Hoxton Park High · Newsletter-May 2012 Phone: 9607 4222 Fax: 9607 4836 Email: [email protected] Web Address: @nsw.edu.au/ Principal’s Report School Uniform The

Hoxton Park High Care Respect Participation Excellence

Newsletter - May 2012

Phone: 9607 4222 Fax: 9607 4836

Email: [email protected] Web Address: [email protected]/

Principal’s Report

School Uniform The previous newsletter included remarks about the need for students to wear the uniform with pride. It is apparent that the way a school uniform is worn leads people in the community to make judgments about our school, its students, staff and families. In the eyes of those who are unfamiliar with our school, poorly worn uniform equals poor discipline, low student achievement, inadequate leadership and an absence of school pride. This is not the school I lead, it‟s not the school our students know they attend and it‟s not the school to which many staff and parents are deeply committed. We have magnificent students (who I have grown to know and love), a deep reservoir of professional experience and decades of success in public education. The reputation of this great school that has been established and sustained over more than four decades, is ours to inherit. It is not ours to diminish. Unfortunately, in 2011, the way our students presented themselves in public, on the way to and from school, at ceremonies and representative events, at the shops and bus stops, is affecting perceptions of quality at this school. There is no doubt the physical amenity of tired old buildings have created a distorting lens through which all other aspects of the school are viewed, especially when compared to the „new‟ schools that have emerged in the last decade. We may not be able to rid ourselves or „sweeten‟ the look of our buildings but we can do something about the uniform if we choose to act together, parents, students and staff. While the old saying “You can‟t always judge a book by its cover” may apply to our students and the way they wear their uniform, there is another equally potent observation that is relevant – “You never get a second chance at a first impression”. The latter saying is eclipsing the former. Feedback from the mums and dads with children at local primary schools, who are anxious about where to send their children in the secondary years, is unequivocal. If this school is to have a bright future and continue to offer the options, opportunities and social environment that have served students and families so

well in the past, we need to retain or indeed strengthen the local community‟s confidence in this school. One way we can help with this is through the school uniform. The way our students wear the school uniform is letting Hoxton Park High School down and when confronted with the very direct, critical comments from our local community, our students know they are letting themselves down. Our students are rightly proud of their achievements, their peers and (just quietly) they are proud of the school they attend. They will tell you “We‟re as good as any other school in this community!” We need to work together with our students if we are to shift negative community perceptions of this school, as superficial and unfounded as they may be. How can you help: This school‟s Statement of Purpose is explicit in its reference to shared decision-making, partnership and collective accountability. A project group comprising staff, students and interested parents met last year to work on the issue of uniform. This led to the uniform being updated and, in some aspects, redesigned. The school needs your support as parents in the matter of managing and improving the way our school uniform is worn. Please support the school by ensuring that your child(ren) have sufficient items of uniform and that correct footwear is worn at all times. A copy of the school‟s uniform code is reproduced in this newsletter. Please monitor what students wear to and from school. The appearance of students on their journeys to and from school has a strong influence on how the community views Hoxton Park High School. We may not have modern facilities but we have high quality students. We need them, and the students themselves want to be seen this way. Parental encouragement, positive reinforcement and persistence in the matter of uniform will be supported here at school. We need to work together. Important notice: Uniform is mandatory for excursions, sporting events and other representative duties. Parents and students are advised that all students leaving the school to participate in excursions, sporting events or attend events as representatives of the school, must wear the complete school uniform or sports uniform (unless non-uniform attire is specifically

stated in written advice to parents). Students who choose to wear non-uniform items or footwear in contravention of the school‟s clear expectations may not depart from the school with their peers. Students who cannot wear the complete sports uniform will not represent the school in sporting competitions. Students who are not permitted to depart the school because of non-compliance with the school‟s uniform expectations may forfeit any amounts paid for the excursion, event or competition. A student‟s choice to wear an item of clothing or footwear that does not comply with the school‟s uniform code will preclude refund of part or all of amounts paid for an excursion or activity. I thank you for your support Education Tax Refund I would like to remind parents of the full benefits of the Education Tax Refund. The refund is there to assist families with the costs of educating children and giving them the best chance for the future. The Australian Government recognises education costs can add up and provide a significant challenge for families. It has recently been discovered that a number of parents who are in receipt of Centrelink benefits believe that they were excluded from receiving the refund as they were not paying income tax. This is a particularly important point to stress as the benefit of the Education Tax Refund applies to all families who are receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or one of the following payments:

Youth Allowance

Disability Support Pension

ABSTUDY Living Allowance

The Veterans‟ Children Education Scheme

Student Financial Supplement Scheme Education Tax Refund provides up to 50% back on a range of educational expenses including: home computers, laptops, printers, scanners, USB flash drive, home internet, educational software, textbooks, stationery. From July last year school-approved uniforms including hats, footwear and sports uniforms have been added to the list. I would suggest that parents keep a clear record of all the receipts for their child‟s educational expenses. Attached at the back of this newsletter is an Information Sheet to assist parents with their record keeping. To check whether your family is eligible and exactly what can be claimed please visit the following website:

australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund

Leny Wallace

Deputy Principal’s Report

Welcome back to our school for term two – another very busy and productive term for us at Hoxton Park High School. As always, we believe that our students are capable of great things and our expectations continue to be high for all students. Assessment Booklets One key aspect of our support for student success is our assessment program in each year group. A feature of this is the Assessment Booklet provided to each student. This booklet contains the basics about our school assessment policy including processes for submitting work, late and non-submission of work and student appeals. Also within this booklet are the individual assessment schedules for all courses and a basic calendar to assist students with their planning. Links to a PDF version of the booklet have been provided on our school‟s website (enter Hoxton Park High School in your search engine or go to http://www.hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/). From the home page, click on the Our School tab and find the Assessment Booklets link on the menu on this page. In our attempts to reduce our paper use, the assessment booklets will be provided to students via the web page and email. Year 7, 8 and 9 students will find that their assessment booklets have been emailed directly to their DEC email account in addition to being available via the school website. If students or parents need to print a booklet or relevant sections of the booklet, we can assist with this at school. Half Yearly Examinations A reminder to students that we are now into our mid year assessment period and examinations are locked into our school calendar. Years 9 and 10 examinations are scheduled within the period 30

th April to 11

th May

and years 7 and 8 are scheduled within the period 14

th May to 25

th May.

It is important that students prepare for examinations by revising class work and seeking specific examination advice from class teachers. Students should be aware of when examinations are timetabled and be on time, with the equipment expected for each examination. Examination rules and conditions are clearly communicated to students and are there to support students to achieve their best in each course. It is important that students are focused and attempt all required sections/questions in the time allowed.

School Uniform Shop From 2012 ALL School Uniforms will be sold at the

school by:

Contact: Ken Williams – S&K Clothing Ph: 0416 058 488

Opening times prior to the 2012 School Year

January 17 12.00 noon – 3.00pm

January 18 9.00am – 12.00 noon

January 20 12.00 noon – 3.00pm

January 27 12.00 noon – 3.00pm

Opening times during normal school days

Mondays 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Wednesday 8.00am – 9.00am

Located in A Block – Room A8

Cash and Eftpos accepted

Parents are requested to sign the visitors

book at the Front Office prior to visiting the

Uniform Shop.

Hoxton Park High School School Uniform Shop

Price List

Item Size Price

Girls Yr 7-10

Bottle Green and White Tartan Skirt All 45.00

Bottle Green Slacks All 33.00

Short Sleeved White Shirt with Badge All 25.00

Girls Yr 11-12

Bottle Green and White Tartan Skirt All 45.00

Grey Slacks All 33.00

Short Sleeved White Shirt with Badge All 25.00

Boys Yr 7-10

Grey Trousers All 42.00

Short Sleeved White Shirt with Badge All 24.00

Grey Shorts All 35.00

Boys Yr 11-12

Grey Trousers All 42.00

Short Sleeved White Shirt with Badge All 24.00

Grey Shorts All 35.00

Unisex

Yr 7-10 Varsity Jacket with Badge

Black with Bottle Green Sleeves

All 65.00

Yr 11-12 Black Blazer with Bottle Green Trim and Badge All 165.00

Bottle Green Jumper with Badge 12-16

18-30

68.00

75.00

Bottle Green Sloppy Joe All 28.00

Bottle Green Tie with Badge 18.00

Sport Uniform

Bottle Green shorts with white stripes Zip Pockets HPHS

on leg

All 25.00

Bottle Green Polo Shirts with Badge All 25.00

Hoxton Park High School Uniform Requirements

All students must be in full school uniform.

All footwear must be as follows: Shoes – Black Leather lace up shoes (Slip-ons and joggers

are not permitted)

Sports Shoes are to be lace up jogger sports shoes

Socks – White ankle style with shorts or skirts

Boys are to wear grey trousers and shorts – Cargo style pants are

not permitted

Long pants are to be hemmed and in no way touch the ground

when you walk

No visible undershirts

NO nose rings or studs, eyebrow rings or studs, lip or chin studs

Black Neck Scarves only (Winter)

Black, White Or Bottle Green Head Scarves Only

Black Caps Only – No Beanies

Ties are optional

BLUE NOTE PROCEDURE

It is the policy of this school that all students will wear school uniform. This is a whole school

policy and as such, it is supported by all teachers, the Department of Education and our

parent/community body. It is our expectation that all students will wear full school

uniform as per the policy.

PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS OUT OF UNIFORM – EACH TERM

1. Students out of uniform should bring a parental note explaining the circumstances

preventing them from wearing uniform.

2. These students are to report before morning assembly to Ms Funnell in the Science

staffroom to obtain a BLUE NOTE. Names are recorded.

3. Students out of uniform without a parental note will also report to Ms Funnell before

assembly. They will receive a warning and Blue Note.

4. Students who do not report for a Blue Note will be identified by their Roll Calls Teacher

on the morning assembly. They will be told to report to A3, Break 1 that day, even if

they have a parental note. On the assembly a uniform sheet will be completed by the

Roll Call Teacher and placed in the common room before Break 1.

5. Students reporting at Break 1 with a note will be given a pink uniform slip and allowed to

leave. Students with no note will be required to complete a detention in A3 for 15

minutes and issued a pink uniform slip.

6. Students who fail to report at Break 1 will be asked to report at Break 2 for a longer

detention.

7. Students who continue to fail to report will be required to see the Deputy Principal and it

will be dealt with as persistent disobedience (failure to follow rules and instructions)

NAPLAN The NAPLAN testing period for years 7 and 9 occurs within week four (15

th May – 17

th May) and students

should be busy in preparing for these tests through in class programs, homework and personal study and preparation. Please see the following sites for support: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learing/7-12assessments/naplan/parents/index.php http://www.naplan.edu.au/ Parents and students can also utilise the advice in this newsletter from our Mathematics and English Head Teachers. I again look forward to working with our students and families throughout this term. Paul Lawrence

NAPLAN

On Tuesday, 15

th May, Wednesday, 16

th May and

Thursday, 17th May 2012, students in years 7 and 9 will

be participating in the National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) tests. The purpose of the NAPLAN is to assess the literacy and numeracy learning in all Australian schools in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The results of these tests will provide useful information for teachers and parents. In particular, they will help to inform teachers in their ongoing efforts to address the literacy and numeracy levels of their students across subjects. Students will be provided with timetables for the test, as well as an information package for parents, during week two. For more information please contact Ms Way during school hours on 9607-4222. Ms F. Way Head Teacher Teaching and Learning (Acting) NAPLAN – Numeracy The Numeracy Test will be held on Thursday, 17

th May,

for both years 7 and 9. It consists of two parts:

Numeracy (calculator) – 40 minutes.

Numeracy (non-calculator) – 40 minutes.

Students are required to bring their own scientific calculator and writing equipment (pens, pencils, eraser and sharpener). No borrowing of equipment is allowed during the test. Practice NAPLAN questions are available online (ACARA NAPLAN tests) on Mathletics on Moodle. Students can also get practice NAPLAN questions on hard copies from their classroom teacher. Students

should be working through past papers in class and for homework. We wish our students the best of luck. Ms J. De Luca Head Teacher Mathematics Advice to parents on how to support their children doing NAPLAN It is important to remember that all the faculties in the school are integrating NAPLAN focused skills into their regular teaching programs. This is the most effective method of preparing for the examination. However, there is still a great deal that parents can do to assist their children. During the course of a week, students could set aside four sessions of 30 minutes for NAPLAN preparation. This time can be most effectively used going over past papers. If you have internet access, the sites supplied below give a wide range of practice papers with answers provided. If you don‟t have internet access, individual faculties will be able to provide practice papers.

Suggested Sites

http://www.exceltestzone.com.au/?gclid=CMrZ3pjnzq8CFcyGpAodNw3qHg http://www.smeebu.com/ http://www.trialtests.com/?gclid=COaV-aPozq8CRShLpgodWVZbFg http://www.det.nt.gov.au/parents-community/assessment-reporting/nap/schools/tests/2009-practice-tests http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/10524.html Mr L. Olah-Jewell Head Teacher English

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note to save paper future Newsletters will only be available

through the Website.

Aboriginal Numeracy Competition

On 13

th March 2012, I went to Sarah Redfern High

School with two of my friends. I learned to play new games like “Think on Your Feet” and “Deadly Data”. We got to watch the “Indigenous All Stars Game” and had so much fun. We laughed a lot. We also had a nice lunch. It was a fun excursion. Graham Croft Year 7 On Wednesday, 13

th March 2012, me and two other

Aboriginal students went to Sarah Redfern High School for the Aboriginal Numeracy Competition. It was great fun, I could not stop laughing all day. I was so excited. The questions were kind of challenging because some of them I hadn‟t learned yet. The people were nice and I got to see old friends from my primary school. It was a great day and I wish I could go again. Caryn Hampton Year 7 The Aboriginal Numeracy Competition was awesome, like usual. I‟ve gone to the event five times and they have always been great. The Aboriginal Numeracy Competition always has fun maths games, although it‟s maths work it is “fun” maths. When we arrived there the head organiser did an introduction about who they are and put us into groups. They also explained how the event helps us with our maths and education. The best thing, apart from the games, is meeting other people from other schools and playing against them for fun. Many of the people at the competition are very nice to hang out with and talk to. My friends and I are very excited about the next Aboriginal Numeracy Competition because it‟s such great fun and when you lose it doesn‟t really matter, at least you had fun and if you won you should be happy that you won and when you win you usually shake hands with the other teams. At the end of the day you will say OMG I actually learnt something while I was having fun and I never thought that was possible. ……..and by the way ABORIGINAL PEOPLE ROCK!!! Brooke Jarvis Year 8

Science Experience

The Science Experience is a fun three days of science activities for year 9 and 10 students and eight Hoxton Park High School students attended the program at UWS Macarthur. Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences. Below is an article written by two students who attended the Science Experience. Mrs D. Funnell Science Teacher What a great time we had at the Science Experience. We enjoyed learning about all the different areas of science. We learnt a lot about science and areas we didn‟t know about. The subjects were Astronomy, Robotics, Chemistry, Experimental Physics, Nano-Technology, Medical Science and Engineering. We learnt about these subjects in the mornings and then in the afternoons we did practical work. We were given a choice between three fields of science. They were Chemistry, Physics and Biology. We chose Chemistry. In Chemistry we made slime using several different chemicals. We also separated the colours in textas, and the final experiment we did was a titration experiment to see how much vitamin C was in a cup of orange juice. A big thank you to the University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus for allowing us to use their facilities. We would also like to thank Dr R. Bathal for organising the Science Experience and all the scientists that gave up their valuable time to teach us. Also, we would like to thank Mrs Funnell for telling us about the program. Finally we would like to thank the Liverpool West Rotary Club and its members for generously donating the funding for us to attend this program. It was a great experience, so once again thank you!! Keenan Vernon and Scott Sillitoe Year 10

Year 11 – Highlights of Term One

Year 11 students commenced the Preliminary Course with enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their senior years. They have been involved in many activities at school and on excursions, including a Biology excursion to Mount Keira, where they learnt about the local environment, an Ancient History Excursion to the University of Sydney – Nicholson Museum to understand usefulness and reliability of sources relating to archaeology and the Visual Arts excursion to Canberra to view the Renaissance Exhibition. Several of our year 11 students have enrolled at TAFE to undertake VET course not offered at school. They have demonstrated responsibility in their attendance and application. Another group of year 11 students have been involved in the Peer Support activities, where they help year 7 integrate into high school life. The greatest highlight for this term was the Year 11

Camp. The aim of the camp was to provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and experience in time management, goal setting, motivation, examination preparation, planning and priorities and study techniques. It also provided an excellent opportunity for students to discover their own learning styles and how to use them to study effectively. Students had a great time and bonded together.

They involved themselves in challenges which took them out of their comfort zone. They demonstrated excellent team work and supported each other, where required. I would like to thank these students for showing the Hoxton Park High School spirit. Mrs L. Habra Year 11 Advisor

Year 11 Camp On 21

st March 2012, a group of year 11 students set off

to go on a camp. We left not knowing what was ahead, although we had some idea from the various presentations. When we arrived there we jumped straight into the activities. We were split into two groups 1 and 2. Group 1 were sent off to do study skills and group 2 went off and did abseiling. Later group 2 went off to do study skills, happy with the knowledge that they were getting the boring stuff out of the way first and then doing activities the next day and later on that evening. Study skills, however, turned out to be not so boring and we came away with knowledge that we can use towards our tests. The best activity by far, which was agreed upon by everyone, was commando, which we played at night. The teachers, Mr Hanly and Mrs Habra, went into the night with hostages and they were armed with torches.

Then we were split into teams and the idea of the game was to retrieve the hostages using stealth. At first the students went wild and it didn‟t turn out so well as many of them „died‟ and they had to walk back to base to be „re-spawn‟. Towards the end, however, we got into it and progress was made. Sadly, however, the teachers had us pinned down in two bottlenecks and, as such, we „hate‟ them very much since we lost!! Apart from hating our teachers towards the end we enjoyed it hugely and got really into the teamwork. I can‟t get into the rest of the two days, but believe me, they went somewhere along the lines of awesome and ruining your underpants. I would like to thank Mr Hanly, Mrs Habra and Mrs Funnell for a wonderful time and I would like to thank the camp staff for providing us with an even better time. Adam Wojak Year 11

From 21st March until 23

rd March 2012 was an

experience of a lifetime for thirty year 11 students and a few teachers as we conquered our fears, worked as a team, met new people and had so much fun with a new adventure in our lives, especially while we bonded with one another.

The activities that we

participated in weren‟t just fun, but also taught us a lot in regards to working together and cooperating with each other, which helped us a lot. The camp also provided helpful ways and strategies on how we can motivate ourselves in our year 11 and year 12 school years and in life in general. One of the activities that taught us this was the giant swing, it was so scary but I was able to get a beautiful view of the lake, which surrounded part of the camp. Mrs Habra and Tina were on the right hand side of me. The instructors there were so funny and nice and made everyone feel welcome. Honestly, I couldn‟t have asked for the camp to have been any better. It was my first camp and I absolutely loved it. I would like to say thank you to Mrs Habra for organising the camp, looking after us and for putting so much effort into helping us expand our skills and knowledge, especially with helping our year 11 and year 12 school years. I would also like to thank Mrs Funnell and Mr Hanly for coming and looking after us. Best time ever!!! Rachael Gonano Year 11 The activities that I enjoyed during the camp were the high ropes, rock climbing, the giant swing and commando (night activity). The giant swing was my most favourite. Mrs Habra, Rachael and I were together and I had to pull the string. It was really scary and I couldn‟t stop looking down, but it was fun! Mr Hanly was laughing at people who were screaming. I also had fun doing archer. I would like to thank Mrs Habra for organising the camp and Mrs Funnell and Mr Hanly for looking after us. Tina Pham Year 11

The Year 11 Camp was an amazing journey and wonderful adventure. There were fantastic activities that pumped us to the max. Power fan, giant swing, high ropes, archery, lost island, commando and many more were there for us to experience. Along with us students we also forced Mrs Habra to do most of the activities while Mr Hanly did only one. We had so much fun. Apart from the activities we had snow cones, but never finished them, in fact we just threw them at each other, including the trainers. Our trainers were AWESOME and surprisingly coped with our mischief. A big thank you to the trainers for making our camp a memorable experience that we will never forget and we hope to see them again soon. Also a very big thank you to Mrs Habra for organising such a wonderful excursion and we wish we can go on another brilliant adventure to the Aussie Bush Camp!! Shazia Zafrullah, Stephanie Nedanovska, Kimberly Vella and Grace Youkhana Year 11 Last term on 21

st March 2012, year 11 embarked on

their first ever high school camp. The excited group of 30 headed off to the new Great Aussie Bush Camp site at Kincumber. After almost two hours, we finally arrived at our destination and made ourselves at home, before heading off to the first activity. The group was split into two: the first group left for Study Skills and the second went to the Abseiling Course. As preliminary students we found that the Study Skills Session really allowed us to understand how we can learn effectively. Using the VAK (Visual, Audio and Kinesthetic) test our mentor, Shamus, showed us how to determine what style of learner we are and what skills we could use to assist our approach to study or learning in general. We also learnt about when and where to study effectively, note taking skills, goal setting and time management. The Abseiling Course really brought some of us out of our comfort zones. The height of the wall (12m) was quite a challenge for most of our group, but after some encouragement and teamwork, the majority of us managed to overcome our fear and gave it a go. We geared up, climbed the stairs in pairs and took the plunge (although it took a little bit

of convincing beforehand). The sense of achievement once we reached the bottom was great! After a leisurely lunch the groups moved on to their next activities: Group One participated in the High Ropes Course and Group Two swapped over to Study Skills. The High Ropes Course was yet another challenge for us all, but the success upon completion was rewarding. Towards the end of the afternoon we were given the opportunity to relax in our cabins or play basketball, football or volleyball, before heading off to dinner and then a night activity, Commando. This challenge involved a group of hostages who were taken into the bush by one of our camp guides, their job was to hide and not be found by their fellow peers. The other groups were to find the hostages without any light or any clues. This proved to be a fun yet difficult challenge and taught our groups a lot about teamwork and strategy skills. Another day had arrived and the groups were onto different activities. Group Two had their turn at the High Ropes and Group One had a chance to participate in the Study Skills Session. After morning tea the groups moved onto their second activities of the day, the Mud Challenge and the Abseiling Course. These activities continued to teach us about teamwork, strategising, goal setting and other important skills. The third and final activity for the day was the Giant Swing. Both teams participated in this activity in groups of two or three, everyone gave it a go and challenged each other to step outside of their comfort zones. The groups were then taken back to the dinner hall before participating in another night activity, Challenge Night. This activity involved a range of musical questions, tests of flexibility, ability to eat, as well as tests of endurance and skill. The groups were extremely competitive and worked well in their teams. It was a really fun night. The final day of our year 11 camp had arrived, the groups were sad to be leaving after forming some really great friendships over the past couple of days. Both groups participated in two final challenges, the Rock Climbing Course and the Power Fan, before heading back for lunch and preparing to return home. Thanks to the hard work and effort of our teachers, and Year Advisor, Mrs Habra, our year 11 camp was a complete success! Emily Farnon Year 11

Year 10’s Vietnam History Experience

On Monday, 2

nd April 2012, two Vietnam Veterans,

Mr Vic Watts and Mr Kevin Wass, came to our school to speak to all of year 10 about their experiences fighting in Vietnam. They spoke of the cultural experiences as well as some difficult experiences they had during the war. On behalf of myself and the HSIE Faculty, we would like to congratulate all of year 10 as they were on their very best behavior, reflecting the Hoxton Honour Code, the entire time. Both Mr Vic Watts and Mr Kevin Wass spoke highly of year 10 and Hoxton Park High School. Well done year 10, and I look forward to organising more events for you in the future! Miss A. Paragalli HSIE Teacher

Opens Cricket Knockout

On Monday, 19

th March 2012, Hoxton Park High School

played against Ashcroft High School in a knockout game. Hoxton Park won the toss and elected to bat first. The game began slowly for our boys, but Muizz Khan handled the ship well, picking up handy runs with Jake Russell. The first wicket fell with Jake Russell getting out for 11 in the 14

th over, sending Kristian

Sekutkoski out to bat. Kristian didn‟t stay out there for too long falling in the 17

th over, making 10 runs. We

were 2 for 71 in 17 overs. The boys warming up with Mr Harris After Muizz passed his 50 he got caught on the deep midwicket boundary for 57. After Muizz‟s wicket fell in the 29

th over Andrew Faleafaga went in the same over.

Shaun Chand and Tzi Foulkes followed behind. At this stage we were 6 for 138 in the 31

st over. After Farhan

Mazharullah got to 41 he fell in the next over. After Farhan‟s wicket there were 3 overs to come. The boys put on a quick 16 runs, with a great effort of posting a total of 161 for 8. After a quick lunch break the boys came out energetically with Farhan bowling the first of a maiden wicket. The boys had the game under the belt in the first 3 overs with 2 for 7. After a few overs Muizz picked up the third wicket sending out a slogger from their side. He got to a quick 25, getting bowled by Kristian. After a few overs Kristian picked up 3 wickets. Mueen Khan came back into the attack with his first 2 overs going for zero runs, he picked 1 for 10 from 4 in his second spell. Hoxton Park High School won the game by 32 odd runs with Kristian picking up 3, Farhan picking up 3 and Muizz, Shaun and Mueen all getting a wicket each. The boys made it through the first round. The boys play round two in September. The photos that were taken during the day were taken by David Do. Farhan Mazharullah Year 10

Muizz winds up for a big hit

Farhan smacking the ball sky high in the sky going for a

4.

Open Boys’ Touch Football Knockout

On Tuesday, 13

th March 2012, our Touch Football

Team travelled to John Edmondson High School for the first round of the Knockout Competition. It was a fast paced game and the boys showed great sportsmanship and skill the entire time. Unfortunately, John Edmondson High School was the better team on the day and we were beaten 11-2. I would like to congratulate the boys on representing our school with pride. Miss N. McIntyre PDHPE Teacher

Coming Events

Tuesday, 8th

May:

P&C Meeting in the Admin Block at 6.30pm.

Friday, 11

th May:

Year 7 Immunisation - visit 2. Monday, 14

th May:

Athletics Carnival. Tuesday, 15

th May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9. Wednesday, 16

th May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9.

Year 10 Geography Excursion to Cronulla. Thursday, 17

th May:

NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9. Wednesday, 23

rd May:

TAFE visit for Year 10. Thursday, 24

th May:

Zone Cross Country.

Monday, 4

th June:

Year 9 Enrichment Day. Friday, 8

th June:

Year 8 Enrichment Day. Monday, 11

th June:

Public Holiday for Queen‟s Birthday. Tuesday, 12

th June:

Zone Athletics Carnival.

Subject Selection Night. Wednesday, 13

th June:

Zone Athletics Carnival. Thursday, 14

th June:

Regional Cross Country. Monday, 18

th June:

Trial HSC Exams begin. Friday, 29

th June:

Trial HSC Exams end.

End of Term Two. Monday, 16

th July:

Staff Development Day. Tuesday, 17

th July:

Students return for Term Three.

CareerSearch for Year 12. Wednesday, 18

th July:

CareerSearch for Year 10.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL

DURING SCHOOL TIME

We have had several requests from parents requesting leave during term time. Holidays taken during term time present a number of issues for students in years 10, 11 and 12. These students must maintain satisfactory attendance and complete the course requirements as well as sit for all the required examinations and assessment tasks. These examinations and tasks are published in the 2012 Assessment Booklets. Parents of students in years 10, 11, and 12 are reminded that vacations outside the normal school holidays cannot be accepted as a valid reason for absence from an examination or the non-completion of Assessment Tasks. This means that if a student is away on a family vacation during term time when an Assessment Task is due then the student must still electronically or through mail send the Assessment Task by the due date, otherwise marks will not be awarded. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure all work and tasks are collected and completed whilst away.