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Issue 5, July 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School

Issue 1, Februar19Issue 9

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

MARION COADY As we start the third term of 2019 it is clear this will be filled with students undertaking their continued learning as well as opportunities to expand their learning. Some of our subjects which have a performance component move towards completion and we will see our senior students drama production and annual Elder Hall music evening.

Five of our students returned safely from their travel to Fiji having worked alongside scientists in the field studying unique terrestrial and marine life. Shortly a group of our students will travel to the snow to undertake an outdoor experience skiing and snowboarding. I have no doubt that the students will return from this trip exhausted as their days are filled with intensive physical activity.

We have welcomed some new staff to our school. They include:

• Mr Lee Pope who has taken up the position of Business Leader working as member of the Executive team and leading the support services staff.

• Ms Vanessa Crane – teacher.

• Mr Kerry Pinchbeck – teacher.

• Ms Jessica Searle – teacher.

Term 3 sees not only the continuance of the learning programs, it heralds the commencement of significant planning for the 2020 school year. Over the next few weeks we will be working with students and families regarding the course counselling process. In addition to the communication sent home at the beginning of the term, information has been included in this newsletter. I would invite any parents and caregivers to contact the school if you require further information.

Our international connections continued with the arrival of 16 Kyoto Board of Education students on Sunday 28 July. Thank you to our families who have taken on the responsibility of hosting our Japanese visitors.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our year 12 students and their partners for their exemplary behavior at the year 12 Formal held towards the end of Term 2. Their respect for each other, conduct in the venue and interactions with each other were exemplary whilst having a great time.

This term will see a whole school assembly on 7 August where we will be publically acknowledging our students’ achievements.

Aberfoyle Park High School

Taylors Road East, Aberfoyle Park 5159 Phone: 8270 4455 Email: [email protected]

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We are currently finalising the redevelopment of the school through the Capital Works funding. It is intended that the 2D and 3D designs will be on display in the Hub Community Library once all plans have been finalised.

A reminder also that we have a School Closure Day on Monday 2 September and a Student Free Day on Tuesday 3 September.

2019 STUDENT EXCHANGE Applications for Nacel Australasia’s short term 4, 10 week Language and Cultural Student Exchanges to France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Canada close on 30 August 2019. Students can improve their language skills, experience a new culture and grow their confidence as they spend Christmas in Europe or Canada and make friends for life with their host family. For more information click here.

WELL KNOWN ADELAIDE IDENTITIES Recently the Advertiser enlisted the help of the Education Department and public schools to search their archives and find out what well known South Australian identities attended their schools. Where did they get their start in school footy sides, musical casts and debating teams? Below is a list of famous Adelaide identities that attended Aberfoyle Park High School. Do you know them all?

Adam Cooney (attended until 2003) Adam Cooney won the Brownlow Medal in 2008. He played 219 AFL games for the Western Bulldogs from 2004-14, and 31 for Essendon. Nathan Eagleton (NA, born 1978) Nathan Eagleton played 56 games for Port Adelaide and 221 for the Western Bulldogs in a career from 1997-2010. Ben Marsh (NA, born 1976) Ben Marsh played 48 AFL games for Adelaide from 1998–2003, and seven more for Richmond. He was a premiership player in 1998. Andy Strachan (attended until 2001) Andy Strachan was drummer for Pollyanna and The Living End. Brenton Sanderson (NA, born 1974) Brenton Sanderson played 199 AFL games for Geelong from 1995-2005 after brief stints with Adelaide and Collingwood. He coached the Crows from 2012-14. Beau Waters (attended until 2003) Beau Waters played 120 AFL games for West Coast from 2004-14. He was a 2006 premiership player and All-Australian in 2012. Caleb Daniel (attended until 2014) Caleb Daniel has been a Western Bulldogs player since 2015 and was part of the 2016 premiership side.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Phoebe who was selected to go with the SA Army Cadets to Canberra in the July school holidays. Only 40 students were chosen from the state and she is one of the youngest. Phoebe got to experience Kapooka for basic training then Duntroon, a visit to the war memorial and also a meet and greet with the Governor General.

https://nacel.com.au/student-travel-language-programs/

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CONGRATULATIONS (Cont’d)

MARION COADY PRINCIPAL

ICAS COMPETITIONS 2019 In 2019 Aberfoyle Park High School will once again be participating in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Science, Mathematics and Digital Technologies competitions.

Over the last 30 years, ICAS has taken place each year in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, the Pacific region and South Africa. It provides the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding in science across five skills areas: observing/measuring, interpreting, predicting/concluding, investigating and reasoning/problem solving.

All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly along with their overall level of achievement. These competitions are excellent preparation for tests and examinations requiring students to work independently and concentrate for a sustained period of time. The student report is useful for highlighting your child’s strengths and areas in need of development. The certificate and individual student report are suitable for your child to include in a portfolio.

For more information on either of these competitions, including online practice tests, visit the Educational Assessments Australia website at www.eaa.unsw.edu.au.

The competitions will be held on the following dates:

• ICAS Digital Technologies (Years 8-10) – 2 September- 4 September • ICAS Science (Years 8-12) – 4 September - 6 September • ICAS Mathematics (Years 8-12) – 19 September – 20 September

If you would like any further information or would like to register your child for any of these competitions please contact me either by phoning the school or by email: [email protected]

JARROD CHAVE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Congratulations to Oliver Sigley (year 10 ) who has been selected as a member of the School Sport SA team competing in the School Sport Australia 16 and under boys soccer championships. Oliver will be travelling to Brisbane to compete from 14 to 19 September.

Congratulations to Joshua (year 8) and Lachlan (year 10) who were selected for the Secondary School Sport SA Golf U15 Championships.

http://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/



CALENDAR DATES

Term 3 2019

Thursday 01/08/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 8 & 1st Year IGNITE International Baccalaureate Diploma Program – Parent Information Evening

Tuesday 06/08/2019 Year 10 Immunisations


Tuesday 13/08/2018 7.00pm Governing Council

Friday 16/08/2019 9.00am Principal Tour

Wednesday 21/08/2019 11.00am-7.30pm Year 10 & 2nd Year IGNITE Course Counselling

Thursday 22/08/2019 11.00am-7.30pm Year 11, 3rd & 4th Year IGNITE Course Counselling

Wednesday & Thursday

28/08/2019 & 29/08/2019

7.00pm Stage 1 & 2 Drama Group Production

Monday 02/09/2019 School Closure Day

Tuesday 03/09/2019 Student Free Day

Tuesday 03/09/2019 5.30pm Finance Meeting

Wednesday 04/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm Year 12 Prep for Parents & Caregivers (Year 11’s)

Thursday 05/09/2019 6.30pm-7.30pm SATAC Parent/Student Evening

Monday 09/09/2019 9.00am Principal Tour


Wednesday 11/09/2019 7.00pm Music Showcase Elder Hall, Uni of Adelaide – Year 8, 9, 10 & 11



Thursday 19/09/2019 7.00pm Year 9 Drama Group Production

Thursday 19/09/2019 Casual Day for Student Voice – Kickstart for Kids

Tuesday 24/09/2019 3.00pm-7.00pm Year 8-11 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Friday 27/09/2019 Term 3 concludes: 2.15pm dismissal

Term 4 2019

Tuesday 22/10/2019 9.00am Principal Tour

Thursday 24/10/2019 3.30pm-4.00pm SACE Stage 1 & 2 Community Studies Exhibition



Tuesday 12/11/2019 9.00am Principal Tour

Thursday 14/11/2019 7.00pm Year 10 Drama Group Production

Friday 22/11/2019 Year 12 Orientation Day (Year 11 and 4th Year IGNITE students)

Monday 25/11/2019 7.30pm Junior Band Night – Years 8, 9 & 10


Wednesday 27/11/2019 6.00pm Senior School Awards & Presentation Night, Adelaide Town Hall



Friday 13/12/2019 Term 4 concludes: 2.15pm dismissal


COURSE COUNSELLING AND SUBJECT SELECTION FOR 2020 The important process of course counselling and subject selection for 2020 is continuing during term 3 for all current year 8 to 11 and 1st to 4th year IGNITE students.

Students and families are thinking about their study, education and career pathways and making decisions about what will be studied next year.

In preparation for selecting subjects for 2020, students should consider and discuss the following with parents/caregivers and key teachers:

• Short and long term goals. • Interests and aspirations – both in and beyond school, including further study or careers. • Strengths and passions. • Subject achievements thus far (students should discuss this with Care Group and subject teachers). • Potential university/TAFE courses, including any required and assumed knowledge for tertiary study. • Possible Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses for 2020. • Subjects at Aberfoyle High School to help prepare for possible future pathways.

The Curriculum Handbook provides information about the subjects available to students at each year level and can be accessed online at http://www.aphs.sa.edu.au/curriculum-handbook/. You can also access the information and presentations provided at the parent/caregiver information evening held on Wednesday 31 July via this link.

Year 8, 9 and 1st year IGNITE students will return their completed and signed 2020 subject selection forms to their Care Group teacher by Monday week 3, term 3. Care Group teachers will then work with students to enter their subject selections online.

Year 10 and 2nd year IGNITE students will attend a Course Counselling Interview on Wednesday 21 August. Parents and caregivers also attend the Course Counselling Interview.

Year 10 & 2nd year IGNITE students do not attend school on this day except for the interview Interview bookings made in SOBS via the school website.

Year 11, 3rd and 4th year IGNITE students will attend a Course Counselling Interview on Thursday 22 August. Parents and caregivers also attend the Course Counselling Interview.

Year 11, 3rd and 4th IGNITE students do not attend school on this day except for the interview. Stage 2 (year 12) lessons will continue as normal.

Interview bookings made in SOBS via the school website.

Please book your interview by either:

1. Booking online:

Visit the school’s website at www.aphs.sa.edu.au Click Intranet in the top right-hand corner of the home page. Click APHS Parent/Teacher Interviews (Parent Access). In the new window type in your email address click Next.

Enter your name and the contact telephone number you wish to use. Click Next then follow the on-screen instructions to make interview bookings and/or add siblings and print/email your booking and room schedule.

OR

2. Telephoning the school if access to the internet is a concern.

If you have any questions in regards to Course Counselling, please contact your child’s Care Group teacher in the first instance.

The following key contacts are also available to support and answer questions:

http://www.aphs.sa.edu.au/curriculum-handbook/

http://www.aphs.sa.edu.au/


CRAIG DUGUID

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

PASTORAL CARE – WELCOME TO TERM 3! The days I am at school have changed from last term. I will now be available Wednesday and Friday to support students and their families. Breakfast Club will continue to run on Monday and Friday each week at 8.15am in the Learning Support room.

I hope you all have a great term 3 and remember if there is anything I can do to support you please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected]

HANNAH LAMB PASTORAL CARE WORKER

9-A-SIDE FOOTBALL

On Tuesday 25 June we had two Aberfoyle Park High School squads for the 9-a-side football competition which took place at South Adelaide Football Club. Both teams won two out of five matches. Craig Nielson and Hayley Weidermann “coached” these two squads and were very impressed with our students and their sportsmanship. All students represented APHS with the upmost respect and we were very proud of them. We also had four student umpires come out for the day and a couple stepped in to help other games they weren’t timetabled for.

HAYLEY WEIDERMANN and CRAIG NIELSEN

General queries Craig Duguid [email protected]

Year 8 into 9 and Year 9 into 10 Cassie Dickeson [email protected]

Year 10 into 11 and Year 11 into 12 Fran Charlton [email protected]

IGNITE Kathryn Lamb [email protected]

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Kass Holmes [email protected]

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Brian Stratfold [email protected]

General queries Hayley Wiedermann [email protected]

General queries Troy Jacques [email protected]











YEAR 12 FORMAL

During the evening of Friday 28 June, 206 Year 12 students, their guests and 20 Aberfoyle Park High School staff attended the 2019 Year 12 Formal at the Intercontinental Hotel in Adelaide. Students and staff enjoyed a three course meal and spent their time having photos taken and dancing. Along with the dancing, a highlight of the evening was the presentation of the special awards given to worthy students. It was a highly successful night enjoyed by all attendees.

Special thank you to the year 12 Formal Committee for their wonderful work, Sarah Johnson for all of the behind the scenes work and to all of the staff who supported our students.


METALWORK AND WOODWORK Throughout semester 1 the year 9 Materials class (Metalwork and Woodwork) worked on the design and construction of a metal balancing figure made using a range of metalworking equipment. This included gas welding, the metal lathe, metal bending and shaping equipment and a range of hand tools used for cutting and shaping metal.

The students devised a range of ideas and successfully and safely completed their projects to a good standard.

During the woodwork component of the course the class designed a small footstool using some basic wood joinery and finishing methods and also learned how to safely cut their chosen design for the legs of the project.

MATT PETERS DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY TEACHER


WELLBEING WEEK In week 9, term 2 the school held Wellbeing Week led by the Student Voice team with a schedule full of fun lunch time activities each day.

On the first day, the team ran a Henna Tattoo lunchtime activity. It was very cold however we had many students who weren’t in the Student Voice Team offering their time to be involved which was fantastic to see. We have so many creative and talented students at APHS!

On Tuesday the Student Quiz Show was held in the Staff Room. We had just over 40 students participate in this wellbeing activity which was again led by members of the Student Voice Team. Questions were challenging but there were clear winners in the end with the winning teams taking home Tim Tams kindly donated by local residents Rachel and Tyson Bristow.


WELLBEING WEEK (Cont’d) Wednesday saw the team run a BBQ Pledge activity. The goal was to get students to dress up in props/costumes, get out of their comfort zones and pledge to improve inclusive behaviour and inclusive friendships at our school. Once students lined up and took a photo with their friends, they were given a ticket. This enabled them to receive a free bbq and a soft drink. With over 200 students participating it was a great success.

Thursday was the Staff V Student Mixed Netball Match. Staff were lucky to have special guest player, Maurice Akele step out on the court to play. The swift, quick moves by Mr Akele allowed the ball to be taken down through the mid court in no time ready for our goalies to add to the score board, staff keeping the lead the entire game.

The Staff Team, captained by Wellbeing Leader, Hayley Wiedermann took out the win which provides bragging rights for another 12 months.


WELLBEING WEEK (Cont’d) Wellbeing week finished off on the Friday with a relaxing activity held again in the maths courtyard. This was the last day for Wellbeing Week which saw henna tattoos being brought back by popular demand, along with glitter face painting and student DJ request.

A very special thank you to all the staff and students who assisted with Wellbeing Week either by donating items, helping with crowd control, setting up the event or showing your support by coming to these lunchtime events. Your help made Wellbeing Week a resounding success enjoyed by many.

HAYLEY WEIDERMANN STUDENT WELLBEING LEADER

SACE STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DRAMA PRODUCTION On Wednesday 28 August and Thursday 29 August, SACE Stage 1 and 2 students will perform Clinchfield: ‘A Tale of Good Citizens’ by Caleb Lewis in our school’s Performing Arts Centre. The play in 1916 in Tennessee, at the Sparks World Famous Show Circus is where a five-ton Asian elephant named Mary kills a trainer. Unbelievably, the town decides Mary must be punished and sentence her to a public hanging. The details of the aftermath of this incident are a maze of sensationalism and folklore. Using fast-paced ensemble movement juxtaposed against poignant monologues, Clinchfield is not only a story about Mary, but about the nature of storytelling itself, and the myths that obscure truth.

DANIEL LYNCH TEACHER

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING (VET) MADEC – CERT III EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CARE (ECEC)

Students from Aberfoyle Park High School (APHS) attend at over 20 different sites around Adelaide completing various Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. Students studying in the Cert III ECEC at Christies Beach MADEC have been doing practical work in learning about diet and nutrition for young children. The course teaches them about how to manage and engage young children with play learning. They learn about diversity and how to care for children socially, emotionally and physically.

Students in this course are on their way to working in child care centres, kindergarten and junior primary schools with children under the age of eight. Nutrition and dietary intake is very important to fuel the body and brain to help with learning and functioning. The pictures below show students developing their skills in presenting food to children to make it appealing as well as delicious and nutritious.


DOORWAYS TO CONSTRUCTION (D2C) Students have been progressing in projects for the year developing their skills in a range of areas. They commenced the course obtaining their white card and first aid certificate. WHS is crucial and so students have completed this unit of work as they began their placements with various businesses. Each term students find an employer and work in the construction industry. Some find painting or tiling is what they want to do and others find first or second fix their speciality. The course develops students’ knowledge and skills as they complete theory and projects at school. The pictures show various students in the workshop and out on placement.

If you are interested in VET courses and opportunities or learning more about VET, please contact Kass Holmes, VET Leader by emailing [email protected] or contacting the school to speak with her.

KASS HOLMES VET LEADER

** REMINDER **

SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY: MONDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

STUDENT FREE DAY:

TUESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER



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