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community news www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au TERM 3 WEEK 9 TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2013 |
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30-60 WITHERS WAY ELTHAM VICTORIA 3095 PHONE (03)9430 5111 – FACSIMILE (03)9431 0448 – EMAIL: eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au Absences: 9430 5299 |
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Music Section |
Result |
Clarinet Choir |
2nd |
Concert Band |
2nd (missed 1st by 1 point) |
Flute Ensemble |
1st |
Jazz Band |
2nd (missed 1st by ½ point) |
Percussion Ensemble |
3rd |
Saxophone Ensemble |
Honourable Mention |
Stage Band |
1st |
Symphonic Band |
1st |
Band Rehearsals
Intermediate Band Rehearsal:
Due to the Curriculum Day on Wednesday, 11 September the Intermediate Band rehearsal will be on Friday, 13 September at lunchtime.
Concert Band Rehearsal:
The Concert Band will be rehearsing at the normal time on Wednesday, 11 September.
Junior Jazz Band Rehearsal:
The Junior Jazz Band will be rehearsing on Wednesday, 11 September from 1.30pm – 3.00pm.
Celebration Concert: Monday, 16 September
A reminder about our Celebration Concert for all our Music Program Ensemble students, taking place:
Date: Monday, 16 September
Time: 7.30pm
Location: George Wood Performing Arts Centre, Yarra Valley
Grammar
Tickets will be available via Trybooking on Wednesday, 4 September at 9am. To book, follow the link on the school's website 'book here', or go to http://www.trybooking.com/DMFI Bookings will close at 3pm on Monday, 16 September.
If you have any queries regarding the events mentioned above, or the Music Program in general, please contact the Music Office on 9430 5127 or email Jill at bro@elthamhs.vic.edu.au
Rick Plummer
Director of Music
As the World Challenge Group are venturing off to Vietnam and Laos later this year, and the Donydji Group leaving in less than a week, we have all been working very hard, fundraising, in support of the trips. The first Eltham High School ‘Rockquiz’ Trivia Night was held on Friday, 16 August; the event successfully raising over $2000. We had the great Eltham High Staff Band, performing some golden classics, with a little bit ‘old school’. George did a fabulous job as the MC, keeping everyone entertained the whole night.
There were many games played, such as ‘Heads and Tails’ and ‘Four Corners’ (both won by the very lucky Pete Lucas), as well as a very interesting race to see who could get the Oreo in their mouth without using their hands! The silent auction was also a huge success.
The night ended with a ‘bang’, with Jon Baly smashing a beautiful blue guitar to the tune of ‘Highway to Hell’. We would like to thank Rhys for doing such a great job in setting up the sound and light production, without which the show would not have been able to go on.
By Carmen and Ellyn, World Challengers
The Eltham High School Swimming Squad is running its annual ‘Lap-a-Thon’. The funds raised this year will be donated to the Nillumbik Shire Christmas ‘Wish Giving Tree’. Once again, our swimmers will be asked to swim as many laps as possible in an hour. The money raised will purchase presents to fill hampers for those in our community who do not get to celebrate Christmas as they would wish.
We are keen to get as many swimmers involved. Please feel welcome to come down and swim, help out with lap counting, or just enjoy the charged atmosphere as our squad reach out to make a difference in our community.
Date: Thursday, 17 October
Time: 6.45am Sharp! (Swimming commences at 7.00am)
Location: Eltham Leisure Centre
After: Breakfast at Eltham High School
The aim is to swim as many laps as possible, within the allocated hour, without placing your feet on the bottom of the pool. Any stroke is permissible, as are kick boards.
We hope to see as many old and new swimmers as possible!
Please contact Phil Boyd on 9430 5265 or Louise Heathcote on 9430 5123 for further details.
Phil Boyd
Junior School Coordinator
Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup: 8-13 December
All participants in this year’s competition should have now received their forms in the mail. Please pay your deposit and return your T-shirt order by Friday, 13 September.
Important Volleyball Dates for 2013:
17 October Year 8 Volleyball Round robin
29 October Year 8 Northern Zone Volleyball
30 October Year 7 Northern Zone Volleyball
30 October (2014) Intermediate Round Robin (Year 8 and 9 students)
26 November Year 7and 8 State Volleyball Final
8- 13 December Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup
Sporting Achievement
Bendigo Dragon City Tournament 2013:
On Sunday, 8 September Louise Alford, Year 11E and Ellis Evans, Year 10H, as part of the Heidelberg Senior Girls 2 Team, competed in the Bendigo Dragon City Tournament 2013. After a very long and tiring day, starting at 8.30am and finishing with the Grand Final Match after 6.00pm, they returned victorious; being awarded Gold Medals as the “Senior Girls Premiers of the Bendigo Dragon City Tournament 2013. Congratulations to them both!
If your child has a unique sporting moment, or is selected in a State or National Team, please let us know so we can share the good news. (I have copies of the Nillumbik Sporting Achievement Grant application form if you require one).
Greg Thomas
Volleyball/Elite Sports Coordinator
Dates of Interest for Diamond Valley College Bus Network
Diamond Valley Bus Network – Monday, 16 – Friday, 20 September:
Please note that due to Diamond Valley College (DVC) students attending City Campus, from 16 - 20 September, non DVC students who travel via the College Bus Network are advised to be at their stop 15 minutes prior to normal departure times in the morning to allow the bus to drop off at the Diamond Creek Station. Afternoon buses will run as close to normal time as possible.
Diamond Valley Bus Network - Term Dates for the Remainder of 2013:
Pease note the following Term dates for the remainder of 2013. Bus times will alter for END of terms. Term dates are:
Term 3: Finish 20 September at 2.10pm
Term 4: Start 7 October
Last day for buses 19 December at 3.00pm
Monday, 2 December – Friday, 13 December 2013
All Year 9 students, who will be 15 years of age at the time of the work experience, are eligible to participate. For students who will not yet be 15 years old, there is still the opportunity to work at a pre-school or primary school. The normal ‘Work Experience Arrangement Forms’ are used in both instances.
If your child is not going to participate, a written note must be handed into the Careers Office, or an email sent, detailing alternative arrangements. Please note there will be no alternative school program provided during this period for students who are not participating in the Work Experience Program.
Now is the time to get something organised, whether it be with one or two employers for the period. Please contact Ross Pringle on 9430 5133 or email pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au for further information.
Zoos Victoria Work Experience: February – April 2014
Are you keen to be part of the workforce at Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo or Healesville Sanctuary? If you are, then access the site below and download the application forms. Please note, to take part in this work experience you will need to be 15 years of age by the time of the placement.
http://www.zoo.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/work-experience
Your application must be handed into the Careers Office for checking and confirmation. All completed applications will then be sent by Mr Pringle to Zoos Victoria.
Year 10 Work Experience: Monday, 19 May – Friday, 23 May 2014
Please consider a pathway related placement for your work experience; organisations such as the Victorian Police and Zoo’s Victoria are currently taking applications. Forms are available from outside the Careers Office. Act quickly to avoid missing out on a great placement.
The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA)
The Young Scientists of Australia are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting science to the youth of Australia, targeting individuals 14 years – 26 years of age. The aim is to improve science communication, staffing of science schools, public science events, and general science support for high school and university students.
For more information about what we do in the Melbourne Chapter of YSA:
· Visit our website at http://www.ysa.org.au/melbourne,
· Contact us at exec@melbourne.ysa.org.au
· Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ysamelb
If you like the idea of YSA, please consider participating in ‘The Science Experience’ (TSE) which is run every year in January at different universities across Australia. TSE runs for 3 days and is aimed at students in Year 9 and Year 10.
Ross Pringle
Careers Coordinator
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
ALMOST SOLD OUT!
Thank you so much to all of you who purchased your Entertainment™ Book this year to support Eltham High School. We are excited to have raised $533 through this fund-raiser!
The 2013|2014 Entertainment Book is almost sold out. We have no Books in stock – the only way you can get your Book is to have it delivered to you – but POSTAGE IS FREE – so this really is your last chance to get your Book!
· ORDER NOW at:
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/18843n4
· Or contact me at mar@elthamhs.vic.edu.au or on 94305111
Bruce Martyn
Business Manager
Grey Horse Growth and Learning: Term 4
We are calling for interest in the Grey Horse Growth and Learning program for next term. Maggie Broom is offering our students a full day of equine therapy, in a relaxed and supportive environment in Smiths Gully, for students who might be interested in further self-exploration and confidence building. This program offers students the opportunity to socialise with other students and become familiar with horses.
Due to the lack of funding for this program for next term, Maggie is offering a subsidised version of the program for a full day; this normally runs over a five week period. The cost for each student is $50, and we are looking at recruiting up to 8 students. If you would like to register your child's interest, please contact Eva Natsis at Eltham High School via email at nas@elthamhs.vic.edu.au, or call 9430 5177. The date for the event will be decided once numbers are confirmed.
Eva Natsis
Student Support Worker
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Black Saturday – ‘The Tree Project’We will have local Rotary, Lions Club and CWA community groups providing refreshments for a small fee (all money goes back into their volunteer programs).We will also have some wonderful musical performances during the afternoon, from local school groups and community groups.At around 2pm, we will have a small ceremony with words of thanks from The Tree Project to all who supported us (it’s a long list!) and we will have a ceremony where the last word in the final message of thanks is stamped into the tree by two blacksmiths (blacksmiths always get the last word), this will be the official moment of completion for the tree.You are welcome to come and see the tree between 1pm and 4pm on the 30th November in Whittlesea, but in order that we can let our community caterers know how many people to expect, please indicate on Facebook if you are going, or if you are a maybe, by visiting http://www.treeproject.abavic.org.au/news.html |
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IPAF Animation Awards: Wednesday, 4 September
Rockquiz Trivia Night – World Challenge and Donydji
Eltham High School Swimming Squad ‘Lap-a-Thon’: Thursday, 17 October
Compass ID Cards & Lateness Procedure
Dates of Interest for Diamond Valley Bus Network
Eltham High School Swimming Club
School Calendar |
September Tue 10 Drama Performance: “Romeo and Juliet, The Truth At Last” (10 – 13 Sep) Wed 11 Curriculum Day – Student free day Thu 12 Year 12 Assembly: Safe Partying and Valedictory Rehearsal Donydji Cross Cultural Partnership (12 – 23 Sep) Fri 13 2014 VCE Subjects published Sat 14 Space Camp USA (14 – 30) Mon 16 Celebration Concert – Yarra Valley Grammar: 7.00pm Wed 18 School Council Meeting Fri 20 End of Term: 2.30pm Finish Mon 23 Malaysia Safari (23 Sep – 03 Oct)
Term 4 November Fri 08 Art & Technology Exhibition (Fri 08 – Sat 09) |
Canteen Roster |
Wed 11 Curriculum Day
Thu 12 Julie Kofoed Christine Williams
Fri 13 Denise Di Petta Petra Leaford
Mon 16 Maureen Orders Christine Robinson
Tue 10 Melanie Ryan Christine Muscat |
Thu: Sushi
Fri: Hamburgers
Mon: Wedges
Tue: Nachos
School Term Dates:Term 3: Finish Friday 20 September – 2.30pm Term 4: Start Monday 7 October 2014 Term 1: Start Wednesday 29 January (Years 7, 11 and 12)
Thursday 30 January (Years 8, 9 and 10)
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School AbsencesAll Junior, Middle & Senior School absences can now be reported to: 9430 5299(designated 24 hour answering service) Please advise: name of child, year level, reason for absence and length of absence. |
Year 9 Maths Games Day
Log into Compass Parent Portal for Information on:
IPAF Animation Awards
After school support group to assist students with time management and organisation skills.
When: Tuesday
Location: Room 136
Time: 3.15pm – 3.45pm
Melissa Hughes
Music Fees DueAll Music Students
Last instalment for all music students due 20 September
Contact Cashier: 9430 5118 |
When: Tuesday
Location: Room 706
Time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm
Mrs Milner
Maths KLA Coordinator
When: Tuesday
Location: Room 908
Time: 3.15pm – 4.00pm
Julia List
Junior School Coordinator
Japanese Language Classes are available:
When: Friday
Location: Room 136
Time: 8.10am – 8.45pm
Madame Hughes
When: Wednesday
Location: Library
Time: Lunchtime
Ben McLeay
English/Drama Teacher
When: Tuesday/Thursday
Location: 111 Drama Space
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
George Franklin
Art/Technology KLA Coordinator
When: Friday
Location: Room 168
Time: Lunchtime
Melissa Hughes
When: Thursday
Location: Eltham Leisure Centre
Time: 7.00am – 8.00am
Phil Boyd
Junior School Coordinator
When: Wednesday
Location: Room 166
Time: Lunchtime
Leanne Ipsen
Debating Coordinator
When: Friday
Location: Room 156
Time: Lunchtime
Melissa Hughes
Topline Tennis has been the Diamond Valley’s No. 1 tennis coaching business for over 20 years.
We specialise in lessons for beginners with affordable lesson pricing.
We focus on our students learning in a fun, social environment and at the same time developing their tennis skills.
Life is a grand, messy thing!
With ups and downs and twists and turns! But, that’s what keeps it fun.
So when it comes to losing weight, why try and fit your busy life around a weight loss plan, when there’s already one that fits you? Family friendly, dinner party proof and socially sound, Weight Watchers is approved by Life TM.
Come and join the team and other members at our Eltham High School Meeting, Withers Way, Eltham.
Meetings are held in the 400’s block near the Library. Enter from Withers Way basketball courts.
Doors open THURSDAY 6‑7pm.
New members please arrive at 6pm for enrolment and you’re getting started session.
Let our motivational Leader and Meeting team start you on your weight loss journey.
For more information call: 13 19 97 or visit weightwatchers.com.au
Feel a sense of wellbeing - Invigorate the body –
Calm the mind.
All teachers, students and parents welcome.
· Dynamic Yoga for flexibility in hips, shoulders and spine;
· Standing poses for strength and balance;
· Pilates for core strength and tone;
· Deep relaxation.
8 Week Course Commences Wednesday 24 July
Yes, You can start in the 2nd week and pay for the remaining course
1 hour sessions. No experience required.
Where: Room 408
Cost: $96 (students: $84)
Instructor: Gillian Lazenby
Phone: 9444 0700
Register and pay at: www.geniuswellbeing.com.au/elthamhigh.html
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