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JUMBUNNA

Fortnightly Newsletter of

Pennant Hills High School

Friday 26 August 2016 Term 3 Week 6B

Mr Ross Warren Principal Mr Brendan O’Byrne Deputy Principal Miss Amanda De Carli Deputy Principal Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 P: 9473 5000 F: 9473 5099 E: pennanthil-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

PENNANT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATING

50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION

COME AND JOIN US AT OUR CELEBRATION DAY

This Saturday 27 August From 11.00am—3.00pm

Displays, Activities, Entertainment, Memorabilia, Tours of the School, Guest Speakers, Food, Drinks and

More...

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LOOKING FORWARD

TERM 3 2016

Week 7A

Saturday Saturday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

27 August 27 August 30 August 31 August 1 September 2 September

50th Anniversary Celebration Day 11.00am—3.00pm 50th Anniversary Dinner at Hornsby RSL 6.30pm Year 12 Ace Your HSC Big Band Biennale (day and night) CB1 Choral Festival at Sydney Opera House Year 8 Medieval Incursion

Week 8B

Monday Monday Tuesday

5 September 5 September 6 September

HSC Practical Music Exams (2 weeks ending Friday 16 September) Year 9 Human Diseases Year 8 Gala Day

Week 9A Monday Wednesday

12 September 14 September

Year 11 Yearly Exams (2 weeks ending Friday 23 September) Year 7 and 8 Netball Gala Day

Week 10B

Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday

19 September 20 September 20 September 20 September 21 September 21 September 23 September

Year 12 Concert for Senior Citizens Year 8 Gala Day Back Up Year 12 Graduation Rehearsal Year 12 Graduation Ceremony 7.00pm at MPC Year 12 Farewell Assembly - Whole School Year 12 Formal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TERM 3

SPRING VACATION Students and Staff return on Monday 10 October 2016 (Week A)

Week 1A

Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday

10 October 11 October 13 October 13 October

STUDENTS AND STAFF RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR TERM 4 Year 11 HSC Survival Evening HSC EXAMS COMMENCE (3 Weeks to Friday 4 November) 2016 Adolescent Vaccination Program

Week 2B Thursday 20 October School Spectacular Choir Rehearsal

Week 3A Sunday 30 October Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Qualifying Hike (Sunday and Monday)

Week 4B Monday Thursday

31 October 4 November

Year 7 and 8 Exams (Monday to Friday) PSC Sports Leadership Leading with Action

‘PENNO’ PRAYER MEETING

Mums, Dads and Grandparents, come and join us as we pray for ‘Penno’ staff and students.

1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of each month during term from 9.00am to 9.45am

Please meet at Public Reception.

Enquiries: Kim Allan on 0410 548 350

P&C MEETING DATES FOR 2016

Term 4: 25 October, 22 November - (followed by AGM) 7.30pm in the School Library

All parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend these meetings, which provide the wider school community with a forum for discussion as we work together with staff to sustain and further develop the best possible learning environment for our students. The discussions are complemented by presentations from staff, focusing on various aspects of education and, in particular, what is on offer at Pennant Hills High School.

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PARENT SURVEY - HAVE YOUR SAY

How can I participate? You can access the survey in your own time. It is currently open and continues until Friday 23 September 2016.

To access the survey copy the following link: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/cpn9t

Heidi Currie Head Teacher Secondary Studies

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

As we go to press this week we find ourselves on the eve of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. This is certainly an exciting time but has also given me cause to pause and think about the importance of the local comprehensive high school in its local community.

The local high school has the potential to inspire, nurture that inspiration and then encourage its students to pursue it in the full understanding that they have the skills to be successful.

For fifty years Pennant Hills High School has provided exposure to ideas, activities, and fields of knowledge that one might never have encountered otherwise. Whether that is through the 3 R’s (reading, writing and arithmetic) or the creative and performing arts, through sporting endeavours or social justice, Pennant Hills High School continues to invigorate. Consequently the graduate of Pennant Hills High School has the skills and more importantly, the deep understanding of the importance of giving back to their community. It is this partnership between school and our local community that has continued to reinforce the excellent reputation our school has in the local area. Coupled with huge involvement from the local community Pennant Hills High School has provided an environment that encourages its students to take risks, comfortable in the knowledge that there is a safety net that envelops each student as they progress through school. So it is with great anticipation that I look forward to celebrating our 50

th year with students, staff, parents and friends

both past and present.

I would also like to acknowledge the huge commitment the organising committee have made to ensure the occasion is marked as it should be: Fiona Ackerman, Janelle Dennis, Marnie Finch, Janette Louis, Robyn Munari (class of ‘71), Roger Niccol and Brendan O’Byrne have all worked tirelessly on behalf of us all at Pennant Hills High School.

Last Sunday saw the Great Penno Reno team swing into action, work its miracles and consequently our school really is looking fantastic for tomorrow. The commitment and hard work of this team that work so relentlessly for our school really is very much appreciated and enriches the learning environment for our students and staff. This important parent partnership is very much valued by Pennant Hills High School and they have my great thanks.

The Pennant Hills High School Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Festival 2016 was an

outstanding success. The opportunity to walk amongst the artworks at the opening last Wednesday evening and have the pleasure of mixing with the artist as they spoke about their work was fantastic. In particular listening to Evie and Jacqueline highlighted the joy, intricacies and the sheer hard work of art making.

Congratulations to all our students who exhibited work and in particular to our Year 12 students with which this was the culmination of their Higher School Certificate Major Work. I would like to give huge thanks to our Visual Arts staff Janelle Dennis (Head Teacher), Kirstie Clark, Lauren Erickson and Michelle Livingston for the design, preparation and coordination of the Visual Arts Exhibition.

Friday evening concluded the CAPA Festival with the Year 12 Music Soireè. Once again I was blown away by the quality of the student performances to which we were treated. A variety of genre through classical, jazz and the more modern works were an absolute pleasure to listen to. In addition to family members in the audience it was also extremely pleasing to see the number of current and former Penno students who attended the performance to support their friends and peers. I would like to thank Carol Coomber and Christopher Nugent who have done a fantastic job in organising this event and working alongside our students as they prepare for the Higher School Certificate.

Spirit Week comes to a close today and I would like to congratulate our Student Representative Council as they worked so hard to preserve and inspire the Penno Pride of which I have heard so much. The SRC were ably led by Elizabeth Ford and Ashleigh Greer and I thank these two fine teachers for the energy and organisation they bring to the coordination of the SRC. I have been to the Pokemon Sausage Sizzle, eaten slices, cakes, cookies and pancakes including the purple variety, judged the Penno Short Film Festival and marvelled at the Pennant Hills High School multicultural extravaganza. School Sprit is certainly more than alive and well at Pennant Hills High School.

Ross Warren Principal

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Pennant Hills High School was officially opened on Saturday 10 December 1966 by: His Excellency, Sir Roden Cutler V.C. Governor of NSW

Official Opening of the MPC - 25 March 1991

OUR HISTORY, OUR PRIDE

Fire - June 2001

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Max Dupain & Associates, Pennant Hills High School. 1967

OUR SCHOOL, OUR PRIDE

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50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY PROGRAM

Pennant Hills High School - Celebrating 50 Years of Quality Public Education Saturday 27 August 11.00am—3.00pm

Level 4 Visual Arts Display - VA Block English Display - 406 & 407

History Display - 404

Level 3 Bands and Choir - MPC

Concert Band 2 - 11.30am Concert Band 1 - 12 noon Speeches - 12.30pm MPC

Choir - 12.50pm Junior Stage Band - 1.00pm

Big Band - 1.30pm

Textiles Display - 303 Memorabilia - Library and MPC

Support Unit - 306 & 307 Industrial Arts Display - IA Block

Science Display - 318 PDHPE Activities - Canteen Sports Display - Main Quad Social Science Display - 304

IT RoboCup Display - 309 Student Representative Council BBQ - Bell Quad

Level 2 Drama Display - 203

Hospitality Commercial Kitchen - 201 Food Tech Kitchen - 202

MPC - DISPLAY OF SCHOOL MEMORABILIA

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CAPA FESTIVAL WEEK

Thank you to all staff and students involved with the HSC Music performances and the Visual Arts Exhibition last week. Once again the CAPA Festival enjoyed strong community support and the students enjoyed the opportunity to showcase their considerable talents.

Each event in the CAPA Festival drew strong audience support. Many current and past students, staff, proud parents, grandparents, relatives and friends attended the festival.

The Visual Arts exhibition drew a large gathering on opening night. Everyone commented on the variety of artworks on exhibit and on the bold, joyful concepts and techniques on display. We had lots of groups and individuals visit the exhibition during school hours, including the K-6 students from Pennant Hills Public School, who visited the exhibition over the three days that it was open. The art exhibition offers our feeder primary schools a wonderful opportunity to visit their local high school for a culturally enriching experience.

Two Year 12 students, Jacqueline and Evie, spoke about their Collection of Works at the Opening Night ceremony. A copy of their speeches can be found on page 9.

The MPC looked amazing with the HSC musicians playing in our Soireè to a large audience whilst surrounded by the Visual Arts exhibition last Friday night. There were some highly entertaining performances on the night.

Thank you to Mr Warren, who attended each evening event of the CAPA Festival. His support of the Creative and Performing Arts is highly valued and much appreciated. Thank you to the senior students and their parents who contributed to the refreshments served on the nights of the CAPA Festival, to Harrison of Year 12 who entertained us so beautifully on the Grand Piano at the Visual Art Staff Morning Tea and at the Opening Night of the Visual Arts Exhibition.

Congratulations to our CAPA teachers, and in particular the teachers of Year 12 - Mrs Coomber, Mr Nugent, Miss Clark and Mrs Ackerman - who have once again, gone above and beyond to not only support me but also our Creative and Performing Arts students - helping them to achieve their best.

To all our Year 12 CAPA students - good luck for your upcoming HSC Examinations.

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CAPA FESTIVAL CONTINUED

The following Awards for Excellence were distributed at the Visual Arts Exhibition Opening last week:

7VA1 – Lauren 7VA2 – Sophie 7VA3 – Taylah, Chelsea, Kiara 7VA4 – Sarah 7VA5 – Ellen, Evie 7VA6 – Carina 7VA7 – Jasmine 7VA8 – Deanna 7VA9 – Ellesha 9VA1 – Phoebe, Natasha 9VA2 – Jesse 10VA – Nel 11VA – Gabrielle Year 11 Photography (1Unit) – Matt

The much anticipated Peoples’ Choice Award went to Year 12 student Madison with her paintings Demonised Guise. Congratulations to all these talented students.

Congratulations Year 12 2015 Visual Arts student Slade, has had his ARTEXPRESS sculpture The Lure nominated for the Wilkins Acquisition Award for Excellence.

Slade’s sculpture was selected out of all the 2015 ARTEXPRESS artworks to form part of the art collection owned by the Department of Education. The collection consists of exemplar artworks dating back to 1975.

The artworks are loaned out to government offices around Sydney. Indications are that Slade’s sculpture may possibly tour the USA in 2017. A deserving accolade for an exceptional Visual Arts student.

Congratulations to Courtney and Shannon, Year 11 Music students, who recently performed at the Education Week Assembly at Thornleigh West Public School. They were commended for their fine performance on the day and are fine ambassadors for Pennant Hills High School.

Congratulations to Year 11 Drama and Ms Hickey for their wonderful drama production The Little Prince earlier this term. The time and effort that goes into such a production is extraordinary. Not only was the audience on the four evening performances truly entertained, Year 11 Drama students have had a fantastic introduction to the running of a complex drama event in readiness for their HSC year. Well done to all! As a side note, we were especially pleased to be able to use our new stage floor in the Drama Studio for this event.

Janelle Dennis Head Teacher CAPA

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Jacqueline Collection of Works - Beeeyond Yeoval

For me this art-making journey has been a very personal one, as you can see behind me, the basis of my work was inspired by my great grandparents who were well known and highly regarded Australian beekeepers in the 1940’s. They are the two figures looking down onto the bee frame in my first panel. I also wanted to create an awareness through my body of work about the importance of bees and migratory beekeeping to our environment and our lives because as I quote from Einstein, “If the bee disappeared off the face of the globe then man would only have 4 years of life left.”.

In 1947 they, along with their 5 children, departed from their home in Yeoval on a 6 week journey to the karri forests in south-west Western Australia, near Manjimup returning to Parkes 5 years later in 1952. To my great grandparents, beekeeping was their livelihood and their transcontinental migration was more a matter of necessity as the trees in NSW weren’t yielding enough honey.

One of the reasons why I chose beekeeping as my concept was because I had access to an abundance of resources. I had old family photos, old beekeeping equipment, and old documents of registration, awards, letters, queen bee packaging, and newspaper articles such as from the Australasian Beekeeper Magazine and the Australian Women’s Weekly, in which my great grandparents’ transcontinental migration was featured in. You may notice some of them attached to the bee frames. I also wanted my artwork to also be a sensory experience for the audience. As you look at the drawings, you can also smell the beeswax coming from the bees in the hive, and it will take you on a journey of your own, so you begin to reminisce about you own experiences in the Australian countryside.

I’m going to be realistic here too, the making of a body of work like many of you would know is a very long and tough process that requires a lot of attention and assistance at times. As my family like to joke about, for us it was a ‘family project’ not only because of the concept that we all hold so closely to us but also because when my artwork was at home I had a whole bunch of critics! They just said it like it was. Even though I may not have appreciated it at the time it was the kind of feedback I needed to further progress my work. My extended family also lent a helping hand. My grandmother, aunties and uncles were only a phone call away and were more than happy to provide resources and information. For those of you in the audience who are beginning their HSC BOW next year or are thinking of doing art for Year 12, I advise you choose a concept that you know really well, you love or is close to you. Like anything in life real ly, if you choose something you know, then there’s a great chance you will excel at it. You’ll also find as the going gets tough, you will stil l have that motivation to keep pushing through as you have a great interest in what you’re doing.

Secondly, try to be realistic. Don’t start out from the beginning, like I did for example wanting to make hundreds of bees. It just wasn’t going to happen because I needed to balance art with all of my other subjects as well, so it’s better to do less works that have strength compared to a lot of works which aren’t so good.

On an end note. I would have to say although it’s a long process completing a body of work, it is very rewarding to see your own work finally

hung on the wall, so congratulations to all the Year 12’s on completing their works. Thank you.

Jacqueline, Year 12 Visual Arts Student

Evie Collection of Works - Dare to be Different

My artworks are the big animal heads on the stage. I still remember when I was in Year 7 and looking at all the Year 12 works on the stage imagining mine would be there one day.

I must admit I had an idea of what I wanted to create for my body of work back in Year 10, just from visiting lots of galleries, which I suggest you next Year 12s do. Mum told me not to tell anyone in case they steal my idea. This would be the biggest kept secret I’ve had.

I believe Art can be anything you put your imagination to, which can then be reinterpreted by different audiences. The biggest success is to find your passion. You will then have a positive mind set and you will enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing. I knew that once I had developed my ideas into something huge, I would spend a lot of time producing those huge animal heads. I spent most of my lunchtimes bending wire, papier mâché-ing layers of paper and applying lots of paint. But I didn’t mind, I enjoyed making them. Art is my passion. But by the last head I was getting pretty sick of papier mâché. I pushed on. I had a lot of fun filming the animals with my friends in public places, especially seeing the reactions of randoms, making their day brighter. I know that my friends also enjoyed being a part of the film which I am so grateful for.

Dare to Be Different expresses the message it’s OK to be different, being the same to fit in is boring. Each of my characters represent a different aspect of teenage social issues and their development as they come out of their shells. Each animal has an aspect of their appearance changed - making them stand out in a crowd.

The lion represents rebellion. The giraffe represents trying to be someone you’re not - to fit in. The owl represents a fish out of water showing the struggles of making friends when you are shy. The gazelle represents sexuality, equality and gay pride. Lastly the hippo represents body image stressing that everybody is beautiful no matter what your shape or size.

Evie, Year 12 Visual Arts Student

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SPORTS SHORTS…

Regional Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the following athletes who have also proceeded to the NSWCHS Athletics Championships: Nicholas – 100m and 110m Hurdles, David – High Jump and Kayla - Discus.

Year 7 and 8 Gala Days The Year 7 Gala Day went very well last Wednesday. Congratulations to all students on their excellent behaviour and great sportsmanship towards the other schools in the Zone. Everything went smoothly and most teams came back with very favourable results.

Students from Year 9 and 10 PASS classes did an outstanding job in coaching, refereeing and umpiring all the sporting teams from our school. Taking on these responsibilities is no easy task and we would like to thank all these students and their teachers for their contribution to a very successful day.

At the Gala Days Pennant Hills High School is responsible for the organising of Netball at Pennant Hills Park. The preparation before the time is extremely challenging, demanding and very time consuming. Jessica in Year 10 and her team Hannah, Caitlin and Meagan did an excellent job working out the draws and score sheets. Their responsibilities were to manage the processing of all results after each game, rotate the umpires, report and address any injuries and make sure that the general organisation of the day went as planned.

The Year 8 Gala day is on Tuesday 6 September and we wish all students, coaches, referees and umpires good luck for another successful day

Knockout Netball Gala Day A team comprising of Year 7 and 8 Girls will be competing in a Gala day on Wednesday 14 September at Garnet Adcock Park, Gosford. We wish them good luck in the competition.

NSW All School Taekwondo Championships Good luck to Harrison in Year 8 who will be competing in the NSW All School Taekwondo Championships on Saturday 3 September at St Ignatius’ College.

Open Boys Football Knockout The team played Lambton High School in the State Semi-final of the CHS Football competition at Valentine Park, Glenwood the head-quarters of Soccer NSW, last Wednesday. Our boys played well but were defeated 2-1 in a tight match between two well matched teams - with Lambton scoring the winning goal in the second last minute of the match. Izaack scored with a fine header from an Andrew corner.

Our boys displayed great teamwork and determination in a skilful and intense contest. They are also to be commended for their admirable sportsmanship.

Congratulations to the team on achieving Pennant Hills' best ever result in this competition. We scored 35 goals and conceded 8 in 7 matches. Izaack scored in every match, finishing with a total of 13 goals, while Jack scored 8 times. Andrew was an outstanding captain. The team was: Liam, Ewan, Taylor, Daniel, Anthony, Russell, Matthew, Jack, Oliver, Ryan, Shannon, Alec, Izaack, Cody, Jordan, Brad and Andrew.

Valmé Kruger Sport Coordinator

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Ashley Symons, Careers Adviser

CAREERS @ PHHS

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CAREERS @ PHHS

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS COMING EVENTS

Penno FC Super Summer of Football Competition 2016 - Played on a world class all weather football field at Brittania Street, Pennant Hills. Competition running from 14 October to 18 December 2016 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. U6-U7s 4 per side and U8-O45s 6 per side. Expression of interest for teams due by Friday 26 August. Details and registration forms visit www.pennofc.com.au. Forms submitted to pennanthillsfc@gmail.com

National Art School Open Day - Saturday 3 September 10.00am—4.00pm at Forbes Street, Darlinghurst. Explore studios, take a historic tour of the campus, receive one-on-one advice about how to apply, visit the Makers’ Market, listen to panel discussions and more. Register visit nas.edu.au/openday Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Host Families Needed - Opportunities exist to become a host family in January 2017on a temporary, short or long term basis. For more information phone 1300 135 331 or visit www.studentexchange.org.au/host-a-student.

Pennant Hills High School Class of ‘96 - 20 Year Reunion: On Saturday 17 September at Chatswood cost $50.00. Info contact Sharon at pennoclassof96@gmail.com or phone 0432 490 975. Bookings at trybooking.com/214181

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Rotary Youth Exchange: the opportunity of a lifetime for young Australians currently in Year 9 or 10. Expand your horizons with a year on Rotary Exchange. Discover a different culture - www.rotaryyouthexchange.net.au

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Information sessions www.scce.com.au or 1800 500 051.

LATTITUDE AUSTRALIA Volunteering and gap year placements for U/25s - www.lattitude.org.au or (03) 9826 6266

Student Exchange Australia NZ www.studentexchange.org.au or 9997 0700. Free evening 27 March at 7.30pm.

World Education Program Australia (WEP) www.wep.org.au or 1300 884 733 or on Facebook (wepaustralia)

Australian Institute of International Understanding (AIIU) www.aiiu.om.au or 1800 174 407 - program costs apply.

Lions Youth Exchange Program for 17-21 year olds - www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye

STS Student Exchange www.sts-education.com.au or 1800 263 964

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia www.afs.org.au or 1800 023 982

RECREATION AND SPORTING GROUPS Oakhill Drive Netball Club Players Wanted: Junior players U7/8/12’s and Senior players U15/16—17/18—21’s. Please contact the registrar Leanne Scowen at odnc_registration@yahoo.com.au or 0412 561 114.

Northern District Hockey Association: www.ndhockey.com.au or phone 0419 299 808 (Adrian) or 0438 119 729 (Robert) U5 - U9 ‘Minkey’. U11, U13 and U15 mixed junior comp. Play on a world class artificial turf facility at Pennant Hills Park.

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club: www.wphcfc.net.au

Rugby Connect - Trytons: is a Rugby Union program developed for boys and girls with special needs between the ages of 5-17 years. The season is run by Sydney Junior Rugby with the assistance of the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Rugby. Contact Matt Kellahan mkellahan@nswrugby.com.au or phone 9323 3407.

Hills Hawks Softball: All ages 4-adult welcome - www.hillshawks.softball.org.au or phone Hazel - 0414 474 461

Pennant Hills District Cricket Club: (15 years and over) pennanthillscricket.com.au Registration enquiries: penno.juniors@gmail.com or SMS 0450 226 158.

North Sydney Girls Cricket Association: www.nsgca.nsw.cricket.com.au/

Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Rugby League Club: www.pennostags.com. All ages.

Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Union Club: www.beecroftjuniors.com.au or phone Nicola 0402 677 180.

Cherrybrook Table Tennis Club: 0412 520 854 - Enjoy social and competition table tennis.

Sydney Zodiacs Youth Dragon Boat Club: www.dbnsw.org.au or sydneyzodiacs@yahoo.com.au or 0410 655 764

Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Marching Band: www.gks.org.au or 9868 3289

Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra: for young musicians. Not-for-profit organisation. http://www.nsyo.org.au Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Strings Orchestra. Weekly rehearsals at Beecroft on Wednesdays.

2nd/3rd Pennant Hills Scout Group: 0408 121 690 (Greg Smithson) - Tuesdays (7-11) and Wednesdays (10-15).

Pennant Hills Girl Guides: Mondays - Guides (10-14) 5.30-7.30pm; Senior Guides (14-18) 7.00-9.00pm. 0438 284 592 (Fiona)

Hornsby District Athletics (children aged 4 - 17): Saturday mornings at Pennant Hills Park www.hdlac.org.au

Cherrybrook Athletics Club (children aged 5 - 16): Friday nights 5.45pm - 8.00pm www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au

Taiko Drumming (a blend of choreography, drumming, movement and music for everyone): www.taikoz.com

St Agatha’s Youth Group: for students from Years 7 to 9 - www.stagatha.org.au or 0409 847 208 (Laura)

West Pennant Hills Netball: www.westpennanthills.netball.asn.au/ or http://www.facebook.com/WPHNC ‘Netta’ 7 - 9 years; Junior 10 - 15 years; Senior 16 years and above.

Thornleigh Softball: All games played at Galston. Contact Sharon - 0407 442 402. www.thornleighsports.org.au/softball

Cherrybrook United Netball Club: Games played at Pennant Hills Park. Modified ‘Net Set Go’ (5 - 9) Friday evenings; Juniors (10 - 15) Saturday mornings; Seniors (16 - open) Saturday afternoons. Phone Keryn on 0412 693 224

Castle Hill BMX Club: Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill. Facebook: facebook.com/castlehillbmx President: Michael 0404 093 303. Email: castlehillbmx@hotmail.com

Hornsby Junior Touch Footy: All games played at Foxglove Oval, Mt Colah. Girls 9s–17s; Boys 9s–15s. Information/Registration: hornsby.mytouchfooty.com

North Rocks Softball: Teeball, Modball, Softball - school terms only - 5 years to adults - social and competitive. Information/Registration: northrockssoftball.org.au or phone: 0406 852 851.

Asquith Netball: All skill levels welcome. Information: Linda Wilton 0403 214 410 or Asquithnetball@outlook.com

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COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS HELPERS NEEDED Foster families needed: Department of Family and Community Services - 8303 7644 Carers can be singles, couples, with or without children, and from any cultural background.

Foster carers needed: Key Assets NSW, a dynamic not-for-profit foster care provider - 8336 5700 Providing high quality and innovative family placements for children and young people with varying needs.

Volunteer with Easy Care Gardening: www.easycaregardening.org.au or 9983 1644 (Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai)

Bilingual Volunteers Needed: City of Sydney Meals on Wheels - For more information, phone 8512 4230.

Lifeline Telephone Volunteers needed: It’s never too late to make a difference … or to learn new skills. Join a team of volunteers on the crisis support line based at Gordon. Training is comprehensive and ongoing support is provided for all volunteer counsellors. More information: 9498 8805 or admin@lifelineh2h.org.au

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT Free adult Literacy and Numeracy classes - Meadowbank TAFE: 9942 3572. Reading, writing and speaking.

Free English courses for adult migrants - www.ames.edu.au: Classes at Hornsby, Chatswood and Eastwood.

English Classes - Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm during school terms. Cost $3.00 per week. West Pennant Hills Community Church, 41 - 43 Eaton Road, West Pennant Hills. Information and to register: 9872 4200.

The Kids Are All Right Website for parents of Australian teenagers. Go to www.thekidsareallright.com.au.

Tertiary Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Ex-Service Men and Women: Students selected on merit. Information and applications: www.avcat.org.au or phone 9213 7999 or 1800 620 361 (voicemail)

Jack’s Youth Café at Hornsby (run by Fusion Sydney North): 5 Jersey Street Hornsby (a short walk from the station). After school activities for students in a safe environment, Tuesdays - Fridays 3.00pm - 6.00pm. Phone: 9477 1110.

Ability Options: a FREE service helping people with a disability into the job that’s right for them. More information: abilityoptions.org.au or contact Caroline Krix on 8811 1717 or caroline.krix@abilityoptions.org.au

Ability Links: supporting people with a disability, their families and carers to achieve their goals in life. For more information phone 8830 0768 or email abilitylinks@unitingcarenswact.org.au

Foster Care Association NSW: Advocacy, support and information for foster carers. www.fcansw.org.au or 4987 1847

Healthy Kids FREE Parent e-zine: important nutrition information and great recipes: www.healthy-kids.com.au

Enrol to Vote: If you are an Australian citizen who is 18 years of age or older, you must vote at all elections. Check if you’re enrolled at www.votensw.info, enrol to vote at www.aec.gov.au or phone 1300 135 736

Uniting Care Northmead: 8839 5107 - Workshops and counselling for parents. Phone for more information.

TOUGHLOVE: 1300 856 830 - Parents helping parents to deal with problems of unacceptable adolescent behaviour.

Parenting Education for Mums, Dad and Carers: www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/caparenting Information and education provided by NSW Health - Northern Sydney Central Coast.

Centacare Broken Bay: 9488 2523 - Advice and support for parents.

Depression Support Group: 1300 794 991. Hornsby RSL - first Sunday of each month. Run by Association of Relative and Friends of the Mentally Ill.

Parent Line: www.parentline.org.au or 1300 1300 52 - Free professional service 24 hours every day.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free confidential service 24 hours every day.

Mission Australia: 9480 2500 - Free case management and counselling support for young people and families.

Single With Children: www.singlewithchildren.com.au or 1300 300 496 Non-profit social group providing exciting activities for single parents and their children.

Sydney Single Parents: www.SydneySingleParents.org.au or 9634 7502 (Hills) or 9411 1858 (Northside)

Hills Family Centre: 8805 7288 - Workshops and courses for parents and families.

Wesley Mission Family/Youth Services (the Hills): www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/wesleydalmar/ or 8805 7288

Community Life Church Cherrybrook Life Centre: 9651 3534 - Counselling and parenting courses available.

Newcomers Club: www.sydneynewcomers.com.au - Social club for women, offering support and friendship.

NSW Health Free Dental Clinic for 12-25 year olds: 9687 2544 - High Street Youth Health Service, Harris Park.

Rotary Club of Thornleigh Farm Markets: Third Sunday of every month - 8.00am - 12.00noon - Phyllis St, Thornleigh

Christ Evangelical Centre of Australia Chinese Language School: 0410 613 814 (Jenny)

Cybersmart website: www.cybersmart.gov.au - Part of the Australian Government’s cybersafety program.

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au The Register collects and uses data to improve services for children and to research eye disease and disorders of vision.

Bedford College Play Sessions for children (0 - 5 years) and their parents/carers: Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am at 2 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills. Small fee includes morning tea for children and their carers. Bookings: 1300 174 174

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay: counselling, parenting and support groups. 9488 2400 or waitarafc@dbb.org.au

Our Space - Integrated Youth Service Hub, Eastwood: bringing together a variety of services committed to improving the wellbeing of young people aged 11–18 years. Information: www.ourspace.org.au or 9874 7458.

St Vincent de Paul Society: Interest free loans to low income families for essential household items. Phone 9477 5010