Winter Term Wrap Up Jane Ferris: Principal’s Report

Our latest mufti day certainly put the cold weather at bay with students and staff rugged up in PJs and dressing gowns. Thank you to the prefects for organising this event, generating so much good spirit in the school. With more winter fun, the first Friday back will be a Christmas in July mufti day along with our fellow Peninsular Community of Schools, to raise money to support Fight on the Beaches a local charity for cancer research. Congratulations to our dancers and musicians Firstly congratulations to our year 7 and 8 dancers for their performance of “Transylvania Mania” in the Northern Beaches Dance Festival. They have also had the privilege of performing in the Sydney Dance Eisteddfod at the Opera House where the students took out the accolade of Highly Commended. Their dancing and teamwork have been quite extraordinary under the direction of Mr Kim Peade. Also thanks to Ms Fiona Gudmunson and Ms Aimee Gundry for assisting at these events.

Secondly, congratulations to our amazing instrumental ensembles which have been participating in the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival. On Sunday evening the audience from the broader community were hugely impressed at the high quality and musicality from the Symphonic Band, especially consider-ing the youth of our members. This Symphonic Band also played at the Opera House last Thursday - feed-back from parents is that they were stunned by the magnitude of the sound. Thank you to Josh Hughes and Martin Hardy for these events. Next term the Orchestra will also be performing in the Opera House. What wonderful opportunities for our students.

27 June 2017

Principal: Jane Ferris Website: www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu

Deputy Principals: Rachel Fleming, Sharon Behringer & Sarah James (Rel) Email: Pittwater-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PITTWATER HIGH SCHOOL

BE RESPECTFUL ASPIRE BE RESPONSIBLE

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’ REPORT Rachel Fleming, Sharon Behringer and Sarah James (Relieving)

Reports Semester 1 reports for the junior school will be published to the student/parent portal this week. Conversations could include celebrating success and considering ways of continuing to grow as a learner. Year 8 into 9 Subject Selection Evening Last night we had a very successful Year 8 into 9 subject selection evening where students and parents were given an outline of the process of choosing three electives for Stage 5. Head Teachers presented information about the twenty eight subjects that are available for student expression of interest. A reminder to Year 8 students that they need to enter their Expression of Interests into WebChoice by Thursday 29 June at 5pm. Andrew Fairley gave an extensive presentation on cyber safety which will be emailed to Year 8 parents later today. Year 12 Trial HSC examinations Year 12 Trial HSC examinations continue in the hall this week and we have very positive feedback from the examination supervisors. They have commented on how well prepared the students are and how focused they are in the exams. Although the early Trial is daunting for students it does provide the opportunity for students to focus on their major works in the break or to have a relaxing holiday before their final term of school. It also provides teachers with the opportunity to have a whole term to focus on areas that need improvement and to work in a settled environment without interruption. Year 11 camp Congratulations to students and teachers on a valuable camp to Point Wolstoncroft , which included the mandatory Crossroads program and a variety of activities including kayaking, bushwalking and swimming. A huge thank you to Year Advisor, Carol Roulston and to the staff members who attended, Carolyn Samojlowicz, Nick Johns, Aimee Gundry, Lara Griffin, Andy Cornish and Meg Winter. Year 10 subject selections Thank you to Year 10 students for completing their subject choices for the senior school. Pittwater always aims to satisfy the choices of most students and we are always available to discuss any issues with subject lines. Year 7 into 8 subject selection A reminder for your diary that there will be a Year 7 into 8 subject selection evening on Monday 24 July at 6pm in the school hall.

Last day of term Friday 30 June

Year 8 to complete Expression of Interest by Thursday 29 June

All students to return to school in full school uniform and shoes Tuesday 18 July (week A)

Year 8 to complete subject choices between 21 - 27 July

Christmas in July Mufti Day Friday 21 July

Year 7 into 8 subject selection evening Monday 24 July 6pm

NAIDOC Celebrations Friday 28 July

Prefect Induction ceremony Tuesday 1 August

Commendation assemblies Thursday 3 August

CALENDAR - Term 2. Week 10

Warringah Zone Athletic Results 2017 Age Champions Placings Dylan Fawle 12yrs boys 1st Brienna Mathieson 16yrs girls 1st Talia Dunning 13yrs girls 2nd Oskar Warner 14yrs boys 2nd Melissa Turner 12yrs girls 3rd Richard Charlton 15yrs boys 3rd Placings Dylan Fawle 12yrs boys (1st long jump & 200m, 2nd 100m) Banjo Leslie 12yrs boys (3rd shotput & discus) Melissa Turner 12yrs girls (1st discus & shotput) Olivia Hives 12yrs girls (3rd 80m hurdles) Angus Hives 12yrs boys (3rd 80m hurdles) Noah Peacock 12yrs boys (2nd 200m) Ella Cummings 12yrs girls (3rd 200m) Ema Maguire 12yrs girls (2nd 200m) Bailey Thompson 12yrs girls (3rd 200m) Alexander Bonomi 12yrs boys (2nd shotput) Talia Dunning 13yrs girls (1st discus & javelin, 3rd shotput) Jaxson Humphries 13yrs boys (1st javelin) Bianca Raffin 13yrs girls (3rd shotput) Cooper Clinton 13yrs boys (2nd 800m) Jacob McNicol 13yrs boys (2nd 200m) Maddison Binding 14yrs girls (1st 200m & 2nd long jump) Oskar Warner 14yrs boys (1st high jump & shotput, 2nd discus) April Cozens 14yrs girls (3rd javelin) Byron Grant 14yrs boys (3rd shotput) Chloe Shepherd 14yrs girls (2nd shotput) Isabelle Monty 14yrs girls (2nd 800m) Alexander Pate 14yrs boys (3rd 200m) Lexi Harrison 15yrs girls (1st 800m & 1500m) Mikala Stonell 15yrs girls (1st discus & 3rd shotput) Filip Mijakovas 15yrs boys (1st discus, 3rd shotput) Richard Charlton 15yrs boys (2nd 800m & 1500m, 3rd 80m hurdles & 400m) Sarah Rodgers 15yrs girls (3rd 1500m) Alisa Van Der Kwartel 15yrs girls (2nd javelin) Brienna Mathieson 16yrs girls (1st long jump, triple jump, 80m hurdles, 100m, 200m & 2nd high jump) Joachim Kockemoer 16yrs boys (1st shotput) Zoe Bryant 16yrs girls (3rd shotput) Ionae Mascal 16yrs girls (3rd 80m hurdles) Jonah Marlin 16yrs boys (3rd discus & shotput) Glen Sands 16yrs boys (2nd triple jump & 3rd lomg jump) Jordyn Hess 17+yrs girls (2nd javelin, 3rd shotput & 800m) Bethany Pate 17+yrs girls (3rd 200m) Relays 12yrs boys 4 x 100m relay 1st (Dylan Fawle, Noah Peacock, Keanu Bowman, Angus Hives) 13yrs boys 4 x 100m relay 2nd (Jacob McNicol, Cooper Clinton, William Collinson, Ryan Fitzgerald) 12yrs girls 4 x 100m relay 2nd (Bailey Thompson, Ema Maguire, Ella Cummings, Elani Crichton) 14yrs girls 4 x 100m relay 1st (Maddison Binding, Emily Berry, Portia Stevenson, Jacqueline Lane) 16yrs girls 4 x 100m relay 2nd (Brienna Mathieson, Stephanie Forster, Arshae Pukeroa, Jessica Hilder)

* Top 2 placings at zone ensure qualification for the regional carnival at Homebush on 24/25 July.

書道 –

Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative script or handwriting. It is called shodō (書道) in Japanese.

The Year 11 Japanese Beginners class learnt about calligraphy equipment and techniques, then used a brush or

fude (筆) with black ink or sumi (墨) to create their own calligraphy masterpieces. You can see some of their

works in progress below.

Colleen Lustig

Pittwater High School recently presented ‘Popstars’ the 90’s jukebox musical spectacular. It was written by Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo, with music selections by Isaac Hayward. This musical is an Australian piece arranged by David Spicer Productions. It includes a ton of throwback songs from the 90’s, a large talented orchestra, energetic cast and crew.

The production dates were from Sunday 26 March, 1pm - the Matinee, evening performances on the 30 and 31 March, 1, 6, 7 and 8 April, 7:30pm at Pittwater High School, Mona Street, Mona Vale.

It is boyband vs girl-band in this hilarious musical that takes you in time to the 90's. Packed with pop smash hits by artists such as The Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, MC Hammer and many more.

Its high school, where ‘Mark’ played by Alec Farrow is madly in love with his girlfriend, queen bee, ‘Shannon Van de Witt’ played by Nina Griffiths. When Shannon learns that pop band impresario, Simon Austin played by Max Straetemans, is the surprise judge at the State Talent Show, she dumps him for her chance at fame.

Mark is devastated. His garage band buddies plan for revenge, changing the style of their grunge band to a boy band to snatch the Talent Show title from Shannon’s ‘Candy Girls’.

Personally, I loved the fun, upbeat energy. It was enter-taining to watch the characters sing, dance, fight, scream, plot and party. The whole atmosphere was exceptional. The songs were very well known and popular, prompting the audience to sing along.

When there was a funny joke or embarrassing moment, the audience laughed hysterically. The group perfor-mances were amusing to watch, while the solo songs were heartfelt and emotional. The way each character voices meshed with the brilliant band made the emotional atmosphere convincing and alluring for the audience.

Taking into consideration and acknowledging that this was an amateur production, the talent was exceptional with some pitch perfect vocals that made for a very engaging performance. It was an uplifting, comical and highly entertaining. Every single participant, including the cast, ensemble, the band and crew worked to-gether uniquely in a variety of ways, giving it everything they had. The cast worked cooperatively with each other and there we no forgotten moments, or interrup-tions.

No doubt, there are all sorts of morals and direct messages running through this story, but one was prevalent, ‘don’t underestimate people’ evident particularly when a shy ‘Charlie’ played by Emily Fogarty auditions for the ‘Candy Girls’ and unexpected-ly blows them away.

My most favourite performances, was the ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ and the finale ‘You Get What You Give’. The movement was big, loud and full of energy. The cast was synchronised and the music was rocking! Stage sets were limited and basic, nothing too elaborate. It included low budget background digital images and a reversal painted display. This added just enough information so the audience could understand the setting. Posters, lockers and fairly lights were just some of the props used to create appropriate scenes.

The costumes were authentic and defiantly representa-tive of the 90’s fashion/style. The lead characters costumes were bright with a variety of changes. The ensemble costumes were colourful and vibrant. The ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’ scene had individual and youthful outfits, indicative of teenager style at the time. Whereas, the ‘Let’s Get Loud’, salsa scene, had the entire cast on stage wearing red and black flamboyant attire, which added to the saucy mood.

Lighting was used appropriately, spotlights focused on solos, coloured lights for dance scenes and dimmed lights for set / prop changes. The Orchestra was located below the front of stage, facing the audience. The music could be heard throughout the venue and was immensely engaging. The microphones were clear, although there were delays and glitches at times. The actors handled it professionally and continued the scene as if nothing had happened.

The ‘Brains’, (production mangers) Deb Meyers, Claire Yeomans, Nick Northey and Luke Plant contributed tire-lessly with extraordinary dedication. The cast moved about and spoke their lines seamlessly. There were no apparent pauses or stumbles. The overall presentation was youthful and relevant to the 90’s era.

Pittwater High School’s interpretation of ‘Popstars’ was to add humour wherever possible. A funny moment was when Shane played by Isaac Hogarth posed like a girly teenager dreamily twirling his long hair around his fore-finger. The seductive dance between the two male leads Blake Williams and Isaac Hogarth also had the crowd cracking up. It was not one aspect, but a combination of all, including costumes, lighting, sound, orchestra, choreography, set design, that made this ‘Popstars’ production a huge success.

The performers visibly enjoyed their roles, which was expressed on stage. This enjoyment was immensely engaging, I am sure the enjoyment was due to the huge goal that was achieved by all involved. The audience was captivated and left feeling pumped and wanting more.

The cast were very close, forming new friendships, working together that added to the energy in every performance. They are interested in dancing, singing, acting and theatre which has brought them together forming new relationships. As one cast member mentioned ‘they will forever be a musical family’.

Anaya Lyndon-James

This winter holidays…

KEEP WARM

AND

READ A GOOD

BOOK!

There is a great selection of eBooks available for loan over the school holidays.

Over 1300 titles, completely free!

Avoid boredom! Exercise your brain and develop your imagination!

Some of our latest eBook titles

Access our eBook collection using the instructions on the next page…

Remind Me How This Ends (Gabrielle Tozer)

Where the World Ends (Geraldine McCaughrean)

Release (Patrick Ness) Night Swimming (Steph Bowe)

Ballad for a Mad Girl (Vicky Wakefield)

The Blue Cat (Ursula Dubosarsky)

Frogkisser! (Garth Nix) Goodwood (Holly Throsby)

The Road to Winter (Mark Smith)

The Fail Safe (Jack Heath)

Being part of the band program at Pittwater High is a very fun experience. One of the best things about it is the stage band. There are two stage bands at Pittwater High school; The Junior Stage Band and The Senior Stage Band. Once a year The Senior Stage Band goes to Port Macquarie where the Big Band Blast is held. This event is run over a total of 3 days (Friday night till Sunday afternoon). The Big Band Blast opens up great opportunities for young thriving musicians On the Friday we arrived early evening and went and watched some bands, got dinner and had a jam outside the glass house. This jam let students as young as 11 years old to play with some of the most professional musicians. What made this jam even better is that it was run by the one and only Ed Wilson and John Morrison. This also let the younger musicians improvise in front of an audience while still having fun.

We woke up nice and early on Saturday morning excited for the action packed day ahead of us. The day started with an early breakfast at the local cafe. Then we came back to the caravan park to jump on the bus and go to Panthers which is a local club that hosted The Big Band Blast. Our Senior Stage Band went to watch Judy Bailey's Jazz Connections followed by our performance in the auditorium. The rest of the day we watched some of the other school bands. The last day of The Big Band Blast for 2017 awoke us on the Sunday morning. We went to the festival/parade where we marched the streets of Port Macquarie playing our instruments loud and clear. This was followed by the workshops in the glass house run by John Morrison and Denis Dablazio. This concluded our trip to Port Macquarie and concluded The Big Band Blast for 2017. David Jackson Year 9

Pittwater High's Symphony Orchestra entered the Sydney Eisteddfod on Wednesday 31 May. The Orchestra performed three pieces. The first piece they performed was titled Egyptian Legacy composed by Soon Hee Newbold, orchestrated by Carl Rylund. The second piece they played was Inspirato da Vivaldi composed by Tim Shackleton. They ended their session with a bang as they played an exciting piece called Espana Cani Composed by Marquina Narro, arranged by Albert Wang. All their efforts led to a Highly Commended being awarded. This was an outstanding result given that the orchestra was competing in the highest orchestra level against Meriden, Knox, Fort St and North Sydney Girls High Schools. Also, the orchestra recently heard that they have been accepted, after an audition, into the State Instrumental Festival at the Sydney Opera House. Maddie Piesley (Violin)

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS/CARE GIVERS!

2017

COMMENDATION ASSEMBLIES

Will be held Term 3, week 3

Thursday 3 Aug. Years 9, 10 & 11 - Period 1 @ 9am Thursday 3 Aug. Years 7 & 8 - Period 2 @ 10.10am

All parents & caregivers are welcome to attend Pittwater High’s 2017 Commendation Assemblies in the school hall.

Look forward to seeing you there!

The Pittwater under 14 rugby league team put in an outstanding performance at the recent Buckley Shield Gala day in spite of a number of experienced players being unavailable due to injury. They won two games against Hunters Hill (10-6) and Cammeraygal (20-14), lost one in a close encounter with Asquith Boys (6-10) and had a 12 all draw with the much-fancied Balgowlah Boys after leading all game and only drawing in literally the last play of the game, to narrowly miss the finals.

Our captain, Oskar Warner, showed his representa-tive class and as chief playmaker, created plenty of opportunities all day for his team mates. He showed plenty of courage in attack and defence, even though he was carrying a bruised sternum injury. Forwards Nate Bakon and the “Big B”, Byron Grant ran and tackled strongly all day while the effervescent Will Allen at five-eighth, consistently probed defences with great effect. Jackson Humphries scored two excellent tries on the wing, proving that he deserved a starting spot. Jordan Inkster was superb at hooker/dummy half while Ezra Pukeroa from year 7, easily coped with playing up a year, winning the admiration of his team mates, particularly when he scored a crucial try against Asquith Boys. Cooper Clinton and Ethan Gilliard also made some good contribution.

The team were a pleasure to coach on the day and did Pittwater High proud. Coach: Mr Dailhou

Careers News

Parents/Carers: Please don’t hesitate to contact me via phone or email if you have any questions. Years 10- 12: Please check department emails regularly for jobs/courses/etc. I am always available in the Library Careers Office if you need to discuss any plans. Look out for the University Open Day Flyer following the ‘careers news’. Years 10- 12: last year’s University Admission Centre, (UAC) books and UWS course booklets are available now in the Careers Office if students would like a copy. Also, this year’s ACU and UTS course booklets are available too! For LOCAL JOBS: browse the Manly Daily, especially Wednesdays and Saturdays and checkout www.seek.com.au for more jobs. Year 10: Careers Lessons this term, once a fortnight. We will be: Careers Expo activities; the Year 10 Careers Expo on 11 May was informative for

those who attended Workplace Safety Career Testing Using the ‘Job Guide’ book Subject Selection Creating our own ‘careers expo’ to present to year 9’s! YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 STUDENTS: Please log onto The MHSCareers website-Pittwater High School subscribes to this website which

advertises current careers events. To login: use “Pittwater” then password “water”. You can also register for email alerts! The “Calendar” is great info!

Also, we have created the Pittwater High Careers website, please have a look and

encourage students to register!! J.Bates, (Careers Adviser) 99994035 EXT 128 jocelyn.bates@det.nsw.edu.au

Newcastle University Careers Adviser’s Day

16 June 2017

HIGHLIGHTED COURSES

Podiatry-ATAR 73.55, (median 86), (3 years), 98% success rate re job prospects

Oral Health Therapy-ATAR 87, (median ATAR-91.7), (3 years), 96% success rate

re job prospects, (pathway to Dentistry)

Exercise and Sports Science-ATAR 75.2, (median 81), (3 years), 94% success

rate re job prospects

Creative Industries-ATAR 63.2, (median 72.9), (3 years), generalist degree for

those interested in broadcasting/community arts and culture/design/exhibition

management/film-making/writing and communications

Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, (No advertised ATAR but approx. 94

with a median of 98), (5 years), 98% success rate re job prospects

Pharmacy-ATAR 79, (median 89), (4 years), good outcomes for job prospects,

especially in regional areas!

Newcastle University has a very similar feel to the Northern Beaches. The

Ourimbah Campus on the Central Coast is nice, bushy, and not too far from

home!

Manly Warr ingah 20 1 7 Seme s t e r Two

Jun i o r Bask e tbal l Compe t i t i on s

Start in week two of term 3!

To enter a team use MWBA website link: http:www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=288472

C A N T E E N N E W S

Volunteer Shifts for June

Monday 26 Karen Maguire, Anggi Moore

Tuesday 27 Fiona Griffith, Georgia Bramham

Wednesday 28 Giovanna Graziano, Ange Torres

Thursday 29 Suzanne Humphreys

Friday 30 Alison Turner, Sharon Grainger, Jo Huxtable

T e r m 3

Volunteer Shifts for July

Monday 17 Student free Day

Tuesday 18 Taryn Atkins, Rustanti Oetojo

Wednesday 19 Lara Floyd, Ramona Pukerla

Thursday 20 Margaret & Peter Woods, Joanna Cartwright, Sheridan Fermia

Friday 21 Chris Marshall, Petra Godfrey, Kathleen Crawford

Monday 24 Anggi Moore, Need Volunteers this day

Tuesday 25 Belinda Martin, Need Volunteers this day

Wednesday 26 Michelle Mills, Jade Warner

Thursday 27 Sheridan Femia, Suzanne Humphreys, Bindi Hooghuis, Irina Lindley,

Friday 28 Sue Nicol, Jen Masters, Simone Davis

We now have Lasagna & Mac & Cheese available - please see the specials board for what is on each day.

The Jaffles (or toasties) are a big hit with the students. We are offering “Create Your Own" if they order

before school. There are many options available, the students just need to ask.

Pizzas are on Mondays & Fridays.

Sausage Rolls are on Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays

We are having Pizza Panini’s on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

In Term 3 there will be soups available.

Everyday there is a variety of foods available starting at $1.50 for garlic bread up to $6.50 for the beef

nachos. The muffins, quiches, slices, salads, wraps, bakes, pastas, rice dishes are made here at the

canteen. All made with love and care.

Volunteers - Please contact the canteen on 9979 6968 if you are unable to make it in.

We have unearthed the best dance, drama, circus and vocalists- including school spec soloist’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9ZH0xdvhCE, Bobby is truly amazing.

Our dancers combine students from Creative and Performing Art High Schools both state and private across Sydney. The orchestra combines current and former students from the Conservatorium of Music,

with professionals, our flautist plays with the London and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, who in turn are mentoring our high school musicians who are all AMEB grade 8+. The musical conveys a message of resilience- being yourself, not changing who you are and developing self confidence.