With recent events, it is very evident what a wonderful and supportive school community we have at Pittwater High School, which includes parents, students, teachers, non teaching staff and the wider community. For all of us there are such positive connections that make us so proud to be part of this community. Whether this is ensuring growth in student learning to ensure outstand-ing HSC results, providing additional learning support or counselling services or being thoughtful and kind to each other, this is a great school. Also, I must single out and comment on our out-standing teaching staff – something I am promoting to students to ensure they value all their teachers. They are hardworking, dedicated, really care for their students and go above and beyond their responsibilities. What a fortunate school community we are! Welcome to new students and families This year we have a very large group of Year 7 students with only a few places remaining as a buffer for local enrolments. With over 200 students, it will be a challenge for them to all connect with each other, but with Peer Support activities, Year 7 camp and all their classroom learning this is happening. As I walk around the playground with Ralph, new students are very friendly and clearly settling in. A particular thanks to the Year 10 Peer Support leaders who have assisted them settle in. In addition we have about another 30 new enrolments across the school. A warm welcome to you all. I hope you find success and a sense of belonging in our vibrant school community. Welcome to new staff We also have a number of new teachers to welcome for 2019. In Cabrananga we welcome our new Head Teacher, Taysha Fogwill. Taysha has extensive experience in a five classroom special education facility in a comprehensive high school in north-western Sydney. Her enthusiasm and leadership will ensure the ongoing quality education of these students and their effective integration into mainstream classrooms. Also new in Cabrananga is Ben Johnston. Welcome back to Gary Quince in PDHPE. Also in English and Maths we welcome Emily Lockhart and Gina Armstead. For 2019 Stepnanie Anderson will be Relieving Head Teacher in Mathematics and from week 9 Electra Silk will be relieving Head Teacher in HSIE.

5 February 2019

Principal: Jane Ferris Website: www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu Deputy Principals: Rachel Fleming, Sharon Behringer , Martin Hardy (rel) Email: Pittwater-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PITTWATER HIGH SCHOOL

BE RESPECTFUL ASPIRE BE RESPONSIBLE

Building on the strength of our school community Jane Ferris: Principal’s Report

Rachel Fleming, Sharon Behringer and Martin Hardy (relieving)

Congratulations to the PHS A Team for winning the first round of the Pittwater Cup last weekend! It was a close fight to the finish line between us and Mater Maria in the Final race of the day. With Pittwater holding Mater Maria out just metres before the line, we were able to get our boats over first to win us the days results.

Well done to all of our sailors!

Mr Robinson

In week nine of Term 4, 2018, eight of our volleyball girls took a nine-day long trip to Melbourne. Why? To compete against over 135 schools in the Australian Volleyball Schools Championship. The AVSC is the largest school-based spor ng event in the southern hemisphere, bringing teams from all over Australia, and the world to compete in the tournament that lasts an en re week. In 2018, Melbourne saw a total of 551 teams from Australia and New Zealand. The AVSC has seen many future Olympic athletes pass through its doors, play on their courts, and con nue to grow outside of the junior leagues. Flying out at 7:00AM on a Saturday, Aleesa May, Amy Le Blang, Kerrin White, Madison and Georgia Peisley, Grace Power, Zoe Bryant and Stephanie Forster, waited on the Virgin Airlines Boeing 747 for take-off, with Kerrin and Grace eagerly snapping some videos for their vlog and montage. The flight was smooth, and surprisingly quick, as the girls hurried to collect their bags in the new-found excitement of “finally being here”. Excitement quickly turned to horror when it was discovered that Kerrin’s laptop had been abandoned in the overhead carriage, flying back to Sydney ever so lonely. A er a few phone calls however, the issue was resolved, and the precious thing would be delivered a few days into their stay at the Metropole Hotel. Se ling into their rooms, it was me for a team-talk, working out game plans, ensuring that our fitness was up to scratch, and ensuring that no new problems had arisen a er the flight and long walk through Melbourne’s CBD. Since most of our games were in the evening, we were able to enjoy our me in Melbourne as a team, discovering many of the wonders that the city had to offer. Our formal night was one of the favourites, where we dined at a restaurant that Stephanie Forester had amazingly found online, enjoyed a wonderful meal, gave out some “formal” awards, and took super cute polaroid pictures. We also decided to view the Myer Christmas Windows, which featured an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ animatronic display.

On the Wednesday of our nine-day stay, it so happened to be Kerrin White’s 17th birthday, which was paired with a fake team mee ng that happened to be a great cover for a surprise visit from Kerrin’s Mum, who of course, came bearing many wonderful gi s. Now, onto the real stuff. AVSC was opened with a ceremony, an introduc on to all the compe ng schools, and a banner walk over the pool. Most schools had opted not to prepare a banner for the parade, which made the experience far more enjoyable as the schools who did take up the challenge were few, and the banners were brilliantly executed. Most of our games were in the evening at MSAC and the State Volleyball Centre Our team was in the Opens Div 1 , allowing us to play against teams such as The Gap, Heathfield, Ivanhoe, Adelaide and many more. Many of the teams hailed from schools with a far more intense training program, with a few of them known for having Volleyball as a subject of study. We were the only team represen ng NSW in our division. These teams were very challenging, both mentally and physically, pushing our girls to their limits, and inspiring them to get back up a er being pushed down. Even with the challenge, Aleesa May and Amy Le Blang s ll managed to put sets up. Kerrin White and Stephanie Forster smashed balls into the opposing team’s court, winning points again and again. Madison and Georgia Peisley passed some hard driven balls up to Amy and Aleesa, strengthening our a ack. And all would have been lost, if not for our fantas c Middle blockers: Zoe Bryant and Grace “The Wall” Power, both extremely talented at reac ng quickly and effec vely. All of our girls proved to be strong hi ers, and our serving consistency s ll remains to be matched. Overall, our girls walked away with an impressive 10th place, pu ng them 10th in Australia for their division

We also came away with a win from the tournaments jumping compe on. Both Amy and Stephanie won their age divisions. Amy jumped a huge 45cm and Steph came in at 56cm. The en re volleyball squad is super proud of our amazing compe ve team, and know that we will con nue to develop our skills and come back even stronger this year!

The agriculture team would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back for a new and great year!

Joining our team this year are our two new alpacas that have resulted from the fundrais-ing efforts of our students over the last two years. These two boys are joining our program permanently as part of the y10 enterprise looking at fibre production.

Some students may also have had the opportunity to meet our new chicks which were born on the first days back at school and will be making up the first flock who will soon be entering our freshly renovated chicken facility.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to introduce the wonderful staff teaching Agriculture and Agricultural Science this year. Ms Juric and Ms Enyingwa are incredibly enthusiastic giving up time in their holidays to accompany myself, Ms Smalley and Ms Roulston to Forbes for an agriculture teachers conference. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and keen team to be working with our students across a wide range of production areas in agriculture.

Finally, could we please remind everyone not to feed any of our agricultural animals unless expressly ask to do so by one of the agriculture teachers and to ensure that all food scraps (including fruit leftovers) and wrappers are picked up as they can cause serious injury to our livestock and therapy dogs on site.

We hope you all have a wonderful year and that you enjoy our latest additions.

Lara Griffin

On Wednesday 30 January, Pittwater High welcomed our new Year 7 cohort for 2019. The students were teamed up with their Peer Support Leaders who helped them to understand their new timetables, meet other students and get to know the daily routine. The Year 7 students were treated to a sausage sizzle by their Peer Support Leaders and were able to mingle and relax after a very busy morning. The afternoon was spent meet-ing some of their new teachers and classmates for periods 3, 4 and 5. It can be a huge step for many students when they start secondary school. There are different classes, teachers and subjects to get used to, not to mention different buildings, bell times and even different ways of getting to and from school each day. Peer Support is a valuable program at Pittwater High School. The leaders assist the Year 7 students to manage these challenges and offer a friendly face they can turn to. The Peer Support Leaders will continue to run small group sessions throughout Term 1 this year. We wish all our new students the very best as they transition into high school. Mrs Lagois and Mr Bryant Peer Support Coordinators.

Take some time out with KenKen

You have probably played Sudoku but have you tried KenKen?

It’s not a crossword. It’s not some extreme version of tic-tac-toe. So what is KENKEN and where did it come from? Simply put, it’s a grid-based numerical puzzle that uses the basic math operations—addition, subtrac-tion, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. By altering the size of a KENKEN grid, from 3 x 3 up to 9 x 9, and employing different combinations of the math operations, five different difficulty levels can be generated, and a seemingly endless number of puzzles. (And many players seem determined to try them all!) In a way, KENKEN is like a game of pool or even chess: The more you think ahead to your next move and consider all the possible outcomes, the better you’ll get—and the smarter you’ll become!

KENKEN was developed in 2004 by… no, not two guys named Ken… it was acclaimed Japanese mathe-matics instructor Tetsuya Miyamoto. His goal was to improve his students’ math and logic skills. And what better tool than a puzzle? So he developed one that would be understandable, fun, and challenging for any level of student. Most importantly, he wanted the puzzle to encourage independent thinking, empha-sizing trial and error, concentration, and perseverance. Mr. Miyamoto’s educational philosophy boils down to “The Art of Teaching Without Teaching.™” His methods and puzzle were immediately successful.

So KENKEN was born in the classroom. But the puzzle was too addictive to stay in school. It quickly became a favorite leisure activity for all ages throughout Japan and then for millions of players worldwide. In 2008, Nextoy LLC brought KENKEN to the United States. Soon, it was the first daily feature since the crossword puz-zle to appear in The New York Times. As its popularity grew, KENKEN appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Chi-cago Tribune, The Times of London, Scholastic classroom magazines, and more than 100 other national U.S. publications. Simultaneously, it is utilized by an ever-growing network of teachers coast-to-coast who praise its academic value.

Now with enhanced online and mobile versions, KENKEN is expanding its reach even further. Whether in the classroom, on the beach, waiting for a bus, standing atop a mountain—anywhere you might be—KENKEN is always stimulating your brain. It’s the puzzle that makes you smarter!

So What Is KENKEN, Anyway?

The above is an extract from “How To Play” visit the website for more details.

Are you ready to try KenKen? Puzzle 102: Solution below

Where to play and find out more: KenKen Home Page: https://www.kenkenpuzzle.com How to play KenKen: https://www.kenkenpuzzle.com/howto/solve Beginners Tutorial: https://www.kenkenpuzzle.com/howto/simple Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/vbmohVTtDgs KenKen puzzle 102 Solution:

Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) In order to meet mandatory requirements of The Department of Education (DoE) all students that are enrolled in TAS practical classes have been completing “Onguard” safety tests in class. This is to ensure that all students can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and safe operating procedures every year. The link to the safety tests can be found on the schools website. http://www.pittwater-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/technology/on-guard-safety-program Year 9 Industrial Technology Timber All students in the Year 9 Timber elective classes have been asked to bring in their blue cotton aprons and an old pillow case to store their timber in. Students are also expected to wear enclosed leather shoes for all practical lessons otherwise alternate theoretical work will be given.

Welcome back to 2019. We are excited to welcome six Year 7 boys in the unit as they join the cohort of Years 7 through to Year 11. We also welcome Mr Ben Johnston to the unit, he will be the core classroom teacher of E2, teaching and leading our junior boys. In addition to this, I am excited to join the team in Cabrananga as the new Head Teacher, and am looking forward to working with all of the students and families.

This year we have many of our senior students integrating into mainstream subjects where they gain experience and knowledge in a variety of subject areas. In addition to this, some of these students are accessing TVET courses, TAFE courses and weekly work experience in the local community.

Starting this term, the students of Cabrananga will be continuing to attend Sailability each fortnight. This is fantastic opportunity for all of our students, as it supports their wellbeing and social development, whilst learning water safety skills.

Ms Fogwill

Thursday 14th February

FULL SUMMER SCHOOL UNIFORM IS TO BE WORN

It is recommended that photos be ordered on-line (either before or after the day) at

http://www.advancedlife.com.au/ The ordering code is LKG N7T P83

Photo ordering envelopes will be handed out week 2 to each student and emails have

been sent home. If you choose to use the envelope system, they are to be brought in on the day (Thursday 14th February) with payment enclosed for the photographers.

NO ENVELOPES ARE TO BE PUT IN THE RED BOX OR GIVEN TO THE OFFICE! Any queries, please see Mrs Griffin or Mrs Krilich.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

Are you a good swimmer/netball/basketball/volleyball player or have a keen interest in learning

a new sport?

IF YES, THEN WATERPOLO

IS FOR YOU!

Pittwater High School will be entering an

Open Girls, Under 15 Girls and Open Boys knockout teams in

2019!

To express your interest please put your name down on the sign-up

sheet outside the HSIE staffroom or see Miss Silk in the HSIE staffroom

for more details.

C A L L I N G A L L S T U D E N T S !

To consent to the vaccination of their child, parents/guardians are advised to: read all the information provided complete the consent form, including signing their name next to the vaccine/s they would like their child to receive return the completed consent form ensure that their child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic. Please note that students who commence HPV vaccination in school clinics in Year 7 but do not complete the course during the school year may be offered catch-up doses at school in Year 8. Students who have any HPV doses at their GP will be advised to complete the course with their GP. To improve vaccination completion, students will be opportunistically offered any missed doses throughout the year where possible. Parents/guardians who wish to withdraw their consent for any reason may do so by writing to the school Principal or phoning the school. The Procedure for Withdrawal of Consent is available on the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation. A Record of Vaccination card will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic. Parents/guardians should ensure that this record is kept for future reference and should not assume that their child has been vaccinated if they do not receive this Record of Vaccination. Frequently asked questions: My child received the Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine when they were aged 4. Do they need this one? Yes this is a booster dose that all adolescents in year 7 require. My child received the Meningococcal vaccine when they were an infant. Is this the same vaccine? The Australian childhood immunisation schedule included Meningococcal C vaccine. This vaccine contains four strains offering additional protection against Meningococcal ACWY. Visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation for further information and translated copies of the Vaccination Information Kits. Kind Regards, Meg Winter Girls Advisor and Immunisation Officer at Pittwater High School

Important Informa on for Year 7 Parents Parent Informa on Kits that include an informa on sheet, consent form and privacy statement have been distributed to year 7 students. These forms should be returned to the student services office by Monday 11 February.

YEARS VACCINE NUMBER OF DOSES SCHEDULED DATE

Year 7

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine 2-doses at least 6 months apart

Dose 1: 25/02/2019 Dose 2: 17/10/2019

Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine

Single dose 21/05/2019

Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY vaccine Single dose 13/08/2019

NSW SCHOOL VACCINATION PROGRAM

In 2019 the following vaccines will be offered:

ROSTER

Tuesday 5 Feb Sandy Cozens, Fiona Bianchinotti , NEED VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday 6 Feb Irina Lindley & Bindi Hooguis

Thursday 7 Feb Suzanne Humphreys

Friday 8 Feb Sharon Grainger, Sarah Attfield, Louise England

Monday 11 Feb Richard Touw , NEED VOLUNTEERS

Tuesday 12 Feb Alison Brown, NEED VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday 13 Feb Leah Bartlett, John Dillings? NEED VOLUNTEERS

Thursday 14 Feb Sabrina Gereaux, NEED VOLUNTEERS

Friday 15 Feb Jen Masters, Caroline Thomas

Monday 18 Feb Sheridan Femia

Tuesday 19 Feb NEED VOLUNTEERS

Wednesday 20 Feb Kerri Paul, Shauna Pettit

Thursday 21 Feb Suzanne Humphreys, Sarah Jones, Danielle Taylor

Friday 22 Feb Meredith Julliard, Emma Hayne

Volunteers - Please contact the canteen on 9979 6968 or email phscanteen@gmail.com if you are unable to make it. It’s never too late to volunteer. We welcome extra help so we can serve the students faster and make more food! We would like to encourage the students to order their lunch to reduce queue times. Check out the specials board for what is on each day. We would also like to encourage the students to order the pasta or rice dishes and we will have them heated and ready to go. This will prevent the hold ups & delays at the microwaves. They can order at lunch 1 for lunch 2. NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH

The canteen has signed onto FLEXISCHOOLS. This is open to all Year 7s (and siblings) for term 1.

It will be open to the whole school as of term 2.

We are asking for understanding as it is new to us and we are learning the system.

Week A Menu Monday Blueberry & apple muffin, eggs in bed Fruit salad , muesli cups Salad: pesto pasta w/ chicken or vegetarian Wrap: chicken pesto or avocado pesto Large pizzas Baked potato - see specials for filling Tuesday: Banana chocolate muffin, scrambled egg quesadilla,

vegetarian or ham Fruit salad Muesli cups with yoghurt ( Greek or coconut) Salad: Mexican poke bowl with chicken or beans Wraps: same filling as salad Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Mixed sushi Pizza subs on Turkish bread- tandoori chicken or

vegetarian Wednesday Pear crumble muffin, bacon & egg roll, chia fruit cups Salad: Greek salad w/ baked chicken and lemon

dressing or zucchini fritters Wrap: same as the salad on Turkish rolls Pizza subs on Turkish bread - tandoor chicken or

vegetarian Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Thursday Carrot, orange & muesli muffin, quiches, muesli cups Salad: tabouli with lamb kofta or falafels Wrap: same as salad Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Mixed sushi Large pizzas Friday Raspberry & chocolate muffin, eggs in bed, chia cups Salad: Vietnamese poke bowl with chicken or

marinated tofu Wrap : Vietnamese rolls – same fillings Large pizzas Baked potatoes - see specials for filling

Week B Menu Monday Strawberry chocolate muffin, eggs in bed or avocado

& fetta on Turkish, muesli cups, fruit salads Salad: Indian spiced brown rice poke bowl with

chicken or chickpea, mango chutney, minted yoghurt & toasted coconut

Wrap: Tandoori chicken or chickpea Large pizzas Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Tuesday: Raspberry & pear muffin, scrambled egg quesadilla,

vegetarian or ham Salad: Bali buddha bowl with chicken or tofu & NO

PEANUT satay sauce Wrap: rice paper rolls – same filling as salad Mixed sushi Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Pizza subs on Turkish bread - tandoori chicken or

vegetarian Wednesday Banana & date muffin, bacon & egg roll or avocado

& fetta on Turkish, chia fruit cups Salad: Caesar salad with chicken or potato rosti Wrap: Caesar salad with chicken schnitzel or potato

rosti Pizza subs on Turkish bread - tandoori chicken or

vegetarian Baked potato Thursday Blueberry & cream cheese muffins, quiches, coconut

chia cups Salad: quinoa & lentil with lemon chicken or avocado,

lemon & herb dressing Wrap: tuna pattie or haloumi rainbow salad with

hummus Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Mixed sushi Large pizzas Friday Apple cinnamon muffin, eggs in bed, fruit smoothies,

muesli fruit salads Salad: beetroot, fetta, rocket & couscous with tuna or

vegetarian with pesto dressing Home made Beef burger with the lot Home made vegetarian burger with sour cream &

sweet chilli Large pizzas Baked potatoes - see specials for filling Vegan options available – Please ask Simone before school starts so it can be prepared for you.