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Start of Term 1
Wednesday, 29 January: Years 7, 11 and
12
Thursday, 30 January: Years 8, 9 and
10
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Student
Achievement
Class
of 2013 VCE Results:
I
congratulate the class of 2013 on their results. A range of excellent results
have been received and an analysis of these is currently on the way. A number
of students achieved ATAR scores above 90, with a top score of 98.05, and
this is very pleasing. I wish all members of the Class of 2013 the very best
in gaining entry into their chosen pathway. I remind them all that the school
is here to support them through this process, and that they should take
advantage of the offer if needed. I will provide a more extensive report on
the results in an early edition of the 2014 Community Newsletter.
National Volleyball Cup
2013:
I congratulate all members of
the Volleyball program, including students, coaches and managers, for their
concerted effort in last week’s National Competition. I know that a great
deal of work went into the organisation and preparation of the teams on your behalf
and I acknowledge your hard work and commitment. I am certain that you all
represented our school community admirably, and as a result, achieved some
great outcomes. I take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers that
supported the teams and of course, Mr Greg Thomas, who continues to lead this
program with great passion and commitment. I look forward to the next season
of training and competition in 2014 when we will also welcome new additions
into the program from our Year 7 cohort. A great effort by everyone!
Staff
Acknowledgements and Farewells
On
behalf of the Eltham High School Community I take this opportunity to both
acknowledge and thank all the teaching and non-teaching staff for their hard
work and for the level of support that they provided to all our students and
community members throughout the year. Each one of them strived to support
the learning of our students in a variety of different ways, more so than not,
beyond the call of duty. I congratulate them all for the academic success
achieved and for the exceptional level of pastoral care provided to each
student through the variety of co-curricular programs and initiatives that
have been implemented throughout the year. Whilst the time seems to have flown
by, it has been a very satisfying year. We have consolidated our move into
the new buildings, and whilst there is still work to be completed around the
school, we feel that we have been in a much better place.
As
is the case at this time of every year we farewell a number of staff and we
wish them all well in the future. I do want to acknowledge Mrs Brenda Kline
who will be moving into a period of leave followed by retirement. Mrs Kline
has been a valued member of staff for many years. She has taught in the areas
of Health and Textiles and was one of the Middle School Coordinators for many
years. She has been very committed to her students and has always had their
best interests at heart. Mrs Kline also entrusted the education of her own
children to Eltham High School. I wish her all the best during her leave as
well as into the next phase of her life.
Ms
Robyn Stephens also has decided to retire from the teaching profession. Ms
Stephens has been a valued member of the teaching staff for many years, and
over a number of them, has been the school’s timetabler and daily organizer.
Her role has had a positive impact on various areas of the school, including
in her teaching of mathematics. I thank her for her contribution to our
learning community and wish her well in the future.
Mr
Craig Bradley has been appointed to an Assistant Principal position at
Collingwood College. Mr Bradley first joined our learning community four
years ago in the role of Leading teacher: Teaching and Learning Coach and at
the end of last year was appointed to the role of e-learning/ICT Leader. Mr
Bradley has taught in the area of ICT as well as Interactive Digital Media.
He has led and supported the implementation of the school’s notebook program
and the development of the infrastructure to support this initiative, as well
as the setting of the school’s vision for ICT into the future. I wish Mr
Bradley all the very best as he moves into his role in his new school.
Ms
Julia List will be leaving us at the end of this year to take up a permanent
position at Suzanne Corey High School in Werribee. We thank Julia for her
efforts in the classroom, as well as her contribution to the Junior School
team, and wish her luck in her new position.
Mr
Ben McLeay and Mr Brian Chiha will be leaving Eltham High School at the end
of this year and I want to thank them for their work during their time at
Eltham High School and wish them well with their future career paths.
I
also wish to acknowledge the valued contribution of Ms Fanny-Louise Rousseau,
our French Language Assistant who has been with us throughout this year
supporting our French studies program. I thank her for her persistence and
hard work and wish her well as she returns to her own country at the end of
the year.
Ms
Soile Keskinen, Ms Panagiota Vassis, Mrs Athena Maslaris and Mr Steve
McCrystal will be on leave for 2014, doing a range of things during their
time away from school. I wish them all the very best during their period of
leave.
The
appointment of new staff will be communicated to you in the first edition of
the Community Newsletter for 2014.
I take this opportunity to
thank all members of the Leadership Team, and in particular all members of
the Executive Leadership Team: Ms Fran Mullins, Mr Tim Natoli and Mr Darren
Squires, Ms Kathleen Hannan and Mr Bruce Martyn for all the support that they
have provided to me in my role.
I wish all the staff a
well-deserved and relaxing break and a merry Christmas and a happy New Year,
and I look forward to our work together in 2014.
Christmas
Wishes
I take this opportunity to
thank you, the Eltham High School Community, for your ongoing support
throughout this year. I thank the School Council under the leadership of Mr
Roger Carter, the Finance and Facilities Team, the Grounds Committee, the
Music Support Group, the Planning and Policy Review Team, the School
Foundation Team, and all the other volunteers whose work is so valuable and
appreciated.
Finally, I wish you all a very
happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Please look after each
other and our young people.
I look forward to your
continued support in 2014.
Vincent Sicari
Principal
Year
12 Study Camp: 19 February – 20 February 2014
The 2014 Year
12
Study Camp will be held at the CYC City
Campus situated at
538 Collins Street,
Melbourne.
The Program
involves students actively continuing their VCE Year 12 preparation by engaging in a range of curriculum, study and research skill workshop sessions as well as
health and wellbeing and team building activities. All activities
will be undertaken under
the direction of Eltham High School teaching
staff as well as external
facilitators.
We will be travelling to the city site by bus, departing Eltham High School on Wednesday February 19, 2014 at
9.15am and will request
parents/guardians to collect students the following
evening Thursday February 20, 2014 at 7.30pm from the CYC site. Students will
need to bring
morning tea and
lunch for the first day, as we will commence the three Study Skills Workshop sessions facilitated
by Elevate Education
upon our arrival.
The cost of the Camp will be $260.00 per student payable to the School Cashier by Wednesday February 12,
2014. All payments are to be finalised prior to attendance at Study Camp. The cost is all inclusive of transport
to the City site, activities/workshops*, specialised personnel, guest speakers, catering and
accommodation. We believe that the program is particularly worthwhile and an integral
part of the
Senior School Program for students. Attendance at the
Study Camp is considered to be compulsory and builds on the
HeadStart Orientation
Program (Monday 18 November -
Friday 29 November, 2013) facilitated by members
of staff at school. A payment
plan is available should you
request this.
Should you have any queries about the Study Camp Program please do not hesitate to contact the Senior
School Office.
Anna Panas
Senior School Team Leader
Year
7 and Year 8 Students: Final Day of Term 4 Arrangements
We look forward to seeing you
on Wednesday afternoon for the showcase of student work which has been
achieved over the last two weeks. This is a great opportunity for us to meet
with parents and celebrate the achievements of our students. Traditionally,
the focus for Thursday (last day of school for students) is a celebration of
the year’s work through a picnic lunch involving staff and students at a
local Park.
This year, extreme weather
conditions are forecast for Thursday and as such, it has been necessary to
modify the plans for the day. Due to the extreme heat forecast we will no
longer be taking students to Alistair Knox Park, but instead we will remain
at school. Whilst we intend to create a similar, celebratory atmosphere, we
also need to ensure that students are kept cool, comfortable and engaged. We
will provide activities for students from the start of the school day and, as
planned, will provide a barbecue lunch. The formal part of the day will be an
assembly that runs from 1.15pm until dismissal at 2.30pm.
Reminder
Wednesday, 19 December from 3.30 – 4.30pm:
Years 7 and 8 students will showcase the work they have created over the last
2 weeks in the 100s and 400s Open Learning Spaces (enter via Reception).
Parents are cordially invited to come along and view this work and share in
afternoon tea to celebrate the students’ success.
Ross McKinnon
Junior School Team Leader
Reminders for 2014
Instrumental
Lessons and Ensemble Rehearsals 2014:
Instrumental
lessons and Ensemble rehearsals start in week 2 (week commencing Monday, 3 February.
Second
Hand Instrument Register:
At
this stage instruments will be check early Term 1. The cost to register is
$10, and a form will require filling out.
Fees:
There
will be a slight increase in fees to cover costs. Notification of these
will be given at the beginning of Term 1.
AND
FINALLY ... Merry Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful New Year ...
brimming with music!
If
you have any queries regarding this or any other aspect of the Music Program,
please ring the Music Office on 9430 5127 or email Jill, the Music Secretary
at bro@elthamhs.vic.edu.au
Rick Plummer
Director of Music
General Office/Cashier Hours for the
Remainder of the School Year
In order to prepare for the 2014 school year, the cashier will
be closed on Thursday, 19 December and Friday, 20 December; please finalise
your account prior to these dates.
The General Office will also be closed from 12pm Friday, 20
December.
Thank you for your support throughout the year and best wishes
for the holiday season.
EHS Education Support Staff Administration Team
DEECD Back to School
Program: Information Regarding Starting Secondary School
For information about starting Secondary School,
please click on the DEECD website link below:
www.education.vic.gov.au/backtoschool
Diamond Valley College Bus Network
Diamond Valley Bus Network - Bus Applications for 2014:
For students who travel on the Diamond Valley Bus Network,
please note that applications for 2014 are now overdue. If you have not
already submitted your application, please do so as soon as possible.
Applications may be downloaded from the College website under the Enrolment
tab, Buses, Non DVC Traveller.
Diamond Valley Bus Network -
Term Dates:
Please note the following Term
dates. Bus times will alter for END of terms.
2013 Term 4: Last day for buses Thursday, 19
December at 3.00pm
2014 Term 1: First day for buses Wednesday, 29
January
Tuning in to Teens
Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
A seven-session parenting
program for parents of adolescents aged from 10 - 16 years
Would you like to
learn how to:
·
be
better at talking with your teen?
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be
better at understanding your teen?
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help
your teen learn to manage their emotions?
·
help
to prevent behaviour problems in your teen?
·
teach
your teen to deal with conflict?
Tuning
in to Teens
shows you how to help your
teen develop Emotional Intelligence.
Adolescents with higher Emotional
Intelligence:
·
are
more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure
·
have
greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with
peers
·
are
more able to cope when upset or angry
·
have
fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties
·
have
more stable and satisfying relationships as adults
·
have
greater career success –
·
Emotional
intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than
IQ!
Where:
Eltham High School
30-60 Withers Way, Eltham
When: Tuesday 11 February - 25 March 2014
7.00 - 9.00pm
Cost: $160 / $240 couples for 7 x 2hr sessions
For all enquiries
or to make a booking please call: Kate Culy - 0404 042 789 or Jodie Harris -
0412 822 858
Louise Heathcote
Student Services Leader
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