Volume 2, Issue 5

POINTS OF INTEREST

Year 12 Motivation Day

Short Story

We Can Be Heroes!

Harmony Day

Anti-Bullying

Humans of Hunters Hill

Youth Jukebox

HUNTERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL’S

Term 1, 2017

Deng’s Strength

At the end of 2016, Year 12 had

the great opportunity to participate

in a motivational day organised by

the school. The day included

workshops on ATAR calculation,

healthy lifestyle choices and the

importance of good mental health.

The day also included a special

guest - the inspirational Deng Adut,

who shared with us his amazing life

story.

It was especially helpful, as we

approach a very stressful time in

our lives—it helped to put things in

perspective. It was an amazing ex-

perience to listen to his words of

encouragement and love.

Year 12 Motivation Day

By Brigitte Villasmil-Rivas

Reiby Road

Hunters Hill

New South Wales

@HuntersHillHS

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He encouraged us to never give up,

to believe in ourselves, to stay fo-

cused and to understand we have to

work hard for the things we wish for

in life.

Afterwards we even got to say a per-

sonal hello and ask questions. He not

only was a massive inspiration, but

also made us feel empowered at a

personal level to achieve our goals.

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Short Story By: Albert Yang

The giant dragon smashed into

King Rolland’s castle. Sir Arthur

was the best knight in the kingdom

and he immediately went to protect

the king. When he arrived the drag-

on was gone and only the king re-

mained.

“That wicked dragon attacked my

daughter!” said the king who had

hardly recovered from the shock of

the attack and added with a quiver-

ing voice, “I order you to go and

save my daughter and if you suc-

ceed you will have my permission

to marry her.”

Arthur had lived in this kingdom

for more than three years and he

had never heard that the king had a

daughter. He wondered if the king

would keep his promise.

Before Sir Arthur set out on his

journey to fight the dragon, the

king gave him a beautiful pair of

red slippers that would only fit the

true princess.

He stated “when you save my

daughter, place these shoes upon

her feet and she will be forever

yours.”

After days and nights of travel the

knight finally found the castle

where the dragon was hiding.. The

giant dragon sat in the middle of the

hall propping her chin up with her

long claws, “Oh that fat and old

king does keep his promises” the

dragon roared. “Where is the prin-

cess?” Sir Arthur looked about the

empty hall and was concerned that

there was no trace of her. “Oh

God! Princess, princess! How are

there so many silly princesses in the

world being captured by dragons?”

The dragon rolled her eyes and

snorted, “You haven’t even seen

what the princess looks like and you

want to marry her? What if she is

ugly, looks like a pig and has two

toad eyes?”

“But the fairy talks always say…”

the knight stammered.

Suddenly, the dragon jumped into

the air and transformed into a beau-

tiful girl in a long red dress, as she

came back down she struck the knight

like red lightning, bringing the knight to

the ground – she was so fast that the

knight did not even have time to pull

out his sword. “The fairy tales never

said that you could defeat a dragon!”

she laughed.

A pair of red shoes fell from the

knight’s bag, “did the king tell you that

whoever fits the shoes is actually the

princess?” The girl winked at the

knight. Her beautiful face was like that

of an angel, with curly blonde hair - just

like all the fairy tale princesses. Except

there was something about her eyes, her

eyes look like two flashing rubies encas-

ing passionate flames inside.

She picked up the shoes and put them

on. “I’m not a princess, but…” she

smiled, like someone had painted a

warm ray of sun all over her face. It was

a different warmth, one she had never

felt before… was it love?

“I have everything that all princesses

have, and also have the things they do

not. I have the flame of the dragon

within me… ” she paused for a second

and stared at the knight, “but just like

the fairy tales I have fallen in love with

a knight too.”

At the end of 2016 the Student Representative Council

wanted to show their support of the Kolling Foundation—

an organisation that raises much needed funds for our local

hospitals. To show that the simplest acts of kindness can

have a great impact the SRC hosted a Superhero Mufti Day.

Superman, Wonder Woman and Deadpool all made an ap-

pearance and the gold coin donations raised over $400. This

money went towards the purchase of a new Heart Balloon

Pump for the RNSH Intensive Care Unit. Additionally, the

SRC would like to thank all the students and families who

contributed toys to the Toy Drive—we sent a carload of

presents to the patients sick in hospital over Christmas. We

hope to continue this generosity every year! ♥

We Can Be Heroes! By: Ms. Austin

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Harmony Day By: Sam Modesto & Zara Westraad

On Wednesday 22nd of March, Hunters Hill High School

celebrated Harmony Day by wearing the colours red, or-

ange and yellow. It was a great day when we celebrated

diversity and multiculturalism, but most of all we thought

about all the kids who need our help.

Everybody was very generous with the donations which

went to the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund).

This charity helps young kids in other countries from the

crises they suffer everyday. They help the kids get an edu-

cation, they give them medical help and they feed them.

Our school is proud that we raised over $450 for this great

charity.

Harmony Day is a day of cultural respect for everyone who

lives in Australia and is celebrated by bringing all our

family and friends and schools together to celebrate our

differences and diversities.

History of Harmony Day

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day

because orange is traditionally the colour of social commu-

nications. Since 1999 more than 70,000 Harmony Day

events have been held in childcare centres, schools and

churches across Australia.

Say ‘No’ to Bullying! By: Charlie Hughes & Poppy Burton

On the 16th of March, Year 9 had an anti-bullying day hosted

by Ms Woolford and Ms Shelley. It was a whole day dedicated

to kindness, respect, and inclusion. We participated in many

activities including watching a performance, making banners

for anti-bullying, and weaving ribbon stars for the One Mil-

lion Star Foundation, for which we made 143 stars. These

stars will be sent to the Commonwealth Games in Queens-

land, to be installed in an art project. One of the other high-

lights was the sweet barbecue hosted by Mr Gane and some

Year 9 helpers.

The day coincided with the National Day for Action Against

Bullying and Violence. The performance we watched gave us

some examples of bullying, like social, cyber and physical bul-

lying, and how to recognise it. Additionally ,we were given

strategies we can apply if we encounter bullying.

This day was a great way for the Year 9 cohort to bond and to

TAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLYING!!!!

Mr Gane —

Relieving Deputy Principal Personally, I’m very passionate about sport, particularly Rugby League (supporting

Parramatta), Rugby Union, Cricket, Golf and Fishing. I love music as most people

will attest. I’ve always got a favourite album or Triple J playlist playing in my of-

fice. I also enjoy riding my motorcycle over the weekend.

Working with amazing young people with infectious enthusiasm and huge poten-

tial is what I value most about being an educator; also, seeing young people thrive,

develop and achieve despite barriers throughout their time at HHHS. Working,

coaching and interacting with passionate and driven teachers and students is what

inspires me to work hard everyday.

Humans of Hunters Hill

Youth Jukebox—Youth Radio By: Jacob O’Loughlin

‘Ben and Jacob’ is the latest show at community

radio station 2RRR. On air from 4-5pm every

Tuesday, the pair are a part of the segment

Youth Jukebox. Youth Jukebox is daily segment

presented by local high school students. Every

Tuesday Ben and Jacob talk about anything

related to pop culture, from the latest movies to

foreign and domestic governments, and play a

mix of old and new music including songs from

Dragon to songs from Kendrick Lamar.

“I really enjoy the freedom associated with

community radio and having the support of a

great community. Being able to learn about

technical equipment is fun and improvising

during the show is one of the best parts”, said

Ben.

2RRR’s Youth Jukebox participates in a variety

of local events such as Moocooboola and Gran-

ny Smith Festival. Jacob, of ‘Ben and Jacob’

recently MC’d at the Granny Smith Festival

with a previous Hunters Hill Student, Claudia

Hirst.

Hannah Wu —

Year 12 International Student I came to Australia by plane. At that time, there was news about MH370

and MF 370 that it was not just an accident instead there were political and

religious issues behind them. I was not only scared that it could happen to

me and my family, but also worried about if there were issues with racism

or discrimination in Australia. I felt relief when I safely landed. After 2

years of studying and living in Australia, I feel it is quite good. People here

are not as racist as I thought. Maybe it is because Australia is a country full

of immigrants, just like me. The Australians I have met are all very friendly

to me and I love them very much. I want to finish my HSC and go to Uni-

versity here. I don’t have a very big dream like those who want to change

the world or make billions of dollars. My dream is to stay in Australia with

my family. That is the life I want in the future.