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Phone: 64960000 Fax: 64962144 24th August 2012For updated information for school excursions and activities see our website.

NewsletterNo. 7

Ms Junee Lowe pictured with the PD/H/PE staff with her Commemorative Service Medal for teaching. Back row L-R: Mr Russell Jennings, Mr Bernie Langford, Mr Stuart Fogg, Mr Ian Moorehead (Principal). Front row: Mr Doug Blair, Ms Junee Lowe and Ms Jane Hornsby.

PD/H/PE FAREWELLS POPULAR TEACHER, COLLEAGUE & FRIEND

Ms Junee Lowe has recently officially retired after more than 30 years teaching in the public education system. Ms Lowe has taught at Eden Marine High School since the 1990’s.

In this time Ms Lowe taught PD/H/PE, Maths, was school Sports Organiser, Zone Sports Co-ordinator, Year Adviser and has coached many school representative sporting teams. She also assisted in two overseas school excursions to New Zealand and America.

Jumping on the IT band-wagon early, Ms Lowe became the PD/H/PE computer wizard, helping introduce OASIS, MOODLE, digital photography, video and many more applications to her colleagues. She was responsible for many successful PD/H/PE computer displays. She will always be remembered for losing the school keys in the last two weeks of service. Ms Lowe’s panic was abated when the keys were finally found.

Ms Lowe will be uniquely remembered as failing to accept Noosa High School (considered a prime teaching school) as her first appointment of which Eden Marine High School is extremely grateful. She is thoroughly enjoying her retirement and is shortly departing for a holiday to New York and Mexico.

The students and staff wish Ms Lowe all the very best for a long and happy retirement.

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Principal’s Report Week 6 Term 3 2012The frenzy of activity has continued over the last few weeks giving the school environment a real sense of energy.

The major highlight has been the Sapphire Coast Learning Community (SCLC) Performing Arts Festival during Education Week. This was the fourth annual performance of this event running over two nights in celebrating public education and the performing arts. The capacity audience on both nights were treated to amazing performances from students. The students from Eden Marine High were fantastic doing themselves, their families and their school proud. Many staff and helpers need to be recognised for their hard work and contribution but a particular mention needs to go to Sam and Robyn Martin for their effort and expertise in supporting our students.

As mentioned in the previous newsletter, I attended the Illawara and South East Region (ISER) annual awards presentation at Jerrabomberra on Friday August 3rd where I was proud to accept an award on behalf of Eden Marine High School for “Excellence in Aboriginal Education”. It was great to see Eden Public School receive a similar award and also to have number of our partner schools receiving a variety of awards. This recognition once again reinforces the quality of education being delivered in our local schools.

On Saturday, September 4th, I was part of a large group of people who attended the 150th celebration at Towamba Public School. It was great to talk to previous students who are now at Eden Marine, current students and members of the school community. It was a terrific day and a marvellous event. A big congratulation to the Principal of Towamba Public School, Kathryn Davis, and the organising committee for all their hard work in staging this event.

Through the hard work of Industrial Arts teacher, Jason Smith, the school has recently updated its website which is now hosted by the Department of Education and Communities (DEC). This new site is very user friendly and much easier to administer, allowing content to be added on a more regular basis. Keep a close eye on the site for school events and activities. Feedback relating to the site is also always appreciated.

The school will be re-emphasising our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience to students over the coming weeks. This will be done explicitly in the classroom but also in the context of every day school life. Some examples include responsibility to attend school, arrive on time to classes, present in school uniform and demonstrate responsibility in learning and behaviour. Respect for oneself, others and the school environment can make a clear, definite and positive impact on school culture. Resilience in seeking to understand others, appreciate and accept different viewpoints and developing the capacity learn from mistakes is critical for personal growth and development. Once again, you thoughts and feedback in the way we undertake this process is sought and greatly appreciated.

Finally, the school is reviewing aspects of school uniform. Discussions around school uniform always create interest and discussion at all levels. The frame of reference for this review is not necessarily to consider wholesale changes but to consider the strengths and areas of improvement with the current uniform and consider opportunities for the future. Some work has already been done about the possibility of a “uniform shop” operating from the school in the delivery of an accessible, high quality, cost effective uniform to the students. Developing a clear definition of what our uniform is in its various forms is also critical. Although not necessarily linked to student learning outcomes, a quality uniform worn by all students does contribute to a positive school culture and a sense of “belonging”. The P&C supports the school in exploring this review further. It is hoped that an opportunity will be created later this term in the form of a community forum to present the progress of this review and consult with the school community.Ian MooreheadPrincipal

PARENT SURVEYAs part of our on-going school evaluation and our continuous efforts to improve and further develop Eden Marine High School, we are asking parents/carers to complete a parent survey.

A hard copy is provided with this weeks newsletter or if you would prefer to complete the survey electronically please enter/copy the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PNS3VF8 and follow the prompts.Please return completed forms with your

child to the school for the attention of Yvonne Holman.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

ASTHMA SUFFERERSPlease ensure that your child carries his/her own asthma puffer to school each day.

The school has a limited supply of puffers and due to health regulations we are now no longer able to use spacers.

You can supply a spacer, contained in a plastic zip lock bag, with your child’s name displayed. This will be kept for your child’s use only.

In the event of a serious attack, an ambulance will be called.

Thank you.

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Year 11

Above: Year 11 Outstanding Academic Performance students Thomas Fergusson and Rowan Caldwell.

Above: Year 11 Academic AchieversBack row: Brad McPaul, Thomas Fergusson, Kim Szery, Rowan Caldwell, Scott Williams, Nathan Guerin, Warrick Schofield, Rhys Pearson.Middle row: Tyler Brown, Andrew Holka, Kaylie Mitchell, Cabrini D’Arcy-Stewart, Beth Knox, Hennie Van Bruggen, Eden Hendry, Nicholas Curtis.Front row: Mikayla Larkham, Jessica High, Isobel Gillespie, Emily Ferencz, Ruby Dein, Emma-Jane Skeers, Ainslea Baumer, Tiffany Ambler.

Above: Year 12 Oustanding Academic Performance students Jack Hay, Jake Brazel (back row) row: Emma Clark, Ellie Stewart & Beth Prowse (front row).

Year 12

SEMESTER 1 - AWARDS PRESENTATIONSemester I Presentation Day was held in mid-July highlighting not only Eden Marine High School’s academic excellence but showcasing the amazing musical talent of Year 12. Parents, staff and students were in awe of the aucostic performance by Kane Gardaya and Alex Sargent who played “Tamacun” by Rodrigo Y Gabriela - worth of a standing ovation. The presentation ended as beautiful as it started with Kayla Pratt singing “Never Let Me Go” by Florence and the Machine. Her heartfelt voice was beautifully accompanied by Ellie Stewart’s rare talent on the piano. Based on the quality seen on presentation day, the music students, who will be performing their major works on the 12th September, should excel with flying colours.

Above: Year 12 Academic AchieversBack row: Madalene Wungluck, David Wu, Jack Hay, Jake Brazel, James King, Grover Gillespie, Tom Gersbach, Evan Howell, Shane Stove, Emma Clark.Middle row: Harrison Balodis, Ashlee Spears Grant, Ellie Stewart, Maeve Thomson, Aysha Kerr, Danielle Poyzer, Darcy Hodson, Sarah Brown, Joanna Carter, Michelle Chu, Blake Young.Front row: Karli Maher, Siobhan Linehan, Chloe Jackson, Jacqueline Trapp, Meagan Gray, Kelby Pointon, Kayla Pratt, Beth Prowse.

Above: Year 11 Academic AchieversBack row: Joshua Wungluck, Daniel Williams, Eli Wiebe, Eric Whitby, Harrison Warne, Paddy O’Rourke.Middle row: Grant Sandling, Joshua Milsom, Kayla Robbie, Rachael Rogers, Tiarne Pointon, Jack Webster, Joe Wright.Front row: Hannah Galloway, Ellen Soroka, Jordan Young, Sally Williams, Eliza Turner, Destiny O’Rourke, Kali Samuels-Connell.

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Above: Year 9 Academic AchieversBack row: Justin O’Malley, Matt Kerr, Luke Higgins.Middle row: Beau McConnell, Miranda Mowbray, Hannah Hawkes, Isabella Bertella, Dana Guy-Holloway, Nathan Gorsch, Corey Curtis, Jamie Boulter, Wayde Aitken, Josh Adams.Front row: Courtney McPaul, Claire McKenna, Emily Giggins, Amanda Ghattas, Mia Eves-Jones, Tania Britten, Rachel Brassington.

Year 9

Above: Year 9 Outsanding Academic Performance students Rhiannon Bolton, Xiu Chen Han & Grace Knox.

Above: Year 9 Academic AchieversBack row: Xiu Chen Han, Brendan Winnel, Zac Van Valen, Hayden Skeers, Angel Smith-Beattie, Kalia Rogers.Front row: Rhiannon Bolton, Grace Knox, Emily Xar, Madi Whatman, Shannon Scragg.

Above: Year 10 Academic AchieversBack row: Molly Goward, Jarrah Ford, Georgia McNamara, Jackson Martin, Tristian Manton, Kayla Haigh. Middle row: Mitchell Farrell, Cara Davidson, Andrew Clynch, Daniel Chubb, Arlen Brown, Nikita Azzopardi, Courtney Alexander, Sharon Gordon.Front row: Maddison McKean, Ruby McMullen, Paige Hodson, Chelsie Cassie, Kate Bond, Katie Birchall-Kells.

Year 10

Ms Collins pictured with Year 10 Outanding Academic Performance students Hannah Galloway, Ellen Soroka & Kali Samuels-Connell.

Above: Year 8 Outstanding Academic Perofrmance students Andrew Redman & Courtney Boulais.

Year 8

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Year 7

Above: Year 7 Outstanding Academic Performance students Astrid Harris & Ryan Sinclair.

Above: Year 7 Academic AchieversBack row: Lochie Marson, Toby Linehan, Rhyse Grewar, Annabelle Green, Jarrod Armstrong, John Goward, Ned Furnell, Hayden Elton.Middle row: Daniel Cumberland, Billy Doneman, Jarrod Devon, Sarah Brown, Taylah Bennettt, Shania Closter, Lochie Considine, Hayley Ashcroft.Front row: Indiya Hawthorn, Cheyenne Dewberry, Andrew Davidson, Mikeala Blanch, Kate Beaven, Shai Bamford, Katelyn Graham.

Above: Year 7 Academic AchieversBack row: James Sediakin, Verin Sampson, Jack McGuire, Reece Moulden, Shawn Mitchelin.Middle row: Cooper Ritchie, Ebony Pointon, Brys Palat, Jai Pentecost, Mathew Pittman, April Paterson, Kiah Miller, Angus McDonald.Front row: Melinda Rootsey, Tia Rolff, Jordan Parkes, Jade Overend, Claudia Mitchell, Cortney Menz, Kelsi Ryan, Katie Scragg.

Above: Year 7 Academic AchieversBack row: Sam Williams, Ryan Sinclair, Hannah Webster, Lachlan Terry, Mia Soroka, John Simos, Taylor Swires.Front row: Astrid Harris, Stephanie Wallace, Kathy Turnbull, Montana Tinson.

Above: Year 8 Academic AchieversBack row: Daniel Martin, Darcy Martin, Mardi Longford, Jackson Casey, Zahlia Hulme, Ben Hopkins, Astrid Archer.Middle row: Luke Denham, Toby Hammond, Luke Grewar, Bailey Fieg, Benjamin Kopecky-Mills, Shaniya Burridge, Justin Burch, David Henson.Front row: Tahlia Ingram, Dakota Hooper, Ebony Pointon, Amy Giggins, Sarah Geraets, Samantha Budde, Holly Bennetts, Shania Aldridge.

Above: Year 8 Academic AchieversBack row: Andrew Redman, Ryker Watts, Lincoln Warne, Owen Thompson, Paddy Schofield, Wally Samuels-Connell, Alex Rogers, Mikayla McCamish.Front row: Courtney Boulais, Imogen Wungluck, Monique Whitby, Chelsea Stevenson, Ehrin Schmidt, Clancy McKenzie-Smith.

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Marine Masterchef 2012As part of the marine studies syllabus, sourcing, documentating, and preparing a seafood meal is an assessable component.

Only one student within the Marine Studies class studies Food Technology as a senior subject. This however, did not deter from the students showcasing both skill and aptitude within the kitchen to create masterchef worthy dishes - three hats up!

Not only did the writer of this article get to see the amazing dishes the modest talented chefs created, but also had the pleasure of tasting Michael Aucote’s and Matthew Winnel’s Fish Curry, which was possibly the best dish they had ever tasted!

Mr Blair and his students would like to thank Matthew’s father, Mr Russell Winnel, who is a skipper on a local trawler. Mr Winnel has contributed over $400 worth of fish which has helped to cover the costs of ingredients for the students. With his support Mr Blair and the students thoroughly enjoyed a decadent buffet seafood lunch at school.

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Well the Olympics are over but the “real” athletes at Eden Marine High School are busy preparing for the State Championships which will be held in Sydney from 6th-8th September.

The venue is the Athlete Centre, Olympic Park in Homebush. At the moment we will be represented by six individuals in their respective events and the girls relay teams in the 13’s, 14’s and 16’s. This is obviously a fantastic opportunity for the team and they are suitably excited about their chance to compete against the best that N.S.W. offers.

We wish them the best and hope their sportsmanship represents the hour they have earnt.Bob Arthur, Acting Sports Organiser

Results of the Regional Athletic Carnival, CanberraMadi Whatman1st 15yrs 1500m - qualified for state2nd 15yrs 800m - qualified for state5th 15yrs High Jump1st 16yrs Relay - qualified for state

Hayden Skeers4th 14yrs High Jump5th 14yrs Long Jump5th 15yrs Relay

Our Own Olympic Champions

Claire McKenna, Jemma Danvers, Madi Whatman & Tiarne Pointon, who make up the Girls 16 Years Relay Team, celebrated their win with attitude!

Ebony Pointon4th 13yrs High Jump5th 13yrs Long Jump3rd 13yrs 100m - qualified3rd 13yrs 200m - qualified2nd 13yrs Relay - qualified

Daniel Mattock6th 15yrs Javelin2nd 15yrs Long Jump - qualified 5th 15yrs 100m4th 15yrs Relay

Mardi Longford6th 14yrs Shot put1st 14yrs Relay

Grace Knox3rd 14yrs High Jump - qualified1st 14yrs Relay - qualified5th 14yrs 100m

Tiarne Pointon4th 16yrs 100m4th 16yrs 200m5th 16yrs 400m6th 16yrs 800m1st 16yrs Relay - qualified

Boosting the ‘Spirit’ in SportIn a bid to bring back some of the ‘Olde House Spirit’, sport has been run differently this term. Year 7 and 8 students have been organised into groups according to their house. Staff have been allocated to a house group and are responsible for roll marking, escorting students to venues, supervision and assisting with refereeing.

Competition is a ‘round robin’ draw of four sports - soccer, touch football, pateka and netball.

Houses have two teams each and compete in seven rounds. At the end of the tournament prizes are awarded to the house with the highest point score, Most Valued Player (MVP) and achievement awards.

The teams are as follows: King Vipers, King Cobras, Imlay Iguanas, Imlay Impalas, Flinders Force, Flinders Falcons, Boyd Bullfronts, Boyd Barracudas.

Please boost patriotism with your children and make it an enjoyable experience for all. Thank you.Jane Horsnby - Sport Organiser for Year 7/8

Recent ResultsROUND 5MVP Award- Jarrod Armstrong, Kate Beaven, Douglas Caldwell, Brad Chalker, Rebecca Kennedy, Ben Kopecky-Mills, Katie Scragg, Montana Tinson, Zebb Waterhouse, Imogen Wungluck, Lincoln Warne, Kobie Twigg.

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Round 5 results continued ...Achievement Award: Sarah Brown, Harrison Baker, Mackenzie Doyle, Bryce Christie, Kasey Maher, Shawn Michelin, Braidon O’Malley, Zahlia Hulme, Ned Furnell.

ROUND 6 RESULTSMVP Award: Jayden Smith, Katelyn McCarron, Ebony Pointon, Amber Kennedy, Ryan Cocks, Andrew Redman, Tamara Smith, Lincoln Stewart, Taylah Mills, Katelyn Graham, Katie-Lee Cousins.

Achievement Award: Montana Tinson, Brock Stuart, Gus Ferguson, Jayden Clery, Jack McGuire, Ryker Watts, Nicholas Young, Sam Vandermey, Sol Smith, Cortney Menz, Tom Le Gros, Melinda Rootsey.

Winners of Round 5 Draw: L-R: Zeb Waterhouse, Luke Heaney, Kasey Maher, Harrison Baker.

Making Science Sexy for National Science WeekThe Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre (SCMDC) teamed up with a number of partners for a week of fun, trivia and sexy science during National Science Week last week.

With the support of the Australian National University (ANU), SCMDC welcomed guest speaker Sheree Marris back to the region for a series of presentations to local high schools amid a number of initiatives to showcase how science can be fun.

Bega High School, Lumen Christi Catholic College and Eden Marine High School students heard of the many and varied career opportunities available to anyone who studies marine sciences at university.

Ms Marris, a former Young Australian of the Year Environmental Award winner, had the students completely engaged with stories of diving with great white sharks, international travel and amazing adventures – all based on her own life as a marine scientist and environmental communicator.

A packed house attended the Discovery Centre’s Marine Mania Trivia Night on the Wednesday night at the Merimbula Wharf Restaurant and Aquarium and a similar number enjoyed a hilarious presentation by Sheree Marris on Friday night based on her book KamaSEAtra – Secrets of Sex in the Sea.

National Science Week was sewn up on Saturday with an Open Day at the Discovery Centre featuring displays by ANU, National Parks and Merimbula Aquarium. The day involved a wide range of science activities, from tsunami demonstrations to insect displays and more. The inclement weather did not stop a crowd of people calling in, with the children enjoying making slime, decorating shells and fish feeding, amongst other activities.

SCMDC Marine Education Officer Jillian Riethmuller was thrilled with the entire week, saying “making science fun is part of my background so working with colleagues and partners to showcase this event was fantastic. We were rapt with the interest from students and community members alike and will definitely conduct similar activities next year.”

Gemma Danvers, Jordan Young, Sheree Marris (Author), Joshua Wungluck, Tristian Manton, Sol Stone, Eli Wiebe, Mr Bob Arthur, Jack Webster. Front on knees Sharon Gordon who attended the presentations.

Rock the Schools Big HitIf you were on Barclay Street last Tuesday you would have been quite aware there was ‘Rock’ in town. The school hall’s roof nearly lifted with the sounds of Sydney band ‘Feeding Edgar’ for the Rock the Schools program.

Students gathered at the hall for the ‘free’ lunch time concert and some even had the privilege of finding out what happens behind the scenes through five music workshops held during the day.

Year 9 students Shannon Scragg and Kalia Rogers pictured with Feeding Edgar (Pete, Jamie, Nick & Mickey) at the end of a busy day.

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