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Principal’s Newsle er
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers
Esperance Senior High School90719 555
esperance.shs@educa on.wa.edu.au www.esperanceshs.wa.edu.au
Special dates to remember
Monday 24th OctoberYear 11 into year 12 ATAR courses
start
Friday 28th October - Friday 4th November
Year 10 exams
Monday 31st October - Thursday 17th November
Year 12 WACE exams
Tuesday 8th NovemberP & C meeting in staffroom
at 7:00 pm
Friday 18th NovemberYear 11 students fi nish
Thursday 24th NovemberYear 6 Parent Information Night
Friday 29th NovemberInterschool Athletics
Carnival - Albany
Wednesday 30th NovemberGraduation Night - Year 11 and 12
Presentation Evening
Tuesday 13th DecemberLower School Presentation
Assembly at 1.30pm in the school gymnasuim
Thursday 15th DecemberTerm 4 fi nishes for staff
and students
Friday 16th DecemberChristmas school holidays
start
Monday 30th January to Tuesday 31st January 2017
Staff development days - students do not attend
Wednesday 1st February 2017Term 1 commences for students
Week 2, Term 4
WELCOME TO TERM 4We wish everyone a most successful fi nal term for 2016. In particular, we welcome new staff to the school, including Georgia Grant (Mathematics) and Cara Gurney (Science).
Welcome back to Mrs Rhonda Clifton and Mrs Ingrid Tolman from leave last term. Best wishes to the following staff who will be on leave this term: Mr Paul Jefferies, Mr Daniel Seinor, Mr Steven Hill (for the fi rst two weeks), Mr Brad Oversby from week 3 onwards and Mr Scott Fisher from week 6.
TERM 3 ACTIVITIESThere were many events towards the end of last term that highlighted a variety of fun activities for our students, as indicated by the sample range of events below.
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR CELEBRATIONSWithout a doubt, the school’s 50th Year Celebration Day was a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Around 480 former staff and students returned to the high school on Saturday 10th September and to the evening Sundowner at the Esperance Bay Yacht Club, during which many happy reunions took place and many fond memories of the ‘old school days’ were recalled.
The whole day was a most enjoyable and joyous event. I thank everyone who made the effort to come from far and wide to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary of that historical day when the school was offi cially declared Esperance High School on October 7th 1966 (being declared Esperance Senior High School in 1971). Many great memories from the past fi ve decades were recalled and shared.
A day like this can only occur due to the combined efforts of a huge number of people. I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank everyone who helped in any way in the organisation of the event.
Some special mentions include:Special Guests: including Mr Doug Murray, former principal of 23 years; Dr Graham Jacobs, an ex-1966 student; Shire President, Victoria Brown; and former deputy principals, Ms Jan Piercey (now Bott), a foundation deputy principal, Mrs Ruth McIntyre, Mr Vic Puzey, Ms Mary Griffi ths and Mr John Boyland.
Organising Committee: Mrs Niki Curtis, Mrs Julie Kent, Mrs Shareen Keevil, Mrs Bev Drabik, Mrs Helen Hennessy, Mrs Janet Graham, and Mrs Maree Braybrooke who, along with Sally Castledine, produced the amazing Jumbunna 50 – a special edition of the school’s year book that spans the fi rst fi ve decades of the school’s history - still available from the school for $20. We also acknowledge the grant from Lotterywest which helped with production costs.
Business Finance Manager: Mrs Sheryl Sharpe and assistant, Mrs Sharon Gaebler
Masters of Ceremonies: Head Boy and Head Girl, Simon Poole and Mary Leske
Library Set Up: Mrs Hillary Duffy, Mrs Jenny Bingham, Mrs Julie Kent, Mrs Maree Braybrooke and Mrs Bev Drabik
Photographer: Mr Jake Meadley, School Chaplain
Tour Guides: Ms Alison Gibbs, Mrs Renee Reid, Miss Sarah Pitchers, Mrs Rachael McLean, Mrs Sharon Moir, Joel Waters (Student Councillor)
Library Helpers at the Open Day: Mrs Hillary Duffy, Mrs Jenny Bingham and Mrs Jude Thomson
ESHS Parents and Citizens Association Representatives: Mrs Lindy Shipard, Mrs Bev Drabik, Mrs Fiona Hartley, Mrs Click Lavars, Ms Cath Matthews and Mrs Berit King.
Student Councillors: Niamh Moir, Kate Witham, Scott Davis, Mary Leske, Shyanne Mack, Caiti Staer, Bec Schutz, Joel Waters, Sabastian Parker and Hunter McGill.
Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success: Ms Alison Gibbs, Mrs Sharon Moir, Ms Teagan Mackenzie, and students Niamh Moir, Jasmine Peucker, Jesse-Neil Behsman, Thane Barnes and Ruary Moir
South East Academy (Clontarf): Mr Glen Symonds (Director), Mr Ray Davis
The Jazz Band: Mr Brad Oversby, Ms Fiona Lemon, and students, Bec Schutz, Mary Leske, Brody Ogle, Mitch Helenius, Suzanne Jose, Jasmine Peucker, Kyrra Howe-Humbles, Aidan Bridges, Hunter McGill, Ben Drabik and Dylan Gillis
Education Support Centre: Ms Megan Reed, Ms Cathy Archer and Mr Greg Cartmill
Parking Attendants: Mr Stephen Heggie and Mr Matt Lovejoy
Devonshire Teas: Mrs Shareen Keevil, Mrs Niki Curtis, Miss Bianna Walley, TOM students - Taylor Harris, Olivia Kipling, Claudia Parker, Dion Reid, Ashleigh Rooney, Hudson and Norton Staer
Barbeque sausage sizzle: Mr Craig Snow and Bush Rangers Cadets: Tempany Rehul, Zac McLean and Hayden McDonald
Hospitality Finger Food: Mr Greg Forster and year 11 and 12 Hospitality students: Rachel Vibart, Abigail Harvey, Darrian Gardam, Jarrad Slender
Classroom Displays/Tours: Mr Kelby Myers and Mr Daniel Seinor, Trades Training Centre and Woodwork Centre; Mrs Ann Chambers, Fashion display; Mr Peter Henson, Art foyer display; Mrs Anne Fletcher, the Agricultural Demo block and Sonny Graham Bush Tucker garden; Mrs Shareen Keevil, Science room; and Mrs Lesley Hudson and Miss Sam Higgins, Junior Campus classroom
Commemorative Pavers: Mr Beau Scanlon and the Skills for Work year 11 and 12 students: Josh Bayly, Sarah Blake, Rebecca Crawford, Brock Desmond, Shana Higson, Shae Willey
Set up of the Gym: Mr Matt Lovejoy and dismantling the Gym setup: Mr Craig Snow
‘Go to Man’: Mr Geoff Poole – present all day, helping with everything and anything
IT Support: John O’Callaghan, updating the map and organising the PowerPoint
Sundowner Waitpersons: Chloe Parker, Grace McKenzie, Macenzie Clare, Zoe Maccan, Caitlin Oversby, Mrs Leanne Cassam (Teacher support)
Sundowner Musicians: Year 12 students, Rachel Vibart, Leila Ben and Kurtis Andrews
Gardeners: Mr Ted Buckley and Mr Sean Wiles
Cleaners: Special cleaning of the school
And to all other contributors who helped make the day such a success. Thank you!
From right to left: Heather Campbell (School nurse) and Foundation Deputy Principal Miss Jan Bott (nee
Piercey) with friends.
Deputy Principals Ruth McIntyre and Vic Puzey cutting the celebration cake.
Former students Diane Andre and Sheryl Sharpe at the Sundowner.
Former Principal Doug Murray and Dr Graham Jacobs MP unveil the commerative plaque with
Principal Cathy Bamblett.
LANDCARE AWARDSAt the end of last term, the Esperance Bush Rangers Cadets staff and students were represented at the National Youth Landcare Awards in Melbourne by the Unit Cadet Leader, Mr Craig Snow, year 11 student, Ben Hilton, former Bush Rangers Cadet, Devin O’Sullivan, and former Esperance Senior High School Council member, Mrs Michelle O’Sullivan.
The Landcare awards were quite an amazing event, with different categories being acknowledged such as Sustainable Farming, Coastcare, Junior Landcare, Indigenous Land Management and more.
The Esperance Bush Rangers Cadets were fi nalists in the Junior Landcare Award for the second time (2014 and 2016).
Well done to all the Cadets and staff who share this achievement as a result of the environmental work they do around Esperance and the school, and many thanks to Mr Snow, Mrs O’Sullivan, Ben and Devin for representing the schoolso well.
Ben Hilton, Devin and Michelle O’Sullivan in Melbourne.
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS STATE AND NATIONAL FINALSCongratulations to the Social Sciences TOM team that was successful at the State fi nals on Sunday 11th September and competed to an outstanding level at the national fi nals on the Gold Coast on the 15th October. Well done students and facilitator, Mrs Rooney!
Congratulations also to the Language Literature team that gained Honours at the State fi nals, thus putting them in top 15% of students in their divison in the State. Well done all students and the facilitator, Miss Ferguson, for this great achievement.
The Social Sciences team competed exceptionally well at the national fi nals, obtaining Honours at the Australasian Pacifi c Finals in Queensland last week. Congratulations, Ashleigh Rooney, Taylor Harris, Claudia Parker, Hudson Staer, Olivia Kipling, Norton Staer and Dion Reid.
A huge thank you goes to the Social Sciences facilitator, Mrs Dale Rooney, and to the support teachers, Mrs Renee Reid and Mrs Liz Elliott, for their huge commitment throughout the TOM journey this year.
Language/Literature and Social Sciences teams - from top left: Denham Rooney, Jesse Marshall, Hudson Staer, Mrs Rooney, Olivia Kipling, Ashleigh Rooney, Keely Barter, Hayley Revell, Anthony Sims, Dion Reid, Norton Staer, Taylor Harris, Claudia Parker,
Kasey Corry, Eloise Lochowicz and Ms Ferguson.
CONGRATULATIONS - Year 12 VET Students ExcelWell done to the following year 12 VET students who have been short listed for the School Curriculum and Standards Authority’s Annual Awards for the 2016 Outstanding Achievement in VET. The students include: Tate Bertola (Automotive)Brandi Lister-Buttle, Abby Sanders-Andrews (Business and Financial Services)Kayla Biddulph (Community Services)Breanna Hirt (Retail and Personal Services)Alli McArthur (Sport, Recreation and Public Safety)
Congratulations also to the VET teachers who nominated the students, including Mr Keith Fitzpatrick, Mrs Cynnamon Harper, Ms Natalie Wallace and Mrs Molly Zanker; and a huge thank you to VET Coordinator, Mrs Cynnamon Harper, who has provided outstanding support to the students throughout the application process.
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITIONCongratulations to all the students who participated in the Australian mathematics competition earlier on in the year. Thank you to the maths staff and to Ms Sam Higgins for organising and supporting this event. A great effort, students and staff!
Results were as follows:
Year 7- Junior Division Credit (top 55%)Livinia FlorrissonProfi ciencyIslay ReichsteinElouise LochowiczJordan MajorDion Reid Ryan QuinlivanParticipationSophie Hallam
Year 10 - Intermediate Division Credit (top 55%)Gerard Newman Thomas Ryan-GallowayDylan Palmer
Year 8- Junior Division High Distinction (Top 3%)Vincent NewmanCredit (top 55%)Megan Kelman Holly Martin
Year 11- Senior Division Distinction (top 25%)Brendan PalmerCredit (top 60%)Samuel DuncanClaudia HodgesClaire McIntyreRebecca SchutzSamantha CrispBrenton Graham ParticipationMaude GuggisbergChaiyya CooperJames Staunton
Year 9- Year Intermediate Division High Distinction (Top 3%)Hudson StaerDistinction (top 20%)Nahian BiswasCredit (top 55%)Jasmin Bain Liam HarrisProfi cientZoe Maccan
Year 12- Senior Division Distinction (top 25%)Brayden BlackhamCredit (top 60%)Gage KargerDanielle RatcliffeNathan Wagenknecht Lucas Cary Steven RussellJoel WatersProfi cientMitchell HeleniusRobert HooperWilliam CreedKate WithamParticipationHunter McGill Nami PasseckShyanne Mack
APEX AUSTRALIA TEENAGE FASHION AND YOUTH FESTIVAL (AATFA) STATE AWARDSCongratulations to Mrs Ann Chambers and the students who competed in the State AATFA fashion awards on the 10th September in Mandurah.
Once again, the beautiful outfi ts that the girls made throughout this year were stunning and a great credit to the students. While no Esperance students made it to the next round for the national fi nals, the students were very deserving of the accolades they received on the day. Well done, Mrs Ann Chambers, the driving force behind the girls’ success, and the students involved: Kate Johnson, Ella Coxall, Kia Mack (model Willow Pollard), Jolandi Maree, Ryley Major (model Kasey Corry), and Charlie Cope (model Kaiya Bishop).
GIRLS FOOTBALL (by students Tari Drew and Megan Karger)On the 9th September our school competed in the girls football competition, which was held at the Esperance Ports oval. The other teams competing in the competition were John Paul College and the Esperance Anglican School.
Our fi rst game was against John Paul College (JPC), which the high school ended up losing by a nail biting one point. Our next game was against Esperance Anglican Community School (EACS), which was won by the high school. EACS and JPC played off in the preliminaries, which John Paul College won.
The grand fi nal was between JPC and ESHS, with JPC proving to be too good and taking out the fi nal honours.
We would like to thank everyone who made the carnival possible and thank you to the other two schools for such a fun day.
CLONTARF SOUTH EAST ACADEMY ALEXANDER BAY BUSH CAMPFrom Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd September, 16 Clontarf students attended a leadership and team building bush camp at Alexander Bay, along with Clontarf staff, Mr Ray Davis and Mr Nathan Bonney.
The students met the many challenges they were given on camp and gained much from their involvement and commitment. Thank you to Mr Davis and Mr Bonney for another excellent Clontarf experience for the students.
Clontarf students from left to right: Clayton Barnett, Malachi Riley, Harley Abdullah, Josh Thomas, Aidan Gidgup, Ruary Moir, Jeramiah Walker, Nathaniel Abdullah, Kahn Wyatt, Chris West
and Connell Grant
The formidable ESHS Girls Football Team
PERTH ROYAL SHOWThis year’s Royal Agricultural Show proved to be another successful experience for our agricultural students. The students competed in the Rural Skills program against the other Western Australian Colleges of Agriculture: Denmark, Cunderdin, Narrogin, Harvey and Moora, and were a credit to the School Farm.
The students who competed were: Eric Adams, Jemma Anthony, Riley Bates, Lilly Brooks, Scott Hessey, Cynthea Lambert-Campbell, Jessica Maguire, Sheralee Mason, Dylan Molloy, Aiden Plumb, Tanisha Revell, Dylan Rodden, Liam Saillard, Riley Speldewinde and Cassidy Whiting.
A big thank you to Mr Daniel de Beer, Mr Mick Harris, Ms Emily McDonald, Mr Danny Pollard and Mrs Jan O’Connell, who supervised the students during Show week, and to Mr Dave Rose who transported students to and from Perth.
Congratulations, staff and students, for the following results:
Students competing in Junior Parading competition (student is judged)Scott Hessey – placed 3rd in Division 3 - Junior ParadingEric Adams – placed 1st in Division 5 - Junior Parading
Steer Judging competition (animal is judged)One Steer qualifi ed for the fi nals. This animal was led by our student, Sheralee Mason.
Red Angus Cattle (animal is judged)FEMALE: Born between 01/04/2015 and 30/06/2015- 3rd ‘Lollie’ (Cow named Lollie)FEMALE: Born between 01/01/2015 and 31/03/2015- 3rd ‘Lara’ (Cow named Lara)PAIR: Mixed sex pair, under 24 months, to be judged as a pair, owned by the exhibitor- 3rd (Esperance Farm Training Centre)BREEDERS GROUP OF THREE: Any age, both sexes to be represented, owned and bred by exhibitor- 3rd (Esperance Farm Training Centre)
Sheep – British BreedsRam – Reserve Champion Ram Ram – placed 2ndRam – placed 3rdEwe – Champion Ewe for the British BreedsEwe – Champion EweEwe – placed 1stEwe – placed 2ndBreeders Group – placed 2ndProgeny Group – placed 2nd
Congratulations to the students who competed: Eric Adams, Jemma Anthony, Riley Bates, Lilly Brooks, Scott Hessey, Cynthea Lambert-Campbell, Jessica Maguire, Sheralee Mason, Dylan Molloy, Aiden Plumb, Tanisha Revell, Dylan Rodden, Liam Saillard, Riley Speldewinde and Cassidy Whiting. And well done for coping so well with the weather conditions!
A big thank you to staff members: Ms Emily McDonald, Mr Danny Pollard, Mr Mick Harris, Mr Daniel de Beer and Mrs Jan O’Connell for their supervision and support of the students during the show.
Dylan Molloy
Lilly Brooks with Grand Campion Ewe - British Breeds
Dylan Molloy
CANTEEN ORDERING CHANGES FOR YEAR 7 AND 8 STUDENTS: PRE-ORDER!To ensure the Canteen operates in an effcient and effective manner, Junior Campus students are requested to order their lunch before school. This process will commence at the start of week 4, Monday 31st October. Junior Campus students who don’t put a PRE-ORDER in as from this date will still be able to buy their lunch at recess or lunchtime, however the menu will be set and the choices limited. Alternatively, all students can order online at: www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au
BEHAVIOUR TONICS: ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS PRACTITIONER TRAININGThis is another great event organised by ESCARE to help develop parenting skills for resolving teenage behaviour problems. It will be held over two sessions, on Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th October from 6.45pm to 9.30pm, at a cost of $30 per person.Please see the attached fl yer for further details.
EXPANDING CAREER OPTIONS FOR WOMEN - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe Department of Workforce Planning and Development (DTWP) has released information on their 2017 scholarship program for women studying in the Vocational Education and Training fi eld. There are more than 180 qualifi cations to choose from, starting at Certifi cate ll level.
To fi nd out more information and relevance to our school leavers, go to the following link:https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/dtwcorporateinfo/policiesandguidelines/Pages/Expanding-career-options-for-women.asp
ALCOHOL AND YOUNG PEOPLE: Tips for parents of 12-17 year oldsGiven the end of schooling for many of our year 12 students and with year 11 students soon to follow, the attached article on Alcohol and Young People: Tips for parents is a timely reminder as to how parents/carers can support their children to remain safe and healthy regarding alcohol use.
Rules about adults supplying alcohol to children under 18 have recently become more strict. Some key points of these changes include:
IF A YOUNG PERSON WHO IS NOT YET 18 YEARS OF AGE BRINGS THEIR OWN ALCOHOL TO MY HOUSE, IS THIS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE NEW SECONDARY SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL LAW?
The new law centres around supplying alcohol to juveniles. Should a parent lodge a complaint with the police (irrespective of who supplied the alcohol), it will be a matter for them or the courts to determine the issue of supply.
Nevertheless, as a parent faced with this particular situation, you may wish to call the child’s parents to check the circumstances and make a record of it. Otherwise, it is preferable that you do not permit the juvenile to bring the alcohol onto your property.
MY 18 YEAR OLD SON IS HAVING SOME FRIENDS OVER TO OUR HOUSE FOR A FEW END OF EXAMS DRINKS WHILE WE ARE NOT AT HOME. SOME OF MY SON’S FRIENDS ARE NOT 18 YET. IS IT OKAY FOR HIM TO GIVE THEM ALCOHOL?
No, unless your son has been given permission by his friends’ parents or guardians. Without their consent, he is liable for a penalty of up to $10,000. The law now requires that if your son has permission to supply alcohol to his under 18 year old friends, in your home, he must observe responsible supervision practices at all times. This includes making sure his friends who are under 18 years of age don’t get drunk (or he does not get drunk himself) and that he is able to supervise their consumption of alcohol at all times.
THE ESPERANCE SHOWWell done also to the students who competed in the local show, winning many events and accolades.
Thank you to the staff who helped at the show: Mr Pollard, Mr Fitzpatrick, Ms McDonald, Mrs O’Connell, Mr Harris and Mrs Sharpe.
FOSTERS AND HOST CARERS NEEDEDYou could change a young person’s life.
Life Without Barriers is a not for profi t organisation and is proud to support thousands of people across Australia to live their best life possible and champion opportunity for all. We believe in the rights of people and the importance of relationships. Life Without Barriers has recently opened in Esperance and is excited to offer a foster care program.
We are seeking compassionate people to provide long-term foster care placements for children and young people in Esperance and the surrounding area.As a Life Without Barriers’ Foster Carer you will be provided with:24/7 supportOngoing trainingFinancial reimbursement to meet the cost of providing care.
To become a foster carer and make a difference in a young person’s life, please contact me (Lynne McCosh) on 0472 819 953 or 9072 0715. Life Without Barriers is situated in the Forrest Personal Building, 63A Dempster Street, Esperance – please call in any time to discuss becoming a foster carer, or to ask any questions you may have. I look forward to meeting you.
Lynne McCosh
For more information around secondary supply of alcohol laws, visit the following website:http://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/Parents-Young-People/Young-People-and-Alcohol-Laws#liveChat
For more information about alcohol and leavers, visit the following website:http://alcoholthinkagain.com.au/Parents-Young-People/Young-People-and-Alcohol-Laws#liveChat
PROUDLY PRESENTS
Engaging Adolescents®Parenting skills for resolving teenage behaviour problems
Presented by Brad Williams
Learn:• Understanding adolescence: a time of reconstructions, redeveloping social landscapes, brainsnaps and body make-overs.• Understanding your job as parent/carer of a teenager - observer, advisor, negotiator, director.• A three-option model for decision making...a ‘drop down’ menu for parents• Working out how NOT to respond in tricky emotional encounters• Building your relationship with your teenager• How to hold difficult conversations more successfully when discussing issues such as internet overuse, sibling conflict, disrespect, truancy, going out, school work, helping out, choice of peers... and much more.
LOTS OF TIME FOR QUESTIONS
Held over 2 sessions - Tue 25th & Thurs 27th Oct 20166.45 to 9.30pm, $30pp.
Subsidies may be available. Contact Escare for more info.Venue: Esperance Civic Centre, Reception Room, Council Place, Esperance.
Register online http://e.mybookingmanager.com/EngagingAdolescentsParentingEnquiries to [email protected] OR 9071 3110
What can parents do?
Evidence tells us that what you do as a parent affects your child’s choices about alcohol.
Avoid providing alcohol to your children
Educate your child
Clarify your expectations
Talk with other parents
Drinking from an early age can lead to:
• Young people drinking more regularly and in greater quantities.
• Increased likelihood of alcohol-related problems later in life.
Children who are supplied alcohol by their parents for use without parental supervision are four times more likely to drink in a harmful way.
Inform them of the harms associated with drinking alcohol. These include:
Talk to your child about your expectations of them regarding alcohol use.
• If your expectation is no alcohol, explain why.
• Discuss how you expect them to behave in environments where alcohol is present.
• If they attend a social event be sure your child understands that theyneed to keep in touch with you about where they are, andremind them of your expectations about alcohol.
• Reach an agreement based upon your expectationsabout alcohol and what will happen if theagreement isn’t kept.
Talk to other parents and let them know that you do not want them to provide alcohol to your child under any circumstances.
Alcohol and Young People:Tips for parents of 12-17 year olds
For more information go to: alcoholthinkagain.com.au © Drug and Alcohol Office 2014 DAO00109
• Harm to the developing brain that canlead to memory problems and learningdifficulties.
• Blackouts.
• Physical injury.
• Violence.
• Risky sexual behaviour.
To help our children reach
their full potential,no one should
supply alcohol to
under 18s.
Year 7 Newsletter: September 2016 A big welcome back to all year 7 students! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday period; I’ve certainly heard some tales of fun adventures. Welcome, also, to our new year 7 students and their parents and carers. For those of you who don’t know, my name is Jodie Falconbridge, and I’m the year 7 Coordinator. My role is to provide pastoral care and support to students, and to assist parents with any queries or concerns they may have. You can contact me via email at [email protected] or phone me on 9071 9555.
Information and Announcements
Year 7 Citizenship Nominations Congratulations to those students who were nominated for the year 7 Citizenship Reward. It is really wonderful to see students recognising and appreciating the caring natures and generosity of their peers. The nominated students were: Amy Niesler ‐ for always being kind to others and helping them to feel better. Livinia Florisson ‐ for being caring and generous to her peers, and for her willingness to provide assistance. Marcus Stagg ‐ for being friendly and helpful to his peers. Gabrielle Rigney ‐ for her caring and giving nature, and her willingness to help others.
Gabrielle Rigney, Livinia Florisson and Marcus Stagg.
Mini Merit Draws We have had a Mini Merit epidemic at Student Services recently. A large number of year 7 students have brought in their bundles of ten Mini Merits to exchange them for a reward. Congratulations to the following students for their commendable attempt to empty our reward box and for having their work ethic, behaviour and/or community spirit recognised by their teachers on ten separate occasions: Indianna Tas, Tanika Williams, Adam Maccan, Rhal Selway, Grayden Scerri, Kaydence Puckey, Imogen Champion, Daemon Hawkins, Angus Bairstow, Jeromiah Walker, Alexander Carson, Ruby Clifton, Lauren Handley, Ada Smith, Kasey Graham, Felicity Jones, Jacob Johnson, Tanika Williams, Kyra Puckridge. ‘Act‐Belong‐Commit’ Hip Hop Project Some of our very talented students recently took part in the ‘Act‐Belong‐Commit’ Hip Hop project that involved a number of agencies in town. The students planned, scripted, performed and filmed a hip hop act with professional artists from Melbourne. The video is fantastic, and has a powerful message. If you haven’t already come across it in social media, you can view the video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfHuCtxiNoA&feature=youtu.be A huge congratulations to the year 7 students who participated in this project! School Uniform Our year 7 students are, at long last, beginning to unearth and shake out their summer school uniforms. We have finally had some weather worthy of tracky‐dack rejection. As these days become more of a certainty, and students begin donning shorts and t‐shirts with confidence that the clouds will remain at bay, please remember that our school dress code requires that shorts should be of a certain length. Students can check the length by standing up with their arms straight by their sides – their shorts should reach to the end of their middle fingers. This is to ensure the comfort and confidence of students so they can move and sit freely through their varied activities during the day. School Library Display Last term in English, our year 7 students became consummate poets as they delved into the artistry of poetry and composed their own pieces. Some of their work is currently on display at the school library, and is worth taking a look at. The set‐up is fantastic, and includes a super cute poetry tree. A big thank you to the students whose work is on display, and to the ever‐creative library staff who put the display together. Ms Jodie Falconbridge Year 7 Coordinator
Welcome back to Term 4 and I hope you all had a fantastic break. Mini Merit Draw I would like to congratulate Megan Kelman, Cooper Tamlin, Shanade Sim, Kyesha John and Cam Brown who all received a $10 voucher. I would also like to acknowledge all the students who have traded 10 mini merits in for vouchers as well; it is great to see so many students with so many mini merits. Girls Football Carnival I would like to congratulate the following girls on their fantastic dedication and behaviour at the Girls Football carnival that was held at the end of last term at the Ports oval: Summer Newton, Ivy Bonderenko, Jeliaha Councilor, Willow Spicer and Macey Tromp for being excellent line women and water girls. Tournament of Minds teams Congratulations to all year 8 students who participated in TOMs this year and, in particular, Olivia Kipling who was a member of the Social Sciences team who competed so well at the Australasian Pacific TOM finals at the Gold Coast on the 15th October. Well done all in the Social Sciences team who gained Honours at the nationals, placing the students 2nd overall!
Olivia Kipling
Bullying There are some concerns of bullying within the year 8 cohort. Mr Reading and I addressed this issue at the latest assembly. Any bullying will not be tolerated at Esperance Senior High School and students will be dealt with accordingly. Please remind your child to treat others how they would like to be treated. If you have any questions or concerns about your child please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I can be contacted on: 90719555 or [email protected] Regards Miss Lydia Redpath Year 8 Coordinator
Dear Parents, Students and Teachers
Together with the warmer spring weather term 4 has arrived. It is magnificent to see so many year 9s without fail
in school dress code. Well done to those who are contributing to the school community so early in the term by
making school an enjoyable place.
Thank you to the students who are participating in lessons and doing their revision and homework regularly.
Remember that it is important to revise the new concepts that you have learned daily. This is excellent preparation
for later studies in life as it creates positive work habits, especially for senior schooling. It is never too late to
improve on subject areas as the staff are always willing to help. A positive attitude towards school is the key to
educational success.
Well done to the year 9 girls who represented the school in the Girls Football Carnival against Esperance Anglican
Community School and John Paul College. Unfortunately the Girls lost the final to John Paul College in a nail biting
finish.
Some camps and activities that the year 9s may be involved in this term include the Interschool Athletics Carnival,
Aquatics Camp and the rewards day at the end of the term.
Option selections for 2017 are in the process of being finalised. If you have not handed your Year 9 Option
Selection form in, please do so as soon as possible. Contact me if there are any concerns regarding this.
Photos at recess at the start of term 4
Lachie Stewart, Joe Fitzpatrick, Cooper Kennedy, Patrick Quinlivan and Ethan Hallam reckon they’ve had too much time off!
I’m sure I interrupted an in‐depth conversation about their period 3 and 4 science class – Front left to right: Isaac Wessling, Matt Clawson, Elliot Larner, Lachlan Shaw, Tyler Hewson, Caleb
Padgirskis, Taj Powell, Lachy Newman, Harper Andre, Jaden La Touche and Caleb Leeming.
Blake Moody and Will Clements are happy to be back into the books
Mr Brett Landers Year 9 Coordinator [email protected]
