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T4 Week 6 Week Starting 13 November
Friday 17/11/17
Year11/12 – Assessment Task – Ancient History Year 10 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – Pass Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling
T4 Week 7 Week Starting 20 November
Monday 20/11/17
Year 10 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – Marine Studies Excursion
Tuesday 21/11/17
Year 10 – RAW Excursion –Selected students Year 9 – Peer Support Training
Wednesday 22/11/17
Year 11/12 – Studies of Religion Essay
Thursday 23/11/17
Year 11 – VSA HSC Workshop Year 11 - PDHPE Task RAW – EALD Excursion EALD Excursion Stage 4 Maths Enrichment Program
Friday 24/11/17
Year 11 – Merit Assembly Year 11/12 – Assessment Task – Modern History Year 9 – PASS Excursion – Premiers Sporting Challenge RAW- EALD Excursion
T4 Week 8 Week Starting 27 November
Monday 27/11/17
Year 11/12 – Assessment Task –Bus. Studies Year 10 – Snorkelling Excursion
Tuesday 28/11/17
Zone Presentation Day
Wednesday 29/11/17
Year 11/12 – Biology Task Year 10 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling P&C Meeting – 6:00pm
Thursday 30/11/17
Friday 1/12/17
Year 11/12 – Assessment Task – Chemistry Year 11/12 – Assessment Task – Senior Science Year 10 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling
T4 Week 9 Week Starting 4 December
Monday 4/12/17
Year 11/12 – Assessment Task – General Mathematics Year 10 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 9 – PASS Excursion – Ten Pin Bowling Year 7 – 2018 Parent Information Evening 2
Tuesday 5/12/17
Year 6 into 7 Transition Day
Wednesday 6/12/17
Year 10 – Sports Assembly audience Year 7 – Sports Assembly audience
Thursday 7/12/17
Year 10 – Online safety in schools Year 9 – Online safety in schools Year 8 – online safety in schools
Friday 8/12/17
Year 8 – Merit Assembly Year 7 – Merit Assembly
Year 12 Purple Year 11 Olive Year 10 Blue Year 9 Red Year 8 Green Year 7 Orange
Thoughts from
the
Principal
Term 4 is steadily disappearing. HSC examinations are
over, students are entering their final assessment
phases of each course. Year 11 have commenced their
HSC course and Year 7 have almost completed their first
year at high school. It is a busy but very productive time.
STUDENT CELEBRATIONS: We look forward to seeing
many of you as we celebrate your child’s academic
improvement and success at the semester Merit
Assemblies. These important events also showcase
student leadership and creative and performing arts.
Letters will be sent home inviting you but please keep
the secret as your child doesn’t know they are receiving
an award.
NEW PLAN: Our new school plan 2018-2020 is shaping
up well and we value your input in this process. Thank
you to those parents who took time to complete a Tell
Them From Me survey recently. There will be more
opportunities for your input at the upcoming Merit
Assemblies and the Year 7 2018 Parent Information
Evening.
HOSPITALITY TREAT: Staff were thoroughly spoilt this
week with own resident High Tea. Staff booked in and
were attended to by our Year 11 Hospitality class.
Savory and sweet treats and cups of tea made for a very
pleasant morning tea. Definitely restaurant status.
Thank you to Mrs Parr, Mrs Williamson and the students
for such a fabulous experience.
PARENT BULLETIN Term 4 Week 6, 2017
Address: 2 Gibsons Road, Figtree NSW 2525 Phone: 02 4271 2787 Email: [email protected] Fax: 02 4271 6626
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UNIFORM UPDATE: Following a review of the Figtree
High School uniform with our staff, student leaders and
the P&C, we have decided to make some changes to the
current uniform for 2019.
We think everyone in the school community should
have the chance to provide feedback and suggestions
about the new school uniform. During Term 1 next
year, there will be a number of opportunities for you to
have your say. We understand how busy you are, but
any contribution you are able to make to our decision-
making would be greatly valued.
Please keep an eye on your email, our website,
Facebook page and newsletters for opportunities to
have your say.
Enjoy reading this edition of our latest news.
Mrs Karen Burke
Principal
PBL Core Values
WEEK 6: Learning
Be on time for your next class
WEEK 7: Safety
Play approved games only in the
Playground
WEEK 8: Learning
Move quickly back to the classroom at
the end of the break
WEEK 9: Respect
Be at the canteen only to buy for
yourself
Deputy Principal
Report
Student selected for NSW Youth Constitutional
Convention
Well done to Hayley Maynard Khourey from Year 11
who recently attended the New South Wales
Constitutional Convention that was held at NSW
Parliament. A keen legal studies student, Hayley used
her knowledge to complete a written application on the
constitution, the need for change and the requirement
for our elected representatives to be Australian
Citizens. Hayley was selected from students across the
state and represented the school at this convention.
We are very proud of her achievement.
Year 11 into Year 12
We are currently working to support Year 11 students
as they transition into Year 12. Assessment schedules
have been distributed for all courses and assessment
requirements have been explained. Some students are
opting to change their program of study to include only
10 units in the HSC year. It needs to be stressed that
students are able to study more than 10 units and UAC
will use a students best 10 units in the calculation of the
ATAR for university entrance. The only compulsory
subject in the ATAR calculation is English.
During week 5 students in Year 11 were interviewed by
selected staff members to develop a HSC Success Plan.
The areas that were covered in these plans will included
programs of study, recreation and work balance as well
as areas for development. These plans will be revisited
through Year 12 and adjusted according to students
goals as they work throughout next year. The school is
also in the process of surveying outgoing Year 12
students on their use of the senior study area this year
and we are also looking to get input from the current
Year 11 students as we look to redevelop the senior
study area to cater to students learning needs. We will
outline the year ahead for at the Year 11 into 12
students at a Parent Information Evening on Monday
November 13 starting at 6pm. Parents are encouraged
to attend this important evening so that we can keep
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you informed of the support and procedures that will be
in place for your child next year.
Week 5 Onwards
It is important that parents are aware that we are
currently in the assessment and reporting period that
makes up a part of Term 4. While Year 11 reports have
been distributed, students have now entered their Year
12 courses and all subjects will have assessment tasks in
the last few weeks of term. Similarly for students in
Year 7 to 10, it is important that students complete all
set work to the best of their ability so that they achieve
the best results possible.
I look forward to celebrating the success of students
with parents at the merit assemblies that are held at the
end of this term.
Mr Glen Trethewy
Deputy Principal
Deputy Principal
Report
YEAR 12
2017 HSC Examinations for Figtree High School students
finished on Tuesday 7 November. Throughout the
month‐long exam period all students presented
themselves in a professional and focused manner, with
examiners specifically commenting on their positive
attitude, politeness and focus during a challenging
period. As a school, we are tremendously proud of our
Year 12 students and the effort and application they
have applied to their studies throughout the entire HSC
course. We know that their dedication to their studies
and the ongoing support offered by school and their
families has ensured they receive results that are truly
reflective of their abilities. Congratulations to the 39
students who have received early entry offers from the
University of Wollongong this is an outstanding
achievement. We look forward to hearing about many
students receiving offers from a range of Universities
following ATAR results. The Figtree High School
community wishes Year 12 students every success in
their individual journeys to post‐school destinations.
UNIFORM
As the weather warms up it is a timely reminder to
parents of the need for all students to wear full school
uniform. Some students have been wearing runners to
school, which is in breach of our uniform policy. School
shoes need to be black leather lace up. This is a
Departmental requirement due to Health and Safety for
our school site. Please do not let your child wear
incorrect footwear to school. Sports uniform is to be
worn on sports days only. On other school days when
students have PDHPE, they are required to change at
school into their sports uniform.
ILLAWARRA ZONE BLUES AWARDS
Figtree High School had the pleasure of hosting the
Illawarra Secondary School Sports Blues Presentation
on Tuesday 14 November. Congratulations to the
students from Figtree High School who were recognised
for their outstanding achievements on the sporting field
at this ceremony.
Ethan Ball Year 9 AFL
Teagan Williams Year 8 Athletics –Track
Blake Barklay Year 10 Athletics –Track
Sam Rada Year 11 Baseball
Matthew Calder Year 12 Cricket
Cameron Lodge Year 11 Cross Country
Jarrod Buick Year 11 Gymnastics
Jake Sheppard Year 11 Hockey
Emily McKinnon Year 11 Hockey
Lauryn Neto Year 12 Netball
Zac Lomax Year 12 Rugby League
Phillip Cancar Year 10 Soccer
Luke Miners Year 9 Tennis
Colin Sharman Year 12 Volleyball
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Lauryn Neto - Netball
Colin Sharman - Volleyball
Special congratulations to Mrs Tanja Markham for being
an outstanding Sport Organiser at Figtree High School.
The large number of hours, energy and enthusiasm she
invests every week overseeing school sport ensures all
students at our school have the opportunity to succeed
on the sporting field.
Ms Johanna Clifford
Deputy Principal
Languages Faculty
Report
We welcome Mrs Karyn Evans who is replacing Mr
Simmonds in Term 4.
In 2018 each language student from Years 8 onwards at
Figtree High will have access to the Language Perfect
website. This comprehensive online resource allows
students to practise relevant vocabulary and structures.
Teachers will be able to monitor students’ progress and
set homework using this website. Access to Language
Perfect is now available as an app, so students will be
able to use their mobile phones or iPads to practise
anywhere, anytime!
Congratulations to the following students who excelled
in the NSW Language Perfect Competition:
Elite Nina Graovac (Year 9)
Gold Connor Ryan (Year 9) Holly Wyatt, Jake
Broadhead, Rhys Cleary (Year 8)
Silver Grace Siminski, Learna-Rose Elton,
Michelle Graham, Paige Gibson (Year 8)
Credit Alyssa Parks, Caleb Rajaratnam, Ethan
Ball, Isabella Thew, Maxine McEwan (Year
9) Halie Josephson, Hannah Sheridan,
Jayden Betts, Lachlan Wilkinson, Luka
Odak-Flanagan, Reuben Dembele (Year 8)
Bronze Talysha Thickett (Year 9) Chloe Jovanoski,
Connor Bique, Ethan Thickett, Jamie
Micallef, Jasmine Bosilkovski, Marina
Kyriacou (Year 8)
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We are impressed with the dedication and enthusiasm
displayed by the vast majority of our language students.
Those who achieved particularly well in Term 4 were:
French
7U Audrey Napper, Mikaela Kokkin, Lucy
Creed, Kassandra Persinidis, Elisha Pickett
7I Amber Cheesewright, Alibenjamin Bazzi,
Regan Smith
7N James Robson, William Sunderland, Paige
Taylor
7L Anastasia Sekuloska, Ebony Edmonds,
Jeyda Iseri, Alice Coleman
7E Mackenzie Thew, Zachary Hockey, Hafsa
Ali, Breana Walsh
7G Zane Howarth, Scarlett Jones, Jett
Mulrooney
German
8M Liam Smith, Jessica Buffett, Daniel
Petrevski
8E Aiden Grbevski, Kobie Kokkin, Holly Wyatt
8B Chloe Jovanoski, Michelle Graham, Tessa
Baldock
8R Samuel Daykin, Learna-Rose Elton, Declan
Goodsell
8T Philip Gjorgjioski, Zali Moore, Darby Ball
French
8I Paige Gibson, Marina Kyriacou, Kynan
Baes, Bailey Craft
8Y Nina Graovac, Luka Odak-Flanagan,
Jasmine Bosilkovski
Year 9 German
Sarah Neufeld, Alyssa Parks, Isabella
Thew
Year 9 French
Bree Vavros, Connor Ryan, Kasey Welsh
Year 10 German
Taylor O’Connor, Sarah Azam, Grace
Taylor
Mrs Patricia Dive
Mr Peter Simmonds
CAPA Faculty Report
“I LOVE WOLLONGONG BECAUSE…” PANEL
PROJECT
Over the past two weeks budding photographers from
Figtree Public School, Figtree Heights Public School and
Nareena Hills Public School have participated in the “I
love Wollongong because…” panel project at Figtree
High School.
Under the guidance of Figtree High School Photography
students; Ryan Sheridan, Daniel Jacques, Krissie Skavelis
and Clara Lazova (who successfully participated in the “I
love Wollongong because…” panel project earlier this
year) students have learnt how to successfully use a
DSLR camera to capture quality images of their local
environment and have also learnt a variety of
Photoshop techniques to enhance their images.
This exciting project was created by the Wollongong
Youth Centre and Wollongong City Council to celebrate
the photographic skills and talents of young people in
the community.
The exhibition opens Friday 15 December 2017 at 4pm
and will run until 16 March 2018.
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Students learning Photography skills at Figtree High
School
Left: Work by Katie Ransley
Right: Work by Fletcher Moss
2017 ILLAWARRA COMBINED SCHOOLS
INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVAL
The Figtree Community of Schools Band, featuring
Jamie Noble, Ben Gollan and Bailey Craft, perform at
the 2017 Illawarra Combined Schools Instrumental
Festival hosted by University of Wollongong.
Three of our fine musicians, Ben Gollan (year 9), Jamie
Noble (year 9) and Bailey Craft (year 8), performed with
the Figtree Community of Schools Band on Wednesday
24th of October at the University Great Hall as part of
the program for the 2017 Illawarra Combined Schools
Instrumental Festival. Supported by Mr Malouf and Mrs
Murphy, they made an outstanding contribution to this
band and enjoyed the experience immensely. We look
forward to more opportunities for this band to get
together and perform. As they come from a variety of
schools in our Community of Schools, it is a fantastic
networking opportunity for young musicians.
Both Jamie and Bailey played excellent solos and Ben
held the band together brilliantly on the drumkit. Thank
you to Mr Greg Costello from Figtree Heights Public
School for his partnership and organizational skills in
this project.
Mrs Alicia Szoboszlay
Head Teacher CAPA
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VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM - LEGACY WEEK
As part of Figtree High School’s Volunteering Program,
the following Year 9 students proudly represented our
school community by selling Legacy Badges in
Wollongong Mall on Thursday 31st August.
Abby Murada, Jarni Goode, Ellie Rada, Amythest
Player, Claudia Stiff, Keller Filson.
Their contribution helped Legacy continue to assist
approximately 65,000 widow(er)s and 1,800 children
and people with disabilities Australia-wide, with
essential services such as, counselling, special housing,
medical, advocacy and social support.
These student’s efforts will also assist Legacy nurture
children’s education, by contributing towards their
school fees, books, uniforms, and recreational activities
to aid their self-development and confidence.
Ms Sue Clifford and Ms Judy Markham
VICTOR CHANG AWARDS RECIPIENT
Madison Gruevska received the prestigious Victor
Chang Science Award on Thursday 16 November, at a
ceremony held at Figtree High School. One Year 11
student is selected to receive this award for their
achievement in Science.
Madison is a dedicated and conscientious young woman
who displays both a natural aptitude in the sciences and
an extremely strong work ethic. She has an enquiring
mind and a genuine interest in understanding the world
around her. Madison always strives to achieve at the
highest level, modelling a highly commendable level of
application.
Madison has demonstrated a broad knowledge and
understanding of scientific concepts, she is a confident
leader in practical situations and her ability to recall,
process and communicate information effectively is
exceptional.
Through her pursuit of academic excellence Madison
has achieved outstanding results in her Preliminary
Science courses, having achieved first place in both
Chemistry and Biology and second place in Physics.
These results reflect her commitment to learning and
passion for science, attributes that will assist her during
her Higher School Certificate, and in pursuing a future
career in a scientific field.
Mr Ben Hudson
Head Teacher Science
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H17/79849
Year 7 Vaccination Update
Adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program
In early 2017 parents/carers of Year 7 students were asked to provide consent for their children to receive three doses of HPV vaccine in the NSW School Vaccination Program.
Most* Year 7 students who have received two doses of HPV vaccine are considered to be fully vaccinated and do not require a further dose.
This change is based on recent international studies that show for children aged 9 to 14 years of age, two doses of HPV vaccine provide the same protection as three doses, as long as the second dose is given at least six months after the first dose. Based on this evidence, the World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends a two-dose HPV schedule, and this has already been adopted in comparable countries (i.e. the UK, Canada, the United States and New Zealand) and is now being adopted in Australia.
In 2017 Year 7 students were given the second dose of HPV vaccine at least six months after the first dose to accommodate the urgent roll-out of the Meningococcal W Response Program to Year 11 and 12 students. Year 7 students who have received only one dose of HPV this year will be offered their second dose in 2018. Parents/carers whose children were vaccinated in 2017 but who still wish for their child to receive a third dose of HPV vaccine can access a free dose from their general practitioner (GP).
* Students with significantly impaired immune systems are still recommended to have three doses of HPV vaccine. Parents of these students should make arrangements to complete the vaccine course with their GP or by calling their local public health unit on 1300 066 055.
More information is available on the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/hpv or by calling your local public health unit on 1300 066 055.
NSW Ministry of Health
ABN 92 697 899 630
73 Miller St North Sydney NSW 2060 Locked Mail Bag 961 North Sydney NSW 2059 Tel. (02) 9391 9000 Fax. (02)
9391 9101 Website. www.health.nsw.gov.au
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