Withers
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Eltham High
School
Parent
Newsletter
Tuesday, 10th October, 2000 Term 4 Week 2
Principal’s Report
A Celebration
of Musical Achievement
Last night I attended the All Bands Concert.
What an impressive event this was. Over 400 students are involved in our
instrumental music program and the quality of their work is consistently high.
Our young
musicians must be very pleased by the plethora of awards, shields, medals and
other indicators of success that they have won over the year. But more
important than these is the development of teamwork, commitment to the task and
discipline that high level performance demands. I was particularly impressed by
the development of the Training Band. I was present when this band had its
first rehearsal for the year and their playing last night was confident and
assured. Well Done to all the Baby Band members.
Well
done, too, to Musical Director Ken Waterworth and his outstanding team.
It takes excellent, dedicated staff to bring out the best in our young players.
Thanks to Head of Arts and Classroom Music Coordinator Di Stone for her leadership
and the work that her team undertakes establishing the appreciation of music
across the school.
Special thanks
go to the Music Support Group and to our parents. The Music Support Group’s
logistical abilities are a real asset to the school and the day-to-day
practical and fund-raising support is most appreciated. Our musicians’ parents
also make a huge contribution to the success of our music program. It is not
easy to be there every time, ferrying children, encouraging, exhorting and
urging. Your efforts and support is truly appreciated.
Through the
hard work and dedication of our young musicians, their teachers, parents,
supporters and with outstanding leadership from Ken and Di, the Eltham High
School Music Program can truly claim to be of international quality. Last
night’s All Bands Concert demonstrated this once again.
School Council
Please contact me if you are interested in adding your name to a register of parents who are interested in contributing to School Council activities. Paul Rose, Principal
WORKING BEE
Saturday, 14th October 9-12.30
Following by a BBQ lunch. Main tasks are
- Painting the boards around the bottom of the 100s portable – please bring wide brushes.
- Mulching – the never ending job – wheelbarrows and enthusiasm needed
- Weeding and pruning
- Some small areas of paving
We’d love to see you at our only Saturday working bee for the year.
Di Parry for the Grounds Committee.
PHOTOGRAPHY
SUCCESS
Congratulations to Tim Hester for being awarded two merit certificates in the Ilford Schools’ Competition for his photos
The Namakto Inuit and
The Tempest
Certificates from Ilford Imaging Australia were presented to Tim this week. Well done.
Ian Clark
PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT
Last Sunday night saw the opening of the Eltham High School Photography Exhibition, BELIEVE, at the Long Gallery, Montsalvat. An appreciative crowd of about 150 people heard Ralph Shuhbach, a photographic artist, speak highly of the students’ work and commitment.
Congratulations to Evan Taylor and Tim Hester for their organisation of the event which Sigmund Jorgensen said was done “in a very professional manner”. Also a big “thank you” to John Gilham and Emma Veale for their untiring assistance on the night serving clients and food.
We encourage you to call in and see this exhibition which is open until Sunday, 15th October. Ian Clark
Photography
Supplies
ILFORD Running out of
equipment towards the end of the year? Don’t want to fork out full price?
Looking for a top quality bargain?
90ft+ black and white Ilford film
75+ sheets 3.5x5.5in photo paper
Speak to Mr Clark or Daniel Hogan (Yr.12A).
All ridiculous offers considered.
DANCE NEWS
Concert time …
Yes,
it’s that time of the year again. Our next dance concert is on Friday 13th
7pm in the hall. All dance classes will be performing – it’ll be a great night.
Cost $2/$4 or $10 for the whole family. Enquiries to Kiah on 9439 5111.
VCE Dance
Evening
The dance and drama evening was a long but enjoyable evening and great preparation for the students practical exams. Well done and good luck for your exams.
Dance fees
Invoices regarding overdue dance fees from term 3 were sent out in the last week of term 3. Please finalise these and any after hours term 4 fees as soon as possible. Thank you.
Upcoming performances
Middle School Primary
school performance
Senior A/H dance Health
& well being performance
Senior A/H
& Yr11 28th and 29th
October
Arts
Festival
A/H dance production 30th Oct.-2nd Nov.
ENGLISH NEWS
Australian English Competition
EHS students achieved some outstanding
results. High Distinctions (top 1% in
the state) were gained by Geoffrey Lemon Yr 12, Rebecca Chanock Yr 11,
Laura
Black, Lewis Allan Yr 10, and Anastasia Clendinnen Yr 8.
Distinctions were awarded to: Adele Neale Yr 7,Zoe Sharp and Jen Tan, Yr 8,Naomi Lambert Yr 10, and Cassie Marsh, Yr 12.
Credit Certificates were awarded to: Stephanie
Howell Yr 7, Laurence Deam, Robert Guilfoyle Yr 9, Katherine
Anderson, Yr 10, and Emma Veale, Yr 12.
Congratulations to all students who participated.
Let's Write!
There are a number of writing competitions
open to students, especially the major FAW awards. Check the notice board next to 304, or see Ms Burns if you want
further details.
Interschool Debating Season 2000
The season ended recently, with our Yr 10/11 team making it through the
Octos into the Semis, where they lost to the St Paul's College team. Congratulations to Courtney Scanlon, Ruthanne Molloy, Oki
Gardner and Maggie Mildenhall for winning every debate
in the region section, and making it so far into the finals. Thanks to all the
teachers who give of their evenings and lunchtimes to support this activity -
especially Mr
Kibell, Debating Co-ordinator, and Mr Pearsall and Ms Ipsen.
Interested in becoming part of an Editorial Team at The Age?
If you are a secondary student just completing or just about to complete your VCE and keen to pursue a career in journalism, this is your opportunity to become part of the SAGE editorial team. Simply send in a 200 word or less article explaining 2 Issues important to incorporate into SAGE for 2001. Send in your article to SAGE Publication, The Age Education Unit, 250 Spencer St. Melbourne 3000 by Friday, 27th October, 2000.
YEAR 12 FORMAL
Eltham
Mensland will offer their Dinner Suit Hire Service. A representative will
attend the school on Wednesday, 11th October.
EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
The school’s portion of EMA has been received and is
now being allocated to accounts. Statements will be sent home shortly showing
the status of accounts.
LOTE NEWS
The results of the statewide Indonesian Writing Competition are with
us. 23 students from Eltham High School from Years 8, 9 and 10 entered their
work and everyone did very well. Ruby Tobin, Georgina Atkinson,
Danielle
Gori, Simon Walsh (all from 8C) and Melanie Faour, Krysta Jarvie, Jess
Wollaston and Amber Higgins from Middle School, scored a
Highly Commended grading which was the highest category awarded.
Congratulations to everyone who entered and students will receive a certificate which hopefully will be presented by our principal Mr Rose at an assembly. Students can come to me and get details of their entry results. More news next week. P. Brady (KLA leader, LOTE)
CAR PARK SAFETY
We have
previously asked that students not be dropped off in staff car parking areas.
An accident was narrowly avoided this morning in a car park which highlights
the reason for this request. Students should be dropped off from cars in either
the drop off area near the hall or the in the streets. The nearby Leisure
Centre car park also offers a very close and safe
place where students can be dropped. They can then walk to school crossing
Withers Way at the school crossing.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available for students attending secondary schools, some from the department and some from the school. See Mr Monigatti for further information.
MATHS NEWS
Congratulations
to the seventy-one Year 7-12students who took part in the Australian Mathematics Competition for the Bank of Melbourne
Awards. This year more than 485,000 students from 36 countries
participated. Eltham High School students did very well with one High
Distinction, 19 Distinctions and 29 achieving a Credit. Special congratulations
Dave
Edelman of Year 10 who was placed in the top 1% of Year 10 in the
State, and has been awarded a cash prize!
Congratulations
too are in order for the 8 Year 10 students who took part in the first Mathematical Association Games Day
and performed very well in a field of over 40 schools, most of which were
private schools. All entrants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Prizes and certificates will be presented at the forthcoming sub school
assemblies.
Rob Coventry, Maths KLA
VIETNAM TRIP
APRIL 2001
There are spaces for two students for our April school holiday school trip to Vietnam. The total cost is $2,000 which includes airfare, accommodation, meals, etc. If you are interested, please telephone Di Parry, Pompa Brady or Brendan Monigatti 9439 5111.
SPORT SPORT
SPORT SPORT
Victorian Schools Track and Field
Championships
EHS
had 4 students compete at the Championships held at Olympic Park on the weekend
of 7th and 8th October. Year 12 students James Attard
and Kathy
Young both won medals, making the competition a successful one for
Eltham High School. In the boys U20 5000m, James finished in a time of 16
minutes and 15 seconds to take 3rd place. In the same race Cameron
Laurence finished in a time of 17 minutes and 50 seconds.
Kathy
Young gained a silver medal in the girls U18 800m. Young made her move from 4th
position in the back straight with 200m to go and finished strongly in a time
of 2 minutes 26 seconds. In the girls U18 400m, Kathy Young finished in 4th
place.
Nicholas
Laurence ran in the boys U17 2000m Steeplechase and finished in 8th
position in a time of 7 minutes and 43 seconds.
VSSSA
Athletics Championships
EHS will have 11 competitors at the Championships
this Friday. The students who have won the right to represent the school are – Julia
Hemingway (GU14 Triple
Jump), Nina
Barwald (GU14 80m Hurdles), James Attard (BU21 3000m & 1500m), Nicholas
Laurence (BU16 800m & 1500m), Kathy Young (GU21 800m,
1500m & 400m), Emily Buffham-Friedricksen (GU21 1500m
Walk), Kc
Reynolds (GU15 Triple Jump), Laura Johnstone (GU14 1500m), Brooke
Palmer (GU 15 1500m), Scott Wheeler (BU17 1500m) and Cameron
Laurence (BU21 2000m Steeplechase). The Championships will be
conducted at Olympic Park and the program commences at 12.00pm.
School Calendar
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October |
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Sun.8-15 |
EHS
Photographic Exhibition |
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Mon.
9th |
All
Groups Concert |
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Thurs.19th |
Year
12 Formal |
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Sat.28,Sun.29 |
Eltham
High School Arts Festival |
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November |
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Mon.
6th |
Pupil
FreeDay |
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Fri.10th |
Year
12 exams conclude |
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Fri.24th |
Year
11 exams conclude |
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December |
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Tues.5th |
Canteen
Christmas luncheon |
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Fri.
8th |
Year
10 last day |
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Tues. 19th |
Years 7, 8 and 9 last day |
PARENTING
ADOLESCENTS – A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Beginning
Thursday, 19th October, 2000 7.30-9.00pm in the staffroom,
educational psychologists Helen Clements and Geoff Bowen will be
conducting a five week course on parenting adolescents. This is open to all
parents who have a child at Eltham High School.
The
course has relevance to adolescents of all ages. It is necessary to book. If
you would like to attend, please contact either Evonne Locke, at the school.
A donation of $10.00 per family is required There is a limit of 20
participants. Mr Monigatti, SWC
EHS ARTS FESTIVAL
12.00-4.00pm Saturday 28th
& Sunday 29th October
Official Opening by Dominique Falla
2.00pm on Saturday 28th
October
DO CARE
Do you have one or two
hours to spare each week? Do Care needs volunteers to visit socially isolated
people living in your area. Volunteer training sessions to be held on Tuesday
17th and 24th October at 7pm at our Greensborough office.
Ph. Laraine
or Shirley
9435 1168.
FRUITBOWL PRODUCTIONS
Cyber
City – Saturday, 21st October Featuring
DJ
Matty Flynn, Rudeboy and DJ Chris Chun
Installations,
Light show & heaps of give aways. All ages 7.30-11.30pm. $13 with this
pass, $15 without. Eltham Roller City – 27 Susan St. Eltham. This is a fully
supervised drug and alcohol free event.
INTERCHANGE
Give a kid a break – take up the Interchange
challenge. Volunteers are urgently required to help families in the local area
who have a child with a disability. Interchange (a non government, non profit
community based respite
care service), is seeking caring
families, couples, singles or grandparents, to open their homes and their
hearts to a child with a disability. We ask you to give just one day or one
weekend a month in your own home. The child you are matched with gets to make
new friendships, opening up a whole new range of experiences for them. Your
contribution would also provide parents with a much-needed regular break from
their constant and demanding role.
October 22 to 28 is
Carers Week –
celebrating the ongoing commitment given by so many individuals in our
community to the care of others – be they elderly, ill, or people with
disabilities. For more information please call Christine, Donna, Robyn or
Jennifer on 9471 1777.
Strathewen Cultural
event
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th,
Sunday 15th October
This weekend!!
Fri.
7.30-12.30 Full Moon Dance with “Rafferty’s
Rules”
Sat.
8.00pm-1.00am Supershow featuring “Reuben Tice”
Sun.
12.30-2.30pm Judy Jacque and Marg Roadnight with Gospel
Singer
Sun.
8.00-12.00pm “Blues Casters” dance party a funky Big
Band (all fully licenced)
From
12 until 7.30 Sat. and Sun. Fun activities for children
Ø Art display
Ø Live acoustic
music
Ø Wine tastings
Ø Delicious food
Ø Real coffee
Ø North Eastern
Ranges backgammon & chess championships
ALSO take the opportunity to
preview Drew
Gregory’s latest work for his upcoming painting exhibition at his
private gallery/studio (12-7pm Monday). Tickets available 9714 8553, 97148758. Melways Ref.
263E/1.
CANTEEN ROSTER
WED.. J.
Griffiths, L. Burleigh, J. Zilm
THURS K.
Maxfield, M. Deam, J. Browne,S.McEwin
FRI. H.
Devlin, M. Parsons, L. Grange, G.Carter
MON S.
Wilson, L. Rush, J. Matheson,N.Heffernan
TUES. M. Lacey, L. Laos, D. Kelly