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reminders n Friday 24 February 2017:

School Swimming Carnival n Tuesday 28 February 2017:

Year 7 2018 Open Night n Thursday 16 March 2017:

Years 7 to 12 Field Study Day n Tuesday 28 March 2017:

Year 7 vaccinations round 1 n Tuesday 4 April 2017:

Years 7, 11 & 12 Parent Teacher Evening 3.30-6.30

n Being Human Film: Competition entries close 6th March 2017

n We start the year with 730 students, 140 in Year 7. We are now taking only in area enrolments in all Years.

Congratulationsn To Year 12, 2016 for fantastic HSC

results celebrated at High Achievers Assembly on February 16th. 70% of the cohort were offered a university place. A full list of High Band Achievers is published on page 8.

n Performing Arts Unit students for your 2016 achievements. Best of luck as you continue in 2017.

n Georgia Kirkwood for raising the most cans in the SrC Exodus Can Drive plus a donation in Term 4, 2016.

n Students who received Kool Skools awards in December 2016:

- Award for Best Indy Track:

Honey Spence and Juliana Temple, “Melting Gold”

- Award for Best R&B Track: Frankie Eastment and Abbie Holt, “Goosebumps”

n Jessica Aird, Year 12, whose team Majestic Ice has been nominated for the National Squad to compete in the Junior World Synchronised Skating Championships in Canada in March. A huge achievement for Jessica who is an outstanding athlete. Best wishes from all at Canterbury Girls for success!

Performing Arts Unit students. Kool Skools Awards: “Melting Gold”.

Kool Skools Awards: “Goosebumps”.

SRC Exodus Can Drive.

CONTENTSreminders; Congratulations ...... 1-2

Staff Update; Thank You to ........... 2

Andrew Anderson, DP report – Changes to the HSC ................. 3-4

Being Human Short Film Festival ........................ 5

CGHS News & Events: recognition Assembly 2016 .....6-7

CGHS News & Events: Academic Achievers List .......... 8-9

CGHS News & Events: Diary changes; Scope & Sequence; Year 12 HSC Support Program; Special religious Education; Postcode 2193 – Plastic Bottle Free; School Safety; Tree Safety; New CGHS School Bus ..........10-11

CGHS News & Events: Welcome to Year 7; Parent Daughter Program.......12-13

CGHS News & Events: Little Ms Adventure the Musical; Driving & Parking Safely near Schools .......................... 14-15

Faculty News & Events: HSC On-Stage; Artexpress Excursion; ABW 2017; Canteen Online Ordering Info ..16-17

Faculty News & Events: VET News; CGHS Careers Support; Sport News, Hot Shots Tennis 18-19

Faculty News & Events: Sport – Physical Literacy........ 20-21

CGHS Swimming Carnival; Go4Fun Program .................. 22-23

CGHS Student Leadership Prefects Valentines Day Fundraising; SEA News – Waterfountains; Meningococcal Vaccinations .....24

Student Wellbeing & Support LEAPS Graduation; Twilight Sports ............................25

Parenting Workshops; Housing Scholarships ..........26-27

Youth Programs; Helen O’Grady Drama ..........28-29

Inner West Drama; Play AFL – Youth Girls .......... 30-31

Student Travel Transport Info ......32

Dates for the Fridge, School reminders, CGHS P&C 2017 .....33

n Nell Bryson- Smith, Year 10, selected in the Open regional Cricket team to play in state Combined High Schools Competition in next few weeks. See Nell in the House Captains’ picture; she’s Adelaide House Vice-Captain.

n Tambua Kariko, Year 12 who is off to represent Maroubra Magics rugby Club in a 7’s tournament in Los Angeles.

n Newly elected 2017 House Captains as follows:

Adelaide - Captain: Nikita Wong VC: Nell Bryson-Smith Brisbane - Captain: Anastasia

Bampos VC: Emma Lemonjian Canberra - Captain: Stella Conlon VC: Georgia Kirkwood Darwin - Captain: Ariana Costas VC: Brianna Limann Jessie Simon-Fitzpatrick Year

12 for her passion in support of her indigenous family and community – Jessie spoke at assembly to request students and staff participate in a picture posted as part of a recently established social media campaign #OurKidsBelongWithFamily.

n Awardees recognised at this year’s High Achievers Assembly, see full list on page 8.

n Congratulations to Kylie Ly for her attendance at the UNSW Women in Engineering Camp in January.

staff updaten A special welcome to new

staff members: Ilhea Yen, Head Teacher Mathematics who is replacing Gayle Gibson. Ms Yen comes with much experience having previously been Head

Teacher at Beverley Hills GHS and Leichardt 7-10 campus.

n Tim Jurd, Hurlstone Park local and retired ex principal from Homebush BHS who is replacing Marion Gifford as numeracy support teacher. A life time love of mathematics will certainly rub off on our students who need some extra numeracy support.

n Marie Salakas returns from 5 terms Maternity leave and is job sharing with John Pearson, retired ex Head Teacher from Homebush BHS.

n We wish Ms Jo Hunter all the best as she heads off to Maternity leave, and welcome back Ms Mary Vlachos who will replace Ms Hunter.

n New Canteen Lease holders Cathy Brymer and Amanda Williams from CANTINA have been successful in gaining the School canteen lease through tender for the next three years. We welcome Cathy and Amanda back to CGHS. Full details on new menu and online ordering is on page 17.

thank you to: n P&C members Jenny Childs and

Evan Shapiro who have been organising the upcoming Being Human Short Film Festival open to students at CGHS, CBHS, Ashfield BHS, Dulwich HS, Tempe HS & Marrickville HS, see flyer page 5.

n P&C members Heather Veitch,

Lynne Scouller and Jenny Childs who have been parent representatives on a variety of selection panels.

n The 60 or so Year 7 parents who came along to the P&C Welcome Morning Tea on Day 1.

n The hundreds of parents who have attended Year 7, 10, and 11 parent meetings about a variety of learning matters over the last 2 weeks. Our partnership to ensure student learning success is so important.

n Once again in 2017 Hurlstone Park local parent Trish Graf is our newsletter editor, this is Trish’s 7th year undertaking this job for the school. Her desktop skills are certainly appreciated. Luckily a new Year 7 parent Lucia Marin has volunteered to step into Trish’s shoes later this year. Big thanks to Trish for her dedication and to Lucia for stepping up.

n Ms Naisbett who was the co-ordinator for Year 9 LEAPS program in 2016, Ms Conroy will lead this important initiative in 2017.

n Year 9 and 10 students who have been brilliant mentors to Year 7 across the first few weeks.

n Year 12 Prefects who have been outstanding in the support of Year 7 as they settle in.

n All students who have been so co-operative during the difficult weather of the first few weeks.

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From far left: Tambua Kariko; Newly elected House Captains and Vice Captains; #OurKidsBelongWithFamily

Ilhea Yen.

Tim Jurd & John Pearson.

andrew anderson, Deputy Principal’s report

Changes to the Higher school Certificate (HsC)From 2020, the NSW Government has determined that in order to qualify for an HSC, a student must have achieved a Band 8 (or equivalent standard of functional literacy and numeracy, mapped to the Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3) in Year 9 NAPLAN reading, Writing and Numeracy.

The Government has given the following reasons for the changes:n “Currently the award of the HSC does not require

minimum standards to be met”.n “The introduction of a minimum standard signals

high expectations for the achievement of all NSW students and serves to maintain the integrity and value of the HSC for students, employers and tertiary and vocational education providers.”

n “The HSC does not directly measure students’ literacy and numeracy skills. A new minimum standard for award of the HSC will provide students, parents, communities, tertiary and vocational education providers, business and employers with an assurance that students have the literacy and numeracy skills required for life beyond school.”

The first opportunity students will have to achieve this prequalification will be Year 9 in the 2017 NAPLAN assessment.

If students do not achieve a Band 8 in reading, Writing and Numeracy in the 2017 NAPLAN, they will have additional opportunities to achieve this level through the provision of online tests to be introduced by the NSW Education Standard Authority (NESA) in 2018. These tests will be offered to students twice a year.The areas assessed for each test component include: n reading: comprehension, grammar, punctuation,

spelling and vocabularyn numeracy: number, measurement, space, data and

algebraic representationn writing: audience and purpose, structure and cohesion,

vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Each reading and numeracy test will run for 45 minutes and will contain 40 test items. There will be a mix of question types, including multiple choice items.

The writing test will take up to 45 minutes and will have one extended response question based on a prompt or stimulus, such as an image. Students will type their response.

In addition, a student has five years after the commencement of their first HSC course to meet Literacy

and Numeracy standards. NESA has indicated that if a student does not meet Numeracy standards by the end of Year 10, they are not obliged to study Mathematics for the HSC (currently, English is the only compulsory subject).

The NSW Government has indicated that a student’s results in NAPLAN or online tests do not prevent a student from progressing to Years 10, 11 or 12 or for sitting the HSC The Year 12 results for students who have not met Literacy and Numeracy standards will be issued on a record of School Achievement.

Students exempted from the aforementioned changes include:n students undertaking Life Skills English or Mathematics

courses in Years 9, 10, 11 or 12.n students undertaking a full Life Skills program (ie four or

more Life Skills courses).

Further consultation on other possible exemptions will be undertaken by NESA in 2017 with the school sectors, principals associations, teacher unions and parent groups on an exemptions policy for release in 2018. Students with a disability will also receive appropriate adjustments to sit NESA online literacy and numeracy test (through the existing NESA special provisions policy).

A Frequently Asked Questions Guide has been prepared by NESA and is available at:http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/initiatives/stronger-hsc-standards/minimum-standard/faqs

students and Parents as Partners for learningOn Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Year 7 parents and their daughters attended a meeting at the school regarding the implementation of a new Students and Parents as Partners for Learning project. This project will be implemented across all Year 7 subjects in 2017 and involve them undertaking:n a Personal Learning Plan – which parents will also have

input inton Assessment Task reflection Sheets – which students

and parents comment on following the return of major assessment tasks

n Student Partners in Learning Surveys – which students complete in each subject at the end of every term

n A Student Learning Presentation – where students reflect on learning achievements for 2017 and learning goals for 2018.

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It is important that both students and parents continue to revisit the activities associated with this project, as it will enable them to have a genuine voice regarding learning.Senior School Assessment EveningsSenior School Assessment Evenings were held on:n October 11 – Year 12 (2016)n February 7 - Year 11n February 14 – Year 10

On these evenings, parents are provided with a copy of their daughter’s assessment policy and listen to a presentation about the rules relating to assessment, Illness / Misadventure and N Determinations.

Students and parents are encouraged to regularly re-visit their assessment policies so that they remain familiar with their rights and responsibilities in relation to assessment.

Parents should contact me should they wish to discuss any issues regarding assessment.

aboriginal educationThis year, the school has 23 Aboriginal students, the largest number in my nine years at the school. The school is extremely proud of its Aboriginal students and is happy that our enrolment has increased!

Mrs McLelland will be working Tuesdays in Week A to support our Aboriginal students. Mrs McLelland’s priority for Term One will be to consult with students and families in the development of Individual Education Plans, which are a government requirement for all Aboriginal students. I would urge all students and families to engage with Mrs McLelland in the development of these plans, and to contact her or myself if any support is required throughout 2017.

We hope all our Aboriginal students will have a happy and productive year.

Police talksI have arranged for Years 7-10 to attend presentations from Ashfield Police on a range of issues relating to personal safety, safe travel to and from school and cyber-safety. The presentations are important in terms of reinforcing safety messages and in terms of developing a positive relationship with the police.

Personal bestThe Personal Best program was introduced into the school in 2015 to build student knowledge and resilience about age relevant issues, and to promote positive mental health. For example, Year 7 examines issues related to bullying and friendship; Year 8 examines cyber-safety and Personal relationships; Year 9 examines resilience and decision-making, and Year 10 examines planning for the future and mental health.

Successfully completing this program leads to a positive entry being made onto both a student’s record and her yearly report. Would you please encourage your daughter to complete her Personal Best program in 2017 and to raise any issues derived from the program requiring follow-up? Students are given an hour each week during Thursday and Friday DEAr to complete Personal Best; the school’s expectation is that everyone will complete it. Students involved in other DEAr programs such as Mentoring are exempted however.

Ongoing Issuestravel tO aND FrOm sCHOOlThere continue to be issues with students not paying attention walking to and from school – listening to ipods, talking on iphones, and disregarding traffic signals and other safety related issues around them. Would you please continue to revisit this issue with your daughters and remind them to be alert at all times when traveling to and from school, to not have any valuables such as iphones visible, to observe all traffic light commands and to travel on main roads and in groups where possible.

Cyber-bullyINgCyber-bullying is an extremely serious issue which needs to be eradicated from the life of every individual. Would you please ensure that you contact the police should cyber-bullying occur? Should you require information regarding this or any other safety issue, please speak to James Bottalico, Police Youth Liaison Officer, 9797 4099.

valuablesPlease assist the school be ensuring your daughter does not bring valuables (eg large amounts of money, jewellery, expensive electronic devices / iphones) to school. remind her never to leave her phone or wallet unattended for any reason, especially when in the Library or playground or at sporting events. If a valuable is stolen, there is nothing the school can do about it unless witnesses come forward identifying the person responsible. Students have to take responsibility for their belongings at school as they would have to in the real world.

I would like to wish all students and parents a fantastic 2017!!!! Please contact me on 9718 1805 or [email protected] if I can assist.

Andrew Anderson, Deputy Principal

BEing HumanshortFilmfestival

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Entries Close 6 March 2017RED CARPET INTER-SCHOOL

GRAND FINAL 6 April 2017 at Canterbury Girls High School

Use your film to share and promote ideas of human

commonality, compassion and understanding and did we mention you can win stuff!

1st and 2nd place winners from each school’s mini festival go into the grand final to be held

at Canterbury Girls High School on 6 April 2017

Enter your 1 to 5 minute film for a chance to win great prizes and your film could be shown in New York at

a special screening of finalists in support of 108lives.org

www.beinghumanfilmfestival.com

A SHORT FILM COMPETITION FOR PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS IN THE INNERWEST

How to EnterGo to: www.beinghumanfilmfestival.com

1. Read the terms and conditions and guidelines then make your film

2. Upload to YouTube or Vimeo

3. Complete the online registration form

email [email protected]

Explore and celebrate what we all have in common : Being Human


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andrew anderson, Deputy Principal’s report cont.

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recognition assembly 2016 with guest speaker athanasia Costa

PublIC & PrOuD - athanasia CostaGood morning students, parents and teachers,I would also like to first acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I extend my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here with us today.

It is a privilege and honor to be invited back to today’s assembly as a former ex-student of Canterbury Girls High, school captain and a proud product of the public education system. I can now also add to that, former student teacher, as some of you may remember me from my recent internship I completed at the school, earlier in the Term.

Today though, I’m not here as Ms. Costa, today I am here as Athanasia. The loud Greek patriot and Drama Queen with a voice that could be heard from a mile away and lunches that could feed the whole class. I tried to convince my mum to make my lunch on my internship but apparently I’m too old for that now.

CGHS was always a place of diversity and inclusion. So I always felt my identity very strongly as a student here. We all know how important this is not only for student success, but also in life – people should always feel valued and included, particularly as young women, strong self-esteem helps us throughout our life. Belonging to this place, this community, does not end once you leave the gates of this school; it is a life-long bond, which you will only realise the further you roam. You will find your mind and heart will drift back here more than once along the journey of life - even though I know it’s hard to imagine now!

Now, the question on everyone’s mind when you tell them you’ve decided to enter the field of education - why ON EArTH did you want to become a teacher? Well, obviously I wanted to choose a career where I didn’t have to constantly sound out every syllable or spell out every letter of my name... A-tha-na-si-a. That seemed like a pretty justifiable reason… Just kidding… It was more than that… Who wouldn’t want to work in a job where the students always tell you how fabulous you look? Ok ok it was more than that… who wouldn’t want to be hassled by students constantly wanting to leave class to use the bathroom?

I actually come from a line of teachers; Athanasia senior aka yiayia aka greatest dolmades maker of all time was also a teacher. Then there was my beautiful mum Penny, former Canterbury-Hurlstone Park Taxi driver between the years of 1992-2008, and now there’s me!

So why on earth did I become a teacher? Well, teaching allows me to combine my love of two subject areas - Drama and Modern Greek language - and share what I love with my students. In the beginning, people tried to steer me in the STEM direction. “There are more job opportunities. You’ll make more money.” Well one piece of advice; whatever you decide to do… “On earth” and in your life make sure it’s something you feel is worth fighting for, especially between the hours of 9-5. For me the driving force for becoming an educator was the frightening idea of a society and culture where we value Maths and Science and under value other areas

of the curriculum, such as the Arts. Besides, we all know Drama combines all methods and thinking in one fantastic subject.

I’m glad I didn’t listen and I trusted my gut instinct because a love for Arts and Languages Education also led me to many rewarding life experiences. I love performing in bilingual productions and have had the opportunity to do so both here and overseas. However, I think the most rewarding experience thus far, which happened through studying languages, was being able to go on to do my TESOL teaching method. Earlier in the year, I had the honour and the privilege to work with young refugee students at an Intensive English Centre, students who had fled persecution and war, students whose parents and families were tortured and killed, whose school life and life more generally had been anything but regular, happy, or safe. Spending time with these students as a teacher was really valuable because I realised that there are many things we often take granted, like our right to an education. The importance of simply being in a classroom and learning without fear, of having dreams and goals but also the opportunity to reach for them, to make them a reality through education. Keep that in mind when your counting down the minutes till the bell rings - it will certainly make you humble!

Now, while I would love to tell you about all the great experiences I had as a student at this school… I have only a short amount of time left before they start playing the music to get me off the stage!

So it’s come down to this – do I tell you about how attending a public school was the greatest decision my parents ever made for me? Or, the story of when we went wild at Canterbury Aquatic Centre because Sonny Bill Williams former Bulldogs football player was working out in the gym… I guess we’ll have to save that story for another time…

My recent experience here was a reminder of how proud I am to have to have attended a public school. Why? I think former Justice Michael Kirby said it well when he wrote in a recent article – “there is something special about public education. It is a microcosm of the diversity of Australia. This is the laboratory of the entire nation… the secular feature of public schools is particularly precious.” (Wentworth Courier, Nov 25, 2016)

Which is why it saddens me that public education is not given the priority that it needs. In fact, a recent trending hash tag on social media put it quite succinctly. It is simply – #absolutelyinappropriate.

It is absolutely inappropriate that schooling has become a privilege and not a right. It’s absolutely inappropriate that teachers in the public system have to struggle with limited resources. It’s absolutely inappropriate that there is an achievement gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in this country. It’s absolutely inappropriate that our students need to take time off class to circulate a petition against the privatization of recreational sport.

The wealth of a country is in educating its young people. You are our future leaders. I know it’s hard to imagine life after school but I also want to say that these years really set you up for the rest of your life. I know you’re all thinking – how will learning about Mitochondria with Ms Delmas or Romeo & Juliet with Ms Papadopalas help me in any way? But your time here is more than that – I can assure you that the values that you learn here, in these classrooms, in the music rooms and science labs, will stay with you forever – and hopefully one day, in different ways, you will all be able to give back to this place, to this community because that’s what it’s all about.

And let me tell you – the best values are learnt in our great public schools. So be proud when you walk out of here tomorrow, like me, a product of the public system. And for those of you, who aim to further your studies once you leave CGHS – be PrOUD when the lecturer/teacher asks you to raise your hand if you went to a public school.

In fact, I was thinking how about we practice that right now? Hands up if you’re a public school student and proud!

Ms Slattery, word of the year speech.

Hands up with Athanasia Costa.

Cantabrian Scholarship, Recognition Day.

year 12, 2016 ~ High achievers In HsCZlata AngelkoskaElvira AnggrainiClancy Barry-ByrnesHong Thu BuiTaylor ChangYoojin ChoiBillie Cole-DoyleEllie CottLisa CuiIsabella CzifraLe DangZiqing DengLucinda DunstanCharlotte EdwigeEve EleftheriouFonzelina FalesitaDora FengEliza GoslettMatilda GoslettEmily GrubisaThandiwe GuduLejla HagimolaUrsula HartungDiana IshamLatifah Jackson- VaughanHyun Ji JungJuri KawataAlesha LafaiteleXue LinXi LinWeijia LiuDiane MansourKatherine MerrickMaya MuscioCathryn NguyenJenny Thanh NguyenNgoc Linh NguyenCaitlin PuaGrace rachedKrystielle SarezLili ShapiroHee Won SongHuiqing SuNgoc ThaiPollyanna ThomsonNay Chi ThuNa TianBelinda Tiganiruby TongeJaehyun Umrebecca WalshAmy Wang

Boying WangLouise WangYumei YanAstrid Yuniadi

special awards for 2016 Bailey Award for Best Student Year 11 HSIE 2016:Celine Agustin

Grace Sparks Award for Excellence in English – 1st in Year 10 English:Coco Wang

ADF Long Tan Award for Leadership: Ella Hosty-Snelgrove

Citizenship Award Zonta Club of Sydney West: Kylie Ly

rueben F Scarf Award for Consistent Commitment and Improvement:Samin Nazari

Matthew Brady Memorial Citizenship Award: Sarah Veitch

St George VET Workplace Learning Award – Hospitality:Caitlin Pua

St George VET Workplace Learning Award – Business Services:Lisa CuiLowes Scholarship Award: Alesha Lafaitele

2016 awarDsSmith-Anderson HSC Modern History Award– 1st Yr 12 Modern History: Isabella Czifra

University of Western Sydney Award– Yr 11 Outstanding Student: Eliza Goslett

Bailey Award for Best Student Yr 11 HSIE 2016 – Outstanding in Modern History and Legal Studies: Celine Agustin

Grace Sparks Award for Excellence in English–1st Yr 10 English: Coco Wang

ADF Award for Leadership – Yr 10 Leadership: Ella Hosty-Snelgrove

Citizenship Award from the Zonta Club of Western Sydney– Yr 10 Citizenship: Michaelie Trenbath

reuben F Scarf Award for Consistent Commitment and Improvement– Yr 9 Most Improved: Samin Nazari

Matthew Brady Memorial Citizenship Award – Yr 8/9 Leadership: Sarah Veitch

St George VET Workplace Learning Award – Yr 11 Hospitality: Caitlin Pua

St George VET Workplace Learning Award – Yr 11 Business Services: Lisa Cui

Lowes Scholarship Award – Yr 12 Scholarship Initative: Alesha Lafaitele

Dux awardsDux Y7 & 1st in 7A:Maggie LinDux Y8: Sarah VeitchDux Y9: Tran NguyenDux Y10: Coco WangDux Y11: Eliza GoslettDux Y12: Weijia Liu

academic achievers awards 2016 1st in 7A: Maggie Lin

1st in 7P: Edie Harris

1st in 7M: Sophia Koulis

1st in 7E: Ruxing Zhou

1st in 7L: Kico Imai-Arnold

2nd placegetter Yr8: Saraswati Orwin

3rd placegetter Yr8: Hannah Veitch

4th placegetter Yr8: Lillian Smith

2nd placegetter Yr9: Taylor Whereat

3rd placegetter Yr9: Maddison Whereat

4th placegetter Yr9: Olga Makin

2nd placegetter Yr10: Matilda Grimm

3rd placegetter Yr10: Bella Bauer

4th placegetter Yr10: Ariana Costas

2nd placegetter Yr11: Matilda Goslett

3rd placegetter Yr11: Michelle Zhu

4th placegetter Yr11: Cuiming Liu

2nd placegetter Yr12: Juri Kawata

3rd placegetter Yr12: Cathryn Nguyen

4th placegetter Yr12: Lili Shapiro

recognition badge recipients 2016Year 7 Bronze

Zara AbdalyDoha Al-HasanZarin AnneshaHaura ArdeliaSafiya ArdiansyahAleyna AtlihanIsabelle Austin-BoydArabella BaileyAngie BeilinWadda’ah Binte WidodoInes BritoCatherine BroadbentHailie BrownNatasha CarrollLorrina ChuIzzy Conlon Elena Costasrebecca DangBuia DavidEmily EarpSaskia Faniisrosie FrodChristina FosterMakayla GarubaJessica GauchanJessica GrabhamKiara GreenBillie GuiceEdie HarrisAva Haywood WhiteJessica HoltKico Imai-ArnoldAda KellyAngelina KeraJoanne KimSophia KoulisApril Lattrebekah LeeMaggie LinTina LingFreda ListonKristina LuongImogen MacBeathCaitlin MaloneyNina McArdleJorja McDanielKelly NguyenHannah NounMeg O’Grady

Zara OttawayStefani PavlovicImani PenderAngelina PerezAnouk PovalyKate rookeLucy rookeAnalise rosa Aliyah SantamariaMelina SavvasAntonina ScheerAziza SerorAimila SkotidasLily Spencer-TigheViola TurcsanyiMieke van WelHelena WilliamsJasmine XieMaria ZaccheoJulnar Zahrruxing Zhou

Year 8 Bronze

Erika AnindithaErica BeattieTahlia CairnsFatima KashafGeorgie FengLovely MacayanJoanna NguyenPuraskar Sedain

Year 8 Silver

Fanta ArunaCara BaldwinSwoopnam BhattachanCandy ChenHyeon Jin ChoiMarie ChristoforidisOlivia DangElena De La OElla DungeyEmma GallagherSofia Gouldingruba HussainSalam IssaMatilda Jones-SinclairMichelle LeeHester LeggeYan Hen LiChristina Qin LiIzabella Lloyd-White

Dasha LopesEmma-Cate LymnIndia MackayJacinta MarolhoGrace Matthews-rowneyLillian McCormackHeather Miller-SafordZoe MorrisMary-Ann NguyenArame NicollsSaraswati OrwinPofaiva PenitaniHiruni PereraMaggie PirangiLilli PollardMira robsonStella rowleyOlivia ScoullerLillian SmithSabrina SolimanChaltu StrachanKaren Surebecca ThomasGrace ThomsonChristina ToumarasHannah VeitchSarah VeitchShaznae Vincent

Year 9 Bronze

Ayushma BudhathokiEvana CataldiFiona DinhAleeya ElchabLiliyana GabeyDenise LeEta Liutakirosie MartensTran NguyenJanelle PescasioZahra PratikoNadia PutriTatianna ratumuSarah SabouniYasmina SadikiAaliyah SowaidLuisa TailasaJuanita TakapoQiao Le Zhao

Year 9 Silver

Emilia AndriamoraStefania BalestriereBilinda Best-MillsAmber BroughtonLaura De La OLucy FitzpatrickMild HangphaiKalya HtooCaley IstedPanagiota KatrakilisGeorgia KirkwoodClarissa LeEllen LibutWendy LuNatalie MesarosGeorgia MortimerEmily MoudanidisMonica NguyenEmily PhuNadia ramdanBriana rosendaleKhadijah SafarSumayra ShamimHeather Wilsonrebecca Wright

Year 9 Gold

Nell Bryson-SmithBelinda CarmonaEstella DangEmma DraytonEleanor DunstanFranki EastmentAmaani Fieldes- BusingyeIndi Gaultruby GeeAbbie HoltDaphne HuangMarie IkonomouLillian Jonas MoraleeMahnoor KhanEmma LemonjianOlga MakinMilele McNamaraLucy Miljakreem Mohamed TalaatEmily MoudanidisEvie MuirOonagh MurphyChristina NguyenLoan Gia Phan

Juliana SikesAnnie SmithMikayla SobbLisa VoMaddison WhereatTaylor Whereat

Year 10 Bronze

Sadaat Abdaly Naomi AgiusJessica AirdAnastasia AlexanderAnastasia BamposErin BartonBella BauerCaitlin BroeEmily BrownMai Thanh BuiWenqin ChenJessica ChenStella ConlonAriana CostasValerie DangSarah Donohoe Katarina FosterOlivia GonzalezMatilda GrimmZi Yue GuElla Hosty-SnelgrovePaloma Jackson- VaughanJasmine JinSamina Kariko Tambua Kariko Cloe La LuzLyly LuuSerena MacXanthia MarinelliSofie McKeever FordLucy MelvilleJessica MezherJemma Nguyen Lucy OckertChelsea OpokuLyn PhanJieru Qiu Yanny QiuMaeve ralphSophia rehmanHussina reigaElla reynoldsAbby rooke

Ella SchofieldAlexandra ScoullerHoney SpenceEmily SuCharlie SukkarLynnett SunGrace TaffaEaster TaukeiahoAmy TranCindy TranThi Qunyh Anh TranMichaelie TrenbathCsilla Turcsanyi Monica Tuvshinjargal Coco WangVictoria WangWanda WardanaAngela WeiStella WigginsNikita WongJayda Yilmaz

Senior Silver

Celine AgustinClaire BowenBillie Cole-DoyleIsobelle Cooperrhea DavidSharnee DingwallMichelle FarahEliza GoslettMatilda Goslettremy GrafEmily GrubisaPearl JosephKylie LyJill MiclaBao Nguyenrenee PelaiaGiovanna PenitaniLoseli PenitaniMaria PhanStephanie PhuElizabeth QuachEleanor riddy-BakerJessie Simon- FitzpatrickJessica TennentJessica ThomasZoe VineyIna WilliamsZhixiu YanChenhui Zhao


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aCaDemIC aCHIevers assembly, thursday 16 February 2017

special religious education takes place on Tuesdays 12.10-12.40 straight after Period 3 until lunch time (one half hour per week).

Catholic, Christian and Islamic scripture groups are available. All families of girls currently in Years 8-10 who want their daughter to attend scripture on Tuesdays completed a form last February. The information provided by parents in Years 8-10 will be changed if a parent provides new permissions. Year 7, 11, 12 and new enrolments have received forms in time for the first week of Scripture in week 3 of this term. Once a family completes a form nominating for their daughter to attend Scripture, that decision remains in place throughout the period of time a student attends the school. If a family decides to withdraw from Scripture, written advice must be sent to the school principal. At the time of publication, arranging the authorised teachers for Islamic Scripture has been delayed. Students will be notified when a teacher is available. Please direct any enquiries to the school principal. Catholic and Christian Special religious education has begun.

Each year we have annual tree safety checks done by arborists of our beautiful trees as per Department of Education Guidelines. We are up to date with this. On Day 2 of the school year a large limb of one of our main playground trees snapped when a southerly hit. Luckily students had just departed. The arborist has already made it clear that the tree is healthy and he could not have predicted the event even if he had inspected on that day.

This area has been cordoned off while the tree is assessed. Student safety is first priority and we hope that it can be kept as a central feature of our playground. Students have had this explained to them and are co-operating fully by walking round the cordoned area.

New CgHs school busOur new school bus has been delivered! It has pride of place in the carpark. This will allow small groups of students to travel with a teacher to events such as Knock Out sport, Debating, community performances, Theatresports, and so on. Bookings lined up so far include student leaders attending the Zonta Club International Women’s Day Breakfast and Knock Out Volleyball. Students are charged according to the distance of the trip. If the bus is being used for a school excursion it will be stated on the permission note.

DIary CHaNges 2017 – no more school diary in 2017!! In 2017 we will no longer be bulk purchasing student diaries for sale to students. This decision was made when school diary sales and use dropped, and uptake of the online version of the school diary was relatively small. Students prefer to use their own hard copy diaries which can be purchased cheaply and personalised as they choose. Or, students prefer to use an electronic calendar and To Do list. Our CGHS Student Calendar (link on website) provides Years 7-12 assessment dates.

The key message, which is the case whether or not the school has its own diary, is that all students must take responsibility for organising their study routines. Strategies can include:

n A hard copy or electronic diary / calendar to record key dates of homework, tests and assignments, as well as excursions, rehearsals and other important events.

n A wall calendar at home by the month, term or year to be a reminder for the most important upcoming deadlines and key dates.

n A TO DO list which is updated daily or weekly, and which can be grouped according to Must Do/Should Do/Could Do Today Or This Week – in this technique the Could Do items will eventually become the Must Do.

We will provide some templates on our school website to support homework and study organisation, which will assist students in the transition to providing their own tools to track their commitments.


sCOPe and seQueNCe: years 7-12Over the next few weeks on the CUrrICULUM page of our website for each year a SCOPE and SEQUENCE for all subjects across the school will be published.

This will show for Years 7-10 a summary of learning by topic for each term, plus the planned assessment.

For Year 11 and 12 it will show the outcomes being taught for each topic and the timing and type of assessment tasks. The will be a link to the syllabus documents provide by NESA ( previously BOSTES)

NESA is NSW EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY

The website is: Education standards.nsw.edu.au

CGHS has had a ban on sale of water in plastic bottles for several years as an environmental initiative. A second double sided water bottle filling station was installed during the holidays. This was funded through funds won by Grace rached (School Captain and Year 12 2016) and a Year 12 donation to the school. We look forward to Cash for Containers state policy coming in to action in July and hope that this will result in less plastic bottles in land fill and on the banks of the Cooks river.


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POstCODe 2193 – Plastic bottle Free

extended year 12 HsC senior support Programs

Playground tree safety

sCHOOl saFety FINES and DEMERITS – all school zone offences are fined heavily $325-$2500:

VISIT http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/demerits-school.pdf

More road safety information: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/

n Avoid using Church Street for drop off and pick up if you can; it is far too dangerous at the end of the school day especially between 3.10-3.20pm.

n Park and walk to meet your daughter at Princess Street or Minter Street gates.

n The drop off zone is not directly in front of the main gate on Church Street, which is a BUS ZONE – it is further along in front of the Office C glass doors.

n No DoublE paRkINg oR TuRNINg.

SAFETY, NOT CONVENIENCE, IS #1

Every Wednesday and Thursday this year all students in Year 12 are provided with access to on-site tutoring in HSC English in the Learning Centre based in the Library. All courses are catered for. Students are able to work with the tutor on essay writing skills and discuss approaches to creative and analytical skills required for the for the 2017 HSC. There will be consolidation of the work completed in Term 4 last year. This is an intensive learning, one to one support program and is in place until the HSC later in the year.

Also, every Wednesday after Period 3 at 12.30 pm there is a small group tutoring program which aims to strengthen literacy skills again, across all courses. This program is also open to all Year 12 students. There will be a focus on creative writing skills which are tested in every English course and it is an opportunity for students to look closer at the BOSTES’ curriculum and assessment information. Students can work together in pairs or a small group under the guidance of an experienced English teacher on preparatory work which, given results from the previous two years when this program has run, is expected to result in higher marks.

Mrs McLelland


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Parent Daughter Program! Term 2 Weeks 4-8, 2017

We are now looking for people to take part in our term 2 program.

The focus is on trying new activities, overcoming

challenges, but most importantly having fun together!

Some of the activities include:

Getting to know you games

African Drumming

Pilates

Cooking

Please e mail me if you have any questions on: Stacey Naisbett on [email protected]

Year 7 Parents Morning Tea.

Year 7 Mentoring.

Year 7 PYLO Presentation.

Year 7 Mentoring.

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School opening and closing hours are busy times for pedestrians and vehicles outside the school.

Always take extra care in 40km/h school zones, which operate on gazetted school days.

Park safely even if it means walking further to the school gate.

Observe all parking signs. They are planned with children’s safety in mind.

Never double park as it puts children at risk.

Model safe and considerate behaviour for your child – they will learn from you.

Slow down near the school crossing.

At a supervised crossing, observe the directions of the school crossing supervisor.

Always park and turn legally around the school.

Avoid dangerous manoeuvres such as U-turns and three-point turns.

Always give way to pedestrians particularly when entering and leaving driveways.

Avoid parking across the school driveway or the entrance to the school car park.

Using your school’s drop off and pick up facility will help keep all children as safe as possible during the busiest times of the school day.

Avoid parking in or near the school bus bay.

Driving and parking safely near schools

Slow down to 40 on school days

School zones are in operation today.

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SCHOOLOnline Ordering is Here!Our school has now introduced a great new online ordering system for the Canteen called FlexiSchools. This system allows parents, students and staff to place orders from home, work or school at any time. The payment is also done online, so less paper bags, cash, cheques, and envelopes are sent via your student to school. As well as being convenient for parents, the online orders are much faster and easier for the school coordinator to process – so it makes everyone’s life a little easier. FlexiSchools is well established and tested, operating in hundreds of schools across Australia.

Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately. If you have any questions, FlexiSchools provide a great help desk on 1300 361 769, or you can contact them via their website.

There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, Mastercard (credit and debit) and Bank Transfer. The system operates via a pre-paid account, so you no longer have to worry about the manual process of sending payments into school, and you can easily budget your students spending and expenses throughout the year.

The system is now available, so we look forward to seeing your next order online! If you have any questions about the online services we are introducing, please ask the school office for more information.

CgHs Faculty News + events

HsC On-stage 2017Year 11 and 12 HSC Drama students got out of the classroom and into the Seymour Centre on Saturday 4th February to get a grasp on what it took to be considered an exemplary Drama work for 2016. HSC Drama Group Performances and Individual Projects are exhibited at the Seymour Centre on an annual basis. The exhibition in the upstairs foyer of the Seymour Centre included costume and set design, promotion and program, and theatre review.

Students watched one of two possible programs featuring outstanding Drama performances from the 2016 Higher School Certificate. The program featured individual performances ranging from work based upon the novel Frankenstein and a portrayal of the talented American jazz vocalist Billie Holliday. The group devised works ranged from movement based interpretation of Madame Butterfly to an original interpretation of the ‘rude mechanicals’ (craftsmen) from A Midsummer’s Night Dream.

Watching the standard of work on display can in some ways be quite intimidating but it is also clear that here at CGHS we have students capable of reaching such standards. It is clear however, take it takes considerable focus, passion and effort to craft such excellence. It became clear through viewing the program that innovation and flair are rewarded. Many pieces clearly illustrated a particular emphasis on specific performance styles. Synchronised movement sequences, use of rhythmic patterns, percussion and verse also seemed to bring rewards. The use of physicalisation, voice work, a great concept and boundless amounts of dynamic energy all combine to achieve entertaining and inspiring contemporary theatre.

The challenge has been thrown down to our HSC students and already they are underway in developing those skills.

artexpress excursion Artexpress is an exhibition where senior artworks are displayed in art galleries all over Australia. Our senior students were able to visit this exhibiton. During the time there, they were able to walk around the exhibition and be amazed at the quality of the work there. With the different mediums varying from coding to drawings, they were able to see the magnificent variety in which art can be created with. Alongside these drawings, there was also a wall displaying their process diaries, with all their thoughts and processes in creating these artworks. Artexpress has given the senior students inspiration and ideas in which they can build their artwork upon. It was an amazing experience for both students and teachers.

Eustacia Salim

HsIe abw: australian business week 2017

Above: ABHS principal.Left: Lucy Melville receiving her Best CEO Award from the ABW coordinator Ms Venkatesan.

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vet News scholarship NewsCongratulations to Alesha Lafaitele (right) on her success in gaining the Lowes Scholarship Initiative in conjunction with The Penn College, one of Australia’s premier educational institutions. This scholarship of $5000.00 will enable Alesha to complete an online course towards her Certificate III in Business Administration. This is a wonderful achievement for one of our VET students.

work ready Program for vet studentsAt the end of last year the Work ready Program was delivered by our VET staff to the incoming Year 11 VET students as well as the Year 10 accelerated VET students. Students were able to be inducted on VET industry standards, ask questions and be better prepared for mandatory work placement. This program covered work health and safety issues, professional work standards and student expectations.

Hospitality CateringOur Year 12 Hospitality students are involved in catering for the High Achievers Assembly. This provides our girls with an opportunity to demonstrate their competency to achieve their Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.

Hospitality workplacement Our Year 12 students completed their final workplacement toward their Certificate II in Kitchen Operations at the end of last year. The students were able to experience working in a variety of venues including hotels, restaurants and clubs. Feedback provided by their supervisors was very positive. Well done girls.

At the conclusion of 2016 Canterbury Girls High School students were engaged in a variety of careers based programs. Year 10 participated in the annual Careers Days which involved preparing students for work experience by completing the compulsory Work ready Program, attending seminars on interview and presentation skills presented by Kathryn Taylor from Turning Point and participating in mock interviews delivered by CGHS staff.

After completing the Post School the Destination Survey our 2016 Year 12 graduates, were rewarded by gaining offers into many University courses as well as other tertiary institutions. Entry was gained not only through receiving outstanding ATAr results but through completing TVET courses that gave students advanced standing towards specific degrees. In particular, our Nursing Students, Natasha Kumar, rasha Qabha and Taylah Shaw studied the Certificate III in Health Services Assistant at Ultimo College of TAFE gained entry into Nursing Degrees at various Universities. Well done girls!

2017 brings new opportunities for many of our students. Congratulations to Jemma Ngyuen and Ariana Costas of Year 11 for being successful in obtaining a school based traineeship with BlueFit Hurstville Aquatic Centre. School based traineeship provides students with the opportunity to attain a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification as well as their Higher School Certificate (HSC) and gain valuable work skills and experience through paid employment.

Year 11 and 12 students will commence TVET courses at various TAFE colleges helping them gain practical, work-related skills to enhance their future employment opportunities.

We look forward to 2017 being a successful year filled with many careers based opportunities that will enhance student’s lifelong learning experiences.

Ms Papadimitropoulos,

Ms Matos & Ms Conroy

sPOrt News – lawn bowlsThe girls had a fun time at lawn bowls. reem learned the game quite quickly and was able bowl very close to the target. Mira, who has had a little more experience bowled one of best results on the day. Well done girls.

CgHs Faculty News + eventsCgHs Faculty News + events

Alice at Doltone House.

Ana and Trina at Pullman Quay.

Kathryn Taylor presenting to

Year 10.

Year 11 students Ariana and Jemma.

Jenny Marielle and Chara, catering for the High Achievers Assembly.

Andrea at Holiday Inn at the Airport.

Mira.

Chara at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Andrea and Ina, catering for the High Achievers Assembly.

Ann and Marielle at Sheraton on the Park.

Reem.

Zoila and Ashley at Bankstown Sports Club.

CgHs Careers report

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Find out more about physical literacy: https://education.nsw.gov.au/curriculum/pdhpe/physical-literacy

sPOrt – Physical literacy Improvements are being made within Canterbury girls High school in regards to school sport and Physical literacy.

Stage 4

Stage 5

Stage 4

Stage 5


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1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au

For more information or to register your child

Healthy Kids Program

AREA DAY / TIMEADDRESSWHERE

Lakemba Australian National Sports Club

Dutton Centre

571-577 Punchbowl Road (in Parry Park)Lakemba 2195

Wednesdays 4pm – 6pmcommencing 20 July

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence

166-180 George StRedfern 2016

40 Augusta StStrathfield 2135

Redfern

Strathfield

Saturdays 10am – 12pmcommencing 23 July

Saturdays 1pm – 3pmcommencing 23 July

Could Your Kids Do Go4Fun?

Families

learn healthy eating,

and exercise with

fun games

Free program

for kids aged 7 – 13

above a healthyweight After school

during term

in an encouraging

environment

Buildsconfidence

and self-esteem

1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au


All programs run once a week. Children and parent / carer need to attend Go4Fun each week.

There is no cost to attend but you must register first.

Go4Fun Programs – Term 3 2016

Healthy Kids Program

AREA DAY / TIMEADDRESSWHERE

Lakemba Australian National Sports Club

Dutton Centre

571-577 Punchbowl Road (in Parry Park)Lakemba 2195

Wednesdays 4pm – 6pmcommencing 20 July

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence

166-180 George StRedfern 2016

40 Augusta StStrathfield 2135

Redfern

Strathfield

Saturdays 10am – 12pmcommencing 23 July

Saturdays 1pm – 3pmcommencing 23 July

Could Your Kids Do Go4Fun?

Families

learn healthy eating,

and exercise with

fun games

Free program

for kids aged 7 – 13

above a healthyweight After school

during term

in an encouraging

environment

Buildsconfidence

and self-esteem

AREA WHERE ADDRESS DAY/TIME BEGIN END

CanterburyCanterbury Aquatic Centre

Phillips Ave, Canterbury NSW 2193

Tuesdays 3:45pm – 5:45pm

31 Jan 4 April

Five DockFive Dock Leisure Centre

Cnr Queens Rd & William St Five Dock 2046

Wednesdays 4pm-6pm

1 Feb 5 April

Alexandria Sky Zone75 O’Riordon St Alexandria 2105

Thursdays 4pm-6pm

2 Feb 30 Mar


1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au

Go4Fun Programs – Term 1 2017All programs run once a week. Children and parent/carer

need to attend Go4Fun each week.There is no cost to attend but you must register first.




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CgHs student leadership

The SEA: School Environmental Ambassadors group believe that the water fountains are increasingly beneficial, and convenient for the students. It is helping them increase their independence by encouraging them to refill their water bottles, rather than purchasing bottled water straight from the canteen.

We installed the water fountains to reduce the use of plastic water bottles, which as a result, will lead to the decrease of pollution within rivers, lakes, ponds, dams and oceans. By using reusable water bottles, we are supporting the environment; the momentum to limit and stop the use of plastic water bottles.

In our school, there are now three water fountains. They are located near the birdcage in the inner quad, and beside the sign in the main quad.

You can purchase a stainless steel water bottle from Office C for $3.

S.E.A@canterbury

CgHs water Fountains

CgHs Prefects: valentines Day FundraisingThe Prefects held a cake stall on Monday, 13th February, 2017, to celebrate the upcoming Valentines Day. They made a beautiful array of cakes and decorated many of them with love hearts. Pink coloured icy cordial was provided as a refreshing drink to cool down on the day. It was a successful activity with many of our students visiting the stall and enjoying what was on offer.

senior students vaccinations “Hold the Date” – years 11-12 will be vaccinated for meNINgOCOCCal on June 13th in term 2. this was the second date for year 7 vaccinations – a new date will be set for that. Meningococcal W has emerged as a significant cause of invasive meningococcal disease with the number of cases almost tripling in NSW in 2016 compared to 2015. Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious illness that can present as meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) or septicaemia (blood poisoning) and may be caused by one of several serogroups (or types), including A, B, C, W and Y. Use of meningococcal C vaccine on the National Immunisation Program has almost eradicated meningococcal C disease in Australia.

Evidence from Australia and overseas suggest that meningococcal disease caused by serotype W is significantly more severe than the other serotypes currently circulating in Australia. More information about meningococcal disease is available here: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Meningococcal_disease.aspx.

leaPs graduation 2016

student wellbeing & learning support

TWILIGHTSPORTS

WHEN: 7-11pm, Saturdays,11 February - 25 March 2017

WHERE: Bankstown Basketball Stadium

Third Avenue, Condell Park 2200

WHO: 12-18 year olds who live in the City of Canterbury Bankstown

Dinner, uniforms & transport provided

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS:Now open atwww.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/twilightsports For more information contact:Melissa on 9707 9092 or email [email protected]

A FREE indoor non-competitive 7 week basketball tournament!

Bankstown Basketball Stadium

Condell Park High School

Deverall Park

Kinch ReserveBankstown Airport

Third

Ave

Yanderra St

Second Ave

Railway Pde

Wackett Street


You can use scholarship funds to pay for expenses such as textbooks and course fees, or practical supports like medical needs and internet.

Applications close 7pm, Friday 24 February 2017.

Who can apply?You may be eligible if you are:

Studying in Year 10,11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college, andA social housing tenant or applicant, orReceiving private rental assistance, orLiving in crisis/supported accommodation or out-of-home care.

Find out more and visit www.facs.nsw.gov.au/education to apply online today.

Finding challenges in raising 12—17 year olds?

Good Shepherd is offering FREE Parenting Workshops for parents and carers of adolescents.

Come and learn about:

The stages of adolescence; Parenting styles and communication techniques that work; and How to keep a positive approach to discipline.

When: 5:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday evenings, one session per week for 6 weeks from the 15th February to the 22nd March 2017.

Where: Good Shepherd, 440 Marrickville Road, Marrickville

Registration is essential. Please contact: Anne-Marie Taylor or Julia Jacobs by phone: 8571 7800 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

PARENTING WORKSHOP SERIES

FOR PARENTS & CARERS OF ADOLESCENTS

Also now available, THE AUSTRALIAN PARENTING APP FREE from iTunes App Store or Android Market.

www.goodshep.org.au


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FACS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

How could a $1,000 scholarship

help with your studies?

FACS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

How could a $1,000 scholarship

help with your studies?You can use scholarship funds to pay for expenses such as textbooks and course fees, or practical supports like medical needs and internet.

Applications close 7pm, Friday 24 February 2017.

Who can apply?You may be eligible if you are:

Studying in Year 10,11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college, andA social housing tenant or applicant, orReceiving private rental assistance, orLiving in crisis/supported accommodation or out-of-home care.

Find out more and visit www.facs.nsw.gov.au/education to apply online today.

Enrolling NOW

For the past 30 years our selfdevelopmentdrama programme has been helping children(517 years) with their creativity, confidence

and communication skills. Using fun, creative& educational activities our classes cover

speech & language development,improvisations, mime, scripts, drama games,

dress ups & lots more fun stuff.

Drama Develops Kids

Call Mel Duke, the principal: 0435 566 238Email:[email protected]

www.helenogrady.com.au

Term 1

Find out more at www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Supported by

WHEN WHAT WHERE DATE CONTACT

Monday Boxing for fitness ($6/8) PCYC Bankstown 5.30-6.30pm PCYC 9796 1287

Homework help (grade 5 & 8) RYC, Sefton 13.02.17 – 03.04.173.30-5.00pm

RYC 9644 9436

Yoga Headspace Bankstown 5.00-6.00pm 9393 9669

Invisible World Wide ($15) Bruce Lee inspired Martial Arts

PCYC Bankstown 7.00-8:30PM PCYC 9796 1287

Tuesday Drop in RCC, Riverwood 3.00-5.30pm RCC 9533 0100

Design Costume SUPANOVA RYC, Sefton 14.02.17 – 02.05.174.00 – 6.00pm

BYRC 9718 9848

4Elements Workshop BYRC, Belmore 14.02.17 – 14.03.174.00-6.00pm

RYC 9644 9436

Boxing for Fitness – Women only ($6/8)

PCYC Bankstown 4.30-5.30pm PCYC 9796 1287

Viet Quyen Dao (Martial Art) ($7.50) PCYC Bankstown 4.45-6.00pm PCYC 9796 1287

Boxing for fitness ($6/8) PCYC Bankstown 5.30-6.30pm PCYC 9796 1287

Head Out (LGBTQIA group) (2nd Tuesday of every month)

Headspace Bankstown 4.30-5.30pm 9393 9669

Wednesday BYRC Drop in BYRC, Belmore 3.00-5.00pm BYRC 9718 9848

Drop in @ RCC RCC, Riverwood 3.00-5.30pm RCC 9533 0100

Level Up Belmore Sports Ground 5.30-7.00pm CBYS 9787 9591

Youth Outreach Terry Lamb Reserve, Belmore 5.00-7.00pm YOTS 9796 1193Barnardos 9784 2810

Boxing for Fitness – Women only ($6/8)

PCYC Bankstown 4.30-5.30pm PCYC 9796 1287


Invisible World Wide ($15) Bruce Lee inspired Martial arts

PCYC Bankstown 6.30-7:30pm PCYC 9796 1287

Thursday BYRC Drop in Belmore Sports Ground 3.00-5.00pm BYRC 9718 9848

Get the Facts BYRC, Belmore 09.02.17-23.03.17 5.00- 7.00pm

BYRC 9718 9848

Viet Quyen Dao (Martial Art) ($7.50) PCYC Bankstown 4.45-6.00pm PCYC 9796 1287


Learn to Dance on Skates (experienced skaters, registration essential)

RYC, Sefton 5.00- 7.00pm RYC 9644 9436

Friday BYRC Drop in BYRC, Belmore 3.00-5.00pm BYRC 9718 9848

Streetwork Various (Punchbowl, Riverwood and Greenacre)

4.30pm til late Barnardos 9784 2810BMYS 9790 3406

Skate Night ($5) RYC, Sefton 6.00-9.00pm RYC 9644 9436


Breakdance Drop in ($3.50) PCYC Bankstown 6.00-10.00pm PCYC 9796 1287

Saturday Twilight Sports Bankstown Basketball Stadium 7.00-11.00pm CBC 9707 9092



For more information contact

Sally Saraf [email protected]

0416 393 428 www.westsjuniorsafl.com.au/


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remINDers for familiesPlease ensure that if your address or phone number has been changed the school administration is informed. A Change of Contact Details Form can be collected from Office A.

excursions: The school is more than happy for students to pay overnight excursions off across the year as long as a $50 deposit is paid prior to departure. One day excursions must be paid in full before departure.

Newsletter by email: All families will receive an SMS when the newsletter is available on the webpage. This comes out each month and issue dates are on the calendar on the website. The newsletter is emailed to all students as well. If you wish to have a hard copy your daughter must collect this from Office A.

school Calendar: remember to check the student calendar on the CGHS website for excursion dates, upcoming events, rehearsal times and assessment items.

www.canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Follow @Girls Canterbury on

TWITTER for daily updates on what’s happening.

Parents and Citizens association2017 P&C ExECUTIVE President: Jennifer ChildsVice Presidents: Heather Veitch & Gemma HaigSecretary: Lynne Scouller Treasurer: Shane McArdle

: Canterbury Girls High School P&C

Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the monthWednesday 22nd February, 2017.Wednesday 22nd March, 2017.Cantabrian Hall, entry via Church Street.

Dates for the Fridge n Wednesday 22 February 2017:

P&C Meeting

n Friday 24 February 2017: School Swimming Carnival

n Tuesday 28 February 2017: Year 7 2018 Open Night

n Wednesday 1 March 2017: Year 11 Geography excursion

n Thursday 2 March 2017: Year 11 French Beginners excursion to Sydney Uni

n Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 March 2017: Zone Swimming Carnival

n Tuesday 7 March 2017: Prefects Grip Leadership Excursion

n Thursday 16 March 2017: Years 7 to 12 Field Study Day

n Friday 17 March 2017: National Day of Action Against Bullying

n Wednesday 22 March 2017: P&C Meeting

n Friday 24 March 2017: Year 7 Social Inclusion excursion with Ashfield Boys High School

n Tuesday 28 March 2017: Year 7 vaccinations round 1

n Tuesday 4 April 2017: Years 7, 11 & 12 Parent Teacher Evening 3.30-6.30

n Wednesday 5 April 2017: School Cross Country

n Thursday 6 April 2017: P&C Film Award Night

n Thursday 6 and Friday 7 April 2017: School Production Preparation day

n Friday 7 April 2017: Last day Term 1

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Transport for NSW 16-18 Wentworth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 | Locked Bag 5085, Parramatta NSW 2124 T 1800 227 774 | T 02 9891 8900 | F 02 9891 8999 | W transport.nsw.gov.au | ABN 18 804 239 602

Release date: January 2017 All schools are strongly encouraged to endorse school travel applications quickly and easily with our new online school portal. This allows for:

• Faster application process for parents• Faster processing time for schools• Faster access to student entitlement data for operators• No more cost of postage for schools.

To register for the online portal, email [email protected] or call 131 500 and follow the prompts to speak with our onboarding team.

• Press 5 for school and other travel concessions • Press 1 for school travel • Press 6 for staff calling from a school.

How to replace a school travel pass or School Opal card lost over the holidays To report a lost, stolen or damaged rural/regional school travel pass, please advise the student to contact the relevant transport operator to find out the replacement procedure. To report a lost, stolen or damaged School Opal card, please advise the student to go to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/reportPass. If the student proceeds with replacing their School Opal card, it will be cancelled immediately and a new card will be sent within 8 to 10 working days. Proof of entitlement for school students Students who are over 16 or look over 16 and are enrolled in school can get a Proof of Age or NSW Senior Secondary Student concession card from their school to access concession fares. These cards are usually issued to students by the school. Which card is right for my students?

PROOF OF AGE CARDS • FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE • ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PURCHASE A CHILD FARE • MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT

www.transport.nsw.gov.au/operators/concessions/proof-age-card NSW Senior Secondary Student concession card

• for school students aged 16 years and over • allows students to travel on a child fare • needs a Transport for NSW 2017 foil sticker attached

• information is available at http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/operators/concessions/secondary-student-cards

To order Proof of Age cards, NSW Senior Secondary Student concession cards and transport foils contact the Transport for NSW concessions team at [email protected]. Information for school orientation Information for parents, guardians and students can be found online at www.transportnsw.info/school-students. Electronic copies of brochures and flyers are also available to download from the Useful Forms and Information pages on the school transport scheme website at https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/usefulFormsAndInformation. Behaviour matters Please remind students to:

• be mindful of safety • respect transport staff, transport property and fellow travelers • offer their seat to paying customers • always travel with a valid ticket • tap on and tap off every time if they are travelling in Opal areas.

Student Codes of Conduct are available at transportnsw.info/school-students. Yours Sincerely, Concessions Team Transport for NSW

See all excursion and information notes on the website for download:

canterburg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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