10th, 2009

Education Week this year pro-vided the school with a chance to showcase our talents in a variety of ways. The assembly held on Wednesday last week had as our special guest, Mr. Chris Brown. Mr. Brown is currently the Managing Director of Tourism and Transport Forum, a posi-tion he has held since 1992. He reports to the Prime Minister and is regularly con-sulted on matters of national transport infrastructure. Mr. Brown was in the school as part of the Principal for a Day program, which gives leaders of industry the oppor-tunity to shadow the Principal. During the visit, Mr. Brown was invited to experience first-hand the many issues which face a Principal in the running of the school. Despite it being Sports Day, the boys wore their normal uniform, as a mark of respect for Mr. Brown’s visit. As he spoke to the boys he remembered how, as a student himself, he had always looked forward to sport, and was therefore very appreciative of the sacrifice the boys had made. Educated at Carlingford HS, he had not been the most academic of students, he said, and had probably caused his teachers some grief, but now looked back with appreciation on his time as a student. In particular he was very complimentary of the teachers who had striven to get the best out of him. Since leaving school, Mr. Brown has been involved in a variety of activities. He is the Chairman of RM Williams and the AA Company, and President of the UN World Tourism Organisation. In 2000 he was the Olympic At-taché for Botswana and served as an Ambassador for the Paralympics. He was recently made Adjunct Professor in the Business School of the University of Technology Sydney and re-ceived the ‘Future Leader Award’ from the Davos World Economic Forum. Judging by his success, he is a living example of the val-ues and benefits of a Public Education system which is highly regarded around the world. Beyond his business and government connections, he is passionate about many things ranging from refugee advo-cacy and Indigenous communities, to climate change and spinal injuries. “As I look out on this assembly, and observe its cultural

diversity, I see a great fu-ture for Australia,” he said. “But I also want to speak to you about what it means to be a ‘bloke’ in Australia today. It means being a mate especially to others less fortunate than your-self. It means looking out for each other. It means recognising when you can help someone else, and not turning away.” Mr. Brown was entertained by first the School Band and then the Islander Choir, followed by a special per-formance of traditional Greek dance by Year 10 student, Neil Hadjigeorgiou. We then heard from Mr. Latty, that Ashfield Boys’ HS had received a Certificate of Excellence from the Direc-tor General as the top performing Boys’ school in the Sydney region, across categories including Value-adding, Student attendance and Staff attendance. Mr. Brown’s final act was to present two members of Staff with Certificates recognising their contribution to public education - Mr. Davis, our IT Support, received a Certificate of 20 years Service, and Mr. Carrington, our Careers Adviser, received a Certificate for 30 years Service. Mrs. Kokkalis then showed him around the school, where he enjoyed the opportunity to relive his student days in playing handball with the boys, before they disappeared to Sport.

Industry leader welcomes Education Week initiative


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What a great term it has been so far. Firstly we have just received news from our region that the value added for Ashfield Boys High has been exceptional. Our school is up in the top 1% for all schools in the Sydney Region. Except for Sydney Boys High, we are the only comprehensive Boys High school to score in this range. All my staff deserve special thanks for all their hard work. They are a dedicated and conscientious group and I commend them. I have just returned from a visit to Vietnam. The pur-pose of the trip was to market, promote and recruit students to our schools in NSW. Education has now become the second most import export industry for Australia. Myself, two other Principals and a DET Officer visited Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Our visit consisted of school visits, and meetings with school Principals, students, families and agents and attending a press conference. It was a great experi-ence, and I have come to appreciate how lucky our students are to have wonderful programs, resources and experienced teachers. From our visits, it is very clear why students from Vietnam are applying to study in our schools.

Education Week was recently held. As part of Education Week, the school participated in the Principal for a Day pro-gram. Christopher Brown was our special guest. More about this exceptional person appears in this Newsletter. The program involves people from industry and the community visiting Primary and Secondary schools, shadowing Principals, and learning about the educational programs and extra curricular activities we offer our students as well as what the role of the Principal is. It was a great day; Mr Brown was very impressed with all our boys. As part of Mr Rudds Building Education Revolution, the school has received $200,000. The school com-munity has agreed to spend the money on floor cover-ings such as carpet, vinyl and painting.

D. Kokkalis Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

School Community Directory Parents and Old Boys are very important to us all for ongoing support. To reward that support back, we have begun the Com-munity Directory. You will find the first of this initiative included with this Newsletter. Other Parents who wish to make use of this will be able to advertise their business or service in alphabetical categories. To take advantage of this opportunity, contact the School Office staff who will then provide you with the form to be completed with the relevant details OR ask your son to obtain a copy of the Form from the Office. We are not suggesting that you don’t use your regular businesses, BUT if you are looking for an Electrician, or Motor Mechanic, or Accountant, or Solicitor, consider using one of the existing parents of the School.

Receive the Newsletter electronically A number of parents have elected to receive the News-letter by email in pdf. There are many benefits to this option, among which are: • you get all the photographs in colour; • you are being environmentally responsible by sav-

ing paper; • The school saves on the cost of printing, money

which can then be used for other things in the school;

• You are also able to highlight, cut and paste and save the pieces important to you.

If you haven’t already done so but wish to take up the option, simply contact the School Office and they will supply you with the necessary Form.

Mrs. Kokalis and the other Principals meeting with poten-tial students in Vietnam

During the recent visit to Vietnam, Mrs. Kokkalis took the opportunity to meet with current parents,


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As ANZAC day this year fell during the school holiday period, the School conducted its memorial service at the end of last Term. At the Assembly, with special guests from the Ashfield RSL sub-Branch, President Mr. John Walsh and fellow member Mr. Ted Haslehurst, the school heard of the sac-rifices made in the past from World War 1 through World War 2, the Korean War and Vietnam War to the current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The History classes, using extracts from soldiers letters and diaries, and video recreations, gave a solid account of the efforts of all involved and explanation of just why we commemorate what was essentially a defeat. Particularly dramatic was a demonstration of the immen-sity of the commitment made during World War One. Year 12 students stood in a graphic display of numbers. The Assembly was advised that if they represented the total Australian population of 1914, then the Year 12 students represented those who enlisted to fight overseas. They were then invited to sit down if they survived and returned to Australia. Only a few did so and those who remained standing represented the enlistees who were either killed or wounded. While I have attended a number of Anzac commemora-tions over the years and heard of the events and sacrifice, I have never really been able to visualise it. This display made for a very moving and dramatic reminder of why we commemorate an event that occurred over 90 years ago.

This gave new meaning to the words of the Ode and the minutes silence was deafening. Following the playing of the Last Post, the School Captains accompanied by the RSL representatives and Mrs. Kokkalis moved to the Coo-ee Memorial to lay a wreath in honour of the fallen. But the School’s involvement didn’t finish there. On Anzac Day, Ashfield Boys’ HS was represented at the March through Sydney by Don Aukino and Tonuia Poluleuligaga. The boys were chosen to carry the banner of the 3rd Transport Association. This banner was do-nated by the Ashfield RSL Club and honours the many Ashfield residents who fought at such places as Gallipoli and the Western Front in WW1, New Guinea, Malaya and the Middle East in WW2, and as members of the post-war Citizens Military Force (CMF) which later be-came the Army Reserve.

Ashfield Boys’ honour the ANZAC sacrifice

Band prepares for Band Camp

Mr. Ted Haslehurst is shown the Coo-ee Memorial by Ashfield RSL sub-Branch President, Mr. John Walsh


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Deputy’s Report

G. Latty Deputy Principal

Once photos are sent, it is an almost instant push of the button to forward them or load them onto the internet. These pictures then become part of a young person’s ‘digital footprint’, last-ing forever and potentially damaging future ca-reer prospects or relationships. Images sent by mobile phone can easily fall into the wrong hands, and once they are in cy-berspace it is impossible to remove them or control who sees them. More and more young people seem to be dis-tributing highly suggestive or even sexually ex-plicit photos of themselves to their friends, of-ten without a real understanding of the conse-quences. The easy availability of new technologies and social networking sites can turn what can seem an innocent joke or flirtatious fun into a poten-tially devastating experience – with young girls most at risk. Sexting can lead to public humiliation, cyber-bullying, or even sexual assault. The message to young people is – don’t post images of yourself and don’t distribute any sent to you. It is illegal to take sexual photos of children and young people and it is also an offence to pass them on.

Parents are encouraged to get advice on sexting through the 24-hr parenting advice line, Parent Line 1300 1300 52. The line is staffed by highly trained and experienced counsellors. Parents can learn about how technology is used in their child’s life by visiting the Education Department’s website www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/technology/index.php. For more advice on parenting and sexting, visit the Department of Community Services website www.community.nsw.gov.au.

Tips for parents Warn your children about the consequences

of sexting. Remind children to think before they act. Tell children that sending or possessing

child pornography is illegal. Warn them about sexual predators. Parents should learn how to use and monitor

their children’s mobile phones. Parents should check photo galleries on

their children’s Facebook and MySpace ac-counts. Give your children clear rules on what they

can and can’t do with their mobile phone.

Parents are urged to warn children about the dangers of ‘sexting’– the growing trend for young people to send provocative images of themselves to their friends via mobile phones.

SAFE SEXTING: No such thing


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English news This has been a busy term so far in English. Students in Years 7 and 9 have completed NAPLAN testing for Literacy and results will be received by September. Parents/caregivers will receive specific information about the performance of their child in reading, language conventions and writing. For the English staff we will be using the information to support and ex-tend students appropriately. Our school entered the Plain English Speaking Competition and we were represented by Ravi Sharma and Joshua Jun, Year 11. Each contestant prepared an eight minute speech on a current topic of interest as well as a completing a three minute impromptu speech. Both boys performed well at the final and the standard was very high. Con-gratulations to both boys for their excellent effort. A reminder that it is the assessment period for all years and preparation for assessments is vitally important for success. Preparation includes con-sistent attendance. If a student is sick on their they need to check with their teacher about missed work. It is important for the boys’ to de-velop a sense of responsibility when organising their time during the assessment period which includes catching up on missed work. Finally, we look forward to a successful debating season and the Legacy Public Speaking Competi-tion for Years 7 and 8.

Louise Finigan Head Teacher - English

Homework & Tutoring Homework & Tutoring CentreCentre

If you need • a place to catch-up on work, • do your homework, • research on the computer or • get some help on an assignment. The Library is open for you on Mondays & Tuesdays from 3:10 to 4:30. Starting Monday 16th February and open all through term for the year. Ms Gorton

Maths is working out! Mathematics is not just about getting the correct answer. Mathematics is a form of communication, in which you use words, numbers, symbols and drawings to communicate your thoughts. Unfortunately the marker can’t see what you were thinking or what you did on your calculator, unless you write it down. Good thoughts and good com-munication can score good marks, especially if your answer is incorrect but your working is sound. Showing working will also be helpful for you when you are checking your work under time pressure at the end of the assessment. A bald answer is one that appears without working. A bald incorrect answer will always receive zero marks! A correct answer with no work-ing may be penalised. So as an insurance policy, show your working!!!!!!!!!!!!

HSC Mathematics Lectures The Mathematical Association of NSW is conduct-ing its annual two session lecture series for HSC mathematics students at Sydney University on July 13 2009. Students may choose to attend a two and a half hour session in the mathematics course of their choice in either session 1 or session 2 on the day, or attend two different lectures, one in each session. These lectures are intended as revision and exam prepara-tion sessions. Lectures will cover work from Gen-eral Mathematics through to Extension 2 mathemat-ics. Each session lecture costs $ 44.

Graphics Calculators for the General Course

We have a number of Casio Graphics Calculators that students in General Mathematics can pur-chase for $100. (usual cost is $150). Students who study general mathematics will find the use of a graphics calculator useful - its use is applicable to 30% of the course. It is also important to mention that students are not at all disadvantaged if they use their current scien-tific calculator.


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Year 10 Careers News Work Experience

The program this year will run after the School Certifi-cate exams from Monday November 23rd to Friday De-cember 4th. Year 10 students received a form to com-plete detailing their intentions. The purpose of this is to ensure that students are thinking of what they want to do and where they might do it. ALSO it allows me the op-portunity to check if they are going to need anything extra, such as a “Green Card”. In some instances, the chosen place will need to be negotiated through the School. Parents with questions can contact me anytime. How-ever, as I am often out of my Office visiting employers and Universities, please leave a message with a return number and convenient time to contact, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

School-based Traineeships Year 10 students are beginning to think about their op-tions and future plans. School-based Traineeships are a good chance to earn money while you study for the HSC. An Information Evening for parents and students will be held on Wednesday June 17th at Kareela Golf Club commencing at 7pm with light refreshments after.

Les Carrington Careers Adviser

History Alive - Term Two It has been a busy History Depart-ment since the last Newsletter. Stage 4 History has completed their Half Yearly Exams which focused on Ancient China. The boys have shown they are progressing well and developing their history interpreta-tion and writing skills. Keep up the fine effort.

Year 9 have started their focus on World War One and are conducting a Virtual Site Study on Gallipoli. It is hoped that the boys will further appreciate the sacrifice of our Diggers through this study and have greater empathy and understanding of ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Year 10 have completed their Half Yearly exams and have shown great improvement in their source analysis skills and writing ability. The History Department’s ‘One Page View, One Page Do’ study booklets appear to be helping the boys in their study of history and skill devel-opment. We will continue to monitor the boys’ progress throughout the year and improve, modify and update the booklets. The boys need to ensure they keep each booklet in good order as they will need each one for revision lead-ing up to the School Certificate. The History department has supplied each student with a red plastic pocket folder to help keep the booklets in good repair. Year 9 Elective History are investigating Ancient Greece through source based inquiry and model making. The boys are researching daily life in Ancient Greece in a creative and hands on way with their first experience be-ing in cooking Greek food. Year 10 Elective History are also using source based inquiry and model making to research the Battle of Brit-ain and World War Two. Teams of students are using internet research to construct a PowerPoint presentation of British and German planes as well the British Radar sys-tem. To accompany their research each team will build a model plane from the battle. Learning in this format is certainly engaging and enjoyable for all involved but also brings history to life in the classroom. Year 11 students of Modern History, Ancient History and Studies of Religion are working well and Ms. Pres-cott, Mr. Chatwin and myself are quite happy with the boys’ progress. All students need to maintain their focus and make the most of feedback given to them by their teachers to improve. The Year 11 Preliminary courses are vital in preparation for the HSC and all students need to use this time to develop their skills, technique and knowl-edge.

Year 12 are moving closer to the HSC in both Modern and Ancient History. All students should have a solid revision study program set in place and be sitting practice HSC questions. This is the time where students need to show initiative and be proactive with their studies. Mr. Chatwin, Mr. Longhurst and myself are keen to receive and mark papers attempted by students and supply feed-back to improve. Remember boys – ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’. Plan for Success Coming Soon…… History Week September 2009…….. Ashfield Boys’ High – ‘Living in the 70’s’.

Marcel Radojevic Head Teacher - History

Coming Events June 11th Year 12 Modern History to University of

Sydney History Seminars June 16th Years 9 & 10 Elective History Historical

Tour of Sydney Harbour


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ASHFIELD BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

The following items are NOT to be brought to school:

⌧ Large textas ⌧ Spray cans, particularly spray deodorants (allergy risk) ⌧ Mobile phones ⌧ CD players, Discmans, Electronic games, MP3 players, IPods or any other personal sound systems ⌧ Large sums of money

⌧ Fireworks ⌧ Knives, including craft knives and toys as well as actual knives

⌧ Weapons of any kind, including toy guns, pellets, replica weapons

⌧ Drugs – legal and illegal; substances passed off as drugs

⌧ Sharp objects; laser pointers ⌧ Inappropriate readings, writings or drawings, downloading of inappropriate or censored material from the internet

The Department of School Education expects schools to take very seriously any situation where students or staff feel they are unsafe or where the learning of other students is disrupted. Schools must involve the Police if a student brings a knife or other weapon to school (including toys and replicas) or an illegal substance (this includes passing a substance off as an illegal substance).

If any Mobile phones, CD players, Discmans, electronic games are brought to school and used inappropriately and disrupt learning

they will be confiscated and returned at a later date.

DANGEROUS ITEMS

Students found in possession of dangerous items

may be suspended.

The items will be confiscated and will be referred to the police.

BANNED ITEMS


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Voicemail/Extension Number 2009

If you wish to discuss a matter or make a comment in regard to your son/ward’s learning please contact

the school and ask to speak to the relevant subject head teacher or his Year Adviser.

Or, if you wish to leave a message for the relevant subject head teacher or his Year Adviser, you can do so by phoning the school number and selecting the teacher’s voicemail extension.

Year Advisers

Instructions for leaving a message on voicemail:

• Dial the whole school number either 9798 6620 or 9798 5520. • Wait until you hear the message “You have reached …” then dial the relevant voicemail

extension number. • Leave your message after the tone. • Hang up when finished.

Subject Head Teacher Voicemail Extension Num-ber – only for the purposes

of leaving a message English /ESL Louise Finigan 400

History / Teaching & Learning Marcel Radojevic 307

Welfare Margot Fitzgibbon 132 Mathematics/Computing Maria Thomas 321 Science Rod Conder 323 Human Society and Its Environment

James Anderson 330

Creative Arts Margot Fitzgibbon 132

Technical Applied Science Bruce Johnston 109

Sport / PD/H/PE Andrew Collins (Relieving HT)

335

Administration/Languages Diana Gershwin 120

Careers Adviser Les Carrington 108

Counsellor David Payne 107

Absences

School Assistant

106

Year Teacher Voicemail Extension Number – only for the purposes of leaving a message

7 Terry McCusker 305

8 Dave Everingham 306 9 Andrew Collins 335

10 John Longhurst 366

11 Mitza Zimaras 338

12 James Chatwin 364


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UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES

Please note the uniform shop operates on the school premises as “Pickles” during the

following times:

Monday 8am to 9am,

Tuesday 10am to 11am

Formerly known as YOUR UNIFORM SHOP

PICKLES NEWS WHATS NEW?

Sports Socks @ $2 a pair Rugby Socks @ $11

(long black with 2 white stripes at top)

Be proud of the School and look your best

WOOLLEN JUMPERS & LONG TROUSERS ALSO NOW INSTORE!

OR PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE AT www.youruniformshop.com.au

OR PHONE US ON: (02) 9905 2711 to place your order over the phone.


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In Term One, our Youth Police Liason Officer, Saskia Llowarch, presented workshops for Years 8 and 9 on Graffiti and Malicious Damage. She outlined the differ-ence between appropriate graffiti art and graffiti which damages our local area and environment. She also stressed the importance of not getting involved in inap-propriate behaviours and urged students to avoid being involved with those who do these unwanted activities. Some of our students are talented artists and the school has involved them in positive artistic projects, some of which have involved graffiti-styled artworks. However, some unwanted activity can cause damage and great ex-pense in having it cleaned up. The boys enjoyed her retelling of stories, her explanations of consequences, and her overall concerns about this topic. We hope to have her back in Term 2 or 3 to ad-dress the topic of Cyberbullying, a worrying and growing concern in our student population. The Government Immunisation Programme This continues this year, with vaccinations for Hepatitis B taking place on June 23rd. The second dose of this vacci-nation will take place in September. It enables your son to be vaccinated free of charge. If you are the parent or guardian of a Year 7 student, expect forms to be coming home soon.

Upcoming events for your consideration Family Relationship Education Skills Training runs talks, seminars and workshops on a variety of current issues. You may be interested in attending one or some of these topics.

Cybersafety Tuesday 23rd June 2009 (10am-12pm) Presented by the Australian Me-dia and Communications Au-thority, it will demonstrate ways that children can unwittingly leave themselves open to poten-tial threat when using the inter-net and other technology. You will learn practical tools that parents can implement to keep your child safe. Negotiating Boundaries with Teens Thursday 2nd July 2009 In this 2 hour seminar, you will develop a better under-standing of the adolescent journey and development. Learn how to negotiate with your teenagers in a positive way and to set appropriate boundaries that are able to work within your family structure. These events cost $10 and are held at CatholicCare 209a Edgeware Rd, (Cnr Smidmore St) Enmore. For bookings or enquiries, phone CatholicCare on 95196788 Childminding is available for a gold coin donation and must be booked in advance. Some bi-lingual services are available. Margot Fitzgibbon Head Teacher Welfare

Welfare Report

Computers in schools Laptops for Year 9 The Australian Government announced its plan to equip every student in schools with computers. Commencing with the current Year 9 students, Ashfield boys will begin receiving their own laptops in August. The laptops will come loaded with over $5,000 worth of software. Students will use these at school and home and, when they leave in Year 12, the laptop becomes their personal property. Senior students access In addition, the School will also receive an allocation of laptops as a resource bank. The goal is to increase computer access across Years 10, 11 and 12 at a ratio of 1 computer for every 2 students. These additional computers remain the property of the school. Tax Refunds Parents are reminded that under the new education Tax Refund, they are eligible to claim 50% of eligible education expenses up to $1500 for secondary students. Eligible items include Laptops, educational soft-ware, home internet connections, and printers. A complete listing of the eligible items can be found at www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au


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Student profiles Jordan GOREN 7 Bolivar Primary School: Orange Grove PS Favourite subject: PE Favourite Sport: Cricket Best thing about school: The big GYM

Mohamed BEKHEET 8 Byron Primary School: Belmore North PS Favourite subject: Maths Favourite Sport: Baseball Best thing about school: Seeing my friends

Junior ASHIADEY Year 8 Primary School: Croydon Park PS Favourite subject: Music Favourite Sport: Football Best thing about school: Friends and playing at recess and lunch

Cameron SWAIN-BARBER 9 Beachley Primary School: Kegworth PS Favourite subject: PE Favourite Sport: Football Best thing about school: Playing sport and the Canteen has good food

Marco HURTADO ESPINOSA 10 W Primary School: Ashfield PS Favourite subject: Marine Science Favourite Sport: Bowling Best thing about school: Eating, laugh-ing and friendly teachers

GAO Zhong Guan (Jason) Year 11 Favourite subject: Chinese Favourite Sport: Basketball Best thing about school: Study with my friends


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Travelling to St. Joseph’s College Soccer Ground at Hunters Hill, the Open team took on Huneters Hill HS. The game was very spirited and entertaining, but un-fortunately the scoreline wasn’t - a 5-1 loss. Many thanks to Coach, Mr.Calic, who brought a Euro-pean feel to the game. And a special thanks to Wests Ashfield Leagues Club who donated the use of their bus to transport the team.

CHS Open Boys KO Soccer snapshot


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Cross Country highlights


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What an interesting start to the new Term. ☺ While the boys had an extra day off, the Staff were

kept busy on the Tuesday learning about learning styles in the classroom. Enquiry-based lessons are not a new thing, but effective methods are. Ass. Prof. Phil Cam from UNSW gave us some insights into how these can be used in our classrooms.

☺ Alert viewers watching the ABC TV coverage of the Sydney Anzac Day March, will have heard Ashfield Boys’ HS receive a mention. When the 3rd Transport Association came into view, their banner was being carried by Year 12 students, Tonuia Poluleuligaga and Don Aukino. Special mention was made of the memorial to the Coo-ee March on the school oval, our association with the Ashfield RSL sub-Branch and our commemoration of Anzac Day.

☺ The pitter patter you may hear around the school is not the rain, but new babies. Mrs Lane (Drama) has given birth to a son Zachary George. Mr Collins (PE) has also welcomed a new son, Beau Crawford Luke.

☺ Ms. Helene Galettis, was recently a guest speaker at an HSC Study Day for Fairvale HS and Jamison HS in the Penrith area. She presented an overview of her newly published Senior Music textbook to the Music teachers. As news spreads we hope the sales follow.

☺ While on the Music Department, the boys got some valuable practice with the girls from Canterbury Girls’ HS recently. The Rehearsal Day was held to prepare for the upcoming Band Camp in a few weeks. Following rehearsal the students enjoyed a pizza and drinks luncheon. Many thanks to Mr. Dixon for his organisation of the day, and to Wests Ashfield Leagues Club who kindly donated their Bus to

transport the girls. ☺ Ashfield Boys’ has hit the national press! With the

upcoming tour of AC/DC interest in the school’s past has surged. The Sydney Morning Herald recently ran a feature article on page 3 highlighting the budding rock stars of the future - Last of Y (Michael Flarrety, Raev Cirnigliano and Adam Elkholy). Angus

Young, as all AC/DC fans know is an Ashfield Old Boy, and his signature outfit, the schoolboy uniform, is based on his old ABHS uniform of the 1970’s.

Maybe, Angus will find time in his busy schedule to pay us a visit. Unfortunately the Athletics Carnival had to be post-

poned due to the inclement weather. It will now be held on Thursday June 18th.

☺ Mr. Collins and some of the Open Rugby boys went to Wollongong for the CHS Trials. While none were successful in gaining representative honours, they did gain from the experience.

☺ Welcome back Mrs. Kokkalis from a trip to Vietnam, where she met with parents of current students, and future students. At the Assembly last week the boys were treated to a slide show of some of the places she visited. Fortunately, despite suffering a bit of a cold, she was declared clear after being swabbed at the airport.

☺ With all the reports of Swine Flu in the press and news that some 20 schools in Victoria have been closed, it is now even more important the we all ob-serve healthy and hygienic behaviour. Cover your mouth when you cough, use a tissue or handkerchief when you sneeze, and wash your hands. If your son is suffering from any flu symptoms, consult a doctor and keep him at home.

☺ A growing number of parents now receive the News-letter by email. If you wish to join this group advise the school of your email address and son’s details. A few email addresses have been difficult to read, so if you have asked for it, but not yet received one, please contact me and you will be added to the email list. The easiest way is to email the school.

A great start to the Term, let’s keep it going as we strive for success.

Always on the lookout for news events, Bye for now,

Abbie

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