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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Student Achievement: 2018 Victorian All Schools Track and Field events

Four of our Eltham High School students competed in the 2018 Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships over the Melbourne Cup weekend and they achieved outstanding results. In all, the group collected a total of six medals that included three Gold, two Silver and one Bronze. There were a number of personal best performances recorded in the heat of a high standard Championship.

By the end of the weekend, three students had won selection for the Victorian team that will compete at the 2018 Australian Schools Track and Field Championships to be held in Cairns in early December. Selection for the Victorian team was based on placing first or second at the Victorian All Schools Championships.

In a ‘Super Saturday’ effort, Elyssia Kenshole (Year 9, Andrew House) competed in four events, winning two and placing second in another.

Elyssia’s one attempt in the Long Jump was measured at 5.37m and was good enough to win the Gold medal for the Women Under 16.

Elyssia had three attempts at the Triple Jump, breaking through the 12-meter barrier for the first time on the first attempt with a distance of 12.10m. On her third attempt, Elyssia’s Triple Jump was measured at 12.44m, and gave her a winning margin of 31cm over her nearest rival.

In her favoured event, the Pole Vault, Elyssia finished in second place with a clearance of 3.60m. Her recent clearance over 3.75m places her 4th on the current World Under 16 rankings.

Elyssia will be competing in the Triple Jump, Long Jump and Pole Vault at the Australian Schools Championships in Cairns.

Hurdles specialist, Keely Boyne (Year 11, Everard House) successfully defended the State All Schools Championship she had won in 2017. In the final of the Women Under 17 100m Hurdles, Keely burst clear of the field to win comfortably in a time of 14.34. Keely won a Bronze medal in the Women Under 17 100m, clocking 12.29 in the final.

Jack Itter (Year 11, Andrew House) featured in two of the best distance races across the weekend, collecting a Silver medal in both the Men Under 18 1500m and 3000m events. Jack took the race up to the talented field in both races. In the 1500m, held in difficult conditions on the Friday night, Jack finished in 4:06.91. In the 3000m, and went through the 2km mark with the lead pack in 6 minutes, before storming home in 2:42 for the last kilometre. His time of 8:42.38 was a 4-second improvement on his previous best time.

Fieke van der Kamp (Year8, Stewart House) competing in her first Victorian All Schools Championship, made significant breakthroughs in both the 1500m and 3000m events. Fieke lowered her time for the 1500m to 5:22.09 and in the 3000m; she again recorded a big personal best effort to finish in 11:19.30.

Congratulations to each of these very talented and skilled students and once again, a big thank you to Max Balchin for his continues support of our students and for keeping us informed of their achievements.

DATES TO REMEMBER

2018

Friday 16 November Year 7 Immunisations

Sunday 18 November Working Bee

Monday 19 - Friday 30 November Year 11 into 12 Headstart

Thursday 22 November Year 12 Valedictory Evening

Thursday 03 December Year 11 and 12 Subject Fees Due

1 Principal’s Report3 Parents and Carers3 Middle School4 Senior School5 Music6 Careers8 Sport10 Swim Squad11 Student Growth and Leadership12 Languages12 Library News12 Canteen News13 Student Services14 Community Announcements

TERM 4 / WEEK 6Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Friday 16 November - Year 7 ImmunisationsSunday 18 November - Working Bee

Monday 19 - Friday 30 November - Year 11 into Year 12 Headstart

Thursday 22 November - Year 12 Valedictory EveningMonday 3 - Tuesday 11 December - Year 10 into Year 11

Headstart Program (VCE, VET and VCAL)

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SCHOOL CALENDAREltham High School Alumnus Success Story

Another success story from one of our past students.

I congratulate James Hawkins (Class of 2011, Andrew House) who last week left for the United States to take up a position as a pilot for United Airlines. James was a very conscientious student during his time at Eltham High School and he has fond memories of the support provided to him by all of his teachers and in particular, Mr Peter Seymour who taught James Mathematical Methods and Physics.

After his VCE, James was accepted into the prestigious CAE Oxford Aviation Academy where he undertook his training.

I wish James all the very best as he embarks on this new and very exciting career.

Eltham High School Swim Squad Annual Lap-a-thon

I congratulate all of our current students, staff as well as past students and community members on their effort during this year’s Lap-a-Thon, which took place on Thursday 1 November in the new pool of the Eltham Leisure Centre. The following is a summary of the event written by one of our Swim Squad Leaders:

“On Thursday 1st November, was the Eltham High School Swim Squad’s annual lap-a-Thon. We all gathered at the newly refurbished Eltham Leisure Centre with a very large turnout of 29 swimmers.

Everyone put in a massive effort in the long, hard hour with the total laps coming to 2522 and a total distance of 63km swam. On average, every swimmer swam approximately 87 laps!

After everyone’s hard work the swimmers had a well-earned breakfast, thanks to the canteen staff. There was none spared as the hunger took over!

Well done to all the swimmers and special thanks to the volunteers on the day and to Neroli Nixon, Indigo McKinnon, Amy Norman (Swim Squad coaches), Louise Heathcote and Phill Boyd for all their hard work throughout the year.

All money raised through the Eltham High School Lap-a-Thon is spent on Christmas gifts for deserving families in Nillumbik, through the Nillumbik’s Wishing Tree appeal.

I’d like to thank our Eltham High School community for their support of the Eltham High School Swim Squad and this worthy cause. We look forward to next year, which we plan to be even greater!”

Meg Whiteman (Year 9, Rutter House) Eltham High School Swim Squad Co-Captain

VCE Exams

Both the Year 12 and Year 11 Exams are progressing well. Students are consistently using the VCE Study Centre in an effective way and some are staying there until late in the evening. Teachers have made themselves available for their students and are working alongside them during this crucial period of revision in preparation for the final assessment.

In relation to the Year 12 exams, the students that I have spoken to seem to think that the exams are progressing well. Certainly, students are aware that effort and hard work pays off and we have been working hard to support vulnerable students to manage anxiety around exams. I wish them well with their results.

Year 11 students will be coming out of their exams and shortly after will be embarking on their two weeks of the Headstart Program for Year 12.

Year 10 Students will also be starting exams soon and post exams starting their one week of the Headstart Program into Year 11.

The Year 12 Valedictory Evening will take place on Thursday 22 November in the Nalleijerring Performance Centre at Eltham High School. This will be the last formal celebration for the Class of 2018 during which we will celebrate the achievements of each student and acknowledge their contribution to our school and our Community. We will then send them on their way to make their mark in the world.

VINCENT SICARI, Principal

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 14• Year 8 Round Robin

Thursday 15• Year 8 Volleyball Finals• Training Band Performance at VSMF

Friday 16• Year 7 Boys State Volleyball Finals

Sunday 18• Working Bee

Monday 19• Year 11 and 12 Headstart Meeting Period 1

Monday 19 - Thursday 22• Duke of Ed - Brisbine Ranges

Monday 19 - Friday 30• Year 11 and 12 Headstart

Tuesday 20• VCE Unit 2 Music Recital Performance

Wednesday 21• Year 9 Peer Mentoring

Thursday 22• Year 12 Valedictory Evening

Monday 26• 2018 Year 10 Written Examinations

Tuesday 27• Year 8 Futsal Finals• Junior Drama End of Year Performances at 5:30pm

Wednesday 28 • Junior and Senior Drama End of Year Performances - 5:30pm

Thursday 29• Junior and Senior Drama End of Year Performances - 5:30pm• Year 7 Futsal Finals

DECEMBER

Monday 03• Eltham High School Twilight Concert at 6:00pm• Year 11 and 12 Subject Fees Due

Tuesday 04• Mini Orientation Morning for 2019

Wednesday 05• Year 7 Parent Information Evening 2018

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Sunday 09• Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

Tuesday 11• Orientation Day for Year 7 2019

Thursday 13• Double Scrambled Farewell Drama Performances 7:00pm

2019 JANURARY

Thursday 31• Year 7, 11, and 12 First Day of Term 1

FEBRUARY

Friday 01• Year 8, 9, and 10 First Day of Term 1

Wednesday 06• Year 7 Instrumental Evening

Tuesday 12• School Photos

Wednesday 13• Year 7 Watermarc Excursion

Thursday 14• Year 7 Cricket

Tuesday 19• Eltham High School Swimming Carnival• Year 7 Parent ICT Information Evening

Thursday 21• Senior Round Robin

Friday 22• School Photos Catch Up

Wednesday 27• Year 7 Meet the Teachers Evening

PARENTS AND CARERS Payment of 2018 Fees Now Due

The Victorian Government provides most of the school’s requirements in the form of salaries, land, building infrastructure and maintenance. The Government also provides funding for curriculum and some student services. However, Government funds do fall short of what is required to deliver the enhanced educational Programs and the student services that our community expects. Therefore, Eltham High School Council, like most other school councils in the state, requests that parents make a contribution to cover this shortfall.

Your contribution enables our school to purchase a variety of resources to provide the best possible education for your child. As a matter of equity for all members of the school community, please take some time to review your family statement which was emailed to you in week one of term and attend to payment of fees that are now overdue. Payment can be made via BPay, cash or credit card. In cases of financial hardship, special payment arrangements can be made in confidence. Please contact Jacinta D’Avoine (Revenue Administrator) 9430 5118

Information for iPhone Users Regarding Compass App

Going forward, all updates to the Compass App will no longer support iOS versions below iOS 9. This means that any device running iOS 8 or below will no longer be supported.

If your iPhone allows updates beyond iOS 8, please ensure your phone is updated to ensure you receive the latest enhancements to the Compass App.

CATHERINE ZERNA, Finance Manager

JUNIOR SCHOOL Year 7 Immunisations

To our Year 7 Families,

A reminder that on Friday 16 November our Year 7 students will be having their Immunisations during Period one and two. If you have any queries please contact the Junior School Office on 9430 5110.

MELISSA HUGHES, Junior School Leader

MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School Important Dates

Information regarding final dates for our students in Years 8 and 9 is listed below. For any queries, please contact the Middle School Office:

Year 8

All Year 8 students will attend their normal timetabled classes until Friday 14 December. Reports will be made available to parents and students on Monday, 17 December. Following this, the timetable will be modified to accommodate end of year activities for students as well as continuing their studies until Wednesday 19, December. Student lockers should be empty and have locks removed by this date. The Junior and Middle School Picnic will be held on Thursday, 20 December with dismissal from school at 2:30pm.

Year 9

Year 9 Exams (English, Maths, French, Indonesian and Critical Thinking) will take place on November 15 and 16. Normal timetabled classes will run during this period with the exam sessions and locations listed on Compass. Work Experience for all Year 9 students commences on Monday, 10 December and runs to Friday, 14 December. Reports will be made available to parents and students on Monday, 17 December. Following this, students will continue their studies until Wednesday 19 December. Depending on student attendance, classes may be adjusted during this period. Student lockers should be empty and have locks removed by this date. The Junior and Middle School Picnic will be held on Thursday, 20 December with dismissal from school at 2:30pm.

ROSS MCKINNON, Middle School Leader

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SENIOR SCHOOL Valedictory Evening: Thursday 22 November, 2018

All families are invited to this official celebration to formally farewell our 2018 Year 12 students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the Eltham High School community.

The venue for the celebration will be The Nalleijerring Performance Centre at Eltham High School commencing at 7:00pm and concluding at 10:30pm. As space is limited, parents/ guardians are requested to reserve up to 2 seats via the Trybooking website.

Note: there is no additional cost for tickets booked for the Valedictory Evening, as it is included in the Year 12 celebrations payment. A light supper will be provided at the conclusion of the evening.

Headstart Orientation Program Year 11 and 12, 2019

Current Year 10 and 11 students who will be undertaking the VCE and VCAL Certificate courses in 2019 will commence their studies as part of the Headstart Orientation Program at the following times:

Year 11 into Year 12 Headstart Orientation Program 2019VCE, VCE VET and VCAL Programs Monday 19 - Friday 30 November, 2018

Year 10 into Year 11 Headstart Orientation Program 2019VCE, VCE VET and VCAL Programs Monday 3 - Tuesday 11 December, 2018

Following a welcome and general information session at the commencement of the Program, all students will begin their 2019 scheduled classes. Staff will commence the course work detailing information pertaining to study design knowledge and skills, commence preparation for SACs and SATs and outline tasks to be undertaken as preparation for the year ahead. Attendance is compulsory for Senior School students. Class rolls will be marked and absences counted towards students’ attendance records in their respective studies in 2019.

Year 12 Headstart Program 2019 Booklists

Students who submitted their booklists by Friday 9 November, 2018 for Year 12, 2019 will be able to collect their books on the first day of the Headstart Program.

Alternatively families may purchase their textbooks directly from North of the Yarra booksellers situated at:

52-56 Strathallan Road, Macleod 3085Tel: 9458- 4749

ROSTER FOR OCTOBER 2018

Wednesday• Debbie Wood• Robin Spencer

Thursday• Kirsten MacCallum• Jane Davis

Friday• Kim Watson• Tracy Clark

Monday• Monique Hayes• Melissa Baddeley• Marika Smith

Tuesday• Jennifer Barry• Josephine Turner

If you would like to volunteer for our canteen please send your email address and availabilities to our Canteen Manager, Carolina Constable at: cob@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

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Year 12 Exam Timetable

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Senior School Semester 2 Dates 2018

Wednesday 31 October - Wednesday 21 November

VCE Year 12 Written Examinations

Monday 19 - Friday 30 November Year 11 -Year 12 Headstart Orientation 2019Thursday 22 November Valedictory Evening/Year 12 Reports issued Friday 23 November Year 10 classes end prior to examsMonday 26 - Friday 30 November Year 10 Semester 2 ExaminationsMonday 3 - Tuesday 11 December Year 10 - Year 11 Headstart Orientation 2019

and exam feedback

Wednesday 12 December Year 10 Interview day (As required)

ANNA PANAS, Senior School Leader

VCAL ACTIVITIES Rememberance Day

Our 2018 VCAL class volunteered to assist the Montmorency/Eltham RSL to sell Poppies for Rememberance Day. This was an opportunity for the class to continue their partnership with the RSL and the Banyule Nillumbik Community.

TERRI WOOD, VCAL Coordinator

MUSIC Unit 2 VCE Performance Recitals

Our Unit 2 VCE Performance Recitals are being held on Tuesday 20 November from 6.00pm in Room 111 (Drama Room). Parents and friends are encouraged to attend.

Victorian Schools Music Festival 2018

Training Band will compete on Thursday 15 November 2018 at the Victorian Schools Music Festival. Please check Compass for all details. Parents are welcome to attend the performance which will be sometime between 4.45pm and 7.00pm at The Deakin Edge, at Federation Square, 1 Flinders Street, Melbourne.

Second Hand Instrument Register

If you are considering selling your instrument we will be running a second hand instrument Register.

The cost is $10.00 to place your instrument on the Register. Please contact Jane in the Music Office and she will arrange for the appropriate teacher to assess your instrument and advise of any repairs that need to be undertaken and its second hand value.

All instruments must be serviced before they can be placed on the Register.

Please bring your instrument to the Music Office for assessment no later than Friday 30 November, 2018 along with the $10.00 registration fee.

Training Band and Junior Strings Music Fees

The third and final instalment of the Training Band and Junior Strings Music fees were due by Friday, 21 September 2018. The third instalment is for the Small Ensemble, Percussion Equipment Hire and Hired Instrument Fee (if applicable). Any outstanding fees should be paid immediately.

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

Scrambled Prince Workshops When: Tuesday Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 6.00pm George Franklin Drama Teacher

Interschool Debating Team When: Monday Lunchtime Location: Room 301 Madeleine Griffeth Debating Coordinator

PRISIM (People - Respecting - Indvidual’s - Sexuality - Identity - Movement) When: Thursday Lunchtime Location: Student Services Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Violet Fems When: Tuesday Lunchtime Location: Room Student Services Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Tournament of Minds (Year 7 - 10) When: Tuesday Lunchtime Term 2 and 3 Location: Room 154 Loren Clarke & Naomi Edrees Tournament of Minds Coordinators

Pottery Club When: Friday Lunchtime Location: Room 602 Donna Ayres Technology Teacher

Language Conversation Club When: Tuesday Lunchtime Indonesian Club: Room 610 French Club: Room 612 Catherine Considine Languages KLA Coordinator

ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLUBSWHY NOT GET INVOLVED!

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Payment of music fees can be made by credit card on the form included in the Resources Tab of each main ensemble, or by cash, BPay, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”. If you make a payment via BPay please ensure you email accounts@elthamhs.vic.edu.au advising that the funds paid are for music fees. If you do not email the payment may be allocated to other areas.

If you do not know your BPay reference number please contact our school’s Accounts Department on 9430 5118 or email accounts@elthamhs.vic.edu.au. Your prompt payment of fees is appreciated.

Absence from Rehearsals

Could all parents/guardians please ensure their child’s absence from a rehearsal is approved via the Compass Parent Portal. Please note if you approve a full day absence this will usually not include the ensemble rehearsal time. You will need to approve this separately. You can retrospectively approve absences.

RICK PLUMMER, Director of Music

CAREERS Arts Taster Day at Melbourne Polytechnic

On Tuesday October 23, myself and several other students Annie Beard (Year 9, Stewart House), Flynn Copeland (Year 9, Andrew House), Sophie Gibbs (Year 10, Rutter House), Finn Deacey (Year 10, Andrew House), Bailey Johnson (Year 10, Stewart House), Mia Reber (Year 9, Everard House), and Alexander Poynter (Year 9, Rutter House) attended a Creative Arts Taster Day at Melbourne Polytechnic. We got to try out some of their Creative Arts courses and hear from different staff and students about what they’ve taught and learnt. We got to try out an industry-standard TV Studio in a sports broadcasting session, brush up on our visual art skills, and try out photo editing. A group favourite was putting together a song in only 20 minutes. We learnt so much! Thanks to Mr Pringle for taking us.

Nathan Gunn (Year 10, Andrew House)

Year 9 Work Experience 2017: Monday 10 - Friday 14 December

Students are required to complete one week of placement and can access forms through the careers website at http://www.elthamhighcareers.com or from outside the Careers Office. There is the standard Placement Form along with a Transport/Accommodation Form, if necessary. Forms need to be returned by Friday 30 November.

For students competing in the Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup they are able to complete their placement at another time prior to or following the scheduled week.

Students who are not 15 years old by 10 December will be restricted to placements at a kindergarten, pre-school or primary school. Alternatively private arrangements can be made by the family but please pass on the information prior to the placement.

Any queries should be directed to Ross Pringle at pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

Austin Health Work Experience Year 10 and 11 2019

http://www.austin.org.au/HR/Workexperience/

Applications for Work Experience in 2019 opened in early September. Please continue to monitor the Austin website and submit your application to Mr Pringle in the Careers Office.

Please be aware that only a certain number of placements are available and are therefore allocated on a “first come - first served” basis. Unfortunately not all departments are able to offer placements and not all weeks are available.

Popular weeks book out very early (including school holidays) and all students must be over the age of 15 at the time of their placement.

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers Coordinator

Eltham High School Swim SquadWhen: Thursday Location: Watermarc Time: 7.00am – 8.00amPhil BoydEltham High School Swimming Club Coordinator

Eltham High School AnthologyWhen: Tuesday Location: Room 302 Time: LunchtimeSteve FordEltham High School Anthology Coordinator

Eltham High School STEM ClubWhen: Every second Wednesday Location: Room 802 Time: LunchtimeAnam JavedEltham High School Science Coordinator

EXTRACURRICULAR CLASSES & TUTORIALS

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SPORT Year 8 Boys Hockey

Our Year 8 Boys’ competed in the finals of the Northern Zone Boys’ Hockey on Wednesday 24 November 2018. They won their pool to go to the decider against Viewbank Secondary College. In this game, they lifted the standard of their play and worked cohesively together. They received more penalty corners and had more field shots than their opposition, but at full time, the score was tied at nil.

The teams had to be separated for which a penalty stroke shootout was used. After five different players from each team took a stroke, the score was four each. The shootout then went to sudden death and Eltham lost the game five goals to six.

James Dunn (Year 8, Everard House) led the team and Matthew Cook (Year 8, Andrew House) was dominating in the centre. James being presented with the runners up pennant watched by Ned Paladino (Year 8, Everard House), Jeremy Redmond-Emond (Year 8, Andrew House), Elliot Bryant (Year 8, Andrew House) and Elias Burrell (Year 8, Everard House).

The rest of our Year 8 Boys’ Hockey team at the pennant presentation: Oliver Matthews (Year 8, Everard House), Matthew Cook (Year 8, Andrew House), Blake Mason (Year 8, Andrew House) (Goal Keeper) Josh Weddle (Year 8, Rutter House), Harry Smith (Year 8, Rutter House), Alex Harris (Year 8, Rutter House), Evan McCormack (Year 8, Rutter House), Taj Andreetta (Year 8, Andrew House).

2018 SSV State Athletics

Last Monday, a team of 15 Eltham High School students represented our School at the State Athletic Championships held at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. A perfect day presented itself for the pinnacle of the School Athletic season. Students had qualified through from our School Athletics Sports, District Competition and the Region Finals before making it onto the big stage for the State Championships.

To have 15 students represent our school at this level is a fantastic achievement in itself! Throughout the day there were some fantastic results with many students achieving personal bests in their events. Jack Itter (Year 11, Andrew House) ran tactically superior races to claim both the 3000m and the 1500m. Keely Boyne (Year 11, Everard House) left the field far behind to claim the Hurdles and the 200m and Matt Nicholson (Year 11, Everard House) challenged the eventual winner in the High Jump, pushing himself to a personal best of 180cm! An outstanding performance on the day was Elyssa Kenshole (Year 9, Andrew House) claiming 4 individual gold medals in the 100m, 200m, Long Jump and setting a new State record in the Triple Jump (11.98m).

Congratulations to all students who represented Eltham High at the State Championships. Overall, Eltham High School finished in 6th Position on the ‘Schools Tally’. A fantastic reflection of the dedication and hard work put in by all our students competing.

Results

Ben Egan (Year 11, Everard House) Steeple Chase - 6th

Keely Boyne (Year 11, Everard House) Hurdles 1st / 200m 1st

Jack Itter (Year 11, Andrew House) 3000m 1st / 1500m 1st

Elyssa Kenshole (Year 9, Andrew House) 100m 1st / 200m 1st / Shotput 5th / Long Jump 1st and Triple Jump 1st (new State record)

PARENTINFORMATION

2018

Term 4:

Starts 8 October

Finishes 20 December (dependent on year level)

2019

Term 1:

Starts Year 7, 11 and 12 Thursday 31 Janurary

Year 8, 9 and 10 Friday 01 February

Finishes Friday 5 April

GROUNDS COMMITTEECOMMITTEE MEETINGS AND WORKING BEE DATES

2018

Working Bee Dates

• 18 November 2018

Committee Meeting Dates

• 8 November

SSV State Athletics

Jack Itter and Billy Reardon

Keely Boyne

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Elise Hepworth (Year 11, Andrew House) Triple Jump 5th

Billy Reardon (Year 11, Rutter House) Long Jump 4th

Josh Colledge (Year 9, Andrew House) Javelin 4th

Angus Lambie (Year 8, Andrew House) Discus 6th

Adele Hepworth (Year 12, Andrew House) High Jump 4th

Matt Nicholson (Year 11, Eveard House) High Jump. 3rd

Fieke Van Der Kamp (Year 8, Stewart House) 1500m 12th

Liam White (Year 11, Everard House) 1500m 7th

Keely Boyne, Jess Harrison (Year 10, Andrew House), Hannah Laffey (Year 10, Andrew House) and Tara Murphy (Year 10, Everard House) Relay 4x100m 4th

Year 8 Volleyball Round Robin

Congratulations to our Year 8 Volleyball teams who were successful in winning the Northern Zone Volleyball Competition last Tuesday. Thankyou to Gordon Spremic and Brodie Collins for coaching the Girls’ and Boys’ teams. The Girls’ team was made up of Grace Gill (Year 8, Everard House), Adrianna O’Donovan (Year 8, Stewart House), Grace Robinson (Year 8, Rutter House), Tara Van Diemen-Hartlief (Year 8, Stewart House), Madeleine O’Grady (Year 8, Andrew House), Summer Volpe (Year 8, Stewart House), Caitlin Spremic (Year 8, Stewart House) and Ruby Todd (Year 8, Everard House).Our Boys’ team was made up of Mitchell Stafford (Year 8, Andrew House), Josh Weddle (Year 8, Rutter House), Jack Chubb (Year 8, Stewart House), Ren Garth (Year 8, Rutter House), Corey Rutherford (Year 8, Stewart House), Tom Neale (Year 8, Everard House), Jed Wallace (Year 8, Stewart House), Harry Downes (Year 8, Stewart House) and Mitchell Vaughan (Year 8, Stewart House).The State Volleyball Final will be held at The State Volleyball Centre, Stud Road, Dandenong on Thursday 15 November. Details are on Compass. The bus will leave from the Stadium car park at 7:45am

Year 7 Northern Zone Volleyball

Congratulations to our Year 7 Boys’ Volleyball team who were successful in winning the Northern Zone Volleyball Competition last Wednesday. Thankyou to Alice McKinnon, Daniel Simpson and Peter Nicholson for coaching our Girls’ and Boys’ teams. The girls played well and were runners up on the day. Our girls team was made up of Lilly Brown (Year 7, Andrew House), Ella Hoskins (Year 7, Stewart House), Savanah Cleary (Year 7, Rutter House), Charlotte Boyce (Year 7, Rutter House), Grace Thomas (Year 7, Andrew House), Tegan McMillan (Year 7, Rutter House), Kate Ditcham (Year 7, Andrew House), Talisha Rowland (Year 7, Andrew House) and Kyra Meija (Year 7, Andrew House).Our Boys’ team was made up of Patrick Killen (Year 7, Andrew House), Reuben Thomson (Year 7, Everard House), Bodhi Pitman (Year 7, Stewart House), Kryan Scott Cinco (Year 7, Andrew House), Beau Duder (Year 7, Rutter House), Brody Drakes (Year 7, Andrew House), Toby Templeton (Year 7, Rutter House) and Luke Smith (Year 7, Andrew House).The Boys will now progress onto the State Volleyball Final.

The State Volleyball Final will be held at the State Volleyball Centre, Stud Road, Dandenong on Friday 16 November. Details are on Compass. The bus will leave from the Stadium car park at 7:45am

Year 9 Volleyball Round Robin

Congratulations to our Year 9 Volleyball teams on winning the Nillumbik Group Volleyball Competition last Tuesday.

Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

The Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup will be held between Sunday, 9 and Friday, 14 December 2018. Eltham High School is entering all 16 teams as initally planned. Thank you to all parents that paid the $100 deposit by the due date. The balance of $360 was required to be paid by 1 November.

All details are in the information handed to students which is also available under the resources tab on the Compass event “Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup” and on the Eltham High School web page Volleyball / downloads. Teams list are also on this site under “Teams for the Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup”.

Training Continues for all Teams up Until AVSC.

Friday 7 December 1:15 pm: There will be a meeting in our Eltham High School Stadium for all players and coaches. At this meeting you will:

• Have a final meeting with your team, coach and manager.

ELTHAM SPORTSTIMETABLE

NOVEMBER

Thursday 15• Year 8 Volleyball Finals

Friday 16• Year 7 Boys State Volleyball Finals

Monday 19 - Thursday 22• Duke of Ed - Brisbine Ranges

Tuesday 27• Year 7 and 8 Futsal Finals

DECEMBER

Sunday 09• Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

SSV State Athletics

Matt Nicholson

Liam White

Elyssa Kenshole

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• Confirm times for your first game and what time to meet at school for your first match.

• Be given your ‘Eltham High AVSC’ t-shirt

• Say goodbye to Thommo who retires at this years’ end and possibly meet our new Volleyball Coordinator for 2019.

Any Players That Are Not Yet Registered To Play

The Australian Volleyball Federation have sent me a list of players that are not currently registered to play at the AVSC in December. What you will need to do before AVSC is to gain membership to full U/19 status so that you can play. If you do not have the correct membership your team may be disqualified if you play.

Please go to volleyballvictoria.com.au and go to memberships. If you follow the links you will be able to upgrade to full U/19 membership. If you have any problems you can ring 9794 0009

Volleyball Dates

15 November – Year 8 State Volleyball Final16 November – Year 7 State Volleyball Final9 December – 14 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.

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball Coach and Sports Teacher

ART 2018 Arts and Technology Exhibition

The 2018 Arts and Technology Exhibition opened on Friday 26 October with an awards ceremony to celebrate the creative talents and achievements of our students. Our guest speaker, Tess Edwards-Baldessin of Baldessin Press, St Andrews, opened the Exhibition with an important and inspiring message for students to pursue their creative passions boundlessly.

The exhibition was a truly vibrant showcase of our student talent and invited viewers to go on a journey to experience being captivated by stillness and tranquility in photographs of the natural environment, to being impressed with precision and technical skill of Product Design works, to be challenged to question ideologies, social norms and gender roles through an interactive art installation by our student Feminist collective - The Violet Femmes. Our students also brought the awards formalities to life, with performances from the VCE Music Performance Rock Band, Kai Nolan (Year 11, Andrew House), VCE Media films by Paige Curtis (Year 11, Everard House) and Abigail Wilson (Year 12, Stewart House), and catering by students in VET Hospitality Kitchen Operations. Many members of our community came along to the opening awards ceremony and to view the Exhibition on Saturday afternoon, many whom passed on positive feedback regarding the calibre of student work on display.

The Exhibition was a collaborative effort over two days to assemble and a big thanks goes to our staff, students, pre-service teachers and volunteers who supported this fantastic celebration of student work. We wish to extend a very warm thank you to the Edgoose family, The Brock Foundation, Mr Wes Muir, local MP Vicky Ward and Tess Baldessin from Baldessin Press for their generosity. Their sponsorships allow us to reward our students with special art prizes and opportunities to pursue their talents. Lastly, thank you and congratulations to our students who were part of this years’ Exhibition and awards evening, your efforts, talent and passion for creating are incredibly inspiring, you should be exceptionally proud.

ALLESHA FECONDO. Arts KLA Coordinator

Art and Technology

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STUDENT GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP Eltham Street Food Fest

Eltham Street Food Fest is on the lookout for performers for its first ever event.

Taking place at the Eltham Community and Reception Centre, the Eltham Street Food Fest is offering:

• Over 10 different food trucks• On-site bar• Coffee cart• Local and established live entertainment• 25 Market Stalls• Giant jenga, face painting in the picnic area• Indoor/Outdoor seating• Dog friendly event

We’re looking for all kinds of performers (bands, soloists, dancers, comedians) to perform across our four days (February 2-3, February 9-10).

Applications are open now, and close December 7 at 11:59pm, and are open too young performers of all ages.

Application link: http://www.notquitebrothers.com.au/apply-entertainers/

Nathan Gunn (Year 10, Andrew House)

Peter Torey, Student Growth Leader

LANGUAGES The 2019 Indonesian Immersion Tour

Monday 23 September to Wednesday 2 October, 2019 (School holidays) We are delighted to extend the invitation to students (and interested parents) to join the Indonesian Languages Immersion Trip to Indonesia. This exciting, highly educational trip is only offered biannually and will occur during the Term 3 holidays next year.

An information evening for parents was held on Thursday 1 November at 7:00pm. Parents /guardians who were unable to attend can contact Cara Skeen at ske@elthamhs.vic.edu.au

The adventure packed excursion will include activities such as visiting the vibrant and lively city of Jakarta and a bond-building visit to our sister school, Dian Didaktika. We will also take a memorable train journey to the cultural capital of Indonesia, Yogyakata. Here, we will be exploring the world’s largest Bhuddist Temple and shop at the famous Malioboro Market. An unforgettable experience where students will be immersed in local food and crafts while utilising and improving their conversational skills in Indonesian language when engaging with the locals.

This trip has been tailored for students to have the opportunities to increase their proficiency in their Indonesian language, development of intercultural awareness and increased independence. Students will also be able to develop their knowledge in areas including Asia literacy to navigate and succeed in a globally connected and culturally diverse world. This is a great opportunity for students to connect their classroom lessons with future education and career pathways.

This trip is open to students who are studying Indonesian from Years 8 - 11 in 2019. For further information, please contact your Indonesian teacher.

Terima kasih!

CARA SKEEN, Indonesian Teacher

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LIBRARY NEWS Reading Matters

Reading engagement matters because of both the immediate magic and joy that comes from reading for pleasure. When students are engaged readers, literacy and learning outcomes improve. An added benefit is the improvement of emotional well-being. The creation of engaged readers requires a partnership approach from schools, school libraries, public libraries and families.

Engaged readers :

• Get immersed in their reading. They read for pleasure and to satisfy their curiosity.

• Discover information and stories that help them learn and achieve.

• Are motivated to read and learn more, which in turn, makes reading easier and more enjoyable.

RHONDA MALONE, Library Coordinator

CANTEEN NEWS Our Canteen has introduced their new summer menu.

New introductions include:

Chia Pudding $3.00

Hash browns $1.00

Potato Wedges $4.00

Potato Wedges with Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce $5.00

Egg Muffin with tomato relish $3.50

Bacon and Egg Muffin with tomato relish $4.00

Tandoori Chicken Wraps $5.50 (Tandoori Chicken, lettuce, cucumber and garlic yoghurt sauce in a spinach wrap)

Salad Jars $8.00 ($3.00 refundable for return of jar)

We will also be offering gluten free meat pies for lunch orders as well as on Friday Vegetarian Burgers.

Cereal boxes are available every morning from 8:45am for $2.00

Don’t forget to check out our ever changing daily specials.

CAROLINA CONSTABLE, Canteen Manager

STUDENT SERVICES Year 12 parents

For those of you with a Year 12 student going on schoolies, this is a good safety and support resource for young people.

Red Frogs is a support Program for young people ages 15-25.

They have a schoolies Program with support volunteers in many locations across Australia “providing direct relief, safety and support to young people during Schoolies week”.

The locations are the main places schoolies are held eg. Gold Coast, Lorne, Torquay, Phillip Island, Byron Bay etc.

Telephone number for young people with 24/7 response Tel: 1300 557 123.

There is also an app they can download to their phone.

Services offered: cook-ups, walking people home at night, room cleans, emotional support, safety issues.

LOUISE HEATHCOTE, Student Services Leader

2018 New Caledonia Tour

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2018 Eltham High School Art and Technology Exhibition

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Sunday 18 November 2018Heidelberg to Lower Plenty

10am start • 8km Walk

Adults + kids 12 and over

receive an official PC12

Be Wise Event T-Shirt

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chill out zone

Chill Out Zone Saturday 10 November 12pm-3pmSunday 11 November 10am-4pmTake some time out at the Chill Out Zone at the Eltham Festival at Alistair Knox Park. Free sensory friendly craft activities, mini mindfulness sessions and storytelling. For a quieter and more chilled out festival vibe, join us between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 10 November, when the performances on the nearby stages will be more sensory friendly.

Mini mindfulnessSaturday 10 November1pm-3pm Led by Occupational Therapists from healthAbility. All ages are invited to join 10 minute sessions to calm the body and mind.

Sensory friendly activities with Living & Learning NillumbikSaturday 10 November12pm-3pm Sensory friendly space and free craft activities with Living & Learning Nillumbik.

Eltham Library sensory friendly tentSaturday 10 November 12pm-4pmSunday 11 November 10am-4pmTake time out to read, relax, play with Discovery Boxes or enjoy some mindful colouring-in.

NDIS teamSunday 11 November10am-4pm Sensory friendly space and free craft activities with the Brotherhood of St Laurence NDIS team. Drop in and talk to us about the NDIS.

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Course run s over two mornings (attendance required for both sessions)

Thurs day 6 th and 13th December 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Please call intake to secure a place on the number below.

 

GIRLS! INTERESTED IN PLAYING AFL FOOTBALL? 

WHY NOT COME ALONG TO RESEARCH JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB’S 

FREE COME & TRY SESSION FOR GIRLS 8 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE 

THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2018 

RESEARCH PARK – Main Road, Research 

Schedule: 

Arrive 4.30pm onwards for a 5pm start  Skills session with Phiv Demetriou from 5pm to 6.30pm  Sausage Sizzle 6.30pm to 7.30pm 

Please wear runners (NO football boots) and bring your own drink bottle. 

Please register your interest by Tuesday 20th November to: RJFC Girls’ Football Coordinator – Josie Molenberg jmolenberg@bigpond.com or 0438 372 748 

Diamond Valley Community Support Group: