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Eltham High SchoolT (03) 9430 5111 | ABSENCES: (03) 9430 5299 eltham.hs@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome Back

Welcome back to all the students and staff for the start of Term 3. I trust that everyone had a very relaxing and restful break. In particular I welcome the following staff members who are joining our learning community for the first time: Mr Jory Clark (Science/Biology/Mathematics) who is replacing Miss Michelle Bregar for the rest of the year during her period of leave; Ms Cara Skeen (Indonesian/English) who is replacing Sha Shukor for the rest of the year during her period of leave; Ms Alicia McKenzie (English / Literacy and Numeracy Support); Miss Loren Holland (Junior School Admin Support); Mrs Amanda Sullivan (Senior School Admin Support). Furthermore, I wish to inform you of the following staff who have been appointed to positions of responsibility: Miss Ashlea Oates (Key Learning Area Co-ordinator – Critical Inquiry); Miss Lee McQueen (Key Learning Area Co-ordinator – English); Mr Adam Scanlon (Junior School Co-ordinator). I wish all of these staff members all the very best as they engage with their new positions and new roles in the school.

Term 3 will be a busy term, Beginning this week with the Year 9 to Year 10 (and Enhancement) Information Evening on Wednesday, 13 July and the Year 7 Expo on Thursday 14 July. A range of other information nights will take place during this term as well as the next round of Student Progress Interviews.

I look forward interacting with you all on one or more of these occasions.

Student Achievement:

I congratulate Marianna Saill-Dilnot (Year 10, Stewart House); Josh Kammerhofer (Year 10, Stewart House); Nathan Wall (Year 10, Stewart House); Sebastian Ransley-Raven (Year 10, Everard House); Who represented out school in the “BRAIN STEM” program conducted at Swinburne University. This is an innovative program where secondary school students work with a Science Mentor from the University and engage in a project that challenges them to use STEM Skills (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics).

In collaboration with their Mentor the students are supported and given every opportunity to devise a project that engages their interest and their passion in science. Our students decided that they wanted their innovation to show by designing a new way to measure Blood Pressure. The collaboration between our students was phenomenal as was their collaboration with the other groups of students from other schools also involved in the program.

I spoke to a number of our students and they report that this was an awesome experience for all of them. They felt privileged to have been selected to take part in this program. They felt challenged, supported and above all they felt that their love of science and their passion for this area of innovation was highly enhanced.

I take this opportunity to thank Swinburne University and Mr Sid Verma (Founder of BrainSTEM) for providing this wonderful opportunity for our students. Finally, I thank our

DATES TO REMEMBER 2016

Year 10 and Enhancement 2017 Infor-mation Night Wednesday 13 July - 7:00pm VCE Information 2017 Night Wednesday July 20 - 7:00pm Year 9 2017 Information Night Tuesday July 26 - 7:00pm VCAL Information Night Thursday July 28 - 7:00pm

1 Principal’s Report3 Assistant Principal’s Report4 Junior School5 Senior School8 Musical Notes 9 Careers9 Sport 10 Science11 Arts12 Community Announcements

TERM 3 / WEEK 1Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Year 10 and Enhancement 2017

Information Night

Wednesday 13 July - 7:00pm

Year 7 Immunisations - Thursday 14 July

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JULY 2016

Wed 13•Year 10 and Enhancement 2017 Information Night : 7:00pm

Thu 14 • Intergrated Studies Sustainability Expo•Symphonic Band Rehearsal Day at EHS•Year 7 Immunisations

Fri 15•Symphonic Band Camp: Healesville Fri 15 - Sat 16

Mon 18•Training Band Camp: Mon 18 - Tue 19

Tue 19 Intermediate Band Camp: Tue 19 - Wed 20 Senior Boys Football Final

Wed 20 Concert Band Camp: Wed 20 - Thu 21•VCE Information 2017 Night: 7:00pm•School Council: 7:30pm

Fri 22•Year 11 Melbourne Career Expo: •Senior and Intermediate strings Rehearsal day

Tuei 26•Year 9 2017 Information Night: 7:00pm

Wed 27•Year 7 A,B,C,D City Experience Camp: Wed 27 - Fri 29•VIctorian Schools’ Music Festival - Intermediate Strings

Thu 28•VCAL Information Evening: 7:00pm•Year 8 into Year 9 Information Evening: 7:00pm•Australian Maths Competition

Fri 29•Volleyball Victoria Schools’ Cup

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students for the admirable way in which they not only engaged with this initiative but also for the way that they represented our school. They are exceptional ambassadors.

The students prepared a short video summarising their experience which can be seen on the school website: www.elthamhs.vic.edu.au

I congratulate Sarah Dunn (Year 9, Everard House) on her success in being accepted into the University of Melbourne Girl Power in STEMM program.

Sarah is over the moon and really looking forward to the opportunity. Sarah wrote a great application; however, she was one of 7 really amazing applicants from Eltham High School; I therefore also congratulate Kinga Jaworska (Year 9, Everard House); Stephanie Richards (Year 9, Andrew House); Stephanie Kervin (Year 9, Stewart House); Jemma Haber (Year 9, Stewart House); Paige Mihaljevic (Year 9, Stewart House); Breeana Laidlay (Year 9, Everard House).

The seven girls put a great deal of effort into their application and any one of them would have been an excellent ambassador for our school. I want to thank them to embracing this opportunity and putting their hand up to be part of the selection process, this in itself is a great experience. I am sure that Sarah will represent each and everyone of you to the best of her ability and we all look forward to hearing back from Sarah as she engages with the program.

I take this opportunity to thank Cameron Laurence for his support of each of the girls and of course all the staff that took time to prepare supporting documentation which accompanied each of the applications. With 400 applicants from across the state and only 30 places to fill, I guess that the University would not have been able to allocate a number of these places to students form the same school. I am sure that many more opportunities will most certainly open up for our students as the year progresses.

Well done Sarah!

Rock2Top:

In speaking with students and staff who participated on the Rock2Top Tour, I can say to you that the trip was a great success. Students really enjoyed their time away and the experiences that the trip provided for them. Staff reported that the students were excellent (as expected) and that they also really enjoyed the trip. These opportunities would not occur without the willingness and hard work of the staff so I take this opportunity, and on behalf of all the students that participated, to thank Phil Boyd (Tour Leader), Bree Pascoe, Ashleigh Oates and Nick Copper for making this trip possible.

VINCENT Sicari, Principal

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Reports

A reminder that reports for Year 11 and Year 12 subjects are now available via Compass. For Year 10 students completing a Year Eleven Enhancement subject, your report is available, but only for this subject. Reports for all other year levels will be available on Friday 15 July.

Students in Year 7 - 10 will have access to their reports this Friday 15/7 at the end of the school day when they are published via Compass.

For any queries regarding reports please contact either the relevant teacher directly via email, or me here at school. (nao@elthamhs.vic.edu.au)

Year 10 2017 Information Night

I look forward to seeing all Year 9 students and their parents at the upcoming Year 10 2017 Information Night which is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm here at school in the Performance Space. As well as providing important information regarding the transition to Senior School and the Year 10 Elective Program, it will also provide an opportunity for students and families to hear about the VCE Enhancement program which provides students access to VCE studies as part of their Year 10 course.

If you are unable to attend the evening the slides from the presentation and Year 10 Handbook will be available via the school website.

Tim Natoli, Assistant Principal

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Wed 03•21st Century Skills Activity•Year 7 E,F,G City Experience Camp: Wed 03 - Fri 05•Critical Thinking Test

Thu 04•Space Camp 2017 Information Night

Mon, 08•Victorian Schools’ Music Festival - Choir Section

Tue, 09•Cross Country Ski Days

Sun 14 •Symphonic Band Sydney tour: Sun 14 -Sat 20

Mon 15•Year 11 and 12 Smiling Minds seminar: P4

Tue 16•Go Girl, Go For It - Deakin University

Wed 17•Year 7 H,J,K City Experience Camp: Wed 17 - Fri 19

Thu 18•Ace Your Exams Year 12 seminar: P1

Tue 23•Victorian Schools’ Music Festival - Concert Band

Thu 25•Year 12 English seminar

Mon 29•Year 12 Assembly - Police Presentation: P4

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY REPORT On the 22 June, Eltham High School’s Semester One Whole School Assembly highlighted the school value of Social and Environmental Responsibility and the way in which it underpins all that we do at Eltham High School. In accordance with this fundamental value, we organised an assembly in collaboration with the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group that would celebrate the rich and enduring indigenous culture which continues to positively influence Modern Australia.

The idea for the assembly arose through recognising the crucial importance of furthering our understanding of the unwarranted atrocities and mistreatment Indigenous Australians have suffered throughout Australia’s past and that have left a legacy which continues in the present. We must empathise and understand as a community if we are to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are not subjected to the same injustices again.

As well as making efforts to reconcile the wrongs of the past, it is imperative that we enhance our understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture of the land on which we gather each day to learn. Rather than reduce the culture and experiences of indigenous people to statistics, facts and historical perspectives – we invited guests to provide the school community with an immersive insight into the culture of Indigenous Australians.

Brooke Collins is a Wurundjeri woman who spoke passionately about her experiences and connection with Aboriginal culture. Brooke shared numerous creation stories that enabled listeners to grasp the unique culture of the Wurundjeri people and the connection they have had with the land for thousands of years. Brooke then spoke of the history of her ancestors and their lives on the Coranderkk Aboriginal Station in Healesville. Perhaps the most insightful element of Brooke’s speech was when she asked us to contemplate that whilst non-indigenous Australians have sought to reconcile our actions in the past few decades, Aboriginal people have been actively trying to do so since European arrival.

Mandy Nicholson and the Djirri Djirri Dancers delivered a mesmerising performance of traditional Aboriginal dance. Mandy explained each of the components of their dress and the meaning of each of the dances which were symbolic of creation, women, family and country. Mandy also spoke of her role in preserving and teaching the Woiwurrung language, which is the native language of the Wurundjeri people.

Jessarne Palmer (Year 10, Everard House) and Luca Johns (Year Ten Rutter House) then shared their experiences on the Iga Warta Trip. The pair eloquently spoke about what the trip taught them about indigenous culture and the importance of reconciliation. Tim Natoli then presented Jon Baly with the Staff Award for his hard work and dedication in organising the Arnhem Land and Iga Warta trips and contributions to the Cornerstone study ‘Home and Place’.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the guest speakers for the valuable insights they shared into their rich and unique culture. We’d also like to thank the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group who are committed to furthering the process of reconciliation with Indigenous Australians. The Nillumbik Reconciliation Group work hard to educate the community about the ongoing effects of hardships Indigenous people have faced, raise awareness about aboriginal culture, work with the Nillumbik shire and more. To thank them, we presented the group with a handcrafted Aboriginal Flag made of collated student responses to the question ‘What does Reconciliation mean to you?’.

As members of the Eltham High School Community, we ask that you join us in committing to furthering our understanding of indigenous culture and recognising the important role it has in the formation of Australia’s national identity. As a community we must tenaciously undertake the extensive work that is required to allow for a reconciled, equal and unified Australia.

Brock Manson, Year 12 School Leader

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ROSTER FOR JUNE

Wed 22•Tricia Booth•Angela BroerenLibby Field

Thur 23•Heather Greenhill•Sarah Harrison

Fri 24•Jemima Chianta•Michelle Francis

Mon 13•Joanne Copeland•Peggy Alderton

Tues •Kylie Andreetta•Volunteer Needed

Upcoming Menu

Wed: Nachos Thurs: Lamb SouvlakiFri: BurgersMon: WedgesTues: Spaghetti Bolognese

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JUNIOR SCHOOL Dear All,

Across Semester 1 in Integrated Studies students have been working towards understanding how to research and to think in a sophisticated and critical way about complex ideas. The culmination of this work is an Inquiry Project on an aspect of Sustainability.

All Year 7 families are invited to our Sustainability Expo. At this Expo year 7 students will be presenting the work that they have developed throughout this semester.

Details of the evening are as follows:

Date: Term 3 Thursday 14 July, 2016

Time: Starting at 6:00pm and finishing at 7:30pm.

Location: 100s space, enter via the General Office.

As some of our Year 7 students work will be assessed on this evening please contact Ashlea Oates by email at oae@elthamhs.vic.edu.au if your child is unable to attend so we can make alternative arrangements.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating your child’s success.

Ashlea Oates, Critical Inquiry KLA Leader

Year 7 City Experience Program

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is with great pleasure that I am able to inform you that the Year 7 City Experience Camps will be occurring in July/August this year. Our Year 7 classes will be divided into three groups, with each class attending camp on the dates shown below:

• Camp One, Wednesday July 27 – Friday July 29: 7A, 7B 7C and 7D • Camp Two, Wednesday August 03 – Friday August 05: 7E, 7F and 7G• Camp Three, Wednesday August 17 – Friday August 19: 7H, 7J and 7K

You may have noticed that the cost for this camp ($250) appeared on your Eltham High School financial statement which was forwarded to families at the end of 2015; parents are requested to ensure payment is finalised for this camp by the end of Term 2. If payment by this date causes any difficulties please contact our Revenue Administrator, Paula Hogan (9430 5118), to discuss payment options.

To ensure students are able to fully participate in the City Experience Program, all students will need to have a Myki card with at least $30.00 credit.

The itinerary, camp agreement and consent forms, special dietary requirement forms, payment forms and medical forms are all available on Compass and a hard copy has been given to students. All forms need to be completed and returned no later than Wednesday 13 July, 2016.

If you have any questions about the Year 7 City Experience Camp or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Anam Javed on 9430 5270 or by email at jav@elthamhs.vic.edu.au.

Anam Javed, Junior School Leader

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Drama

When: Wednesday (Junior) Thursday (Senior) Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 5.00pm

George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking

Scrambled Prince Workshops

When: Tuesday

Location: 111 Drama Space Time: 3.20pm – 6.00pm

George Franklin Drama/Coach Critical & Creative Thinking

EHS Swimming Club

When: Thursday Location: Eltham Leisure Centre Time: 7.00am – 8.00am

Phil Boyd

EHS Swimming Club Coordinator

Interschool Debating Team

When: Monday Location: Room 301 Time: Lunchtime

Adaline Tallarida Debating Coordinator

PRISIM(People - Respecting - Indvidual’s - Sexuality - Identity - Movement)

When: Tuesday Location: Room 156 Time: Lunchtime

Louise Heathcote Student Services Leader

Tournament of Mind (Starts Term 2)

When: Tuesday (Year 7 - 10) Location: Room 154 Time: Lunchtime

Loren Clarke Tournament of Minds Coordinator

ELTHAM HS CLUBSWHY NOT GET INVOLVED!

SENIOR SCHOOL Senior School Year 9 10 Information night 2017-

The Senior School Year 9 to 10 Information & Enhancement evening is scheduled for Wednesday 13 July, 2016 between 7.00 pm and 8.30 pm in the Performance Centre. Course selection processes and options in relation to VCE & VET enhancement will also be discussed at this time. All Year 9 students and parents/guardians are required to attend this evening.

VCE Year 10 11 Information night 2017-

The VCE Year 10 to 11 Information evening 2017 is scheduled for Wednesday 20 July, 2016 between 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm in the Performance Centre. Course selection options, information and processes will be discussed at this time and Key Learning area displays will also be set-up by staff with an opportunity for students/families to ask questions in relation to specific subject areas. All Year 10 students and parents/guardians are required to attend this evening.

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Information night 2017-

The VCAL 2017 Information night is scheduled for Thursday 28 July, 2016 between 7.00 pm and 8.30 pm. Course information and the application process will be discussed. Students considering undertaking this certificate option are required to attend this session.

Anna Panas, Senior School Coordinator

Staff v Student Basketball Match

The Staff v Students Basketball match was held on 17 June, the last day of Term 2. It was a nail biting contest both Gavin Abrahams and Nic Cooper were able to hit the scoreboard early giving the staff a 2 point half time lead. The students wasted multiple opportunities in the second half through primarliy through lack of discipline. The staff once again dominated the early part of the 2nd half leading by 8 points with just 2 minutes remaining - the game looked over. Nick Bassett-Smith (12A Andrew House) led the revival, getting the students back to within 2 points with only 10 seconds left and with possession of the ball. Jhye Burton (12A Andrew House) had the entire crowd on their feet taking a 3 point shot on the buzzer which........MISSED! The staff were once again victorious! Congratulations to all Year 12 students and staff for a very enjoyable and good spirited game

David Allender, Senior School Coordinator

MUSICAL NOTES Music Camps 2016

Paperwork for the Music Camps being held in July 2016 went home with students from rehearsals in the week 14 to 17 June. If your child was absent from rehersal the forms were posted home. Students in our Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Intermediate Band and Training Band will attend an overnight camp at FernGully Lodge in Healesville during the first or second week of this term. Could you please ensure all forms are completed and returned by no later than Monday 20 June 2016. Please check Compass for more details. All forms were to be returned by 20 June. Any outstanding forms should be immediatley returned to the music office.

The following ensembles are at FernGully Lodge Healesville:

Symphonic Band – 15 to 16 July

Training Band – 18 to 19 July

Intermediate Band – 19 to 20 July

Concert Band – 20 to 21 July

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Extra Maths Help

When: TuesdayLocation: Room 706Time: 3.10pm – 4.00pm

Briony TurnerMaths KLA Coordinator

Homework Club - Year 7When: ThursdayLocation: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

IT Support - Year 7Get to know your surface Pro 3

When: Thursday Location: Room 140Time: Lunchtime

Luke HerringICT Leader

Smart not Scattered - Year 7A group for Year 7 students wishing to get on top of their time management, goal setting and organisation.

When: Thursday Location: Room 142Time: Lunchtime

Ashlea OatesEnglish/Integration Studies Teacher

EHS Swimming Club

When: Thursday Location: Watermarc Time: 7.00am – 8.00am

Phil Boyd

EHS Swimming Club Coordinator

EXTRACURRICULAR CLASSES & TUTORIALS

Singing Lessons

If any student is interested in singing lessons on a Monday or Wednesday afterschool, our new voice teacher has places available. Please contact the Music Office for more details.

Jazz Choir

Our Jazz Choir is looking for new members. They meet on a Monday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. If you are interested in joining the Jazz Choir please contact the Music Office.

Absence from Rehearsals

Could all parents/guardians please ensure their child’s absence from a rehearsal is approved via the Compass Parent Portal.

RICK PLUMMER, Director of Music/

CAREERS Space Camp 2017 September 16 - 29, 2017

SPACE CAMP 2017 IS HAPPENING AND CREW MEMBERS REQUIRED .

It’s 16 days of excellent adventure from an intensive space eductaion program in the deep South of Alabama to the warmth of Orlando/ Disneyworld to the fabulous city of San Francisico. Visit local schools, attend a Grid Iron game, Harry Potter World, Alcatraz and a whole lot more.

The program is open to any student 15 years or older at the time of the camp. We have 24 spots available and priority will go to students for whom it is the only opportunity available while at Eltham High School

The second parent information night Thursday 4 August 7.00pm in the 100’s open space (main building)

Go Girl Go for IT at Deakin University: Tuesday 16 August 2016

Go Girl, Go for IT is a free IT career showcase run by the Victorian ICT for Women network for all Secondary School girls to experience the incredible range of vocational avenues that are available in IT. It is being held at Deakin University, Burwood Campus on Tuesday 16 August, 2016

Students are actively encouraged to consider post-school options already, howvever, for girls IT is an option that is chosen by few. Fewer still actually graduate with an IT degree. The Go Girl, Go for IT program presents an opportunity to step into and experience the diverse range of career paths that are available to women through a business / IT tertiary degree.

At Go Girl Go 2014, students will hear from and have the opportunity to talk to talented young and well established role models with ICT careers. There will be access to a wealth of information that will assist students in making informed decisions about a career in IT.

http://gogirl.org.au/index.php/what-is-go-girl-go-for-it/

This event is open to students from Year 9 – 12 at a cost of $25.00. If interested please contact Mr. Pringle by email at pri@elthamhs.vic.edu.au or drop by the careers office.

ROSS PRINGLE, Careers and Pathways Coordinator

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Victorian Schools Volleyball Cup – July 29, 30 31.

Teams for Vic schools cup are displayed on the volleyball notice board in the stadium foyer. Please make sure you have paid volleyball program fees that cover entry, CRT cover and bus transport for this event.

As this tournament take place over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday this may impact on many students that play sport on weekends normally. Please talk to your weekend sport

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PARENTINFORMATION

Compass Parent Portal Log into for Information on:

School Term Dates

2016

TERM 3:

Starts Monday, 11 July

Finishes Friday, 16 September

coach and let him/her know that you have made a commitment to play volleyball this weekend and that you may miss a game with your regular weekend team. Victorian schools cup is a qualification event for National schools cup in December and we need all students to be available to play.

The draw for Vic schools cup should be available a week prior to the tournament.

All students will be bused to Dandenong on Friday 29 July.

Students have to make their own transport arrangements on Saturday and Sunday. Practise matches

A series of lunchtime practice matches will be held over the next two weeks to give teams game practice prior to Vic schools cup.

The list of matches is also on the volleyball notice board.

Monday U/15 Boys Honours v U/15 Boys Division 1

U/15 Girls Honours v U/16 Girls Honours

Tuesday Open Boys Honours v U/17 Boys Honours

Uniforms

Volleyball uniforms are being delivered during the school holidays and will be distributed to players at their training session in the first week back after the holidays.

Referee Course

At Vic schools cup students are required to referee and score when they have ‘duty’. I will be running a referee course for year 7 students on Monday 18 and 25 July at 3.25pm in room 203. The session will go for an hour each day. The first session will cover the rules and signals. The session on 25 July will cover scoring.

The course will cost participants $5 (for a whistle).

2016 Volleyball Dates

29 – 31 July Volleyball Victoria Schools’ Cup

11 October Year 8 Volleyball Round Robin

25 October Year 8 Northern Zone Volleyball

26 October Year 7 Northern Zone Volleyball

26 October Intermediate 2017 Round Robin

22 November Year 8 State Volleyball

23 November Year 7 State Volleyball

4 – 9 December Australian Volleyball Schools’ Cup

If your child is selected in a state or national team or has a memorable sporting achievement, please let us know so we can share the good news

GREG THOMAS, Volleyball/ Elite Sports Coordinator

2016 NMR Cross Country Finals

The NMR Cross Country Finals took place last term at Bundoora Park. Eltham High School was well represented. Students were greeted with bright and sunny conditions, and the day started on a successful note with Ashley Kenshole (Year 11 Andrew House) victorious in the 17 and Open Boys Race. Dylan McMahon (Year 10 Andrew House) and Liam Robertson (Year 10 Rutter House) both had outstanding races in the 16 Boys with Dylan finishing 2nd. Nathan Barry (Year 8 Rutter House) continued his successful running year with 2nd in the 14 Boys and the 13 Girls had a fantastic result with Michaela Molenburg (Year 7 Stewart House) finishing 2nd to help the girls finish 3rd overall in the Teams Event. Congratulations to all Eltham High School Competitors and best wishes to those competing at the SSV State Finals this week.

2016 NMR CROSS COUNTRY FINALS

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2016 Interschool Sport Round Robin - Term 3

Sports available: Basketball, Table Tennis, Futsal, Hockey

Inter (Yr 9 & 10) - Tuesday 2 August

Year 8 - Wednesday 17 August

Year 7 - Tuesday 6 September

Sign-up Sheets are now up on the window at the PE Office

Nic Cooper, Outdoor Education Sports Co-ordinator

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Sports available: Basketball, Table Tennis, Futsal, Hockey

Inter (Yr 9 & 10) - Tuesday 2 August

Year 8 - Wednesday 17 August

Year 7 - Tuesday 6 September

ELTHAM SPORTSTIMETABLE

13 Boys

42nd J Hegarty

58th R Heriet

72nd L Skaife

13 Girls

2nd M Molenburg

12th P Fullager

14th B Timewell

29th T Carozzi

32nd R Alexander

33rd M Whiteman

69th E Drakes

3rd Teams Event

14 Boys

2nd N Barry

22nd K Tancredi

36th T Vandiemen

64th M Williams

14 Girls

35th T Murphy

15 Boys

2nd J Itter

10th B Egan

32nd A Baddeley

15 Girls

6th T Osborne

13th J Weddle

15th L Turner

16 Boys

2nd D McMahon

17th L Robertson

17+ Boys

1st A Kenshole

17+ Girls

2nd M Prunotto

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CROSS COUNTRY SKI DAY TRIP Do you like the snow? Never been but would like to try? Like to try cross country skiing? All students are invited to participate in a 1 day cross country ski trip to Lake Mountain on Tuesday August 9. The cost for the trip will be $95, which includes transport and entry, ski hire, and a 90 minute lesson. The trip will be run by Ross McKinnon, who is an experienced outdoor teacher as well as being a member of the Lake Mountain Ski Patrol. Detailed information, including gear lists and consent forms, will be available at a meeting to be held on Thursday July 21, and afterwards from Mr McKinnon in the Middle School Office. The meeting will be held at 1.20pm (lunchtime) on Thursday July 21 in room 908. Payment and paperwork is required by Friday 29 July. If the trip is cancelled due to insufficient snow all payments will be refunded. There are only 20 places avail-able, and these will be allocated to the first 20 students to pay and return paperwork to the office. The paperwork needs to be collected at the meeting on Thursday July 21 or afterwards from the Middle School Office. The Compass Portal cannot be used for pay-ment or to provide consent.

Ross McKinnon, Middle School Coordinator

WORLD CHALLENGE 2017 VIETNAM

Dear parents and students in Year 9-10,

On Thursday, 21 July a representative from World Challenge and myself will be presenting to students the potential trip to Vietnam at the end of 2017. A week later, on the Thursday (28 July) at a time to be confirmed (probably 7pm in the Library) there will be a meeting for parents and students who are interested. Please see Mr Robertson if you are interested and want to discuss this prior to the launch.

Seamus Robertson, SOSE Coordinator

ART Former student Artek Halpern Laurence class of 2015 is partnering up with his mother Deborah Halpern to exhibit recent work in an exhibition aptly titled Continuum. The exhibition is running at Montsalvat. The school community is cordially invited to the opening on Saturday 6 August at 2pm running until Sunday 28 August.

See flyer later in this Newsletter for more information.

Panayiota Gogos, Arts Coordinator

STUDENT WELFARE Young Women’s Music Group

In conjunction with Collective Music Therapy at the ‘Edge’ Baseline Youth Services (City of Whittlesea) in Mill Park. Please contact Louise Heathcote information OR Please contact Lisa at NCASA via phone, email or text - Lisa Jacques

Counsellor / Advocate

Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault

Ph: 9497 1768

(Days of work: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

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Eligibility: The group is for young women 16-20 years of age that live / work / study In the Northern Metropolitan Region and have experienced some form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse or other trauma. Although Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault is co-facilitating the group, young women participating do not necessarily have to have disclosed a past sexual assault experience in order to be eligible. This is because we are aware that often young women may have experienced sexual assault, but are yet to disclose this to anyone or seek support about it. One aim of the group is to therefore promote Northern Centre Against Sexual assault to young women.

What is it all about? The group is not a ‘talk therapy’ group, but rather will be aimed at using music to promote enjoyment, relaxation, building relationships and identifying strengths. Young women will be given a say as to the activities we engage in and NO musical experience or skill is necessary to participate. We are aware the idea of a ‘music therapy’ group may seem strange to young women, so instead our focus will be on using musical experiences (e.g. music listening, song-writing, drumming, playing, singing) to have fun and to promote connection, empowerment and relaxation – all things that assist with trauma recovery. If young women are not sure about the group, we are of-fering two ‘taster’ Music Workshops for young women prior to it starting and there is no obligation to go on to do the six-week group after participating in these. Please see the flyer for details.

Louise Heathcote, Student Services Leader

STAFF V STUDENT BASKETBALL MATCH

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

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