Tech Talk Sydney September Technical 2018 High School...YEAR 12 HSC PREPARATION. Year 12 are preparing for the countdown to the HSC. Exams begin on . Thursday 18 October and conclude

Tech Talk Sydney September Technical 2018 High School

686 Forest Road BEXLEY 2207 Phone: 9587 5899 Fax: 9553 [email protected] www.sths.nsw.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1SCHOOL CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PARENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM DATES . . . 3DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’ REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4WELLBEING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7CAREERS REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8YEAR 12 REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11LEARNING LABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

P&C REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14SCHOOL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16PDHPE NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16NANZAN VISIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18YEAR 12 HOLIDAY STUDY SESSIONS . . . . . . . 24YEAR 7 AT THE ZOO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26SCHOOL NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

EXECUTIVE CONFERENCEOur recent executive conference was held at Wolli Creek. We had two important presentations linked to our strategic directions. One related to our Performance and Development Plans and the new guidelines relating to teacher efficiency which are now part of our plans. The second workshop was presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and focused on assessments procedures for Stage 6 students which changed this year. As you would know from 2018 Year 11 have only three assessment tasks. Year 12 commencing Term 4 2018 have a maximum of four tasks. Only one formal written examination which mimics the HSC is allowed per course, and this can be worth no more than 30% of the Year 12 course. Thanks to the generous support of the P&C, faculties have spent some time this term revising their Stage 6 curriculum to account for the changes.

JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVALWe celebrated education Week with a wonderful Japanese cultural festival which concluded the visit of Nanzan students. Students made Japanese food and exquisite origami to farewell the visitors, and the lunchtime food was so popular that it ran out! Ms Gale and Ms Hu looked stunning in traditional Japanese dress on the day. My thanks to those generous families who opened their homes to allow Nanzan students to stay with them. The school really appreciates your kindness.

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TIME FOR SRC VOTINGStudents from Years 8-11 have been busy gathering signatures to nominate for the 2019 SRC. Yesterday was the moment when the potential candidates for School Captain spoke in front of staff and their Year 11 cohort. My congratulations to those students who spoke with passion about their school and their leadership qualities. Not only were candidates asked to present one prepared speech, but also the most nerve racking: an impromptu speech. Our successful candidates for School Captain, Vice Captain and Senior Prefects for 2019 were posted on the school Facebook page and are pictured here:

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFASTThanks to the efforts of the P&C, Friday morning was another blockbuster event. I should like to thank the P&C for their hard work, once again, in organising the breakfast after the great success of the Mother’s Day Breakfast.

LEAVEI am taking long service leave for three weeks, and Kirk Grinham will be acting as Principal from next Monday 3 September. Robert Devlin will be relieving Deputy Principal. Jacqueline LyonsPrincipal

Lochie Bown - School Captain and Adam Robey - Vice Captain

Senior Prefects (L-R): Tim Tjugito, Jackson Fisher, Nehal Nafcy and James Kapaniris

Senior SRC Members for 2019

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SCHOOL CALENDARTerm 3 - 2018 September3 PISA Testing3-4 SRC Year 7 Soccer Competition4 P&C Meeting - 7pm - Common Room4 Year 11 Parent Partnership Meeting*4 SRE - Year 9, Period 1; Year 10, Period 25-7 CHS Athletics Carnival6 Year 12 Parent Partnership Meeting*6 SRC Year 7 Soccer Competition7 Drought Relief Fundraising Day7 Year 12 Mock Assembly11 SRE - Year 7, Period 1; Year 8, Period 211 Clothing Shop - 10.30-noon Vera’s Cottage13 Year 11 - HSC Information Night14 SRC Induction Assembly28 Year 12 Graduation AssemblyOctober15 Staff and Students return to School17-19 Year 9 Camp18 HSC Written Exams Commence (concludes on 9 November)

* Parent Partnership Meetings are in theCommon Room at 9am

Running Group is on every Wednesday Morning

This calendar is a general guide. Sometimes event dates change unexpectedly. For a full up to date list of school activities please refer daily to the school

calendar via the school intranet.

PARENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

DATES FOR TERM 3Year 11 - Tuesday 4 September

Stress Management

Year 12 - Thursday 6 SeptemberWhich University?

DATES FOR TERM 4Year 7 - Tuesday 13 November

Reading and Gifted and Talented Education

Year 8 - Thursday 15 NovemberLessons Beyond the Classroom

Year 9 - Tuesday 20 NovemberReading for Senior English Success

Year 10 - Thursday 22 NovemberTips for Parents of Future Senior

Students

Year 11 - Tuesday 27 NovemberSupporting your Son in Year 12

Mentoring and Coaching for Instruction Leadership Course


DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’

REPORT

SUBJECT SELECTIONSubject selections for Year 10 are currently being finalised. We are currently looking at numbers of students selecting each subject to determine which classes will run and which are not viable. An information evening for parents of Year 8 students was held on Monday 27 August in the auditorium. Subject selections for Year 8 into 9 will need to be submitted by clicking on the link emailed to students by Friday 31 August. The class lists for each subject in both of these years will be finalised early in Term 4. Changes may be made during Term 4 only if there is room in the class students wish to enter.

FINAL EXAMS FOR YEARS 7- 10Year 7 yearly exams will be held early in Term 4 - in Week 4 and 5. Exams for Years 8 will be conducted in weeks 6, Year 9 will be conducted in Week 4 and Year 10 yearly exams will be held in Week 5 and 6. All students should have begun to make study notes or revision notes as preparation for the exams. Students should make use of the extra free time they have during the school holidays to help prepare for these exams.

YEAR 11 IN TERMS 3 AND 4 The Year 11 final assessment period will begin in Week 9 of Term 3, from Monday 11 to Friday 22 September. The timetable for the exams is currently being designed and will be distributed to students when it is finalised. These tasks are the final assessments for the preliminary courses for all students in Year 11. The beginning of Term 4 is the start of the HSC courses for these students. Official assessment tasks for the HSC will begin in Term 4. Students need to complete a minimum of 10 units for the HSC. All Year 11 students are to enter their HSC subjects/units by returning the sheet issued to them in rollcall by Friday 7 September to the box in Ms Wilson’s office. This needs to include any units being picked up and any accelerated courses undertaken. Please be mindful of the eligibility policy. Changes to subjects will occur in Term 4, from the beginning of Week 3. Year 11 students who drive to school or are a passenger in a car driven by another student, must see Mrs Wilson in Term 4 to collect the correct permission letter. These forms must be completed, signed by parents and returned as soon as possible.

YEAR 12 HSC PREPARATIONYear 12 are preparing for the countdown to the HSC. Exams begin on Thursday 18 October and conclude on Friday 9 November. Students should take on board the valuable feedback provided from the recent Trial HSC examinations in order to make improvements. Students studying Languages, Visual Arts, Music and, Design and Technology have already completed or are about to complete the practical component of their HSC. Year 12 had a meeting on Monday 27 August about the final days of school, the last day (breakfast, assembly, luncheon), the HSC days, misadventure, signing out and requirements for a safe conclusion to their school life. A letter has also been posted home. Further details about the Graduation luncheon will be provided in a separate note.Diane Wilson Kirk GrinhamDeputy Principal Deputy Principal


WELLBEING REPORT

OUTGOING YEAR 12 ADVISERSAs the Year 12 Class of 2018 completes their final weeks of school at Tech, it is important that we recognise and congratulate their Year Advisers over the past six years (Leah Farr - Years 7-9 and Ellen Campbell - Years 10-12) on their commitment to the academic and personal development of these students, most of whom arrived here way back in 2013. On behalf of the school community – the many students, staff and parents who have been put at ease with the knowledge that their sons have been working to always give their personal best, I would like to thank you, Leah and Ellen, for your hard work and dedication to the wellbeing of these students.

JUNIOR TRANSITION COORDINATOR/YEAR ADVISERSAt the end of this year, Susan Faulder will be stepping down as Junior Transition Coordinator to focus on other professional goals within her faculty area and Ellen Campbell will resume the role as Junior Transitional Coordinator at Tech. Susan Faulder has coordinated programs such as Year 7 Orientation Day, the Year 7 Transition days, Peer Support and High Resolves for the past three years and I would like to personally thank her for her efforts in coordinating these whole school programs. I would like to welcome Andy Cachia to the Wellbeing Team as he takes on the role as Year 7 Adviser in 2019. Andy Cachia’s first official duties as Year Adviser will kick off next term when Year 6 students and their parents arrive for orientation day in Term 4.On behalf of Year 8 parents and students I would also like to acknowledge and thank Pam Stergiou for her role in relieving as Year 8 Adviser whilst Nin Eath was filling in as Head Teacher HSIE for part of Term 3. Pam Stergiou has been a valued member of the Wellbeing Team during this time and contributed some great ideas during our Wellbeing Team meetings.

WELLBEING STUDENT SURVEYIn the first few weeks of Term 3, Year 7-12 students completed a short online Wellbeing Assembly survey where they were asked to evaluate the current Wellbeing Assembly topics they were provided with in Terms 1 and 2 in 2018. In particular, we asked the students to make comments on which topics and presenters they found useful for them personally and topics they would like to see in future assemblies from 2019. As my team now begins to process this data, we are equally interested in the experiences of the teachers who are often asked to present Wellbeing topics to their rollcall classes. A survey will be issued to the staff later this term to help my team of Year Advisers evaluate current Wellbeing practises and begin to consider improvements to what we already do here at Tech in our support of every student.A summative report of the survey’s findings will feature in the next edition of Tech Talk.


WELLBEING ASSEMBLIES TERM 3 Wellbeing Assemblies have continued to play an important part in the development of effective wellbeing and engagement strategies for all of the students at Tech. Year 7: With Peer Support now officially over for Year 7, their new program of wellbeing assemblies has already seen them take part in lessons aimed at improving their organisation and planning. They were also in the audience for Brainstorm Production’s play – Verbal Combat – which addressed issues on cyberbullying caused from misuse of technology on social networks. Year 7’s most recent assembly was all about overcoming adversity teaching the students skills in how to bounce back from setbacks.Year 8 have been working through the ELES online study skills handbook learning time management strategies and developing an understanding about the need for learning and how it can be applied to life after school. Year 8 have also been given important information about the exciting range of electives available in Years 9 and 10 as well as practical tips towards choosing subjects that they want, based primarily on their own interest areas and strengths. The school also welcomed back motivational guest speaker Jonathan Beninca to talk to our Year 8 students about his personal journey of losing multiple limbs after being run over by a train at the age of 19 after taking a short cut across the train tracks. His presentation spoke to the boys about relevant issues such as being able to bounce back from adversity, looking out for your mates and recognising the dangers associated with risk taking behaviour.Year 9 had a wellbeing assembly on conflict resolution and were given guidance around steps they can take to resolve conflict for themselves whilst still being mindful of others. They spent valuable time sharing past experiences and reflecting on strategies that work. Additionally, all boys were issued with the relevant information for their upcoming camp in October and are now finalising their accommodation and activity groups. The students together with Ms Bilton have finalised the activities and can now eagerly anticipate the sheer joy coming their year adviser’s way when she enters ‘Lost Island’ which is a commando challenge full of mud.Year 10 have been looking at specific study skills

that will become a key feature for them as the year progresses and as they enter the senior school too. Time management and note taking are often skills that are either taken for granted or remain ‘foreign objects’ for some students. Exposing them to practical skills, strategies and resources that they can apply or even modify for their own purposes and style has been an important element in a recent session. They were also in the audience for Brainstorm Production’s new play – Flipside – which challenges student’s ethics and behaviour online. Year 11: In less than 12 months from now, the current cohort of Year 11 students will have just completed their Trial HSC exams – a stressful time for all. They have been approaching the topic of stress management from a holistic viewpoint that acknowledges that there are many ways in which stress can be alleviated. Stress is a good thing – crucial for peak performance – but if the balance is wrong, it can be counterproductive. Getting the mix right for our students now is a big step in the right direction come 2019. Year 11 also heard from guest presenter Tom Reynolds, from the Independent Drug Education of Australia, who talked to the students about the risks and laws associated with alcohol and illicit drug usage in Australia. Students also learnt valuable first aid skills as part of the presentation.Year 12: The most recent assembly for Year 12 provided them with important information should they be considering applying for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). The scheme is operated by UAC and is designed to provide special consideration to university aspirants who can demonstrate that they have experienced long-term educational disadvantage (financial, medical, personal etc) for a period of six months or more. All students considering an application and who seek endorsement from a recognised school staff member must ensure that all the relevant paperwork is finalised and provided to staff no later than Friday 14 September to allow enough time to write and return Educational Impact Statements (EIS) to students so they can scan and upload documentation when making an application online. A copy of the presentation and all accompanying EAS literature can be found at Moodle B - > Wellbeing - > Educational Access Scheme or visit the EAS website. The members of the wellbeing team take great care producing these vital resources and events.


A lot of time and energy goes into these and we appreciate the support shown by other teaching staff and the cooperation and input from the students.

YEARLY EXAMSIt is that time of the Year when students will soon be sitting for their final round of exams. This can also be a stressful and anxious time of the year for some of our students. REACH OUT have just recently uploaded some new resources on developing coping skills for stress, that parents and students can access online. The Schools A-Z run by the Department of Education also offers advice to parents and students on how to deal with the stresses that come from sitting exams and studying. Further resources can also been found on Andrew Fuller’s website outlining useful tips on preparing for tests. Andrew is a clinical psychologist who works with many schools and specialises in the wellbeing of young people and their families. The dates for yearly exams:Year 11: Term 3 - Week 9-10 Years 7-10: Term 4 - Weeks 4-6

WEBLINKShttps://au.reachout.com/articles/9-tips-for-coping-with-the-hard-stuff#ahttp://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/managing-exam-stresshttp://andrewfuller.com.au/free-resources/Nick StokesHead Teacher Wellbeing

News from the library:Premier’s Reading Challenge.Congratulations to these students who have recently completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge Certificate: Year 7: Ghassan Adra, Zohair Akhunji, Saami Islam, and Aidan Miu. Year 8: Ushnish Chaudhuri, Rayaan Choudhry, Muneel Naqvi and Dominick Widjaja.Year 9: Justin Wen Sien Chin. At the time of writing this report, there are two days left to complete the challenge. All students will be awarded their PRC certificates in Term IV.


CAREERS REPORT

Year 12 students have just finished their trial exams and should be in the process of filling in their UAC applications. The deadline for this is the 28th September. You must fill in your five preferences and to pay the $70 administration fee prior to this deadline. You can ‘Check and Change’ as many times as you like after this date at no extra cost. I am available to help with the UAC process – just pop down to the Careers Cottage at any time.I have met with Year 11 and spoken about the courses that have additional entry requirements. This might be the UMAT, LAT or a portfolio. The importance of adding extracurricular activities to their schedule was stressed, especially if they are considering applying for a cadetship or scholarship next year. Year 11 also completed a Career Survey which will lead to a more targeted approach to receiving information. A compulsory interview with the Careers Adviser will take place in Term 4 for all Year 11 students. I am available before school, recess and lunchtime for any information they require.Year 10 students need to begin the process of finding places for work experience. This is only compulsory for the Band Camp participants but open to other Year 10 students who would like to try something different. We will be flexible with the timing for this placement. Please see me for the work experience paperwork.Year 9 have just completed their first careers lesson for this year. We looked at various websites and identified the information that can be found on them for career navigation. They participated in a simple career quiz that identified various occupations that they might be interested in. The same website gives up to date information about the job prospects of all occupations. Next term we will begin work on a resume that should be kept up to date with achievements, work experience and extracurricular activities, as it will be a good basis for scholarship and cadetship applications in the latter years of high school.Year 7 and 8 careers lessons have been planned and will occur in the near future. These will be based around understanding the world of work, self-awareness and goal setting.

EMERGE 2018 – STEM CAREERS EXPO 6 September - 12.00 pm to 7.30 pmCicada Innovations, 4 Cornwallis Street, EveleighDo you have a passion for deep technology? Are you curious about the new advancements being made by start-ups which will shape the industries of the future? Or, are you looking for a new job opportunity to work for one of the start-ups, scale ups or innovative corporates who are creating these new deep technologies?https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/emerge-2018-stem-careers-expo-tickets-46959173151


ATARS FOR 14 HEALTH COURSES AROUND THE COUNTRY

My Health Career has created a listing of ATARs for every course around Australia for 14 health professions. Follow the link https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/atar-and-op-list-of-all-courses-in-Australia to find out what the

ATARs are for everything from physiotherapy to optometry, nursing to dietetics.

STUDY MEDICINE - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY MEDICINE FREE TRIAL VIDEOS AND SEPT MEDICAL DEGREE DEADLINES.New Study Medicine information added this month includes: - September deadlines for Australian medical degrees and degrees leading to medicine studymedicine.com.au/deadlines/ - New free trial videos explain how medical programs are structured using Macquarie as an example www.studymedicine.com.au/

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY – STEM BOOT CAMP - NSW8 October | Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University, NSWAre you a Year 9 or 10 school student who has a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)? Do you want to tackle the challenges we face as humans and make a difference to society?Registration closes 28 September 2018.Find out more - http://events.mq.edu.au/events/stem-boot-camp/event-summary-c2a6da58a6534cfe8c27cc119b6f8eff.aspx

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS Closes 31 OctoberAIQS offers scholarships for Year 12 students who qualify for entry into a Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management (Economics) or other appropriate course at an AIQS accredited Uni in Australia. The scholarship is to the total value of AU$3,000. ($2,000 cash/$1,000 Textbooks). https://bit.ly/2Lz1YIb

THE HONEYWELL ENGINEERING SUMMER SCHOOL (HESS) is an initiative sponsored by Honeywell, Engineers Australia - Sydney, NSW universities, engineering companies and participating Rotary clubs. HESS is in its 20th year and the aim of the summer school is to give NSW and ACT high school students a better understanding of what engineering is and how it works in every day life. HESS 2018 will run from Sunday 2 to Friday 7 December. HESS brings together 100 students from across NSW and ACT who are about to enter their final year of high school (Year 12). Successful a p p l i c a n t s will spend five days living at International House (IH) at Sydney University.For more information please come to the Careers Cottage.

UTS CO-OP SCHOLARSHIPB Accounting Co-op Scholarship Round 2 applications close on 19 October 2018.


UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES – CAMPUS TOURS AND SCHOLARSHIPSUNSW’s three campuses (Kensington, UNSW Art and Design, and UNSW Canberra at ADFA) are home to more than 54,000 students and 6,000 staff - all of whom have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology and an outstanding university support network. Our Campus Tours are guided by highly trained and experienced Student Ambassadors who can tell you the ins and outs of study at UNSW while showing you all that the University has to offer. With tours nearly every Friday throughout the year, on the first Saturday of each month and on Wednesdays during School Holidays, we’re ready to welcome you to the UNSW Kensington Campus when it suits you.https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/unsw-campus-tours Applications for Merit Scholarships for high school leavers and future students are open with a closing date of 30 September 2018.Please search the UNSW Scholarships website for scholarship opportunities in 2019Applications for the UNSW Co-op Program close 28 September 2018.

TUTORING FOR YEARS 10 -12Embedding real HSC knowledge requires a marathon-like strategy, where early preparation in specific areas can save time and stress later on. Enrol now, choosing from over 25 HSC preparation courses at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education. ht tps : / /cce . sydney . edu .au/courses/hsc-preparation

THE SIMPSON PRIZE – NATIONAL COMPETITIONCloses 9 NovemberThe Simpson Prize is a national competition for Year 9 and 10 students. The competition encourages participants to explore the significance of the Anzac experience and what it has meant for Australia. The Simpson Prize requires you to respond to the quote and question above using both the Simpson Prize Australian War Memorial Source Selection (which can be found at https://www.awm.gov.au/education/simpson-prize/) and your own research. Answer this:‘To what extent could 1918 be considered a year of victory for Australia and its people?’http://www.simpsonprize.org/

AUSTRALIAN COMPUTER SOCIETY FOUNDATION CAREER WHEEL ACS Foundation’s interactive tech career wheel is a resource to assist Australian high school students to identify pathways for study and employment in the tech sector. By grouping job roles with University and TAFE qualifications the wheel bridges the gap from study to work. In the videos, over 48 recent graduates discuss their journey into their current jobs. www.careersfoundation.com.auJerry MouzakisRelieving Careers Adviser


YEAR 12 ADVISERREPORT

Letters have been given to all Year 12 students and also mailed over the past few days. The first letter which was given to the students, provided a schedule for students for their last day, including the Breakfast Barbecue provided by teachers, the Graduation Assembly, and the lunch at Doltone House. Invitations were then mailed to all families inviting all to the Year 12 Graduation Lunch which will be held at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters, on Friday 28 September 2018. The lunch will take place after the Year 12 Graduation Assembly and students will travel by bus to the venue. It is a most beautiful and moving occasion as we all celebrate and eat lunch together at Doltone House, marking the end of school for our fine Year 12 students. There will be a PowerPoint presentation and a video showing the students’ memories of their time at Tech, and there will be tears as students take in the moment of their final day of formal schooling. If you could please pay the cost of the lunch as soon as possible. All students should be attending the lunch and we would love families and friends to join us.Year 12 had a meeting addressed by Ms Wilson on their first day back at school after the Trials. At the meeting Ms Wilson outlined the school’s expectations of their conduct and students are urged to redouble their efforts to study in the remaining time up to their HSC exams. A letter has also been mailed outlining this information. In the meantime, lessons carry on as usual and students are joining in some pleasant activities, including a friendly football competition at lunchtimes. The Careers Adviser is also putting on some lunchtime talks with invited speakers, and students are urged to go to see Jerry Mouzakis (Careers Adviser) to help them with careers advice and university choices. Students who wish to apply for scholarships are asked to do so in plenty of time before the scholarship application deadlines. They should email Mr Mouzakis, Mr Grinham, and their Year Adviser with a copy of their application for proof-reading and fine-tuning, and to allow the school time to provide appropriate support for their scholarship bid. Some students may experience frustration and disappointment as they receive their marks from their Trial exams: this is understandable as students who have worked very hard preparing for their Trials may feel they deserve greater rewards for their efforts. I urge parents to contact the school and avail themselves of the support for their sons. All subject teachers, the Learning and Support Teachers, the School Counsellors, Deputy Principals, Year Adviser, Head Teacher Wellbeing, and the Careers Adviser are on your team and always ready to support your sons with their wellbeing and study needs. Ellen CampbellYear Adviser


Learning Labs in Liverpool in October is getting closer! The Learning Labs program is for students in Year 7-10. It is ideal for self-motivated, curious learners who are looking for

extra-curricular learning opportunities. Workshops are challenging, hands-on and lots of fun!

We still have some limited spaces available in the following workshops - 3-4 October:• The Great Debate (Years 7 and 8)

• Dance (Years 7-10) - One Day- 3 October For full workshop information and applications, please visit our website:

https://www.uow.info/learninglabsor if you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Learning Labs team via

email at [email protected] or phone on (02) 4221 5557Thank you so much for all your help and support.

Looking forward to bringing this exciting program to Liverpool!

Limited places are still available for Learning Labs in Liverpool for Year 7-10 students


LEARNING LABS (YEARS 7-10) 3 and 4 October 2018Learning Labs is an enrichment program for high achieving students presented by the Outreach and Pathways Unit at the University of Wollongong. Due to the popularity of the program with students in Western and South-Western Sydney, we have been working to bring Learning Labs to our Liverpool Campus. Workshops run over one or two days and are a great opportunity for students to explore their area of interest.There will be diverse and innovative workshops presented by academics and teachers with specialist training or a specific interest in gifted education. Each workshop will be pitched at two years above their grade level. For example, workshops for students in Years 7 and 8 during 2018 will be pitched at a flexible Year 9 and 10 level. In the past the workshops have been fully booked so fill out the application form as soon as possible. Please note that only one workshop can be attended over the two days, so students must choose wisely. Please only select workshops that your child is excited to attend.

For more detailed workshop descriptions, how to apply,

workshop fees and the online application form, please go

to:https://www.uow.info/learninglabs

If you do not have access to a computer please contact the Outreach and Pathways office

on (02) 4221 5557 or via email at [email protected] so a hard copy of the program can

be posted to you.

Applications close on 21 August 2018.

Learning Labs @ LiverpoolOCTOBER 2018

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P&C REPORT August P&C

Meeting

Tuesday7 September 2018Common Room

7pm

UpcomingMeeting

Tuesday6 NOVEMBER 2018

Common Room

7pm

All Parents Welcome

It always amazes me how fast a year goes. Spring is already here and¬ the boys at Tech are deep into Term 3.

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFASTAfter the highly successful Mother’s Day Morning Tea earlier this year, the dad’s got their chance to celebrate their day at Sydney Tech with their son(s) at the Father’s Day Breakfast held on Friday 31 August. It was a great turn out and it’s always good to be able to meet and talk to other parents of students at the school to share “war” stories about each other’s kids.

This year was the first year we have held the Mother’s Day Morning Tea and the Father’s Day Breakfast. The P&C main focus for this year was to improve the communication between the School, P&C and its community as well as forming a closer bond with the parents’ group to strengthen the community. I thank all the parents in supporting these two events and I hope both the Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events will continue in future years to come.

One last thing, even with the great turn out for the Father’s Day Breakfast, it was noticeably smaller than the Mother’s Day Morning Tea. I’ll put my battle cry out now for all the Dads to make sure they attend next year’s Father’s Day breakfast to make sure we beat the huge attendance at the Mother’s Day Breakfast.


ENTERTAINMENT BOOKA reminder that the STHS P&C is selling the 2018/19 Entertainment Book. You can purchase either the physical or the digital version of the Entertainment Book directly via the Sydney Technical High School P&C purchasing website (www.entbook.com.au/206m530). Please share the link to your friends and family who might be interested in purchasing the Entertainment Book. Every purchase via the STHS page will help raise extra to support the students and teachers at STHS.

CONTACTING THE P&CJoin us on the STHS Facebook page (www.facebook.com/groups/sthspandc). The email for contacting the P&C is [email protected] Please send your suggestions, queries etc to this email.

UPCOMING P&C MEETINGSThe next P&C Meeting is as followsSEPTEMBER - Tuesday 4th September 20187:00PM - Common RoomWarren MakP&C President

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SCHOOL EVENTS

news from pdhpe faculty:winter grade sportCongratulations to all boys involved in winter grade sport. We had another successful season with many teams achieving excellent results. Overall we had 17 teams winning the premiership and a further seven teams finishing runners up. Winter Sport Premiers 1st Grade A1 Soccer 15 A1 Soccer 14 A1 Soccer 14 B1 Soccer 13 B1 Soccer 3rd Grade C2 Table Tennis4th Grade D2 Table Tennis 14 A2 Table Tennis14 B2 Table Tennis 14 D1 Table Tennis1st Grade A Tennis 1st Grade B Tennis2nd Grade B Tennis 2nd Grade D Tennis15 A Tennis 14 A Tennis15 B Tennis

regional athletics resultsCongratulations to all students who represented the school and St George Zone, at the Sydney East Athletics carnival. Well done on an excellent achievement and good luck to the following students who qualified for the CHS carnival.* Deon Argiratos: 1st - Shot Put, 2nd - 14 Years Javelin, 2nd - Discus * Tom McDougall: 1st - 15 Years Javelin, 1st - 1500m Walk* Matthew Vasic, Raj Taware, Hossain Zubair and Phu Dang: 3rd - *15 Years 4 x 100 Relay team* Han Bao: 3rd - 16 Years Discus* Patrick Xia: 2nd - 16 Years 800m* Jack Mc Dougall: 1st - Open Javelin



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flashback to holiday study sessions - year 12

Extension History Study at USyd

Legal Studies Catch Up

Business Studies

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PDHPE with Paul Werner

Design and Technology


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Change of Mobile Phone Numbers and

AddressesIf you have changed your mobile phone number, email or mailing address, please contact the school immediately so that we can update our records.

Sick Bay and your Son

If you receive a phone call from the office informing you that your son is unwell and in sick bay, you must attend to this promptly and collect your son as soon as possible.

Your son cannot be left in sick bay for lengthy periods of time.

School Second Hand Uniform ShopThe Second Hand Uniform Shop is located in Vera’s Cottage. The Second Hand Uniform Shop is run by volunteers. During the school terms, the Second Hand Uniform Shop is usually open on the Second Tuesday of each calendar month, from 10.30am-12 noon. The shop will not be open in July as this is during the school holidays. The Uniform shop will next be open on Tuesday 11 September 2018. Come along and grab a bargain. If you have any donations of used uniform items, please send them to the Office.

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION

A student in our school is currently receiving treatment which results in a lowered immune system. This means that the student is more prone to getting ill from infections. As the student is not contagious but has a chronic illness, it is important that he participates actively in the day to day school program without any major limitations. A major concern is that if this student develops measles, chicken pox, whooping cough or influenza, he could become seriously ill. It is important that we prevent this situation from occuring.If your child has or may have measles or chicken pox, it is important that you:1. Do not send them to school2. Notify the School Principal as soon as possible.3. Take them to your GP or medical centre to confirm

diagnosis if possible.

SCHOOL NOTICES


TRANSPORT - 2018Your CURRENT OPAL CARD is still valid for travel in 2018

You do not need to apply for a new cardIf you have changed address,

you need to notify the Front Administration Officeand then log on to the website

transportnsw.info/school-studentsto update you details and these will be linked to

the card.

If you require any further assistance contact the following:General Enquiries and Assistance: 131 500

Translator and Interpreter Service: 131 450

For more information or to notify Change of Address, Lost or Stolen cards

Phone 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info/school-students

Please note that the School Opal Card is only for travel to and from School. You will not be able to use it on the weekend or for excursions. Please ensure that you have a Youth Opal card for travel after hours, on weekends and during

school holidays.

If your Opal Card has been lost, stolen or damaged

• Apply through apps.transport.nsw.au/ssts

• Find Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passes section and follow instructions

• $10 fee applies. Payment at time of application.

• Must be over 16 to apply

If you need to make changes to your Opal Card

(ie route, address, etc)• Apply through apps.transport.

nsw.au/ssts• Find Re-apply or Update my Card

section and follow instructions.• No fee applies• Must be over 16• School must have current correct

address details to approve• DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR

EXISTING CARD


Office HoursThe School Office is open from 8.15am-3.15pm for enquiries.

PaymentsPayments by students should only be made before school, between Period 1 and 2, at Recess and at Lunch. Payments will not be taken after the bell has gone at the end of the day.Payments over the phone or at the front office can only be made from 8.15am-1.45pm.Payments on Line can be made via our online payment system located on the STHS website. (Top right hand corner of the HOME page.)

Attention Parents:School Attendance and Leave

If your child is absent from school, an explanation for the absence must be provided to the school within seven school days from the

first day of any period of absence.

It is Departmental Policy that if your son needs to leave the school early for an appointment, then a letter must be brought to the

school and it must be signed by one of the Deputy Principals before the start of the school day for leave to be granted.

If you reply to an SMS about your son’s absence, please note his name, class and reason for absence on the SMS.

Please do not park across any private driveways or school

driveways, in our surrounding streets, when dropping your

children at school or collecting them from school.

Also do not drive into any of our school carparks to stop or park.

Please do not park across any private driveways or school

driveways, in our surrounding streets, when dropping your

children at school or collecting them from school.

Also do not drive into any of our school carparks to stop or park.


School WebsiteONLINE PAYMENTS

To make online payments, click on

the ‘online payment’ link in the top right hand corner of the HOME page above the SEARCH box.

TECH TALKTo locate Tech Talk on the

website, click on NEWS on the home page, then click

on PUBLICATIONS and Tech Talk will be

downloaded along with other publications relating to the

school.

We also have a school Facebook page

If we are unable to use our Alert SMS Message System, important communication

will be available on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/sydneytechnicalhighschool/?fref=ts

Please be aware that it is a legal requirement for ALL visitors on school grounds during school hours to report to the School

Administration Office for sign-in and sign-out. This includes parents and caregivers.


BUILDING AND LIBRARY FUND

Building FundSydney Technical High School relocated from the city to the current site in Bexley and the school opened in 1953. The building is very solid, but not very flexible and of course aspects of the school require constant upgrades.The financial support of our parent and alumni community is critical in renovating school facilities through support of our Building Fund. Every donation to the fund over $2 is tax deductible.The senior boys toilet upgrade has been completed. In the recent past, the Building fund has renovated areas such as the toilets and showers in the Auditorium which are often used by parents and guests at the school. As well, the school renovated the Common Room, a space used for P&C meetings and our Parent Partnership Program. The Building Fund has also funded our TV message screens around the school.

Can I urge you, on behalf of our school community, to consider contributing generously to this very worthwhile fund, as we all benefit, students, parents and teachers towards ensuring that our students learn in an environment which is fit for our purpose: OPTIMUM LEARNING!Payments can be made:• on line via the school website - Parent Online

Payment (POP)• at the school office with cash, cheque or credit

card• by phone using credit cardOffice hours for payments are 8.15am - 1.45pm

Library FundWant to be ‘rich and famous’? Then make it a rule to read daily. Famous and very rich people like financier Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates read daily. A number of our students are avid readers and the 7-10 English reading program has given many students a great appetite for good books.Our Library Fund gives parents and alumni the opportunity to donate to the Library. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. We are grateful for any contibution.The fund recently enabled us to renovate the whole area to make it modern, user friendly and a place to hang out. Open every day at 8am, the Library Fund lets the school keep interesting, thought provoking and modern books available for our students. The READ program has started. We all read a REAL book four times a week for 20 minutes.

Could I urge all parents to contribute generously to the Library Fund, so that we can keep up to date with the sorts of novels and series that your son enjoys, and put them on the path to becoming lifelong readers.Payments can be made:• on line via the school website - Parent Online

Payment (POP)• at the school office with cash, cheque or credit

card• by phone using credit cardOffice hours for payments are 8.15am - 1.45pm


Improving the online payment experience for parents and carers Westpac have recently made changes to the Parent online Payment (POP) portal. Changes include:• Collapsible sections have grouped information in a

more logical order making the form easier to use• Browser auto-fill will allow parents and carers to

make payments without having to re-enter details• More time to enter details• Larger controls to make it easier to use on mobile

screensThere will be no disruption to the online payment portal. You can make all of your school payments through our website www.sths.nsw.edu.au - there is an 'Online Payment' option in the top right corner. You can use this any time of the day or night for paying fees and excursions, and also to make donations (some of which are tax deductable).


Last updated April 2018

INFORMATION NOTICE

Background

All Education Ministers from Commonwealth, state and territory governments endorsed the implementation of a Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) in all Australian schools (government, independent and Catholic).

The nationally consistent approach to data collection provides all Australian schools, education authorities and the community with a clear picture of the number of students receiving adjustments because of disability in schools, and the adjustments they are provided to enable them to participate in education on the same basis as other students.

Authority for the national data collection

The Australian Education Regulation 2013 requires the operators of all government and

non-government schools that receive Australian Government funding (approved authorities) to provide information to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training

(the Department) for the purposes of the national data collection.

The Australian Education Regulation 2013 (www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016C00958) is on the Federal Register of Legislation website.

The information that approved authorities must give to the Department is set out at section 58A of the Australian Education Regulation. This includes, in relation to each student with a disability at a school operated by the approved authority:

• the student’s year of schooling

• the student’s category of disability (physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional)

• the student’s level of adjustment (support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive adjustment).

Other details about the information to be collected, and the format in which the information is to be provided to the Department, are contained in guidelines approved by the Education Council (the committee of the Council of Australian Governments comprising the Commonwealth and state and territory Ministers responsible for education). Guidelines for the national data collection (www.education.gov.au/node/50091) are available on the Department’s website.

The information will not explicitly identify individual students (subsection 58A(3) of the Regulation); no information that could reasonably enable the Department to identify individual students will be provided by approved authorities to the Department .


Collection, use and disclosure of information from the national data collection

The information collected by schools for the purposes of the 2018 national data collection will ultimately be provided to the Department. In some cases, this will involve the school passing the information directly to the Department, and in other cases the school will provide the information to its state or territory government agency (or other relevant body) in the first instance, depending on the school’s particular arrangements. In such circumstances, that state or territory government agency, or other relevant body, will then provide the information to the Department.

The Department, on behalf of the Joint Working Group, will use information from the national data collection for the purposes of preparing reports for and briefing the Australian Education Senior Officials Committee and the Education Council in relation to the national data collection.

When providing these reports or briefing material, the Department will ensure that the information remains de-identified.

In December 2016, the Education Council released the report Improving educational outcomes: Emergent data on students with disability in Australian schools. The report provides high-level data from the 2015 national data collection and was the first public release of data from the national collection.

This report was followed in May 2017 by the release of the report 2016 emergent data on students in Australian schools receiving adjustments for disability, which contains data from the 2016 national data collection.

These reports are published on the Reports and Publications page of the Education Council website (www.educationcouncil.edu.au/EC-Reports-and-Publications.aspx).

Information from the national data collection will also be used for policy development undertaken by the Department, including informing funding considerations relating to students with disability, and other policy development as agreed by the Education Council.

From 2018, the Commonwealth’s student with disability funding loading for schools is based on the national data collection.

The document Fairer funding for students with disability (www.docs.education.gov.au/node/43566), on the Department’s website, provides more information.

Contact

For further information about the collection, use or disclosure of information for the national data collection, please contact: [email protected].

Any questions parents/carers or schools have about the completion of the 2018 national data collection may be directed to:

• the relevant education authority contact listed in the Contacts page of the Guidelines (docs.education.gov.au/node/50091) on the Department’s website or

• the Contacts page of the national professional learning website (www.schooldisabilitydatapl.edu.au/other-pages/contact-us) developed by Education Services Australia.


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