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Twilight Evening Concert
Monday, 2 December:
6.30pm
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Student Achievement
Congratulations
to the Year 8 Girls Volleyball Team for
their win of the School Sport Victoria State Volleyball Final at MSAC
yesterday. The Girls performed admirably as they took down their opponents in
each of the matches they played. This is a fantastic outcome which adds to
the string of successes experienced by the various teams throughout the year,
bringing a total of 57 Volleyball Flags back to Eltham High School. In
congratulating the girls I also wish to congratulate their coach, Ms Bree
Pascoe for her unfailing support of the team and for the time she has put
into coaching the team to such a fantastic outcome. Well done everyone!
Year 12 Valedictory
The
Year 12 valedictory evening took place last Wednesday, 20 November. It was a
fantastic night of celebration of our young people’s achievements, not only
during 2013 but for most of them over the last six years of their secondary
school life. Our guest speaker, Ms Moira Kelly, (Humanitarian) kept the
audience in awe with the memories that she had collected from across the
globe. Our Student Leaders did a wonderful job as MCs and our House leaders
led the presentations of the certificates and awards. I acknowledge the
attendance of our School Council President and his contribution to the
awarding of the various certificates, and I congratulate all members of the
Senior School Team: Mrs Anna Panas, Mrs Terri Wood, Ms Cindy Ahearn, Ms
Natasha Geralovski, Ms Amanda Saliba, Mrs Jan Baddeley and Mr David Allender
for their hard work in organizing the evening. I particularly wish to thank
Mrs Vinnie Gandolfo for once again coming up with a scrumptious and fantastic
looking Valedictory cake; from all accounts it was a great success. Well done
everyone!
HEADSTART
Program
The Year 12 students, 2014 are
almost at the closure of their HEADSTART program and the Year 11 students,
2014 have next week to go. It seems from all parts that the program is a real
success and one that is welcomed by the students, the staff and the parents.
It is important to acknowledge all the work that has gone to making this a
real success. There has been a great deal of preparation by the individual
staff, and each of the key learning areas, to ensure that this is an authentic
experience and one that can be built upon on the students return to school in
2014. At this point I wish to thank all the staff for their hard work and
ongoing commitment to our students. The organisation of the program has meant
rewriting a new timetable at a time when the Timetabler is quite busy and
concentrating on the 2014 Timetable, so once again I do want to acknowledge
the hard work of Ms Robyn Stephens in helping to make this happen. The Senior
and Middle School Teams have also had a large part in the organisation of the
program, as have the Assistant Principals. It is clear that this has come
together through the cooperation and collaboration of a number of people and
I congratulate and thank them. Last but not least, I wish to congratulate our
students for their commitment and their ongoing hard work, which in turn has
translated into the success of the program.
Student Safety
The issue
of student safety through the circular drive is once again raising its ugly head.
Student safety is of imperative importance, and once again I ask parents to
take care when driving through the circular drive at the front of the school.
At these times there are a number of students walking through that area and
we would not like to see an accident occur. It would also be very much
appreciated if parents did not park in the area of the circular drive; the
purpose of the drive is that it is a ‘pick up’ and ‘drive through’ zone.
Particularly, parking along the edge of the green area causes added
congestion, thus compromising student safety. I look forward to your support
with this.
Riding Bikes etc. and Wearing Helmets
Can I ask
parents to ensure that if their child is riding to school in any form that
he/she wears a helmet at all times. It is a legal requirement to wear a
helmet when riding on the road and unfortunately over the last week or so I
have noticed that some students are riding bikes etc. without using a helmet.
It has been made clear to students that if they ride without a helmet their
bike etc. will be locked up and that their parents will be called up to
collect it. This is not about the school being difficult but purely about
your child’s safety. Please speak to your child about this concern. Once
again I thank you for your support.
Vincent
Sicari
Principal
Middle
School News
Year 9 Students – Last Day of School:
Friday, 29 November 2013
All Year
9 students are required to attend school until Friday, 29 November
2013. During the week after the exams (18 - 22 November 2013) students
will review and reflect on their exams. The following week (25 - 29
November 2013) students will complete a ‘HEADSTART’ program which is an
orientation into Year 10, and all Year 9 students are required to
attend.
Work experience cannot be undertaken at this time unless you
are part of the Volleyball Team and have negotiated with the Middle School.
Thank you.
Year 9 Activity Program: 19 May - 23 May
2014
As
part of our Year 9 Activity Program “Challenging the Individual” a three day
camp is included, along with two days of school activities. The whole
program will focus on personal development, team building, self-esteem and
enjoyment.
To be able to run the Year 9 Camp in 2014 we require a deposit
of $80.00 from each student. The camp is an important part of our
Year 9 Program, and to secure the camp venue booking, we must have the $80.00
deposit paid by Monday, 2 December 2013.
The total cost of the camp is $320.00. The
remaining $240.00 will be payable in early Term 1, 2014.
Please make payment of the $80.00 deposit, either through
Compass via BPay, or to the Eltham High School Cashier (telephone: 9430
5118). Thank you.
Jodie Sutton
Middle School Team
Leader
Book Listed Maths Resources for Year 9 and Year 10 2014
The following information is regarding the book listed
Maths resources for 2014:
A Year 9 student needs the following items for Year 9
Maths:
1)
ICE-EM Year 9 books 1 & 2 (may be
purchased second-hand)
2)
HOTMaths access code
3)
Texas Instruments TI30XB scientific
calculator (or a similar scientific calculator)
A Year 10 student needs the following items for Year 10
Core Maths or Maths Extension:
1)
ICE-EM Year 10 books 1 & 2 (may be
purchased second-hand)
2)
HOTMaths access code
3)
CAS Nspire calculator (In addition:
retain the TI30XB calculator from year 9)
Please Note:
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If the ICE-EM books are purchased new,
they are bundled with the HOTMaths access code.
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If the ICE-EM books are purchased
secondhand, the HOTMaths access code must be purchased separately via North
of the Yarra Bookshop.
To activate HOTMaths two codes are required: HotMaths
code and a current book code
HotMaths is an interactive on-line product that provides
the student with access to Australian Mathematics Curriculum resources to Year
10 across year levels. HotMaths includes tutorials, videos, self-assessments
and a variety of practice and teaching materials. Students are linked to
their class and class teacher. The material can be used both at home and at
school. Each topic is organised to match the current text book. The codes are
active for 12 months and expire in January.
A Year 10 student studying Foundation Maths 10 needs the
following items:
1)
Jacaranda Foundation Maths set of books
2)
Texas Instruments TI30XB scientific
calculator (or a similar scientific calculator)
Lyn Milner
KLA Coordinator
Mathematics
The Continuing Story of Bridging the Gap
Groups have commenced building their
bridges, with various degrees of success. There is a great deal of cutting
cardboard, plaiting string, pondering how the bridge will be built and
wondering if their creation will take Mr Coventry's weight! Here is an
update on what is happening with three groups:
The "Knight Clubberzz" have
started building a suspension bridge, the first stage of which is to make the
cables that support such a bridge. To make cables strong enough with only
string, it has been platted into rope. Next will be the decking, and making
towers that will hopefully hold up the bridge.
The "Kittens with Mittens" are
making an arch bridge from both ends, Sydney Harbour style. But they have to
support it while they do, with their heads. We are still wondering if this
is their long term solution to support Mr Coventry walking over the bridge!
The "Foodlepoppers" are making
a combined truss and suspension bridge, with maybe an arch for good measure.
Here we see them stress testing the decking; note the light-weight
construction. I'm sure I weigh more than him though!
Rob Coventry
Science
Chamber
Ensembles Concert
The Chamber Ensembles Concert
was held on Friday, 22 November in the Drama Space. It was a great afternoon
of music, showcasing the various chamber ensembles in the Music
program. All the performances were outstanding, with special mention to
the Year 7 Flutes Darcy Green, Heidi Neale, Eliza Stone,
Andeli Zuzic, Nicole Carter and Nellie Pascoe, for
performing together for the first time.
Thank you to all the parents
and staff who attended the concert; it was great to have such a wonderful
audience to perform to.
Twilight Evening Concert: Monday, 2
December
The Twilight Concert,
involving all Large Ensembles, will be taking place:
Date: Monday, 2 December
Time: 6.30pm (students
to arrive at 6.00pm)
Location: Eltham High School
This event is a great
opportunity to invite family and friends to listen to the wonderful music
performed by your children; it has a little ‘touch of Christmas’!
Instrumental Lessons and Ensemble Rehearsals
This is the last week of instrumental lessons and ensemble
rehearsals. Tutors will be assessing hired instruments for
repairs/maintenance over the holiday period.
After School Lessons
Some after school lessons may still occur during the
first week of December but tutors will inform students of these.
Forthcoming Performances
‘After School’ Students:
‘After School’ students of Natalie Bartsch and Ainsley Finn will
have a performance opportunity:
Date: Tuesday, 3 December
Time: 5.00pm
Location: Eltham High School
Year 7 2014 Information Evening:
Our Stage Band will perform for parents and students at the Year
7 2014 Information Evening:
Date: Wednesday, 4 December
Time: TBC
Location: Eltham High School
‘Empty Chair’ Concert:
Our Symphonic Band has been invited to a very special
performance at Deakin Edge, Federation Square. This has been organised by
Tobin Bros for people to remember loved ones at Christmas:
Date: Wednesday, 18 December
Students will receive more details from their conductor.
Second Hand Instrument Register
For those wanting to sell an instrument, it must be checked by
our Music staff. Instruments, labelled with the student's name, can be
brought to the Music office next week for checking. The cost is $10 to
register. Listings of instruments/contact details are given to parents
of incoming Year 7s after the students have been told their instrument
allocation in February. Sale of instruments is not guaranteed.
Intention Form
URGENT - we are still awaiting the return of a number of Intention
Forms. We need to know what your child is doing in 2014 regards their
participation in the Music Program. If your child has misplaced their copy,
please email Jill in the Music Office, and she will forward you a replacement
form.
If you have any queries regarding the Music Program, please
contact the Music Office on 9430 5127 or email Jill at bro@elthamhs.vic.edu.au.
Rick Plummer
Director of Music
School
Sport Victoria State Volleyball Finals
Congratulations to our Year 8
Girls Volleyball Team, and their Coach Ms Bree Pascoe, on winning the School
Sport Victoria State Volleyball Final at Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre.
Well done!
Australian
Volleyball Schools Cup
Team lists
are displayed on the volleyball information board in the Stadium and on the
volleyball home page on the Eltham High web page: ‘Teams for Australian
Volleyball Schools Cup’.
Final information is now available on the volleyball web page.
Simply select ‘volleyball’ on the Eltham High web page. On the volleyball
home page select ‘Downloads’. The document ‘Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup
2013’ has all the details you will need leading up to this National Tournament.
A small number of players still
have to make their final payment. This should be paid to the Cashier.
Parental permission can be given on Compass.
Should you need more information,
or clarification regarding the above, please free to contact me at tho@elthamhs.vic.edu.au
Australian
Schools' Volleyball Cup – Practice Matches
Thursday, 28 November: 3.30
pm
CRT 3: Under 15 Girls
Honours vs Under 15 Boys div 2 vs Under 15 Girls
Div 2
(3 games
– each team plays 2 sets and referees one set)
Thursday, 5 December: 3.30
pm
CRT 1: Under
16 Boys Hon vs Under 16 Boys Div 2 vs Under 16 Girls Hon
(3 games
– each team plays 2 sets and referees one set)
Senior Boys
and girls: Training at 9.00am Matches at 3.30 pm
CRT 3: Open
Boys Honours vs U/17 Boys Hon vs Open Girls Hon
3 games –
each team plays 2 sets and referees one set
Year 7 Students have the
opportunity to play each Monday at 3.30pm
Important Volleyball Dates for 2013:
8- 13 December Australian
Volleyball Schools’ Cup
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
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VCE students – if you have been unable to leave your texts on the early
collection dates, the book room will be open for general collection and
orders from Wednesday, 20 November at 8.30am– 10.30am.
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2013 Year 12 U3 + U4 English students are able to sell second
hand copies of ‘The Lot’, RRP $29.95. Please include on your second hand
sellers sheet.
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2013 Year 12 We have orders for Literature, Further Maths,
Photography, History but no texts to fill them. So, if you haven’t already brought
your 2013 texts in to sell, please do so!
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As from Wednesday, 20 November the second hand book room will operate
from the Y12 Study Centre from 8.30am – 10.30am and families wanting to sell
2013 texts or order 2014 texts may do so until Tuesday, 3 December.
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2013 Year 9 & 10 students can bring their books for sale
to the Y12 Study Centre during the above times.
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2013 Year 10 There has been an order left at the Second Hand
Book Room for Year 11 texts (Wood, Art, Further Maths, English) without a
name or contact phone number. If you think this may be your order, please
contact the book room staff on 9430 5178 or 0428 122 638.
Place your ORDER EARLY….leave
your Second Hand Book order forms at the General Office before Friday, 29
November (remember orders are filled on ‘first in’ basis).
All booklists are available at www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au Click on
Information/Second Hand Book Sales.
Kathleen
Hannan
Finance
Manager
Year 12 RSA and Bar/Waiting Skills Course:
Monday, 2 December – Tuesday, 3 December 2013
On Monday, 2 December and Tuesday, 3
December there will be a course offered to provide RSA Certification and
experience in bar/waiting skills.
The cost of the course is $135.00 and
payment MUST be made to Mr Pringle in cash or by cheque
(made payable to "Best Restaurant Training").
The minimum class size is 10, so please tell
your friends and organise yourself now.
Year 9 Work Experience:
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.
Ross Pringle
Careers Coordinator
Hospitality Training Australia
is looking to run a summer school at Eltham High School for students
interested in obtaining skills and qualifications in the hospitality
industry. The course commences on Monday, 16 December and will have a
break over Christmas and New Year before resuming in mid-January 2014.
Fliers concerning the course
are available from the Careers office and also on line. www.hosptrain.vic.edu.au/summerschool/eltham
There is a minimal cost ($21) that is paid directly to HTA.
If you are interested you can
contact HTA on 9369 5551 or email: info@hosptrain.vic.edu.au.
You can also enrol on line.
Parenting Teenagers through Challenging
Times
NMIT’s Youth Unit, in conjunction with the Youth
Connections Program, present a free seminar to explore effective ways to
develop a strong and supportive parent-teenager relationship, manage
adolescent behavior, and guide teenagers in the right direction.
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2013
Time: 6.30pm
- 8.30pm
Location: Northland Youth Centre Shop
J63A Northland Shopping Centre (next to Commonwealth Bank where
the bus stops)
Preston VIC 3072
To register or for more information, please contact
Brenda McKenzie on 9269 8352
Wellbeing for Young People – Contact with Nature can be
Restorative
Being in natural settings is intrinsically soothing and is shown
to reduce unhealthy behaviour. Exactly why isn’t clear, but there is probably
an evolutionary factor, as human beings and their predecessors were raised
in, evolved in and likely designed for natural settings.
This affinity to natural life forms, what researchers term
“biophilia,” is now being incorporated into new therapy techniques such as
walk-and-talk therapy and adventure-based counselling, according to clinical
psychologist Mary Gregerson of Heartlandia Psychology in Parkville, Mo. Being
outdoors, she says, allows individuals an opportunity to “decompress” and can
be a meditative experience. “You give yourself a change of pace and are able
to lose a sense of that time pressure. It’s about being in the moment. That
in and of itself is the achievement that you’re looking for.”
While the positive effects of nature have been illustrated in
numerous studies, researchers are just beginning to understand why and how
this happens. So heading in to the holiday period, make sure you and your
family take time to "decompress" and commune with nature; we are
lucky in Nillumbik to live close to it.
Via link: Contact with nature can be restorative Republican
American.
Louise Heathcote
Student Services Leader
Tuning in to Teens:
Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 December 2013
This
workshop has no pre-requisites, so it is perfect for workers in caring
professions who work primarily with children and adolescents over the age of
10. The price of the Tuning in to Teens workshop is $695.00 and
includes a program manual with DVD. Catering is provided for the whole day.
To register online for Tuning in to Teens (credit
card payment only), please click
here
For cheque payment, please send us the form
below accompanied by your cheque:
Download
our Tuning in to Teens registration form
If
you need any assistance using the online store or you would just like more
information about the training, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can
also find more information and other training dates and locations at our
website, tuningintokids.org.au/professionals/training , or call Nicholas Wright on 03 9371 0214.
What
is Tuning in to Teens?
Tuning
in to Teens is a parenting program that helps adolescents to develop
emotional competencies. It teaches parents:
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Awareness and regulation of their own emotions
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Awareness of their children’s emotions
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Skills to respond to their adolescent’s emotions in a way
that helps the child to develop emotional competencies
Recent
research has begun identifying central skills that help people to respond to
emotions in themselves and others, and has found that better skills are
associated with much better life outcomes. Research has found these emotional
competencies to be related to fewer problems with depression, anxiety and
behaviour problems. They are important for developing friendships, resolving
conflict, learning (enabling young people to focus and concentrate), seeking
support when needed, and achieving goals.
What
is the program?
The
program is a 6-session group parenting program with a structured manual for
the facilitator to follow. The manual includes a range of resources,
including handouts for parents (also on CD), and a DVD demonstrating the parenting
skills showing families from a range of cultural backgrounds. The ideas and
techniques taught in the program will are of specific relevance to parents of
adolescents.
What
is included in the training?
The
training introduces professionals to the theory and research behind the
program and outlines the philosophical approach, which is a focus on valuing
emotions in the parent-child relationship. The training then covers the key
skills taught in the program in an experiential way.
Certification
Those
completing the training will be certified as Tuning in to Teens program
facilitators
Who
is the training for?
Parent
educators, case workers, child protection workers, social workers,
psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech language
therapists, guidance officers, teachers, child care workers and others
working with children and families.
Tuning in to Kids:
Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 January 2014
The
next Tuning in to Kids training for facilitator’s workshop in Melbourne
will be held on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January 2014. Training
will be held at the Mindful Centre in Flemington. The price includes a
comprehensive program manual that can be used to run Tuning in to Kids
parenting groups once trainees are certified as Tuning in to Kids
Facilitators.
This
innovative and interactive evidence-based group parenting program helps
parents teach their children to understand and regulate their emotions.
If
you are interested in attending please choose from one of these payment
options:
To register online for Tuning in to Kids (credit
card payment only), please click
here
For cheque payment, please send us the form
below accompanied by your cheque:
Download
our Tuning in to Kids registration form
Following
the above training is an Intensive 1-day Tuning in to Teens
workshop for previous trainees on Friday 24 January 2014. Please
note: This workshop has the Tuning in to Kids training as a
pre-requisite, so only trainees who have completed Tuning in to Kids may
attend the 1-day Tuning in to Teens workshop.
To register online for Tuning in to Teens Intensive
1-day workshop (credit card payment only), please click
here
For cheque payment, please send us the form
below accompanied by your cheque:
Download
our Tuning in to Teens registration form
If
you need any assistance using the online store or you would just like more
information about the training, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can
also find more information and other training dates and locations at our
website, tuningintokids.org.au/professionals/training , or call Nicholas Wright on 03 9371 0214.
We
look forward to hearing from you!
Nicholas Wright
Administrator, Tuning in to Kids & Tuning in to
Teens
Mindful - Centre for Training and Research in
Developmental Health
Building C, 50 Flemington Street,
Travancore Vic 3032
t: 03 9371 0214 f: 03 9371 0250 m: 0412 263 769
e: nicholas.wright@unimelb.edu.au
www.tuningintokids.org.au
Ordinary work days: Wednesday and Friday
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