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Eltham High SchoolT (03) 9430 5111 | ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

TERM 2 / WEEK 5Tuesday, 10 May 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER 2016

Friday, 13 May:

Student Free Day

Monday 16 May - Friday 20 May Year 9 Camp

Thursday 19 May French Crepe Day

CURRICULUM DAY: Student Free Day: Friday, 13 May

YEAR 7 IMMUNISATIONS Wednesday, 18 May

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Jack Robertson (Year 7, Andrew House) who in late April represented Eltham High School in the School Sport Victoria (SSV) Diving Championships. Jack performed admirably coming first in the regional event and then following through into the State event and coming third in the final. Similarly Elliot Spotswood (Year 7, Stewart House) represented our school in the same event, coming fourth in the final. A great effort! I congratulate Amity MacDonald (Year 7, Stewart House) who also achieved positive results in this event as well as all the other students who took part in these competitions. This is a great effort on the part of all the students and I commend them for their efforts.

Congratulations to Joel Taylor (Year 11, Everard House) who will be competing in the Gold Coast this week for an Australian Junior Boxing Title, 63Kg division. Joel won the Victorian Title last year as was also awarded the title of “Junior Boxer of the Year”.

Joel will be travelling this week with the Victorian State Team. If he wins the Championship bout this weekend he will be eligible for Commonwealth Games selection.

I wish Joel all the very best as he engages with the sport as well as with the championship bout.

Eltham Music

Congratulations to Monty Mackenzie and the Jazz Band for winning their division at the Generations in Jazz National Stage Band Awards in Mount Gambier. This is a huge achievement considering there were 5000 musicians from over 200 schools competing in 5 divisions over the weekend. To win it once is incredible, but to win it 2 years in a row is an amazing achievement.

1 Principal’s Report3 First Aid3 Senior School5 Middle School5 Languages5 Careers6 Musical Notes7 Sport9 Community Announcements

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MAY 2016

Tues, 10•Naplan Testing (Tue 10 May - Thur 12 May)

Wed, 11 •VCE Playlist Performance: Tales of a City by the Sea: La Mama Theatre

Thurs, 12 •Yr 11 Mathematics Seminar - “Calculators & Exams”Yr 9 Assembly: P4

Fri, 13 •Curriculum Day: Student Free Day•Yr 12 Outdoor Ed Camp: Mansfield/Buller/Stirling: Fri 13 May - Sun 15 May

Mon, 16•Year 9 Camp/Activities Week (Mon 16 May - Fri 20 May)•Assembly - Tutorial (Group C)

Tues, 17 •Year 11 History: Holocaust

Museum Excursion•Lunchtime Artists Presentation:

Elizabeth Gower

Wed, 18 •Year 7 Immunisations•School Council Meeting: 7.30pm

Thurs, 19• Intermediate (year 10) State Volleyball Final•Year 11 Assembly: Period 1•French Crepe Day •Responsible Service of Alcohol

Training

Fri, 20•Senior Boys and Girls State Volleyball Final•Active for Life: Squash•Latrobe University Next

Generation Youth Forum

Mon, 23•Alliance Francaise - 2016 Junior/ Middle Berthe Mouchette Competition•VCE Unit 1Music Performance

Recitals•TOP Designs: Yr 12 VCD

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Our students worked hard for this, and the support that they gained from their director/conductor was outstanding.

All our ensembles had a great weekend and we are very proud of their performances. Both Stage Band and Junior Jazz Band finished higher in their divisions than they did in 2015.

The Jazz Band Trombone Section were also awarded best Trombone Section in Division 3. Congratulations to Jack Harrison, Peter Judd, Jade Gregg and Nathan Wall!

Stage Band finished 6th.

Junior Jazz Band finished 6th.

There were also some great personal achievements with some students being recognised for their outstanding individual performances. Division 1 to 3 have a Super Band, which is created form all of the best players from each band in the division. This year we had the following students selected:

Div. 3 Super Band (Jazz Band):

Alto 1: Noah Raz

Trumpet 1: Steve Burgess

Trumpet 2: Joe Alberti

Piano: Jes Broeren

Div. 1 Super Band (Stage Band)

Trumpet 4: Matt Yates

Trombone 3: James Farrough

Tobi Azeez was selected as a Future Finalist for his incredible solo features with the Stage Band. James Morrison selects the most outstanding soloists from Division 1 to perform with him on stage at the festival.

Our Alumni were also on display over the weekend. Scott van Gemert (Class of 2013) was featured as a composer, writing music for the James Morrison Academy Band & One O’Clock Lab Band (from North Texas) to perform in the major concerts at the festival. It is great to see just how far Scott has come since moving to Mt. Gambier to study with James Morrison at his academy.

I take this opportunity to thank all the staff that travelled to Mt Gambier with our students. Without their commitment and passion such opportunities would not be possible. I also wish to thank all the staff for their consistent support of our students by making adjustments to students’ programs in order to enable them to engage with their music.

Feedback indicates that whilst the weekend was full of hard work it was enjoyed by all.

School/Community Sport Precinct

Further to the information that I posted last week, I wish to inform you that we have engaged the support of consultant Kate Maddock from the OTIUM Planning Group to support us with the planning phase of this initiative. Kate comes highly recommended having being involved in the development of Master Plans for a number of projects in the Nillumbik shire including the current redevelopment of the Eltham Leisure Centre. We are looking forward to Kate’s engagement and support of our group to move the agenda forward.

I will keep you informed as our work progresses.

‘Future Finalist’ Tobi Azeez (Yr 11 Everard) performing on stage with James Morrison at the Generations in Jazz Music Competitions

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Drop off and Pick up zones

I take this opportunity to remind parents about student safety during drop off and pick times of the day. I ask that you do not drop students off outside of the front entrance to the driveway on Withers Way. This is very dangerous and causes a standstill in traffic from both directions. This causes a level of frustration in drivers, potentially resulting in them making poor decisions and hence increasing the risk of danger for our students.

If you drive students to school the best scenario is to have a drop off place near to the school but away from the main entrances to the school that you can drop students off and pick them up from. If you decide to drop students off at the front of the school, please drive through the driveway and drop students off at the front of the administration building. Traffic through this area flows well if everyone does the right thing and maintains a level of patience. Please do not drop students off at the corner of the driveway at either the entrance or exit.

I inform you that over past weeks the Ranger has been in the vicinity of the school and a number of people have received fines for what has been considered illegal/dangerous driving/ parking.

The overall consideration of this is student safety and I thank you in anticipation for your support.

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Student Free Day

A reminder to students and families that this Friday is a scheduled student free day set aside for staff professional learning. There will be two key focus areas for this day: The first is Student Well-being and the second is Assessment and Reporting.

During the key-note presentation all staff will be hearing from Hugh van Cuylenburg the founder and director of The Ressiliance Project (theresilienceproject.com.au) This presentation as well as a follow up session facilitated by Hugh will assist us in considering as a school how we can colletively improve student resilience and wellbeing.

Following this staff will be working in teams to continue planning for progressive reporting during Semester Two. I look forward to reporting back to families on progress made and insights gained throughout the day.

TIM NATOLI, Assistant Principal

SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior School students are asked to check their school email accounts for further important information on the following:

Year 10 students

VCE SAC/SAT Redemption must occur within ONE week of a student’s return to school. Year 10 students are expected to attend VCE SAC/SAT redemption on the Tuesday afternoon between 3.30 pm and 4.45 pm in term time. Contact Senior School if you require additional information.

Upcoming Events:

Year 10 Semester 2 Change of subject application Wednesday 11th May, 2016.

Late applications are not accepted. As most classes are at capacity level, there will be very few, if any changes to subjects that can be accommodated

Wed, 25•VCE Playlist Performance: In Search of Owen Roe (La Mama Theatre)

Thur, 26• Intermediate Band Tour (Thur 26 May - Fri 27 May)

Fri, 27• Intermediate Band Tour (Thur 26 May - Fri 27 May)•Year 10 Humanities: Immigration Museum Excursion•Hands on HEADSS Workshop: Royal Children Hospital

Mon, 30•Year 9 Geography and Economics - Port of Melbourne Excursion

Tuesday, 31•Victorian College Championship (Basketball)

Sun, 19 June - Sat 2 July•Rock 2 Top Tour

Mon, 20 June•Yr 10 In2Pathways Education session

Tue, 31•Yr 7 Metro Trains Community Education Visit P1

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VCE Unit 1 classes conclude Thursday 26 May

VCE Unit 1 Examinations Friday 27 May → Monday 6 June

Unit 2 Commences Wednesday 8 June

Year 10 Semester 1 Examinations Wednesday 8,→9. 14 and 17 June

Year 10 In2 Pathways day (proposed event) Monday 20 June

Year 10 classes resume Tuesday 21 June

Year 10 Semester 1 classes finish Friday 24 June

End term 2 Friday 24 June

Year 11 and 12 students

VCE Year 11 Student assembly Thursday 19 May - Period 1

VCE Unit 1 concludes Thursday 26 May

VCE Year 11 Examinations Friday 27 May - Monday 6 June

VCE Unit 3 concludes Monday 6 June

GAT examination Tuesday 7 June- 10.00 am - 1.15 pm Compulsory for students undertaking a Year 12 subject. (See email to students for seating plan for the exam. ) Students will be required to know their VCAA student number at this time.

VCE & VCE/VET Units 2 & 4 Commence Wednesday 8 June

Transition- Year 11 & 12, 2016 subject selection meeting Thursday 16 June- period 1

End term 2 Friday 24 June

VCE students:

General Achievement Test (GAT) Tuesday 7 June, 2016, between 10.00 am and 1.15 pm.

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/aboutgat.aspx (What is the GAT?) - Refer to attachment at the end of this Newsletter for additional information.

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/gat/gat.aspx (Past examination GAT papers)

(NOTE: Only students who have completed and submitted a Unit 3/4 Assessment variation form to Senior School (not sitting VCE Unit 3/4 examinations) do not sit the GAT assessment)]

SAC/SAT Redemption

Students who are absent on the day of a scheduled SAC/SAT are reminded that the redemption must occur within ONE week of a student’s return to school.

Year 11 students are expected to complete their SAC/SAT redemption during the timed assessment blocks (Monday or Thursday) or during after school SAC redemption held on Tuesday afternoon between 3.30 pm and 4.45 pm.

Year 12 students are expected to complete their SAC/SAT redemption during their next scheduled ‘spare’ periods upon their return to school or during their timed assessment blocks (Monday or Thursday) except in the event of a scheduled seminar.

A medical certificate is required dated on the day of the absence for students to be eligible for a scored assessment (this includes absence from a redemption session that is being scored).

NOTE: All SACs/SATs are returned to class teachers after one week. If a student has not attended the restoration session within this time frame the assessment remains ‘pending’ with the teacher and coordinator needing to cite further medical documentation to explain non-completion of the task within one week.

The final date for Unit 3 SAC/SAT redemption will be Monday 6 June, 2016.

ANNA PANAS, Senior School Leader

ROSTER FOR APRIL 2016

Wed 11•Volunteer Needed•Lisa Nelson-Petroff

Thur 12•Volunteer Needed•Sharon Mitchell

Mon 16•Desiree Smith•Elizabeth van der Linde

Tues 17•Cindy Geyer•Volunteer Needed

**EFTPOS facilities are now

available**

UPCOMING MENU

Wed: Chicken Schnitzel & Coleslaw Roll

Thurs: Souvlaki

Fri: Student Free Day

Mon: Homemade Wedges

Tues: Spaghetti Bolognaise

Soup of the Day is available all week

CANTEENROSTER & MENU

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 9 camps are fast approaching (three days during the week of 16-20 May). To secure a place on this camp students need to return completed paperwork (consent, medical and dietary requirements) to the Middle School Office as soon as possble.

ROSS McKINNON, Middle School Leader

LANGUAGES

The annual French Crepe Day has come around again! This year Crepe Day will take place on Thursday, 19 May.

Our French crepe maker, Marion, will be located in the canteen courtyard, in front of the English 300s block. Crepe prices range from $4 to $5 dollars each. All language classes will have the opportunity to visit Marion and practise their oral language skills.

All staff and other students will have the opportunity to purchase crepes during recess and lunch time.

CATHERINE CONSIDINE, Languages Teacher

CAREERS

New Eltham High Careers Website

At Eltham High School Pathways and Transition is an important part of your child’s educational experience.

As such I would like to announce the creation of an Eltham High School web based career support site.

It can be accessed at www.elthamhighcareers.com with the majority of menu links open access. However, there is also a dedicated student area where your child can create an account and take advantage of various activities and production tasks. In there you will find interest and occupations quizzes, a resume format, digital portfolio access and many more useful tools. When your child creates their account have them use their school email address and a password will be generated for them.

The site has information for all year levels with the full functionality of the site becoming more appropriate as students move into Year 9. The student account remains accessible across the life of your child’s high school life.

I would encourage you to have a look at the site and if there are any questions regarding its use please feel free to conatct me on 9430 5113 or at pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers & Pathways Coordinator/

Drama

When: Wednesday (Junior) Thursday (Senior) Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 5.00pm

George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking

Scrambled Prince Workshops

When: Tuesday

Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 6.00pm

George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking

EHS Swimming Club

When: Thursday Location: Eltham Leisure Centre Time: 7.00am – 8.00am

Phil Boyd

EHS Swimming Club Coordinator

Interschool Debating Team

When: Monday Location: Room 301 Time: Lunchtime

Adaline Tallarida Debating Coordinator

Photography, Visual Design & Creativity Club

When: TBC Location: Room 601 Time: Lunchtime

Artek Halpern-Laurence Ex-Student

PRISIM(People - Respecting - Indvidual’s - Sexuality - Identity - Movement)

When: Tuesday Location: Room 156 Time: Lunchtime

Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Tournament of Minds (Starts Term 2)

When: Tuesday (Year 7 - 10) Location: Room 154 Time: Lunchtime

Loren Clarke Tournament of Minds Coordinator

ELTHAM HS CLUBSWHY NOT GET INVOLVED!

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Extra Maths Help

When: TuesdayLocation: Room 706Time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm

Briony TurnerMaths KLA Coordinator

Homework Club - Year 7When: ThursdayLocation: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

IT Support - Year 7Get to know your surface Pro 3

When: Thursday Location: Room 140Time: Lunchtime

Katie ReedICT Leader

Smart not Scattered - Year 7A group for Year 7 students wishing to get on top of their time management, goal setting and organisation.

When: Thursday Location: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

EXTRA CURRICULAR CLASSES & TUTORIALS

MUSICAL NOTES

Intermediate Band Tour

Mid Year Concert – Monday 6 June 2016

For Sale

Unit 1 Music Performance Recitals

Unit 3 Music Performance Recitals

Singing Lessons

Jazz Choir

Absence from Rehearsals

RICK PLUMMER, Music Director/

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SPORT

Skiing and Snowboarding Camp

The annual skiing/snowboarding camp is on again: 28 students will join staff departing for Mt Buller on 4 - 9 September. Please talk to your child about this exciting experience that can lead to a career in the tourism industry. Students wishing to participate can come to a meeting in room 912 at lunchtime, Wednesday 25 May at 1:45pm. There they will collect forms and express their interest.

Buses, ski/snowboard lessons, accommodation, food and lift tickets for the week are all included in the camp cost. Come on winter, let the snow fall!

Seamus Robertson, Humanities leader and snow sport enthusiast

SSV - Region and State Finals - Diving

The following Eltham High School students recently represented the school at the SSV - Region and State Diving Finals at MSAC.

Amity MacDonald (Year 7)

Jack Robinson (Year 7)

Elliot Spotswood (Year 7)

Lukas Skaife (Year 7)

Students were involved in a coaching session prior to the competition and were able to take advantage of some expert guidance from State Coaches.

Amity, Jack and Elliot were able to progress through the Region Round and competed in the State Finals, held later in the day. Jack placed 3rd in the State and Elliot was 4th. This is a fantastic effort from all the divers.

Nic Cooper & Bree Pascoe - Sports Co-ordinators

Eltham High School Volleyball

Year 7 Volleyball Squad

The year 7 squad is up and running. Students have been given their first piece of uniform – knee pads. The shirt and shorts have been ordered and will take a number of weeks to be made.

Volleyball Competitions

Monday night volleyball for year 7 teams 3.25 in the stadium each week.

Thursday night competition for year 8 to 12 students 3.25 in the stadium.

Spikezone runs every Thursday for our primary school crew at 4.15 till 5.00pm.

Compass Parent Portal Log into for Information on:

School Term Dates

2016TERM 2:

Starts Monday, 11 April

Finishes Friday, 24 June at 2.30pm

PARENTINFORMATION

ELTHAM SPORTSTIMETABLE

APRIL 2016

THUR 19 MayIntermediate (Yr 10) State Volleyball Final

FRI 20 MaySenior Boys & Girls State Volleyball Final

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State Volleyball finals for Inters and seniors

They now progress onto the state volleyball finals on Thursday the 19th for Inters and Friday the 20th of May for the seniors at the state volleyball centre 270 Stud Road, Dandenong. Details are on compass.

WANT TO BE IN A STATE TEAM?

U15, U17 & U19: 2016 Victorian State Team Selection Trials

Volleyball Victoria are excited to announce the inclusion of U15’s in the 2016 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. Final team nominations are TBC, however, Volleyball Victoria will endeavor to enter multiple teams in all age groups

Approximate* team allocation will be:

→→U15’s (4 teams per gender) Blue, East, West and Metro

→→U17’s (3 teams per gender) Blue, East and West

→→U19’s (2 teams per gender) Blue and White

Trial Registration: all athletes trialling must register online at

www.volleyballvictoria.com.au

and complete the Athlete Agreement. The trial fee of $35.00 must be paid by 3pm Friday 29 April. Late trial fee will apply.

Trial Dates:

Sunday 1 May - U17 & U19

Sunday 8 May - U17 & U19

Sunday 15 May - U15, U17 & U19

Sunday 22 May - U15

Go to www.volleyballvictoria.com.au for more information on State Team selections.

ULTRA ANKLE ankle braces

Eltham High volleyball is organizing ankle braces for athletes in the Volleyball Program. They are a great way to ‘prevent’ injuries from occurring. Details will be given out at training. See Mr Thomas if you need more information.

2016 Volleyball Dates

19 May – Intermediate State Volleyball Final

20 May - Senior State Volleyball Final

29 – 31 July Volleyball Victoria schools Cup

11 October – Year 8 Volleyball round Robin

25 October – Year 8 Northern Zone Volleyball

26 October – Year 7 Northern Zone Volleyball

26 October – Intermediate 2017 Round Robin

22 November – Year 8 State Volleyball

23 November – Year 7 State Volleyball

4 – 9 December- Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

If your child is selected in a State or National team or has a memorable sporting achievement, please let us know so we can share the good news - Email tho@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/ Elite Sports Coordinator

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EHS’ Jazz Night

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

– Hans Christian Andersen

Have you considered becoming involved in our ‘Friends of Music’ group.

The school relies on parent involvement to help support our outstanding Music Program.

The Music Support Group provides a valuable opportunity for parents to meet, while at the same time supporting this dynamic program through fundraising, assistance at concerts and at a variety of other activities throughout the year.

Please contact Tim Natoli at nao@elthamhs.vic.edu.au for further information

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Generations in Jazz Music Competitions

Officemax’s “A Day Made Better”Teacher Award

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