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www.pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.edu.au @PennantHillsHS Pennant Hills High School

JUMBUNNA

Fortnightly Newsletter of

Pennant Hills High School

Friday 24 May 2019 Term 2 Week 04B

Mr Ross Warren Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Principal P: 9473 5000 F: 9473 5099 Mr Brendan O’Byrne Deputy Principal E: [email protected] Mr Richard Williams W: www.pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Deputy Principal (Relieving)

CONGRATULATIONS MS JANELLE DENNIS,

HEAD TEACHER CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

ROTARY OF PENNANT HILLS

PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT


TERM 2, 2019

Week 05A

Sunday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

26 May 27 May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 May

CB2, Choir and String Ensemble - Pennant Hills Primary Fete Year 11 Hospitality Workplacements (Monday to Friday) Year 11 and 12 Study Skills Seminar P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library Zone Cross-Country Carnival - St Ives Showground Year 12 Excursion to the Careers Expo Year 10 Excursion to the Careers Expo

Week 06B

Monday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday

3 June 6 June 6 June 6 June 7 June 7 June

Year 10 VALID Trial Testing (2 weeks ending Friday 14 June) Year 7 Wellbeing Incursion - Building Positive Relationships Year 12 Physics Excursion to Sydney University Meet the Music Excursion - Sydney Opera House Year 10 Wellbeing Incursion - Risk Taking Behaviour String Ensemble - Socially Strings Performance

Week 07A

Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday

10 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 12 June

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Year 10 VALID Trial Testing (Monday to Friday) Student Leadership Council (SLC) Elections Zone Athletics Carnival - Homebush School Music Festival Back-up Date

Week 08B

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday

17 June 18 June 19 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 21 June

Year 9 VALID Trial Testing (2 weeks ending Friday 28 June) School Music Festival Rehearsal School Tour 8.00am Public Reception School Music Festival Meet the Music - Sydney Opera House Sydney North Cross-Country Carnival - Gosford Year 7 Wellbeing - PYLO Young Person and the Police Year 9 Wellbeing - PYLO Safe Partying Special Ed. Wellbeing - PYLO Young Person and the Police

Week 09A

Monday Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Sunday

24 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 26 June 27 June 27 June 30 June

SPIRIT WEEK (Monday to Friday) Year 9 VALID Trial Testing (Monday to Friday) P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library Year 7 Wellbeing Incursion - Building Positive Relationships Year 12 Chemistry Excursion - Kickstart at Sydney University Sydney North Cross-Country Carnival - Gosford Year 9S1 Science and Engineering Challenge Excursion State Senior Music Camp (Sunday to Friday)

Week 10B Wednesday Friday

3 July 5 July

Year 12 Biology Excursion to Museum of Human Diseases LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TERM 2

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Staff Return Monday 22 July 2019

Students Return Tuesday 23 July 2019

Week 01A

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Sunday

22 July 22 July 23 July 23 July 24 July 24 July 26 July 28 July

STAFF RETURN FOR TERM 3 State Junior Music Camp Monday to Friday) STUDENTS RETURN FOR TERM 3 P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library Year 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews Year 10 Subject Selection Evening 2019/2020 Student Leadership Council Induction NSW School Band Festival Junior Stage Band - John Morrison Event

Week 02B

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday

29 July 29 July 30 July 30 July 31 July 31 July 1 August 1 August 2 August

Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Acacia Evening Sydney North Athletics Carnival (Monday and Tuesday) HSC Music Practical Rehearsal Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Banksia Evening HSC Music Practical Examination Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Jacaranda Evening Half Day Photos - Sport and Extra Curricular Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Mimosa Evening Student Leadership Council (SLC) Leadership Day


OFFICE HOURS AND PAYMENT TIMES

The school office is open from 8.00am—3.45pm Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) during school term.

The payments window is open from 8.15am—2.00pm on school days only.

Thank you.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Pennant Hills Rotary Club Pride of Workmanship Award Recipient – Ms Janelle Dennis On Monday evening I had the great pleasure of accompanying Ms Janelle Dennis, Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) to the annual

Pennant Hills Rotary Club Pride of Workmanship Awards ceremony. The program itself acknowledges and recognises the work that people in our local community do in their respective organisations that set them apart from their peers. I greatly appreciate the opportunity that the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills provides by facilitating this important and valuable process of recognition in our community. All of the award winners were worthy of recognition, not only within our organisations, but also our wider community.

From the Pennant Hills High School perspective, Ms Dennis is an extremely worthy award winner. I include an excerpt of the citation that was read as she received her award.

As the Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts at Pennant Hills High School for over 7 years, Janelle Dennis has earned the support, trust and respect of her colleagues and the community. Committed and dedicated to her practice, she teaches with care, enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference to the learning of all students. To that end, Janelle’s teaching is personalised and tailored to the individual differences of students: their differing capacities, interests, learning styles and cultural heritage.

She is recognised for her unassuming efficiency and compassion, encouraging all, no matter their circumstance. She is modest about her outstanding contributions to the school, is trusted and respected.

Janelle actively engages in the full life of the school, involving herself in the school’s cultural and extracurricular activities. Without her contributions to the school’s Visual Arts Exhibitions, Student Mentoring Programs, enrolment procedures and other cultural events, many programs would be less dynamic and less relevant. Her passion for the school, her kindness to students and their families and her dedication to her practice are worthy of significant acclaim.

Emotional Wellbeing at Penno - Website Addition I am extremely pleased with the way our students consider and work towards the improvement of our school for their peers. The creation of the Emotional Wellbeing at Penno website is no exception. A group from our Student Leadership Council (SLC) of genuinely committed students who wanted to do something practical for their peers, have worked very hard under the tutelage of Mr Ross Banyai, Teacher HSIE to bring this website to fruition.

I encourage all readers of Jumbunna to investigate this new initiative by clicking on the fabulous tile link located on our website.

Student Leadership Council (SLC) While on the topic of the SLC and the importance of student voice in our school, I would also like to commend and thank the SLC for coordinating and running the Blanket and Beanie Appeal. We have already had well over 200 blankets, beanies and scarves donated and they are still coming in.

This sense of social justice and commitment to our local communities is highly valued as are the donations that so many families have made. Thank you all very much.

P&C Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall Who would have thought that by approximately 1.30pm we would be sold out of our democracy sausages and that the cake stall, which started with such an impressive suite of tasty treats, would be down to the last few morsels. A successful and well attended initiative. Thank you to the volunteers who manned the stalls. In particular, thank you to Mr Greg Hammond, Ms Jenny Manning and Ms Tamara Filer who ably coordinated us before, during and after the event. It is important that our local comprehensive high school is seen by the local community in its service.

Pennant Hills High School P&C Contributions The work of the P&C and the contributions that many families make are used to improve learning opportunities for our students. An example of this can be seen on page 11 of this newsletter. The CAPA faculty secured a P&C grant and has purchased a new drum kit for the Band Program and mega deck staging for the Drama program. We are very appreciative of this equipment and our students and staff are looking forward to using them.

Healthy Canteen Menu The canteen has a new Healthy Options Menu. Our Manager, Jo has worked very hard with her team to secure our Healthy Canteen status and provide a menu that includes a wide range of healthy choices. The menu can be found on page 8 of this newsletter or via our website.

Pennant Hills Public School (PHPS) Fete On Sunday afternoon I will have the pleasure of listening to our Concert Band 2, Choir and String Ensemble as they perform at the PHPS Fete. It will be another opportunity to hear some fantastic music as well as continue to build on the great links we have with our partner primary school. I am looking forward to attending.

NAPLAN Congratulations to Years 7 and 9 on the manner in which they approached and conducted themselves during the NAPLAN tests last week. The tests ran extremely smoothly and I thank all the teachers involved with organisation and supervision, in particular Mr David Leys, Head Teacher English (Relieving) who coordinated the enormous task.

VALID Trial Testing Pennant Hills High School has also been selected to trial new test items for the VALID Science testing program.

Years 9 and 10 will assist in trialling a number of potential test items as well as broadening their own scientific capacity. We look forward to a positive experience for our students.

Ross Warren Principal


P&C MEETING DATES FOR 2019

Term 2: 28 May, 25 June Term 3: 23 July (TBC), 27 August, 24 September (TBC)

Term 4: 26 October, 26 November - followed by AGM

7.30pm in the School Library

All parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend these meetings, which provide the wider school community with a forum for discussion as we work together with staff to sustain and further develop the best possible learning environment for our students.

The discussions are complemented by presentations from staff, focusing on various aspects of education and, in particular, what is on offer at Pennant Hills High School.

If any parents or caregivers would like to receive the agenda and minutes of the meetings, please email [email protected] to arrange.


Showcasing our school ensembles: Choir, Concert Band 1,

Concert Band 2, Junior Stage Band, Big Band, String Ensemble,

Year 12 Soloists and local primary school bands.

Wednesday 19 June 2019

Annual School Music Festival

Concert 1 - 5.30pm Concert 2 - 7.00pm

Entry: $5 donation per family Refreshments will be available for

purchase on the day.


GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD LEARNERS How Parents Can Assist

Pennant Hills High School’s primary function is to:

establish a harmonious social climate in which children can learn well

set examples of courtesy, reasonableness and fairness

hold expectations of courteous and civil behaviour within the student body

teach students how to conciliate over conflicts

encourage students to support their peers in a positive way

Junior students have recently been presented with the Good Friends, Good Learners brochure and spent time with their Year Advisers discussing positive relationships with their peers. Parents can assist by spending time reviewing the Good Friends, Good Learners brochure with your child and discussing how to effectively manage conflict when it arises in everyday situations.

Different types and causes of conflict can arise at school. These can range from disagreements and temporary falling-out with friends, to discourtesy and name-calling.

Sometimes adolescents do not know how to deal with conflict well, and a relatively minor situation can escalate to ongoing hostility, rivalry, group harassment and bullying.

If your child comes home upset about a situation of conflict at his or her school, you can:

Listen to the story of how this developed;

Be calm and supportive;

Acknowledge their feelings by letting them know that it is normal to feel hurt, sad, scared, angry, etc;

Help your teenager be specific in describing the issues: Who, What, Where, When;

Ask them for their ideas on how they might resolve this positively; and

Suggest that there are adults at school who could assist, such as the Year Adviser, School Counsellor

or Head Teacher Student Wellbeing.

If the situation persists, and is affecting your child’s attitude to school in a detrimental way:

Ask your child if you may contact personnel at the school to let them know there is a concern;

Ensure as far as possible that your teenager knows what action you are proposing to take and that he/

she agrees with it, and be guided by his/her response; and

Make an appointment with the appropriate personnel so that time can be made available for you to talk.

Unhelpful parent responses:

Ignoring your teenager’s response.

Becoming emotional and angry.

Advising your teenager to physically fight back.

Confronting the teenager who causes the conflict.

Confronting the family of the teenager causing the concern.


YEAR 9 ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOL WRITING COLLABORATION

During Term 1, students from Miss Morton’s Year 9 English class were given the opportunity to participate in an exciting creative writing collaboration with Year 5 & 6 students from West Pennant Hills Public School.

As part of a gifted and talented writing program run at the primary school, students were tasked with composing a short mystery story that would be published in an anthology and included in the school library.

So how did Penno help out? Our Year 9 students acted as editors for their primary school peers. Conversing via email with a Year 5 or 6 student, they read several drafts and provided valuable feedback to their buddy on characterisation, setting and plot. This week the WPHPS gifted and talented writing group coordinator, Ms Serene Lau, very kindly sent through a copy of the published short stories. The students from Ms Morton’s Year 9 English class who were involved in this collaboration thoroughly enjoyed the experience and were very excited to see (and read) the fruits of their labour!

Blurbs from WPHPS Magic, Murder, Mystery anthology:

“Hallow Road is a completely normal place. Almost. At the end of the street there lies a haunted house. It’s famous in the town for being spooky, but one kid decides to find out the truth. Meet Lukas.”

“Cold-hearted, destructive ad never-ending; the crime Theo witnesses will make a scare on his life. Will he make it through?”

“Sam, a cruel bully finds an invitation in his bag from someone he doesn’t know. He goes to the address in the middle of the night and finds a terrible surprise that changes his life forever…”

David Leys, Head Teacher English (Relieving)

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ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

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THANK YOU TO OUR P&C

The Pennant Hills High School Drama and Music Ensemble students and staff would like to acknowledge and thank the P&C for their ongoing support through the provision of funding late in 2018 to purchase a new drum kit for the Music Ensembles Program and some Megadeck for the Drama Studio.

The drum kit will be used during band practise and for various festivals throughout the year. The Megadeck was installed in the Drama Studio recently, and will be used as a seating platform for audiences who attend our theatrical events and by our Drama classes as an upraised area for class presentations and lessons in general.

We have the Music Festival scheduled for 19 June and a Year 11 Production scheduled for early Term 3, and so this equipment will be used and enjoyed by many in the very near future.

Our P&C at Pennant Hills High School has been a very generous benefactor of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) faculty at Pennant Hills High School and their support is greatly appreciated.

Janelle Dennis Head Teacher CAPA

TECHNICAL SUPPORT CREW TRAINING

Last Friday under the guidance of Year 9 students Emma and Isabelle together with former student, Byron, the following crew were trained in providing the light and sound technical support which is required at our various school festivals, events and productions.

They were: Beth, Gianna, Rebekah, Moe, Andrew, Charlie, Ellen, Jovan, Scott, Jackson, Shera and James. Some of these students bring previous experience to the crew and others are keen to learn new skills.

They were all very positive about their training and are very keen to put this into practice. We now have 18 students trained as the Tech Crew and they provide a valuable and much appreciated school service.

Janelle Dennis Head Teacher CAPA


SAMPLES: YR 11VA, TERM 1 2019 ‘Railways, Motorways and Roadways Drawing’


SPORTS SHORTS…

Athletics Carnival Congratulations to everyone who competed at the athletics carnival. It was a great day filled with running, jumping and throwing. A big thank you to all the teachers who ensured the carnival ran smoothly. Cheers to Miss Morton and Mr Banyai who manned the BBQ all day, and Mrs Austin who proved she is the best MC in Pennant Hills.

A huge shoutout to everyone who dressed up and showed great school spirit. This includes Hamish, Josh and Henry who all decided to wear bodysuits. Great commitment boys.

Soccer Congratulations to the Under 15s Girls Soccer team who were victorious in their match against Cheltenham Girls High School. Despite the inclement weather, the girls were victorious winning 3-0.

Unfortunately the Open Boys Soccer team were outplayed by Killara High School, being defeated 3-0. Congratulations on the great season you had and a big thank you to coaches Mr Gill and Mr Wilson for their commitment.

Knockout Sport The Open Boys Volleyball team played against Ryde Secondary College (RSC) winning the first set convincingly. Unfortunately RSC had the upper hand on the other 2 rounds leaving us with a loss.

The Open Girls Soccer team fought hard against Cheltenham Girls High School but were defeated in a competitive game.

Student Spotlight Lachlan and Ella It is always a pleasure to celebrate the successes of our students. Congratulations to Year 7 student Lachlan for becoming the U12 Boys Age Champion at Sydney North Swimming. Lachlan has continued his winning form recently achieving fantastic results at the All Schools Swimming Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park. Lachlan finished 1st in U12 50m Freestyle (27.43sec), 1st in U12 Butterfly (30.46sec), 1st in U12 100m Freestyle (1.00.56sec), and 3rd in U12 0m backstroke (33.63sec). An outstanding achievement.

Congratulations to Year 9 student Ella on her selection to the NSW State Basketball team. Ella will be travelling to Darwin to compete at the Nationals event. We wish her all the best.

Damien Schmitt Sport Coordinator (Relieving)

JUMBO RADDISH

Our Year 9 Agriculture students Elliot, Riley and Jack were delighted with the fruits - or should we say vegetables of their labour when they uncovered this enormous raddish.

They are eagerly awaiting to see what the remainder of their crop looks like in the coming weeks.

Congratulations on a successful harvest.

THE GIANT STEPS CHARITY BALL

Congratulations to Year 10 student Sarah and her sister Year 8 student Ella on their outstanding representation of Pennant Hills High School at the Giant Steps Charity Ball earlier this month.

The girls volunteered at the fundraising event which helps to raise much needed funds for children and young adults with autism. It supports the children, their parents and families - dedicating its aid to quality specialist education. They raised an astonishing $525,000.00.

Sarah and Ella worked hard until midnight speaking to guests, selling tombollas and helping with the silent auction. This year was Sarah’s third year and Ella’s second.

Well done girls on an outstanding effort for this worthwhile cause.

*** STELLAR PERFORMANCES ***


MEDICAL ALERT

Students who have been identified by their parent/caregiver as asthmatic must carry their own reliever puffer (e.g. Ventolin) at all times.

It is the parent/caregiver’s duty of care to ensure their child carries their

WOOLWORTH’S EARN & LEARN

Pennant Hills High School Special Education Unit is collecting Woolworth’s Earn & Learn stickers again!

Last year we were able to receive some great items thanks to your support.

Please bring in any Woolworths Earn & Learn stickers and put them in the boxes located in Student Reception.

Thank you for your support.


‘PENNO’ PRAYER MEETING

Mums, Dads and Grandparents, come and join us as we pray for Penno staff and students. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month during term from 9.00am to 9.45am. Please meet at Public Reception. Enquiries: Kate Colley on 0432 840 441

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS COMING EVENTS

Pennant Hills Public School Fete: On Sunday 26 May from 10.00am - 3.00pm at Trebor Road, Pennant Hills. White Elephant, books, games, international foods, entertainment and much more.

Pennant Hills High School Class of ‘79 40 Year Reunion: On Saturday 19 October at Pennant Hills Bowling Club from 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Contact Kay Moultrie (Chapman) on 0404 121 751 or email [email protected]

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Rotary Youth Exchange: the opportunity of a lifetime for young Australians currently in Year 9 or 10. Expand your horizons with a year on Rotary Exchange. Discover a different culture - www.rotaryyouthexchange.net.au

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Information sessions www.scce.com.au or 1800 500 051.

LATTITUDE AUSTRALIA Volunteering and gap year placements for U/25s - www.lattitude.org.au or (03) 9826 6266

Student Exchange Australia NZ www.studentexchange.org.au or 9997 0700.

World Education Program Australia (WEP) www.wep.org.au or 1300 884 733 or on Facebook (wepaustralia)

Australian Institute of International Understanding (AIIU) www.aiiu.om.au or 1800 174 407 - program costs apply.

Lions Youth Exchange Program for 17-21 year olds - www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye

STS Student Exchange www.sts-education.com.au or 1800 263 964

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia www.afs.org.au or 1800 023 982 RECREATION AND SPORTING GROUPS Oakhill Drive Netball Club Players Wanted: Junior players U7/8/12’s and Senior players U15/16—17/18—21’s. Please contact the registrar Leanne Scowen at [email protected] or 0412 561 114.

Northern District Hockey Association: Contact [email protected]. U5 - U9 ‘Minkey’. U11, U13, U15 Mixed Junior Comp and U17. Play on a world class artificial turf facility at Pennant Hills Park.

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club: www.wphcfc.net.au

Rugby Connect - Trytons: is a Rugby Union program developed for boys and girls with special needs between the ages of 5-17 years. The season is run by Sydney Junior Rugby with the assistance of the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Rugby. Contact Matt Kellahan [email protected] or phone 9323 3407.

Hills Hawks Softball: All ages 4-adult welcome - www.hillshawks.softball.org.au or phone Hazel - 0414 474 461

Pennant Hills District Cricket Club: (15 years and over) pennanthillscricket.com.au Registration enquiries: [email protected] or SMS 0450 226 158.

North Sydney Girls Cricket Association: www.nsgca.nsw.cricket.com.au/

Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Rugby League Club: www.pennostags.com. All ages.

Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Union Club: www.beecroftjuniors.com.au or phone Nicola 0402 677 180.

Cherrybrook Table Tennis Club: 0412 520 854 - Enjoy social and competition table tennis.

Sydney Zodiacs Youth Dragon Boat Club: www.dbnsw.org.au or [email protected] or 0410 655 764

Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Marching Band: www.gks.org.au or 9868 3289

Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra: for young musicians. Not-for-profit organisation. http://www.nsyo.org.au Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Strings Orchestra. Weekly rehearsals at Beecroft on Wednesdays.

2nd/3rd Pennant Hills Scout Group: 0408 121 690 (Greg Smithson) - Tuesdays (7-11) and Wednesdays (10-15).

Pennant Hills Girl Guides: Mondays - Guides (10-14) 5.30-7.30pm; Senior Guides (14-18) 7.00-9.00pm. 0438 284 592 (Fiona)

Hornsby District Athletics (children aged 4 - 17): Saturday mornings at Pennant Hills Park www.hdlac.org.au

Cherrybrook Athletics Club (children aged 5 - 16): Friday nights 5.45pm - 8.00pm www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au

Taiko Drumming (a blend of choreography, drumming, movement and music for everyone): www.taikoz.com

St Agatha’s Youth Group: for students from Years 7 to 9 - www.stagatha.org.au or 0409 847 208 (Laura)

West Pennant Hills Netball: www.westpennanthills.netball.asn.au/ or http://www.facebook.com/WPHNC ‘Netta’ 7 - 9 years; Junior 10 - 15 years; Senior 16 years and above.

Thornleigh Softball: All games played at Galston. Contact Sharon - 0407 442 402. www.thornleighsports.org.au/softball

Cherrybrook United Netball Club: Games played at Pennant Hills Park. Modified ‘Net Set Go’ (5 - 9) Friday evenings; Juniors (10 - 15) Saturday mornings; Seniors (16 - open) Saturday afternoons. Phone Keryn on 0412 693 224

Castle Hill BMX Club: Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill. Facebook: facebook.com/castlehillbmx President: Michael 0404 093 303. Email: [email protected]

Hornsby Junior Touch Footy: All games played at Foxglove Oval, Mt Colah. Girls 9s–17s; Boys 9s–15s. Information/Registration: hornsby.mytouchfooty.com

North Rocks Softball: Teeball, Modball, Softball - school terms only - 5 years to adults - social and competitive. Information/Registration: northrockssoftball.org.au or phone: 0406 852 851.

Asquith Netball: All skill levels welcome. Information Linda Wilton 0403 214 410 or [email protected]

Pennant Hills Netball Club: pennanthillsnc.nsw.netball.com.au


DISCLAIMER Advertisements in this newsletter are included as a community service or a source of revenue to offset newsletter production costs. They should not in any way be seen as an endorsement or recommendation by the school.

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS HELPERS NEEDED Foster families needed: Department of Family and Community Services - 8303 7644 Carers can be singles, couples, with or without children, and from any cultural background.

Foster carers needed: Key Assets NSW, a dynamic not-for-profit foster care provider - 8336 5700 Providing high quality and innovative family placements for children and young people with varying needs.

Volunteer with Easy Care Gardening: www.easycaregardening.org.au or 9983 1644 (Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai)

Bilingual Volunteers Needed: City of Sydney Meals on Wheels - For more information, phone 8512 4230.

Lifeline Telephone Volunteers needed: It’s never too late to make a difference … or to learn new skills. Join a team of volunteers on the crisis support line based at Gordon. Training is comprehensive and ongoing support is provided for all volunteer counsellors. More information: 9498 8805 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT Free adult Literacy and Numeracy classes - Meadowbank TAFE: 9942 3572. Reading, writing and speaking.

Free English courses for adult migrants - www.ames.edu.au: Classes at Hornsby, Chatswood and Eastwood.

English Classes - Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm during school terms. Cost $3.00 per week. West Pennant Hills Community Church, 41 - 43 Eaton Road, West Pennant Hills. Information and to register: 9872 4200.

The Kids Are All Right Website for parents of Australian teenagers. Go to www.thekidsareallright.com.au.

Tertiary Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Ex-Service Men and Women: Students selected on merit. Information and applications: www.avcat.org.au or phone 9213 7999 or 1800 620 361 (voicemail)

Jack’s Youth Café at Hornsby (run by Fusion Sydney North): 5 Jersey Street Hornsby (a short walk from the station). After school activities for students in a safe environment, Tuesdays - Fridays 3.00pm - 6.00pm. Phone: 9477 1110.

Ability Options: a FREE service helping people with a disability into the job that ’s right for them. More information: abilityoptions.org.au or contact Caroline Krix on 8811 1717 or [email protected]

Ability Links: supporting people with a disability, their families and carers to achieve their goals in life. For more information phone 8830 0768 or email [email protected]

Foster Care Association NSW: Advocacy, support and information for foster carers. www.fcansw.org.au or 4987 1847

Healthy Kids FREE Parent e-zine: important nutrition information and great recipes: www.healthy-kids.com.au

Enrol to Vote: If you are an Australian citizen who is 18 years of age or older, you must vote at all elections. Check if you’re enrolled at www.votensw.info, enrol to vote at www.aec.gov.au or phone 1300 135 736

Uniting Care Northmead: 8839 5107 - Workshops and counselling for parents. Phone for more information.

TOUGHLOVE: 1300 856 830 - Parents helping parents to deal with problems of unacceptable adolescent behaviour.

Parenting Education for Mums, Dad and Carers: www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/caparenting Information and education provided by NSW Health - Northern Sydney Central Coast.

Centacare Broken Bay: 9488 2523 - Advice and support for parents.

Depression Support Group: 1300 794 991. Hornsby RSL - first Sunday of each month. Run by Association of Relative and Friends of the Mentally Ill.

Parent Line: www.parentline.org.au or 1300 1300 52 - Free professional service 24 hours every day.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free confidential service 24 hours every day.

Mission Australia: 9480 2500 - Free case management and counselling support for young people and families.

Single With Children: www.singlewithchildren.com.au or 1300 300 496 Non-profit social group providing exciting activities for single parents and their children.

Sydney Single Parents: www.SydneySingleParents.org.au or 9634 7502 (Hills) or 9411 1858 (Northside)

Hills Family Centre: 8805 7288 - Workshops and courses for parents and families.

Wesley Mission Family/Youth Services (the Hills): www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/wesleydalmar/ or 8805 7288

Community Life Church Cherrybrook Life Centre: 9651 3534 - Counselling and parenting courses available.

Newcomers Club: www.sydneynewcomers.com.au - Social club for women, offering support and friendship.

NSW Health Free Dental Clinic for 12-25 year olds: 9687 2544 - High Street Youth Health Service, Harris Park.

Rotary Club of Thornleigh Farm Markets: Third Sunday of every month - 8.00am - 12.00noon - Phyllis St, Thornleigh

Christ Evangelical Centre of Australia Chinese Language School: 0410 613 814 (Jenny)

Cybersmart website: www.cybersmart.gov.au - Part of the Australian Government’s cybersafety program.

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au The Register collects and uses data to improve services for children and to research eye disease and disorders of vision.

Bedford College Play Sessions for children (0 - 5 years) and their parents/carers: Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am at 2 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills. Small fee includes morning tea for children and their carers. Bookings: 1300 174 174

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay: counselling, parenting and support groups. 9488 2400 or [email protected]

Our Space - Integrated Youth Service Hub, Eastwood: bringing together a variety of services committed to improving the wellbeing of young people aged 11–18 years. Information: www.ourspace.org.au or 9874 7458.

St Vincent de Paul Society: Interest free loans to low income families for essential household items. Phone 9477 5010

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