Achieving excellence in a caring creative environment
12th August 2011
Term 3 - Vol: 1
From the Principal
Best wishes and congratulations year 12
Our focus on academic rigour and excellence has been
demonstrated this term through the outstanding
individual works and performances of our year 12
students over these couple of weeks. Our school is
considered a benchmark of excellence in Creative and
Performing Arts by HSC examiners and teachers at
other schools . Our teachers are extremely talented and
I know students and families appreciate their hard
work and dedication. Congratulations teachers and
students for the Vocal Evening, Dance evening and
Art Exhibition.
The University of Western Sydney as sponsor of
ARTEXPRESS has chosen Laura Wingrove as the
recipient of the UWS Digital Media Award for her
2010 work entitled “The good wife‟s guide”. Laura
received $1000 in prize money and a certificate. We
are all very proud of her. To mark Laura‟s
achievement, the university presented a cheque to our
school for$1000. This money goes towards fostering
young artistic talent.
For families of HSC students this can often be a trying
time. All students have teacher mentors and our new
counsellor Ms Emma Ryan is available to talk with
students and families on strategies to alleviate stress.
We welcome Ms Ryan to our school. Mr Lionel
Schoolman retired last week and we wish him well in
his retirement.
Our students continue to excel in the sporting
opportunities here at Ku-ring-gai and this is
exemplified in the wonderful success of Georgia May
– winner of the Pierre de Coubertin Award from the
Australian Olympic Committee. Years 7 and 8 have
their Gala days coming up – always an enjoyable day
of sports competition with other schools in our zone.
The process of year 10 moving into year 11 has begun
with students having had taster lessons of year 11
subjects and the Subject Selection Evening providing
good advice for wise choices.
Mural designed by S. Batchelor 2003
Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School
Newsletter
Congratulations year 10 on the recent Canberra
Excursion. The school has been contacted by staff at
different venues visited to say that Year 10 were the
most respectful and interested group of students they
have had the pleasure to meet. They were great
ambassadors for us will be outstanding senior
students.
You would have heard on the news that from 2012 the
School Certificate will be replaced by a different
credential that will be given to students who leave
school and do not complete their Higher School
certificate. This is the only detail we have at the
moment. For our 2011 School certificate students this
current credential is still very important.
Student involvement and leadership are valued at our
school. We have received a letter of thanks from the
Premier of QLD for the fundraising efforts of $930 of
our students for the QLD flood relief. Well done
everyone. Thank you to the Prefects and SRC and their
teacher mentors for their contribution to Education
Week by organising Enviro Day, Ku-ring-gai Earth
Hour and two sporting challenges between the teachers
and staff. Over the next couple of years we will strive
through innovative programs to lessen our
environmental footprint.
Ms T.A. Kamasz
Principal
Highlights inside this issue:
Year 12 student wins Pierre de Coubertin Award
see story page 2
Year 10 students qualify for TEA Quilt Challenge
see page 15
Year 11 students rewarded for excellent efforts in Half
yearly exams see page 4.
ICASS Science Results see page 26
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Diary Dates Term - 3
Did you know...............
Term 3:
Week 5
Aug 16th
UNSW Mathematics Competition
Yrs 7 - 11
Aug 17th
Trial HSC begins
Year 9 Camp (3 days)
Aug 18th
Year 10 Student Interviews
19th
Year 10 Student Interviews
Week 6
Aug 21st
Aug 22nd
Success in leadership and sport.
I am pleased to announce that Georgia May‟s
application for the coveted Pierre de Coubertin Award
(processed by the Australian Olympic Committee) has
been successful. Named after the founder of the
modern Olympic Games, the award recognises students
who demonstrate sporting prowess whilst exemplifying
the Olympic values of sportsmanship and fair play.
Georgia in her capacity as School Sports Captain has
demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities both here
at school and through club sport. She has been
instrumental in promoting participation in school sport
and encouraged fair play by all.
Aug 24th
Year 11 to Jindabyne
Trial HSC continues
Yr. 7 Vaccinations
Yr 8 Gala Day
Aug 25th
Yr. 7 Concert at the ABC studio
We are delighted that your application for this award
has been successful. Congratulations Georgia May. –
Sept 5th
9th
HSC Music Prac
Yr 8 Luna Park excursion
Mr Gavathas
Week 9
Sept 12th
Trial School Certificate Exams begin
Sept 14th
Yr 11 Exams begin
Yr 7 Gala Gay
Week 8
Week 10
Sept 22nd
23rd
Yr 12 Graduation assembly
Last day Term 3
Contact us at:403 Bobbin Head Road
North Turramurra
2074
Ms Kamasz
Georgia May
Mr Gavathas
Phone: 9144 3477
Fax:
9983 9331
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.kcahs.nsw.edu.au
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
In the news………..
Executive
Principal:
Ms. Terri-Anne Kamasz
Deputy Principals:
Girlfriend Model search 2011 State Finalist.
On Saturday 16th July, I entered the Girlfriend
Magazine Model Search Competition that was being
held at Westfield Parramatta.
Mr. John Gielis
Mr. Kim Griffith
Administration Manager:
Debra Goldberg
I met with the panel of 3 judges, who represented Chic
Model Management, Rimmel Makeup and Girlfriend
Magazine. I was asked a few questions by the judges
and then had my photo taken.
There were a record breaking 644 girls who entered the
competition which was held between 9am and 1.30pm.
School Captains:
The judges selected 12 State Finalists and I was
announced as one of them. I won lots of Rimmel
make-up and my photo was on the Girlfriend website.
Madeline Shume
Jackson Redshaw
Since being chosen as a State finalist I have done a
radio interview for Triple H Community Radio at
Hornsby and an interview with the Hornsby Advocate
Newspaper.
P&C Committee—2011
President:
Guy Russell
Vice Presidents: Debbie Barnes
Jasmine Madon
Treasurer:
Maxine Jollye
Secretary:
Susan Cairney
Promotions:
Lynne Pellaers
Auditor:
Maree Garrett & Assocs
Six girls have now been chosen out of all the State
Finalists (approximately 40 in total) to progress into the
next round of the competition, the National Finals.
Unfortunately I haven‟t been successful in making the
National Finals but I am very happy to have been
chosen as a State Finalist.
Ashleigh Frinsdorf
Year 10
Creative Arts Association Committee
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Debbie Barnes
Jasmine Madon
Susan Cairney
Maxine Jollye
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
From the year 11 welfare team
Mrs Font
Principal’s Morning Tea
On Thursday 30th of June, the last week of term 2, a
special Principal‟s morning tea was held in the Tagore
courtyard at the school. The purpose was to
acknowledge and celebrate high academic achievement
of our newest senior students, year 11. After two terms
of hard work, the effort paid off for a number of students
who came first in their subjects and/or half yearly
exams. These students were presented a special
certificate of recognition by the school‟s principal, Ms
Kamasz, amongst their parents, carers and relatives who
came invited to share the special occasion. Also present
were Mr Gielis, deputy principal, and Ms Lomas, head
of the welfare team. Everyone enjoyed the delicious
morning tea prepared by our school canteen and had a
great time.
The honoured students are:
Stewart Webb: first in Mathematics Extension 1
Ellie Gillessen: first in English Standard
Jessica Langham: first in English Advanced, English
Extension, Modern History, Legal Studies and Visual Arts
Lisa Norton: first in English Extension
Laura Acton: first in Mathematics, Mathematics
Extension 1 and Chemistry
Damien Ogle: first in General Mathematics
Mitchell Hodder: first in Senior Science
Ali Wilson: first in Biology and Dance
Jordyn Crossley: first in Biology
Jake Farnworth: first in Physics
Murray Pinnock: first in Physics
Madeleine Dawes: first in Earth & Environmental
Science, Ancient History and Society & Culture
Ben Gonsalves: first in PDHPE and Geography
Jacinta Fryer: first in Community & Family Studies
and Business Studies
Alex Jollye: first in Music and VET Entertainment
Samantha Landsberg: first in Visual Design and Drama
Briarna Peters: first in Photography
Christopher Park: first in Design & Technology
Madeleine Fletcher: first in Food Technology
Brandon Fisher: first in Food Technology
Briahne Simpson: first in VET Hospitality
Douglas Hodder: first in Industrial Technology
Nicholas Bentley: first in Information Processes &
Technology
The Jack and Jill Kindergarten, Hornsby is
turning 50. To celebrate a Family Fun Day has
been organised at Fagan Park, Galston on
Sunday 11 September 2011, 10am to 2pm
(entry via Carrs Road).
We‟d like to find as many past Jack and Jill
students and teachers to join the celebrations. If
you are part of the Jack and Jill Kindergarten
Community, join our Facebook page (search:
The Jack and Jill Kindergarten, Hornsby)
which will keep you up to date with all that is
happening on the day.
If you are an ex-student or teacher or know of
one who is please email details (name, year/s
attended) to [email protected].
WELL DONE KIDS!!!!
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Worldwize
From the HSIE Department
THE ODYSSEY – PART 3 – NAPLES, ITALY
On early start on the 14th April, found the group moving
from one European country to the next – Greece to Italy.
We endured one of the hairiest coach rides to the Naples
area, and anyone who has driven on Italian roads may
understand what we went through. On the way to the
hotel in Sorrento, we stopped in Naples to visit the
Naples Museum, home to the original frescoes from the
buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well some
incredible glassware, examples of musical and surgical
instruments, various marbles and bronzes, and what
some thought was the piece de resistance – a scale
model of Pompeii as it is now. 8m by 5m, and on a
1:1000, it is a valuable resource as it includes details of
the mosaics and frescoes in situ. This put it all into
perspective, because the following day we would be
visiting Pompeii – for the whole day!
Dinner that evening was a feast of pasta and pizza
(though some were confused by the lack of garlic bread
– an American invention we have since found out, and
not Italian at all!) and of course gelato! And coffee!
Lunch and drink supplies were bought in the
morning from a local supermarket, and then to the
train station, where Kim almost missed the train
because she had to buy 80 tickets for the group (it
also meant that the group had no tickets!) However,
a quick sprint (that she did not know she had in her)
and she was on the train. At Pompeii the group was
divided into two – those students doing Ancient
History HSC Year 12 2011, Year 12 2012, staff and
parents and those not. Although each group would
cover the same ground, the focus was on different
aspects. At lunch, we met to catch up and then we
were off again to finish the tours.
Pompeii is a huge site, far larger than any of us had
realised, despite having learnt it at school. We
needed every minute to explore – the streets with
the raised footpaths, the bakeries, the fast food
places (known as thermopolium), and the homes
with their atriums (entrances) and impluviums
(sunken pool in the atrium designed to collect rain
water). The forum, the central focus of any Roman
town, was magnificent and we explored every part
of the temples, the government areas and the
economic areas. Naturally there was time for some
fun – and no visit to Pompeii is complete without
the obligatory homage to the Beatles‟ „Abbey
Road‟, with photos taken on the raised footpath.
Claire became very excited when she realised she
was standing in the building she did her assessment
on !
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
The following day we visited the volcano responsible
for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Although the weather was on the cooler side, none of us
were prepared for the cold wind that met us when we
stepped off the bus after a long, winding climb up the
flanks of the mountain. A small business with jumpers
and hoodies made a fortune with all of us buying a
jumper for the trek up Mt Vesuvius. Wisps of
sulphurous smoke came out of the crater, though none of
us were really worried that the volcano would suddenly
erupt ! Though it was pretty incredible to see the inside
of a volcano! At the top we managed to stay still enough
to take a group photo.
Then we hot
footed it back to
the bus to get to
our next
destination, the
smaller, more
intimate site of
Herculaneum .
As part of their workbook, students also had a photo
scavenger hunt to complete – for those doing the HSC,
these will be invaluable resources to refer to! Many of
us also made friends with the many dogs that were on
site – these dogs have made Pompeii their home and are
part of the environment . However, the archaeological
organisation responsible for managing Pompeii has put
in place an „adopt a dog‟ program. Each of the dogs has
been micro chipped and vaccinated, and named for one
of the many ancient people who once wandered these
streets.
Often forgotten because of the long history of Pompeii
excavations, and due to the difficulty of excavating in
Herculaneum, this site brings a different awareness of
life during the first century AD. Many of the buildings
still have their second storey, and the homes are often
larger here. Naturally comparisons were made with
Pompeii. There was also a photo scavenger hunt here to
complete. Some of the highlights were the House of the
Wooden Partition, the House of Neptune and the baths.
Our visit with the Naples area now complete, it was time
to head for our last city, Rome - the Eternal city, the
capital city, the city of the Seven Hills.
Last part of our journey in the next issue.
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
The Arts
From the Creative Arts Dept
Year 11 & 12 Visual Design Australian Stained
Glass Excursion
On Friday 26th of July Yr11 and 12 Visual Design
student‟s accompanied by Mr Boland went on an
excursion to a workshop at Australian Stained Glass in
Leichhart. We travelled by train, bus then trekked
through a park, in the rain, to get to the venue.
ELECTIVE MUSIC STUDENTS MEET THE
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
On a cold Wednesday night in late July a group of 27
elective music students and 4 staff, challenged by the
wind, rain and freezing temperatures, made it to the
Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House to hear
Debussy‟s La Mer, Hindson‟s Violin Concerto and
Nielson‟s Symphony No 5.
Kirsten Levy (Yr 12),
Melissa Wiblin & Sarah
Percival (Yr11) and Jess
Rasmussen (Yr 9)
We had an excellent instructor, Clive Hillier, who is a
professional leadlight window restorer. Clive went
through all the different types of stained glass and
demonstrated various techniques needed to produce a
leadlight window. Working from our designs,
previously produced in class, we then started to cut the
glass for the window at our own pace. This was
followed by more lessons on how to bind the glass with
lead, solder the joints and apply black putty to weather
proof the window.
Students dressed
appropriately in ties
and jackets, scarves
and jewellery …
Paul Hudson, Albert Ferreira,
Jonathan D‟Souza and Justin
Thompson (Yr 12)
It was rewarding to see the design on paper turned into a
glass window. We all thought the excursion was really
worthwhile because we learnt a new style of art.
Jordan O‟Brien, Madelyn
Campbell, Mason McKenzie
-Wood, Sam Leslie and
Davy Rowe (Yr 9)
And still were able to enjoy gelato at Circular Quay
afterwards …
Jerome Varlet-Green (Yr 9), Cara Hitchins, Jenni Cowle & SarahJane Petts (Yr 12), Riona Day & Anna Latham (Yr 9) and Jordi
Cronin (Yr 12)
Only one concert left in our Meet the Music Sydney
Symphony Orchestra series for 2011 – Ms Boyle
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
REPORT FROM ALEX JOLLYE YR 11
PERCUSSION WORKSHOP AT SYDNEY
CONSERVATORIUM
We hope you enjoyed the musical
―High School Musical‖
In the holidays I attended a two day percussion
workshop „Hit:Stick:Flip 2011´ at the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music. The workshop was presented
by „Synergy Percussion‟ one of the leading percussion
groups in Australia.
The workshop involved participating in hands-on
workshops and we received tuition from Synergy expert
percussionists, Timothy Constable, Alison Pratt and
Bree van Reyk, This included snare drum and mallet
technique, African drumming, electronics in
performance and ensemble playing.
At the end of the second day we performed some of
Synergy‟s works alongside Synergy Percussion in the
Sydney Conservatorium workshop theatre in an informal
concert for friends and family which was a great
success.
It was a wonderful opportunity to play with and learn
from Synergy Percussion and to have the opportunity to
play and meet with fellow percussionists at such a great
venue.
Alex Jollye
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Student Representative Council.........
Education Week
This term, The Student Representative Council have
been busy preparing for the annual Education Week.
The Environmental Leaders, Sara Kettlewell and
Matthew Tyerman in conjunction with the student
council have decided to contribute to Education Week in
an environmentally friendly way. As a result, the
following activities have been prepared for the
Ku-ring-gai School community –
Year 7 and 8 ASKE classes will be making new signs
for every classroom in the school reminding teachers
and students to turn off their computers, lights and smart
boards.
Additionally the school will be undertaking an EARTH
HOUR whereby the school community will actively turn
off all electrical appliances.
The Year 8-10 Student Council will be re-planting the
garden with seasonal herbs and plants to assist the TAS
department and the school canteen – THE SHACK.
A GREEN DAY bake sale has been planned for interval,
where the students will be asked to contribute rubbish as
currency in order to purchase an item from the bake sale
(which we hope will all be green)
And as an end to the week, the staff and students will
battle it out on the soccer field, and the students are sure
they will win; however the staff thinks otherwise
so...Watch this space for the score!!!!!!
Annual SRC Camp
Year 10 students, Harry J.E. Day, Brendan Harlech
Jones, Ashley Frost and Serafina Carrington will be attending the annual SRC camp held in Chatswood this
term. All four students are looking forward to meeting
other Student Council members around our area.
SRC Education Week – Environmental
awareness at home!
Reduce your carbon footprint! Leaving your car at
home twice a week can cut greenhouse gas emissions
by 1,600 pounds per year. Save up errands and
shopping trips so you need to drive fewer times. If
you commute to work, ask if you can work from
home at least some days, and you'll reduce air
pollution and traffic congestion - and save money.
Make it a full load! Run your dishwasher only when
it's full. Don't pre-rinse dishes - tests show pre-rinsing
doesn't improve dishwasher cleaning, and you'll save
as much as 20 gallons of water per load! When you
buy a new dishwasher, look for one that saves water.
Water-efficient models use only about only about 4
gallons per wash.
Compost it! Compost helps improve soil so it holds
more water and plants grow better. Allow grass
clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging
them. The cut grass will decompose and return to the
soil naturally. Food scraps and kitchen waste also
make good compost, and you save money on
fertilizers or other additives.
Read the label! You might not realize it, but on a
pesticide container, the label is the law. Pesticide
product labels provide critical safety information for
handling and use. Pesticides are powerful substances,
but when used according to the label they are safe and
effective. So always use pesticides safely, at home or
in the field. Always read the label!
Don't trash it - reuse it! Be creative as you look for
new ways to reduce the amount or kinds of household
waste. Give cardboard tubes to pet hamsters or
gerbils. Plant seeds in an egg carton. Make a flower
pot out of a plastic ice cream tub.
By thinking creatively, you will often find new uses
for common items and new ways to recycle and
reduce waste.
Ms. E. Manu
SRC Coordinator
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Fact or Fiction
from the Library...............
E-Books, Kindles, Kobo, I - pads..........
PEOPLE, PLACES &
FRIENDSHIP........ photographic images
Many of us still enjoy choosing to read a hard copy
book or magazine but some people are choosing to
experiment with the newer technology.
reflecting this theme as part of the third
photographic competition for 2011 were submitted
for judging by the following students: Annie Rofe
(Yr.7), Jessica Chow, Claire Jeon & Emilie
Raymond (Yr.8), Kiralee Alchin, Danielle
Hitchins & Bodhi Wells (Yr.9), Veronica Pellaers,
Tim Salt, Portia Shillig & Verena Schwald (Yr.10),
Briahne Simpson (Yr.11), Kristen Harlech-Jones,
Cara Hitchins, Kate Kalinova, Josh van den Berg &
Rick Warneke (Yr.12)
However, all of us have the vast array of internet sites
to help us choose what to read, where to buy the
items and if we wish, comment on what we have
read.
The judges were particularly impressed by the
work of our junior photographers, who addressed
all three aspects of the theme chosen by the
KCAHS SRC.
Teen Readers Advisory –
www.teenreadersadvisory.org
Congratulations to the Prize Winners Annie Rofe, Claire Jeon , Tim Salt and Briahne
Simpson.
Many thanks to the P&C Association for their
support in providing the prizes.
PRE- LOVED UNIFORMS
Students and parents can purchase items of pre-loved
uniform at very inexpensive prices.
$5 for shirts & shorts, $20 for jumpers and skirts
(subject to availability)
Donations of pre-loved uniforms can also be made to
the Library and are always welcome
Please visit the library during school hours.
Here are some sites you may wish to try:
Inside A Dog - www.insideadog.com.au/
Book Trailers –
www.authorsandtrailers.weebly.com/book-trailer
-sites
Ninety Second Newbery Film Competition –
www.90secondnewbery.com
Viewpoint Magazine –
www.extranet.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/LLAE/view
point/
Also, all publishers have websites promoting
their own publications
Example . www.penguin.com.au
Check out the Library Quiz,
based on the “Book Week”
theme - One World, Many
Stories.
Quiz forms from library staff,
great prizes to be won!!!!
Competition closes August 26th.
Ms E.Petlevanny
Teacher/Librarian
Catherine Jinks Library
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Design brief.....................
From the TAS Dept.
Year 10
The students in year 10 Industrial Technology Timber
have been working with dedication on their tables since
the beginning of the year. All of the tables are very
different and were designed individually by each
student. Most have the frames assembled and are
working on the tops whilst others are concentrating on
fitting drawers. A range of timbers have been utilised
from Hoop Pine to NZ Beech, Meranti, Tasmanian Oak
and Jarrah.
Year 11
The year 11 students are in their final term of the
Preliminary course of Industrial Technology Timber
Products and Furniture Technologies. The Minor Project
they have been working on is a hardwood jewellery box
that utilises a number of different hand tool and machine
process, including routers, the slide compound mitre
saw and thickness planer.
Year 12
With 2 weeks left before their Major Projects are due,
year 12 are feeling the pressure but they are on schedule
to finish. Of the five students the range of projects
includes a bar, bedside cabinets with drawers, two
entertainment units and a ukulele. Marking will occur
sometime in week 5 or 6 after which the projects will be
on display for a week.
interior, David guided us through from the large
thickness planers that dress the timber ready for use, to
the glazier using flaming methylated spirits to ensure the
glass is cleanly cut.
The staff at Artarmon Joinery gave generously of their
time to demonstrate and explain to the students the
machines and processes involved in the production of
custom built windows and doors. The concept of
industry standards is an important part of the curriculum
and we were most impressed by the Computer
Numerically Controlled (CNC) operations. In particular
a multi-tool machine that would take an assembled door
frame and firstly trim all internal and external edges,
then drill holes and rout recesses for locks and hinges, as
well as add decorative features, all in one sequence.
Digitally calibrated mortise and tenoning machines also
provided an insight into the quality assurance employed
by Artarmon Joinery.
The structure and management of the business is equally
important to the study and the students were given the
opportunity to ask questions after the workshop tour.
Mr. Cutler gave a detailed explanation of the company
structure and discussed issues such as compliance to
legislative and OH&S requirements. We also learnt how
the timbers used are sustainably sourced from
environmentally friendly Certified Managed forests.
Overall our visit proved an extremely beneficial
educational experience. The students of Ku-ring-gai
Creative Arts High School wish to sincerely thank the
staff at Artarmon Joinery and in particular Mr. David
Cutler for their time, interest and generosity.
Mr. M. Tarrant.
Technology Teacher.
Senior Industrial Technology Industry Visit to
Artarmon Joinery.
On Thursday the 2nd June the year 11 and 12 Industrial
Technology students conducted an industry visit to
Artarmon Joinery Pty. Ltd in Mt. Ku-ring-gai. The
purpose of this visit is for students to study a particular
business in the timber products industry and to then
present a detailed report.
We met our host, Development Manager Mr. David
Cutler, outside the vast workshop where the two-storey
dust extraction tower is situated and the rough sawn
timber stacked. Venturing into the airy and dustless
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Design brief.....................
From the TAS Dept.
Year 7 Thumb Pianos.
Semester 2 for 7T3 concluded with the completion of
their thumb pianos. There were a number of different
designs for the sound aperture and all the students opted
for a natural timber finish, unlike the colourful pencil
boxes completed in term 1. Some testing on the length
of the keys was required to gain the varied notes and an
impromptu orchestra sprung up amongst the students as
they were all keen to test their instruments.
Year 8 Silver Jewellery.
After a full semester of jewellery making most
students came away with two different rings and a
self designed pendant. With the skills developed
from the ring making, many of the pendants were
particularly well done, as is evident in the professional appearance of Saskia Salt‟s piece (pictured).
Some enthusiastic students worked tirelessly and
made some additional pieces, in particular Claire
Jeon and Jessica Chow with their belt rings.
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Design brief.....................
From the TAS Dept.
Textiles............... Ms Woolnough
Year 10 – art quilts
The year 10 art quilt project gives students the
opportunity to explore some of the creative decorative
techniques that we study in textiles technology. Students
have had the opportunity to use innovative fabrics such
as shrinking fabric and water soluble fabric to create
interesting textures and shapes that can be used in
endless ways. This year the art quilt project has focused
on the theme of self portrait and the top two quilts have
been entered into the TEA art quilt challenge where they
may be exhibited alongside the top HSC major works in
a national exhibition. Congratulations to Suzie
Whitehead and Mikaylie Page for your outstanding
quilts that have been entered into this prestigious
competition. Good luck!
Year 7 – monster mash
Last semester year 7 students had a lot of fun working
on their monster mash unit in technology mandatory textiles. This unit had the students designing and
making their own funky monster soft toy to join the
class‟s menagerie of monsters. Student designed and
drafted their own patterns for this project and
explored machine construction, appliqué and hand
embroidery to bring their monsters to life.
Stephanie and her funky monster
Year 12 major textile projects
Suzie Whitehead – art quilt ( self portrait )
The year 12 deadlines for their major textile Projects
is fast approaching and year 12 textiles and design
students are putting the finishing touches on their
projects. This year students are exploring a range of
projects from cupcake cushions to burlesque
costumes demonstrating their innovation and
creativity in the textiles genre. Images to come next
newsletter!
Year 8 – Tie-dye cushions
Mikaylie Page – art quilt (self portrait)
Year 8 technology mandatory textiles student have
just finished a furnishing unit where they designed
and made a funky cushion that would be suitable for a
teenagers bedroom. Students were given a set amount
of calico fabric that they then dyed (using a tie-dye
technique) and decorated with appliqué and machine
embroidery. Creativity was encouraged with this
project and students could explore any shape and
decoration they chose while considering their
material, skill and time constraints.
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
In between the lines........
From the English Dept.
Congratulations to a hard working Sarah O‟Donnell who
wrote this short story when preparing for the School
Certificate, well done Sarah, keep up the good work.
Sarah O‟Donnell
Year 10 – Short Story
Kathy arrived home clutching her prize. She was so
proud of it, felt so attached to it that she found it hard to
let go of her glistening prize to open the door. She
paused at the top step, before walking into the house to
admire the lights reflecting off her polished silver
spelling bee trophy. Kathy had worked hard for this one.
She stepped forward and clutched the doorknob, still
keeping a grip on her trophy with one hand. Kathy
turned the doorknob and heard the satisfying „click,‟ she
opened the door and stepped onto the worn carpet of the
living room, ready to call her mum-SCREAM to her
about her grand achievement.
But, just then Kathy heard a rustling, and the soft
pitter-patter of feet that sounded ironically innocent. She
knew better. Kathy reflexively shielded herself with her
polished silver trophy, and regretted it immediately. The
pride of her life was knocked to the ground, as the great
bounding monster leaped up and flung its dirty paws all
over Kathy, and all over Kathy‟s silver polished trophy.
She opened her mouth and let out something mixed
between a cough, a sob, and an ear-piercing shriek. Her
throat tightened and she swallowed, pushing her dog
away and throwing her trophy to the floor. Kathy tried
to run to her room, but found herself running into
someone – her mum.
Kathy let her mum walk her to the kitchen, and took the
glass of water she was offered. She sulked into the back
of her chair, watching her mum SHOO the dog outside
and pick up the trophy. She watched as her mum rubbed
a cloth against the trophy until it was shinier that it had
been before, shooting colours onto the kitchen walls.
“Thanks mum,” Kathy said, as she took the trophy back
into her hands and smiled, not at the trophy, but at the
reflection of her mum in its silver, polished surface.
Year 12
Year 12 students have completed their English
assessment tasks and are now preparing for their trial
examinations. It is important that they continue to revise
their English notes and practise writing under exam
conditions. Students have been provided with HSC style
questions and past papers in order to assist them with
their preparation for their trials in week 6.
As exam times can be challenging, it is important that
students maintain a healthy balance between study and
other social and sporting activities. If you or your child
is experiencing any difficulty or requires additional
assistance and support, please feel free to contact the
classroom teacher or myself. We are more than happy to
assist our students to reach their full potential.
Year 12 Extension 2 students- Congratulations, you
must be so relived at the completion of your major
works. I thank you, your mentors and your teacher, Mr
Dempsey, for all the hard work and commitment that
that contributed to the final drafts. Well done Extension
2,, class of 2011!
Year 11 are working hard and looking forward to
completing their last module in the preliminary course.
Practise essays and study notes are flying in for marking
left, right and centre. Keep up the good work! We only
have seven more weeks of the Preliminary course and I
know that the Advanced students are sad to leave “King
Lear “ – and the many productions and responses over
time , such as Bradley, McLuskie, Kurosawa- , T.S.
Eliot‟s poetry and George Eliot‟s “Silas Marner”.
Years 10, 9, 8 and 7
The junior school are working hard on their units of
work. Year 10 is in the process of completing their
Auteur assessment tasks - they are due next week. We
cannot wait to see the visual representations and read the
sophisticated rationales! Very soon the grade will be
moving on to their Shakespeare Units - Macbeth seems
to be a favourite!
Yvonne Garcia
Head Teacher English & Drama
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
In between the lines........
From the English Dept.
Year 9 are studying contemporary fiction and poetry.
As a result of this study, students will have the
opportunity to create a portfolio of writing in a variety
of text types based on the literature and poetry they have
studied. Year 8 are all studying Shakespearean comedy
and will have a speaking task to look forward to, and I
cannot wait to witness some of these presentations, I am
sure they will be fun and informative. Year 7 are also
studying Shakespearean comedy, and learning all about
his world, life and times! I am looking forward to seeing
Year 7‟s web design projects. I am very happy with
everyone‟s commitment towards their English studies. I
am looking forward to seeing the next lot of assessment
tasks. Keep up the hard work every one!
Keep an eye out for the Year 11 performance night,
including a great, original piece of work. Date to
follow, watch this space!!!
Year 12 have been working so hard towards their
individual performances and group performances in
preparation for the HSC. Their performance date for
the HSC is the 26 of August and we wish them all the
best.
Yvonne Garcia
Head Teacher – English/Drama
Debating
Congratulations to Ms. Manu and her hard working
debating team who have worked incredibly hard
competing against schools in the area. The boys,
Seamus Keiran, Harry J.E Day, Sean Korres and
Mitchell Hall all thoroughly enjoyed their celebratory
luncheon, joined by Ms. Garcia. All boys show
commitment to debating and intend on carrying this
through to Year 11 and 12. Fantastic work boys, keep it
up.
Little Red Riding Hood !!
Mr. Grieve and his dedicated team of students are
getting for their round against local high schools next
week. We wish them the best of luck.
Drama
Year 9 Drama is to be congratulated on their fine efforts
in their last performance. The task was based around the
dramatic form of Playbuilding where the students not
only constructed their performances but scripted,
committed to costume design and stage design all in the
name of Fractured Fairytales. We had some incredibly
transformed fairytales including Snow White and the
two hunters, who came across Captain Jack Bean Stalk,
The Fairy Godfather (quite aptly delivering his speech to
the theme of The God Father), Gimli and a very
beautiful Snow White who carried around a can of
pepper spray to shoo away her rescuing prince. All in
all, a fantastic afternoon of performances. The logbooks
were also of an exceptional quality. Well done Year 9
Drama, true performers!
Three Little Pigs !!
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Well Being........
Study Skills: TYPING VS HANDWRITING NOTES
Should students type or handwrite their notes?
Short answer, they are better off doing whatever
the exam or test will be. So if the exam is
handwritten, it is better to handwrite notes. This
creates muscle memory, it sets up a pattern in the
brain of what they will be doing in the exam. If they
do not have exams, then it does not really matter,
they can choose to either type or handwrite their
notes.
For students who do have written exams, they are
better off getting used to writing as much as
possible, especially as these days students do less
and less pen to paper and more and more on the
keyboard. It is also argued that by writing the
information, you set up pathways of familiarity and
recognition in your brain that will kick in when you
are in an examination situation.
Jane Lomas Head Teacher, Welfare
The „Technology Tools‟ unit (on the „For Students‟
tab) has a section about learning touch typing with
links to free online touch typing tutors. Being able
to touch type will definitely make life easier for the
students in the senior years and beyond. 10 minutes
practice a day could end up making a big difference.
Parents may also like to click on the „For Parents‟
tab, and then the articles button at the bottom of the
page to read Rocky Biasi‟s new article: „Motivating
Your Student To Learn‟.
Our school’s subscription details to
www.studyskillshandbook.com.au are User name: kcahs
On the other hand, some subjects have so much
content that to try and wade through it with
handwritten notes would take forever. A good
compromise for students who would prefer to type
is to start making initial notes on the computer as
this allows you to cut and paste, group information
and rearrange it with ease. Once you have a core
set of notes completed, you may like to further
summarise some sections on paper using a more
graphical or visual form of note-taking such as
mind-mapping. And when you are learning the
notes, read a section, then see what you can write
without looking, this way you will be testing if the
information is in long-term memory and practicing
your handwriting at the same time!
Given that students now have to be masters of
both the pen and the keyboard it is important to
develop both legible handwriting and touch typing
skills.
The Study Skills Handbook site
www.studyskillshandbook.com.au has sections
that can help with both of these skills.
Visit the „Improving Handwriting‟ section in the
„Writing Skills‟ unit (found on the home page) to learn
lots of techniques to improve handwriting
Lawyer (Part-time)
We require a lawyer to assist lawyers of the firm with
various legal tasks.
Audax Legal specialises in financial services with an
emphasis on wholesale and retail financial markets and
financial services and products, brokers, capital raisings,
funds management and structured financings.
The role is on a part-time basis and the number of hours and
the timing will depend on the work required. The role would
suit a person looking to work during school hours.
Our firm is based in North Turramurra.
To apply in confidence, please contact Andrew Jaajaa on
(02) 8247 7470 or email your CV to [email protected]
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa.
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
THE KURING GAI POLICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL
Communicating and Caring
“PARENT SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR
TEACHING YOUNG DRIVERS”
FREE In-Depth Seminar for PARENTS/SUPERVISING DRIVERS
together with YOUNG DRIVERS
MONDAY – 12 SEPTEMBER 2011
6.00 PM for 6.30 PM
AT
KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LEVEL 3,
818 PACIFIC HIGHWAY, GORDON - ACCESS VIA REAR ENTRANCE
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE
MAKE DECISIONS EARLY AND COPE WITH THE CHAOS !!!!
Presenter: Jeff McDougall - Trent Driving School
President, Australian Driver Trainers Assoc NSW Ltd
Member National Executive Committee of the Australasian College of Road Safety
Member of K’gai Police & Community Safety Committee, MD Trent Driving School
will discuss the
Vital Aspects of WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
when teaching a young driver:
o A Comprehensive and Organised Approach to the Driving Task
o The Five Crash Risks for Young Drivers : Preparation for the Driving Test
o Keeping the Log Book Honest : Teaching Practical Skills Safely
o The Components of Driving : Strategies for Safe Driving
o Effective Partnerships : Making it a Positive Experience
Vital information about the current driving test and Log Book!
BOOK EARLY – SEATS LIMITED: Phone Carroll on 0405 558 660
or email [email protected]
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Career and Transition Team................
Recent Student Success
In Semester 1, several of our year 10 students
enrolled in the Certificate 11 Skills for Work and
Training.
This course included a day where all students
explored their individual skills and career interests
and also learnt how to apply for a job and develop
skills for resume writing and interviews. In
addition, they were able to choose from a range of
other course options such as music, auto
mechanics, spray painting, fitness, landscaping,
plumbing and hospitality training.
The end of term Graduation for this course,
enabled students to showcase their skills by
displaying their spray painting panels, showing
videos they had made or serving food that they
had prepared. Parents and school staff were able
to appreciate the students‟ achievements and
everyone was greatly impressed by the high
standard of the work.
Our three students, Chad Blonner-Sullivan,
Lachlan Britt and Gus Laidler have thoroughly
enjoyed this course and will continue to
participate in Term 3.
Learning Support.............
Stage 5 VET
Sam Shattock is another Year 10 student who has
achieved outstanding results by undertaking
additional, alternative studies.
Sam enrolled in a Stage 5 TAFE delivered VET
course in IT Animation which is one of a number of
additional courses available to Year 9 and 10 students.
Sam is very keen to venture into the world of game
design, so this course provided an opportunity to gain
skills in one facet of this.
Sam‟s results were very pleasing as he gained
“competent” in all areas as well as a Credit. This will
provide him with a qualification that is additional to
the School Certificate and one which is specifically
related to his future career choice.
Well done Sam!
Leonie Robinson
Support Teacher Learning Assistance
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Magical Mathematics
From the Math’s Department………………...
Year 12 students are now revising for their HSC Trials, to be held in Week 5 of Term III.
All Maths teachers have provided students with detailed guidelines for structured revision and
consolidation of the coursework at all levels of Mathematics. It must be stressed that students
should also take responsibility for their own revision. Last year, all Year 11 students attended a presentation on study
skills. The hints and recommendations from this session come in very handy at this stage of their work. In particular,
all Year 12 students should maintain a record of study notes pertinent for specific topics while also engaging with the
past HSC style questions. Please refer to http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/inside/inside_content/skills3d.html.
We are currently evaluating participation in Mathletics program of students in Years 7 – 10. While students find the
program highly engaging and motivating, we are concerned about low levels of completion of work set as homework.
We are therefore considering discontinuing the Mathletics program as of next year. This decision will be made at the
end of Term IV and we welcome parents‟ feedback in this matter.
Year 8 will be attending Luna Park on 9th September to complete a project of Maths in Action. Students will be given
more details closer to the time.
Year 9 are currently completing a project titled “My Life” which involves researching loans, careers and budgets. It
is essential that they bring their laptop fully charged to the lessons to obtain the maximum benefit from the time
allocated to this project.
Ms Esterman will be on a well deserved leave in Weeks 5 – 10 of Term III. Mr Pilko will be the Relieving Head
Teacher during this time and should be contacted in any matters related to Mathematics.
D. Brzeska
Mathematics Faculty
The Uniform Shop
(02) 9449 3070
Uniform Shop business hours during school terms are:
Tuesday
Thursday
1.30pm – 3.30pm
8.15am – 10.15am
The uniform shop can be contacted outside of business hours by email –
[email protected] .
Payments must be made direct to Alinta Apparel on in the form of cash, credit card,
or debit credit card.
Price List & Online Shopping available at:
www.alintaapparel.com.au
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
From the Careers desk........
Universities Admissions Centre Guides
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Guides
have arrived and have been distributed to Year 12.
If any Year 12 student did not receive a UAC guide due
to absence in ASKE and would like a copy, please see
Ms Froment.
After Year 12 have completed their Trial HSC
Examinations, an information session will be held for
all year 12 to discuss the process of applying for
University and TAFE courses. Although the initial
application for UAC applications close on 30th
September, (on-time applications), students do not have
to finalise their course preferences by this date. There
are late application closing dates incurring a late fee.
See UAC application key dates following. These have
also been emailed to Year 12. As long as students have
submitted a UAC application with at least one
preference by the closing date/s, students are able to
change their preferences or add more (up to 9
preferences in total), as many times up until January
5th. (for main round offer)
Students wishing to apply for TAFE courses can search
the vast range of course options at www.tafensw.edu.au.
TAFE application courses close October 28th .
Key dates for 2012 University admissions
Applications
Early August 2011 applications open
Friday 30 September 2011 on-time applications close
Monday 31 October 2011 late applications close with
late fee*
Wednesday 30 November 2011 late applications close
with late fee*
Thursday 2 February 2012 final close of applications
with late fee*
HSC and ATARs
Wednesday 14 December 2011 NSW HSC results
e-released by Board of Studies
Thursday 15 December 2011 ATARs released by UAC
Change of preferences
Thursday 5 January 2012 for consideration in Main
Round
18 January – 25 January 2012 for consideration in Late
Round
1 February – 2 February 2012 for consideration in Final
Round
Offers
University Open Days
Year 11 and 12 students are strongly encouraged to
attend the upcoming University Open Days. By visiting
the different universities you are considering applying
for, you will be able to discuss course options and also
experience a taste of university life and the various
activities offered. Please see following a list of „The
University Open Days‟. A copy of these have also been
emailed to year 11 and 12
Tax File Number
Students studying at University next year will need a
Tax File Number if they intend to defer their HECS
payments. Without a Tax File Number, students will
need to pay their University HECS fees upfront.
Students from all years can also apply for a Tax File
Number through the school. Students wishing to apply
for a Tax File Number through the school, please see
Ms Froment for an application form.
Thursday 27 October 2011 October Round offers
released
Thursday 17 November 2011 November Round offers
released
Thursday 8 December 2011 December Round offers
released
Wednesday 4 January 2012 Early January Round offers
released
Wednesday 18 January 2012 Main Round offers
released at 9pm
Wednesday 1 February 2012 Late Round offers released
at 9pm
Wednesday 8 February 2012 Final Round offers
released
*Fees and charges for 2012 admissions are to be
confirmed
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
University Open Days for 2011
Australian Catholic University
Canberra campus 27 August
North Sydney campus 3 September
Strathfield campus 10 September
Australian Maritime College
Beauty Point campus 20 August
Newnham campus 20 August
Campus tours can be arranged by appointment.
For further information call 1300 361 928.
Australian National University
27 August
For campus tours call 1800 620 032.
University of Sydney
Open Day 27 August
For campus tours call 1300 362 006.
University of Technology, Sydney
UTS Information Day,
Broadway campus 27 August
UTS Information Evening,
Kuring-gai campus 17 August
University of Western Sydney
Parramatta campus 28 August
University of Wollongong
For personalised campus tours and special events call
1300 367 869.
Canberra Institute of Technology
Bruce and Reid campuses 27 August
Charles Sturt University Every day
For campus tours/appointments
and course information call 1800 334 733.
Griffith University
Gold Coast 14 August
La Trobe University
Albury-Wodonga campus 21 August
Mildura campus 14 August
Macquarie University 10 September
Southern Cross University
For personalised campus tours and special events call
1800 111 890.
University of Canberra 27 August
My High School Careers Website
A reminder, all students and their families can register
with „My High School Careers‟ Website and receive
regular email alerts with updates of upcoming career
courses and events. All students have been emailed a
reminder of registration and login details.
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo
Hornsby Council, PCYC, Mission Australia & HillSIP
will be hosting a free Apprenticeship & Traineeship
Expo for students and school leavers on Tuesday 13th
September, 4-8pm at PCYC Performing Arts Centre
Cnr Edgeworth David Ave & Waitara Ave, Waitara.
Come and discuss your career options with training
organisations and employers. Pick up job applications
and interview tips. Find a career that suits your interests.
Please bring several copies of your resume and a pen.
Parents are welcome to attend. For more information
contact Rachelle Elphick on 0439041020
University of New England 6 May
For personalised campus tours please call 1800 818 865.
University of New South Wales
Open Day 3 September
Australian Defence Force
Academy, Canberra 27 August
Sonya Froment
Careers Adviser
University of Newcastle
Newcastle campus (Callaghan) 27 August
Central Coast campus (Ourimbah) 20 August
Port Macquarie campus –
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
Careers desk........cont.
School Based Traineeship:
Hayden Brokenshire (year 11)
Hayden Brokenshire ( Year 11) is undertaking a
School Based Traineeship in Certificate II Retail. He is
one of 85 senior students across the Northern Sydney
Region combining school, training and paid work as part
of his HSC pattern of study. These students are
undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship or
Traineeship. There are many different career areas to
choose from such as Transport and Logistics
(Warehousing and Storage), Carpentry, Plumbing,
Hairdressing, Tourism, Electro-Technology,
Automotive, Retail and Hospitality. Students
incorporate a Vocational Education and Training course
into their HSC pattern of study. Students complete a
minimum of 100 – 180 days of paid work over two
years, but this varies depending on the Industry area.
Securing a supportive employer is essential to the
program. Often as a result of successful work
experience in Year 10, a School Based Apprenticeship
or Traineeship can be organised. Students undertake
structured training with a Registered Training
Organisation either at School, TAFE or a Private
Provider. Students receive unit credit in Years 11 and
12 for their Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
On successful completion of the HSC and the School
Based Traineeship, Hayden will have the HSC, a
Nationally Accredited Industry Qualification and gained
credit and a pathway to further study. Hayden will have
become part of an adult team in the workplace, while
remaining with his peers at school to experience all the
opportunities that Senior High School has to offer.
Hayden commented, “The best thing is getting paid
while getting units for the HSC. It is good combining
school and work”. Hayden‟s employer commented,
“All is going well. Hayden has initiative and
motivation.”
In the Lab
From the Science Dept
2011 ICAS Science Results
This year 65 students from Ku-ring-gai participated in
the Science Competition. This international event is
organised by the University of New South Wales and is
widely recognised as a measure of academic ability in
science.
Our students performed very well, receiving 1
Distinction and 18 Credit awards. The recipients of
these awards were:
Year 7
Ryan Carrington, Luke Fromager, Bronte Hall, Cody
Liu, Max Whiteman, Karl Willison
Year 8
Hayden Cockerell, Ryan Cowie, Liam Davis, Steven
Forster, Claire Jeon, Samuel Rumpit, Jayden Warneke
Year 9
Zac Lewis, Matthew Silver
Year 10
Harry Day (Distinction), Brendan Harlech-Jones,
Campbell McKenzie, Ian Tolnay
Congratulations to these students. They have
demonstrated their aptitude for science and should feel
proud of their achievements.
J Brameld
Head Teacher Science
Some Year 10 students have expressed interest in
possibly undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship or
Traineeship for next year. The Northern Sydney
Region‟s School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship
Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 10th
August, 6.30 -8pm (6pm for tea & coffee) at Checkers
Conference Centre: 331 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills.
For further information or to register for the Information
Evening, please see Ms Froment.
Ms S. Froment
Harry Day Yr. 10
Careers Adviser
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th
From the Year Advisors.............................
First Name
Surname
Callum
Crossley
9
Matthew
Crossley
9
Lachlan
White
9
Zac
Lewis
9
Sean
Taylor
9
Benjamin
Hendrie
9
Kariah
Lin-Michaels
9
Students will be meeting fortnightly with Mrs Dally to
communicate class issues of concerns from fellow
peers and to organise and lead SurfAid fundraising
ideas and increasing awareness within the school community. Class captains will also be given further responsibilities of leadership in their subjects.
Emma
Bailey
9
Julia
Brawley
9
Alexandra
Clifton
9
Genevieve
Burrows
8
Saskia
Salt
8
SurfAid
Georgie
Andrews
8
Alexis
Avery
8
Year 8 students are continuing the SurfAid
International PDHPE Schools Program. SurfAid
International is a non-profit humanitarian aid
organization aiming to improve the health of people
living in isolated regions. SurfAid International has
worked closely with Billabong and The Department of
Education and Training to develop a unique and life
changing school program. This school program aims to
educate and involve students in global issues through
learning about the living conditions of the Mentawai
people.
Nicola
Feltham
8
Scott
Fryer
8
Hugo
Tilley
8
Andre
Valet-Green
8
Campbell
Langham
8
Benjamin
Gates
8
Alice
Hutchins
8
Alexander
Southern
8
Josh
Abbott
11
Year 8 students focus on learning about global
citizenship and their partnership in communities. As a
year group we will be conducting fundraisers,
Alex
Cowle
11
Sean
Moxham
11
Peter
Gilbert
11
Laura
Acton
11
It has been my pleasure to issue awards to students for
always wearing the full school uniform. The award
states:
Jenna
Rudman
11
Madeleine
Fletcher
11
Jacinta
Fryer
11
“Our school community supports the wearing of
school uniforms and the upholding of high standards
of dress by all students.
Briahne
Simpson
11
Samantha
Landsberg
11
Kathryn
Lanigan
11
This award recognises that the student has, at all
times, maintained a neat appearance, including
adhering to the requirements of the school‟s uniform
policy at school and when representing our school in
the community.”
Henry
Blackwood
7
Crystal (Soo Jung)
Yoo
7
Shelley
Fowler
7
Sonia
Goozee
7
Jason
Cox
7
Stephanie
Tesoriero
7
Joshua
Littley
7
Shianna
Page
7
Year 8
Mrs Dally
Class Captains for Semester 2 are as follows:
8k - Lyndsey Green and Bailey McDermott
8A - Naris Rangsiyawaranon and Jessica Reefman
8H- Hugo Tilley and Rachel Rishton Potter
The Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School uniform
reflects school expectations, and as such the school is
proud to congratulate the following students.
Year
John Gielis
Deputy Principal
P & C ASSOCIATION MEETING 7pm in the Library
Monday September 12th