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Assistant Principals David Nichols Andrew Corr Bernadette Clayton

Principal rsquos Perspective

School Captains Julia Goh Ned Lindenmayer

ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

Deborah HarmanPrincipal

CONTENTS Assistant Principalsrsquo Report

Senior School Report

Middle School Report

International Program

Student Services

News

Music

MathematicsScience

Sport

CREATIVITY INTEGRITY PERSISTENCE

Students return and we have not missed a beatIt was wonderful to welcome back our VCE students on Tuesday 26 May and witness the excitement and joy that marked the first interactions with their peers and teachers The campus has come alive again and we are particularly thrilled with the way in which our students have transitioned back to their classes and study

We will be equally excited to see our Years 7 to 10 students back next Tuesday Our planning around staggered start and finish times and recess and lunch breaks will provide us with the opportunity to enact our physical distancing priorities while ensuring that students and staff feel a return to normality after the remote learning period

If ever I had to be reminded of the power of our school community to keep connected and appreciate each other I only had to read the last edition of the Lion Given all but four students were off-site as well as 95 of our staff the engagement in a range of activities projects and committee planning was staggering I congratulate our student leaders the committee students and liaison staff for these creative ideas and actions that sustained us throughout the six weeks away from school Thank you also to our School Captains - Ned Julia Leroy and Piper and SRC Presidents - Reuben and Kerry - for organising the lsquoThank you Staffrsquo video that brilliantly acknowledged the dedication and support of teaching and ES staff

In particular the incredibly moving musical tribute of lsquoSomewhere Over the Rainbowrsquo performed by some of our music students and staff was a superb way to welcome staff and students back to Balwyn High School Thank you to Bernadette Clayton for her organisation of this tribute I am so proud of this video that I decided to share it with the North East Victoria Region Executive staff It could not have been a better way to showcase the talents of our students and staff but also comfort them as a team upon the tragic loss of Debbie Locco former Principal of South Oakleigh Secondary College and Acting Regional Director of the South East Victoria Region who was killed the evening before On behalf of Grant Roberts School Council President and the Balwyn High School community I extend our sincere condolences to all of Debbiersquos Department of Education (DET) colleagues and to her family and friends

New member of the Principal TeamFollowing Josie Millardrsquos appointment as Principal of Kew High School I am delighted to welcome Tegan Knuckey Director of Pedagogy as Assistant Principal from the commencement of Term 3 Tegan will be a wonderful addition to the team and brings a wealth of experience from working with staff and students over the past 11 years as a SLWM Acting Director of Senior School Director of International Relations and currently Pedagogy Tegan recently completed her Masters in Education and has been a driving force around our Staff Professional Learning Teams and Learning Labs which have shaped and continued to improve teacher practice

Jennifer Jones former Director of English and Literacy and currently Learning Specialist ndash Creativity Across the Curriculum ndash will take over the Director of Pedagogy role I am equally confident that Jen will provide fantastic leadership to staff as she assumes this critical position within our Leadership Profile

Congratulations Tegan and Jen

Deborah HarmanPrincipal

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Assistant Principals David Nichols Andrew Corr Bernadette Clayton

Principal rsquos Perspective

School Captains Julia Goh Ned Lindenmayer

lsquoSomewhere Over The Rainbowrsquo

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Assistant Principalsrsquo Report

David NicholsAssistant Principal

Andrew CorrAssistant Principal

Bernadette ClaytonActing Assistant Principal

Important Dates and Report ChangesListed below are important dates relating to Semester 1 reports Due to the disruption to education and the introduction of remote learning during Term 2 VCAA extended the final date of Unit 3 until the last day of term ndash Friday 26 June Therefore VCE reports will not be available until the end of the first week of Term 3

Wednesday 3 June Student co-curricular reports open Students are emailed instructions on how to complete their co-curricular report

Friday 5 June 330pm Students to complete the lsquoResponsibilityrsquo section of their Tutorial reports

Monday 8 June Queenrsquos Birthday Holiday

Friday 12 June Report writing day No classes

Monday 22 June 800pm Student co-curricular reportsrsquo deadline

Thursday 25 June 400 pm Years 7 ndash 10 student reports available through Compass

Monday 13 July Semester 2 commences

Friday 17 July 400 pm VCE student reports available through Compass

Also because of remote learning this term it has not been possible to apply performance grades to assessed work Assessed work will appear in the Semester 1 reports being graded as either Satisfactory Not Satisfactory or Not Assessed Our semester reports include an lsquoApproaches to Learningrsquo section where teachers grade a studentrsquos readiness for learning attitude to learning completion of set tasks and demonstration of learning Due to the effect of remote learning this term there will be two lsquoApproaches to Learningrsquo ndash one for school-based learning and one for remote learning The descriptors will be the same for both - attitude to learning completion of set tasks and demonstration of learningSemester 1 Student Co-Curricular ReportsAll students are required to complete their co-curricular report for Semester 1 2020 Co-curricular reports will be available to students through Compass as from Wednesday 3 June 2020 An ldquoInsights Cycle Openrdquoalert will appear on a studentrsquos Compass home pageWhile the achievement of academic success at school is very important participation in a wide range of school-based activities contributes to the development of the individual the team and aligns with the vision and values of Balwyn High School The purpose of the co-curricular report is to reflect studentsrsquo involvement in co-curricular school-based programs throughout this semester Please ensure your sondaughter completes this report by the closing time of 800pm Monday 22 June 2020 The co-curricular report forms part of the Semester 1 report which is available for Years 7 - 10 students through Compass from 400 pm Thursday 25 June 2020 and VCE students from 400 pm Friday 17 July

Implementing Cultural InclusionThe schoolrsquos last professional learning day for 2019 was held on Monday 4 November This day was devoted to undertaking the Cultural and Safety Training program which was delivered the Koorie Education Support Unit from the Education Departmentrsquos North Eastern Victorian Regional office Between November last year and February this year the schoolrsquos Cultural Inclusion Plan was completed based on contributions from the learning areas One important part of the plan is to recognise significant dates by raising the Australian Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag on culturally significant flags This has been done in the past two weeks to recognise National Sorry Day on 26 May and National Reconciliation Week from 27 May ndash 3 June Wednesday 3 June was also Mabo Day ndash the anniversary of the 1992 the High Court of Australia that decided terra nullius should not have been applied to Australia This decision (known as the Mabo decision) recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have rights to the land rights that existed before the British arrived and can still exist today See ldquoNews from Humanitiesrdquo on pages 16 and 17 for more information

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Assistant Principalsrsquo Report

For further information on the Cultural and Safety Training program visit httpswwwvaeaiorgauunderstanding-culture

Safety First ndash Travelling To and From School As students are returning to school-based learning they are reminded that good behaviour and traffic safety are vital every day when travelling to and from school and parents are urged to discuss the following with their sondaughter

bull follow all government COVID-19 protocolsbull observe road safety rules to and from school each daybull observe all road laws in particular cyclists must wear helmets bull when crossing the road it must be done with care and where possible at a controlled

crossing particularly on busy roads such as Belmore Road and Doncaster Road When crossing Buchanan Avenue they must cross at the patrolled crossings

bull donrsquot be distracted by listening to musicbull always behave responsibly on public transport and offer their seat to older passengers

when appropriate bull have a valid myki card and touch on and off each time they use public transport andbull carry their concession cards at all times

Parents are reminded that Buchanan Avenue (in front of both schools) is a 40 kmh zone The Balwyn High School neighbourhood is very busy throughout the day particularly before and after school and all members of the school community need to adopt a lsquosafety firstrsquo attitude Please remind your sondaughter to always use the patrolled crossings

Return to School Arrangements We have been delighted to welcome back our VCE students over the past fortnight and look forward to the remainder of students returning from Tuesday 9 June During the period of reintroduction to school based learning a number of things have been put in place to support the wellbeing of staff and students These include

bull Classroom set ups that maximises the personal space of students and staffbull Availability of hand sanitiser in all classrooms bull Introduction of a staggered timetable incorporating separate lunch and recess times for

Middle and Senior School students for the remainder of Term 2 In order to support this process we ask all members of our community to ensure that they do not attend school should they be feeling unwell If you have any questions please contact Kate Sherrin in the First Aid office In addition parents are encouraged to support our work by continuing to reinforce the messages of appropriate hygiene and social distancing

David Nichols Andrew Corr Bernadette ClaytonAssistant Principals

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Senior School Report

Julien EscuratDirector of Senior School

Return to classes Throughout Term 2 students have demonstrated lsquoLearning to Think Know and Understandrsquo by developing their critical thinking skills being flexible independent and reflective learners They have taken responsibility for their own learning established daily routines and developed effective organisational skills which have supported their learning progress Furthermore students have learned how to use innovative engaging and challenging ICT programs to deepen their understanding of key concepts We would like to congratulate all students on the way they have approached remote learning We know that it may have been challenging at times but that you displayed resilience and were persistent in your pursuit of excellence

On Tuesday 26 May it was fantastic to see the Years 11 and 12 students descend on Balwyn High School as we resumed face-to-face classes There was a great buzz of energy in the corridors classrooms and year level areas as the Balwyn High School learning community was reunited To assist in the transition back into classes students engaged in Project U activities including deeply reflecting on the skills they had developed sharing stories of their experiences and discussing their achievements during the remote learning period We are looking forward to welcoming our Year 10 students back into classes when they resume on Tuesday 9 June

I would like to share with you a reflection from Maya Charles Sedergreen about returning to school

ldquoI was excited to return to face-to-face learning and see my teachers and classmates I felt that the transition back in to classes from remote learning was really seamless During remote learning our teachers were absolutely brilliant supportive and responsive Now I have an even greater appreciation for what teachers do for us each and every day

I felt confident that I was returning to an environment that allowed every student to feel safe and protected while learning Some of the highlights of returning to school aside from seeing my friends were being able to have face-to-face music lessons Black Orpheus rehearsals and having robust discussions in class with my peers I also loved being able to tend to the community garden

The school grounds do still feel a little bit empty without the rest of the year levels and I look forward to their return So my message to the Years 7 to 10 is that you are going to love coming back to school seeing your friends playing sport and being in a classroom with your teacher right there to help you So much of the last few months has been abnormal but rest assured you can look forward to school being one thing that provides normality in these uncertain timesrdquo

Maya Charles SedergreenYear 11

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Senior School Report

Year 12 Locker AreaOn Tuesday 26 May the new Year 12 locker area was unveiled to students This beautiful open space includes many seating areas and adjoins the state-of-the-art VCE Centre which will open later in the year

Eliza Broadbent Acting Director of Senior School

Looking Forward to Semester 2The next three weeks will be dedicated to consolidating the learning which has occurred during the remote learning period as Semester 1 subjects (for Year 10 students) and Unit 3 subjects will be concluding on 26 June Unit 1 subjects conclude on 5 June

Semester 2 will start on 13 July with a number of important events for Senior School students Students in Years 10 and 11 will continue to engage with their pathways selection with the Year 10 Virtual Careers Expo scheduled on 23 July and the Year 11 Careers Day on 29 July These events will allow the students to explore possible professional careers and tertiary pathways and help them finalising their selection of subjects for 2021 in August this year In the meantime Year 12 students will be able to enter their application for 2021 courses via VTAC from August The end of Term 3 will also be the time when Year 12 students will receive their Commemorative Garments for which orders are open until 14 June We encourage all students in Years 10 11 and 12 to discuss their future pathways with their parents ahead of these important decisions to be made A variety of information on tertiary pathways can be found in the lsquoCareersrsquo folder on Student SharePoint and on the VTAC website which can assist the students

VCAA has now released the dates for the end-of-year examinations and the written examinations are due to start on Monday 9 November and finish on Wednesday 2 December with a full timetable expected to be published before the end of Term 2 Concurrently the students in Years 10 and 11 will be completing their examinations As the students continue to approach their studies with diligence and agency we are confident that they will be well prepared for these examinations

Julien EscuratActing Assistant Principal

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Middle School Report

Andy SmithDirector of Middle School

By the time this report is published we will be in the final hours of our remote learning program There is no doubt the majority of the school community is ready to return to the classroom but the gains we have made and the challenges we have overcome should not be forgotten Speaking to students and teachers we all have aspects of the remote program that we would like to continue when face-to-face teaching resumes A lot of us have been forced to adapt to new ways of learning that may actually suit us better in the end whether that be from new and improved ways of organising our workflow to more efficient ways of building on the evidence of our learning It would be a shame to think some of the silver linings may be discarded upon our return

While we eagerly anticipate the return of our Middle School students on Tuesday 9 June we are aware that things will feel a little different to the start of the year Changes have been put in place to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all our students Thankfully the changes should not impact significantly on a great finish to the end of the term

Maintaining our personal space and good hygiene practices will be at the forefront of our minds at least until we are closer to the tail end of the pandemic Our community as a whole has done so well during the restrictions that a full-term of isolation was avoided but we still need to do our part to maximise social distancing To this end the Middle School bell-times will be slightly different for the remainder of the term to reduce the flow of traffic in and around the school The start of the school day the end of the day recess and lunchtime will be offset with the senior school to avoid too many students congregating in the same areas Stairwells will have lsquouprsquo or lsquodownrsquo arrows to assist with the flow of students through the corridors Details of the changes have been posted on Newsfeed and communicated out to all students

The transition back to the classroom will be difficult for some In recognition of this our focus during the final thirteen days of Term 2 will be on getting back into our comfortable classroom routines so we can hit the ground running at the start of Term 3

It has certainly been a pleasure to see our senior students return over the last few weeks What they have shown us is that they were ready and eager to see their teachers and their classmates I know the same will be felt across the Middle School very soon

Andy SmithDirector of Middle School

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International Program Express

lsquoTop study tips to learn effectively while social distancingrsquo competition for International Students

International Education Division Department of Education and Training (DET) Victorian Government Schools is launching a new social media competition for currently enrolled international students to remind them they are a part of our multicultural Victorian Community

All students need to do is to share the individual tips and strategies they are using to enhance their learning and help them stay connected Comment on the competition post will be with their top three study tips that help them learn effectively while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic

During these trying times of Covid-19 Pandemic our International Students rise to the challenges It is their strong will power determination and discipline that keep them focused on their study despite being far away from their families Letrsquos share some tips and review how our International Students strategies they are using to enhance their learning and help them to stay connected during social distance which caused by this pandemic 99 of International Students lsquoattendance remained 90 and above up to now

1 Be Effective - Make daily plans to learn productively and ease pressure Plan your work and work your plan

2 Be Initiative - Seek help from others and online Khan Academy Coursera YouTube hellip

3 Be Positive - Wait and Hopersquo Less burden on mind more happiness in life

Anna Jin Year 12

1 Get the Party Started ndash Pink - Put on a timer as Shia Labeouf said ldquoJUST DO ITrdquo

2 Be the tortoise in Aesoprsquos Fable - Focus on the next step be consistent with study routines

3 What A Wonderful World - Be appreciative through artistic exploration

Lucy BuiYear 11

1 Create an error log to track your mistakes2 Keep self-marking and correcting your works3 Utilize online resources such as Khan Academy

Tina Tang Year 12

Grace YinInternational Program Director

Balwyn High School has always championed and will continue to champion the benefits if internationalising education and welcoming international students into our great school communityrdquo

Words form Mrs Deborah Haman Principal of Balwyn High School

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International Program Express

1 Set up your daily time the same as when you go to school that helps your ldquobodyrsquos biological clockrdquo to be stable and when you go back to school your body wonrsquot feel exhausted be ready for studying

2 Exercising every day to maintain physical health and also keep your mind be conscious in front of lots of news about COVID-19

3 Stay away from devices especially mobile phones because you will be distracted by notifications from social media like Facebook and procrastinate everything Besides staying away from mobile phone will support you to watch less news about COVID-19 which helps you not to be scared and confused

Lily Chau Year 10

The year 2020 is destined to be an extraordinary year The sudden outbreak of the coronavirus has taught people a lesson in how to face life properly Of course as an international student I am no exception during the COVID-19 there is no suspension of classes and when I encounter difficulties I constantly overcome or ask teacher for help by email for the question I met while I do my work Here are my three study tips during the remote learning

1 Strengthen physical training and keep yourself healthy2 Show understanding of the learned knowledge and surpass yourself3 Set realistic goals and reward yourself

Yvon Shen Year 11

1 Do not distance yourself mentally from others Social distancing is for the physical health of the cohort but this restriction should not make you feel isolated Keep in mind that your friends and teachers are still there to support you despite the social distance

2 Have a talk to yourself The school learning is very different from remote learning itrsquos exhausting However this is also a good chance to motivate yourself Think about your ambition think about your hard-working friends Have a little talk with yourself and make sure that you feel motivated and energetic

3 Get everything ready The COVID 19 is terrifying because we donrsquot know how to handle it Similarly your study is going to be stressful if you have no idea how to handle it Therefore getting everything ready is the best way to avoid anxiety and mistakes This includes frequently checking your timetable your email your lesson plan so that you donrsquot need to jump up from the bed 200 am with a sudden realization that your homework is not finished

William ZhengYear 12

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International Program Express

1 Keep organized with handy apps - Itrsquos crucial to keep organized during the remote learning period so that you wonrsquot let various learning tasks and SACs overwhelm you I would like to recommend some apps and platforms that I find really handy for keeping organized - Todoist is a free app that can help you create a list of tasks and allow you to stay on schedule by setting due dates and recurring due dates for your tasks Task priority levels can be set so that you are always focusing on the right things You can also keep track of your tasks using the ldquoInboxrdquo ldquoTodayrdquo and ldquoNext 7 Days viewsrdquo functionsSleepTown is another app from the devs that made Forest which can help you build healthy sleep habits and organize your sleep time It functions just like Forest but instead of building a forest yoursquore building a city by sleeping If you wake up too late or use your phone during your supposed sleep time the buildings will be destroyed meaning yoursquove failed your goal

2 Stay active through physical activities - Sufficient physical activities are especially significant during this special time With the current remote learning program we are required to engage in a lot of sedentary behaviors and have a lot more screen time than normal which is harmful to our health Doing physical exercises can be quite easy and convenient I would like to recommend an app named KEEP It has specialized exercises for sedentary people and it only takes a short time to do so Just follow the instructions on the app and yoursquoll feel refreshed after 15 minutesrsquo exercising Trust me your learning efficiency will be doubled if you exercise regularly during the day

3 Enrich knowledge with helpful learning websites - Sometimes we may need additional resources to assist learning Here are some platforms that I find quite helpful - YouTube is a website that is considered omnipotent by me A lot of free learning resources can be found on this platform and I have found learning videos for all my six VCE subjects on it - Khan Academy is a website that produces short lessons in the form of videos Supplementary practice exercises and materials can also be found on it to assist learning - As International Students Ted is an excellent platform for us to use if we want to improve our English levels and presentation skills We can also learn about the latest viewpoints and opinions from top people in the world

Angela MaoYear 11

1 Attach to reality Do not set impossible goals A slight progress per day is a remarkable success

2 Apply various strategies Visuals sounds and experiments are source of knowledge

3 Relax when studying You are not alone

Felix Huang Year 12

Grace YinInternational Program Director

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Student Services

Hamish AndersonDirector of Student Services

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Be Well at Balwyn Student Services NewsA Thought from Student Services

Image source httpswwwethicssagecom

Support Students at School

Student Services continues to provide opportunities for students to engage in positive wellbeing practices while at school Through our Everyday Wellbeing framework teachers and students are encouraged to participate in activities around self-care and help-seeking in conjunction with their usual teaching and learning program The Tutorial and Project U workshop allow for engagement and practices associated with mental health and wellbeing This is further consolidated in middle years through the Health curriculum

Any student is also able to access support through a member of the Student Services team through making an appointment or walking into The House at recess or lunchtime

Wellbeing during remote learning During remote learning the wellbeing captains and ambassadors met to explore positive messages to the wider community This resulted in the Pay It Forward Day video and IDAHOBIT messages of support Congratulations to all students for their resilience and optimism during remote learning particularly to the wellbeing captains and ambassadors for checking in with their peers and providing opportunities to communicate important messages around mental health and wellbeing

Practicing GratitudeWhat is gratitude Gratitude is all about focusing on whatrsquos good in life It is about actively choosing to acknowledge and appreciate the things yoursquore thankful for in life Sometimes yoursquoll feel grateful without even having to try but consciously choosing to think about things yoursquore thankful for can make a massive difference to your mood

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Student Services

Hamish AndersonDirector of Student Services

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Why is gratitude great Because it boosts your physical and mental health

Research shows that practicing an attitude of gratitude can help with

bull Increasing resilience to stress bull Increasing your sense of self-worth bull Boosting your mood bull Experiencing other positive emotions linked with gratitude bull Improving your physical health

Tips for practicing gratitudebull Create a family game or ritual during dinnertime each evening encourage everyone in

your family to say one thing they are grateful for bull Keep a gratitude journal write down three things you are grateful for every day Keep

your gratitude journal with you so that you can reflect upon your entries when your mood needs a boost

bull Create a gratitude photo album or Pinterest board take photos of things that make you smile and add them to your personal gratitude board

bull Count your years in gratitude on your birthday write a list of the things you are grateful for that happened over the past year Make your list tally the age yoursquore turning eg if yoursquore turning 14 have 14 different points

bull Say thank you to those around you this helps you to take notice of what you value in the moment and can brighten the day of the other person too

Overall gratitude is the simple practice of taking note of what we are thankful for and can improve our overall wellbeing Try and create a habit or ritual around being grateful Like any skill itrsquos one that needs to be practiced

Source This article was drawn from the Reach Out website (see httpsschoolsaureachoutcom-mediaschoolsfilespdfgratitude-fact-sheetpdf for a copy of the factsheet)

Student Services Team

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News

Which university will increase the employability of our studentsStudents often assume that a degree from one university will lead to better employment outcomes than degrees from other institutions Whatrsquos the reality

It is vital that students understand that no university can magically deliver a better future to all students Todayrsquos employers are rarely narrow minded and rarely give preference to graduates from any particular institution They simply want the best graduates and will not rule out any particular institutions or give preference to others

Rather than worrying about the reputation of universities students should consider every university Well-informed students know that the most important consideration is the courses themselves Therefore students need to carefully investigate course content on university websites Are the subjects interesting Apart from the subjects themselves what other features of the course stand out Are there internships industry-based units overseas study tours or other stand-out features that make this course more appealing The trick is to find the university course that best suits each student

If employers are not looking at the name of universities when recruiting young graduates what do they considerTodayrsquos employers continue to look closely at academic results It makes sense that good academic results from University A will be more favourably looked at than mere passes from University B (even if University B is more popular with students and has a so-called better reputation)

However apart from academic results employers look closely at all of the following

bull Employment history - Has the student had ongoing part-time work experience This may be in a local cafeacute a McDonalds KFC or a local car wash The type of employment is not the most important factor What is important however is having a work history and being able to demonstrate that an employeremployers have judged the student worth employing Knowing this I highly recommend that all students consider finding a part-time job Most students gain enormously from part-time work They gain increased confidence time-management skills social and emotional intelligence as well as a host of other important life skills

bull Voluntary work - This is highly considered by all employers as it shows maturity empathy for others and a willingness to give back to society I highly recommend that our students consider the many wonderful opportunities available within our school and the local community

bull Leadership and organisational ability - Students can gain these through part time work or membership of a sports club or music group There are also many opportunities available withing our school

bull Personal qualities - Employers are looking for evidence of qualities such as integrity reliability self-motivation and honesty Students can develop many of these through participation in extracurricular activities both in and out of school as well as voluntary work and part-time work

bull Hard skills - These are skills that relate to the graduate position being applied for ndash programming ability knowledge of various accountingarchitecture programs or written and verbal communication skills All students are developing invaluable hard skills through the subjects they are completing at school as well as hobbies and activities they undertake outside school Although playing computer games or spending time online are often seen as a waste of time students who can build their own websites pick up new multimedia skills or learn a new computer language are acquiring problem-solving skills and computer skills that employers highly value

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News

bull Soft skills ndash lsquopeople skillsrsquo- Employers value a young personrsquos ability to communicate well and work in a team the ability to solve problems and work in a multicultural setting or the ability to relate positively with others in a team setting Students can develop all of these important skills through taking an active part in school activities and leadership opportunities as well as developing interests outside school including part-time work

bull Interests - Employers like to hire interesting people because they often have more social skills and can relate to others more easily in the workplace Once again all students should seize every opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities both in and out of school

bull Achievements - Employers look at personal academic and work-related achievements These achievements all reveal the level of determination resilience and resourcefulness of an applicant

bull Motivation - Applicants who can demonstrate real interest and enthusiasm for the position being advertised have an advantage over others who are less well prepared or motivated Students need to research the history of the company the mission statements available on websites and the direction the company hopes to take in the future Knowing the values and strategic aims of a company shows a high level of interest in the position being advertised Above all however it also helps a young person prepare how to demonstrate evidence of similar interests and values during the interview

Finallyhellip

In essence employers are looking at far more than the name of the university an applicant attended Yes they are interested in whether an applicant has the demonstrated academic ability specific career knowledge and skills to succeed However they also want a person who is a thinker and a problem-solver someone who will be an asset to the organisation someone who will fit in and get along with current employees and clients They want someone who can be trusted and relied on to contribute positively to all aspects of the organisation

Students need to be aware of all of this so that they can start gaining the skills qualities and experience that will set them apart and maximise their chances of being offered the most sought-after graduate positions Itrsquos about so much more than the university logo on those final results

And importantly students who live life to the full (both during secondary school and during their tertiary studies) often do better academically Having outlets and interests such as being a member of the SRC or school orchestra having a leadership position at school or a part-time job brings a sense of achievement a welcome break from studies and the opportunity to develop all of the important skills and qualities future employers will be seeking in graduate applicants

Erin Shale Careers Learning Area

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NewsOutdoor EducationOutdoor Education during remote learning has looked very different over the past seven weeks at Balwyn High School Even though we have been in isolation it is important that we still take time out of our day to appreciate nature and the natural environments and systems we are a part of Simply walking through the local park watching insects listening to the wind and generally taking closer notice of the living things around us continues to develop our environmental awareness while understanding that we are all connected in some way

Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental studies students have been thinking about how all people connect with the environment and how interactions technology and equipment influence us to appreciate or disregard the environment They are still finding ways to connect with nature and utilise the camping skills whilst in isolation Some things our students have been doing include

Cooking damper

ldquoInstagram stylerdquo photos to appreciate and highlight natures

The changes to the environment since the world has been in lockdown has been incredible The earth has had a chance to breath and reset It has been a timely reminder of the huge impact we as a society are having on the environment daily and that we can all make some small changes now to help our future This could include starting a compost or worm farm maybe even think about planting more natives in your gardens or simply choosing organic fertiliser or pest spray next time its needed

Year 9 have been finding inspiration from the film 2040 and researching current technology that is helping the environment They are also looking at what future technologies may be able to do to help the environment as we move towards a more sustainable way of life They are in the process of building their presentations on these

Our Unit 3 students have been focusing their studies around the factors that influence our contemporary relationships with the environment and the dramatic events this year including the devastating bushfires and the impact of COVID-19 they will have lots to include in their examples These students are all hoping that our camps are able to still go ahead in the next semester however this is yet to be determined

Will Tymkin

Liam Jaksch

Luke Di Pietro

Joel Richards Alice RobertsTyson Mackenzie

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

NewsNews from HumanitiesYear 11 Politics Virtual IncursionOn Friday 29 May the Year 11 Australian and Global Politics class enjoyed a virtual incursion with Rob Hulls Rob was the federal Member for Kennedy from 1990 ndash 1993 state Member for Niddrie from 1996 to 2012 He was also Deputy Premier of Victoria Deputy Leader of the Labor Party state Attorney-General and Minister for Racing Currently Rob is the Director of RMITrsquos Centre for Innovative Justice

Rob gave the class an overview of his legal and political career highlighting the injustices within the Australian justice system particularly for First Nations Peoples His passion for law reform is inspiring He left us with two important messages

1 Do not be put off by lsquodoomsayersrsquo who tell you what you cannot achieve Passion and hard work will enable you to find a pathway to your dreams Your ATAR does not define you

2 At least once in your life take yourself right outside of your comfort zone

Our Politics students are very grateful to Rob for his time

Reflection on Rob Hulls Incursion From the incursion with the Former Attorney General of Victoria I discovered that injustice is more widespread than I thought and politicians can be motivated by their desire to create real change in society rather than only by their own self-interest What I found fascinating was how deeply mental health is intertwined with committing crimes The incursion was a very insightful experience into the work that politicians do and the implications it can have on certain sections of society such as convicted individuals Through Rob Hullsrsquos story there was also an important message that with passion and hard work the sky is the limit

Lucy Bui Year 11

National Sorry DayNational Sorry Day on the 26 May is a day of commemoration and remembrance for the Stolen Generations - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children forcibly removed from their families communities and cultures between the 1800s and the 1970s The first Sorry Day was held in Sydney on 26 May 1998 and has been commemorated nationally on 26 May each year since with thousands of Australians from all walks of life participating in memorial services commemorative meetings survival celebrations and community gatherings in honour of the Stolen Generations National Sorry Day was born out of a key recommendation made by the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families in the Bringing Them Home Report that was tabled in Federal Parliament on 26 May 1997

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

News

Reconciliation WeekReconciliation week runs from 27 May to 3 June The theme this year is lsquoIn this togetherrsquo To celebrate this important week ABC Education are running some exciting programs

If you would like a fun way to warm up as the weather gets colder you might like to explore this Indigenous dance-based health and fitness program that teaches viewers dance routines and showcases the latest Indigenous hip-hop beats

ABC Education are running an Indigenous Art Competition This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your skills in Humanities Art and English

Create an artwork featuring the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language of your local area

Find out what your local Indigenous language is and then create an artwork inspired by the landscape flora or fauna of the land where the language is spoken Include the name of the language in the artwork

This fantastic interactive map of Australiarsquos first languages can help you find the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language If you canrsquot find the local language please contact First Languages Australia ndash they can help or suggest an alternative

Donrsquot write your name on your entry After yoursquove created your entry scan or take a photo or screenshot of your artwork and upload it below Enter the language name and describe your artwork in the Description box Eg ldquoThe local language where I live is Gubbi Gubbi This is my picture of a beach near where I live in Queenslandrdquo

Opens 27 May 2020 9am (AEST)

Closes 31 July 2020 5pm (AEST)

Dani Cantor Director of Humanities

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

News

Remote Learning Reflections from Middle School Captains and School CaptainsLast week the thought of coming back to school was a daunting idea for many of us however once immersed in the Balwyn High School environment again with our supportive peers and teachers there was a sense of safety and comfort in the familiarity of the school day Coming back as VCE students while many of us had a chance to develop our independent study skills we also returned with a greater appreciation for the dedication of our teachers and the simple moments such as seeing our friends at the lockers that may have been taken for granted before Isolation was a time of rest growth and reflection for many of us as we were able to realise our own motivations for wanting to achieve excellence at school as well as our strength in adapting to uncertainty The unique opportunity of home learning presented our community with a greater understanding of what it means to be part of a collective - with the nature of what it means to be part of an interconnected group coming under the microscope thanks to the free time we have all had But as a result our return to school supported by Balwyn High Schoolrsquos initiatives has given us a profoundly different understanding of what it really means to be a part of something bigger than ourselves Being able to see friends both close and distant back at school has given us a sense of connection to one another which we had not appreciated (due to its perceived conventionality prior to the Isolation period) The feeling of sitting down with friends to work through a complex issue in class - or just to chat about how we are - is an irreplaceable thing As a result while we were beyond chuffed at the support we have been given in the past couple of months being back has been phenomenal

Ned Lindenmayer and Julia GohSchool Captains

As a group the Middle School community has made a great collective effort to adopt to our current troublesome circumstances and make the best of our situation However it is in the face of such adversity that a true sense of belonging begins to materialize It is through the hardships we have faced that we have adapted to new modes of learning as staff have adopted new methods of teaching As a community we are grateful for the efforts made by our teachers and IT staff who have enabled us to transition into this new and unfamiliar territory We thank all those involved in this school-wide effort and eagerly await the return to school on 9 June I am confident that as a cohort we will be capable of using these unique and interesting circumstances to help shape an exciting future as we transition into a new way of life

Zachary MiritisMiddle School Captain

The Middle School cohort embraced and adapted to our remote learning experience and many of us have enjoyed the flexibility around it allowing us to be independent and take responsibility of our own learning Thank you to all the teachers support staff tech support and everyone involved in making the remote learning experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible There are mixed emotions of trepidation and excitement about returning to school ndash excited to see our friends again but adjusting back to our ldquonewrdquo normal routines will definitely take some time to get used to I trust that the transition into face-to-face learning will be just as smooth as remote learning

Eliza HuynhMiddle School Captain

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

NewsVisual Arts NewsCreativity and problem solving skills have shone through for many students of Visual Arts over the remote learning period Inventive adaptations have been made in approaches to art-making spaces skills and materials From the Year 7 digital art project to the Year 8 sculpture task to the Unit 3 Studio Arts home studio spaces students have shown initiative and enthusiasm in response to the dedicated support of their Visual Arts teachers and support staffWe plan to celebrate this resilience and creativity with an exhibition in the Little Gallery titled lsquoLife in Lockdownrsquo which will showcase works from Year 10 Photography and Year 11 Media The exhibition will open on Tuesday 9 June and will remain accessible into Term 3

Ramona Tilley

Director of Visual Arts

Anthea Tan Year 7 Ha Anh Doan Year 7

Jayden Choi Year 7 Ethan Wu Year 7

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

News

Lucas Huynh Year 7 Eugene Kim Year 7

Angellica Skrinos Year 12

Essa Memon Year 7

Panayiota Koutsantonis Year 12

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

News

CSEFParents may now be eligible for CSEF payments in Term 2 due to a change in circumstances The applicant must be one of the following

1 A parentcarer (of the relevant student) who is bull on the first day of Term 1 or the first day of Term 2 an eligible beneficiary of either

a Centrelink Health Care Card or a Pensioner Concession Card orbull an eligible beneficiary of a Veterans Affairs Gold Card

2 A temporary foster carer or3 The parentcarer of a student who is 16 years or older and who holds a valid

concession card (such as a Youth Allowance Health Care Card or Disability Support Pension Card)

The parentcarer must submit an application to the school prior to the end of Term 2

Provided the above conditions are satisfied the amount payable isbull $125 for Primary school studentsbull $225 for Secondary school students

If you would like to apply for 2020 please email the school balwynhsbalwynhsviceduau and we will email you the application form

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Bernadette ClaytonDirector of Music and Community Engagement

MusicWelcome Back VCE StudentsWelcome back to all our VCE students as they return to school from remote learning over the last few weeks It was wonderful to hear the first of our ensembles rehearse last week and the students were certainly excited to rehearse and connect with their ensembles It has been difficult for our ensemble program to effectively run during this remote learning period however the conductors have risen to the challenge and inspired the students to keep working and practicing their parts before they commence once again over the next few weeks We are very aware the ensembles will have to be in most cases rehearsing in smaller groups and also rehearse in larger physical environments to cater for distancing and hygiene measures We look forward to hearing all ensembles rehearse and in particular the A strings as they commence their first rehearsals together

The students from Years 7 - 12 are excited about returning to school and starting to rehearse and perform once more we look forward to our next concerts in Term 3

Music Captains NewsletterThe Music Captains newsletter has been featured on Newsfeed each fortnight for the school community This week Annabel Lam Year 12 student studying Music Performance Unit 34 on oboe has provided a reflection on her instrument

The Oboe ndash what in the world is itThe oboe otherwise known as lsquothe clarinet looking thingrsquo or lsquoelbowrsquo or as some teachers say lsquoa woodwind trumpetrdquo is a woodwind instrument which was created in the late 18th century A main feature of the oboe that differentiates it from most woodwind instruments is its double reed A reed is a mouthpiece that most woodwind instruments use and is made out of cane A double reed means that there is a 2 pieces of cane tied together with a gap in between This means it is harder to produce a sound with a double reed as you have to vibrate both reeds

Overall the oboe at times can be a duck sounding instrument but most of the time it has a warm and full tone with a hint of nasality

Some oboe featured pieces I recommend to listen to include

httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=2WJhax7Jmxs

bull Gabrielrsquos Oboe by Ennio Morricone - this is arguably one of the most famous oboe pieces httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=4-6nlolhJTQ

bull Oboe Sonata Op 166 by C Saint-Saeumlns ndash a beautiful romantic piecebull httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=zrfbwmApKgA

I Eleacutegie Paisiblement by Francis Poulenc ndash one of my personal favourites

Annabel Lam Year 12

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MusicReturn to School ReflectionIngrida Darzina Year 12 has provided a reflection on returning to school this week

Coming back to school after nine weeks of remote learning has been an interesting adjustment and challenge yet incredibly satisfying It was a wonderful experience to walk through the school gates on the first day back to see friends teachers and to feel the vibrancy and energy of our school community after weeks without its quotidian presence Being able to play music again with my friends in Black Orpheus and in the Symphonic Concert Band (whilst practicing social distancing of course) seemed out-of-this-world after solo practice sessions online band rehearsals and individual lessons had dominated the musical lsquoscenersquo during the remote-learning period The buzz around school was incredible

For me the time spent doing remote learning has been full of exploration innovation and new experiences ndash during which new challenges were stimulating every day One example of this that is continuing even after the return to school is our ldquoVirtual Performance Classrdquo more commonly referred to as the ldquoVPCrdquo every Friday This involves students from the Year 12 Music Investigations class sharing recordings and gaining constructive feedback based on something they are working on that week I strongly believe that new ideas and methods like our ldquoVPCrdquo will be inspired as we catch up with each other and share our experiences from our time of remote learning

It is great to be back

Ingrida DarzinaYear 12

New Music Staff We welcome Julia Hastings to the music staff this week and Julia will be teaching piano Julia has had vast experience and will also be accompanying the choirs We wish Julia and the piano students every success and look forward to hearing the students perform throughout the semester

Music Scholarships 2021The Music scholarships 2021 are to be held in Term 3 with the finals on Wednesday 26 AugustThis is always an exciting event and showcases our students at all levels The details related to the

auditions and entries will be posted on Newsfeed over the coming weeks We wish all students every success for the auditions and finals

We wish all students every success as they return to school next week and once again look forward to hearing music ring out through the Newitt Music Centre

Bernadette ClaytonDirector of Music and Community Engagement

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MathematicsScience

James ShepherdDirector of Mathematics

Rikara Ahmat Director of Science

Simon MaherAssistant Director of Mathematics and Science

Spotlight in ScienceThe HijackersmdashA Filmmaking OdysseyEvery night I lie in bed and like any ordinary teenager I roll around for hours before sleep befalls me

But as peculiar as it may sound I consider this the lsquoprime-timersquo of the creativity part of my brain for it is when the gears in my head start churning producing a plethora of unique ndash perhaps even crazy ndash ideas You see ever since I started my science YouTube channel in 2017 my interest in science filmmaking has burgeoned to unsurmountable heights ndash and I have gone to produce short films on a multitude of scientific topics which aim to not only inform but also captivate and inspire

As I enter the Victorian Science Talent Search (STS) this year the fire of my filmmaking passion within me has grown larger than ever as I yet again aim to stretch my boundaries

The journey of this yearrsquos STS film began in January this year with an article I read about viruses in the reputable magazine New Scientist Now this wasnrsquot merely any article ndash it was an eye-opener a ground-breaker offering an entirely new perspective on viruses ndash a positive perspective Letrsquos be honest what is good about viruses which are nothing but indiscriminate killing machines

Well as I realisedhellip maybe therersquos more to viruses than meets the eye

Armed with this new perspective my inner filmmaking fire fueled me to start researching ideas to include on this film I probed all the resources I have ndash including the internet the weekly New Scientist magazines I get and any books ndash to collect all relevant information needed to make this film both informative and captivating

All it took was two weeks to choose my topic and get the research done

Then came the second-most interesting phase of filmmaking ndash writing the screenplay or the script It was in this process that I planned out all my animations visual effects shots narration and dialogue in a sequential manner all the while keeping in mind my central vision ndash to leave the viewer with this lsquonew perspectiversquo Creating a balance between creativity and practicality was important here ndash that is it was paramount for me to consider whether the resources I have actually allow me to produce something of this scale After about a week with creativity and practicality balanced carefully on a seesaw and excitement flooding through my every sinew the script was complete

Now I am awaiting the final signal of my teachers to start filming and once that is received I shall get started on the most interesting part of filmmaking Editing and animating will follow along with some final touch-ups to ensure I have achieved my underlying objective

It would be an understatement to claim that films are an important part of everyday media ndash films are essential to our daily lives and the world we live in Especially in science communication there is no more enriching way of enlightening the audience than through an engaging film

I would not have words to describe my gratitude for Ms Ahmat and Ms Moloney who are very kindly facilitating me on my journey especially in such strange times

Well for now I think Irsquove spent enough time writing this overly huge article ndash I think I should get back to fantasizing about my next film

See you then

Himalaya Joshi Year 9S

STS Film Creative Process

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MathematicsScienceYear 8 Science

In Year 8 Science students investigated the relationship between the frequency or pitch of sound and the length of a vibrating air column by construction and playing pan-pipes

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MathematicsScience

2020 Australian Mathematics Competition Years 7 - 12

The Australian Mathematics Competition is a high profile world-wide event held every year at Balwyn High School It provides students an opportunity to ldquotest-outrdquo their mathematical skills in a fun event with problems designed to stimulate interest and discussion with friends parents and teachers

Participating students will be required to complete 25 multiple-choice problems and five questions requiring a number answer The problems are very easy at the start and become progressively more difficult Students of all standards will find a challenge point in the paper

Social distancing rules will be applied when supervising small groups of students in large open rooms Due to these rules and the number of available supervisors please be advised that this competition has been limited to 300 participants and subsequently the payments will close after this number is reached

As the competition is online students will be expected to bring a charged (school approved) laptop to this event

There are two payment groupsYears 11 - 12 students payments open Monday 1 June and close on Monday 8 June

Years 7 - 10 students payments open Tuesday 9 June and will close on Monday 22 June unless the maximum number of 300 participants is reached

Cost $700 via parent portal

Official Sitting Date Thursday 31 July

Please note late payments will not be accepted and no refunds will be given due to the external booking for the event

2020 ICAS Mathematics CompetitionOn Tuesday 1 September we will be facilitating the running of the ICAS Maths Competition for Years 7 - 10 Competition and payments details will be provided in an upcoming Lion newsletter

SpaceX Falcon 9 LaunchThe SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Centre on Saturday the first time a private corporation has sent astronauts into orbit The rocket launched from pad 39A the site of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 and docked with the International Space Station on Sunday Balwyn High School students were scheduled to visit the Kennedy Space Centre over three days between September 14 and 16 before travel restrictions caused the US STEAM Tour to be cancelled

Thinking creativelyA farmer is traveling with a fox a goose and a bag of beans During his journey he comes across a river with a boat to cross it The farmer can only fit one thing in the boat with him at a time If left alone together the fox will eat the goose or the goose will eat the beans How does the farmer get everything across the river safely

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Sport

Rob HandreckDirector of Sport and Sport Education

Safer Practices in Sport Sport Education and Physical EducationWe are really looking forward to having all students back on site next week In particular we are prepared for the students in Years 7 - 10 resuming their Physical Education and Sport Education classes In the last three weeks of this Term and then into next Term we will be trying to run a normal and active program as possible

We wish to make all students and parents aware that we will have a number of practices that will make it safer for our students and staff at this time of COVID-19 We encourage all students to take responsibility for their personal hygiene habits and to be considerate of all other members of their class or group

We ask that students

bull Wash their hands with soapy water before and after each class bull Wear their own cotton gloves or other protective gloves whilst playing with shared

equipment such as Badminton Racquets Table Tennis Bats Hockey sticks These should be washed or cleaned regularly or disposed of

bull Wrap equipment handles with the plastic wrap made available if they donrsquot have gloves bull Bring their own hand sanitiser and use it at least after each class We will have hand

sanitiser available as well bull Bring their own individual equipment if they prefer and know that they have that sport

activitybull Enter the gym for roll call through door designated for their class or activity bull Be aware of their proximity to others during roll call and activity and adhere to accepted

lsquosocial distancingrsquo standards

Teachers will encourage or facilitate the above points We also have the following considerations in place

bull Indoor activity will generally be of lower aerobic intensity eg Table tennis Badminton Volleyball etc

bull Higher aerobic intensity activities such as running soccer basketball will generally be played outdoors

bull Where normal contact games such as AFL are played non-contact versions of the game will be used Rules will be modified to ensure that defendersattackers avoid bodily contact

bull Shared equipment eg basketballsfootballs will be regularly sanitised where practicable

We trust that all students and staff will enjoy being back and love the physical learning activities games and challenges under these modified conditions

Stay healthy have fun be safe

Rob Handreck Director of Sport amp Sport Education

Tim Richardson Head of Health and Physical Education

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Sport

2019 State Cross Country Teams

2019 State Swimming Teams

Celebrating Balwyn High School SSV State Finalists 2019

2019 State Athletics Teams

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Sport

Intermediate Boys Hockey Team

Intermediate Girls Hockey Team

Intermediate Girls Soccer Team

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Sport

Senior Boys Soccer Team

Senior Girls Hockey Team

Senior Girls Table Tennis Team

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Sport

Year 7 Boys Baseball Team

Year 7 Girls HockeyTeam

Year 7 Girls Tennis Team

Year 8 Girls Table Tennis Team

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ISSUE 8 5 JUNE 2020

Online Lunch Ordering is HereRegister at

boccafoodscomauNo Queues

Easy online paymentsOrder until 900am on the same day

Registering is easy Simply go to wwwboccafoodscomauAnd complete the steps belowhellip

1 Select ldquoRegister nowrdquo to register yourself as a parent account2 Complete all relevant details for yourself This will ensure that we have a way of contacting you should it be required

for any reason3 Select Canteen Orders4 Select ldquoI am a parentrdquo5 Select a School6 Select the ldquoADD STUDENTrdquo 7 Complete the details for your child ensuring you select the correct school for your child and be sure to fill in their year

level and class information8 Complete any relevant Dietary Requirements that will ensure the food provided to your child meets their specific

needs9 You can add multiple children by selecting the ldquoAdd Studentrdquo button at the bottom of the screen10 Once completed select ldquoSaverdquo and you are ready to begin ordering

bull Select the day you would like your order to arrive firstbull Select as many items as you wish from our extensive menu to create a healthy and interesting lunch for your child up

to 900am the day it is requiredbull Students have been given a priority line to pick up lunch orders from the canteen using their student card as

identification

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