2011 HSC HIGHLIGHTS FOR FAIRVALE HIGH SCHOOL …...First Prize – Christina DAMIRDJIAN a large...

Thorney Road,

Fairfield West NSW 2165

Phone: 02 9604 3118

www.fairvale‐h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 1, Week 6, Issue 1 27 February 2012

Biondi Lay

Sandra Mikha

2011 HSC HIGHLIGHTS FOR FAIRVALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Over 150 Students gained entry to University

Over 42 Band 6 marks in both Mathematics and the Mathematics Extension Courses

Encore Concert Nomination received by student Christopher Ortiz

ARTEXPRESS Exhibition by Visual Art student George Daud

Studying Actuary Studies /Applied Finance at Macquarie University

THESE STUDENTS RECEIVED 90+

A.T.A.R.

Andrew Huynh Allan Chhor Henry Hsu

Thanh Khang Le

Jamie Sok Mariana Varquez

Henry Lim

Karena Kieu

Emily Phan Tiffany Quan

Margaretta Ky

Cindy Loi

Kenneth Tang Annie Tran Julia Tang

Welcome and a Happy New Year to all our students and families. It has been a smooth start to the year with students now in their respective courses and participating in academic, physical and other cultural activities. The teaching staff are particularly pleased with the 2011 HSC results. More than 18 students achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 and over. Our dux Ashley Giang attained an ATAR of 97.25 which admits him into Actuary Studies/Applied Finance at Macquarie University. Approximately 150 students have

received offers of university placements. Over 42 Band 6 marks in both Mathematics and the Mathematic Extension Courses was achieved. As well, George Daud’s artwork has been selected for exhibition in Art Express—an honour indeed. Congratulations also to all our Year 12 of 2011 for their individual successes. There have been some staffing changes for 2012. New staff that we have welcomed to Fairvale are: Dianne Picolli Senior Administration Manager (SAM) Gopal Sami Teacher Science Tiffany Barreca Teacher, English Tammy Dunn Teachers Aide, CVTC

Moreover, Years 10, 11 and 12 have had a session of study skills in Week Three. Hopefully the advice, strategies and tips they received will be helpful in their regular study periods. Also, Year 7 had their Orientation to high school with their two days of team building activities—which was well received by all. Over the summer break the following refurbishments took place:

17 new demountables were installed;

Renovation of the Home Economics Seminar Room;

Soundproofing of wall between W1 and the Foley Centre;

The Year 7 outdoor area has had shade sails installed.

Could I please ask parents and guardians to be particularly careful when driving around the school perimeter. Please note that Zarlee Street is a private road and is for staff parking only. Do encourage your children to walk to school if you live in the local area. Walking is good exercise for their health and also eases the traffic congestion around the school area. Students who require transportation to school can be dropped off in the ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone in Thorney Road.

Our next P&C Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, 5th March 2012 at 9.30 am. We encourage all parents to attend and to be involved in your child’s education.

Furthermore, it is important for all students to attend school everyday and be on time. The school day begins at 8.45am, and it is a good practice to aim to arrive at school by 8.30am Parents/Guardians can assist by ensuring that their high school children arrive at school before any of the primary school children in their families.

Please organize family holidays in school holiday periods. Students who take time off in the school term are disadvantaged in terms of their learning and this can result in them not meeting the Board of Studies course requirements. From 2012 the school will not be approving extended holidays for senior studies during the school term. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Lastly, the Annual School Conference will be held on May 4th and 5th in lieu of the Term 4 professional learning days. Thus the school year will finish on December 19th 2012 for staff but final year reports will be issued on 18th December 2012 for students.

Wishing all our families and students a productive learning year.

Regards

Mrs K Seto

This term parents of Year 7 and 8 students will be asked to complete a survey in order to determine if Fairvale High School will continue to be eligible for the Priority Schools Program (PSP) funding. PSP is a NSW Department of Education and Training program designed to support schools servicing high concentrations of low socio-economic families. Fairvale has been a PSP school for many years and has used the funding and additional staffing allocation to support staff in improving the literacy, numeracy and participation outcomes for all students and their families. The decision to nominate for the survey is voluntary. It will, however, determine if we, as a school community, continue to receive additional funding or not. Without this funding, we could not do a lot of the things we currently do to support our students and their families. This survey is very important and it is vital that it is filled out correctly. It is completely anonymous and confidential and no-one in the school will read this information. Your name will not appear anywhere on the form.

Sessions will be held early in 2012 in community languages to explain how to complete the form correctly.

If you have any questions relating to the survey, please feel free to contact Mr P. Rouse, Ms K. Ilse or our

Community Liaison Officers on 9604 3118.

BEST BUDDIES IN THE

MOVIES

In the final weeks of 2011, the Best Buddies team enjoyed a terrific day … filming at Fox Studios – Entertainment Quarters. This “Movie Madness” day was guided by talented NIDA students, who helped the buddies perform their best. The buddies experienced first-hand the art of script writing, directing, camera work and costuming. The day allowed all students to engage in team work, build confidence and most importantly have an enormous amount of fun. New fr iendships were formed, highlighting the positive impact of the ‘Best Buddies’ program. A huge thankyou to all involved. Mrs K. Boukas

FAIRVALE High School’s 2012 school leaders are best described as dynamic and tenacious. School Captains Zoe Ida and Angelo Tzaidas (Year 12) head an innovative l eade rsh ip t eam tha t comprises Vice Captains Taylor Gavanas and Darren Khou (Year 12) and Junior School Captains Sally Bui and John Tran (Year 10).

Together they are devising ways of increasing school pride and spirit and embracing an open door po l icy throughout 2012. The leadership team are looking forward to a productive year,

encouraging the school to engage with the local community.

“Our aim this year as leaders of the Student Representative Council is to promote school spirit” says Zoe.

“We are looking forward to strengthening the harmony between students, staff and the wider community in order t o c r e a t e a s c h o o l environment based on equa l i t y , respec t and harmony.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is made up of students ranging from Year 7

to Year 12 whose aim it is to improve the school by voicing the opinions of the student body and to promote school spirit.

The SRC is one of the main fundraising bodies of the school and try to encourage students to be community minded in their approach to life.

The SRC is led by a Senior Leadership Team. The Senior Leadership Team help to draft and evaluate policies within the school which ensure students’ opinions are heard and used when policies are being made and reviewed.

In 2012 the following students make up the Senior Leadership Team:

Captains: Zoe Ida and Angelo Tzaidas Vice Captains: Taylor Gavanas and Darren Khou

Junior Captains: Sally Bui and John Tran

SRC Meetings

In 2012 the SRC are currently meeting on Thursday afternoons during odd weeks in L1, starting at 3:10pm. This year the SRC is running an open door policy. All students are encouraged to attend these meetings. SRC meetings give student representatives an opportunity to raise issues that are current to their grade or the school. We also discuss how students and the school community can help our students or others by raising awareness of issues that affect those in our community.

On the Tuesday14th of February, Fairvale High School celebrated Valentines Day, by giving the gift of love. Roses, balloons and chocolates were all on offer to students to purchase, and then given to their friends or secret admirers. For the first time, we also ran a raffle competition with the major prizes to be won. The Valentine’s Day committee started selling products to students and day by day sales were skyrocketing, from the support of the students and teachers with an average of $600 a day, year 12 managed to raise over $4000.

The raffle was drawn on Valentines morning by our one and only Mrs Seto. The following students and staff were winners:

First Prize – Christina DAMIRDJIAN a large teddy bear, two movie tickets, roses, balloons and chocolates.

Second Prize – Sabrin AL SALMAN a small teddy bear, two movie tickets, roses balloons and chocolates.

Third Prize – Ms Davies (Careers) the big love package, which included 2 roses, a balloon and delicious chocolates.

Overall, Valentines Day was a huge success. On behalf on the school and the Valentines Committee I would like to especially thank our Year 12 year advisors Ms Foo and Mrs Zilic for their hard work and effort to try to make Valentines Day a success and for taking their own time off to personally organise all the orders. Thanks for making Valentines day possible.

By Bilal Amin on belhalf of the Valentine’s Day committee.

Lauren McMah THIS year’s year 12 class at Fairvale High School has big shoes to fill. The school had a fantastic result in last year’s HSC, with 18 students achieving an ATAR of more than 90. Among the high achievers was 2011 dux Ashley Giang, who received an impressive ATAR of 97.25.

The spectacular result has allowed Ashley to study Actuary Studies/Applied Finance at Macquarie University. More than 150 other Fairvale High students have been accepted into university. Mathematics proved to be among Fairvale student’s strongest subjects—the school received more than 42 band 6 marks in both mathematics and the mathematics extension courses.

In the creative arts field, visual art student George Daud received the honour of having his HSC major work being exhibited in ARTEXPRESS, an exhibition of most outstanding artworks from last year’s HSC. Featured in Fairfield Advance, Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

The 18 Fairvale High School students who achieved an ATAR of more than 90.

Tennis Joshua Kouch (Year 10) Golf Jordan Divertie (Year 11)

Volleyball Antonio Mu (Year 12) Football Kristina Simic (Year 9) Christina Damirdjian (Year 9)

Basketball Kirsten Kershaw (Year 9) Nicole Araya (Year 8) Carol Cui (Year 10) Zena Kacho (Year 10) Vivian Ngo (Year 12) Ajdin Mujanovic (Year 12) Belinda Taing (Year 12) Vanhsa Ly (Year 10) Touch Football Kristina Simic (Year 9) Jacob Te (Year 12) Kelvin Hoang (Year 10)

Netball Rebecca Howard (Year 10)

Cross Country Carnival The Cross Country Carnival will be on Thursday, 15th March. This is in week 8 so that students wanting to train need to be at school on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for fitness club. Hope to see you there! 2012 Students who attended Zone Trials These are usually our best performers in their chosen sport. They compete with all students from Canley Vale, St Johns Park , Bosley Park, Fairfield, and Prairiewood schools to be selected in the Zone team to go on to Regionals.

Students attending Regional Trials These students have been selected from all the students who trialled at zone for the regional competition. Congratulations to all the students who took time out of their busy work schedule to attend trials and a special congratulations to the students who have been selected for the regional trials.

Nicole Araya Tijana Grebic Joshua Kouch Mary Rihan

Ramin Ashak Alan Guzman Dominic Lay Rebecca Sanchez

Nikosha Clarke Kelvin Hoang Anthony Minh Khang Le Kristina Simic

Carol Cui Rachelle Howard Truc Le Jacob Te

Dean Cvetkoski Rebecca Howard Vanhsa Ly Kevin Ven

Christina Damirdjian Jasmine Huynh Ajdin Mujanovic Brittney Webb

Tuan Loi Dang Asaad Jlew Eric Nak Steven Williams

Jason Duong Zena Kacho Vivian Ngo Natasha Yaleo

Alice Ear Cristin Kershaw Kevin Nguyen Louay Yousif

Mahmoud El Merbani Kirsten Kershaw Tai Ong Audorn Yuon

Nishra Gorgis Salinna Khith Kevin Le Thien Phan Salmaz Zahrooni

Sporting Dates for 2012

Swimming School Swimming 1/2 day Thursday 23rd February Week 5 Term 1 Competitors Only

Zone swimming - Monday 27th February Week 6 Term 1 Regional Swimming - Monday 12th March Week 8 Term 1

State 2nd 3rd April Week 11 Term 1

Cross Country School Cross Country Thursday 15th March Week 8 Term 1 back up 20th and 22nd March

Zone X Country - Thursday 10th May Week 3 Term 2 Regional X Country - Thursday 14th June Week 8 Term 2

State 20th July Week1 Term 3

Athletics School Athletics Junior 7,8 and 9 Friday 25th May Week 5 Term 2

Senior 10, 11 and 12 Thursday 31st May Week 6 Term 2 Zone Athletics - Tuesday & Wednesday 19th & 20th June Week 9 Term 2

Regional Athletics - Wednesday & Thursday 1st & 2nd August Week 3 Term 3 State Athletics 6th 7th and 8th September Week 8 Term 3

Gala Days

Year 7 Gala Day 5th September Week 8 Term 3 Year 8 Gala Day 6th September Week 8 Term 3

This year we are entering the CHS Triathlon both in the Individual category (Kristina Simic of Year 9) and the Teams event.

2012 NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships Teams

Ms Caetano Sports Organiser

Swimmer Cyclist Runner

Ray Cui Kurtis Tor Roger Ngorn

Darren Khou Angelo Tzaidas Axel Abdula

David Nguyen Arron Huynh Macgyver Yin

Dennis Nguyen Loi Dang Joshua Kouch

Joshua Fellows Yousef Kadhim Alan Guzman

Aleisha Needham Cindy La Mantia Rachel Howard

Natalia Labanc Vivian Ngo Sharna Webb

Kristina Simic Joshua Stanley Jacqueline Ma

Annie Yuan Jayden Heng Kevin Nguyen

Cathy Yuan Nik Drekovic

Michael Nguyen

On Monday 6th February 2012, Year 12 Drama went on an excursion ONSTAGE to the Seymour Centre, Sydney. They were given the opportunity to view Individual and Group Performances from last years HSC cohort from NSW that achieved exemplary results. The performances gave students an insight into the HSC standards as well as p r o v i d i n g t h e m with various new ideas. For those studying Design for their individual project a selection of works were showcased in the Foyer of the Theatre such as cos tumes , se t , pos te r promotional material and more. The students were encouraged to explore these examples and set their goals for their HSC now. The Drama HSC Practical examinations are in week 6 of Term 3, 2012.

Later in the week on Friday 10th February the Dance Students also went on an excursion to the Seymour Centre, Sydney. These students attended CALLBACK and were given the opportunity to view Core Performance, Core Composition and Major Study Dance works from last years HSC cohort from NSW that achieved exemplary results. At the conclusion of the performance the dancers and choreographers were invited back on to the stage to share their "words of wisdom" with the up and coming HSC students. "We learnt that we need to be organised with our works, never leave things to the last minute" Kimberly Ellul (Year 11 Dance) and "That we don't h a v e t o c h o o s e D a n c e Performance for our major work, we can chose from a selection of areas including FILM/VIDEO" Zena Isho (Year 11 Dance).

The South Western Sydney Regional Dance Ensemble is a Regional Creative Arts Program that provides extension opportunities in Dance education for selected students from across the South Western Sydney Region. The ensemble is a representative group with students representing their school and the region. The Senior Dance and Junior Dance ensembles will be held at Fairvale High School each week in the Foley Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-6pm under the direction of Mrs Rebecca Semenov (Fairvale High School), Miss Melissa Laughlin (Fairvale Primary School) and Miss Lauren Bartlett (External Choreographer). We are honoured to recognise the achievements of two of our Year 11 Dance students; Marcel Jarjees and Renee McNeil-Luxford who have successfully earned a place in the South Western Sydney Regional Senior Dance Ensemble. These two students will be dancing with students from other schools in the region such as Bossley Park High School, Holsworthy High School, Liverpool Girls High School and Campbelltown Performing Arts High School. They will be rehearsing a number of Dance Works that will be performed at the Regional Dance Festival, State Dance Festival, Directors Choice, VET Award Evenings and the Schools Spectacular.

Congratulations Marcel and Renee.

Welcome back!

It’s been a busy start to the year in Careers; we’re excited to continue to assist students to find the pathway that suits them best.

Many students have been enquiring about their Tax File Number (TFN). This number needs to be set up with the Australian Tax Office (ATO), in order for you to work or receive allowances.

You can collect a TFN form from your Careers teacher, or from the Careers Office in the Wright Block. Once completed in black pen only you are to return this form to the Careers room.

Each term is assigned to a specific year group to complete their TFN form. Details are listed below:

Term 1: Year 10

Term 2 & 3: Years 11 & 12

Term 4: Year 9

Actors from the Bell Shakespeare Company and students of Year 10 (2011) after a performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Photo courtesy of Mr Wilson

Fairvale High’s After School Tuition

Access free support and guidance in literacy, numeracy, homework, class work and assessment tasks! All students are welcome every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. Don’t let schoolwork tie you down… Pay us a visit and let us help!

Where? Fairvale High School’s Library Contact? Ms Soto in Learning Support 9604 3118 (ext. 136) Teacher’s supporting you:

Ms Soto (Learning Support) Ms Petroulakis (Learning Support) Ms Odisho (Learning Support) Ms Weathersten (Learning Support) Ms Wolsely (Visual Arts) Ms Kaduthodil (Science) Mr Mak (Maths)

Ms Zilic (HSIE) Ms Derrick (English) Ms Barnier (Librarian) Ms Jenkins (PDHPE) Mr Hull (PDHPE) Ms Hull (PDHPE) Mr Radford (PDHPE) Ms Caetano (PDHPE)

FAIRVALE HIGH SCHOOL

P&C Committee NOTE TO PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL? WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A GREATER SAY

ON YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION? THEN COME ALONG TO OUR P & C MEETINGS FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE

SCHOOL AND YOUR CHILDREN AND MEET SOME INTERESTING GUESTS. Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 9.30am at the School.

New parents wanted No Fundraising required

P&C Annual General Meeting, Monday, 5th March 2012 at 9,30am. Please come to the front office.

The P & C play an important role in the school.

Support your teen through the high school years with School A to Z. This online resource for parents contains study tips and homework help, information on dealing with exam stress, practical advice on health, wellbeing and cybersafety, plus lots more. Watch

videos, read articles and listen to podcasts at www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au. Also check out subjects your child will be studying and the skills they’ll be developing at:

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/index/php.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned of an Education Tax Refund scam where it is alleged that students from South-Western Sydney high schools were targeted.

Some students were allegedly encouraged to give their tax file number to third parties on the promise that they could claim refunds from the ATO. In this case fraudulent claims were made for the education tax refund.

As parents you are asked to discuss with your children the importance of keeping their Tax File Number secure. A tax file number (TFN) is a unique number given for identification. A TFN should only be given to someone who has a legitimate reason to have it (such as Centrelink or ATO) and should not be shared with friends or with anyone who doesn’t have a right to ask for it.

You need to ensure your child keeps his/her Tax File Number secure and does not make any claims for which they are not entitled to, for example claims for the education tax refund.

If you find out that a claim has been made on your child’s behalf or they have given their TFN details to a third party for the purpose of incorrectly making claims for which they are not entitled, then your child needs to contact the Tax Office to report this and have the situation addressed.

Contact Details:

· To discuss a missing or misused Tax File Number ring 132861

· Extra information - www.ato.gov.au

SCHOOL ZONE OFFENCES

FINES COMMONLY ISSUED FOR

DRIVING OFFENCES Increased penalties for School Zones. Current as at 1 July 2011

Stop on/near children’s /pedestrian/marked

foot crossing

Penalty

$353 + 2 demerit points

NO PARKING

You must not stop for more than two minutes in a No Parking area. You must remain in or within three metres of the vehicle.

Penalty


NO STOPPING

In the area of the direction of the arrow, you must not stop your vehicle at any point on the road or kerb.

Penalty


BUS ZONE

In the direction of the arrow you are not allowed to stop your vehicle unless you are driving a bus.

Double park

Penalty


Penalty


STOP STOP

PLEASE NOTE: fines are subject to change without notice. Current as at 1 July 2011.

These penalties apply to offences in school zones during posted school hours.

TERM 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 27 February 2012 28 February 2012 29 February 2012 1 March 2012 2 March 2012

Week 6

Zone Swimming Carnival

Open Girls Basketball

5 March 2012 6 March 2012 7 March 2012 8 March 2012 9 March 2012

Week 7

P&C Annual

General Meeting

Year 10 Welfare

Performance

Year 10 and 12

French Excursion


Week 8

Regional Swimming

Carnival

Year 7 Vaccinations Year 12 Sport & Exercise Science Excursion

Year 9—Film and Video Excursion to Harry Potter Exhibition

School Cross Country

Carnival


Week 9

Year 12 - Drugs in

Sport Presentation

VET Work Ready

Day


Week 10

Year 12 Half Yearly Exams

Year 7 Digital Animation workshop

Year 8 Visual Arts Bondi Beach Excursion





Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp










Week 11





Term 1 concludes

GOOD FRIDAY

2 April 2012 3 April 2012 4 April 2012 5 April 2012 6 April 2012

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