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BARRENJOEY HIGH SCHOOL’S

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Phone: 9918 8811 Term 1 Week 8

15 March, 2017

Josh Armitstead Year 9

2017 Under 15 Longboard Champion

MAXIMISING YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL

I recently read A Guide For Parents on

Choosing the Right School.

The publication was essentially an

advertisement for independent schools. I

must admit I was fascinated by the choice

of words selected by the author to

describe the benefits of independent

schooling. Words like...

“Independent schools reward parents’

investment by implanting confidence

in students.”

“Setting students up to succeed to

their ability is the guiding principle of

an independent education.”

“With the mandate of a committed school

community, independent schools are

uniquely positioned to provide the key

elements of a good education.”

The brochure went on to outline the five

key elements as:

1. Quality teaching

2. Standards and resilience

3. Pastoral care

4. Preparation for life after school, and

5. Extra-curricular opportunities.

My issue isn’t that I discredit any of the content within this publication, it’s just that it failed to

differentiate independent schools from successful, achieving, community based public schools.

It should be a community expectation that all schools aim to deliver effective education by doing

all of the things identified in the brochure. I have included the current ‘Barrenjoey’s School

Vision’, which is the cornerstone of our School Plan and guides all that we do. Now compare

this to the independent school’s advertisement – I think you’ll agree they are very similar in both

vision and expectations.

By all means pay $25,000 for independent schooling but do so knowing that Barrenjoey sets its

students up to succeed to the best of their ability just as well – if not better, when you factor in

the collective strength of an engaged community.

Within the five key elements many

phrases and idioms were present such

as; the better the teaching – the better the

learning, (students) take responsibility for

their learning and promotion of a ‘growth

mindset’.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Blaze Roberts, Hunter Roberts and Luke Dujic from Barrenjoey High

and Dane Dujic from Avalon Public School.

They were all recently involved in a short film created by Convicts NYC, which is a digital

media brand who produce and publish premium video and multimedia content across multiple

platforms, in conjunction with events and a retail pop up space in New York City and

elsewhere. Founded by Australians living in the USA, Convicts is a global brand with an

Australian spirit.

The film Convicts NYC recently released is a great Profile called ‘Avalon GROMS’ put

together by former Avalon local Peter Maiden, a founder of Convicts, and one of those

‘Aussies now living in New York’. They’re allowing us to share it with you so you can get a

taste of how good something can be when it’s done right – this is dynamic, fresh and

unabashed celebrations of this next generation of artists in all walks of life who are clearly

right here right now, using the platforms that back up that credo through text, images and high

quality video.

Last week Pittwater Online News printed a sort about the film and below is the link.

http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com/CONVICTS-NYC-Avalon-GROMS-Profile.php

Final reminder! Working Bee–this Saturday–18th March

This Saturday from 9.00am is the first Working Bee of the year.

This week we plan to mulch the gardens at the front of the school, plant another

garden bed in front of A Block of in D Block courtyard, prune and have a general ‘tidy-

up’ around the place following the several weeks of poor weather.

If you can spare a couple of hours please join us and remember to bring any

gardening equipment, such as rakes, wheelbarrows, clippers and spades with you.

Have a great week everyone……Ian Bowsher

Josie Duncan

Brooke Edwards

Evie Fayle

Kiana Flanet

Millie Fox

Riahna Frost

Matthew Gillespie

Tara Gillespie

Darci Goodyear

A'janae Gow

Lotte Graham

Emily Grunseit

Kathryn Guy

Charlotte Harris

Riley Holt

Hannah Hopkins

Charley Howell

Sophie Johns

Poppy Jones

Frank Kamara

Kayla Keuning Santos

Bailey Taylor

Madison Thomas

Tyella Toll

Belle Turner

Beatrix Twibill-Hall

Bree Ullman

Tori Valentine

Cooper Van Wijck

Jez Vandenburg

Sofi Varela

Isabella Vincent

Keira Walsh

Sam Watson

Elwyn Watts

Daniel Wetherall

Ariel Wheeler

Aiden Whereat

Sam Wilkins

Harley Wilson

"At Barrenjoey High School we are proud of the achievements, participation and efforts of our

students. Our merit system acknowledges students’ accomplishments across all fields of

endeavour and encourages improvement and sustained application.

The Barrenjoey High School Merit Award System is a cumulative process throughout one

academic year and recognises achievement at a number of levels, allowing all students to

experience acknowledgment of success. Well done to the following students who have achieved Silver Merit Awards, through collecting 10 positive entries on the welfare system.”

THIS WEEKS AWARD

AWARD RECIPIENTS

SILVER CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS:

Cody Allan

Mia Allanson

Tim Allen

Sophie Armitstead

Ella Batterson

Noah Blockley

Jamie Brown

Angela Carter

Will Cassell

Hugo Cawsey

Madeleine Colman

Jasmin Cowley

Ellie Crawshaw

Miranda Creegan

Lotus Crutch

Liv Davenport

Elliot Doble

David Dooley

Jamie Downs

Rudy Duke-Yonge

Gracie Duncan

Taya Knights

Ella Kranenburg

Dane Lansbury

Jazmin Lloyd

Jesse McCabe

Arran McCreath

Angus McSkimming

Kai Mitchell

Ellen Moore

Leilani Newling

Arabella Noble

Josh O'Keefe

Ellie Patterson

Nikolai Pattugalan

Finley Pound

Blaze Roberts

Hunter Roberts

Jasper Sargeant

Thomas Schaedler

Damien Slavec

Congratulations to all our Silver recipients – Keep up the great work!

CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS

If your details have changed over the holidays please

contact us via email and let us know asap please.

(address, telephone numbers and email address)

barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

MONDAY

13 MARCH

TUESDAY

14 MARCH

WEDNESDAY

15 MARCH

THURSDAY

16 MARCH

FRIDAY

17 MARCH

Year 9

Tutorial

Program

Year 7

Mathematics

Assessment

Task 1

Year 11 Flexible

Learning Activity

Year 11 Related

Text Workshop

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm –

6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm –

8.30pm

Meet the Music

7pm – 8pm

Year 11 French

Beginners

Assessment

Task 1

P & C

MEETING

TONIGHT

5.30pm –

7.00pm (A

Block

Common

Room)

BARRENJOEY

HIGH SCHOOL

WORLD

RECORD

ATTEMPT Year 11 English Ext

1 Assessment

SYDNEY

NORTH

SWIMMING

CARNIVAL –

SYDNEY

OLYMPIC

PARK

Year 11 Earth

&

Environmental

Science

Assessment

Task

Year 10 English

Assessment

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm

WEEK 8 TERM 1 (B)

Working Bee this Saturday MARCH 18th, 9am – 12pm

Morning Tea Provided

All welcome

MONDAY

20 MARCH

TUESDAY

21 MARCH

WEDNESDAY

22 MARCH

THURSDAY

23 MARCH

FRIDAY

24 MARCH

Year 9 Tutorial

Program

Year 11

Mathematics

Extension

Assessment

Task 1

Gold Duke of Ed

Walk

Year 12 Hospitality

Assessment Task

Year 7 & 8 Cyber

Safety Presentation

Year 9 Mathematics

Exam

Senior Leaders

Forum in

Conference Room

Year 12 English

Standard Excursion

– Syd Opera House

Big Band Rehearsal

5.15pm-6.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal 6.15-8pm

Gold Duke of

Ed Walk

(Snowy

Mountains)

Year 11 Study

Skills

Workshop

2pm-3.10pm

Gold Duke of

Ed Walk

PCS

WARRINGAH

ZONE

NORTH

SURFING

TITLES

Motivational

Media

Presentation

All Years

Gold Duke of

Ed walk

Year 8 English

Assessment

Year 7 Visual

Arts Incursion

Year 10 Boys –

Secret Blokes

Business

Presentation

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm –

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm –

5.30pm

WEEK 9 TERM 1 (A)

MONDAY

27 MARCH

TUESDAY

28 MARCH

WEDNESDAY

29 MARCH

THURSDAY

30 MARCH

FRIDAY

31 MARCH

Year 9 Tutorial

Program

Year 9 English

Assessment Due

Year 11

Student/Parent/

Teacher

Evening

Flexi Learning -

Study Skills

Catch Up

Year 7 English

Assessment

Big Band

Rehearsal

5.15pm

Concert Band

Rehearsal

6.15pm

Year 11

French

Beginners

Assessment

Task 2

Year 11/12

Drama

Excursion

Formal

Assembly

Year 12

Report

Distribution

Day

Year 11

PDHPE

Assessment

Task 1

Year 11

Mathematics

Assessment

Task 1

Concert Band

Rehearsal

3.15pm -

4.30pm

Jazz Combo

Rehearsal

4.30pm –

5.30pm

WEEK 10 TERM 1 (B)

CONGRATULATIONS JOSH – UNDER 15’s LONGBOARD CHAMPION

Last week, Josh Armitstead competed in the 26th Annual Noosa Festival of Surfing

an 8 day International Competition comprising approximately 850 surfers making it

the biggest surfing event in the world!

Josh competed in the U15 Boys Longboard event along with 23 fellow surfers from

across the country. After making it through the first 2 Heats, Josh had to finish in the

top 2 of Round 3 which he did. Next was the qualifying final which Josh won and

then advanced through to the Final with 5 other surfers. Josh performed above his

ranking with 2 excellent scoring waves and led the Final from start to finish making

him the winner and U15 Longboard champion for 2017. Well Done Josh!

EXCURSION INFORMATION

EXCURSION YEAR

GROUP

DATE OF

EXCURSION

PAYMENT

DUE DATE

COST

Leep 7-10 Various 7 April $10.00

The Tempest 12 16 May 7 April $30.00

Away 12 21 March OVERDUE $46.00

Year 7 Camp 7 3-5 May OVERDUE

27 March

Dep $145

Balance $145

Total = $290

Year 11 Study Skills 11 22 March

9 Oct

$30.00

Gold Duke of Ed

Walk 12 21-25 March OVERDUE Deposit $150

Balance $310

Total = $460

Dance Ensemble Deposit $50

Balance $150

Total = $200

Year 7-12 Wellbeing 7-12 OVERDUE VARIOUS

AMOUNTS

YEAR 11

JINDABYNE CAMP

11 30th July to 4th

August

30th March Deposit $325

Balance = $750

Total = $1075

Science

Competition

7-12 1st August 7th April $10.00

Chemistry Quiz 7-12 1st August 7th April $6.00

Adam Hill Incursion 7 24th March 17th March $10.00

Science/Engineerin

g Challenge

9-10 3rd May 11th April $15.00

HSC Theatre

Performance

12 29th March &

10 May

15th March $25.00

To make a payment please contact the school on

Ph: 9918 8811 and ask for Treasury.

GET HELP WITH YOUR ASSESSMENT FROM A

HISTORY TEACHER ON 21st MARCH

ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Emily Weeks Year 7 Visual Arts

proudly displaying her

wonderful title page for the unit

"My Place - Avalon"

Jessica Doyle in Year 8 also competed in the Junior

State Touch Tournament for the Northern Beaches Under

14's Girls team at Port Macquarie in February. After

playing 10 games in hot conditions over three days, her

team progressed through to the Grand Final. They were

runners up against a tough Manly side, achieving 2nd in the State! Well Done Jessica!

Year 7 Students Alex Calleja and Jack Roberts with a friend

from another school came 6th in the final for the board relay

at the State Nipper Carnival at Swansea Belmont recently. Well done boys, That’s an awesome achievement.

MORE FANTASTIC RESULTS FROM STATE NIPPERS AND

STATE TOUCH FOOTBALL

DON’T FORGET TO INSTALL THE BARRENJOEY SCHOOL

APP. THIS IS FAST BECOMING YOUR QUICK AND EASY WAY

TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL, VISIT THE WEBSITE AND SEE

THE POP UP NOTIFICATIONS ON EVENTS HAPPENING DAY

TO DAY.

SCHOOL APP

WELLBEING PROGRAMS

On 27th February, all Year 9 students participated in a sexual health workshop run by external

company Life Lessons. These workshops were run in small groups for 2 hours and aimed in

increase students knowledge and understanding of sexual health issues. A survey at the end of

the workshop demonstrated the students had a very positive experience. Almost all of students

(98%) indicated that the workshop enhanced their decision making/problem solving skills in

relation to sexual health / relationships.

This graph compares the student’s level of knowledge about ‘Sexual Health and Contraception’

before and after the workshop took place. Almost all of the students (99%) indicated that after

the completion of the workshop, their knowledge ranged between good and excellent.

This program is the first of many Wellbeing Programs that Barrenjoey High School are running for

all year groups in 2017. In the coming weeks, all students will be watching the Motivational Media

Presentation, as well as year 10 completing the PARTY program, Year 11 & 12 completing a

workshop focused on academic resilience and Year 7 & 8 students completing a cyber safety

workshop.

Please ensure that you have paid your Wellbeing Payment

to ensure the smooth running of these programs.

Mr Seymour’s Weekly Science Fact

TELL THEM FROM ME STUDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY (TERM 1, 2017)

I am delighted that this term, our school, like many other public schools in the State, will

participate in a Department of Education initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback

survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and other

student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and

effective teaching practices.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick

feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the

different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have

used the Tell Them From Me survey to help improve how they do things at school.

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will

typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours

between 13 March and 7 April. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary.

A consent form and FAQs for parents/carers about the survey is being sent home with students.

If you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the form to school by 17

March.

Copies of the form and FAQs are available from:

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents.

Viruses are all around us, they are the most

numerous “life form” on Earth. (There is debate as

to whether viruses are truly “living” things). It has

been estimated that there are about 10 nonillion

virus particles on Earth (that is 1 followed by 31

zeros or 10 million million million million million

particles). If laid end to end they would stretch right across our Milky Way galaxy more than 1000 times.

Barrenjoey High School

Science Faculty Competitions 2017

Dear Parent,

Your son / daughter has shown enthusiasm for Science and is encouraged to

enter the following competitions which are held at Barrenjoey High School during school hours.

The competitions provide an opportunity for Years 7-12 students to gain a measure of their

own achievement by participating in externally accessed competitions. For each exam, a

certificate and an individual report is issued. Points are also awarded for the BHS Blue Points

system.

Science Competition - 2017 ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for

Schools) www.eaa.unsw.edu.au

Entry $10.00 cash 1 Hour exam

Exam date: Tuesday 30th May 2017

The Australian National Chemistry Quiz - (The Royal Australian Chemical Institute)

www.ancq.com

Entry $6.00 cash 1 Hour exam

Exam date: Tuesday 1st August 2017

Please complete, detach and return the details below, with CASH payment, to the Treasurer’s

office by the end of Wk11 Term 1 (Friday 7/4/17).

Past papers will be made available for students to review closer to competition dates.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Z. Mirza Competition Coordinator. 9918 8811

Please return with your CASH payment to the Treasurer’s office by 7th April 2017

I give permission for ____________________________of Year ___________

to participate in the following competition/s:

Please tick: _____ Science Competition ($10.00)

_____ Chemistry Quiz ($6.00)

Signed: _______________________________ Date: ___________________________

Parent / Guardian

2017 POETRY AND SHORT STORY

WRITING COMPETITION FOR ALL STUDENTS

Entry is now open in the 2017

Schools Writing Competition!

This is an Australian wide

invitation for students to enter

their poems OR short stories,

and battle it out for great cash

prizes on offer.

Let your imagination and creative

talents run wild and write on any

topic in any style. Entry is

FREE. Closing date for all

entries is Friday 31st March.

Click here to enter

Barrenjoey has launched its new careers website. It is a great resource for

students, parents and staff regarding career and post school information.

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/

My weekly careers newsletter can also be found on my website

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschoolcareers.com/?page=newsletter

Please Contact Mr Moylan in the Careers Office if you have any questions or

would like to make an appointment for a Careers Counselling session.

CAREERS NEWSLETTER with Mr Moylan

JOB BOARD

BEN LAWSON FLOOR COVERINGS

Recruiting NOW - APPRENTICE wanted

Ben, a well known and reputable Floor Layer on the Northern Beaches is requiring an

apprentice. He is looking to assign a reliable and highly motivated person for a permanent

position.

Are you willing to work in a fast paced environment, do you have attention to detail, and most

importantly, interpersonal skills to liaise with clients?

This position will offer stability, ongoing work, interesting projects, and an excellent opportunity

to acquire a certificate in the Floor Coverings trade.

You must have a drivers license. Please email a brief summary of your experience or your

resume, to be considered for a trial, to Ben at narrabeenben@hotmail.com.au

INKY AWARDS – CALLING FOR

TEEN JUDGES

Click on the following link to see how:

https://insideadog.com.au/blog/wanted-2017-inky-awards-judges

MOSMAN YOUTH AWARDS IN LITERATURE

Do you have creative children, click on the following link to enter the 25th Annual Mosman Youth

Awards in Literature. Competition is open to primary and secondary students. Prizes worth

over $2,000. Entries close 31st May, 2017

http://events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events/2391/mosman-youth-awards-in-literature-

2017?utm_source=MC%20slider&utm_campaign=YAL2017

CANTEEN – FLEXI MEALS

All students using flexischools please update your year.

If you have the incorrect year on your lunch order for Wednesday you won’t be able

to collect it at the right time.

SUSHI NOW AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS AT LUNCH 2

Any student can put in an order for sushi at Lunch 1 to avoid any disappointment.

CANTEEN ROSTER – WEEK 9

Monday March 20 Help Needed

Tuesday March 21 Terri Morley & Diana Jones

Wednesday March 22 Help Needed

Thursday March 23 Help Needed

Friday March 24 Nicky Stanley-Jones

CANTEEN ROSTER – WEEK 10

Monday March 27 Help Needed

Tuesday March 28 Help Needed

Wednesday March 29 Help Needed

Thursday March 30 Kerryn Langridge

Friday March 31 Bridget Osborn & Pauline Wright

HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN!

If you can spare any time on the dates above please feel

free to contact the school on 9918 8811

Thursday 16th March Help Needed

Friday 17th March Nicky Stanley-Jones

Instructions for installing the Barrenjoey High School

APP from your device

1. From your mobile device go to the App Store

search for Barrenjoey High School

2. Tap the FREE button to the right of the

Barrenjoey High School listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Enter your Apple ID and password & tap OK

5. Wait for the install icon to change to OPEN

6. Tap the OPEN button

7. You will be prompted to accept push

notifications, you will need to select ALLOW

Installing

iPhone/iPadiOS

Android/Tablet

1. From your mobile device go to the Play Store

search for Barrenjoey High School.

2. Tap the Barrenjoey High School listing

3. Tap the INSTALL button

4. Tap the ACCEPT button

5. Wait for the app to install then tap the OPEN button

6. Tap the DONE button in the top left

Installing

DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHOOL APP NOW

Menu Coffee:

Regular with full cream milk $3.00

Regular with soy milk $3.50

Espresso

Ristretto

Long Black

Cappuccino

Flat White

Café Latte

Tea:

Peppermint Tea $2.00

Tea $2.00

Drinks:

Chai Latte $3.00

Milkshakes $4.00

Chocolate . Strawberry, Caramel

Hot Chocolate $3.00

ASK US FOR OUR SPECIAL FOR THE DAY

Snacks:

Chocolate Chip Cookies 50C

Raisin Toast: $1.50

Banana Bread : $2.00

Delicious Muffin: $2.00

The sandbar café is officially open to staff, students and friends of

Barrenjoey.

Wednesday 8am to 10am.

Thursday 8am to 10am

We have been practicing our coffees and now ready to serve our

community not only coffees but also milkshakes, teas, and some

delicious food items.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU AT SANDBAR CAFÉ.

To get your paver online you can click on this link below:

http://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.com.au/foundation/how-to-donate/

Contact the school to get a flyer on Tel: 02 9918 8811

Email: barrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

GIVING BLOOD

FEELS GOOD Every donation can save three lives.

Mobile Blood Service visiting:

AVALON BEACH Bowling Green Lane Carpark, Avalon Parade

Friday 24th March 9.00am – 2.00pm

Saturday 25th March 9.00am – 2.00pm

Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate

Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch

Please bring photo I.D. with you

To make an appointment call 13 14 95 Australian Red Cross

Or visit donateblood.com.au BLOOD SERVICE

UNIFORM STORE OPERATING HOURS

MONDAYS 8.30am – 10.30am

TUESDAYS 3.30pm – 5.30pm

THURSDAYS (this week only) 3.30pm – 5.30pm

Uniform Store Phone Number: 9918 7569

Email: bhsuniformstore@gmail.com

UNIFORM STORE TRADING HOURS

2017

Thursday this week 2nd March the uniform store will

be open in the afternoon only from 3.30pm to 5.30pm Sorry for any inconvenience

If you missed registration days for

the Avalon Bulldogs, there is still

time to register! We are also keen

for any new players to join our footy

community.

email:

president@avalonbulldogs.com.au

or contact 0408973107.