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Reminders n Are you following our

Twitter@GirlsCanterbury? Daily updates of events, news and items of interest to girls’ education.

n Special Arrangements for Wednesday September 21st – Year 12 Staff Student Farewell Breakfast: We will have a late start on 21/9/2016 due to this annual event. Period 2 will commence at 10am, students should arrive no later than 9.50am to move to class. Minimal supervision will be available for students who cannot arrive late for family reasons. A note and SMS has been sent to all families.

n Personal Learning Plans for all Years 7, 8 and 9 – please see the important notice on page 6.

n Info for Schools Spectacular Ticket Sales on page 11.

n In weeks 9 and 10 of term we are changing to a new wireless network. All student devices will require reconfiguring to operate on the new network. Full instructions and support will be provided. There may be some time in this period when devices cannot be used on the school network. Teachers will not be setting work or assessment requiring network access during this period.

Congratulationsn All Year 12 students for completing

the HSC trials, with just final exams the last commitment. A special congratulations to those students who did subjects with practical components, this has been a long arduous term to get these completed, but you all did personal best performances or fantastic products!!

n To 2016 -17 Co-captains selected from a record 14 interviews: Isobelle Cooper, Emily Grubisa, Jill Micla and Giovanna Penitani.

n To students elected in SRC and Prefect bodies for 2016-17. See photos from Investiture Assembly and full lists on page 9 and 25.

n Grace Rached of Year 12 who was one of 3 finalists chosen from over 16 high schools in the Wests Ashfield Community Awards. Grace won $1000 for the school as part of this process and this is being put towards a second water bottle filling station for students. See photo and full report on page 3.

n Years 11 and 12 artists for your fantastic annual Art Exhibition. Best in Show Overall Award was earned by Xi Lin of Year 12 for her wonderful ink drawings which included the amazing elephant.

Left: Sharnee Dingwall, Jessie Simon-Fitzpatrick and Anastasia Bampos at the Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program. Right: Prefects’ Oxfam fundraiser to support refugees.

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CONTENTSReminders; Congratulations ...... 1-2

Congrats continued; Staff changes; Thank You to ..............2-3

Andrew Anderson, DP Report .. 4-5

CGHS News & Events: School Validation Process; Postcode 2193; Personal Learning Plans; Sports News; Zone Carnival .....6-7

CGHS News & Events: NAPLAN Summary; SRC & Prefects 2016-17 ........... 8-9

Faculty News & Events: Economics Excursion; CGHS at Q&A; VET News; Schools Spectacular Tickets ................10-11

Faculty News & Events: Year 11 Hospitality News; Maths Faculty News; ..............12-13

Faculty News & Events: Maths Faculty News; Geography Competition; Science Competition; Conservation Challenge ........ 14-15

Faculty News & Events: CAPA Music News; CGHS Art Exhibition ..............16-17

Faculty News & Events: Art News; Dance News; HSC Drama & Music Showcase .... 18-19

Faculty News & Events: RUOK? Day; Tiana Tutor Rescue .....................20

Careers News UAC Timeline Information; UAC Checklist; .....................21-23

Student Wellbeing & Support WOW 2016; Mental Health Public Speaking Challenge; SRC Investiture Speech 2016; Year 9 LEAPS........................24-25

CGHS Student Leadership SEA News ...................................26

Street Art Skillz ...........................27

Macquarie University Program ...28

Thunder Girls Cricket League ....29

Belmore Youth Resource Centre Holiday Program ....... 30-31

Youth Health Plan; Helen O’Grady Drama; Concert for Congo ... 32-33

P&C Trivia Night Donors .......34-35

P&C News ..................................36

Dates for the Fridge, School Reminders, CGHS P&C 2016 ..... 37

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Best in Show by Year 12s was awarded to both Eve Eleftheriou and Rebecca Orsini. Best Year 11 Portrait went to Jessica Tennent.

n Rebecca Orsini Year 12 who will attend the VET Excellence Awards breakfast with Ms Stephenson for her success in Hospitality.

n Alesha Lafaitele and Caitlin Pua of Year 12 for their St George Region VET Awards (photos on page 11)

n Sharnee Dingwall, Jessie Simon-Fitzpatrick and Anastasia Bampos (pictured on page 1) for your part in the Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program. We are immensely proud of your achievements.

n Year 10 Debaters and coach Ms Slattery for their success against Sydney Boys (pic above). And late-breaking news as we go to press, the team has moved to Regional Semi-Finals after a win against Fort St HS. Follow our Twitter updates for news of how the team goes in the debate against Woolooware HS.

n Also congratulations to Year 7 debaters who were successful against Dulwich Hill High School.

n Students in the Public Speaking Mental Health Challenge at Fort Street High School (see page 24).

n Ella Hosty-Snelgrove, in the NSW Public Schools State Year 10 Drama Ensemble who performed at the Lights UP Drama Festival at Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

n NSW Public Schools Singers, Lucy Melville, Naomi Agius and Zoe Viney in Year 10 and Caitlin Maloney in Year 7, who performed an item in the Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House.

n Students who were awarded fantastic results in the Australian Science Competition, see photos and the report on page 14.

n Sofia Goulding of Year 8 who earned a state ranking of 4th in the state with 98/100 for the National History competition.

n Rebekah Lee, Caitlin Maloney, Zara Ottaway, Emma Gallagher and Belinda Carmona for their High Distinctions in the Australian Geography Competition. See the full list of awards received by our students on page 14.

n The Under 14s Netball Grand Finalist team and coach Ms Wirtz

for your efforts and sporting spirit (pictured above).

n All students who participated in Zone Athletics – see page 7.

n Year 8 students who participated in the cross faculty Battle of the Minds, at Auburn Girls HS (pics on page 14) with Mr Kazzi (Mathematics) and Ms Samsa (Science) in support, and thanks to Ms Gibson and Trinh for helping with transport. Also Year 8 students who participated in the Inquisitive Minds Mathematics workshop at Strathfield Girls High School last term (see page 12).

n Sharnee Dingwall, Year 11, who received the Deadly Kids award at the DoE Regional Ceremony last Friday.

Staff Changesn Farewell to Stuart Blake, one of

our IT gurus for the last 2½ years is finishing up at the end of this term. Many thanks to Stuart for his great work, happy smile and willingness to support our staff and students. You will be missed.

n We welcome a new Support staff member who starts at the beginning of Term 4. Ms Phillis Munoz will join our administration team in main reception and brings with her lots of experience from other school settings.

thank You to:n Parents and Citizens Association

for the recent approval of a donation of $26,000 towards a new outdoor space in the main playground which is being constructed over the next holiday.

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From left: Year 10 Debaters; Under 14s Netball Grand Finalist team, Wear It Purple Day. Above: Wear it Purple Day.

n Parent and Citizens Association for organising a great Community Trivia night, $8000 was raised on the night. Thanks to all the families and business that donated prizes.

n All staff members of Year 12 classes for this term’s work from Trials through to Graduation, including the many staff in English, CAPA, HSIE and TAS for the final stages of support in preparing for performances and major works submissions.

n PDHPE and Year 9 for a fabulous RUOK? Day on September 8. Well done to Year 9 Students who raised $900 for the RUOK Charity. Some pics from the day are on page 20. A full report will be in the first edition next term. See the video of Open Mic lunch performances on Twitter @GirlsCanterbury!

n SRC and Prefects for their bake sale, message wall and colourful accessories on Wear it Purple Day (pictured above).

n Prefects for their Oxfam fundraiser to support refugees (pictured page 1).

n SRC for their contributions to fundraising for Legacy in their annual badge selling at local railway stations in Campsie and Burwood, raising over $900 on a very wet day!

n Ms Tsibushkina and Ms Vierboom for taking students to ABC Q&A, see photos on page 11.

n Ms Slattery for all the hard work in preparing our debaters and public speakers, and additionally the contributions of Ms Fox and Ms Cooper for the Mental Health Public Speaking Challenge.

n Ms Caprin and Ms Texier for the Senior Students Art Exhibition in Cantabrian Hall, showcasing HSC Bodies of Work and Year 11 Major Works. Also thanks to TAS and Ms Ormanci for inclusion of Textiles and Design pieces in this exhibition.

n Ms Jenkins and Ms Kastanias for the SRC and Prefects Investiture Assembly and their constant efforts to ensure our student leaders develop their citizenship skills through service and participation. Thank you also to Ms Conroy for her work with the Prefects.

n Ms Strachan for organisation of the Annual Week of Wellbeing with special guest speaker Randa Abdel-Fattah, performances by Young Australia’s Bamboo Theatre, Motivational Media Everyday Heroes multimedia presentation and Elevate Education study skills workshops. See the photos on page 24.

n To our choir performers at Ashfield Mall for Education Week, who were acknowledged by local community members who took the time to contact the school:

Sent: Wednesday, 10 August 2016 8:20 AMTo: School, Canterburg-h Subject: Choir

Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed hearing the

girls singing at Ashfield Mall last week, Education Week.

What a wonderful choir you have there! The music was absolutely delightful and the girls and their teacher/conductor deserve a very big pat on the back for bringing such wonderful music to Ashfield Mall and the shoppers there!

n Best wishes to them all – the girls certainly have a future in music if they continue to sing like this.

n See Education Week pics in the CAPA report on page 16.

Wests Ashfield Community Citizenship Awards - Grace Rached FinalistThe school nominated Grace Rached (above) for the Wests Ashfield Community Citizenship Awards this year and she was chosen as one of three finalists across 16 schools in the area.

After the initial nomination, whereby the school submitted a comprehensive description of Grace’s achievements in leadership, fundraising and mentoring both here at school and in the community, Grace was chosen to attend a panel interview at the club. Six members of the community, including executives from the Wests Ashfield Club and charity organisations, interviewed Grace, asking her about her achievements and involvement in community initiatives. Grace was calm and articulate in her responses, outlining her involvement as a leader and mentor at school and a mentor in the community.

As a Co-Captain, Grace has been involved in fundraising for organisations such as Oxfam’s World Refugee Day and the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. She has also mentored a junior student for the past three years, often in her free time. As a Co-Captain, Grace has represented the school at many and varied events, often hosting and presenting as well as chairing. Also, as a church youth leader, Grace mentors young people in Sunday School.

At the presentation afternoon tea, 23rd August at the club, Grace met with the other finalists and was presented with a certificate of recognition for her achievements and involvement within the community. Grace’s nomination won $1000.00 for the school and $500.00 for the charity of her choice: Youth Off the Streets.

We thank Grace for her tireless efforts and enthusiastic willingness to help others here at school and in the community and congratulate her for the recognition of the award. We also wish her all the best for the HSC.

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Andrew Anderson, Deputy Principal’s ReportAboriginal Education ProgramsMrs McLelland continues to work this semester to mentor our Aboriginal students and provide learning support. Parents of Aboriginal students are asked to please contact Mrs McLelland if they require any support. Congratulations to Sharnee Dingwall Year 11 who is the recipient of a regional Deadly Kids Doing Well Award. Congratulations also to Sharnee, Jessie Simon-Fitzpatrick and Anastasia Bampos who have been invited to sing at the Awards ceremony and will, I’m sure, give a fantastic performance.

ReportsYear 12 yearly reports will be issued at their Graduation Ceremony. Year 11 reports will be issued in early Term 4. If there are any issues with reports, especially regarding attendance data, would parents please follow up with the relevant Year Adviser as we are committed to making the reports as accurate as possible? A reminder that from this point in time, all reports will have teacher comments and learning outcomes.

Parent Teacher NightsA Parent Night for Year 11 students commencing their HSC program in Term 4 of this year will be held on Tuesday 11 October form 6.00pm to 6.30pm in the Cantabrian Hall. Parents will be issued with a copy of the school’s HSC Assessment Policy at this event. I hope all Year 11 students and their families can attend.

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.

Would all parents and carers please encourage your daughter to complete her Personal Best work in 2016 and to understand the issues examined in the hope that this promotes resilience and engagement with schooling. Successfully completing this program will lead to a positive entry being made onto a student’s record and her yearly report.

Subject SelectionYears 7, 8 and 10 have successfully completed their subject selections for 2017. Students are able to change their choices up until Week 3 of next year. However, change will be dependent upon parent permission being given in writing and a vacancy existing in the elective the student wishes to change to. Change after that is not possible for Years 9 and 11 2017, as students are required to complete a set number of hours as outlined by BOSTES. Some mid-year movement in Year 8 2017 may be possible.

Early Commencement HSCAs part of our commitment to innovate and provide the best learning possible for students at the school, Year 9 students were offered an opportunity to complete one HSC subject

over Years 10 and 11. Sufficient numbers enabled the formation of an early commencement Business Services class for the second year in a row. The option has proven so popular that we actually have a waiting list for placement in the class! The advantage to undertaking one subject early is that it will reduce Year 12 workload by about 20% and enable greater time to be spent on remaining Year 12 subjects. I would like to commend all those Year 9 students who applied for this innovation, and congratulate the Year 10 early commencement class who have had a most successful Preliminary HSC experience this year!!

School EvaluationThank you to students, parents and staff who participated in the Curriculum Evaluation – findings and recommendations will be published in a forthcoming newsletter. I would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs Veitch, Ms Dervenis-Loupos, Stella Conlon and Aimee Shanahan who worked with me as part of the Evaluation Team and who did a great job. A copy of the key findings and recommendations is included on the following page.

Personal Learning Plans & Learning PresentationsAll students in Years 7, 8 and 9 should have completed their Personal Learning Plan by now. These Plans will inform the development of Learning Presentations which will be developed on Tuesday 1 November. On this day, regular classes will cease to enable students to complete their presentations in which they reflect on key learning achievements for 2016 and learning goals for 2017. In Weeks 7-9, parents are invited to come up to their school and hear their daughter give their presentation. Ms Strachan is coordinating times for parents who are available to come up to the school and participate in this important process.

ONGOING ISSUES1. Travel to and from School. Student safety remains the school’s most important priority. There 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. The police and senior executive have spoken to students repeatedly about this issue. 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. Safety issues should be immediately reported to the police.

2. Cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying is an extremely serious issue which needs to be eradicated from the life of every individual. Usually any cyber-bullying which occurs takes place outside of the school and is something the school has little control over. As such, this is a matter which should be directed to the police for prompt follow-up in terms of the Tele-Communications Act being breached and legal action being taken. Would you please ensure that you contact the police should cyber-bullying occur? Should you require information regarding this issue, please speak to James Bottalico, Police Youth Liaison Officer, 9797 4099.

Andrew Anderson, Deputy Principal

School evaluation 2016 – Findings and RecommendationsFocus Question: How effectively is CGHS meeting the diverse learning needs of all students?

FindingsTransitionsl Year 5 Enrichment Program, Peer Mentoring, Open Day programs, Teacher and Prefect support and Orientation programs effectively support student transition from Year 6 to Year 7.l Subject Selection Programs support students to transition across the learning stages.l Careers programs support student transitions to post-school pathways.

Integrating ICT and Library Information Servicesl Moodle, BYOD, Google Apps and Google Dive have supported advancements in student learning at CGHS.l Some students from equity backgrounds are finding it difficult to meet the costs associated with technology (e.g. purchase of device and printing), which can place pressures on learning and wellbeing as a result.

Curriculum differentiationl Individual Education Plans and Nationally Consistent Collection Disability (NCCD) adjustments ensure students with disabilities are comprehensively supported within the curriculum.l Aboriginal student Individual Education Plans and the Aboriginal Student Support Program enable the needs of Aboriginal students to be addressed.l Stage 4 class organisation enables diverse student needs, interests and abilities to be catered for.l The school’s extensive extra-curricular programs effectively cater for student diversity.

Partnerships with other organisations to support learningl The Inner West Community of Professional Practice is an effective community of schools which supports advancements in educational

leadership across four secondary schools.l Strong relationships with mental health and other wellbeing agencies support vulnerable students to remain connected to learning.

Partnerships with students and parents to enhance learningl Personal Learning Plans and Learning Presentations engage students and parents as partners in the learning continuum.l Parent Teacher Nights and other forms of communications such as P&C, twitter, newsletter and the Mother-Daughter program build parent capacity in relation to understanding about learning issues.

Integration of Quality teaching, curriculum delivery and assessmentl Value-added system data reflects an outstanding level of integration between Quality teaching, curriculum delivery and assessment.l Quality Teaching Rounds and TELL have provided teachers with intensive, research-based models to reflect on and improve Quality teaching practices.

RecommendationsTransitionsl Obtain additional student feedback regarding Stage 5 and Stage 6 Personal Best and how this program can best support their learning needs.l Review the Year 7 Homework Policy to support student wellbeing and learning in the transition to high school – homework needs to be incremental in duration and monitored regarding impacts on students.l Review Year 10 curriculum to better prepare students for Stage 6 learning demands.l Explore ways of presenting information about University and other post-school pathways to students prior to Stage 6.

Integrating ICT and Library Information Servicesl Provide ongoing opportunities to integrate technology into teaching

and learning programs and to address syllabus technology outcomes.l Provide students from equity backgrounds opportunities to submit assessment tasks electronically to mitigate printing costs.l Provide ongoing opportunities to teach students targeted ICT skills, and enable them to understand and use a range of innovative software and programs.

Curriculum differentiationl Continue to expand teacher repertoires of practice, especially with regard to using visual teaching aids and teaching students research information skills, and share effective practices with peers in professional learning activities.l Use the N Warning system in a context of supporting learning rather than as a management tool. l Continue to investigate strategies which support low ability students to meet learning requirements and to remain engaged with learning, recognising that some students are unable to articulate the help needed

Partnerships with other organisations to support learningl Continue to explore opportunities to work in a Community of Schools along the same lines as in the Inner West Community of Professional Practice.

Partnerships with students and parents to enhance learningl Survey students in all classes on a semester basis regarding learning issues, to inform the teaching and learning cycle and ensure student needs are met.

Integration of Quality teaching, curriculum delivery and assessmentl Ensure all assessment tasks for Stages 4, 5 and 6 have a marking rubric issued to students along with the task to enable all students to achieve their personal best.


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Personal learning PlansStudents in Years 7, 8 and 9 will be developing Learning Presentations based on their Personal Learning Plans (PLP) for 2016. This is an initiative designed here at school to enable the students of these years to engage in their learning in a meaningful and goal oriented manner.

The PLP’s were completed by students earlier in the year when they reflected on various areas of their learning. In the process, students consider the areas of the curriculum they see as strengths as well as considering the areas they feel need more focus. Learners are also encouraged to consider extra-curricular areas they are involved with or would like to develop.

Students are encouraged to invite parents and caregivers, along with members of staff to a presentation of their achievements and reflections in Term 4. The presentations take place here at school over a period of two weeks. Parents who wish to participate can make an appointment via a letter that will be sent home with students over the coming weeks.

We look forward to seeing you in Term 4.

Ms K. Strachan


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School excellence Framework ValidationThe NSW governments new approach to school excellence includes a process in which schools provide evidence of achievements and ongoing progress assessed using the School Excellence Framework.

This process involves an independent validation panel, comprising two Principals, School Leadership, to consider the evidence provided by each school.

Canterbury Girls High is going through the external validation process this term and the huge body of evidence of our students and teachers great work has been assessed against the state wide framework.

The outcomes of the external validation process will be reported on in the 2016 Annual School Report.

Postcode 2193: PlAStIC wAteR bOttle FReeFamilies please note that since 2013 CGHS has been a no go zone for the sale of plastic water bottles. The campaign Postcode 2193-Plastic Water Bottle Free, that was undertaken by our students, gained National press coverage. We continue this policy in 2016 and for the foreseeable future.

The canteen contractually cannot sell bottled water. We have one water bottle filling post installed by the generous donation by the Sea Life Conservation Trust in 2013 and second water filling station is to be installed in the next holidays in the main playground. Students need to bring there own bottle for water. This campaign was promoted across all the local schools and our main feeder primary schools have water filling stations as well.

As well, as part of this campaign in cooperation with students and families the school banned the sale of products from Coca-Cola Amatil because of perceived irresponsibility in terms of the damaging impact of their products receptacles on the local environment (Cooks River) and sea life world wide.

This ban still stands today at CGHS. It is our students stance on a sustainable world and saving sea life from plastic.

Olive Barry receiving 20 years service award from Principal Sue Holden.

SPORtS NewS: Regional AthleticsCanterbury Girls High School was well represented at the recent Sydney East Regional Athletics carnival after placing third at zone level. A record 24 students from Canterbury Girls were selected by the St George Zone to compete in the two day carnival in a variety of track and field events. The weather wasn’t on our side though with many events cancelled due to a flooded track. Regardless, the students involved are to be congratulated for their sporting ability and their commitment to the ongoing success of the athletics program in the school. All students who were selected to compete at regional athletics will be recognised at the end of year Recognition assembly.

winter Grade SportCongratulations to Ms Liu’s 2nd grade Table Tennis team and Ms Flannery’s and Ms Neves’ 15A Basketball team who both won their respective Winter Grade competitions.

After a particularly wet season, the sun was out for two consecutive weeks which allowed the Winter grade finals series to be played in glorious conditions. Of our 26 Winter grade teams, 17 went through to the semi-final rounds. Of these teams, 10 were grand finalists – 2nd grade basketball, 15A basketball, 15B basketball, 14A netball, 13C3A netball, 13C3B netball, 1st grade table tennis, 2nd grade table tennis, 14A table tennis and 14B table tennis. Congratulations to all teams and their coaches for an outstanding season.

The Summer Grade competition has now resumed and we are hoping for similar successes.

Knockout SportThe Sydney East Knockout competition has now concluded for the year with many of our teams making it through to the second rounds of competition. Our biggest success by far is that of Ms Strachan’s Volleyball team who won the Sydney East Knockout competition and went on to compete in the State Championships where they finished in 6th place. Congratulations to the Volleyball team and to all the students and their coaches who represented us in the Sydney East Knockout competition this year.

CGHS Students at Zone CarnivalLAST NAME FIRST NAME REGIONAL 12 Years QUALIFICATION Ardiansyah Safiyah Fendy Florence Harris Edie Lee Rebekah Perez Angelina Shot PutSavvas Melina Scheer Antonina Vitukawalu Esili 100M, 200M13 Years Barlow Maddison Broadbent Catie DiscusBrown Hailie Earp Emily Issa Salam Kelly Ada 800MLin Maggie Long JumpMorolho Jacinta Penitani Faiva Shot Put14 Years Beattie Erica 1500MBryson-Smith Nell 1500M WalkElchab Aleeya Gandharba Mieke Hussain Ruba Ikonomou Marie Shot Put, Triple JumpIsted Caley High JumpLi Lauren Pirangi Maggie DiscusSowaid Aaliyah Strachan Chaltu 400M, 1500M, 3000MTakapo Juanita 15 Years Donohoe Sarah Gabey Liliyana Hangphai Mild La Luz Cloe Liutaki Eta 100MMac Serena Ratumu Tatianna Tran Amy 400MWood-Thomson Maya Kirkwood Georgia 1500M16 Years Chami Joanna Cincotta Annabella Grubisa Emily Marinelli Xanthia Relay, High JumpMelville Lucy RelayPenitani Giovanna Penitani Loseli Shot Put17+ Years Cole-Doyle Billie Graf Remy 400MJordan Dimitra Tairi Lucianna JavelinThomas Jessica Walsh Rebecca

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CGHS NAPlAN Summary 2016Year 7 NAPlANSummaryThe percentage of students Below National Minimum Standards continues to be extremely small: 5% in Reading; 5% in Writing; 4% in Spelling; 4 % in Grammar and Punctuation; 0% in Numeracy. The fact that no Year 7 student is below expected minimum standards is extremely pleasing. The results show the school has a smaller percentage than the state average Below National Minimum Standards in all examined areas.

The percentage of students achieving in the highest bands (Proficient) is very good: 29% in Reading; 17% in Writing; 36% in Spelling; 39 % in Grammar and Punctuation; 28% in Numeracy. In Reading and Writing, the results are only one percentage point below the state percentage, but Spelling and Grammar & Punctuation were actually both above the state percentages. Numeracy was three percentage points below the state percentage for Proficient students.

Percentage of students in highest achievement bands in last 2 yearsYear 7 Percentage Percentage 2015 2016Reading 27% 29%Writing 26% 17%Spelling 41% 31%Grammar & Punctuation 39% 31%Numeracy 30% 31%

In terms of Mean (average) performance scores, the school was above the average for NSW Public Schools in Writing, Spelling and Grammar & Punctuation, and slightly below in Reading and Numeracy.

Student GrowthStudent Growth refers to the level of improvement in student results from their previous NAPLAN assessments undertaken in 2014. In the 2016 NAPLAN examinations, the level of Student Growth for Canterbury Girls High exceeded the average level of growth by students in NSW schools in both Grammar and Punctuation and Numeracy, with the latter result being especially strong. The school was marginally below the average level of student growth for the state in Reading and Spelling.

Aspect CGHS Growth Average NSW of NAPLAN 2014-2016 Schools GrowthYear 7 Reading 36.0 38.1Year 7 Writing NA NAYear 7 Spelling 42.9 43.7Year 7 Grammar 40.2 32.2Year 7 Numeracy 72.2 58.9

Future DirectionsThe Year 7 Performance Class and Gifted and Talented Classes will continue into Year 8 in 2017 in order to continue to extend the skills of gifted and talented students in all areas of learning, including literacy and numeracy.

Targeted support will continue to be provided for students achieving below their personal best. Support for Year 8, 2017 will include the provision of an elective Literacy class, targeted numeracy support, peer mentoring in Literacy and Numeracy during the Personal Best Program, the operation of the Making up for Lost Time in Literacy (Multilit) reading program, STL and ESL classroom support, and the Mercy Connect tuition program to assist refugee students..

The Strategic School Plan team with responsibility for Literacy and Numeracy Committee will continue to drive whole school improvement in these areas.

Year 9 NAPlANThe percentages of students Below National Minimum Standards (BNMS) are as follows: 4% in Reading; 11% in Writing; 6% in Spelling; 8 % in Grammar and Punctuation; 1% in Numeracy. In all areas of Literacy and in Numeracy,

Canterbury Girls had a smaller percentage of students Below National Minimum Standards than the state. This is an excellent result which affirms the significant support being provided in Stage 4 to students to address learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy.

The percentage of Year 9 students placed in the highest achievement bands (Proficient) for 2016 was very good: 24% in Reading; 9% in Writing; 25% in Spelling; 18 % in Grammar and Punctuation; 16% in Numeracy.

In relation to Reading and Spelling, the school was only one percentage point below the state in terms of the percentage of students deemed to be Proficient. In all other areas of Literacy, the school was slightly below the state in terms of the percentage of students in the Proficient bands. In Numeracy, the school was eleven percentage points below the state in terms of the percentage of students in the highest achievement bands.

Percentage of students in highest achievement bands (Proficient)Year 9 Percentage Percentage 2015 2016Reading 28% 24%Writing 12% 9%Spelling 22% 25%Grammar & Punctuation 18% 18%Numeracy 20% 1 6%

In terms of Mean (average) performance scores, the school performed above the average for NSW schools in all areas of Literacy, and slightly below in Numeracy – 584 for Canterbury Girls as opposed to 595 for the state, a very fine result indeed.

Student GrowthIn all areas of Literacy – except Writing - and in Numeracy, the average level of growth experienced by students at Canterbury Girls High School was greater than the average level of growth experienced by students for NSW Public Schools. This is an exceptional achievement and a testimony to the excellence of teaching afforded every student at Canterbury Girls High School.

Aspect CGHS Growth Average NSW of NAPLAN 2014-2016 Schools GrowthYear 9 Reading 43 33.2Year 9 Writing NA NAYear 9 Spelling 45 33.8Year 9 Grammar 27.4 21.1Year 9 Numeracy 5 1.9 40.7

Future DirectionsA focus for 2017 will be to continue to increase the percentage of students achieving in the highest performance bands. Additional Numeracy support will again be provided to students below national benchmarks. Curriculum adjustments in relation to Writing and Grammar and Punctuation will be undertaken to further extend students in these areas.

Learning support will continue to be provided to students not achieving to their potential in Literacy and Numeracy. Stage 5 students will continue to have access to Multilit and Mercy Connect programs.

SRC 2016-17 elected students: YeAR 7Mieke van WelHailie BrownCatie BroadbentLinda SabouniEdie HarrisLily Spencer-Tighe YeAR 8Salam IssaChaltu StrachanIzabella Lloyd-WhiteSarah VeitchArame NicollsFanta Aruna YeAR 9Maddison WhereatRuby GeeAleeya ElchabEmma LemonjianEleanor DunstanKalya Htoo

YeAR 10 Stella ConlonElla Hosty-SnelgroveCoco WangLucy MelvilleNaomi AgiusAriana CostasEmily Qiu

INCOmING PReFeCtSCeline AgustinJessica AirdClaire BowenIsobelle CooperEliza GoslettMatilda GoslettRemy GrafEmily GrubisaKylie LyJill MiclaMai NakamotoBao NguyenRenee PelaiaGiovanna PenitaniMaria PhanEleanor Riddy-BakerAlice TongeGrace WeiJessica ThomasChenhui Zhao

Above: Incoming and outgoing School Captains. Below: Incoming Prefects.

“After a tour of the centre Tara worked with another volunteer, sorting out mail and scanning documents.” Tara Duggan at Vision Australia.

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“It was a fun and insightful night. The staff at ABC were very accommodating and provided us with the best seats in the house!”

CGHS at Q&A

HSIe Vet business Services Year 10 Accelerated Class

work placements.

Vet NewSCongratulation to two of our VET students in Business Services Alesha Lafaitele (pictured left) and Hospitality Caitlin Pua (pictured right) who received a distinguished VET Excellence Award for 2016. This award is attributed to students who have continued to perform at a high standard in their VET courses. Congratulations for your diligence and commitment towards your studies and in achieving all necessary criteria essential for your specific certificate. It is wonderful to see our students be rewarded for their hard work. Well done ladies.

VET Business Services - L. Venkatesan

Hospitality - M. Stephenson

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Year 11 economics excursion to the Reserve bank of Australia. The Year 11 Economics class visited the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on the 9th of August for an excursion. Accompanied by Mrs Venkatesin, we visited the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Museum and attended an information session on various aspects regarding a perspective on the national economy and also the economy on a global scale.

We sat through four different information sessions; The first was a lecture on Monetary Policy and recent economic development, the second was about Economics as a career, the third was based upon Australia’s Banknotes, and lastly an overview about the RBA website was given, and we were told about how functional the website can be, by being an information center for students and a study tool to use.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Museum is an interesting site, it has many old and new artefacts and information regarding the history of Australian money and finance in general. It also showed how Australia’s financial economy and it money has come a long way from what it was before (barter). The Museum gave us an insight of Australia’s money history.

Most of what we learnt during the excursion was simply based on the topics we have been learning throughout our Economics lessons in class. We learnt that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia’s central bank and derives its functions and powers from the Reserve Bank Act 1959. From the Act it is stated that the role of the RBA is to;n contribute to the stability of the currency; n maintain full employment;n and to look after the economic prosperity and welfare of

the Australian people. The RBA simply fulfils this rule by setting the cash rate

to meet an agreed inflation target, so that it works towards maintaining a strong financial system, ensures an efficient payments system, and lastly its other major role of issuing the nation’s banknotes.

Another interesting strand that we learnt about during our excursion, was about Australia’s Banknotes. This session was a fascinating session for us, as we learnt about how the banknotes are made and processed and in particular how

security features are added to banknotes so that counterfeit money can be detected easily. All of these security checks can be done with the simple use of light!Source:http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/counterfeit-detection/counterfeit-detection-guide/

...Here’s how it can be done:1. Check if the note is plasticn A simple scrunch test can be used. This is done by

scrunching the banknote up and letting go, if the banknote springs back into it’s original form that means the banknote is real and if it doesn’t then it is a counterfeit. This is done because Australian banknotes are made from polymer – it is a type of plastic. So being plastic, the banknote should not be scrunched up and remain like that, therefore the scrunch test is a useful tool in testing if a banknote is fake or not.

2. Check for the Australian Coat of Arms n If the banknote is held up into the light, there should be

a figure of the Australian Coat of Arms found in the note.3. Find a 7 point star on the banknote n Diamond-shaped patterns are printed inside a circle on

both sides of the banknote. If you hold the banknote up to the light, the patterns should line up perfectly to form a seven-pointed star.

4. Check for a clear window in the banknote.n Check that the white image printed on the clear plastic

window cannot be easily rubbed off.More information of this can be found on the RBA website. (http://www.rba.gov.au)

All in all the excursion to the Reserve Bank of Australia was a fun and exciting day out for all of us in the Year 11 economics class. We learnt many new things and it also helped us broaden our understanding on the Year 11 Economics topic we are currently learning, on the Government and the Market Economy. We had a glimpse of the new $5 notes that have come into circulation from the 1st September 2016. It was certainly an appealing experience for us all and we hope to visit the place sometime in the near future.

For more information on the Reserve bank of Australia head on to it’s website at www.rba.gov.au

Tambua Kariko

2016 SCHOOlS SPeCtACulAR Dream big – ticket Sale

Announcement Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 Schools Spectacular – Dream Big at Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park.

The 2016 Schools Spectacular will be a brilliantly choreographed and costumed production featuring over 5,000 singers, dancers and musicians representing more

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Year 11 - HOSPItAlItYYear 11 Hospitality class is eagerly preparing for a large event that occurs every year at CGHS. They have been busy researching and collecting ideas to farewell the Year 12 at their Graduation Evening Event on Wednesday 21st 6.30 to 7.30pm. They have seen how in the past the Hospitality class in Year 11 has put on a fantastic event and they are eager to play their part.

Here they are practicing some ideas for appetisers that may be used for this event. Until then they are off sitting for their Preliminary exams – we wish them the best.

VET Teachers Maria Stephenson & Janet Kastanias

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Inquisitive mindsOn Wednesday 29th of June some people from 8M1 attended a maths day at Strathfield Girls High School which we completed fun maths tasks and at the end we had a competition.

We started with doing small problem solving games in pairs to warm our brains up. Then we started with round one. During this round we were given a problem (to work on in those original pairs) then, when the time was up they taught us a quick and simple way to complete it using a particular skill. Then we played a game where we had to stand up and a dice was rolled. When it showed a number we could choose to add it to our score and then stay standing or sit down. The reason why we sat down was because if a two was rolled (and you were still standing up) you would have to sit down and lose all your points for that round. It was purely a game of luck. After this, we talked about chance and probability and solved some problems to do with dice and flipping coins. Then we continued with our competition for a bit before we went out to lunch.

During lunch we were set the task of finding a competition partner from another school. We got to know each other a little and then we joined forces and competed against everyone else to complete the maths problems. We had to complete as many set tasks as we could to earn access to the harder questions that were worth more points. There was also a chocolate competition where at random they would choose some of the maths problems, and if you had completed them all you would receive a chocolate. At the end we would add up all the points from the different problems and whichever group had the most won.

Overall the day was lots of fun and we each made a friend from another school. We learnt about new ways to solve problems and had fun doing as many different tasks as we could. The day was a good time for us to test our maths skills and logic as well as having heaps of fun.

By Sarah Veitch and Emma Lymn

Australian mathematics Comp 2016The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) has been held annually in August since 1978 with many thousands of students across Australia presenting for the challenge. This is not a traditional “maths” exam where skills taught in class are routinely tested. Instead students are asked to solve 30 problems in 75 minutes .The earliest problems are very easy and all students should be able to attempt them. The problems get progressively more difficult until the end, when they are challenging to the most gifted student. Students of all standards will make progress and find a point of challenge. The AMC is a fun competition with many of the problems set in situations familiar to students and showing the relevance of mathematics in their everyday lives.

This year Canterbury Girls High School entered 87 students across the 3 levels offered (37 Year 7 and 8 girls for the Junior paper, 42 Year 9 and 10 girls for the Intermediate paper and 8 Year 11 girls for the Senior paper).

Again our CGHS students achieved wonderful results with 40% of the candidates receiving an award of Credit, Distinction or High Distinction, and approximately 37% of students earning a Proficiency Certificate.The following students are to be congratulated on receiving the following awards:HIGH DISTINCTION CERTIFICATE: Cuiming Liu DISTINCTION CERTIFICATES:

Year 8: Joanna Yu, Kelly LuYear 10: Coco Wang, Wenqin Chen, Hailey QiuYear 11: Xu Zhou

CREDIT CERTIFICATES: Year 7: Maggie Lin, Joanne Kim, Caitlin Maloney, Rebekah Lee, Antonina Scheer, Zarin Annesha, Imogen MacBethYear 8: Amy Choi, Sofia Goulding, Emma Gallagher, Sarah Veitch, Michaela Carter, Hannah Veitch, Emma-Cate Lymn, Lilli PollardYear 9: Fiona DinhYear 10: Yanny Qiu, Cindy Tran, Jessica Chen, Lyn Phan, Victoria Wang, Bella Bauer, Jasmine Jin, Lucy Melville, Chloe Beswick-Stott, Ella Schofield Year 11: Thi Quynh Anh Tran, Zhixiu YanThe Mathematics Faculty would like to congratulate all

the students who gave themselves a personal challenge and entered the Australian Mathematics Competition irrespective of their final result. It is wonderful to receive an award, but it is equally important to expose yourself to a wide variety of mathematical experiences that stretch the brain and make you think in different ways. We would like to encourage more students from all ability levels to ‘have a go’ in 2016 – you never know, you might just surprise yourself.

A personal thank you to Ms Kaur who has organised and supervised this competition at CGHS. I would like to say congratulations to her on a job well done.

Ms Gibson (HT Maths)

Having a Field Diagram Day in Year 11 General maths!

Who says Maths is all about sitting down and completing question after question? We concede that this is still very much needed, but that doesn’t mean it’s everything. It took a bit of convincing for our Year 11s to agree.

Our Year 11 General Mathematics classes hit the playground with a couple of tape measures, chalk, a pen, and their calculator to construct a field diagram. If you didn’t know, a field diagram is a way of presenting the distances between interesting or important features in a given area. We have been learning about field diagrams and how surveyors use them to measure irregular shaped areas. Small groups each worked on sections of the quad, measuring traverse and offset lines and calculating the area. We had tape measures (mostly) on the ground, concrete graffitied by chalk, and booklets being filled in. Once the groups were finished, they put this information down onto paper which included drawing sketches of the area as well as a scaled diagram of the area. It was a really fun and different mathematics lesson which allowed us to have hands-on experience – which is something we don’t usually get to do in Mathematics.

To prove we had a Mathematics class outside, here are some student comments:

“We had to work out how to sketch and measure a large area as if we were surveyors-in-training. I pretty much instructed my group members on what to do to achieve our task with as less hassle as possible, because I know no one in my group knew how to create a field diagram from scratch.”

“This is the first time I’ve set foot out of Maths class out of all places.”

“This beats sitting in class.”

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Science maths Cross Faculty bAttle OF tHe mINDS at Auburn Girls HS

In 2016, over 120 of Canterbury Girls High School students attempted the Science competition. The Science competition assesses students’ skills in the key scientific areas of:• Interpretingdata,includingobserving,measuringand

interpreting diagrams, tables and graphs• Applyingdata,includinginferring,predictingand

concluding and• Higherorderskills,includinginvestigating,reasoning

and problem solvingCongratulations must go to all students who participated

in the Science Competition. They have all demonstrated a commitment to challenging themselves and striving for success in Science. Particular mention must be made of those students who achieved excellent results and were awarded certificates of merit, credit and distinction for their efforts.

In 2016 several students were awarded a distinction; placing them in the top 5% of Australian competitors. Congratulations to Angie Beilin, Hailie Brown and Antonina Scheer of Year 7 and Mira Robson and Michaela Carter of Year 8. Of special mention, Antonia Scheer has received a Principals Award for her outstanding achievement. She is placed in the 99th percentile in the school and 96th percentile across Australia. An amazing achievement!

A record number of students received certificates of merit and credit and they were awarded to the following students:YEAR 7. Merit: Zarin Annesha, Imogen MacBeth and

Catherine Broadbent Credit: Louisa Chen, Rebekah Lee, Maggie Lin,

Caitlin Maloney, Meg O’Grady, Zara Ottaway and Lily Spencer-Tighe

YEAR 8. Merit: Kashaf Fatima, Kimmy Han Credit: Lovely Macayan, Cara Baldwin, Tahlia Cairns,

Michelle Lee, Emma-Cate Lymn, Mary-Ann Ngyuen, Hannah Veitch and Sarah Veitch

YEAR 9. Merit: Oonagh Murphy Credit: Eleanor Dunstan and Thea SwinfieldYEAR 10. Merit: Jessica Chen, Lucy Ockert and Yanny Qui Credit: Naomi Agius, Chloe Beswick-Stott, Isabelle

Martin, Lyn Phan, Eustacia Salim and Coco WangYear 11. Credit: Tracy (Cuiming) Liu

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AuStRAlIAN Geography Competition 2016High Distinction Rebekah LeeCaitlin MaloneyZara OttawayEmma GallagherBelinda Carmona

DistinctionZarin AnneshaHailie BrownAilosu CehnElena CostasJessica GrabhamMaggie LinSophie MagersAntonia ScheerLily Spencer-TigheMieke van WelOlivia ScoullerHannah VeitchChristina NguyenLucy MelvilleJessica ChenAlexandra ScoullerStella Wiggins

CreditCatherine BroadbentJoanne KimJessica LeMeg O’GradyMichaela CarterElena De La OEve DonavanMichelle LeeMira RobsonEleanor DunstanOlga MakinLucy MiljakThea SwinfieldNaomi AgiusCindy TranStella ConlonAriana CostasValerie DangMatilda GrimmElla Hosty SnelgrovePaloma Jackson VaughanCoco WangMonira BhuiyanLucy OckertElla Reynolds

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CAPA music NewsIt has been a very busy term for Music at CGHS! We have had the opportunity to participate in numerous events that have resulted in new repertoire, polished performances and even a prize.

The school band participated in the Inner-west Schools Music Festival and were awarded a prize for excellence in world music rhythms.

This was followed by Bandfest 2016, a 3 day music incursion for members from all CGHS music ensembles. This comprised of 60 students from 4 ensembles, Strings, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and Choir.

The students participated in workshops that included learning new repertoire for mixed ensemble, attending the Lyric Theatre to see Singin’ in the Rain, an arrangement competition judged by Ms Holden, and a concert at Bankstown Sports Club for the charity The Madiba Project. This was followed by the HSC Music 1 Showcase which produced performances of the highest standard.

We are now in preparation for the 2017 production Lil Ms Adventure - The Musical which will begin with auditions this term and rehearsals in Term 4.

Kool Skools 2016 is fast approaching, Term 4 Week 2, and yet again the quality of songs being produced is demonstrating a maturity beyond their years. We are looking forward to recording and performing at the awards night and hopefully bringing home a prize!

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Bandfest.

Bandfest. Bandfest.

Education Week Ashfield Mall.

The Choir at Education Week Ashfield Mall.

Madiba Project Performance.

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Dot Point PaintingsMs Caprin’s students have been creating dot point paintings using traditional techniques and designs.

Before the class began to do their paintings they researched indigenous artwork. They reflected on the history of this form of painting, examined actual paintings and other decorative work and identified characteristic colours and patterns, particularly those used by local artists.

If you look closely you will see some symbolic patterns. What do you think they represent?

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CAPA Dance NewsDance Festival SeriesThe CGHS Dance Company performed their item ‘Sound of Silence’ at the Dance Festival Series at the Seymour Centre in June. Our company of dancers from Years 7, 8 and 9 performed brilliantly on the official evening in a program that included items from many other high profile schools in our region. Their item ‘Sound of silence’ was considered for inclusion in the State Dance Festival also and it is currently on a reserve list.

Dance Showcase/HSC ExaminationCongratulations to our HSC Dance students who premiered their performance and composition works at the Showcase Evening in the first week of this term. It was a wonderful opportunity for these students to show their works to an audience of family and friends in a theatrical setting.

The program also featured the Dance Company who embraced the opportunity to perform again and Year 8 dance elective students who proudly and confidently showcased some of their work. In the weeks to follow, our HSC Dance students completed their practical HSC examination and by all reports, it was a positive experience.

Year 12 Dance: Billie Cole Doyle, Lucinda Dunstan, Eliza Goslett, Matilda Goslett, Emily Grubisa, Grace Rached, Ruby Tonge.

Congratulations and a big thank you to Georgia Kirkwood, Franki Eastment (Year 9), Arame Nicolls (Year 8) and Angelina Kera (Year 7) who performed for Year 12 in their compositions. These girls were extremely committed and dedicated a great deal of time to rehearsals.

Schools SpectacularRehearsals will soon be underway for this year’s show which is entitled ‘Dream Big’. The dance company has again been selected to perform in the opening contemporary dance segment alongside other schools. The show runs from November 25th to 26th at the Qudos Bank Arena and tickets are now available through ticketek. Best of luck to our Schools Spectacular Dance Ensemble: Year 7: Angie Beilin, Isabelle Austin-Boyd, Angelina Kera,

Jorja McDaniel, Imani Pender, Kate Rooke, Lucy RookeYear 8: Arame NicollsYear 9: Franki Eastment, Emma Drayton, Eleanor Dunstan,

Georgia Kirkwood, Milele McNamara, Evie Muir, Taylor Whereat

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Music Showcase.

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APPlYING FOR teRtIARY StuDY IN 2016–17Applications for tertiary study in 2016–17 opened on Wednesday 3 August 2016. NSW HSC and ACT Year 12 students have been issued with a four-digit UAC PIN which they received in the mail in early August. Students need their UAC PIN and Year 12 student number to apply for tertiary study through UAC. Once students have entered their contact details into their online application, they’ll receive a UAC Application Number. They’ll need this number and their UAC PIN to make changes to their application, to check their ATAR, and access their offers. It’s important that student’s keep these numbers in a secure place. The processing charge for on-time applications this year is $41 for Year 12. Students who apply by the on-time closing date of Friday 30 September 2016 will avoid higher processing charges.

SCHOOlS ReCOmmeNDAtION SCHemeS (SRS)Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) are one way institutions make early offers of undergraduate admission to current Australian Year 12 students, using criteria other than (or in addition to) ATARs. These criteria include school recommendations, senior secondary studies and personal awards and achievements.

SRS applications open on Wednesday 3 August 2016 and close at midnight on Friday 30 September 2016. After this date, students cannot access or modify their SRS application.

From this year, students may receive one or more conditional offer/s to course preferences listed at midnight on Monday 5 December 2016. If students receive more than one conditional offer, once ATARs are released, they can determine whether they meet the criteria for each offer. They will then need to decide which offer they would like to convert into an unconditional offer and ensure it is their first preference by midnight on Sunday 1 January 2017. It is possible to receive more than one conditional offer, but only one of them can become an unconditional offer on 5 January 2017 (the January Round 1 offer round).The application process, courses available and eligibility criteria can be found at www.uac.edu.au/srs. The Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) 2016 can be collected from the Careers adviser or download at www.uac.edu.au/srs

A reminder that SRS applications and SRS Check & Change close at midnight on Friday 30 September 2016. After this date, students cannot access or modify their SRS application. Students apply using SRS Apply at www.uac.edu.au/srs/apply.

KeY SRD SRS DAteS - SRS tImelINeApplications close Midnight Friday 30 September 2016 Applications and SRS Check & Change close for students End of November 2016

‘Pre-offer advice letter’ sent by most institutions to applicants Midnight Monday 5 December 2016 Applicants

must have their preferred SRS course as their first preference Friday 9 December 2016 SRS unconditional and conditional offers released Thursday 5 January 2017 Conditional offers converted to unconditional offers for applicants meeting institution criteria Wednesday 18 January 2017 SRS offers will also be made in the Main Round and subsequent rounds

eDuCAtIONAl ACCeSS SCHemeS (eAS)Most of UAC’s participating institutions offer Educational Access Schemes (EAS) to help students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage gain admission to university. EAS applications opened on Wednesday 3 August 2016 and remain open throughout the admissions period to Wednesday 12 July 2017. Students are encouraged to submit their EAS applications by the on-time closing date of Friday 30 September 2016 to avoid higher processing charges. Students who apply for EAS by Wednesday 30 November 2016 will receive their EAS eligibility letter in time to change their preferences for the Main Round of offers. The Educational Access Schemes 2016–17 booklet, which includes an application form, can be collected from the careers adviser or the booklet, application form and supplementary application form is available for download at www.uac.edu.au/eas

Note: Canterbury Girls High School students must submit their EAS applications to the Careers Adviser by Friday 9 September 2016 to allow the school representative time to complete the Educational Impact Statement on the students’ behalf.

eQuItY SCHOlARSHIPSEquity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with higher education. Students apply online for an Equity Scholarship through UAC Equity. Scholarship applications open on Wednesday 3 August 2016 and remain open throughout the admissions period to Wednesday 12 July 2017. Applications and all supporting documentation must be received at UAC by Friday 6 January 2017 to be considered for the Main Round of offers. The Equity Scholarships 2016–17 booklets is available for download at www.uac.edu.au/equity. Copies of the SRS, EAS and Equity booklets can also be collected from the Careers Adviser.

AtAR eNQuIRY CeNtReStudents who have queries about the calculation of their ATAR can call UAC on 1300 MY ATAR (1300 692 827) or (02) 9119 5012 from mobiles on the following days:

Friday 16 December 2016, 8.30am–6.00pmSaturday 17 December 2016, 8.30am–4.30pmMonday 19 December 2016, 8.30am–4.30pmTuesday 20 December 2016, 8.30am–4.30pmWednesday 21 December 2016, 8.30am–4.30pmThursday 22 December 2016, 8.30am–4.30pm.

If students have other queries about their application, they can contact UAC on 1300 MY UAC (1300 275 822) or (02) 9752 0200 from mobiles.


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Randa Abdel-Fattah,

CGHS WOW Audience.

Bamboo Theatre Cybershorts performance.

Elevate Education study skills session.

mental Health Public Speaking ChallengeOn Tuesday September 1st a team of Year 9 students represented Canterbury Girls HS in the Mental Health Public Speaking Competition. Sponsored by School Link – The Departments of Health and Education Working Group, and COPMI Children of Parents with a Mental Illness, the public speaking challenge aims to increase high school student’s understanding of mental health issues. It promotes well-being, help seeking and healthy school cultures. Eight schools participated in the challenge, including both Government and Catholic High Schools. Each school team presented an eight-minute speech on a specific mental health topic.

The school’s participation in the contest arose from the second collaboration between the English and PDHPE faculties in selecting and preparing a team for the challenge.

The Canterbury Girls Team, speakers: Eleanor Dunstan, Ruby Gee, Emma Lemonjian and research team Evie Muir, Lucy Miljak, Thea Swinfield and Lucy Fitzpatrick presented a speech on the topic “Psychosis – Facts and Myths”

While not receiving a place in the top three our team were complimented by the judging panel on their “smart” approach to the topic and their presentation which had the speakers embodying the role of a person with psychosis, an informed medical expert and a sceptic.

The contest speeches were of a very high calibre and were all cleverly presented insights into various mental health issues ranging from the mental health of refugees in detention to the effect of sexist language of the mental health of young women.

The Canterbury team are to be complimented on preparing and presenting an excellent speech in a very short time and spreading awareness of an important Mental Health Issue in the community.

Jane Slattery and Jane Cooper

SRC & Prefect Investiture Assembly SpeechThe school representative council, also known as SRC, is an enjoyable and productive opportunity for students to create innovative ideas for the school and community. This year, the SRC has participated in a range of areas over the past 12 months, including fundraising for important causes and assisting in major school assemblies. However, one of the most significant benefits of being in the SRC is the ability to raise awareness of many issues circulating within our school community. Furthermore, the SRC continues to improve by listening to fellow students and teachers.

As the President of the SRC, this year’s journey started with my involvement in the Exodus Christmas Can Drive, in which the SRC organised a collection of food from fellow students that was delivered to the financially disadvantaged families in Sydney. As a long-standing tradition, the SRC, as well as the Prefects, have been involved in the World’s Greatest Shave campaign developed by the Leukaemia Foundation, which has become a major school event dedicated to the raising of awareness of and supporting those affected by Leukaemia. Another fundraiser that the SRC has been involved in was supporting The Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Funds that were raised from our Parent/Teacher Night Canteens has been directed to the Madiba Project – to contribute to the cost of sending our schools donated educational resources to Africa.

The SRC is also incredibly fortunate in our ability to learn, and educate our fellow students and our community on global matters such as feminism and world peace, to name a few. These are done in several school events, including International Women’s Day, with the theme this year as Pledge for Parity, and Harmony Day, in which my peers Mai, Celine and Pearl, and I, were given the opportunity to visit Orange Grove Public School: to familiarise the primary students with the notion of multiculturalism and diversity in Australia. Furthermore, the Junior SRC also attended events such as Headspace in Ashfield, IDEATION and Young Leaders day, providing the students with the opportunity

Year 9 LEAPS (Lawyers

Encouraging & Assisting Potential in

Students) students

participating in the fortnightly

lunch meetings in

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Above left: Incoming SRC.

Year 9 leAPS.

to learn new innovative ideas that can be contributed to Canterbury Girls High School. These endeavours assisted in the formation of students with the moral and ethical values of the Cantabrian way which they used in service of their fellow Cantabrians.

With this, I would like to conclude my expressing gratitude for the experience and opportunity to lead an incredible team of future leaders in our school. I would like to thank the outgoing team along with Pearl as the SRC’s Vice President, our Secretary Mai, Treasurer Celine and my most heartfelt gratitude to Ms Jenkins for her time and effort in leading and supporting the SRC. I hope that the future SRC members of our school will also be given the opportunity to learn and share their knowledge as a group of incredible leaders of our school.

To end on a high note, as John Maxwell had said, “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another.” Thank you.

Transcript of Student Leaders’ Investiture Assembly Speech by outgoing SRC

President Maria Phan Year 11, who now moves into the 2016-17 Prefect Body. This speech is also published on our

school website. Maria sums up the year’s activities of SRC and makes some

important statements about student leadership in the school community. THANK

YOU TO THE OUTGOING SRC AND THE

SRC COORDINATOR MS JENKINS!


SeA – Paper RecyclingBy carrying out a quick audit the Year 7’s noticed that many classrooms around the school where lacking their recycling boxes. So to get rectify this problem we came up with a solution. The SEA Year 7 students are seen here working on improving the recycling carried out in each class room. So here they are painting green paper recycling boxes and labelling them clearer so there is no confusion. Please, staff and students recycle paper items in these GREEN RECYCLING BOXES so the SEA students can come around and further recycle these papers items in the correct areas.

Thank you Canterbury Girls for your prompt support and assistance in recycling paper in your class rooms.

SEA Co-ordinator, Maria Stephenson

SeA – From Garden to tableOne of the SEA projects was to plant winter crops over the cold winter season. This included planting various garden greens from lettuce to rocket, to Asian greens such as Bok Choy and spinach. By planting these food items we were hoping to help sustain food practical classes and provide some food ingredients they need rather than purchasing everything from other suppliers. So SEA is happy to help out the Year 10 Food Technology class with providing them with Bok Choy for their Pork Stir-fry. The class was very excited that they were using ingredients that our students have grown.

From the top, above right, we see Ms Lucy (TAS assistant) harvesting the Bok Choy and getting it ready for the class. Matilda, Cindy, May, Lyly, Nastasja and Monira are collecting and preparing the ingredients for the group’s practical task and then plating and presenting their final dish.

So from garden to table – Bon Appetitè

SEA Co-ordinator, Maria Stephenson


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or phone 9718 1805

Street Art SkillzHead down to Drop in @ the Doggies at Belmore to work with a street artist for our new mural at the Youth Drop In!

WhenFrom 3-5pm every Thursday

25 August - 22 September13 October - 27 October

WhereDrop in @ the Doggies

Belmore Sports Ground, Edison Lane, Belmore

For further information, contact BYRC on 9718 9848 or /belmoreyouthresourcecentre

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The CoolKids and Adolescent Health Program: Helping distressed children & adolescents suffering from somatic health

complaints (including recurring headaches, stomach-aches etc).

About 40% of children and adolescents may experience functional somatic health complaints, which are medically benign (that is, they have no identified organic cause). The most common somatic-health complaints experienced by children and adolescents include recurring abdominal pain, gastro-intestinal symptoms, recurring headaches, chest pains, dizziness and nausea. Research has shown that these children are prone to have increased rates of school absenteeism, and this may also have an impact on their learning, peer relations and overall quality of life. Studies have also indicated that up to 80% of children and adolescents struggling to cope with these recurring functional somatic health complaints may also be experiencing anxiety and/or depressive problems.

Our new, CoolKids and Adolescent Health Program is designed to specifically help children learn how to concurrently cope and manage their somatic symptoms as well as learn stress management skills. This program is specifically designed for children aged 7 to 17 years who are experiencing recurring somatic health complaints for at least 3 months (and which a GP or medical specialist has confirmed that the symptoms are medically benign). The program is individually based and involves 10 x 1 hour weekly therapy sessions held either in-person at the Centre for Emotional Health (CEH) Clinic at Macquarie University or via Skype or telephone. Interested families will be invited to attend a screening assessment to determine eligibility.

Organisation: Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University.

Researchers: Associate Professor Maria Kangas, Prof Ron Rapee, & Prof Mike Jones.

Who is eligible? Children and adolescents aged 7-17 years who are experiencing recurring somatic health complaints for a minimum of 3-months.

Contact: For more information, please contact Assoc. Professor Kangas and her team (email: [email protected] or [email protected]) or telephone (02) 9850 8599 or (02) 9850 4082.


SCHOOL


Monday 26/09

DROP IN Let’s Cook

Lunch Provided

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Free

Tuesday 27/09

EXCURSION Indoor Sports

Lunch Provided

10:00am - 3:00pm

Free

Wednesday 28/09

DROP IN Pop Up Movies

Lunch Provided

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Free

Thursday 29/09

EXCURSION Aquatic Centre

9:30am – 3:00pm

$5.00

Friday 30/09

DROP IN All Day Game Show

Lunch Provided

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Free

Monday 03/10

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NO PROGRAM

Tuesday 04/10

EXCURSION Jamberoo Park

8:30am – 4:30pm

$25.00

Wednesday 05/10

DROP IN Ping Pong & Pool Day

12.00pm – 4:00pm

Free

Thursday 06/10

EXCURSION Bowling/Laser Tag

9:00am – 3:00pm

$10.00

Friday 07/10

EXCURSION Fun Day

@ The Doggies

12.00pm – 4.00pm

Free

PLEASE NOTE: Payment and completed permission slips MUST be made on registration day or after if there are still places available.

Parent/Guardian MUST sign permission slip. Lunches are only provided when stated; please have lunch arrangements for those

activities without lunch provided. Try to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the activity start time. You MUST be 12-18 years to

participate and live, work or study in the Canterbury – Bankstown Area. Photographs may be taken for promotional purposes.

For more information please call BYRC on 9718 9848

REGISTRATION DAY:

Monday 19th September, 4:00pm – 5:00pm @Belmore Youth Resource Centre 3/38-40

Redman Parade, BELMORE

PRIVACY: Personal information requested by this form is needed for registration and will only be used for that purpose. The information is held by Council and access is restricted to Council offices and other authorised people. You may apply to access or amend the information.

I Give Permission for: _____________________________

To participate in Holiday Activities at BYRC (please tick):

Let’s Cook_________________________________☐

Indoor Sports ______________________☐

Pop Up Movies____________________________☐

Aquatic Centre _______________________☐

All Day Game Show_______________________☐

Footy @ The Doggies _________☐

Jamberoo Park ___________________☐

Ping Pong & Pool Day____________________☐

Bowling/Laser Tag_______________________☐

Fun Day @ The Doggies__________________☐

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________

Emergency Contact Number: ______________________________

Date of Birth: ______________________________

Address: ______________________________

Medicare Number: ______________________________

Medical/Food Concerns:

belmore Youth Resource Centre:

Spring Holiday Program

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To let us know you are coming, email [email protected] or call 95625640

What are the major health issues for young people in 2016 and into the future?

If you are 12-26 years old, we want to hear your voice!

Come along to one of Youthblock’s youth consultations.

Youthblock Youth Health Service, 288 Abercrombie st Redfern, 3-5pm Wed 7th Sept 2016

Marrickville Youth Resource Centre, Cnr Yabsley Ave & Northcote St, Marrickville, 4:30-6:30pm Wed 7th Sept 2016

Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 40/38 Redman Pde, Belmore, 3:30-5:30pmWed 14th Sept 2016

act, create, communicate

Do you want to have fun, be more confident & make new friends? Then join our youth theatre

class. Our fun classes cover Speech, Improvisations, Monologues & Scripts!

www.helenogrady.com.au

Now Enrolling!

Studio Locations: Maroubra, Marrickville &

Homebush.

Contact the Principal Mel Duke -

0435 566 238





Now Enrolling!


Homebush.


0435 566 238





Now Enrolling!


Homebush.


0435 566 238


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Remember to check the student calendar on the CGHS website for more information, including major assessment items and excursion notes.

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P&C Spring Wine Tasting OctOber 22nd, 2016.

Brought to you by the Steinbeck’s of Viticulture – Cameron Anthes of Ergo

Wines and Ian Sandler of IS Wines, who will guide us through a selection of

rollicking good reds & whimsical whites.

As always your contribution of petit fours, Hors D’oeuvres, or a bit of a cheese

plate will add to the atmosphere.

A contribution of $20 per head for the afternoon and profit on the sale of wines

purchased go to the P&C Fundraising Account, which recently paid for the new

outdoor performance area.

Entry via Minter Street carpark from 3pm, Sat 22nd October


SCHOOL

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 Association2016 P&C EXECUTIVE President: Jennifer ChildsVice Presidents: Heather Veitch & Gemma HaigSecretary: Lynne Scouller Treasurer: Shane McCardle

: Canterbury Girls High School P&C

Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the monthTerm 4: 26th October, 23rd November.Cantabrian Hall, entry via Church Street.

Dates for the Fridge n Year 11 Preliminary Exams continue

until Sept 16

n September 16: Year 12 Physics Kickstart HSC seminar excursion

n September 19: LEAPS excursion Year 9 students

n September 19: Jessie St Women’s Library luncheon at NSW Parliament House, Year 11 students

n September 20: Year 12 Big Day Out Picnicn September 20: CAPA excursion to

“Jump First Ask Later” at the Opera Housen September 21: Year 12 Graduation Breakfast,

Farewell School Day Assembly, Graduation Evening Assembly and Supper

n September 23: Last day of term 3 – happy and safe holidays to all!

n October 10: First day Term 4 – all students and staff recommence today

n October 13: HSC beginsn October 18: Year 6 Orientation Day for

Performing Artsn October 19: Year 9 Chinese elective students in

Chinese Language Spectacularn October 19-21: Year 11 Camp Mowbray Parkn October 19-21: Kool Skoolsn October 25: Year 8-9 Dance elective students

to Sydney Dance Companyn October 26: P&C Meetingn October 27: Year 11 UWS Open Day excursion

(selected students only)n October 31: Years 7, 8, 9 prepare Learning

Presentations in class this weekn November 2- 11: Year 8 Science VALID test

window – exact times will be advisedn November 7-11: Year 10 variation free week

prior to Yearly Examsn November 10: MADD matinee and evening

performancen November 10: Year 11 Biology to Taronga Zoo

excursion


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