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Killarney Heights High School

Newsletter

Respect Connect Aspire Term 3 Week 2 2018

Principal’s Report Congratulations to…..

Where do I start? This week has been such a celebratory week with the Aspire Awards and so much

sporting success.

We celebrate Killarney Heights as a top all rounder! Not only do we achieve academically, we have a

comprehensive welfare system and we smash at sport! This is what makes a great school, we do well

in all areas, we help shape well balanced young adults, we aim to give them experiences that prepare

them for life.

This week started with (Student Representative Council) SRC students giving each year group a

presentation on how to become better learners. The main ideas of these presentations were gathered

through classroom observations. How did this happen? As part of our Instructional Rounds process,

4 students observed a number of classes, taking note of teachers, students, and the learning that was

taking place in the classroom.

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These students then met to come up with patterns. From these patterns the SRC found a number of

ways that students could improve their learning: from asking more probing questions, to simple things

like listening carefully when the teacher was giving instructions. These ideas will be followed up with

activities in home room this week. It is exciting that we can have students making decisions and being

involved in their own learning.

The regional athletics carnival was held at Homebush this week, with some outstanding results. Kyle

Fisher was first in 3 events, Toby Dreyer fist in discus, Tea Lisle left the rest of the field in the dust in

the hurdles and Cameron Latham won the 800m. You can watch some of these for yourself on our

Killarney Heights High Facebook page. There are more results in this newsletter.

The week ended with the Aspire Awards: Two hundred and forty students from Years 7-12 were

recognised at the presentation. 120 students were given recognition for outstanding academic

performance. The Year Advisers selected the top 20 academic students in each year, after reading the

reports. It was a difficult task as so many students are striving to be the best that they can be. Awards

were also given for consistent effort, recognising improvement, commitment and dedication to their

studies. It is so important to acknowledge this as much in life is setting goals and working hard to

achieve them.

It is also that time of the year when students in Year 8 and 10 select their subjects for 2019. Our two

stage process aims to give as much choice as possible for students. In the first selection, students

choose the subject that they wish to study. This gives us an indication of which subjects are likely to

run and the numbers. We then create lines, with a number of subjects on each line and ask the

students to choose again. We cannot guarantee that this will suit everyone, but we believe that by

doing it this way that we give as much choice as we can.

Enrolments for 2019 are being taken now. Can you please let anyone who is thinking of enrolling, to

tell us as soon as possible as classes and number of teachers are being decided in the next few weeks.

Hayley Emmerton Principal

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Upcoming Events

6 – 17 August Year 12 exams

7 August AMC Mathematics Competition

8 August We Will Rock You Auditions

9 August AMC Mathematics Competition

13 – 17 August Year 11 Hospitality Work Placement

14 August Year 7 Gala Day

16 August ICAS Maths Competition

24 August Year 12 Showcase

7 September Year 12 Music Night

17 – 28 September Year 11 Preliminary Exams

27 September Year 12 Graduation Year 12 Formal

28 September Last day of Term

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Year 11 Business Studies student, Maria d’Amour was recently chosen to attend the prestigious UBS Finance Academy for 1 week during the July school holidays at Macquarie University. She and the other students took part in a range of lectures and workshops on financial markets and the inner workings of the banking industry. They had the opportunity to rub shoulders with key industry leaders of the banking industry in Australia and complete case studies. See a summary of her experiences below. Well done Maria! The UBS Finance Academy took place for the week of the 9th – 12th July at Macquarie University. I was grateful to be one of 40 students to engage in the opportunity; where we were exposed to a range of career opportunities within finance. This program gave me an insight into the financial services industry and the role of an investment bank in the economy. Our day began at 7am and followed a tight schedule of collaborative workshops and lectures until 10pm when we retired to our dorms at Dunmore Lang College. Yes, we stayed there overnight and, yes, the food was delicious. We had an excursion to the UBS offices at Chifley Towers and the CNN news studio where we listened to various educational lectures. I had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Director of Corporate Client Solutions, who offered to mentor me in my progression from school into the workforce. Additionally, our groups spent endless hours working on a case study on the topic of mergers and acquisitions. We then presented to a panel of judges and my group were awarded ascribed winners (despite the content being what 3rd year University students would usually undertake). This was an insightful program, which I recommend to anyone potentially interested in finance. Maria d’Amour Emma Higgs Business Studies Teacher

UBS Finance Academy – Maria d’Amour Year 11

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Welcome Rosemerry Johnston

This morning I was delighted to start my new role as conductor of the KHHS Chamber Ensemble, and to get to work with the wonderful musicians in this group. We met bright and early at the new rehearsal time before school, to sight-read music by Purcell, Delibes, Brahms, and Elgar- a very classical set of repertoire! Next week, we will be testing out some more contemporary repertoire to add to their collection. I was thrilled to hear the talents of this very capable and enthusiastic group, and I come to expect great things from them! No doubt they will soon have a varied set of music to perform for us all - so watch this space!'

Rosy Rosemerry Johnston is the new conductor for the KHHS Chamber Ensemble. With over 12 years conducting experience, Rosy has been leading ensembles from primary to high school level, teaching at schools such as Wenona, Canberra Grammar, and currently at John Colet, Kambora Public, and KHPS Primary. She studied piano and viola at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, before going on to complete a post-graduate of performance at the ANU Canberra. She has since enjoyed a diverse career as a freelance musician; playing with orchestras such as Philharmonia Australia, TMO, Sydney International Composers Orchestra, and Willoughby Symphony; touring with trio String Diva, as well as performing for corporate events, television, weddings, and recording sessions. Rosy also enjoys teaching violin and viola from her home studio in Killarney Heights, and is a mother of 2. KHHS Chamber Ensemble rehearses every Thursday 7.30-8.30am, and is open to all winds, brass, strings, percussion and keyboard players with a keen interest in classical repertoire. Please contact Bands Administrator Ms Samantha Eakin, samantha.eakin@det.nsw.edu.au to apply.

Band Program Term 3

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Lovely day for sport today when we were led by Laura Hosemans, Year 8, to Davidson Park for powerwalking. Judy O'Rourke Mrs Johnston Gerard Loughnan

Sport

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Year 8 camp

At the end of Term 2 the Year 8 students had the opportunity to attend the Narrabeen Academy of

Sport day camp. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as high

ropes, archery, kayaking, problem solving puzzles, rock climbing and water activities. The students

took on all challenges and participated extremely well.

The feedback from the camp leaders was very pleasing, claiming that it was the best-behaved year

group they had seen in a very long time. Here are just some examples of the students enjoying their

day out.

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Area Athletics Carnival

This week the Killarney Heights High School representatives participated at the Area Athletics Carnival,

representing the North Shore Zone at Olympic Park Athletics Centre.

Some incredible results from the day are as follows:

Kyle Fisher placed 1st in the high jump, triple jump and javelin

Tea Lisle placed 1st in the 100m hurdles and placed 2nd in the 17’s 4x100 girls relay with

Maya Challoner, Nina Von Huben and Brooke Chaloner

Nina Von Huben placed 2nd in the 100m race

Toby Dreyer finishing 1st in discus

Dylan Zietsman finishing 1st in the discus

Oliver Zietsman finishing 2nd in the discus

Marko Prizmic progressing to state in the triple jump

Goki Saito finishing 2nd in the 100m sprint

Benji Wilson finishing 2nd in the 800m race

Ben Kabealo finishing 2nd and Gerard Lang finishing 3rd in the 400m final

Cameron Laytham finishing 1st in the 800m race and 2nd in the 1500m race

Tara Laytham finishing 2nd in the 1500m walk

Gauthier Sanchez progressing to state for hurdles

Hayden Blaskett with a gritty and tough 2nd place in the 3000m walk

Angus Ritchie placing 2nd in the 400m race

Congratulations to all the students that participated and state representatives. You provided amazing

highlights over the course of the two days and represented the zone and school with fantastic effort

across all events.

To see the Killarney students in action, please go to the school Facebook page.

Athletics sports program

The school will introduce the Athletics sports program where students will have the opportunity to

participate and train for their athletics disciplines during Wednesday sport. This will be a sport

students may be able to choose as a sport for Wednesday sport. We will have a trained athletics coach

taking the students during this time. At this point in time, it will be for free, with costs being introduced

if there is potential for growth. However, it will only go ahead if there is enough interest. If your child

is interested could you please email the school as soon as possible.

Sports selection

Sports selections for term 3 and 4 will occur in week 6. Students will be able to choose 2 sports that

will proceed for 14 weeks in total (2 seven week blocks) to finish the year. Students in Year 7 & 10 will

choose two sports to participate in, where Year 8 & 9 will have a 7 week block on integrated sport,

only needing to choose 1 sport. Recreational sports, venues and costs will be released soon and notes

will be available in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on Sentral and emails will be sent out.

Julian Aguilera

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Spencer Cotie, Year 12 will be participating in the Bisfed 2018 World Boccia Championships in Liverpool England from the 12th-18th of August. There will be 190 athletes from 33 countries attending. 7 Gold Medals This is a Paralympic Sport with no Olympic equivalent. It's a game of intriguing tactics and nail biting tension. One ball can change everything! Spencer's aim -To be a World Champion Earlier this year Spencer has participated in Boccia competitions in Japan, ,Canada and Australia. He won a Silver medal in Montreal, Canada in the pairs and a Silver medal in the Nationals in Sydney. KHHS wish Spencer Good Luck for the World Championships! Lynda Stephens

World Boccia Championships

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Congratulations to Asaka Iitoyo and Makenzie Smeeton in Year 12 and Erin Quarford in Year

11 for representing NSW in the Australian Youth National Championships (held in Adelaide in the school holidays). I watched a game or two via the YouTube live stream. They were fantastic and came home with a shiny silver medal! (It must have been finally time to hang up the gold after a 3 year run of first place!) Makenzie and Asaka were both selected in the Green and Gold Australian squad, an invitational u20 Trans-Tasman Championships against New Zealand later in the year. Fantastic result! Asaka is also squeezing her Trial HSC exams into a few less days and heading to Canada to play in the World Junior Ultimate Championships in August. Well done girls! Upcoming Ultimate Frisbee events: Term 3: Year 7 Gala Day (Week 4) Manly Youth Ultimate Frisbee Development at Millers Reserve on Wednesday afternoons Term 4: Manly Youth League begins at Millers Reserve on Wednesdays Junior State Championships afternoons Kind regards, Mrs Kath Adlard English / Literacy / Ultimate Frisbee Killarney Heights High School

Ultimate Frisbee

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The KHHS P&C are holding a parent social night on September 15th. To add to the fun of the night we will be holding a silent auction. We are asking the school community if they have goods or services they can donate to the auction. Donations can include products such as wine, chocolates, gourmet foods, vouchers and services from your business, like a gift voucher or a weekend getaway at a holiday home. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact Julie Barnett by email (julie@isaprofessional.com.au) or mobile (0402 319 600) to make a donation or to learn more.

Dancing in the Moonlight

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Careers News

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY OPEN DAY WORKSHOPS

Saturday 25 August 2018 - Workshops available for year 10, 11 and 12 students.

Year 10 Parent Information Session

Tips and strategies to support your child through senior study and higher education

Year 10 Preparation for Senior Study

Tips and strategies to stay motivated and maximise your studies

Year 11 Thinking Ahead

Learn how to write about your personal skills and qualities to produce an effective scholarship

application

Year 11 and 12 Smash Essay Writing

Tips and strategies on how to improve your essay writing skills for the HSC

Year 12 Promote Yourself

Learn about persuasive writing skills and how to address E12 scholarship application questions

Year 12 E12 and Cadigal Program

Work one-on-one with a tutor to improve your draft E12 or Cadigal scholarship application. Please

bring a draft application to the consultation (20 minute consultations).

Year 12 HSC Exam Prep

Learn about the role of the syllabus, how to deconstruct questions, take effective notes and manage

time in exams to maximise marks. To register visit: wpo.sydney.edu.au/app/openday

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY – PATHWAYS & ENTRY SCHEMES

Are you currently completing Year 12? Find out about entry schemes and programs which can help

you gain a place at ACU. There’s more than one way to gain entry into your dream course.

Find out more -

http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_and_entry_schemes/year_12_student_entry

Careers

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MACLEAY COLLEGE – SYDNEY OPEN DAY

August 11 | Surry Hills

An Open Day with an industry panel discussing the importance of internships and building industry

connections.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/events/327528077785772/

COLLEGE OF EVENT MANAGEMENT – EVENT BOOT CAMP

October 27 & 28 | Sydney

Our two-day Event Bootcamp intensive is designed for people with an interest in a career in events

but who need a clearer idea of what it’s all about. The course is a low-cost, high-intensity backstage

pass to the world of events. By the end of this short course you will have a real understanding of the

event manager's role and have had experience behind the scenes of a major event. Find out more -

https://www.facebook.com/pg/collegeofeventmanagement/events/?ref=page_internal

TORRENS UNIVERSITY – HOSPITALITY OPEN DAY

August 4 | The Rocks Campus, Sydney

Speak to our industry advisors about how to break into your dream career.

Find out more - http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/openday-sydney

TORRENS UNIVERSITY – BILLY BLUE COLLEGE OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPEN DAY

August 4 | Sydney, Tour our studio-style classrooms, photography and fashion studios and other

campus facilities. Find out more - http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/design-

technology-open-day-syd-mel-bne

TORRENS UNIVERSITY – HOSPITALITY HSC REVISION DAY

September 26 | TBA

If you want to study for your HSC among your peers and learn from industry-professional lecturers

and hospitality teachers. Then come along or tune into William Blue’s one day HSC Hospitality

revision workshop that’s suitable for any Year 12 student studying HSC Hospitality.

Find out more - http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/hsc-hospitality-revision-

day-2

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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY – INFO NIGHT

August 9 | City Campus

An evening for students and parents to find out how you can achieve remarkable things at

university.

Find out more - https://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/macquarie-university-parent-

information-evening-city-campus/

MACQUARIE UNI Open Day 2018

Saturday 18 August, 10am – 4pm

We’re all about unconventional thinking, human-powered innovation, open collaboration, and making connections with the most diverse people to achieve remarkable things. Come along and find out what this means for you by attending lectures, tours, activities and advice sessions with our experts. Register online.

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – INTERSTATE STUDENT AND PARENT INFO DAY

October 5 | Parkville Campus

A day for prospective undergraduate students and their parents.

Find out more - https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/interstate-student-and-parent-information-day-oct

DEFENCE FORCE AUSTRALIA – ARMY RESERVE INFO SESSION

August 7 at Parramatta

Find out more https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/

PROJECTS ABROAD INFO SESSIONS

Throughout the year we hold various Information Events and attend Career Fairs in cities around Australia and New Zealand. We also run interactive Online Information Sessions that you can attend from the comfort of your own computer, wherever you happen to be.

Sydney | Tuesday, 14th August | 6:30pm

Find out more - https://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/information-events/

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ACAP (AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY) INFO SESSIONS FOR TERM 3

Interested in studying Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Criminology, Coaching, Case Management, Youth Work or Social Science?

Learn how ACAP can help you to change lives and make a difference, meet ACAP staff, academics and current students, see our campuses, or get a taste of online study by attending an online info session.

Online - Psychology: Monday, 3 September, 6pm

Online - Counselling: Tuesday, 4 September, 6pm

Online - Criminology: Wednesday, 5 September, 6pm

Online - Social Work: Thursday, 6 September, 6pm

Book here - https://www.acap.edu.au/home/info-sessions/

NOTRE DAME Early Offer applications close on Friday 10 August.

There's still time to put together an Early Offer application for the university ranked #1 in Australia for overall quality of educational experience and #1 in NSW for overall employer satisfaction, skills development and learner engagement (qilt.edu.au).

The Young Achievers Early Offer Program

•To secure a university spot before sitting the Year 12 exams

•To receive recognition for their talents and passion across a broad range of activities, including volunteer work, leadership, sport, the arts and academic achievement

•Access to Notre Dame’s Leadership Program, including workshops, guest presentations and volunteering opportunities

Applicants will be invited for interview with an academic staff member who lectures in the degree the student has listed as their first preference. Interviews will start taking place from late August and Early offers will be released the end of September.

If you or your students have any questions about the Early Offer Program please visit Early Offer here, call us on 02 8204 4404 or email sydney@nd.edu.au

STUDY IN THE US OR UK INFO EVENING is on 23 August | North Sydney

Join Rizina Y, a recent admit to Stanford, Princeton, Yale, and Oxford, to discuss the unparalleled

advantages for students who choose to study in the US or UK.

MHSCareers Students get free general (or discounted VIP) tickets by using the links above.

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THE HOTEL SCHOOL – DISCOVERY DAY (UPDATED DATES)

August 30 | Sydney

This is a great opportunity to experience the career workshop provided by our Professional Learning

Centre. Find out more - https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/

HIA TRADES CAREER EVENT – THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 A FREE EVENT for people

interested in careers in the Building

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK on THURSDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER, 2018

TIME: 10:00AM REGSITRATION

10:30AM EVENT PRESENTATIONS

12:30PM SPEAK TO TRADES & CAREERS PROFESSIONALS

COST: COMPLIMENTARY (Light Lunch Provided)

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hia-trades-career-event-tickets-47702937771

This is A GREAT PROGRAM OF PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND EXPERT INTERRACTION,

WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TALKING WITH ATTENDEES ABOUT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND

TRAINING, CAREER PATHWAYS AND TRADE AND SKILLED CAREERS

APPRENTICESHIPS – All you need to know about being an Apprentice; Different Career Paths;

Quality Vocational Training; Industry Skills Shortage Sectors; Finances, Pay and Conditions; School-

Leavers: How to become an Apprentice; Students: How to get Apprenticeship-Ready; VET School

Pathways.

NRL PLAYERS “REAL SKILLS FOR A REAL CAREER” VIDEO AND LIVE PRESENTATION

Presented by Trades-Qualified NRL Players, information and motivation combine to give

Inspirational advice on Goal-setting, Discipline and Commitment towards LIFE SUCCESS!!

QUESTION & ANSWER PANEL – TRADIES, INDUSTRY EXPERTS and SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICES

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF COLOUR AND DESIGN – STYLING 101

September 15 | Sydney

Do you often wonder how interior stylists have that amazing ability to arrange everything in a room

so effortlessly and successfully? Do you want to learn how to set-up a simple display so that it looks

like it is right out of the pages of a magazine?

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/iscdEDUCATION/events/?ref=page_internal

SYDNEY TRAINS – 2019 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

You will get the opportunity to be part a program that combines paid work and structured training,

allowing you to learn a trade and gain a nationally recognised qualification.Find out more -

https://bit.ly/ASA-Sydney-Trains-2019

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WEP (World Education Program) will be holding a student information session on “EXCHANGE”

opportunities. These programs offer the opportunity to develop cultural understanding, acquire

language skills and create memories that will last a lifetime. It will be at Stanton Library, North

Sydney on 16 August and 20 September from 7- 8.30pm.

Ms McDermott (Careers Adviser) Contact me on Julie.McDermott@det.nsw.edu.au

DISCLAIMER: All information is provided in good faith. It is the responsibility of the student/parent to confirm

all details with the appropriate institution or event organiser.

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