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Message from the Principal Term 3 Calendar P&C News Chinese Garden Excursion English News Being 14 – Madonna King Chinese Garden Excursion 2019 China Trip Japanese Club – Tea Ceremony Sport News
Many of you will have seen the email from the P&C and/or the article in the North Shore Times relating to the concept plan for the redevelopment of the Chatswood Education Precinct. The concept plan is used to present a business case for funding. For the project to move from a concept plan to the next stage funding has to be granted. This has not happened yet so the project is still only a concept.
The diagrams from the North Shore Times have been reproduced so the entire community has access to them. In the concept plans the High School will be separated into a junior and senior campus. There has been much debate across the community about this split and I would like to provide some answers to the questions I have received from students, parents and staff. The two schools, Chatswood High School and Chatswood Public School, will retain their individual identities. The students will not be on the same playground areas at the same time. The staff from the High School will not be required to supervise the Public School students. Years 7 – 9 will be on the Centennial Ave site and students from Years 10-12 will be on the Pacific Highway site. Students from the Pacific High Site will be able to move between the two campuses at recess, lunch and to access specialist facilities. I met with some student leaders last week to discuss some of their issues and have requested that they work with me over the next year to start developing plans for the school to benefit from this amazing opportunity. From my point of view I see tremendous opportunities to develop more appropriate teaching approaches for the junior and senior groups. The changes will drive exciting developments in pedagogy that will help redefine the nature of education. One of the outstanding opportunities that will arise is for our co-curricular programs to be strengthened and supported through the development of appropriate spaces. At the next P&C meeting I will be discussing the concept plan and look forward to your participation in an ongoing discussion.
Term 3 Week 4
Mon 6 –Fri Wed 22 August
Yr 12 HSC Trials
Mon 13 August Biology Olympiad Tuesday 14 August Yr 9 Assessment –
Studies of Religion P&C Meeting 7.30pm
Wednesday 15 August Yr 7 Gala Day RAISE Mentoring Biology Olympiad Under 14s Football
Term 3 Week 5 Mon 20 – Fri 24 August Yr 11 Construction Work
Placement NAPLAN Readiness Testing
Tues 21- Fri 24 August School Ski Trip Wednesday 22 August Catholic RE Seminars
RAISE Mentoring Thursday 23 August Yr 11 Assessment –
Business Studies Term 3 Week 6
Mon 27 – Fri 31 August Yr 8 Assessment – Geography Presentations
Wednesday 29 August Yr 7 Gala Day RAISE Mentoring Yr 11 Assessment – Psychology Hand in Task
Thursday 30 August Yr 9 Assessment – Global Studies Hand in Task
Term 3 Week 7 Monday 3 September Schools Reconciliation
Challenge Tuesday 4 September Unity Masterclass
Wednesday 5 September RAISE Mentoring Term 3 Week 8 Wednesday 12
September RAISE Mentoring
Thursday 13 September P&C Meeting Saturday 15 September P&C
Term 3 Week 9 Wednesday 19
September RAISE Mentoring
Friday 21 September Yr 11 Assessment – SDD Mini-Major Project
Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 26
September Catholic RE Seminars RAISE Mentoring Yr 11 Assessment – ITM Mini-Major Project
Friday 28 September Last day of Term 3
Term 3 Issue 1
The school has returned to Term 3 with talks for Years 7 & 8 on Digital Nutrition, Years 10 & 11 boys taking part in the Men of Honour program and a presentation from the well-respected author Madonna King talking to Year 7-9 girls and their parents. I would again like to thank Lynn Donohue and Evelyn Manson for their persistence and organisation of these events. These events have added depth and texture to our wellbeing program for the students, parents and staff. Madonna’s presentation touched on the areas of leadership, mindfulness and how we listen to our children. At one point she challenged the adult members of the audience to think about whether we really listen and interact with our children. Madonna also used the analogy of parents being the edge of a swimming pool and linking this to students swimming out into deeper water to test their skills, find enjoyment and challenge themselves. As they are moving through their high school years they will come back to the edge for support and security and it is at this point that they need to know we will be there for them. Glen Gerreyn who presented the Men of Honour program was equally insightful. He touched on a number of areas of adolescent male development which were quite profound for the Years 10 and 11 students in the audience. His explanation of the four levels of addictive behaviour was very clear for the students to understand and was adaptable across the spectrum of behaviours from gaming to drug use. Year 12 start their Trial HSC examination next week with only the remainder of this term left of their school career. When speaking with them earlier this week I reminded them that they have their support team of parents, friends and teachers to work with them. Many students experience heightened levels of anxiety to an unhealthy level during examination periods thus reducing their ability to do as well as they could. For other students a heightened level of anxiety might be beneficial. You will know what is appropriate for your sons and daughters and I thank you for being there to support them during this time. I also spoke about the use of the Trial HSC as a diagnosis of areas they need to address after the examination period. The level of compliance with our uniform is varied during the winter period and I am aware that some sizes in our jackets have been out of stock. If your son or daughter is unable to wear the school’s uniform for any reason please write a note explaining the reasons and ask them to take it to the Deputy Principal for their year. The Deputy Principal will give them an out of uniform pass. The jackets are now in stock and the students have been informed that hoodies are not part of the school’s uniform. There is an expectation that every student will wear the correct uniform every day.
Our performing arts program continues to deliver outstanding opportunities to our students. The success of Oliver last term is still being felt across the school with fresh bonds being built across the community. I would like to acknowledge the work of the following staff members; Trish Berry for her amazing leadership of the production, Sue Ward (Head of CAPA), Joe Harrison, Erin Wagner, Stephanie Sexton, Michael Spence, Mitch Gulpers, Charlotte Perry, Genevieve Tyrell, Deb Wilson, Ineke Sicklinger, Sarah Blatch, Nic Boogert, Mark Logermann, Vicki Barham, Julia Maxwell and finally Richard McKay for the amazing artwork on the sets. I would also like to acknowledge the hours put in by a dedicated group of parents; Doug Cardew, Jane Stergio, Julie Moore, Caryl Barnes, Stuart Barnes and Clare Jennings. My thanks also to all the staff and parents who continue to volunteer in the kitchen, front of house and picking up bits and pieces throughout the rehearsals and performances. Finally and most importantly, I would like to congratulate the students for their work on stage and behind the scenes. The nature of ensemble work makes this production an outstanding achievement for everyone involved. I am looking forward to another dynamic term full of learning experiences for the students that will have a profound impact on their development.
David Osland Principal
News from your CHS P&C – August 2018 Here’s the latest news from your P&C, including activities and events planned for Term 3. P&C Trivia Night –Saturday September 15th Following the success of last year’s trivia family fun night, planning is underway for another evening to be held later this term. So keep Saturday night - September 15th free for this fun event. The big question is – Can the Year 12 students beat the teachers? Further details will be on the P&C website or join the P&C parent network so you can receive the latest news. Anyone wanting to help on the night or in planning, please contact our secretary via email: [email protected] Well-being Program The P&C sponsored a daughter & parent evening earlier this week with respected author & journalist Madonna King speaking on her research with teenage girls. Madonna discussed the social, psychological and physical challenges facing our girls; the power of a friendship group; the obsession with selfies and social media; and how to support your daughter’s build self-confidence. Following the success of the Tomorrow Man workshops held with year 9 boys on June 18 & 19, CHS parents are invited to attend a follow-up parent workshop being held at Cammeraygal high School on August 9 from 6 -8pm (bookings required, please see flyer with information on how to book). The parent session will discuss how to develop deeper bonds with your son and will examine health and wellbeing issues facing young men today. See separate flyer for details. Tomorrow Man aims to challenge male stereotypes and provide tools for a healthy life. Healthy Digital Habits will be the focus of a session for some of our younger students later in the term. And following considerable parent interest at our recent special P&C forum, we are also planning for a parent session (hopefully on September 10 - to be confirmed). Note: P&C well-being sessions are developed and run in close collaboration with the School’s own Well-being program for CHS students.
Chatswood Education Precinct – further progress. Did you see the article in last week’s North Shore Times? An important milestone has been reached in plans to redevelop facilities at Chatswood High & Chatswood Public Schools. The Concept Plans show the development of a Chatswood Education Precinct with new buildings and
Pacific Highway site (Years 10-12)
major refurbishment works to consolidate a K-6 campus and 7-9 campus on the existing High School site (Centennial Avenue Site), plus adaptive reuse of the Public School site (Pacific Highway Site) as a Senior Campus for years 10-12. If you haven’t seen the Concept plans go to: www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=9483. Look under the “Attachments & Resources” section for the “Concept Plan” attachment.
Presidents from both CHS & CPS P&Cs met with our local member and State Premier Gladys Berejiklian on July 27 to discuss the urgent need to start public engagement with the parents and local community on this project. We were told the Department of Education will distribute information pamphlets in mid-August and seek feedback from the school community and local residents to help inform the final plans. We have asked for an evening information session to be scheduled soon afterwards to provide an opportunity for parents & local community to learn more about the CEP plans, staging of development and ask questions directly to the CDEP project team before the end of this term. Representatives from the P&C and Principals from both schools remain actively involved in the Project Reference Group as these concept plans will soon move to a more detailed planning stage. Other dates for you diary Term 3 P&C General meetings will be held in the Learning Centre
(7.30 to approx. 8.30pm) o Tuesday - August 14 o Thursday - September 13
We always welcome your input and feedback.
Please contact us via email ([email protected] ) or visit our website http://www.chspandc.org.au
Chatswood High School P&C
Change of Details If your child’s details have changed recently, if you have changed address, phone number or guardians PLEASE be sure to let the school office know. Our records need to be kept up to date at all times. Thank You Being 14 by Madonna King Is your daughter 14? Are you struggling to know what's going on inside her head? Are you worried? This is the book that can help you understand how she's feeling, what she's thinking and what you need to do to help her navigate her tricky teens to become a fabulous woman. Following the recent parent / daughter evening with guest speaker Madonna King, her book ‘Being 14’, is available from the school library to borrow.
Ms Reato Teacher Librarian
Programming Club This term our coders are testing their skills with the NCSS Challenge - an annual competition which both tutors and tests. Chatswood High School is proud to have students competing across all difficulty levels, from Beginner to Advanced. Beginners will learn more about Python code and write programs to solve simple problems, while Advanced competitors will create an AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the card game 'Big 2'. The AI bots, created by
students from around the country, will then battle it out for card-playing supremacy! The competition is open to all ages and experience levels, and we encourage everyone to give it a go.
Ms Downie Computing
Phoenix House Parent Support Meeting All parents are welcome to attend Phoenix House’s next parent support meeting on Wednesday 5th September, 2018. From 6:30pm – 8pm. Young people’s health and wellbeing: Understanding Consent: This parent support evening will cover issues such as ‘normal’ adolescent development, the teenage brain, building resilience, health services for young people, consent and confidentiality. Join Caroline Wraith, Manager, Youth Health Northern Sydney Local Health District in a discussion around young people and their health and wellbeing. Bookings essential [email protected] or 9437-0077
Parent Support Evenings Wednesday September 5th:
6:30-8pm: Please RSVP
10 Holtermann St. Crows Nest
Phone (02) 9437-0077 www.phoenixhouse.org.au
2018 Year 8 Chinese Garden Excursion On the 26th of June, the students learning Chinese in year 8 went on a cultural excursion to learn about Chinese culture in our multicultural society. Exploring Chinatown We started the day by going to Chinatown where we saw Chinese symbols such as dragons and some Chinese architecture built there. We explored Chinatown and walked down the main street called Sussex Street. Chinese Garden of Friendship Then we went to Chinese Garden of Friendship which in my opinion is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen with its diverse wildlife such as the water dragon, koi carp and several species of birds. The garden shows us ancient Chinese architecture and it also includes multiple waterfalls, beautiful lakes and lagoons with lotus plants floating on top. One of the best things about the garden is its breath-taking greenery. From tall willow trees to simple plants, it's a truly magnificent place. Chinese Cuisine – Yum Cha After a long day of exploring, we went to have Yum Cha at the East Ocean Restaurant which was a perfect example of Chinese cuisine with dishes such as fried rice, pork buns and many more. I speak for the students when I say thank you to all the Chinese teachers for organising the excursion.
By Nicolas Psaltis
Writing for Film and Television Workshop In Week 10, Term 2 eighty year 9 English students participated in a workshop: Writing for Film and Television. This opportunity involved meeting and working with an industry professional and listening to a Q&A session. Students were given the chance to apply their literacy skills, namely narrative construction for multiple narrative arcs and precise vocabulary for persuasive writing, to reshaping a real 'factual television' episode. The workshop was a valuable experience and many students asks relevant and insightful questions. Some students, according to the industry professional, were so impressive that they are surely destined for a successful career writing for film and TV. Well done year 9 and thank you to all staff who were involved. A second opportunity to work with an industry professional through the English curriculum will present itself later this term. Watch this creative space!
Ms Levy Head of English
Year 7 English 7F have been learning about poetry in English and have written some fabulous haikus and limericks that we are excited to share. Enjoy! Haikus ‘Art’ Just a blank canvas, A paintbrush gliding over A colourfulness. - Cameo Bai ‘The ocean’s daunting waves’ The sea’s aqua hue Waves crashing into the deep Dark depths still unknown - Jasmine Elton ‘London Street’ The streets of London Glowing street lights in the rain I want to go back. - Nicholas Berthold ‘Miss Wagner’ (a personal favourite!) Miss Wagner’s the best She’s a really kind teacher She’s nice to people - Marcus Wizgier Limericks ‘A man from the streets’ There once was a man from the streets And all the while he hoped to eat So he robbed the bank And bought an old tank Oh, that silly man from the streets - Brenton Kerr ‘That strange little fly’ I once met a fly from fly-swat Every day he made a big knot But when he did fly The world made him die That strange little fly from fly-swat - Isie Stuttard
Miss Wagner English
Report on the Sister School Yangtze High School Affiliated with Nanjing Normal University On 23 of July, a dozen year 11 students from Yangtze High school in Nanjing, China visited our school. The Chatswood High School students were excited for the arrival of these students, as many still had connections with the students that visited last year.
Students from year 10 grouped with the students from our sister school, inviting them to join our classes. They experienced several different classes, learning about the environment and culture of Australia, whilst chatting with students to learn about Australian school life. Students from Chatswood and Nanjing bonded over meals during recess and lunch, and were given a welcome speech by both Principals. During period 4, all students went to the Learning Space, where they participated in a Kahoot and listened to the experiences of students that have crossed the cultural border.
These international visits are extremely significant for the development of our appreciation and understandings for foreign cultures, which immensely impacts the harmonious and cultural diverse Australia society today. From interacting with Chinese students, our students established and strengthened their Chinese skills and learned to
acknowledge their differences. The students developed profound friendships despite language differences and difficulties, and all participants were engaged with various activities carried out during the session. Chatswood High School students were thrilled with the overall experience, they were delighted to participate in this activity
and we hope such visits can take place more frequently.
By Yr 10 Grace Zhao and Lydia Zhang
2019 China Trip The planning for 2019 China Trip is in progress. It is a 10-day trip to Beijing, Xian, Nanjing, Suzhou and Shanghai. To avoid the Chinese long holiday which starts from 1st of October, the Chinese National Day, we plan to depart on Friday night 20/09/2019 and return on Monday 30/09/2019, the first week of Term 3 school holiday. We encourage years 9, 10 and 11 students who have taken Chinese studies in the past and students who are taking Chinese now to experience this wonderful trip. Apart from visiting famous World Heritage sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China and Terracotta Army, we will also spend half a day in the classrooms of our sister school in Nanjing. Students will be able to establish first-hand experience of real Chinese daily life and school life. For detailed information and itinerary, please contact the organising teacher Ms Kung on [email protected] or send your child to M block staffroom get an expression of interest form.
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Ms Kung LOTE
Japanese Club! Tea ceremony Culture Tea and Snacks The tea ceremony starts by eating delicious Japanese sweets that prepare the mouth for fine delicate maccha tea prior to drinking. Served in a delicate manner with attention to detail, showcasing Japanese culture at its finest!
History Tea Ceremonies in Japan Tea ceremonies in Japan first began in the eighth century as a formal ceremony involving tea to mark special occasions. Historically this comes from Chinese influence in the early stages of Japanese History.
Tradition How is one conducted? Chanoyu, or Sado, is a ritual of preparing fine Japanese green tea, known as Macha, presented and served with delicious Japanese sweets to balance the taste of the tea. Presentation is key!
お てまえ ちょうだい いたします~ On the 31st of July, right as the month ended, students in the Japanese Club attended a Tea Ceremony at the beginning of the school term. Students were given the authentic experience in partaking a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony; Japanese guests were brought in to teach students how to conduct the ceremony, how to make the tea, and how to present the tea with much attention to detail and precision. Adding to the experience, beautiful traditional Japanese Kimono’s were worn by Japanese students and the guests complimenting the theme. The tea prepared was Macha green tea made from very fine Maccha powder. The tea was splendid – Japanese Club
Harry Su
UBS Finance Academy Congratulations to CHS Vice Captain Bagavathy Menon who was selected to attend the prestigious UBS Finance Academy. Bagavathy Menon is one of 40 year 11 high school students from across NSW who has demonstrated an interest in finance and has been chosen to attend the prestigious UBS Finance Academy to be held in Sydney next week. Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Congratulations to the staff below for their outstanding commitment to teaching. The majority of the staff members were recently presented with their accreditation certificates. Sarah Graham and Julie Harrison were presented with their 20 Year and 30 Year service certificates.
From left to right: Ms Hashimoto, Mr Matthews, Ms Ottaviano, Mr Burke, Ms Graham, Mrs Harrison, Ms Wilkinson, Mr Mehmet, Ms Galante, Ms Cheng.
Mr D Osland The Curious Coincidence of Maths in the Day-Time On Friday 31 July a group of 40 keen Year 10 mathematics students travelled to the Roslyn Packer Theatre to attend an interactive lecture show. The show explored mathematical concepts embedded within the novel and stage-play adaptation of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ by Mark Haddon. The presenters were highly engaging and made the content relatable and enjoyable for all. Testimonials: “...full of entertainment and excitement. It really taught me different perspectives of maths other than just solving problem sums.” - Akkarawat Kaveewatcharanont “...it talked about many interesting things that we won't necessarily learn in school I learnt think from different angles.” - Arnold Dow “...it explained and provided an understanding of how the absence of information can lead to an educated and logical answer to assess the current situation.” - Gabriel Mad dog Simbulan “...extremely informative and entertaining...students were able to learn from experts from various fields and have an enjoyable experience.” - Lydia Zhang “...filled with interesting maths on how to escape mazes, the patterns of sounds and terrible puns supplied by the hosts.” - Thomas Nouri-Azari
Students’ feedback: The math excursion was full of entertainment and excitement. I went with little to no knowledge on what to expect or what the whole show was about. It really taught me different perspectives of maths other than just solving problem sums. - Akkarawat Kaveewatcharanont The maths excursion was an excellent way to end the first week of the term, it was relaxing, satisfying but most importantly it was fun. What made the excursion so great was the play we got to watch, it talked about many interesting things that we won't necessarily learn in school I learnt think from different angles and despite the play being 2 hours long it seriously felt like I was in the theatre for only 30 minutes. - Arnold Dow The maths excursion at Roslyn Theatre to attend The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time- Maths inspirations, was extremely informative and entertaining. Through this experience, students were able to learn from experts from various fields and have an enjoyable experience. - Lydia Zhang A group of excited students from Yr10 headed to the Royal Parker theatre from Chatswood to indulge in an exciting show called the “Curious coincidence of the Maths in the Day Time”. The show explained and explored the maths in the book/stage production “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”. The show was filled with interesting maths on how to escape mazes, the patterns of sounds and terrible puns supplied by the hosts. - Thomas Nouri-Azari
M Bugden 2018 Archibald Prize On Friday the 3rd of August all of year 7 journeyed to the Art Gallery of NSW to view the 2018 Archibald Prize. The students had the opportunity to see an array of portraits from notable upcoming and Young Archie finalists, along with the annual Wynne Landscape finalists. The students were outstanding in their behaviour and had a great time exploring the gallery rooms. Thank you to all the teachers who assisted on the day, Susanne Ward, Charlotte Perry, Deborah Wilson, Richard Mckay, Sylvia Marson, Den Milenovik, Dana Quick, Barbara Corso, Tanya Leigh, Stanley Ching, Chrissy Sweeney and to our SLSO’s Carloyn Zagari and Stephanie Pannell who helped make this excursion possible.
CAPA
Sports News Sydney North Athletics Success! Chatswood High School recently had 11 students compete in the Sydney North Athletics carnival at Homebush on July 30th and 31st. The Under 12’s boys relay (pictured left: Charlie Roughan, Daniel White, Lucas Jun and Brenton Kerr) and the Under 14’s Boys relay (pictured right: Samuel Wallbank, Ethan Wong, Cormac Morrison and Juny Park) competed admirably on the day, just missing out on progressing to the State Championships. Congratulations to the following five students who have progressed the NSW CHS Championships in their respective events: Charlie Roughan (Yr 7), Zane Newton (Yr7), Alexei Kushak (Yr 7) and Cormac Morrison (Yr 8).
Swans clinch victory in the dying seconds! On August 4th, 37 students, parents and teachers attending the Sydney Swans v Collingwood Magpies Round 20 clash at the SCG courtesy of an
invitation from Swans HQ. The group attending a function at Swans Headquarters before taking their seats in a packed SCG. With the majority of the students watching their first ever AFL game, they were treated to a 2 –point victory to the Swans courtesy of a goal in the dying seconds. The experience was enjoyed by all students and staff, a big thankyou to the Sydney Swans and Mr Wajzer for the organisation of a fantastic night.
Hyun Soo Hwang Competes against Australia’s best! Congratulations to Hyun Soo Hwang (Year 8) who recently competed in the Australian Junior Swimming championships down in Hobart. Over three days of competition. Hun Soo represented NSW in relays and individual events. He finished 6th in the 100m Freestyle which is an outstanding achievement. Well done Hyun Soo! Chatswood have one hand on the Trophy A number of Chatswood High School’s Grade sporting teams have excelled during the Winter Season. Last week, saw 9 sporting teams compete in the Grade Semi-Finals at various venues. Four teams have progressed to their respective Grand Finals which will be held this Thursday (9/8). Best of luck to the following teams: Girls Frisbee A Girls Frisbee B Boys Under 15’s Basketball A Boys Under 15’s Soccer B Frisbee National Championships Success Lucien Noel (Year 11) recently competed in the Australian under 18 Ultimate Frisbee Championships in South Australia. The NSW side defeated ACT in the Semi-finals before facing competition favourites Victoria in the decider. NSW were able to knock over the highly fancied Victorians in a 10-9 thriller than eventually took 110 minutes to separate the two sides. Congratulations Lucien (pictured bottom right) on an outstanding achievement.
Upcoming Events: Winter Grade Finals: 9/8 Year 7 Gala Day: 15/8 Spring Season Round 1: 30/8
Mr S Abernethy
