Keeping In Touch - Concord High School

Concord High School
Keeping In Touch
Personalising Education
23 August, 2013
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WEEK A
Term 3 WEEK 7 … 26-30 August, 2013
TUESDAY 27
VARIATIONS TO ROUTINE
MONDAY 26
WEDNESDAY 28
o Digital Animation Workshop
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o Coffee School excursion Yr11
o Young Women’s Leadership Seminar
o X Factor school visit
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks
o Yr10 5.2 Maths hand in task
Yr10 Visual Art Task 4
Yr8 PDHPE Task 3
Yr11 Drama Task 4
Yr12 D&T Major Project due
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Assessment Tasks
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THURSDAY 29
FRIDAY 30
o Leichhardt Forum Business Studies excursion
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Assessment Tasks
o Yr11 PDHPE Task 4
o Prelim IPT Individual Project Task 3
Yr9 Geography
Yr8 PDHPE Task 3
Yr7 Geography
Yr11 Music Task 4
Yr10 Electronics Prac Project Task 3
Yr11 Hospitality
Yr11 Adv English Listening
Assembly: Senior
Computer Pals for Seniors
D&T HSC Prac Exam marking
Scripture Yr8 P3, Yr9 P2
You’re the Coach PASS
Assessment Tasks
o Yr10 Geography
o Yr11 Std English Listening
o Yr12 HSC Adv & Std English Listening
A LOOK AHEAD ... 2013 Term 3 Weeks 8, 9 & 10
Mth/
Week
WEEK B
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
3
o Yr11 Task Moratorium Week
o Year Assembly Week
o Yr8 Mathematics Problem
Solving Workshop
o Yr12 Ancient History Seminar
Day
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Assessment Tasks
o Yr11 Visual Arts Task 5
o Yr8 Technology Design
Project & Folio
Assessment Tasks
o Yr7 Technology Design
Project & Folio
o Yr10 Graphics Tech Task
Yr11 Task Moratorium Week
Year Assembly Week
P&C Meeting 7pm
Legacy Badge Day
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
5
6
o Yr11 Task Moratorium Week
o Year Assembly Week
o Combined HS Athletics
Carnival
o R2DJ Community Radio
Broadcast
o Yr11 Task Moratorium Week
o Year Assembly Week
o Combined HS Athletics
Carnival
o Rock Climbing Rec Sport
Makeup Sessions
Assessment Tasks
o Yr10 Textiles
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 Textiles Tech
o Yr8 Technology Design
Project & Folio
o Yr9 Food Tech
o Yr7 Maths
o Yr12 VET Hospitality
o Yr11 Task Moratorium Week
o Year Assembly Week
o Combined HS Athletics
Carnival
o Assembly: Junior
o Scripture Y9 P3, Yr8 P4
o Run Around the World
PDHPE Day
o PASS “You’re the Coach”
o R2DJ Community Radio
Broadcast
WEEK 8
WEEK A
WEEK 9
FRIDAY
4
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 Textiles Tech Prac
o Yr8 Tech Mandatory Task
o Yr10 History oral
Yr7 Tech Mandatory Task
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o Yr11 Yearly Exams
o Yr11 Yearly Exams
o Yr11 Yearly Exams
o Recreational Sport Selection
o Yr11 Yearly Exams
o Yr7 Gala Day
Assessment Tasks
o Yr11 Drama Task 5
o Yr7 Music Task 3
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 Music Task 4
o Yr10 PDHPE Task 3
o Yr10 5.1 & 5.3 Maths
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 PDHPE Task 3
o Yr7 History workbook
o Yr7 Geography Workbook
o Yr10 PDHPE Task 3
o Yr11 Music Task 5
o Yr10 Graphics Task 3
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 Maths hand-in task
o Yr9 PDHPE Task 3
o Yr9 English
o Yr 9 Wood Task 3
o Yr10 IST
o Yr10 PDHPE Task 3
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 IST
o Yr8 Music Task 3
o Yr10 History
o Yr9 Metal Task 3
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o Yr11 Yearly exams
o Yr11 Yearly exams
o Yr11 Crossroads Camp
o Yr11 Crossroads Camp
o Yr12 Graduation Evening
o Yr11 Crossroads Camp
o Assembly: Junior
o Scripture Yr8 P1, Y9 P2
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Yr11 Yearly Exams
Assembly: Senior
Scripture Yr8 P2, Yr9 P3
PASS “You’re the Coach”
WEEK B
WEEK 10
Assessment Tasks
o Yr9 IST Multimedia
o Yr8 Visual Arts Task 4
o Yr8 Maths
Assessment Tasks
o Yr7 Visual Arts Task 4
END TERM 3
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Congratulations again to the Year 7 and 8 boys who participated in the All Schools Touch Tournament and
represented us so well.
We have also had students from Year 11, train in First Aid today.
Today I attended the official opening of the Canada Bay Council Men’s Shed in the Community Centre in
Gipps Street. Our school has a strong connection with this through the Men’s Intergenerational Project
which a number of our boys have participated in over the past three years. With the guidance of the older
men they have constructed a number of items such as wheelchairs for Africa, a canoe, and notably some
garden furniture for the Community Garden at the Community Centre. Other students have contributed to
the mural in the garden. We are proud to be collaborating with our Council in these projects.
BUSES
As I indicated last week we have concerns about safety outside the school in the afternoon. We are telling
students the following and would really appreciate you reinforcing with them.
 Stay inside the school grounds until directed on to your bus
 Do not push to get on, but line up calmly
 Do not run up to buses which stop further up the road but wait for teacher instructions to
proceed
 Students walking home should disperse straight away and not crowd the bus area
 Use the lights at the corner to cross the street instead of running or wandering across at
any other point
In addition, part of the problem is students not dipping their passes, and unfortunately being rude and
unco-operative with drivers. This behaviour is not in any way consistent with our school values and I am
sure not with our parents. I must remind students that the concession passes are a privilege not a right,
and they can be withdrawn by the STA if behaviour is not appropriate.
I am sad to report that I am receiving a number of complaints from the public about the behaviour of our
students on their way home from school. Where the individuals are identified we can follow up on them,
but it is the attitude behind this behaviour, of no consideration for others, which is most disturbing.
Do you as parents know where your children are and what they are doing after school? They are reflecting
very poorly on the school. Supervision at this time is the family responsibility. Please assist us by
reinforcing the need to be respectful of other people and property on the way to and from school as well.
Whenever possible they should be going straight home.
On a much more positive note, our Merit Scheme is showing that many students are consistently doing the
right thing. Every week one of those who attain a Bronze level merit or higher receives a prize of a
Canteen Voucher, kindly donated by our canteen operators. It is great to be able to reward good behaviour
and effort in this way.
J.Koob
Principal
TALENTED ATHLETES
Ryan Rolph (Yr 9) has been selected in the Greater Western Sydney U/14 talent squads
for AFL. He trains weekly at Blacktown International Park and he will play in the State
Championships in Albury in October this year. If he plays well, he could earn NSW
selection and we wish him all the best.
Oliver Flack (Yr 10) has just competed for NSW All Schools in Hobart recently. His NSW
team won the tournament prevailing over QLD in the final 3-1. He played in midfield
throughout the tournament and his great play has seen him earn selection in the
Australian U/16 National team. This team will tour South Africa next year and play
matches against the South African U/18’s team. The tour will last 15 days and will
include many amazing experiences. Oliver is one of 8 team members from NSW in a 16
man squad. We wish Oliver all the best and look forward to some great results.
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
The students at Concord High School are often quite modest. Can you please encourage them to approach the PE department
(common 8) with their achievements, so they can be recognised and published to the whole school community? Or you can
contact Brent Chappelow (PDHPE teacher) by email brent.chappelow@det.nsw.edu.au or on 9745 377 (ext 130).
Congratulations to the students listed below, who have been awarded a Merit this week. Well done!
Student
Award
Jackson STILL-ORAM
Head Teacher Award: Bronze Merit
Milos SAVIC
Head Teacher Award: Bronze Merit
Kit Hui TSIA
Bronze Merit: Bronze Merit
Alan SHI
Bronze Merit: Bronze Merit
Josie FEDELE
Year Adviser Award: Bronze Merit
Martin ZHANG
Head Teacher Award: Bronze Merit
Rosalia IENNA
Faculty Award: Bronze Merit
Thank You
A Huge thank you to our sponsors, for supporting our school and our school
community, and to the parents & Staff who donated gifts and their time. Please
show your appreciation by supporting these local businesses.
ANZ Stadium
G Fitness Rhodes
Apple & Bee
Grace Beauty Salon
Armandi Hair
Hair on Tennyson
Baan Raun Thai
Hopscotch Cafe
Better Teeth Concord
IGA Warremba
Bunnings Ashfield
Liu Rose Restaurant
Burwood RSL
Mad For Health
Canada Bay Club
Massey Park Golf Club
Canada Bay Council
Micro Scooters
Caribbean Chicken
Milk & Honey Photography
Cello Hairdressers
Odyssey Nails
Concord Eye Care
Pacific Magazines
Concord Sports Store
Reading Cinemas
Dorothy Cowie School of Dancing
Strathfield Car Radio
Effie Milos Jewellery
The Retreat Garden Bistro
Events Cinemas
Vibrance Bath & Spa
Tuesday 27 August 2013, 2.00 – 6.00pm
MEADOWBANK
Careers Expo
during National Skills Week
Meadowbank Campus
Building P, See Street, Meadowbank
•Presentations
•Demonstrations
•Competitions
• Giveaways and prizes
• Expert study &
career advice
Parents, students, friends and
industry are all welcome!
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Find out more about your career, study and
employment options.
Speak with teachers and counsellors about courses,
entry requirements and career opportunities in a
range of industries.
Find out about our new degree programs.
Representatives from all education faculties,
Industry Associations, Apprenticeship and
Traineeship Centres.
Meadowbank
Campus
Meadowbank
Campus
Building P
See Street
Meadowbank
Free Parking on site
For more information on the
Meadowbank Career Expo contact:
Helen McNamee
Phone: 9942 3571
Email: Helen.McNamee@tafensw.edu.au
Unlock your
potential.
It starts here.
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ryde
Friday 30 &
Saturday 31 August
skills &
trade expo
National Skills Week: Hands and Minds –
The DNA of skills and trades
• Demonstrations and workshops
• Talk to trainers and employers about your future!
• Come enjoy a delicious high tea and lunch!
• Watch students battling it out in Regional
WorldSkills Competitions
• Show off your skills in our ‘Try-a-Trade’
9am – 5pm
Ryde Campus
250 Blaxland Road,
Ryde
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Come along to the Northern Sydney Institute’s
Ryde Campus from 30 – 31 August for a showcase of
local skills and trades.
Experience the exciting options available through
vocational education as part of National Skills Week.
Future students and employers will have the chance to
discuss employee and traineeship opportunities.
Regional WorldSkills competitions will be held,
international floral designs will be shown and a delicious
high tea or lunch at our Chefs Table will be eaten!!
Other activities:
• mini golf
• guided tours of the
campus grounds
• growers market
• tree transplanting and
climbing demonstrations
• plant sales
• health and lifestyle expo
• visit career and course
information stands and
talk to our teachers
• chef’s table lunch
For more information on
Ryde skills & trade expo contact:
Andrea Poletti
Phone: 9448 6469 or 0427 749 162
Email: andrea.poletti@det.nsw.edu.au
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