The Horsley Drive Principal: Mr. C. Borg FAIRFIELD …...TERM 3 2015 TERM 4 2015 Staff Development Day 13th July thLabor Day Holiday 5 October CHS Cross Country 17th July thStudents

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The Horsley Drive Principal: Mr. C. Borg FAIRFIELD 2165 Deputy: Mrs. A. Conray

Email: [email protected] Relieving Deputy: Mrs. F. Bardouh Phone: 9727 2111 Facsimile: 9724 3496

Web Address: www.fairfield-h.school.nsw.edu.au Volume 2 June 2015

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Contents Diary Dates 3 Bell Times 4 From the Principals desk 5 – 6 School Zone Offences 7 Year 7 report 8 - 9 Year 8 report 10 - 11 Year 9 report 12 – 13 Year 10 report 14 Year 11 report 15 Year 12 report 16 Support Unit 17 - 19 Intensive English Centre 20 Kip McGrath 21 Students of Term 22 - 26 Blast from the Past 27 - 30

Welfare Team 31 - 32 Equity 33 - 43 Work Skills 44 Blood Donors 45 - 46 ANZAC Day 47 - 52 History Quiz 53 - 54 History Faculty 55 - 57 I Science 58 Fun with Science at home 59 UOW Open Day 60 English Faculty 61 - 63 Sport Report 64 - 68 Handball 69 Basketball 70 Change of Student Details 71

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DIARY DATES TERM 3 2015 TERM 4 2015 Staff Development Day 13th July Labor Day Holiday 5th October

CHS Cross Country 17th July Students and Staff return 6th October

Parent/Teacher Evening 21st July Year 7 Immunisations 14th October

Opportunity Class Test 22nd July Sport Fundraiser 22nd October

Year 12 Trial Exams 27th July – 10th August Year 12 Formal 13th November

Sydney South West Athletics

28th – 29th July Year 8 Achievers Excursion

13th November

Jump Rope for Heart 31st July & 7th August Lansdowne Zone Blues Awards

13th November

Sport Fundraiser 13th August School Sports Award Ceremony

1st December

Multicultural Day 14th August School Academic Award Ceremony

2nd December

Bookweek 24th – 28th August Last day for students 16th December

Year 7 Gala Day 26th August Staff Development Days 17th – 18th December

Year 8 Gala Day 27th August

SEU Gala Day 28th August

CHS Athletics 3rd – 4th September

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony

16th September

Last Day of Term 3 18th September

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Bell Times and Timetable Organisation ~ 2015 The school timetable is organised around six periods each day in a ten day cycle, with Week A and Week B. Subjects studied in particular periods may vary each of the two weeks. A morning assembly is held each Monday at 8:45 with Roll Call taking place on the assembly. On Mondays school will finish at 2:40 pm for students with staff attending meetings and professional learning activities.

Warning Bells – Evacuation and Lockdown

A continuous bell is the warning bell for evacuations. Students are to proceed under the

direction of the class teacher to the football field (Evacuation Area). You must line up in ROLL

GROUPS.

Ten short bells indicate “Lock Down”. All students are to remain in the classroom or make their

way to a supervised building and remain there until the all clear is given. Following this an assembly

will take place.

PERIOD

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Roll Call

Assembly/Roll 8:45 – 9:05

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

1

9:05 – 9:50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

9:00 – 9.50

2

9:50 – 10:35

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

9:50 – 10:40

Recess

10:35 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

10:40 – 11:00

3

11:00 – 11:45

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

11:00 – 11:50

4

11:45 – 12:30

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

11:50 – 12:40

Lunch 1

12:30 – 12:50

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

12:40 – 1:00

Lunch 2

12:50 – 1:10

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

1:00 – 1:20

5

1:10 – 1:55

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

1:20 – 2:10

6

1:55 – 2:40

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

2:10 – 3:00

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NAPLAN The NAPLAN tests were held in Week 4 and I would like to assure the students and their parents that they have been well prepared. At Fairfield High School we treat NAPLAN as it is intended, that is, that it is a way for the teachers to get feedback on each student’s level of literacy and numeracy so that we can build on their strengths and develop their weaknesses. We look forward to the results which are published in September or October to see how effective our teaching has been and to develop ways to assist students to develop their learning further. When the reports are issued parents will be invited to attend workshops on interpreting the NAPLAN results and I encourage all parents to attend and take an active part in their child’s education. Academic Reports and Parent Teacher Night It is that time of year again where we issue student academic reports and provide formal opportunities for students and

parents to talk to teachers about student progress. This year Parent/Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 July 2015, commencing at 4pm in the school auditorium and concluding at 7pm. It is extremely important that all parents and carers attend this evening and book in to speak with their child’s teachers so they can hear what they do well and the areas in which they need support. The education of our students is a partnership between the school and parents, and the students who succeed have the best combination of this partnership in their lives. Staff Performance and Development This term all the teaching staff have worked very hard on their professional learning and professional goals. This is an ongoing process of development for all staff and I have been very impressed with their commitment in this process. At Fairfield High School all teachers are working hard to provide the highest quality education for our students. As teachers continue to learn, plan and provide cutting edge teaching strategies our student’s will increasingly be the beneficiaries. Year 12 Expectations and meeting with the Principal This term I have met with each of our Year 12 students and discussed their post school pathways and options. It has been wonderful to see the aspirations of our students who are of the highest calibre. Term 3 is a very important term for our Year 12 students. It is during Term 3 that Year 12 teachers finish off their content and course work and provide students with extra revision, examination techniques and study skills tips. Year 12 Trial HSC Examinations will be held during Weeks 3 and 4. It is vitally important that every student in Year 12 is at school and attending right up until the last day of Term 3 at least. Being absent from school during this time will disadvantage students enormously and disrupt their preparation for the HSC. Can I ask all parents to make sure that their Year 12 students in particular attend school every day in Term 3. This way we can make sure that our students have every opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the HSC examination.

E d u c a t i o n a l l e a d e r s h i p a n d m a n a g e m e n t a c r o s s O u r S c h o o l

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Appointment of the Deputy Principal at Fairfield Intensive English Centre and the Head Teacher Teaching and Learning in the High School It is with great pleasure that I announce that Mr Gus Avgoustou has been successful following a merit selection process in obtaining the position of Deputy Principal in the I.E.C. Mr Avgoustou brings to the school a wealth of experience and knowledge which will be of great benefit to both the staff and students. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce the appointment of Mrs Cheryl Weber who was successful in obtaining the position of Head Teacher Teaching and Learning. Mrs Weber has been successfully leading the Equity Team at Fairfield High School and is a welcome addition to the permanent Executive staff. Annual School Report and the School Plan The school’s Annual School Report for 2014 and the FHS School Plan 2015-2017 have now been published and are available from the school in hard copy or from the school website at http://www.fairfield-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. I would encourage all parents and students to access the school website and have a read of the Annual School Report and the other fantastic activities and programs that happen at Fairfield High School. Thank you to the school teams that helped put the ASR together. Finally I wish all staff and students a restful and safe break. Term 3 is always a very busy time especially with Year 12 Trial examinations. We will also be asking students, parents and teachers many questions through surveys and focus groups as part of our school self-evaluation so please take every opportunity to participate and let us know how better we can educate our students. Mr Charles Borg Principal

E d u c a t i o n a l l e a d e r s h i p a n d m a n a g e m e n t a c r o s s O u r S c h o o l

Mrs Cheryl Weber

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SCHOOL ZONE OFFENCES Police are urging parents and motorist to slowdown in school zones. Schools zones are areas around schools where, at certain times motorist need to reduce their speed to 40km /hour from 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm during school days. Speed limits and pick up, and drop off, parking rules exist to keep children, parents and care givers safe. These rules also apply to prevent traffic jams around schools. Fairfield Crime Prevention officer Senior Constable Ece Hasan offers some safety tips for parents and motorists as police will be monitoring school zone offences very closely. Parents and motorists need to comply with these traffic rules or traffic infringement notices may be issued for non compliance.

Traffic infringements

No Stopping maximum penalty $415 + 2 demerit points

No Parking $173 + 2 demerit points

Bus zone $311 + 2 demerit points

Double Parking $311 + 2 demerit points

STOP on or near children’s or pedestrian crossing (within 20m on approaching & 10m on departure side of crossing $415 + 2 demerit points

STOP on path/strip in built up area $173 + 2 demerit points

(Fines are subject to change without notice)

Safety Tips when drop/picking up your child/ren from school

Let your children off on specified drop off /pick up zones, or on the side of the road never stop in the middle of the road to let down children.

Never let your children cross the road on their own, always meet your children at the schools entrance

Never call out to your child from the other side or the road as the child may run across the road without looking for cars

Always walk your child across the road and ensure you use the pedestrian crossing

Try to leave home early to avoid arriving at peak hour where traffic is heavy

Park a safe distance from all crossings to enable pedestrians to see on coming vehicles

Do not double park as this can create traffic jams, and accidents

Always obey the directions of all signs.

W o r k i n g w i t h P o l i c e t o k e e p o u r s t u d e n t s s a f e

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YEAR 7 REPORT WITH MS. wilkinson

It has been great to see Year 7 return in Term 2 with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Year 7 have settled into high school well and have been participating in many more programs and extra-curricular activities around the school. One of those extracurricular activities is debating and we have a highly competitive team of Year 7 debaters who have engaged in this activity. The students who are in this team are: Deborah Conteh, Hao Wen Dong, Adnan Gagula, Catherine Ta and An Thai. The students debated against Prairiewood High School on the 22nd of May and

won. Congratulations to the outstanding debaters and thank you to the dedicated coordinator Ms Isakov who is working extremely hard with this fantastic team. Year 7 have their own Student Representative Council (SRC) members which include: Frizzalyze Sandaga, Tijana Stefanovic, Lina Nguyen, An Thai and Amar Habibovic. Congratulations to these students who have succeeded in their qualification into the SRC.

The formal assembly was very valuable and informative to the students. There were many valuable messages that they heard. The message from Ms Conray was about uniform. Winter has arrived and often we layer up and if you do layer up it must be in accordance with the uniform policy and the policy should not be breached. Layering underneath using thermal long sleeve tops is acceptable with the maroon wool pullover that has the school crest over the top. Year 7 must remain in uniform and uniform items can be purchased at Lowes in Neeta City. Ms Coonan spoke about attendance and that every school day counts. I spoke about maturity. A few points that I brought up about maturity are:

A mature person is able to keep long-term commitments A mature person expresses gratitude consistently and

Maturity is achieved when it is realised that we have choices to make

S u p p o r t i n g O u r s t u d e n t s t h r o u g h p a s t o r a l c a r e

Year 7 debaters

Year 7 SRC

Correct school jumpers

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I mentioned that you should be making the right choices and those can be made by coming to school on time, bringing all your equipment, focusing on your learning and completing all work set. I wanted to congratulate once again those students who received their first bronze award. Keep up the dedication. I have set Year 7 a challenge that whoever can get the first 3 bronze awards by Week 10 of Term 2 will get a prize. Year 7 please continue collecting your merit certificates. Remember:

20 MERITS = 1 BRONZE

2 SILVER= GOLD

5 BRONZE = 1 SILVER

2 GOLD = DIAMOND Year 7 proved to be a brave and fearless year group by having their vaccinations once again. They were very courageous to undertake one needle this time. This was a very successful day and I would like to thank Ms Coonan who organised a smooth passage and provided emotional support for the students on the day. The athletics carnival this term was extremely fun for the students. Year 7 participated in many events such as high jump, long jump, shot put, javelin, 100m, 200m, and 400m races, hurdles and novelties. They had a great time competing and participating over the two days. They have their Year 7 Gala day which will be on the 26th of August 2015. Year 7, congratulations to you all for completing another term of high school. Keep up the good work.


Year 7 competing in the Athletic Carnival

Year 7 competing in the Athletic Carnival

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YEAR 8 REPORT WITH Ms. hayes

As we work through 2015 and into second semester there are decisions to be made: “Will I work hard enough to be in 9.1 Maths and Health?” “What do I want to do when I leave school?” “What electives should I do?” These decisions should all be made individually. As mature Year 8 students we need to make these decisions for ourselves and not based on our friends and their choices. Can you honestly answer Year 8 are your friends now the friends you are going to have when you leave school? Later this year, Year 8 is going to be involved in a number of programs and information sessions to help select their electives for 2016 and 2017 (Year 9 and Year 10). This is something you can start to discuss as a family so that later in the year it is not a rushed decision. Year 8 have settled as a year group and for the majority are working as hard as possible to make their time at Fairfield High School as beneficial as possible. Please remember your Year Advisors (Ms Hayes and Ms Rosewell) are here for you. If you need help with something or just someone to chat to please feel free to speak to us. Remember we cannot help you if we don’t know. Sentral At Fairfield High School we have an electronic welfare system which allows teachers to report a large range of information. This can include both positive and negative incidents, interview data with students or parents. Looking at this data for a recent Year Assembly in Week 7, as Year Advisors we were alarmed for such a settled Year Group the amount of Negative Entries. We set you the goal by the next Newsletter Report; let’s close the gap between the number of Positive Entries and the number of Negative Entries. In saying this I would like to congratulate the students who are doing the right thing and recognise some of the Positive Entries for Year 8 students:

Ms Hili (History Faculty) wrote: “Maryam Raheem received a Merit for good work in History”

Ms Hayes (PDHPE Faculty and Year Advisor) wrote: “Luka James has been identified as 100% for 2015”

Mr Waesch (LOTE Faculty) wrote: “Anna Tran received an excellent result for German in Beginn mit Deutsch, Unit 1, Part 4.

Ms Bryce (SEU Faculty) wrote: “Nancy Fitfita should be commended for always participating to the best of her ability during group tasks and activities in English.”

Mr Ozturk (SEU Faculty) wrote: “Lucas Robb attended class on time. He behaved very well. He was on task. He also contributed to class discussion about the topic”


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Year Assembly The Year 8 Year Assembly was held during Week 7 of Term 2. The focus of the Assembly for Year 8 was: Social Thread: Cyber Safety Online Defamation: Using Names in Vain Sentral: Goal Setting Students have been set the following goals for Term 3 and beyond: • Be Cyber Smart: Reduce the amount of time Ms Hayes and Ms Roswell have to spend on he said, she said online through Social Media. Remember if you cann’t say or type anything nice do not say or type anything at all. • Be Honest: Do not use a teacher’s name in vain to try and talk your way out of things. Your teacher would prefer you be honest in why you were late or why your homework wasn’t done than you provide an excuse which they know and you know isn’t the truth. • Sentral Goal Setting: Reduce the gap between the number of positive and negative entries on Sentral for Year 8, move forward in where we sit as a Year Group with our negative entries. Reports Reports are due to distribution later in Term 2, Week 10. Please take the time to read over your reports with our parents to look at areas of concern and areas for development. Early Term 3, 2015 there will be a Parent Teacher Night to share and discuss information amongst teachers, parents and students. Please feel free to attend this Afternoon as it is valuable for all parties.

End of Year Excursion Year 8 agreed early in 2015 that the end of Year Excursion will this year be held at Cronulla Beach in Term 4. Due to the water concerns there will be a set number of students who will be allowed to attend. This will be capped at a maximum of 40 students. Students also agreed if you received 3 negative entries on Sentral in one Term or were suspended you were automatically excluded from this Excursion. Please keep this in mind if you would like to attend this Excursion.


Maryam Luka Anna Nancy Lucas

Cronulla Beach

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YEAR 9 REPORT

WITH Mr. domenicos

Our Year 9’s have slyly asserted themselves as torchbearers among the school cohort this semester. For starters, they were the targeted group for our inaugural Intensive Writing Program last term. The program aimed at improving student outcomes both within a school classroom context and for NAPLAN examinations. The focus language areas were Vocabulary and Sentence Structure. The program ran – dare I say – intensely, over the course of three days and thanks to the team effort of teachers and the collaborative effort of students we attained some markedly improved results in comparing pre and post testing. For example, the Beginning Group on average improved their written results by 8 marks with outstanding results from Ahmad Sayadi (16 marks), Aderian Jameel, Ahmad Davari and Behnam Azarbara who all improved by 13 marks. In the Emerging Group, on average, students improved by 7 marks with 94% of students making some kind of improvement. Special mention to the following improved performers: Arthe Pousini (19 marks), Jephthah Funaki (17 marks), Jude Cabildo and Savenaca Mataitoga (16 marks) and finally Heider Hussain-Abbas, Pamela Phatamavong and Murat Rufati (15 marks). Where to from here? Well, teachers will continue to engage Year 9 students with rich vocabulary texts and discussions in the classroom. Great work Year 9!


Ahmad S. Aderian Ahmad D. Behnam

Arthe Jephthah Jude

Savenaca Heider Pamela Murat

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A number of students have been nominated to be a part of a mentoring program called Youth Frontiers. This is to begin next term and as the name suggests involves students being mentored to begin considering future pathways in various vocational fields in the community. I am happy to say that I proudly provided written referrals for these students so that they are afforded an opportunity to be guided by mentors who are experts in their field and hopefully through this our students will be inspired to pursue dreams that they may harbour.

Another upcoming event will be the Black Spot program, an information session for Year 9 students on water safety and lifesaving. It is especially important to raise awareness on this issue as we all know that swimming and water recreational activities are an established aspect of Aussie culture. Knowing how our students should handle themselves both on beaches and at backyard swimming pools can only be beneficial to them and I can’t wait ‘til this program is up and running! Finally, just this week students had their second formal assembly for the year where Bronze Certificates were distributed, valuable information on anti (cyber) bullying was mentioned – with a viewing of the Social Thread video organised by Ms Fitzpatrick and Ms Santangelo and which can be found on our school’s website. Check it out! In ending, the central theme for the assembly was on the transferable qualities of Discipline, Determination and Diligence (The 3D’s as I call them) and via a little drum solo performance

that yours truly presented to the students I was able to demonstrate that in the same way the 3D’s are applicable should you want to play a musical instrument with flair (as I may have) so too students of Year 9 can utilise these qualities in the classroom. Anyway that’s me – going out with a bang as usual!


Year 9 Assembly

Mr Domenicos banging up a storm

Swim between the flags

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YEAR 10 REPORT WITH mr. lieu

The first half of the final year as juniors of the school has passed us. As well as focusing on study, many students have remained involved in extra-curricular activities that they have taken up in earlier years, while others are finding new avenues for enjoyment. I hope all have gained a valuable perspective of themselves and others from the year assembly. Compassion can be described as deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it. It is difficult at times to be compassionate; however, we must ensure we are mindful of our peers and their mental wellbeing. Take some time during your day to reflect on things you have said and done. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and question whether or not you would appreciate what you have done to someone else. If the answer is no, we all make mistakes, but we must ensure we rectify these mistakes and move forward in a more positive manner.

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” – Dalai Lama

Remember that we have two students in Year 10, Karl Schuch & Kristina Stevanovic that have volunteered to become Blood Ambassadors of the school. They will be involved in the Blood Ambassadors program run by the Red Cross Blood Service. Their roles would involve encouraging their peers to donate blood. If you are interested in becoming a blood donor, make sure you ask Karl or Kristina for more details.

Finally, as this is your final year before you commence your senior studies, this is a great opportunity for you to reflect on your studies. If you have not already, it is time to reflect and ponder about what you enjoy doing and what you don’t. Think about what goals and careers you would like to pursue in life. Make a list and get them checked off. Find out what stepping stones you need to take to achieve those goals. There is a lot of support and information for you to access. On that note, continue working towards your dreams and continually improve yourself. Become the strongest version of yourself.


Karl Kristina

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YEAR 11 REPORT WITH Mr. jackson

As term two draws to a close, the reality has well and truly set in – there is only one term left as Year 11. Many students have been terrific role models for the rest of the school community so far in the way that they have approached their study and through their general conduct in the school. Students have adapted to the responsibilities of senior study quite well and as Year Adviser, my discussions with individuals have moved on from “Sir, I’ve lost my timetable…”, to “Sir, I’m thinking about this idea for my career path”. The year group have also consistently shown the mature behaviour expected at assemblies from seniors and I’m quite proud of you as a year group.

There are some things to consider as we near ever closer to the end of Year 11. They include: (1) If you are struggling to keep up with some subjects in terms of workload or in understanding the content and skills being learned, please don’t hesitate to ask your class teacher for extra help. (2) The Homework Centre is also open Tuesday to Friday with teachers to assist you from 3pm – 5pm. (3) Also, if you have received an N-Determination for any course, make sure you redeem it as quickly as possible to avoid any further pain. Finally, I’d like to welcome our new Assistant Year Adviser, Mrs Arunachalam. She is a vastly experienced teacher with a very supportive approach and is excited to be part of the support network for our year group.


Mrs Arunachalam

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YEAR 12 REPOrt WITH Ms. lykourezos

While heads are down working as the most important part of their HSC journey is creeping up quite quickly, Year 12 are sailing smoothly with no major issues at all. I commend the Year 12 cohort on how they are carrying themselves around the school, in the classroom, and wider community. Behind the scenes the Year 12 committee group members are working countless hours to ensure that they provide their year group with the best memorable experience at Fairfield High School. I am proud of your efforts thus far. This group of young ladies and men is made up of energetic and wholehearted students who want to represent their year and school with distinction at all costs. There has been a number of Bunning’s Warehouse BBQ throughout Terms 1 and 2. These BBQs have been such a success, not only financially, but school representation and feedback from customers. I thank the students involved for their hard work and enthusiasm while they are out there. Students are always striving to ensure that every customer who buys a sausage sizzle leaves the counter with a smile on their face. We definitely look forward to the BBQs coming up. The next BBQ is on the 8th of June, anyone is welcome and it would be great to see Year 12 at Villawood Bunning showing their support. The second batch of jerseys has been ordered and will arrive first week of Term 3. Apologies for the delay as processing did not commence till the 15 May. Year 12 students have also been selling boxes of chocolates as a fundraising tool for extra contributions to Year 12 funds. Thank you to those students. The yearbook organisation is also under way and formulation is about to start. Please consult with the yearbook committee members for further information or to have your ideas incorporated. If you have any photos you would like added into the yearbook please give a copy of them to Tara Rowley. Weekly committee meetings continue to happen on Thursdays for those students who wish to be further involved. Dates to remember: Term 3: Friday 4th September - Reference writing day Term 3: Tuesday 14th September- Organisation Graduation meeting Term 3: Wednesday 16th September - Graduation ceremony period 0-3 Term 4: Thursday 12 November- Organisation formal meeting committee Term 4: 13 November- Year 12 Formal at Fairfield RSL To Year 12, I am proud of your effort thus far and I encourage all of you to remain committed to your studies and major projects you are currently working on. HSC exams will be at your front door sooner than you know it! Keep up the great work! “There are those who watch things happen and there are those who make things happen”.


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SUPPORT UNIT REPORT WITH mr. grech

NRL legend touches down in the Support Unit to ‘Tackle Bullying’ As part of the NRL’s ‘Tackle Bullying’ campaign, footy legend, Brett Kimmorley, and up-and-coming players from the Eels, spent time with students from the Support Unit Before posing for photographs and signing autographs with students, players spoke about the importance of ‘tackling’ bullying head on through teamwork and positive self-talk. According to Kimmorley, these are the same strategies that Bulldogs’ coach, Des Hasler, uses to build players’ self-esteem. Students and players also showcased their acting skills in role plays designed to equip students with skills to prevent bullying. Football fans, Mubariz Rasheed and Alex Lee said, “It was the best day ever!”

From the ‘Paddock to the Plate’: garden project grows success The Support garden is a living laboratory, where students actively participate in the cultivation, harvest and sale of healthy herbs and vegetables. This semester, the Fairfield High School community have also profited from the ‘fruits’ of students’ labour , through the purchase of cut-price fresh chives, parsley, mint and lemons. Proceeds from this season’s crop will be used to purchase seedlings for the summer season.


Football fans, Mubariz Rasheed and Alex

Lee said, “It was the best day ever!”

Role ‘players’

Students and staff agree that ‘FRESH IS BEST’

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Students don their ‘sphinxing’ caps to re-create a slice of daily life in ancient Egypt. In HSIE this semester, students from the Support Unit have been learning about life in Ancient Egypt. As part of their studies, they created headdresses, just like the one King Tutankhamen wore when he was Pharaoh. Compare the pictures below:

Spot the Difference Tracking student success at the Secondary Students Athletics Carnival The Secondary Students Athletics Carnival was held at the Campbelltown Athletics Centre on 28th April, 2015, to an enthusiastic crowd of students, teachers and supporters. For the second time in two years, Fairfield Support Unit’s students performed to the best of their ability in the following track and field events:

Track Events: 100m and 200m age group races (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17 Years) Field Events: Discus As you will also see from the photographs, all of the students excelled in the events that they participated in.


Darren Ma discusses technique before the discus throw.

Adrian Leuong cruises on the homestretch of the

100 metre sprint.

Mubariz Rasheed puts his best foot forward in the

100 metres.

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Below are the results for which the students received certificates:


STUDENT’S NAME Class Gender Age Group Track Event Field Events PHANORAJ, Billy S1 M 17 100m (Participation)

200m (Participation) Discus: < 8m

TRAN, Keegan S1 M 17 100m 3rd

200m 2nd Discus: < 8m

LEE, Alex S1 M 16 100m 2nd

200m 3rd Discus: < 8m

DE ROSA, Nicholas S2 M 14 100m 1st


KUBI, Nadin S2 F 15 100m (Participation)


LEUNG, Adrian S2 M 15 100m (Participation)

200m 4th Discus: < 2m

MA, Darren S2 M 12 100m (Participation)


NGUYEN, Jonathan S2 M 15 100m (Participation)


NGUYEN, Tony S2 M 12 100m (Participation)


RASHEED, Mubariz S2 M 13 100m 2nd

200m 1st Discus: < 8m

TRAN, Ryan S2 M 15 100m 2nd


Ahmad, Zacharia S3 M 13 100m 1st


ASH, Bailey S3 M 14 100m 2nd


DONA, Jessica S3 F 12 100m


EL MARBANI, Mariam S3 F 13 100m


FIFITA, Nancy S3 F 13 100m


HAWEL, Jason S3 M 12 100m

200m 1st Discus: < 8m

KARAASLAN, Metin S3 M 15 100m 2nd


NARAWA, Aminiasi S3 M 16 100m (Participation)


NUNEZ, Billy S3 M 15 100m (Participation)


THAI, Peter S3 M 12 100m (Participation)


DO, Andrew S2 M 100m (Participation)


MAEZ, Marfan S3 M 100m (Participation)


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Intensive English Centre WITH mr o’connell

In Term 1, students from Fairfield High Schools' Football United Program attended an A League match in Sydney at Allianz Stadium. The game was a '9 goal thriller' and was packed with entertainment as Sydney FC nudged out Brisbane Roar for a stunning victory. Football United participants were invited to the match as part of the harmony day celebrations and some Fairfield High School and IEC students were lucky enough to be flag bearers on the field before kick off. It was a great opportunity to recognise the diversity of Australian society and in particular the important role that sport plays in bridging the multicultural divide.

A special mention to the IEC teachers who attended the day with the students to make it a memorable occasion; Ms Massing, Mr Tobiya, Mr Ward and Mr O'Connell. Any students wishing to take part in the free Football United After School Program at Fairfield High School, please see Mr O'Connell in the IEC. The program takes place every Wednesday between 3pm and 4:30 pm, both boys and girls are welcome.


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YEAR 7

STUDENT OF TERM

Vaughn Clinton Vaughn came from Fairfield Public School and has had many achievements when he was there. He said that high school seemed hard at first but now he is accustomed to it and that the teachers here at Fairfield High School push him to succeed. Vaughn is working well in all his subjects. His half yearly examination results were excellent as he came first in History and third in Geography. Vaughn loves sport and he did play for rugby clubs outside of the school such as the Cobras and Fairfield United. This year Vaughn has qualified for both the zone cross country and zone athletics in long jump, 100m hurdles, 200m and 400m races, discuss and he is the reserve for shot put. Vaughn has collected over 40 merit certificates and is yet to receive two bronze awards. Well Done Vaughn!

Ms Wilkinson Year 7 Advisor

YEAR 8 STUDENT OF TERM

Fatima Al Rabi Fatima has been described by many teachers as a “hardworking, legend”. And it is for this reason that Fatima Al Rabii has been award Term 2, 2015 Year 8 Student of the Term. Ms. Hayes Year 8 Advisor

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Eliksan Somo This edition’s student of the term in none other than Eliksan Somo, he has performed outstandingly in the classroom throughout term. Eliksan is softly spoken, diligent, organised, hard-working and inquisitive. He also draws on background academic knowledge during lessons to build on his skills and confidence as an ESL student. It is a pleasure and an honour to teach and guide this wonderful student. Well done Eliksan! Mr Domenicos Year 9 Advisor

YEAR 10 STUDENTS OF TERM

Cheyenne Matavesi & Jayda Matavesi Cheyenne & Jayda have been recognised for their outstanding sporting and academic achievements. They are frequently ready and willing to rise up to the call of duty and assist in whatever task that needs to be completed. They play a vital role on the school’s basketball & European handball team and they are both mentors to the younger players of the games. They are both advocates of the school's CARE code and distinct role models to their peers. They have completed all class tasks and assessment tasks to the best of their abilities.

Overall, Cheyenne & Jayda are both mature, diligent students who consistently display excellent application to their studies. Mr Lieu Year 10 Advisor


Jayda Cheyenne

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YEAR 11 STUDENTS OF TERM

Jamie Ladewig & Kristy Haywood As you may have noticed, half of what you learn at school are the social and life skills required to cope with many situations. These skills include prioritising tasks, dealing with stress, making difficult social decisions after weighing up the pros and cons and remembering to always approach others with an open mind and heart. The Student of the Term award has this term been shared by two outstanding role models who have consistently displayed this in spades for much longer than just this term if truth be told, but it was decided that it was time that they were recognised for their consistency.

Apart from the social skills just mentioned, both students have shown many leadership qualities throughout the term. Leadership takes on many aspects that include: taking on extra roles which do not always bring kudos, working quietly in class as role models of academic conscientiousness, listening to and considering the concerns of others, and being respectful of different opinions. Various teachers have spoken with pleasure at the way both students display these attributes on a daily basis. As such, I am very pleased to congratulate our two students of the term: Congratulations to Jamie Ladewig and Kristy Haywood!

Mr. Jackson Year 11 Advisor


Sallu Kamara Congratulations to Sallu Kamara for being selected in the NSW Combined High Schools Soccer team for 2015. We as a cohort, wish Sallu all the best over the three days he will be away from school representing the state. A special thank you to the PE faculty for ensuring Sallu’s experience is funded for and making sure he is good to go. Good luck to Sallu and his future endeavours. Well done, keep up the outstanding effort! Ms Lykourezos Year 12 Advisor


Kristy Jamie

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SUPPORT UNIT STUDENT OF TERM

Bors Tufekci The student of the term in the Support Unit is Bora Tufekci. Bora should be commended for supporting his peers in positive ways, both in the classroom and in the playground. Mr. Grech Support

SRC STUDENT OF TERM

Gitika Singh

Gitika Singh showed outstanding commitment and dedication this term when she turned up to school at 7.30am to collect donations at the gate for the SRC Nepal Earthquake disaster Mufti-day. Ms Tyler SRC coordinator


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ATHLETE’S STUDENT OF TERM

Sallu Kamara, Mohammad Sayeedi & Kyra Donnelly

Sallu Kamara Mohammad Sayeedi Kyra Donnelly Year 12 Year 11 Year 11 Sydney South West and NSW Combined High School Representative – Soccer. Sydney South West Players Player at NSW Combined High Schools Championships.

U18+ Male Age Champion at Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Carnival. Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Representative at Sydney South West Carnival.

U17 Female Age Champion at Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Carnival. Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Representative at Sydney South West Carnival.

Mr Johnson

HT PDHPE BASKETBALLERS

STUDENT OF TERM

Damian Morgan & Joshua Suli-Ruka A huge congratulations must go to both Damian and Joshua who represented the Sydney South West Region at the recent state Championships with their team finishing 5th overall, a fantastic effort. Both Damian & Joshua have also represented the Lansdowne Zone and their school over the past few years and are currently members of our school U18 boy’s team who compete every Friday night in the Parramatta competition. Both Damian & Joshua are wonderful role models representing our school with pride and good sportsmanship.

Ms Hudson Coach


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BAGGS, Ken 1956 – 1960 FBHS

Funny episodes? Not much really, although I remember there was a Science Teacher, Mr Green, we used to make fun of. Also some of the guys I associated with, had no aspirations to become thespians but the Drama Teacher would be always on the lookout for “volunteers” for the school plays and we spent a lot of time devising ways to avoid getting “drafted”. I think back and believe I was “restless” and wanted to do things other than school. I was a Prefect in 4th & 5th Year and this was enjoyable as was my interest in Soccer and Tennis. Sport

was my “escape”. Some of the good teachers? There were a few; Mr. Carr – Maths, used to play good tennis, lived not far from me with his parents in

Merrylands/Granville. Mr. Garth McKinnon – French (caught up with him in later years in the Public Service, where Garth

became a Senior Inspector at the Public Service Board). Frank Ashby – English – a quiet guy but down to earth. I visited him at the school in later years

on a job matter. After leaving FBHS, I entered the NSW Public Service, mainly Personnel Management in Child Welfare and Corrective Services. I was the first Personnel Officer appointment in both Child Welfare and Corrective Services and enjoyed good progression which was not without its controversies. Finally I worked with State Wards back in Child Welfare, later known as Dept. of Community Services. I left the Public Service in 1981 and bought Retail shop/s (Shoes, Garden/Hardware, Wool and Haberdashery) on the Mid North Coast and from then was a Commission Agent for various companies (Sales Rep.), with products such as shoes, handbags, sheepskins. After this I became a Private Investigator contracted to an Investigation Company in Newcastle working mainly on Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Public Liability claims. I investigated many Workers Comp claims on behalf of the NSW Government Insurance Office by teachers at schools on the North Coast and New England areas who were claiming stress in the workplace as their injury. I dealt with a lot of sad cases. A significant highlight was when I was part of a select team of private investigators working through the NSW Police and NSW Government Insurance Office on claims associated with the Newcastle earthquake. For the past 26 years whilst doing a lot of these other things I have been involved in Event Management in the sport of Triathlon involving competitors of all ages swimming 3.8km then cycling 180kms and finishing with a 42.2 marathon run. I started initially as a volunteer and then part time contract work with the Ironman for several years whilst still doing PI work. Ultimately I went full time contracting with the Ironman event with the International Management Group of America (IMG)

L i n k i n g o u r s c h o o l w i t h p a s t s t u d e n t s a n d t e a c h e r s

Ken Baggs 1960

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for 16 years. I’m now contracted to the World Triathlon Corporation USA (Ironman owners) which is based in Florida, but through the Asia Pacific team and more as a consultant. There are now 4 Ironman races in Australia – one at Forster (original home of Ironman and now in Port Macquarie), Busselton WA, Cairns FHQ and a relatively new one in Melbourne. There are also 3 or 4 Half Ironman races which are owned or licensed by the US company. The involvement with the Ironman Triathlon has enabled both myself, my wife and in some instances my children, to travel extensively to other International Ironman events and also regularly to all Australian States and Territories. It has also meant meeting with a variety of talented and sometimes famous sports stars and other people over the past 30 years. I have enjoyed working at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games on the triathlon events as well as at the Goodwill Games in Brisbane. In more recent times I have been able to establish a close friendship with the current Prime Minister Tony Abbott who has an interest in the sport of Triathlon and who has completed one Ironman event and several half Ironman races. I met Glenda in the Public Service and we have been married for 47 years. We have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren.

How well did FBHS prepare us for life back in the 60’s? I think in a totally different way to how these matters are approached today. Certainly there was more discipline and respect for teachers who we mostly looked up to. Back then there was not the same technology and not a great deal of variety of career paths. Also, not a lot of guidance on the best subjects to take, and for me it was more a means to getting the Leaving Certificate. It wasn’t anything like they do today, but then, I was not a great student or a big fan of school generally, though I did secure a Teachers College Scholarship (which every student was encouraged to apply for leading into the Leaving Certificate) in each of my Leaving Certificate results. I rejected the scholarships. The technological changes of today that amaze me are email, Internet,

iPods, iphones, Blackberry etc. Before that it was just landline phones and fax machines and of course in the earlier days in the Public Service facsimile machinery was unheard of. I used a manual typewriter in my PI work. Several years ago, I was nominated, along with some others, for an OAM (Order of Australia Medal), given my long association/contribution to the sport of Triathlon and especially the Ironman. It was a surprise and certainly humbling with my thinking then, and still, that there are many other people out there more deserving of such awards. I think I created a few “waves” within the Public Service with some controversial and historical appointments in the Personnel Management area of the Service. My 7 years with the NSW Corrective Services was at times spectacular in that era with gaol riots, break-outs and unrest, Prison Officer industrial disputes, stop work strikes and a lot of industrial upheaval back in the time of Premier Neville Wran’s reign. I worked in that Department during a Royal Commission into the Department’s management. It was however a very exciting time as a Public Servant and I was not always sitting behind a desk, spending many weeks in the field visiting gaols. There is that saying that you can do and be whatever you want in a career and life, and it is important to keep this as a goal. However it is more important to enjoy life and work, and if necessary make changes to ensure your happiness and ongoing interest in your life and your career at whatever level – Academic achievement notwithstanding. There is a wealth of opportunities in this day compared to the past.


Ken Baggs - 2004

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BAIN (nee Britten), Claudia 1956 – 1958 FGHS

I have good memories of some lovely teachers, (Mrs Gosby – Maths – 10/10), Miss Shirley Henry, Miss Wane (Headmistress), Doris Storey Prendergast (Maths, and my Auntie – very strict!), and I met my lifetime friends. My friends from school are still my closest friends, Maxine Woods and Diane McMaster. All my working life, 40+ years, I have worked in the Legal System, starting off at Watson Stafford & Ayling at Fairfield in 1959. I have always worked for Solicitors and Barristers. I married Jim Bain (Villawood) at 18 years old and had 3 sons. I now have 8 grandchildren ages 13 to 24. Jim and I have just clocked up 52 years married. We have travelled around Australia and Tasmania, New Zealand, Vietnam, Canada, Alaska, USA, Honolulu (4 times) and Fiji (6 times). I tell my kids, “You don’t appreciate when you’re at school, but you’re going to be working for a long time”. The years slip by so quickly. Maxine and I often have a laugh about our wild teenage years and compare to the teens of today. No comparison!!

BAJUK, Dr Kristine 1961 – 1965 Student FGHS 1989 – 2000 Teacher FHS

I attended Fairfield Girls High School between 1961 and 1965 and completed my school studies, matriculating with the Leaving Certificate. In addition, I was appointed to Fairfield High School as the school counsellor between 1989 and 2000. Following the Leaving Certificate, I took up a Teachers’ College Scholarship to Balmain Teachers’ College in 1966 and completed teacher training in 1967. My first teaching appointment was Macquarie Fields Infants School where I taught K-2. I took up further studies in the late 1970s and gained a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. In 1987, I was accepted into the Department’s school counsellor training program at Nepean College of Advanced Education, now the University of Western Sydney. After completing this course I was appointed to Ingleburn High School as the school counsellor.

In 1989, I was invited to enrol in the newly formed University of Western Sydney’s master of Education program. After the first year of study, I received advanced standing into the Master of Education (Honours) program and then into the Doctoral program. I was awarded a Ph.D. in 1995 and was the first Ph.D. graduate in the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Sydney (Nepean). After teaching primary grades for 20 years, I retrained as a school counsellor and was registered as a psychologist in 1990 when the NSW Government introduced registration for professionals conducting psychological work. I am currently employed with the NSW Department of Education and Communities. I recall my first day as school counsellor at Fairfield High School in 1989. My last recollection of high school was when I returned to say goodbye to staff in early 1966. I had been one of a handful of girls who were to continue on to tertiary education. Approximately 40-50 of the 800 or so girls enrolled at Fairfield Girls’ High School had continued on to the Leaving Certificate. Of those, 5 or so gained scholarships to continue tertiary studies. It struck me that the buildings of the old girls’ school were just as I remembered them. After travelling around the world, trekking the length of the African continent on the way back to Australia from a working holiday in Europe and living interstate for many years, I had come full circle. There


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had been no visible maintenance of buildings in all those years. As I re-familiarised myself with the site, the memories came flooding back. The assembly hall where the Whitlams (not the pop group), but Gough and Margaret, had delivered their inspirational speeches on Speech Day, and where I had enjoyed the Gilbert and Sullivan nights and the Fifth Year Farewell, was unchanged. All legacies of Miss Dear’s stewardship. Now I was staff on stage introducing the services of the school counsellor. Times had changed. To teachers, I would say your influence is not always apparent at the time, but with hindsight there will be a few students who found you inspirational and whose lives you will influence, perhaps even change. Students may connect with you because of your empathy or be inspired by the subject you teach because of your enthusiasm. I still recall the enthusiasm with which Mrs Hourihan taught English Literature and Ancient History. She brought the content to life with her enthusiasm but also had a rare quality of making students feel their opinions were valued. In contrast, other teachers brought their subject to life but did not make the same connections with their students. As a student from a non-English speaking background, I would say to students that achieving results at school is only a small but necessary part of what school has to offer. School is where you can learn about your capacity to achieve and resilience to persevere. After almost half a century my reflection is that I still feel blessed that I had parents who valued learning and that I encountered a handful of inspirational and caring teachers whose influence was immeasurable. My hope is that I have also been able to make a difference to someone I have encountered as a teacher or as a school counsellor.

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Kristine Bajuk 2014

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Principal

Mr Borg

O u r W e l f a r e t e a m s u p p o r t i n g l e a r n i n g f o r a l l s t u d e n t s

Principal Mr Borg

Deputy Ms Conray

HT Equity

Mrs Weber

HT Welfare

Mrs Coonan

Assistant

Mr Tregidgo sistant

Year Advisor

Mr Lieu

Assistant

Mr Rahmi

Year Advisor

Mr Domenicos

Year 9

Year 10

Year 11

Assistant

Mrs Arunachalam

Year Advisor

Mr Jackson

Year 12

International Students

Mr Downie Careers Advisor

Karen Tyler

Assistant

Mr Hourani

Year Advisor

Ms Lykourezos

Counsellor

Ms Jolliffee Counsellor Ms Wong

Year 6 Transition

Mr Whitemore

Relieving Deputy

Mrs Bardouh

Student Support Officer

Ms Fitzpatrick

Assistant

Mrs Rosewell

Year Advisor

Ms Hayes

Year Advisor

Ms Wilkinson

Assistant

Ms Lay

Year 8

Year 7

HT Equity

Mrs Weber

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It has been a very busy time in Welfare this term with a number of projects up and running. Six of our students have had the opportunity to participate in an exciting initiative offered by the local PCYC. The program, Fish Tank 101, provides participants with the opportunity to develop their skills and enjoy working on a shared project. The students involved have enjoyed the activity immensely and return back to school with positive feedback from their experience.

MTC is an organisation aimed at developing employment skills in young people and helping them realise their potential. Five of our students have been offered the chance to work with them on a special project, designed by the students, in a chosen area of interest. The program is called Youth Frontiers. All the student are excited about this project, which is due to begin before the end of term. See the next issue of the newsletter to learn more! Year 7 had their second vaccination this term. Thanks to Ms Wilkinson for her co-ordination of this important opportunity. On Monday of Week 10 this term, Year 7 and some of our IEC students, will attend an Aboriginal Performance by Ryku Ali. The performance promises to be very enjoyable and engaging, as the performer reveals the richness of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Surf Life Saving NSW will present an information session to Years 7, 8 and 9, educating them on Water Safety and Beach Safety. We are fortunate to have this opportunity to help keep our children safe near the water. The students will attend the presentations as part of their Sport lesson later in the term. Enjoy the holiday break, Ann Coonan Head Teacher Welfare

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NAPLAN In Week 4 of this term students in Years 7 and 9 sat for the National Assessment Program - Literacy & Numeracy (NAPLAN), in line with students throughout Australia, over a 3 day period. This testing builds upon results from Years 3 & 5 in the areas of Language/Grammar, Writing, Reading & Numeracy. Students were required to compose a persuasive response for the Writing Task. ‘A persuasive text is any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and seeks to persuade a reader. Persuasive text types include, for example, arguments, expositions, discussions, and letters to the editor, debates, reviews and advertisements.’ (http://www.nap.edu.au/information/faqs/naplan--writing-test.html#_Toc289872550) Year 9 testing was held in the auditorium, while Year 7 students were supervised by their core teachers over the 3 days of testing. The students were excellent during this period & are to be commended for their general demeanour. Year 9 students were focused and utilised Focus on Reading strategies during the testing, that we had tackled in the practice session held in Term 1. Students from the Intensive English Centre (IEC) also took part in the tests, supervised by Ms Natalie Isakov. This will enable the school to track significant growth when these students tackle the HSC in 3 years. The scores awarded from this test will tell you how your child did on that day, but they will not tell you everything. The series of tests are only one test on one given day and do not give a holistic view of your child. At Fairfield High School our students make huge gains and improvements on their individual scores and it’s this success that we look forward to receiving when the results are released in September. Public Speaking Early in Term 3 Holly Rowley and Madison Keedle will be representing the school in the Legacy Public Speaking Competition, conducted by the Arts Unit. In 2014 these two students displayed talent when Fairfield High School hosted this event in our School library. For the competition students compose and deliver a 5 minute speech on a topic of their choice. The real challenge is when they are given 5 minutes to prepare an impromptu speech on an unknown topic, where they strive to entertain and convince the audience to their perspective. Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability Notification for Parents and Carers From 2015, all Government and non-Government schools across Australia are required to participate annually in the National Consistent Collection of Data on School students with Disability (NCCD). Please see the two documents attached that outline the purpose of this process. These letters have also been posted on the school website.

T h e E q u i t y T e a m – s u p p o r t i n g s t u d e n t l e a r n i n g a n d s u c c e s s

http://www.nap.edu.au/information/faqs/naplan--writing-test.html#_Toc289872550

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Madison

Holly

Ms Isakov

Naplan practice session







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Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability

Notification for Parents and Carers

From 2015, all Government and non-Government schools across Australia are required to participate annually in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).

All Australian schools will collect data on their students who are receiving adjustments to meet additional learning and support needs in accordance with their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005. This data will be provided to the Australian Government to assist in the development of a consistent, national picture of the education needs of students with disability. The data provided to the Australian Government by the NSW Department of Education and Communities is provided in such a way that it cannot be used to identify any individual student or school.

General information about the national data collection can be found on the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website at http://education.gov.au/fact- sheets-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability.

Privacy Protection The NSW Department of Education and Communities follows the requirements of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Schools will collect, record, store and use data about individual students in line with these requirements. Data security and protection is a priority and students’ personal details will be kept confidential. Under Clause 52 of the Commonwealth Australian Education Regulation 2013, data collected by the NSW Department of Education and Communities for the NCCD must be provided to the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. This includes the number of students at each level of education, the number in each category of disability and the number at each level of adjustment. The information is provided to the Commonwealth as a series of number sets that cannot be used to identify any individual student or school. The Australian Government Department of Education and Training follows the requirements of the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 when handling any data provided by NSW Department of Education and Communities in connection with the national data collection. A privacy notice has been developed to by the Australian Government to provide students, parents and carers with important privacy information in relation to the data collection. This notice is available on the department’s website at http://education.gov.au/notices

If you have any questions about the data collection please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Cheryl Weber on 9727 2111.


http://education.gov.au/fact-sheets-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

http://education.gov.au/fact-sheets-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

http://education.gov.au/notices

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2015 information for parents and carers

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION? The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (the national data collection) is an annual collection that counts the number of school students with disability and the level of reasonable educational adjustment they are provided with. The national data collection will count students who have been identified as receiving an adjustment to address a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (the DDA). The DDA can be accessed from the ComLaw website at www.comlaw.gov.au. WHAT IS THE BENEFIT FOR MY CHILD? The aim of the national data collection is to collect better information about school students with disability in Australia. This information will help teachers, principals, education authorities and families to better support students with disability to take part in school on the same basis as students without disability. The national data collection is an opportunity for schools to review their learning and support systems and processes to continually improve education outcomes for their students with disability. WHY IS THIS DATA BEING COLLECTED? All schools across Australia collect information about students with disability. But the type of information currently collected varies between each state and territory and across government, Catholic and independent school sectors. When implementing the national data collection, every school in Australia will use the same method to collect information. Therefore, a government school in suburban Sydney will collect and report data in the same way as a Catholic school in country Victoria and an independent school in the Northern Territory. The information provided through the national data collection will enable all Australian governments to better target support and resources to benefit students with disability. The data will help schools to better support students with disability so that they have the same opportunities for a high quality education as students without disability. WHAT ARE SCHOOLS REQUIRED TO DO FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY? All students are entitled to a quality learning experience at school. Schools are required to make reasonable adjustments, where needed, to assist students with disability to access and participate in education free from discrimination and on the same basis as other students. These responsibilities are outlined in the DDA and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards). The Standards require educators, students, parents and others (e.g. allied health professionals) to work together so that students with disability can participate in education. The Standards can be accessed via the ComLaw website at www.comlaw.gov.au. WHAT IS A REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT? A reasonable adjustment is a measure or action taken to help a student with disability access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability. Reasonable adjustments can be made across the whole school setting (e.g. ramps into school buildings), in the classroom (such as

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adapting class lessons) and at an individual student level (e.g. extra tuition for a student with learning difficulties). WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED? Every year your child’s school will collect the following information for each student with a disability: • the student’s level of education (i.e. primary or secondary) • the student’s level of adjustment • the student’s broad type of disability. The information collected by schools will be provided to all governments to inform policy and programme improvement for students with disability. WHO WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION? The definition of disability for the national data collection is based on the broad definition under the DDA. For the purposes of the national data collection, students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia or auditory processing disorder as well as chronic health conditions like epilepsy, diabetes or asthma, that require active monitoring by the school, may be included. WHO WILL COLLECT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION? Teachers and school staff will identify the number of students with disability in their school and the level of reasonable adjustment they are provided based on: • consultation with parents and carers in the course of determining and providing reasonable adjustments • the school team’s observations and professional judgements • any medical or other professional diagnosis • other relevant information. School principals are responsible for ensuring the information identified about each student is accurate. HOW WILL MY CHILD’S PRIVACY BE PROTECTED? Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students and their families is essential. Personal details such as student names or other identifying information will not be provided to local or federal education authorities. Further information about privacy is available from www.education.gov.au/notices. IS THE NATIONAL DATA COLLECTION COMPULSORY? All education ministers agreed to full implementation of the national data collection from 2015. This means that all schools must now collect and report information annually on the number of students with disability in their care and the level of adjustment provided to them. Information about the arrangements that may apply to your school in relation to this data collection is available from your child’s school principal and the relevant education authority or association of impendent schools. Even if your child’s information is not included in the national data collection, the school is still required to provide support to your child with education needs. FURTHER INFORMATION Contact your child’s school if you have further questions about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability and how it may involve your child. You can also visit www.education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability. An e-learning resource about the Disability Standards for Education 2005 is freely available for the use of individuals, families and communities at http://resource.dse.theeducationinstitute.edu.au/


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Monday Week 3 of this Term witnessed the commencement of the Year 7 Intensive Reading Program or, as it is affectionately termed, IRP. This Program ran every Period 1, Monday to Friday, for seven weeks. The focus of this tailor made program was to improve the reading, comprehension and, advertently through this, the writing abilities of our wonderful Year 7 students.

During the course of IRP, all Year 7 students: partook in a range of literacy based activities; engaged with and deciphered authentic texts over a range of text types; utilised Focus on Reading strategies; honed their writing skills; and enjoyed a variety of vocabulary games.

As a cohort, Year 7 is to be commended for their application, dedication and

commitment to the Reading Program. From the start of the Program, the students became independent learners, taking charge of their respective group tubs and resources, and getting themselves organised for the Program’s activities. Congratulations and well done to each and every one of you.


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Finally, approximately thirty staff were involved in the training for and delivery of the Intensive Reading Program. I would personally like to acknowledge and thank you for your professionalism and dedication throughout IRP and, most importantly, your commitment to student learning.

Following on from the Intensive Reading Program in Term 2, all Year 7 will participate in an Intensive Numeracy Program in Term 3. This six week program is due to commence in Week 4 and will target a number of identified areas of student weakness in numeracy. By the end of Term 2, all Year 7 students will

have undertaken pre-testing for the Numeracy Program. This data will then be used to place students in ability based groups for the duration of this program. Watch this space in the next Newsletter for more information about this Fairfield High School initiative.


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At Fairfield High School, the learning, growth and development of our students is central to all we do. Part of this process involves providing students with access to technology thus empowering them to become successful 21st Century learners.

To support this process, Fairfield High School took the initiative and purchased Dell Chromebooks for the use of the students in the Year 8 Self Select Class in 2015. All students in this Class, along with their parents, have agreed to the terms of use of the Chromebooks as outlined in the Fairfield High School Year 8 Self Select Class Chromebook User Charter 2015.

At the end of May, it was an excited group of Self Select Class students who underwent training in the use of the Chromebooks and took possession of their devices. I would like to acknowledge and thank Mr Prica for liaising with Dell and Google Management, and undertaking all the necessary technical work with setting up the Chromebook accounts for the students. It is very much appreciated.

Ms Isakov Head Teacher Curriculum Delivery - EQUITY


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Every year Fairfield High School enters teams from Years 7 - 12 in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. Debating builds awareness of current affairs and skills in writing and oral presentation. It enables students to visualise both sides of an argument and in doing so present rational, reasoned arguments supported by compelling evidence. Students compete against local high schools such as Fairvale, Prairiewood and Chester Hill High School.

The Year 12 debaters are a cohesive and well-practised team. They have worked collaboratively since Year 7 to build and refine their skills. This year, Amy, Daveena, Christina and Tara have won two of their three debates. Ms Goldsmith and the capable senior team await a final debate against Fairvale High

School to secure a position in the regional quarterly finals. “Debating has enhanced my communication skills and has created long lasting memories of high school.” - Amy Tran Ms Weber offers Years 7 - 10 an engaging debating workshop that equips students with the necessary skills to conduct an interesting debate. Students from Years 7 – 10 are beginning their rounds and have thus far demonstrated outstanding commitment. The following students have conducted themselves with respect and represented Fairfield High School with pride. A huge thankyou to Ms Isakov, Ms Weber, Ms Goldsmith and Mr Domenicos for taking Debating teams.


YEAR 12 Debaters:

Amy Tran

Daveena Kumar

Christina Carol

Tara Rowley

YEAR 10 Students:

Lisa Chan Cheyenne Mikaete Manal Mohamed Aida Moshtag Mimi Nguyen Mariam Yaqow

YEAR 9 Students:

Milos Boshkovic

Kacey Donnelly Murat Rafati Lucy Vaka Jackson Taylor Justin Fuataga Zehra Al Huraishi

YEAR 8 Students:

Jonathan Boonkasem Phillip Bounkongkeo Kenan Cehic Madison Keedle Sebastian Sebial Holly Rowley

YEAR 7 Students:

Deborah Confeh Adnan Gugula Catherine Ta An Thai Hao Wen Dong

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Focus On Reading The dynamic staff at Fairfield High School, are continuously engaging in ongoing professional development to meet the needs of our students. 2015 is no different. We welcome new staff members to the dedicated and high performing Phase One Focus on Reading Team and congratulate Phase Two staff for continuing the journey.

Focus on Reading is a program facilitated by Ms Weber, Ms Goldsmith, Ms Hannigan, Ms Isakov and Ms Bardouh. The program ensures each student is at the centre of learning by targeting every student’s needs. While instilling a love for reading and learning in our students, the aim is to empower them through explicitly teaching comprehension strategies. In particular, the ‘Super Six’ strategies:

Visualising Making Connections

Summarising Monitoring

Questioning Predicting


PHASE 1 PHASE 1 PHASE 2

Mr Bianca Mr Tran Ms Bardouh Ms Galagher Mr Tregidgo Mr Franklin Mr Hefferenan Karen Tyler Mr Haythornwaite Ms Hili Ms Vukojevic Ms Isakov Mr Honyak Ms Wilkinson Mr Lieu Mr Husain Ms Youkhana Ms Massing Ms McPherson Ms Midroni Mr Ozturk Ms Pelka Ms Patulny Mr Rahmi Ms Riveros Ms Tamayao Ms Sasso Ms Trinh Ms Taleb Mr Waesch

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Senior Study


The Senior Study is a highly productive facility that Years 11 and 12 access during study and

examination periods. Students that use the space are exceptionally engaged in their learning

and are developing exemplary study habits. Higher order and challenging concepts are

collaboratively tackled by students in order to enhance their learning.

The Senior Study is equipped with computers and is overseen by the Equity Faculty (Ms

Weber, Ms Isakov and Ms Goldsmith). Students are supported in constructing cohesive

essays and engaging fictional responses, designing bodies of work and even the odd

mathematical question.

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Second place for our Decorated Pumpkins!

The Horticultural group were excited when two of their entries in the RAS Easter Show Pumpkin competition won second places in their classes. This result has inspired us to start garden preparation now, so that with spring we will be able to plant out the seeds for the potential entries for the 2016 Easter show.

Work Skills During Term 1 Year 11 Work Skills students were involved in Horticulture, working with the “Pumpkin Challenge’ and general maintenance, especially maintenance of the Remembrance Hedge of rosemary and lavender in the S Block quadrangle area. The Landscapping / Construction Group have been working on the garden edging between E and L blocks.This has been progressing very slowly due to the rain, and then the Year 11 exams interrupted their work. Hopefully these edges will progress next term The students working in these groups have been Rojena Khoshaba, Ulaiver Al Mikhail, Abdulwahal EL Masri, Ilaitia Nitiva, Kimron Pakin, Terry (Silia) Perese, Shamrin Toma, Masoka Wakilongo, Simat Zeger and Ahmed Zreika. Hair and Beauty class has just started in N Block. This class involves 10 half day workshops in N Block. The teacher, Caterina Quiroga, is teaching the class skin, hair and nail maintenance technics. Caterina also teaches at TAFE, and has been able to give our students insights into working in the Beauty Industry, and the training involved. The students in the Hair and Beauty Workshops are Oleevya Al Dawood, Jamila Alaisa, Diana Al-Shammas, Maryam Batto, Rmsina Daniel, Larsa Khadodor, Rojena Khoshaba, Pritika Mandri, Terry Perese, Shamirm Toma, Masoka Wakilongo, Siyi Xia, Sara Yalda, Remonda Yousif, Krestina Youssif, and Jasmine Zakaria.

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Our future beauticians in training

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Super heroes of Fairfield High Every year senior students and staff from Fairfield High donate their time and blood to save the lives of others. These students and staff travel to the Red Cross Liverpool Blood Donation Centre to give up to 500mls of their blood to help others. The recipients of this blood would die without this generous gift. So far this year 27 students and 6 teachers have made the bus trip down to Liverpool. These SUPER HEROES are:

Lara Al Saify Ambrosia Mahmood

O u r s t u d e n t s s u p p o r t i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y t h r o u g h b l o o d d o n a t i o n s

Sarah Naivalurua Martain Marookey Pritika Mandri Dianne Sengmany Revan Shores

Lara Al Saify Jasika Slivo Veara Yousef Marco Nikolic Matthew Nguyen

Julie Huynh James Sae Annabell Santoso Sallu Kamara Gemma Palmer

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2015 Blood Ambassadors. Four students have volunteered to help with publicity, marketing and the organisation related to our students travelling to the Liverpool Blood Donation Centre. These students are Karkl Schuch, Kristina Stevanovic, Revi Maty and Terese Lahoud.

O u r s t u d e n t s s u p p o r t i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y t h r o u g h b l o o d d o n a t i o n s

Omer Samoel Thein Kyaing Anh Hao Mai Laila Jodeh Hassin Haochar

Thuy Trang Ngo Hay Mar Aye Kawther Alwandi Revi Maty Salam Akram

Salam Shamoon Karl Schuch Kristina Stevanovic Terese Lahoud Ms Trinh

Mr Haythornwaite Ms Lindsay Ms Lay Mr Tredidgo Mr Lieu

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This year’s ANZAC Day Ceremony marked the 100 year anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli, Turkey. Weather conditions this year were not suited for an outdoor ceremony so arrangements were made to hold it inside the auditorium. Years 7-10 were seated in the hall along with a number of special guests including Paul Bryant (President of the Fairfield RSL Sub-branch), Raol Cenaz (ADF), Guy Zangari (Local Member) and Peter McLennan. A number of ex-Fairfield High School students from the 1950’s and 60’s also attended this year’s special ceremony. All were impressed with the excellent behaviour of the participating audience and the speakers from Year 10 who were very respectful in their commemoration to the fallen ANZAC’s. After the official ceremony our special guests visited Fairfield High School’s new WW1 memorial site in front of “M” block. The site includes a map of the Gallipoli area, a sandstone block with a slouch hat, a plaque which lists those who served and lost their lives in the Great War from the Fairfield area and a Brodie helmet, with Rosemary and Lavender growing in the

garden adjoining the memorial. Thank you to former principal Mr Mulas, Mr and Mrs Tanner, Mr Longhurst (Ulumni) and the Fairfield RSL for their efforts to arrange for this valuable site to be in our school. Lest We Forget

C o m m e m o r a t i n g O u r i m p o r t a n t h i s t o r i c a l e v e n t s

Top - Laying of the Wreath Below – Offical Party

Top - L to R – Bill Longhurst, Charles Borg, Lynette Allen, Irene Stimson & Paul Bryant

Peter McLennan

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Speech by: Cheyenne Mikaere & Luke Lovero – Students We meet today not to celebrate or glorify war, but rather to remember those who have served our country during conflict and crisis. We remember too, those who served on the home front, supplying material and moral strength to our fighting forces for theirs was no lesser service to Australia. On ANZAC day, we salute not only the

spirit of the ANZAC’s but, in paying tribute to them, we take the opportunity to dedicate ourselves to striving for our country as they did and upholding their finest qualities of courage, commitment, endurance and mateship. Very early in the morning, when it was still dark, thirty six large rowing boats, loaded with Australian and New Zealand soldiers and towed by naval boats, left the protection of the large British ships and set off for the beaches of Gallipoli. They were about to invade Turkey. An hour and a half later, the first boats crunched against the rock and sand of a place now called ANZAC Cove. The soldiers scrambled ashore and started to climb up the steep slopes. As enemy machinegun fire came down on them, many were killed or wounded in those first few hours ashore. In the dark, many of the boats had drifted off course and had landed quite a long way away from where they should have been. They had, in fact, landed where the Turkish forces were the strongest and where the machine-gun and artillery fire were thickest. By two o’clock that afternoon, some 12,000 men had landed. Later that day, some very brave Australians reached the heights overlooking the beaches however they were soon forced to turn back, never to return. Within a month, over half of those who had landed at Gallipoli were either dead or wounded. For seven long months, the ANZAC’s hung on to their positions on the cliffs and slopes of ANZAC Cove. The Australians and New Zealanders could not go forward but neither could the stubborn Turks force hem back into the sea. In those months a spirit developed amongst the soldiers – a spirit which relied on each soldier helping out his mates. By the end of that year, 1915, some 32,000 Australians and New Zealanders had been killed or wounded at Gallipoli. The battle had been a military failure, the ANZAC’s had lost and they were forced to withdraw and leave Turkey. The battle was over, but in those months when so many Australians had died under terrible conditions of heat and cold, of sickness, of suffering, of lack of sleep, and food and shelter, in those months the legend of ANZAC was born. ANZAC day is more than a national holiday, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. Wherever Australians or New Zealanders are to be found today, it is likely that an ANZAC day service of some description is taking place. Such is the feeling that Australians have for the 25th of April. ANZAC day is not merely a date, or some remote campaign, but rather a spirit. It is a time to reflect on the qualities of past generations of Australians who in hardship displayed courage, discipline, self-sacrifice, resourcefulness and friendship. Even as the numbers of ANZAC’s grow smaller, the ANZAC spirit, which was bequeathed to us from battlefields long ago, will live on because it is a reflection of the very heart of our nation. Our men and women of the Australian Defence Force serve in Australia and overseas, carrying on the spirit of ANZAC and the legacy of the ANZAC’s.


Cheyenne

Luke

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Every nation remembers some past event, some battle, or some defining moment of history. Our defining moment came in 1915 at Gallipoli, a campaign, which if not an outright defeat, was certainly not a success. History shows that, for a peace loving people, we have been a formidable adversary, when stirred to action and also remarkably successful at the business of war. On every occasion when Australians have been called upon to protect freedom, they have done so generously, effectively and efficiently. For those that are going to watch a parade on ANZAC day and see all the soldiers who are still marching, or if you see them on television, remember that we should be proud of all of them because they have gone to war to fight to make Australia what it is today. You should clap them and thank them for what they have done for us – they have kept Australia a free and wonderful country in which to live. On ANZAC day we pay tribute to all current and former members of the Australian Defence Force, those lost in training, on operations, the wounded, injured and ill. We have the need of the qualities of the ANZAC’s still, and we should continue to draw on them, for they can only make our community better and our nation more confident. Let us all remember ANZAC. In particular, we should pass on the significance of the occasion to our youth. The ANZAC spirit exists in each of us so therefore let us be guided by the ANZAC spirit in facing the national and personal challenges ahead, and let us strive to be worthy of the memory of those we honour today. ANZAC day is a great Australian and New Zealand tradition. It is celebrated all over the two nations and wherever Australians are overseas. It is our day – a day to remember with affection the courage of people and the value of friendship – to honour the dead and to acknowledge those who suffer still from the effects of war. We do not celebrate victory or glorify war – we celebrate the human spirit – the spirit of ANZAC.

Speech by: Mr Paul Bryant – Fairfield RSL President Thank you for allowing me to attend your ANZAC Day service and address your assembly. This year is the Centenary of the Landing at Gallipoli, a very important anniversary, commemorating dawn on the 25th April 1915. From the Fairfield area, with a population of around 9,000, from what was basically a farming village extending from Woodville Road to the North, what is now Cabramatta/Mount Pritchard to the South, Prospect Hill to the West, and Lansvale to the East. There were approximately 400 – 500 families living in the area, with

extended families being the norm. Houses did not have Street numbers on them, but were known by names, and the local Postmen and Policemen would know almost everyone by name. Fairfield shopping centre consisted of two hotels, a small number of local shops, one barber, the PDS store for grains and staple foods, milk, bread, meat and fruit and vegetables were delivered by horse and cart. On the 4th August 1914, that was about the size and make-up of Fairfield. Over the next 4 years, from that small population, 192 local men would enlist and serve during World War One, or the Great War as it was known then, roughly one in every two families had someone go off to war. From the first intake of volunteers between early August 1914 to the end of November 1914, at least 60 Fairfield men accompanied the First Australian Imperial Force which sailed from Albany in Western Australia, to train and acclimatize to the Mediterranean climate in Egypt. Some would be attached to the Australian Light Horse and the Camel Corps to serve in Palestine.


Mr Paul Bryant

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However, 45 of them landed and fought at Gallipoli. Of those, 3 men were killed in action or died of wounds; namely 881, Private Lyle Evered Hodges, a local Blacksmith, was Wounded In Action on 29th October 1915, and Died Of Wounds on 26th November 1915; 687, Private Thomas Sinclair, a Draughtsman, was Killed In Action on 6th August 1915 at Lone Pine; and 1306, Lance Corporal Edgar Soper, a Labourer, was Wounded In Action on 2nd September 1915, and Died Of Wounds on 6th September 1915. 14 of the others were Wounded In Action at Gallipoli. Another 18 would be Wounded In Action after the evacuation of ANZAC. 7 more Fairfield men of the original 45 would be either Killed In Action or Died of Wounds. Therefore, of the original 45 Gallipoli soldiers from Fairfield by war’s end, 10 were either Killed In Action or Died Of Wounds, and a total of 32 would ne Wounded In Action. This meant that 3 men of the original Gallipoli Campaign from Fairfield actually went through World War One without being shot, bayoneted, blown up or gases. Consider that the original 45 men were your class mates, with an average class being around 40 students, 10 of them, one quarter of your mates, would not come back. All except 3 of you would be wounded in some fashion or another, and propably never be able to work again. In total 192 Fairfield men served during the Great War, 18 of them would be Killed In Action or Died of Wounds, and 162 would be Wounded In Action. A total of 7 Fairfield men would eventually be recognised and awarded medals for bravery: 5 Military Medals, 1 Military Cross and 1 Distinguished Conduct Medal. Consider the total number who served to be about the number in one of your years, around 192 people, 18 or half a class would never come home. All except 12 of you would be wounded in some fashion. I only used this comparison so that the numbers could actually mean something to you, and allow you to envisage the losses. Of the 31 battle honours displayed on various Australian Battalion Colours and Guidons for WW1, Fairfield men were involved in the fighting at 22 of them, namely: ANZAC, Lone Pine, Gallipoli, Somme, Pozieres, Bapaume, Messines, Ypres, Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele, Villers-Bretonneaux, Hindenburg Line, Magdhaba-Rafah, Egypt, Gaza-Beersheba, El Mughar, Jerusalem, Jaffa, Jericho, and Palestine. Frank Ashby, a former English Master and Deputy Head Master of Fairfield Boys high School, when I went to school here from 1967 to 1972, sadly passed away on the 23rd of February 2015, and I gave a part eulogy at his funeral down past Nowra. He will be sorely missed, and not forgotten. Pavers have now been laid for almost 1,850 Fairfield men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, and have since passed away, in Honour Avenue War Memorial near the Fairfield Tennis Courts. Your contribution a couple of years ago paid for the pavers of the Fairfield men Killed in Action and Bravery Award recipients for WW1, and the sub-Branch thanks you very much for your donation. I highly commend that pathway to those of you who may be studying Modern History, especially concerning Australia’s involvement in the wars of the 20th Century, i.e.- WW1, WW2, Korea, Malaya/Borneo, Vietnam, as well as the more recent Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, as well as the Peace Keeping Missions. LEST WE FORGET


L to R – Paul Bryant, Guy Zangari, Raol Cenaz

& Charles Borg

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Speech by: Mr Charles Borg – Fairfield High School Principal ANZAC Day each year is a day of reflection. This year in particular, the 25 April 2015, is a special day as it acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli during WW1. In line with our 21st Century learning across our school I encourage you to access any of the websites that are available to further explain aspects of ANZAC Day. I would also like to acknowledge our special guests at this ceremony, Guy Zangari (State Member for Fairfield), Paul Bryant (Fairfield RSL President), Captain Raoul Cernaz (Australian Defence Force), Fairfield High School Allumni. Gallipoli is an interesting battle – and as many of you who have studied History at Fairfield High School know, it can be seen as a

great tragedy or loss or alternately a time that Australia was acknowledged as a country in its own right. It is also a day that acknowledges Australian ‘mateship’ and the importance of supporting each other. In recent years there has been a growing interest and involvement in ANZAC celebrations. As part of this 100 year acknowledgement of the ANZAC tradition the Federal Government offered grants during 2014 to help develop memorial activities within schools. As part of the planning for this assembly the previous Principal, Mr Robert Mulas, proposed a memorial be erected in our S Block Quad during the 2015 Ceremony. The work to put together this memorial was then undertaken by a Committee which included – Ms Vicky Hudson (our Science Assistant and School Photographer), Mrs Karen Tanner (an Artist known for her creative ideas and who coordinated the various parts of the memorial in particular the Sandstone and Slouch hat) and Mr David Tanner (who has worked with our Work Skills students), Mr Bill Longhurst (representative of the Fairfield High School Ex-Students Union whose help, especially computer work, was also invaluable), Mr Paul Bryant (President of Fairfield RSL) and Mr Ken Young ( Representative from Fairfield RSL returned servicemen) and Mr Robert Mulas (as the Chair of the Committee). Each of these people worked hard of many months to determine the accuracy of data and the links to the local community to help create this memorial. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the information supplied by the members of the Fairfield RSL, especially their knowledge of the men who fought in WW1. We hope the representatives from Fairfield RSL are proud of this memorial and the attempt by our school to acknowledge this important part of Fairfiel history. Thanks also to Ms Pam Dunn and Mr Warren Dunn and the students of Year 7 and 8 SRC students from 2013 and early 2014, who helped develop and maintain the garden and 2015 Work Skills group who helped pour the concrete slab that is under the memorial. As a multicultural school each of us have symbols that represent our cultures. These symbols may represent clothing or songs or customs. The symbols of our cultures are important to our families and countries of origin. Today’s ceremony is an important cultural part of Australia’s pathway to becoming a Nation. The symbols that are represented here in this memorial are the following – The Slouch Hat has been made famous by Australian troops and is a symbol of the Australian soldier. In this particular case this hat was manufactured by the same foundry that made the Australian Soldier on the ANZAC Bridge in Sydney. You may also know that on the other side of the same bridge there is a statue of a New Zealand Soldier. These two figures are symbols of the two armies that made the ANZAC tradition.


Mr. Charles Borg

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The sandstone represents the beaches and cliffs of the Gallipoli area where the landing and battles took place. This solid block represents the strength of our troops during the time they were there together. The colour of the pebbles at the base of the sandstone further supports the beaches and cliffs of the whole area. The plaque on the wall with the list of names acknowledges the men of Fairfield who served their country in the battles of WW1. The plaque with the map shows the Gallipoli area which many of us are a bit unsure of when asked the location. In particular we can clearly see the whole area, especially ANZAC Cove. The plaque with the Brodie Helmet is an important element of technology which links the importance of new developments in all areas of our daily lives. Previous to this helmet being used by our WW1 troops the common headwear was a leather cap or simple hat. By developing the Brodie steel helmet a 75% decrease in deaths from head wounds occurred. This was an incredible technological development that saved lives. As well, I would like to acknowledge Harry Tashjian of Select Awards at Wetherill Park, who made the Brass plaques which are on the walls above the garden. As a point of interest, his wife, Soline, attended Fairfield High School and left in 1992. The brass Rising Sun insignia and Lest We Forget plaques on the actual sandstone were donated by them for this memorial. We thank them for their contribution. The plants that are in the garden are Rosemary and Lavender. These plants symbolise the coastal plants of the Gallipoli area, especially Rosemary, which is found growing wild along the Gallipoli peninsula. This traditional sprig is worn by people each ANZAC Day as an accompanying sign of remembrance and acknowledgement of the event. This memorial will be a valuable symbol to our school community from now on. I know that as students of our school you will treat this memorial with the respect with which it has been built. I hope the History teachers will be able to use it in future lessons and possibly expand on it in future as they are the holders of special historical knowledge amongst our school community. We hope to have this memorial registered as an ANZAC Memorial site and expand on it in the future. I ask the representatives of the Fairfield RSL to help us in this task. I would now like to ask our School Captains Josh and Amy to lay the wreath.


Brodie Helmet

Honour List

Map of Gallipoli

Slouch Hat

Fairfield High School’s World War One Memorial

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WHO AM I? My parents were poor farmers from Guandong.

I went to school in Hawaii.

I studied medicine in Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

I was exiled from China for more than a decade.

I was an opponent of the Qing Dynasty.

I was a strong nationalist, though I was prepared to make deals

with foreign powers to give up large areas of land to them.

I was married twice (at the same time) and had two daughters and

a son.

I was a great modernizer and many communists call me a “pioneer

of the revolution”

Who am I?

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History Quiz Term 2, 2015

Test your History knowledge and research skills, compete in the race! The first person to deliver the correct answer to Mr Curtis in the English/History staffroom written on this piece of paper, completing the sentence below will receive a $20.00 voucher from JB Hi Fi. Your answer must be written clearly and spelt correctly. The History Quiz is a great opportunity for you to test the knowledge you have gained from your History teacher. --------------------------------------------------------------------Cut Here--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer The famous history figure from the clues provided in the Fairfield High School newsletter for Term 2, 2015 is ___________________________________________________________________________. My Name is _______________________________________________________________________. My Roll Call is _____________________________________________________________________.

Quiz Answers

Handed in ______________________ Time

______________________ Date

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Welcome to the History report for Term 2, 2015. Firstly thank you Ms Trinh for submitting this article about the process of mummification. Your Year 7 class looks like they’re wrapped in your lesson. We would also like to thank you for your efforts over the last couple of years in you capacity as an English and History teacher. You are such a dedicated and positive teacher and you have been such a great role model for the students at Fairfield High School. I’m sure I speak for all staff and students when I say we wish you the very best in your overseas adventures, you will be missed, and we hope to see you back at FHS in the near future.

Year 8’s minds are going walkabout as they delve into the Australian Aboriginal unit. Let’s see how they go when they will soon have to compare and contrast the experiences of the Australian Aborigines and the American Indians in a short essay. Good luck year 8!

Year 9 have spent some time learning about how Australia became a nation. Federation of course. Their assessment task, which asked them to place themselves back in time to 1900, was to provide a convincing argument about whether we should or should not federate. Across all the Year 9 classes the majority of students wanted Australia to become a country. Thank goodness for that. The speeches were also great. Year 9 will be going to Canberra to visit the Australian War Memorial which coincides with their area of study,

Australia’s involvement in World War 1. It will be exciting to see the new instalments in commemoration of the 100 years anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. Photos and article will be featured in the next newsletter. Well done to Year 10. As a cohort they did very well in their half yearly exam. Most scored very well in the multiple choice questions and the extended responses demonstrated great insight and understanding of the topics that they have been studying. Let’s hope they all pick Modern and Ancient History. Year 11 Modern, Ancient and Society and Culture students continue to function as sponges as they soak up more and more, constantly adding to their knowledge base and skills set in the preliminary course. Only one more term to go before the HSC course begins. Year 12 Ancient, Modern and Extension History have been treated to the study days at USyd held by the HTA NSW. Photos and more details to come in next term’s newsletter. P.S. Don’t forget to have a go at guessing who the historical figure is in Mr Curtis’ History Guessing Competition. Mr Petrakis – History Teacher

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Mummification was the process of preserving a human body after death. Ancient Egyptians believed that it was necessary to mummify the body in order to achieve rebirth in the afterlife. Students in Year 7 studied the steps of mummification and reenacted this process by mummifying each other.

Ms Trinh

History/English Teacher

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Hello fellow friends, my name is Emma Watts, I am an eighteen-year- old girl and I am an accountant from NSW. The time has come for me to vote and after hearing Sir Henry Parkes’ Tenterfield Speech, I am definitely FOR federation. I have many reasons behind wanting a united Australia, but my main concern now, is the Chinese men are coming into our country and taking our gold. No one is doing anything to stop them and they are getting away with it. The Chinese men are becoming wealthy easily from our pure gold, when people like me have to go that extra mile to earn little money. If we vote for federation, we can all unite and create an army to protect and manage Australia so that immigration and migration would be controlled better and would keep the Chinese men away. You probably think that I might be mean, but honestly think about it, they’re taking our jobs these strange looking creatures. They look weird and I don’t like being anywhere near them as they might have diseases. So if we vote YES for federation, we can control this influx of the ‘’yellow peril’’. Another reason why I think it’s important to federate is I really want the rail system to be joined together because a few weeks ago, I lost a whole bag with all my belongings in it. It was all because I had to change trains and this is because we do not have a universal gauge system, all the tracks from state to state are different. There is really no need for that as we are all in Australia. Unfortunately I didn’t keep track of my belongings and now I have to go and buy a few more things, money that I don’t have. So by joining together and federating, this whole confusion of different rail gauges will change and it will be more convenient for people to travel. To finish with, many people from other countries are attempting to enter our country because our lifestyle is completely different. In saying that, countries all over the world are invading each other to lead the people and land of other countries. I certainly don’t want Germans or Russians to come and invade our country because we are doing a hell off a job managing our country. That is why our colonies should unite under one federal government so that Australia could have a fierce and well-developed army to protect our country against French, Russian and German invasion. So if we stand together as one nation and vote YES for federation, we can contribute to these problems that Australia is facing. By: Susan Habib

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Sir Edmund Barton

Australia’s first Prime Minister 1901 - 1903

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During Term 2 a select group of Year 8 science enthusiasts took part in the I – Science Program run by the University of Sydney.

Sandra Ang, Phillip Bounkongkeo, El Sirr Hay Moo Chit, Christopher Gallego, Madison Keedle, Carmen Kifarkis, Anthony Nguyen, Sebastian Sebial, Gitika Singh, Ashel Singh, Anna Tran, Anthony Tran, Kristyna Vilavong & Deni Zagic were chosen based on their science knowledge and skills and their ability to work as part of a team. Students were given a wide range of topics to choose from, including, polymer chemistry, microbiology and renewable energy sources. The students developed their own scientific questions to be investigated and planned and conducted their own experiments. The investigations were run in the science labs at

Sydney University under the supervision of a team of enthusiastic and helpful mentors. On Wednesday 10th June, Fairfield High School science students faced a tough panel and were questioned on their experiments. They did the school proud and received very positive feedback on the depth and detail in their investigations and on the articulate manner of their presentations. Well done Year 8 Science students! Ms Galagher – Head Teacher Science

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Full to Overflowing Everyone has filled a glass or cup until the liquid flows over the top. Here’s your chance to fill a glass to overflowing without spilling a drop. Equipment Drinking glass Water Lots of straight pins Procedure Put the glass on a kitchen counter or in the sink. Add water until the glass is full to the brim. Now to answer this question: How many pins can you drop into the glass before it runs over? Ten? Twenty? Fifty? Carefully hold a pin over the glass so its point just touches the surface of the water. Let go of the pin so it slides into the water. Add another pin and then another until the water finally runs over. What happens? You’ll add more pins than you believed possible. Look sideways at the glass and you’ll see the level of the water is above the edge of the glass. Why? Surface tension keeps the water from overflowing long after its seems possible for the glass to hold any more pins. Scientist – Jane Goodall DBE

Dame Jane Morris Goodall is an English primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace. Born April 3, 1934 in London. Jane Goodall is considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is best known for her 55-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. In 1977, Goodall established the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), which supports the Gombe research, and she is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. With nineteen offices around the world, the JGI is widely recognised for innovative, community-centred conservation and development programs in Africa.

U s i n g c l a s s r o o m i n f o r m a t i o n a t h o m e

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say to the other earthquake?

It’s not my fault!

FACT Regulation Major League baseballs feature exactly

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JOKE Why do chemists prefer

nitrates? Because they’re cheaper

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FACT It might only take you a few minutes to finish a meal but it takes your body around 12 hours before it has

completely digested the food.

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Premier’s Reading Challenge As the school strives to involve students in the enjoyment of reading, all Year 7, 8 & 9 students have been enrolled in the Premier’s Reading Challenge to foster a love of reading and encourage them to read throughout the year. Students need to read 15 books from the prescribed booklist and 5 of their own choosing in order to complete the challenge. Students should go to the site PRC and log in using their DET portal login and password. They are able to enter the books as they read them and work towards achieving the final certificate. The school has purchased books from the reading list and these can be borrowed from the Library. Any student requiring assistance with logging on or locating books should visit Mr Bianca in the English/History Staffroom.

Martin Bianca Relieving Head Teacher English/History

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Mr Siaki

My name is Mr Siaki and I’m a pre-service teacher from the University of Notre Dame, Australia. I am currently studying to become an English and History teacher and am in my second year at university. I have been at Fairfield High School since the beginning of the term and have had the privilege to be mentored by Mr Pelka of the English and History department. During my time here, I have been teaching 7 Horsley and 10.4 English and it has been an amazing experience. In 7 Horsley we have been reading the novel Blueback by Tim Winton and have been looking closely at the importance of environmental preservation. Within the novel study

we have learnt about narrative structure, setting, character development and imagery. The students have really approached this novel with an open mind and have been enthusiastic throughout the term. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching 7 Horsley this term. In 10.4 English, we have also been undertaking a novel study looking at Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. We have covered the many facets and nuances of novels such as Freytag’s Pyramid, explicit and implicit characterisation, the subtle power of juxtaposition and setting. This class has been a pleasure to teach. One of the highlights of having the opportunity to teach at Fairfield High School is being exposed to the various academic and community building programs. I have had the pleasure of coordinating the Homework Centre which is held after school in the library. A lot of my students come from non-English speaking backgrounds and were struggling with basic punctuation and grammar and so I decided to offer lunch time literacy building classes to help address this issue. Furthermore, I helped Mrs Kim-Rich supervise the Slam Poetry Intensive Day Workshop incursion which

was attended by students in years 9, 10 and 11. The school also offers a lunchtime basketball competition I participated in with the staff team called the Chalkies. These programs help to create a positive and nurturing learning environment. What I have enjoyed the most during my time at Fairfield High School has been the positive and welcoming attitude of the staff and students. All of the staff in the English and History department have provided me with support and guidance and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them. Whether they intended to or not, all the staff members, from

the wisdom and experience of Mr Curtis to the enthusiastic and cheerful Mrs Kim-Rich, have played an important role in my development as a teacher.

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Overall, my experience at Fairfield High School has been both pleasurable and memorable. I have enjoyed every day I have been here and I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this community. With this last note, I would like to thank Mr Pelka for all the guidance, support and advice he has given me throughout my time at Fairfield High School.

Mr Demiralp My name is Mr. Demiralp and I am a pre-service teacher from the University of Western Sydney. I have just completed my first practicum at Fairfield High School and worked with Mr Paramuthevar in the English and History Faculty. Coming to Fairfield High School I was quite amazed of the school’s rich diversity. I had the privilege of being mentored by all the staff in the English and History faculty who have been really supportive. I made the best out of my opportunity at the school by taking a hands on approach and getting involved with various activities. I collaborated with several teachers in the joint faculty and without a doubt it was the highlight of my experiences in the school. After school hours, I assisted students in the library homework centre. In addition to teaching, I helped coordinate the Friday prayers with Mr Hussein and Mr Ozturk. I further involved myself with the school culture by participating

in the Chalkies basketball team. This allowed me to develop an even greater rapport with other staff members and students at the school. I have observed other teachers classes and adopted some of their teaching strategies into my own practices. They have all played a critical role in my professional development as a teacher and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Fairfield High School. I know the students have grown as individuals and learnt from me because I have learnt a tremendous amount from them. My experience at Fairfield High School has been one that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It has been quite an honour and a pleasure to meet such fantastic students during my time with the school and I look forward to new prospects as a teacher in the future.

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Athletics Carnival – 7th and 8th May After a delayed Athletics Carnival due to the extreme wet weather the Fairfield High School Athletics Carnival was held in Week 3 of Term 2 on the 7th and 8th May 2015. We were blessed with amazing weather which allowed for our students to demonstrate their athletic talents. We had great involvement from all students, but again with a strong finish to the carnival Prospect were crowned Champion House 2015 – Athletics Carnival. The following students were crowned Age Champions for 2015. Male Female 12 Years Edward Ung Slyvia Li 13 Years Ethan Sar Phoebe Christey 14 Years Adrian Correa Ruci Nitiva 15 Years Mario Sto Naomi Castra 16 Years Pulonga Kavaefiafi Jamie Lee Ladewig 17+ Years Joshua Suli Ruka Sarah Naivalurua

The Lansdowne Zone Athletics Carnival will be held in Week 9 of Term 2 on the 17th and 18th of June. We wish all athletes the best of luck and will report on the Lansdowne Zone Athletics Carnival in the Term 3 Newsletter

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Edward Ethan

Sylvia

Josh Pulonga Mario Adrian

Phoebe Ruci Jamie Sarah

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Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Carnival – 21st May 2015 The Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Carnival was held in Week 5 of Term 2 on the 21st May 2015. We had some amazing results from our athletes in attendance. But again our attendance resulted in Fairfield High School finishing in 6th place. A big congratulations to all students who attended the carnival but in particular to Mohammed Sayeedi and Krya Donnelly who were crowned Age Champions in their respective ages. Congratulations to the following students who will represent Fairfield High School and Lansdowne Zone at the Sydney South West Cross Country Carnival in Week 8 of Term 2. Fairfield High School Lansdowne Zone Cross Country Representatives Daniel Cooper Adrian Correa Po Da Da

Kyra Donnelly Emiliano Felipe Elishua Hedo

Ilaitia Nitiva Kimron Palin Mohammad Sayeed


Daniel

Adrian

Kyra

Ilaitia Emiliano Kimron

Po Elishua

Mohammad

Daniel Kyra

Po Elishua

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Knockout Sports This year Fairfield High School has had a number of successful teams in the Sydney South West Knockout Championships. This year we still have 2 teams in the competitions at this point. The Opens Boys Rugby League and the Opens Boys Cricket Team. Well done to Mr Hourani, Mr Brown and Mr Sansom for their work with these teams. Congratulations on your achievements so far and good luck in the remaining competitions. The Opens and U15s Netball have yet to compete at this stage and we wish Mrs Brown and the girls the best of luck in their respective competitions. Sports Representative Students This year has been another successful year for individual athletes from our school. Although we are proud of our athletes there success does become expensive with the PDHPE Faculty helping subsidise a large percentage of the levies for these students. The PDHPE Faculty offers a wide range of fundraising activities to help subsidise these students. Please continue to support our students in the purchase of chocolates and through our BBQs etc. The following students have represented Fairfield High School at Sydney South West level or above.

Fairfield High School Sport Representatives Shane Fuataga – Sydney South West Rugby Union Sallu Kamara – Sydney South West and NSW Combined High Schools Soccer Ilaitia Nitiva – Sydney South West Rugby League Damian Morgan – Sydney South West Basketball Joshua Suli Ruka – Sydney South West Basketball Joshua Suli Ruka – Australian Youth European Handball Manu Suli Ruka – Sydney South West Rugby Union Upcoming Events The following are upcoming events in late Term 2 and during Term 3, 2015. Sydney South West Cross Country – 12th June 2015 Opens Girls Netball – 16th June 2015 Lansdowne Zone Athletics – 17th and 18th June 2015 NSW Combined High Schools Cross Country – Friday, Week 1, Term 3 Sydney South West Athletics – Tuesday and Wednesday Week 3, Term 3 Year 7, Year 8 and SEU Gala Day – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Week 7, Term 3 NSW Combined High Schools Athletics – Thursday, Friday and Saturday Week 8, Term 3 U15s Netball – Thursday Week 9, Term 3


Shane Ilaitia Damian Sullu Joshua Manu

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Team: Jovana Alavanja, Salote Fifita, Jamie Ladewig, Jaya Matavesi, Cheyenne Mikaere, Julie Mose, Sarah Naivaiurua, Diana Sae & Marni Stanley. On the 29th April a group of ten girls in Years 10, 11 & 12 competed in the NSW State Championships for European Handball at Olympic Park. It was an early and cold start to the morning, meeting at Fairfield station at 7am with everyone feeling nervous and excited, not knowing the rules very well and very little training we boarded the train with our game faces on. The train ride was interesting and loud for all the travellers to work with a bit of entertainment from the team rehearsing the team songs and just singing whatever they could in a positive mood. Arriving at Olympic Park we played seven games that day with draws, wins and losses. Overall the team made finals which shocked us all! We played off for 3rd and won. At the end of the day we all learnt how to play European Handball and we all should be proud of what we had achieved as beginners and with more practice, we look forward to competing next year. Written by: Marni Stanley Game 1 vs Sefton – draw 1 – 1 goal scored by Jamie Ladewig Game 2 vs Turramurra – lost 5 – 1 goal scored by Cheyenne Mikaere Game 3 vs OLMC – won 3 – 0 goals scored by Jamie Ladewig, Jayda Matavesi, Julie Mose Game 4 vs Mary MacKillop Light – won 6 – 1 goals scored by Jamie Ladewig 2, Cheyenne Mikaere 1, Julie Mose 2, Marni Stanley 1 Game 5 vs Fairvale – won 4 – 3 goals scored by Jamie Ladewig, Jayda Matavesi, Cheyenne Mikaere, Julie Mose Game 6 vs St Marks – lost 8 – 0 Bronze Medal Game 7 vs Sefton – won 5 – 1 goals scored by Jamie Ladeiwg 2, Cheyenne Mikaere 1, Sarah Naivaiurua


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Parramatta Competition: Girls Team: Jovana Alavanja, Lillian Tavete, Marni Stanley, Masoka Wakilongo, Julie Mose, Nia Petelo, Cheyenne Mikaere, Sarah Naivalurua, Jayda Matavesi

Our girls’ team have now finished their first competition in the Parramatta competition, through their participation in this competition their skills have improved enormously. The girls did amazing only losing 3 games throughout the competition, unfortunately one of those was the semi-final, which was against one of the two teams that had beaten us previously, a very experienced team. The girls have enjoyed playing each week and all but 2 players will be playing again in the next competition which begins on July 24th 2015. We currently have 3 girls training hard to make the Parramatta representative team, good luck girls.

Boys Team: Nelson Phan, Raymond Do, Cameron Hunt, Luke Lovero, Damian Morgan, Francis Amit, Mathew Nguyen, Marko Nikolic, Tim Hatton, Joshua Suli-Ruka, Gasim Yagoulo, Hussain Al-Jabar

Our boys are currently half way through their competition which will conclude at the end of Term 3. The boys play hard every week sometimes resulting in the win other games they may go done by just a couple of points, one thing is for sure they never give up trying. We have had some of our other students coming along to support both our girls and boys teams and I know all the players appreciate this, it would be wonderful to see more students and staff come along to encourage our teams. It is easy to find out game times either ask one of the players or go on the Parramatta Wildcats website. Lunch Competition: A new competition started at the beginning of this term and will conclude at the end of Term 3. This competition we have 11 teams participating from Year 7 to Year 12 as well as a staff team, to make the competition far it has been divided into division A and division B (juniors & seniors). Students and staff are enjoying the competition and I am sure Chalkies will finally win this one. LOL Under 15’s Both the boys and girls U15’s will play their first round knockout games early in Term 3, the boys have been training hard in readiness for this, while the girls we have, have certainly also been training hard we are a little light on numbers. I encourage any boy or girl Year 7 to 12 who is interested in playing basketball to please come along to training on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.


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If a student has changed address, they may be entitled to a bus pass. If they currently have a bus pass

and the address has changed, a new bus pass application must be completed (this is free of charge).

The applications are available from the front office.

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