Respect ~ Perseverance ~ Growth

Deputy Principal Matters by Nathan Lawler

A Team Approach In 2019, we have a number of new and exciting teams that will see us continue to grow as a school. Our teaching staff, have joined one of the following teams: Literacy, Numeracy, Wellbeing, Student Coaching, Higher Order Thinking, Promotions and Publicity, Tech-nology, Sustainability, School systems (timetable) and a Gifted and Talented Leadership team. Each team has put together some goals that they will work towards. This is a great opportunity for staff to work collegial-ly on shared goals. This structure will build on the established teams that we already have such as our Learning and Support team. There will no doubt be many opportunities for students and to work alongside these teams throughout the year.

Student Coaching Many of our Year 12 students have been undertaking their first rounds of coaching. Coaching in our school is recognised as a key ingredient in student improvement and an important way to build initiative. There are many definitions of coaching, but essentially our aim is to facilitate self-directed learning and development. We are fortunate to have a number of staff, who are trained growth coaches. The terms coaching and men-toring are often conjoined and their meanings conflated in educational discourse. Mentoring is often de-scribed as an expert–novice relationship where there is an expectation of advice-giving based on the greater experience, knowledge or skill level of the mentor. It can also be a longer term and less formal engagement than coaching. A coaching approach encourages the student to decide their next steps. Of course there are times when the time to give advice is needed and on these occasions we will.

Sitting with a student just this week, we addressed these questions:

- Overall, at the moment how are you feeling about your studies?- With ‘10’ feeling completely comfortable with your progress across all courses and ‘1’ feeling completelylost, where would you sit?- If you were to move one step towards 10 on the scale, what might that mean to you?- What would you see yourself doing if working at this level? How might you get there?

With only a few simple questions the student reflected on his current progress and put some improvement steps in place. All this was completed in only 20 minutes. One of the important things that our students need to be reminded of is that taking one step is better than doing nothing. Further to the coaching that has been taking place with our Year 12 students, Mrs Mercer and Mrs Whittle have been training Year 11 students as coaches. With the longer-term goal that these students will coach junior students later in the year. I will keep you posted as to how this goes.

Personal Best Tracking This term, years 7-10 will be participating in ‘Personal Best Tracking’. This means that EVERY student in years 7-10 will receive a mark out of 5 from ALL their teachers for EFFORT. This initiative is designed to recognise students who are putting in the effort and may not always receive the recognition they deserve. Last year students in our Year 8 trial group received a reward if they achieved an average of 4 or above across all subjects. This year we are making it more challenging to receive the reward. Students will need to gain an average of 4.5 or above. Many thanks to the P&C for supporting this initiate and Mrs Nunura for her organisation.

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Reminder that Bootcamp is held on Friday mornings at 7.00 am

and is open to students, staff and parents.

Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a bottle of water. Brekkie Club serves breakfast at 8.00 am.

Excellent Mathematics Results Last week, Will G (year 10) came 4th out of 726 students from 15 coun-tries in the first round of the academic year in the Caribou Contests, a mathematics competition based in Canada. Nina K (year 10) also did very well, coming in the top 9% in the same competition. In all age groups, students from 28 countries were involved. Many thanks to Ms Berger for organising this. Afternoon Buses Getting our students home of an afternoon at a reasonable time is im-portant to us. This week we met again with Transdev to request that the afternoon buses be brought forward. We realise that we have a large number of students who travel long distances of an afternoon, who rely on connecting modes of transport. We hope that Transdev will meet our requests. Bootcamp A special mention to Nicole C and Nashua H (year 10) for assisting when running Bootcamp sessions this year. For the past 2 weeks, we had over 50 participants. More the merrier! We will devise the session to ensure everyone is involved, moving and having fun for the full 60 minutes. Come along. Best wishes Nathan Lawler Deputy Principal

A NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE … We have an unusually large volume of lost property in the office. As well as a plethora of school clothing there are sport shoes, casual clothes, drink bottles, lunch boxes and even a sleeping bag. If your child has lost any of these items, ask them to go to the Office to check the Lost Property box. Clothing not claimed will be donated to charity and drink bottles, lunch boxes etc will be discarded. Thank you.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Lynden. W (Yr 7) performed very well at Little Athletics Region Competition earlier this month. Lynden placed 3rd in 200m and 5th in 100m. Lynden will be competing at the State Championships for 200m Sprint mid March. Good Luck! Mrs Michelle Nunura

STRING ENSEMBLE This week the String Ensemble celebrated the start to a new year with breakfast. New students have been welcomed into our dedicated group of musicians and Mrs Andresson is looking forward to an exciting musical year!

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LIBRARY NEWS

LIBRARY FLASH FICTION COMPETITION

We had six students enter the Australian Library and Information Association's (ALIA) Library Lovers' Day 2019 Flash Fiction Competition. Students had to write a 200 word short story starting with the prompt "There was love to be found in the library...". Who would have thought that you could write such amazing stories in just 200 words. Congratulations to Dongchu. L (Year 7), Brenda. L (Year 8), John.M (Year 8), Hana.J (Year 9), Arsh.G (Year 10), and Mina.K (Year 12) on your entries, we love them and are sure the judges at ALIA will too.

Check out this great story by John M (Year 8)

“There was love to be found in the library, but not for me. I hated it. I couldn’t understand what the point was reading pieces of paper with words typed on it. But it was a hot day and the library had air con so I was going. I wanted to sit there and play on my phone but I wasn’t allowed. I found the first book on the shelf and started reading. Boring. Next Book. Boring. You know what they say, third time’s a charm. It was. I found myself vigorously flicking the pages to see what my characters were up to next it felt like hours since I had started reading. Then the bell rang. I rolled my eyes. I trotted off to period one in a bad mood. The clock ticked slowly. Would this ever end. Finally. I sprinted to the library dodging people after peo-ple until I arrived at the door. It was bad. ‘LIBRARY CLOSED’ the sign read. I walked away with my head down. The doors behind me opened. The beams of the library shone towards me…… There was love to be found in the library and I found it.”

E-BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY

Did you know you can now download a range of great e-books and audio books from the Library catalogue? (Look for OLIVER Library in the Student portal) You can download directly to your de-vice using the Library catalogue or you can search for St Ives High School using the Wheelers E-platform App, and log using your DET username and password. Come and see the Library staff to find out more.

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LINDFIELD FUN RUN It's time to lace up those runners! The Lindfield Rotary fun run will be held on Sunday, the 7th of April. There is a 5km and 10km option and the event attracts runners and walkers of all abilities. This really is an event for the whole family. St Ives High will once again be entering a team. The team is about camaraderie, about setting challenges and giving things ago. So come along and join us Start time: 5km route starts at 8.10am 10km route starts at 8.20am. Venue: Roseville Oval, Clanville Road, Roseville. Entries can be done online and there is a special student rate. Please use the code STIVESHIGH1 when paying to receive a 5% discount on your entry. http://www.lindfieldrotaryfunrun.org.au/ With just over a month to go to the event, our Tuesday . Our Tuesday morning running group is an excellent opportunity to get fit and enjoy some company. We meet at the school gates at 7am and are back by around 7:35am

JOIN THE ST IVES HIGH SCHOOL SNOWSPORTS TEAM

Do you love to ski as a family? Can your children ski or snowboard? Please consider joining our school snow sports team in the July school holidays this year.

Northern NSW Regionals will be held in Perisher Valley this year. The secondary school events are held on Tuesday July 9

th, (Snowboard X), Wednesday 10

th (Snowboard GS), Thursday 11

th (Alpine

Div 3 & Moguls Div 1 &2) Friday 12th (Moguls Div 3 and Skier X Div 1&2) and Saturday 13

th (Alpine

Div 1&2 and Skier X Div 3)

Children compete against the clock individually against many other schools in divisions. Division 3 – Years 7 and 8 Division 2 – Years 9 and 10 Division 1– Years 11 and 12 Applications to compete in the ski and snowboarding events will open in May. Save the dates and book your accommodation. Information is available on the website - http://www.nswinterschools.com.au/about-interschools Please contact Mr Kettels with any questions – Michael.kettels@det.nsw.edu.au

See the attached flyer for more information

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CAREERS UPDATES Year 12 UNSW Medicine Information Evening 2019 Registrations are now open for aspiring doctors and their parents. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from current staff and students and about changes to our medicine admissions process. 20 March - Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The registration link has been emailed to Year 12 students. University Offers 2018 Many of our 2018 year 12 students received excellent university offers and I have grouped the offers by faculty, though I am aware there is some possible overlap here.

Engineering, Architecture. Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business Administration & Management, Economics, Commerce, Law, Criminal Justice, Global or International Studies. Medical Science, Biotechnology, Biomedical, Science, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise &

Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology. Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Communication. Education. Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion. Film, Music, Screen Media. Information Technology. UTS Accounting Scholarship 2019 Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Education Scholarship Program BAcc Information Evening Tue 14 May 2019. Register (free) at www.bachelorofaccounting.com . Round 1 Closing Date Fri 7 June 2019. Round 2 Closing Date Fri 18 October 2019. Online applications at www.bachelorofaccounting.com . For more information, send an email to carin.alberts@uts.edu.au NS5 Careers Expo 2019 for year 10-12 students at Chatswood HS The date for the 2019 careers expo will be Wednesday 3 July at Chatswood HS from 5.30-7.30pm. All major universi-ties, TAFE and private colleges will have a table of representatives where you can ask questions and receive recent course and scholarship information.

For more information on any of these or other careers matters visit the Careers Adviser or email Mr Holmes at neil.holmes@det.nsw.edu.au or call the school on 9144 1689 ext 116.

Visit my free careers website at http://www.careeradvicensw.com to view career videos, take career tests,

view subject selection resources, links to all universities on bonus points, scholarships, elite athletes schemes, alternate entry to university, the job market, SRS and more.

The Fusion study Space program offers high school students FREE assistance with school homework

and assignments.

Our skilled volunteers, many of whom are retired teachers, can work with students to break down assessment questions into a step by step plan, and help with day to day homework and revision. Open Tuesday afternoons 3:30 – 5:30pm at the Fusion Community Centre 5 jersey Street Hornsby. To register check out our website

www.sydneynorth.fusion.org.au

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THE WRITING CENTRE

Now in its fourth year the Writing Centre is up and running once again. Students from throughout the school are invited to improve their communication skills, especially their writing. We focus on all aspects of gram-mar and build up to whole text production. When students come regularly they are adding two hours every week to their English skills.

When: 7.45am on Monday and Wednesday

Where: B16

Who: Students from Years 7 to 12

Year 12 students are requested to email 24 hours in advance so that additional staff are available to give individual assistance where possible. Enquiries: Ms Emma Abraham emma.abraham5@det.nsw.edu.au or Mrs Peta Regan peta.regan@det.nsw.edu.au

Volunteering for Students

Interested in volunteering?

Fusion Homework help are looking for High School students who would love to volunteer helping Primary School students with homework. Great initiative that would benefit Duke of Ed. Students. Speak to Daniel Neil if you want to find out more.

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WHICH BUS DO I GET ON TO GET HOME?

Please find attached a detailed map of the location of buses leaving St Ives High School in the afternoon. This map will allow students and parents to know the exact location outside the school gates of the bus they need to catch, as well as the bus number and the direction in which it will travel. Johanne Doherty, Relieving Head Teacher TAS VET Hospitality and Kitchen Operations Teacher

Dust off those cobwebs, oil that chain and

pump up those tyres... Its Bobbo time. The Bobbin Head Cycle Classic takes place again this year on Sunday, 24 March. The school has entered a team this year and we'd love students and parents to join us. This event has a number of distances catering for fun riders and first timers as well as distances to challenge those who are well accustomed to the saddle. It is a really fun event and a wonderful opportunity to cycle through Bobbin Head without cars. Distances: 27km (this is the popular and very achievable distance even for non -riders), 57km, 80km and 104km Entry Fee: Students have a special discounted entry of $25. Please use the following codes to take advantage of this discount: Febuary price from 1 Feb to 28 Feb - for discount enter STIVESFEB March price from 1 March to 24 March - for discount enter STIVESMAR Further details can be found at http://www.bobbinheadcycleclassic.org.au

Please let Mrs Frykberg (Maths Staffroom) know when you have entered or if you need any further information

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2019 NSW/ACT/QLD Interschools Snowsports Event Dates & Provisional Schedule

(Version 1 - 23.10.2018) Please note that the schedule is provisional dependant on event entries and operational conditions.

Date Venue Competition Disciplines Divisions

Tues 9 July Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI Northern NSW and Queensland Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Snowboard GS Snowboard X Moguls

6 5, 4 3, 2, 1 4

Wed 10 July Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI Northern NSW and Queensland Interschools Snowsports Championships

Skier X Snowboard X Snowboard GS Moguls

6 5, 4 3, 2, 1 5

Thu 11 July Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI Northern NSW and Queensland Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X Moguls

5, 3 4 2, 1

Fri 12 July Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI Northern NSW and Queensland Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X Moguls

4 5, 2, 1 3

Sat 13 July Perisher TRAVELPLAN SKI Northern NSW and Queensland Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X

2, 1 3

Sun 14 July Perisher The Scots Race Alpine & Snowboard GS

Mon 15 Jul Thredbo Redlands Cup Alpine & Snowboard GS

Tue 16 July Thredbo TRAVELPLAN SKI Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Snowboard GS Snowboard X Moguls

6 5, 4 3, 2, 1 4

Wed 17 Jul Thredbo TRAVELPLAN SKI Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships

Skier X Snowboard X Snowboard GS Moguls

6 5, 4 3, 2, 1 5

Thu 18 July

Thredbo

TRAVELPLAN SKI Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X Moguls

5, 3 4 2, 1

Fri 19 July

Thredbo

TRAVELPLAN SKI Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X Moguls

4 5, 2, 1 3

Sat 20 July Thredbo

TRAVELPLAN SKI Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X

2, 1 3

Date Venue Competition Disciplines Divisions

Wed 24 Jul Perisher SUBARU ACT and Southern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships

Snowboard GS Snowboard X Moguls

All Div.’s All Div.’s 3, 2, 1

Thu 25 July

Perisher

SUBARU ACT and Southern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X Moguls

6, 5, 4 3, 2, 1 5, 4

Fri 26 July

Perisher

SUBARU ACT and Southern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Skier X

3, 2, 1 6, 5, 4

Sun 18 Aug Perisher Amelia McGuiness Cross Country Team Sprints Cross Country Mon 19 Aug Perisher Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time Trials Alpine & Snowboard GS

Tue 20 Aug Perisher SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Snowboard GS Snowboard X Ski Slopestyle SB Slopestyle

6 5, 4 5, 4 3, 2, 1 3, 2, 1

Wed 21 Aug Perisher SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

Skier X Alpine Moguls Snowboard X Snowboard GS

6, 4 5 4 3 3

Thu 22 Aug Perisher

RED ENERGY Interschools Cross Country Champs SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

XC Freestyle XC Relay Skier X Alpine

All (AM) All (AM) 5 (PM) 4 (PM)

Fri 23 Aug Perisher SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

Moguls Skier X Snowboard GS Snowboard X

5 3 2, 1 2, 1

Sat 24 Aug Perisher SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

Alpine Moguls Skier X

3, 2 2, 1 1

Sun 25 Aug Perisher SUBARU SSA NORTHERN STATES Interschools Snowsports Championships

Moguls Skier X Alpine

3 2 1

4-8 Sept Mt Buller, Vic

SUBARU Australian Interschools Snowsports Championships

www.interschoolssnowsports.com.au