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THE PENINSULA PRESS
BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOLPhone: 9918 8811
Term 1 Week 5
26 February, 2020
Swimming Carnival – What an
awesome day. Alex looking
very happy & colourful!
BARRENJOEY SUPPORTS FIRE-RAVAGEDMOGO PUBLIC SCHOOL
On Thursday 20th February, Barrenjoey High School came together to support Mogo Public
School. Local bands, The Rions and Marvell performed for over 200 students in the school
hall. The highlight of the evening was both bands performing Marvell’s hit, Come a Little
Closer. Jesse from Marvell said the band was thrilled to participate in the evening and have
built a close bond with The Rions over the last year. Noah Buckley from The Rions felt that the
hall “went off!” for both bands.
Kalinda Hawson, P&C President said “for some of these kids it is their first rock concert. Year
7s and Year 12s were all in the ‘mosh pit’ dancing together. So thrilling to see.”
The other thrill of the night was how many people donated their time so freely. Seventeen
teachers from Barrenjoey attended to help run the event, Barrenjoey parents were there too.
Duncan Ritchie donated all his lighting and sound equipment and time to ensure that the night
looked and sounded incredible. Both bands appeared without a fee. Ronny Berg from Creek
Street Photography came and captured the bands and students so we will have professional
photos of the night. The SRC students cooked the bbq and donated all their time and money
from the sales for the evening. Retro Birdie donated the profits from the sale of ice-creams.
Mogo Public School students and staff were affected by the recent bushfires and Barrenjoey
Principal, Ian Bowsher, contacted Mogo Principal, Lyndall Schuchmann, to offer financial
support for the kids.
Mogo Public School is a 150 year old timber built school surrounded by old growth forest that
the kids lovingly called the 'enchanted forest'. The school has 33 students from K-6 including
12 Aboriginal students, 3 classes, 4 teachers and two Admin / support staff. It is a very tight
community.
When the fires came the fire trucks spent 3 hours continuously spraying water on the heritage
timber buildings to save them which they managed to do. As Lyndall explained the 'fire lick'
marks are all over the blistered paint - it came that close.
While the school buildings were saved the town and surrounding bush was destroyed. The
school lost their heritage forest and all its gardens (it is simply a small cluster of buildings in a
black landscape). The chicken coop and outdoor learning space which the kids loved were
also obliterated. Six of the school kids lost their homes and almost all other families homes
were damaged in some way or another.
To help the students, the school has created a Breakfast Club for all, the students have lunch
packs made for them and costs associated with fees, book packs, photographs and
swimming carnival have all been waived.
The Today show donated $60k to establish the gardens, and in an act of generosity and a
lesson for its children the school community has decided to 'give back' by growing vegetables
in the new gardens so they can give the produce to the Mogo Zoo which is also in ongoing
need of support and care for its animals.
'It was lovely having so many people come in and help and understand the philosophy of this
garden, which is all about giving back, Ms Schuchmann said.
'We feel so fortunate to have so many people that wanted to help us and we felt it was
important that this garden is all about giving - giving edible plants for animals to Mogo Zoo,
giving to the school canteen, and giving produce to the students and their families.'
As the Mogo kids lost their Christmas holidays Barrenjoey was asked to donate the funds
raised on the night to give all the kids and staff a Big Day Out. We are aiming to pay for bus
hire, food and a comedy show in Nowra.
The P&C raised $2500, and this week Peter M read that we had a short fall and came into the
school and generously donated $500 bringing the total to $3,000. The children will get their
day out! What a wonderful community we have!
For more information contact Kalinda Hawson 9918 8811
Have a great week ……….Ian Bowsher
SWIMMING CARNIVAL – What an awesome day!
Congratulations to all the students and staff who attended yesterday’s
Swimming Carnival at Ku-Ring-Gai Fitness Centre. It was a great turn out
from all years 411 students. With the wonderful weather, bright Hawaiian
theme the students got into the spirit and had a wonderful time. Here is a
breakdown of how many students attended yesterday. Well done! Lets aim
for lots more next year!All the results from yesterday’s carnival
will be in next week’s Peninsula Press.
Congratulations to all our participants!
Year 7: 131
Year 8: 111
Year 9: 64
Year 10: 54
Year 11: 35Year 12: 16
FEEL GOOD STORY – Congratulations Fynn Year 7
To The Principal - Barrenjoey High School,
This morning while walking to school in Park Avenue, a student in
Year 7 from your school noticed an expensive Fitbit sports watch on
the nature strip outside my house. The student's name was Fynn
and he was part of a group of young BHS boys and girls on their
way to school.
Fynn knocked on the door to report his find. As it turned out the
watch belonged to a neighbour so I was able to return it.
As a retired teacher, who did a practice teaching stint at Barrenjoey
in the 1970s, and subsequently taught on the Northern beaches for
many years I was most impressed with the honesty and public
spiritedness of your well dressed students. You and your staff are to
be congratulated.
Please pass this on to your staff and to Fynn's parents.
Thank you to local resident Greg who sent this email to the school.
Well done Fynn and
your friends!
WEEK 5 (A) TERM 1
MONDAY
24 FEBRUARY
TUESDAY
25 FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY
26 FEBRUARY
THURSDAY
27 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY
28 FEBRUARY
Year 11
Geography
Excursion
Year 12 Flexible
Learning Day
BARRENJOEY
SWIMMING
CARNIVAL (Ku-
ring-gai Fitness
Centre)
Year 11 Legal
Studies
Excursion
(Sydney
Central
Courts)
Year 12 Modern
History Essay
Due
Year 7 best
Start
Years 10,11
and 12
Wellbeing
Production
Year 12
Wellbeing Day
WEEK 6 (B) TERM 1
MONDAY
2 MARCH
TUESDAY
3 MARCH
WEDNESDAY
4 MARCH
THURSDAY
5 MARCH
FRIDAY
6 MARCH
Year 12
Legal Studies
Presentation
Due
Year 11
Flexible
Learning Day
Barrenjoey
High School
OPEN NIGHT
5pm
Year 12 VA
Research
Essay
Year 7 History
Assess Task
1 Due
Year 12 Math Ext 1
Assess Task 2
Year 11 & 12
Textiles Excursion
(Ultimo TAFE &
Powerhouse
Museum)
Year 10 History
Assess Task 1 Due
Year 12 Eng
Adv & Std Task
2 – in class
essay
Year 11 Studies
of Religion
Assess Task 1
Due
Year 8
Geography
Assess Due
Task 1
WEEK 7 (A) TERM 1
MONDAY
9 MARCH
TUESDAY
10 MARCH
WEDNESDAY
11 MARCH
THURSDAY
12 MARCH
FRIDAY
13 MARCH
Warringah
Zone
Swimming
Carnival
(Warringah
Aquatic
Centre)
Year 8
History Task
Due
Year 12
Flexible
Learning Day
Year 7 Peer
Support
Selective High
School Placement
Test (in the Hall)
Year 7 Study Skills
Year 12 Ancient
History in Class
Response Due
EVENTS:
• WARRINGAH ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL – MONDAY 9th MARCH
(Warringah Aquatic Centre)
• YEAR 7 VACCINATIONS – TUESDAY 17th MARCH (HPV Dose 1 and DTPA)
• BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT – TUESDAY 3rd MARCH 5PM
WORKING BEE – CAN YOU LEND A HELPING HAND!
SATURDAY 28TH
MARCH
9AM – 12PM
Excursion Information
Excursion/Incursion Year Date of
ExcursionPayment Due Payment
Year 7 Wellbeing 7 Various Due Now $45
Year 8 Wellbeing 8 Various Due Now $55
Year 9 Wellbeing 9 Various Due Now $55
Year 10 Wellbeing 10 Various Due Now $80
Year 11 Wellbeing 11 Various Due Now $40
Year 12 Wellbeing 12 Various Due Now $40
Textiles & Design
Powerhouse
11 & 12 5/3/20 24/2/20 $60
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Walk 11-12 22-25/3/20 Deposit Due 28/2/20
Balance Due 18/3/20
$300
$400
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
(Excursion)
International
Students
22-25/3/20 Deposit Due 28/2/20
Balance Due 18/3/20
$300
$250
Othello 11 27/3/20 Due Now $40
HSC Careers Expo 12 28/5/20 25/5/20 $30
HSC Ext English Day 12 $49
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Registration
11 $160
Year 11 Camp - Jindabyne 11 2-7/8/20 Deposit Due 27/3/20
Installment 2 29/4/20
Installment 3 29/5/20
Balance 24/7/20
Dep $320
Inst 2 $275
Inst 3 $275
Balance $275
Total = $1145
Romeo & Juliet 9 11/8/20 6/6/20 $45
YEAR 8 – FUTURE PROOFING STUDY
Dear Parents and Carers,
We’re excited to announce that our school will be participating in Australia’s largest ever
wellbeing trial for high schoolers. We’ll be working with the Black Dog Institute and UNSW
alongside more than 100 other schools to build the most comprehensive picture yet of the
mental health and wellbeing of Australian teenagers.
The ‘Future Proofing Study’ is kicking off at the beginning of Term 2. As this is a large
population-based trial, all Year 8 are encouraged to sign up. Students in the trial will complete
mental health programs using apps and complete surveys at school about their health and
wellbeing until Year 12.
Students will need parent permission and a smartphone to participate.
Please follow this link to access the study information sheet, discuss it with
your child, and submit your decision: https://www.fpstudy.org.au/cY8V4
The research team at Black Dog will be hosting several live webinars for parents to learn more
and ask questions. Please see the schedule below if you’d like to register for a webinar.
We do hope you consider your child’s participation in this trial. Research shows that mental
health concerns in teenagers are increasing and our school is keen to be part of the solution.
Regards,
Sarah Saunders
Head Teacher Wellbeing
Parent Webinar Schedule:
DATE TIME REGISTER HERE
Wed 19 February 2020 7pm Webinar 19 Feb
Tues 3 March 2020 1pjm Webinar 3 March
Mon 15 March 2020 7pm Webinar 16 March
Thurs 2 April 2020 1pm Webinar 2 April
Surviving Year 8Seminar for Parents
Responding to the moods, meltdowns and arguments
The friendship changes - the “ins and outs”, bullying, social media
Getting them to school when they don’t want to go
What to do when they withdraw or won’t talk to you
Managing the homework load
Navigating and responding to sex and drugs
How to help your child to thrive in their adolescence
Barrenjoey High School Thursday 26th March 6pm
Registration https://www.trybooking.com/BIKBW by 25th March
Cost: $25 Includes access to e-resources and Surviving Year 8 Guidebook
Presented by Dr Kirstin Barchia Phd, MClinPsych, BPsych(Hons)
Clinical Psychologist
BARRENJOEY P & C NEWS
The Barrenjoey P&C met last week and Ian Bowsher presented the start of the school
year. Changes to staffing and the HSC results. Changes to assessments for 2020 along with
examination changes.
Other points of interest were:
• Working Bee – First Working Bee is set for Saturday 28 March
• New Parent Welcome evening – was in the Performance Space. There was a good
turnout of people and a presentation was made to all the new parents showing the ways to
interact with the school via the website, intranet and parent portal. Thank you to Nicki
Inger, Simon Bateson, Christy Bishop, Susie Thompson and Jenny Parkes for help in
running the event. Special thanks to all the teachers who attended.
• Little Shop of Horrors – Barrenjoey will be holding a stage show in Term 3 21-31stJuly
• Full Moon Market, Music by the Sea – August 28th
• March 11 – Koko – Family Movie Night. Bring cushions or bean bags, enjoy a sausage
sizzle and ice-cream. Tissues will be supplied!
Band Report – the Band reported the Number of students in Concert Band 46 including 16 year
7 students. Good mix of years 7-12 and nice balance of instruments. Performance planning for
the year is in progress and a calendar of performance dates including tour will be made available
to parents later this term. Tour dates and location currently being discussed.
Rehearsals in 2020 are:
Concert Band
Tuesday 6:30 - 8
Thursday 3:30 - 4:30
Jazz BandThursday 4:30 - 5:30
• Barrenjoey Bushfire Benefit – Last Thursday 20th
February, Barrenjoey came together to support Mogo
Public School. Local bands, The Rions and Marvell
performed for over 200 students in the school hall. The
highlight of the evening was both bands performing
Marvell’s hit, Come a Little Closer. Big thanks to the SRCfor donating the income from the Sausage Sizzle to Mogo.
ARTIST OF THE WEEK
BEST START – YEAR 7 (on tomorrow)
Dear Parents and Carers,
Best Start Year 7 is an online assessment for students that helps provide information for teachers on the
literacy and numeracy skills of students at the beginning of Year 7.
The Best Start Year 7 assessment will take place at our school on Thursday 27th February in class
time.
The assessment, covers key literacy and numeracy skills that are important to a student’s success in all
subjects in high school. Students come to high school with a range of experiences, skills and abilities in
literacy and numeracy. It is important that teachers have current information about their students so that
they can plan programs and lessons that best support the learning needs of every student.
There are two online tests which take 40mins each. The first test will be a literacy test and take place in
period 2. The second test will be a numeracy test and take place in period 3.
Students will need to bring their BYOD device, fully charged, and a set of headphones. If a student
does not have a device, one will be provided for them.
No preparation is needed for this assessment. Its purpose is to provide our teachers with additional
information to best support the teaching of your child.
Please contact the school if you have any questions regarding the Best Start Year 7 assessment.
April Hines
Head Teacher
Teaching and Learning
Kai Shimakage
Year 10
Graphic Arts
proposes a logo
design change for
the Avalon Community Garden.
HOMEWORK CLUB
* Come and do your
homework with the
support of a teacher
When: Tuesday afternoons 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Thursday mornings 8.15am – 9.00am
Where: In the Learning Hub (Library)
YEAR 7 STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW EVENING
Term 1 Week 10 - Thursday 2nd APRIL
Bookings will open at 12pm on Monday 16th March and will
remain open until 3pm Monday 30th March via your Parent Portal
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR TERM 1Years 7 and 12 only this Term!
All bookings for school interviews are done via your Parent Portal.
Please note the portal opens on the exact computer time of 12pm on the
date mentioned below. If you need help with your Parent Portal Access
please contact the school on 9918 8811
YEAR 12 STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW EVENING
Term 1 Week 11 - Tuesday 7th APRIL
Bookings will open at 12pm on Monday 23rd March and will
remain open until 3pm Friday 3rd April via your Parent Portal
Term 2 – Year 11 (Term 2 Week 4 - 18th May)
Term 2 – Year 10 (Term 2 Week 10 - 1st July)
Term 3 – Year 9 (Term 3 Week 1 - 23rd July)
Term 3 – Year 8 (Term 3 Week 4 – 12th August)
Congratulations to Sam of
Year 8 who caught this very
fine specimen during
Wednesday Sport of Fishing
with Mr Gray. The bream
was photographed and
safely released to be caught
all over again!
CATCH OF THE DAY
Congratulations to the following Barrenjoey students
who competed at the Thredbo Super Enduro Event
last week.
Clint Friend (Pictured) Hudson Rose, Jarrah Wake,
Ollie Alyiffe and Travis Jelf are shaping up to be a red
hot team who will represent Barrenjoey High School in
the coming months.
THREDBO SUPER ENDURO 2020
DOWNLOAD THE BARRENJOEY SCHOOL APP NOW! IT’S FREE AND USER FRIENDLY - USED OFTEN AT SCHOOL TO KEEP YOU INFORMED
TYPE IN SCHOOL STREAM IN YOUR APP OR PLAY STORE
Go to App Store or Play Store and type in
SchoolStream.
Follow the prompts :Barrenjoey High School
and say YES/ALLOW for notifications. Then you
are up and running!
It’s Free!
DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A SCHOOL APP
The Barrenjoey Careers Website is a great resource for students, parents
and staff with information on careers and post school.
Good Afternoon,
Here is the link to this week's Careers Newsletter.
http://bit.ly/bhscareernews26220Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to book a careers
interview.
Regards,
Michael Moylan
Careers Advisor
Year 11 Advisor
SCHOOL FEES, EXCURSIONS, BAND FEESCan be paid through POP
How to make a payment through Parent Online Payments(POP)
PLEASE GO TO BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE AND FOLLOW THESE PROMPTS:
About Us
Fees and Voluntary Contributions
$ Make a Payment
Make a Payment
Complete Student Details (Name, Year Group and DOB) – SRN# and Ref# not needed to
complete payment. Red asterix highlights the need for mandatory information
Payment Details, and Payment Options
Describe the payment description as stated on the excursion form or fee statements
All outstanding payments can be paid via Parent Online Payments (POP)
Any enquires please contact Felicity Hance on 9918 8811.
CHANGE OF DETAILS – Any changes please notify us asap
Dear Parents/Carers, if any of your contact details have changed, email
address, residential address, phone numbers or emergency contacts
please notify the school asap via email on
[email protected] or call Ph: 9918 8811
Dear Parents and Carers,
If you are registered with flexischools (school canteen) please remember to
change your child’s year group to their current year.
If you could please do this asap! Thank you!
Please update your students scholastic year asap
Store Opening Hours
Mondays 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Wednesdays 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursdays 8.30am -10.30am
UNIFORM STORE
Ph: 9918 7569 during opening hours
Email: [email protected]
CANTEEN – CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS IN YOUR DAY!
Volunteers Needed!
Are you able to spare even 1 hour in your day to help in the School Canteen.
The busy period is between 1pm-2pm. If you can help longer then we would
love to see you from 9.30/10.00am until around 2.30pm. Please contact the
school and ask for Susie in the canteen on 9918 8811.