1 July 2016 - Blackwood High School

Term 2 | Week 9 | 1 July 2016
Principal’s Welcome
Student Free Day
On 14 June, the focus of our Student Free Day was the
second module through the Institute of Educational
Assessment. Module 2 focused on the purpose and
design of assessment. Our teaching staff were joined
by three teachers from Coromandel Valley Primary
School.
The morning started with two staff showing how they
applied the Principles of Assessment from Module 1
when redesigning assessment tasks. This included
how the changes impacted on student achievement
as well as how decisions had been made influencing
the sequence of curriculum knowledge.
As the day progressed we looked at how we could
change some of our assessment tasks to be more
inclusive of the full range of students whilst ensuring
we maintained cognitive demand which linked
to the learning goals. Like students, staff left the
professional learning session with a task to complete
before we undertake the third module on Monday 5
September.
Performing Arts
The last two weeks of Semester 1 have seen
performances by our students in dance and drama.
On 16 June the Performing Arts Centre was filled to
capacity with the Year 12 SACE Dance evening. The
night saw twenty four dance items with troupes and
individuals as well as two videos of student work.
There was a range of genres spanning hip hop,
comtemporary and modern dance styles. The
evening featured our SACE Stage 2 Dance students
who were supported by other students from Years
8 to 11. The evening was a kaleidoscope of colours
in costumes and lighting ably corordinated by our
technical staff. As the audience moved into the
Auditiorium they were treated to soloist Paul Stein
playing piano pieces.
On 21 and 22 June the senior school drama
performance occurred. The cast gave four
performances over two days. For almost two hours
we witnessed the actors writch between roles as
they performed ‘The Book of Everything.’
On 26 June five dance teams performed at the
State Finals of the Dance Stars. Three teams have
progressed to the Nationals which will be on the
Gold Coast in August.
In School Psychology
In this newsletter is information about a new
psychology service that will be provided from our
school in psychology.
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 students undertook Work Experience from
20 to 24 June. The Work Experience program is part
of the compulsory SACE Personal Learning Plan
(PLP). In this newsletter is a list of the businesses
and organisations that supported our students
understanding of the world of work. Without their
support our students would not have been able to
gain valuable insights to work place requirements.
I would like to thank the parents and caregivers for
their support to assist students gain placements.
Students who did not undertake Work Experience
were involved in working with Paul Tilbury from The
Genie Group who explored with our students a range
of strategies to support them in seeking employment
including career planning, resume and personal
statement development as well as interview skills.
Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Science
and Technology (ASSETS)
Year 10 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
are eligble to apply for ASSETS. Applications close
31 July 2016. Further Information is provided in this
newsletter.
Protective Self Factors
In a recent edition of Generation Next there was an
article about protective factors that are important
for school students. Across our community and in
Australia it is estimated that between 15 to 20% of
the population will experience mental health issues.
The onset of mental health issues are occurring in
children and adolescents. Early identification and
intervention are important to increase the reduction
in the chance of longer term mental health and
wellbeing issues. The Devereux Center for Resilient
Children by Paul A. LeBuffe, Valerie B. Shapiro, & Jack
A. Naglieri identified some key protective factors that
are particularly important for school children.
They include:
•Developing self-awareness and understanding
their strengths and limitations and having a
consistent desire for self-improvement.
• Developing the capacity to successful self-manage
their emotions and behaviours in order to complete
a task, succeed in a new or challenging situation.
•Developing social awareness in order to interact
with others respecting their ideas and behaviours,
understanding their impact on others and using the
skills and attitudes of cooperation and tolerance in
social situations.
• Developing relationship skills so that they can
consistently demonstrate actions that promote
and maintain positive connections with others.
•Developing goal-directed behaviours with things
they initiate and having persistence to complete
tasks of varying difficulty.
• Having decision making skills in order to approach
and solve problems including the ability to learn
from others, from previous experiences and
accepting responsibility.
• Taking personal responsibility for their actions and
contributing to the efforts of others particularly in
groups.
• Demonstrating
optimistic
thinking
using
confidence, positive thinking and hopefulness for
themselves and situations that they face.
Teachers’ roles in this is to support students to
identify the different ways they can approach tasks
to develop their critical thinking and perseverance
or grit. The importance of the struggle is not to
necessarily get the right answer, rather to advance
learning and develop perseverance. An aspect of
the work of two of our mathematics teachers is to
develop such approaches to support students to
deepen their knowledge of mathematics.
Other people who work with children and adolescents
have a role in supporting them to develop some or all
of these attributes. They are particularly important
when students are faced with something they may
never have encountered before or they are struggling
with as individuals or when working with others. At
a recent conference for school leaders, Professor
Martin Westwell talked about productive struggle.
Students experience productive struggle when they
are given a task slightly beyond their abilities.
Marion Coady, Principal
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Infection Control
As the winter quickly descends with the cold and wet
weather the ideal conditions exists for infections to
be spread. There are a number of things we can do
to minimise or eliminate the risk to others of getting
infections. These include:
• Cleanliness and using hand hygiene practices.
• Prompt disposal of items which may spread
infection including used tissues.
• Having the flu vaccination.
•Parents/caregivers keeping students at home
who have an infection until the incubation time
has lapsed and until the risk of infecting others is
reduced.
Govchat
The Department of Education and Child Development
is seeking parent and caregiver feedback on
supporting children’s learning. On 4 July between
5:30 and 7:30pm parents and caregivers can speak
to government decision makers including Minister
Susan Close. Contact can be made by ringing 1800
216 506 or www.yoursay.sa.gov.au/feedback.
Choose Maths Awards
The Australian Mathematical Science Institute and
the BHP Billiton Foundation are conducting two
award groups. For students, they can produce a
video which can be entered in one of two categories.
Junior Awards: Years 5 to 8
Senior Awards: Years 9 to 11
Further information is available from Ms Amanda
Aulert.
Principal Tours
9:00am Tuesdays
2 August
6 September
1 November
To book in for a tour please email blackwood@
bhs.sa.edu.au or call the school on 8278 0900.
Inspiring Achievement and Respect
Blackwood High School High Achievers
• Congratulations to Mitchell Slade in Year 8 who has been selected to
referee the Annual Year 6 and 7 Basketball Championships on 27 and 28
July and 22 September 2016.
• Congratulation to Tynan Carney in Year 11 has been selected in the SANFL
U16 State team to compete on the Gold Coast from 3 to 8 July 2016.
• Congratulation to Macca Short in Year 10 who has been selected to
compete at the School Sport Australia Australian Football Championships
held in Queensland from 23 to 30 July 2016.
• Congratulation to Jacquelyn Banko in Year 8 who is competing in the
National Calisthenics Competition from 4 to 8 July 2016.
• Congratulation to Bailey Dyer and Cameron Clohesy in Year 11 who have
been selected to compete at the School Sport Australia Cross Country
Championships held in Canberra from 19 to 22 August 2016.
Biggest Morning Tea
On Thursday 16 June the SRC held a cupcake sale to support the Cancer
Council Biggest Morning Tea.
With the help of some innovative cooks we were able to provide students
and staff with over 400 delicious cup cakes, honey joys and Greek
biscuits. Students and staff donated approximately $400 to the Cancer
Council Foundation.
The SRC would like to thank the following staff and student who provided
the morning tea
Ms Anna Cocks
Ms Karyn Jones
Ms Mary Oleschenko Ms Adeline Divak
Mr Nick Gillies
Mr Craig Duguid
Ms Mary Hodson
Mrs Amanda Aulert
Hannah Donhardt
Charlotte Thomson
Olivia Henley
Tayla Rosewarne-Reece
Grace Williams and to all the students and staff that donated to the
worthy cause.
Amanda Aulert, SRC Coordinator
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Course Counselling: Information for 2016 Subject Selections
Web Preferences:
In Term 3, students in Years 8-11 will be choosing
their subjects for 2017 using the online Web
Preferences system. Students will be provided
specific information about logging onto and using
Web Preferences at the beginning of Term 3 via
Care Groups. Information will also be emailed home
to all parents and caregivers outlining the process
for choosing 2017 subjects. Once Web Preferences
is open in the first week of Term 3, students will
be able to make their subject selections, using the
information provided through school, teachers and
the Curriculum Prospectus, which is available online
via the school website at www.bhs.sa.edu.au. Hard
copies or CDs will be available on request.
• Students in Years 8 and 9 must have subject
selections completed using Web Preferences
by Friday 19 August (Week 4) and return their
receipts via the Care Group teacher.
• Students in Years 10 and 11 will make their
subject selections via Web Preferences and bring
their subject selection receipt to the Course
Counselling day on Monday 29 August, Term 3
Week 6 for confirmation. Parents will accompany
student to Course Counselling interviews. Where
necessary, subject selection confirmation receipts
will be reprinted at the interview and signed by
the student, parent/caregiver and the course
counsellor.
After Course Counselling day, decisions will be made
about which subjects will run based on the number
of students who have selected them. We then use a
re-counselling process to ensure that every student
has a suitable full program for 2017.
Subject Selection and Course Counselling:
Terms 2 and 3 are very busy, with the school preparing
for course counselling, distributing information
to students and parents, and putting the course
counselling process in place. It is important that
students are thinking about their study, education
and career pathways as families will soon be making
important decisions about what will be studied
next year. Many parents and caregivers are already
discussing each child’s:
•short and long term goals
•interests and aspirations - both in and beyond
school
•interests in further study or careers
•strengths as a student, but also as members of
families and communities
•skills and abilities that can be developed
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It is important to think about a range of options, as
there are many pathways to achieving success. While
school tries it’s very best to run as many subjects as
possible, the timetable that will run in 2017 will be
based on student choice. Every year some students do
not get all of the subjects they selected because they
were not chosen by enough students, or subjects that
were selected clash with others. Therefore, students
will need to make decisions about which options
they wish to pursue. Therefore, the time is right to
begin considering where your child wants to go, and a
variety of ways to get there.
Key upcoming events to plan for are:
•Term 2, Week 10: 2017 Prospectus will be available
Online via the school Website at www.bhs.sa.edu.
au. Hard copies or CDs will be available on request
in Term 3. We advise students and families to read
information about our Middle School and Senior
School curriculum as well as the subjects being
offered for 2017. Students can read about subjects
that they are interested in studying, and use the flow
charts to see where they lead through each of the
year levels.
•Term 2, Week 10: Thursday 7 July – Semester Reports
will be distributed with subject recommendations
for Senior School students.
•Term 3, teachers will talk with students about
pathways open in each curriculum area.
•Term 3, Week 1: Online Web Preferences login
information will be sent home. Subject choices will
be available online from this date for Year 8-11
students.
•Term 3, Week 2: Tuesday 2 August – Year 10/11 SACE
Parent Information Night (7:00pm – 8:00pm)
•Term 3, Week 6 Monday 29 August, Course
Counselling Day for Year 10 and 11 students.
After Course Counselling Day decisions will be made
about which subjects will run based on the number
of students who have selected them. We then use a
re-counselling process to ensure that every student
has a suitable full program for 2017. Please watch
out for more details in future newsletters. Meanwhile
continue those very important discussions with your
children and young people.
David Garrett, Deputy Principal
Inspiring Achievement and Respect
Sports News
Open Boys Knock Out Football
On 15 June we headed to Blackwood Football Club as the home side to compete in Round 2 of the Open Boys
Knockout Football Competition. Our first game was against Concordia College. After the first quarter Concordia
held the lead by one goal. The second quarter was again tightly contested and Concordia maintained the one
goal lead at half time. We were then outplayed in the second half and lost the game 4.3 27 to 10.4 64. The
team did not have long to redeem themselves with our second game against St Francis de Sales. We had an
incredible start with a six goal to zero first quarter. For the rest of match we continued to kick goals regularly
and ran out victors by 55 points.
Blackwood played a very impressive second game and proudly represented the school on the day. Best
players and goal kickers are as follows.
Game 1 v Concordia Lost 10.4 64 to 4.3 27
Best Players: Mitchell Smith, Tom Brown
Goal Kickers: Ryan Mountford 1, Josh Buckney 1, Josh Rosman 1, Daniel Nash 1
Game 2 v St Francis De Sales Won 15.4 94 to 6.3 39
Best Players: Tom Beard, Mitchell Smith, Matt Walton, Issac Jurecky, Cameron McGree
Goal Kickers: Tom Beard 4, Cameron McGree 4, Issac Jurecky 1, Matt Walton 1, Ryan Mountford 1,
Josh Buckney 1, Josh Rosman 1, Macca Short 1, Tom Brown 1
Glen Little, Leader Health and Physical Education and Luke Beenham, Sports Trainee
Year 10 Knock Out Netball
Our Year 10 Girls Knock Out Netball team travelled to
Cornerstone College in Week 6 to play Cornerstone and
Heathfield High School. We played Heathfield in the first
game and won 33 to 31 in a tight contest. The second
game was more challenging which we lost to Cornerstone
17 to 34.
Congratulations to team members Taylah Charlton, Madi
Davies, Jess Meldrum, Rhianna Manfield, Julia Jenkins,
Holly Reynolds, Amanda Bowne, Ocea Cheek, Ashleigh
Stain and Chelsea Roper and Captain, Erin Jenner. Best
players on the day were Erin Jenner, Rhianna Manfield
and Julia Jenkins.
Janet Bradley, Physical Education Teacher
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Open Knock Out Netball
In an emotional day, our predominantly Year 12 girls
netball team played their last school game together
in Week 7’s Knock Out round. They lost narrowly to
Willunga High School, 32 - 36 and also lost to host
school, Reynella East College, 31-47. Congratulations
to team members, Erin Hegarty, Hayley Sutter,
Hiromi Hill, Victoria Nicholls, Charlotte Meldrum,
Darby Knight, Kelly Whitehead, Rhea Kruse, Emily
Crump, Nikki Schwarz and Captain Brooke Jenner.
Best players on the day were Brooke Jenner, Darby
Knight and Hiromi Hill.
Janet Bradley, Physical Education Teacher
Round 2 Year 8/9 Knock Out Football
On Tuesday 21 June we travelled to Brighton High School to play Round 2 of the Year 8/9 Boys Knockout
Football Competition. On arrival we found that it would be a tough day for football, with heavy rain, strong
winds and a muddy oval to contend with. Our first game of the day was against Cornerstone College, who had
just come off a win. We made a strong start kicking 2.4 to 0 with the wind in the first quarter. In the second
quarter we kicked 3.1 to 0.1 against the wind went into halftime with a 6 goal lead. Blackwood then ran away
with the game in the second half kicking 5.3 to 1.4 and winning the match 10.8 68 to 1.5 11.
With a short break between games and more heavy rain the boys began our second game of the day against
the home side Brighton. After a tough contested first quarter no goals were scored by either side. In the
second quarter we managed to kick three goals to one on the back of some strong efforts from the backline
and midfield. We held the lead at halftime 3.2- 20 to 1.3 -9. The third quarter was much the same as the first
half with Blackwood scoring one goal to zero. The boys came in at three quarter time motivated to win this
game and it showed with them dominating the last quarter kicking 2.4 to 1.0 and running out convincing
winners. The final score was Blackwood 6.7- 43 to Brighton 2.4 -16. We have now progressed to Round 3 and
will be coming up against some very strong competition which we are looking forward to. Best players and
goal kickers on the day are as follows:
Game 1 Blackwood defeated Cornerstone 10.8 68 to 1.5 11
Goal Kickers: Kye Dean 2, Troy Hocking 2, Declan Henty-Smith 2, Connor McCarl 2, Jules Marjanac 1, Jack
Tagni 1
Best Players: Kye Dean, Connor McCarl, Mitchell Robertson, Harry Spacie, Tyler Emswiler, Jules Marjanac
Game 2 Blackwood defeated Brighton 6.7 43 to 2.4 16
Goal Kickers: Kye Dean 2, Oscar Hodge 1, Troy Hocking 1, Tyson Clark 1, Cooper De Zylva 1
Best Players: Kye Dean, Cooper De Zylva, Noah Brown, Troy Hocking, Tyler Emswiler
Glen Little, Leader Health and Physical Education and Luke Beenham, Sports Trainee
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Inspiring Achievement and Respect
Cross Country Championships
On Thursday 9 June 24 keen runners competed in the Annual Cross Country Championships at Oakbank
racecourse. The course was very muddy and the conditions were difficult, but our runners kept on running. In
the U/13 Boys Ben Burbridge came 15th which was a great effort. We had 8 U/14 runners on the day that all
ran very well. The top four runners made up our team which came second which was a fantastic achievement
for the boys. The U/15 boys and girls teams came 9th and the U/14 Girls tried their hardest. The open boys
ran extremely well on the day with three of the four finishing inside the top 20 and team placing second
overall which was well deserved. Lastly Bailey Dyer ran in the U/16s and placed third which was an excellent
effort by him. The results from the day were as follows.
U/13s Boys 3kms
U/15s Girls 3kms
15th Ben Burbridge 11.59.04
25th Ashlyn Dutton
71st Maddie McDonald
U/14s Boys 3kms
72th Emily Woodcock
7th Blake Higgins 11.33.94
78th Mackenzie Rutter
16th Joel Karran 11.58.14
28th Alex Strauss U/15s Girls Team Finished 9th out of 9
29th Jordan Cock 25th Ashlyn Dutton
32nd Noah Brown 71st Maddie McDonald
45th Tyson Clarke 72nd Emily Woodcock
48th Oscar Hodge 78th Mackenzie Rutter
126th Blake Hall
U/16s Boys 5kms
U/14s Boys Team Finished 2nd out of 16 3rd Bailey Dyer 18:09:50
7th Blake Higgins
16th Joel Karran U/21 Boys 6kms
28th Alex Strauss 6th Cameron Clohesy 22.03.80
29th Jordan Cock 11th River Moore 23.38.86
18th Dan Elliott 24.22.22
U/14s Girls 3kms33rd Nathan Beenham
59th Johanna Moore
97th Taleah Waller U/21 Boys Team Finished 2nd
out of 8
6th Cameron Clohesy
U/15s Boys 4kms11th River Moore
42nd Cooper De Zylva 18th Dan Elliott
43rd Jake Burdon 33rd Nathan Beenham
48th Kosta Kathiniotis 78th Fletcher Lewis
U/15s Boys Team Finished 9th out of 10
42nd Cooper De Zylva
43rd Jake Burdon
48th Kosta Kathiniotis
78th Fletcher Lewis
Glen Little, Leader – Health and Physical Education and Luke Beenham, Sports Trainee
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Art News
Again, Term 2 has been a busy one for students in The Arts, with a variety of performances and competitions
taking place.
On Thursday of Week 7 a kaleidoscope of talent was showcased as part of the Year 12 Dance Night. Over 20
pieces were presented to a near capacity audience with the evening featuring students from Year 8 through
to Year 12. The night also formed the External Assessment component for the Year 12 students, comprising
thirty percent of their marks for the year. After many hours of rehearsing the night went off without a hitch.
Congratulations must certainly go to all of the performers, guest choreographers, costume makers, and the
sound and lighting technicians who made the night possible. A massive congratulations also goes to the
Dance teachers, Katrina Constantopoulos and Tash Thornton, for their tireless efforts in putting in countless
hours to make it all happen. The performers will be back in Week 10 to give an encore performance to Year
6/7 students from our local primary schools.
Immediately after the conclusion of the performance the PAC
underwent a transformation to become 1950’s Holland for the
Senior Drama class’ performance of Richard Tulloch’s The Book
of Everything. The students performed two matinees (one to 183
Primary School students, and one to 150+ Blackwood High School
students) and two evening performances to family, friends and
theatregoers in general. Wednesday night’s performance also
formed the thirty percent External Assessment component for the
Year 12 students. Huge thanks goes to all those who helped behind
the scenes (including the generous loan of a 50’s style bicycle!) and
congratulations to the students who either had an on-stage or off-stage role. Congratulations must also go
to Brigitte Esvelt. Without her hard work and brilliant vision the performance would not have been possible.
And the talent of our students doesn’t stop there!
On Saturday 25 June one of our Year 11 students Yoshi Aranibar Sabag performed in the Class of Cabaret
in the Space Theatre. He engaged the audience with some witty ‘patter’ before entertaining the sold-out
crowd with a two-part medley of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Our Song. This performance was the
culmination of many workshops and master classes with some of Australia’s best entertainers. It was a great
evening, and Yoshi’s performance was outstanding.
Dale Evans, Leader: The Arts and Arts Based Community Programs
Class of Cabaret
I honestly had no idea of what cabaret was before coming into this
program. I wasn’t expecting to be a part of the Class of Cabaret but I am
now grateful to have had the chance to participate, out of the hundreds
of auditioning students. This incredible program opened my eyes and
18 other students from 17 schools around Adelaide, to the world of
Cabaret. This type of performance is where there is a strong emphasis
for the performer to engage with their audience, where Cabaret at its
rawest form is based upon sharing a story, connecting with an audience
and intimacy. Since Feburary, I was taught fundamental vocal and
cabaret techniques by some of thetalented mentors: Charmaine Jones,
Amelia Ryan and Michael Griffiths. Also working with a range of world famous cabaret artists to workshop
mine and my peer’s performances, I discovered many things about my own musical ability, and improved on
my stage presence as a cabaret artist. This journey has taken me to places I thought I would never go, it was
an indescribable experience to be up on 2/3 Festival Theatre stages in front of sold-out audiences and to be
an official artist of the 2016 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. I’ve established some good connections in the industry
and have made some great friendships. I hope I’ll be seeing some of these people back at the Festival Theatre
one day. The Class of Cabaret program has been an opportunity of a life time and to be able to represent
Blackwood High and jump into the world of real-life performing, will be something I’ll always remember.
Yoshi Aranibar Sabag, Year 11 Student
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Inspiring Achievement and Respect
The Book of Everything adapted by Richard Tulloch from the novel by Guus Kuijer.
The Book of Everything performed by SACE Stage 1 and 2 Drama
students and directed by their teacher, Brigitte Esvelt is a play
about courage and self-belief, and explores the very topical
themes of domestic violence and religious tolerance. Set in 1951
post, Nazi Amsterdam, the play follows the story of Thomas
Klopper, a nine year old boy with a bright imagination. Thomas
sees colourful guppies in the canal, a plague of green frogs, even
Jesus and finds beauty in Eliza,( Shelby Adams) a girl with a leather
leg. He records all of this in his diary ‘The Book of Everything’.
The play was not a realistic play in terms of its setting and shape.
Tables and chairs slid on and off stage with perfect timing in
seamless transitions as one scene merged into the next. The set,
designed by Ms Esvelt referenced six brightly coloured Dutch
terrace houses, arranged in the shape of three books. Doors and
window panels cleverly unfolded throughout the play, revealing
a secret kid’s world. Simple chalk and blackboard drawings:
a fish bowl, a banner, an open window, the moon and stars, a
gramophone, a shadow of a church cross, a bookshelf full of
books all added variety and texture to the work. Live music
on stage and several songs by Louis Armstrong enhanced the
ensemble nature of the play where performers were immersed
in the story telling and rarely off stage. It was a delightful and
physical piece of theatre.
Audiences fell in love with the character Thomas, played
sensitively and beautifully by Rhys Hopkins and Amelia Watson
and were amused by their versions of a hip and slightly bogan
Jesus. His mother, performed with stoic dignity by Imogen
Dellar- Evans represented the quiet suffering and never say die
attitude of the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation.
His strict father, who regularly loses his temper and takes it out
on his wife, was portrayed with humanity and depth by Kynan
Saurbrey. The expressive Mrs Amersfoort (Miki Harmston)
quietly opens the doors of possibility for Thomas through books
and the imagination as does the sweet bicycle riding Auntie
Pie (Eleana Willmott) who brings to light the domestic violence
issues in the family. In the end, it is his strong sister Margo
(Brenda Chiggwidden) who ultimately draws a line under her
father’s behaviour and sets his world teetering.
Thomas’ innocent view of things is heart warming and our drama students, assisted by Brendan Maidment
(lights) and Nick Sutton (sound) serve to remind us that children have a very different perspective on things
and, as adults, we need to be more determined to protect the magical world our children live in. With the
help of strong female role models, even in the face of adversity, Thomas manages to hold true to what he
believes in, and when asked what he wants be when he grows up, responds with “I want to be happy and
that is all.”
A hearty congratulations to our wonderful cast and crew for a visually stunning, thoroughly entertaining and
highly polished Production of The Book of Everything.
Brigitte Esvelt, SACE Drama teacher
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Senior Drama: Voices Against Abuse
Drama is a serious subject, but maybe not in the sense that you’re currently imagining. We’re given an
opportunity to research and develop our own ideas and opinions about relevant everyday problems. Our
senior drama production, The Book of Everything, revolved around the ‘taboo’ concept of domestic abuse.
The terrifying truth is; this is a very very real problem.
At a rough estimation we performed this show to over 500 people, and statistics have shown that one in
three Australians, have been in contact or experienced some type of abuse. This means, that just over 165 of
these people have already experienced, or will experience some form of abuse. If, out of all those people, we
can initiate just ONE conversation in a house with abuse, then we’ve done something amazing.
My character within the play was a victim of abuse, and I remember that first time I read the script after
reading personal stories about domestic abuse. It took every ounce of strength to not completely break
down and cry. The hard truth was that I wanted to do justice to the character, and to provide a voice for her.
Although she may be fictional, she is also a perfect of example of those facing the harsh realities. As a senior
drama class, to be given an opportunity to reflect on these reoccurring issues and grow as global citizens
through character portrayal is something to be proud of.
The Arts have an overwhelming powerful effect; one that we can use to speak out for those who are too
afraid.
Eleana Willmott, Year 12 Drama Student
Dance Star
Congratulations to the 2016 Dance Star teams for their incredible
performances and representation of Blackwood High in the State
Final at the Norwood Concert Hall. The competition was of a very
high standard and exciting to see the growth and highly polished
performances of the Blackwood High teams.
We finished with three medals and three of the five teams
competing received an invitation to Nationals on the Gold Coast,
which is a fantastic effort.
Blackwood Results
Senior hip hop 2nd place and invitation to Nationals
Senior Theatrical 6th Place and invitation to Nationals
Large contemporary 1st place and invitation to Nationals
Junior contemporary 4th Place
Junior hip hop 3rd place
I would like to acknowledge all the hard work and effort of all the
performers, coaches and staff, and also thank parents, friends and
family for their support in the audience.
We look forward to the Nationals trip on the Gold Coast in August.
Katrina Constantopoulos, Dance Teacher
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Inspiring Achievement and Respect
Year 12 Dance Exam Performance
The Year 12 dance students performed
their class choreographed dance pieces
entertaining audience members with their
excellent technical and performance skills.
Students performed in a range of dance
genres including contemporary, hip-hop and
jazz. Lighting design and multimedia further
enhanced the production this was designed
and operated by Brendan Maidment and
Nicholas Sutton. The Year 12 students were
accompanied by the talented Stage 1 Dance
students.
The SACE dance pieces included
“Nature” and ‘The Run” showcasing
the students’ contemporary skills. Reworked contemporary dance included
“Hanging Tree” This piece was inspired
from the Hunger Games film. The students
were fortunate enough to have had the
opportunity to work with Marnie Fiebig
who completed Year 12 dance in 2015 and
is also participating in regular classes with
the Australian Dance Theatre. Marnie re
worked her Year 12 choreographic piece
“Fractals” for the SACE class as part of her
Creative Arts assessment. The class hip hop
was created by student teacher Amy Payti
and students performed a hard hitting hip
hop routine.
The Year 12s were supported by the Year 8,
9,10, 11 and Certificate 2 dance students.
The Year 8 class engaging the audience with
their mime performance dance.
The Year 9 class performed an energetic
hip hop dance that showcased their dance
skills as well as their dance from a different
culture Flamenco dance, choreographed by
student teacher Emma Fernee and arranged
by Tash Thornton.
The Year 10 students performed in three
contemporary class works one piece
inspired by a recent excursion and workshop
with dancers from the Australian Dance Theatre.
This year’s Dance Star teams also performed in this production.
Congratulations to all the dance students and choreographers who participated in this production and we
wish all the students and the Year 12s well in their performance exam results.
Katrina Constantopoulos, Dance Teacher
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Blackwood High School Debating
Should the statue of Cecil Rhodes be removed from the grounds
of Oxford University? Should a wealthy British public school be
allowed to sell posthumously earned battle medals so that the
school can build a new gym? These were the questions that
taxed our two Senior and our single Year 10 team in Round 2
of the Debating SA competition. Both questions are complex,
pitching the disciplines of History and Politics against each other.
Our Year 10 team, in only their second debate, drew first blood,
defeating an in-form Sacred Heart team. Cassie, Jack and AJ
presented a masterful discussion, supported by the thoughtful
input of Yaqi and Damon. The use of arguments that combined
appeals to emotion, a focus upon the social and class divides
in England and a reminder of the significance of memory and
sacrifice played a key role in their win, of course supplemented
with skilled delivery.
The two senior teams battled stormier waters, with the girls
taking on Glenunga International High School and the boys
facing the ASMS. The debates were tight, with our teams
arguing both sides of the topic, which came in handy during
preparation. Whilst we fell short on the question of whether or
not Oxford University should retain the statue of Cecil Rhodes,
a complex and fascinating discussion ensued, aided by the
controversial nature of this nationalist and imperial Victorian
figure. It wasn’t all bad news however, with Nathanial Ramesh
and Jesse McKinnon taking out the Speaker of the Night awards.
An equally lively, but infinitely more entertaining debate took place a week earlier, when Blackwood High
School Year 9 Green team, comprising Anna Tulloch, Ruby Brown, Aimee Tulloch and Maiya Mathwin, battled
Pulteney Grammar Blue in order to answer, once and for all the question that has haunted humanity through
the ages: Are vampires better than werewolves? Despite a valiant effort from Anna, Ruby, Aimee and Maiya,
we came up dry, this time. A special acknowledgement for Anna, who performed very well in her first debate,
and an equally special thank you to Stephanie Tulloch, for stepping in at the last minute and doing a superb
job as timekeeper!
Raphael Zadey, Jess Rogers and Mary Hodson, Debating Coaches
Flinders University Enrichment Day
On Friday 17 June, 13 students from Year 11 and
12 took part in the Flinders University Enrichment
Day Program. This day provided students with
a taste of university life in their chosen field of
study. Sessions were held throughout the day and
provided students with a better understanding
of university life, study and working as experts in
their field of interest. Students were able to choose
from Engineering, Science, Humanities, Creative
Industries and a range of other disciplines to explore
for the day. At the end of the day there was a panel
with current Flinders University talking about their
experience and answering student questions. It was
fantastic to see students from Blackwood and other schools all asking pertinent and important questions
about university life that they could take away and consider.
Luke Northcote, Year 11 and 12 Leader
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Career Pathways Assembly
On 28 June the Year 11 cohort was fortunate enough to attend an assembly
where two high-achieving guest speakers informed and inspired us on various
career pathways in science and medicine. The first speaker was senior medical
research scientist Kristin Carson, who was selected as the 2015 Young Australian
of the Year for South Australia. Kristin detailed the importance of hard work and
networking, both of which are needed to attain success in various pathways and
career options. She also talked to us about different pathways which can lead
into university.
Nicola Lipscombe, pharmacist, lecturer and academic, and now with her
own consultancy, was the second and final speaker for the assembly. Nicola
emphasised the importance of choosing a path and making decisions. She talked
about the positive, educative nature of making and learning from mistakes,
and how they are crucial in the path to success. She also explained the various
careers and pathways which she has undertaken, and how by persisting and
saying yes to new experiences, was able to be surrounded by motivating people
and interesting opportunities.
All in all, the assembly was very informative and it was interesting to obtain
knowledge regarding some of the many different pathways and opportunities
which are available to us.
Hiromi Hill and Jesse McKinnon, Year 11 students
Year 12 Pastoral Care Program
As our Year 12 students enter into Term 3, many will begin grappling with their post-school decisions. This
can be a daunting time, which is why our Pastoral Care Program is dedicated to helping students to make
effective choices and to maximise their possibilities. We began this process during our Pastoral Care Assembly
in Week 5 of Term 2 with a presentation called ‘Revision that Work’s by Dr. Penny Sih, which was followed up
by further exam preparation work during Extended Care Group.
During Term 3 some key dates students must be aware of are listed below. These sessions will provide students
the opportunity to speak with a range of experts from learning institutions and other areas in regard to their
futures and should not be missed. All sessions will be running during extended Care Group time unless stated
otherwise.
WEEK
PRESENTATION
Week 2 (August 1)
University of South Australia Presentation
Week 3 (August 8)
Traineeship and Apprenticeship Pathways
Week 4 (August 15)
Flinders University Presentation
Week 5 (August 22)
Kirrilie Smout – Managing Stress
Week 5 (August 23)
SATAC Parent Information Session (6:30 – 8:00pm)
Week 6 (August 29)
University of Adelaide Presentation
Week 8 (September 12)
SATAC Information Session for students – TAFE & University Application Information
Term 3 is an essential time for all senior students and attendance at Extended Care Group takes on additional
significance. Students must also keep in mind that while they might not be currently on an ATAR pathway,
planning on attending university, TAFE or a trade, will influence their future decisions. The more information
they have, the better informed and more successful these decisions will be. TAFE, University and employers
now work closely together, and students understanding that there are many flexible pathways to their future
is instrumental for students to take their next steps beyond formal schooling successfully. The Senior School
Team looks forward to working with your child during this exciting time.
Luke Northcote, Senior Leader
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Year 8 Camp
“Flow” as a Protective Factor in Wellbeing
Recently I had the pleasure of spending two days on camp
interacting with and observing our Year 8 students. One of the
activities the students participated in was titled “Bush Survival”.
Students were taken a short way into the hills and asked to imagine
they were in plane crash and had to survive until rescuers could
reach them.
They needed to make shelter, fire, locate water and food and
cook this food as well as overcoming challenges along the way.
What I witnessed over the next three hours was amazing. I felt
an immense sense of pride in our young people. They used
persistence, initiative, listening, problem solving and teamwork to
solve the challenges presented.
The students appeared to be also experiencing the psychological
state of “Flow”. Time appeared to have stopped for them. They
were completely immersed and did not want it to end.
Martin Seligman, Psychologist and author of Authentic Happiness,
notes that the components that make up a ‘Flow” inducing activity
include:
• The task is challenging and requires skill
• You concentrate
• There is a clear goal
• You get immediate feedback
• You have deep, effortless involvement
• There is a sense of control
• Your sense of self vanishes
• Time stops
“Bush Survival” provided all of these things to our Year 8 students.
Whilst a mug of Milo at night provided the students with instant
pleasure it did not give them a long lasting sense of deep
satisfaction, achievement and gratification. “Bush Survival” gave
them these and provided the building blocks for enhancing longterm wellbeing.
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Flow is extremely important for teenagers to experience.
Teenagers involved in High-Flow activities have hobbies,
engage in sports and spend time on homework. They also
score much more highly on every measure of psychological
wellbeing. Teenagers involved in low-flow activities are
often at shopping centres, watching television, hanging out
on social media or gaming. Low-flow activities are those
which provide instant pleasure rather than in activities
that require hard work to receive gratification.
Many of us, not just teenagers, choose low-flow activities
over potential high-flow activities. eg watching television
over going to the gym. We may take shortcuts to pleasure
for example shopping, spectator sports and chocolate.
These pleasures don’t ask us to draw on our strengths and
never present challenges. In the long term they may even
stop providing us with pleasure.
Psychologist, Seligman, explains that a powerful antidote
to increase happiness is to strive to participate in high-flow
activity which provides hard won gratification whilst also,
not stopping, but spreading out the simple pleasure which
comes from low-flow activity.
The Year 8 Camp provided many activities that challenged
our students. The three hour hike up Mt George was
another great example. It was fantastic to see that all of
our students were more than capable of stepping up to
the challenge presented, they returned to camp, following
the hike, tired but with grins from ear to ear.
With this experience under their belts they are in good
stead to take on further opportunities that lie ahead
during their time at Blackwood High, like World Challenge
and Ski trip.
For those of you who are interested you can read
more about “Flow” in Authentic Happiness by Martin
Seligman and further research by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
(pronounced cheeks sent me high) named as the founder
of “Flow”.
Lee Knight, Assistant Principal 8-12 Wellbeing
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Student Gifted and Talented Conference
A group of senior Blackwood High School students attended this year’s annual Gifted and Talented Conference.
These world class “thinking days” provide gifted students with the opportunity to engage with a range of
topics beyond the constraints of the curriculum. The day was presented by Julie Arliss, lecturer and principal
examiner at Kings College Cambridge UK and Jeffrey Hodges, Australian Performance Consultant.
The focus of this year’s Conference was “So what’s it all about?” and students were asked to consider the
following:
Who am I? What can I know? What ought I to do?
The interactive study day asked the students to consider these fundamental questions and offered intellectual
frameworks for developing their own ideas. The content was fast paced and differentiated to meet the needs
of highly able learners. It focused on how topics can be approached from many different disciplines and
students were able to draw the connection between different areas of study and the “bigger picture”.
In response to his experience the following student wrote:
Have you ever pondered those bigger questions? Those questions you can
never quite grasp the answer for? Those questions that don’t quite make
sense, but at the same time they do? Where did we come from? What
is knowledge? The 2016 student Gifted and Talented Conference was an
intriguing, engaging way to open the mind and ponder those bigger questions
few dare to ask, but most have thought about. The conference gave a new,
different perspective of these questions to every person, allowing for a
variety views to be shared through intense discussion. The wave of new
thoughts is enough to change the way anyone thinks. The conversations the
discussions/ lectures sparked among not only my classmates, but my family
and friends are still just as interesting as the original speeches themselves.
Cameron O’Connell Year 10
Tash Thornton, Personalised Learning Coordinator
Primary School STEM Program 2016
The 2016 Blackwood High School Primary School STEM program
is in full swing and once again we are incredibly impressed
with the Year 7’s enthusiasm and focus as well as the quality
of their inquiry and problem solving skills. Students from
Belair, Hawthorndene, Coromandel Valley, Blackwood, Eden
Hills and Bellevue Heights Primary Schools have been enjoying
three hour sessions each Tuesday morning at Blackwood High
School throughout this term where they have been developing
their skills in Computer Assisted Design (CAD), 3-D printing,
Laser cutting and scientific inquiry. For the remainder of the
program, students are working collaboratively on their projects
where they will design and build a “prototype” product that
addresses a current, real world, energy related problem using
sustainable technology. The culmination will be the “STEM
Primary School Program Project Showcase Event” where these
young innovators of the future will present their ideas and
products to peers, parents, teachers, principals, industry and
DECD representatives. This will take place on 5 July 2016 in the
Blackwood High School Performing Arts Centre.
As always, our STEM team at Blackwood High School find this
program incredibly rewarding and exciting and we would like to
thank all participating Primary Schools, parents and students
for their ongoing support of this highly valuable experience.
Jarrod Chave, Senior Leader: Innovation in Science & Technology
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Work Experience/Career Development Week
Congratulations to the Year 10 cohort who undertook Work
Experience during Week 8. Students participated in a diverse
array of workplaces including retail, trade, hair and beauty,
construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Some also
took part in Defense Force programs and event management.
Many students also took the opportunity to see schools form
the other side of the desk taking opportunities to work at
local primary schools. We would like to thank all those in the
community who supported students with places and to the
parents and staff who assisted in our students being able take
part in such a valuable experience.
Students who were unable to undertake Work Experience took
part in Career Development Week based here at Blackwood High
School. The aim was to expose students to career possibilities and
to develop their understanding of career choices, seeking work
and being successful in the workforce. The group undertook two
excursions. They surveyed the local Blackwood area to discover
what businesses operate and interview local business owners. The group also looked behind the scenes at
Adelaide Oval where they discovered the diversity of positions and areas needed to make such a large facility
run. They finished the week with the ‘People Come First’ program delivered by Dr Paul Tilbur when they
learnt about communication, personal development, resume building, culminating with undertaking a mock
interview. It was great to see the group make the most of the opportunity.
Ben Dening, Leader Year 10
A J Baker and Sons
Adelaide Oval - Food & Beverage
Angels Cafe
Bakers Delight Blackwood
Belair Custom Homes
Bertrah Hawker Kindy
Blackwood Hills Constructions
Blackwood Music School
Blackwood Salvos
Braeview School R-7
Cafe Amore
Cebas Pty Ltd - IKEA
CJ and HJ Gibson
Coles - Blackwood
Colonel Light Gardens Primary
School
Coopers Brewery
Aberfoyle Hub Vet Clinic
Adiran Brien Automotive
Ashley Lowe
Baseball SA
Belair Jean Bonython
Kindergarten
Bicycle SA
Blackwood Hire
Blackwood Physiotherapy Sport
& Spinal
Blow -It’s a hair thing
Bridgestone Select - Mt Barker
Cafe on Bungala
Centennial Park Cemetery
Clarence Park Kindergarten
Coles - Supermarket
Colonel Light Gardens World of
Learning
Coromandel Valley Primary
School
Aberfoyle Park Campus Preschool
ALVTSA
Automasters Marion
Beaumont Tiles Mt Barker
Belair Primary School
Blackwood Fitness
Blackwood Kindegarten
Blackwood Primary School
BP Blitz
C A lewis
Caledonia Scaffolding
City of Onkaparinga
Codan Limited
Coles Supermarket - Westfield
Marion
Computer World Centre
Craigburn Primary School
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Dare Hair
Department of Defence - Army
Doc Office Consulting
Eden Hills Kindergarten
EFM - Mitchell Park
Flinders Medical Centre
Freebird Set
Garden Buddies
GLG Greenlife Group
Happy Valley Kindergarten
Hawthorndene Kindergarten
Hillbillys Cafe
Hosking Interior Design
Its n Bits
Jag Kitchens
Jay Fuss Professional Golf
Service
Lilly’s Doggy Day Care Pty Ltd
LSC
Minda Incorportated
Montagna Cafe
My Kitchen
Norwood Basketball Club Inc.
OPSM - Westfield Marion
Phone Smith
R C Williams Pty Ltd
SA Pathology
Smaras Structural Engineers
Spotless - Flinders Medical
Centre
St Peters Lutheran ELC
Sturt Child Care Centre
The Cheesecake Shop Hawthorn
Tress for Life Inc
Uniting Communities - Goodwill
Wazwel Electrical Services
Widebacks Australia Pty Ltd
Yiros Brothers
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Daily Grind
Daws Road Early Learning Centre
Department of Defence - RAAF
Dog Play Care
Eden Hills Primary School
Flagstaff Hill Foodland
Flinders University
Frekkie Coffee Lounge
Gaslight Collectables & Old
Books
Godfreys
Harcourts Blackwood
Health Breads
Hills Vet Centre
Intercontinental Adelaide
J R Surf and Ski - Marion
James Brown Memorial Trust
Kohl and Soda
Dances by Donna
Deb Smith Photography
Design Lab
Doghouse Daycare Pty Ltd
Edenwood Automotive
Flagstaff Hill R - 7 School
Foodland - Darlington
Gametraders Pty Ltd
Glamour Salon
Little Picassos
Lyndon Advertising and Design
Minton Farm
Moons Earthworks &
Foundations
My Physio SA
Olaku Sushi Shop
Paringa Primary School
Pondok Daun Restaurant
Repatriation General Hospital
SA Water
Sixty 7
SR and TE Jaffer
Love Hair - Blackwood
Marion Pet Shop
Mitcham Rehab Centre
MV Automatics
Staging Connections
Taste the Barossa
The Dive Shack
Standish Cycles - Hyde Park
The Artisan Cafe
The Hub Fruit Bowl
Treestyle
Vegan Online Pty Ltd
West’s Auto Repairs and
Performance Centre
Woolworths - Aberfoyle Park
Yummy Box
Ultra Tune
VIP Commerical Cleaning
Whyalla Veterinary Clinic
Grant Jacobs
Harry’s Hair Design
Henley Community Kindergarten
Holdfast Dog Centre
Intersport Blackwood
Jacobs Tyres and Mechanical
Jarvis Toyota
Lifecare - Parkrose Village
News and Press - Blackwood
Oliver Pets and Plants
Phillip Stokes Racing Pty Ltd
Presige Dance Academy
RSC Distibutors Pty Ltd
Salvos Stores - Darlington
Sports Med
St Joseph’s School
Woolworths - Blackwood
Zig Zag Tilers
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Psychology Service at Blackwood High School
Why are we introducing this service to our school
community?
Australian Psychological Society research indicates
approximately 20% of 13-17 year old will suffer from
mental health issues. One in 16 young Australians is
currently experiencing depression. One in six young
Australians is currently experiencing an anxiety
condition. Evidence suggests three in four adult mental
health conditions emerge by age 24 and half by age
14. Yet research also shows that less than one third of
adolescents nationally receive professional help (Youth
Beyond Blue, 2016).
Adolescents may also benefit from accessing professional psychological help for other issues such as anger
management, friendship and relationship issues, sleep issues, gaming addictions, sporting performance
issues, grief and loss, family breakdown and bullying or harassment, including online.
Why In-School Psychology?
In-school Psychology staff are fully qualified and have all the necessary requirements to work in a school
setting including Criminal History Checks through DCSI, RAN and private indemnity insurance.
Their services are fully covered by Medicare – there is no gap to pay
They are experienced in working with schools, currently they are working in over 60 schools in South Australia.
How will the service be accessed by students at Blackwood High School?
Students may be referred to In-School Psychology by our case management teams which include School
Counsellors, Senior Leaders and Executive Leadership team members. Parents will be contacted by a School
Counsellor. A GP or Paediatrician must be seen in order to gain a Mental Health Care Plan and consent forms
will be completed before counselling begins. Parents can also initiate the referral. Consent forms are required
for all students under 16*.
Common behaviours teachers/parents may identify which may be appropriate for referrals to In-School
Psychology:
• School refusal
• Anger/Behaviour Management issues
• Withdrawn/disengaged in the classroom/ at home
• Anxiety
• Negative self-talk
• Difficulties with attention and concentration
• Friendship difficulties
• Social/behavioural difficulties related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
*Note: Senior students over 16 may in certain instances self-refer, as the law allows young people over this
age to seek their own medical attention without parental consent. Where appropriate the school would
always try to involve parents in the decision of young people to seek medical attention.
The service will be provided on-site in an office located near our current school counsellors. Students will be
provided with a 50 minute session in school time or at lunchtime. For students under 16 years of age, parents
will receive follow up information from the psychologist. Where appropriate, and with the permission of the
client and parents, psychologists can share information with school counsellors.
Students are entitled to a maximum of 10 individual sessions (six initially + four addition sessions if needed)
per calendar year. There are no out of pockets expenses to the school or parents for In-School Psychology.
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Our consulting psychologist will be Georgie Black. Georgie currently also works at our feeder primary schools,
including Blackwood Primary and Eden Hills as well as other secondary schools. Georgie will use of range of
different evidence based psychological techniques tailored for each child.
These include:
• Psych-education (including motivational interviewing)
• Evidence based therapy, for example Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Relaxation Strategies including progressive muscle relaxation and controlled breathing
• Skill development including problem solving skills and training, anger management, social skills,
communications and stress management
• Interpersonal Therapy
How does this complement existing services provided?
Professional counselling will support our school counsellors who, whilst experienced, are not able to provide
psychological services.
Students and parents will have an additional option available to them with no costs involved.
Waiting lists are generally smaller than outside professionals so students are seen more quickly.
Where consent is provided, sharing information with the school counselling staff, when appropriate, means
we can work together to support our young people.
Onsite services mean less time missed from classes for students are there is no travel time involved in making
appointments. In addition less work time missed for parents who do not need to transport their child to
appointments during the day.
Further information:
Please make an appointment with our School Counsellors Michael Winter or Argie Buesnel if you would like
more information or think your child would benefit from accessing this service.
In-School Psychology
https://inschoolpsychology.com/parent-information-school-counselling-service/
Youth Beyond Blue
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/home
Headpsace
http://headspace.org.au/
Lee Knight, Assistant Principal Year 8-12 Wellbeing
Study Tours from Japan
Planning is well underway for our two
Japanese Study Tour visits. Ushiku High
School will be here from 16 – 27 August and
Morioka Chuo from 16 – 29 September. If
you are interested in hosting a Japanese
student for either (or both) of these short
visits, please contact Karyn Jones via email
karyn.jones@bhs.sa.edu.au or call the
school on 8278 0900. A homestay fee of
$35.70/day ($250/week) will be paid to
families to defray expenses.
Karyn Jones, Coordinator, International
Student Programs and LOTE
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Students in Years 8 to 11 will soon be making decisions about their subjects for 2017, while Year 12
students will be making decisions about possible courses to apply for at university and TAFE in future
years. It is important that our students making these decisions are aware of the requirements that the
different tertiary institutions may have. To help with this process and make students more aware of the
range of courses available, the universities will be holding Open Days for families at the following times
in August:
Flinders University
Friday 12 August
Saturday 13 August
Adelaide University
Sunday 14 August
University of South Australia
Sunday 14 August - City West and City East Campuses
Wednesday 24 August - Magill Campus
Thursday 25 - Mawson Lakes Campus
OPEN DAYS WILL FEATURE
• general information sessions
• course specific information sessions
• interactive displays
• the chance to speak with current students, academics and industry
professionals
• campus tours
Students and families can readily obtain information from the following websites provided by the tertiary
institutions. Addresses for these websites are:
http://study.flinders.edu.au/open-days/
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/openday/img/open-day-2016-brochure.pdf
http://unisa.edu.au/openday/
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OPEN DAY AT EQUALS INTERNATIONAL
Event to be held at the following time, date and location:
Saturday, 9 July 2016 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (ACST)
EQUALS International
81 Currie Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
Australia
You are invited to attend the 2016 EQUALS Open Day. Similarly we encourage you to share this invitation
with students and parents who may be interested in learning more about vocational and university
pathway programs at EQUALS.
EQUALS International’s Open Day is the best opportunity to visit our campuses and talk to educators,
staff and other students about studying at one of Adelaide’s most established and leading vocational
institutions.
Qualifications offered at EQUALS include health and nursing, community services, hospitality, business
and leadership.
With information sessions running from 10am to 2pm, you will find all the information you need to know
about our courses, the career opportunities, university pathways and student life at EQUALS:
• 10:00am - 10:45am
Business & Hospitality
• 10:55am - 11:45am
Community Services, Individual Support, Early Childhood Education
• 11:55am - 12:45pm
Nursing, Ayurveda and Remedial Massage
For more information about your study options or Open Day, please contact admissions@equals.edu.au,
or visit equals.edu.au. **Registration required to attend the Open Day event.
The team at EQUALS International
Blackwood High School
Class of 1981 REUNION Party
Saturday 30th July 2016 at a Private residence in
Craigburn Estate
For people who did Year 12 that year OR coulda,
shoulda, woulda....
More information and address will be forthcoming.
Check the facebook page Blackwood High School
Class of 1981
The University of Adelaide’s Creative
Writing Competition
Students can enter The University of Adelaide
Writing Competition is now open. Submissions can
be on any topic the student chooses, as long as it’s
no longer than 1500 words.
This year’s first prize is an Apple iPad Mini!
The top eight winners will be invited to attend a
FREE Creative Writing Workshop at the University
of Adelaide later this year.
The competition closes at 5.00pm on Monday 18
July 2016. Further information is available at http://
arts.adelaide.edu.au/about/creative-writing/.
Blackwood High School raising funds for
Himeji Trip 2016
Order your Entertainment™ Books
Entertainment™ Digital Memberships.
and
The more Memberships we sell, the more
we raise! Please tell your family and friends
For enquiries, please contact:
Sharna Granpre-Moliere
ph.: 8278 0929,
Email: sharna.granpre-moliere@bhs.sa.edu.au
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Calendar Dates
Term 2 2016
Monday 4 to Friday 8 July
Year 12 Exam Week
Tuesday 5 July
Year 7 STEM Primary School
Program Showcase
Thursday 7 July
Science and Engineering
Challenge
Semester 1 reports distributed
Friday 8 July
Last Day of Term 2
Term 3 2016
Monday 25 July
First Day of Term 3
Wednesday 27 July to 8 August
Himeji Cultural Exchange
Friday 29 July
Year 12 Formal
Tuesday 2 August
ICAS - English Competition
Prinicpal’s Tour 9am
PLP Parent Display Evening
3:30pm - 6:00pm Resource
Centre
Year 10 Ski Tip Parent Meeting
6pm
Year 10/11 SACE Parent
Information Evening 7pm
Thursday 4 to Saturday 6
August
Dance Star Nationals Gold Coast
Friday 5 August
Inner South Careers Expo
Science Alive
Tuesday 9 August
Governing Council Meeting 7pm
Monday 15 August
Zone Sport Finishes
Monday 15 to 19 August
National Science Week
Tuesday 16 August
ICAS - Mathematics
Competition
Tuesday 16 to 27 August
Japanese Study Tour - Ushiku
High School
Wednesday 17 August
Southern STEM Expo
Monday 22 to 26 August
Year 10 Ski Trip Week
Tuesday 23 August
SATAC Information Session
6:30pm
Friday 26 August
Casual Day
Monday 29 August
Course Counselling Day Years 10
and 11 by appointment