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Vision Issue 6 2017

Inside this issue >>

1 From the Principal

2 Artists PHHS

3. Ice Factor , Yr 8 Business & Economics 4. Year 8 History 5. Yr 9 Enterprise @ work Program, Flinders Uni Trip 6. Arts Showcase 2017 7. Arts Showcase 2017 8. Netball Carnival

From the Principal… Janette Scott

DIARY Reports sent home…….. .07/07/17

Student Free Day ……….. 04/08/17

Year 12 Formal…………….04/08/17

Science Expo……………...08/08/17

STEM Career Expo……….09/08/17

Gov Council Meeting……..16/08/17

Does your teen use their mobile phone late at night? A university study, which tracked 1,100 Australian Year 8 students for 4 years, has just been

published and it concluded that teens who use their mobiles late at night

sleep worse than other teens

have poorer mental health,

lower self-esteem and reduced coping strategies.

Sleep is incredibly important for teens to be able to focus and do their best at school, to resolve issues at home and school, to seek assistance and support when they need it. Please contact our Student Counsellor or your GP if you are concerned about your teen’s sleeping habits. There have been so many excellent achievements during the last couple of weeks. Here’s just a few

Congratulations to the Arts staff and students for the fantastic Arts Showcase that was held on Monday 19 June. The audience really enjoyed each dance, drama and music item and also was impressed by the art and design exhibition in the foyer.

Congratulations to Chloe Man-ning and Oscar Feddern who have accepted the challenge to be our STEM Ambassadors. They will be attending a National Science Camp during the school holidays with 120 students from South Australia. We hope they have fun, meet lots of interesting people, and come back with some great ideas.

Year 8 STEM ambassadors Chloe Manning and Oscar Feddern

TERM 2 REPORTS WILL BE HANDED TO STUDENTS, UPLOADED TO DAYMAP

AND EMAILED TO PARENTS

ON FRIDAY 7 JULY.

TERM 3 BEGINS Monday 24 July 2017

One of our whole school improvement priorities is to increase the literacy and numeracy skills of our students. This means that all teachers work hard to teach these skills in every subject. Over the years we have supported teachers to increase their ability to improve students’ literacy and numeracy skills in a range of ways. This year Dr Rosie Kerin is working with teams of our teachers to improve their strategies to teach writing, vocabulary and how to give feedback. She worked with the Arts and Humanities teachers on the recent pupil-free day and will work with the Maths, Science and English teachers on the pupil free day early in term 3. Please contact me, or another staff member, if you have any concerns about your son or daughter’s Term 2 report. Please visit our Combined Schools Science Expo in our gymnasium between 2.30pm—4.30pm Tuesday 8 August to see year 6-8 students Science investigations.

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On Wednesday the 14th June, ‘Seas of Shiny Tin’ took over one of our art rooms! Artists Kate Simpson, Barbara Donaldson and Jane Greet worked with a group of our Year 9, 10 and 11 students to produce work for an upcoming Art exhibition- 'Stories of when love made a difference'. Our students created some beautiful artworks using tin and mark making tools. In addition, students were given time to find their voice and have a say about their place in the world (with the aim of looking at the positive stories of when love, in many forms, has made a difference in their lives). It was lovely to hear students vocalising the ways in which family members, friends and teachers have impacted on them in positive ways. An exhibition showcasing their work, and the works of many other workshop participants, will be running through-out July. Thank you to the students involved for your openness and energy on the day. Rachel Hall Art/Design Teacher Exhibition Location Mrs Harris’ Shop 36 Jervois Street Torrensville Opening Night: 6pm July 7 Open: Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm

ARTISTS VISIT PARA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

EXHIBITION LOCATION

Mrs Harris’ Shop 36 Jervois Street

Torrensville

Opening Night: 6pm July 7

Open: Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm

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TERM 2 ICE FACTOR UPDATE

Monday 26th June saw our second Ice Factor tournament for the year. It was another successful outcome, with our team

competing in Division 1 and finishing third in a tight competition. Students demonstrated both Ice Factor and school values by applying themselves 110% and by displaying supportive behaviours throughout the day. Congratulations to new players Sarah Curtis and Billy Charnley who survived their first tournament! Team: Dakota Stunnell (captain), Aiden Edwards-Neeson (vice-captain), Marqis Astley-Cervantes, Kelsey Lynch, Brandon Gilbert, Sarah Curtis, Billy Charnley, (Tewi Waretini and Allen Medak not present) CONGRATULATIONS TO AIDEN-EDWARDS-NEESON (Year 11) & DAKOTA STUNNELL (FLO/YEAR 13) FOR BEING INDUCUTED INTO ICE FACTOR HALL OF FAME. This is an incredible achievement. They have both shown outstanding commitment and dedication to both the team and the Ice Factor program since they began. They are fan-tastic leaders who are very well respected amongst the team and Ice Factor community. This is both Aiden and Dakota’s third year in Ice Factor. Aiden has recently been accepted into an Electrical apprenticeship while Dakota is pursuing a university degree in Agriculture and Horticulture. CONGRATULATIONS TO BRANDON GILBERT FOR RECEIVING A LEADERSHIP AND ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD FOR TERM 2. He has been on the program for less than a year and he has shown a great level of empathy for new students, helping them on and off the ice. He has also shown a remarkable improvement in his playing abilities. Well done!

Melissa Rossi Para Hills Outlawz Ice Factor manager

YEAR 8 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS During week 8, whilst the year 11 and 12 students were doing their exams, the year 8’s took over the library for three days for an intensive Business and Economics program. Over the three days students learned about market systems, the role of government, types of business, consumer rights, as well as online scams and how to avoid them. On the final day students worked in small groups to develop a business plan and share their idea for a small business. There were guest speakers and presentations across the program, and lots of hands on activities. We hope that our students are better informed when they encounter economic terms and consumer rights in their future. Guy Harrison Deputy Principal

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YEAR 8 HISTORY In term 1, each of the three Year 8 History classes studied 700 to 1200AD, specially the Vikings and Norman England Specifically, the Vikings and Norman England. These classes accumulated knowledge is demonstrated in the mural. This was our way of sharing these remarkable societies with our wider school community. The majority of our Year 8 students contributed to the success of the mural. Thank you to each of those who contributed. Also, to Ms Grace and Ms Cassar who helped put all the pieces together. In term 2, many students studied the Polynesian Expansion, learning about the indigenous groups that inhabited the Polynesian Islands and travelled thousands of kilometres in their double hulled boats. Students had the opportunity to design, build and test their own boats, exploring the real issues faced by traditional Polynesian people. One class constructed their boats using ‘found’ or ‘recycled’ resources while the other used only natural materials. Students timed the boats floating times and then mapped the distances that they may have been able to travel. Some made the equivalent of 60,000 kilometres! Also, this semester, Year 8’s had the opportunity to enter the Icebreaker Challenge! The Australian Government has recently purchased a new icebreaking vessel to be used in Antarctica – replacing the Aurora Australis. Our students suggested and voted on proposed names for this new ship – the prize being a trip for 12 students and 1 teacher to Antarctica for the day. Fingers crossed for the Australian Makki Spiritus (Australian Ice Spirit) and the Meridionali Stellar (Southern Star) as results will be announced in September. Sasha Pudney Year 8 History Teacher

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During week 8 I had the pleasure of working with our Year 9 students over 2 days to prepare them for their Enterprise@ Work week at the end of the year. Before any young person goes on work experience we have to ensure they have completed training about workplace safety and their rights and responsibilities. Over the 2 days I also introduce the concept of Enterprise Skills- those skills that are going to help them navigate their future career pathway. Research indicates skills in Critical Thinking, Digital Literacy, Problem Solving, Communication and Presenting will enhance careers and preferred futures. Guest speakers, including Josh Vas from Chooli Technologies, highlighted how those skills enabled them to start

businesses, take risks and become entrepreneurs.

Sally Stewart Senior School Leader / VET Coordinator

YEAR 9 ENTERPRISE @ WORK PROGRAM

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY TRIP AN EYE—OPENER

The vast majority of the year 10 students bade farewell to the school on June 21st, climbed aboard

buses and headed south to visit the small suburb that is Flinders University. Hoping to entice the next generation of students to consider Flinders Uni, there were plenty of helpful students there to show us around. Only 50 minutes by bus many students and indeed staff had never been so far south for education but it was a treat to see what Flinders had on offer.

Flinders University opened its doors to hundreds of students from the city and the country, inviting high school students to experience some of the delightful aspects of Uni life. Students were invited to explore history before words (archeology) and were able to ‘work’ the baby experience with one of the robots that gives midwifery students the op-portunity to experience what it’s like to deliver a baby. Students with a passion for maths and science were treated to experiments and ‘maths games’ in an interactive and entertaining day. Seeing an artist paint a castle using the program ‘Photoshop’ was a personal favourite. The artist also deftly creating a new world that might house a videogame or vampire movie within minutes, only to change the texture to have a totally different world on view in front of a rapt audience.

Julie Martin Year 10 Manager

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Monday 19th June, Drama, Dance, Music and Visual Arts students presented the annual Arts Showcase at Golden

Grove Arts Centre. Students from Para Hills West Primary School were invited to watch the dress rehearsal in the after-

noon and were treated to an exciting mix of all the Arts we offer at Para Hills. Students performed to a large audience of

family, friends and staff that night. Thank you to all students and staff who did an amazing job.

Trudy Surman Arts Coordinator

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South Australian Department of Education

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN START COLLECTING YOUR VOUCHERS FROM 26TH JULY UNTIL 19TH SEPTEMBER. STICKERS CAN BE DEPOSITED AT THE FRONT OFFICE IN THE EARN & LEARN BOX.

The term 2 focus for PE has been netball and we put all of our skills and practise into representing the school at the Students with Disabilities’ Netball Carnival run by Henley High School.

All students headed to Priceline stadium where they played on the courts where the Adelaide Thunderbirds played. Some of the Thunderbirds visited them and students got to have photos and get autographs.

The teams were amazing on the day. The Division 1 team coached by Ms Rossi, Mr Claridge and Miss Bedell took out the grand final. The Division 2 team A also won their grand final coached by Ms Aardenburg, Ms Lewis and Ms Sirbescu.

The other 2 teams in Division 2 - Team B coached by Ms Arneja, Miss Kies, Ms Lounder and Mr Hurrell and Team C

coached by Mr Fuller, Ms Troyn, Mr Pinnegar and Ms Dias and were amazing all day.

Emma Ramke

Assistant Principal (Disability Unit)

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES’ NETBALL CARNIVAL