Muirfield High School Educating today for managing tomorrow Muirfield Matters Newsletter Issue 4 Week 10 Term 2 2010 Barclay Road, North Rocks NSW 2151 Ph: (02) 9872 2244 Fax: (02) 9871 4106 E: [email protected]www.muirfield-h.schools.nsw.edu.au MUIRFIELD MATTERS RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT A very successful Parent /Teacher evening was conducted on Thursday 17th June, for parents of students in Years 8, 9 & 10. The afternoon/ evening was well attended with most teachers fully booked by parents, keen to speak with individual teach- ers about their child‟s progress. This event was followed by an information session for parents of Year 10 students as they plan for the start of their senior studies culminating in the award of the Higher School Certificate. Thanks to all teaching staff for their efforts on the day, with special thanks to Ms Helen Scott and Mr Rob Roughley for their clear and concise presentation to the large number of parents who attended. A special thank you to Ms Kerrie Shortland for her outstanding contribution to the school community as a member of the Science faculty, the Welfare Team, as Year Adviser and in community relations and promotions. I wish Kerrie well as she takes up the position of Head Teacher Science at Hawkesbury High School. I would also like to congratulate and thank Ms Anna Pasternatsky who has agreed to take up the position of Year Advisor to Year 12. She will provide great support for our students in the weeks leading up to the HSC. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Kathy McIntosh for her work as Relieving Deputy Principal over this past term and advise the school community that Mr David Highman will occupy the position from the commencement of term 3. Also I would like to congratulate Ms Monique Frangi on her appointment as Year 7 Advisor for 2011. We conclude this term with our special recognition assemblies which will be held on Thursday 1st July and will focus on student improvement and honesty in their work. It allows us to recognise those students who have achieved personal growth through effort, as well as those who continue to make a real and sustained effort. Our Year 12 group will return to term 3 and sit their Trial Higher School Certificate papers. We have moved the examination period forward this year. Our students will have more sufficient time between the Trails and their HSC to consolidate their course learning and work with their teachers to address any deficiencies. I wish all families a safe and relaxing vacation. David Tanner Relieving Principal
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Rose Eldred, Fiona Harvey, Jean Harvey, Sharna Holman,
Rebekah Peterson, Beth Proctor, Kate Proctor, Jessica Reed
and Holly Russell on finishing Runners-Up in the Sydney West
Softball Knockout Competition.
Well played girls!
SOFTBALL KNOCKOUT Epping Street Fair Sunday 29th August 2010
10am-4pm. 2010 sees the exciting return of the Epping Street Fair! Proudly supported by Rotary Club of Epping, the Epping Street Fair on Rawson Street will feature:
Market Stalls, Food, Crafts & More, Community Information, Live Entertainment, Talent Quest, Junior Art Show, Roaming Street Performers . Something for Everyone!
A fundraiser for local charities.
There are still opportunities to promote your business by sponsoring the Street fair. To find out how you can be further involved call
PARKING NOTICE Did you know that it is illegal to park:
On or near the school crossing In the school bus bay
The penalties for parking in these areas are up to $231 & can result in the loss of a demerit point. Parking illegally puts children at risk! Please obey all the parking signs around the school – they help keep children safe! Council’s Compliance Officers will be enforcing parking restrictions at your school!
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRITING WORKSHOP Many students are passionate about writing as a craft and
express an interest in a career where writing forms a
fundamental skill. The current curriculum includes writing
and written assessments, but does not offer the opportunity
for students to be creative at leisure and to take the time to
absorb and accommodate advanced skills in writing.
Students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 who have a personal
interest in writing, or who are keen to improve their creative
writing skills, are invited to attend a Writer‟s Workshop held
each Friday afternoon in B29 beginning from Week 1 in
Term 3.
The workshop will be held from 2.45pm – 4.00pm on a „drop
-in‟ basis and will be run by Ms Frangi. You may choose to
attend one or two workshops or attend them all. No
commitment is necessary other than a willingness to write,
share and respect your own and other‟s work. Notice of the
focus of each workshop will be advertised on the English
bulletin board outside the staffroom each Thursday.
The workshop is an opportunity for students (and the
teacher) to write and share their work. The aim of the
course is not only to improve students‟ technical skills, but to
encourage creativity and exploration through the craft of
writing. Students who attend 10 or more classes will receive
a Certificate of Achievement.
To register your intent to attend that afternoon‟s class you
will need to add your name to the class list each Friday on
the door of B29. Places are restricted to no more than 16.
Students will be responsible for organising their own
transport home.
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There are a number of opportunities for motivated
students to test their English talent.
The Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year 2010
Open to: Students in years 10-12
Requirement: 700-1000 word original fiction incorporating
trigger word “silver”.
Award: Cash prize and 1 week‟s work experience at SMH.
Closing Date: Friday June 25 2010
Details: Ms Frangi
United Nations Youth Association of NSW Junior Public
Speaking Competition
Open to: Students in years 7-10
Requirement: Two speeches: (topics provided) one
prepared and one impromptu speech
(5 mins preparation)
Held: 2 August
Details: Ms Frangi
Soroptimist International Public Speaking Competition
Open to: Students in years 10-12
Requirement: 5-6 minutes speech on provided topic to do
with the status of women, for International Women‟s Day.
Held: 30 August
Details: Ms Frangi
Campion College Essay Competition
Open to: Students in years 11-12
Requirement: Choice of two provided essay questions.
2000-2500 words
Award: Cash prize
Closing date: 18 October 2010
Details: Ms Frangi
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards 2010
Open to: Students in all years
Requirement: Write a poem on the theme of
“I hear music”. Maximum length 80 lines.
Closing date: 9 July 2010
Details: Ms Frangi
ENGLISH COMPETITIONS
TEACHING AND LEARNING
EXCHANGE (TALE) If you‟re interested in assisting your child with homework and
study, the Teaching and Learning Exchange is a one-stop-
shop for teaching and learning resources for Kindergarten to
Year 12 and be-
yond. Go to
www.tale.edu.au
and click on the
Parents and
Community link.
Here you will find
information on
what your child is
learning, helping
your child learn
and the various
stages of learning.
THE HILLS COLLEGE OF TAFE
BAULKHAM HILLS CAMPUS 146-160 OLD NORTHERN ROAD BAULKHAM HILLS
WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (WOW)
(Course 9071 Access to Work and Training)
CAREER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT FOR
WOMEN (CEEW)
(Course 9072 Skills for Work and Training)
The Hills College of TAFE at Baulkham Hills offers part-time
courses for women who are interested in returning to work or
study.
The courses aim to broaden career choices and develop the
communication and computing skills necessary to seek work
and/or further study.
Classes are held during school hours.
An information session will be held on Tuesday 29 June 2010
at 10am in room C.1.05 at Baulkham Hills College.
For information phone 9865 1152 or 9865 1135
Muirfield High School seeks the services of a technically
minded person to help with support of the school‟s
computer systems.
We require someone for 3 hours per day, during school hours,
Monday to Friday during school term. Some holiday work
may be required from time to time – negotiable. The rate of
pay is $20 per hour in line with the school‟s office/support
staff.
This position would suit a parent or tertiary student who :
Is comfortable with technology and is willing to
learn new skills.
Can work independently and has a mature out-
look.
Has good communication skills and works well
with people
Jobs may include:
Day to day care and maintenance of computer
systems – checking that systems are correctly
plugged in, have power and have a keyboard,
mouse, etc, and can log into the school‟s
network.
Installation of software. The school has a simple-to-
use software installation system maintained by the
Head Teacher Computing. On the job training will
be provided on the use of this system.
Moving broken computers to the repair room and
replacing them from a bank of repaired systems.
Some lifting and carrying required.
Some maintenance of the school‟s Intranet and
Internet Web Sites. Some typing required. On the
job Training provided
Changing student password and troubleshooting
simple access problems. On the job training will
be provided in the use of this system.
Stock take and records maintenance.
Interested parties should contact the front office for more
information, or contact Mr. B. Carpenter by email.