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Box Hill Senior Secondary College does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Box Hill Senior Secondary College IMPORTANT DATES Date Name 14 th May, 2019 Unit 3 Legal Studies – Law Talks in the City 23 rd May, 2019 World Vision Youth Conference 17 th Jun, 2019 Sports Programs No. 3 instalment and final payment for Football program 18 th Jun, 2019 Unit 1 Legal Studies – Governor’s House and Parliament House 24 th Jun, 2019 Final payment for Instrumental Music program 28 th Jun, 2019 Unit 4 PE – Deakin Uni Laboratory Exc 28 th Jun, 2019 Last Day of Term 2 1 st Aug, 2019 Final payment for Sport Development programs Principal’s report School improvement involves leadership, teachers, culture, resources, pedagogy and the broader school community all working in unison to change school practices in ways that lead to better student outcomes. (ACER 2016). Welcome back for Term 2 Welcome back to Term 2 and I look forward to working with our staff and students in making this another productive term. I hope students, staff, their families and friends have had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Much happened in Term 1, especially the whole school review, and we thank everyone for their dedication and commitment. Term 2 is always a very crucial time that sees all of our students involved in examinations/major assessment tasks that will take place over coming weeks. All students studying a VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject will undertake the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 12 June. I wish our students well as they prepare for each of their assessment tasks. I ask them to use the resources we have available to help them prepare for this period. ANZAC Assembly I wish to thank our student leadership team and the student management team for organising a respectful and moving ANZAC ceremony. I spoke about my time visiting Gallipoli (Turkey) and Villers-Bretonneux (France) and the understanding of the ANZACs tradition. I was moved by the way our students spoke and how each individual placed a poppy in the urn to show respect for the fallen in the world wars. NAPLAN TESTING NAPLAN testing will be undertaken by students in Years 7 and 9 at the College on Tuesday 14 May, Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May. We ask students to be punctual, organised and to maintain a mature approach to the NAPLAN tests. Students need to remember to bring a basic calculator on Thursday 16 for the Numeracy test. Your child may bring a reading novel to the test if they finish early. Results will be sent home to students late in Term 3. School Strategic Plan 2019 - 2022 In Term 2, we will be working on developing the school leadership plan for 2019 to 2020. Part of this process will be involve staff, student and parent focus groups to enable us to develop a new vision, direction and values for the Box Hill Senior Secondary College community. CONTACT May No. 3 - 2019 Dunloe Avenue, Mont Albert North 3129 Email: [email protected] Phone: 9890 0571 Fax: 9899 4093 Website: www.bhssc.vic.edu.au

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IMPORTANT DATES

Date Name

14th May, 2019 Unit 3 Legal Studies – Law Talks in the City

23rd May, 2019 World Vision Youth Conference

17th Jun, 2019 Sports Programs No. 3 instalment and final payment for Football program

18th Jun, 2019 Unit 1 Legal Studies – Governor’s House and Parliament House

24th Jun, 2019 Final payment for Instrumental Music program

28th Jun, 2019 Unit 4 PE – Deakin Uni Laboratory Exc

28th Jun, 2019 Last Day of Term 2

1st Aug, 2019 Final payment for Sport Development programs

Principal’s report School improvement involves leadership, teachers, culture, resources, pedagogy and the broader school community all

working in unison to change school practices in ways that lead to better student outcomes. (ACER 2016).

Welcome back for Term 2 Welcome back to Term 2 and I look forward to working with our staff and students in making this another productive term. I hope students, staff, their families and friends have had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Much happened in Term 1, especially the whole school review, and we thank everyone for their dedication and commitment. Term 2 is always a very crucial time that sees all of our students involved in examinations/major assessment tasks that will take place over coming weeks. All students studying a VCE Unit 3 and 4 subject will undertake the General Achievement Test (GAT) on Wednesday 12 June. I wish our students well as they prepare for each of their assessment tasks. I ask them to use the resources we have available to help them prepare for this period. ANZAC Assembly I wish to thank our student leadership team and the student management team for organising a respectful and moving ANZAC ceremony. I spoke about my time visiting Gallipoli (Turkey) and Villers-Bretonneux (France) and the understanding of the ANZACs tradition. I was moved by the way our students spoke and how each individual placed a poppy in the urn to show respect for the fallen in the world wars. NAPLAN TESTING NAPLAN testing will be undertaken by students in Years 7 and 9 at the College on Tuesday 14 May, Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May. We ask students to be punctual, organised and to maintain a mature approach to the NAPLAN tests. Students need to remember to bring a basic calculator on Thursday 16 for the Numeracy test. Your child may bring a reading novel to the test if they finish early. Results will be sent home to students late in Term 3. School Strategic Plan 2019 - 2022 In Term 2, we will be working on developing the school leadership plan for 2019 to 2020. Part of this process will be involve staff, student and parent focus groups to enable us to develop a new vision, direction and values for the Box Hill Senior Secondary College community.

CONTACT May No. 3 - 2019

Dunloe Avenue, Mont Albert North 3129 Email: [email protected]

Phone: 9890 0571 Fax: 9899 4093 Website: www.bhssc.vic.edu.au

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School Tours Starting from Wednesday 1st May, I will be conducting a school tour every Wednesday for prospective families that wish to enrol at the college in 2020. I invite all prospective families that are thinking about changing schools to a more adult environment to join me on a tour as we visit classrooms, talk to teachers and students. Please book a place via our website (www.bhssc.vic.edu.au ). New BHSSC Website A group of dedicated BHSSC staff have been working on the new website. It will be live from Thursday 9th May. Take a look. A special thank you to Fiona Erwich, Karen Leeder and Zoran Nikolic for the dedication and hard work on this. Keeping up to date by using Compass Important school information for parents and students is published on Compass. News items and payments due (eg for excursions) are published on My News. Clicking on the Profile link provides access to student’s timetable, attendance records (including daily attendance) and the Progress Reports. Parents are urged to check their Compass account at least once a week and if you have any issues accessing your account, please contact the Registrar on 03 9890 0571.

Professional Learning

The College is fortunate to have the services of Jane Thornton (Education Improvement Leader) from the North East Regional team throughout Term 2. She will be working with our teaching staff with a focus on analysing data, differentiation within the classroom and developing an instructional model.

Consenting & Paying for Excursions/Incursions/Camps on Compass Teachers plan for school events (incursions/excursions/camps) well in advance. One of the requirements when planning, is that, all payments and consent must be received three (3) business days prior to the event. This enables the Event Coordinator and Operations Planning Team to finalise all of the required documentation or cancel the event if insufficient student numbers. Payment/consent will not be accepted once the event has been closed. Please assist us by checking Compass every week and processing any event consent/payment before the due date. If you require any support with this process, please contact the General Office. Note - students cannot attend an event without parent consent or payment. Mark Quinlan Principal (Acting)

BHSSC Sport Uniforms

During the past few months, a review of the design and components of the sport uniforms provided to Sport Academy

students has been undertaken. Although each sport has its own specific uniform requirements, it is apparent that there is

inconsistency in in the representation of the College, in the use of colours and logos and some items are outdated in design.

As a result, a sport clothing company was requested to develop some new designs for the various uniforms. Students have

been consulted regarding these items and the College Council has now endorsed these designs. (See designs below)

As students are required to purchase a uniform kit in the first year that they commence in the sport academy programs, it is

planned to roll out these new designs over the next two years.

This year the following items will be available:-

AFLW – new uniform kit available including playing uniform, training long sleeve t shirt, singlet, hoodie & socks;

TENNIS – new uniform kit available including polo, hoodie and training long sleeve T shirt;

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT – new training long sleeve T-shirt, hoodie & singlet

New Hoodies and training T shirts will also be provided in the uniform kits provided to those students who have

commenced in the Basketball, AFL and Netball Academies this year.

In 2020, new uniform kits, including new playing uniforms will be available for the sports of Basketball, AFL and Netball.

For more information and order forms, please contact Myles Ashton on 9890 0571.

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TENNIS Polo

AFLW Uniform

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NEW HOODIE and TRAINING TOP – sport specific

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS INFORMATION

An educational pathway is the term used to describe the sequence of studies students choose to reach a qualification and ultimately a career. Different pathways can lead to similar outcomes so it is a good idea to plan a variety of pathways and compare them to decide which suit you best. If you keep informed, talk to others, attend seminars, go to Open Days and do research you are more likely to make appropriate career decisions, and find it easier to make those decisions. It is now the time for students to start planning. Students from all levels are welcome to come to the Careers Office for assistance. Yr 11 VET - Structured Workplace Learning Students undertaking a Yr 11 VET program in the areas listed below are expected to complete 1 week of work placement in the week of September 16 to 20.

Electro-technology (Pre-apprenticeship)

Building & Construction

Plumbing

Landscape Horticulture

Sport and Recreation

Work placement is strongly recommended by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority for vocational programs. Assessments are usually embedded into structured work placements. If a student does not satisfy the assessment requirements they will not be able to complete their certificate. In addition to this, work placements are a valuable aid to gaining an apprenticeship. The final date to apply for a work placement is Monday September 2, 2019. Any student who does not undertake work placement in the week beginning Sept. 16 will be required to attend school for all their normal classes. Parents/Guardians are requested to assist in organising a suitable work placement. Structured Work Placement forms and assistance are available from the Careers and Pathways Coordinator (Frank De Melis) who is located in the Library.

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Melbourne Career Expo Where : Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre When : July 26 to 28

The Melbourne Career Expo is the most comprehensive and exciting careers event in Australia. This expo encompasses all

career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors. It exhibits a

vast array of career advice, employment opportunities, and large University and training representation.

Tax File Numbers (TFN)

Any student that starts work (casual, part-time or full-time) during the year will need a Tax File Number. Current Year 12

students are reminded that they cannot enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) course at university without a TFN

so it is worthwhile applying for one this year!

For further information, please visit https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/

RSPCA Career Discovery Day

Gain insight from current industry specialists and unlock pathways to a fulfilling career with animals. As the leading animal

welfare organisation in Victoria, the RSPCA utilise a range of skilled staff to care for animails and campaign for better animal

welfare.

All those interested in working in the animal care industry are invited to come and listen to skilled professionals discuss how

they got to where they are. For more information and to book, visit : https://weteachme.com/rspcavictoria/1016624-animal-

career-discovery-dayDate: Thursday 27th June Time: 9:00am – 3.30pm Location: RSPCA Education Centre, Burwood East Cost: $75 Frank De Melis Careers Adviser and Pathways Coordinator From the English TLA – Year 12 English Unit 3

The VCAA VCE English Study Design allows for students to engage in the analysis of texts through the

Area of Study – Reading and Creating texts. This year already, BHSSC Year 12 English students have

studied and creatively responded to the film text Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Recently,

students have analysed the anthology of short stories, Like a House on Fire, by Australian author Cate

Kennedy. Students have produced short and extended writing pieces, and analysed the author’s

decisions for their writing, and their views and values. Within these two texts, students explore themes of

communication and miscommunication, observing others and self-reflection, an individual’s ability to

overcome adversity, and the effects of isolation.

BHSSC Year 12 English students are heading toward the next Area of Study – Analysing Argument,

where they will have the opportunity to learn of writers’ skills in persuading an audience. Following this

unit, students will focus on an issue within the media, and will form their opinion on this issue, with view

of persuading their intended audience. Year 12 English students are to be congratulated on the level of

commitment they have demonstrated this semester, and we look forward to hearing of their success in

the upcoming unit of study.

Michelle Clark | English Teaching & Learning Area Leader

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Year 10 & 11 Studio Art

Cool Cushions - in our Library. Yr 10 and 11 Studio Art Students have designed and created Art Cushions that have an

exciting impact in our Library.

Year 12 Studio Art –

Grace Brouwer

Ava Peluso Lani Culwick

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Year 12 Fine Art -Noah Green-Burden

Olivia Atkinson-Ladin - Studio Art Folio Work

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Basketball news.

Congratulations go to the boys and girls senior basketball teams for winning the district finals. Lots of basketball coming up

with all senior boys and girls teams playing in VCC with the winning teams going through to the finals.

A reminder to parents that all compass approval should be signed of three working days before the playing date so that your

sons and daughters can attend.

Sport Update – May

Term 2 is always a very busy time. We started with Cross-country and a

small contingent of runners. Congratulations to Rhian Thomsett and Emma

Loncarevic who finished first and second respectively in the U17 age group.

Ashley Gilby finished a strong second in the U 13 girls. EMR cross-country

is the next stage on 18 June.

The intermediate AFL boys recently played in the Whitehorse District round

robin. They played four “short” games and won all. This means they will

proceed to EMR on 23rd July. Better players included Daniel Owen, Jaymie

Kempson, Ryan Symons and Jason McCormick. A great effort from all of

them.

The senior girls’ soccer played in the Whitehorse round robin and participated well. They were a little overwhelmed but gave it

their all.

In tennis, the intermediate boys narrowly went down in the EMR round robin. The senior boys will be competing in the State

finals and hopefully can defend their title.

Upcoming events

Intermediate boys and girls soccer Monday 13th May

Senior girls AFL Whitehorse round robin 24th May

Good luck to the teams in upcoming events.

Instagram News

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Where are they now? Past students of BHSSC

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