School Prefects - 2015 Kingsgrove High School Cnr Stoney Creek & Kingsgrove Roads (Locked Bag 5130) KINGSGROVE NSW 2208 Telephone: 9150 4416 Fax: 9554 3516 www.kingsgrove-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 1 Contents Principal’s report.......................................................... 3 School calendar........................................................... 5 FACULTY REPORTS: CAPA(Feature Faculty) ........................................ 7 - 14 Careers ............................................................. 37 - 40 PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION: P & C Meetings .......................................................... 5 Term Dates for 2015 ................................................... 6 Visit by Director ........................................................... 6 A1 Status Students – 2014 ................................ 15 – 18 Yr.9 Excursion to Western Plains Zoo ............... 20 – 23 Principal’s Gold Awards- Semester 2 ........................ 24 KHS House Champions – 2014......................... 26 – 29 Yr.7 Camp ......................................................... 30 – 36 School Accident Insurance ........................................ 44 Adrenaline Autoinjectors (EpiPen)............................. 44 OUR ADVERTISERS Amy’s Art School ....................................................... 18 NRMA Safer Driving School ...................................... 25 ENPAA ...................................................................... 25 School of Music and Arts ........................................... 43 Lynn’s Learning ......................................................... 42 2 New Deputy Principals It gives me great pleasure to welcome our two new permanent Deputy Principals. Mr Glenn Evans commenced on Monday, 3 November, and Mr Rick Turansky commenced on Monday 17 November. I would like to thank very publicly Ms Dracopoulos and Mr Nicolls for their leadership of their years, and the wonderful support they showed me on my arrival. In the remainder of 2014, Mr Evans will be the DP with responsibility for Years 7, 9 and 11 and Mr Turansky will be responsible for Years 8 and 10, and the Year 6 Orientation. Mr Glenn Evans Mr Rick Turansky Assessment and Reporting The school has now almost completed most assessment of Years 7 to 10. Teachers are now busily writing reports. I have had the pleasure of reading the Year 11 reports and final editing is underway. I hope these will be issued to Year 11 in the coming week. Year 11 are now starting to complete the first of their HSC Assessment tasks. I wish them all the best in their studies. Year Clearance This year we have introduced a new clearance process for each year group. Each week a different year group is issued with a clearance form, with all their subjects listed. Students need to complete clearance of all their responsibilities – returning texts and library resources, and any borrowed materials. All fees will also need to be finalised. Invoices were mailed out to all families who had any outstanding fees. I am most happy to support families with payment schedules, so please contact me at school on 9150 4416 if you have any concerns, and we can make a private and confidential arrangement. Last Day of School Students (and staff!) are looking forward to their summer vacation! We will be celebrating our annual “Speech Day” on Friday 12 December, 11am. Students’ reports will then be issued to students on Friday, 12 December, 2014. Students are to attend school in the last week, with classes concluding on Wednesday, 17 December, at 2.20 (as this is our sports day). Staff will be in attendance for the last two days, for the School Development Days, with the school closing on Friday 19 December. Organisation for 2015. Next year, Year 7 at Kingsgrove HS will be doing an integrated sports program. They will not be participating in grade sport. Instead they will complete their sports program during 3 lessons during the week, and on a Wednesday afternoon, Year 7 students will complete normal curriculum classes. A second change we are implementing is the time that Roll Call runs. Senior students who have �Period 0’ will start at 8.00 am. All students will then have Roll Call at 8.50 – 9.00. This is purely an administrative time. On Friday, week B we will continue to run our successful Welfare Mentor Program. Students will then commence Period 1 at 9.00 am, except Friday, B. I am concerned at the number of students who are regularly late to school, and who miss learning. Next year we will be commencing a new program of consequence for students who have unexplained lateness. Remember, Kingsgrove HS operates under a two week, cyclical timetable, with Week 1 always being a week A, and then Week 2 being a week B, and so on. We always start each term with a �Week A’. New individualised timetables will be issued to students on their first day next year. If you are going to be taking an extended vacation, and your child will be returning to school later than Wednesday, 28 January, the school needs to be notified in writing this term, of your proposed return date. Organisation and planning is now well underway for the first week of return in 2015. Next January: Monday, 26 Public Holiday January Tuesday, 27 School Development Day and staff training day. The office will January be open. Wednesday, 28 First day back for Years 7, 11 and 12. This is our usual January Wednesday sports day. As usual, Year 11 and 12 will complete classes at 11.55 am, the usual finishing time for senior students. Students will need to return a signed letter, on the correct proforma, stating they have parent / carer approval to leave at this time. Otherwise, senior students will be dismissed at 2.20 pm. Year 7 will attend timetabled classes, and will be dismissed at 2.20 pm. Thursday, 29 First day back for all other years (Years 8, 9 and 10). Normal January finish will be at 3.10 pm. Friday, 30 January All staff and students back into the new school year routine! Staff Changes Every year staff are successful in gaining transfers and moves to be closer to home, or take leave for a range of reasons. Other staff chose to retire or resign from the Department. I already know some staff’s plans and wish them all well for 2015. Next year I will publish a comprehensive list of staff changes. I know that we are already trying to fill four new permanent teaching positions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our students and their families, and staff all the very best for the holiday season and New Year. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Mr D. Melville Principal 4 December 28 Nov – Dec 4 2 3 4 12 15 17 18 – 19 Japanese Tour Group here P&C Meeting 7pm Year 6 Orientation Day (Year 7 – 2015) Year 12 Formal – L’Aqua, Darling Harbour Speech Day – 11am A1 Student Excursion to Wet n Wild Yrs 7, 9 & 11 Last day at school for students Staff Development Days KINGSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL uses publicity photographs in our local media and newsletters on occasions. Please contact the Deputies or Principal at the school if you object to the use of publicity photographs for your son or daughter. You are cordially invited to attend our P & C meetings throughout the year. The dates of the meetings are listed below. P & C MEETINGS FOR 2014 2 December The First P&C Meeting for 2015 is 17 February - all new parents welcome 5 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September Tuesday 6 October – Friday 18 December To present New Scheme Teachers with Accreditation Certificates Mr D Melville (Principal), Ms D Townsend, Ms T Nguyen, Ms F Gardiner, Mr F Flaviano, Ms Z Mustafa and Mr R Leonarder (School Director – Canterbury). 6 Creative Arts Faculty 2014 Congratulations to the staff of the CAPA faculty for their hard work across the year. 2014 has proven to be a most challenging, yet very rewarding time for all involved. As usual, the year has been highlighted by many examples of great work from the art rooms, and an abundance of performances from our music students, both in and out of the classrooms. Our feature performances “Wear It Purple Day” and “Showcase” Concert were big hits, with all performance events again featuring in 2015. The growth of the school choir and band groups has been very encouraging, and many thanks to Mr Cassis and Ms Fernandez for their leadership and organisation in this area of performance ensembles. Please enjoy the following visual representation of our subjects and many of our highlights this year, and thanks in advance for your continued support of these exciting initiatives in 2015. Ms M Dracopoulos Head Teacher 7 2014 HSC Visual Arts Body Of Work ... Congratulations to Darien LAW Year 12 for receiving an “Art Express” Nomination for his HSC Body of Work �Simple Cinema’ My work �Simple Cinema’ demonstrates how films possess multiple perceptions in regards to concepts. These ideas create emotional reaction that makes movies entertaining. They vary in each film and are shown in my work in a simplistic way.�Simple Cinema’ explores the idea of multiple insights in films shown through the multiple perspectives in the movie posters. I convey the perceptions in films where audience can experience how I feel in movies as they have the ability to establish an emotional connection. Darien Law Yr.12 8 Creative Arts Faculty Who’s who in the CAPA Staff ♫ Ms M Dracopoulos( Head Teacher CAPA)-teaches Visual Arts ♫Ms Babbage-teaches Visual Arts ♫ Mr N Cassis-teaches Music ♫ Ms Fernandez-teaches Music ♫ Ms A Ferla-teaches Visual Arts ♫ Mr I Wallace-teaches Visual Arts Our Subjects: Visual Arts , Design & Music Visual Arts builds an understanding of the role of art, in all forms of media, in contemporary and historical cultures and visual worlds. The subject serves to facilitate the interpretation of such information. It places a high regard on how students develop an informed point of view and encourages tolerance, diversity and empathy between students, teachers and others in the expression of different points of view. Visual Arts recognises the contribution that different kinds of knowing makes to understanding. It provides for the acquisition of both practical knowledge and propositional knowledge, and acknowledges the different sets of beliefs and values that condition understanding and practice. In Music, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding in performing, composing and listening to music. By singing, playing and moving, they learn music of different styles and from different times and cultures. They also learn to organise sound into musical compositions using concepts such as pitch, duration, and dynamics. Performance Programs we offer Orchestra Choir Rock Band 9 ART Benefits of studying Art Art education is vital for today’s world including the ability to allocate resources; to work successfully with others; to find, analyse, and communicate information; to operate increasingly complex systems of seemingly unrelated parts; and, finally, to use technology. Learning is an action process, and the arts allow students to take action, to do things, to make mistakes, to explore and search for answers. No other educational medium offers the same kind of opportunity. “Studying Visual Art, can…”  Allow you to express yourself creatively.  Build problem-solving skills.  Make you think and see in a way that everyday reality cannot.  Puts you in touch with other customs, heritage, society and civilisations.  Be therapeutic.  Convey knowledge, meaning, and skills not learned through the study of other subjects  Help you to describe things in detail and explore the use of words to better describe things. Boost Literacy skills.  Develop fine motor skills.  Add to your emotional intelligence. 10          Help you to make sense of the world. Develop intuition, reasoning, imagination, and dexterity into unique forms of expression and communication. Build thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and critical judgment. Add to your aesthetic literacy. Assist you to understand and appreciate others. Teach you about materials and processes. Assist you to integrate knowledge and “think outside the square.” Lead to a range of creative career options. Assist you to explore challenges and test out ideas. 11 Some possible career options…  Graphic designer.  Multi media designer.  Photographer.  Artist.  Furniture designer.  Gallery Director.  Gallery Assistant.  Illustrator.  Interior Designer.  Printer.  Screen Printer.  Architect.  Art Therapist.  Cartoonist.  Animator.  Museum Technician.  Hairdresser.  Set and props designer/constructor for theatre, films or TV.  Sign Writer.  Web page Designer.  Costume Designer.  Art Teacher.  Industrial Designer.  Fashion Designer. 12 MUSIC Learning to play a musical instrument offers a lot of benefits. Here are 5 reasons why 1. Playing a musical instrument makes you smarter Many studies have been conducted on the effects of music to the brain. Scientists say that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school than those who don't. It helps the mind to be alert and active eventually helping to sharpen the memory. 2. It teaches discipline Learning to play an instrument is like learning to speak another language and it can be challenging at times. One of the qualities musicians possess is discipline. You have to be disciplined in order to master playing your instrument. You have to set time each day to practice, practice and practice some more. 3. Playing a musical instrument relieves stress Music is one of life's simple joys; it helps calm the mind. 4. Sense of achievement If you're a beginner learning to play your first piece, it can be frustrating. But once you've mastered it, the satisfaction you'll feel is priceless. 5. Playing a musical instrument is fun There is no denying playing an instrument is fun, however it can be a lot of hard work. Once you get better at it, opportunities will arise for you to share your newly learned skill with your family and friends. Who knows, you may also consider playing professionally in the future. Playing a musical instrument opens up a lot of good possibilities that will surely enrich your life. 13 Junior Art Sculptures Year 7 and Year 8 Art students have been learning about various clay construction techniques including pinch pots and coiling in the Creepy Creatures and Under the Sea Units of work. Below are some amazing ceramic sculptures that have been created this year. 14 A1 status denotes that the student has consistently maintained excellent behaviour in all aspects of school life. Year 7 Acheampomaa Akosah Akangaroi Veronica Alessandri Adriano Alexopoulos Anna Attaalla Andrew Awada Adham Awada Alex Awada Sami Awada Tamara Balaghe Abbas Basevska Angela Bayas Benjamin Bolovinos Anthony Bray Larnie Breene Isabella Chekeir Zeinab Chen Coco Chisarlis Peta Chokr Abas-Mohamad Coull Adam Daher Aya Daher Mya Dakdouk Abbas Dellios Emily Di Giunta Angelo Dimakos Alexander Doan Daniel Eamens Tre El-Droubi Shareen El-Najjar Ali Eldroubi Lama Fares Laila Fokas Mark Fokas Nick Fong Leilani Gatt Sam Gazilas Christopher Giakoumis Lukas Giannaros Teya Gosarevska Viktoria Gray Vincent Haddad Travis Halikiotis Dennis Hamdan Ali Hammoud Esraa Hamze Zamie Hang Michael Haramis Dimitri Harrar Nabil Harrar Youssef Heco Jasmina Hijazi Ali Hijazi Hussein Hoang Anthony Hodgson Sam Huynh James Ingall Ashley Ioakimidis George Iordanidis Georgia Issa Lelian Kabbara Samih Kaddouh Lara Kalauni-Epati Loretta Karigiannis Katerina Katrakilis Patricia Katsiaras Leon Khochaiche Rouba Kobeissi Mohammed Kontos Spiro Kordi Michael Kotevski Michelle Krlevski Stephen Kuzmanovska Isabel Leone Zachary Leung Ellesan Lin Kevin Mackay-Taua Tamati Mahmood Mateen Mammadova Leyla Mansour Adam Margaronis Victoria Markoski Emily Markoulli Niki Meijome Matias Merhi Leila Michael Celina Mladenovic Jayda Mladenovic Natasha Mougios Natalia Mourad Mohamed Moussa Mariam Mu Joshua Nastase Eva Naumoska Isabel Naumovski Christian Naumovski Jimmy Nguyen Kerry Nikolovski Taylor Packer Edison Panagakos Dion Papazoglou Harry Passalis Khael Pejoski Jordan Petkovski Anna Petrovski Sebastian Purwa Joshua Ramadan Aaymon Richardson Joshua Ristevski Chris Rostankov Jessica Saad Ali Saad Jasmine Saad Mohammed Ali Sabra Mahmoud Samuels Tara Savva Emmanuela Sayed Joelle Shaw Kobie Sioris Samuel Sklavenitis Paras Stanalonis Carla Stavropoulos Kosta Stojkovski John Stokes Rhys Subia Dave Taleb Zahra Tang Eliza Tawa Leonie Trajkovski Jason Tran James Tsakiridis Donna-Marie Tsitsos Angelo Turner Angel Waata Kaitlyn Wehbe Youssef Wei Christina White Lachlan Wong Samantha Wu Tim Younie Carlie Zarkovacki Jovan Zhuang Jacky Zoras Nicholas 15 Year 8 Attaalla Anthony Awad Jordan Barakat Sarah Basevski Anthony Bernardo Sara Campagna Andrew Cartwright Thomas Chachnie Israa Chand Jason Cheikh-Hussein Ali Chen Esther Cheng Jennifer Chiu Vivien Choukeir Sarah Choukor Rayanne Chrysanthou Christopher De Gula Elbert Deng Jessica Egger Sam Emmanuelidis Mathew Farhat Daniel Finnie Imogene Fong Anthony Gao Kate Gao Shuhan Garrido Tahlya Ghunaim Belal Giakoumis Mariah Gil Johnnier Haidar Manar Haidar Mohammad Haramis Arthur Herlihy Ashleigh Hijazi Jasmine Ho Bobby Huang Brittany Huang Kelly Isaacs Hannah Iskandar Wilhelmina Issa Tamara Issa Yasmin Jin Wesley Johnson Matthew Judge Patrick Karanfilovski Angelina Karigiannis Georgia Karnib Madlene Kartambis Jordan Kazan Mariam Khodr Nadima Kilua Luka Klazoglou Arianne Kutty Tamika Lai Derek Lai Jason Lake Kieran Lam Charles Leung Roydon Leung Sarah Li Tony Li William Lithgow Joshua Liu William Lopez Tahlia Luong Jimmy Luong Michelle Mahfoud Ali Maikel Anas Majed Maysa Majstorovic Adam Margaronis Natasha Mcvay Nicholas Md Jahed Merhi Houssain Morunga Teetu Mourad Ahmad Nguyen Kenny Nguyen Kevin Oe Daniel Pakalani Samuel Pakari Jeremy Palamo Summa Papadoniou Dimitra Paul Ayiesha Peccolo Analisa Phillips Kay Poynter Renton Pratley Jacob Rachid Sarah Rachid Yasmine Rana Ayushka Rapaea Cracknell Tiana Reece Benjamin Ristevska Emilia Safa Tarek Senol Adem Shah Shaun Short Daniella Sin Clara Sleiman Ali Alakbar Smith Hayley Tan Andy Tang Alex Tang Tsz Ho Theocharous Gabriel Tsang Jacky Westerby-Coates Sophia Wong Ming Wu Amanda Wu William Yaman Aaliya Yau Dennis Yeum Matthew Yin Shirley Younis Mahdi Zdravevski Alexander Zhang Steven (Wanghao Zhang Vincent Zheng Shaun Year 9 Abbas Ibrahim Aberin Darwin Joshua Anagnostis Annalise Andonoski Jordan Atanasovski Daniel Avgerinos Paris Bavcangiovska Britney Bazzi Ali Belikova Julia Bogdanoski Jasmina Bowling Blake Brohier Shauna Burns Grace Cai Tania Cao Kevin Chand Sonia Chen David Chen Henry Chen Royce Cheung Daniel Chokr Eman Dai Sharon Dang Antony Dbouk Nadine Deng Carrie Diep Kenny Dimitrioski Christian Emerton Lauren Erceg Srdan Fardos Ahmad Fares Caroline Frew Laura Garrido Isabel Giannaros Ross Goodwin Danni Grant Sarah Haidar Fadel Hammoud Hussein Hammoud Maha Haragly Jasmine Hijazi Mariam Huang Leon Ingall Mitch Iona Hudson Isaacs Jake Issa Ali 16 Jamleoui Hassan Jouni Nour Jury Isabella Kan Megan Karagiorgas Sophia Karout Aymon Klazoglou Christopher Kondylis William Langer Kaitlyn Lawrence Stephanie Li Jack Li Nicole Li Tony Li Vincent Lissikatos Stephanie Luo Kelly Mahfoud Sophy Mahfouz Hussein Malik Jamie Mangini Tegan Mansour Khalil Mcdeed Matthew Mehdi Ali Mehdi Ali G Mehdi Hadi Merhi Mohammad Michael Hope Michailides Katherine Miller Brittany Miller Sandon Mohanna Nadean Morris Ashleigh Mousselmani Leanne Najib Sabrene Nguyen Alan Omar Zakariyya Parliaros James 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Giakoumis Jeannie Gosarevska Emilija Haddad Trent Hage Ali Mohamed Halkias Nikita Hall Daniel Haramis Anthony Haramis George Harrar Jasmina Hatton Jonathan Hijazi Olivia Huang Carmen Huang Charles Huynh William Iskandar Winston Issa Abdul Jovanovski Jason Jovanovski Justin Kan Aidan Kereama-Thomas Rakaihautu Kokoftopoulos Luke Kondilis Vasilis Kotevski Michael Lardner Mick Law Felix Lei Arthur Leung Gabriel Li Hengwen Li Sandy Li Simon Lo Vicky Lynch Harley Majstorovic Michael Malik Jemma Matthews Eliza Morad Zeinab Moussa Fatima Nasser Houda Nasser Sabrina Naumoska Emily Nawaikabakaba Naomi Nettey Akeneta Nguyen Aaron Nixon Alexander Pakari Terangi Pan Lawrence Papadopoulos Sophia Papazoglou Nicholas Pattison Miranda Pejoski Michael Pitsiniagas James Portokalis Jonathan Psaros Georgia Rachid Mariam Saeed Ali Safa Fatima Sayed Hussein Sioris Jamie Stojanovski Jonathan Stojkovska Rebeka Sukamto Juwinter Tabacchi Adam Tamai Destry 17 Tang Pansy Theocharous Harrison Trajkovski David Trpcevska Christine Tsirigotis Briana Tu Wilson Tucci Kaitlyn Vassiliades Andrew Veleska Gloria Vertsonis Savannah Wang Helen Watts Ewan Wei Wendy Zhang Andy Zhang Huajie Zheng Janine Zhong Benny Zoras Georgiana Year 11 Acharya Purvil Actypis Alexsia Akdeniz Deniz Akil Ahmad Al-Asadi Jinan Albino Lisa Andonoska Emily Apostolovski Alana Athanasakis Aria Au Jason Auelua Feuu Awada Miriam Bui Angelina Chan Justin Chang Jiang Lily Cheng Xi Choukor Ali Christison Phoebe Christy Cici Chu Kelly Dai Henry Daskalopoulos Alexi Dib Jonathan Dirani Hussein Droubi Rim El Chagraoui Zeinab El-Droubi Mohamad Erdogan Leyla Eskander Mark Faraj Larra Fares Nadia Fazzari Michael Feng Xin Lin Ghassah Ahmed Ghunaim Layla Haidar Lauren Hamad Kassem Hammoud Ali Hammoud Amira Hammoud Baraa Hammoud Fadel Hatzidakis Dimitra Hijazi Mahmoud Hijazi Nour Huang Jay Ibrahim Salem Jaiswar Ravi Jomaa Mariam Kaddouh Karim Kassira Fatima Khalil Taylor Khan Brendan Kontos Elly Korent Gustav Kotobalavu Talei Kuzmanovska Emily Li Kelvin Liang Tina Liang Yongda Liu Carmen Madabushi Vishal Maki Jessica Malifa Siota Maric Daniel Masalkovski Nikola Mcewan Jasmine Mehdi Melissa Mehdi Rayan Mehdi Rianne Mladenovic Michael Naji Hussein Neverly Amylia Ng Brendan O'Keefe Shannen Oustambasidis Jenny Panayi Kristopher Poynter Caitlin Rachid Layal Ramadan Tahira Rangiuira O'Neil Rechwan Jacinta Reslan Mohammed Ristevska Kristina Ristevski Calvin Rizk Rene Rizk Rita Rong Edward Saade Ikbal Sayed-Hassan Hussein Semenkov Kristian Spaseski Daniel Spaseski Jamie Tai Briony Tai Caitlin Taki Blaze Tan Wei Sen Taoube Hoda Taua Shanaia-Montel Todd Jay Tohovaka Shannon Tohovaka Tane Toubi Bassam Townsend Brooke Tua Brenton Vasilevski Mikaela Wang Alan Wang Limi Weatherall Shaun Wei William Wihbe Tala Wong Kevin Kuen Wai Wu Qihao Xar Emily Yan Wan Yang Guangtao Younis Hassan Zeng Kenneth Zhang James Zhao Kirstin Zhuang Tony 18  Free trial lesson ！  Free catch up missed lessons ！  20% off for your third child ！ Amy is a professional and a very experienced art teacher now with over 15 years of teaching specialized art and drawing lessons for children. Students will be taught the basic skills of drawing and cartoon design right up to professional sketching and painting. Children’s future intellectual development will be improved with these life long skills. Please feel free to contact Amy on 0405 356 708 Killara Bexley Riverwood Oatley 19 Year 9 Excursion to: During term 3 Year 9 Students stayed in the wild under the stars at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. The exciting ZooSnooZ sleepover program is operating from the Zoo’s Billabong Campsite, with accommodation in canvas tents located around picturesque billabong in the Zoo’s Australian wildlife area. Students learned the importance of conservation through an immersive bush camping experience, which included close encounters with iconic Australian wildlife as well as informative and educational walking tours. Students saw a number of Australian and Asian species including the koala, emu, quokka, Siamang ape and Sumatran tiger. Students were inspired with the wildlife and environment. Highly enjoyed and recommended by all students who attended this magnificent experience. Ms Awadalla 20 At the Education Centre Campfire Fun 21 Ali and Daniel Britney & Rayan Mitch, Cameron and Lachlan 22 Ali and Daniel Britney & Rayan Special Moments Mitch, Cameron and Lachlan Tony and Darwin 23 24 Let the Every Nation Performing Arts Academy enable your child to reach their fullest potential! We provide weekly group lessons in vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums & dance. We would love to see your child develop their craft by providing a nurturing & supportive environment. We are taking enrolments for 2014 with a special offer-Enrol in 1 discipline and do other classes for free (dependent on class size) Call Danisha now on 0423 386 271 or visit www.everynation.org.au/sydsouth/enpaa 25 The winner of the annual KHS House Shield is…….. 1. 2. 3. 4. BURRIMUL= 4610 Kardella = 4489 Arinya = 4374 Warrigal = 4334 Congratulations to Burrimul! The House Captains of Burrimul Brooke Townsend and Mohammed Reslan will be awarded the shield at our annual Speech Day. This is the closest scoreboard in Kingsgrove High school’s history since the inception of the House system three years ago. A big thank you to all of the students at KHS for their ongoing school spirit. Attendance at carnivals and house colours continue to grow every year because of our fabulous students. Also, the countless house points received in the classroom for students’ hard work in class is to be commended. Thank you to all the staff for supporting the house system, awarding points and wearing house colours with pride. The biggest thank you os for the most amazing house captains for 2014, they have been a pleasure to work with and participating in the City 2 surf with these amazing students was definitely a highlight of the year. Their assistance and support in everything we do in our school has been phenomenal. They are true leaders and amazing ambassadors for our school. Best of luck in 2015. Go KHS! Penny Karanasos House Coordinator 26 Ms. Attenborough & Ms. Harvey show their school spirit Kardella girls 27 Best Dressed at the Swimming Carnival KHS House Captains crossing the finish line together at City 2 Surf 28 Celebrations, medals and school spirit at City 2 Surf House Captains 2014: Larra, Leyla, Jasmine, Aria, Feuu, Jess, Brooke & Mohammed with Ms. Karanasos 29 On the 22 -24 October our wonderful teachers Ms. Karanasos, Ms. Moors, Mr. Taverne and Mr. Croucher took us on an amazing journey to Gosford for camp. The Year 11 Peer Support leaders Brooke, Emily A, Emily K and Caitlin also took part in this trip to help support 72 Yr 7 students. Once we arrived we settled in and headed straight for our activities. One of our first activities was bushwalking and teamwork initiatives. We had to work together in order to get across some fences and stand together on a wooden plank. We also learnt how to light a fire using a first aid kit. Our next activity was the high ropes course, it didn’t seem that high but once you are up there it is a different story. We had to communicate with our partner for our safety and it ended with a flying fox. As we had finished the girls were all kicking and juggling a soccer ball. Ms Karanasos was waiting in a tree on the high ropes course, so we threw the ball up to her and she showed us her mad soccer skills. She was actually juggling a soccer ball on a tree plank. Pretty cool! On our first night we had a series of game challenges One of the hardest games was climbing under and over a table without touching the floor, Caitlin Poynter our Peer support leader was the only one to achieve this. Mr. Taverne had a very impressive bruise. Also, not many of us slept that night, we were just way too excited. The next day activities included abseiling, rock climbing, raft building and the flying fox. The students in group 3 got to throw Ms. Karanasos, Ms Moors and Emily our peer support leader in the water…..hilarious. That night after dinner we had a disco night. The �dance off’ with Ms. Karanasos was great fun and dancing the night away. We all slept pretty well on the second night as we were so tired. The giant swing was so much fun, flying through the air 15 metres high. Then sadly it was time to head home. On behalf of all the students we would like to thank our amazing Year Adviser Ms.Karanasos and the teachers Ms. Moors, Mr. Taverne and Mr. Croucher for taking time away from their families for us. Also a big thank you to all our instructors and the fantastic Yr 11 peer support leaders. Thank you for everything you have done for us. From Leonie Tawa and Christopher Gazilas 30 Peer Support Leader Perspective on Camp In Yr 11, now Yr 12, there are not many people who can say they attended Yr 7 camp twice! The four of us (Emily A, Emily K, Brooke and Caitlyn) were lucky enough to spend three days with amazing teachers and Yr 7 students reliving our camp days. Raft building on Day 1 with Group 1 was definitely a highlight. It was very entertaining to watch everyone paddling their own rafts which slowly began to fall apart in the water. What started out as a race was abandoned and the retrieving of raft pieces began. The first night activity was also a memorable experience as the battle of peer support leaders (plus two beautiful Yr 7 boys) vs the teachers was on!!!! During a night full of difficult challenges which tested our mind, strength and coordination skills. Both students and teachers achieved challenging tasks. It was a great night of cheering and applauding each other and we all bonded. The peer support leaders along with the two extraordinary Yr 7 boys took out first place and the teachers a measly second place. The excitement of camp led to sleepless nights especially since our cabin was next door to the boys cabin. Over the course of the next two days participating in activities such as challenge ropes, the giant swing and flying fox more strong bonds were made between both students and teachers. The fun that was had was evident on the bus ride home there were many sleeping heads against windows as the trip came to an end. Brooke Townsend and Emily Andonoska Peer support leaders Emily K, Brooke, Ms. Karanasos, Caitlyn, Emilly A 31 Group 2 raft building with Mr. Croucher Group 3- High ropes 32 Group 1 with Mr. Taverne Group 2 with Mr. Croucher 33 Group 3 with Ms.Moors Alex on the giant swing 34 Group 3 working as a team Lunch time with the girls 35 Group 1- Holding the ropes for the giant swing Eliza, Donna and George on the high ropes course 36 Career and Subject Specific Information Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship Closes 12 January With financial need and commitment to working in rural Australia. $10,000 per year of study. http://ramus.ruralhealth.org.au/about CSU New Equestrian Centre Wagga Wagga http://news.csu.edu.au/latest-news/agriculturalscience/animal-and-veterinary-science/new-equestriancentre-to-benefit-region#.VFHMdDSUe8A Qantas Indigenous Careers Program School Based Traineeship Year 10s apply for HSC program in aviation working one day per week. http://www.maxima.com.au/qantas-careers/ Commonwealth Bank Indigenous School Based Traineeships Year 10s apply for HSC Program with finance working. Receive Certificate II in Business. http://www.maxima.com.au/bankingYcareers/commonwealthYbank Green Army Programme Aged 17 to 24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields on projects 20 to 26 weeks. Visit http://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army The Northern Sydney Institute Information Sessions Bachelor of IT (Network Security) 5 November, 6.30pm, Meadowbank Campus Building P, Level 4 Bachelor of Hotel Management 11 November, 4.00pm, Ryde Campus, Building A, Level 5 Floristry Information Session 11 November, 6.00pm, Level 5 Auditorium, Building A Ryde Campus http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/About/News/EventList.aspx The Northern Sydney Institute New Film and TV Courses Complete two qualifications in one year. http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/About/News/Item.aspx?NewsId=357#sthash.fkEbyJ6j.dpuf Tractor Free Design Workshop 22 November The Hub, Sydney, 101 William Street, Darlinghurst Learn techniques for getting into graphic design. http://www.tractor.edu.au/inspired-design-free-workshop/ Video Tractor Online Courses Study graphic design flexibly . Visit http://vimeo.com/105731985 37 Academy of Interactive Entertainment VET in Schools Program NSW HSC program in Certificate II in Creative Industries (3d Animation Foundations), Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology (Game Programming Foundations) & Certificate III in Media (Game Design Foundations). http://www.aie.edu.au/vet-nsw Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day and Scholarships 17 January, 10:00am to 12:30pm 815 - 825 George St Level 2, Sydney http://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/ Endeavour College of Natural Health Scholarships Visit http://www.endeavour.edu.au/scholarships Sydney Dance Company DancED DancED connecting teachers and students to leading professionals in the dance industry, providing opportunities and role models in the dance industry. Visit http://www.sydneydancecompany.com/danc-ed/ Big Day In IT Careers Conference 2015 Years 9 to 12 want to find about careers in technology. 12 March 2015, Charles Sturt University Convention Centre, Pugsley Place, Wagga Wagga 30 April, Great Hall University of Newcastle http://acsfoundation.com.au/bdi/ UTS Ignite Assisting Refugee Entrepreneurs From a refugee background? Achieve your business potential. Be connected with organisations that provide small, interest free or low interest loans and business advice. http://newsroom.uts.edu.au/news/2014/10/entrepreneurial-spirit University of Canberra New Bachelor of Film Production Learn about the sets, the shoot, sound design, effects , screenwriting, directing actors, editing. http://www.canberra.edu.au/futurestudents/course-details/bachelor-offilm-production Australian College of Applied Psychology New Bachelor of Social Work Study 4 year degree in Bachelor of Social Work and if you exit early at end of second year, graduate with an Associate Degree of Human Services. http://www.acap.edu.au/news-container-/acap-bachelor-of-social-work2015/ Billy Blue College of Design January Open Day 17 January, 10.00am to 2.00pm 46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo Contact 1300 851 245 or info@billyblue.edu.au http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events/sydney/sydney-od-jan 38 CATC Design School Sydney Open Day 17 January, 10.00am to 2.00pm 46-52 Mountain St Ultimo Discover careers in Graphic Design, Interior Design and Photography. Contact: 1300 661 111 or enquiries@catc.edu.au http://www.catc.edu.au/events/open-days-andnights/sydney-events/saturday-17th-january-2015-open-day JMC Academy New Song Writing Course Apply now. Starts February 2015. http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/News/2014-10-17/JMCAcademy-launches-Songwriting-course.cfm National Institute of Dramatic Art Summer Courses http://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses?near=SYDNEY Agrifood Careers and Rural Skills Australia Website http://agrifoodcareers.com.au/home.php?id=1 How to Become a Naturopath Australian Institute of Applied Sciences information on alternative medicine called Naturopathy. http://blog.aias.com.au/index.php/careers/how-to-become-anaturopath/ GENERAL University of New England On Campus Accommodation Applications for on-campus accommodation at UNE in 2015 are now open. Room rates for UNE’s catered accommodation have been reduced to $199.50 with the exception of Mary White and St Albert’s. http://www.une.edu.au/campus-life/une-accommodation/colleges Skills Road Choosing the Right Career Top Tips http://www.skillsroad.com.au/news-events/news/all-news/october-2014-(1)/choosing-theright-career-top-tips#.VEYGGCKUe8A Open 2 Study Study courses at your own pace. Many study areas. https://www.open2study.com/ TAFE Illawarra 2015 Career Guide Visit http://www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au/course-and-careers/course-browser 39 UNSW Changes to the AAA Scholarship For students with highest ATAR (not including bonus points). No longer require school Principal's nomination. https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_al_search_detail.display_scholarsh ip_details?p_scholarship_specific_id=1 Southern Cross University Main Round Scholarships Closes 20 December Apply online. Visit http://scu.edu.au/scholarships/index.php/14 EARLY ENTRY, ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS University of Canberra Faculty of Arts and Design Portfolio Entry Pathway Alternative entry into creative undergraduate courses. Students submit 6 to 10 pieces of work. This can include, creative writing, drawings, illustrations and visual art, photography, film or animation, design or multimedia project . Portfolio workshops on 13 December 2014 and 17 January 2015. Contact portfolio@canberra.edu.au http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/attachments/pdf/2015-Portfolio-Entry.pdf GAP African Conservation Experience Gap Year Program Projects in South Africa for 2 to 12 week placements for 17 years plus. Wildlife conservation and management, marine conservation, veterinary work, community projects . http://www.conservationafrica.net/Gap-Year-Students RESOURCES Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service Career Resources Pathways in the industry, practice aptitude quizzes, occupational videos, and more. http://www.aatinfo.com.au/Career-Resources/Career-Services/National HSC The School for Excellence Mastering the HSC Program 15 November (University of Sydney) 9am to 5pm 23 November (University of NSW), 9am to 5pm students studying Year 11 or 12 in 2015. $10 donation to charity on the day. Contact 1300 364 173 http://www.tsfx.com.au/?hsc-program=mastering-the-hsc JobJump Pty Ltd takes no responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of this information. The user shall verify the accuracy and completeness of the information, in addition to the suitability of any particular product or services for the user's needs and the needs of your students/clients. JobJump Pty Ltd does not recommend or endorse any particular products, services, courses or providers. Please note that information contained in this newsletter is provided by third parties and is not verified by JobJump Pty Ltd and may be used by the user at their own discretion. 40 41 42 Magic Sounds” take enrolments for Piano and singing classes for children and adults of all ages. Individual and small group classes are available. Piano Classes: at each program level the classes include: theory of music (reading, writing, comprehension of music notes and signs). Students will learn to play various styles of music, such as favourite musical songs, classics, jazz, rock, pieces. Combined classes: piano and singing skills. Students enjoy the experience of playing the instrument and singing. Singing classes: singing classes include: theory of music, solo and group singing techniques, breathing techniques. Special programs: Training for AMEB exams (music craft, musicianship, practical exams) For High school students—training for HSC Syllabus All inquiries please call Natalie at 0415 971 915 Or e-mail : magicsounds@hotmail.com.au Info: www.magicsounds.com.au 43 The school carries accident insurance for any accident or injury occurring to any of its students, for any school-related activity. All parents will find that their monthly invoices contain a request for $5 to fund this accident insurance, for the whole school. If a claim needs to be made, please do so by accessing the website: http:www.pandc.org.au/ then look for insurance under the services toolbar. Adrenaline Autoinjectors (EpiPen) The Department of Education and Communities has announced that all government schools will receive a general use adrenaline autoinjector (an EpiPen) for their first aid kit. This does not replace the need for parents to continue to provide the school with an adrenaline autoinjector and ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis signed and dated by their doctor when their child has been diagnosed with anaphylaxis. Instead the general use adrenaline autoinjector is intended to be used if:    An undiagnosed student has an anaphylactic reaction at school There is a misfire of the adrenaline autoinjector that has been prescribed for a student A student requires further adrenaline autoinjector to be administered after his or her own adrenaline autoinjector has been administered. Please contact the school on 9150 4416 if you would like further information in relation to this matter. 44
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