Email: strathfi[email protected]Phone: 9746 6990 Fax: 9746 3517 Term 1 WEEK 1 29 January– Year 7 begin at high school , Years 11 and 12 return for 2020 30 January– Years 8 , 9 and 10 return for 2020 WEEK 2 • Mon, 3 February– SGHS Swimming Carnival • 4-7 February- Best Start Year 7 • 6 February– Year 11 Brightsparks Study Skills Day • 7 February– Years 9 Blue Datto Road Safety Program WEEK 3 12-14 February– Year 7 Peer Support Camp– Tea Gardens SGHS NEWSLETTER Week 1 A Term 1 2020 WELCOME TO THE 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR Strathfield Girls extends a very warm welcome to all students and their parents/ carers to another exciting year in which all students will be nurtured and supported in their learning and wellbeing. A special welcome to our Year 7, 2020 who have achieved a new milestone in their school career. SGHS congratulates you on successfully completing your primary school education. Our transition program will ensure that you soon settle into high school. We also wish Year 12 2020 the very best in their studies this year. Shoulders to the wheel, girls! Hard work will guarantee success. Listen to the valuable advice of your teachers! As we embark on another exciting and rewarding year, we are committed to providing a safe and challenging learning environment which guides and encourages our students to achieve their personal best. Student cohorts arrive on different days, at set times and by Friday, 31 January all students, except Year 7 who embark on their Orientation to High School Program, will be in their timetabled classes, ready to begin their academic year. Every student is reminded of the SGHS expectations at a cohort meeting as soon as they report to school. The Commitment to Learning Booklet, outlining all the expectations is explained and students sign to commit themselves to upholding the values, expectations and culture of our school and the NSW Department of Education. Mr Sam Taufa, President of the P & C would like to remind parents and carers that the first Parent and Citizens Meeting for 2020 is scheduled for Monday, 10 February at 7 pm. It is anticipated that the meeting will take an hour. Please come along and meet the wonderful parents who volunteer on the committee to make our school a better place for your daughters. The Senior Executive will also be present, as usual. Thank you to all our parents for your ongoing support of our school. SGHS looks forward to a successful 2020. Upcoming Events P & C Meeng Monday, 10 February 2020 SGHS Common Room – Please enter via GYM pedestrian Gate
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• 6 February– Year 11 Brightsparks Study Skills Day
• 7 February– Years 9 Blue Datto Road Safety Program
WEEK 3
12-14 February– Year 7 Peer
Support Camp– Tea Gardens
SGHS NEWSLETTER
Week 1 A Term 1 2020
WELCOME
TO THE 2020 ACADEMIC YEARStrathfield Girls extends a very warm welcome to all students and their parents/
carers to another exciting year in which all students will be nurtured and supported
in their learning and wellbeing.
A special welcome to our Year 7, 2020 who have achieved a new milestone in their
school career. SGHS congratulates you on successfully completing your primary
school education. Our transition program will ensure that you soon settle into high
school.
We also wish Year 12 2020 the very best in their studies this year. Shoulders to the
wheel, girls! Hard work will guarantee success. Listen to the valuable advice of your
teachers!
As we embark on another exciting and rewarding year, we are committed to
providing a safe and challenging learning environment which guides and encourages
our students to achieve their personal best.
Student cohorts arrive on different days, at set times and by Friday, 31 January all
students, except Year 7 who embark on their Orientation to High School Program, will
be in their timetabled classes, ready to begin their academic year.
Every student is reminded of the SGHS expectations at a cohort meeting as soon as
they report to school. The Commitment to Learning Booklet, outlining all the
expectations is explained and students sign to commit themselves to upholding the
values, expectations and culture of our school and the NSW Department of
Education.
Mr Sam Taufa, President of the P & C would like to remind parents and carers that
the first Parent and Citizens Meeting for 2020 is scheduled for Monday, 10 February
at 7 pm. It is anticipated that the meeting will take an hour.
Please come along and meet the wonderful parents who volunteer on the committee
to make our school a better place for your daughters. The Senior Executive will also
be present, as usual.
Thank you to all our parents for your ongoing support of our school. SGHS looks
forward to a successful 2020.
Upcoming Events
P & C Meeting
Monday, 10 February 2020
SGHS Common Room –
Please enter via GYM
pedestrian Gate
SGHS is very proud of our 2019 Cohort who produced excellent results in the HSC.
The following information was published in The Sydney Morning Herald on 16 December 2019:
The effort and hard work of our students and their dedicated teachers are applauded.
149 Band 6s and E4s were achieved across faculties
29 students were high achievers, receiving 90% or above in their courses.
35 students received a Macquarie University early offer
Da Eun Choi placed 1st in the state in Japanese Beginners.
Digana Satheesh, Year 11, placed 1st in the state in HSC Tamil Continuers.
Jacobina Jansson, Year 11, received a Band 6 in Swedish Continuers.
Congratulations Class of 2019!
Overall –
all
courses
Students Entries High Scores
(Band 6’s &
E4’s)
Success Rank in
State
2019 168 885 149 17% 96th
PHUONG KHANH NGUYEN,
one of our International Students,
received an ATAR of 99.15, and
has earned her place as the
SGHS 2019 Dux
STRATHFIELD GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2020
Dear Parents/Caregivers, Following is the information regarding the 2020 Swimming Carnival.
VENUE: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush
DATE: Monday 3rd February, 2020
TIME: 8.45am - return by buses to school by 2:45pm
COST: All students are invoiced for carnivals at the beginning of the year. Please ensure that you have paid the carnival levy at the administration office. This covers the cost for Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country carnivals.
TRANSPORT: All students will travel by bus to and from the Aquatic Centre. These buses will leave SGHS and return to SGHS.
SUPERVISION: All students are expected to be at school by 8.45am and report to their roll call rooms. Buses will begin to return to school at approximately 2.45pm, when the students will be dismissed.
LUNCH: Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch or may purchase from the café at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
ATTIRE: Students are encouraged to wear their house colours and are permitted to wear them to and from the pool. Please note that no crepe paper is allowed. Any further information can be obtained from the PDHPE faculty. Regards Janet Iacono Sports Organiser
Coronavirus
Many parents have enquired about advice regarding the Coronavirus. To avoid inaccurate media reports and hearsay, our information to parents will remain in accordance with
Department of Education updates, which can be found on our website.
Below is the most recent update from the Department of Education:
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Current advice from the Australian Government Department of Health for parents and staff in relation to the Novel Coronavirus is:
People who have been in contact with any confirmed Novel Coronavirus cases must be isolated in their home for 14 days following exposure;
Returned travellers who have been in Hubei Province of China must be isolated in their home for 14 days after leaving Hubei Province, other than for seeking individual medical care.
Students and staff currently excluded from school are those who:
over the last 14 days has visited the province of Hubei in central China. They should not return to school or child care services for a period of 14 days after leaving China, as the coronavirus’ incubation period can be as long as two weeks or
are under medical assessment or
have been diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or
have had close contact with a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health has processes in place to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia.
In addition The NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Department of Education have recommended that:
Any student or staff member who was in China, including Hong Kong but excluding the province of Hubei over the past 14 days is recommended not attend school or child care services for a period of 14 days after leaving, as the Novel Coronavirus’ incubation period can be as long as two weeks.
Students who returned to Australia more than 14 days ago and have shown no symptoms are able to return to school this week.
There has been a small number of cases of confirmed Novel Coronavirus in New South Wales.
The Ministry of Health has processes in place to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia. Advice about not attending school would be provided to these close contacts by the Ministry of Health.
Consistent with current guidelines, staff and students who are unwell with respiratory illness should remain at home until symptoms resolve. In accordance with our current practice if any child becomes unwell we will implement our infection control guidelines and follow the advice provided by the Ministry of Health as appropriate.
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Thank you for enquiring about this issue. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take advice received from NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Department of Education to ensure we are responding to the situation appropriately.
IMPORTANT!!!
Class work will be uploaded daily on the online forum (Edmodo or Google Classrooms) so all students will be able to access
their school at all times.
Students who are returning to school must produce a medical certificate, clearing them for attendance, to Ms Maharaj
When coughing and sneezing&:-cover mouth and nose with · �::-
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• after coughing or
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• when caring for the
sick
• before, during and
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• before eating
• after toilet use
• when hands are
visibly dirty
• after handling animals
or animal waste
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,�· .'J ifi Avoid close contact when you • ft � are experiencing cough and fever
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Avoid spitting in public
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical
• care early and share previous travelhistory with your health care provider