Wednesday 20th February

OPEN NIGHT 2019

TEMPE HIGH SCHOOL

BOOKING SCHOOL TOURS 2019

(for enrolment applications in 2020)

Please tick appropriate box:

oThursday__28_February 9.00am

oThursday__ 28_February 1.30pm

oFriday __1_March 9.00am

oFriday _1__March 1.30pm

Parent’s Name: _____________________ Child’s Name: _____________________

Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________________

Bookings are essential

20 February Open Night, Tempe High School

11 March Primary School begin to distribute Expression Of Interest (EOI) forms

14 March Selective High Schools Test

19 March EOI forms due back to primary schools

Mid Term 2 (June)Local enrolments confirmed. Fill in Application to Enrol form

End of Term 2 (July) Non locals informed, Fill in Application to Enrol form

Week 10 of Term 2 Selective places released

Enrichment class applications 22 March with year 5 reports.

3rd of December Orientation Day

Non government schools Return EOI forms

to high school of your choice by _April

2018 Year 7 High School Timetable

• A 7-12 Co-educational comprehensive

High School with a selective stream

• Enrichment classes

• Mainstream classes

• Special Support Programs

• Extension activities/Acceleration

opportunities

• A broad curriculum offering both academic

and vocational programs

Welcome to Our School

• Be Prepared

• Do Your Personal Best

• Learn All You Can

• Respect Yourself and

Others

• Think Before You Act

• Care For Our

Environment

School Rules

• Selective classes

• Enrichment class

• Mainstream classes

• All students do Sport ,Art, TAS and Peer Support in

mixed ability groupings.

• All students have access to enrichment activities.

Organization of Classes

JUNIOR CLASS STRUCTUREIN YEARS 7,8, 9 & 10

Our Friendly and Caring Staff

• A diverse community

• Work experience courses available

• Vocational Education and TAFE links

• Aboriginal Programs & Support Committee

• A safe, friendly supportive setting

• A strong sporting tradition

• Community Liaison Officers

• Student welfare programs encouraging positive behaviour

• HSC – mentoring

• Attractive uniform

Special Features of Our School

• Premier’s Reading Challenge

• Debating & Public Speaking

• Music & Dance Performances

• National & State Competitions

eg Maths, English, Chemistry, Computing,

Finance, Geography

• Visual Arts Exhibitions

• The Minister’s Young Designer Awards

• Film Production

• University links

Extension Programs

• Enrichment, Extension and Extra Curricula Programs in all KLAs

• Opportunities for students to explore additional and alternative learning experiences

• To further assist students to develop and refine new skills, expand interests, develop self-awareness and the confidence to pursue their area of talent

Curriculum Enrichment Program

• ENGLISH

– Competitions

– Writer in Residence

– Theatre / Drama

– Film Making

– Debating Coaching

– Public Speaking

• MATHS

– ICAS Competitions

– Enrichment Maths

• SCIENCE

– ICAS Competition

– WAFTUS program

– Environmental Studies

Examples of Programs

• HSIE

– Competitions

– Field Trips

– Excursions

• VISUAL ART

– Art Club

– Artist in Residence

– Annual Art Exhibition

– Community Exhibition

– Holiday Workshops

– Photography, Video and

Digital Imaging

• MUSIC

– Tuition Programs

– Performance Groups

– Guitar & Violin Club

– Concert Series

– P & C Musical Evening

• LOTE

– Exchange Programs

– Community Liaison

Examples of Programs

• PDHPE

– Sports Skills Programs

– Identifying Individual

Talent

• TAS

– Excursions

– Catering Opportunities

– Barista Training

– Workplace Training

– Industry Focussed Areas

• Cross Curriculum

– Duke of Edinburgh

– Study Skills Program

– Mentoring

– Tutoring

– Partners in Business

– Links 2 Learning

– Careers Program

Examples of Programs

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• History

• Geography

• Technology (Mandatory)

• Visual Arts

• Music

• PDHPE

• Sport

• Language – one of

Chinese, Japanese, French

Courses Offered - Years 7 - 8

Newspaper league tables do not tell the full story

Value Add from year 9 to Year 12

• Five dedicated computer rooms

• Computer network linking

classroomss, staff rooms, the library

and the office.

• Modern computerised library (20

students use computers)

• High Speed Internet access for all

students

• Film Production facilities

• WiFi

• Interactive Whiteboards / Connected

Classrooms

• Bring Your Own Device (year 9

onwards)

Technology Facilities

Student Welfare

• A caring learning environment

where staff are sensitive to the needs of

individual students

• A Welfare and Discipline System that

focuses on :

Maintaining and Restoring

Productive Relationships

• A school Merit Award system that

acknowledges and celebrates student

achievement

School Merit Awards

• Assembly Hall

• Basket/Volleyball Courts

• Playing field

• Sporting facilities

• Swimming pool adjacent to the school

• Landscaped student recreation areas

• A large cafeteria

• Fully air conditioned and double glazed

Physical Environment

• Year 12 Chill out/study Hub

Physical Environment

• Laboratories: Science, Computing -Visual Arts, Graphics

Technology, CAD, Textiles

• Design and Technology Rooms

• New industry standard kitchen

• Music

• Literacy Room

• Clinic

• Senior Study

• Koori and Learning

Support room

Specialist Rooms

Building the skills for success

Industry standard kitchen

Internationally recognised

Competency

Food Technology

Music Program/Band – Prodigies and Professionals

• Student Council

• Student Advisors

• Careers Advisory Service

• English Support

• Swim School

• Duke of Edinburgh Program

• Year 12 Tutorial Support

• Year 10 Leadership

• School Counsellor

• Whole School Literacy Program

• Year 6/7 transition program

• Child Protection Program

• Life/Drug Education

• Peer Support

• Leaning Support Teacher

• Indigenous Mentoring Program

• NASCA

Student Support / Special programs

Students receive intensive mentoring in Years 7, 11 and 12

Year 7

• A Peer Support Program

Year 11

• Monitoring program

Year 12 - HSC Support

• All Year 12 students have a teacher mentor

Indigenous Students

• NASCA Program provides opportunities in sport

• Koori Room

Examples of Support and Mentoring Programs

Year 12 - HSC Support

• All Year 12 students have a teacher mentor for the year and meet with them regularly for support and advice

• Free tutorials, workshops and study days are also provided in holidays as additional enrichment in faculty areas based on student surveys of HSC need. This program lifts and adds polish to HSC performance, and is free to all students. Presenters are experts in their field.

Indigenous Students

• Indigenous Students in Years 9 to 12 are provided with mentors (University Students). In Years 11 and 12, this includes free weekly tutoring. Leadership camps and homework centres are also offered.

• NASCA Program provides opportunities in sport and being coached by members of the South Sydney NRL squad

Examples of Support and Mentoring Programs (cont.)

A program of skills and personal growth.

Duke of Edinburgh Program

• Successful sporting teams

• Grade & state wide

competitions in basketball,

cricket, rugby, soccer, table

tennis, netball, volleyball,

athletics, swimming & cross

country

• Ice skating, tennis & table

tennis

• Gala days for Years

7 & 8

Sport at Tempe

• Selective Stream

• Enrichment classes

• Extension Activities

• Support Programs

• Mentoring Programs

• Sporting Tradition

• Broad curriculum

spanning academic and

vocational pathways

• Equal opportunity for boys & girls

• Multicultural setting

• Excellent student amenities and environment

• Productive focussed learning environment

• First class technology & computing facilities

• Fully air conditioned

• Modern cafeteria

Why Tempe ?

Our School Enrolment Area

Selection Criteria

Students not living within the designated drawing area

Criteria for non-local placement:

Academic Excellence (30% weighting)

Siblings already enrolled at the school (10% weighting)

Students attending local primary schools (10% weighting)

(Tempe PS, Ferncourt PS, St Peters PS,

Marrickville West PS)

Student Leadership (15% weighting)

Debating/Public Speaking (10% weighting)

Creative/Performing Arts excellence (15% weighting)

Sporting excellence (10% weighting)

•Visit our website:

http://www.tempe-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

• Book a tour :

28th February or 1st of March at 9 am or

1. 30 pm

Further Information

20 February Open Night, Tempe High School

11 March Primary School begin to distribute Expression Of Interest (EOI) forms

14 March Selective High Schools Test

19 March EOI forms due back to primary schools

Mid Term 2 (June)Local enrolments confirmed. Fill in Application to Enrol form

End of Term 2 (July) Non locals informed, Fill in Application to Enrol form

Week 10 of Term 2 Selective places released

Enrichment class applications 22 March with year 5 reports.

3rd of December Orientation Day

Non government schools Return EOI forms

to high school of your choice by _April

2020 Year 7 High School Timetable