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SCHOOL CALENDAR Term 3 Week 5 2020

Principal's AddressDates are subject to change due to the COVID-19

Friday 21st AugustSchool Development Day (Students do not attend)

Monday 17th August to Friday 21st August

Year 10 Careers Camp

Monday 31st August to Friday 25th September

OLNA

Saturday 5th SeptemberSchool Ball

Tuesday 22nd September Year 12 Farewell Assembly

Friday 25th SeptemberTerm 3 ends

Last day for Year 12 VET students

Monday 28th September to Friday 9th OctoberSchool Holidays

Monday 5th October to Tuesday

13th OctoberYear 12 exams

Monday 12th OctoberSchool Development Day(Students do not attend)

Thursday 22nd October to Friday 30th October

Year 11 exams

Friday 23rd October Last day for Year 12 ATAR

students

Monday 2nd Novemberto Friday 20th November

WACE Exams

Thursday 19th NovemberYear 11 Prize Ceremony

Afternoon

Esperance Senior High School is committed to student academic success, along with developing in students the pursuit of service and compassion for the community through the development of a strong sense of community and civic responsibility. The learning journey for Esperance Senior High School Students is aimed at providing students with a balanced development of the intellectual, emotional, physical, social and cultural elements of life in order to enable them to reach their potential both as a student and as a member of the community.

The Esperance Senior High School shares a vision that is built upon inclusivity within the school by recognising and responding to the diverse needs of our students. We respect the right of all individuals to be listened to and heard. The provision of a safe, honest, and supportive school environment is fundamental to facilitate student learning and allow them to achieve to the best of their abilities. They will acquire skills that allow them to lead productive and responsible lives. Esperance Senior High School has a commitment to excellence in a caring, cooperative and inclusive environment. As a community we share the common values of respect, responsibility, resilience, honesty and inclusion. This is reflected in the School’s Vision:

“A strong community, creating excellent opportunities for personal excellence.”

It is the belief of our school community that we are all responsible for the academic, social, emotional and physical well-being and development of the children in our care. We believe that the partnership between home and school is crucial and we do all we can to ensure the strength of this partnership. This is reflected in our school vision where we encourage parents and the community to be a part of our learning journey. These relationships are characterised by a collaborative culture and an agreed deep belief that every student is capable of learning and succeeding. Communication with all stakeholders and the wider community provides a clear vision and direction for the school which fosters active, engaged and enriched learning experiences for the students.

Building strength through our strategic planning, the school looks to the future with a 21st century approach to learning. Educational literature on 21st century thinkers emphasise a range of qualities that our future will need: open mindedness; the ability to work collaboratively with others; to engage in problem solving; to analyse and integrate knowledge; to think creatively and imaginatively; to apply knowledge to respond to emerging needs and trends; and to communicate accurately, clearly and effectively. Our approach needs to evolve to meet these challenges, to give our students the best opportunity to engage with their preferred future. Our vision clearly articulates our collective belief that all students can and will succeed. Our priority is to ensure that we cater for the diverse learning needs and styles of our students. We are committed to educating the whole child (socially, emotionally and educationally).

I look forward to continue working with you and our students and making your association with Esperance Senior High School a fulfilling, productive and a rewarding experience.

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY (NCCD)A letter on the collection of data is attached to this newsletter for Parents, Guardians and Carers information.

Ian Masarei Principal

To all Parents, Carers and Students,

Thank you all for following Education and Health Departments published guidelines that request unwell students be kept at home until recovered. For following good hygiene, cleaning hands, cough and sneeze etiquette and safe physical distance guidelines. This has seen a lowering of the number of students contracting the usual upper respiratory illnesses that we normally see. It is helping to stop the spread of infection and illness in our community.

We will continue to keep illness and infection numbers down if we continue to follow these guidelines. If your child is unwell please keep them home until recovered.

Please notify the Front Office by either phone, email or text. If your child is unwell and requires a visit to either a Chemist, GP or hospital proof of that visit can be supplied by these services. This can be supplied to school if requested.

In the meantime, stay well, observe physical distancing, continue to wash hand with soap or gel, and practise good cough/sneeze etiquette.

Prevention is better than cure.

Heather CampbellSchool Nurse

To all Parents Carers and Students

School Nurse

LibraryThings are back to normal……nearly! We have continued with some good hygiene practices – hand sanitising for students as they enter the library and wiping books as they are returned. Book Week has been shifted to Week 2 of Term four. Book Week is a celebration of the best of Australian children’s book authors. This year’s theme is 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'. Planning is underway for a great week of activities.

Over 100 students signed up for last term’s Reading Challenge. Staff and students committed to reading for at least 30 minutes a day, four times a week. Progress was recorded each week in form class. At the end of the Challenge staff and students were invited to the library for a celebration. We had some little treats, looked at some of the library’s latest books, chose a prize from the prize box and played some games together. Well done readers!

The library continues to host the Private Study Club on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Afternoon tea is provided by IGO Ltd. Students settle in to study until library closing at 5pm. It is quite common for teachers to arrange to spend some extra time with students during Study Club. On Thursdays, English staff provide support to any student that needs it.

Hillary DuffyTeacher in Charge - Library and Computing

MATHS WEEKDuring Week 2 of this term the school celebrated Maths Week with a variety of activities and competitions. Thanks to everyone involved and well done to the winners and champions:

• Guess the lollies in the jar: Lachlan Smith with a guess of 169 which was the closest to the 162 amount. • Maths Week challenge: Tailah Bain Year 9, Isaac Francis Year 7 and Rebecca Hall Year 8 • The Hexagon game: Hex Year 7 Champion: Nate Thomas Hex Year 8 Champion: Riley Simpson Hex Year 8 runner up: Carl Walker Hex Year 9 Champion: Hayden Ryan Hex Year 9 runner up: Toby Gerschwitz

The Australian Mathematics Competition results and top of year groups will be announced later in the term.

Michael ZaniHead of Department

MATHS WEEK

Mathematics

Winner of the Lollies in the Jar - Lachlan Smith and Miss Higgins.

Hex Year 7 Champion - Nate Thomas with Mr Zani.

Year 8s Carl Walker vs Riley Simpson in the Hex challenge.

The Year 7 Art/Craft class who are working on a project involving the Esperance Nyungar seasons participated in a plant and culture presentation by the Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation. Jennell Reynolds and her team of Nyungar elders, rangers and a local botanist involved our students in rotating sessions of activities and presentations to learn about local plants and their uses. The knowledge gained will be integrated into their art program. The sessions put a real and local focus on what the students are doing in class, creating a seasonal mandala and prints of local animals and plants.

Peter HensonTeacher in Charge

The Arts

CAFE CUISINEAt the end of Semester 1 the Home Economics Department had a busy Week 9 and 10.

Four Cafe Cuisine classes consisting of 76 Year 10 students, two teachers and two Home Economics Assistants were tasked with creating and decorating 840 cupcakes.

Each bench prepared a different flavour of cupcake. The flavours included Mocha, Double Choc Chip, Berry, Vanilla and Banana.

The following week the students had to put their creative skills to the test to decorate each cupcake.

Techniques included; modelling and painting fondant bananas, lemon curd with a meringue top, purple coloured buttercream icing, chocolate ganache and chocolate arabesques.

In total 112 eggs were used and 66 cups of icing sugar.

Natalie MyersHome Economics Teacher

Home Economics

CHILD CAREThe Year 10 Child Care class had mothers and their children visit us in the Library learning area to share their knowledge and experiences of pregnancy and parenting. Everyone had a good time and the class enjoyed listening to the mothers share their stories and observing the development, behaviour and antics of the children.

Thank you to the mothers and children who visited.

Rhonda CliftonTeacher in Charge

L to R: Zahn Johnston, Narelle Fisher and her daughter, Holly Kiel, Brianna Timms, Pippin Wray and Cherry Rickerby.

EnglishAfter an immersive Term 2 in novel study, the Year 10 cohort have launched from the study of the written word into the language of images; specifically, Hollywood. Term 3 has a strong focus on visual language and how viewers are manipulated through semiotic systems to respond to images for an intended effect, and in the case of film posters, students are quickly realising how much film creators utilise elements of a poster for very specific reasons.

From understanding the prescribed structures of film posters, to criticising blatant stereotypes reinforced in particular film genres, students have been analysing a wide array of posters and practising their analytical written responses to them.

Now in Semester 2, the Year 10s have begun to have some serious talks by Deputy Ken Duffy and Youth Education Officer Geoff Poole about their upper school course options, and the priority of this semester to prepare them as much as possible for the transition into Year 11; whether it be ATAR studies, VET or General courses.

Sally ElliottEnglish Teacher

Students working in groups to allocate poster samples into their genres, which involved much

discussion and some debate!

ScienceBIOLOGY EXCURSIONWith the ease of COVID restrictions, educational activities could once again be embraced by students. Year 11 Biology students recently completed their fieldwork component for ATAR. Recently 39 excited students ventured to Lake Monjingup ready to practice a semesters worth of knowledge within a Wetland ecosystem and surrounding Vegetative Community. Biology experts and Tjaltjraak Rangers from our local community greeted students at the Lake, in which everyone adhered to good conservation practice by cleaning shoes at the Dieback (Phytophthora) wash down point. Students rotated through five stations: macroinvertebrates sampling; bird observations; water sampling of nutrients; transect observation of vegetation diversity, invasive plant species like the bridal creeper, and plant pathogen Phytophthora; and Cultural Uses for native plants. Each student conducted, observed and recorded their findings. This broadened their understanding of one of Esperance’s finest Nature Reserves. Students departed Lake Monjingup through the Dieback Wash Down station taking away knowledge, culture and memories.

A special thank you goes to Robyn Cail, Hayleigh Graham, Terrance Yorkshire, and Wanika Close (ETNTAC), Mike Gibbs (Bird Observation Group), Katie White (Esperance Shire), Wayne Gill (DBCA) and Sophie Willsher (ex ESHS student). Thank you to Les Crawley and Abby Leyendekkers for assisting with supervision. A great day was had by all, thank you from Danielle Edwards and Lisa Bell.

Lisa BellScience Teacher

Students L to R: Mason Payne, Flynn Halliday, Tait Vooght-Simpson, Zoe McCrea, Maddison Garraway, Mary Newton, Ryan Quinlivan with Tjaltjraak Ranger

- Wanika Close.

Kevin Gellatly and Amanda Davis from Australian Wool Innovations (AWI) have just spent a week at the Esperance Farm Training Centre (EFTC) developing the shearing and wool handling skills of our students from Years 10 to 12.

The students all had the opportunity to shear sheep and by the end of the week a number of students had gained enough confidence to work largely unassisted.

We had our biggest group of Year 10 students yet (with 10 in total) and a special mention to Abbey Smith, Ashley Shiel, Corey Harvey and Aeishah Muir who all displayed excellent skills and strong work ethics.

The group became experts at wool handling once the fleece was removed, with Amanda Davis using her skills and knowledge to show our students the art of throwing, skirting and sorting fleeces to maximise profit for the farmer.

Kevin and Amanda’s combined knowledge of the wool industry spans decades and between them they run an informative, hands on and engaging training experience. They give the students the ‘tools’ they need to be successful in the industry. Not only do they teach shearing and wool handling but they teach respect and develop the student’s confidence.

The students are taught to respect themselves, the sheep, the equipment, the staff, the job and future employers.

One of the things that came as a surprise to the students was the number of jobs and opportunities available in the wool industry. As the year 12s are nearing the end of their schooling this training and information will be invaluable.

Esperance SHS (and Esperance Farm training Centre) really appreciate the support AWI (Australian Wool Innovations) offer and we can’t thank them enough for the opportunity they have provided for our students.

Daniel PollardProgram Coordinator

School Farm

Ashley Shiel throws a fleece while Aeishah Muir looks on.

Ashley Shiel positioning a sheep for shearing.

Front to Rear: Aidan Armstrong, Henco Maree and Ashley Shiel in

shearing action.

Term 3 has been HaSS-tastic!

Week 3 saw the celebration of all things HaSS across the school. Year 7 and 8 students got their creative juices flowing by constructing Ancient Roman weaponry out of pop sticks or creating Medieval dress-ups using newspaper (we like to recycle in HaSS!). Every form at school had the opportunity to participate in a Jeopardy style quiz on the Friday (after a few hints in the notices across the week!). Questions included the coordinates of Esperance, the richest person in Australia, and how long it has been since the end of World War 2. We cover a lot of ground in HaSS!

Year 7 and 8 students could also take up the challenge of completing HaSS themed homework grid and being awarded for ‘earning’ the most points. Special mentions have to go to the presentations on COVID-19, a balloon being turned into a globe of the world and the posters to ‘keep our borders closed’. Students will be rewarded for their efforts by the end of the week.

Finally, some welcomes and a farewell. This term we have welcomed Miss Reading and Mrs Bezuidenhout to the HaSS team, as Mrs Fletcher undertakes her desert posting, and Mrs Hudson is enjoying spending time with her new twin grandsons! We also welcomed, and now farewell, Mr Latham who successfully completed his final internship as part of his Education studies in Mr Reading and Mrs Cassam’s classes. We wish him all the best for a wonderful teaching career.

Leanne CassamHead of Department

Humanities and Social Sciences

It is that time of year again. Our Year 12 students and staff are working around the clock to complete every aspect of their Vocational Educational Program (VET) before the end of this term.

To gain their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), the students must not only complete their two industry-specific subjects, but also English as well as their nominated TAFE certificate. One hundred and ten hours of work placement is also required.

Esperance Senior High School is very fortunate to have so many businesses in our regional community, that offer their support to our students. With their help, our students can build up their required industry hours. We cannot thank the employers enough in helping our students gain the necessary knowledge and skills in their preferred trade.

Our students realise that through hard work, they can potentially gain apprenticeships in Esperance and continue to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle our town offers. In the past, Esperance Senior High School, in conjunction with South Regional TAFE, has built up a great reputation with employers, allowing our students to gain access to apprenticeships. This year has been no exception.

Each year the high school pays for students to complete a First Aid course. This year, due to Covid-19, our Year 11 students had to wait before they can complete it. In the next few weeks, students will be undertaking the course in smaller groups than usual.

Earlier in the year, the Esperance Senior High School applied to the Shire of Esperance for some of the Grade 3 recycled jetty timbers that were offered to not-for-profit community groups. Our successful application enabled students to create and share in the use of these historical timbers. On the right-hand side are some of the coffee tables students have built.

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Zac Major working at Ag-West Machinery.

Eli Jefferies (on right) working with Ronald Donaldson of RJ Donaldson

Building Contractors

Year 11 Coffee Tables from recycled jetty timbers

2020 SOUTHERN ZONE SURFING TITLESThis year the Esperance Senior High School took the largest team for quite some time of 14 competitors and two staff to the Southern Zone Surfing Titles. The competition was held in Albany at the beautiful beach of Nanerup just east of Albany. It was also the first time that we were represented by girls in events also.

The squad left at midday from Esperance on Thursday the 13th and carefully made their way in some extremely wet conditions to Albany. After dinner at the Albany Plaza the squad was hosted for the night at Albany Senior High School and the Residential College. After a light supper and games of table tennis and pool at the Residential College the students were ready for bed with a big day of surfing and boogie boarding ahead of them.

An early start saw us make it down to Nanerup beach by 7:30am. With the perfect forecast of medium swell and an all-day offshore, students were excited to hit the water and surf somewhere different. They were able to have a short “free surf” before our briefing at 8:40am to get used to the tricky beach break.

First into the water was our three Senior Boys, teams consisting of pairs; Flynn Halliday and Ryan Williams, Corey Smith and Mason Payne and finally Harvey Jarzabek and Norton Staer. The surfers did themselves and the school proud by making it through to the next round of heats. However, only Cory and Mason advanced to the Semi-finals. Here they were beaten by the inform Denmark team that ended winners of that division.

Our Junior Boys surfing teams were represented by Ben Brierley and Hamish Haslam; Charlie Buckman and Jack Riley. Like the senior teams, these boys also did the school proud by making it to their next round of heats and both teams advancing to their respective Semi-finals. Ben and Hamish further advanced to the finals to face the inform Denmark Surfers. Both boys posted respectable scores to be narrowly beaten in the final.

Ruby Davis-Mele and Shae Nesbit were our two female competitors. These girls represented the school with grace and style. They competed in both the Surfing and Body Boarding for the junior age group. They valiantly made it to the finals of their body boarding event to come Runners-up.

Our boys Body Boarding teams were represented by Lawson Baker and Jack Riley in the junior event and Billy McLeod and Harvey Jarzabek in the senior division. Both teams also making it through to their Semi-finals. Unfortunately, an interference was called on our senior boys’ team on a technicality but the lads were still very happy with their performances and had a great time competing.

We look forward to next year’s event, hoping to build on our performances and numbers in the girls divisions especially.

Esperance Senior High School finished third overall and can feel proud of their efforts and participation on the day. Further thanks to Lauren Ford for accompanying us and taking some beautiful photos of the competitors, we definitely could not have done the trip without her.

2020 SOUTHERN ZONE SURFING TITLES

Health and Physical Education

Ruby Davis-Mele in the Girls Body Boarding event.

Ryan Williams (standing up) Ben Briely

LUNCHTIME FACTIONS ACTIVITIESOn Thursday of Week 2 the Year 7 and 8 factions took part in a Tug of War competition during lunchtime. It was evident which faction was the most enthusiastic about competing as there was no limit to who was able to participate from their respective camp. Flinders were victorious in both year groups and were rewarded with a boost of faction points. The highlight of the day though, was the Tug of War between the Year 7 and 8 boys and girls. The boys gave it their all but were no match for the strength and tenacity of the girls. Well done!

YEAR 7 FACTION POINT TOTALS YEAR 8 FACTION POINT TOTALSFLINDERS: 1131 FLINDERS: 1125ROSSITER: 1098 DEMPSTER: 1083DEMPSTER: 804 ROSSITER: 1081EYRE: 742 EYRE: 1032

UNO CHALLENGE WEEK 4 During Week 4 Student Services ran a Uno competition with the lower school form groups. Champions from each form will be invited to the faction finals to be played at a later date in the Library.

• All form Champions will receive a prize for making the finals• The whole form group of the Overall Champion will also receive a prize.

Over the last week I have seen some great forms running the Uno competition with students positively engaged. These types of activities in form and across the school promote positive mental health and wellbeing and we will continue to promote such events.

MINI MERIT WINNERSCongratulations to this fortnights Mini Merit voucher draw winners: Year 7: Lily Collins, Addison Daw, Katie Elson, Halle James, Ella Magagnotti, Claire McCrea, Marcus Pokela, Wyatt Rance, Maddy Taylor, Mia Walter and Zach Warren.Year 8: Brianna Barnes, Paul Coggan, Darby Hough, Alicia Linden. Hugo Luxton, Isobel Shelton, Carl Walker and Emmalee Wood.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child please don’t hesitate to get in touch on: 9071 9555 or Brett.B.Landers@education.wa.edu.au

Brett LandersYear 7 and 8 Coordinator

Year 7 and 8 Coordinator

Tug of War Competition

Uno Challenge participants - Amitee Morris and Margaret Bennett.

In Week 4 I had a meeting with the Year 9 students reminding them of school expectations and rules as well as starting to think about what they want to do in upper school.

SUBJECT SELECTIONS In twelve short months we will start asking students what they want to do in upper school. Course selections become increasingly important in preparing students for this. For example, students wishing to complete a Metals and Engineering Certificate during Year 11 and 12 should consider studying Metalwork in Year 9 and/or 10. Subjects increasingly differentiate and extend students in years 9 and 10. I encourage every student to strive to achieve their personal best in every subject to put themselves in the best position in preparation for upper school whether that be for ATAR or a VET course.

FACTION POINT REWARDS As of Wednesday 12th of August 2020 the faction points for Year 9 were:Rossiter 694 with an average 17.35/person (40 students) Flinders 690 with an average 14.68/person (47 students) Eyre 647 with an average 19.03/person (34 students) Dempster 551 with an average 13.44/person (41 students) Congratulations to Eyre with the highest average points per student. Eyre will receive a reward next week for their efforts.

ARTMiss Thompson’s Year 9 Art class has been busy designing steam punk masks and have started creating their designs.

Sam HigginsYear 9 Coordinator

Year 9 Coordinator

Brooke Elson gluing on an antler to her design

Jack Payne used paper mache to create goggles on his mask

Shia Szymanski and Taz Dixon fine tuning the details of their masks

Year 10 CoordinatorTerm 3 has started for our Year 10s pretty much where we left off last term. Over the last week of Term 2, they were provided with a USB with directions to copy the Upper School Handbook, University Admissions Requirements, Preparation Sheet (blue), and the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Application Packages.

During the first week of this term, all Year 10 students had the opportunity to attend one of the first “General Information Sessions”. These sessions are designed to give the students a broad overview of the pathways available in upper school. Mr Duffy took the students interested in the Vocational Pathway to the Library for a presentation on the eleven Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses that the school offers. At the same time, Mr Poole gave the students who are interested in going to university some insight as to the expectations that they will need to meet if they pursue the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) pathway.

Thank you to all the parents, carers and students who attended the two Parent Information Evenings that were held during Week 2. It was great to have so many attended and a pleasure to have met some parents in person. Earlier this year, I’ve made mention of the importance for the school, the parents/carers and the students, to be on the same page. Having open and clear conversations is the best form of support and guidance we can provide during this process. Hopefully these sessions have provided clarity and allowed the opportunities to have a good discussion about the options that are available and the outcomes for selecting a particular pathway.

A significant aspect of the decision making process for students will revolve around the Universities camp. Mr Poole, Mr Duffy, Miss Higgins and myself are accompanying the students on this camp and we certainly are looking forward to it. Hopefully going on the camp will provide the students with a clear understanding of what life might look like as a University student. When the students return from the camp, they will need to start approaching various staff to find out if it’s realistic to be considering – and selecting – particular subjects for next year. As an example, a lot of students will be meeting Mr Zani to discuss whether they should be selecting Maths Specialist, Methods or Applications. Likewise, some students will be meeting with Mr Kruger to decide which – if any – of the Science options are appropriate. During the same week, students currently in Pathway 1 Maths classes who will NOT attend the camp, will also have the opportunity to do Work Experience. Information regarding this, has been provided to students by Mr Poole.

Over the next two weeks, students who consider a VET course, will have to enrol with TAFE. During both Tuesday afternoon Club lessons, students will be supported by Mrs Harper and myself to get these applications done. This doesn’t mean that they are locked into a specific course but it is very important that their expressions of interest are registered. Students who choose to study a course in the VET pathway next year, will also have the opportunity to participate in Work experience, either Week 8 or Week 10 this term. More information regarding this will be provided in due time.

In the meantime, all parents, carers and students, should be aware that on the school’s Intranet page, in the section headed “Student Information”, under the area titled “Careers and Further Study” are links to over 70 websites that offer information on topics such as further study options (University and TAFE WA), employment, apprenticeships and traineeships, exam and study techniques and specific careers. I strongly encourage parents/carers to investigate these sites with your children. I have had several incidental conversations with some year 10s over the past few weeks who are still very uncertain of how to direct their interests towards a career pathway. Most of these sites will provide ample information and guidance which students who have made use of, have found to be very informative.

Hettie MareeYear 10 Coordinator

Parents attending the Parent Information evening held in Week 2

The Year 11 students are to be congratulated on their continued good conduct as we enter Semester 2. The fact that there have been so few referrals for poor behaviour is a great indication as to how well they are adapting to the conduct expected of upper school students.

Likewise, the fact that so many students have been following the correct procedures after any absences, is a reflection on just how well organised the students and their parents and carers are.

All students are reminded that satisfactory progress towards obtaining the West Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) needs to be made by the end of this year before students are able to move into Year 12 in 2021. In particular, students need to be mindful of how many “C” grades they are on track to achieve this year, and whether or not they have passed an ATAR subject in Year 11 that they wish to continue on with in Year 12. Last week I sent home letters to the parents/carers of 18 students who I feel may be at risk of not meeting these requirements. Thank you to those students who have been to see me about their situation.

Likewise, there are still a number of students who have aspects of The Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) that they are yet to pass. Students should be making the most of any opportunities that the school offers (e.g. OLNA classes, English Homework Club on Thursdays, “Winning in Overtime” on Wednesdays, Follow the Dream etc.) to develop the knowledge and skills needed to pass these assessments when the next round of testing begins towards the end of this month.

The majority of students in the ATAR pathway are to be praised for the way that they have stepped up their efforts following the Semester 1 exams. The transition from lower school to upper school is quite possibly the biggest step students make in their education. The discipline and effort that is required in this pathway is significant. If what I see when I’m in the library during half unit private study sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays is any indication, then most students appear to be well on track.

Similarly, the following VET students are to be congratulated on their work during the first half of the year, as reflected by their Semester One Reports – well done Tyler Berry, Tailah Collins, Liam Critchley, Rahniesha Gourley, Bailey Guest, Sam Gulland, Josh Hall, Jayden Lawrence, Cody Mack, Ava Males, Hartley Pattinson, Asha Pope, Caiden Ridgway, Ben Ryl, Jemma Saddington, Ada Smith, Jayden Stokes-Scott and Jayk Swann in particular. Hopefully, with Work Place Learning returning to normal, you’ll be able to showcase your skills in an environment where hopefully you’ll be employed in a little over a year’s time.

Finally, some advance notice regarding end-of–year Prize Ceremonies. This year the school is going to run a “stand alone” Year 11 Prize Ceremony, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19. This is the last week of the school year for the VET students, and the penultimate week for the ATAR students. The event will take place in the school’s gymnasium. The following week the Year 12 students will have their Prize Night ceremony at the Civic Centre. More details will be provided closer to the event.

Please feel free to ring or email if you have any questions.

Geoff PooleYear 11 Coordinator

Year 11 Coordinator

Ryan, Ben, Amber and Maddy enjoying Private Study. Zoe, Ella, Jacinta, Isha and Holly

showing that smart students can sit in the back row.

Zaine is a picture of concentration in Maths.

Max, Anthony and Kristy proving that Methods can be fun.

Year 12 Coordinator

POST SCHOOL INTENTIONS AND SATISFACTION SURVEYThank you to all of the students for completing the Department’s on-line “Post School Intentions and Student Satisfaction Survey”. By doing this, students have been able to provide feedback that can be used to improve the educational programs that are offered to students in the future.

As we move towards the end of the term students will find that they will be required to complete a number of similar tasks. Submitting a profile piece for the Jumbunna and handing in the information that can be used in compiling a School Reference are just two of these. Parents/carers, please help us by encouraging your child to attend to these tasks.

SPORT WEEKThanks to all the Year 12 students who participated in the sporting activities in Week 10 of last term. It was an enjoyable end to a challenging term. Students participated in netball, basketball and volleyball games in the school gym. Pictured enjoying volleyball action are Jordyn Rogers, Emunah Holeong, Holly Martin, Cooper Fontanella, Indhi MacDonald, Will Peucker, Olivia Kipling, Will Crane, Liam Brennan, Hardy Fisher, Cooper Tamlin and Noah Pollard.

SCHOOL BALL Thank you to the Ball Committee for all your hard work so far in preparing for the Ball on Saturday 5th September. Doors to the Civic Centre will open at 6:15pm and everyone needs to be inside by 7:00pm. The evening will conclude at 11:00pm.

LAST DAY FOR VET STUDENTSProviding all course requirements have been met, VET students will finish school on Thursday 24th September. Those students who have not completed course requirements will be required to return on Friday 25th September and possibly Term 4 to complete unfinished work. Arrangements will need to be made between the student and teachers for this to occur.

TERM 4 ATAR STUDENTS The last day ATAR students will be required to attend school is Friday 23rd October. Semester 2 school exams commence on Monday 5th October and conclude on Tuesday 13th October. The exam venue is the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall.

ATAR students are then required to attend school from Wednesday 14th October to Friday 23rd October inclusive. It is critical that all ATAR students attend on these days for exam debriefing purposes and final revision. From Friday 23rd October ATAR students are on study break. During this time, the students can request assistance from their teachers by negotiating a mutually agreed time.

The WACE exam period commences on Monday 2nd November at the Seventh Day Adventist Hall. Students must arrive 30 minutes prior to each examination start time. This will allow time for seating, administrative processes and the reading of instructions. No allowance can be made for candidates who miss the examination session through misreading the timetable. Students must bring their examination slip with them to the exams or they will not be able to enter the exam room. These will be issued to students early in Term 4. If a student misplaces their examination slip, they must contact the school so a replacement can be organised.

EXIT WEEK Activities and dress up themes will be announced soon. Whilst we encourage students to make the week a memorable experience, students are reminded that the school operates as normal for the majority of students. Importantly, the school is required to ensure the safety of all students and also to protect property from damage. In the interest of health and safety, Year 12 students need to adhere to the following behavioural guidelines:

1. No damage to school or private property.2. Students are not to partake in activities that endanger themselves or others.3. The educational programs of ESHS students must not be interrupted or compromised.4. Students are not to be on school grounds after hours.

If students are in breach of any of these guidelines, consequences could be severe.

BREAKFAST ON FRIDAY 25th SEPTEMBER The venue for the breakfast will be advised later this term. The supervision of the breakfast will start at 7:15am. The cost (to cover venue hire and food) is $5. Parents need to note that students will have to make their own transport arrangements to and from the venue. Staff will only be able to supervise the students until 8.30am. VET and ATAR students are not expected to attend school on Friday 25th September unless they have a special arrangement with a member of staff. More information and permission forms will be distributed later this term. It will need to be returned before Wednesday 23rd September, with the $5, to the Front Office.

GRADUATION PRIZE NIGHT CEREMONY The Upper School Prize Night Ceremony will take place at the Civic Centre on Wednesday 25th November. Students need to assemble in the Reception Room from 5:30pm for a 5:45pm start. Dress for the event is "smart". We will endeavour to complete the ceremony in two hours. It is assumed that students will be attending unless they contact the school to say that they will not be coming. This needs to be done before 9:00am on Tuesday 24th November. This measure is specifically designed to avoid the embarrassment that occurs when a special guest attends to present an award, but the student does not. Students who do not attend will need to collect their Graduation Portfolio (including WACE certificate) from school after 1:00pm on Thursday 26th November.

YEAR 12 SUPPER The Prize Night Ceremony will be followed by an informal gathering for Year 12 students, parents/carers and teachers in the Reception Room of the Civic Centre for supper. To attend this function, students and parents/carers will need to purchase tickets from the registrar. The cost of a ticket will be advertised when tickets go on sale later in the term, but should be approximately $20. The event will conclude at 9pm.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Peter TurnerYear 12 Coordinator

12th August 2020

Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers

Re: Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes: • year of schooling • category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional • level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary,

substantial or extensive.

This information assists schools to: • formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools • consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools • develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational

outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The school will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified – the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy (https://www.education.gov.au/privacy-policy).

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal (https://www.nccd.edu.au).

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the school.

Kind regards

Mr Ian Masarei Principal