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NEWSLETTER

Edition 1 TERM 4 2014 10 NOVEMBER 2014

PRINCIPAL POINTS Collective sigh of relief

The HSC exams are finally over. It is a very stressful time for students, staff and parents alike. I have been so proud of the students’ resilience and they have shared their understanding with us that after the first exam they tended to cope much better. Over twelve of our staff are marking the HSC. This is some of the best training and development any teacher can engage with. It is an intensive process of applying standards to students scripts and maintaining that standard to each and every question. We are also in the process of marking assessment tasks and exams, writing reports for the junior school and year 10 are involved in their exams.

New School Plan 2015-2017 Consultation with Parents

At our next P & C meeting we will be sharing our draft school plan for the next 3 years. The idea is for parents to come along, experience the process for developing priorities and targets and help us get it right for the students and the teachers. It will be the key issue in

CALENDAR TERM 4

Monday 10 Nov – 14 Nov Year 10 Exams

Monday 17 November Merit Assemblies

Tuesday 18 November KHS Open Night

Tuesday 2 December P & C Meeting – 7pm in school Library

Wednesday 3 December Orientation Day

Tuesday 9 December Presentation Night

Wednesday 10 December Sports Assembly

Wednesday 28 January 2015 Years 11 & 12 commence Term 1, 2015 IEF students in Years 11 & 12 commence Term 1, 2015

Thursday 29 January 2015 Years 7 & 8 commence Term 1, 2015 IEF students in Years 7 & 8 commence Term 1, 2015

Friday 30 January 2015 Years 9 & 10 commence Term 1, 2015 IEF students in Years 9 & 10 commence Term 1, 2015

View the full KHS Online Calendar for 2014 for up-to-date information.

the meeting and I am very much looking forward to having the chance to work with our parents. There will be an informal supper while we work. Centenary of Anzac Europe Tour 2015

We have had our first meeting with parents and over 25 families have given their notice of their intention to participate. I will publish the Western Front tours and indeed the whole itinerary in the next newsletter. Years 9 – 11 students are invited. The cost will be around $6,000, beginning in Paris and includes a home stay with our sister school in PTI Dieberg, Germany and then Salzburg, Austria and then into Venice, Florence and depart from Rome to Sydney. The tour is in the last week of term 3 and back to class for the first day of term 4. If you are still considering joining us, please let the Deputy Principal, Mr Wanstall know by phone or email as an expression of interest. National Teacher of Excellence in State and Territory Teaching Award

Cathryn Ricketts, one of our talented Drama teachers has won the National Teacher of Excellence Award. Ms Ricketts was nominated by a group of our school parents. She is a sensational teacher that we can all learn from. Sad news

On Friday, one of our year 11 students was seriously injured in a car accident on Memorial Avenue. We are thinking of her family, and especially her sister in Year 7, and wish for her to be back at school as soon as possible. Ms J Barnier Principal

DEPUTY’S DESK

Reminders to Year 12

Year 11 has commenced their HSC study and their subject changes have taken place commencing Week five.

Students are reminded that if you drive to school, your registration details need to be kept on file via the form provided at your most recent Year meeting. Copies are available at the student counter.

During designated "study periods", students are to move to the Library. The Librarian will mark the pXp roll for those students expected in the Library during any study period. Senior Students will only be permitted to ‘sign-out’ from 12.45pm on any early day, with the exception of Wednesday where students in Year 11 and 12 are permitted to leave at 12.30pm. Senior students, who don’t have scheduled classes period 1, are expected to sign in by 9.15am. Senior students who ALSO have no classes scheduled for period 2 are expected to sign in prior to 10.30am. Senior students must use their student ID card to swipe in an out as they leave.

Sport Uniform

Parents are reminded that school sport uniform is permitted to be worn to school on Wednesday sport day ONLY. For allocated PDHPE or PASS practical classes, students are to wear normal school uniform and are required to change in and out of sport uniform for those lessons

Late Arrivals

School begins at 8.30am each day. We have noticed an increase in the number of late arrivals, especially those students who are driven to school by parents. Please allow time for unanticipated traffic delays, and keep traffic flow in the 'kiss and drop" zone to help keep our kids safe. Late arrivals are required to report to the student counter after the 8.33am bell, and will be marked as a partial absence.

Merit Awards

As we head towards the end of the year, a reminder to drop your merit awards into the Year Adviser letterboxes outside the staffroom.

Our next Merit Assemblies are on Monday 17th November, and Presentation Day is coming up soon. Principal's Awards, the Hugh Kelly Medal and the Marella Medallion rely on the number of merit awards across the various categories. Get them in quick!

Mr D Wanstall / Mrs J Roberti

Deputy Principals

STATE DRAMA

On the 23rd and 24th of October two extremely talented Drama students from Kellyville High School performed in lead roles in the State Drama Festival at the Seymour Centre. Jack Clark and Jacob McKenzie were stars on the professional stage as they performed the Myth of Orpheus in Greek masks through physical theatre. Their performances as the two male leads were outstanding. Experienced HSC markers and the Drama co-ordinator of the Arts Unit were so impressed by their performance that they came up to me and expressed how incredibly talented they were and what phenomenal leaders they have been throughout the year in the Ensemble. Thank you for being such outstanding representatives of Kellyville High School and we can't wait to see you both and Jessica Gosling perform in Schools Spectacular later this month.

Ms C Ricketts Drama Teacher

YEAR 9 GIFTED & TALENTED

On Thursday 6th November students, Dulmi R, Emma T, Sophie L, Sofia D, Jamie E, Abena B, Adrienne B, Simran K, Tamar S, Ashleigh B, Cameron P, Kian K, Noah M, Sathees J, and Jespriya C, from the Year 9 GAT class visited UWS Open Day. Students attended different courses offered from the university such as Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Psychology at UWS, Careers in Medical Science, PDHPE and your future, Criminology, Bachelor of Communication, Getting Plastered, Solar Cars and Campus Experiences. Students got a taste of what University had to offer, and loved every minute of it. The day was a huge success and has fuelled the students’ passions for their future studies. Ms K Graham Learning & Support Teacher

SEC Year 10 SEC Members attend Grip Leadership Conference. Year 10 SEC members were given the opportunity to attend a leadership conference at Homebush. The conference aimed to prepare participants in practical ways for the role of leader at their school. Our students participated in seminars that:

Helped them to identify what makes a

successful team

Showed them the benefits of working

within a team

How to make the most of leadership opportunities

Our SEC leaders found the day to be rewarding and have come back to school energised and ready to pass on the messages they took away from the conference. Mrs C Kenna HSIE Teacher

On Friday 31st October, Kellyville High School’s SEC held a mufti day with the theme of Halloween. The day was held to promote school and house spirit. Each Wellbeing class designed and created flags. It was great to see so many students and staff get involved.

Denise Maloney Head Teacher Welfare

MITCHELL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM On the 9th - 11th October, Teneal, Kobby, Cayleb and Geoff from year 11 ventured out to Vision Valley for a 2 1/2 day Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum Camp. Mrs Roberti went to see them on the Saturday and this is what she came back to us with... "After recovering from seeing Geoff on crutches due to a fall (he's ok), it was great to see them inspired and appreciating the experience and opportunity." "Discussions with them revealed some interesting ideas that they would like to present to the executive. Interestingly enough they talked about strategies to improve school and house spirit and some activities to trial with mentoring other students in the SEC." "The other great thing was to see some of our ex students participating in the forum as Team Leaders - Tristan, DJ, Anushka, James, and Sean. They were wonderfully giving up their time to give back to the program as they benefited greatly from their own involvement. Wonderful to know how some of our leaders are continuing their leadership journey." Denise Maloney Head Teacher Welfare

TECHNOLOGY ICAS UNSW COMPUTER SKILLS TEST RESULTS *CORRECTION*

Kellyville High School students received great results in the ICAS test having achieved 6 Distinctions, 30 Credits and 10 Merit Awards from a total of 115 participants from Kellyville High School (10% of the school population). The ICAS test is designed to assess students’ academic ability in aspects of Computer Skills. Those students’ who have not received their certificates will be presented with them at the next school assembly. This is a great number and reflects the overall interest in Kellyville students to extend their achievements beyond the four walls of the classroom. As Relieving Head Teacher Technology I would like to congratulate the following students on fine ICAS test results: Year 10: 1 Distinction and 7 Credits

Distinction - Jake R Credit - Sina A, Devang B, Kyle M, Candace M, Liam P, Nafi R, Brendan V, Merit - James D Year 9: 1 Distinction and 7 Credits

Distinction - Tim D Credit - Caelan C, Lachlan C, Luke C, Shylesh J, Aiden O, Cameron P, Jack W. Year 8: 4 Distinctions, 16 Credits and 9 Merits

Distinction - Gwyneth E, Sebastian S, Mackinley S, Liam S. Credit - Bethany C, Samantha J, Amy A, Declan B, Emily C, Aydan C, Divya K, Oliver M, Gonzalo P, Cambrie R, Jyothika S, Maddi T, Ashleigh H, Manaar K, Naosheyrvaan N, Jill T. Merit - Imogen C, Lovina P, Jasmine A, Cooper D, Rawan O, Hannah H, Reef S, Sarah W, Xander W. Also as Relieving Head Teacher Technology and Languages, I would like to thank the staff, students and parents for their support to carry out the role. It has been an enlightening experience. Mrs C Wilson Head Teacher Technology (Relieving)

CAREERS UPDATE YEAR 12

Notre Dame is taking applications for their courses and do not use the ATAR as a measure of success, see the website for details: nd.edu.au

Remember deadlines for UAC University admission were September 30, late applications are accepted with an additional fee, ATAR release December 18 and some offers from 7 th January. Main round offers are 21st January and students can make changes of preference to their courses close to those times. TAFE will list courses online from the end of September and some high demand courses will have closing dates early in October. All universities have information days in January at decision making time. YEAR 10 There are complex rules around leaving school at the end of year 10, including the provision of additional documentation from employers outlining the terms of a student’s employment. If you are not sure about what you need to do, see Mr Wanstall and Mrs Wilson. WORK EXPERIENCE

With yearly exams happening now is a good time to check out a few of your life choices by doing work experience. Work Experience is available to all year 9 and 10 students but correct paperwork and procedures must be followed. The paperwork activates a student’s insurance and indemnity so plays a crucial part in activating the work experience process. Work Experience is a student’s responsibility to organise but Mrs Wilson has a database of employers who have been used before if you need assistance. All Work Experience must filter through the careers adviser at least owe week prior to being undertaken and MUST be approved by the school. See Mrs Wilson for all paperwork and return signed paperwork to her for approval. YEAR 9 AND 10 MOTIVATION PROGRAM

20 boys from year 9 and 10 and in the middle of a motivational program run by former Socceroo’s captain Paul Wade. He shares his insights and experiences in life with the students to inform them of decisions made in life which allow for success, motivation, choices and team work. Part of this course, if we can fit into their busy schedule includes a trip to a Wanderer’s training session.

ENTERTAINMENT VOCATIONAL COURSE FOR 2015- CAN YOU HELP US?

Kellyville High School is lucky to have the skills of Ms Cathryn Ricketts in the CAPA Faculty who recently trained at NIDA and other providers to be able to deliver the Entertainment VET Course to Year 11 students in 2015. What we need to be able to deliver the course are possible contacts in the industry who could host the students for anything from 5 hours to 35 hours for Entertainment related Work Placement. The students will have basic skills in lighting, sound, set production, ushering and

others to bring to the organisation and the work placement is in a voluntary capacity covered by Department of Education and Communities insurance. If you think you have a contact who could assist us with this request could you email details to: [email protected] urgently. Without sufficient employer contacts we may not be permitted to run the course. Mrs C Wilson Careers Adviser

Kellyville High School

Open NightTuesday 18th November

4.00 – 7.00pmKellyville High School promotes Safe, Respectful and

Responsible Engaged Active Learners.

Showcasing all of the wonderful things we do!

Open classrooms, performances, talk to staff and students, tour the facilities

Artwork by Inaya in yr 9

NSW ADOLESCENT VACCINATION PROGRAM 2015

NSW Adolescent Vaccination Program 2015

Vaccination clinics will be conducted in your school on the following dates: Thursday 23/Apr/2015 9:00 am Yr7, 1st dose HPV Yr7, dTpa Thursday 25/Jun/2015 9:00 am Yr7, 2nd dose HPV Yr11, 1st dose MMR Yr12, 1st dose MMR Friday 13/Nov/2015 9:00 am Yr7, 3rd dose HPV Yr7, Varicella Summary of the program is as follows:

Year 7 students will be offered a three-dose course of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a single dose of Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (dTpa) vaccine and a single dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine.

Year 11 & 12 students will be offered a single dose of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

vaccine. Please see attached information on School Measles Vaccination Catch-up Program 2015.

Catch-up program

Year 7 students who missed dose 2 or 3 human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in 2014, will be offered this vaccine ONLY in Yr 8 2015 to complete the course.

Year 9 male students who missed dose 2 or 3 human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in 2014, will be directed to complete the course at the local doctor. This program is no longer provided in 2015.

STATIONERY PACKS 2015

UNIFORM SHOP TRADING HOURS & PRICE LIST

UNIFORM

The Parents & Citizens Second Hand Uniform Shop will be operating at our Twilight Market on 28th November, 2014, and Year 7 Orientation Day on 3rd

December, 2014.

We are therefore seeking donations of pre-loved uniforms to sell at these events. Any uniforms you would like to donate can be taken to the school

office.

Normal operating hours for the Second Hand Uniform Shop are 8:30am – 9:15am on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Please refer to the school

website for further information.

UNIFORM PROCEDURES The P&C have approved and support Kellyville High as a uniform school. Please check our uniform procedure in this newsletter. Students require a signed parental note if they are out of uniform for any reason. This note must be presented to the Head Teacher, Administration before the start of the school day, if the student is to avoid a uniform detention. School uniform requires black leather shoes. White socks, black socks are not acceptable. School skirt and blouse/shirt and trousers/taupe in colour (elasticized ankle pants not acceptable). Full sport uniform on a Wednesday ONLY (tights are not permitted to be worn to school). On PDHPE “practical lesson” days, full school uniform must be worn and the sports uniform brought, to change into on the day. Your cooperation in sending your child to school in full school uniform is appreciated. Mr Brad Joyce Relieving Head Teacher (Administration)

UNIFORM procedures 2014

Aligned to our school system

PARENTS Parents should send a note explaining why their child is out of uniform. STUDENTS

Students who are out of uniform must report to the student counter to see the Head Teacher Administration before school begins at 8.30am.

STAFF

EVERY PERIOD staff identify students who are OUT OF UNIFORM. They are to ask student to show their green UNIFORM PASS or orange DETENTION SLIP.

YES - UNIFORM PASS If student has a uniform pass, then no further action is required.

NO – DETENTION SLIP CLICK the bubble to record the non-uniform item and issue a detention slip for TUE/THU - LUNCH 1 - GG10.

VALID REASON Student issued with a uniform pass.

INVALID REASON Student issued with detention slip for TUE/THU - LUNCH 1 - GG10.

YES - DETENTION SLIP If student has a detention slip, then CLICK the uniform icon to record.

NO – UNIFORM PASS Ask for item to be removed. If item is removed, the matter is resolved.

KELLYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHANGE OF STUDENT / GUARDIAN DETAILS

**Return to School Office**

Student’s Name: _____________________________________ Year: ____________

Old Address: _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

New Address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Reason for Address Change: Whole Family Relocated – Yes / No or Family Split –Yes / No If Yes a ghosted enrolment form must be included with change request Primary Parent Name: __________________________________________________________

Home Phone No: _________________________________________________________

Mothers Work Phone No: ________________Mobile No:____________________

Father’s Work Phone No: ________________Mobile No: ___________________

Emergency Contact 1: (Other than Parent/Guardian)

Name: ______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone No: _______________________ Mobile No:__________________ Relationship to Student: _____________________________________________

Emergency Contact 2: (Other than Parent/Guardian) Name: ______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone No: _______________________Mobile No:__________________

Relationship to Student: ____________________________________________

Please print the Parent/Guardian advising changes:

Name:____________________________ Signature:____________________________

SMS - Change to: Mother Mobile Ph: ___________________ OR

Father Mobile Ph: ____________________

Office Use Only SMS Advised : __ / __ / __ ERN Updated: __ / __ / __ Initial:

P&C FUNDRAISERS